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Jillian
My mother and grandmother are wearing black to our wedding...thoughts?
Jillian in Etiquette and Advice, on April 29, 2011 at 9:34 AM

Well, my mom ordered her dress from DB after she sent me a picture of it. It's pretty, black, strapless, and is a similar style to my dress. Now, I'm wondering if I should have said something about...

Kimm, Apr 30, 2011 23 5,311
Jillian
What to wear under your dress...for the bottom half
Jillian in Wedding Attire, on April 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM

My dress is an A Line dropped waist (so it's fairly form-fitted where the hips begin), so my question is what type of undergarment did you wear (or are wearing) for your bottom half. I already have...

Jillian, Apr 26, 2011 4 14
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Advice/Support...something???
Jillian in Planning, on April 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM

This past weekend and into this week has not been the best for FH and me at all. He's a union carpenter and hasn't had work in quite some time. Maybe one or two days here and there for his actual...

PP, Apr 26, 2011 19 19
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Need Advice for Future Nephew's Outfit
Jillian in Wedding Attire, on April 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

FH's brother and SIL are having a baby boy due June 18th. I want to get him a cute, little outfit to wear to the wedding (for however long he stays), but I can't seem to find anything for that young...

Jillian, Apr 18, 2011 3 31
Jillian
Vintage Hairstyles for LOOOONG Hair - please help!
Jillian in Wedding Attire, on February 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM

My hair is L-O-N-G and my fiance LOVES it. Some days I love it and other days I want to chop it all off. I really love the vintage hairstyles with the soft curls and the elegance of them. I've...

V. Smith, Apr 10, 2011 5 83
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It never ends, seriously.
Jillian in Planning, on April 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Ok, I posted that we were having rehearsal dinner issues with the F&B min. for the River North area of Chicago.I think this has been resolved, though.I forgot that my great aunt & uncle own a family...

Future KH, Apr 5, 2011 10 21
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Rehearsal Dinner Issues
Jillian in Planning, on April 5, 2011 at 10:43 AM

We had a plan for our rehearsal dinner. Go to the hotel for the actual rehearsal, walk to the restaurant right down the street, eat/laugh/talk/drink/etc., then go back to the hotel to get some rest...

Mrs Gonzales, Apr 5, 2011 7 17
Jillian
Wedding Rehearsal Invites - Are They Necessary?
Jillian in Etiquette and Advice, on March 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM

I've started to compile a list of all invitees for our wedding rehearsal dinner. The list started with just the wedding party and their significant others and now it has grown a bit. We're also...

Sonja Morgan, Mar 30, 2011 15 127
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The Pill and Weight Loss/Gain
Jillian in Planning, on March 29, 2011 at 10:02 AM

I'm going to be going off of my BC at the end of April, so I can get my body back to its normal cycle. I've been on Ortho Cyclen for over 10 years and FH and I are planning on TTC right after we get...

Jillian, Mar 29, 2011 4 25
Jillian
MOH/BM Gifts (with Pics) - Am I Missing Something???
Jillian in Wedding Attire, on March 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

I decided to get my sister (MOH) the same items I've gotten for my BMs, but I also got her a necklace with a diamond heart pendant on it. I got all the girls clutches from Etsy, along with gray and...

Jillian, Mar 29, 2011 7 27
Jillian
Bride/FIL First Dance Song
Jillian in Planning, on March 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

I need ideas for a first dance song with my FIL. My FH's mother passed away last year and my father will not be attending my wedding (long story), so I've decided that my mom will dance with FH and...

Carlos Molina, Mar 27, 2011 5 34
Jillian
Random Question about "planning" for baby...
Jillian in Planning, on March 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM

I'll be 29 and my FH will be approaching 37 by the time we tie the knot towards the end of August. We want to have children after we get married, but not too far after... My question is if anyone has...

Jillian, Mar 9, 2011 8 27
Jillian
Just wanted to say...
Jillian in Do It Yourself, on February 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM

That last night was like Christmas! I received my STDs from MagnetStreet and all my Vistaprint products (invitations, envelopes, return address labels, information card, and personalized stamp) in the...

ails, Mar 3, 2011 4 24
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Wedding Registry - How Many???
Jillian in Etiquette and Advice, on February 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

FH and I went to Bed, Bath, & Beyond yesterday and started scanning away. Needless to say, I'm pretty confident that we included everything that we need and/or want. I moved into his place a few...

Courtney, Feb 21, 2011 14 22
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Unique Wedding Centerpiece Idea - what do you think?
Jillian in Style and Décor, on February 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM

I've been coming across these really cool things called water pearls (I know there was a discussion on WW I found). My colors are eggplant, cream, and a heather grey... I was thinking about throwing...

Leesa Dibble, Feb 13, 2011 9 53
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Seamstress Help - in Chicago or surrounding areas
Jillian in Style and Décor, on February 9, 2011 at 8:54 PM

I received a quote from David's Bridal for alternations and they are going to be in the ballpark of $250 . I had to get a size bigger because the bust was too small, but it fit everywhere else....

Katterina, Feb 11, 2011 2 2
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Would this be odd???
Jillian in Etiquette and Advice, on February 9, 2011 at 6:49 PM

Long story short - I do not talk to my father for many reasons, but needless to say he will not be attending our wedding. My fiance's mother passed away last year, so I was thinking of my mom dancing...

2d Bride, Feb 9, 2011 7 2
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My mom said it doesn't look like a wedding dress???
Jillian in Wedding Attire, on February 7, 2011 at 3:03 PM

I found this new style at David's Bridal and loved how it fit on my body (after trying about 14 dresses) and the simplicity of it. My mom thinks it doesn't look like a wedding dress, though. I bought...

julybride16, Feb 8, 2011 42 348
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Wedding Ceremony Aisle Decorations - kinda complex, help...
Jillian in Style and Décor, on February 6, 2011 at 1:55 PM

My wedding ceremony is going to be held in our reception location at the Sax Hotel (old House of Blues Hotel) in Chicago. Here is a link to a wedding that was there last year, so you can see what I'm...

Fun bride, Feb 6, 2011 5 6
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I feel so accomplished today...
Jillian in Planning, on February 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM

We have booked our photographer AND I went to try on dresses today and found my dress! It was on sale too The only thing left is the florist... I went to one consultation on Friday and I was very...

Jillian, Feb 6, 2011 2 16
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