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Statement Bridal Jewelry
Joanna in Wedding Attire, on June 4, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Is anyone wearing a statement piece for their wedding? I am a huge fan of chunky jewelry for brides.. I just got this Kate Spade necklace for mine!! Show me yours!!

Jean, Mar 29, 2013 12 23
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I'm Back and Married!!! (Pic heavy)
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on September 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

After over a year of hard work, everything came together perfectly. The weather, EVERYTHING went 100% perfect..I was the most nervous/ emotional just before I walked down the aisle ( ADVICE- have your...

FutureMrsC., Sep 4, 2012 30 24
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4 days and getting anxious! Anyone use a good mantra the week before?
Joanna in Planning, on August 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

4 days and I am starting to get nervous!! To keep my inner Bridezilla ( yes it started to emerge this week) at bay, I keep repeating 'keep calm' and 'control what you can control'.. Anyone else have...

Kristen, Aug 21, 2012 2 4
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August 25 brides! What do you have left??
Joanna in Planning, on August 17, 2012 at 10:24 AM

8 days!! I am getting super excited! What do you have left on your list? I feel like i am in pretty good shape, but I still have to... 1. Make seating name display 2.stencil road signs / make signs...

Joanna, Aug 17, 2012 1 24
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Help! 11 days left and I need advice!!
Joanna in Wedding Attire, on August 14, 2012 at 12:06 PM

I have 11 days left and I still haven't decided how i am going to wear my hair! After my hair trial, my fiance LOVED it down and curled, but I am wondering if it is too much with my dress and...

Joanna, Aug 14, 2012 18 30
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Help! FH got 2nd degree burns all over his arm 2 weeks before our wedding :(
Joanna in Planning, on August 12, 2012 at 1:28 PM

As if we did not have enough on our plate.. my FH was trying to start a brush fire on saturday.. thinking it was a great day because it is so damp here. He has done this countless times and is always...

Robin A., Aug 12, 2012 11 7
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15 days left!! What do you have left on your list?
Joanna in Planning, on August 10, 2012 at 8:27 AM

We are 2 weeks away, and I am finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel!! This is what I have left.. what do you have? 1. Make table numbers, Seating guide 2. Gifts for parents 3. Make signs for...

Heather, Aug 10, 2012 1 14
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Bachelorette Party Weekend!!
Joanna in Community Conversations, on August 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

This weekend was my Bachelorette, and today I have 19 more days!! I am super excited! ( and a little nervous/ stressed). Below are pictures of my incredible day!! In the morning we all ran a 10k (...

Desiree, Aug 6, 2012 6 13
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To solder or not to solder...
Joanna in Wedding Attire, on July 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

What are your thoughts?? I have to get my ring checked every 6 months to make sure the side diamonds aren't loose. We went to the jeweler on Saturday to get inscriptions on our bands, and my ring...

Courtney, Jul 23, 2012 1 15
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Awesome quick workout!!
Joanna in Fitness and Health, on July 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Hey ladies.. I know there have been a bunch of posts about workouts/ weight loss, and I thought I would share this!! I found it on pinterest..and did it this afternoon. I work out 5 days a week (...

Cheryl, Jul 22, 2012 9 18
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RSVPs- Deadline today!!
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on July 15, 2012 at 8:57 AM

Today is our deadline.. and I am still missing 25 rsvps out of 170 invited.. or 13 cards....it's definitely frustrating!! I know about 20 of those people most likely will not attend.. but if you know...

Robin A., Jul 15, 2012 5 18
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Prenup.. duh duh duh....
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on June 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

We signed our prenup yesterday, and it was just so weird feeling. I know we are doing it for all the right reasons, and it protects BOTH of our assets and future inheritance, but I can't help feeling...

Jennifer, Jun 26, 2012 40 31
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The week prior to your wedding...
Joanna in Planning, on June 21, 2012 at 1:13 PM

I am in sales, and often have to do national trade shows for my job. I have been asked twice to do a show in Minneapolis ( I live in Portland, ME) six days before my wedding. The show is Sunday-...

Nancy Taussig, Jun 21, 2012 4 11
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Rehearsal Dinner Guests- HELP- who to include?
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on June 7, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Who are you inviting to your rehearsal?? We are inviting the wedding party, officiant, parents and grandparents.. but we also have a few guest who are from out of town that I would like to invite. Did...

Anonymous, Jun 7, 2012 12 45
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Bridal Shower Paranoia
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on May 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM

So...I was talking to my mom the other day and said I would get her my Bridesmaids emails so they could plan the bridal shower. She is 100% about tradition, and said she really shouldn't plan the...

Soon to be Mrs R, May 29, 2012 9 9
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Wedding Nightmares/ Dreams!
Joanna in Planning, on May 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

I just started having wedding dreams.. much of which I attribute to the fact that I just hit the 100 day mark! (eek!) Last night I had my worst yet! Everything went wrong... a quick run down: - It was...

Kristen, May 24, 2012 5 20
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How much over budget are you?
Joanna in Planning, on May 17, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Don't get me wrong, I am a planner, and I had the BEST intentions of staying on budget... but having a summer wedding on the water in Maine, I think we were doomed at the start.. then come "must...

Joanna, May 18, 2012 44 35
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Save the Date Question....
Joanna in Etiquette and Advice, on November 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

So I i thought it would be a great idea to combine our xmas cards this year with our save the dates... only.. I am realizing now I forgot 2 pieces of information... 1. Formal invitation to follow ( is...

Joanna, Nov 30, 2011 5 17
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How much over budget are you?
Joanna in Planning, on November 11, 2011 at 10:04 AM

My wedding is in August 2012, and we are already about 5k over the budget! How much are you over? Does this increase more the closer you get to the date? My parents are generously paying for the...

Lisa Marie, Nov 11, 2011 12 14
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