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Thoughts on a Honeymoon-fund Bridal Shower?
bertalert88 in Planning, on July 16, 2018 at 2:33 PM

So here is my situation: I didn't want a bridal shower because my home is already cluttered with things and I wanted to put all my money into the wedding, not another party. My mom and aunts though...

Lori, Jul 11, 2022 28 12,621 3
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i ordered the Sorrento from bhldn for my appointment next month and i'm in love
bertalert88 in Wedding Attire, on August 24, 2018 at 10:41 AM

The Sorrento Beading Detail

Candace, Jan 12, 2020 22 1,119
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Ignored the warnings about not splurging on a photographer....
bertalert88 in Married Life, on July 30, 2019 at 4:54 PM

And everything worked out!!! I was SO nervous because all the wedding boards told me to splurge on a photographer or I would regret it. I only had a budget of 1k for photography and there were only a...

Tara, Oct 25, 2019 25 589 1
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Very proud of our diy wedding! (room 1520 Chicago
bertalert88 in Do It Yourself, on July 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Copper arch made from materials at home depot. Taped down aisle runner ourselves which was a hand me down. Made succulent arrangements for the aisle. Sign I made for our signature cocktail Had our STD...

Lara, Aug 8, 2019 20 358 3
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Update: How i am having a 15k wedding in Chicago
bertalert88 in Married Life, on June 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM

So I posted about a year ago now about how I planned to have a 15k wedding in Chicago. I received A LOT of responses from people saying that i was bragging about something I hadn't even pulled off yet...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jun 14, 2019 10 405 1
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In love with our escort card favors!
bertalert88 in Style and Décor, on May 6, 2019 at 3:13 PM

They also have a small metal handle on the box that you can't see here. Each couple will get a box and you can close up the box for safe commuting after the wedding. The photo is a fake succulent, the...

Clíodhna, May 17, 2019 8 158
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Need help with non-church wedding ceremony order
bertalert88 in Wedding Ceremony, on April 5, 2019 at 2:06 PM

Hello! I am getting married 7/3/19 in Chicago at Room 1520. My uncle will be the officiant of the wedding. I am a bit lost on how the wedding should flow, what types of things he should say, and the...

Sinéad, Apr 12, 2019 4 104
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Thoughts about a Taco Bar at a wedding?
bertalert88 in Planning, on July 16, 2018 at 12:28 PM

I found a great quote from Cocina Fusion in Chicago for 3 passed apps, a taco bar with 3 meats and one veggie, chips and guac, rice and beans, all the toppings. Do you think this is cheesy? Have you...

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Is it ok that i don't invite my wedding parties Sos to the rehearsal dinner?
bertalert88 in Etiquette and Advice, on February 20, 2019 at 12:44 PM

I am on a VERY tight budget, but plan to have a rehearsal dinner at a local italian restaurant I am getting a deal on because I know the owners. My wedding party is 12 people, plus our 4 parents, my...

Judith, Mar 2, 2019 48 1,797
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Ideas for acoustic hip hop songs?
bertalert88 in Wedding Ceremony, on January 22, 2019 at 4:54 PM

One of our groomsmen will be playing acoustic guitar during our ceremony. I know which song I will be walking down the aisle too, but we would like to think of something fun for the wedding party to...

Kelly, Jan 23, 2019 3 443
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Cute or tacky?
bertalert88 in Do It Yourself, on January 17, 2019 at 2:08 PM

So for my table numbers, I was thinking to give a succulent to each couple in a Chinese takeout box, and hand write their names and table number. Kind of like when you order Chinese food and they...

Alyrae, Jan 18, 2019 14 210
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Cheap wholesale Baby's Breath?
bertalert88 in Style and Décor, on January 16, 2019 at 3:44 PM

I am looking for wholesale baby's breath and eucalyptus for my DIY bouquets. Wedding is in Chicago. Any tips or recommendations?

Jayla, Jan 17, 2019 3 85
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Does this centerpiece go with my venue/theme?
bertalert88 in Style and Décor, on January 16, 2019 at 10:26 AM

So I am doing a mostly DIY wedding at a beautiful venue in Chicago called Room 1520. I feel in love with these centerpieces with baby's breath, candles, and a wood slice. Throughout my wedding, baby's...

MIWM, Jan 17, 2019 10 184
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Do you think this hanging backdrop would look tacky with artificial leaves/flowers?
bertalert88 in Style and Décor, on October 17, 2018 at 1:04 PM

Up closeView from aisle I found an image of this hanging backdrop at my wedding venue and I love it so much! Our budget is very small though and I know I can't afford one from a florist. I am...

Maggie, Nov 27, 2018 15 223
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i have decided to diy this hanging artifical arrangement, how would you start?
bertalert88 in Do It Yourself, on October 18, 2018 at 4:16 PM

Hey WW Fam! So I have decided to DIY this hanging floral arrangement myself using artificial plants. I feel confident that I will be able to do it, but I am looking for guidance and inspiration on...

Sam, Oct 24, 2018 4 85
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Never imagined myself in a dress like this, but returned the first choice and got it!
bertalert88 in Wedding Attire, on September 22, 2018 at 8:48 PM

The Napa Gown $320 at BHLDN!

Maggie, Sep 26, 2018 26 706
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Is it possible to get your dress hemmed and request to do the beading yourself to save money?
bertalert88 in Wedding Attire, on August 24, 2018 at 5:40 PM

beading detail I just purchased a gorgeous BHLDN dress. I do not have a big budget for alterations though and unfortunatly I am very short. The bottom of the dress has small beads with teardrop beads...

Cuoghi, Aug 24, 2018 6 279
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Websites where you can order custom Metallic Invites?
bertalert88 in Planning, on August 23, 2018 at 2:48 PM

I enjoy designing invitations from scratch, but this time I would like to include metallic gold into the design when they are printed. I cannot figure out how to do this though. Has anyone designed an...

starsinwaves, Aug 23, 2018 6 75
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Guest list questions
bertalert88 in Planning, on August 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Hello! I have a couple questions about my guestlist that I am hoping you all might be able to help me with. I budgeted for 100 people. It is $70/plate for each person with food and booze. My...

earias, Aug 22, 2018 17 233
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Which save the date do you like best?
bertalert88 in Planning, on August 18, 2018 at 10:31 PM

I designed a few save the dates and I narrowed it down to these, but my finance and I are stumped! Which one do you think is coolest/best? Art DecoCleanSummer

Mcskipper, Aug 21, 2018 47 490
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