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Colleen

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Why is it rude to have a cash registry? i genuinely don’t understand.
Colleen in Registry, on April 26, 2019 at 6:37 PM

I hate hate hate gifts. I hate stuff. I am a minimalist. I don’t need or event want anything else in my 700sq foot apartment. Any Christmas or birthday present I ever buy for someone else is an...

Rebecca, Mar 20, 2020 42 3,885
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Reception wardrobe change?
Colleen in Wedding Attire, on June 21, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Hey everyone! Do any of you plan on changing into a more comfortable dress for dancing at some point during your reception? Sadly, I had a horrible alterations experience and I do not feel confident...

Sinéad, Jul 24, 2019 5 80
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Horrible alterations - please help
Colleen in Wedding Attire, on June 14, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Please help! Why is this awful bunching happening? The seamstress I went to was mean to me and awful and says “there’s nothing she can do, she didn’t design the dress, it’s just because that’s where...

Allie, Jun 26, 2019 8 301
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How to print out escort/place cards?
Colleen in Wedding Reception, on June 17, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Hi! I’m wondering what’s the best site you ladies have found with templates to create folding escort or place cards? I know Etsy and Zazzle have a bunch but unfortunately I’m running out of time to...

Colleen, Jun 18, 2019 4 85 1
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Fun ways to “end” the reception?
Colleen in Wedding Reception, on June 3, 2019 at 9:11 PM

Hi everyone. Whats a fun way to have a clear end to the reception? I feel silly doing a “grand exit” because we’re gonna see everyone 10 minutes later when we invite everyone to come party at the...

Melle, Jun 5, 2019 9 974
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Wedding Signs
Colleen in Style and Décor, on June 2, 2019 at 4:05 PM

Hey everyone. What are your favorite apps or websites for designing wedding signs? I would love to just be able to print out or order signs on a thick material that would stand all on its own against...

Melle, Jun 4, 2019 8 172
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Slow song suggestions!
Colleen in Wedding Reception, on May 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM

Hey everyone! The most important part of my wedding to me is definitely the dancing. I would love to start out the night with a good mix of pop and 70s dance music/oldies that are fun for all ages to...

Sinéad, May 23, 2019 3 107
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Semi-private v Private Rehearsal Dinner
Colleen in Parties and Events, on May 8, 2019 at 3:38 PM

I’m struggling so hard trying to book a rehearsal dinner in Providence, RI for our party of 20. We want something chill and low key just to spend extra time with and thank our wedding party, but...

Jennifer, May 8, 2019 5 147
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Wedding Invitation Wording
Colleen in Etiquette and Advice, on April 21, 2019 at 2:10 PM

How do I word the invitations when both sets of parents are hosting? My parents have the same last name, Weber. My FH's parents, though, have two different last names. Mr. & Mrs. Brian W and Mr....

Hannah, Apr 22, 2019 7 132
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E-vites for Millennial Wedding
Colleen in Etiquette and Advice, on April 3, 2019 at 4:56 PM

I sent out e-vites via Paperless Post for my save the dates. Everyone viewed the email within 1-2 days (I was notified when each recipient opened the email) and had no problems with emails getting...

Renee, Apr 4, 2019 24 469
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Hairstyle advice?!
Colleen in Hair and Makeup, on March 2, 2019 at 4:17 AM

Hi everyone! I’m a pony tail or bust kind of girl so I’m clueless about what to do for a wedding hairstyle that goes with my dress. So these pictures are taken before any alterations to the dress, and...

Nique, Mar 15, 2019 7 259
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Colors for groom & co.?
Colleen in Wedding Attire, on February 11, 2019 at 11:25 PM

Hey everyone! Finally decided on all my bridesmaid dresses — everyone is wearing a different color (attached picture). Does anyone have a good way to describe this color scheme? I have no idea. But I...

Jayla, Feb 12, 2019 7 122
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dj asks we furnish him a table?
Colleen in Wedding Reception, on February 6, 2019 at 11:22 PM

I am super close to hiring this DJ, and I read in the contract that he sent over that we need to provide him a 6-8ft table with proper skirting for him to set up on. Is this typical? I wasn’t...

Alejandra, Feb 7, 2019 19 248
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Dress too tight in bust - advice?
Colleen in Wedding Attire, on February 6, 2019 at 12:06 AM

I found a dress I absolutely love that was on clearance for more than half off. A 1400 dollar dress for 499. When I tried it on, I thought it fit almost perfectly. I tried it on without a bra, and...

KiwiDerbyBride, Feb 7, 2019 9 18,990
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