Wedding Planning Bowl

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?

Where did you buy your wedding bands?

How much did you pay per ring?

What is your ring made of?

Curious if you’re willing to share.

Anyone else have to go over budget? How did you justify it to yourself?

We managed to be reasonable about everything, but the florist is $6k instead of the $3k we had allocated for it. We wanted to get… more

Anyone know of a good wedding planner in the Houston area?

What percentage of your nonfamily out of town guest came?

Has anyone broached the topic of a prenup? If so, how’d it go?

Any other newlywed bride who hated their wedding? I have so many regrets and it just brings me deep sadness.

Did anyone skip bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids? Looking for feedback. Most of my bridesmaids are sitting during the ceremony and groomsmen would walk down the aisle with bridesmaids if we skip… more

How long after getting engaged did you end up getting married?

Have any brides had to tell someone they’re not a bridesmaid who thinks they should be a bridesmaid? She’s clearly expecting to be a bridesmaid, but she and my sister had a huge falling out. My weddin… more

So hard to concentrate on work when all I wanna do is wedding plan 🥲

Would you be upset if two friends didn’t give you any gifts for your wedding? They are both really good friends from college so I’m very surprised

Do I have to invite people’s children if I’m having an under 50 person wedding that is a daytime brunch? Would be on a Saturday. Thank you for your thoughts in advance 🫡

Northern NJ/ Passaic county: Can anyone please recommend a makeup + hair artist for wedding party in a Northern Jersey / Passaic County venue?

NYC/NJ: can anyone recommend a makeup +hair artist that'll work with a wedding party in a central NJ venue? (Venue is about 20 min from Manhattan)

My wedding is two weeks away and I’m at a loss for what to get my fiancé as a groom’s gift. Help!!!

Is it weird if I go to my wedding dress try on by myself? My friend can’t make it and I don’t want to reschedule.

Would you rather wait for dream venue for 2025 date or settle for 2024 date at a venue that’s not your top choice? In 30s for context - if I was in my 20s wouldn’t mind waiting!

How much do wedding planners usually cost?

I’m in desperate need of shapewear help for my wedding dress. My dress is skin tight and shows every pair of shapewear I’ve tried so far. It’s mermaid and so I need the shapewear to either go to almos… more

Where can I buy elopement/courthouse dresses (knee to tea length) at <$500? I’m NYC-based but open to online options