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Clayton & I have been together 4 years. We love hiking, watching Dateline, and naps. March 10th will be a day to remember!

Happily married 🎉

March 10, 2019

1872days 23hrs

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Non-pro Bam
Mcellist in Married Life, on March 12, 2019 at 9:51 AM

So, it’s my turn to share my wedding day story & advice. ( this is super duper long! If you only look at pictures, I’ll be none the wiser! Hopefully you get some good tips!) Let me start by saying...

Mcellist, Mar 15, 2019 38 727
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Forgot about tips
Mcellist in Etiquette and Advice, on March 8, 2019 at 12:52 PM

I don’t know how I did, but I did. And now I have literally almost no money. Almost every vendor we’ve hired owns their company ( my hairstylist- free lance, makeup, DJ, cake & photographer are...

M, Mar 9, 2019 12 533
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Wedding Vows
Mcellist in Do It Yourself, on March 4, 2019 at 9:10 PM

Ok. I didn't make mine super long, just trying to get to the point. Tell me what I could add/delete. ( I honestly have no idea what I'm doing with this, either. So any constructive advice is welcomed!...

Kellie Martinez, Mar 7, 2019 15 281
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March Brides
Mcellist in Planning, on February 15, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Hey everyone! What all do you have left to do? We still have a couple of people who haven't RSVP'd, still need to make payments for vendors, get the marriage license, and then work on all the day of...

Afro_Bride, Mar 4, 2019 12 214
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Updated Seating Chart!
Mcellist in Do It Yourself, on February 23, 2019 at 7:48 PM

I received some great feedback from last week about my seating chart. Here’s my updated one! I was stressed about spending more money on something that I figured I could do on the cheaper side without...

Mcellist, Feb 23, 2019 8 292
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Practice for Seating Chart
Mcellist in Wedding Reception, on February 18, 2019 at 11:30 PM

I know it’s messy, but I had to start somewhere. I’m thinking if I make the title smaller & slow down my cursive that it’ll come out better. What do you guys think?

Danielle, Feb 19, 2019 11 307
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Vent
Mcellist in Family and Relationships, on February 5, 2019 at 9:20 AM

I have had a friend who has had quite a bit of family issues these last 2 years. Because of these family issues, she had to drop out of my wedding, which hurt, but I understood. Now with the wedding...

Mcellist, Feb 8, 2019 7 208
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Feeling a Little Sad
Mcellist in Planning, on February 3, 2019 at 9:54 PM

So our wedding is in 34 days, which is a little more than a month away. We're waiting for RSVP's to trickle in & we're getting surprised by people who are not going to be able to make it. I...

Sarah, Feb 4, 2019 13 501
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Raised Catholic, Not getting married in the church
Mcellist in Etiquette and Advice, on January 30, 2019 at 10:30 PM

The title pretty much tells it all. I still attend mass & pray..... but my FH doesn't, and he is not Catholic. Is anyone else in the same boat? I'm literally just wondering. (I know that for the...

Kim, Feb 1, 2019 17 239
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Mother/ Daughter Dance
Mcellist in Wedding Reception, on January 22, 2019 at 8:51 PM

My dad isn't in my life, and isn't invited to the wedding for various reasons. I want to do a mother/daughter dance but then I think it might look kinda strange. I know I shouldn't care, but I fear it...

Afterallthistime...A, Jan 23, 2019 13 196
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How Are you Leaving?
Mcellist in Planning, on January 21, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Are you doing anything special for your grand exit? Apparently, me & my FH can't stay to pack up (that's what I had wanted to do. We're not going on a honeymoon for quite some time.) I had just...

Yoice, Jan 21, 2019 6 160
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Stress is getting to me!
Mcellist in Planning, on January 20, 2019 at 11:55 AM

Guys! The stress is getting a little too real. ( This post is meant to be a bit silly, and really just to let off of stress.) Here's what is NOT working correctly for me right now: 1) Still waiting on...

Kyle-Lynn, Jan 20, 2019 5 182
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Just need 5 more ppl to meet minimum
Mcellist in Planning, on January 19, 2019 at 7:06 PM

So, we have 49 days until the wedding & we need to meet a minimum of 55 ppl. We’re at 50! The wait is agonizing!!! I get so excited when my phone dings that someone has RSVP’D. I just wanna call...

Rachel, Jan 20, 2019 10 354
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How long to wait?
Mcellist in Planning, on January 6, 2019 at 1:32 PM

So I have a dilemma. I hired ( paid a deposit, signed a contract) with a makeup artist back in June. I have reached out to her twice since then because I’m starting to finalize things for the wedding...

Joann, Jan 7, 2019 13 282
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What to put on an insert card?
Mcellist in Do It Yourself, on December 2, 2018 at 1:40 PM

I have a wedding website with suggested hotels ( we don't have a hotel block because we're having a smaller wedding & most people either used to live here or have been here, so they know where...

Augusta, Jan 5, 2019 6 107
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An Oldie but a Goodie- Bridesmaid Gifts
Mcellist in Do It Yourself, on January 2, 2019 at 8:44 AM

I searched the past forums on this & still think I can ask. I've gotten my friends: a personalized wine tumbler & a gift card to one of their favorite restaurants. Should I get something else?...

Rebecca, Jan 3, 2019 8 130
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How to Help
Mcellist in Family and Relationships, on December 23, 2018 at 7:42 PM

Ok, get ready everybody because this is a lot, and I'm at a loss as to what to do. So, I'm the baby of 3 daughters for my mom. My 2 older sisters are 35 & 36. My 2nd oldest sister, T, is dating...

Jen, Dec 26, 2018 37 662
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dfw Rehearsal Dinner Spot Suggestions
Mcellist in Texas Planning, on December 5, 2018 at 8:44 PM

So I have a really good dilemma. My brother is a doctor & makes a ton of money. He heard of my plans to do a pizza rehearsal dinner ( I was planning on taking everyone to Gino's, which about...

Mcellist, Dec 12, 2018 3 68
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March Brides & Grooms
Mcellist in Planning, on November 23, 2018 at 9:14 AM

Hey all. When are you sending invites? I know standard time is 6-8 weeks, but we have around 75% of guest list traveling. People have been asking us when we're sending invites because I think they're...

Melissa, Nov 25, 2018 22 246
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Engagement Photos
Mcellist in Planning, on September 3, 2018 at 12:00 AM

I'm on a wedding roll right now, guys. My lovely photographer sent me our entire engagement photo album today. Here are some of my favorites. If you are on the fence about doing engagement photos,...

Mrs. Dujmovic, Nov 20, 2018 17 303
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