The Wedding Bowl

For save the dates, we sent our stationary person our idea and asked her for input. She said she could execute it. Almost all of them were damaged and plenty were returned bc the address was smudged. … more

Has anyone ordered flip flops for their reception from alibaba or other bulk websites? Experiences and recommendations welcome!

I'm getting married in Oct. 2023. My fiancé wants to go on a cruise for the honeymoon. Neither of us have ever been on one. Any recommendations for adult only/ kid free cruises. Or cruises that ha… more

Blue Nile or Brilliant Earth for lab-grown diamond ring? Already picked out the rings so between these two. Any experiences with service for either? Thanks!

aight booked the venue. date secured. MIL still a b****, check. (jk). what am i spending $$$ on next??

Talk me in or out of a wedding in Italy… if talking me into it, where do you recommend? Would love to hear from anyone who had their wedding there and get some real transparency on spending. I know … more

Brides - can we talk shoes? Our ceremony & reception are outdoors, so thin stilettos may sink in grass. I’m not seeing a ton of attractive options with a chunkier heel. Any tips would be greatly a… more

Hi all! Getting ready to send out save the dates & I was wondering if anyones used the address collecting apps? If so, did you like what you used? Have any issues?

Hi all, does anyone have a gold engagement ring and mind sharing a picture? I’m looking into engagement rings and am really liking gold bands, but I’m not sure how it will look/ if it’s in style. Than… more

We just bought our wedding bands and I kinda cringe knowing that wedding dresses are as expensive as one wedding band. Budget of the wedding is 35k. What do you believe is a reasonable price range for… more

Hi ladies - I just got engaged and am looking to insure my ring. Any recommendations? I live in NYC.

Does anyone have a wedding dress seamstress they can recommend in the Boston area?? TIA

Anyone plan a wedding in less than a year? Any advice?

Anyone have experience renting tableware for their wedding ? (Glasses, chargers, silverware etc.)?

I reached out for a quote bc I’d like to upgrade from what the caterer provides ….delivery /set-up / … more

Hi all - planning to propose soon. 33M here. Anything I should keep in mind or any advice on preparation? Proposing in Virginia. Thanks!

Has anyone had an unconventional wedding? Like eloping, taking professional wedding photos for an actual wedding and then had a small gathering? I just don’t want to spend excessively on a wedding whe… more

Best spots for a low key bachelorette weekend? Will be during the summer, want to avoid huge bar scenes like Nashville/Vegas etc and just hang with my gals. Would like somewhere with good food, scener… more

Anyone else notice the groom’s side assumes the bride is changing her last name without even asking? The number of monogrammed gifts and checks written to me with his last name was surprising lol

Anyone bought their own table cloths? Don’t like those provided by the venue.

Those that have had large wedding parties- let’s say more than 8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen- did you regret it? Or was it worth it?

what questions should we be prepared to answer on venue tours

Anyone know of venues within a 1-2hr driving radius of Philadelphia that allows outside catering? It seems impossible to find and there’s a specific caterer I’d love that specializes in to traditional… more

Planning my bachelorette trip, it will most likely be in Cancun. I am leaning towards an all inclusive to make things more streamlined. However, some of the cancun air B n Bs are pretty nice and moder… more

I booked an airbnb for my Bach trip, but the host is now texting me asking for $700 for a security deposit, which she said we cannot do through airbnb. Is this normal or a red flag? The booking is in … more

Is it ever ok to miss the bachelorette/bachelor party as part of the court? How to approach the situation? If money is tied up on other priorities, but don’t want to say that.

Any wedding workout plan you recommend? Trying to find something that has a routine, so I can stick to it. I have 4 months to go!

Ok this is kind of embarrassing to ask, but I have a couple of close family members who I am really only inviting out of care and longsuffering. To be totally transparent though, I'm truly worried… more

For those of y'all who had a small COVID wedding/eloped, and are now doing the big shebang- did any of you choose to have the traditional Bridal Shower?

Partner and I are choosing to have bridal parties but c… more

Ladies who got nice shoes for wedding, is it worth it? I have a pair of no name brand heels which is pretty nice but won't be as nice for pictures. Should I splurge for a pair of Jimmy choos, Mano… more

what questions do you wished you asked or would suggest asking when shopping for a venue

Are you opting for videography- why or why not?

I am 10 weeks out from my wedding. Any last minute advice?!

Does anyone have recommendations on where to print out large size photos? Frame recommendations are welcome too :) I’d like to be able to hang up this up in my home afterwards!

How many hours would you recommend to book a photographer? 8 hours? More?

cool bachelor party spots that are unconventional or have a specific theme such as ozarks or multi day canoe charters? anything interesting. budget is large. not into classic spots and not into like c… more

Anyone from Miami or do their bachelorette in Miami? Looking for recs on everything (restaurants, activities, clubs, etc)!

Really struggling with picking destinations for both my bachelorette and my honeymoon

Are you hosting a wedding welcome event? If so, what are your plans? For context, over half of our guests are out of town, so we’re definitely having one, but I have no idea where to start! Tips appre… more

How did you convince a makeup/hair artist to do just yourself? I don’t have a bridal party and everyone I have asked requires 5+ OR pay 1k minimum for the day.

How much did hair and makeup cost just for you as the bride? How much for others—mothers, bridesmaids, etc.? We are getting married in a major metro area but the quote my planner just sent me seems wa… more