Activity for AQuixoticBride

I'm getting married just over a week from now in New Orleans (July 14th!). I'm thinking about all worst case weather scenarios - hot, humid, stormy...not my ideal. Anyone have tips to share for hosting a Louisiana summer wedding?

My FH and I have a small registry with a few items for "upgrades." I'm 40 and we already have the household stuff we need, so we figured we would register for some nicer sheets, dish set, that sort of stuff. I have already received some gifts...

Has anyone here had wedding cake or wedding flowers from Dorignac's or know anyone who has? I'm wondering if they might be a more affordable alternative for a small cake and simple flowers.

I've been chatting with my MOH and she really wants throw a shower for me/us. The problem is that she lives in Connecticut and I live in California and the wedding is in New Orleans - so it's a kind of destination wedding, though not really because...

I'm designing my invitations on Vistaprint and I'm wondering if it would be odd to put details card like information on the back of the main invitation. It's currently just a blank space. The ceremony and reception are in the same place, so all that...

What are your opinions about choosing a DJ or a band? I'm having a smallish cocktail style wedding (50 guests) in a historic house museum. I don't know if I really want a dance party type thing, and if I do have that, I'd have to have music set up on...

I live across the country from my mom and MOH and was planning a trip in the winter to shop for a dress. I thought my mom would like it because I am her only daughter and it would make a good memory. But that might not happen and I have seen some...

I'm getting married in New Orleans next summer and I will likely have out of town guests. I am planning to do a hotel block, but most of the mainstream hotels are located near the French Quarter and the venue is a few miles away. Will I have to rent...

I live in California, but I want to dress shop with my mom who lives in Connecticut. I will likely not be able to do so until the winter, so I am looking for bridal shops that are exclusively plus or have a lot of samples. My dress budget is not...