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What to include at an at home celebration/reception after a DW?
cakewalk82 in Do It Yourself, on April 15, 2016 at 12:34 PM

So I'm planning my after wedding "at home" celebration. I'm hoping those who have attended one of these can give me some tips and ideas of what you have seen at these events. What I have planned is a...

Waychox3, Apr 15, 2016 1 10
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80's Madonna themed bachelorette!
cakewalk82 in Community Conversations, on March 6, 2016 at 6:46 AM

Had my 80's themed bachelorette last weekend and I had so much fun! I originally wanted us girls to dress classy but MOH insisted on a theme. I'm so glad I went for a more fun theme as it really made...

Kristina K., Mar 6, 2016 9 40
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How can I beat the bloat?!
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on February 20, 2016 at 12:07 PM

So my monthly cycle got all wacky. Now I get to be on my period for the big day. I'm so bummed because I always get so bloated and retain water and just feel and in my opinion look like crud. Any tips...

cakewalk82, Mar 4, 2016 15 34
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Flat butt in my corset
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on February 20, 2016 at 12:09 PM

So at my last fitting I noticed something I hadn't yet. My corset back makes my butt look flat! I've never worried about lacking curves until now. Has anyone noticed this with a corset back? Any tips...

Suzanne Todd, Feb 21, 2016 6 677 1
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I need to find my shoes!
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on January 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM

My wedding is in two months so it's time to get my dress hemmed. But, I can't find shoes! I wanted wedges for comfort. No heels. Even after searching Amazon there is little in my size. 7.5 And the...

SoontobeMrs.N, Jan 10, 2016 11 18
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Getting Close, should I contact vendors?
cakewalk82 in Planning, on January 3, 2016 at 12:16 PM

So my big day is in a little more than 2 months. Is it up to me to get in touch with all my vendors? Should I be sending my MUA inspiration pics? Figuring out timelines with my caterer and...

Lala M, Jan 3, 2016 5 18
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Wish lanterns. Have you ever lit one off?
cakewalk82 in Community Conversations, on January 1, 2016 at 9:55 AM

Or have you seen them at weddings? I think they look fun and would be a memorable addition to our small 25 person wedding. However, I'm worried about safety or them being an environmental hazard. What...

CassieM, Jan 1, 2016 7 16
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Clutch or wristlet.
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on November 7, 2015 at 9:31 AM

Do you have one? Plan to get one? What items do you think you'll want to carry around the day of, if any!

Reggie, Nov 9, 2015 13 222
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Bridesmaid jewelry opinions please
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on November 6, 2015 at 10:01 AM

I want to get my bridesmaids a necklace that they'd like to wear more than just at my wedding. I'm horrible with jewelry and don't wear it. Can I get some opinions please? I'm having a beach wedding....

Kelly, Nov 7, 2015 36 38
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DIY photo booth-tripod style
cakewalk82 in Planning, on October 31, 2015 at 4:25 PM

So I don't care enough about having a photo booth to pay for one or even buy Polaroid film and do it in that form. I was thinking I could do it like the one posted in the pic. Just set up a cute...

MrsPoutine, Nov 1, 2015 9 67
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Flow of a small reception
cakewalk82 in Planning, on October 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM

So I'm having an small destination beach wedding, 30 people(majority immediate family). We're having a celebration/reception (150 people) a month after the wedding when we get home. Anyways, after the...

Kathleen Smith, Oct 28, 2015 5 88
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Introducing the parents to each other.
cakewalk82 in Planning, on October 15, 2015 at 1:01 PM

So have you introduced your parents to his? How did it go? How did you do it? I'm a little nervous about this as our parents are on complete opposite sides of the political scale. We did tell both our...

Sarah195, Oct 16, 2015 41 773
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Beach Brides
cakewalk82 in Style and Décor, on September 27, 2015 at 8:34 AM

What kind of shoes are you wearing? Flip flops, wedges, no shoes? I want to wear wedges but am not sure how well they do in the sand?

Chantel, Sep 29, 2015 11 16
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Table decor mock up.
cakewalk82 in Do It Yourself, on September 24, 2015 at 1:05 PM

I'm having a small destination wedding and wanted to incorporate the beach into my at home reception. I have all these lanterns and jute bottles but am still trying to figure out how to lay them. I...

Chloe, Sep 26, 2015 16 132
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Save the Date Wording
cakewalk82 in Etiquette and Advice, on July 5, 2015 at 6:41 PM

I'm having a destination wedding and am only having FH and my immediate family come. I've had to deal with a lot of people on my side trying to invite themselves or are just assuming they are invited....

HLW to HLV, Jul 5, 2015 14 67
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WWfit
cakewalk82 in Fitness and Health, on July 2, 2015 at 10:53 AM

I like the accountability idea and I like checking in with people maybe we can share meal ideas! I'm on day 4 of my 21 day fit challenge. It's going really good. The diet is very doable as I haven't...

cakewalk82, Jul 2, 2015 26 14
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Fine haired brides.
cakewalk82 in Wedding Attire, on July 1, 2015 at 3:29 PM

I've never had my hair professionally styled so I'm not sure what kind of magic they can do for a fine haired girl like me. I don't want all my hair up. I'm getting married on the beach so I want a...

OttersHavingFun, Jul 1, 2015 11 41
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21 Day Fix
cakewalk82 in Fitness and Health, on June 28, 2015 at 9:07 AM

I just got my 21 day fix in the mail. I'm going to start Monday. Has anyone else done it that wants to give me some meal prep tips or grocery shopping ideas. I'm a bit confused where to start. I think...

futuremrspst, Jun 30, 2015 18 18
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Standard plates or 3 compartment
cakewalk82 in Planning, on June 28, 2015 at 11:02 AM

So I know this is kinda boring and not a big deal but I don't know which is better for my dinner reception. We're having a salad, pizza and pasta buffet. Do you think the compartment plates are better...

Nay0801, Jun 28, 2015 27 39
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Extended family pushing themselves into my wedding.
cakewalk82 in Planning, on June 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM

I am having a small destination wedding. I wanted a small immediate family only ceremony. I am having a reception when I get home so we can celebrate with everyone and people can feel included....

AlexisM082, Jun 24, 2015 5 9
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