Discussions I've participated in

What are people's thoughts on alcohol? Part of me is only wanting beer and wine served, another part of me wants to include a few liquor options? Also, with the beer and wine, how many or what options...

I just got engaged to my very best friend in the world. I am so grateful for him and getting to become his wife. That said we have the most limited budget in the world. I am working on a venue for...

We just got engaged and I have no idea where to start! I don't have family in town to ask for advise to so I figured I would ask you guys: Where do I start? How do I know what is the right budget?...

Hi ladies! My wedding is October, 2017. When should I start dress shopping for myself and BM? & when should FH and GM start looking for their suits? I want everyone to have time for alterations. I...

I work with someone whose husband is a wedding photographer (proffesionally) and his style and eye are exactly what I want for our wedding. I contacted him when I got engaged back in October and we...

Who all gets flowers at a wedding? The Mother of the bride gets a corsage, does the mother of the groom as well? Do the fathers get boutonnieres? Does the Reverend/ officiant get flowers as well? For...

What is the expected etiquette for providing transportation on the wedding day? My fiance and I are planning on hiring a limo or shuttle bus for the wedding party to get us to the ceremony, and to get...

We signed the contract for our venue several months ago knowing we only have the bar for 4 hours. We are able to add an hour for $10 per person (80-100 at the wedding), pay for consumption for...

My DF and I are talking about attire. We picked the color of the GMs now does FOG gets fitted like them?

Hello everyone , So I'm in the early stages of planning and in my head I thought if I offer a buffet style reception , people have plenty to eat and will enjoy themselves .Bur now I'm reconsidering...

I know the rule of thumb for BM gifts is to make them less wedding-related and more "just something like a bday gift". But- I have not exchanged gifts with anyone outside of immediate family in years....

To Hors D'oeuvres or not to Hors D'oeuvres...that is the question! My FH and I are trying to figure out the last minute details for our caterer prior to accepting one of their proposals. In one...

So I am MOH at my best friends wedding, except my best friend is the groom! The bride and I have known each other for about 3 years and we're co-workers. My best friend had a crush on her and so after...

Our reception hall does the food so there is no need to hire a caterer but they also don't allow outside caterers unless its in addition to their dinner menu. I'm fine with the selections for dinner...

I'm sure this has been asked on here but... how much did you pay for your hair/makeup artist? Or how much is a general price to hire someone just for me? ETA: I am in NJ

Some things have come up recently that have made me think about how people get engaged. My sister was a bit surprised to find out that my engagement was planned, and expects to have the full fairy...

I am still looking and undecided. we are having about 100-125 guests, budget 15k for Reception venue definitely want a 1 wedding venue. I found some spots that I liked and fit that but still looking....

I've seen several checklists that recommend getting the paperwork together the week before the wedding. Has anyone done this much earlier? Since it's an essential part of getting married, I was...