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DIY flowers (pics)
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on January 8, 2014 at 8:07 PM

Here are the bouquets I made. I have one more to make. I bought my silk flowers from eBay. The lady I bought them from custom made my boutonnières from the same flowers so they would match. My bouquet...

MarianiBride, Jan 9, 2014 31 37
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I had my first dress fitting yesterday (pics)
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 5, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Well the dress fitting wet well. Alterations were only $50 more than I budgeted for ($160 total at David's Bridal). I had to have both sides taken in, the bust made a little smaller,...

Melissa, Jan 5, 2014 18 26
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Flower Girl & Bridesmaid dresses (pics of my kids)
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 3, 2014 at 5:13 PM

My youngest daughter who is 5 will be my flower girl and my oldest daughter who will be 14 is one of my bridesmaids. They look so cute

mlw, Jan 4, 2014 9 25
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Wedding Nightmare #2
Melissa in Planning, on December 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

I was making my own card box and some how I ended up making card boxes for everyone for $200 each and one day the room I was working in filled up completely to the ceiling and walls with card...

Melissa, Dec 22, 2013 4 16
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Wedding Nightmares
Melissa in Planning, on December 16, 2013 at 7:05 AM

When did you ladies start having nightmares about the wedding? I had my first one last night. I dreamt that the photographer missed the whole ceremony. Get to the reception and none of my...

Macksgirl, Dec 16, 2013 5 14
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KWR: 52 Week Money Challenge
Melissa in Planning, on December 9, 2013 at 12:42 PM

I saw this on a friend's Facebook page. Seems like a great way to save money for Christmas (next year lol), a wedding or just to build up a savings account. Thought I'd share it with you. I've never...

Kathryn, Dec 9, 2013 16 20
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Writing our own vows...
Melissa in Planning, on December 7, 2013 at 7:14 AM

Well the plan was for us to write our own vows. At least that was my suggestion and FH went along with it. Now last night, 4 months before the wedding, FH says jokingly how he doesn't think we should...

Melissa, Dec 7, 2013 47 50
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(Update: Number 2 is the winner, thank you!!!). I need your vote to help make a decision!
Melissa in Community Conversations, on December 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

So I want to put a little cute image on my reception cards but I can't decide which one. Everyone I ask is picking different ones, not really a majority to go by. Let me know if you like 1, 2 or 3....

Bianca, Dec 4, 2013 54 35
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Question: Vistaprint invitations
Melissa in Planning, on December 4, 2013 at 8:06 AM

So I decided to order my invitations (70) including RSVP and reception cards from VP vs DIY from scratch. I bought a groupon $20 for $60 and using a discount code from retailmenot.com....

Melissa, Dec 4, 2013 21 146
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Flower petals galore!!
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on December 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM

I have 6,000 heart shaped flower petals to peel apart. Happy happy joy joy! I've recruited some help but it keeps me busy

Debbie, Dec 3, 2013 13 24
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We met with our Venue today...
Melissa in Planning, on November 30, 2013 at 1:11 PM

I'm 4 months and 20 days away! We met with the venue this morning to discuss all the details from the food & bar order down to the room layouts for the ceremony and reception. They even threw in...

Melissa, Dec 2, 2013 18 14
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Played dress up tonight (pic)
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on December 1, 2013 at 10:12 PM

I tried on my dress tonight with all my accessories to see how it all looked together. I forgot my black sash though. Dress still needs alterations, too big up top. Can't believe first fitting is on...

Melissa, Dec 1, 2013 10 26
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NWR: FH & my bday yesterday
Melissa in Community Conversations, on November 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM

FH all year really wanted to throw me a big 40th bday party but due to financial reasons plus the wedding, he couldn't afford to and says he feels like a failure. I've assured him many times it was...

Nonna T, Nov 23, 2013 8 16
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NWR: today is my bday
Melissa in Planning, on November 22, 2013 at 3:21 AM

And I am turning 40! Wow I just can't believe it either. Time flies by. It bothers me a little but I don't feel 40. I'm just thankful to be healthy, have 3 beautiful children, a great job and finally...

Melissa, Nov 22, 2013 44 47
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Bridal bouquets as headtable centerpiece?
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on November 22, 2013 at 2:53 AM

So I want my head table to be fairly simple but elegant. I am considering using the bridal party's bouquets and my bouquet as the main centerpiece on our head table (placed in front of where FH and I...

Married2013, Nov 22, 2013 20 1,167
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Decided on bridal jewelry
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on November 22, 2013 at 3:33 AM

Well I finally picked out the jewelry I want to wear. Got the necklace & earring set at David's as well as the bracelet. Searched high and low on eBay to find this matching headband. Overall I'm very...

Melissa, Nov 22, 2013 11 22
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Minister meeting today
Melissa in Planning, on November 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

We meet with our minister today to put our ceremony together. Another thing to make this feel so real and reality that it is just around the corner. 5 months to go!

Melissa, Nov 11, 2013 3 15
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Say Yes to the Dress - Atlanta
Melissa in Community Conversations, on November 8, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Damn you Lori making me cry giving away dresses at no charge to beautiful women fighting cancer. So heart warming that she has such a big caring heart. Love seeing that...

SoontobeMrsGlover, Nov 9, 2013 12 43
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STDs have been mailed!
Melissa in Planning, on October 24, 2013 at 10:32 PM

Well I guess it's official now...save the dates were dropped off at the post office today. I was feeling a little nervous and queasy after I did it. Not in a bad way, I have no doubts about getting...

LavenderJoy, Nov 7, 2013 11 19
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Remember me? Sorry I haven't been active in discussions...
Melissa in Planning, on November 6, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Well the short story...I'm stressed, not just about wedding planning. Life in general. I have 3 children...13-girl, 10-boy, 5-girl. My youngest has been in and out of the hospital too many times since...

SoontobeMRS.H, Nov 6, 2013 22 10
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