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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

1399days 17hrs

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Rachel
Selecting a wedding photographer...
Rachel in Planning, on September 2, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Ladies, what were some important things you were looking for when deciding on a wedding photographer? Aside from price which is one of the most important elements, what else? Was it their ability to...

Julie, Sep 2, 2020 15 148
Rachel
My Wedding Planner book arrived!
Rachel in Planning, on August 31, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Ladies, these photos do not do this wedding planner book justice! This is perfect in every way and is exactly what I was looking for. The quality is outstanding and the layout is fantastic! I got this...

Brittany, Sep 1, 2020 9 157
Rachel
Which veil length for this gown?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 30, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Hi, ladies.... The Markle gown is now my #1 favorite. It has a wonderfully beautiful matching veil, but I don’t know which length would look better? It comes in either fingertip or cathedral. I have a...

Rachel, Sep 1, 2020 27 274
Rachel
This dress is Gorgeous!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 29, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Okay, I’ve seen Hayley Paige’s “Markle” gown pop up multiple times and I kind of overlooked it, but there was always something about it that made me go back to it and give it a second look. This is...

Ieshia, Aug 31, 2020 14 289
Rachel
Cutting people out of our wedding pre-planning?
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 27, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Hi, everyone - I’m sure all brides have been through this issue... but I am having a harder and harder time with my future MIL. While it’s obvious that my fiancé and I will be doing the planning...

Mrs.a, Aug 28, 2020 8 499
Rachel
Back to long sleeved ball gowns (and gowns with flower lace!)
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 26, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Ladies, those of you who have been following my dress posts know that I’ve posted everything from mermaid to ballgown to strapless to sleeved... it’s been a long debate and picking a top 5 has been...

Tiger Bride, Aug 27, 2020 6 236
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i bought a “wedding planner” book!
Rachel in Planning, on August 26, 2020 at 1:07 PM

I was sooooo tired of constantly making notes in my phone, on random sheets of paper, etc.! So I searched on Etsy and found PurpleTrail and they had sooooo many cute planner books to choose from and I...

Jana, Aug 26, 2020 8 102
Rachel
Hayley Paige “clyde” gown?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 22, 2020 at 11:40 AM

Ladies, I have posted so many dresses, lol! But I love hearing people’s opinions on all the different styles. What do you think of the Hayley Paige “Clyde” gown? I love those off the shoulder straps...

Molly, Aug 24, 2020 9 225
Rachel
Tattooed brides in long sleeves
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 22, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Can a tattooed bride still look beautiful in a long sleeved dress? I’m asking because while the majority of the dresses I have pegged are short sleeved, there are still a couple of dresses that I love...

Bo Miller, Aug 24, 2020 11 178
Rachel
We secured our venue and wedding date!
Rachel in Wedding Ceremony, on August 20, 2020 at 9:16 AM

I am so excited! My fiancé and I just scored our venue and wedding date. Even though our wedding is over two years away, we wanted to get this piece taken care of since we don’t know how 2021 will go...

Molly, Aug 21, 2020 22 215
Rachel
Wedding dress nerves
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 18, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Has anyone gotten super nervous before going to try on wedding dresses? The thing that I am most fearful of is that none of the dresses I try on will look good on me. I workout consistently and follow...

Mrs.a, Aug 19, 2020 19 200
Rachel
When to announce that it is a no-kid wedding?
Rachel in Planning, on August 18, 2020 at 1:21 PM

Hi, ladies... I am still in the early planning stages of my wedding as it is two years away, however, my fiancé and I have talked and we decided that we would like an adult-only wedding. When is the...

Kiara, Aug 18, 2020 11 190
Rachel
What flavor(s) of wedding cake did you pick?
Rachel in Wedding Reception, on August 9, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Hi, ladies! I want to know... what flavor or flavors of wedding cake did you pick? I am trying to get some ideas for mine. I’m not too big/thrilled about cakes with fruit fillings and my favorite cake...

Charolett, Aug 13, 2020 30 287
Rachel
Shapewear for a crepe mermaid gown?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 12, 2020 at 9:19 AM

Hi, ladies! I’ve heard so many things about crepe fabric, especially mermaid dresses made with crepe fabric, and what type of underwear to wear underneath. I’m definitely looking into shapewear to...

Natalie, Aug 12, 2020 5 261
Rachel
“Underdog” dress?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 10, 2020 at 9:29 AM

How many of you went into trying dresses all but certain you were going to pick a particular style but ended up going with something entirely different? I’ve been compiling my list of dresses that I...

Casey, Aug 12, 2020 14 165
Rachel
i changed my wedding colors!
Rachel in Style and Décor, on August 9, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Hi, ladies! I had originally planned to go with Tiffany blue, white, and silver for my beach wedding but I found myself wanting to consider other color combinations to make the setting appear...

Rachel, Aug 11, 2020 16 189
Rachel
Does the veil always have to perfectly match the dress?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 9, 2020 at 3:32 PM

I know that this question has probably been asked in multiple different ways, but does the veil always have to perfectly match the dress? I am only asking because some of the dresses I am considering...

Adrienne, Aug 9, 2020 7 130
Rachel
Hayley Paige “arlo” Gown
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on August 5, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Hi, ladies! Have any of you seen this gorgeous Hayley Paige “Arlo” gown before? I only just came across it today while I was looking at gowns that are not the traditional ivory color. I’ve never seen...

Mrs.a, Aug 7, 2020 13 252
Rachel
Bridal flip flops?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 31, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Hi, ladies... I found an Etsy shop that makes pretty bridal flip flops! Since my wedding will be on the beach, I don’t necessarily want to be barefoot but I would still like some pretty...

Suzie, Aug 3, 2020 10 122
Rachel
Veil length?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 22, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Hi, Ladies! Just wanted some opinions here. I have found the matching veil for the Pepper gown! Even if I don’t necessarily go with this gown, I wanted to get your opinion on a veil length (no matter...

VM, Jul 29, 2020 18 263
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