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September 23, 2012

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Let's Get Real: Wedding Dress Preservation/Cleaning?
jlu in Wedding Attire, on November 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Ok, so i've been married about 2 months..this was my second marriage, so maybe i'm a little biased. I did the whole gown preservation thing, spent hundreds of dollars on it, and then ended up with a...

Sady, Oct 23, 2025 18 8,979
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A different way of "mailing" invitations
jlu in Community Conversations, on July 13, 2012 at 4:44 PM

I keep forgetting to post pics of my box DIY invitations. Will do that tonight. Just wanted to share how i'm saving a couple bucks and keeping my 50 guest wedding very intimate - hand delivering...

Jennifer, May 16, 2017 14 301
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Plus sized brides - show off your dress!
jlu in Wedding Attire, on June 8, 2012 at 4:10 PM

I'd love to see some photos of real brides wearing dresses (especially if anyone has any Maggie dresses to show off). I"m feeling a bit down today about my weight. bloated, the works. I'm a size 16...

Kayla, Jan 12, 2015 66 1,265 1
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picked up my ring, booked the honeymoon and bought a custom cake topper! *PICS*
jlu in Planning, on May 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Lots of cool stuff! making me feel like the big day really is only 4 months away finally! picked up our wedding rings. here's a pic of mine! rose gold with diamonds. then, we booked our honeymoon in...

Qin, Mar 23, 2013 12 4
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help with online RSVPs
jlu in Community Conversations, on June 21, 2012 at 9:42 PM

I just tested our online RSVP. Looks great and it's so easy! however, when the user gets the email saying they RSVPed successfully, it says in the subject "Your RSVP Confirmation for Jenny's Wedding's...

Joanne, Dec 6, 2012 3 21
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Back with Pro Pics!!!
jlu in Community Conversations, on November 12, 2012 at 1:13 PM

You can view a slide slow of some of my pics here: http://jennyandjoshua.blogspot.com/ everything turned out awesome! Our DIY DJ was awesome! It worked out perfect, it was a very low-key wedding, and...

MistysoontobeBell, Nov 12, 2012 8 25
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Drying your bouquet?
jlu in Do It Yourself, on October 5, 2012 at 2:24 PM

OK, so I decided to dry my bouquet myself. I typically dry every flower ever given to me, so I'm familiar with that process. However, I'm trying to find a creative way or just functional way to store...

Chauncia, Oct 5, 2012 4 34
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My DIY DJ/iPod DJ Notes
jlu in Do It Yourself, on September 30, 2012 at 8:24 PM

So i wanted to post about my experiences a week ago with my DIY DJ (using my Macbook as the source), mostly because it was the #1 thing I was most worried about. What if the crowd just thought it was...

Lisa, Oct 3, 2012 26 112
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Married with pics!
jlu in Etiquette and Advice, on September 30, 2012 at 11:28 AM

I got hitched on 9/23 and it was fabulous. I was actually very happy with how everything went, even though we didn't have a rehearsal, and i really had no clue what was going on. It was wonderful to...

Christina, Oct 1, 2012 24 35
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it's the day! *a note on staying overnight together before the big day*
jlu in Community Conversations, on September 23, 2012 at 9:23 AM

First of all - TODAY IS THE DAY! so excited. i was a little hesitant to break "tradition" and stay at home with FH whom i live with...but i have to say the most relaxing, best sleep i've ever had...

Gabrielle, Sep 23, 2012 17 15
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Got the marriage license today!
jlu in Community Conversations, on September 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM

With 5 days to spare! Now, i'm excited!

Mrs.L, Sep 22, 2012 17 21
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Free Photo-sharing smartphone apps?
jlu in Community Conversations, on August 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Anyone know of any that are free?

DeAnna, Sep 22, 2012 8 19
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wedding weekend is here!
jlu in Planning, on September 20, 2012 at 4:39 PM

I do not have to go back to work until Oct 1. Man, this feels good. Now, onto cleaning the house!

Mrs. Wilson, Sep 20, 2012 2 16
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MOH rant (update)
jlu in Planning, on September 19, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Update: i decided that the gift i originally got my MOH (pink glittery flask) is now going to be given to her as a birthday present in February. I just can't get over the fact that I was getting a...

Michele &, Sep 19, 2012 1 15
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MOH woes *RANT*
jlu in Planning, on September 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

I wish i didn't have a MOH. now i'm 4 days before the ceremony and i just wish i didn't have one. I was NICE enough to buy her dress for her ($100). I was then NICE enough to buy her a gift I...

D, Sep 19, 2012 2 17
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4 days....
jlu in Community Conversations, on September 19, 2012 at 7:23 AM

Still seems like a dream. got the marriage license yesterday, made it a little more "real" feeling, but i'm so excited i've stopped eating and sleeping! lol

Gabrielle, Sep 19, 2012 8 16
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Distribution of Wedding Expenses
jlu in Planning, on September 17, 2012 at 11:33 AM

I'm a numbers person, and I thought it might be helpful to share my final numbers as a percentage as a whole. Keep in mind, there were some things I splurged on (dress, shoes), and I had a small...

DOMINIQUE, Sep 17, 2012 3 15
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single digits & one bill left...
jlu in Community Conversations, on September 14, 2012 at 7:22 AM

So i did get a hold of my harp player....so we're good there. crisis avoided. so i paid off the officiant, cake, and ceremony musician yesterday. 9 days left and all i have to pay is the catering!!!...

Sam, Sep 14, 2012 3 15
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can't get a hold of my most "reputable" vendor to make final payment/arrangements
jlu in Etiquette and Advice, on September 12, 2012 at 9:29 AM

What do i do? I emailed, I called, left messages, send messages through her website...she has 0 negative feedback and I've met her several times, doesn't seem like the type to skip out..especially...

D, Sep 12, 2012 6 6
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added a vegan dessert option - need help!
jlu in Etiquette and Advice, on September 12, 2012 at 9:26 AM

So i decided since a chunk of my guestlist are vegan, and I always feel bad for them because they have crappy vegetarian dinner optiosn everywhere (Except my venue actually does something other than...

, Sep 12, 2012 3 10
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