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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

2494days 22hrs

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Gifts for flower girls/ring bearers
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on July 3, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Our flower girls are 5, 4, 2 & 1, what would be a good gift that isn’t jewelry? The youngest were just in another wedding where they got bracelets as a thank you so I’d like to avoid that. Our...

Courtney, Jul 4, 2019 12 102
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Fiance not getting messages?
CourtneyBrittain in Account Support, on June 20, 2019 at 2:58 PM

Hey all! My fiancé and I both have WW set up, and he mentioned he isn't getting any of the messages about our guests RSVPing. Anyone know how to change that? I am getting the messages, but he'd also...

CourtneyBrittain, Jul 3, 2019 4 113
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Ceremony Music
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Ceremony, on July 2, 2019 at 4:56 PM

I believe we have our songs picked, but who all walks to what? I was thinking everyone would walk to our first song, then the ring bearer, flower girls and myself/dad to the second. Is that ok or am I...

CourtneyBrittain, Jul 3, 2019 7 91
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Bridesmaid Dress Color Help!
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Attire, on July 2, 2019 at 8:26 PM

3 of my 6 bridesmaids bought a David’s bridal dress in the Wine color. Anyone know what the equivalent would be at Azazie or Lulus? Two haven’t found theirs yet and I want to be sure to tell them the...

Emily, Jul 3, 2019 11 108
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Music, Music, Music!
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Reception, on July 2, 2019 at 7:34 PM

Help! We are trying to come up with songs for our reception and none of my guests used the spot on my website to recommend songs soooo I’m coming to you for advice! We are die hard country people,...

CourtneyBrittain, Jul 2, 2019 7 105
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rsvp Woes
CourtneyBrittain in Community Conversations, on July 2, 2019 at 10:21 AM

So on our invitation we had “Please RSVP by July 15 at brittaininthestars.com” Apparently, quite a few people have had issues RSVPing because they thought it was an e-mail address instead of a...

Haley, Jul 2, 2019 8 165
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Guest “surprises”
CourtneyBrittain in Community Conversations, on June 30, 2019 at 6:39 PM

I’ve started getting back RSVPs and have gotten a small handful of surprises. Most of my No’s I knew would be No’s, except one friend that sadly has her first week of work that same week and can’t get...

Courtney, Jul 2, 2019 8 261
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Two Showers
CourtneyBrittain in Parties and Events, on July 2, 2019 at 1:07 PM

My family friends (in Texas, which is where we live) are throwing a bridal shower later this month. Invites are out, all grandmothers and bridesmaids were invited whether in TX or KS. My FMIL’s family...

MrsD, Jul 2, 2019 5 92
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Wedding Processional
CourtneyBrittain in Planning, on July 2, 2019 at 10:09 AM

With our wedding being next month, we are needing to come up with our processional order. I know it’s technically “whatever we want”, but what is typical? My fiancé wants to walk down the aisle with...

Gen, Jul 2, 2019 8 97
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Name Change
CourtneyBrittain in Married Life, on June 28, 2019 at 7:14 PM

How long does it take to legally change your name? My fiancé and I are getting married August 8, 2019, and going on a cruise on October 13, 2019. If I get a passport now, with my maiden name, it will...

Nemo, Jul 1, 2019 16 216 1
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Let them eat Cake!
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Reception, on June 30, 2019 at 1:53 PM

How did you decide where to go cake tasting? FH and I really need to get that done. How did you choose? Obviously we will look at reviews, but we'd rather not go lots of different places to find out...

Angerra, Jul 1, 2019 10 135
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Engagement Photo Sneak Peek
CourtneyBrittain in Parties and Events, on June 1, 2019 at 8:51 PM

FH and I took half our engagements today! We got rained out eventually but we are excited and since my sister took them we will do another session soon to get the rest. In the meantime, here’s a sneak...

CourtneyBrittain, Jun 29, 2019 5 183
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Proposal Video
CourtneyBrittain in Parties and Events, on June 28, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Proposal VideoProposal Video I just realized I never posted my proposal video! My fiancé did a beautiful job, and I still tear up watching this months later! The full video is close to 13 mins, but...

CourtneyBrittain, Jun 29, 2019 10 127
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Early presents
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on June 28, 2019 at 7:15 PM

While out of town this week, my fiancé and I received four wedding gifts sent to the house. When do we open them?

Melle, Jun 28, 2019 4 123
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Invitation Worries
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on June 25, 2019 at 5:27 PM

So I sent my invitations out over a week ago; I got mine (yes, I sent one to my fiancé at our new apartment) within two days, as did several friends/family from OOT (think TX-NJ) anyway! One of my...

Sara, Jun 27, 2019 10 243
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Hair Advice
CourtneyBrittain in Hair and Makeup, on June 24, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Hello all! I’m getting married in August, and the ceremony and reception will both be indoors. I LOVE the look of a half up half down curly hairstyle with some braids, but wasn’t sure how sweaty I’d...

Maci, Jun 26, 2019 11 253
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Photos out of order?
CourtneyBrittain in Account Support, on June 22, 2019 at 10:05 PM

I uploaded my engagement photos to our website but they posted out of order. Anyone know how to fix this? They went in correctly, but when I saved it, they scrambled places. It's not a huge deal, but...

WeddingWire Support, Jun 25, 2019 7 90
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“Cocktail” hour
CourtneyBrittain in Etiquette and Advice, on June 24, 2019 at 1:08 PM

So we won’t be having any alcohol at our wedding due to budget. Please, don’t give me any grief because it’s decided and that won’t change. Anyway - we are doing a first look but also some pictures...

CourtneyBrittain, Jun 24, 2019 14 323
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Got our engagement photos!
CourtneyBrittain in Parties and Events, on June 22, 2019 at 7:08 PM

My sister finished editing our engagement photos! They turned out so good, and I'm excited to take more since we got rained out last time Far AwayBig DipCheek KissRed DressClose UpBlack & WhiteMy...

CourtneyBrittain, Jun 24, 2019 17 188
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Veil after Ceremony
CourtneyBrittain in Wedding Attire, on June 21, 2019 at 1:02 PM

I have a BEAUTIFUL cathedral veil, and idk what to do with it after the ceremony. We will be taking some pictures after, but then what? I can’t leave it on to dance, what’s your plan ladies?

Candice, Jun 22, 2019 9 147
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