Ever since I saw my aunt’s ring growing up, I have been obsessed with marquise engagement rings. Hers catches the light in such a soft way and it always looked different from everyone else’s. I still think they are one of the prettiest cuts out there.
Hiii!! We’re getting married around Q2 next year, and we’re about to inquire pa lang with these coordinators below before actually setting up discovery calls with them. Can you please provide your feedback and which do you think is the most sulit among them for an OTD wedding coordinator. If you have any suggestion pls provide it also
So far they are our options
- getting married by kutchie
- kiss the girl events
- imbitado events
- SMA weddings
So I inherited a ring from my aunt and I absolutely love it. but I have zero documentation. No cert, no receipt, nothing. Just vibes and a really pretty stone.
I've been doing that thing where you hold it up to different lights like I somehow know what I'm looking for. I also tried the fog test (you breathe on it and see how fast it clears) but it was kind of a cold day and I genuinely don't trust my results.
Has anyone figured out a solid way to test at home before committing to taking it to a jeweler? I don't know why I feel weird about that but I do, like I don't want to walk in and have them tell me it's glass while I'm standing there in my feelings about my late aunt's jewelry.
I've seen people mention the newspaper test, the float test, looking for an inscription... but I can't tell which ones actually work vs. which ones are just internet myths at this point.
For context I'm not trying to insure it or anything, I just want to know. Anyone been through this?
My venue requires a bartender, can I ask a (licensed bartender) friend to do it for $50/hr and cover the insurance cost or is that insane?
With our friend "bartending" (cutting off people who are too drunk, and keeping the beer/wine stock refilled), our budget is at 31k.
If we hire an outside service, (even if we provide the alcohol!), we're looking at a bump up to 33-34k. Bartender services here are stupidly expensive.
However, do you think the risk is too high by just having a friend do it?
Been looking around for rings and I keep seeing 1 carat natural diamonds around the $3k mark. Just wondering if that’s actually a fair price or if I should keep shopping.
Not super experienced with diamonds so any input would help, is this normal range or am I overpaying?
I get asked this constantly, so figured I'd just put it out there: tipping a wedding florist isn't actually expected.
Florists set their own prices. The labor, the install, the breakdown, all of it is already built into the invoice.
But some couples want to tip anyway because they loved their team and want to say thank you. Totally valid, just know it's a bonus, not an obligation.
If you do want to tip but have no idea what's normal (which is fair, nobody really talks about this openly), these are the ranges I usually see, just leaving it here in case it helps:
Cash in a labeled envelope is the cleanest way. Tips on the credit card go to the company first, and the payout to each person can get weird tax-wise.
One small thing, if you do decide to tip: the lead designer usually gets the social tag, the photo credit, the review, and the biggest cut anyway. The crew that loaded in at 5 am and built your arch in the heat usually gets none of that. So if you're already tipping, maybe split it. a $20 in an envelope handed to a setup person hits different than another $50 on top of the lead.
Honestly, the most underrated thing, instead of (or alongside) a tip: leave a detailed review with a photo. google, the knot, reddit, instagram tag, whatever. for small florists this is worth way more than $50 cash. lives forever and helps the next couple find them.
Curious if other vendors get this question too. feels like florists, hair, and photographers are the ones couples ask about most.
I’ve been thinking about getting a lab grown diamond necklace for my wedding instead of spending a ton on natural diamonds. Honestly some of the lab grown pieces look sooo good and way more affordable .
Would love to see what style you went with especially if you stayed under budget. Tennis necklace? Simple pendant? Layered look? Also curious if anyone regrets going too flashy or too minimal lol
I keep going back to a round cut diamond even after looking at all the trendy shapes. there's just something so classic and sparkly about it. I know they can cost a bit more per carat, but I kinda get why people love them.
If you ended up choosing round cut diamond, do you still love it? any regrets or things you knew before buying?
would love to see pics too for inspo.
I’m so indecisive and it’s driving me crazy! I can’t decide between a thinner band and a thicker one. If I go with the thicker band, I’d probably wear it alone without a wedding band. Please ignore my dry, wrinkly hands, what do you think looks best on me?
