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Janessa
Janessa

Happily married 🎉

November 11, 2022

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Send save the dates first , book the venue later?
Janessa in Community Conversations, on January 13, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Hi brides and brides to be ! So all this uncertaintly going on , and not knowing the guest count is having me so anxious. Ive been through soooo many venues just bc Im looking for a great deal and so...

Janell, Apr 30, 2024 14 1,572 1
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Affording your wedding
Janessa in Planning, on September 24, 2021 at 10:07 AM

How is everyone budgeting and financing their wedding; especially where I’m located it’s an arm and a leg and difficult to pay with just us .

Sarah, Sep 26, 2021 25 736 3
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Regrets (if any) during wedding ? What would you have done different?
Janessa in Planning, on July 26, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Hi ladies ! Wondering if there are any regrets, or changes that would’ve been different, or what you wish the focus what have been on more through a wedding

Cecilia, Aug 7, 2021 10 458
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Ceremony only , no reception .. any experience
Janessa in Planning, on July 27, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Has anyone done a ceremony only with a few wanted guest but no reception ? If so , did you regret not doing it - or what did you do right after ?

Katie, Jul 27, 2021 8 328
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My beach brides .. any tips ? Regrets?
Janessa in Florida Planning, on March 16, 2021 at 3:31 PM

I’m looking at possibly doing a beach wedding in the Keys or St Pete just bc the sand is nicer and the keys is more secluded . I love the beach it’s very significant to me and my fiancé , however I...

Krissey, Jul 25, 2021 15 474 1
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Where my light eyed brides at - how did you deal with a glare if you’re having outside wedding ?
Janessa in Wedding Ceremony, on June 28, 2021 at 5:36 PM

So being outside always means I’m usually squinting because of my light eyes . I am planning a ceremony outside around sunset .. wondering any brides share in this experience ? Or any tips

Janessa, Jul 1, 2021 12 462
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To rent an a/c unit or not
Janessa in Florida Planning, on June 27, 2021 at 4:48 PM

I’m Considering this beautiful venue in the Redlands to host a wedding in November . Now I know weather is always unpredictable here so just not Sure whether I should worry about a portable a/c system...

Lynnie, Jun 29, 2021 1 48
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Debating between traditional ceremony reception or micro wedding
Janessa in Planning, on June 14, 2021 at 11:40 PM

I’ve been engaged since 2019 and bc of timing and Covid planning to get married in 2022. I would love to have an intimate yet elegant wedding but bc of weddings being so expensive and all the minute...

Sharonda, Jun 15, 2021 4 96
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Arguing about the wedding..help?
Janessa in Family and Relationships, on January 26, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Ladies, so my fiance and I have had it we want to get married 11/11/21 -its a special number and has significance to us. I know this is about a few months out... venues havent been booked just visited...

Janessa, Jan 28, 2021 15 465
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Would you do your own Makeup if you’re pretty good at it ?
Janessa in Hair and Makeup, on January 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM

So I have had makeup done by professionals and I got Mine done for a wedding in 2019 and wasn’t impressed . I wouldn’t say I’m an expert but I’m Pretty good and know how to work with my features . Has...

Heather.ann, Jan 24, 2021 45 664 1
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Undecided between colors for boho beach wedding fall
Janessa in Style and Décor, on January 8, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Hi ladies ... having been engaged for over a year and a half I’ve had many opportunities to go back & forth with colors .. i live in Florida and prob will do a beach wedding with water in...

Janessa, Jan 11, 2021 22 496 1
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Renting an Airbnb for a venue .. thoughts ?
Janessa in Florida Planning, on June 25, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Hey everyone , I wanted to know opinions on renting a really nice mansion or villa with a spacious backyard almost garden like . Has anyone every done this? And trying to compare the financial stats...

Tanya, Dec 20, 2020 14 3,091
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Intimate beach weddings , anyone done them ?
Janessa in Florida Planning, on October 6, 2020 at 2:25 PM

I have changed my mind is many times on what I want to do I really want a beautiful boho wedding it’ll be intimate no more than 50 guests so wouldn’t make sense to rent out a huge venue ( I loved the...

Kristen, Oct 9, 2020 9 81 1
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byob .. any brides had to do this ?
Janessa in Wedding Reception, on July 21, 2020 at 10:53 PM

I’ve seen a lot of venues mostly the cheaper ones that do not serve alcohol on site but will have a bartender available . How have brides managed this if any with experience , and I just want one less...

Jana, Aug 19, 2020 6 154
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All inclusive venues vs just paying for venue site
Janessa in Wedding Reception, on July 23, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Hi ladies I’m torn bewteen booking venues that are pricier about 5,000-7,000 but include chairs tables linens etc some Include dj s but that’s also not including the price on food at least 130 pp. Or...

Rebecca, Jul 23, 2020 12 163
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Micro weddings has anyone done them ?
Janessa in Florida Planning, on July 13, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Hi ladies ! I’m wondering has anyone done micro wedding in broward or Miami ? My wedding date I would love is 11/11/2021 but haven’t made progress bc of the surge in coronavirus .. but has anyone used...

Lynnie, Jul 16, 2020 4 97
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Couples getting married on November 11, 2021
Janessa in Planning, on December 21, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Hi guys !!! Just curious what is the significance for picking your date and what was the time frame from engagement to wedding date ?

Tandrea, Jul 14, 2020 5 85
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Personal question , but how is everyone financing the wedding ?
Janessa in Planning, on February 12, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Okay ladies let’s talk $$ wanted to know what is the most popular way you all Are financing and budgeting for the bid day ?

Pia, Mar 9, 2020 55 1,860
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How far is too far from ceremony to venue in distance ?
Janessa in Planning, on March 4, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Hi ladies, I’m possibly looking into a church from One end of Miami to the reception in Boca Raton the commute says 1 hour 5 min , how long is too long to make the drive for the guest I don’t want it...

Lena, Mar 5, 2020 21 246 1
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Flowers ... go fake or keeping it real ?
Janessa in Style and Décor, on January 15, 2020 at 4:42 PM

How tacky is it to insert artificial flowers in a wedding to save on the budget ? Maybe fake flowers for the bridal party ?

Natalie, Jan 27, 2020 23 368 1
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