Discussions from Katie in WeddingWire

Parent gifts

Katie, on September 13, 2019 at 3:26 PM

I'm really struggling for parent gifts. We will do photos/album later. And have planned to take them for dinner when we come home from the honeymoon, but we'd like to give them something beforehand as...

Aubrie, Sep 13, 2019 8 1

Introduction songs at Reception

Katie, on September 3, 2019 at 4:39 PM

Looking for ideas on songs to be announced to at the reception.

Carlee, Sep 4, 2019 5 142

Wedding Program/deceased Parent

Katie, on August 30, 2019 at 1:56 PM

When doing wedding programs, often the parents are included. What do you do if the mother of the groom has passed away, the biological father was never in the picture and the abusive step father (the...

Courtney, Aug 30, 2019 10

Hosting out of town guests

Katie, on August 29, 2019 at 7:36 PM

We have some people hosting a few of our out of town guests. What's standard for acknowledging that? She we get them a host gift and if so what would that look like?

Lisa Johnson, Aug 30, 2019 4 151

Out of town guests

Katie, on August 17, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Are you providing gift bags or anything for out of town guests? What is appropriate? How much should be spent on eavh individual?

Lindsay, Aug 18, 2019 15 258 2

Ceremony Musician Compensation

Katie, on June 28, 2019 at 7:57 PM

My cousin is a musician and will be doimg our ceremony music. We're not sure how to properly compensate him and looking for suggestions. Thank you

Clíodhna, Jul 1, 2019 4 93

Bridal Shower Hostess Gifts

Katie, on June 24, 2019 at 2:50 PM

When is the appropriate time to give the hostesses their thank you gifts? Should I have them in the car for when we finish up the night? Another day soon after? Before anyone arrives at the shower?...

Katie, Jun 24, 2019 9

Song to exit church

Katie, on April 28, 2019 at 10:50 PM

I'm looking for a fun song to exit to after the ceremony! Any suggestions?

Lynne, Jun 25, 2019 13

Bride's Duties at Shower

Katie, on June 24, 2019 at 3:03 PM

I'm super shy and akward and I'm feeling anxious about my quickly approaching bridal shower. What do I do? What do I say? I know I'll have to mingle. I know I'll say thank you to hostess and for...

Future Mrs. McCully, Jun 25, 2019 7 210

Including Parents on Invitation

Katie, on April 17, 2019 at 12:50 PM

For those of you who have included parents on the invitation, how did you word it? It would be just my parents as his mother has passed away. Thanks!

Maria, Apr 18, 2019 9 177

What items are top on your list?

Katie, on March 20, 2019 at 9:25 PM

As I finalize my wedding registry, I want to make sure I put down all the essentials. The 2 of us are basically starting from scratch. What are your must have items?

Becca, Mar 21, 2019 7 194

Camera

Katie, on March 16, 2019 at 8:58 AM

I was thinking about investing in a more basic digital camera vs carrying around my phone on our trip. It's still a chunk of change I'd be dropping, so I just thought I'd ask for opinions if it's...