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Dori L.
Dori L.

Happily married 🎉

June 26, 2015

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Dori L.
BAM Teaser...before we leave for Hawaii :) NON-pro pics from guests
Dori L. in Community Conversations, on June 28, 2015 at 2:50 PM

Wow, I'm still beaming from our wedding this past Friday! It was the best day ever and I'm truly happy to be married to my love, Will on our 7th year together! After our rehearsal I was actually more...

Shamaybecakes, Jul 3, 2015 45 10
Dori L.
Spinoff-Centerpieces w/mirrors underneath or ditch the mirrors? Wedding this week!
Dori L. in Style and Décor, on June 22, 2015 at 1:08 AM

It's finally our week-getting married on this Friday!!! I am about to load up centerpiece items to drop off at the florist and having second thoughts about using the mirrors under my ivory/bling...

Lori Giles, Jun 22, 2015 12 10
Dori L.
Hit the single digits today...9 days and trying not to stress all the details...yeah right!
Dori L. in Style and Décor, on June 18, 2015 at 1:00 AM

Hey ladies, What ways did you ensure that your decor was setup they way you envisioned it? I had my final appt. with florist last week so I described what I want them to do with my floral...

Dori L., Jun 18, 2015 2
Dori L.
Is it me or is this MUA (her assistant) straight up rude? UPDATE in comments!
Dori L. in Etiquette and Advice, on May 27, 2015 at 2:06 PM

I just made under a month yesterday, so I'm feeling the pressure of all things coming together smootlhly. Please read this correspondence and let me know your thoughts. I will replace her with MUA...

Dori L., May 27, 2015 35 8
Dori L.
To limo or not to limo? What's your transportation? Thoughts/Advice please!
Dori L. in Planning, on May 5, 2015 at 12:21 PM

Our ceremony and reception venue are super close (w/in 15 minutes of each other). Do we need to rent limo/trolley for such a short drive to accommodate our bridal party when most have spouses...

Lauren + Ryan, May 6, 2015 40 8
Dori L.
Back and Showered (Pics!!!) w/make-up trial (Pics!!!)
Dori L. in Community Conversations, on April 20, 2015 at 10:31 AM

My maid of honor is the BEST and bridesmaids are the bomb. They hosted the most amazing shower this past saturday in Chicago (a restaurant in Lincoln Park). I'll let you see for yourself how sweet...

Dori L., Apr 21, 2015 41 20
Dori L.
75 days to go and no veil...Show and Tell :)
Dori L. in Wedding Attire, on April 12, 2015 at 7:10 PM

Hey ladies! I've had a few veils in my cart for months and can't decide. I know I want fingertip length, but not sure if I'll do cyrstals and pearsl or just go with a plain one. I'd like to have one...

OG FMP, Apr 13, 2015 32 37
Dori L.
First 2 reply cards came back!!! YES!!!
Dori L. in Community Conversations, on April 6, 2015 at 11:37 PM

Wow, this time is finally here! It was my last day of spring break, and because I stayed hoe most of it doing wedding stuff (addressing invitations, shopping, going to appts). I sent them out last...

Dori L., Apr 9, 2015 16 11
Dori L.
Chicagoland ladies where'd you do alterations? My bridal shop wants $375 flat rate upon pick-up!!!
Dori L. in Wedding Attire, on March 23, 2015 at 9:50 PM

Hey ladies, can any of you recommend a great bridal seamstress? I think my dress might need less than the $375 flat rate my bridal store charges. Geeesh, I'm not changing it, just will need a...

