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Wedding favor idea - DIY
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 28, 2013 at 2:54 AM

I think I have a wedding favor idea. Make those pretzels with maybe raspberry hugs, M&M's using wedding colors (mine would be made with pink, silver & white maybe), put a few in a favor bag and attach...

Melissa, Sep 29, 2013 7 23
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Had our engagement shoot tonight
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Let me just say I'm so excited and can't wait to see how our pictures turned out. Our photographer was amazing and he gave us a sneak peek of some on his camera. He said the colors I chose were very...

Raven*, Sep 24, 2013 6 15
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Excited about tomorrow!
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 23, 2013 at 9:52 PM

We are getting our engagement pics finally taken tomorrow evening. I'm excited and can't wait to see how they turn out. One casual look and one dressy look Then I can finally get our STDs made and...

Melissa, Sep 23, 2013 3 27
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Booked our honeymoon!
Melissa in Honeymoon, on September 22, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Well we tossed up so many ideas but we finally decided on Vegas! FH has a bunch of comp rooms so we won't pay much for our hotel Sun - Thurs ($90 to be exact). We got a nice luxury room with a...

Melissa, Sep 23, 2013 21 37
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DIY bridal bouquet 1st attempt (pics)
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM

Well I made my first attempt at my bridal bouquet. I'm probably going to add some greens to it but not sure. The girls will just have all gerbera daisies. I will make the boutonnières too. Not too...

Melissa, Sep 21, 2013 21 28
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Bridal jewelry, can't decide
Melissa in Style and Décor, on September 20, 2013 at 10:02 PM

I can't decide what kind of jewelry to wear. I figure when I go for my first fitting I will try some on with the dress. I am wearing a black sash and black shoes so not sure if I should wear black...

kt2of3, Sep 21, 2013 12 8
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OMG!! it finally happened!!!!
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 20, 2013 at 11:32 AM

I just got my 5th star today! I just noticed it on my last post. I thought I would never ever get it!! Woohoo!!!

Melissa, Sep 20, 2013 25 39
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My mock centerpieces (pics)
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 19, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Well we went to our venue tonight and got the official tour. We are having our ceremony in one ballroom and the reception in the grand ballroom. We are getting a 2 story suite with a loft bedroom and...

Donna, Sep 20, 2013 33 42
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How did you or will you decorate your Wedding Arch?
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 15, 2013 at 9:20 AM

I got one of those pre-lit wedding arches that you see in Michaels but got mine off of Craigslist from another bride selling hers for just $10. Now I'm trying to figure out how to decorate it....

Danielle, Sep 15, 2013 8 268
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I was bored all day but now no longer... (Check these out)
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 15, 2013 at 4:28 PM

I have been bored out of my mind today so I decided to check the mail. Low and behold these little heart-shaped silk flower petals I ordered off of eBay for $7.50, free shipping, arrived. Now...

Melissa, Sep 15, 2013 14 10
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My wedding band arrived!
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 13, 2013 at 8:32 AM

My wedding band came yesterday. We ordered it off of Amazon so I was anxious to see how well it looked with my engagement ring. I love it. Matches the band of my e-ring perfectly Can't wait to wear it...

Bianca, Sep 13, 2013 15 16
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NWR: Your favorite cheap & easy dinner recipes
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 11, 2013 at 8:34 AM

Money is going to be super tight for us the next 2-3 weeks and I am looking for some ways to save money but still want to have some decent food to eat. I truly don't want to be living off of ramen...

Abbiell, Sep 11, 2013 21 40
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Wedding Bands (pics) *added pic of e-ring to compare
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on September 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM

We ordered our wedding bands. Mine matches the band on my engagement ring perfectly. Can't wait to get them Edited: added 2nd pic of the band I purchased compared to the band on my engagement ring. ...

Melissa, Sep 10, 2013 13 12
Melissa
Got my cupcake samples!
Melissa in Planning, on September 7, 2013 at 12:08 PM

I am having a cupcake tower so my lady dropped off 2 flavors I wanted to try. Vanilla with hot pink confetti (Wedding Cake Flavor) and a spice cake both with vanilla buttercream. OMG they are so...

Melissa, Sep 7, 2013 5 26
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Do i have to invite Dad's side of the family???
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on September 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

I'm really torn. I can't tell you the last time I've seen my Dad's side of the family. My parents have been divorced since I was 5 and I rarely see my Dad as it is. 90% of his side including my Dad...

Melissa, Sep 6, 2013 26 235
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Postage Stamps (options)
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 5, 2013 at 10:47 AM

I was curious to the stamps offered by the US Postal Service for invitations and RSVP cards so I googled some information. I found it very helpful and thought I'd share it with all of you!...

MNA, Sep 6, 2013 12 44
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DIY Invitation - first attempt (pics)
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on September 4, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Well here is my first mock up of my wedding invitations, they aren't perfect but I just had to bring my vision to life. I just need to do the belly band with our monogram to wrap around the closed...

Melissa, Sep 5, 2013 35 52
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NWR: family reunion (pic)
Melissa in Community Conversations, on September 1, 2013 at 8:29 PM

I had my family reunion today for my mom's side of the family. We had a great time seeing family we only see once a year. I did feel awkward talking about my wedding plans with people who asked me...

Melissa, Sep 2, 2013 4 42
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my centerpiece vision...
Melissa in Planning, on August 29, 2013 at 9:49 PM

So the hotel has hurricane globes and 12x12 square mirrors. So I was going to with the look on the right but using the fuchsia petals in top left on the mirror like bottom left. I think that would...

Melissa, Aug 31, 2013 13 26
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my cupcake wedding cake vision...
Melissa in Planning, on August 29, 2013 at 9:35 PM

So I am pretty sure I have a vision for my cake. My baker is all for it. My colors are black, fuchsia and silver. So in the picture on the right is the lay out of the cake and design except where you...

Melissa, Aug 31, 2013 18 18
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