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Karen & Rene

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DIY Bridal Party Shirts
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on February 4, 2012 at 11:35 PM

I have just finished making the Bridesmaid's shirts. Online they go for about $20, I can't afford that, so I decided to make them! Plain shirts are $ 2.99 on sale at A.C. Moore,...

Karen & Rene, Feb 6, 2012 11 238
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Food for thought
Karen & Rene in Etiquette and Advice, on February 5, 2012 at 12:13 AM

As a continuation of another post in here about keeping things in perspective, here is some food for thought.." It is not about who is wrong or right, it is not about winning a fight. It is about...

Cate, Feb 5, 2012 2 3
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Need to Share
Karen & Rene in Planning, on February 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

We just went to apply for our marriage license! In 72 hours it eill be ready, but can't pick up til the 10th in NJ its valid for 30 days

Lala, Feb 3, 2012 1 13
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Oriental Trading Finds
Karen & Rene in Etiquette and Advice, on January 30, 2012 at 1:27 PM

So as many of us I am on a budget, a small one at that. I was going crazy trying to figure out how to buy all the smaller stuff I still had to buy i.e. Cardbox, personalized toasting flutes, cake...

Katie Bug, Jan 30, 2012 4 6
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Wedding Nightmare...
Karen & Rene in Community Conversations, on January 20, 2012 at 12:08 PM

I dreamed the lady who is doing my hair the day of the wedding had given me a Peggy Bundy look! I woke up feeling my hair for the bangs and the bump :/ For those of you who are not familiar... Please...

Crisanda, Jan 30, 2012 13 14
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Candy Stick Table Numbers
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on January 27, 2012 at 2:21 PM

I just found these online and think they are a very creative and inexpensive twist to the regular table numbers. Mine are all done, however I hope this can help someone with ideas.

Karen & Rene, Jan 27, 2012 8 34
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Our Centerpieces Are Done!
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on January 27, 2012 at 9:01 AM

After much sweat, blood and tears I am pleased to announce we have finished our centerpieces. I still have to find 3 more since I found 3 were cracked :/

Brandi, Jan 27, 2012 11 21
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New Vistaprint Groupon
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on January 25, 2012 at 1:37 PM

There is a Groupon today to get $ 70 worth of VP products for $17 www.groupon.com/r/uu4640749 I don't know if this will also be able to be used with other coupons, but I thought I should...

Anonymous, Jan 26, 2012 20 30
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After all this time I have found the ones...
Karen & Rene in Wedding Attire, on January 25, 2012 at 1:43 PM

SHOES!! Yes, after so much searching I found the pair that I fell in LOVE with... so if you are int he same situation, do not despair you will know when you find the ones

Mrs. Strong!!!, Jan 25, 2012 9 25
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Random Advice from Forum Posts
Karen & Rene in Etiquette and Advice, on January 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

After being here for a while now...this is what I have learned. Feel free to add. *When in doubt..don't. - Why ask is it tacky if...? Chances are if you think it is tacky, it IS. *Do Feed your guests-...

Hayley C™, Jan 11, 2012 8 21
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Finished DIY Invites
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on January 9, 2012 at 10:40 AM

These are semi-DIY I bought the pack at Michael's from the Brides collection and added my own touch. They were very easy to print and I love the final product. Sorry for the picture quality, my...

maliburedneck, Jan 9, 2012 7 18
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Forums Issue
Karen & Rene in Etiquette and Advice, on January 4, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Am I the only one having trouble getting to the forums page, since yesterday more often than not I get an out of service sign!

Christina, Jan 4, 2012 6 2
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Groupon Deal- $10 for $20 worth of Old Navy Stuff
Karen & Rene in Planning, on December 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

They have the deal again, I used the first time to buy the flip flops for my reception. http://www.groupon.com/r/uu4640749

Karen & Rene, Dec 21, 2011 9
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Please tell me what to do...
Karen & Rene in Wedding Attire, on December 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

Long story short...my MUA is one of my bridesmaids best friends, so she recommended her to do my make up. I love her work, however she is charging me $ 120 for make up and she is staying for...

Jennifer, Dec 20, 2011 13 16
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Just Had to Share
Karen & Rene in Planning, on December 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Today my dashboard said I have 100DAYS TO GO!!! wow, time does fly...it is crunch time!

Heather, Dec 5, 2011 11 19
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My DIY Fascinator
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on November 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

So, like many of us I have been looking for a fascinator for a while, however; I refused to pay the money they go for. So today at Claire's I found a floral headband and a feather hairpin. I fused...

Danielle, Nov 27, 2011 9 18
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A couple of E-Pix
Karen & Rene in Planning, on November 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

We had our shoot last Sunday, we had a lot of fun doing it. Here are a couple of the pictures I liked the most...

Rachel W., Nov 22, 2011 11 19
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My Bridesmaids Gifts Arrived
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on November 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

I was looking for something inexpensive, yet I wanted them to know how appreciated they are. I am giving my bridesmaids Pashminas $5 on Ebay- I wasn't sure of the quality at first, but I...

Kara, Nov 17, 2011 12 25
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Tears of Joy Packets
Karen & Rene in Do It Yourself, on November 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

My tears of joy packets are done. Little by little we are getting there!

Mouche, Nov 7, 2011 15 25
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Birchwood Rose Corsages
Karen & Rene in Planning, on November 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

They have arrived and I am pleased. They are different and very delicate and pretty. Best of all they were extremely affordable

TexasSweetness, Nov 3, 2011 6 14
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