Activity for AJ

Today I finally begin alterations! I'm using a local seamstress who works out of her home and came highly recommended. My question is: what should I expect out of the first appointment? Is there anything I need to ask or be aware of?

Every time a family member asks about wedding details such as my dress or the decor, my mom blurts out totally random stuff that's nearly the opposite of what we'll actually have. She says I'm "ruining the surprise" for everyone and that people...

Our wedding is at the end of September. I searched long and hard to find the most affordable dresses I could for them that still fit my vision and would be flattering on all of their skin tones and body shapes. None of them have much money. I managed...

Hi! Due to our budget and venue location, I have to do my own makeup for the wedding. I'm comfortable with my abilities on everything but the basics...foundation and concealer! I seem to find ones that don't look dry/cakey on my dry skin. I use...

Has anyone used the photo-sharing app called SamSaidYes at their wedding? They offer a free version where you download the app and create an event, then guests can download the app and scan a QR code at your wedding to join the event and share their...

We're 4 months away from our wedding and have everything set--it's either purchased fully or we have a deposit down and the money to pay it off closer to the wedding. Recently I shared our alcohol budget, but here's the FULL budget breakdown! We're...

We're having a pretty laid back wedding--woodsy cabin setting, BBQ buffet, canned beer (venue restriction). We plan to use some big galvanized metal tubs to hold drinks, and guests can grab them whenever. The ones I want to rent are 100gal. Has...

Seeing today's lengthy discussion going on about open bar vs. cash bar made me want to share what I've worked out as a SUPER affordable option. This only applies if your venue is BYOB; we're supplying all alcohol ourselves and have no bartender....

Event: pre-wedding celebration for family & friends who likely can't attend the wedding due to distance and finances (wedding in MN, this event in CT) Setting: an afternoon in late July, at a park pavilion by a lake Which of these foods from each...

We have been engaged and planning for 1 1/2 years, and have everything figured out...except for a darn CAKE! We've been looking and looking. Why is it so hard to find a cake?! We're getting sheet cake from Costco for the majority of guests, total...

Our wedding party consists of the two of us, 6 people on his side, and 5 people on my side. With their SOs, we're looking at 20 people. We're having a hard time coming up with a seating arrangement for the head table!Neither of us like the idea of...