Dori L., Mar 30, 2015 20 9
Dori L.
Yay! 1st fitting is today! Advice on undies!
Dori L. in Etiquette and Advice, on March 28, 2015 at 1:19 PM

After ordering in October, I'm finally going to see my dress. Besides the heels I'm wearing that day what else did you ladies take? I was waiting to see the actual shade of ivory-so I have no veil...

annakay511, Mar 28, 2015 5 7
Dori L.
WTH is a flat rate alterations fee? Anyone else get charged like this for your gown?
Dori L. in Wedding Attire, on March 23, 2015 at 8:05 PM

So I called today to get another estimate of my dress arrival and my dress shop says by Wed. so I scheduled a fitting for this Saturday when my mom will come into town to go with me. They asked when...

Future Mrs. Y, Mar 23, 2015 11 30
Dori L.
Double DIGITS!!! Wow, only 99 days left...and my dress is due in on this Friday :-)
Dori L. in Planning, on March 19, 2015 at 1:58 PM

What are you working on June brides? We're almost to the finish line My dress is arriving on Friday, and I want to go try it on right away...who'd you take to first fitting?

Dori L., Mar 19, 2015 3 1
Dori L.
A fresh new look...just in time! A beautiful surprise remodeling of venue! Pic incl. :)
Dori L. in Community Conversations, on March 17, 2015 at 5:48 PM

Our venue sent an e-mail saying that they are renovating the lower level... which includes the ballroom that we chose for our wedding reception! I could hardly believe it and HAD to reply to the msg....

JamieLynn, Mar 17, 2015 10 2
Dori L.
Chicagoland ladies where's your bridal shower?
Dori L. in Community Conversations, on February 26, 2015 at 12:47 PM

My MOH lives in Miami and has never lived in/around Chicago. She doesn't want me to really be involved in planning, but has asked me for spots for the bridal shower. I'm so deep in planning all...

Kathryn, Feb 27, 2015 13 35
Dori L.
Would you rather...have a lined inner envelope or color (silver or purple) inner envelope, or does it matter?
Dori L. in Etiquette and Advice, on February 13, 2015 at 7:51 PM

I'm almost to the end of my invitation madness, but wondering if I should save $ and skip an inner envelope altogether? Or do a happy medium and get a inexpensive set of inner envelopes of...

Finally Mrs Gee, Feb 17, 2015 10 2
Dori L.
Would you rather...have a lined inner envelope or color (silver or purple) inner envelope, or does it matter?
Dori L. in Etiquette and Advice, on February 13, 2015 at 7:07 PM

I'm almost to the end of my invitation madness, but wondering if I should save $ and skip an inner envelope altogether? Or do a happy medium and get a inexpensive set of inner envelopes of...

jewles322, Feb 15, 2015 20 11
Dori L.
Late night shoe shopping paid off! DISCOUNT....check it out!
Dori L. in Style and Décor, on February 6, 2015 at 12:15 AM

I was all over the place with shoe shopping the past few weeks, and today I decided to just go for it! I found my color-poppin purple Badgley Mischka pumps on Amazon and there's a 20% off code. Check...

Dori L., Feb 6, 2015 1
Dori L.
Shower date has been shared!!! Yay!!! Now who to invite?
Dori L. in Planning, on February 2, 2015 at 1:29 PM

Hey ladies! How'd you choose your bridal shower guests when your BMS and MOH were throwing it for you? I know Emily Post says they have to be on guest list, but beyond that did you have an ideal...

Dori L., Feb 2, 2015
Dori L.
Invitation Choices-Help me knock this out please!
Dori L. in Style and Décor, on January 23, 2015 at 10:15 PM

Happy weekend all I must put this invitation dilemma to rest...it's not fun anymore after months of searching, receiving samples, etc.. Now that Wedding Paper Divas is having a decent sale, I think I...

Diana, Jan 24, 2015 33 8
Dori L.
Invitation curse! Advice please/Venting
Dori L. in Etiquette and Advice, on January 22, 2015 at 4:05 PM

I thought I had my order knocked out when the online vendor ( she carries Carlson Craft) had a paypal issue on her end! I had been stressing this whole thing-style and money wise, then I figured I'd...

Dori L., Jan 23, 2015 7 3
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