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I’m a groom planning our wedding because my FW is super busy with work and school. We have a year before the big day, but I’m already stressing after a week of engagement. I would really appreciate...
So thoughts on burgers for the main course at the reception. Tacky much? Thoughts? On a tight budget so thinking outside the box. Ideas are highly welcome and we have a huge smoker 😊
Hi everyone, my fiancé and I are planning to have our wedding in Jamaica. Does anyone know of wedding venues that are not resorts or hotels? We want the use a venue that has beautiful gardens and...
Hey everyone!! SO excited to be getting married!! Love yalls taste in wedding dates
After getting engaged my best friend was hurt I didn’t ask her to be my MOH, and I chose my other close friend for that role. I had still asked my best friend to be in my wedding party, but as a...
This is possibly an odd question. Standing up/ full body pictures are always awkward looking with my SO and I because of our 14" height difference. I plan on wearing at least a 3" heel, but that will...
Has anyone heard of a venue charging a 20% overage fee, due 30 days in advance for "just in case" overages like increased guest count, upgraded package, etc? Our venue just surprised us with this as...
Has anyone ever ordered a dress off of the Arabella and Rose website? They are based out of AU, but ship to the US. I'm obsessed with this dress I found (wouldn't order it until closer to the wedding)...
I need some help finding a cater that is affordable! I’m getting married in May 2026 in Glenville pa. I keep getting quotes for over 5k for 60guests! Please help!
I'm totally prepared to get a ton of flak for this but has anyone done their reception at a local legion/vfw/etc. We looked into using a banquet room at a local resort we love but it just isn't in our...
Hi everyone! So you may have seen my previous post about my florist quoting me $5,000 for flowers. I've met with a few other florist and they've quoted me around the same, or maybe $1000...
I inquired with a florist on January 30th about my November 2026 wedding. I’m very interested in working with this vendor. She responded same day to give her a week and that she’d text me with any...
Most of my vendors are their own businesses (photographers, music/lighting, day of coordinator, florals, officiant), do we tip them additional if they set their own prices? Side question: did you tip...
Hi everyone! I'm Jocelyn, and I'm excited to get married on my dream Wedding Day, Valentine's Day, 2026 with the love of my life. Looking forward to collaborating with you all.
Hi everyone! I'm currently planning my wedding (super excited!), but I’m running into a few questions about the catering part, and I’d really love to hear your thoughts or experiences. Here’s what I’m...
Hey ladies! T minus 6 days how is everyone feeling?
So wondering if any of you ladies know this answer but when do the room information for your out of town guests go out? Do we included the room block information in the save the date envelopes? or...
So I'm looking over a ceremony/reception proposal and they added an 18% service charge. There's also a 7.25% tax (which I figured would be there) and a tip line (which is currently 0). Can someone...
Is a pen and thank you card for attending a good wedding favor? It comes as a set. The thank you card expresses how we feel about our guests attending, and the love we have for them. If guests don’t...
My daughter is getting married on 10/18/2025 at The Barn at Maple Falls in Somerset, PA and trying to navigate if she needs a wedding coordinator. We are using The Barn at Maple Falls for Day of...