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Designed by the Bride - fun website
PortlandBride in Planning, on June 21, 2010 at 9:23 PM

Have you ladies seen this site? http://www.designedbythebride.com/index.html I have been "playing" with it half the day. Its fun. You can design your own, cake, bouquet, centerpiece. Its fun

Emily, Feb 20, 2023 15 4,219 1
PortlandBride
Hotel Blocks - How far in advance?
PortlandBride in Planning, on September 18, 2010 at 2:23 AM

So, I sent my Save the Dates out back in August. I sent them early, as we have a lot of people traveling from overseas, and we wanted to be sure they had time to plan. Also my shower is in November,...

Suzy, Jan 21, 2015 25 2,170
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Candy Buffet Question
PortlandBride in Planning, on April 19, 2011 at 3:48 PM

I have no idea what weights of candy to buy for 125 people, does anyone have any suggestions. I am looking to have about 20 different varieties, but I have no idea how the weights translate into...

Marshall McCamey, Jan 7, 2014 17 128
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Almost 2 months later and we got our wedding photos. (Pics included)
PortlandBride in Married Life, on August 19, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Thank you to my photographers, Marshal Synder (Photomars), Mimi and Jayde (Mimiportraitartist) Took us a little while to get them (not the photogs fault), but here they are. It was such an amazing...

Christine, Aug 20, 2011 27 36
PortlandBride
Got my shower hostess gifts
PortlandBride in Planning, on September 3, 2010 at 5:19 AM

I've been in Hong Kong on a business trip for the last week, and I've done lots of shopping Including buying my wonderful bridal shower hostess gifts. I wish I could post pictures, but I left my...

Darice, Jul 12, 2011 1 36
PortlandBride
We did it. I am now a Mrs
PortlandBride in Planning, on July 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

Last Saturday was our big day, and it was wonderful. Photos are now being posted on FB,...

PortlandBride, Jul 2, 2011 11 28
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June 25th Brides
PortlandBride in Planning, on June 7, 2011 at 2:58 PM

I haven't posted in forever, between work and the wedding I have very little time. But I wanted to stop in and see how the other June 25th ladies were doing. What do you still have left to do? I have...

PortlandBride, Jun 7, 2011 3 26
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Signature Cocktail Ideas
PortlandBride in Planning, on May 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

I am looking at some cocktail ideas for my signature cocktail. This is probably my favourite so far, but I'd replace the gin with vodka. Cocktail: Blue Diamond Recipe: * 1 oz Creme De Violette * 1/4...

Spunky kraut, May 5, 2011 8 24
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My daddy made me cry this morning
PortlandBride in Planning, on April 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

I asked him a few months back to pick out a song for our father daughter dance. He finally has, and this is his email to me: " Been thinking about father daughter song. It just has to be a British...

PortlandBride, Apr 27, 2011 11 25
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I need help
PortlandBride in Planning, on April 26, 2011 at 8:02 PM

My bridal shower is this weekend. I had this great plan to get custom etched wine glasses for each of my hostess. I bought these cute boxes for them to go in. Well.. the first time the lady from Etsy...

Tara, Apr 26, 2011 5 15
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Things are coming together - updates.
PortlandBride in Planning, on April 19, 2011 at 1:24 AM

So, this year has been a bit crazy, between working 70 hours a week, and trying to plan a wedding, i am surprised that I haven't been more stressed out. The wedding plans have been coming along great,...

countrybride*H*, Apr 19, 2011 5 18
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Invitations finally in the mail
PortlandBride in Planning, on March 22, 2011 at 2:16 PM

So happy, they are finally done. It took us a little while, a couple of hours here, a couple of hours there. But we finally got them done!

Jessica, Mar 22, 2011 17 24
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Outdoor Ceremonies
PortlandBride in Planning, on October 25, 2010 at 12:07 PM

Has anyone here had or been to an outdoor ceremony? What did the couple do for music? Did they use mics so people could hear the vows? What else should I be thinking about?

ge, Mar 8, 2011 6 21
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I feel as if I don't have enough time
PortlandBride in Planning, on March 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

FS and I have been working 70 hours a week as of late, and there are just not enough hours in the day to be able to work and plan a wedding. I did manage to find my wedding shoes (hopefully, I ordered...

Meghan, Mar 7, 2011 8 16
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What information are you sending, did you send with your invitations?
PortlandBride in Planning, on February 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM

We are working on our invitations, and we'll be including: 1. The invitation 2. RSVP card 3. General information, which includes: - Contact data - Hotel information - Map - Schedule for the day What...

haying, Feb 22, 2011 9 8
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Had a catering tasting - it was good, but now I am overwhelmed.
PortlandBride in Planning, on February 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM

It was fantastic. So happy with our caterer so far. Our contact has been great to work with over the past 6 months, and we are about to sign our contract. I am still suffering a bit from sticker...

Andrene, Feb 15, 2011 3 14
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Flip Flops - Should I click the darn button?
PortlandBride in Planning, on January 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

I need a number of flip flops and was looking around. Old Navy has some that work out at $2.50 a pair, plus free shipping. I was wondering if that was a good deal, or if someone knows of a...

Bridget, Jan 30, 2011 11 29
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Invitation Question
PortlandBride in Planning, on January 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM

I am working on the wording for my invitation, and got to thinking last night, the time I post for my ceremony time, is that the time that it begins, or the time that I want everyone there?

LIU, Jan 24, 2011 11 20
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Some DIY's
PortlandBride in Planning, on January 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM

I've been busy the past couple of weekends, making tears of joy packets, and some other odds and ends. I wanted to share them.

Brandi ♥'s Chris, Jan 23, 2011 13 25
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Finally Picked a Reading
PortlandBride in Planning, on January 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM

We asked my FSIL to do a reading at our ceremony, then we had to find one we liked. We've decided on THE ART OF MARRIAGE, Author Wilferd A. Peterson The little things are the big things. It is never...

PortlandBride, Jan 19, 2011 3 18
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