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Jessalyn
Jessalyn

Happily married 🎉

September 26, 2020

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Samantha
Name change during covid?
Samantha, on October 20, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Has anyone successfully changed their name recently? With the Social Security being shut down since March I'm not sure if it's possible? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Jessalyn, Nov 30, 2020 11
T
Name change - is there a time limit?
Tanya, on August 27, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Does anyone know if there is a limit in NYS for how long after your wedding you can start the legal process of getting a new Social Security card with your new last name? We are getting married in...

Jessalyn, Nov 13, 2020 3
Kathleen
Covid honeymoon/st lucia/costa rica/mexico
Kathleen, on November 5, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Seems options are limited with covid for honeymoons. Anyone honeymooning now or waiting until later? Also, given st lucia, mexico or Costa Rica which would you pick for honeymoon? Seems these are...

Hannah, Nov 14, 2020 15 1
Blair
What kind of cake for your minimony?
Blair, on October 7, 2020 at 1:44 PM

I'm thinking of doing a regular sheet cake. There will only be 20 people there.

Crystal, Oct 9, 2020 11
Eri
What went wrong for your wedding?
Eri, on October 6, 2020 at 10:07 AM

You might be thinking, "Um, it's 2020 - what didn't go wrong?!" And I totally get it. But I guess I'm looking to chat about some of the more "typical" things that have gotten messed up this year,...

Star, Apr 10, 2021 22 1
Michelle
Bridesmaids Dresses
Michelle, on October 7, 2020 at 1:25 PM

I think I’m losing my mind trying to pick colors for my bridesmaids. I originally wanted lighter colors so bright bouquets would really pop. Some of my bridesmaids didn’t like really like pink, they...

Michelle, Oct 8, 2020 7
Marissa
Makeup artist dilemma?
Marissa, on September 8, 2020 at 9:10 PM

So I had my second makeup trial about 2 weeks ago. The first trial didn't turn out so well and the artist agreed, that the makeup was a bit too heavy the first round. So I decided to give her a second...

Jessalyn, Oct 7, 2020 19
Abigail
Reducing guest list - how to tell people?
Abigail, on September 8, 2020 at 1:07 AM

Hi there! We have decided to seriously reduce our guest list due to COVID and family concerns and aren’t sure how to inform our guests that are no longer invited (pretty much all of them). Is it...

Dawn, Sep 24, 2020 10 1
Andrea
Dad problems
Andrea, on September 13, 2020 at 2:26 PM

So my dad texted me a month ago asking if he was walking me down the aisle and I told him I'm not sure yet and then he never texted me back . It's been a month and my step mom said it's because he's...

Shelly, Oct 15, 2020 16
Julia
Wedding Favors for guests
Julia, on June 29, 2020 at 10:14 AM

How many people are doing wedding favors for their guests? What are you guys doing for them? Me and my fiance are deciding if we want to do them and what ideas you ladies have done?

Hannah, Sep 28, 2020 59 2
Nicollette
For those who are getting married during this pandemic- will you wear your mask when you walk down the aisle?
Nicollette, on August 29, 2020 at 9:40 AM

I’m getting married in October- need your thoughts on wearing a mask when you walk down the aisle.. thanks in advance!

Jessalyn, Sep 8, 2020 46
Elaine
How many couples are scaling back their wedding due to the pandemic?
Elaine, on August 28, 2020 at 8:25 PM

How many couples are scaling back their wedding due to the pandemic? My fiance and I have cancelled our wedding reception, we don't want to take the risk and then someone acts stupid and someone gets...

Dtzdance, Sep 5, 2020 39 3
Danielle
Virtual
Danielle, on August 22, 2020 at 2:52 AM

Hello ladies is anybody doing their wedding virtual I’m a 10/10/2020

Danielle, Sep 6, 2020 10
Crystal
Covid bridal shower ideas
Crystal, on August 15, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Hello, how has everyone been dealing with their bridal shower? I’m debating to make it a drive by bridal shower just to be on the safe side?

Yvonne, Sep 3, 2020 19
Nicole
Adventure Elopements
Nicole, on July 15, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Has anyone had an adventure elopement? This is Plan C for my fiance and I if our rescheduled date of November 28 doesn't allow for our planned wedding. I'm pretty obsessed with these epic pictures!...

Jessalyn, Aug 20, 2020 53 1
Julia
Name change- yay or nay?
Julia, on November 21, 2019 at 6:26 PM

Who is planning on changing their last name after getting married? I am undecided as of now, but leaning heavily towards keeping my last name, for several reasons. I'm a writer and a teacher, so my...

Jessalyn, Aug 20, 2020 46 1
Abby
Temperature checks at reception?
Abby, on August 1, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Soooo. I’m in Ohio, where as of now receptions are still allowed. Do you think it’s inappropriate to do a temperature check of wedding reception guests as they walk in? Also. One of my bridesmaids...

Willow, Jan 21, 2021 45
vanessa
How is everyone dealing with Covid-19 & their wedding plans?
vanessa, on July 31, 2020 at 4:49 PM

So me & my fiance live in Florida and had planned to have a beach wedding and a reception to follow with about 100 guests at a hotel on the beach........then Covid-19 hit Luckily, we were able to...

VICTORIA, Aug 16, 2020 22
B
Can i (the bride) walk down the aisle before the groom?
Boba, on June 22, 2020 at 9:39 PM

I really really really do not want all of the attention on me as I walk down the aisle. I don't want people to stand for me either. I would feel most comfortable if the bridesmaids went down, I...

Jessalyn, Jul 28, 2020 23
Margel & Jake
How do you and your husband/fiance handle finances?
Margel & Jake, on July 21, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Just wondering- do you guys split everything 50/50? Paypal / Venmo each other? Do you base it on income?do you guys have joint account etc? How do you guys handle each other’s debt? Just wondering ...

Jessalyn, Jul 28, 2020 73 2
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