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Show me your wedding inspiration with color palette
FFW in Planning, on May 18, 2016 at 11:31 AM

FH decided on the GM tux on Monday. So we finally have a complete color scheme for the wedding: light rose gold, gold, navy, & ivory. I'm considering adding a hint of pale pink. Let me see what you're...

taetae88, May 19, 2016 65 73
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Excited! Umbrella update!
FFW in Planning, on May 17, 2016 at 2:13 PM

So my umbrella lady (woman who is designing and creating the umbrellas for the second line) sent me an update picture of my order (20 umbrellas). I can't believe it. They look great so far. When they...

Ellsy62, May 17, 2016 22 49
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3 months - August 2016 brides (check in)
FFW in Planning, on May 2, 2016 at 1:27 PM

96 days to go for us. Most of us will be in double digits in the coming weeks, if not already. 3 months to go. The summer fast approaching and that's really all we have left. So where are you in...

Iulia, May 17, 2016 63 99
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Do I still send the invite?
FFW in Planning, on May 14, 2016 at 6:51 PM

So a friend of mine for nearly a decade is on my guest list. We are close but she is even closer to my MOH/best friend. Early this year (like January) she & my MOH had a falling out. No biggie me &...

Chrissy4985, May 15, 2016 24 30
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Did anyone have venue regret?
FFW in Planning, on May 12, 2016 at 5:57 PM

I'm asking because I came across a review of my dream venue and in hindsight the price difference seemed like so much at the time, but I'm sure I've spent that much on stupid stuff during the course...

meetthesteas, May 14, 2016 46 2,235
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Pre-engagement Plans
FFW in Planning, on May 12, 2016 at 11:48 AM

I'm messaging my godbrother and the subject of weddings came up. He told me he is thinking about proposing early next year, and he started telling me about wedding plans they've discussed. It got me...

JennV, May 13, 2016 46 84
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Post Wedding Plans
FFW in Planning, on May 6, 2016 at 12:31 PM

These threads come around every so often, figured it was time for new one with it being wedding season and many of us are either recently newlyweds or will be in the next 6 months. So what do you have...

justnaynay, May 7, 2016 68 78
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Then I said "Meh"
FFW in Planning, on May 4, 2016 at 10:57 AM

Monday I spent over an hour creating a custom guest book with pictures of me & FH, love quotes and themed like our wedding (colors, level or formality, etc). After creating it I clicked the "check...

JennV, May 6, 2016 41 86
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Today I'm freaking out: Vent
FFW in Planning, on May 5, 2016 at 3:35 PM

I've been really excited the past few days over wedding related things. Why is everyone trying to freak out today. Like seriously. My stress level is at 10. The DJ called to verify what time the...

SummerS, May 5, 2016 20 33
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Quick Question: Registry Item Mailed to Us
FFW in Planning, on May 3, 2016 at 5:59 PM

So I'm still at work. FH says a BBB box arrived. If you remember my post yesterday I saw that 3 items off our registry had been purchased already (shower is June 4 & invites went out last week). Well...

Nancy Taussig, May 4, 2016 20 31
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Why Am I so over the Moon Excited?!
FFW in Planning, on May 2, 2016 at 5:20 PM

My shower is June 4th. Invites just went out last week and already 3 items have been purchased off our registry. OMG! I would see post from others on WW about this and I never understood their...

FFW, May 3, 2016 15 18
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August Brides 6 Months!
FFW in Planning, on February 1, 2016 at 12:06 PM

Where is everyone? I am coming-up on the 6 month mark in a few days. I am so ready, a 20 month engagement and things are finally starting to come together. I can finally book smaller vendors like...

Fredericka, May 2, 2016 21 50
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Can someone review my timeline?
FFW in Planning, on April 27, 2016 at 1:27 PM

101 days. Decided to start drafting a timeline. This is primarily for photographer. Can someone please review it and let me know what I am missing/ may need more time for. General timeline suggestions...

BelaSono, Apr 28, 2016 35 36
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So I did this and thought it might be cute for asking GM
FFW in Community Conversations, on April 26, 2016 at 5:30 PM

FH's 30th birthday is this weekend, and his party is next weekend. I sent out all the invitations today. The theme is "Cocktails & Cigars III" (this is the 3rd one, the first 2 were surprise parties...

Kristy, Apr 27, 2016 7 11
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August 2016 Brides... 4 MONTHS!!!
FFW in Planning, on April 6, 2016 at 11:13 AM

All my fellow August Brides I'm at the 4 month mark TODAY! What have you recently got accomplished for the wedding? What's next to check off your list? When are you sending invites? And at this point...

Fredericka, Apr 26, 2016 51 74
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NWR: open bar question
FFW in Planning, on April 25, 2016 at 5:23 PM

FH's birthday is Saturday (YAY 30!). I'm throwing him a birthday party next Saturday, expecting about 50 guests. So I just got off the phone with the party venue, we get to bring in our own alcohol,...

Christine, Apr 25, 2016 4 20
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My first wedding nightmare
FFW in Planning, on April 25, 2016 at 11:16 AM

Whenever I would read the post about wedding nightmares I always thought they were kind of silly. In my dreams, I rarely ever see real life events, they are always so abstract (at least the dreams I...

May Bride, Apr 25, 2016 5 13
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Has wedding planning changed your parent prospective?
FFW in Etiquette and Advice, on April 4, 2016 at 12:41 PM

So talking to my MOH as she asked, "what makes wedding planning not fun?" One of my responses was having to pay for everything. Which brings me to this question: Has wedding planning changed your...

monica, Apr 19, 2016 46 91
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Poll: Reverse Cocktail Hour
FFW in Planning, on April 13, 2016 at 4:51 PM

I should start with we are getting married in New Orleans (FH's hometown). So our ceremony is in a church on a popular street. Directly across the street (4 lanes) is a restaurant. While checking out...

NewMrsWesely, Apr 14, 2016 48 74
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Spin-off: Attention Whores (are we allowed to say whores still?)
FFW in Planning, on April 8, 2016 at 4:06 PM

A recent post got me thinking about the attention whores of the world, esp on social media, and especially those who give weddings/wedding planning a bad name because they make it seem like everyone...

Cat On a Hot Tin Roo, Apr 9, 2016 83 146
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