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Rachel

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 19hrs

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Rachel
Dress fitting - soooo happy!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on February 6, 2022 at 10:12 AM

Hi, Everyone! Yesterday I finally got to try my gown on after the first wave of alterations and I’m soooo happy with how my dress is fitting now that it’s fitting more according to my body’s shape!...

Jessica, Feb 7, 2022 25 1,544 1
Rachel
What are you doing for your reception table settings?
Rachel in Style and Décor, on February 1, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Hi, Everyone!! I officially have 146 days until my wedding and I’m trying to take care of any last minute decor things that I still haven’t gotten… what are some of you doing for your table settings?...

Melle, Feb 2, 2022 2 663
Rachel
Who walks down the aisle?
Rachel in Wedding Ceremony, on January 25, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Hi, Everyone - I know that this question has been asked to death, but I’d like some feedback! Exactly who all are you having walk down the aisle or who expects to walk down the aisle? I know this is...

JW, Feb 1, 2022 15 6,684 3
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Brides of 2022 - Dress Pics!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on September 25, 2021 at 1:24 PM

I can’t get over my dress, I can’t wait to begin the alterations process in November! Brides of 2022, what dress did you pick!?

Keyra, Jan 14, 2022 370 18,281 24
Rachel
Our cake topper is too cute not to share!
Rachel in Wedding Reception, on January 12, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Hi, Everyone! I just had to share, my fiancé and I just received our custom cake topper (if anyone is interested, we got it from memoriesnminiature on Etsy) for our June beach wedding and we are blown...

Mandi, Jan 14, 2022 18 919
Rachel
How are you sealing your wedding invitation envelopes?
Rachel in Planning, on January 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Hi, Everyone - This is kind of a silly question, but how are you dealing your wedding invitations envelopes? I’ve heard all different things and I never knew it had to be so complicated! Some have...

Michelle, Jan 13, 2022 14 3,048
Rachel
Engagement photos!
Rachel in Community Conversations, on November 16, 2021 at 6:11 PM

I just had to share a few of the engagement photos that my fiancé and I had taken at a nearby rose garden in our neighborhood. We were slightly nervous as the day we chose with our photographer had...

Rosebud, Jan 5, 2022 9 842 2
Rachel
Bridal jewelry help!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on January 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Hi, Everyone! Now that we’re in 2022 (omg) and my wedding is coming up in June, I’m trying to finalize my bridal jewelry choices. At my hair and makeup trial in August, I brought some rhinestone Bobby...

Rosie, Jan 5, 2022 5 627
Rachel
Wedding invitations are here!
Rachel in Planning, on December 17, 2021 at 8:51 AM

Hi, everyone! My fiancé and I received our wedding invitations (made by Serendipity Beyond Design, the same company that did our Save the Dates) and we are blown away! Our two main wedding colors are...

Stefanie, Dec 20, 2021 17 785
Rachel
First Bridal fitting consultation = success!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on November 13, 2021 at 3:52 PM

I had my first bridal fitting consultation today for my Hayley Paige “Nelson” dress and I’m happy to say that it was a total success! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but the seamstress I went to...

Fiona, Nov 15, 2021 7 714
Rachel
Digital download seating chart from Etsy?
Rachel in Do It Yourself, on October 24, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Hi, Everyone! I just wanted to find out if anyone else has tried purchasing a custom digital seating chart from Etsy and then having it printed? I found a really cute one that my fiancé and I love but...

Jessi, Oct 28, 2021 10 765
Rachel
My rehearsal dinner dress arrived!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 16, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Hi, Everyone! I posted this dress a few days ago saying I had ordered it and today it showed up! For those that want to know, I got this from Jaus! It fits wonderfully, not too big and not too small!...

Lynnie, Oct 18, 2021 9 934
Rachel
Rehearsal dinner dress - scored!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 13, 2021 at 3:50 PM

I saw this dress on Jaus and knew I had to have it! It’s the perfect combination of bridal, classy, and boho! I ordered it in 2 sizes to get the perfect fit (I’ll send back the one that doesn’t fit...

Lynnie, Oct 14, 2021 11 831
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Rehearsal dinner outfits - what are you wearing?
Rachel in Parties and Events, on October 7, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Hi: Everyone! I was just wondering what you’re planning on wearing for your rehearsal dinner? I know some Brides wear some pretty cute outfits so I was wondering if anyone else is having fun with...

Slrhoshi, Oct 14, 2021 19 3,290 1
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My custom bridal denim jacket arrived!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 5, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Hi, Everyone! I decided to go with the blue denim Pearl fringe jacket with custom Pearl patch lettering with my fiancés last name! I’m sooo happy with this! I ordered from the one and only Untamed...

Lynnie, Oct 6, 2021 6 544
Rachel
Wedding Invitation Design Input...
Rachel in Planning, on October 3, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Hi, Everyone! I have a phone call tomorrow to brainstorm with our invitation girl (check our Serendipity Beyond Design if you want her to do your save the dates or invites, her work is incredible!)...

MOB So Cal, Oct 4, 2021 3 731
Rachel
Brides that have some fitting appointments…how did it go?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on September 29, 2021 at 11:40 AM

Hi, Everyone! I have my first dress fitting appointment in a little over a month and I guess I just wanted to find out how yours have gone if you’ve had a couple already? I picked up my gown in April...

Milada, Sep 30, 2021 11 728 1
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Bridal denim jacket for the Big Day…
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on September 24, 2021 at 9:12 AM

Hi, Everyone! I’m looking into styles for my denim jacket to wear on the Big Day for photos, etc. After looking all over, Untamed Petals has my favorite styles/designs with the cutest lettering! I am...

Fiona, Sep 25, 2021 7 733
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Who else can’t wait to see their completed Bridal look!?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on September 23, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Any other brides out there that can’t wait for the “final look” to come together!? I have roughly 9 months to go before my wedding and my first fitting appointment is next month but after flipping...

Hannah, Sep 23, 2021 7 780
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Bridal hair & makeup, reception space photos!
Rachel in Hair and Makeup, on September 10, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Hi, everyone! A couple of weeks ago, I finally had my hair & makeup trial! My folks and I took a trip to the venue for a few days and we also got to see a reception setup for a wedding happening...

Melle, Sep 14, 2021 14 928
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