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Where am i on the budget spectrum for a 75 person wedding?
Amy in Planning, on January 22, 2018 at 5:11 AM

So I went to my first bridal show yesterday. It was enlightening. I went in knowing my budget is on the low end but MAN, I'm realizing it may be lower than I thought. I could only find one or...

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The Food: boring and coherent or fun and all over the place?
Amy in Wedding Reception, on October 16, 2018 at 5:14 PM

We are doing stations so we can either do something a bit more coherent (i.e a carving station with mashed potato bar that works together well and maybe a pasta bar for the veg option) or have more...

Jana, Apr 17, 2020 11 194
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How big of a canvas for an alternative guest book?
Amy in Planning, on March 20, 2018 at 1:37 PM

I haven't found anything I like for a guest book and realized I can actually get any art print I like with a good enough amount of white space and have people sign that. I'm not sure I'll do this but...

Audrey, Jul 9, 2019 17 7,927
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Pro bam (lots of Pictures, Lots of Text!)
Amy in Married Life, on April 7, 2019 at 6:53 PM

I actually wrote my BAM five weeks ago when everything was fresh so there's a lot!!! I'll do pictures first! There's so many I'll probably include more in a reply below! But before that I just...

Porterpoppin, Apr 10, 2019 22 567
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Crying over Name Change Difficulties
Amy in Married Life, on March 10, 2019 at 11:15 AM

Hi all, I wish my first post after marriage was my BAM (waiting on pro pics) but I'm at my wits end in tears trying to figure out name change issues at the DMV. I missed the huge warning on my local...

Whitney, Mar 12, 2019 23 571
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It's the Wedding Day! And i Already Have Advice :p
Amy in Planning, on February 23, 2019 at 6:41 AM

I'm sitting here sipping my morning coffee before sunrise, impatiently waiting for it to get light out so I can load up my car! As of this exact second I don't feel sick and no giant cold sore so two...

Monica, Feb 23, 2019 6 320
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How to Keep Dip Nails Perfect After Being Done?
Amy in Planning, on February 21, 2019 at 6:06 PM

I never get my nails done, and asked for the sturdiest option for fear of messing them up before my wedding Saturday. I ended up getting dip but can't find a lot of information on how to keep them...

Amy, Feb 21, 2019 11 220
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Keeps Getting Colder!!
Amy in Wedding Ceremony, on February 21, 2019 at 7:14 AM

Everytime I check the weather it's a few degrees colder for my wedding on Saturday!!!! It'll be cloudy and the high is 66/67. I'm guessing past peak heat of day we are looking at low 60s with no sun....

MrsD, Feb 21, 2019 23 208
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That Time i Forgot to do Any Photgraphy Planning...help!!!
Amy in Planning, on February 20, 2019 at 6:19 AM

So here I was feeling like EVERYTHING was done when my photographer emails me to touch base and make sure we have a plan/list so nothing gets missed and I'm like...uh. 😶 I went with an events company...

Rita-Jean, Feb 20, 2019 19 230
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When Your Wedding Officiant Calls out Sick the Week of the Wedding....
Amy in Wedding Ceremony, on February 18, 2019 at 7:06 PM

I just got a call from my officiant that started with "Don't panic but..." He's sick enough that he doesn't think he'll be able to officiate. BUT because I went with an events company he was calling...

Officiallymrs, Feb 18, 2019 5 204
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Cold sore during wedding :(
Amy in Fitness and Health, on February 17, 2019 at 2:09 PM

I feel the tingle and I'm 6 or so days away! I just started taking Valtrex, Lysine, and have an OTC ointment that's worked for me in the past. I don't see a sore YET but has anyone has success...

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Cupcake Bouquets!
Amy in Wedding Reception, on February 15, 2019 at 6:02 PM

I know tons of brides do cupcakes for their wedding and I just found out about cupcake bouquets and want to share the idea. It's such a unique and fun way to display cupcakes. Mine isn't practical...

Destiny, Feb 16, 2019 5 198
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How far out do you plan for weather?
Amy in Planning, on February 14, 2019 at 6:28 PM

So, we are in SC in Feb where it can be in the 70s or 50s and jumps between the two ranges weekly. I have no idea if I should be purchasing a shawl for myself (I'd never ever wear a white shawl again...

Amy, Feb 15, 2019 7 134
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How on Earth do i respond to this request?
Amy in Family and Relationships, on February 13, 2019 at 4:04 PM

For context, I've been having the week from hell at work so I know I'm already stressed and miserable. Perspective is seriously appreciated and needed. I'm only TEN days out and feeling work stress...

Marquita, Feb 14, 2019 9 419
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Hindsight is 20/20: Lessons from the end of the journey
Amy in Planning, on February 11, 2019 at 8:32 AM

So I realized I wanted to post all the things I wish I could tell myself a year ago. Hopefully others at earlier stages find these lessons useful so I thought I'd share. Feel free to add your own! 1....

Helen, Feb 12, 2019 4 198
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Fitting Decision: to try on again or not?!
Amy in Wedding Attire, on February 9, 2019 at 7:00 AM

So last night I went for my 7:30 fitting. The alterations guy (who I am obsessed with and think is amazing) said he had just left one minor seam to finish because he really felt he wanted to see the...

Mcskipper, Feb 10, 2019 9 191
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Need Guest Perspective!
Amy in Planning, on March 9, 2018 at 4:47 PM

So FH doesn't understand why I'm even setting up hotel blocks. He thinks its very above and beyond. But my entire side is flying in, how could I not? Anyway, the closest hotels are 15-20 minutes from...

Samantha, Feb 9, 2019 20 351
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Two weeks out and...
Amy in Planning, on February 8, 2019 at 12:09 PM

I am two weeks out as of tomorrow and my list is FINALLY DONE. I mean down to everything packed up to go to venue, tip envelopes made (can be adjusted based on day of service of course), contact info...

Selena, Feb 9, 2019 9 143
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What are you doing for you?
Amy in Planning, on February 8, 2019 at 5:40 PM

I've spent a lot of time trying to make wedding easier and enjoyable for others. I've worried it wont be memorable because I've kept it simple. I haven't really actually put myself first mentally. So...

Futuremrsk, Feb 9, 2019 10 145
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Doing a before and after pic for hair and make up trial!
Amy in Hair and Makeup, on January 26, 2019 at 8:31 PM

I never wear contacts or makeup, so for me, the makeup trial was a big transformation. I took a before picture right before getting in the car to go and WOW, I felt like I had a whole makeover. It...

Jayla, Feb 8, 2019 10 288
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