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May 19, 2018

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Kristin
Bridesmaid gifts ready!
Kristin in Planning, on March 24, 2018 at 10:56 PM

There have been a few posts asking for bridesmaid gift ideas so I thought I'd share mine. Just finished putting them together tonight! I did all the same gifts but did differentiate the designs and...

Shannon, Apr 1, 2018 14 542
Kristin
🍆 and bachelorette
Kristin in Parties and Events, on March 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM

My bridesmaids have been planning for my bachelorette weekend trip to Philly in a few weeks. I heard from a couple of them that one of my other friends who is invited (but not a BM) keeps bringing up...

BB-H, Mar 30, 2018 17 576
Kristin
Shower curtains for photos?
Kristin in Planning, on March 27, 2018 at 1:09 PM

We had our final meeting with our photographer last night! We love her and her fiance (second shooter) and settled all the details over a big bottle of wine! Anyway, when we were talking about photo...

Kiersten, Mar 27, 2018 8 339
Kristin
Hair trial photos
Kristin in Hair and Makeup, on March 25, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Had my hair trial yesterday and was so happy with how it came out! Like Pinterest come to life! My hair will be lighter the day of, I haven't had it colored in over 6 months so it's grown out quite a...

Kristin, Mar 26, 2018 27 651
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Feedback on menu proof
Kristin in Wedding Reception, on March 25, 2018 at 2:15 PM

Sorry for the second post today, so much wedding stuff going on! Please take a look at our menu cards and let me know what you think. This was my first time using vistaprint and I feel like how...

Emily Plush, Mar 25, 2018 18 383
Kristin
When can i go over the planner's head?
Kristin in Planning, on March 23, 2018 at 2:37 PM

I emailed our wedding planner at the venue Monday about our selection for the late night snack and some ideas for signature drinks. I also said I wanted to finalize the menu so I can wrap up the menu...

lilam18, Mar 23, 2018 11 450
Kristin
Hair trial separate from makeup trial
Kristin in Hair and Makeup, on March 21, 2018 at 5:54 PM

Has anyone done their hair and makeup trials not on the same day? I have separate people for each and actually have my hair trial scheduled for this Friday (yay!) But it's not until 4:30 so by the...

Kristin, Mar 21, 2018 3 198
Kristin
Back and "brodal" Showered
Kristin in Parties and Events, on March 15, 2018 at 7:19 PM

Today FH's coworkers at his school thew a shower after school for him/us. They had it in the schools library at the end of the day. The theme was "brodal" shower instead of a bridal shower and they...

ISaidHallYes, Mar 16, 2018 17 321
Kristin
Minted coupon codes
Kristin in Planning, on February 28, 2018 at 10:41 AM

Does anyone have any promo codes or coupon codes for minted? I have rehearsal dinner invites in my cart but refuse to pay full price! Hoping if I keep them in the cart long enough they will send a...

Heather, Mar 3, 2018 10 1,218
Kristin
Tipping for reception
Kristin in Etiquette and Advice, on February 27, 2018 at 1:14 PM

Before I start searching old threads for this...How much is appropriate to tip the reception staff? Should it be a per person amount or a percentage? The contract says any tips will be divided between...

O, Feb 27, 2018 7 180
Kristin
Unrelated questions - tie clips and rehearsal dinner
Kristin in Planning, on February 25, 2018 at 4:21 PM

A few completely unrelated questions, but didn't want to make a bunch of posts. 1. Does anyone know an inexpensive place to buy tie clips? We are wanting matching ones for the groomsmen, but sets on...

Kristin, Feb 25, 2018 4 122
Kristin
Find this dress
Kristin in Wedding Attire, on February 23, 2018 at 1:48 PM

Sorry for the second post in one day about this. I think the other one fell off into the void so my follow up was missed. FH agreed to help FMIL look for her original dress to see if we could buy...

OG Kathryn, Feb 23, 2018 6 302
Kristin
fmil dress drama
Kristin in Planning, on February 23, 2018 at 10:56 AM

FMIL picked her dress a few months ago and ordered it. Last week she messages saying that she thinks the store is going to scam her and that she filed a credit card dispute to cancel the order....

WED18, Feb 23, 2018 14 389
Kristin
Getting ready attire
Kristin in Wedding Attire, on February 18, 2018 at 8:23 PM

Now that I'm to the 3 month mark I have tons of ideas and things to do and buy spinning around in my head. I've been thinking about the getting ready attire for the girls (not as their gift). I am...

Mags, Feb 21, 2018 25 631
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Invites assembled! When to send?
Kristin in Planning, on February 17, 2018 at 11:45 PM

Got a big item checked off tonight and had to share! Invites are assembled and ready to go out! It took a few weekends to cut all of the vellum paper belly band strips, stamp them (its hard to see in...

jerzgrlnmd, Feb 18, 2018 11 338
Kristin
Second guessing child-free note on website
Kristin in Etiquette and Advice, on February 2, 2018 at 1:33 PM

We put a note on our website that says "We hope you understand our decision to make the wedding child-free, and take the opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate in style!" Is this okay? We are...

JerseyGirl, Feb 15, 2018 72 1,920
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Which bachelorette would you pick?
Kristin in Parties and Events, on February 14, 2018 at 12:10 PM

My girls have collected information on three bachelorette options. They all sound fabulous and I'm not sure which to pick! 1. Central NY/fingerakes day or overnight. Would involve wineries, breweries,...

Erica, Feb 14, 2018 27 506
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Help Style My Dress!
Kristin in Wedding Attire, on January 27, 2018 at 11:27 AM

What jewelry would go with my dress? I was thinking some simple drop earrings, maybe with pearl (there is pearl in the belt) and maybe a bracelet. I have a veil and flower comb so I'm thinking simple...

earias, Jan 27, 2018 4 198
Kristin
Belly band inspiration
Kristin in Style and Décor, on January 21, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Looking for your photos of invites with belly bands! I'm playing around with a few ideas while waiting for ours to come in. The invite is this flat card and there will be a details card and a rsvp...

Heather, Jan 22, 2018 13 327
Kristin
Bad idea or cute idea?
Kristin in Planning, on January 18, 2018 at 12:05 AM

I saw this on Pinterest and thought it would be a cute favor. We love our furbaby and this might be a cute way to honor him. Or is it too much? I was thinking a basket with some dog treats for the...

Heather, Jan 19, 2018 40 808
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