Discussions from Connecticut Planning

Hello! Looking for suggestions in the Watertown/Woodbury area for an engagement shoot either this month or next month. Somewhere that would look nice even with no snow on the ground. Thanks in...

Looking for a beautiful venue within reasonable driving distance (max 45 min- ideally within 30 min) from Bristol CT. We are having 30 people max at our wedding (currently at 28). Any suggestions?!...

Hi! Looking for microwedding venues for maybe 30 people for next fall. I’m looking into breweries, wineries and inns right now, but also want to know if there are any good restaurants that are either...

Do anyone know any good photographer for a low budget wedding in Connecticut?

Right now I’m living in NJ with my fiancé, our wedding is in Connecticut. Since I’m not physically in the state I was wondering what other CT brides are doing with their weddings regarding COVID-19...

Opinions of artificial flowers? My fiancé is allergic to flowers. He says he’s willing to power through so we can have flowers (he’s not deathly allergic, but he might just be a bit uncomfortable and...

Hey everyone! I’m sure you all know the frustrations of trying to plan a wedding amidst this awful pandemic. We have postponed our wedding twice now! (OG date was 5/23/2020) To try to avoid doing this...

We were holding out for our August wedding for so long, but finally decided to postpone. We really want to celebrate without the stress and worries of restrictions. Hoping next August is better! I...

Hi Everyone! I’m currently having a huge dilemma with my venue. I don’t want to name them because I think if Covid wasn’t happening they would be easier to deal with. The venue has an area for an...

Hey all, Who is planning a ceremony this year in September and postponing their reception to next year. Anyone have immediate family that is not able to make it due to being in a hot spot state? What...

Hi everyone! I'm here to vent/get advice about my upcoming wedding. I am at such a loss with what to do, as I know so many other brides this year have been due to Covid-19. It's really hitting me...

My wedding is a year away and I’m having a hard time figuring out transportation from the inn itself up to the tent for the ceremony. Does one rent a limo for the day and have them hanging around or...

Hi all, Brides in CT who are having their fall weddings? Are any of your guest or parents coming from any of the “Hot Spot” states? Did you decide to postpone or are you moving forward. Our date is...

Have any of you ladies used transcendent makeup for your wedding hair & makeup? If so, what was your experience? TIA

Hi everyone! I started a petition on this website for the small chance it makes a difference and helps us get some better guidelines for indoor weddings. CT is doing good and we should be allowed to...

So we are scheduled to be married 10/17 of this year. We are just about 4 months out. We are not sure when to pull the plug and reschedule. Invites should go out at least 2 months in advance so I'm...

We are having to move our wedding reception out to next year due to the pandemic. But we still want to have a ceremony on our original date, Aug 30. What are some places in CT where we can do it for a...

We've been researching photographers/videographers and came across Lily and Lime. They seem to have both affordable and professional photographers in their system with great reviews but wondering if...

What are your thoughts on weddings this summer/fall?!