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Happily married 🎉
May 12, 2018
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I have never seen an esthetician or have had any facial treatments done. Not even a facial! I have rather oily skin, and larger pores around my T-zone. I don't get a ton of breakouts, but can easily...
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I know, I know....this is MY wedding and not all my girls in the wedding are going to be as excited as I am or into. I get that. However, for the most part I've done all planning etc on my own with...
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I have been searching for my wedding shoes for 2 weeks now and can't find any anywhere! Ive tried Nordstroms, Macy's, Davids Bridal and nothing good. I'm looking for Ivory heels or wedges with some...
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Holy Toledo!!! That was fast! I love seeing the countdown say 99 Days!!! Still so much to do and so much to pay for, but I feel excited! As for me my hair trial and first seamstress appt is next...
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I get married on May 12th and only have a few more months to prepare this body. I don't want to lose much weight.....5-7 lbs would be fine but I more so want to tone and get more fit. I commute for...
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So now that we have our customized invites completed we took them to the post office to see how much it weighed and how many stamps to put on We only have a flat invitation with RSVP card and envelope...
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So amidst our first Dance we want to do a dance with the kids. I have two kiddos from my previous marriage (Daughter 10 years old, Son is 7 years old). My daughter will be dancing with FH and I will...
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I finally after many days of looking at the cart, bit the bullet and bought the hair extensions I need! I decided to go with FoxyLocks. I'm looking to make a winter/snowy outdoor boudoir shoot as part...
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I go for my alterations in a few weeks and I need all my under garments and shoes ready. I have a mermaid style dress, so since it's bottom heavy I was thinking if wedges would be more stable? I wear...
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Cardbox Ladies some of us are only 4 months away!!! It surely came fast! Where are you all in your planning? Any fine details you'd like to share?I recently ordered our Heart drop box (guestbook),...
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Who all is planning on using sparklers during the exit of the reception? We have been looking around and seems quite expensive. There's many options form the length of them to the length of time on...
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FH and I believe we've been to weddings where people tie in members of their family to come up to the altar to deliver a "blessing" or "prayer" over the marriage. Are we correct? Are any of you...
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I'm just about at the 4 month and a few weeks mark! Many payments are going out and we just sent in for a sketch up of our invitations! My wedding dress came in, and a few of my bridesmaids got their...
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Woot Woot!! In the midst of holiday spending and wedding spending I sure do love deals! I had to share, I ordered my daughters junior bridesmaid gown, my veil and my crystal headpiece band all for...
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For all my makeup enthusiasts! What are some of your favorite, longlasting, pigmented eyeshadow palettes you own? I want a neutral tone smokey eye or a pink mauve tone smokey eye for the wedding and...
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With Black Friday coming, I want to try and knock as many accessories and detail items I can get for a good price! My makeup is one of those since I'll be doing my own makeup! Recommendations on face...
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I've recently heard from a friend that they had a terrible time with Men's Warehouse. She said they were overpriced and not a ton of selection. Where are you all getting your FH and GM their tux...
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So we will need to prepare welcome bags for some of our guests that are traveling in. What types of things should I put in the bags and where to buy in bulk for it? Its starting to come down to...
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Sooo my countdown ticker is now down to 5 MONTHS and 30 days That being said I'm trying to make a list for myself on all the small "extras" needed for the ceremony and reception so we can start...
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Side note about me....I ran my own photography business for many years and than got highly interested in makeup. Was about to sign to attend a very highly prestige school for my certificate as a...