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My ring! PICS
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Community Conversations, on June 10, 2011 at 8:18 PM

It's not your traditional but I LOVE IT!!!!

AnticipatingAugust20, Jun 11, 2011 6 33
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Is anyone not using real flowers at all? Help! Where are you Hayley C?
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on June 8, 2011 at 3:23 PM

After going through my overall budget and looking for what can get cut in the last 66 days, I am looking for creative inexpensive yet classy non floral bouquets, centerpieces, etc. Thanks for your...

Konichiwa, Jun 8, 2011 8 7
AnticipatingAugust2011
Show off your centerpiece
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Style and Décor, on June 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

I am in the 72 day stretch before the wedding and I am rethinking my centerpieces. I am looking for floral, non floral, lantern's, lumanaries (anything that isnt lit with real fire), cheap ideas. If...

Shamika, Jun 2, 2011 7 24
AnticipatingAugust2011
Are you planning your own bachelorette party? If so, What are your plans
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Community Conversations, on May 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM

My sister(MOH) is talking of throwing my bachelorette party. She is already throwing the surprise shower and since I dont know how to relax I just wanted to at least help with the girls night out....

MrsD2011, May 15, 2011 10 9
AnticipatingAugust2011
???Etsy seller recommendation for invitation designs show off your invites
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on May 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

I am still stuck on this invites. They need to go out by the end of the month and I am started to panic. Has anyone used an etsy seller to design your invites? Did you design your own and can assist....

AnticipatingAugust20, May 12, 2011 31 38
AnticipatingAugust2011
Pleas help me design this invite..pic enclosed
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on May 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

This is the diy invite. The colors and Tangerine and Pink. Theme is Love. We are hoping for a fancier formal style font. The size is an A7 stock card. Help! I need to send them out in 2 weeks.

Hayley C™, May 9, 2011 12 25
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My dress..not so great pics enclosed
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Wedding Attire, on May 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM

I ordered my dress on Jan. 30 from David's Bridal and they gave a return date of May. On Saturday, April 30, while out running errands I asked fh to stop so i could pick up the shoes i ordered last...

aysa, May 9, 2011 33 58
AnticipatingAugust2011
Signed my caterer contract today...YEAH!
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on October 31, 2010 at 9:43 PM

I've hired a caterer who loves what she does. They will provide all the amazing food, linen, centerpieces, real china, open bar, an event coordinator for reception and set-up of the venue for a cost...

Grace, May 6, 2011 8 16
AnticipatingAugust2011
My DIY attempts...pics included
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Do It Yourself, on May 5, 2011 at 10:11 PM

My flip flop basket. I shouldnt have bought the slanted basket as it made the ribbon turn crazy but I may add more ribbon to make it not so obvious. Flip Flops $1 (20 pair from Family Dollar)...

Lacy A, May 6, 2011 15 18
AnticipatingAugust2011
I'm in the double digits...woo hoo!! 99 days to go (nervous)
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on May 6, 2011 at 5:56 AM

My heart is racing this morning with 99 days to go. I am in panic mode- will i have everybody paid? (i work for the state and get paid monthly..ugh) will everything get done? Will it out turn out...

AnticipatingAugust20, May 6, 2011 2 19
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Are RSVP cards necessary??
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Etiquette and Advice, on May 5, 2011 at 9:50 PM

Can I add an excerpt to the invitation directing people to rsvp to the website instead of mailing the cards?? Or would that be in poor taste?

J&R, May 5, 2011 11 92
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Bridal Shower Ideas??? Please share...
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Do It Yourself, on April 4, 2011 at 1:00 AM

I can't wait to have my bridal shower. I'm really excited to celebrate with my close girlfriends and family. My MOH says she can't think of games or entertainment. I saw a toilet paper dress/fashion...

Kristen, Apr 8, 2011 9 112
AnticipatingAugust2011
What special touches are you adding to the wedding/reception? What will set your wedding apart?
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Community Conversations, on April 4, 2011 at 1:34 AM

I never realized everything that go on behind the scenes of a wedding but its all about the details... Here are my surprising (inexpensive) touches: 1) tears of joy tissue packs 2) flip flops 3)...

AnticipatingAugust20, Apr 4, 2011 5 94
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I'm having a meltdown! Please talk me through this
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Etiquette and Advice, on March 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

I am going through a period of frustration with 5 months to go. We gave the guys 11 months to go get measured for the tuxedos and so far at least 4 out of the seven have not. ( we have 4 attendants on...

jess-counting-down, Mar 15, 2011 14 10
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Did you use Vistaprint for your invites??? Pics please
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Do It Yourself, on March 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

In the beginning I was adamantly against Vistaprint for my invites....then I ordered the sample kit and they are actually quite nice. I am thinking of purchasing a flat invite. Here's the vision: get...

Christina, Mar 10, 2011 7 10
AnticipatingAugust2011
Finally! I booked the most important part of the day....Pics enclosed
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Style and Décor, on March 3, 2011 at 11:02 PM

After having everything in place except the church, today it finally happened. We have a church!!!! It is more beautiful than anything that I imagined and its budget friendly. The church that I...

Erin Leppo, Mar 5, 2011 21 16
AnticipatingAugust2011
Deals and Steals.... Give/Get a little info :)
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Wedding Attire, on March 2, 2011 at 10:48 PM

I was just on Dillards website and they have several ivory floor length wedding dresses for $42. Just type in JS Boutique in the search engine. Also, David's Bridal has a few bridesmaids and...

Jane Jennings, Mar 3, 2011 5 20
AnticipatingAugust2011
Reception Music Must-Haves??? Seeking Suggestions.
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Etiquette and Advice, on February 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

We have our 1st meeting with the DJ tomorrow and I need to have some musical suggestions ready. I am clueless on the father/daughter song and the mother/son dance (we are not sure if fh mother will...

Konichiwa, Feb 28, 2011 5 3
AnticipatingAugust2011
Cake? Supermarket vs Chic Bakery?
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on February 14, 2011 at 9:17 PM

I was quoted prices on the cake between $275-$300. I was browsing Walmart yesterday and they have 3 tier cakes for $160 and 5 tier cakes for $235. That started me to...

Lisa Davenock, Feb 18, 2011 39 723
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Why are invitations so expensive? Help! Where did you get your invites?
AnticipatingAugust2011 in Planning, on February 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

I am looking for some invitation ideas. The back-up plan(already in my colors) is listed below but I am unsure about it so I am playing with the idea of something fancier.

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Feb 9, 2011 47 1,539
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