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I orderd invitations! Things are getting REAL!
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on June 26, 2015 at 3:41 PM

I wanted to give a special thanks to all the WW brides for answering the zillion questions I had about invitations. I did go with the send and seal but once they arrive, I am going to order outer...

Sparkles, Jun 26, 2015 5 5
GrayCatVintage
I completely spaced invites...help!
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on June 22, 2015 at 12:42 PM

So...months ago I ordered a ton of samples of invites and put the whole thing on the back burner. Well I need to order them - by Friday. Has anyone ordered from Elegant Wedding Invites? Is this an...

E&J, Jun 22, 2015 17 9
GrayCatVintage
Invitation Questions
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on June 22, 2015 at 5:53 PM

I have been pricing out invitations and I have a few etiquette questions. Response cards: Who's name do you put on the return address? FH and I do not live together so it would be me or my mother...

Original VC, Jun 22, 2015 3 2
GrayCatVintage
October Brides and Fall Themes
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on June 21, 2015 at 1:48 PM

How many of you are totally embracing the "fall theme" with pumpkins and fall leaves? I chose not to go "full on fall" because October 10th is really not very fall to me - I mean I expect some of the...

Kristen Kramer, Jun 22, 2015 49 17
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My DIY Bouts!
GrayCatVintage in Do It Yourself, on June 20, 2015 at 10:33 PM

It took a few trips to the craft store and a few hours but honestly it was a lot of fun to make these. I made several - one for each of the GM's, my brother, and FFIL. I also made a special one for FH...

JenniferandRick, Jun 22, 2015 21 43
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Save On Crafts Fail *UPDATE*
GrayCatVintage in Do It Yourself, on June 19, 2015 at 8:01 PM

So I ordered 21 birch bark vases from Save on Crafts to use for each table as part of the center piece display. They were packaged end-to-end like stacking glasses. Well, they are stuck - all of them....

JCB, Jun 20, 2015 9 23
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Hair Trial Today!
GrayCatVintage in Wedding Attire, on June 17, 2015 at 11:11 AM

Today is my hair trial - and I hope it is an actual hair trial. When I booked the appointment I spoke to a receptionist. They verified the appointment and left a message on my voice mail this morning...

Nattie, Jun 17, 2015 3 18
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Rehearsal without an Officiant?
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 12, 2015 at 12:48 PM

I am starting to get concerned that my officiant will not be available for a rehearsal however I do feel like we need one. My main worry is that without a trial run the processional will move too...

Nancy Taussig, May 31, 2015 19 1,335
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I know it was the bride's idea, but I would be LIVID
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 28, 2015 at 3:22 PM

Did any one read this?...

Emily, May 28, 2015 6 8
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Full or Half Kegs
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 21, 2015 at 3:28 PM

I have put FH on task to secure the kegs. Honestly, I know I will end up dealing with it last minute. Anyway...Full or half kegs? We want hard cider and probably a light beer. We are not offering wine...

Melissa, May 21, 2015 8 1,158
GrayCatVintage
Best way to go about this?
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 17, 2015 at 5:43 PM

Long story short: A couple who had previously been very close to my FILS and FH drifted apart over the last few years. The husband had actually worked with FH for a very long time and they were pretty...

GrayCatVintage, May 17, 2015 6 3
GrayCatVintage
Has anyone used liquid chalk markers?
GrayCatVintage in Do It Yourself, on May 16, 2015 at 12:35 PM

I have a few picks for the cake table that need to be written on with something like a chalk maker. I did not realize these existed as I was looking for a way to not use actual chalk. Are the markers...

future mrs hall, May 16, 2015 10 39
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Mom spilled the beans...I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!
GrayCatVintage in Community Conversations, on May 14, 2015 at 8:18 PM

My mom let it slip (well she told me because it was decided I should know) that my best friend from HAWAII will be here TWO WEEKS before the wedding and her and my mom are hosting me a Bridal Weekend!...

MMaru, May 15, 2015 14 23
GrayCatVintage
*Spinoff* What is your first dance song?
GrayCatVintage in Community Conversations, on May 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM

Let's hear 'em!

Angie, May 14, 2015 75 145
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"So how much is this wedding going to cost anyway!?" So embarassed...
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 10, 2015 at 5:25 PM

We just got back from visiting my grandmother who is in a rehab facility for her knee. Unbeknownst to us, my aunt and two uncles were also there to see her. No big deal. However, as me and FH are...

Julia, May 10, 2015 13 4
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Save the Date Cards Went Out - The Elders Didn't Get it LOL
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on May 10, 2015 at 12:10 PM

So I finally got my save the date cards in the mail. Between issues with adding guests, double checking addresses, printing the labels, and the post office giving me a hard time over stamps, they went...

JamieLynn, May 10, 2015 10 10
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First dance songs and not dancing with dad - I need ideas
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on April 30, 2015 at 11:06 AM

I have absolutely no idea what our first dance song will be. FH and I do not have a "song" and I am scrambling to pick something out. I know it will be the 2015 cliché but I do like Ed Sheeran's...

sweller15, Apr 30, 2015 9 836
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Mom decided YESTERDAY she wants to hire a DOC...
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on April 22, 2015 at 1:46 PM

And no one I have contacted so far is available... Initially when we booked our caterer there was a DOC with them that we could hire "ala carte". Well I sent the company an e-mail in March asking for...

Melody, Apr 22, 2015 19 3
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In light of all the "No Kids" thing going on...*UPDATE*
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on March 29, 2015 at 7:14 PM

I was the one who started the blow up post about this last week so let's keep the ball rolling (lol)! Me and FH have hashed this through so many times...anyway. I want your opinion regarding the...

OMW, Mar 29, 2015 16 3
GrayCatVintage
The horrors of buying a gown from Alibaba/AliExpress
GrayCatVintage in Etiquette and Advice, on March 16, 2015 at 6:15 PM

We all saw the funny news story about "gown horrors" after buying one from an online Asian seller. Well...here is mine...

Ariella, Mar 16, 2015 7 206 1
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