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Jess
Jess

I'm Jess! I live in south central PA. My fiance, Chris, and I met through mutual friends in May 2014.

Happily married 🎉

October 26, 2019

1694days 3hrs

Discussions

37
Chantal
Time for Photos When you Don't Do a First Look
Chantal, on February 14, 2020 at 5:04 PM

My fiance is super sweet and doesn't want to see me at all on the wedding day until I am walking down the aisle towards him. I absolutely love this idea, if I'm honest, and am more than happy to...

Vicky, Feb 15, 2020 27
Merline
Up-lighting
Merline, on January 18, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Did anyone add up-lighting to their reception? Our DJ emailed up us yesterday letting us know that he now offers this service. We think it looks pretty cool and will add some fun to the reception....

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jan 21, 2020 12
M
Bridesmaid Dresses
Makayla, on January 7, 2020 at 12:51 AM

I am STUCK! I am looking for bridesmaids dresses in the color steel blue that range from sizes 10-26. I want something different and not just your average bridesmaid dress you can get at David’s...

Alex, Jan 7, 2020 6
Corinne
Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey vs. Azazie?
Corinne, on December 9, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Hi, and thanks in advance for the input! The next "big" step in wedding planning is looking into bridesmaid dresses. I had originally been set on Birdy Grey due to the price, bought a few swatches,...

Corinne, Jan 17, 2020 28 1
Blair
Wine and Beer
Blair, on December 16, 2019 at 9:54 AM

I'm serving wine and beer for 100 adult guest. Any suggestion on how much to buy and where to buy it at?

Blair, Dec 16, 2019 6 1
Brianna
Lipstick hell
Brianna, on December 15, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Yes, lipstick is my latest dilemma. My wonderful fiancé and I have been discussing every detail of our big day; I mean, he even picked out my dress!! All of a sudden he realized that I will be wearing...

Brianna, Dec 26, 2019 36 3
Caitlyn
i think we found our venue! 10-23-22
Caitlyn, on December 9, 2019 at 10:01 PM

I’m so excited! I feel like once we’ve set our venue with our date all the other planning we’ll be ready to begin! We just toured Lakeview Farm Events in Dover, PA this Sunday (yesterday!) and I...

Clíodhna, Dec 17, 2019 11
Chelsea
Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses
Chelsea, on November 17, 2019 at 6:44 PM

Hi, all! I recently fell in love with velvet bridesmaid dresses. I have been searching and searching for mauve (or similar color) velvet dresses. If you have any ideas, please let me know!! Thank...

__0121543, Nov 18, 2019 7
Sarah
Wedding Shoes!
Sarah, on November 13, 2019 at 10:11 AM

Newly engaged here! So I do not want to wear heels for my wedding. What have you girls been wearing or are thinking about wearing? Pictures would be great!

Sinéad, Dec 9, 2019 120 2
Kaitlyn
Guys Suits
Kaitlyn, on October 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM

So just to preface this before anyone suggests Men's Wearhouse, we don't have enough guys to get the free groom's suit and they don't rent just pants and vests anyway so that doesn't help. The look we...

Lizzy, Oct 15, 2019 13
Renee
Yankee or Bath & Body Works Candles
Renee, on September 15, 2019 at 9:31 AM

Between the 2, which ones are better? Trying to decide on gifts for my wedding party and I'm not sure which one is better. What do you think?

Renee, Sep 17, 2019 19
Amber
md Venues under $2k
Amber, on September 15, 2019 at 10:17 AM

ISO venues within 90 minutes of Frederick and Baltimore (Thurmont, Columbia, Gettysburg, etc) under $2000. About 60-75 guests Preferably something rustic / barn/ stone (Celtic / renaissance...

Amber, Sep 15, 2019 4
M
Bridesmaid Dresses!
Maura, on September 13, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Looking for reasonably priced bridesmaid dress options besides David’s Bridal Thanks!

Jess, Sep 14, 2019 10
Malakia
The Browns Wedding
Malakia, on September 14, 2019 at 4:38 PM

I want a sweetheart table for Chris & I. I want a round table for our guests at the receptions. Ceremony will be outside if it will be raining then we will have it inside

Malakia, Sep 14, 2019 4
Adara
Wedding Jewelry
Adara, on August 29, 2019 at 9:51 AM

Hey fellow brides where did you get your bridal jewelry? I don’t want to spend a fortune. Want something elegant and classy. Just looking for earring and bracelet set. Tried amazon and dB that was a...

Jess, Aug 29, 2019 8
Mackenzie
Wedding registry
Mackenzie, on August 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM

I know my wedding is ways away but when did everyone start making/putting together their wedding registry? And when did you officially make it public?!

Ivy ORP, Aug 26, 2019 10
Ashley
Minimoon for under $1500
Ashley, on August 26, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Hey everyone! Due to limited vacation time at work and a close friend's wedding right after ours, we're considering pushing off our Italy honeymoon until the following spring. We've been talking about...

Celeste, Sep 14, 2019 7
SoonToBeKADC
How much alcohol do i need to buy?
SoonToBeKADC, on July 31, 2019 at 5:26 PM

My venue doesn't provide alcohol or the bartender. We have everything situated but we are trying to determine how much alcohol we need to buy. I found a calculator online but it all seems like too...

Clíodhna, Aug 2, 2019 4 1
K
Christian marriage books
Kiki, on July 30, 2019 at 6:26 PM

It's two months before our wedding andy FH has told me he wanted to read something that could maybe give him some tips and help him with what is to come (which I thought was super sweet). Obviously I...

Francesca, Aug 2, 2019 9
Jess
Bachelorette Weekend!
Jess, on July 22, 2019 at 11:48 AM

This past weekend was my Bachelorette Weekend and it was amazing! My MOH and BM’s went all out and did a great job! They got the group the cutest shirts saying “Last Swing Before the Ring” because...

Jess, Jul 23, 2019 12
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