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How would one go about making a timeliness when you only have the venue for 8 hours? Time includes 2 hours for setup and 1 hour for breakdown. Which leaves 5 hours total for ceremony and reception.
I want to get my bridesmaids a “thank you” gift. I was thinking robes, slippers and one other item but I can’t think of what I want to get them. I’m trying find something that’s cute but won’t break...
When did everyone schedule their cake tasting? I'm having my wedding at a venue that partners with a bakery. It just so happens that it's one of my favorite bakeries. I want to make sure I book them...
Hello! Our wedding date is April 23, 2023! So far away but I already feel it creeping up! We are trying to figure out when to send save the date?! We have heard 1 year is nice if they are magnets so...
Hello everyone! Apologize in advance for any silly questions. I don’t know much about weddings & such haha. I received a suggested timeline from my photographer which is below and wanted to know...
My venue is a hotel near the airport, since 90% of guests are OOT. As part of the wedding package, guest parking is $10, discounted from about $30, since it is an airport hotel after...
Any tips on destination wedding? We’re getting married out of the country in Mexico and I was wondering what I should bring on my carry on. Wedding dress? Shoes? Also, if anyone has had a destination...
Hello. What is the typical cost for a Caribbean Destination? I’m planning an elopement and I want to spend around $5000 for everything. Where do I start and is that a good budget? Thanks in...
I know we have globalroses.com in America, but I was wondering if there were some type of company like that in Mexico that would be willing to ship roses and other flowers for wholesale price when...
I’ve been considering eloping and have a dinner/party after but I can’t picture the night. How would I do that? Elope with our parents/siblings and then meet up at a different location with everyone...
My man and I were supposed to get married two years ago but covid changed that. Then it was going to be last year, but finances got in the way. As each date came and went I never got upset. We FINALLY...
My fiance and I found our perfect venue. Location, style, theme. We've both been unbelievably excited. Imagine hobbit themed garden wedding. We even extended our budget by $5,000 to accommodate...
I am torn between digital save the date and invitations or actual paper invites. ideas? pros cons?
With all of this pandemic still around and these new strains ppl in my in my wedding party either not vaccinated yet or have gotten sick. Our new date is 10/30/22. I'm hoping that their isn't any...
I have 2 women that I want by my side for my wedding. My fiancé does not want a wedding party but I have already decided to honor them but not have them stand with me at the alter. I am wondering what...
Hello. My name is Penny. My fiance Greg and I have been together 15 months. He proposed in front of friends on December 23rd after asking two of my boys for permission first. He didn't ask my middle...
Curious how others are coping with planning stress and receiving bad news? I’ve lost 2 bridesmaids and 2 major musicians (friends) due to unavoidable conflicts, and have been getting strung along by a...
If my ceremony is at a church and my reception is somewhere else, where would I get ready? Do places normally let you get ready in theirs bridal suit and leave and come back? I’m just thinking for...
My fiancée and I are planning our wedding at her sister's house in Savannah, which is about 4 hours away from where we live. Because of Covid, the travel time and having it at her sister's house...