Activity for Karen

Can anyone share their timelines for a wedding where the ceremony starts at 5 and ends at 10? How much time should be left over after dinner?

What are you guys wearing for shapewear if you’re wearing a dress with a low back? I need slmething to help flatten by tummy and lift my butt.

Our photograher wants the right to publish photos of us in anyway he wants. I feel like bc I’m paying him to take photos of me, he shouldn’t be able to use them however he wishes, yet restrict me from using them however I wish. It just doesn’t seem...

We have a few aunts and uncles coming from overseas. I’m pondering the idea of having them participate in the procession since they are coming from so far and are our only family. Anyone do this before? It’s probably 6 people.

What’s the minimum number of weddings they had to have been an assistant for, and how many they ran for you to feel comfortable?

Our caterer does not include gratuity. The food, staff, and catering coordinator prices are all provided. The coordinator has his own fee (more than $1000). Chef and waitstaff’s hourly wage are also listed. What should I base my tip off of? Do...

How did most people handle the hiring process of your day of coordinator? Did you just go reviews? Talk on the phone? Meet in person? Both phone and meet in person?

We are offering a beef, fish, and vegetarian option. Do I need to offer chicken option too?? I feel like that’s too many.

We are having about 80 people for our ceremony. Do we need to get a sound system so the guests can hear?

Anyone use a gold tray as the card box? How did it turn out? Is it too unsafe? We have exclusive use of the grounds. I’ve seen a few photos of other weddings do it and the photos are beautiful!

Which option is better for the dinner menu? 1. Beef filet only with sides versus Chilean sea bass only with sides. Guests choose one. OR 2. Everyone gets duet of half beef filet and half Chilean sea bass with sides.

Would having a singer on a guitar interfere with people talking during cocktail hour? Which would you prefer: a singer on a guitar or a string quartet?

Any recommendations for a Bay Area wedding singer for the ceremony?

I’ll be changing into 3 dresses. One western ceremony, one Chinese ceremony, and one reception. I love seeing dress changes from ceremony to reception. Share your gorgeous dress changes! (Yes, we are all aware some people don’t want to change out of...

I’ve been researching day of coordinators in the Bay Area and they are so expensive! What is everyone else paying?

Who is doing set up and break down of your tables and chairs? I’m so confused on the logistics.