Discussions from Chantel in WeddingWire

Wedding You vs. Regular You

Jessie, on July 29, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Regular me would never pay $400 for house cleaning because I have friends coming to stay during the wedding weekend (we will be in the hotel). Regular me would do it myself and put that money...

Meet_The_Clarks, Aug 3, 2017 146

How old were you when...

ShanynL, on August 2, 2017 at 12:32 PM

You started dating your FH? Got engaged? Are getting married?

Nicole, Feb 3, 2021 935

Bride Meltdowns?

Norma , on August 2, 2017 at 7:57 PM

I cried for 2 hours today as I thought about the reality that I have 10 days before the wedding. I keep feeling like I'm missing something even though I plan every day of my life. I had a meltdown...

PH03N1X, Aug 2, 2017 32

Best Money Spent

Jan N., on July 28, 2017 at 7:00 AM

A while ago I started a discussion on "Spent Money Regrets"...Does anyone have thoughts on what the best spend was for them?

Amber, Jul 28, 2017 26

Reuse ceremony chair flowers for reception?

Katie, on July 25, 2017 at 2:31 AM

I'm having trouble dealing with the price for the flowers for the ceremony...I mean, it's literally 30minutes and then they're just going to go into the bin?!?! So. I was thinking of asking if we...

SarahE., Jul 25, 2017 21

Bridesmaids shoes

Brianna, on July 23, 2017 at 10:22 AM

My bridesmaids are wearing a long dress and we've started thinking about shoes. Did you have your bridesmaids wear matching shoes even though you might not see them? Thank you so much for your input! ...

Chantel, Jul 24, 2017 36

I said Yes to the dress!!!

Kelly, on July 22, 2017 at 4:36 PM

Went dress shopping for the second time today and found my dress! I didn't expect to find it today after my first shopping experience but I love it!!

Jo, Jul 24, 2017 25

Picking BM Dresses When BM Are Out of State

Katie, on July 17, 2017 at 12:38 PM

So I live in a different state than my bridesmaids (only 2 of them, one MOH and one BM) and I'm not exactly sure how to approach looking for BM dresses with them. Since there's only two I want them to...

Chantel, Jul 23, 2017 22

Planning yourself or Coordinator

Deona , on July 19, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Did you plan your own wedding or hired someone else?

Madison, Jul 22, 2017 63

Cancun honeymoon

Jaycie, on July 14, 2017 at 11:07 PM

Hi! We're going to Cancun for our honeymoon. We want to do an all inclusive resort. What websites do you recommend booking through? Also any specific resort recommendations? Thanks!

Andrea, Jul 20, 2017 27

Mini-Moon...Let the hotel know?

CoffeeNColor, on July 19, 2017 at 9:09 PM

We're doing a short 3 day mini-moon and driving out to wine country. Our hotel reservation had a "special notes" section because he read that some hotels will give perks. FH put in that it's our...

Kate, Jul 20, 2017 11

Where to shop for lingerie...

Brooklyn, on July 8, 2017 at 1:01 AM

So I want to get a couple of lingerie pieces for the honeymoon but I don't know where to go other than VS, and I haven't found much that I like...I want sexy pieces, but also want sleepwear too. I am...

Genevieve, May 29, 2019 14

Vows?

Karen, on July 19, 2017 at 7:35 PM

I was just curious in how everyone will be doing their vows. Are you gonna just do the traditional and repeat after the priest/pastor/officiant? Or writing your own? I liked the idea of writing it to...

Emily, Jul 20, 2017 47

FH wants me to DIY makeup. How do I make him understand?

MrsVoegs17, on July 19, 2017 at 7:26 PM

FH will not stop asking me to NOT get my makeup done for the wedding. When i tell him i want to look and feel my best for our big day, he tells me that i always look beautiful and that he hates how i...

Chelsealeigh218, Jul 20, 2017 79

Groom Gift

Ashley, on July 15, 2017 at 11:42 AM

What is everyone getting their husband for a wedding gift? I already bought him a watch but he found out about it.

MandMHoagland, Jul 16, 2017 34

Wedding Day Done! (non pro pics)

Chantel, on July 10, 2017 at 8:46 AM

Finally done with this process! I learned so much and will detail it all once we return from our honeymoon. Here's some pics of the day. DW in Costa Rica. 1st pic is my dad walking me down.

MnmsMonique, Jul 11, 2017 26

Credit card help!

Stephanie & Chris, on July 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM

Hello all you lovely people! I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! So here we are less than 30 days out from the wedding and still struggling financially to finish paying for the wedding....

Lindsey, Jul 6, 2017 78

Looking for menu suggestions to pair with ziti!

Katelyn, on July 4, 2017 at 7:06 AM

Okay so my fiancée's family is Italian and we are going to have Italian food at our wedding. We have decided on doing ziti (some will be with meat and some vegetarian). We are also doing a green bean...