Activity for Allie

I am soooo on the fence about the first look! I would love FH to see me down at the aisle for the first time, but I also would love to get all the pics out of the way beforehand. For those of you who were on the fence - what did you do and how did...

I am getting married in Manhattan and am planning to have my ceremony and reception at two different venues (about 30 mins away from each other). How long would you say is the longest acceptable time between ceremony and reception? We are in NYC, so...

Hi lovelies! I’m planning to get married in NYC’s Central Park followed by a dinner reception. FH and I would really love to get photos across the city between our ceremony and reception, so we are thinking to have our ceremony at 1pm and reception...

I’m planning to have a small and intimate wedding ceremony and reception with family and close friends (30-40 people). We are planning to do a reception dinner for 2 hours without dancing. Are any of you doing something similar to this? Are you just...

Is anyone planning/planned a picnic reception? I’m on a budget and think a picnic reception could be a lovely idea. How did you plan and organize your picnic reception? Any advice would be great!

Are any brides planning on getting married/got married in NYC’s Central Park? Where are you getting married in the Park, how is your planning going, and did you hire a planner (if so, which one)? Any advice would be great. Thanks!

How are you all planning on keeping finances as husband and wife? Combined or separate accounts? Somewhere in between? Are you getting a prenup?

Hi MA Brides! I am starting to plan my wedding and it seems like the average cost of a wedding in MA is $40K. I was planning on setting my budget to around $25-30k for up to 80 people, so I can have a wedding with all decent vendors....

I’m having the hardest time deciding if I want to keep my maiden name or take my FH’s last name! I am definitely a feminist, so I don’t want to feel like my identity is changing and his isn’t, but at the same time I like the uniformity of sharing the...

For those of you who are married...how does being married feel different then before? What is your best advice for starting off marriage the best possible way?

Hi all! Are you any of you getting married/got married at Old Sturbridge Village? If so, who did you hire as your videographer? Thanks!

Hi Everyone! I am looking to have a gender equal wedding ceremony, as some parts of a “traditional” wedding ceremony just don’t reflect us as a couple. For example, both my parents will walk me down the isle, I will ask the officiant to pronounce us...

Hi MA Brides! I am currently looking for a videographer to do full wedding day coverage for $3,000. Have any of you been able to find anyone that offers this at a high quality? Thanks!

I have decided to splurge on my venue, catering, photographer, and videographer. What areas can I save in without DIY?

Are you planning to hire a day of coordinator? (Or for those of you who are married - did you hire one?) If not, who did you have take care of all of the day of coordination?

Hi NYC Brides! I’m planning on doing engagement photos next month and so far I’ve considered to get them done in Central Park, Times Square at night, the Highline, and Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Any other spots you’d highly recommend?