Ask Jen
Are you at a stumbling block in planning your big day? Ask Jen!
Jennifer Lata Rung is the author of multiple bridal books including The Idiot’s Guide to Being a Groom (now in its third edition); The Everything Creative Wedding Ideas Book; The Everything Bridesmaid Book; and The Idiot’s Guide to Being Father of the Bride. Currently she oversees content for Buffalo Brides magazine and the annual Buffalo Brides Wedding Planner.
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Grandeur on a Budget
ask jen by Amanda | posted on May 22, 2013 at 1:15pm
Dear Jen:
My wedding won’t be royal by any stretch of the imagination. How do I make it memorable on a budget?
- Amanda, Cheektowaga
The Speeches
ask jen by Rachel | posted on March 14, 2013 at 10:13am
Dear Jen,
I’m concerned the best man is going to give an inappropriate wedding toast. What should I do?
Rachel, Buffalo
Wedding Gift Woes
ask jen by Mike | posted on May 10, 2013 at 11:18am
Dear Jen,
What is an appropriate amount to spend on a wedding gift? Can I give cash instead of a gift?
Mike, West Seneca
To Theme or Not to Theme
ask jen by Missy | posted on February 18, 2013 at 10:26am
Dear Jen,
I’m thinking of having a theme wedding. Is this a good idea?
Missy, Lockport
Filling the Candy Buffet
ask jen by Debra | posted on January 09, 2013 at 9:59am
Dear Jen,
Where can I purchase candy for the candy buffet table that I will be putting together myself.
Debra
Wedding Toast Woes
ask jen by Rachel | posted on November 30, 2012 at 2:56pm
Dear Jen,
I’m concerned the best man is going to give an inappropriate wedding toast. What should I do?
- Rachel, Buffalo
Choosing the wedding party
ask jen by Kristin | posted on October 25, 2012 at 11:46am
I’m in the process of choosing my bridesmaids. There’s one girl who I feel I’m expected to ask because two years ago she asked me to be in her wedding — but I really don’t want to. What should I do?
Kristin, Amherst
The Out of Town Wedding Guest Welcome
ask jen by Ellie | posted on June 13, 2012 at 2:11pm
Dear Jen,
We are having a lot of wedding guests come in from out of town. What should we do for them?
Ellie, Buffalo
Family Presures
ask jen by Rebecca | posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:08am
Dear Jen,
My mother is pressuring me to do things her way. But I have my own ideas. How do I plan a wedding without starting World War III?
Rebecca, Cheektowaga
Matching Bridesmaids
ask jen by Tish | posted on December 07, 2011 at 10:09am
Hey Jen,
I'm have a variety of beautiful shape and size bridesmaids; from one who is about a size 2 to one who is a size 22. Years ago I saw an catalog which had all different styles of the same length dress - but the dresses were all the same fabric and monochromatic color scheme - I thought…
Appropriate Engagement Party Gifts
ask jen by Stephanie | posted on October 25, 2011 at 3:40pm
Dear Jen,
My cousin is getting married next year and my family has been invited to her engagement party. What would be an appropriate gift?
- Stephanie, Buffalo
How much is too much?
ask jen by Kinley | posted on September 22, 2011 at 11:17am
Dear Jen:
I recently had one of my final dress fittings and I decided to bring some jewelry along to see how it all fit together.I tried on earrings a necklace, two bracelets and a few rings. Also, Instead of a veil I'll be wearing a tiara in my hair. It all went together nicely but I can't…
Prenup?
ask jen by Chelsea | posted on September 22, 2011 at 10:41am
Dear Jen:
I am getting married in six months and my parents have been pressuring me to talk to my fiance about signing a prenuptial agreement. They'll be passing along a sizeable inheritance on to me, and want to be sure I'm protecting all of my assets. I feel so uncomfortable about this. I know…
Rehearsal Dinner How To
ask jen by Erin | posted on September 22, 2011 at 10:31am
Dear Jen:
I have never been to a rehearsal dinner before - what actually happens? I want to have one but I am not sure what to do.
Erin, Buffalo
Color Schemes
ask jen by Lisa | posted on September 22, 2011 at 9:55am
Dear Jen:
I have a big picture in my head of what I want my wedding day to look like, but am having trouble incorporating color. The theme we want for our wedding is red roses. I want myself and my girls to be carrying bouquets of red roses, but I don't know what color to put my girls in. I'm…
Who’s Invited?
ask jen by Casey | posted on September 20, 2011 at 3:47pm
Dear Jen,
My maid of honor is throwing a shower for me, and she asked my mother and future mother-in-law for a list of potential guests to invite. My fiancé and I are planning a pretty small wedding (we are paying for it ourselves), and my mother-in-law listed many people who will not make the…
Family Matters
ask jen by Stephanie | posted on September 20, 2011 at 3:22pm
Dear Jen,
Our wedding is scheduled for next September and we’ve booked the venue, caterer, DJ and pretty much everything else. My fiancé’s sister just got engaged – and set her wedding date for two weeks before ours! I feel like they’re stealing our thunder, not to mention making it hard…
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A Photographer Sent from Wedding Heaven
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Wedding Poll: Videographer?
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A New Take on the Guest Book
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Engagement Shoot!
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Church Wedding Ceremony
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Wedding Venues
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