Activity for Lisa

It's been a while since I've seen a venue thread, so I figured I'd start one! What about your venue made you want to book it? Does it have a beautiful ceremony spot among the trees? Or an elegant grand staircase for the perfect reception entrance?...

How are you seating yourselves and your wedding party at your reception? A sweetheart table (just you and your new spouse, and seating your wedding party either among the rest of the guests or at their own table)? Or a Head Table (where you, your new...

What has been your favorite part (or favorite moment) of the wedding planning process so far? Venue tours? Food/cake tastings? Taking engagement photos? Dress shopping? Writing your vows? Planning with your future spouse? Getting your marriage...

I just scheduled my hair and makeup trial for this spring! Super excited, though I have no clue what to do for hair! My dress has a completely covered back, and I would either do some sort of half up/half down style, or all up. I will be wearing a...

Before you officially got engaged, did you or your partner get your parents' blessing? If so, how did they ask for the blessing? Was this something that was important to you or your future spouse? If you didn't ask for your parents' blessing first,...

My fiance and I are sending out our Change The Date cards this week, so I'm updating my wedding website. Previously, the FAQ section had a bunch of COVID related questions from 2020 (the state's restrictions, the precautions we were taking, etc). I...

Happy 2022, all!! Who's getting married this year? Let's celebrate! How many days until your wedding? Share a photo or two of your beautiful rings, dress, venue, future spouse, or anything else you want to show off about your wedding!

2021 carried on many of the challenges from 2020. With the pandemic still strongly existing, there were numerous changes in wedding and life plans for so many people. Travel plans affected. New variants of the virus causing uncertainty. In some...

In need of inspiration!! What outfits are your flower girls and ring bearers wearing for your wedding? Are you incorporating your wedding colors into the outfits? Will they match the bridesmaids or groomsmen? What outfits did you choose for your...

What holiday traditions do you and your FS have? Do you enjoy a taco bar 🌮 for your holiday dinner? Build snowmen ☃️ together on the first snowstorm of the season? Watch holiday movie marathons 🎞️ with themed beverages? Gift exchange party 🎁 with...

When considering who to ask to be a flower girl, ring bearer, and/or ceremony reader, how far in advance should you ask them to participate?

What is the etiquette on downsizing a wedding that has been postponed for two years? My fiance and I postponed our wedding from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID, and we're now considering downsizing from 130 guests to 80 guests. But, we're not sure of...

Are you doing a traditional guest book? Or having everyone sign a jersey/wood sign/etc? Or doing a photo guest book? Show off some pictures of what your guest book looks like! Here are some fun ideas I found on Pinterest:

I think I've got my ceremony extras figured out, and now am trying to make a list of all of the reception extras. Here is what I've got so far: -guest book/related materials (sign, book, pens/markers, etc)-centerpieces -smores bar/materials/sign...

On the topic of thankfulness this week: for those who are planning to give a speech at your own wedding (or even at your rehearsal dinner), are you planning to say "thank you" to anyone during your speech? Maybe to your parents for their support, or...

For those doing a signature drink at your reception, let's hear what you picked! Is it your go-to drink that your guests all know is your favorite? Or one that represents your theme/venue? Or one that you randomly chose because your guests will love...