Discussions by Halie

Hey everyone, My fiancé and I are trying to have a sustainable and eco-friendly wedding. We have discussed using e-vites or plantable invitations since our guest list is very small. Our guest list is...

One of the looks I really like so far is garland and candles. Does a florist create the garland? Are garlands typically real or artificial? Advice from brides who used garland in their decor...

Now that we have our venue, it feels real! We are in the process of picking the package we want to use. There is a complimentary $1,500 to $3,000 open bar tab for all guests depending on...

We were stuck between two venues yesterday. We toured both together and FELL IN LOVE with Avant Garden. So much so we are expanding our guest list and increasing our budget to include everything we...

My best friend is getting married in a few days. I’m really struggling writing a speech. Do any of you have advice? I definitely don’t want to wing it!

How many cake and punch receptions have you attended? Is it common? We are considering a cake and punch reception between 2p-4pm. We would let guests know ahead of time on the invitations that it is a...

So... for the past couple of weeks I have had it in my head that we are getting married at Houston Arboretum. I have been talking with wedding planners because I know I’ll need help as it is a blank...

Hello, We finally found a venue that we love that combines the nearby location for our guests and our love of the outdoors. The venue told us recently they have started combining a ceremony and...

How did you choose your hair and make-up artist? How far in advance did you book? We are getting married December 2021.

My wedding planner introduced me to the idea of a sustainable wedding. I thought it would be fun to ask: How are you creating a sustainable and eco-friendly wedding?

This is an update to a previous post. My fiancé and I have chosen Houston Arboretum for our venue. The event manager got back with us and we were able to chat on the phone! The pricing is excellent...

My fiancé and I are hosting a small wedding ceremony and cake/punch reception. We are most likely going to rent a couple of tables for the cake, drinks, and small food bites. Who sets this up at the...

Hey there, I am searching for a contemporary violinist or trio to play at our wedding ceremony and cake/punch reception. Do any of you have any recommendations? I'm looking for someone who has a...

I know COVID has things all messed up, but I have tried to get information about a venue for two weeks now without a response. I put in an inquiry online for the Houston Arboretum. We would love to...

Hey all! Which do you prefer for a courthouse wedding, a private dining reception or a large group reservation at a restaurant? Have any of you been to a courthouse wedding or simple ceremony and then...

Hey all, A lot of you know I am trying to find a nice compromise for my intimate wedding. Originally, my fiance and I wanted to elope, but after a lot of discussion... my fiance and I decided a small,...

My fiancé and I have been talking about moving to Washington State or Alaska for roughly 1.5 years. We currently live in Texas. My fiancé was stationed in Seattle during his time in the military. I’ve...

When my fiancé and I originally got engaged, I told him I wanted to elope. He is ok with anything. However, he said he thought I would regret not having my dad walk me down the aisle. I agreed so...

I am Maid of Honor for my best friend. As such I have been helping her plan everything. I have enjoyed planning her Bachelorette Party in a few weeks. I even posted on here about the Harry Potter...

Hey there! After a lot of thinking, I am stuck between two ideas for our wedding. Here is a little context: we are keeping things small with only 35 guests if everyone shows. It is immediate family...