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Hello everyone! My name is Alex. I married my high school sweetheart on October 5th this year. It was magical! It was Beauty and the Beast inspired with... View More

Hello everyone! My name is Alex. I married my high school sweetheart on October 5th this year. It was magical! It was Beauty and the Beast inspired with gold, rose red, and some blue. Planning was a little stressful at times but it came together and we had a beautiful wedding!

Happily married 🎉

October 5, 2018

2080days 14hrs

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Do you feel guilty spending all this money?
Alex in Planning, on April 5, 2018 at 1:58 PM

I'm paying the deposit on my dress today (yay, finally!!) and I am so, so excited but there's this part of me that almost feels guilty for just dropping so much money. Don't get me wrong, I don't...

Karmen, Dec 16, 2018 84 2,259
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Little bridal party gifts
Alex in Do It Yourself, on September 26, 2018 at 12:20 AM

I found these plain little wooden boxes at Joann's (the one's in the screenshot are actually a little different/cost more) and decided to get them and paint them as a small thank you gift for my...

Jayla, Nov 20, 2018 14 161
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Beauty and the Beast centerpieces
Alex in Do It Yourself, on September 28, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Sorry for the mess on my bed but I just finished my first attempt at the centerpieces I wanted something simple but beautiful and I think this will work

Alexandria, Nov 16, 2018 12 308
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Bam!! 10.5.18 (pro preview pics)
Alex in Married Life, on October 17, 2018 at 3:47 PM

My magical day finally happened!! On October 5th I married my best friend and it was magical and perfect!! (even though there were some bumps) Two of my girls showed up to hair and makeup almost 2...

Andrea, Oct 26, 2018 20 462
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Bas!! Finally!
Alex in Parties and Events, on October 3, 2018 at 2:35 AM

I had my shower on Saturday and I loved it!! I wish I took more pictures instead of just getting some from friends but that's okay! The big day is on Friday!!

Sam, Oct 4, 2018 5 164
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Couples getting married on Oct 5, 2018 in Texas
Alex in Texas Planning, on April 23, 2018 at 7:36 PM

Just posting to find some date twins! How is your planning going?? What all do you still need to get done?

Raven, Oct 3, 2018 2 24
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Bridal hangers
Alex in Do It Yourself, on October 2, 2018 at 4:50 PM

Finished some of my bridal hangers today and I love them. My FH made the stencils for me with his cricut and I got the hangers and paint from Walmart. Spent maybe a grand total of $7!! I'm...

Tpatb, Oct 3, 2018 4 123
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Our wedding bands!
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 22, 2018 at 1:57 AM

I am so happy with our wedding bands! We were actually able to find both of these at Walmart and I think they are beautiful and go really well together 2 weeks out!!

Alex, Oct 1, 2018 10 194
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Getting married on Friday
Alex in Planning, on September 30, 2018 at 11:13 PM

I can't believe the day is almost here!! I'm so excited but I am so so nervous. I'm nervous that it's not going to be how I've pictured it. I know that some things will go wrong but I just keep...

Alex, Oct 1, 2018 13 181
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Wedding earrings and bracelet
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 25, 2018 at 1:43 AM

Sorry for posting so much today but I am very excited! Only ten days away! My mom found these amazing earrings at Dillard's the other day and I was able to go back and get them today Thanks grandma I...

Alex, Sep 29, 2018 14 131
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Bouquets!
Alex in Do It Yourself, on September 25, 2018 at 1:26 AM

Did my bouquet and the ones for my girls. I'm actually pretty happy with how they came out! Maid of honor bouquetthe bridesmaid bouquetsMine Smushed but pretty!

Alex, Sep 29, 2018 11 161
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The robes are here :)
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 25, 2018 at 1:37 AM

Ordered bridal robes for me, my girls, my mom, and my FMIL. I love them! They're silk and just so soft and lovely. I can't wait to give them to everyone and wear them for the big day. Mine The frontSo...

Maren, Sep 26, 2018 22 213
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So much extra stress
Alex in Planning, on September 21, 2018 at 9:52 PM

So my wedding is two weeks away, I am already stressed as it is. Then last night my nana tells me she wants to invite 16 people. Okay cool, I was expecting that. Now it's 25. And my FFIL was going to...

Maren, Sep 24, 2018 3 176
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Who all do i invite to a bridal shower?
Alex in Parties and Events, on September 16, 2018 at 3:53 PM

My friend is throwing me a bridal shower and wants me to get her names and numbers but I don't even know who to invite! Is it just people I would like to have there? I don't want to invite too many...

Anastasia, Sep 16, 2018 7 142
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First fitting done!
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 13, 2018 at 12:06 AM

I had such a wonderful time today and shared it my mom, best friend, FMIL, FSIL, and my nana. I absolutely love this dress and was so happy they loved it to. My mom was the only one who had seen it...

Jayla, Sep 14, 2018 9 398
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Paper flowers in bouquet
Alex in Do It Yourself, on September 13, 2018 at 9:26 PM

Saw these on Pinterest and thought they'd be perfect for my Beauty and the Beast inspired wedding. Pretty happy with my first attempt!

Sarah, Sep 14, 2018 16 158
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Finally ordered robes
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 11, 2018 at 2:23 AM

Yes, I'm being basic and getting the robes. I think they are hella cute and I think my girls will like them I also got some for my mom and my future MIL. I've seen some posts talking about how people...

Jessica, Sep 13, 2018 46 431
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Cheap, temporary wedding band
Alex in Wedding Attire, on September 11, 2018 at 2:59 AM

Went out to Walmart today to just look at rings, no intention of getting one but what do you know. I just happened to find a band! The actual wedding band I want will just be too expensive. I'm going...

Alex, Sep 11, 2018 17 227
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Bar taken care of
Alex in Planning, on September 11, 2018 at 2:28 AM

Finally made the payment for the bar for our wedding. Feels good to check something else off the list and have one less thing to worry about. Only have a few big things left. Final photography...

Alex, Sep 11, 2018 4 80
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i love getting the rsvp cards back :d
Alex in Planning, on September 6, 2018 at 10:57 PM

Got four of them in the mail today and it makes me so excited! I still need to hear back from so many people though which freaks me out a little bit but it's okay!! There's still time before the...

Sam, Sep 10, 2018 16 143
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