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Crystal

Hello!!! I’m Crystal and my FH is Alec. We can’t wait to start this new chapter in our lives! ADDENDUM- Covid-19 effected our date so we are waiting... View More

Hello!!! I’m Crystal and my FH is Alec. We can’t wait to start this new chapter in our lives! ADDENDUM- Covid-19 effected our date so we are waiting another year!!!!!!! Soooooo.... here we go again I guess

Happily married 🎉

September 10, 2021

1687days 15hrs

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Crystal
Anyone else have plans for kids activities/favors?
Crystal in Wedding Reception, on August 16, 2021 at 9:04 PM

I'm super happy with our idea now that I have it all finished up. We found these cute little 4-color doodle/erase boards on Amazon and figured we'd have them on the favor table for the kids....

Daniel, Oct 19, 2025 18 1,436 1
Crystal
Pro Pics are here baby!!!
Crystal in Married Life, on January 25, 2022 at 1:28 AM

I’m over the moon our photos are here and I cannot express how happy I am with how our day was captured. Especially when I look back at sleepless nights and many tears shed trying to plan during a...

Crystal, Feb 17, 2022 21 1,291
Crystal
09/10/2021 sneak peeks have me over the moon
Crystal in Married Life, on September 17, 2021 at 12:30 AM

Omg I’m in love with our photos so far and am so excited that we finally are married!!!

Crystal, Sep 20, 2021 25 386
Crystal
Facebook Live streaming?
Crystal in Do It Yourself, on June 16, 2021 at 2:31 AM

Hello friends! Has anyone had experience with live-streaming an event or their ceremony via Facebook? We had to postpone last year and I refuse to do it again but we have a number of sick or...

Crystal, Sep 2, 2021 8 556
Crystal
2 weeks to go!!! 09/10/2021
Crystal in Planning, on August 28, 2021 at 2:07 AM

I can’t believe it’s actually this close! This time last year we had already postponed now it’s happening and it’s soooooo close! Honestly I’m excited but super nervous for everything!!!!! How’s...

CountryBride, Aug 30, 2021 26 319 2
Crystal
Re thinking our hashtag
Crystal in Community Conversations, on August 19, 2021 at 5:32 PM

My name is Crystal last name Chamberlin his name is Alec last name Thomsen (yes they are both odd spellings lol) we had #toastingthethomsens but now I’m unsure any recommendations?

Sexypoodle, Aug 19, 2021 4 78
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What is your hair inspiration?
Crystal in Hair and Makeup, on July 4, 2021 at 4:17 PM

We’re down to 67 days and I’m looking at what I’m thinking for my hair! I have strawberry blonde curly hair. I’m super excited what are your plans?

Crystal, Jul 7, 2021 9 1,083 1
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Wedding Favors Arrived!
Crystal in Wedding Reception, on June 14, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Im so excited today our wedding favor bags can in! We were super back and forth with whether or not to do wedding favors then we landed on these custom bags and decided to fill them with our two...

Cyndy, Jun 15, 2021 6 194
Crystal
Does your dress match your venue style?
Crystal in Wedding Attire, on March 2, 2021 at 5:54 AM

Is anyone else wondering if their dress “goes” with the venue they picked? I’m one of those Covid brides that’s has been engaged for too long and has had too much time to compare and second guess...

Crystal, May 13, 2021 40 2,290
Crystal
Reschedule, cancel/elope or half and half 🤷🏼‍♀️
Crystal in Washington Planning, on July 30, 2020 at 3:50 AM

Hello out there! This is yet another Covid cancel post (sorry I know there’s tons) we live in WA where is has been decided that we cannot have receptions, no food or drink service, and only 30 person...

Crystal, Aug 3, 2020 3 281
Crystal
Guest count reduced due to Covid
Crystal in Etiquette and Advice, on June 15, 2020 at 6:02 AM

I’m looking for advice on how others have handled reducing their guest count after sending out save the dates. I’m worried about hurting feelings and keeping everyone safe. Just not sure how to go...

Danielle, Jun 30, 2020 11 268 3
Crystal
From big! To tiny
Crystal in Planning, on April 15, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Has anyone switched from a big wedding to a tiny one? How’d it go? What would you change if you could? I’m trying to have a back up plan for our 9-26-2020 wedding ( first day of fall) We’ve been...

Amy, Apr 16, 2020 8 133 1
Crystal
Did i order the wrong dress size?!?
Crystal in Wedding Attire, on February 2, 2020 at 6:17 AM

Soooooo... I ordered my dress ( yay) BUT I’m worried I order the wrong size. I’ve never been a small girl 5”6 with broad shoulders and a sturdy build. Even my thinnest I was barely a medium. Well i...

Crystal, Feb 3, 2020 2 286
Crystal
Sleeves!!
Crystal in Wedding Attire, on July 2, 2019 at 2:51 PM

I’m looking at dresses (while working out so I actually go try them on lol) but I’m looking for something romantic but chic has anyone had a dress with sleeves similar to these?

Kimberly, Jul 2, 2019 4 137
Crystal
Rehearsal drinks instead of dinner?
Crystal in Parties and Events, on June 14, 2019 at 12:44 AM

Sooooo... I’m lost in this one our venue requires we do our rehearsal the Thursday before (no biggy it’s local) but... I’ve been told FH family pays for the dinner...however I’m not sure even if...

Judith, Jun 14, 2019 7 972
Crystal
Winter Wonder-land or big Blunder
Crystal in Washington Planning, on December 26, 2018 at 10:32 PM

I there friends ! We are looking at having a winter wedding (I love the snow and the cold and all the cozy stuff that goes with it) but I'm having a heck of a time finding a venue in Washington that...

Trista, Apr 30, 2019 13 188
Crystal
Fh’s last name issues (ranting kinda)
Crystal in Family and Relationships, on April 11, 2019 at 10:08 PM

Well I can’t say I didn’t see this coming... so FH wants to take my last name. (Back story- he’s had somewhat rocky relationships with his parents. In recent years they’ve patched things up but it can...

Yoice, Apr 12, 2019 13 502
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Couples getting married on September 26, 2020 in Washington
Crystal in Washington Planning, on April 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Date twins!!! How’s the planning going? I’m super amped to get everything going but trying to pace myself lol it’s proving to be easier said than done.

Clíodhna, Apr 12, 2019 1 35
Crystal
Disposable Dinnerware?!?
Crystal in Wedding Reception, on March 29, 2019 at 12:40 PM

Has anyone used the heavy duty disposable plates and other dinner and drink ware? We’re having a pretty big reception (175ish people) On a retired farm and we’re having a gyro bar and serving beer,...

Becca, Mar 29, 2019 9 348
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