Activity for Gettingmarriedin2016

Do makeup artists make you sign contracts? My hair stylist referred me to his friends who's a makeup artist. Her work is really good. She's actually done my MOH's makeup before. When I asked her if she required her customers to sign contracts she...

I'm almost done choosing all of my vendors The only two missing are make up artists and hair stylists. My FH's cousin referred me to her friend who does makeup. I texted her and she replied that my girls and I would have to provide our own foundation...

I'm having a photo booth at my wedding for three hours. At what time do you think it should be up and running? My ceremony starts at 6:00, cocktail hour is from 6:30-7:30, dinner is from 7:30-8:30 and dancing is from 8:30-11:00pm. 6:30-9:30 (option...

What are you and your bridesmaids eating for breakfast and lunch? My bridesmaids and I are getting ready at a hotel. I was thinking about buying chicken salads, water bottles, fruit and granola bars. Any other snacks you would recommend buying?

Can you please share your photography timeline with me? I'm hiring a photographer for 8 hours but I think I might need him for 9. I would like to take pictures at my venue as well (before the ceremony) but I won't have enough time if I only have him...

Hey ladies! I wear heels on a daily basis but for my wedding I want to wear comfortable flats. I am having a hard time finding some that I like. I don't want them to be stiff or too thin (ballerina slippers). Any suggestions? Pictures would be great,...

What other questions did you ask besides how many weddings have you dj'ed, do you have references? Did you listen to any mixes, watched any videos? How did you choose your DJ?

Would you hire a vendor that isn't on yelp? The company has good reviews on ww and the knot however it is not on yelp. The company has been around for 16 years. Thoughts? Comments?

How much are you paying for photographers and DJs? I am getting quotes right now, and want to have a realistic budget.

Happy thanksgiving! I am in the process of putting together a checklist and I was wondering when my FH and I should apply for a marriage license. What paperwork do we need? How soon do we need it? I looked it up California gov website but I'm still...

I'm getting ready to book a videographer. I requested a contract to read the terms and conditions. The contract includes information on: house rules, reservation, film and copyrights, exhibition, model release, limit of liability, and retainer. It...

How soon should my bridesmaids order their dresses? My wedding is on 8/27/2016. I've heard mix things from employees. Some say 6 months, others say 4-5 months in advance. I don't know if they're saying the truth or are pressuring me just so they...

It is necessary to meet them in person? Do you ask for proof of insurance before or after you hire them? I might just do everything over the phone/via email but want to know what is the correct procedure.

Our wedding package includes 2.5 hours hosted bar (beer and wine). In addition to that, each table will have two bottles of wine. Our ceremony will be 6:30-7:00pm, Cocktail hour 7:00-8:00 pm, dinner from 8:00-9:00 pm, Dancing 9:00-11:00 pm. Because...

I bought my dress yesterday! I originally wanted a dress with sleeves but fell in love with a strapless. Have any of you covered up your tattoos with make up? I heard dermablend is good. Any other products you would recommend?

My wedding is in nine months. FH and I already secured the venue for ceremony and reception. The venue will be providing the food and alcohol. Now I need to buy a dress, make sure my bridesmaids get their dresses, hire a DJ and photographer. I am...