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Allison
BAM - PICTURES!!!!
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on July 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM

Got first photo from Photographer and a few from videographer #1 - us at First Look - highly recommend doing this (makeup / hair fresh), calms nerves for ceremony #2 - us leaving ceremony #3 - after...

Nay, Jul 10, 2014 15 26
Allison
Videographer - YES
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on July 10, 2014 at 4:02 PM

I was married May 31 and haven't recieved my full video back yet, but did get this quick montage. I would highly recommend working a videographer into your budget....

JoBu, Jul 10, 2014 1 7
Allison
Back and Married (1 pic and advice)
Allison in Community Conversations, on June 2, 2014 at 11:36 AM

The day was amazing...everything went as planned. Here is my advice: 1) Hire a DOC or have someone very organized that you trust in that role. 2) "Quit" the night before and let everything happens as...

mrsaj2b, Jun 2, 2014 24 44
Allison
NWR - 8 days out and had to put my dog down
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2014 at 11:30 PM

I had my sweet boy for 9 1/2 years. He lost most use in his legs. Toughest decision I've ever made.

Jamie, May 24, 2014 8 21
Allison
11 days and I finally don't care!
Allison in Community Conversations, on May 19, 2014 at 7:56 PM

We are 11 days and a wake up away...and I finally reached the, "I don't care state". Oh, someone's coming that didn't RSVP...okay. FIL didn't make hotel reservation. ..oh well. Reverend isn't...

windinyourhair, May 20, 2014 20 124
Allison
Take home centerpieces?
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on May 16, 2014 at 8:49 PM

We have floral centerpieces. I want to keep vases to resell. I know some guests like to take the flowrts home, which I am okay with but want centerpieces left. 2 questions: 1)what are you doing with...

Wendy, May 18, 2014 15 281
Allison
DRUNK or SOBER to do seating chart?
Allison in Planning, on May 6, 2014 at 10:08 PM

I think I need to be drunk not to care..... holy crap, I thought this would be easier. We have 164 guests so I want table assignments to avoid mass confusion upon entry (I've seen that too many...

Stephanie, May 9, 2014 21 47
Allison
How to keep you guests happy....
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on May 7, 2014 at 9:00 AM

I thought this was a good article and advice.... http://living.msn.com/love-relationships/weddings/top-wedding-guest-complaints-and-how-to-avoid-them#1

csquid, May 7, 2014 6 5
Allison
Final RSVP update to help others with numbers
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on May 5, 2014 at 2:37 PM

I know this is a popular topic and am posting as an FYI to help folks with numbers. Wedding 5/31/14 Mailed 3/20/14 RSVP date 5/1/14 Sent 108 invitations (for 208 people). As of RSVP deadline received...

Jessica, May 5, 2014 3 5
Allison
RSVP rant.....plus ones
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on April 30, 2014 at 2:05 PM

My list of plus ones is growing. FMIL is bringing 4.....but no names on rsvp card FH coworker added their kid...but he okayed it My favorite- co worker who practically invited herself so I sent invite...

SandM, Apr 30, 2014 6 5
Allison
Advice/ Suggestions for non-family recognized in program.
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on April 28, 2014 at 11:53 AM

Okay, FH has a "family friend" that we want to recoginze in the program but I'm not sure what to call her. He wasn't raised by his birth mom. This lady is the daughter of the man who raised him. But...

Koch Bride, Apr 28, 2014 1 5
Allison
Last Dance?
Allison in Community Conversations, on April 25, 2014 at 8:10 AM

If you are doing one, what song? I think "last dance" is overdone. I'm thinking more upbeat...maybe Happy. Or even Jaheim, "ain't leavin without you"

Chuck's girl, Apr 25, 2014 15 31
Allison
RANT....tired of are you getting excited question
Allison in Community Conversations, on April 23, 2014 at 1:07 PM

And even worse..."do you have cold feet yet?" I really want to answer no to the excited. And yes to the cold feet

Pezzy, Apr 23, 2014 19 25
Allison
My validation for no cameras/phones during ceremony.
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on April 9, 2014 at 1:18 PM

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photos/ceremony/our-favorite-wedding-recessionals/i/e01ae169500b42c3-b654818560368f83/5eb113adc332ebe4 I do not want this to be the image of me and FH walking down...

Jay Farrell, Apr 10, 2014 38 32
Allison
maybe TMI - have you bathroom tested your dress?
Allison in Wedding Attire, on April 3, 2014 at 10:04 PM

My fear is I won't be able to adjust my dress to pee!!! I had this conversation with my hair dresser today and she laughed...no one in salon had ever given the idea a thought. I really believe I will...

Tiki67, Apr 4, 2014 20 29
Allison
Hands and Nails
Allison in Wedding Attire, on April 1, 2014 at 1:07 PM

Okay, this winter has been brutal on my hands. Any suggestions for a good hand/nail care? My nails are dry and brittle and my cuticals are all snagged...yikes. manicures usually perk them up and I...

Fit Bride, Apr 1, 2014 4 23
Allison
NWR - what's up with the dating ads?
Allison in Community Conversations, on March 29, 2014 at 2:12 PM

I go to this forum mostly on my phone and across the top ads run. Is it just me or does everyone get the dating site (match, christian mingle, etc) adds? It's a wedding site....why would I be looking...

NoPurple, Mar 30, 2014 6 18
Allison
To Spanx or Not to Spanx????
Allison in Wedding Attire, on March 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM

Here is my dress (with bling). This is partially into alterations. Really no option to let the dress out. I may be super conscious about my midriff. I do have 60ish days left and am working out, but...

Olivia, Mar 30, 2014 12 57
Allison
Guests taking photos during ceremony
Allison in Etiquette and Advice, on March 28, 2014 at 8:35 PM

How do you plan on handling this? I absolutely do not want guests taking photos during the ceremony, although I am okay other than that. I do plan to have a note in the program that states please no...

Private User, Mar 29, 2014 19 106
Allison
Money Dance?
Allison in Community Conversations, on March 21, 2014 at 2:13 PM

Is anyone doing this? I can't find a recent topic feed and am curious what the current take is. I've been to weddings that have and haven't had them. I kind of see it as a chance to spend an...

LA girl, Mar 21, 2014 40 41
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