Discussions from Shir in WeddingWire

Wedding planner?!

Mary, on August 11, 2018 at 2:36 PM

Do I actually have to hire a wedding planner? How much I have a set budget and don't wanna spend more than what I need to, so can I plan a wedding without a planner?

MrsD, Aug 13, 2018 16

Is it ever okay to not follow up with rsvps?

rica, on August 6, 2018 at 8:12 PM

I have a friend who is notorious for not rsvping to things, saying she'll be there when finally asked, then not showing up. She did it for my shower, and for some smaller plans this summer, and I am...

Shir, Aug 8, 2018 25

Bridal/ Groom Gifts Ideas

Heather, on April 19, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Hello, I'm getting married on 10-13-18 and I can't find a different ind of gift for my bridal party. Can anyone please give me some ideas for the bridal/groom party gifts? Any ideas would be great,...

Lauren, May 31, 2018 18

Hotel blocks? Is it expected? Is there a point?

Kelsey , on March 1, 2018 at 9:22 AM

Okay, so maybe I'm just a bit sheltered, but I had never heard of anyone reserving a hotel block before my sister in laws wedding and I honesty don't understand the point. Won't guests want to shop...

Shir, Mar 2, 2018 28

Couples getting married on Sep 2, 2018 in Connecticut

LizzyG, on March 2, 2018 at 12:59 PM

Hi All! Congrats on your upcoming weddings! Where's everybody getting hitched? Would love to hear all the details!

Lexi, Jun 14, 2018 7

Hair stylist advice requested

Shir, on January 9, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Hi everyone! Some advice would be greatly appreciated on hair stylists. 1). I live about an hour from my venue. Does anyone have any experience asking a stylist to travel to your venue to do your hair...

earias, Jan 9, 2018 3 117

Abstinent Until wedding day

A, on December 7, 2017 at 10:24 PM

Is anyone thinking of becoming Abstinent from being intimate with your FH until the wedding day ?

TheHamWhites, Dec 11, 2017 132

What to do with my mom?

Kelsey , on December 5, 2017 at 1:42 PM

Hey guys! So my mom recently told me that she's upset she hasn't been more involved in planning my wedding and honestly I'm kind of at a loss as to make her happy. Just some background, I moved a...

Kelsey, Dec 5, 2017 9

Wedding Planner Advice

Shir, on August 25, 2017 at 11:11 AM

Hello everyone! I would appreciate some feedback on wedding planners. My FH and I are thinking of hiring a wedding planner to help us with the details, and I would like to know if any of you have had...

Mystic Jessie, Sep 6, 2017 1 22

Weight Loss + Dress Shopping

danilaughs, on August 13, 2017 at 6:58 PM

I haven't formally introduced myself, but hi, I'm Dani, and I'm getting married in a year and five days! I've been plus size my whole life and have been unable to lose weight for a while (feeble...

fallinthegarden, Aug 13, 2017 8

Any experience with this venue?

Shir, on July 31, 2017 at 2:15 PM

My fiancé and I looked at venues this weekend and really like the Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, CT. Does anyone have any experience with this venue/got married here/etc.? Thanks!

BoudreauToBe, Jul 31, 2017 6

why that date?

Stacy, on June 30, 2017 at 6:45 PM

I know couples that literally just picked a date off the calendar, and i know couples that chose a date with meaning. why did you choose your date? we chose ours because it will be exactly 14 years...