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Where can I buy button-downs for my bridesmaids (and myself) to wear while we’re getting ready? They don’t have to be personalized, I have a friend who can monogram them later. I have friends of all shapes & sizes, so a myriad of sizing options...

I am having the worst time thinking of something borrowed for my wedding. I’ve got a while to come up with something, but I’m just clueless! My something old is lace from my Grandmother’s wedding dress, something new will be new-to-me earrings that...

Has anyone done their bachelorette party or been to one at the Outer Banks? My girls have been awesome & want to throw be a bachelorette party, which I am so grateful for. They asked where I wanted to go & I told them Charlotte, because it’s...

Where the heck are you guys finding your ties/bow ties? The groomspeople are wearing burgundy bow ties, FH is wearing a patterned burgundy bow tie, & I need a little one for our ring bearer. I need to get them all from the same place, obviously,...

What wedding signage will you/have you used/seen at weddings? I know we want a welcome sign, a seating chart, the menu (buffet dinner), & dessert menu, but I can’t think what else!

Our wedding is at 4pm in November, so by the time the ceremony is over, the sun will be setting. Our photographers will not be staying until the absolute end of the reception, and it’ll be pitch dark anyway at that hour. All that being said, would it...

I haven't been to a ton of weddings, so I don't know what's "normal", but do DJs often provide the music for the ceremony, as well as the reception? Music is the one thing that I'm having trouble deciding on for this wedding.

Hey date twins! If y'all are having your ceremony outside, what time are you doing it? I don't want to do it too early, but I also don't want to be in the dark. I'm thinking 4pm, which would put cocktail hour right at 5pm.

How far out from the big day should we plan on ordering the flower girl dress? She’ll need alterations, obviously. And the same for the ring bearer? Thanks!

How the heck did you guys choose your DJ? Reviews are great, but everyone's idea of what is ideal & what's not can be so different! I have no idea where to begin with this one. Any tips appreciated! Also, and Central Virginia brides, DJ suggestions...

This morning I had my first wedding meltdown. This is more of a vent than anything, but if anyone has helpful ideas, PLEASE share them!! I know this is a ridiculous problem to have & I'm probably overthinking things. How many people is a good number...

Hey y'all! I'm having the hardest time deciding whether we want live music or a DJ at the reception. I haven't even begun to think about what we'll do for the ceremony. Music is such an important thing to me & I always thought we'd have a DJ so we...

My parents' friends have graciously offered us their timeshare at La Cabana in Aruba for the honeymoon. Aruba was on our list, so to say we are over the moon is an understatement! Has anyone been to Aruba? What are some must-see/must-do things?...

Hey everyone! My wonderful FH really wants to incorporate our 4 year old yellow lab into our wedding. She will be almost 6 by the time we get married. I don't love the idea because she's like my child & it'll be one more thing to worry about during...

I've recently started looking at hair & makeup folks for my wedding & I'm just having trouble with the amount that they're quoting me. I will need hair & makeup, I have 6 bridesmaids who will need hair & makeup, and I'm including my mother for hair &...

Hey y'all! Does anyone in the Richmond area know of a good spot for an engagement party for November, preferably in the Fan or downtown? We've contacted Sam Miller's, Bookbinder's, and Tazza Kitchen Scott's Addition. Thanks! ETA: We're inviting about...