The Wedding Bowl

Those of that are hyphenating last names and also keeping your middle name - I see most people at work that do this just put first, middle, and last without and hyphenation at all. I can’t decide how … more

How much should a cake run you - serves 125 people. Ball park is fine! Thanks!

Thoughts on not having a full open bar at the wedding? We’ll be providing welcome drinks the day before, a signature drink and champagne during cocktail hour, wine during dinner and champagne with cak… more

Planning a casual wedding in Washington DC & interested in the idea of a Friday night ceremony/reception.

Our families will all be coming from other states. So our idea is that folks could make the most of t… more

Halfway to my wedding and I’m just not happy/excited. Every task feels like I’m just checking the box, like I’m in an emotionless business meeting reading contracts and assessing whether I’m getting screwed… more

Is anyone doing a small gift for the wedding planner? Our planner has been an absolute rockstar and I’d like to thank her with a nice gift. Any ideas?

Any emerald cut ladies willing to share ring pics? I tried some Vrai diamonds the other day and was shocked at how small the 3ct seemed, when I’ve always thought 3ct might actually be *too* big. Wonde… more

My husband’s parents hosted our wedding at their house and really truly went so far above and beyond for us. We want to get them something nice as a thank you but really don’t know where to start. They’re in thei… more

Can we talk about how much the small things add up to? We’re two months out and there’s still so much we need to buy 🫠 Favors, guestbook, signage, decor… not a question just venting

How much time should I take off leading up to my wedding? Esp. for those that work in management consulting, the job and hours are intense. I’m already stressed out and never have time to plan during … more

I'm getting married August 18 and I'm supposed to start a new job. I told the company during the interview process in January about my upcoming wedding date and they confirmed it was no issue.

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After a year of planning, half of that time fighting w my fiancé over the wedding, we finally did it! I will say, now that the wedding is over, we truly floating through this honeymoon period. Mega in… more

Bride’s gift to the groom for wedding day? Thinking $500-$1000 budget

Best bridesmaid gift received? Want to gift bridesmaids something thoughtful and that they will actually use.

Dear people of this bowl - if you’re planning to have a “no kids” wedding - I suggest making it an “no kids except infants” wedding. We did a “no kids” wedding, and I regret it.

I didn’t realize that b… more

Has anyone used ling’s moments for flowers? Thinking of doing the boutonnières as artificial flowers

Where to buy affordable bridal dresses online? (Aside from Lulus)

How much should me and my boyfriend gift to a wedding we are going to this weekend?

We flew to the east coast from California and aren't close friends with the bride and groom. I've known the b… more

Did you sell your wedding decor and attire? Where did you sell it? I put mine on Facebook and am surprised that I didn't get much activity

Anyone who had a cultural wedding with long dinners? I want to have a traditional (for me) 8-course wedding dinner, and I want to ask others who have done it or something similar how theirs turned out… more

Has anyone done wedding dress preservation? Looking for cheap options or alternatives. Feels stupid to spend the money I did just to throw the dress out or leave it hanging in a closet for forever.

Hello everyone! I’m looking for a day of wedding gift for my parents (I’m the bride). Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Going to a summer wedding and the dress code is summer formal. I’m not super familiar with wedding faux pas for guests. What colors besides white are off limits? I don’t know what color the bridal par… more

Hey all, my wife is a professional wedding planner and wrote an all-inclusive digital wedding planner. Goes through venue selection process, questions to ask, vendors, budget, etc. comes with tracking… more

Hi All, around how much did your wedding cost you? currently finalizing my wedding. It’s in 2 weeks ahh! I am updating my budget tracker and wow things add up quickly! Curious how much ppl have spent … more

Best wedding lipstick for a summer wedding? I’m looking for something not greasy and that I won’t need to reapply more than 2 or 3 times

What are your thoughts on a Sunday wedding?

About to select our venue and the price difference between Saturday and Sunday is significant.

Also, this is for a destination wedding… if it matters.

Don’t know what to do. Two weeks until the wedding. Having doubts and concerns about my fiancé. Think we may be on different pages, but we do have so much in common and love each other. Willing to com… more

Any recommendations for where to by (male) fiancé’s wedding band from? He wants a tungsten dark grey band. We went to brilliant earth but they are charging a lot ($1400) when I’ve seen similar bands o… more

Hi all! Getting married last weekend of December and wanting to do a January honeymoon to a warm place. Any recommendations?? Potentially considering delaying a trip a couple months for warmer tempera… more

Looking for recommendations on where to buy/order my fiancés wedding band. Looking for something with a few small diamonds or a unique piece. Mine is white gold. Thank you!

Did you all create a photo album after your weddings? What company did you use if so?

I feel like my fiancé(and his family) are treating our wedding like a family reunion and it’s driving me a little crazy. We are having a “Welcome Cocktail Hour” and his parents are annoyed that we’re … more

Has anyone ever used hair removal creams?? Specifically just for your legs. I know Flamingo has one, Nair is probably the most popular. Curious of your thoughts/experience. Thank you!

Best honeymoon spot with clear water, amazing resort with good food and service. I don’t really want to leave the resort. We’re traveling from Houston and I don’t want a to travel for a whole day. Ini… more

Any women out there planning to keep their last name? i’m not very traditional and my family isn’t either so taking my partner’s isn’t very significant to me. If we had kids we’d prob hyphenate

Currently proposal planning and would appreciate any thoughts on carat size. I’m definitely going with a oval shape on a thin gold pave band. Price not a factor just thinking about looks. I’m stuck be… more

So one of the juniors that I have worked with and thought I had got on well with is invited to my wedding evening (along with all the other people from work I spend time with socially). I just found o… more