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We made it to the US! Thank god the weather didn't mess up our travel plans or that of FH's fam and friends. Hitting the ground running now getting last minute details finished! T-6 days!

I'm making Fella some slow roasted pork ribs with my ex bff's dad's dry rub recipe followed by G Hughes Sugar Free Hickory BBQ sauce. I'll also steam some artichokes and make a side salad to go with....

I'm a budget bride and was curious as to what other brides spent on their dress. I'm hoping to find something under $1200.00.

Mine haven't been horrible about 75% response rate so far, our due date was yesterday, We definitely need to make some phone calls soon. We were aiming for 100 guests, right now we're at 83 and I...

For beverages during the cocktail hour. Nice touch or waste of money?

I met with my seamstress for a consult last Friday and she suggested that I get feedback from you ladies for the best under garments/shape wear to buy. The only brand I know is Spanx. I'm looking for...

I have met with a florist recently and she gave me a quote of $3500 for all of the flowers needed for the wedding! Is this average??

FH & I have set a budget of $8,000. It's doable because we live in a pretty small city and things just aren't as expensive. I'm hoping we can stay within the budget but I've seen so many people...

I'm curious as to how much you all spent on your wedding dresses. I don't want to spend too much because you do only wear it once, (even though it's on a special day) but what is average? Thoughts...

FH and I have been crazy busy with work, moving and wedding planning. We kept saying we would go ring shopping next weekend... or tomorrow... ect... NEVER HAPPENED. We were going to go today after...

Help. Where did you find your bridesmaid dresses? I am getting married in October and haven't found ones I like yet. Most of my bridal party lives out of state and will need to order them. I looked...

Ok.. So we are wondering.. how many can you comfortably seat at a 6' round table? Ive looked at a few blogs that all have different numbers.. I know several of you ladies help with weddings.. Would 8...

Hello ladies! I was wondering if any of you have done a sparkler send off for your reception? If so, how did you go about lighting all of them in time? Did you buy special sparklers? Or have a mass...

I dont know what I want my theme to be. I was thinking maybe a masquerade ball? Provide mask for everyone (have that be there wedding favor). Have a table with the mask and a sign something saying...

I went into the post office this morning and asked them about hand sorting my invitations. They told me they no longer do it, but I have read from various places on the wonderful web that it is still...

I'm early in the planning so I'm just curious, from when you first started out planning and decided "my wedding budget will be around $X amount". How much did it increase (or stay under)...

How far is your house from the hotels? How far is your venue from the hotels? I've been to a wedding where the hotel(s) were walking distance from the venue and a wedding where the hotel was closer to...

We are 100 days away. We have our second meeting with the venue tomorrow. So excited!!! Now if only my dress would arrive so I can have my first fitting. Happy planning everyone.

Second post of the day....I keep hitting walls when it comes to finding ceremony musicians! Any suggestions for a pianist & violinist? Even my church doesn't have someone currently available! And I...