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AQuixoticBride
AQuixoticBride

Writer, cat lady, nerd. Interests include: being a New Orleanian wherever I am. Feel free to reach out with questions about New Orleans, whether you're... View More

Writer, cat lady, nerd. Interests include: being a New Orleanian wherever I am. Feel free to reach out with questions about New Orleans, whether you're planning a destination wedding, a honeymoon, or just want to talk about food (or the Saints)!

Happily married 🎉

July 14, 2018

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Jess
Falling out of love with your husband
Jess, on October 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM

I think I’m just going through a rough spot in my life, but I need advice. Me and my hubby have been married almost 4 months now and I just turned 30 in September. We have been together off and on...

RaylaSan, Oct 11, 2020 15 1
Nicole
Tip jar on open bar?
Nicole, on January 21, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Hi everyone, My fiancé and I are providing all of the alcohol to host an open bar at our reception, and a family friend of ours will serve everything. She's offered to do it for free, we're just...

Kari, Apr 20, 2020 15
Jenna
Catering Is So Expensive!?!?!?
Jenna, on November 8, 2019 at 12:32 PM

My fiance and I are having a hard time finding an affordable catering company. Seriously I have messaged up to 30 vendors if not more, and more than 20 of them would cost us over $20k. I know...

MrsJackson, Nov 13, 2019 43 1
Nicole
Wedding Invitations on a Budget
Nicole, on November 8, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Where did you get your wedding invitations from? I really like the invitations from minted.com but for a whole suite it's so expensive in my opinion. I'm planning on ordering RSVP and guest...

Luckyu, Dec 3, 2019 48 5
Ann
Grooms cake!
Ann, on October 29, 2019 at 12:43 AM

Hey! What are you guys doing for your grooms cake?! The last 3 weddings we have gone to they didn’t do them, is it still a thing? Cause I still plan on doing it for my FH!

Mrs. Bubba, Jan 10, 2020 56
Lilo
Where did everyone get their photobooks, help!
Lilo, on October 18, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Hi everyone! We’re putting together our budget for the wedding and currently started to look at photographers. We have no problems splurging for a good photographer, but still wanted to keep our...

MOB So Cal, Oct 21, 2019 9
Violet
Fiance' wants to invite one of his exes
Violet, on October 15, 2019 at 4:55 PM

My fiance' wants to invite one of his exes. He has not seen her in a long time. She has a boyfriend who is coming as well. I am trying to not be the jealous type, but part of me feels so strange...

Allyson, Oct 16, 2019 27
Sophie
Advice.....
Sophie, on October 14, 2019 at 10:11 AM

So my wedding is in January and my FH's best friend/best man has been dating this girl for about 6 months.... well my FH slept with this girl multiple times and they had a failed attempt at dating...

June2020, Oct 17, 2019 93
Lynnie
Do you wear something sexy to bed?
Lynnie, on September 10, 2019 at 11:50 AM

What does your nighttime attire look like? Do you keep the spark alive by wearing something sexy to bed every night? Or only for special occasions? Have you firmly reached the baggy t-shirts and face...

Ashley, Jul 25, 2021 130
Gen
Displaying wedding photos
Gen, on October 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Just curious, how many wedding photos do y’all have framed or otherwise displayed around your house (and which ones? 😄) Or if you’re not married yet, do you have an idea of how many you plan to hang...

Erin, Oct 18, 2019 27
Michelle
Co-ed Bachelor/bachelorette Party we did Thattttt!!!
Michelle, on September 26, 2019 at 8:25 PM

So I've always wanted to do a huge trip with all of our friends but over the years...it just NEVER was possible until now! We decided to plan a co-ed bachelor/bachlorette party exactly 1 year prior to...

Michelle, Oct 4, 2019 76 5
Amanda
When to give a plus one
Amanda, on September 17, 2019 at 4:35 PM

So my FH and I have been redoing our guest list like crazy and we are already have a bigger list than my father (who is paying for the venue) is really happy with. We had to make a lot of cuts (i.e...

Olivia, Sep 23, 2019 42 1
Cher Horowitz
Engagement Rings: Expectation vs. Reality!
Cher Horowitz, on September 15, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Did your vision for your engagement ring match up with what you actually got? FH and I got engaged without a ring, so I showed him a photo of what I wanted. He ended up getting a totally different...

Stanchfield, Mar 24, 2022 330 4
Amy
Couples getting married on May 24, 2020 in Louisiana
Amy, on July 24, 2019 at 6:21 PM

Hi All, Is this a destination wedding for most? It is for us! Curious as to transportation options and welcome bag goodies... any ideas?

Amy, Sep 11, 2019 4
Lynnie
Do you do their laundry?
Lynnie, on September 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM

Every couple divides up their chores differently! Where did laundry land on your lists? Is it one person's job, or do you tag team? Do you each handle your own dirty clothes separately? Do you do your...

Eniale, Jul 14, 2021 157
Andrea
Water- How is it being served at your wedding?
Andrea, on September 6, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Hi everyone, For those of you who are purchasing your own alcohol for your wedding, how is your water being served? Are you serving them in dispensers, mini water bottles? What's the best way to go...

MrsD, Sep 9, 2019 25
Lynnie
Fiancé(e) Friday! What do you call your fiancé(e)? 😘
Lynnie, on September 6, 2019 at 10:05 AM

What silly and sentimental terms of endearment do you use when talking to your fiancé(e)? Do you call them bae, baby, honey, or sugar plum?? Share your pet names for your partner!

Stephanie, Sep 15, 2019 102 1
Paige L.
What things do you refuse to have at your wedding?
Paige L., on September 3, 2019 at 8:39 AM

Hi everyone! While wedding planning, I have noticed that if I try to focus on all of the things I would want in my dream wedding, I either get overwhelmed by the vision or sad to think that, no, I...

Priscilla, Dec 1, 2019 271 4
mkibs
Are guests allowed to bring who they want in place of their spouse?
mkibs, on September 3, 2019 at 12:41 PM

Say you invite, Mr. & Mrs. Smith to your wedding. But Mr. Smith can't make it. Does Mrs. Smith have the authority to write down another name in place of Mr. Smith on their RSVP? Especially without...

Cassandra7, Oct 2, 2019 44
Future Mrs. Danger
Menu cards - yay or nay?
Future Mrs. Danger, on August 30, 2019 at 4:49 PM

We are having a buffet style dinner and my thoughts were with a menu card at their table, guest could get an idea of what they may want vs standing in line and pondering. Any thoughts on this anybody?...

Future Mrs. Danger, Sep 5, 2019 34
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