I Asked, You Answered -- BRIDE EDITION!

Hi, all!

My name is Kendall Meaders, and I am the Owner and Founder of KenzKustomz. 

Every week or so, I like to hop on our Instagram Story + ask your opinion on everything wedding and bridal-related. As my wedding approaches quickly (less than 100 days, eep!), and I still have many details to finalize, you guys came in CLUTCH for all of the last-minute suggestions regarding Honeymoon destinations, bridesmaids fits and more. There were so many suggestions that I wanted to put in a blog for all my fellow brides! Find my wedding Q's + your top A's below<3 

XOXO, Ken 

Q: "Where is the Best Place to Get Wedding Invitations?"

Top Answer: Minted. 

Other Awesome Suggestions: 

Simply Impress

Magnet Street

Zazzle

Basic Invite

Julia Kay Design 

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Q: "Best Place to Get "Getting Ready" Outfits/Pjs for Bridesmaids? 

Top Answer: Etsy

Other Awesome Suggestions:

Shop Le Rose 

Birdy Grey 

The Wedding Shoppe

Z Supply 

The Stars Above at Target

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Q: "HoneyMoon Recs That Have a Beach Vibe?"

Top Answer: Excellence Resorts. 

According to your DMs and confirmed by Excellence Resorts websites, there are several locations in beachy areas worldwide! Many of you recommended Excellence Oyster Bay in Jamaica, Excellence - El Carmen, and Excellence - Playa Mujeres! 

Other Awesome Suggestions:

Sandals Regency La Toc - St. Lucia 

Los Suenos - Costa Rica

Sandals Ochi - Ocho Rios, Jamaica 

Couples Swept Away - Negril, Jamaica

Sandals Royal Bahamian - Bahamas

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Q: "Wedding Registry Ideas?"

Top Answer: A HoneyMoon Fund. 

HoneyMoon Funds are all the rage these days. Here is an article from The Knot with their recommendations on the best Honeymoon Fund Registry platforms in 2022. 

Other Awesome Suggestions:

Le Creuset Cookware

Williams Sonoma Cookware

Ninja Foodi 

KitchenAid Mixer

Dyson Cordless Vacuum 

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Q: "What is your Most Worth-It/Least-Worth You Spent $$$ On For Your Wedding?"

Copying and pasting your answers for this one - you had AMAZING insights!

MOST Worth-It:

  • "Photography/Video is the best splurge ever." 

Btw, this one ^ was, without a doubt, your top answer.

  • "Worth it: Day of Coordinator, live music at cocktail hour, good photography and an open bar."
  • "Wish I would've had a wedding planner/coordinator from the start!"
  • "Venue! Most memorable thing at a wedding. Also hair and makeup, you have to feel good!"
  • "We have games that guests could play. It was so fun and everyone enjoyed!"
  • "Worth it: violinist."
  • "Cocktail Entertainment - best decision"
  • "A worth it is the DJ! Spend the extra money because they get the party started."

LEAST Worth-It:

  • "Not Worth It: Dessert Bar, aisle flowers, aisle runners."
  • "Least worth it is cake."
  • "Programs weren't worth it! Guests barely looked at them and they ended up trashed!"
  • "Not Worth it: Real flowers (I had fake ones and they looked even better than the real ones!"
  • "Elaborate invites and deserts were not worth the $$$."
  • "I wish I didn't spend as much money on tables, decor, etc."

My favorite piece of advice I saw on this response post was to look at the big picture. What will you (and your guests) really remember at the end of the day? 

Future brides, engaged ladies -- we hope this was helpful! Want more blog posts from us? Leave a comment below!<3 

XOXO,

Ken

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