Discussions by PortlandBride

FS just called to ask me "what time will you be back from the little thing with the women" Seriously... did he just jump back a few decades? I am going to a bridal show tomorrow with some friends. He...

So last weekend, I had the great idea of cleaning out my oven. I wiped it down, then hit the "clean" button, so that it would incinerate all the crap, ready for me to properly clean. After a few...

So far I have: Tea bag (similar to this, just with my wedding motif rather than the dots: http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-easy-tea-bag-favors) Coffee (from Ohio, where FS is from) Pain...

Mr. and Mrs. Allaker, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman and Mr Frisby and Mrs Ackerman Invite you to share in the joy of the marriage uniting their children Caroline Allaker and Ryan Michael Frisby on Saturday,...

I've had quite a productive day. Ironed my cotton hankies for the tears of joy packets. Made the tears of joy envelopes and labels. Stamped 100 cocktail napkins. Threaded lots of beads onto wire as...

FS would really like us to write our own vows. That is easy for him, he's great with words, and expressing his feelings etc. I however, well it's really not a strong spot for me. I am curious how to...

I cooked up some dinner for my FS last night for him to eat today. He's on the early shift at work, and I haven't seen him since Monday, so I thought it would be really nice for him to come home to a...

I am ever so excited. My mum is going to come out to visit twice between now and the wedding. She hasn't been over here in about 6 years, I go back to the UK every year to see them. It is going to be...

Yesterday was my Bridal Shower in Ohio with my FS's family. It was absolutely amazing. He has the most incredible family. About 20 people showed up, some having driven 2.5 hours to get here from...

My younger brother was dating a girl for 14 months, and she just broke up with him today. It's his first girlfriend, and he's absolutely devastated, poor kid (He's only 19). I feel so bad for him, I...

A co-worker, who I have worked with for about 6 years now, and whom I would consider a friend outside of work, told me this morning that he'd bought me a wedding gift. He wanted to tell me as he'd...

I know there's a few of us out there. How far along are you with planning? I am just about to book my florist, and have catering tastings this week! Exciting

I am allergic to chemical based hair dye, so I am thinking of trying Henna to dye my hair red. However, I don't know anyone who has used Henna, and was wondering if anybody has any advice, opinions or...

I am sorry, I can't remember who you were, but I saw this, and I thought there were some cute ideas. You've probably seen it already, but in case you didn't:...