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June 30, 2018

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Shutterfly Guestbook
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on March 24, 2018 at 1:31 AM

This might be one of my most favorite purchases yet! I just got my guestbook in the mail today from Shutterfly. I bought a $5 Groupon then spent a little extra for the guestbook styling and...

Davia, Aug 5, 2024 32 1,427 1
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Final dress fitting
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on May 3, 2018 at 11:00 PM

I bought my dress last summer in a big sale. I feel in love. Bought it off the rack for $799 down from $1800. It wasn't what I went in looking for but I feel in love. In September, I...

queenbee, May 4, 2018 22 533
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Hairstylist had a Stroke!
Melissa in Planning, on March 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM

I had any amazing deal going for hair stylist and just found out yesterday that she had a stroke! She's out of the hospital but now im a rehabilitation facility trying to regain use of her motor...

Veronica, Mar 31, 2018 5 349
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Uninvited?
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on March 5, 2018 at 1:37 AM

Ok I'm going to begin this with stating that I know you don't uninvite a guest. And that even a verbal invitation applies. But I've got two very odd situations that in unsure how to address. 1....

Victorian Bride, Mar 5, 2018 15 923
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Groupon Getaway
Melissa in Honeymoon, on February 25, 2018 at 10:31 AM

I was on Groupon last night looking at the various deals in our area and clocked in the getaways section and started wondering about using that for our honeymoon or any vacation really. Has anyone had...

Melissa, Feb 26, 2018 14 252
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mob dress help
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on February 23, 2018 at 5:53 PM

My mom and I went shopping for a dress for her for my wedding on June 30th. She's plus sized and we couldn't find anything for her. All the stores didn't carry up to size 28. only David's bridal...

Susan, Feb 24, 2018 11 275
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Planning meeting with venue
Melissa in Planning, on February 20, 2018 at 2:30 AM

We had our 6 month planning meeting with our venue on Sunday. Although due to schedule conflicts it was pushed back and we're actually 4.5 months out. I just wanted to share a few of the things she...

Melissa, Feb 20, 2018 4 147
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Meeting with potential officiate
Melissa in Planning, on January 21, 2018 at 4:09 AM

I'm so excited! We finally found an officiate that we both really seem to like. Ok I really like them and my fiance doesn't care because he just doesn't get those connections with people that I get....

Melissa, Jan 21, 2018 2 67
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i think i found my shoes
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on January 6, 2018 at 2:10 AM

Well I think I found my shoes. I absolutely love them and really want a heel. We'll see how they go because I'll be putting them to the test tomorrow and next weekend. I get to model wedding dresses...

Kinkerb, Jan 6, 2018 12 301
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Two piece reception dress
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on December 16, 2017 at 5:38 PM

Originally I couldn't imagine wearing anything other than my dress all day. I seriously love it and spending a lot of money to change out. But I'm thinking about changing for that last hour to make...

Melissa, Dec 17, 2017 11 169
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Opinions on bouquets
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on November 29, 2017 at 2:53 AM

Thank you to everyone that gave me feedback on my boutonnieres. I've made a couple changes with them and have now done a couple bridesmaids bouquets. What do you guys think? I'm pretty happy but...

Melissa, Nov 29, 2017 31 63
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Real or plastic China and flatware
Melissa in Style and Décor, on November 21, 2017 at 12:43 AM

So I was going through everything to fill out our event rental contact tonight and my fiance is realizing how expensive those rentals are. So I priced out everything we'd be renting from this company...

Celia Milton, Nov 21, 2017 22 113
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Working on boutonnieres
Melissa in Do It Yourself, on November 19, 2017 at 1:16 AM

I want them all to be slightly different and unique but similar. I've decided to use faux flowers but am spending the extra for the high quality ones. Most of my purchases were from Hobby Lobby and a...

Melissa, Nov 19, 2017 14 15
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Including step kids in the wedding
Melissa in Etiquette and Advice, on November 12, 2017 at 6:07 PM

We've got kind of a weird situation but I'd imagine not unique and I'm hoping for advice or suggestions. So my fiance has 1 biological son who turned 7 in July. His next relationship he's been dad to...

2ndtime1stwedding, Nov 12, 2017 11 68
Melissa
This girls got connections
Melissa in Planning, on November 7, 2017 at 10:58 PM

I'm a bartender and our DJ for Friday nights is going to do my wedding. He's giving me any amazing deal and we're getting 6 hours for $600. Plus, he was in today during my shift working on our...

Abbie, Nov 8, 2017 12 23
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Picked up my dress! But I'm happy sad
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on November 4, 2017 at 3:40 PM

I picked up my dress on Thursday. My perfect dress that fit like a glove. I drove straight to my grandparents retirement home to have lunch with them and my mom, try it on for them, and send it home...

Julianna, Nov 4, 2017 9 23
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Rehearsal dinner help
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on October 31, 2017 at 3:05 PM

My FH and I chose a wedding venue that's a little bit of a drive (30 minutes to any hour for everyone). The day before we will be setting up and doing the rehearsal. They don't offer the time or...

Melissa, Oct 31, 2017 8 20
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Engagement photo sneak peak
Melissa in Community Conversations, on October 12, 2017 at 1:03 PM

I couldn't be more excited for our big day and that everything will be captured beautifully! Our photographer sat down with us last weekend to go over our timeline for the wedding and review the...

ArianaB, Oct 13, 2017 11 17
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I found my dress!
Melissa in Wedding Attire, on July 16, 2017 at 1:04 PM

I went in expecting not to find anything I LOVED. My chest and hips/booty are a size 14 and my waist is between a 10 and 12. Nothing fits of the rack or looks flatter without a strong imagination....

Hbanana1111, Jul 16, 2017 14 15
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