I'm getting married next year in May and wanted to do a bridal shoot. I live in the mountains of NC and wanted a really nice shoot with the gorgeous mountains as the back drop, but I started thinking, how and when do you get dressed for the shoot? Do brides get ready at home and then drive themselves in a heavy gown to the site or pick somewhere with a place to get dressed? Idk I feel like doing hair and makeup and then driving in the heat will just melt your face and soil your dress from being smashed in a car? I probably sound stupid right now but I'm really confused about the step by step details of getting portraits done. Thanks for any advice!

My brother and his fiance live near me and our parents and extended family as well as all of her family live close by here in Ohio except for her parents. Her parents just moved to California 2 years ago. My brother and his fiance are planning their wedding to be in California in August of 2017 when everybody lives in Ohio except her parents. Her parents are perfectly healthy, young and financially able to fly and travel, which they do because they come back to their home state of Indiana during the holidays. Do you think it's fair that so many people have to fly to California for their wedding when only 2 people would have to travel so far if they had their wedding where the majority of people already live?

My mom has been married to her husband for 3 years. They live a few hours from me. I'm close to my mom, but not her husband. I've also never met his kids, grandkids or in-laws. My mom mentioned that her husband was expecting his kids to be invited to my wedding. I told her I wasn't planning on inviting them and had already sent out save the dates to the ones I'm inviting. She said it was okay but then I got an email from her husband, saying his kids and grandkids were already looking forward to it and they just want us to be a happy family. He said since my brother (the only one to get married while mom was married) didn't invite them, I was the last chance to have a real family wedding with all the family, blood and family in heart. I'm torn. I don't see myself being in their lives at all, but at the same time, I wonder if it's worth the trouble it could cause my mom. Another thing is the cost for all those extras since kids will be at my wedding. I don't like asking my mom and her husband for money, because my fiance and I like being able to decide for ourselves. But we're both a little unsure here. Yeah. We can't afford the extra guests. I know her husband would step up and offer money, but I also know some people can think that comes with power, even if it's for a certain number of guests, etc. Well, I've seen my mom quite a bit. But her husband only a few times and never his kids or family.

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I'm the groom, and my understanding is that I'm supposed to be the one who plans the wedding. With this in mind, is there any problem with heavily involving the bride in the decision making process? I realize that from a practical standpoint it seems to make sense, but I'm not sure whether the destination is supposed to surprise her, or if it is how important it's supposed to be.

It's in Texas in July, but it's inside. It's at 3 PM. I'm in my early 20's, 5 ft 5 in, and a size 6. I've only been to one wedding since I've been an adult, and it was super casual so I just wore a sundress. This one I think is more formal. What should I wear?

I thought he purchased it all as a set, and now he is telling me i need to save for his ring...Am I supposed to buy it?

i want my best friend to be my maid of honor, but im worried my sister will think she is supposed to be. dose it matter? how do i handle if she thinks she is? or should i just have my sis instead of my best friend? and my dad is not in the picture, who is supposed to give me away? my mom? originaly i considered my brother inlaw cause i lived with them for 2 years, then i considered my uncle cause is is like a father figure to me. i started thinking is my brother supposed to? he is the man of the house now. im just very confused about all this stuff and any input is greatly appreshiated!

I come from a pretty large and close extended family. I do love them, but sometimes they can be impossible and this is one of those times. My fiancé and I asked our families about the best time for them for a wedding, just to get an idea. His said anytime after August. Mine said they all have plans for the next 6 years (no joke). One great aunt said she can't do a Saturday wedding because she does her grocery shopping on Saturdays. My brother, who is the only reasonable person, said he will make it no matter what. I'm not really surprised by their response. But I am kind of hurt that some really expect me to believe they have dinner plans with someone who lives locally and who they see all the time in 2 years time or that they know they'll be gardening x,y,z weeks in several months/years. I know I've always heard that if you want family at your wedding, you should check the date with them. But do you think it would be wrong to overlook it this time and set a date and whoever shows, shows? For major stuff, of course I'll take that into account. But for grocery shopping, gardening and general stuff like that, I think it's a bit extreme. Am I wrong? My fiancé jokingly said we should set our date for 6.4 years time, lol. Thoughts? I'm sure she's not joking. She's missed things in the past because it fell on a day she normally does x,y,z. Most of my family is the same, to be honest. So I see a lot of them actually not showing up if they have plans (gardening, cooking or shopping). Checking with my parents and siblings (apart from the brother I mentioned) is as difficult as the rest of the extended family. My mom especially. Dad is like that when his game are on.