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Let's talk trash
Diane in Do It Yourself, on November 23, 2018 at 11:03 PM

....receptacles that is. I'm having a backyard wedding on 9.21.19 and I'm kind of lost for what to do about trash cans. I know my one waste management bin isn't going to cut it for my 100+ guests, and...

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Rectangular vs Round tables?
Diane in Wedding Reception, on September 2, 2018 at 5:28 PM

Hi everyone! I'm having a backyard wedding on 9/21/19 at my home in Illinois. We are expecting 100-150 guests, and I'm wanting to have 3 tents in a "U" shape with a dance floor in the middle (I've...

Maggie, Oct 24, 2018 7 544
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Strapless bra for big bust?
Diane in Wedding Attire, on August 26, 2018 at 4:50 PM

Hello Fellow Brides! 👰 I'm getting married 9/21/19 and am on the hunt for a good strapless bra before I go dress shopping. The only problem is... I'm a 38DDD. 😒 I used to get my strapless bras from...

Linda, Aug 26, 2018 16 137
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Tent Rental suggestions?
Diane in Illinois Planning, on July 22, 2018 at 3:47 PM

Hi Everyone, I'm getting married 9/21/19 at my house in Joliet. We're doing a very casual backyard wedding and reception. I keep seeing ads pop up on my Facebook for Blue Peak Tent rentals, has anyone...

Diane, Aug 9, 2018 3 93
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Let's see your tented/backyard weddings!
Diane in Do It Yourself, on July 23, 2018 at 8:26 PM

Hello everyone, I'm getting married 9/21/19 at my home in Illinois. We are doing a very casual backyard wedding and tented reception. I know there's got to be some brides on here that have done or...

Diane, Jul 25, 2018 4 174
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Is this tacky?
Diane in Planning, on January 25, 2018 at 10:45 PM

Our date is 12/30/18 in southern Chicago suburbs, and we're still shopping for a reception venue (cue anxiety). We have a very small budget (kick that anxiety up a notch). Our ceremony will be at a...

Daria, Jan 30, 2018 14 502
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On the fence about inviting children
Diane in Planning, on January 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM

So here's my dilemna... Paying for the wedding on my own, VERY small budget. I'm not crazy about having kids invited to the wedding, just because there are SO many kids in my family (my maid of honor...

Ms. Mary Kate, Jan 17, 2018 23 347
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Ceremony at the banquet hall?
Diane in Planning, on January 16, 2018 at 8:17 PM

Hi there! My date is 12/30 in Illinois. I originally wanted my ceremony to be at this beautiful greenhouse. It's open year round, gorgeous botanical garden, waterfall, the works. AWESOME for pictures....

Diane, Jan 17, 2018 6 211
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Looking for birdcages
Diane in Do It Yourself, on January 7, 2018 at 9:05 AM

Hey Everyone! Was Pinteresting last night and fell in love with the idea of using birdcages for centerpieces. Anyone know where I can find some? Also, as a wedding guest, do you think it would look...

Diane, Jan 13, 2018 16 210
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Lots of grief for wedding date
Diane in Family and Relationships, on December 29, 2017 at 12:08 PM

I'm a big girl, and can take honest feedback, so let me have it haha. Little back story, I'm 30, been with my fiance since I was 15. We have a 6 year old son together. Next year will be 15 years. We...

Bridget, Jan 13, 2018 9 209
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Illinois area low budget dress shopping?
Diane in Wedding Attire, on December 30, 2017 at 4:09 PM

Hi there! Looking for bridal shop suggestions... with a VERY modest budget. I probably have unrealistic expectations here, but my budget is no more than $500. I'm in the southern Chicago...

Future Mrs B, Jan 2, 2018 13 179
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Who's doing diy favors?
Diane in Do It Yourself, on December 31, 2017 at 10:04 PM

Hello all!! Who's doing DIY favors? My date isn't until Dec '18, but I'm already Pinteresting like a mad woman. I'm thinking we're gonna give out homemade apple butter in little glass jars with tags...

Cuoghi, Jan 1, 2018 14 253
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