Discussions from Planning

Ok I know this is a whiney, possibly irrational #firstworldproblems type question but I'm starting to get a little concerned. Maybe I'm overthinking it. I usually get one cold sore every 4ish years....

We had our ceremony in September and are having our reception May 28th. How would you word the invitations? We're the ones hosting the reception.

Hi guys. Being in jersey our count is at 150 at the moment from our 325. We know what to say to send out an uninvite email but there’s a chance a bunch of those people may be able to be invited...

Just wanted to share some advice for brides and grooms coming up so you don’t run into the same stuff I did - that was super annoying 1. My mother was late 45 minutes and held up make up and hair...

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are planning our wedding for September of 2022 in Cabo San Lucas and are having a hard time finding all-inclusive resorts that have swimmable beaches. I know there are not...

Just think about what you want for yourself and know that it is for you and your new husband don't let anyone else make the decision for you and then you will have regret if things don't turn out the...

Hello fellow brides, how are you dealing with stress during your wedding planning? I've had to reschedule my wedding to this year(which I'm sure most of you have had to reschedule as well). I've had...

So the more and more I talk to florists, I am thinking, I am doing my own flowers. I do not really want a ton of flowers. We are talking 3 bouquets. 3. I only want gerbera daisies ... and maybe I...

If I know one thing about **** brides is that we have been through SO much! This forum has brought us together to share our stresses and grievances during COVID. Today, I want to change it up and...

I’ve been talking to a photographer who offers a package of $1500 and 1900. The $1900 includes a second photographer. Are second photographers worth the extra cost? The $1900 also...

When I picked my venue I already had a wedding planner due to a long story that's not necessary for context. I have already invested money and I really like them. So I'm keeping them. But I did not...

I'm having a hard time trying to find a gift for my flower girl. She is a little older(8) and also my Fiancés little sister. We also having a destination wedding. Does anyone have any good ideas?

Hey all! Im struggling with deciding what to get my bridesmaids as a gift. I already got them each a bracelet but don’t really want to count that as a gift. I was thinking about getting them custom...

Hi! I’m currently trying to get an idea of my guest count and i’m struggling choosing between an intimate wedding about 50-75 people vs inviting about 150-175. Numbers are not 100% but ball parking....

Has anyone dealt with nonresponsive vendors? I signed a contract for a DJ and he was supposed to send over payment info so I can pay the deposit. It's been almost two weeks and I still haven't heard...

Hey all - I would like to know how y’all do to hire vendors or services without saying it’s for engagement/wedding relate? Because some y’all know that every time we say “wedding” gets more expensive...

I’m having to find a completely new reception venue 4 months before my wedding date. I’m panicking. Almost all of the venues are booked up. Any suggestions or recommendations?

I've had my venue picked out since last year, only $2,200 left before being paid off. Today I received a call stating that they probably won't be able to accommodate the amount of guest we...

So we are 79 days out, planning a destination wedding in Navarre Florida. We have everything paid for minus the men’s attire and the wedding license. Starting to get nerves... I think my wedding...