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MelissaErin

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December 30, 2016

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Naturally curly girls - show me your wedding hair!
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on August 13, 2016 at 5:26 PM

Happy Saturday! So I'm starting to think about wedding hair and I'm not sure what to do. I've never had my hair professionally done. I have naturally thick, curly hair, but I'm having a hard time...

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MelissaErin's Pro BAMMMM!
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on February 28, 2017 at 1:40 PM

Hey everyone. Unfortunately with my new job I am barely ever on WW anymore, but I loved getting to know everyone and I always love a good BAM so I thought I couldn't just fade away without doing my...

alwaysandforeversimp, Mar 8, 2017 101 143
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BAMMMM!!!
MelissaErin in Married Life, on January 3, 2017 at 9:46 AM

First I want to say thank you to all the wonderful men and women on WW who have given great advice and entertainment over the last several months. Overall our wedding was a beautiful, amazing day...

BeautifulQueen2b, Mar 7, 2017 61 93
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NWR: Gilmore Girls Revival chat. Spoiler alert
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on November 26, 2016 at 7:24 PM

I'm guessing there are plenty of people on here who are watching or have finished watching the new revival episodes of Gilmore Girls. I'm obsessed with the show and needed a place to vent! This thread...

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Hair and makeup trial!
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on November 12, 2016 at 4:48 PM

I've never had my hair or makeup done before so this was a lot of fun! Don't be afraid to speak up and tell them what you like or don't like!

Nikol, Nov 13, 2016 21 37
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World Series and weddings
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on October 26, 2016 at 10:57 PM

I've been busy at a new job this week and I've barely been on here so I don't know if someone already posted this.. but here's a cute article about how a few Chicago couples are handling the World...

Kate, Oct 28, 2016 4 12
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Anyone's FH not come to the shower?
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on October 22, 2016 at 2:54 PM

My shower is in a few weeks and the people throwing it have had the date planned for a while. FH got some dates mixed up and just realized he has a meeting he has to be at that day and can't change it...

Amanda, Oct 24, 2016 46 166
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Engagement pics, and a note on loving yourself
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on October 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM

I see so many women on here upset about how they look or wanting to lose weight before the wedding. I always think each one is beautiful, but we are our own worst critics. We got engagement pictures...

Baltimore Bridal Fit, Oct 20, 2016 116 72
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Wedding dream
MelissaErin in Planning, on October 16, 2016 at 8:36 AM

I just woke up from a wedding nightmare.Only 30 of 130 people RSVP'd so I was running around the lobby in my wedding dress before the wedding asking everyone want they wanted to eat and they kept...

Nefferini, Oct 16, 2016 3 12
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Which outfit should I wear for engagement pics
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on October 7, 2016 at 12:34 PM

I have too many clothes, so help me pick something. FH will be wearing jeans and a black pullover sweater.

bellamae, Oct 7, 2016 21 31
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How far out of town is out of town for rehearsal dinner?
MelissaErin in Etiquette and Advice, on September 20, 2016 at 11:49 PM

I know there are differing opinions on if OOT guests should be invited to the rehearsal/welcome dinner the night before the wedding (and I would rather keep it smaller), but FFIL wants them invited...

Kathleen Smith, Sep 20, 2016 1 21
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KWR: When to tell new job about wedding/honeymoon
MelissaErin in Etiquette and Advice, on September 10, 2016 at 2:32 PM

So next week I have an interview for a new job. I was actually not looking for this job, but in early August they approached me to apply. Thursday I'm meeting with HR and the team for an interview....

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Favorite cake flavor/filling?
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on September 7, 2016 at 6:39 PM

Things are quieting down for the night so I thought I'd start a fun thread.. FH and I have our cake tasting tomorrow afternoon and I just want to taste all the cakes. What is your favorite flavor for...

Hallie, Sep 8, 2016 48 226
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Off shoulder dresses - Let me see your hair!
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on September 5, 2016 at 7:57 PM

Hey brides with off the shoulder dresses...did you/ are you planning to wear your hair up, down, in between? I'm unsure what hairstyle is best with my dress, which has a beautiful off the shoulder...

RiceAndRoses, Sep 5, 2016 8 140
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Lost Save the Dates
MelissaErin in Etiquette and Advice, on August 26, 2016 at 9:07 PM

We sent out our Save the Dates a few weeks ago and I heard from a lot of people that got them and were excited... but then we heard FH's mom's friend didn't get hers, so we sent another and thought it...

MelissaErin, Aug 26, 2016 5 8
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Cascading bouquet
MelissaErin in Planning, on August 22, 2016 at 12:08 AM

We picked a florist this weekend and she seemed to really understand my desire for a big beautiful cascading bouquet. My mom had really only seen the traditional round bouquets before, I'd love to see...

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NWR: Favorite Podcasts
MelissaErin in Community Conversations, on August 23, 2016 at 4:36 PM

I'm addicted to podcasts but always looking for more great ones. What do you ladies like to listen to? A few of my favorites: Gilmore Guys, 2 Dope Queens, NPR Politics, FiveThirtyEight Elections,...

Lacy, Aug 23, 2016 18 17
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Alcohol at the rehearsal dinner?
MelissaErin in Etiquette and Advice, on August 18, 2016 at 2:18 PM

We will have a full open bar at the wedding, but I'm wondering what to do about the rehearsal? I want it to be more casual. My first choice was Portillos, a famous hot dog place in Chicago, but they...

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Chicago area photographer?
MelissaErin in Planning, on August 12, 2016 at 11:27 AM

I am having the hardest time picking a photographer for our wedding in the Chicago suburbs. I have looked at the vendor tab and reached out to a ton of photographers. Good photos are SO important to...

Natalie, Aug 13, 2016 19 43
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Dress doubts! Need help!
MelissaErin in Wedding Attire, on August 4, 2016 at 11:38 PM

So, on Saturday I bought a dress and I liked it, but I was also feeling some pressure from the people with me to make a decision that day. I started having some doubts yesterday and I went back today...

NotThatFreakinMary, Aug 11, 2016 67 119
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