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Would you hire someone to help decorate your venue the day before the wedding? What would you pay? My cousin is looking for quotes for someone to help the bridal party decorate and is not sure what is...
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Did/ is your officiant giving you a script of your ceremony beforehand? If so, when did you or will you be getting it? We are 4 weeks from my wedding, and I kind of have a general idea of what will be...
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The day has finally arrived! I got maybe 2 hours of sleep. Whoops. Not ideal, but with decorating until 1am and a 6 month old, I don't think I had a chance to be well rested. Story of my life, ha!...
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I'm making a mimosa bad for my bridesmaids for the morning of my wedding.....which is in 4 days?! Wow. Anyways! I'm going to have 4 types of juice. What kind of juices should I get? Also, can anyone...
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My wedding is in one week, yay! A long time ago I decided that I wanted an unplugged ceremony and FH was totally on board. Well, fast forward to 2 days ago and apparently my FMIL is distraught over...
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Finishing up some last minute DIY projects. Thought this turned put great! I loved collecting pictures of our parents and grandparents. Can't wait to see their reactions to their pics at the wedding!...
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...Because I cannot pick one! My wedding is in 8 days and I know that I am walking down to Marry Me by Train and our recessional song is Love You 'Til the End by the Pogues. But I cannot decide on the...
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My maid of honor hosted a bridal shower weekend at her home and she did a fantastic job! she put so much thought into everything and really made it special. Her original plan was to have us all attend...
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Wanted to post pics from my dress fitting last night but freakin spam ruined that. Anyways! I've made a few threads about my dress. I bought it when I was 3months pregnant and my consultant...
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So I love the look of a small flower in an updo. But I have a blingy flower belt. I am not sure if it would be too much. My mom isn't in love with the idea, but I still love the look. Here is my hair...
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Just booked a honeymoon at Majestic Elegance in Punta Cana! We had originally planned to not take a honeymoon, to save money for a house and because our daughter will only be 6 months old. Well after...
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After 2 rounds of the 21 day fix, I reached my goal! Being only 4'10 and not having a petite frame, I let myself go and did not even realize it. In 2011, I was 130 lbs. I drank too much alcohol and...
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Earlier this morning, my Pappy unexpectedly passed away. They think it was a heart attack. He was my dad's father. My dad works in Surgical Trauma ICU. My grandma's first instinct was to call my dad...
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So with almost exactly 1 month to go, we received a package. I assumed it was a wedding gift, but it was even better! Our photographer loaded a box with items to help us relax before the big day and...
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What will be the order of your nearest and dearest walking in to the ceremony? I saw variations online, but wanted to see what order you were having grandparents, parents, officiant, etc., enter?...
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So I think it went pretty wonderful! I love the stylist and MUA, glad they will be the ladies that I will be spending my morning with. I am still torn on the lip color, and I need to cut about 3...
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A fabric store was going out of business, so I got all of this for $12! I'll be using it for my fan programs. Ribbon was around $4 for 3 yds at Michaels, so I'm pumped!
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So FH is currently in the final interview process for 2 jobs. One in Durham, NC and one in Columbia, SC. We currently live in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm definitely ready for the next step and somewhere...
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So I met with my photographer and asked if she ever dealt with this before...she hadn't (big shocker). She said the only time that this could even possibly take place would be during dinner while I am...
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So at our family easter gathering today, my aunt proceeded to tell me how she is looking forward to having a family portrait taken at my wedding. I thought she meant of the entire family. Nope. She is...