Discussions from naivemelody in WeddingWire

Will this dress be flattering?

naivemelody, on June 2, 2017 at 2:35 PM

I think I need an outside perspective on my dress. It's 1940s vintage satin, obviously needs to be cleaned, pressed, and altered - I'm planning to take it in for alterations soon. I'd shorten the...

Andrea, Jun 2, 2017 39

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Bra or duct tape???

Nicole, on June 2, 2017 at 1:52 PM

Hello all, so I'm getting my dress made by a lady I know personally, but in gold. Anywho, I am a really busty woman and as you can see from the style of dress I must be careful. Does anyone know where...

Jen, Apr 5, 2018 35

Should I care if my FH won't like my wedding dress?

Melanie, on May 10, 2017 at 10:34 AM

He hates all lace, tulle, satin, basically anything on a wedding dress. He thinks women should just wear a normal white dress. Should I care or just pick what I like and go with it?

Nikki, May 10, 2017 40

Thought on keeping own last name?

Hopeless Romantic, on March 31, 2017 at 9:01 AM

I am attached to my last name, and there aren't any boys in my family to keep the name going. What are your thoughts on keeping your last name? (not hyphenating)

Karen, Apr 8, 2017 53

Bachelorette issues

Lizz, on April 5, 2017 at 8:58 PM

So, I'm the matron of honor and I'm in the process of planning the batchlorette party. Some of the other bridesmaids have decided to invite more people not in the wedding party but just because we are...

Krystal, Apr 6, 2017 23

San Jose Meet-Up

Nadia, on March 19, 2017 at 2:34 PM

Hey, I had such a good time at the last San Jose meet-up and hope you guys did too. If you're interested in another meet-up I have set up a doodle as well as a Google Doc to collect the names and...

Orchids, Mar 28, 2017 41

Wedding hair

FMP, on March 13, 2017 at 8:36 PM

Hey, y'all. Ok... so I think I've settled on 2 hairstyles. I would really like your guys opinions on which you think would go better with my dress. ETA: You guys are all great. I don't really have...

Jessica B., Mar 15, 2017 80

Wedding hair- go simple or go crazy?

Patricia, on March 13, 2017 at 5:36 PM

Hello brides! I'm going in for my test hair on Wednesday and I would love some input. My dress is a short (knee-length) vintage sixties dress (mom's, with alterations) and my shoes are vintage-y ivory...

Lynnie, Mar 14, 2017 10

ring post!

Sydni, on March 13, 2017 at 7:19 PM

I'm at a compete loss for what my wedding band should be! FH wants his family crest (he's Irish, very Irish) as his band and I've tried talking him into something more of just a band with an etching...

Laura, Mar 14, 2017 9

Lost the house we were buying

SpaceCadet, on December 17, 2016 at 1:24 AM

We found out the house we had a contract on appraised for much less than our offer, and the seller refused to match the appraised value. Now we've lost the house we were planning to buy just days...

Windows, Dec 17, 2016 13

Asking your wedding party

Katie M., on December 16, 2016 at 11:42 PM

I love spending hours on Pinterest looking at ideas. I am curious as to how everyone asked Friends or family to be in their wedding party. For the ringbearer I really like the idea to do ring pops....

Katie, Dec 17, 2016 15

Resources for caring for 74-year-old dress?

Madelaine, on December 6, 2016 at 4:30 PM

My dance teacher just gave me her mother's wedding dress from 1942. I was the first person to remove it from the box since that year. It was beautiful and could be again. The fabric is discolored and...