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MrsRies&Love

I am a hopeless romantic, lover of good music, down to earth bride, and serious believer in social justice. FH and I can't wait to begin our life as a... View More

I am a hopeless romantic, lover of good music, down to earth bride, and serious believer in social justice. FH and I can't wait to begin our life as a married couple this May 2018!

Happily married 🎉

May 5, 2018

2910days 9hrs

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Groom's Haircut Timeline?
MrsRies&Love in Hair and Makeup, on March 22, 2018 at 10:40 AM

When should a groom get his hair cut/beard trimmed and shaped before the wedding? I feel like I have all of my beauty needs scheduled, but what about the groom? I don't want FH to have too much growth...

Barber, Dec 20, 2025 26 11,495
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Coffee
MrsRies&Love in Planning, on February 14, 2018 at 8:53 AM

Let me start by saying we've had a whirlwind with our caterers. Our first caterer went out of business a few months ago, our second had unforeseen health problems and won't be able to caterer. So...

Rey, Mar 30, 2024 37 4,157 1
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Welcome Sign vs. Programs vs. Nothing
MrsRies&Love in Planning, on February 13, 2018 at 8:13 AM

Hey everyone! So, my DOC encouraged me that programs are a waste of money (which, I totally agree). But then she suggested maybe having a welcome sign that listed the bridal party and important...

R C, Dec 28, 2021 24 3,960
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Need shoe advice
MrsRies&Love in Wedding Attire, on January 17, 2018 at 1:26 PM

Dress3.25" block heelsKEDS shoes Hey everyone!So I'm on the hunt for some shoes. I had originally ordered KEDS embroidered sneakers for work (I'll attach photos) and my first impression of them was...

Murielle, Jun 13, 2021 8 290
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How much time to take off work?
MrsRies&Love in Etiquette and Advice, on June 12, 2017 at 8:47 AM

How far before the wedding is everyone going to take off from work? I was thinking the Thursday before our Saturday wedding through after the honeymoon. Those already wed, did you regret not taking...

Shakira, Dec 19, 2019 77 20,089
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Videography Coverage
MrsRies&Love in Planning, on March 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Hey all! I'm finishing up our day-of timeline and have some questions about videography coverage. People who are already married - what part of your day do you wish you had videography for? Were there...

Macie, Jan 20, 2019 1 115
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Cups!
MrsRies&Love in Wedding Reception, on March 13, 2018 at 8:39 AM

We have to provide all of the cocktail, wine, and beer cups. We were going to rent glassware, but because it's mostly outside, I'm hoping to use plastic cups instead. Our wedding is casual, nothing...

Rocket, Oct 28, 2018 19 481
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Post-wedding Plans? Starting a family?
MrsRies&Love in Married Life, on October 11, 2018 at 9:14 AM

Hello everyone! H and I are about 6 months post-wedding and moving forward in our journey. Things have been wonderful and the last 6 months have been pretty amazing. We both had baby fever before the...

Lady.ghoulica, Oct 16, 2018 29 458
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pro bam - 5/5/2018 Pittsburgh Wedding
MrsRies&Love in Married Life, on May 30, 2018 at 8:46 AM

We got married on 5/5/2018 here in Pittsburgh, PA, and it was honestly SO much fun! Our ceremony was at a walled garden, and thankfully the rain held off until we were pronounced as newlyweds and made...

Brianna, Jun 4, 2018 35 617
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Photographer Gifts?
MrsRies&Love in Community Conversations, on May 14, 2018 at 2:15 PM

Hey all! We got married on May 5th (hooray!) and have gifts/tips for all of our vendors except for our best one - the photographer!! She owns her business and totally rocks it. She did our engagement...

MrsD, May 15, 2018 9 240
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Gift Boxes for the Girls!
MrsRies&Love in Do It Yourself, on April 15, 2018 at 3:22 PM

I’m just finishing up the gift boxes I’ve created for my BMs and wanted to show one of them off! I got big hat boxes from the Container Store and filled them with items for each BM. For this girl, she...

A_Mart, May 14, 2018 4 242
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Confetti Toss and Send Offs! - Show Me Pics!
MrsRies&Love in Wedding Reception, on April 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM

Trying to make the time go by to get to our wedding next weekend, and I'm finding myself the most excited about the little things...like our dried flower confetti toss! We made envelopes filled with...

Laura, Apr 27, 2018 1 150
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Can't Control The Weather - What To Do?
MrsRies&Love in Planning, on April 25, 2018 at 1:38 PM

We've been peeking at the weather for our Pittsburgh wedding next weekend, as well as for our honeymoon in Punta Cana May 7-11. Both call for showers from our rehearsal to Sunday morning, and showers...

MrsRies&Love, Apr 25, 2018 14 231
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Why Is Time Moving So Slow?!
MrsRies&Love in Community Conversations, on April 19, 2018 at 2:22 PM

It seems like the last month has gone by so slowly! We have a short 16 days until the wedding, and it still feels like years away. Hoping to pass the time by putting the finishing touches on the DIY...

Summer, Apr 20, 2018 25 314
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Wedding Insurance - Equipment Protection Plan
MrsRies&Love in Parties and Events, on April 19, 2018 at 8:40 AM

Hey everything! I'm looking for advice on wedding insurance. What company did you go with for coverage, and approximately how much did it cost? I'm looking for an affordable option. Our rental company...

MrsD, Apr 19, 2018 3 78
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Final Count - Reservations
MrsRies&Love in Planning, on April 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM

Hi all! So it looks like our final guest count is going to be around 123-ish. I tried to find a previous thread on this, but did you guys rent a few extra chairs for ceremony and reception in case...

Lindsey, Apr 17, 2018 10 248
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bas & Bab!
MrsRies&Love in Parties and Events, on April 11, 2018 at 9:29 AM

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be posting my BAS and BAB! I can't believe that we're close enough to have been showered already! Today marks 24 days until the wedding, and everything is starting to...

Meghann, Apr 14, 2018 14 371
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H&mu Trial & One Month From Tomorrow!!
MrsRies&Love in Hair and Makeup, on April 4, 2018 at 7:02 PM

Hey! Just wanted to get some feedback on my hair and makeup. I’m absolutely in love. And i get married one month from tomorrow!! Ah!!

ISaidHallYes, Apr 6, 2018 39 576
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Showing off our wedding sign
MrsRies&Love in Do It Yourself, on March 29, 2018 at 12:49 PM

Happy Thursday everyone! Today's my last day of work before spring break. Our couple's shower is this Saturday and my bachelorette is next weekend. We have less than 40 days to go and the butterflies...

ap2al, Mar 30, 2018 8 332
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Can’t show fh my dress, so...
MrsRies&Love in Wedding Attire, on March 23, 2018 at 8:02 PM

I’ll show yinz! I’ve commented it on other posts, but I need to show someone! I had my second to last fitting last night, it’s almost done 😊 She had to completely take it apart and reconstruct it to...

Miranda, Mar 25, 2018 33 768
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