The Wedding Bowl

This trend of having guests wear all black to your wedding is baffling to me but I also kind of like it. Does anyone else get funeral vibes?

Any hacks on wedding rings?

Ladies how much are florals usually? Is it better to go with a local florist or an online shop like Poppy Flowers?

What's your dress budget? I was going to keep mine under $500 but found THE PERFECT ONE for $1200 only I hate the idea of spending that much just to wear it once 😣

Is it too demanding to ask that guests refrain from using their phones during the wedding/reception? I would love a phone-free event so everyone can be fully present but realize what I'm asking mi… more

I fiancée and I have a “small” wedding reception planned and expect around 50 guests total.

Its a wide range of age and backgrounds and a sincere concern/insecurity is that the people will not vibe and that the party/open ba… more

Why does wedding planning feel like a part time job with no benefits?

Ladies, how do you courtesy block hotels room for your wedding? It doesn’t seem like anyone in my area has courtesy blocks, but I also don’t want to pay

Is $850 a lot for Bridal hair and makeup? (Makeup trial included)

We’re doing our reception at a local restaurant and they quoted us $9 per person for a cake cutting fee. Is it just me or is that excessive? At 40 people that’s an extra $360 not even including the ca… more

Planning a destination wedding but haven't decided on a location yet.. our families are scattered all over the U.S. Should I try to find a venue somewhere in the middle to accommodate guests or ju… more

Hi all, what do you think about requesting guests wear a certain color or style for your wedding? Is it too demanding, even if you have a specific creative vision in mind?

How much did you spend per person for hors d oeuvres (cocktail hour), dinner, and open bar?

Open bar or cash bar? Expecting around 75 guests.

Hi- does anyone know of a good restaurant in the DC area who can do a simple wedding reception type party for 50-75 people? We eloped several months ago but want to do a simple party with friends and … more

Anyone here in the DC metro area? Where did yall get your engagement rings/wedding bands from?

Looking for comfortable platform heels. Any recommendations?

Question on wedding invitations. Idesigned a traditional wedding invitation. They offer printing on the back, so I listed request to RSVP and link to RSVP, the reception details, hotel block, registry. My though… more

How did you find your wedding planner? We are looking into Hawaii and want to find someone reliable. Does anyone have recommendations they or fam/friends have worked with?

Are registries considered tacky now? I’m in my 30s and have heard people say it’s rude to have a registry when you’re old enough to have accumulated your own household items. I always thought of regis… more

How do you handle payments for a bachelorette party? I’m responsible for planning one for about 10 girls and don’t know any but the bride. Is it okay to politely let them know I won’t be booking an Ai… more

Did anyone else experience a total lack of communication and responsiveness from venues? It’s so frustrating and disappointing

For those who already had your wedding or are in the later stages of wedding planning - what are things you wish you knew earlier on in the planning process?

For those planning a child-free wedding, did you invite kids to the Friday welcome event and Sunday farewell breakfast? I’m thinking that’s a nice way to show that we care about guests’ kids even though they are … more

Recommendations for a rehearsal dinner/party dress. Trying not to spend too much, the wedding spending is getting out of hand 😣

Are you of the opinion that buffets are tacky or is that just me? Fiance wants one, I'm worried it's not going to be very elegant. Would love to hear consensus here.

We are doing wine and beer only and was wondering if you have any ideas for which wines and which beers are nice and classy enough but won't bankrupt us haha.

Would love to know what you've struggled with if you've had bad experiences with wedding planners so I can avoid being that person!!

Invitation Question - If your wedding site says adult only reception and your RSVP only allows the people invited to accept or decline. Do you need to include that on the details inserted with or prin… more

Really cannot decide if I should change my name or not. I know it means a lot to my husband but I've established my career with this one. Sort of feeling like I'm picking between work and him.… more

How much should I be reasonably budgeting for a nice but not irresponsible wedding for 150 guests?

Curious: why would a couple have an RSVP deadline 2.5 months before the wedding? Got an invite in the mail last week for an April wedding, RSVP deadline is 2/1 which seems really early. Not a “destina… more

I work at a bank and am taking time off for my wedding. Put in my request for 2 weeks off for wedding/ honeymoon. Recently was told after booking my $5000 flights that they can’t do two weeks off at … more

If your future in-laws live out of state, have never met your parents, and unlikely to prior to the week of the wedding, should you suggest a phone call? Just let them get together and meet the week o… more

South Asian friends, give it to me straight: how much did you spend in total on your wedding (including location & number/size of events)?

Recommendations for a family lawyer to help write a prenup in SF/Bay Area? 🙏🏻

How to say “no” to a destination bachelorette if you just don’t want to go? Bride knows about how much $ I make so idk that she’ll believe I can’t afford it. I also told her I was available for the da… more

How far in advance should you send Save the Dates if many guests will need to travel internationally for the wedding?

Just found out our dream venue has October availability (instead of us waiting u… more

I got married in October and I graduate in May. I added his name on so I have both(bc I share the same last name as my son and didn’t want to remove it completely). I can’t decide if I should just kee… more

Hi Everyone, out of curiosity, Did anyone has acquired a Wedding Insurance? If yes, Do you have any Wedding/Event Insurance recommendations? Thank you!