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Hi everyone, I'm the mother of the bride. I used this site for my wedding 3 years ago, and I'm back for my daughter's wedding which is in six months,... View More

Hi everyone, I'm the mother of the bride. I used this site for my wedding 3 years ago, and I'm back for my daughter's wedding which is in six months, YIKES!!. So little time, so much money!

Happily married 🎉

September 28, 2019

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Jenn
Bridesmaid dress
Jenn, on September 25, 2019 at 9:29 PM

Trying to find a place that sells bridesmaids dresses in this color. The closest I’ve seen was to light of a pink. Any help or picture you have would be a big help! TIA

Leandra, Sep 27, 2019 9
Stephanie
Wedding Hashtag
Stephanie, on September 25, 2019 at 10:19 PM

Hello! I appreciate any assistance. I am coming down to the wire and I saw a sign I had purchased early in my planning...for a hashtag. Guess who dropped the ball? 😂 My wedding is October 5th, Harry...

Clíodhna, Sep 26, 2019 5
Cheyenne
Wedding Hair & Humidity in Hawaii? Help!!
Cheyenne, on September 25, 2019 at 10:39 PM

Hello everyone! I’m planning on getting married at the beach in Hawaii towards the end of the year! One of my concerns is the humidity and my hair. I naturally have thick hair and whenever I’m at the...

McKenzie, Oct 7, 2019 5
Johana
Affordable venues in San Diego
Johana, on September 19, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Hello ladies, I recently got engaged and are looking for affordable venues in the SoCal San Diego area. I’ve looked at a few in Temecula that I like but a bit pricey, not wanting to spend more than...

Tessa, Sep 27, 2019 12 1
The Bride
Who Gets The Front Passenger Seat: Parent or Spouse?
The Bride, on August 18, 2019 at 12:40 AM

In 2018 a video went viral of a man arguing with his wife about why his mom got to sit in the front passenger seat. Check out the inspiration for this discussion here: https://youtu.be/_-idE7ns6P0 Do...

The Bride, Aug 20, 2019 32
Sydney
Help a broke girl out
Sydney, on August 18, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Hi friends. I’m looking for a good dozen or so at least decent sized lanterns to line the aisles for the ceremony, only they’re pretty expensive wherever I search. Has anybody found a place that sells...

Mrs. Bubba, Aug 29, 2019 15
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Cake pricing.. what have you guys been quoted?
Pang, on August 18, 2019 at 4:15 PM

Hi guys. I was just curious. I attached a couple of cakes. Those are my inspiration. I had a baker quote us for a 3 tier 3 flavors butter cream wedding cake for 100 servings in the low 400s. I’m in...

Patricia, Aug 21, 2019 22
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Small Budget Destination Wedding
Caitlyn, on August 18, 2019 at 7:51 PM

Hi guys! We are just starting our planning and we’re looking for some help! We are wanting to do a destination wedding with our close families, around 20 people, maybe less. We are also going to be 20...

Lorri, Aug 20, 2019 7
Celeste
Last name change
Celeste, on August 18, 2019 at 10:45 PM

What’s the easiest way to go about changing the last name? Are there any valid online websites to help get it started that’ll mail or email copies of the details needed for all the places I have to...

Lorri, Aug 20, 2019 14 1
Krissy
i need opinions
Krissy, on August 18, 2019 at 11:01 PM

So my fiancé and I want a wedding on the beach, we live about 3-4 hours from the nearest beach, originally we were thinking to have the ceremony on the beach with only close friends and family and the...

Lorri, Aug 20, 2019 10
Corri
Wedding Dress Help!
Corri, on August 19, 2019 at 6:45 PM

So I've finally started looking at dresses, but I have a very limited budget, and I haven't found anything that I like! I'm going for more of a boho theme, and I'm really looking for long sleeves,...

Sinéad, Oct 7, 2019 28
Karla
Cash bar or open bar?
Karla, on August 20, 2019 at 1:12 AM

Our guests like to drink A LOT so we know we definitely have to make room for alcohol in our budget. I’m trying to be smart with providing alcohol for our guests but not having to pay a fortune. We...

Chandra, Aug 20, 2019 21
Lindsay
Wedding favor don’ts
Lindsay, on August 16, 2019 at 9:41 PM

Hi guys! How do we feel about apple cider donuts as the favors for an October wedding? I’ve heard mixed reviews about donuts seeming cheap for a wedding but I think they are delish

Lorri, Aug 17, 2019 26 1
Jas
Update: bridesmaid/moh dresses
Jas, on August 17, 2019 at 12:59 PM

I’m still struggling big time with incorporating yellow into the wedding color scheme. It’s a spring wedding at the botanical gardens and we’re a younger couple so any dream was to have something fun...

Rachel, Sep 6, 2019 27
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Is it normal to have additional expenses from the caterer after you sign an agreement?
Kelsey, on August 17, 2019 at 2:51 PM

Just wondering if my experience with my caterer is normal. I've never used a caterer or planned any kind of event before. Since I booked my caterer for my wedding almost a year ago there has been...

Jennifer, Aug 18, 2019 5
Melissa
diy Acrylic name cards 😍
Melissa, on August 16, 2019 at 10:28 PM

I’m working on our name cards. We’ll have a large seating chart and these will be at each seat!

Brandi, Aug 19, 2019 12
Natalie
Bridesmaid with mental health issues- 1 week until wedding backout
Natalie, on August 16, 2019 at 10:28 AM

Cliff notes to my long story: -My wedding is in one week! (eek!) -I asked my good friend of 12 years to be a bridesmaid (used to be super close/roommates in college) 6 months ago and she said yes...

Fmv, Aug 18, 2019 29
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Alcohol Pricing Per Person
Susie, on August 16, 2019 at 12:13 PM

Looking for some advice! We have not booked this particular reception venue (we have a hold on our date), but they recently got back to us with alcohol pricing and it seems ridiculous. They're...

Suzie, Aug 25, 2019 20
Susan
diy flowers - Wedding is tomorrow!
Susan, on August 16, 2019 at 2:52 PM

Finally finished up our flowers for tomorrow! The first picture are flowers for the shepherds hooks for the ceremony, the second picture is our centerpieces, and the third are the wine barrel wreathes...

Lorri, Aug 17, 2019 25 5
Sara
Acronyms
Sara, on August 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Can I just say how much I hate some wedding acronyms! Specifically STD and BM. Being in the medical field these are not pleasant things! For those that don't know BM=bowel movement. Everytime I read...

Jessica, Aug 19, 2019 31
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