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Bridesmaid robe presentation
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on June 5, 2016 at 7:46 PM

I bought personalized silk robes as part of the bridal party gifts. I plan to give them the robes the night before at the rehearsal dinner, but don't want them getting wrinkled in a gift bag. I want...

Patty, Sep 26, 2021 8 5,229
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Nails done for bridal shower?
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on June 23, 2016 at 8:41 AM

Did you ladies get your nails done for the bridal shower? I'm debating whether it is worth it or not. I'm not crazy about acrylic nails since they kill your natural nail, but I was debating about gel...

Melissa, Jul 21, 2016 37 1,731
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Bridal shower dress recommendations?
Courtney in Community Conversations, on July 4, 2016 at 9:09 PM

I'm trying to find a bridal shower dress and I can't seem to find one. I'd prefer to have one similar to the attached picture, but in white/ ivory. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to...

Courtney, Jul 5, 2016 24 83
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How long does one can of spray paint typically last?
Courtney in Do It Yourself, on June 17, 2016 at 10:26 PM

I'm planning to diy our centerpieces by spray painting wine bottles. I have 30 me and my BM's plan to spray paint. Does anyone have experience with spray paint and know how many cans I should buy? I...

Kayla, Jun 17, 2016 1 1,724
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HELP Pittsburgh Brides!
Courtney in Community Conversations, on June 6, 2016 at 12:20 PM

I'm trying to think of non traditional ideas for a bachelorette party, and am having no such luck. I'm not a big drinker/ party person, so going to South Side to get drunk just doesn't sound appealing...

Courtney, Jun 7, 2016 12 22
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Wedding Toast/ Blessing
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on June 2, 2016 at 12:28 PM

Neither my maid of honor, or the best man are particularly comfortable speaking in front of a large crowd (approx 180 guests) and would prefer to not make a speech. Do you think it will be acceptable...

Teaowl, Jun 2, 2016 9 1,339
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Delegating bridal shower duties
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2016 at 8:34 PM

I know I shouldn't be involved in the planning of the bridal shower but I'm a huge planner and my MOH has a very like "it'll all work out" attitude and seems to not really be planning anything yet...

Karen, May 23, 2016 7 469
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First wedding dress fitting
Courtney in Community Conversations, on May 22, 2016 at 7:25 PM

Officially had my first wedding dress fitting and it's finally starting to feel real! Can't believe in under four months I'll be a Mrs. I'm getting sooo excited! Feel free to share your dress pics in...

MaddyBelle, May 23, 2016 14 31
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Anybody super crafty?
Courtney in Do It Yourself, on May 1, 2016 at 8:02 PM

So I found these table numbers on etsy that I'm totally in love with but don't want to spent $4 per table number, since I'll have around 23 tables. Does anymore know how I would go about making...

MissMtoMrsC, May 11, 2016 8 23
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Cookie Table/ Trays
Courtney in Planning, on May 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM

Happy Friday everyone! Is anyone else doing a cookie table at their wedding? I know it's primarily a Pittsburgh thing, but it's basically a given in my family, plus I'm looking forward to doing it, as...

Laura, May 6, 2016 20 2,226
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Family drama
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on April 4, 2016 at 6:13 PM

My sister (also a bridesmaid) couldn't have picked a worse time to screw up and cause family drama. Long story short, she cheated on her husband, who is also my cousin. He is my dad's nephew. She is...

Miss S., Apr 29, 2016 13 45
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DIY Guest Book
Courtney in Do It Yourself, on April 24, 2016 at 5:53 PM

Instead of doing a typical guest book we are doing printed notecards for guests to fill out accompanied with a DIY box I made for the completed ones. Opinions? I didn't want to do the typical guest...

Lbee59, Apr 25, 2016 7 23
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Addressing wedding invitations - inner vs outer envelope wording
Courtney in Planning, on April 8, 2016 at 10:41 AM

I need opinions. I plan to address inner and outer envelopes stating who specifically is invited, I'm just trying to figure out the correct way to do so. I am seeing so many mixed things online. I'm...

Kiwi Kawaii, Apr 8, 2016 6 102
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Addressing invite envelopes
Courtney in Etiquette and Advice, on April 3, 2016 at 3:55 PM

Do you have to formally address invitations? I'm wondering if people actually even care. What about families that have 4+ kids, some with different last names? Should I be addressing everyone...

Bailey, Apr 3, 2016 6 17
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Craft night!
Courtney in Do It Yourself, on April 1, 2016 at 8:49 PM

We're doing a popcorn bar for our wedding and I just made this DIY sign. I'm debating if I should add a second coat of white paint or leave it sheer looking like it is right now. Opinions? Thanks in...

Lilhessie47, Apr 2, 2016 25 35
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First wedding dress fitting?
Courtney in Planning, on March 27, 2016 at 11:17 AM

How early should you have your first bridal alteration appointment? I ordered my dress in October, but I haven't gotten a call that it's in yet. My wedding is in less than six months. I'm just...

SarahStillwell, Mar 27, 2016 15 149
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Groomsmen tux shopping
Courtney in Planning, on January 8, 2016 at 7:21 PM

Can you go tux shopping before you have bridesmaid dresses? My local tuxedo shop is having a sale that expires at the end of january, so i wanted to look around. I know we're doing navy blue, im just...

Taryn & Bill, Jan 8, 2016 1 9
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DIY Wedding Card Box
Courtney in Do It Yourself, on December 29, 2015 at 7:12 PM

I recently made a DIY card box for my wedding. My colors are navy blue, grey, and coral. I might try and make a coral bow for the top, but haven't gotten around to it yet. What do you ladies think of...

Butterfly, Dec 30, 2015 10 25
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Metal easel for pictures
Courtney in Style and Décor, on December 14, 2015 at 8:08 PM

So I bought these black metal canvases to put pictures/ sayings in for my wedding. I was initially going to get canvases made to fit in them, but I determined an alternate solution much cheaper. Do...

Sarah H., Dec 14, 2015 2 24
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Long vs short bridesmaid dresses?
Courtney in Planning, on December 12, 2015 at 8:12 PM

Just curious on everyone's opinions on long vs short bridesmaid dresses? I'm getting married at the Georgetown Centre (pictured) in Pittsburgh, so it's formal, but not extremely formal like some...

Soon2BMrsB, Dec 13, 2015 22 1,922
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