Activity for AQuixoticBride

What did you fall in love with about your venue? Was it a grand staircase? Outdoor ceremony space? The view? Our venue was a museum in New Orleans that had a collection that was meaningful to me and was a nice space all on its own without much decor....

A diamond is often a traditional pick for an engagement ring, but if you were born in April it's also your birthstone! Does anyone else have their birthstone (or that of someone important to you) as part of their engagement ring? My ring is an...

I often see couples' beautifully crafted DIY signs, bouquets, invitations, and centerpieces posted here. But what about the projects that have gone wrong, or ended up not being worth the work? I'm not much of a crafty person, but I thought I'd easily...

In the interest of sharing some of the great vendors we've found, let us know who you've booked for photography! If you've already had your wedding and/or engagement pics post one and let us know why your photographer is the best or why you're...

Besides the BFFs, siblings, or cousins in your wedding party, how will you be incorporating your family and friends in your wedding ceremony? Will they do a reading, take part in a handfasting or other unity ceremony? Will a favorite uncle be your...

For those of you getting married in New Orleans: how are you incorporating the city's culture in your wedding day? Food, decor, traditions? I got married this past summer in New Orleans and despite the heat we still had a second line!

I'm finally getting around to doing a BAM post after our summer wedding. Lots of words, some pics. New Orleans, LA Venue: Le Musee de f.p.c. Photographer: Becky Cooper Photography Dress: David’s Bridal (from preownedweddingdresses.com) Flowers: Me!...

Much maligned and often left behind, wedding favors are frequently suggested as an item budget conscious couples can safely cut. But some of us can't resist these little touches. Let's hear about your wedding favors! Why did you choose that...

I know it may seem impossible to part with it when you get it, but is anyone else not wearing your engagement ring after getting married? The last time I wore my engagement ring was the morning of our wedding. I put it in the box right before I put...

When I was planning our wedding, I wanted it to have a romantic, vintage feeling and the first thing that came to my mind was milk glass. But, I ran into issues with finding enough pieces at an affordable price without spending all of my time...