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Cake Outdoors all day - will it melt?
mel in Planning, on November 14, 2016 at 12:50 PM

I've seen 1000 photos of outdoor weddings with cakes so i didn't think this would be an issue, but now I'm being told the cake we order for the dessert table will be "just for show" and since it's...

mel, Jan 11, 2019 19 6,171
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Plum Pretty Sugar Robes - Shocked by the Quality
mel in Wedding Attire, on June 19, 2017 at 1:41 PM

I ordered a Plum Pretty Sugar robe from Poshmark. I am so glad I didn't pay the retail price of $60-70. It's basically made out of a 250 thread count sheet. Their site says the robe is made of...

Nadia, Sep 19, 2018 11 2,897
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Vent - Dress Altered Too Small - UPDATE in comments
mel in Wedding Attire, on August 10, 2017 at 9:00 PM

Went to pick up my dress today... The seamstress purposely made it smaller than measured because she said I have all of August (23 days now) to lose another 3-5 lbs and was adamant that I'd lose 3-5...

mel, Aug 30, 2017 56 110
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96 Degrees on my Wedding Day -- Gonna melt
mel in Wedding Attire, on August 29, 2017 at 12:57 PM

Any tips for a super hot wedding day in a 100 pound dress? Regretting my ball gown dress. Will be packing the dress I wore for my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner to wear for a third time just...

Jacks, Aug 29, 2017 37 1,941
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Wedding Band still isn't right after 2nd attempt
mel in Wedding Attire, on August 28, 2017 at 10:31 PM

We ordered my wedding band at a major chain, I won't name which one. Should have just used the jeweler who made my custom engagement ring but we thought this would have been easier. Wrong. I wanted a...

The Trap Selena, Aug 29, 2017 14 39
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Warning for Cabo & Cancun Honeymoons
mel in Honeymoon, on August 23, 2017 at 7:38 PM

Noooooooooo. Not my Cabo Love Cabo so much. Luckily we're not heading there for our honeymoon. There's a travel advisory over recent killings...

Laura Frazier, Aug 25, 2017 11 270
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What's your Bridal Processional Song?
mel in Planning, on August 22, 2017 at 7:34 PM

What song did you pick to walk down the aisle to and why? I had a song all picked out but I can't find the right version of it so now I'm trying to pick. My choices run from acoustic/folk-y to...

Katie, Aug 24, 2017 69 801
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Flower Girl Gifts
mel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 22, 2017 at 2:31 PM

Our flower girls are our nieces, 3 and 1.5 years old. I'm torn between getting them something nice they could use forever (mirrored engraved jewelry box), something they'll use throughout adolescence...

muriel, Aug 22, 2017 5 45
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Wedding Parasols Before Ceremony
mel in Do It Yourself, on August 9, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Anyone providing parasols to guests for use before the ceremony starts? Our venue is outdoors with no shade so I'm looking for cheap parasols if the guests want them. Wedding is in 24 days so shipping...

Bemyguest, Aug 10, 2017 12 1,377
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Tipping Vendors
mel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 9, 2017 at 12:52 PM

What vendors do you tip and how much? Our photographer was $4100... 20% would be a pretty chunk of change!

Tricia, Aug 9, 2017 3 13
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Ideas on Transporting Decor to and from Venue
mel in Do It Yourself, on July 19, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Guys and Gals, I'm 6 weeks out and my brain has basically turned to mush. Maybe someone out there is bored at work and has more brain power than I currently do to help me brainstorm some logistics. We...

Rachel, Jul 19, 2017 10 2,960 1
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Professionally Steam my Dress?
mel in Wedding Attire, on July 19, 2017 at 2:09 PM

So I'm going for my second fitting tomorrow and the seamstress said if everything's good then I can take it home with me. The front desk girl asked if I want the dress professionally steamed. Another...

Molly, Jul 19, 2017 9 35
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First Dress Fitting Today!
mel in Wedding Attire, on July 11, 2017 at 3:27 PM

Having my first fitting in a couple hours! Brought my undergarments, veil, jewelry, ceremony shoes, reception shoes... Anything else I should expect? I'm scared about how much my alterations are going...

StokedToBeASaucier, Jul 11, 2017 5 30
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Day of Logistics - DIY Decor
mel in Do It Yourself, on July 10, 2017 at 7:06 PM

I'm wondering how everyone is handling getting their decor items to and from the venue. Any couples bringing their own furniture/bulky items? We're bringing a patio furniture set, fire pit, and two...

mel, Jul 10, 2017 2 40
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Still looking for Satin Robes
mel in Wedding Attire, on July 3, 2017 at 1:26 PM

I'm still looking for a good deal on satin robes. Not customized. Around $10 each. Anyone see any 4th of July sales? I don't think I have time for eBay, I have less than 2 months to go.

ShaQuesha, Jul 6, 2017 24 82
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Shuttle Estimates
mel in Planning, on July 6, 2017 at 2:55 PM

Other than specifically asking every guest, how do you estimate how many guests will use the shuttle? Right now if everyone RSVPs yes we'll have 165 total. But we're still waiting for 100 RSVPs. The...

Macy, Jul 6, 2017 5 57
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Do I tip for the hair trial
mel in Wedding Attire, on June 28, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Finally doing my hair trial this weekend... Do I tip?

mel, Jun 28, 2017 9 94
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Los Angeles Hairstylist
mel in Wedding Attire, on June 19, 2017 at 4:28 PM

I'm still looking for a hairstylist for my wedding day. Any recommendations in the LA/Conejo Valley area? I've searched the vendor list and have honestly lost track of who all I've contacted. I've...

Red2018, Jun 19, 2017 5 21
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Veil Help - What to Get?
mel in Wedding Attire, on June 2, 2017 at 3:55 PM

I need help choosing a veil. Budget is about $50 or less because as soon as the ceremony is over that thing is coming off... I'm guessing Amazon and Etsy are my best bets. The ceremony is...

Alana, Jun 2, 2017 15 47
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Wedding Day Packing List
mel in Style and Décor, on May 23, 2017 at 2:34 PM

Anyone have a packing list (preferably editable) for all their decor items that need to be packed up and taken to the venue? A quick google search only gave me a packing list for what the bride needs...

HolyMoly63, May 24, 2017 10 390
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