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alexisdemetra
alexisdemetra

Richmond, VA native looking for ideas, support, and tips on all things weddings! Marrying my best friend on 11/03/18 in our hometown.

Happily married 🎉

November 3, 2018

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alexisdemetra
Bridesmaids Flannels?
alexisdemetra in Wedding Attire, on May 2, 2018 at 2:27 PM

Hello loves! I'm getting married in November and am a HUGE flannel lover. In fall/winter I'm basically always in a flannel if I'm not at work. When I was thinking about a BM gift I thought a flannel...

Jana, Aug 2, 2020 17 812
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Hair up? Or down? Pros/cons of each?
alexisdemetra in Hair and Makeup, on July 18, 2018 at 2:16 PM

I have my trial with my hair dresser in two weeks and I am completely stumped on what I want to do with my hair. My dress is spaghetti strap a-line lace dress with the back of the dress hitting around...

Kathryn, Jun 27, 2019 26 17,994
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Bam! Sneak Peek of 11.03.18 Magic
alexisdemetra in Community Conversations, on November 27, 2018 at 2:17 PM

It has been a WHIRLWIND of a month, y'all! Had the wedding of my dreams on November 3rd. Flew out of the country on November 5th for our international honeymoon. Arrived back to the states on November...

Jennifer, Dec 7, 2018 30 576
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Single Digits! Any other Nov 3rd Date Twins Out There?
alexisdemetra in Community Conversations, on October 25, 2018 at 10:01 AM

How are we doing? How are we feeling? I keep telling my DOC coordinator that it feels so weird to have been working on this wedding for 11 months and in the last 9 days feel like I have nothing to do!...

LB, Oct 25, 2018 7 66
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Taking out Under Layers of a Ballgown?
alexisdemetra in Wedding Attire, on August 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Hi y'all! Looking to see if anyone has experience with taking out some layers of tulle under your ballgown. I absolutely LOVE my dress and the shape, but it is very large on the bottom. So much so...

Amber, Sep 30, 2018 14 3,720
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Honeymoon Upgrades?
alexisdemetra in Honeymoon, on September 11, 2018 at 1:39 PM

My FH and I are headed on a big honeymoon after our wedding to London, Edinburgh, and Ireland. We're so excited! It's our first trip outside of the country together. I've been using a travel agent to...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Sep 11, 2018 13 271
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bab & bas - Bachelorette & Shower Pictures! (pic heavy)
alexisdemetra in Parties and Events, on August 30, 2018 at 10:10 AM

I honestly feel like if there's any time in your life where you feel the most gratitude-- it's while you're engaged. I have been absolutely overwhelmed with love and support the past few weeks. I am...

Kenisha, Sep 4, 2018 26 275
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Thank You Notes before wedding from me? Or fh and me?
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on August 29, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Just a quick question! I bought some custom stationary for myself for engagement and shower gifts. It says "thank you from alexis" on the front, so very clearly just from me. I was wondering if we...

queenbee, Aug 30, 2018 8 191
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New Home Registry Items!
alexisdemetra in Registry, on August 24, 2018 at 10:12 AM

Hello! Starting this off by saying I'm having a pretty large wedding and my shower is tomorrow! I'm so so excited for it. It's "kitchen" themed (my last name is Baker and I'm also very into...

Emily, Aug 25, 2018 15 216
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a thread to brag on ourselves!!
alexisdemetra in Planning, on August 9, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Hello brides and grooms! I've been using Wedding Wire for such a long time-- it's been an amazing resource for me. I know wedding planning can be incredibly stressful (I'm 85 days away and really...

FutureMrsS, Aug 10, 2018 33 428
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hmu Trial this weekend! Any tips or advice?
alexisdemetra in Hair and Makeup, on August 1, 2018 at 1:34 PM

I have my hair and makeup trial this weekend and I'm wondering if any of y'all have tips! I have some reference pictures and have great relationships with both vendors. After I'm done, I'll go home to...

Jayla, Aug 1, 2018 7 105
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Table Number Alternative for a Big Wedding?
alexisdemetra in Wedding Reception, on July 25, 2018 at 2:44 PM

Hello brides/grooms! Officially 100 days away TODAY! I can't believe it. One of the few things that I had in mind from before I was engaged was the idea of changing up table numbers to table "names"....

April, Jul 27, 2018 25 516
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Invitation Proof to Approve - Black Tie Optional Line Etiquette?
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on July 3, 2018 at 11:23 AM

Attached is my invitation to approve! Everything looks great (besides a misspelling of a FFIL's name that's getting fixed) but I'm curious on the "Black Tie Optional" line. Looking up the etiquette,...

muriel, Jul 3, 2018 17 3,073
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Can i see your programs?
alexisdemetra in Wedding Ceremony, on July 2, 2018 at 10:09 AM

Pinterest has surprisingly few wedding programs on there! I have a graphic design background and will be designing our ceremony programs but am unsure of what all to put on there. I've seen some that...

alexisdemetra, Jul 3, 2018 9 234
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Bridesmaid w/ a new boyfriend-- invite him?
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on June 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM

One of my best friends and bridesmaids lives a few states away. I went to visit her and some other friends this weekend and got to meet her new boyfriend (of one month). He was a nice guy! No real...

Anna, Jun 22, 2018 42 2,912
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Invitation "details" card help!
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on June 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM

I've been looking through some posts to find some help here, but I'm getting really stuck. We're doing online RSVPs and are including a "details" card along with our invitation. We're meeting with the...

Kate, Jun 11, 2018 10 270
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Exiting the Reception?
alexisdemetra in Wedding Reception, on May 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM

Wanted some opinions on how to exit our reception! Our venue is very strict about the reception being over by 11pm. As of now, we were planning on having a trolley arrive at the venue around 10:50 and...

earias, May 25, 2018 7 248
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Uninviting someone with a Save the Date?
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Hello everyone! Long story short-- my FH was living in an apartment with two other guys. He's not crazy close with them, but felt like he needed to invite them since he's been living with them the...

T P, May 23, 2018 27 634
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Welcome Packets!
alexisdemetra in Planning, on April 23, 2018 at 11:15 AM

Hello everyone! I'm starting to design a welcome packet for my out of town guests. I have been to many weddings where there has been a welcome bag and though they're very adorable (and I have...

starsinwaves, Apr 23, 2018 8 248
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Formality of my Wedding?
alexisdemetra in Etiquette and Advice, on March 20, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Hi everyone! Getting married this November and I'm trying to figure out what the formality of our wedding is. I'm realize it's affecting more than I initially thought! My FH hates tuxes. He thinks...

FutureMrsR, Mar 21, 2018 15 606
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