u/Budget-Change5657

Hello BBB!

My dress just came in (yay!!!) and I need to decide if I should do alterations in-house or take my dress outside of the bridal shop. The biggest issue is that my bridal shop is 2+ hours away from where I live. I think convenience is probably the priority, especially in case I need last minute alterations the week of my wedding!

However, my mom seems convinced that if there are any issues with alterations, doing them through the bridal shop where I purchased the dress will allow for better support from my gown designer (Monique Lhuillier) in the worst case scenario, since they have a direct contact to them. I don’t anticipate any major alterations, but I am also incredibly picky about how things fit.

Does anyone have any insight on this - is it worthwhile to do alterations in-house even if I have to travel?

Hello gals! I need some advice. I’m a ~modestly~ BBB getting married in Chicago in September who is trying (and struggling) not to go overboard with vendors. We’ve already booked an incredible photographer and videographer, but I’ve been considering booking a content creator for our day. I found one I love who is only about $1500-$2000.

Reason I want one is mainly to have beautiful documentation of our day immediately afterward - I know it’s going to be torture waiting for our photography and videography, even with a preview! I don’t particularly care about making TikToks or posting things on Instagram (though I will definitely enjoy posting something especially stories), but I mainly want some beautiful iPhone content for myself to stare at lol. I know our family and friends aren’t really going to be able to capture things the way I want on our day, even if I ask my bridesmaids or aunts/uncles to try, and I also don’t want my guests to have to worry about that!

Reason I’m hesitant is that I’m afraid another person there filming will be stressful/overwhelming and make me feel more anxious on my day. I’m not the most comfortable being the center of attention or having my picture taken to begin with, though trying to embrace it in this season. I also feel like the “what’s another $2000?!” mindset is getting dangerous lol. My mom thinks it’s silly, and my fiancé is on the fence too.

Those of you who have used a content creator, was it worth it? What did you love/hate about it? Is social media making me go absolutely overboard?

Thanks in advance :)