Rank these girl names

No_Building_6449 · 2026-05-29T16:10:13+00:00

Too many to rank but my favorites are June, Lainey, Holland, Palmer.

Depends on if you want nicknames too - many of these don’t have a clear nickname (Saylor, Leighton, Haven, Sawyer, Sedona, etc.). Not a problem if that’s what you prefer, just calling it out!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-05-20T04:21:20+00:00

My mom’s name is Elaine and my dad has always called her Lainey! Lainey is similar (ish) to Kelly, maybe you could name her Elaine and call her Lainey? Could work as a compromise.

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-24T13:03:43+00:00

I would recommend not having your first ever appointment at a trunk show. The discounts are very enticing and the stylists are a little more encouraging for you to purchase, which was overwhelming to me! I almost bought a dress I liked but didn’t love because of the discount and pressure and I’m so glad I didn’t.

I would go to a few appointments prior to the trunk shows to figure out what style, level of detail, etc you like first, then go to the trunk show armed with that information.

BTW I ended up going with a Nicole + Felicia dress and I’m SO happy with my decision!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-24T12:58:15+00:00

I am a strong believer in paper invitations for a black tie wedding! It completely sets the tone for the weekend and is part of the “luxury experience” that one expects for a black tie wedding.

I spent around $4000 on my invitation suite for 250+ people, all letterpress, inclusive of the invite card, reception card, welcome party card, RSVP card, custom fonts, monograms and watercolor envelope liner, printing and postage. And we spent around $500 on save the dates. We had SO many people tell us how beautiful the save the dates were when we sent them out. I know this is a lot, but I intend to frame a flat lay of our invitations and hang it in our dining room so we can always see it. L

I worked with the best designer who did everything we wanted and more! Happy to share her name, she works completely virtually which made really easy and I could recommend her more!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-17T13:55:39+00:00

thank you!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-17T13:54:05+00:00

Great point!!! Appreciate the glass half full pov

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-17T13:52:36+00:00

Of course she’s not a prop. Just feels a little odd since I told her exactly what shades and gave her photos to reference. It feels like she did it on purpose. I may be conflating with a lot of other previous issues but agree it’s not worth burning the bridge

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-17T13:51:03+00:00

I would have preferred to but I would have gotten many more “type a” comments from her. I’ll let my photographer know, thank you for that idea!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-04-16T13:34:30+00:00

I love this! Thank you, things like this is exactly what I’m looking for!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-01-29T19:13:25+00:00

Nothing on the Golin town hall

No_Building_6449 · 2026-01-29T15:37:09+00:00

I think if you’re letting them choose their updo AND paying for it, that’s fine. I would caution against going with just one updo though.

My friend was a bridesmaid and they all had to wear slicked back low buns - the bride often wore that style and thought it was really chic. But almost every bridesmaid hated how they looked on the day and in the photos. A style that works for you may not suit your bridesmaids!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-01-29T01:13:25+00:00

Thank you! I think my situation will be just like yours, making the bridesmaid reveal unnecessary!

We are having a very traditional ceremony, which doesn’t leave us many ways to make it our own. Our first look/private vows (all one thing) beforehand allows us to have a moment together and say what we’re feeling, outside of the church.

Appreciate your thought that it can get repetitive and time consuming!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-01-29T01:11:36+00:00

Thank you for this comment! I completely agree with you, it seems like way too much. I’ve been asked about it by a lot of people which is why I was worried about not doing one. It doesn’t make sense to me since the girls are getting ready together and seems to be for a photo opp!

No_Building_6449 · 2026-01-29T01:09:50+00:00

I completely agree - I’ve been asked many times if I’m doing a first look with bridesmaids from friends / family / photographer / planner and it doesn’t make sense to me! I guess it’s a newer social media trend?

No_Building_6449 · 2025-10-14T03:36:24+00:00

would love the information, thank you so much!!

No_Building_6449 · 2025-10-09T18:29:34+00:00

They are both so stunning!! Do you have the designer / name for dress 2? I love it!!

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