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Updated: Link included PRO BAM!!! Pic Heavy, Advice and a Wedding Crasher! The Backyard Wedding!
duchess in Community Conversations, on May 27, 2017 at 7:08 PM

Well the backyard wedding came alive! Was absolutely the best night! And we had a wedding crasher! More on that in a bit. First a shout out to our vendors: (They were so great there were two people in...

brainfriedfab, Jul 25, 2017 92 80
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Featured on the blog!
duchess in Community Conversations, on July 8, 2017 at 1:02 PM

Our wedding got featured on our photographers blog! http://www.whitneygrayphotography.com/weddings1/dutch-and-rons-backyard-wedding

randaray, Jul 9, 2017 11 30
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Recreating Wedding Dress?
duchess in Wedding Attire, on June 22, 2017 at 9:28 AM

Thinking about the afterlife of my wedding dress. Was thinking maybe it was possible to have the bottom organza portion removed and something else added so that it became some kind of knee length or...

Lynnie, Jun 22, 2017 1 34
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It's Today!
duchess in Planning, on May 20, 2017 at 8:55 AM

OMG....It's today!!! It still doesn't seem real. I am so thrilled and excited to marrying the love of my life! And we are being blessed with wonderful weather for our backyard wedding!

Willbewilkins, May 26, 2017 36 29
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Edit -- Pro Bam Link added...BAM - Amazing!
duchess in Community Conversations, on May 21, 2017 at 12:10 PM

We are married! We had an amazing wedding and reception in our backyard! Many pics and advice to come! Now going to pack for our honeymoon! Pro Bam and advice on another post...but here is link to all...

nolalishak, May 22, 2017 53 57
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I've got to say...
duchess in Etiquette and Advice, on May 17, 2017 at 11:56 PM

I'm getting married Saturday! I have to say thank you to the WW gals and guys here who have been so supportive and for all the valuable information. Second wedding for me. Never thought I would be...

Jo, May 18, 2017 9 7
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Any over 50 brides -- makeup and hair?
duchess in Wedding Attire, on May 6, 2017 at 9:48 PM

55 here...love seeing makeup and hair trials and dresses....but haven't seen much of any makeup, hair, and dress pics from older brides. Any out there I can see?

Tracy, May 7, 2017 12 54
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Wills, Insurance, Powers of Attorney....don't forget that stuff too!
duchess in Planning, on April 24, 2017 at 7:34 AM

So, after many many months of saying we needed to do it, my FH and I finally sat down and went over what needs to go into our new wills, who gets what if he dies, I die, we both die. Executor choices,...

Steph, Apr 24, 2017 1 10
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So uncomfortable....
duchess in Wedding Attire, on April 7, 2017 at 3:54 PM

I think I just need some virtual "hugs"....This is my second marriage...I'm 55. Had severe sleep apnea for many years which caused many issues..gained weight....had double jaw surgery and genioplasty...

duchess, Apr 8, 2017 14 23
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Rose petals
duchess in Style and Décor, on March 26, 2017 at 4:15 PM

Any one doing freeze dried petals for aisle and decor and for flower girl? Looking for the best place to purchase in bulk....

Whitney, Apr 6, 2017 3 8
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FH built a bridge for me!
duchess in Do It Yourself, on April 2, 2017 at 9:49 AM

We are getting our yard ready for the wedding and of course I have a "honey do" list. One of them was me saying "It would be really cute to have a bridge go over our dry stream bed." So he built one!...

Emma, Apr 3, 2017 22 41
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MOH as a blessing - Do you have one?
duchess in Community Conversations, on April 1, 2017 at 10:01 AM

I have to say that my best friend, Theresa who is my MOH is just such a blessing. My rock as a friend and also so helpful. She is doing my invitations, goes shopping with me, putting together floral...

RZ_ToBe, Apr 1, 2017 13 26
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NWR: FH Bucket list item...still nauseous
duchess in Community Conversations, on March 24, 2017 at 7:24 PM

I bought my FH flight lessons. He has always wanted to fly a plane. So I buy the lessons...expecting for this first one to be safely on the ground snapping happy pictures...from the ground. So trainer...

Future Stogner, Mar 25, 2017 29 45
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NWR: Had to put my oldest dog to sleep today
duchess in Etiquette and Advice, on March 18, 2017 at 4:23 PM

Had to put my beloved Cody to sleep today. He was 14...Mixed siberian husky lab mix. Sweetest dog in the world! Wonderful veterenarian came to the house so we were able to do so in a very peaceful...

Future.Mrs.Lopez, Mar 18, 2017 15 16
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Notifying People about Registry
duchess in Etiquette and Advice, on March 10, 2017 at 2:01 PM

I'm not doing STDs ...or having a shower of any kind. Doing a registry - do I just let people know if and when they ask?

mzj, Mar 12, 2017 13 14
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Side Bustle for a Mermaid Style Dress
duchess in Wedding Attire, on March 9, 2017 at 12:18 PM

Anyone have pictures of how they bustled a mermaid style dress? Especially want to see any side bustles...seems like they look less weird on that style dress.

Angela, Mar 9, 2017 2 84
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flower girl dress!
duchess in Wedding Attire, on February 27, 2017 at 12:18 PM

Had to post....my neighbor's daughter had a wedding last year with a 5 year old flower girl and she loaned me the dress to see if it would fit my granddaughter. My granddaughter is tall for 3 and the...

Jackie, Feb 27, 2017 2 19
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dance with brother song?
duchess in Planning, on February 27, 2017 at 11:40 AM

I am 55...second marriage. My father won't be at my wedding (alzheimers)...mother passed 5 years ago...Was thinking of doing a dance with my brother. Any song ideas for this situation?

Nonna T, Feb 27, 2017 1 14
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Card box ideas?
duchess in Do It Yourself, on February 19, 2017 at 10:17 AM

We are doing a rustic outdoor (backyard) wedding....anyone here do something cool and rustic for a card box?

WW User, Feb 19, 2017 4 18
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need help on timeline
duchess in Planning, on February 17, 2017 at 3:17 PM

We are having a wedding/reception at our home...backyard. Heavy appetizers, beer, wine...have a dance floor/dj. Second marriage if that is important. No first look. Appetizers, desserts available all...

Jamie, Feb 17, 2017 16 19
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