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Videographer - So Worth it! MY VIDEO!
Rachel in Community Conversations, on July 21, 2014 at 7:35 AM

Hey ladies! It has been a while since I was on. When I was planning my wedding I read a lot about whether or not videography was worth the expense. I have come to tell you, in my opinion, it was worth...

Barbara, Nov 8, 2014 12 30
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Wedding Photos - Wall Art
Rachel in Community Conversations, on July 1, 2014 at 6:50 PM

Hi ladies. I have actually not been here since I got married back in March. However, I am reaching out for some advice. I finally got my photos back in HD and I am trying to figure out the best way to...

Chris and Brandy Gro, Jul 7, 2014 3 29
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BACK & MARRIED!!! SNEAK PEAK PICS!
Rachel in Community Conversations, on March 25, 2014 at 7:13 AM

Ladies. My dad on March 8 was the best day of my life. Not everything was the way I envisioned but I let it go and had the most amazing time. I cannot really explain the feelings....here is some sneak...

K + B, Mar 26, 2014 81 109
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DC Rehearsal Dinner Locations
Rachel in Planning, on June 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Hi DC and MD Brides. I am getting married at the Loews Madison Hotel in downtown dc (15th and L Street). I am having some out of towners. I am looking for a rehearsal dinner restaurant location nearby...

Rachel, Mar 25, 2014 8 40
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Special Throwback Thursday.....
Rachel in Community Conversations, on March 6, 2014 at 8:04 AM

FH and I are getting married on Saturday after a nearly 9 year relationship. We have actually known each other since we were 16 (12 years ago). So, for this final TBT before my wedding day here is me...

*Mrs_D*, Mar 6, 2014 9 25
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I thought I wouldnt but I got one late in the game....
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on March 1, 2014 at 8:52 AM

This morning as I was returning from the gym, I got a text from a friend who is coming to m wedding next weekend: "Hey girl! I am so excited for next weekend! I can't imagine how excited you are!! My...

Susan, Mar 1, 2014 18 11
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Last Minute Questions for Venue!
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on February 20, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Ladies. I have almost two weeks. Tomorrow, mom and I are going for our last meeting at Loews Madison Hotel (our venue) and meeting with our coordinator. I have started a list of last minute questions....

Rachel, Feb 20, 2014 3 783
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Wearing white to a formal wedding.....am I crazy or something?
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on February 20, 2014 at 7:56 AM

I am having a very formal wedding. FSIL called me up asking details for the day of the wedding and what colors she should avoid. I told her not to wear white as I want to be the only one in white...

Aronna, Feb 20, 2014 29 222
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Big Ticket Registry Items!
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on February 17, 2014 at 8:20 AM

Hi all! I am starting to get very close to my wedding and I am starting to get all of my registry gifts purchased. Last night someone bought us $500 worth of pots and pans. We were in desperate...

K + B, Feb 17, 2014 15 2,450
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FMIL & RSVP Issues - What to do...
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on February 15, 2014 at 6:52 AM

Hi Ladies - My deadline to RSVP was yesterday and FMIL still had 27 couples who did not RSVP. I sent her an email with all the names asking for phone numbers. Instead of providing phone numbers, she...

Rachel, Feb 15, 2014 9 19
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1 Month Left - What Left To Do?
Rachel in Planning, on February 8, 2014 at 8:38 AM

Ladies! I officially have one month left to go....when you guys were this close/or will be this close...what did you/do you expect to have left to do..... I still have to - Finish paying the vendors -...

Rachel, Feb 10, 2014 11 25
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Bachlorette Last Saturday - Best Night of Life
Rachel in Community Conversations, on February 4, 2014 at 7:14 AM

Ladies! Last Saturday my MOH and friends threw my bachlorette. Everything was a surprise. It was probably the best night of my life...until my wedding day! We went to a stripper pole dance class. It...

Shaquaya, Feb 4, 2014 7 18
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Bridal Shower Yesterday!!!
Rachel in Community Conversations, on January 20, 2014 at 3:07 PM

Yesterday was my bridal shower. I had posted earlier in the weekend that I was feeling anxious. When I got to the shower it was amazing and that feeling went away. I will have more photos but here is...

Kayla, Jan 23, 2014 11 24
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Just feeling a little strange
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on January 18, 2014 at 2:02 AM

My bridal shower is Sunday. I just woke up at 2 am and naturally had to check my registry. I come to find a ton of items purchased off the registry. Of course I am excited but I also feel some sort of...

Ab, Jan 18, 2014 15 19
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Borrowing Jewlery
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on January 11, 2014 at 6:43 AM

Good morning. Ugg, I have to be at a work thing from 9-330 in DC today. SUCKS! Yesterday, my mom went to a jeweler that has worked with my family for a number of years when my grandparents were still...

Rachel, Jan 11, 2014 5 24
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Flower Preservation after Wedding...are you doing it? Any in DC/MD?
Rachel in Community Conversations, on January 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM

Hi ladies and Happy New Year. One thing I would love to do is preserve my bouquet somehow for an extended period of time. Have any of you ladies thought of this or done this? Anyone in the DC/MD area...

Rachel, Jan 2, 2014 7 24
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Hair Trial Pics!!!!!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on December 19, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Hey ladies. I had my hair trial yesterday. Wanted to see what you guys thought! I also attached my wedding dress (which will be ivory) so you can tell me what you think. Also, the belt will not be...

MissKelly, Dec 19, 2013 20 22
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UPDATE! Rehearsal Dinner - MY FIRST RANT ON FUTURE INLAWS
Rachel in Planning, on November 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Good morning ladies. Happy early Thanksgiving. Well, it's happened. I have had my first really bad planning moment. Let me break it down to you....My future in laws agreed to host the rehearsal dinner...

Rachel, Dec 18, 2013 24 1,233
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Blusher Attachment to Veil
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on December 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Yesterday was my second meeting with my rabbi. He is conservative and we are having a conservative wedding. Prior to our meeting, I purchased and got my veil. It is beautiful. There is no blusher for...

Rachel, Dec 12, 2013 5 966
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Makeup Trial....what do you guys think!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on November 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Hi ladies! I had my makeup trial on Sunday. I attached two pictures to see what you ladies think. Just some background, I am having a very formal wedding in a beautiful hotel. If that makes a...

FutureMrs.C, Nov 25, 2013 17 25
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