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The BEST Wedding You've Ever Been To
mmbrake28 in Community Conversations, on May 5, 2017 at 10:15 AM

What was the best wedding you've ever been to like? (Besides your own!) What kind of things made it the best and stand out from the others? Most of my friends are just now getting engaged or...

Monica, Mar 13, 2022 44 3,442 2
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Thoughts on Zola?
mmbrake28 in Registry, on April 8, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Has anyone else used Zola for a traditional wedding registry? We're not going to do the honey fund or anything like that....but I love the idea of having a bunch of different brands compiled onto one...

Mary, Sep 18, 2021 18 3,401 1
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How Do I Stop Comparing Myself/Wedding to Others... :(
mmbrake28 in Etiquette and Advice, on October 15, 2017 at 12:13 PM

I don't know what's gotten into me lately. I recently just needed a break from wedding planning because it was beginning to be too much. Couldn't make a decision about anything and have just been...

Luna, Feb 13, 2021 34 4,665
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How much did you spend on bridesmaids gifts?
mmbrake28 in Planning, on August 9, 2018 at 11:31 AM

Happy Thursday! A few questions: 1) how many bridesmaids do you have? 2) how much did you spend/planning to spend per person on gifts? 3) if you’ve bought them already, what did you get? thank you!!! ...

Mckenzley, May 7, 2019 27 6,801
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My wedding pictures came in and i kind of hate them :(
mmbrake28 in Married Life, on September 12, 2018 at 8:15 PM

It's been over a month since I got married (BAM to come), but I finally got my wedding pictures today!! I have been super excited to get them because we hired an AMAZING photographer...she was...

Alyssa, Sep 13, 2018 14 3,514 1
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Hair/makeup Trial Feedback...kinda hate it
mmbrake28 in Hair and Makeup, on July 26, 2018 at 11:07 PM

Hi everyone! I had my hair/makeup trial tonight at 7pm (couldn’t coordinate our schedules to work any better...which sucks bc I paid for the trial just to go home and wash it all off). Anyway....I...

Sam, Sep 5, 2018 40 1,141
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Escort/name Plate - Plated Dinner Help!
mmbrake28 in Wedding Reception, on July 20, 2018 at 2:39 PM

I am having a plated dinner and my caterer needs to know who is ordering what (beef, chicken, vegetarian) at each table. I was originally going to do buffet but then changed to a plated dinner rather...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jul 21, 2018 15 1,426
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Pay for half bridesmaids hair? Is this bad etiquette?
mmbrake28 in Wedding Attire, on July 8, 2018 at 5:42 PM

Is this bad etiquette? On my wedding day I am renting out a hair salon. It's super pretty and has a large windows overlooking a lake. It's also above a cute restaurant, so I am planning on catering in...

MrsD, Jul 9, 2018 16 389
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Wedding Invitation Advice asap
mmbrake28 in Planning, on May 29, 2018 at 10:18 AM

Long story short, I’m an idiot and thought that my Minted invitations came with inner envelopes, and they don’t. Not sure why I thought that, but I already had the outer envelopes addressed, and...

Mrs. Fall Bride, May 29, 2018 17 385
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Two Bridal Showers? Family Dilemma
mmbrake28 in Etiquette and Advice, on May 14, 2018 at 3:39 PM

So, I've kind of left FH's family out of the wedding planning (his mom and two sisters) ONLY because they are very, very opinionated people and I already have a hard time making decisions. Plus, I'm a...

Danielle, May 15, 2018 20 4,159
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Having a Mid-wedding Planning Crisis
mmbrake28 in Etiquette and Advice, on April 27, 2018 at 1:41 PM

My wedding is August 11, 2018......and I have so much freaking stuff left to do I want to vomit. Not a figure of speech....I looked at my to-do list today and my stomach literally started churning....

FutureMrs.D, Apr 27, 2018 21 476
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Who has used Zola for Registry?
mmbrake28 in Registry, on April 23, 2018 at 10:40 AM

So I'm in the process of finalizing our wedding registry. We've been using Amazon, Crate & Barrel, and Zola. However, I really LOVE the aesthetic of Zola and how you can see each picture in a...

Megan, Apr 23, 2018 10 2,949
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Wedding Timeline Feedback....does this seem okay?
mmbrake28 in Planning, on March 30, 2018 at 1:29 PM

So my photographer has been putting together my timeline based on some of the details I've told her (location, no first look, etc). And here's what she came up with: 10am: Arrive at salon with...

Nicole, Mar 30, 2018 15 415
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Color tuxes with blush wedding dress/bridesmaid dresses?
mmbrake28 in Wedding Attire, on March 25, 2018 at 9:07 PM

Needing help with color of tuxes for FH and his groomsmen. My dress is ivory and blush, and my bridesmaids will be wearing a dusty rose (most likely from Azazie). Here's a picture of my dress and the...

Bride2B, Mar 26, 2018 30 2,793
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Best Non-tradional Bridesmaid Dresses?
mmbrake28 in Wedding Attire, on March 25, 2018 at 6:39 PM

Long story short...I’m getting married in August. Still no bridesmaid dresses, and we’re cutting it really close. Just went to David’s Bridal with my sister (MOH), and neither of us liked the...

Abby, Mar 25, 2018 9 243
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Maui Honeymoon....anyone been? What's on our "must do/see" list?
mmbrake28 in Honeymoon, on March 16, 2018 at 2:46 PM

Hey everyone! We are currently planning our honeymoon. We are staying at the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas near Kaanapali. We'll be there from August 14-22nd (wish we could be there longer!!). Our resort...

Katy, Mar 19, 2018 15 230
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How did you decide on your wedding invitations?!
mmbrake28 in Style and Décor, on March 14, 2018 at 4:43 PM

Am I crazy?? Or is this the more stressful than choosing my dress? Why can I not decide on what style of invitations I want to go with? Not planning on ordering invitations until about May, but I've...

Amber, Mar 15, 2018 39 519
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Hair/makeup....at your location or their location? Also...outfits?
mmbrake28 in Hair and Makeup, on March 12, 2018 at 1:35 PM

Hey everyone! I have my hair/makeup consultation with a MUA and stylist tomorrow. I've never been to them before, but they have great reviews so I'm hopeful. Anyway, I'm trying to decide on whether to...

Rachel, Mar 13, 2018 7 180
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Show me your dresses! Need some inspiration
mmbrake28 in Wedding Attire, on August 16, 2017 at 2:52 PM

Went to my very first dress shopping appointment today and it was very....underwhelming. I picked a smaller local boutique since it was my first time and I just had my mom come with me. But the whole...

Lesly, Mar 8, 2018 42 396
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How many ppl at your rehearsal dinner? (planning Rehearsal Dinner questions)
mmbrake28 in Parties and Events, on March 6, 2018 at 1:42 PM

So, my wedding is on August 11th. About 5 months away (omg). Anyway, my FH's father and mother-in-law are hosting our rehearsal dinner. They have a beautiful backyard and it's pretty big, and they...

rica, Mar 6, 2018 21 2,356
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