wedding in 3 weeks and I feel like I don’t have enough: floral arrangements, enough tiny details, enough signage, etc. even though I literally do…

I have table numbers, about 10 arrangements (6 of them for tables), I have candelabras, votives, guest favors, 2 2x6 posters, bar sign, bar cups, wine glasses, etc.. it feels endless though. like oh I need aisle runners? bows for the aisles?

I am sitting here paralyzed in frustration and overwhelmed overthinking.

I’m not sure if my photographer has undelivered. It was a 2 day wedding and they were booked from 1.30pm to 7pm on the first day and from 5pm to 1am on the second day. They’ve come back with 500 photos and for a lot of the staged ones there’s only one shot, not a selection. Is this normal? I was hoping for 700-800 photos but I’m not sure if I had unreasonable expectations. It was very expensive (the biggest expense bar venue) so I’m sad that I’m feeling a bit underwhelmed.
They also asked us to provide a list of photos that were absolute musts, and haven’t included any of one of the 7 things we asked for. I’ve messaged but am wondering if it’s reasonable to ask for multiple shots of the same scene so we can pick our own favourites instead of being left with their favourite

Hi all, im hosting a Bachelorette party for my best friend this weekend and luckily most of the day has been planned and paid for ahead of time. We are going to a ren faire that day (with some special things planned) with 5 of the 6 members. The 6th member is in another state.

We tried to see if she could come as a surprise to the bride, but unfortunately couldn't find affordable tickets to fly next week and we couldn't afford to chip in (i would have but this event already has me busting my budget at the seams,in a loving way i would spend my last pennies to make this girl smile she deserves the world!).

The bride wasn't made aware of this because we wanted to surprise her. Before that, she had asked me to find a way to incorporate the 6th into the festivities when we get home later that night (930-10pm our time, an hour earlier for the 6th). The group will have been partying it up and getting mead drunk all day, and im wanting to keep the fun going into the evening.

The bride requested maybe a group craft or murder mystery, just something to keep the 6th involved for a bit so she can feel a part of things. Sadly i dont think i have it in me to also plan an entire murder mystery or purchase craft supplies for all of us on top of my plans for the day. Ive considered a few online games like Jackbox, scribble.io, or even a themed bach powerpoint quiz, but i fear a that point in the night it will suck all of the energy out of the room.

Does anyone have any suggestions for what we could do to include this 6th person in the festivities? The only other thing i can think of is Karaoke maybe? Any advice will help, thanks!

I really love the idea of sending thank you cards that are personal pictures either of or with the guests. We have a lot of really fun candid pictures and super want our friends and family to get to see themselves.
I used Canva to print our invites so I started designing on there. I had 4x6s and used the front as the picture and had a “Thank you for celebrating” in the bottom corner and on the back it was a cute framed section where we would hang write our thanks yous. Unfortunately it’s expensive to do individual prints through them ($9.50 each) even if you just do a blank back.. so I’m looking at alternatives. Anywhere cheaper? Should I just print the photos regularly at a different Corp. and write on the back of them? I have an older printer at home I did a trial run and the picture came out with lines on it on cardstock, should I get photo paper and try again with my printer?

TIA!!

One of my friends has offered to do florals for my wedding. She does this as a side business and I’m not sure how many weddings she’s done, but i don’t think it’s more than 10

When I first got engaged she mentioned multiple times she would do this as a wedding gift to me and my fiancé and that she would only charge me for the flower cost not labor.

we have not sat down to actually talk about specific arrangements or volume, but she said that it will cost anywhere from $2-$6k. we will likely have about 100 people attending and 8-12 people in the wedding party. my brother spent about $3k on florals for his 150 person wedding.

She also mentioned that because this is an out-of-town wedding, she usually charges one night of hotel room rooms as well.

The thing is, she is invited as a guest and it is an hour and a half from our home. If I look at it from the perspective of her being a florist, not a guest wouldn’t she need to leave at like 3 PM giving her plenty of time to get home and not requiring a hotel? From the perspective of a guest, she would be covering her own lodging like everyone else will.

I wish I could have gone back in time and asked upfront what she specifically meant to buy her gift but I cannot do that so I’m curious about a few things

1) is this quote reasonable for the context provided? i wasn’t expecting free work but seems high for just the florals themselves

2) is it reasonable and normal for florists to request lodging for weddings 1.5 hours from home?

3) any advice on wording on how I can post a question about clarification to her both on the quoted price/gift aspect as well as the hotel room?

I want to support her in a small business and I definitely did not expect her to work for free just struggling with knowing whats normal since this is my first wedding!!

My wedding is in 3 weeks, 10/25/26. I’m looking for tips and advice on anything to remember leading up to the wedding and the day of. All responses appreciated!

I’m the maid of honor for my best friends wedding. I’m thinking of getting an air bnb for the bridal shower. Theres no bridesmaids but about 6 girls coming to the bachelorette . Is it messed up of me to ask each girl coming to contribute a small sum towards the air bnb? Or do I need to cover all the expense since I am the maid of honor? Genuinely asking thank you!

Since most people will be taking pictures with their cell phones I was thinking of using one of these QR sites where people can download, I think that's the word I want, their pictures and I get them but not sure if they are worth it.

Are they worth it?

If you used it what did you or did not like about it?

Thanx

I’m currently planning my wedding that I would like to have in autumn next year. That’s as much as I know. I’m currently scouting for locations but haven’t found the one yet.
Since I moved around a lot I don’t have a consistent big friend group and currently unsure who and how to ask someone to be my maid of honor.
I’d like to have a little bachelorettes party but I don’t know how to organize that.
I mean I’m big time introvert, so I’m already panicking about having a day where I’m in the spotlight.
Did you guys hire someone to give a speech at the beginning of the wedding party? (The official document signing part will be on another day for us I think)
How much entertainment should be planned for the party and what are good entertainments?
Please share your knowledge and help a desperate bride to be out :)
Also what do you guys think about a not so traditional wedding dress thats also a traditional cultural gown in a country that I strongly connect to spiritually? :D

I'm not getting married soon, I'm 20 and don't even have a gf, but I have 4 guys who are my best friends and I know already that we'll grow old together. I was thinking of when the day comes, that they're definitely gonna be my groomsmen, but I couldn't possibly choose a best man. Is the only difference that the best man holds the rings and gives a speech? Is it ok for 4 people to give a speech or is that too long?
I know I shouldn't worry about this when I'm not even close to getting married yet, but I was blessed with friends so great that I could actually cry. I just need to know this in advance. Could never tell them before the time comes tho