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My name is Rachel and I'm getting married in June 2022 in my favorite place on earth - Santa Cruz, CA! Our wedding is happening at the Dream Inn with a... View More

My name is Rachel and I'm getting married in June 2022 in my favorite place on earth - Santa Cruz, CA! Our wedding is happening at the Dream Inn with a beach ceremony and the reception inside the hotel's ballroom. I never thought that I would get married and I still can't believe that it's happening sometimes. I am so excited and happy to be planning my dream wedding with my dream man!

Happily married 🎉

June 26, 2022

1398days 17hrs

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Rachel
Perfume recommendations for my beach wedding?
Rachel in Hair and Makeup, on May 25, 2022 at 10:50 AM

Hi, everyone! I can’t believe that I’m almost exactly a month away from my wedding date! Does anyone have any recommendations for a perfume that would suit a beach wedding? I tend to lean towards...

Jim, Mar 13, 2026 9 1,466 1
Rachel
Ring box for photos?
Rachel in Do It Yourself, on April 4, 2022 at 4:22 PM

How many of you brides are getting a ring box for your wedding rings for photos, etc.? I only just heard about this… I was planning on just bringing our wedding bands in their original Shane Co. boxes...

Desiree, Oct 2, 2025 31 4,178 5
Rachel
Feedback on my wedding dress choice...
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on November 27, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Hi, Everyone - I need some advice! How do you combat the negative feedback on your wedding dress? Even though my Mom and I were the only ones that went to my appointment, I did have a small group of...

wearochre, Jul 19, 2024 21 2,180 2
Rachel
How many cupcakes to have with the cake?
Rachel in Wedding Reception, on October 20, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Hi, everyone! My fiancé and I have decided that we want a three-tiered cake, we anticipate having between 40-50 guests. We are doing vanilla funfetti, red velvet, and lemon poppyseed all with vanilla...

Spectre, Mar 19, 2024 16 3,294 3
Rachel
Our custom surfboard guestbook finally came!
Rachel in Do It Yourself, on October 21, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Hi, Everyone! After months and months of waiting, our custom surfboard “guestbook” finally came today! We wanted to do something more fun and memorable than a standard guestbook, so we are going to...

Joanne, Dec 13, 2023 14 717
Rachel
My bridal earring choice!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on January 24, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Hi, everyone - I decided to take everyone’s advice on my last earring choice possibility and opted for a smaller statement stud with some pearl and beaded accents. I think going with a small earring...

Samuel, Dec 4, 2023 8 849
Rachel
More wedding photos from our 6/26/22 wedding!
Rachel in Married Life, on September 4, 2022 at 9:31 PM

My fiancé and I finally received our full wedding photo album from our photographer a couple of weeks ago and I’m sooo excited to share! He did a great job not only with lighting but also capturing...

Michele, Sep 5, 2022 12 787
Rachel
Our wedding day! 6/26/22!
Rachel in Married Life, on June 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM

My wedding finally happened on Sunday, June 26, 2022 and it was the most magical day for my husband and I! Our friends and family traveled from both near and far (some even from overseas) to see our...

Michael, Aug 13, 2022 27 735 3
Rachel
Help me decide on a Mr. & Mrs. sign!
Rachel in Style and Décor, on June 8, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Please help me decide which Mr. and Mrs. sign is better for our sweetheart table! A friend gave me the top one which is a little more of a dull shade of gold than the bottom one which is gold glitter!...

Mrs.evans, Jun 16, 2022 16 770
Rachel
Guests no longer coming, feeling a little defeated :(
Rachel in Planning, on June 9, 2022 at 11:22 AM

Hi, Everyone - Of course this happens to almost everyone in the final weeks leading up to their wedding, but I just had two guests (two people I was really excited about coming) message me to say that...

Rosebud, Jun 9, 2022 7 727
Rachel
Why it’s important to have a great seamstress!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on June 3, 2022 at 1:05 AM

Hi, Everyone! Just thought I’d show how much a good seamstress makes a difference…the pic on the left is at my first fitting consultation after I’d picked my gown up from the bridal salon…needless to...

Mrs.evans, Jun 5, 2022 13 864 2
Rachel
Wedding gifts for wedding party, groom/bride's parents, etc.?
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on January 1, 2022 at 2:28 PM

Hi, Everyone! Happy New Year, I can't believe we are in 2022, time has definitely flown. I just wanted to hear from some of you, what gifts (if any) are you planning on giving to your wedding party,...

C.o.w., Jun 2, 2022 8 1,405
Rachel
final fitting photos!!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on May 28, 2022 at 3:38 PM

I just had my final fitting and we got to bustle my train! My wedding is only 4 weekends away! I’m really happy with all of the work my seamstress did, I love it! I’m not too fond of how the back...

Kristen, Jun 1, 2022 6 401
Rachel
Best shape wear for my dress!?! Help!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on April 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Hi, everyone! So I am looking for the best possible shape wear that I can wear under my gown… I need something that doesn’t come too far up the back as my gown has a slight opening towards my...

Michelle, May 1, 2022 7 725
Rachel
3Rd dress fitting in the books!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on April 17, 2022 at 11:57 AM

Hi, Everyone!! Yesterday I had my 3rd dress fitting and I can definitely say that I love how my dress is coming along now that it’s been adjusted to fit my body even better! We still have a little...

Mrs.a, Apr 23, 2022 9 765
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i might be losing a bridesmaid…
Rachel in Wedding Ceremony, on April 5, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hi, Everyone - I am pretty bummed. Yesterday evening, my sister texted me saying that she ruptured her Achilles. Ugh. She said she will need surgery next Friday. I am really bummed since I’ve heard...

Bird, Apr 5, 2022 12 802
Rachel
My wedding gift for my parents!
Rachel in Family and Relationships, on March 22, 2022 at 2:38 PM

I just received the digital proof of my wedding gift for my parents! I had a talented artist on Etsy recreate my bridal look along with what my Mom and Dad will be wearing for the wedding and I think...

Lorna, Mar 28, 2022 10 851 2
Rachel
Marriage license questions…
Rachel in Wedding Ceremony, on March 25, 2022 at 10:51 AM

Hi, Everyone! I wanted to ask some questions about marriage licenses… the first, how soon before your wedding date can or should you apply to get your license from the county clerk? My fiancé and I...

Kristen, Mar 25, 2022 8 1,493
Rachel
My Bridal “getting ready” robe is here!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on March 9, 2022 at 5:08 PM

I just got my bridal robe today and I’ve never felt so beautiful or feminine in all of my life! Only 108 days left, time is surely flying! It took me a while to finally settle on a style (just like my...

Mrs.evans, Mar 9, 2022 8 1,114 5
Rachel
Cups in your dress?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on February 24, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Hi, Everyone! Just a quick question, but how many of you are getting cups sewn into your dresses or decided not to after all? I originally thought that I’d need them for my gown but I’m only a 34B and...

Sarah, Mar 2, 2022 11 2,247 1
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