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Carrie

I'm a 38 year old women happly in love with my FH he is an amazing man. We have been thru alot and what we went thru made us so much stronger. We can't... View More

I'm a 38 year old women happly in love with my FH he is an amazing man. We have been thru alot and what we went thru made us so much stronger. We can't wait for this day.

Happily married 🎉

October 21, 2022

1280days 22hrs

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Carrie
Alcohol, tight budget open bar or cash bar?
Carrie in Wedding Reception, on September 27, 2019 at 3:41 PM

So I need a little help. My FH and I are VERY undecided if we should do an open bar or cash bar. We are looking into a VFW hall (VERY TIGHT BUDGET) the hall says that we can "pay a tab" or it can be a...

Alyssa, Nov 30, 2020 58 2,362
Carrie
Pushed to a later date.
Carrie in Community Conversations, on May 15, 2020 at 8:21 PM

So we have decided with this stay at home order we have pushed our wedding to next year. I am saddened but having family that is sick cause of this I can't risk them getting sick again and every one...

Carrie, May 20, 2020 3 148
Carrie
Need to vent
Carrie in Community Conversations, on February 13, 2020 at 11:30 AM

So last week one of my bridesmaids dropped out (wedding 10-31-20), claiming that she cant afford the dress (I have a few bridesmaids on a budget $150 was the most expensive dress) and doesn't...

Pam, Feb 15, 2020 27 736
Carrie
Wedding Favors
Carrie in Do It Yourself, on January 8, 2020 at 4:47 PM

So my FH an I had talked about favors we were having a hard time deciding. I had said what about Christmas ornaments date is 10-31-20 (theme Simply Meant to Be, Jack and Sally Nightmare before...

Carrie, Jan 27, 2020 12 172
Carrie
Bridesmaid asking too many Why's.
Carrie in Wedding Attire, on November 13, 2019 at 3:34 PM

Im not sure what to do here.... (gonna rant a little, but also need a little help) I have a bridesmaid who is been asking A LOT of why this time, why do you have to do it like that...etc. She has...

Carrie, Nov 13, 2019 8 339
Carrie
Help!!!!!
Carrie in Planning, on October 3, 2019 at 2:20 PM

We are on a TIGHT budget, we were looking into a VFW hall and having catering. Well I was looking at the place we would be getting the catering from and they offer events, so I was crunching numbers...

Watts, Oct 30, 2019 49 638
Carrie
i found my dress!!
Carrie in Wedding Attire, on October 25, 2019 at 3:12 PM

pic #2 My dressIm so happy with my dress. I cried!!

Gean, Oct 26, 2019 38 541 3
Carrie
Head Table
Carrie in Wedding Reception, on October 24, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Is it more tradition to have a head table, or is it proper to have a head table? We have some people who are standing up that ALSO have kids standing up. I was thinking more of letting people who's...

Megan, Oct 25, 2019 29 453
Carrie
first payment
Carrie in Planning, on October 24, 2019 at 2:11 PM

I made your down payment for the photographer today!!! Down payment for venue will be in a few weeks (they are already holding the date for me). SO EXCITED

Jennifer, Oct 24, 2019 13 142
Carrie
Flowers
Carrie in Wedding Attire, on October 22, 2019 at 12:06 PM

Kinda not sure..... Does the mother of the groom have to wear a corsage? I asked my FH and he wasnt sure, we have both been married before but he cant remember if his mom had one before, as I didnt...

Sexypoodle, Oct 22, 2019 12 143
Carrie
My Bridesmaids/maid of Honor
Carrie in Planning, on October 22, 2019 at 12:32 PM

This might be long.... sorry I asked my best friend of 8 years to be my maid of honor, she accepted gladly but at the same time wasnt thrilled to have been asked. I also have a "sister" who is my...

Carrie, Oct 22, 2019 10 252
Carrie
Hired Photographer and Venue
Carrie in Planning, on October 19, 2019 at 4:28 PM

We hired our venue and our photographer, we even upgraded our photographer package and upgraded the venue are still under budget!!!! Im now more excited!!!!! Im so happy with our venue choice. I cant...

Carrie, Oct 21, 2019 4 99
Carrie
Bridal shower
Carrie in Parties and Events, on October 7, 2019 at 10:06 AM

I don't have alot of family (majority have passed on including my mom, and grandmother). I have 1 aunt and 1 unlce left. My uncle and his wife are going to pay for my dress and my other aunt doesnt...

Carrie, Oct 9, 2019 5 123
Carrie
Stressing
Carrie in Planning, on October 7, 2019 at 11:43 PM

I know it seems like its only been a few days in but it has been more like weeks into planning. Im stresssing and I feel it in my body. It makes it harder not having my mom here. Just needing to vent...

Carrie, Oct 8, 2019 7 110
Carrie
My mom
Carrie in Etiquette and Advice, on August 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM

My mom passed away 20 yrs ago. My grandmother passed away 2 years ago, I also dont know my father. I want somone to walk me down the isle but Im not sure who? I also dont not want to have a...

Delynn, Aug 28, 2019 18 207
Carrie
Kids
Carrie in Planning, on August 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Im getting married on Oct 31, 2020, I would rather not have kids attend, but being that is halloween should I have them attend an do something? Im worried that no one will attend if they have kids,...

October2019, Aug 24, 2019 4 105
Carrie
Wedding Date - Oct 31st 2020?
Carrie in Planning, on August 22, 2019 at 3:27 PM

Any other brides getting married on Oct 31st 2020? Im so Excited!!

Danielle, Aug 23, 2019 5 301
Carrie
Need a little help
Carrie in Planning, on August 22, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Having a hard time getting my fiance to help. We have both been married before, he thinks that I am starting the planning to soon. Help!

Sara, Aug 22, 2019 15 167
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