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Day of Emergency Kit
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on August 19, 2017 at 3:10 PM

Hello all! I have heard people mention the need for a emergency kit and I have looked online for ideas of things to include but I feel like some items may be a bit overkill. Is a emergency kit...

sarahrose18, Jan 9, 2018 9 58
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BAM *PRO SNEAK PEEK*
Amanda in Community Conversations, on October 1, 2017 at 8:59 AM

We got married yesterday! Everything was absolutely amazing and exactly how I hoped. I will come back and do a full update but the one thing I can say - don't sweat the small stuff. We had incidents...

Brooke, Oct 3, 2017 46 70
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NWR: Book Recommendations
Amanda in Community Conversations, on August 31, 2017 at 10:35 AM

Hello! I am looking to purchase a couple of books to take on our honeymoon for when we are relaxing on the beach. I am also getting ready to graduate from school, which gives me more time to read what...

Kaylee, Aug 31, 2017 24 64
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Bustles
Amanda in Wedding Attire, on August 17, 2017 at 4:16 PM

Hello all! I go in for my first alterations appointment on Sunday and I am starting to think about my bustle. I am unsure yet what look I like better but I am curious what others have gone with. Even...

ambrok, Aug 17, 2017 15 107
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Hair Extension Recommendations
Amanda in Community Conversations, on August 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Hello All! I have ultra thin hair and I am considering purchasing clip-in hair extensions for the wedding so that my up-do is fuller. For anyone that owns hair extensions or purchased some for your...

CountingDowntoMrs, Aug 7, 2017 2 21
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Processional and Recessional Music
Amanda in Etiquette and Advice, on August 1, 2017 at 10:02 PM

We are now officially 2 months away from the big day and we are starting to contemplate some of the smaller details. I am trying to come up with some ideas for our processional and recessional, what...

OG Maria, Aug 4, 2017 33 877
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Another DIY Sign (Bar Sign)
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on July 22, 2017 at 11:48 PM

Hello all! I have yet another DIY sign that I am hoping y'all can critique for me. Anything that should be changed or added? Thanks in advance!

AdjMarie, Jul 23, 2017 4 30
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NWR: Jamaica & Zika
Amanda in Honeymoon, on July 20, 2017 at 4:08 PM

We are coming up on 2 months from our big day and will be leaving right after for our honeymoon to Jamaica. It is still a early but I am trying to start figuring out everything we need to take with...

Lauren17, Jul 20, 2017 4 34
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Centerpiece Trial
Amanda in Style and Décor, on July 15, 2017 at 6:31 PM

Hello all! I pulled together a mock-up of our centerpieces today and I am hoping y'all can provide some input. The flowers are not accurate, the colors and types are different but I wanted to include...

FutureMrs.Lucas, Jul 16, 2017 21 35
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Beer for Reception Bars
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on July 11, 2017 at 10:16 PM

Originally I had planned to do a couple VA craft brews plus 1 - 2 domestics but I am currently contemplating if I want to change that plan of action. We are inviting 200 people and craft brews are...

Amanda, Jul 11, 2017 12 49
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DIY: Signs
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on July 11, 2017 at 6:44 PM

Working this evening on some of the signs for our wedding. So far 2 done and a bunch more DIY to go. Thoughts on the signs? The hashtag on the "Oh Snap" sign has really bothered me, I've literally...

Christian, Jul 11, 2017 21 84
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Wedding Jewlery
Amanda in Wedding Attire, on July 8, 2017 at 9:49 PM

I have most of my day of look figured out except for the jewelry ... where did you get yours from? I am thinking that I am going pretty simple - maybe studs and a bracelet. I want something that is...

CrazyPaperDaisy, Jul 9, 2017 26 50
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BAB: AMAZING Wine Weekend Away! (Pic Heavy)
Amanda in Community Conversations, on July 8, 2017 at 3:49 PM

My bachelorette party was last weekend in Charlottesville, VA and we had the most AMAZING time! My bridal party rented a gorgeous house right on a vineyard where we spent a lot of time hanging out,...

Amanda, Jul 8, 2017 10 26
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What are you doing for your guestbook?
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on May 3, 2017 at 11:04 PM

Hello! I am curious what everyone is doing for their guestbook? I want to do something other than your standard book but haven't decided what yet. I was looking at log slab "guestbooks" but I am still...

Sarah, May 17, 2017 117 237
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Bridal Shower Wear
Amanda in Wedding Attire, on May 10, 2017 at 8:14 PM

What are you or did you wear for your bridal shower? My FMIL is hosting a bridal shower for me in FH's hometown next weekend and have no idea what I want to wear. Looking for ideas, recommendations,...

annakay511, May 10, 2017 7 25
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MOB Dresses
Amanda in Wedding Attire, on May 6, 2017 at 5:03 PM

Hello All! My mom and I will begin searching tomorrow for a dress for her to wear for my wedding. Looking for recommendations where other mothers had luck finding their dresses, prefer brick & mortar...

Mrs, May 6, 2017 5 29
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NWR: Where do like to buy swimsuits from?
Amanda in Wedding Attire, on May 3, 2017 at 1:37 PM

Hello all! The warm weather has started moving in here in VA and I am in the market for new suits (plus I will need them for the honeymoon at the end of the summer in October). Where do you like to...

Morgan, May 5, 2017 36 56
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Videographer Recommendations - Northern/Central VA
Amanda in Planning, on March 5, 2017 at 6:09 PM

Looking for input from brides in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia (Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, ect) areas. Myself and my FH have been torn about booking a videographer and after...

Paquita, Mar 6, 2017 5 31
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Reception Linens
Amanda in Style and Décor, on February 24, 2017 at 11:10 PM

Hello! I am in the process of pricing out linens and comparing whether I should buy vs. rent. It seems to be cheaper to buy however I haven't purchased from any of the linen companies that I have...

Rebecca, Mar 5, 2017 24 97
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VA AREA BRIDES WHO LOVE CRAFT BEER - NEED RECOMMENDATIONS!
Amanda in Do It Yourself, on March 1, 2017 at 9:14 PM

We are in the process of pricing out and making decisions on our bar options. We are supplying our own alcohol and hiring bartenders (our venue is venue only, everything else has to be brought in)....

Kate, Mar 3, 2017 39 52
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