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Erika
Erika

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August 18, 2018

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Laser Hair Removal...Not for the easily offended
Erika in Wedding Attire, on March 23, 2017 at 2:48 PM

Anyone have it done down south? I cannot keep doing a Brazilian every month...too tedious and expensive. Is it worth it?

Jayden, Jul 7, 2022 30 2,013
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bachelorette in south Beach!
Erika in Parties and Events, on July 11, 2018 at 9:37 AM

Guysss!!! I leave for my bachelorette party tonight in South Beach Miami and I am SOOO excited. My best friend and MoH lives there, so I am flying in "early" to hang with just her for the day...

JENNIFER, Sep 5, 2018 15 151
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Addressing Invitations
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on May 21, 2018 at 10:06 AM

Hand Written or Printed Labels? I obviously would like to do printed labels for ease and efficiency, but I understand that this may not be proper etiquette. What are your experiences? When you receive...

Sarah, Aug 13, 2018 45 649
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dj Meal?
Erika in Planning, on July 25, 2018 at 9:18 AM

My photographers have it in their contract that they require meals (they will be working with us from 1:30pm to 9:30pm). Should I offer a meal to my DJ? It doesn't state this anywhere in his contract,...

Chrissy, Jul 25, 2018 25 364
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23 Days Out and rsvp Deadline was today
Erika in Planning, on July 25, 2018 at 1:47 PM

I seriously can't believe it is already almost here. We have been engaged for almost 26 months and the venue has been booked for almost 2 years so it is just really crazy/awesome that it is right...

Erika, Jul 25, 2018 13 271
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56 Days!
Erika in Planning, on June 22, 2018 at 9:21 AM

August brides! How are you feeling and what do you have left to do? I just got done confirming date/time with all my vendors, and we are getting ready to work out the details soon (songs, etc.). Only...

livelaughlove, Jul 11, 2018 16 338
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Gifts for Step-parents
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on July 2, 2018 at 1:38 PM

So my parent's, FH parents, and our wedding party are all staying at the venue for the entire weekend (Friday-Sunday..Wedding on Saturday), and I plan on having their "Thank You" notes and gift bags...

Caitlin, Jul 3, 2018 14 1,310
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Receiving Rsvps
Erika in Planning, on June 26, 2018 at 1:25 PM

It is the most exciting thing ever!!! I definitely got a TON back within the first two weeks, and now I just get a couple or 1 a day. But I seriously love walking to the mailbox everyday to see. What...

Allison, Jun 27, 2018 17 252
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Reception Timing
Erika in Planning, on June 14, 2018 at 9:47 AM

****EDIT**** Sorry for the TYPO in the title! I am working on an "estimated" timeline to send over to the DJ (to be coupled with songs) and want to know what you all think. I want to optimize dancing...

Melissa, Jun 14, 2018 6 202
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Tiara
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on June 14, 2018 at 10:11 AM

Weird to wear a small tiara with a half up half down hair style? Asking for a friend... What I was thinking:...

Whippppss, Jun 14, 2018 12 300
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Did i make my rsvp date too late?
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on June 6, 2018 at 4:10 PM

Wedding is 8/18, final headcount is due to venue two weeks before the wedding. I made the RSVP date July 25th to give me a week of "gathering the stragglers". Thoughts? Now I am wondering if I should...

Jen, Jun 13, 2018 25 709
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Wedding Timeline - Dances
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on May 14, 2018 at 11:53 AM

Hi all! Just wanted to know what you all are thinking for your reception timeline. And for the already married brides, is there anything you would change? I can't decide if I want to do the...

Jen, May 14, 2018 5 152
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Officiant Requiring Microphone
Erika in Wedding Ceremony, on February 14, 2018 at 11:12 AM

Happy Valentine's Day! My ceremony will be outside and our guest count is going to be about 140-150. My officiant is adamantly pushing the need for a microphone for the ceremony. Since we are not...

OnCloudRawls, Apr 8, 2018 22 2,052 1
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riu Palace Guanacaste Costa Rica
Erika in Honeymoon, on March 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Anyone every been? We booked the ocean front Suite that has the jacuzzi on the balcony!! Let me know any positive/negative experiences or suggestions

Samantha, Mar 30, 2018 2 121
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For already married: First Look vs. "first Look Walking Down Aisle"
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on March 28, 2018 at 10:13 AM

Based on your experience, which would you prefer? My FH and I originally wanted our first look to be down the aisle, but I am beginning to lean more towards a first look/party photos before the...

Liana, Mar 29, 2018 36 741
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Guilt Trip by mil and her sister
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on March 6, 2018 at 1:46 PM

Since it is a destination wedding for a lot of our family (they are from NJ and we live/are having the wedding in VA), some have been asking if they can stay at our house for the weekend. They are...

Erika, Mar 7, 2018 50 991
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Cocktail Hour & Ceremony Time...Need newlywed advice!
Erika in Planning, on October 26, 2017 at 9:31 AM

Hey beauties, need your help! So our timeline looks like the following: 4:30pm Ceremony 5pm-6pm Cocktail Hour 6pm-10pm Reception I was wondering if I should push up my ceremony to 4pm, giving us some...

I'mthemom, Oct 26, 2017 4 30
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Cake Tasting...Is this normal?
Erika in Planning, on October 25, 2017 at 2:57 PM

Just scheduled a cake tasting...and when we were choosing the flavors of the cake and flavors of the filling to taste, she said they were going to be separate???? So I am just going to have to spoon...

Penny, Oct 25, 2017 20 78
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August 2018 Brides
Erika in Planning, on October 23, 2017 at 2:36 PM

We are 10 months away!!!!! My FH and I had a "long" engagement (got engaged the summer of 2016), so now that it is less than a year away, I am freaking. What has everyone gotten done? I just "locked...

Erika, Oct 23, 2017 7 36
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What do I do? Invite Question
Erika in Etiquette and Advice, on October 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM

I apologize for the long backstory, but I think it is needed: There is a couple who has been heavily involved in my life and were my parent's best friends since I was in 3rd grade (about 17 years...

Kiwibride, Oct 11, 2017 33 52
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