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CourtneyBrittain
CourtneyBrittain

Hello! I am Texan born and raised, and turned my Kansan husband in to a Texas man. I am a professional ballet dancer that teaches ballet, I love dogs, and... View More

Hello! I am Texan born and raised, and turned my Kansan husband in to a Texas man. I am a professional ballet dancer that teaches ballet, I love dogs, and I love to talk! Send a message and I can talk about anything 😄

Happily married 🎉

August 8, 2019

2496days 10hrs

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Bouquet: diy or buy?
CourtneyBrittain in Do It Yourself, on April 30, 2019 at 2:34 PM

I’ve been going back and forth or bouquets and whether I want to DIY it or not. Advice? Photos from brides who have done DIY bouquets before? FH and I have approx $400-$500 budgeted for...

Futuremrsk, Apr 30, 2019 16 166
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Dress Advice?
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on April 30, 2019 at 12:47 PM

I am going shopping for my wedding dress on Friday (eek!!) any advice? I already plan on wearing nude seamless undies and having a strapless bra with me as well as wearing boots since I’ll be wearing...

Jolie, Apr 30, 2019 13 141
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Memory Table
CourtneyBrittain in Family and Relationships, on April 28, 2019 at 10:15 AM

My FH was really close to his grandpa who passed 8 years ago. When I say really close, I mean his grandpa would take him to and from school a lot, hang out on the weekends, pretty much together all...

Nicole, Apr 30, 2019 15 182
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Monday Wedding
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Ceremony, on April 26, 2019 at 3:20 PM

My FH and I are planning on a Monday wedding because it cuts the cost of our venue down almost $1000. With a $9000 total budget, this was an obvious yes! That being said, we are wanting...

Katherine, Apr 29, 2019 31 619
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Easiest vs Hardest
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on April 25, 2019 at 9:56 PM

What’s the thing you’ve found easiest during the planning process? What’s the thing you’ve found to be the most difficult? Any advice for those of us just getting started?

Alyssa, Apr 27, 2019 14 150
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Guest List - who to cut
CourtneyBrittain in Family and Relationships, on April 25, 2019 at 10:23 PM

So my fiancé and I are planning on roughly 250 people for our guest list (a majority of those people are family!) and hoping less than that come. We had just finished making the list when my mother,...

CourtneyBrittain, Apr 25, 2019 3 189
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Bridesmaids in Boots?
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Attire, on April 24, 2019 at 2:13 PM

Okay, so both FH and I will be wearing cowboy boots at the wedding, and we are debating putting our bridal party in boots. I think it’s really cute to have the girls in boots, like this photo, but...

Eamsee, Apr 25, 2019 22 243
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hamu
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on April 24, 2019 at 2:29 PM

I’m considering getting my HAMU professionally done. I am definitely not requiring my bridesmaids to have theirs done, though I am considering offering the artist I am using to them. Is it rude to...

MrsD, Apr 24, 2019 9 92
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Dress under $600 Dallas tx
CourtneyBrittain in Texas Planning, on April 2, 2019 at 7:50 PM

Okay ladies, especially Dallas TX friends, I am starting to look for my dress soon and I was wondering if you recommended any specific stores? I live in Collin County in TX and want to be able to try...

Future Mrs.W, Apr 22, 2019 8 100
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Rice Alternatives
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on April 10, 2019 at 4:52 PM

I am trying to figure out what to do during our sendoff, any fun suggestions? I know rice isn't allowed, and the venue asks that if we throw anything then it must be easily biodegradable. FH doesn’t...

Future Mrs. K, Apr 11, 2019 11 135
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Plus one for a private relationship?
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on April 7, 2019 at 11:16 PM

I recently found out a friend of mine, who will be invited to my wedding, is in a secret relationship with someone who is currently married. They have been “together” for 10 months apparently and I am...

Cristy, Apr 9, 2019 22 562
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Engagement Party
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on April 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Hello WW! So, my mother is wanting to throw my FH and I an engagement party. Not a bridal shower, but an engagement party. I appreciate her enthusiasm but she’s wondering what all one does at an...

Sara, Apr 8, 2019 8 131
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Bridesmaid Gifts
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on April 2, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Okay I think I’ve figured out what I’m getting my Bridesmaids. I ended up deciding on a nice candle from Bath & Body Works (FH works there and gets 40% off!!) which are 100% exchangeable and...

Rebecca, Apr 6, 2019 15 935
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Young Kids
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Reception, on April 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Any ideas on how to keep younger kids entertained? FH and I don’t plan on the reception taking too long so that shouldn’t be an issue but any ideas for kids entertainment during the reception? We will...

Catherine, Apr 5, 2019 9 86
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Planning in another State?
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on April 4, 2019 at 3:21 PM

Have any of you planned your weddings for a different state? FH and I realized that due to family reasons we will need to have our wedding in Kansas. Any advice of how to plan an out of state wedding?...

Jeanelle, Apr 5, 2019 14 120
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Colors?
CourtneyBrittain in Style and Décor, on April 3, 2019 at 7:53 PM

What colors are you planning on? Just a fun discussion!

Ingrid, Apr 5, 2019 13 116
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Registry
CourtneyBrittain in Registry, on April 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM

Where all did you ladies register? How far in advance did you register? FH and I just got engaged (4/1/19) and are hoping for an October wedding. Obviously the registry should come before shower...

Tamara, Apr 3, 2019 11 171
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Wedding Hashtag
CourtneyBrittain in Community Conversations, on April 2, 2019 at 11:39 PM

My FH and I just got engaged (yay!) and my family has different ideas on hashtags for us. We wanted something unique that wasn’t used on Instagram, or at least not much. Here were the ideas, please...

CourtneyBrittain, Apr 3, 2019 5 73
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Cruising into Married Life
CourtneyBrittain in Honeymoon, on March 6, 2019 at 3:22 PM

My fiancé and I are wanting to take a cruise for our honeymoon. I've been on a couple and know I do just fine on cruises, but he's never been. Any advice?

Mrs. C, Mar 8, 2019 7 106
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Preventing a Plus 1?
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on March 6, 2019 at 3:28 PM

My friend and I have been really close since meeting in college 4 years ago. My fiancé and I both love her dearly but can't stand the man she is with. They've been dating for almost 3 years, but he's...

Nicole, Mar 8, 2019 16 384
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