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Nicole
Nicole

I am a nurse residing in the Chicago suburbs. I have been with my fiance for 7 years

Happily married 🎉

August 1, 2020

1373days 5hrs

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Nicole
Can i see your bridal shower dresses?
Nicole in Parties and Events, on April 20, 2021 at 4:04 AM

Mines coming up. I have two dresses already, but not sure if I want to wear them and would love some inspo. Thanks in advance!

Gomez, Feb 22, 2022 8 194 1
Nicole
Airbrush makeup?
Nicole in Hair and Makeup, on July 8, 2021 at 4:30 PM

What’s your experience with it? Did you like it or no? I had my makeup trial with airbrush and it looked good, but not sure how it lasts throughout the day since I had my trial later in the day and...

Kiyome, Oct 28, 2021 8 225
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Help- bridesmaid hair
Nicole in Hair and Makeup, on August 17, 2021 at 7:43 PM

What kind of hairstyle would look good with this dress? I kind of have broad shoulders, so I’m nervous about an updo. I kinda wanna do half way up/down, but I just did that for my wedding and I wanted...

Tara, Aug 19, 2021 5 125
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Bouquet/garter Toss
Nicole in Wedding Reception, on July 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Has anyone ever done both without the groom taking off the garter off the bride? I don’t really want to have my husband do that in front of family even though it’s tradition. Can we just toss the...

Gbees4121, Jul 29, 2021 15 228
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Seating chart and late rsvps..
Nicole in Wedding Reception, on July 19, 2021 at 3:57 PM

So I had ordered an alphabetical seating chart and it has already come in. Our wedding is next week and we had people rsvp late. We want them to be there, but they’re just not on the chart. Would it...

, Jul 21, 2021 5 255
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Gift table/seating chart
Nicole in Style and Décor, on July 19, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Hi, looking for inspo to decorate our table outside of our ballroom for the wedding. I have a guest board to be signed as well as an alphabetical seating chart. Would love to see photos of how you...

Lynnie, Jul 20, 2021 2 139
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Pro Bam- 8.1.20 Micromony 🤍
Nicole in Married Life, on August 18, 2020 at 8:07 PM

We postponed our big wedding to 4.17.21, but decided to get married on our original date. Our plans were to get married in the courthouse, but after we got our license we found out the courthouses...

Nicole, Jun 15, 2021 32 503
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Finally had my Bridal Shower! Pic heavy!
Nicole in Parties and Events, on May 20, 2021 at 2:03 AM

Was originally suppose to be on April 18, 2020, but postponed to May 16, 2021. My cousin/MOH did such an amazing job on everything.

Tara, Jun 8, 2021 11 271
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Address Labels
Nicole in Do It Yourself, on April 20, 2021 at 3:43 AM

Hi everyone, just wanted to share how I addressed my wedding invitations in case you were looking for a cheaper alternative. I was originally going to write them myself since I have pretty good...

Chelsea, Apr 23, 2021 6 321
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Boring wedding?
Nicole in Planning, on April 20, 2021 at 3:51 AM

Just curious, but has anyone ever been to a boring wedding before or just wasn’t as fun and exciting? And what was it that made it that way?

Kari, Apr 23, 2021 24 864 1
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Guest limit- what do i do
Nicole in Planning, on March 21, 2021 at 2:25 AM

My wedding is on July 30th. The church we’re getting married at is currently saying the guest limit is 140, but our reception venue is saying they expect to be at full capacity at that time and to...

Heather, Mar 23, 2021 10 336
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Sunday weddings?
Nicole in Wedding Ceremony, on December 13, 2020 at 12:39 AM

I’ve never been to one. How are they? Do guests really leave early? We’re planning on starting our reception early, what’s a good time do you think if we have the venue for 6 hours? We’re also still...

Barbara, Dec 18, 2020 12 309 2
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How long did bridal party photos take?
Nicole in Planning, on December 13, 2020 at 7:42 PM

For those who are married or were in a bridal party, approximately how long do bridal party photos and couple photos take after the ceremony?

Milada, Dec 15, 2020 8 193
Nicole
Changed our date... again
Nicole in Planning, on December 13, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Now it’s on Friday July 30, 2021. I started stressing about having a Sunday wedding and thought it just wouldn’t work out for us since our friends and family like to drink and party. Luckily, the...

Jana, Dec 14, 2020 14 216
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April 17th to August 1st
Nicole in Planning, on December 12, 2020 at 2:33 PM

We’re postponing our wedding... again! And we feel so relieved. We decided to postpone on our first wedding anniversary. I haven’t contacted all our vendors yet, but I’m hoping they’ll be available...

Yasmine, Dec 13, 2020 6 202
Nicole
Shopping for a new wedding dress
Nicole in Wedding Attire, on August 9, 2020 at 9:38 PM

For those of you who regretted your first wedding dress and was able to buy a new one, how did you sell your dress? I really don't like my dress.. I know it's super common to have dress regret, but I...

Julie, Sep 3, 2020 13 210
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Changing my name
Nicole in Married Life, on August 31, 2020 at 8:36 PM

So I finally got our marriage certificate and I’m starting the process of changing my name starting with my social security card. I was wondering for proof of identity and proof of age, am I able to...

Melanie, Sep 1, 2020 6 194
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Never been a bridesmaid..
Nicole in Parties and Events, on August 25, 2020 at 8:31 PM

I am going to be a bridesmaid for 2 weddings next year. I know it varies, but for those who have been a bridesmaid how much did you spend total for being one? Includes dress, bridal shower,...

Annika, Aug 27, 2020 15 213
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Marriage Certificate
Nicole in Married Life, on August 13, 2020 at 9:19 PM

When we went to get our marriage license, they said to come back 2 weeks after our wedding to get our marriage certificate. But then after our wedding, our officiant said that it’s taking couples more...

Nicole, Aug 17, 2020 8 240
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Which one?
Nicole in Wedding Ceremony, on July 27, 2020 at 9:57 PM

We decided to elope and there's two different types of gazebos where we're getting married. It'll be a quick ceremony, so we won't have any decor. Which one do you like better? Option 1: Option 2: ...

Jasie, Aug 7, 2020 24 252
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