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KWR: Understanding Etsy
CoffeeNColor in Community Conversations, on July 6, 2017 at 6:33 AM

I've posted on here before about how Etsy makes me want to pull my hair out. It definitely makes me feel like I'm insufficiently hip. Anyways, now that I'm wedding planning, I've been finding things...

Lindsey, Jul 6, 2017 1 20
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First RSVP conundrum
CoffeeNColor in Etiquette and Advice, on July 5, 2017 at 6:22 PM

I was hoping I would not have to go through this and that I would be immune! My good friend from college was invited along with her boyfriend (by name). Her boyfriend works for an airline, so he may...

Sheri, Jul 6, 2017 23 11
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Is this a thing? At-home music editing software?
CoffeeNColor in Do It Yourself, on June 28, 2017 at 12:13 PM

FH and I have our first dance song picked out, but it's on the longer side (5.5 minutes). We were thinking of cutting out a verse and a few bars of the intro/outro so it wouldn't be too boring for our...

OG Matt, Jun 29, 2017 9 22
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KWR-cousins' RD outfit advice
CoffeeNColor in Wedding Attire, on June 27, 2017 at 9:36 AM

FH's cousin is getting married this weekend. We're invited to the RD. The recommend attire is "casual". My question is: is it wrong to wear a white or ivory blouse with a colorful skirt and sandals?...

Lucille, Jun 27, 2017 6 15
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Bachelor Party Question on behalf of FH
CoffeeNColor in Community Conversations, on June 17, 2017 at 3:17 PM

FH's 2 groomsmen (his brother and HS best friend) live on the east coast. We have a local friend who offered to throw a bachelor party next month. It sounds like it's going to be drinks, cards, and...

KittyPrawn, Jun 18, 2017 12 27
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Question for Mods-WW Vendors visible?
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on June 14, 2017 at 7:56 PM

I haven't added any of my vendors to my WW profile/vendor team. If I add them, can the vendor see that I've added them as a vendor? I'm other words, if I click the button to add my DJ to my vendor...

Lynnie, Jun 15, 2017 2 58
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Nervous--Veil might be lost with USPS after mail hold...EEK!
CoffeeNColor in Wedding Attire, on June 12, 2017 at 9:51 PM

I ordered my veil from Etsy, and it shipped last week. Unfortunately, it was scheduled to arrive on Friday while I was out of town for a work conference. I had already set a mail hold before it...

Jess'sgirl, Jun 13, 2017 5 7
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How to respond to HMUA? (long post, sorry)
CoffeeNColor in Etiquette and Advice, on June 8, 2017 at 3:48 AM

Backstory: I booked my HMUA early April, and right away I had emailed her some dates I was available for a hair trial. On May 20, I still hadn’t heard from her. I have 2 cases going to trial this...

lyla, Jun 8, 2017 14 30
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Bar & Salad Opinions Please
CoffeeNColor in Etiquette and Advice, on June 1, 2017 at 10:51 PM

We had our catering meeting yesterday where we go over the menu, the layout of the room, etc. Question 1: Salad Our salad course is a NW Harvest Salad, which is spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, candied...

Katy, Jun 2, 2017 27 10
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Bridal suite food ideas?
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on May 30, 2017 at 1:47 PM

Looking for suggestions for Bridal Suite food/snacks. Here is my tentative schedule. 8am: Bride hair and makeup starts at hotel 9:15: Mom and Bridal party hair and makeup starts. 11:00: details photos...

SoozieZ123, May 30, 2017 10 2,443
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FMIL skeptical/salty that my parents aren't contributing much
CoffeeNColor in Etiquette and Advice, on May 26, 2017 at 9:43 PM

I really like my FMIL, and she absolutely can't wait until I marry her son. But she recently asked FH, "Are Coffee's parents not paying anything for the wedding?" She paid for most of her daughter's...

AwkwardToBe, May 27, 2017 40 731
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Hopefully the last invitation question I have
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on May 24, 2017 at 9:09 PM

Went through another round of edits on my invites. My parents think the "dinner and dancing" portion of the invite should go above the curlycue/flourish. They think people will not read it because...

FME, May 25, 2017 10 23
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Invitation wording questions
CoffeeNColor in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2017 at 6:23 PM

I'm finalizing our invitations. I have two questions about wording. 1) We're getting married at the local Daughters of the American Revolution house. They abbreviate it DAR (no periods in between)....

CoffeeNColor, May 23, 2017 5 9
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Second Guessing our Menu
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on May 22, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Our current entree choices are chicken, salmon, and vegetarian. Our logic in this menu choice was that it would be "kosher style," and would allow us to have a regular cake with dairy. It also allows...

TRJessie, May 22, 2017 25 49
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Slip and/or Spanx? Where to buy a slip
CoffeeNColor in Wedding Attire, on May 15, 2017 at 11:52 AM

My dress is A-Line. I've heard you should have a slip to keep the dress from getting caught between your legs? Can you combine a slip with spanx? Or should you choose one or the other? I want spanx to...

FMR2018, May 15, 2017 11 1,002
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"You know nothing" Coffee!...Transportation for Guests with Babies
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on May 14, 2017 at 6:10 PM

I realize, not being a mom yet, I know nothing about the logistics of traveling with babies/toddlers...other than you have to bring a lot of gear. We have a few friends/family with toddlers (age 12-15...

Celia Milton, May 14, 2017 6 9
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NWR: stopping therapy. (Possible trigger) UPDATED in comments
CoffeeNColor in Fitness and Health, on May 2, 2017 at 6:55 PM

This is a weird, and personal topic. Thanks in advance for listening. About 2 years ago I started working with a therapist regarding some issues I was having with family boundaries and unresolved...

CoffeeNColor, May 10, 2017 18 9
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Questions to Ask when deciding on a seamstress?
CoffeeNColor in Wedding Attire, on May 9, 2017 at 3:28 PM

I have 2 referrals for wedding dress alterations. One was recommended by my bridal boutique and one was recommended by my friend. What are questions I should ask to figure out who's the best for me?...

Lynnie, May 9, 2017 2 376
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Please Critique my Accommodations Card & Questions about Transportation/Parking
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on May 8, 2017 at 10:25 AM

We set up room blocks at 2 hotels for OOT guests. We will be getting a shuttle for OOT family b/c we will be doing family portraits before the ceremony. Here is a draft of the text of the...

Lynnie, May 8, 2017 5 14
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Signature Cocktail/liquor question
CoffeeNColor in Planning, on April 24, 2017 at 9:55 PM

Our bar package is beer, wine, and a signature cocktail. Our signature cocktail is Jack Daniels and lemonade (another user on here inspired that choice). We'll probably call it something cutesy like...

Zoe, Apr 25, 2017 10 57
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