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Melissa
My wedding day
Melissa in Married Life, on March 27, 2016 at 8:11 PM

My wedding day yesterday was more than amazing and more than I could ever of dreamed of. The day was perfect. Will post some pics more to come when I'm not so tired.

JBach, Apr 4, 2016 83 173
Melissa
Can't believe I'm getting married this SATURDAY
Melissa in Planning, on March 24, 2016 at 9:42 PM

I can't believe Saturday is almost here. SOOOO EXCITED. it still really hasn't hit me. It still feels like I'm just planning it. We have been planning/paying off our wedding over 2.5 years. Now it's...

2016beachwedding, Mar 26, 2016 38 80
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Tipping vendors
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on March 25, 2016 at 8:40 AM

How much do you tip your vendors. What is appropriate etiquette for the matre d the dj and the photographer. We have 2 djs one photographer and 172 guests.

Jay Farrell, Mar 25, 2016 6 14
Melissa
When did you start getting nervous...if at all
Melissa in Planning, on March 21, 2016 at 9:57 PM

So I got engaged September 30, 2013. We have been planning and paying off our wedding for nearly 2.5 years. We both paid for our wedding on our own which is why we waited awhile to get married. I'm...

Tina, Mar 22, 2016 4 27
Melissa
Update on fractured knee
Melissa in Planning, on March 21, 2016 at 9:19 PM

Some of you may remember last week I posted my dog fractured my knee cap and I am getting married this Saturday 3/26. Well I started physical therapy today. Friday I purchased a knee brace for my...

JBach, Mar 21, 2016 19 18
Melissa
1 week until wedding and ended up on crutches
Melissa in Planning, on March 18, 2016 at 10:16 PM

Well after 2.5 years of waiting for my day to come, Wednesday I took my 100lb puppy who's afraid of everything for a walk. A long story short she got scared of a squirrel backed up into my knee cap...

Kim, Mar 19, 2016 53 108
Melissa
Wedding day coming like a freight train now!
Melissa in Planning, on March 11, 2016 at 7:43 PM

Well 2 and a half years ago I got engaged by December 2013 we had our venue dj/photographer picked reserved and started making payments every month since February 2014. Was ahead of the game for...

Lauren, Mar 11, 2016 2 14
Melissa
Officiant gift
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on March 6, 2016 at 8:26 PM

Our wedding officiant is also a guest at our wedding. She is my fiancés coworker who is a good friend of his as well. She is not charging us to officiate our wedding. What does an officiant typically...

CA_DesertBride, Mar 7, 2016 10 76
Melissa
Recessional song suggestions
Melissa in Planning, on February 28, 2016 at 12:17 PM

Spoke to our dj this morning. Never thought about a song after we get married for the exit from the ceremony. What did you all use or pick?

Zoe, Feb 28, 2016 12 24
Melissa
Final 32 days, overwhelmed but making progress
Melissa in Planning, on February 23, 2016 at 9:25 AM

I finally finished my seating chart as my RSVP date was for Feb 5th but as of yesterday I received all except about 11 people who I am assuming are not coming we reached out still and have not heard...

Melissa, Feb 23, 2016 5 29
Melissa
Hangers?
Melissa in Community Conversations, on February 8, 2016 at 1:43 PM

I would like to buy hangers for bridal party. White with my name Mrs._______ and then maid of honor with her name and title, 3 bridesmaids with title and their name and flower girl title with her...

laura, Feb 8, 2016 15 23
Melissa
No shows?
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on February 1, 2016 at 5:17 PM

So this past Saturday was my surprise bridal shower. It was awesome and I had zero idea. I never had any kind of surprise party before. My cousin(a bridesmaid) who just moved back from St Kitts in...

SoontobeMrs.N, Feb 1, 2016 10 25
Melissa
First alterations fitting
Melissa in Planning, on January 16, 2016 at 12:53 PM

So I made a thread about a week ago about how much was it for your alterations. Today was my first fitting. Cost me $400 for a hem, bustle, a clip that was missing to tighten the top of my...

Melissa, Jan 16, 2016 8 26
Melissa
How much were your alterations?
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 12, 2016 at 11:38 AM

So I have decided against using David's Bridal for alterations. I have witnessed and heard some bad things about their experiences as well as the costs are astronomical. I had several people from my...

Jennifer, Jan 13, 2016 41 110
Melissa
Honey moon final payment made!!
Melissa in Planning, on January 9, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Made our final payment for our honeymoon today. My fiancé and I never been on a cruise and this will be our first cruise. Neither of us have ever taken a long vacation like this. 10 days norweigen...

SpringBride16, Jan 9, 2016 9 20
Melissa
Undergarments/Spanx
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 3, 2016 at 9:10 PM

So in April 2011 I had weight loss surgery and lost between 135-148lbs depending on the month and time of year lol. I went from a DD bra to wearing a 36C because I refuse to wear the B that I probably...

Possum, Jan 3, 2016 8 33
Melissa
Bridesmaid gifts/robes
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 3, 2016 at 10:31 AM

I got my bridesmaids their jewelry for the wedding and I intend on getting them a monogram/personalized waffle robe or terry cloth robe as well as an additional gift. My wedding colors are Malibu blue...

Courtney, Jan 3, 2016 3 24
Melissa
Wedding dress alterations
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 2, 2016 at 12:46 PM

I wanted to make an appointment for January 16 to go to a tailor to see how much alterations would cost through them. I have 3 names I was given to check out. My maid of honor thinks it's a little too...

Ostrichka, Jan 2, 2016 4 20
Melissa
bridemaid gifts
Melissa in Planning, on December 29, 2015 at 7:30 PM

I found necklaces on Etsy that I want to purchase my bridesmaids and MOH, also want to get something else from Etsy keychain things made from them. I also would like to get them personalized monogram...

Ms. Koala, Dec 29, 2015 1 17
Melissa
March 26 wedding, am I behind?
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on December 13, 2015 at 11:08 PM

So I've been engaged since 9/30/14. We have to pay for our wedding ourselves so we found our venue December 2014 and have been making payments to the venue and the dj/photographer/etc since then....

SpringBride16, Dec 14, 2015 6 12
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