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99 Problems but the Recessional Song Isn't One
firstoneat56 in Planning, on August 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM

For those of you who thought I may have lost my damn mind with the Jay-Z Recessional song suggestion, rest assured as we are using "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder. (FH was suggesting 99...

Wendy, Jun 16, 2019 17 300
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Lip Sync Battle Champion Belt
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on July 25, 2017 at 8:33 AM

We are having a Lip Sync Battle at our wedding. Besides prizes, there had to be a Championship Belt. Put my own spin on this Party City version. What do you think?

firstoneat56, Jan 20, 2018 20 589
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WW Forum Best Tip
firstoneat56 in Etiquette and Advice, on October 27, 2017 at 9:02 AM

What was the best tip you got from WW forum members that you applied or will apply to your wedding/planning?

bluevelvet, Oct 29, 2017 63 67
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Sandals Regency La Toc St. Lucia for Honeymoon - any tips?
firstoneat56 in Honeymoon, on October 19, 2017 at 3:26 PM

My husband and I are finally going on our honeymoon in 2 weeks to Sandals Regency La Toc in St. Lucia. Has anyone been there (or the other Sandals resorts in St. Lucia) and have any advice,...

txncdelphia, Oct 19, 2017 6 1,355
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Venue and vendor contracts
firstoneat56 in Planning, on September 18, 2017 at 5:37 PM

If there's only one piece of advice I could give couples when planning their wedding is to read your venue and vendor contracts very carefully BEFORE signing and question anything and everything that...

Malwen107, Sep 18, 2017 6 41
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Thank you cards - no gift - yay or nay.
firstoneat56 in Married Life, on August 22, 2017 at 1:38 PM

Several people/families attended our wedding and did not give a gift or (with the exception of one) give a card. Should we send them thank you cards if a. they traveled from out of state to attend, b....

firstoneat56, Aug 23, 2017 46 110
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Crazy Deer Lady Non-Pro BAM
firstoneat56 in Community Conversations, on August 11, 2017 at 10:39 AM

Well, we did it! It was a wonderful day and evening and people went nuts over the deer busts (thank goodness my DOC saved one for us). Here's some non-pro BAM. Pro-BAM to come in a few weeks.

mtall912, Aug 17, 2017 138 169
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Last "DEER" DIY is done with 4 days to go!
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on August 2, 2017 at 9:40 PM

Last DIY post for the crazy deer lady - YAY! Escort cards/lollipops are done and done! I am deered out you guys. Got these great lollipops at Melville Candy, gold twist ties from Michaels, and I made...

MrsC2B, Aug 3, 2017 23 51
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99 Problems with my Recessional Song
firstoneat56 in Planning, on July 30, 2017 at 1:21 PM

"99 Problems" as the Recessional Song. Yay or Nay?

FutureMrsR, Jul 30, 2017 68 245
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Biggest Savings on Wedding?
firstoneat56 in Wedding Attire, on July 20, 2017 at 4:48 PM

I'd love to know what was the biggest savings you scored for your wedding? Did you get a heavily discounted dress? Negotiated with your venue? I love hearing about all cost savings efforts without...

Grace, Jul 28, 2017 104 160
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Signage is done with 3 weeks to go.
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on July 15, 2017 at 6:35 PM

While FH is away on a golf trip, I got all my signage done. What do you all think? I can't wait for all these details to be done!

Jan N., Jul 17, 2017 62 95
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Apparantly, I need a shower or two - BAS
firstoneat56 in Community Conversations, on July 16, 2017 at 10:42 PM

Just wanted to share that I had not one, but two wonderful showers last week. My MOH threw a wonderful shower on July 8th at my favorite Long Island restaurant and had wonderful lunch with family,...

firstoneat56, Jul 17, 2017 10 18
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DYI Tip for metallic paint lovers
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on July 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM

Here's a DIY tip for anyone using metallic paint. I learned the hard way but you don't have to. When you use metallic paint, it doesn't cure the same way flat colors do. Even after a week, the...

firstoneat56, Jul 16, 2017 16 172
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Lollipop Escort Card Name Tag Opinion
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on July 15, 2017 at 4:19 PM

It's the crazy deer lady yet again. I am using these great deer lollipops as escort cards to continue with the deer concept. I have been wracking my brain to figure out how to attach the names to the...

Cass, Jul 15, 2017 18 40
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Gel Manicure - Clueless
firstoneat56 in Wedding Attire, on July 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM

I am getting my first gel manicure for the wedding. Does anyone know if you can use any kind of polish for gel manicures, or does it need to be a special polish? I don't generally polish my nails at...

EM, Jul 15, 2017 20 43
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Oh dear, which one should we use?
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on July 6, 2017 at 4:45 PM

It's the crazy deer lady again. We have an opportunity to hang an 8X10 photo in a glass box outside the venue. The venue is a converted and restored synagogue and this is where the daily activities...

Taylor, Jul 9, 2017 111 67
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Ring Security Briefcases on a dime (ok, under $5)
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on June 30, 2017 at 12:27 PM

We decided to have the ring bearers (my twin grand nephews who are 5) hold ring security briefcases and I just finished making them. I think they came out pretty well. I know they sell cuter ones on...

emily, Jul 2, 2017 49 339
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I hope I never have to go to Michael's again.
firstoneat56 in Do It Yourself, on June 25, 2017 at 7:05 PM

For anyone following my "deer" concept - I figured I'm only 6 weeks out and I better get crackin' on my DIY centerpiece project. I finished painting all the table number frames and made the numbers. I...

Natalie, Jun 25, 2017 14 20
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Are you giving FH a gift?
firstoneat56 in Etiquette and Advice, on June 23, 2017 at 9:29 AM

I thought marrying me was gift enough, but looking at these discussions, it looks like getting your FH a gift is a thing. Is it? I was planning on writing him a card, but should I get him a gift as...

ColorMeBlu, Jun 25, 2017 84 81
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To Chuppah or Not to Chuppah
firstoneat56 in Style and Décor, on June 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM

We are renting a Chuppah for our ceremony from our venue. The room where the ceremony is being held will be flipped for dinner while we are in another room for cocktail hour. Should we keep the...

firstoneat56, Jun 23, 2017 24 111
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