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Rsvps as postcards?
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on February 10, 2018 at 9:36 PM

Anyone do the RSVPs as a post card? like have the rsvp and guest # selection on one side and return address on the other with stamp provided by you. about a 5.5x 4” card. or do you guys do envelopes?...

Elyse, Mar 18, 2018 10 193
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127 days?!
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on March 8, 2018 at 4:48 PM

MAN. the last 3 things I need to do that must be done well in advance is officiant, hair/makeup, cake. everything else I aint worried about as it can be done as we go along(like kids clothes, flowers,...

Gipperkm, Mar 8, 2018 5 121
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Keeping straps on?
2ndtime1stwedding in Wedding Attire, on March 8, 2018 at 4:18 PM

mine is this-no train back. I bought this dress...I am trying to think of how the straps will stay secure. I think maybe it might be better once its altered to me and such but what if its not. Its...

2ndtime1stwedding, Mar 8, 2018 8 282
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Wedding dress bought -check!
2ndtime1stwedding in Wedding Attire, on February 17, 2018 at 5:18 PM

So I went back for another appt today and tried on my 3 contenders. Then it was down to 2. I chose NTWG3827 from David bridal (can’t post pics when using WW in safari on phone) store sample was size...

Meg, Feb 18, 2018 7 297
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No registry no card box no gift table
2ndtime1stwedding in Etiquette and Advice, on January 1, 2018 at 8:51 AM

We don’t plan to have any of these things. We are both older and established and we already combined 2 households worth of stuff. We in fact have too much! will people get the hint that we don’t want...

MaltedMilk, Feb 12, 2018 23 1,351
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Getting guests to “move along”
2ndtime1stwedding in Etiquette and Advice, on February 11, 2018 at 10:00 PM

Ceremony at a park. Reception/dinner 45 min away at a resturant all pics being taken at park-water side/on a cliff. What’s the Best way to get guests to leave park and go to restaurant 1. Have...

NVV2B, Feb 12, 2018 9 264
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Travel agent cost more!?
2ndtime1stwedding in Honeymoon, on February 10, 2018 at 10:24 PM

We went to a TA. Then we went home researched destinations, hotels. Spent like 2 weeks. Emailed TA told her what hotel we wanted and we are ready to book. she emails back with 3 other hotels. In the...

DC, Feb 11, 2018 5 168
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Dress shopping today
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on February 10, 2018 at 7:44 AM

It’s 6:30am. I’m going dress shopping for first time today.(no I’m normally awake early) Got 5 dress pic examples I like. Was just gonna be me my mom my 16 yr old daughter and 18 yr old STB step...

Amanda, Feb 10, 2018 6 264
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Both venues booked
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on February 6, 2018 at 9:54 PM

It’s not official official until it’s all booked and now my ceremony and reception restaurant are booked!! grand total of $375 for both. next on our list is honeymoon booking then my dress(I...

Elizabeth, Feb 6, 2018 5 124
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Dream about dress shopping
2ndtime1stwedding in Wedding Attire, on February 3, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Had a dream last night I went to my scheduled dress appt(next weekend) and I told the older lady I had a style in mind. I got my phone to show her pics and she huffed as if she hated when people did...

Amanda, Feb 3, 2018 6 96
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Time line?
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on January 31, 2018 at 9:41 PM

July 14 What I have to schedule Ceremony pictures Dinner ceremony should take 20 mins or so? Non religious no extra sand junk or talking to our kids. pictures after... (I’m a picture fantastic and...

2ndtime1stwedding, Feb 1, 2018 2 123
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3 venues-1 eliminated
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on January 26, 2018 at 11:24 PM

We have looked at 3 venues so far one was eliminated due to $1000 rental fee and $1000 bar minimum and no food in that cost. with max 50 people we wont reach $1000 bar tab. Not to...

O, Jan 27, 2018 1 131
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Going to check out 1st place
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on January 20, 2018 at 9:29 AM

Getting married in 6 mo. Going to check out the first restaurant today and see what the private 2nd floor water view room looks like! (The whole restaurant is floating on water). We have eaten at the...

2ndtime1stwedding, Jan 20, 2018 8 151
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mx travel advisory
2ndtime1stwedding in Honeymoon, on January 11, 2018 at 8:16 PM

As a resident of TX and having close ties to government police employees, MX has been advised a not safe zone since 2009. I can drive to MX in a matter of a few hours. We don’t ever visit. Thought...

PAMELA, Jan 12, 2018 10 234
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Venue closes at 9 and is dry...
2ndtime1stwedding in Wedding Reception, on January 7, 2018 at 7:49 PM

My perfect ceremony space is $75 for the day. Structure Covered shaded area and unobstructed people free water view. Tons of spots for gorg evening photos. It’s in a tiny town 30 min from where...

Orchids, Jan 7, 2018 9 330
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Finally picked a date!!!
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on January 1, 2018 at 7:33 AM

Due to our busy lives and the fact we each have 2 kids from previous relationships, all the kids live with us full time but my kids visit their father during summer... and we have full time jobs......

Marissa, Jan 1, 2018 33 367
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The “no phones/cameras allowed” hang up...
2ndtime1stwedding in Etiquette and Advice, on December 30, 2017 at 7:40 AM

We have all heard of the no phones or cameras allowed at ceremony. Cute signs, announcements by officiant etc. BUT what is a way I can carry that over to the formal pics? Normally ceremony happens...

muriel, Jan 1, 2018 14 478
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ANyone ever AirBnB to hold wedding?
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on November 13, 2017 at 10:17 PM

AirBnB for wedding and for select or out of town guests to stay at? Of course I’m talking about small weddings-30 guests or less.

AbouttobeaBANKS, Nov 13, 2017 3 800
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Difference in tipping-wedding VS reg life
2ndtime1stwedding in Etiquette and Advice, on October 22, 2017 at 8:28 PM

So I see/read/hear about tipping vendors for weddings. Sure I get bartenders or servers or hair dressers because these are people in your daily life that you tip. But when you hire DOC, photog, DJ,...

O, Oct 23, 2017 48 34
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Funny when WW sends timeline emails...
2ndtime1stwedding in Planning, on October 20, 2017 at 10:14 PM

I selected a date just in smack dab middle of summer because our date can not be set until Feb 1. So WW sends those “9 months to go you should have X, Y, Z done by now!” I have gotten several. I...

VC, Oct 23, 2017 20 27
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