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Athena

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November 7, 2015

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How do you ask/tell bridesmaids about hair and makeup
Athena in Wedding Attire, on March 25, 2015 at 10:13 PM

So I would like my BMs to get an updo (originally said iPod because of auto correct) for the wedding. I found a salon that seems to be the most reasonable in the area and they also do makeup at an...

Tammy, Mar 29, 2015 42 9,906
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Help Makeup/Hair Decisions
Athena in Wedding Attire, on March 25, 2015 at 9:50 PM

Hey! So I am trying to line up hair and makeup and have a ton of questions! How do you decided on an MUA or hair stylist when you have to spend so much on a trial initially? Also are there products...

Ty, Mar 26, 2015 7 18
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Groom's Tux, Who Goes to Pick Them Out?
Athena in Wedding Attire, on March 25, 2015 at 7:33 PM

So I initially thought I would go with him but then wasn't sure. Did you go with your FH or did you leave it up to the men?

Jamgirl, Mar 26, 2015 36 2,909
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Addressing Invites No Inner Envelope
Athena in Etiquette and Advice, on March 21, 2015 at 9:12 PM

So I can't figure out how to address invites to families with no inner envelopes... help?? Would it be Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, then the names of the kids OR The Smith Family?

Lindsay Y, Mar 26, 2015 20 494
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Kids Table, How Young/Old Would Kids Be
Athena in Planning, on March 24, 2015 at 7:15 PM

How old would kids be to sit away from their parents, at a kids table and too old to sit at the kids table? Also what age would kids be counted for the plate count?

E&J, Mar 24, 2015 11 409
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November '15 Brides Check-in!
Athena in Community Conversations, on March 23, 2015 at 5:28 PM

I saw a lot for September and October, figured I cannot be the only one for November!

Knicole, Mar 24, 2015 7 24
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Alternative Catholic Wedding Processional Songs
Athena in Planning, on March 23, 2015 at 11:25 PM

So understanding that I cannot have any secular music for the processional I really really would like an alternative to the bridal march, spring, and the trumpet tune. Any suggestion for more...

Athena, Mar 24, 2015 6 1,182
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Why is Brides Hair and Makeup More Expensive (Any MUA and Hair by Chicago Suburbs?)
Athena in Wedding Attire, on March 23, 2015 at 10:24 PM

Just curious how does the bride's hair and makeup so much more than BM's? Looking for a MUA and hairstylist around DeKalb/Elgin, Illinois

Maltese, Mar 24, 2015 6 379
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Wedding Website URL says just my name
Athena in Planning, on March 17, 2015 at 9:20 PM

You know when you send a URL over facebook it sends the page's title in bold? Well for our wedding website it calls it Athena's Wedding Website. Is there anyway to get that changed to both my name and...

Catherine, Mar 18, 2015 6 30
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MIL and SIL Dress/Accessory Shopping
Athena in Etiquette and Advice, on March 1, 2015 at 7:13 PM

So, I initally went shopping with my Mother and two sisters one weekend when we were all in town in Illinois (my two sisters live in Minnesota and I am in Virginia). I thought it was just going to be...

Athena, Mar 1, 2015 7 5
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Help! Mixing traditional/rustic themes (And a dose of long distance planning and detail anxiety!)
Athena in Planning, on February 23, 2015 at 10:58 PM

Hi! So my FH and I are getting married at the church his parents were married in and still attend and we are having the reception at a apple orchard that just got into hosting weddings this past year....

Athena, Feb 26, 2015 14 15
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Bridesmaid Dress Color/Style Help!
Athena in Wedding Attire, on February 24, 2015 at 7:03 PM

So I love my bridesmaids (all seven) and I want them to have some choice in what they wear. That being said... our wedding is in Illinois in November, and the ceremony is a Catholic Nuptial Mass. 1....

Athena, Feb 25, 2015 9 32
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Great Tasks For FHs to Get Things Done/Keep Them Busy Too!
Athena in Do It Yourself, on February 24, 2015 at 6:09 PM

What did you find were great activities/tasks to give the FH in the wedding planning and prep? Love that man to death but the worst thing is trying to get stuff done and having him just sit there, not...

Allison W, Feb 24, 2015 19 12
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Pinterest's Hand Addressed Invites Make Me Hate My Life
Athena in Planning, on February 24, 2015 at 5:53 PM

So, I never thought my handwriting was that bad... but after throwing out about 50 STDs because they just looked like one cluster I am convinced that the people who do the writing on invites/STDs on...

Elle, Feb 24, 2015 8 13
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