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DIY v VENDOR
basicallybex in Planning, on December 19, 2016 at 3:27 PM

The FW and I are at a stand still about the centerpieces. I'm adamant that I want to hire a vendor to make these for us. She wants to save some money (our venue is already 2x as much as we wanted to...

The Trap Selena, Dec 20, 2016 14 22
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Invites
basicallybex in Planning, on December 7, 2016 at 3:03 PM

I'm sorry if this is a silly question. What else needs to go in them besides the Invites response Cards and stamped envelope. I'm lost and don't want to not have everything we need!!

Kathleen, Dec 7, 2016 4 12
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Gay Weddings and Family Members that don't approve.
basicallybex in Planning, on October 24, 2016 at 2:40 PM

My Fiancee has several family members who have outwardly spoken their distaste for the LGBT community. I have written a letter that I want to send to them. My FMIL and FW think its TOO nice. "As you...

Ryan, Nov 14, 2016 44 214
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BOOKED A VENUE
basicallybex in Planning, on November 5, 2016 at 7:12 PM

We just have to make arrangement for payment but I've booked my venue!!! YAY!!! it's so much better not having to worry about that sort of thing! The Graduate Hotel in Ann Arbor, Mi

Jessica, Nov 5, 2016 3 12
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Engagement Pics!!
basicallybex in Community Conversations, on November 5, 2016 at 8:51 AM

We got our pictures back! I'm so happy with them!

Tammy S., Nov 5, 2016 9 19
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October 2017 Brides
basicallybex in Planning, on October 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM

One year (ish) out, how is everyone feeling? My FW and I are stressed to the max!! But ever so excited. Still hunting for a venue going to a lot of places this weekend. Can't wait!

Amanda, Oct 24, 2016 16 21
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Wedding Date Twins
basicallybex in Etiquette and Advice, on October 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM

An old friend of mine, who I was hoping to put on the guest list has the same date (ANNIVERSARY BUDDIES) I want to do something nice for her since we cannot be at each others weddings. I wonder if it...

Phylicia, Oct 13, 2016 9 3
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1 year away.
basicallybex in Planning, on October 10, 2016 at 2:26 PM

I'm 1 year out and finding a venue is painstaking. What are good strategies to making it less of a pain?

basicallybex, Oct 10, 2016 5 32
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First dance???
basicallybex in Planning, on August 31, 2016 at 10:09 PM

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2botW18oJo Parachute by Train, it's a great song and My FW and I LOVE it!! But is it first dance material?

the Grooms, Aug 31, 2016 4 24
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Dress Shopping
basicallybex in Wedding Attire, on August 25, 2016 at 6:51 PM

Went dress shopping today! It's so strange because I had a specific idea of what I wanted. Turns out I didn't look good in what I thought I would and I am surprised.I was wondering if other brides...

Melissa, Aug 25, 2016 8 27
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moving up the wedding.
basicallybex in Planning, on August 21, 2016 at 4:15 PM

When my fiancee and I got engaged we wanted to set the date for 3 years post engagement. Setting the date at 10/07/2018 for whatever reasons. Now my finacee, who prior to this past few months have...

basicallybex, Aug 22, 2016 5 20
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Venue
basicallybex in Planning, on May 15, 2016 at 11:55 AM

The fw talked me out of the barn I loved, due to the alcohol situation. We have decided to look into venues that have the food included and pay per plate, we've narrowed down our quest list from 200...

Mrs_MLF, May 15, 2016 3 15
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Engagement Party.
basicallybex in Planning, on April 2, 2016 at 1:11 PM

Want to have a shindig to celebrate our engagement, who do you invite to them? Are they usually big or small? We weren't going to do it, but parents on both sides asked about it several times.

OMW, Apr 3, 2016 16 21
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2kegs enough?
basicallybex in Planning, on March 17, 2016 at 3:53 PM

Hi all, after a discussion with my FW we solved our alcohol dilemma. But now we are trying to figure out of 2 kegs for 200 people is enough. only 150 of them will probably have more than 1 drink....

NewMrsWesely, Mar 17, 2016 15 15
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Barn Lighting
basicallybex in Do It Yourself, on February 23, 2016 at 1:07 PM

First Update on the "no hard liquor sitch" we are going to do the original location and serve beer and wine. Couldn't pass up the price on the location. ANYWAY the barn has its own fixtures for...

OGBisch, Feb 23, 2016 24
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Same-sex Wedding
basicallybex in Etiquette and Advice, on February 16, 2016 at 10:26 AM

My fiance and I are both women and are trying to configure things that work for us, without breaking too many of the traditional "wedding activities" I was wondering if any of you ladies, have been to...

Alanna, Feb 17, 2016 30 2,918
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Barn on a budget
basicallybex in Planning, on February 16, 2016 at 11:45 PM

When I saw reviews for my dream wedding location my heart shattered when I found that no hard liquor could be consumed on the grounds. Usually this wouldn't be a huge problem but an open bar is...

basicallybex, Feb 17, 2016 10 44
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Wedding Planning too early?
basicallybex in Etiquette and Advice, on February 11, 2016 at 12:40 PM

Hello all, my name is Becca and my fiance and I are having a longer engagement (2 years) and I was wondering if it was too early for me to start planning. I've already been working on some things, but...

RJmargo, Feb 12, 2016 16 14
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