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Small tables? Gift, cake, etc?
auberginequeen in Planning, on September 21, 2016 at 6:08 PM

Now that I'm only 45 days away (!!!) I'm stressing some of the details. Things that will need tables during reception are: Escort Cards, Birdcage Cardholder, Cake, "Guestbook" (a vinyl record we want...

SummerS, Sep 21, 2016 2 30
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DIY Favor Fail - Advice/Suggestions?
auberginequeen in Do It Yourself, on September 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM

Ugh I am so frustrated and wish I listened to all your advice to skip favors but I was so into this idea. I LOVE Christmas Crackers and found out wedding crackers are a thing but they were really...

MoweryMe, Sep 19, 2016 14 34
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Must Play and No Play List
auberginequeen in Planning, on September 11, 2016 at 2:55 PM

How many songs did you put on your "Must Play" and your "No Play" lists? If I left him alone, FH would probably put hundreds of songs on both!! We're really into music and have our preferences, but I...

AshMar, Sep 12, 2016 11 76
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MOH Issues/ Friends & Insecurity . . .
auberginequeen in Etiquette and Advice, on September 6, 2016 at 10:09 AM

I’ve been friends with my MOH for almost 6 years now since we roomed together in college. We are good friends, but I will admit we are not “best” friends. I like her, care about her, have shared a lot...

auberginequeen, Sep 6, 2016 4 4
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Opinions on my favors please?
auberginequeen in Do It Yourself, on September 3, 2016 at 1:36 PM

First off, yes I do know that favors aren't necessary. I decided I wanted to DIY crackers (pic in case you're unfamiliar) because I just generally love them and thought they would be a fun/interactive...

Kristy, Sep 3, 2016 6 20
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Tasting coming up! Need some help/ opinions. Carving Station?
auberginequeen in Planning, on August 30, 2016 at 12:22 PM

We're able to taste 4 entrees, 2 vegetables, and 2 starches. We've selected a buffet package that will include 1 "entree", 1 carving station, and 1 pasta sides. The 4 entrees we can taste can be...

auberginequeen, Aug 30, 2016 4 35
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I would REALLY appreciate it if a few of you could double check my invitation proofs!
auberginequeen in Etiquette and Advice, on August 25, 2016 at 6:55 PM

Hi! Could you all double check my invitation proofs? Please especially pay attention to whether you think the wording/design on the RSVP card makes sense. I would super appreciate it! Thank you all in...

auberginequeen, Aug 25, 2016 16 467
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Help with RSVP Cards?
auberginequeen in Etiquette and Advice, on August 23, 2016 at 10:29 PM

Hi! I am ordering my invites from minted and was going to choose the matching rsvp cards, but I'm having trouble making them work for me. There is a section to request custom changes and I had...

ChocolatierKT, Aug 23, 2016 3 31
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KWR Family Vent . . .
auberginequeen in Etiquette and Advice, on August 16, 2016 at 12:43 PM

My dad passed away 2 years ago leaving behind my sister (18 as of a couple days ago) and my brother (15) as well as his wife/my stepmother. My stepmother and I don’t have the best history although in...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Aug 16, 2016 3 6
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Hair/Makeup Question . . .
auberginequeen in Wedding Attire, on August 15, 2016 at 6:15 PM

I'm trying to book my hair/makeup and I'm having such a hard time! I'm just not sure what I want, what to look for, etc. I had settled on this salon that had some good reviews (not on ww, but...

musicdance17, Aug 15, 2016 5 25
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Alternating Centerpieces?
auberginequeen in Style and Décor, on August 4, 2016 at 6:31 PM

I've posted here before that I want to do those big ostrich feather centerpieces, I knew going in they were expensive but now something has come up that makes me want to spend a bit less. I know lots...

Trish, Aug 5, 2016 20 1,439
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Feather Centerpiece People - Help!
auberginequeen in Style and Décor, on August 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM

I'm doing ostrich feather centerpieces and am getting overwhelmed with the options, trying to figure out whether to get everything separate, order the whole thing, order the vases one place but the...

Mrs.T.Smith, Aug 3, 2016 13 75
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2 (Ceremony) Music-related Questions
auberginequeen in Planning, on July 27, 2016 at 11:54 AM

Decided to put my two things in one post. After issues with our friendor (I know, I know, but it was out of his control - health issues) we've been looking for someone else to play live for our...

Kerry, Jul 27, 2016 5 27
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Received my amazing custom veil from Etsy!!
auberginequeen in Wedding Attire, on July 2, 2016 at 9:39 AM

Hey all! I just had to share! I really wanted a dramatic "pouf" style veil but was having a hard time finding what I wanted. I found the perfect photo online but even with reverse image search there...

Retired, Jul 3, 2016 12 29
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Meeting with Venue Today . . .
auberginequeen in Planning, on May 23, 2016 at 1:35 PM

I have a meeting with my venue today. I've been less than happy with them ever since I found out they were bought out by driving past and seeing a new sign on the building. My main reason that I'm...

OG Brittany, May 23, 2016 6 17
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NWR: Pet Anxiety?
auberginequeen in Community Conversations, on May 16, 2016 at 5:49 PM

I was wondering if anyone else had experience with pet anxiety? My cat has always been neurotic but ever since moving a few months ago it has gone to a whole new level. He meows almost constantly. I...

Crescent 1894, May 16, 2016 14 23
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KWR: Highlights (Hair)
auberginequeen in Wedding Attire, on April 29, 2016 at 12:12 PM

I've never put any color in my hair but have been considering getting highlights for a while. I used to have lighter blonde hair than I do now and I miss it and think this might help a bit, but I've...

SoonToBeMrsS., Apr 29, 2016 7 25
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Tried on my real dress for the first time
auberginequeen in Wedding Attire, on April 22, 2016 at 12:12 PM

I can't decide whether I'm feeling dress regret or not. It's like partial regret. There was another dress I really liked, but my mom and grandma liked this one better, and I liked the top better on...

Diane, Apr 22, 2016 21 261
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Scammy "National Registry" Prizes
auberginequeen in Etiquette and Advice, on March 25, 2016 at 3:30 PM

So I just received a call from "National Registry" or something because I went to a wedding expo a while ago. They want me to go to some thing where they try to sell me cookware for 90 minutes and say...

AnnaKay, Mar 25, 2016 11 11
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Picking Your Battles . . .
auberginequeen in Planning, on March 7, 2016 at 11:36 AM

I would like to hear what some of you have fought for and what other things you decided to let go/give in to. Not too much has come up so far, but my mom threw a fit when I didn't want to walk down...

FormerUser, Mar 7, 2016 34 68
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