Discussions I've participated in

Someone quoted me for $150 for bridal makeup and I just wasn’t sure if that was the running rate or not?

This one is definitely a frequently asked question! When you exclude the engagement ring and the honeymoon, the average cost of a wedding is $27,000. Unfortunately, most couples budget an...

Ok. I want to go on a honeymoon, right? And spending over 5k makes me think of death, right? I also want to TTC shortly after my Sept 2019 wedding (we're 30, own our home, have our careers... we're...

So FH and I recently moved to Hawai'i, however our wedding will be held in Tahoe. Originally we weren't going to ask for gifts or anything at all really because we've been living together for quite a...

Me and my fiance are getting married next year in Oahu and I thought it would be cool if we could find a big house or ranch to rent for a bunch of people to stay. Does anyone know of a place like...

Hi guys, I’m a total noobie on this website, and after reading a few discussions decided to give it a try. Our wedding is in May 2019, and we found the best wedding planners for organizing our small...

A teacher, a student, and a bride...sounds like a beginning of a bad joke! This is my first year teaching special education. Additionally, I am finishing my last year in graduate school, AND I’m...

My photographer (who I haven't signed a contract with yet) says he'll be charging a travel fee even though he won't be flying or paying for accommodations. Our venue is just 38 minutes outside his...

For some reason, the cake has become the flashpoint of my wedding planning. We have been very frugal so far, the total cost for our wedding is around 13k. We initially didn't even want a cake - I'm...

I'm seeing a lot of posts about bridesmaid drama...so must be the full moon. I'm not really looking for advice, but just need support. I'll try to keep is short. Bridal party included: 2 cousins...

So I’ve decided that one of the downsides to being engaged for over a year and a half is I keep thinking of things that I need to spend my money on. Today, it was photobooth. If you’re doing a...

We are getting married soon (Aug 16 tiny intimate ceremony, party celebration Sept 22). During a planning discussion about a month ago, it came up that we'd like to do a honeymoon (did NOT ask for...

Hey girls!! What is your flower budget? I don’t need centerpieces, but I need 8 bouquets including me, a smaller bouquet, 12 boutinneers, and two corsages. I’m not sure what I should budget for...

Hello: I just got engaged 2 weeks ago and although I’m not starting any serious planning for a while I am starting nursing school in a month and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on planning a...

Hi all! Just want add my 2 cents if your venue requires an event insurance and you're looking for one that's affordable. We spoke with 2 places, The Event Helper, which is through Progressive and Wed...

So there are a few "duties" that I'll need my bridesmaids and parents to be aware of. I don't have a DOC but my photographer acts as a DOC and DJ as emcee, and the venue staff do all of the set-up and...

Hello!! FH and I ditched the traditional wedding and we are eloping in hawaii. Who has done this? Tell me the details please! What company did you go through, hotels?? Which island?? Any info!

So my mom told me that on her honeymoon, they told the flight attendant they were on their honeymoon and got bumped to first class! Granted this was about 25 years ago, so I’m pretty sure they...