Activity for Laura

Hi all! I'm at 49 days (yikes!) and need to start thinking of the day-of schedule as well as schedule for the reception - special dances, speeches, cake cutting, etc. Would anyone be willing to share theirs or even a resource that has good advice...

I'm burnt out on planning and losing all creativity! Any ideas? Thanks! Pink Gin Fizz http://www.marthastewart.com/313252/pink-gin-fizz French Martini with champagne http://cocktails.lovetoknow.com/French_Martini_with_Chambord_and_Champagne

2 months to go and I've got a bunch of details to get done and was wondering, what is (or did) everyone giving their parents as gifts?

Has anyone ordered personalized tote bags from Vistaprint? If so, how is the quality? Thanks!

So I was looking into buying a design for our STD on Etsy and then printing myself at Kinkos or another printing place. Has anyone done this? If so, how much did it cost you, roughly? I realize there are other factors, like paper quality, size,...

The vistaprint discussion reminded me to ask if anyone has used weddingpaperdivas.com. If so, how was the quality? Would you recommend the site? I see they have $1 samples so I will check them out further if I hear good things! Thanks!

I'm starting to think about what to do for our STDs and would love to see yours. Also, please include the source; i.e. DIY, professionally made, etc. Thanks!

Hi all! I did a lot of dress shopping this weekend and I think I found my dress! I just can't stop thinking about it. It is a Pronovias, style Florete. I was wondering if anyone else is wearing this dress and has pictures of it on you. I found a...

Hi all! We just scheduled our e-pic session for the end of Oct and the location will be Chicago. Our photographer has done great sessions in the Millenium Park area, as well as great photos with the skyline as the backdrop (...

I am Catholic, but my FH is not. He was not brought up in any religion so he is not baptized. I know it is up to the discretion of each individual parish whether they will agree to perform the ceremony, but in your experience, has this been a...

I am originally from Chicago and am a total city girl. But I also love outdoors. I went to DePaul in Lincoln Park and its a beautiful area. I would love to have a reception in the city with an outdoor aspect; ideally an outdoor cocktail hour and...

Or, have you been to one? I imagine less people are able to attend, but I was just wondering, in your experience, how much less one would expect? I ask because a couple of the venues that I love have obscene F&B minimums and site fees on Saturday...