Discussions from Planning

What are you all doing for your bridal party gifts? I’ve bought a couple things, like getting ready pjs (which I don’t really see as a gift tbh,) a ysl lipstick with their monogram on it, a tiny...

So a friend told me about Real Touch flowers for bouquets and centerpieces. Our colors are mint green, grey and white with touches of peach. Has anyone else used real touch flowers that knows a...

Hi all. Our plans have changed. We decided to do a ceremony inviting around 15 people and then taking everyone out to dinner afterwards. We would pay for everyone’s meal and drinks. It’s gonna save us...

Now that my wedding is complete I'm really interested to hear how everybody's budgets went/are going? Did you go over/under/did you end up having to change your budget or plans midway??

Hi ladies, I am type A personality so I have interviewed a ton of wedding planners/coordinators the last few weeks. I am having analysis paralysis because I don't only look at price; I like to see...

We are getting married tomorrow! After secretly planning a wedding for 2 years, being engaged for 1 year, time has flown by! I am ready, excited and happy! Can’t wait to party and be with the one I...

Hey everyone. I made a post about our DJ and wedding planner a little while ago. I really wanted to drop our wedding planner because she takes forever to respond, and still hasn't got back to me about...

Guys, I've never helped plan a wedding or anything and I need some basic help. Figured you guys may give better advice than googles generic answers. What all should I ask a venue when shopping...

Hey, my name is Amber Coyle and I am getting Married on September 5, 2024.

I hired my wedding planner in June of last year. We discussed the contract and what her 'tasks' would be etc. I expected her to contact me with forms/questions/ideas etc. but she didn't so I decided...

Are you providing transportation for guest? (from hotel to venue) I feel like I might now in the world of Ubers, I think it a good place to save money in my budget.

Hello! Just recently got engaged on Christmas Eve! We’ve decided to get married in 2023 in March. I’ve already started looking into venues here and there. Is it too early to start looking and maybe...

Just wondering how the planning is coming along. Feel overwhelmed but have a lot already set and ready.

Hi all! I am currently making all my day-of arrangements, assigning duties to bridesmaids, etc. I want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything... any advice out there on things I may be missing?...

I am having a destination wedding in Italy, God-Willing, and I have had several zoom meetings with Italian planners. I have my semi-finalists; I just would like to get some guidance and understand how...

In your experience, are the caterers willing to reveal the breakdown of the “catering service charge” for transparency? I know that it goes towards the hourly wage of the staff and set up/breakdown of...

"We want to capture this day in its truest form, and we'd love to include a portion of the evening where we kick off the heels, undo our hair, and be our natural selves. There's going to be a portion...

Just out of curiosity, for each wedding vendor, how many do you shop in each category? Like for example under Wedding planner, DJ/MC, Florist, what is everyone doing? How many vendors is shopping too...

Hi everyone! I have been looking at photographers and think I have narrowed it down. Just wondering if anyone has used SweetWater Photography, and if so I would love to hear your experience with them....