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ap2al

A DMV bride-now-wife who married the love of my life on October 7th, 2018!

Happily married 🎉

October 7, 2018

2756days 4hrs

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I'm finally getting around to posting Pro-bam pics!
ap2al in Married Life, on December 26, 2018 at 8:02 PM

Wow, time really does fly! I feel like one second I was getting married and writing up my non-pro BAM post (for those interested in my mere two cents:...

Erika, Jan 3, 2019 30 735
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Wedding Pictures are In!
ap2al in Married Life, on December 1, 2018 at 8:49 AM

I have about 1450 pictures to go through, but do expect a pro-BAM to be soon! SO EXCITED!!

Jayla, Dec 9, 2018 5 163
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My bam post! (non-pro pics) **extremely Long**
ap2al in Married Life, on October 25, 2018 at 6:24 PM

It feels amazingly weird to write my BAM post and to call my husband my husband lol. It's EXTREMELY LONG, but I do hope it helps! * ENJOY THE DAY. I was surprisingly calm that day, really taking in...

Sam, Oct 31, 2018 20 664
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530 days later, it’s officially my wedding day!
ap2al in Planning, on October 7, 2018 at 12:58 AM

I can’t believe it. Just finished the rehearsal dinner and last minute errands and tasks. While I’m exhausted and will sleep a few hours before the crazy begins, I just can’t believe it’s officially...

Jayla, Oct 8, 2018 11 189
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So i Noticed the Countdown Timer...
ap2al in Planning, on October 6, 2018 at 7:25 AM

Tomorrow is my big day! Any last minute, day before items I should keep in mind? For those who have had their big day, what were things you remembered last minute or wish you had? Any advice would be...

Maggie, Oct 7, 2018 2 182
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For those who had bands at their receptions....what was your timeline?
ap2al in Wedding Reception, on September 29, 2018 at 9:05 PM

Hello WW community! I have a band for my reception, and I'm trying to figure out when exactly they should play. I have the last two sets for them to play, but it's really around dinner. Do they play...

Lynnie, Oct 5, 2018 4 66
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single digits for Countdown!
ap2al in Planning, on September 28, 2018 at 5:31 AM

Whoa....it’s surreal that I am the one posting this! Wishing all the brides (and grooms) the best, whether you’re newly planning, in the calm and thick of it, or your wedding weekend is here! 😊

Jayla, Sep 28, 2018 4 70
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Another milestone down - picked up marriage license!
ap2al in Planning, on September 24, 2018 at 4:46 PM

After a year and a half of planning, with only 13 days left, it still seems surreal that it is coming up so soon!

Maren, Sep 26, 2018 7 70
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Another “it got real moment” - Last dress fitting!
ap2al in Wedding Attire, on September 20, 2018 at 4:11 PM

I had my last dress fitting today, and I will pick it up the Saturday (10/6) before my wedding! I also officially am done paying for dress and alterations! Getting things done!

April, Sep 20, 2018 5 145
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Officially in the teens for the countdown!
ap2al in Planning, on September 18, 2018 at 5:16 AM

Whoa. It’s getting real y’all! Got a lot done last night; my bridesmaids’ gift bags came in, we finalized the proofs to the ceremony programs, received our cake topper, ordered sparklers and...

Mrs. J, Sep 18, 2018 6 98
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Where to get poster frames relatively cheap for wedding signs?
ap2al in Do It Yourself, on September 17, 2018 at 7:06 AM

Good Monday morning WW community! Hope everyone had a good weekend! I'm curious on where I can get poster frames for wedding signs (for seating charts, welcome wedding signs, etc) for relatively...

ap2al, Sep 17, 2018 10 153
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Four weeks!
ap2al in Planning, on September 9, 2018 at 9:13 AM

To all the 10/7 brides out there! There are times I feel myself getting stressed about little details, such as ceremony details, guest list and RSVPs, and the day-of schedule. Then I have to take a...

Kelly, Sep 9, 2018 3 127
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Guests ordering dinner at reception or going with their already selected choices?
ap2al in Wedding Reception, on September 4, 2018 at 8:13 AM

Good morning WW Community! My reception venue coordinator posed a question to me regarding dinner for our guests, and it got me thinking. Pre-selected dinner choices by our guests or give them the...

HayMrsO, Sep 4, 2018 10 250
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Creating Day-of Timeline Stressing Me Out
ap2al in Planning, on August 26, 2018 at 9:18 AM

Good morning WW Community! Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend so far. I find myself stressing when I am creating the day-of timeline...trying to figure out times, locations, accounting for...

ap2al, Aug 27, 2018 10 157
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bas - Had a wonderful time!
ap2al in Parties and Events, on August 23, 2018 at 6:06 AM

Hi everyone, It's a little surreal writing a BAS post, but it happened! For a short back story, I had fully accepted i would not have a bridal shower since my family and bridesmaids are scattered all...

OG Gretchen, Aug 25, 2018 10 207
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Invite company now has seating charts!
ap2al in Style and Décor, on August 16, 2018 at 10:38 AM

I’m super excited (probably more than I should be lol), but I just saw matching seating chart options that go with our invitation design suite! That means one less DIY project, and all the fonts and...

Amanda, Aug 16, 2018 3 86
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Had hmu trial today and...loved It! (long post)
ap2al in Hair and Makeup, on August 13, 2018 at 5:51 PM

Hello WW community! Today I had my HMU trial and the dress fitting afterwards. I was nervous because I really didn’t know what I wanted, and I am a visual person (so looking at other people’s pictures...

Jody, Aug 15, 2018 25 340
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hmu trial tomorrow! Any advice?
ap2al in Hair and Makeup, on August 12, 2018 at 8:19 AM

Hello WW Community! Tomorrow is both my HMU trial and my dress fitting; I did this so I can get a relatively accurate idea of what I’ll look like for the big day any advice for prepping for the HMU...

ap2al, Aug 13, 2018 4 118
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Two Months Until Big Day!
ap2al in Planning, on August 7, 2018 at 3:02 PM

It's crazy how fast time is flying! I'm surprisingly not stressed, but I am definitely feeling more and more ready for the planning to be done. *happy dancing over here for two months to go!*

Deryn, Aug 7, 2018 7 87
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Got My First Rsvps Back!
ap2al in Planning, on July 31, 2018 at 7:38 AM

Good: seeing them in the mailbox! Better: all “accepts”! Best: the kind messages our guests wrote on the rsvps saying they can’t wait to celebrate! Totally didn’t expect the random happy comments It’s...

Christine, Aug 2, 2018 16 250
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