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DIY Open Bar?
kalise in Do It Yourself, on October 25, 2017 at 12:13 AM

We are doing an open bar (one of my main requirements!) for the wedding. we probably will have 80-100 people. we hired a bartender through our caterer, and we are providing all alcohol (we are...

Mrsbdg, Aug 6, 2019 18 12,953 2
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Wedding memory box?
kalise in Style and Décor, on August 3, 2018 at 12:48 PM

We're putting together a box for stuff like cards, invites, etc. before i spend $70 on a fancy engraved wood box to sit in a closet for years at at time, does anyone have any cute or clever or...

kbrands, Sep 28, 2018 16 160
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Leftover wedding invites?
kalise in Etiquette and Advice, on August 2, 2018 at 12:25 AM

I ordered way too many STD/invites, so i probably have at least 20-30 left over. i have some set aside for our memories box, but any ideas on what to do with the rest? makes me sad to just toss them. ...

queenbee, Aug 2, 2018 4 1,338 1
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Tipping Help
kalise in Planning, on July 15, 2018 at 10:52 PM

i'm hoping you can tell me if i'm totally off base with what i'm thinking and help with my questions. DJ: we are paying $700. i was thinking of tipping $150? Caterer: can we just give...

Soussou, Jul 16, 2018 8 267
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Help bulge from strapless bra?
kalise in Wedding Attire, on July 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM

Both dresses are strapless, so i have a nice strapless bra. it works great, is comfy, and keeps the girls in place. im guessing other people have this issue though, where when my arms are down and...

Nicole, Jul 7, 2018 4 220
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Brides Without Fathers Advice
kalise in Family and Relationships, on June 30, 2018 at 10:51 AM

My father passed a year and a half ago, a month before i got engaged. wedding planning has been rough, and with the wedding 3 weeks away i’ve been a lot more emotional about it. my brother is walking...

Angelica, Jul 1, 2018 4 56
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Processional Advice?
kalise in Wedding Ceremony, on June 19, 2018 at 10:18 PM

Hoping for some advice for our processional. neither side is religious at all. we have a small group: officiant, best man, groomsman, MOH, bridesmaid, ring bearer, then my brother who's walking me. i...

Gina, Jun 20, 2018 2 94
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How to Tell Non-rsvper Not to Attend?
kalise in Etiquette and Advice, on June 13, 2018 at 2:13 AM

Ok, a little bit of backstory. i do not get along with my stepfather, or stepbrother. never have, and my mom doesn’t get along with my stepbrother either. unfortnately he got a wedding invite. in...

PBiazinha, Jun 13, 2018 7 445
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What to do with dj during dinner?
kalise in Wedding Reception, on March 21, 2018 at 7:20 PM

Hopefully this isn’t an odd question. so so we have ceremony 4:30-5, cocktails from 5-6 while we finish photos, dinner at 6. dj will be set up by 5 for music during cocktails/apps. so so what does he...

Mrs Abbey, Mar 22, 2018 11 3,377 2
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Easy diy Chalkboards
kalise in Do It Yourself, on March 14, 2018 at 5:40 PM

Sharing this in case it helps anyone.. we are doing a rustic style wedding and wanted chalkboard signs for everything. well, my handwriting is awful. so i got the genius idea to find a chalkboard...

Liana, Mar 15, 2018 7 185
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First Alterations Appt Help?
kalise in Wedding Attire, on March 13, 2018 at 6:38 PM

I finally tried on my wedding dress and it needs to be hemmed, and possibly by july have the bust taken in (i’ve lost 122lbs since last march and will likely lose another 20 or so). i made an appt...

Marie, Mar 13, 2018 7 257
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Cupcake Flavors- few or many
kalise in Wedding Reception, on March 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM

We need a total of 10dz cupcakes. we are deciding between doing 4dz each of two flavors (one chocolate based, one vanilla based) and 2dz of a fun flavor, or doing 2dz each of 5 different flavors for...

danijho, Mar 5, 2018 12 1,603
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Cake Outside?
kalise in Wedding Reception, on March 4, 2018 at 11:57 PM

I know nothing about weddings and it’s crunch time, luckily you guys are life savers! we are having cupcakes plus small cutting cake. wedding is in july in seattle (so maybe 80). dinner will be...

Going to the chapel, Mar 5, 2018 8 164
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Show Me Your Bridal Hair Ideas!
kalise in Hair and Makeup, on February 28, 2018 at 10:48 AM

I attached my dress and a photo so you can see my hair. i would like my hair down, but pulled away from my face. does anyone have any real life or model hair styles they suggest? my hair trial is...

Julie, Feb 28, 2018 5 227
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What undergarments do i need?
kalise in Wedding Attire, on February 26, 2018 at 7:17 PM

I have a wedding drsss and reception dress (should be able to tell which is which lol). the wedding is laid back and my theme is COMFY (we are wearing custom converse for the reception). i will...

Tanya, Feb 27, 2018 5 197
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Help with rehearsal dinner guest list?
kalise in Etiquette and Advice, on February 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM

So a little background since my FH and i are in a weird situation: we are having our wedding in seattle. at the wedding time we will have been in seattle about a year having moved up from San Diego....

Angela, Feb 26, 2018 10 202
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When to start alterations?
kalise in Wedding Attire, on January 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM

I have (i think) a kinda unique situation.. i've been losing weight pretty quick (a little over 100lbs since march), and plan to lose at least another 30-50 by the wedding in july. i bought my dress...

kalise, Jan 28, 2018 8 245
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Question for those with 2 Bands?
kalise in Wedding Attire, on January 23, 2018 at 12:05 PM

I got two wedding bangs to accompany my engagement ring. my initial thought was to have them soddered together before the wedding, since i need to have my engagement ring resized anyways. i’m thinking...

kalise, Jan 23, 2018 8 406
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Ring Box? or Boxes?
kalise in Wedding Ceremony, on January 13, 2018 at 2:07 AM

I'm the first of really anyone i know to get married, so this is all a mystery to me! we have my FH's nephew as our ring bearer, but since he is barely 2 he will be there just to be cute and hold a...

Vanessasaurus, Jan 13, 2018 7 5,011
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Simple Table Decorations?
kalise in Do It Yourself, on December 29, 2017 at 8:38 PM

We are having a simple, casual, outdoor wedding (though food might be inside- tbd). i'm struggling with table decoration ideas (everything is DIY). so far i have white tableclothes, and mason jars...

Joanna, Dec 30, 2017 8 234
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