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my ffil had a quadruple heart bypass today.
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 22, 2015 at 12:21 AM

Thank God he made it through the surgery and is now in ICU for at least 3 days. He's 84 years old. Its going to be 10 days before he gets out of the hospital and 2 months after that before he gets out...

Jaclyn, Jan 23, 2015 5 17
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fmil at it again!
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 23, 2015 at 1:54 PM

So, i have only met my fmil maybe 4 times because she lives a distance from. She seems like a nice enough lady, but Ive noticed lately that she can be a little passive aggressive. You may remember a...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 23, 2015 13 18
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grooms cakes, what are they for?
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 21, 2015 at 10:09 PM

I dont get the whole grooms cake thing.whats the purpose or the meaning of the tradition? Whats yours look like? Dont get me wrong, i love me some cake, but where did this start and why? :-)

Susan, Jan 23, 2015 18 1,246
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Printing invites at Staples..I need help.
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 21, 2015 at 9:58 PM

So, as i i understand it, the process is that Im supposed to go on the microsoft program and look for invitation templates? Thats my first question. Is it called wedding invitation templates? Then...

jane, Jan 22, 2015 9 953
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Show me your colored wedding dresses!
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 19, 2015 at 12:18 PM

I would love to see if anyone else is wearing a colored dress as a wedding dress. Im planning on navy blue. What color did your groom, and attendants wear? What time of year are you getting married?

MrsE, Jan 21, 2015 16 44
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Michaels is having a clearance sale on wedding stuff
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 20, 2015 at 10:01 PM

I just got home from Michaels, Im not sure how regional they are but if you have one by you, you should get there asap. They had $40 invitation kits for 1.99, ring bearer and flowergirl baskets...

Mrs Cheapskate, Jan 20, 2015 9 68
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where are my other restaurant reception brides?
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 19, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Hi brides ! Im having a small 40 person wedding at my church, and then going to a restaurant (we have our own room) for dinner with evryone afterwards. How did you/are you planning it will go? Just...

Mrs Cheapskate, Jan 20, 2015 12 114
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favors - what's the WORST one you ever received?
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 14, 2015 at 10:11 AM

So, people are always asking if they are necessary (and they're not) and what the best ones were (most people say edible is the best) but just for fun, whats the worst one you ever got? Mine was a...

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OMG! Janeen! Youre getting married tomarrow!
Mrs Cheapskate in Etiquette and Advice, on January 15, 2015 at 10:18 PM

Good luck sweety! I know it will be gorgeous! Cant wait to hear and see all about it!

Mrs.Goose, Jan 16, 2015 44 7
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where are my low budget brides....whatd ya get for cheap?
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on January 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM

As you can tell by my screen name, Im on the hunt for GREAT deals......not like 10% off of a 2000 dollar dress. More like dollar store invitations lol. This is not to diss the people who are fortunate...

MrsND, Jan 12, 2015 37 24
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cheap, cute, cake stand idea
Mrs Cheapskate in Style and Décor, on January 10, 2015 at 2:52 PM

Yesterday i was at a bridal consignment shop and spotted a really good idea for cake stands, especially if you are doing the sheet cake and small wedding cake to cut, or a cake on each table. Keep in...

Mrs Cheapskate, Jan 10, 2015 2 4
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Mother of the bride dress
Mrs Cheapskate in Wedding Attire, on January 7, 2015 at 1:54 PM

Is anybodys Mom wearing Mon Cheri by Montage style 115968 in size 12 or 14?

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bridal show - spin off
Mrs Cheapskate in Planning, on December 22, 2014 at 9:26 PM

For thoseof you who have gone to them, were there any guys there? My fh actually wants to go to the mn one on 1-18-15 at the mpls convention center. He thinks he will get to test food and wines.. will...

Lauren R., Dec 23, 2014 10 16
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Pastor.. plus spouse?
Mrs Cheapskate in Etiquette and Advice, on December 17, 2014 at 11:39 AM

I have gathered through reading here, that it is proper to invite my pastor to our restaurant reception. Do i have to invite her spouse too? Im not being cheap on this one, i wouldnt mind, but im only...

NotAllWhoWanderAreLo, Dec 17, 2014 9 4
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Sheetcake and small cutting cake logistics
Mrs Cheapskate in Etiquette and Advice, on December 15, 2014 at 9:45 PM

My restaurant reception venue includes cake for desert...a sheetcake cut in the kitchen and served to each guest. Its a great deal and also includes appetizers. We would like to have a mini cake to...

Mrs Cheapskate, Dec 16, 2014 4 201
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New member..Bride is wearing midnight blue...
Mrs Cheapskate in Wedding Attire, on December 12, 2014 at 1:28 PM

Hi, 51 f marrying 51 m. Ive been married before and am widowed, the groom has never been married. He has large immediate family (30), I have very small family (crazy Mom, very unique step Dad, and a...

Alicia, Dec 13, 2014 25 51
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