Activity for Kate

Okay, so all last week I had trouble falling asleep. I would be tired, but as soon as I tried to go to sleep my mind was going in a million different directions. I was hoping it would get better but nope, last night it took me over an hour and a half...

I'm trying to plan out how much cash we need to take out for the tip envelopes. The venue is an all exclusive type on LI so it cuts down on the people we need to tip (i.e. no caterer). There is an administration fee in our contract that is 20% that...

FH needs help thinking of gifts to get his groomsmen. Any grooms out there what did you get your guys? Or any brides out there what did your guy get his guys? We've gone through a bunch of ideas together but he's not really a fan of anything we've...

So my venue includes an ice sculpture to be displayed at the cold hors d'oeuvres station during the cocktail hour. We need to tell them what we want it to be of and I'm at a loss for ideas. I wouldn't have one if it weren't included, but I figure if...

A lot of the posts I've been reading lately are making me feel like I don't care enough about the details of my wedding. For background we are having it at a mostly all inclusive venue on Long Island, 20 minute ceremony, 1hr + cocktail hour (to round...

Okay so I am working on picking our processional song/songs and I'm trying to figure out how many we should do. I'm between doing just one song or doing two with it changing for my entrance. However I have absolutely no clue how long the processional...

Not sure why I'm really posting about this but I'm so excited I felt the need to share My cousin, who is one of my bridesmaids, just told me she's pregnant! We're the same age and have been super close ever since we were little, I was a BM in her...

Okay so we are doing our rehearsal dinner at a restaurant and they have a few different options. One of which is a 4 hour seated dinner with appetizer, salad, and 3 entree choices.. which is absurd and we would see if they could shorten it to 2 hours...

What are your groomsmen wearing? Tuxedos or suits? I think we could go either way so I don't know which to do. Honestly I'm not sure I can even tell the difference but don't want a fashion faux pas haha. It's a daytime wedding at a country club...

So I ordered my invitations earlier this week. I was waiting to see if Minted had a Labor Day Sale (which they did yay 15% off) and then there was some back and forth on the proofs. The tracking shows they'll be here on Tuesday. However I just read...

I don't eat red meat and neither does FH so I need some opinions from red meat lovers. We have already nailed down our first four options for entrees: rack of lamb, chicken, salmon, and vegetarian. The final entree will be either chateau briand or...

I'm a little under 4 months out and wondering what else I should be doing planning wise? What's done/booked: -Venue (includes catering and bar) -DJ -Centerpieces -Cake -Hair and Make Up for me -Hotel Block -Transportation for day of -Bridesmaid...

I'm wondering if I have enough red wine options. I went to our food tasting recently and the venue had all the wine and beer available that they provide for the weddings. They have 4 whites, a rose, and two reds (merlot and cabernet). Originally our...

So I made a deposit yesterday on transportation for my guests (and bridal party) from the hotel to the venue. I'm am not sure yet how many guests (220 are invited) will be staying at the hotel since it is an 1130am ceremony and reception ends at 5pm....

I'm looking to get some input from people recently married (or vendors) on how long hair and makeup took for the bridesmaids, MOB, and MOG (per person). The only wedding I've been in where we had hair and makeup done was 2 years ago so I can't...