The Wedding Bowl

I need to get out of my venue contract. It's non refundable but it's just come to my attention that the venue is involved in a bunch of lawsuits relating to weddings. Does anybody have any exp… more

Best place to sell a wedding gown? It’s brand new, I just changed my mind. I’ve already got it listed on Stillwhite, Poshmark, and FB marketplace 😭

My fiancé is stressed her hair dresser gave her too short of a haircut and now she won’t be able to curl her hair for the wedding in 2 months. She is really worried and concerned. I’ve told her she’s … more

Ok ladies!! Best spanx that don’t roll down??

Newlywed here! Speaking from experience, adding your spouse to your employer's health benefits can be VERY expensive. Before you do that, call me and I'll go through all of your options!

What is the average shower gift amount? We’re having a couples shower and all the gifts being purchased off our registry are in the $100-$150 range. This is so generous, and I’m honestly shocked ever… more

Anyone else struggling to figure out who to ask to be your bridesmaids? I have a sister so obviously she’s included, but I don’t have a lot of close friends to be honest. Like I know lots of people th… more

Any wedding venue suggestions for a small wedding (30-50 people) in NY/NJ area? Trying to find a covered outdoor venue. The ones I’ve found all have minimum guest requirement of at least 100 people. T… more

Parents making the wedding about them - how much is normal?
- Us: we ordered the cake! MOG: (pressuring tone) “I hope you got a cake without gelatin in it for me” (despite a full dessert table).
- Me: oh they have… more

Anyone else ever experience their mom acting really weird a few weeks before their wedding? She decided she wasn’t coming during a phone call last night which is absolutely out of the blue.

How many hair and makeup people should I plan for a party of 9 (bride, bridesmaids, moms)? I’ve been quoted for 2 but I remember having at least 3-4 for friends weddings

Honeymoon recommendations in the US? Flexible between beach, mountain, etc.

Any US destinations for a decent wedding that offer some fun activities? Our parents don’t have much money to help us with the weeding although we might still be getting a little help, we are saving m… more

Do you normally invite your boss to your wedding? I have know him for a while and he has been instrumental for my career, but outside of work we don’t talk much. Thoughts?

Feeling completely burnt out a from wedding planning and work. Our big day is in a month and I’ve been working crazy consulting hours 12+ hours/day for two months straight plus planning on top. My pro… more

At what point do you start texting and calling guests for their RSVPs? Our RSVP date is next week, and over 50% of our guests haven't formally responded yet. Is that normal? Is it tacky to start r… more

How would you still incorporate your best friend who you initially planned on asking to be your MOH but then found out she was pregnant and due 2 days after your destination wedding so can’t attend. I… more

We are having a “Welcome Cocktail Hour” the night before our wedding(wedding is on a Sunday). We don’t have a bridal party so the Welcome party is reserved for close fam + friends on Saturday. Since i… more

Hi All! Does anyone else have an excitable Dad that told you right away that boyfriend is about to propose?
And basically told you the same day that boyfriend asked permission from him?

Just me? Ohkay … more

Those of you who are having a friend as an officiant. Did you ask them to write the script or write it yourself? Do you proof read it before? Just want to understand how folks are doing that

How do I explain to my fiancé he got the deal of a lifetime? Let me explain - we’re having a destination wedding in Europe in a GORGEOUS location overlooking the water. We’re paying $10k each (this in… more

Finished our wedding week and it was so much fun 😭😭 I wish I could do it all again! Ten year anniversary party??

Engaged and we had a big fight. Obviously there’s a lot more to it but basically we both said something shitty: he said he would get rid of one of our pets while I am out of the house, and I responded with I will… more

I’m supposed to get my period the day before my wedding, and I’m going on my honeymoon directly after. Any recommendations or suggestions on something I can do to have it come earlier?? I’m also stres… more

Hairspray recommendations?? Really want to hold volume and curls and it's a summer wedding - thank you!!

Was anyone else surprised by the cost of transportation? We’re doing a small wedding with about 50 people outside of DC and it looks like it’s going to cost 2500 at a bare minimum.

Hi ladies! I’m trying to get into the foray of travel planning and would love to help you plan your honeymoon! PM me and let’s chat!

Would you invite your boss or colleagues to your wedding? Planning for a destination wedding and currently inviting family and friends only. I’m pretty tight with a few folks at work. Low key worried … more

Help me stock our bar🤗 Our caterer provides the mixers and staff, but we have to buy the spirits. It’s a full open bar, and we know what number of handles we need, but I’m not sure what percent of th… more

Interested in a non traditional wedding. I need ideas! Anyone do anything really cool and out of the ordinary?!

Best resort on Aruba to stay for honeymoon?

Best brands for getting a wedding ring+band? Was looking at Harry Winston and it seems like it’s extremely overpriced… is the reputation and name worth the premium? Still saving up and budgeting for 1… more

Please drop your favorite first dance song!

I (25) accidentally exposed the date of my proposal to my girlfriend (25) via text… She doesn’t know how or where but she knows when. Does anyone hav suggestions on how to trick her in thinking it’s g… more

Have you ever had someone in your wedding party who had anxiety and group events were difficult for them?

Just found out someone can’t make it to my bachelor party a month out. Is it tacky to ask someone else to replace them with this notice?

Cost on 100 wedding invitations?

Suggestions for where to get men’s wedding bands? Apparently what I want is somewhat specific: gunmetal(ish) 6mm flat band with matte finish