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It's all coming together! 9 more days!
MJBride in Planning, on June 25, 2015 at 9:38 PM

Picked up FH and our kids suits today and FGs came and tried on their dresses! Finished our ceremony programs yesterday. Tomorrow is the seating chart and place cards. I think FH and I are going to go...

FutureMrsCrane, Jun 25, 2015 6 29
MJBride
Are you kidding me? 10 days away and this? Rant/Vent
MJBride in Planning, on June 23, 2015 at 9:30 PM

So here's the deal my uncles "new" (of about 5 years) step daughter is invited to the wedding and I gave her a plus 1 even though she's only been with this guy for 5-6 months and I've never met him....

MJBride, Jun 24, 2015 7 7
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Master of ceremonies
MJBride in Planning, on June 22, 2015 at 2:14 PM

What info did you give to your MC to mention during introductions and speeches?

MJBride, Jun 22, 2015 13 44
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Chose my cupcakes yesterday!
MJBride in Planning, on June 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM

Went for my cupcake tasting with my mom yesterday, just have to say I left with quite the sugar high. Here's what we chose. Giant cupcake-red velvet with cream cheese filling and vanilla butter cream...

KatieandRyan, Jun 21, 2015 13 22
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Rehearsal dinner eats.
MJBride in Planning, on June 21, 2015 at 10:26 AM

We're doing pull pork for our rehearsal dinner, going to set it and forget it in my slow cooker the morning of. But I don't know what else to serve with it and I need a veg option as my dads...

Original VC, Jun 21, 2015 8 16
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SNARKY what did you do!?
MJBride in Planning, on June 17, 2015 at 10:40 PM

That post was hidden fast, and boy you were told haha. I actually LOLd at your comment and her response.

Jess, Jun 18, 2015 23 32
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Some people just suck.
MJBride in Planning, on June 17, 2015 at 9:27 PM

I invited a friend who moved provinces 2 years ago and her boyfriend to my wedding. Invitations were sent out months ago. I hadn't spoken with her in two months, she's in nursing school and working...

Karie, Jun 17, 2015 12 19
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Yay! One more thing off the list!
MJBride in Planning, on June 17, 2015 at 10:22 AM

I just got sent the pic of my menu tents! What do you think?

MJBride, Jun 17, 2015 4 25
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I'm actually kind of disappointed.
MJBride in Planning, on June 14, 2015 at 12:46 PM

Getting more declines and it actually sucks. I have a large family, lots of cousins, we all get together 5-6 times a year for family gatherings, I thought my wedding would be one of them. Most of my...

MrsE, Jun 15, 2015 41 68
MJBride
Mentioning "step parents"
MJBride in Etiquette and Advice, on June 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM

My parents were divorced 10 years ago. My dad now has a gf of 2-3 years. He lives in a different province then us and I've only met her twice, she came to visit for a week before he moved and then a...

MJBride, Jun 12, 2015 2 3
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Help! What should I do???
MJBride in Etiquette and Advice, on June 11, 2015 at 11:49 AM

So to start, I found an amazing local small home business to make my bridal party gifts. Everything was moving smoothly, paid my deposit, she gave me the samples for everything etc. This person who is...

MJBride, Jun 11, 2015 2 3
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Godmother/son dance
MJBride in Planning, on June 10, 2015 at 5:35 PM

Since FMIL passed away a few weeks ago, FH has decided to ask his godmother (his moms sister) to dance with him during what would be the mother/son dance. Problem is he can't settle on a song. Any...

MJBride, Jun 10, 2015 1,309
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Rsvps frustrate me
MJBride in Planning, on June 9, 2015 at 2:52 PM

My deadline is coming up, this Saturday... I'm still waiting on 17 Of 50 couples/families to reply! Why is it so hard to fill out a card with a yes or no and drop it in the mail box? My cousins with...

Lauren, Jun 9, 2015 2 12
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Bathroom baskets
MJBride in Planning, on June 8, 2015 at 12:21 PM

Today I'm going out to pick up items to put in the bathrooms at my venue for guests to freshen up with. I have a pretty solid list but wanted to see what you ladies put in yours if you had or are...

annakay511, Jun 8, 2015 39 30
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It's time to be happy, right?
MJBride in Planning, on June 5, 2015 at 10:27 AM

Two weeks ago yesterday, FMIL lost her battle to cancer. It's been a rough couple weeks, But she is no longer suffering. At this point and with only 29 days until we get married, I really think I'm at...

Jennifer, Jun 5, 2015 26 40
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WWYD? Changing kids names...
MJBride in Married Life, on May 15, 2015 at 11:56 AM

FH and I have two boys together and their last name is hyphenated with both our last names. We've been considering removing my last name since I will switching to FHs last name after the wedding. Our...

mallory, May 15, 2015 5 10
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My garter came!!
MJBride in Wedding Attire, on May 14, 2015 at 8:22 PM

Got home today and my garter was here!!! I opened it up and realized that the gem on my garter is exactly the same as the gem on my hair clip! What are the chances of that!!

Ms. P to Mrs. P, May 14, 2015 2 20
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First alterations apt.
MJBride in Wedding Attire, on May 14, 2015 at 6:44 PM

Had my first appointment with alterations today. I was kind of disappointed with myself that I didn't lose the inches I was hoping for. But all went well, getting the bottom hemmed and a bustle done....

MJBride, May 14, 2015 5 31
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What have you done lately?
MJBride in Planning, on May 7, 2015 at 8:38 AM

Im feeling so excited! Monday we paid the deposit on our food, my mom booked me and my girls a limo and Went to ikea to buy candles for the all the tables. Yesterday we booked our honeymoon! We're...

Sarah195, May 7, 2015 10 23
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Sending thank you cards
MJBride in Etiquette and Advice, on May 7, 2015 at 9:11 AM

I'm stuck on how to word my thank yous. My second shower was a Tupperware "party". My cousin sells the product. I know when I originally posted about this shower, many of you told me not to do it,...

AthenaKay, May 7, 2015 6 1
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