The Wedding Bowl

What's your opinion on flowers specifically
1. I was thinking 1 or 2 ling stem roses with a ribbon for the Bridesmaid....my wedding planner is saying no...too hard to hold
2. corsages for the moms.... my… more

My future MIL got me a bracelet that she expects me to wear on my wedding day. I had no intention to wear a bracelet that day and what she got me absolutely doesn't match. I'm not sure how to … more

Any recs for a cute rehearsal dinner clutch for bride? Attire is coat and tie. Pls no cult gaia 😉. I’m looking for something a little funky in a sage green color palette

How long did it take for your photographer to come back with wedding pictures?

Does it ever get better with mother in laws or am I stuck with a monster in law forever 😅

Am I overreacting?
My fiancé sisters are a part of my bridal party. I asked them to be in the wedding because I knew it would mean a lot to my SO and I’m really big on family so wanted them to feel inc… more

Im doing a very small intimate wedding of about 40 guests. Is it in poor taste to invite people to my bridal shower that are not invited to the wedding?

So does everyone really pay the photographer and videographer everything before they deliver any product? Seems reasonable to hold some portion back to incentivize them to deliver on schedule...Is tha… more

Those of you who got stuck deciding between two wedding dresses, how did you finally pick? POV: currently stuck between classic/clean/flattering & unique/memorable/romantic

Need tipping advice. NYC. Photographer, videographer, photo booth, florist, wedding coordinator. Any suggestions on percentages???

What are some things you considered or wished you did when selecting a wedding planner or day of coordinator?

How much did you spend on your wedding dress and how much did you spend on your wedding itself?

No one talks about how isolating wedding planning can feel. Especially when you don’t have any sisters and the majority of your bridesmaids now live out of state. Can anyone else relate

Anyone regret NOT getting a videographer? For context my fiance and I have fallen in love with one but there’s a chance she might not be available. He says if we don’t get her then why pay for a sub p… more

Anything cool or unique you did at your reception, that afterwards you are like I am so glad I did that?

Advice on how to handle wedding guests who complain about the dress code? My wedding is black tie and some people definitely aren't happy about it and will show up in much less formal attire. I… more

Thoughts on skipping either dessert course or cake? Feels like a waste to have both? Idk I rarely eat either at a wedding but not sure if that’s just me.

I never wanted a large wedding&made a guest list for mid size&my parents told me no, it's ok we will do a big wedding as they want a big wedding. My dad is paying up to a certain amount &a… more

Is it bad if I don’t attend my bridal shower?

I’m not really into bridal showers and I’ve said this to my bridal party as well. One of my friends declined to be my MoH because she is not cool with one of my other… more

So, if been looking without luck for a low back/backless bra for a plus size woman. I've looked on Amazon, JCP, Google and no real luck. I've seen the Misses Kisses "bra" and the Inv… more

I want to plan a honeymoon to Costa Rica but have no clue where to start. Would like to stay around $10k for a week or so. Do not want a large resort. We want smaller, more intimate, less crowded. I l… more

what Percent of your invites came tto your wrdding? Especially if you had a large number of OOT guests/ relatives.

Curious to see if any of the ladies here got their man an engagement present? And if yes, what was it?

Planning on not having a big wedding or any additional big gifts to each other but i guess wanting… more

Where's everyone honeymooning?

Are hotels the best value for venues? It seems like the ideal option since they'll cater to and it minimizes transport costs

Can you tell me how y’all are doing your rehearsal dinner? Is it going to be at the venue, fancy restaurant, catering at an offsite location, etc?

Some of restaurants I’ve called don’t have a private r… more

Do you think it’s alright to play “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis as a Mother/Son song? My mom loves Randy Travis and I thought it might be good. I just don’t want it to be awkward if the son… more

Was it a jerk move to tell a guest not to wear a red dress to my wedding? For background, a groomsman's girlfriend (who I do not know and my fiancée also does not know) asked if she can wear red t… more

We are having a destination wedding in Europe (most guests from Texas). Our venue is max 120 people, but we know that some of guests will not attend due to the wedding being so far away. Has anyone el… more

How do you respond to someone who tells you they aren’t sure if they can attend or not? Today is our RSVP deadline and someone we followed up with told us they didn’t know yet. Every version of a text… more

Help! Disappointed about custom ring. Has anyone adjusted your engagement ring after the fact? We went custom but it’s not turning out quite right. I already approved the design and they went into pro… more

How do I deal with people admitting to my face that they will be on their phones watching sports during my wedding?

Unless they agreed to be in my wedding, they have no obligation to go if they feel a sporting eve… more

Anyone use a planning guide or book they found especially useful?

Guest list… if you want an intimate wedding, how do you deal with extended family? E.g., a family of cousins with three grown kids, two of whom have spouses, but I’m only close with the parents and 2 … more

I got married last weekend. I reserved a room block at the Hilton and apparently we didn’t meet our minimum attrition and they charged us $1900 as liquidated damages for the unused rooms. It’s technic… more

If you had a live band - did you tip? I’m seeing various responses that it is or isn’t expected.

Getting married next week. Any advice for making sure the morning of goes smoothly?

1 month to go! Still need shapewear for my dress - any suggestions? Feeling pretty defeated after trying on a couple pairs of Spanx that rolled down immediately. I even sized up :(

What's the norm on gifts for destination weddings now? If everyone is flying from the US to Europe are typical gifts still expected?