Hey everyone!
My fiance and I got engaged last September. We chose not to worry about a wedding too soon because I have a house I bought in 2024 that we have been remodeling and didnt want the stress of trying to budget a wedding and the remodel at the same time so we didnt choose 2026. We have now picked a date and a venue which is currently writing up the contract but date is reserved for 2 weeks till they get that set up.
Here is my problem. Its not till July 2027. So im not sure when to do what. We have to choose catering from the venues list. Luckily they had an open house with all their vendors so we have an idea of who we want for catering.
- When do we schedule tastings? How far out am I supposed to book them?
- I have save the dates I made but since its over a year away im not sure when to send them out. Do I wait till mid July? August?
- When do i need to have a dress picked out by?
- makeup artist? How many trials did you do? How much was it?
- Photographer?
-DJ?
- Rings?
My mother is a florist so thats not an issue. What am I forgetting? Im in the Seattle,WA area if that helps.
Having a bit of a meltdown at costs now I’ve come to plan my own wedding. The places I dreamed of from socials are mostly unaffordable and it’s hitting quite hard.
I am torn between an immediate family wedding, or the 60 guest wedding I dreamed of. I could do a London Town hall/dinner for 10k or less. The venue I love for 60 however would probably come out about 20-25k all in.
I don’t know if it’s worth the sacrifice of scrimping and saving and not living my life for a couple years, for 1 day.
Advice welcomed on how you made your decision? And if you did the big day, do you have regrets?
***Modified to add parents contributions are about 12k. We already have a home and don’t want kids.
My fiancé and I somehow ended up obsessed with the idea of doing trucker hats as
reception favors and now I can’t stop thinking about them lol. At first we were looking at candles and mini gift boxes, but neither of us felt connected to any of that stuff. We both wear hats constantly, esp during trips and outdoor events, so trucker hats feel way more personal to us.
The only thing stressing me out now is figuring out how many to order. We’re inviting
around 140 guests and I genuinely can’t tell if people would wear them for one night then forget about them, or if everybody would suddenly want extras once the dancing starts. Part of me thinks maybe ordering around 70 percent of the guest count makes sense, but another part of me feels like I’m underestimating how much people love free hats.I’ve also been comparing different materials because some custom hats feel stiff and uncomfortable after ten minutes. A few wedding groups mentioned manufacturers discussed through some online shops supplier communities and smaller custom shops too, but it’s still hard knowing what people will genuinely like.
I treated myself and picked an elongated cushion cut diamond because it looked soft and not too sharp like some shapes. Now that it's actually on my hand if feeels like a lot.
My hands are small and my knuckles show a bit. Does this ring suit my hand?
With most wedding catering food being extremely mid, I really don't want to spend much more than $20 a head. Would love any cheap suggestions that won't feel too cheap, likely chain restaurants. I'm thinking chipotle. I don't want my guests to walk away thinking wow that food was cheap. I want them to think that was mid like every other wedding and Ill forget this food tomorrow lol.
I've been looking at Brilliant Earth engagement rings lately and their diamonds honestly look beautiful online, especially the lab grown options but I keep seeing really mixed opinions about them. I just wanna ask to those who bought a diamond from Brilliant Earth, how was the quality in person? Did the diamond look as good as it did online and would you still recommend them?
My uncle bought a ring from them and now he's asking me whether they're worth it and legit. It seemed cheaper than local jewelers and the stone came with an IGI certificate and free shipping.
I’m trying to find the perfect wedding band to go with a half carat diamond. I’m open to different styles classic, modern, or something unique. Any suggestions on what would look best and complement the diamond without overpowering it?
I never used to pay attention to marquise diamonds but now I feel like I’m seeing them everywhere and honestly they’re growing on me so much. They look really elegant and unique compared to the usual oval or round rings, especially in vintage-style settings. I’m curious if they’re as practical for everyday wear as they are pretty.
I’m planning to sell my 4 ct diamond ring, but I have no idea how much it originally cost or what a fair selling price would be. It’s in good condition, but I don’t have paperwork or appraisals.
Any advice on pricing or where to sell it safely?