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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 18hrs

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Rachel
Future Mother In Law issues
Rachel in Planning, on July 27, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Hi, Ladies, Have any of you had to deal with an overbearing future mother-in-law? I love my Future MIL to death, but when it comes to things like the dress, etc., I have told her which place I am...

Kari, Jul 28, 2020 16 294
Rachel
Wedding hairstyles!
Rachel in Hair and Makeup, on July 25, 2020 at 10:08 AM

Hi, ladies... Here are three photos of potential hairstyles that I will do for my big day. I wanted to keep my hair looking ultra feminine and I definitely do not want a full on up-do. I love the look...

Danielle, Jul 26, 2020 12 299 1
Rachel
a long veil on the beach might be it!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 25, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Ladies, I know there are many that have reservations about wearing a longer veil for a beach wedding... but after seeing these beautiful photos, it’s a look! Also, it should come as no surprise that...

Belle, Jul 25, 2020 7 311
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Chapel-length veil
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 23, 2020 at 10:58 AM

Hi ladies, does anyone have a photo of them in their dress with a chapel-length veil? I would love to see! Also, does a chapel-length veil have much length/train to it?

Anna, Jul 24, 2020 4 113
Rachel
Lazaro is my new favorite designer!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 21, 2020 at 9:35 AM

I think Lazaro might be the designer that I try on the most, his designs are so innovative and not to mention, he has many different silhouettes that I love and they’re all unique! I’m the kind of...

Tara, Jul 23, 2020 5 137
Rachel
More veil questions!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 23, 2020 at 10:21 AM

Ladies, if you are wearing a simpler, understated wedding gown for your big day, which of these veils would you choose? 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Maggie, Jul 23, 2020 8 123
Rachel
Hayley Paige “pepper” Gown
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 22, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Hi, ladies - Just throwing this out there, but if I were to have to select another dress/designer to consider (assuming I don’t go with a Lazaro gown), I think I would choose Hayley Paige’s “Pepper”...

Biaani, Jul 22, 2020 8 209
Rachel
Engagement photos!
Rachel in Planning, on July 14, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Ladies, what are some cute ideas for engagement photos? My fiancé and mine’s first date was in San Francisco so I’m considering doing a photo shoot out there, but I’m curious... what did you do for...

Lorraine, Jul 20, 2020 9 137
Rachel
Lazaro “stephanie” Gown!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 20, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Ladies, how do we feel about this Lazaro “Stephanie” gown? There’s something about that organza bottom that grabbed my attention! I love gowns that have something different about them and this one is...

Elizabeth, Jul 20, 2020 8 138
Rachel
Wedding colors suggestions?
Rachel in Style and Décor, on July 18, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Hi, Ladies! I need some help with ideas for colors for my wedding. My wedding will be on the beach, so I’d love to go with a “nautical” type of color scheme. The guys will be wearing navy blue tux’s,...

Tara, Jul 20, 2020 10 116
Rachel
Wedding dress cost concerns from Mom
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 17, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Hi, ladies... I was discussing and showing my Mom ideas for what type, silhouettes, etc. of wedding dresses I want to try on and consider. Those who have seen my other prior dress posts know that I’m...

Furure Mrs., Jul 20, 2020 27 433
Rachel
Which bodice is better?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 16, 2020 at 9:17 AM

Ladies, I still have my heart set on Hayley Paige’s “Max” gown, but she also has a similar style called “Gigi”, which I saw in YouTube video from her fashion show. They both have pretty much the same...

Rebelle Fleur, Jul 18, 2020 17 205
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There are just too many textured skirt gowns to choose from!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 16, 2020 at 10:07 PM

This dress is gorgeous, too! I know some might think that the deep plunging neckline would be an issue, but I am not overly busty to the point where I’ll be showing too much. This one comes in either...

Tiger Bride, Jul 17, 2020 6 134
Rachel
Wedding Speeches
Rachel in Wedding Reception, on July 8, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Hello, Ladies! I need some input on wedding speeches. I know that it is typically customary for the father of the bride, the groom, and the best man to gives speeches. My concern is around the maid of...

Taran, Jul 16, 2020 13 447
Rachel
Dresses with a textured/dimensional skirt?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 15, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Hi, Ladies! What are your thoughts on dresses with dimension or texture? There are two brand new Hayley Paige gowns (Max and Banksy) that I am absolutely in LOVE with... I originally pegged Lazaro’s...

Lena, Jul 16, 2020 21 227
Rachel
Battle of the Ball Gowns!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 14, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Thanks to all of the wonderful and awesome people who commented on my post yesterday about my dream Pnina Tornai ballgown, it helped a lot! Although that dress is still stunning and in the running, I...

Rachel, Jul 15, 2020 11 214
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Ultimate dream gown... i wish!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 13, 2020 at 8:27 PM

I really wish I could wear this Pnina Tornai dress for my beach wedding!! I get that it isn’t really “beach appropriate”, but I have loved this gown ever since I saw it on Say Yes to the Dress! 😭😭 a...

Meghan, Jul 14, 2020 23 252
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Best silhouettes for hour glass shape?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Hi, ladies... I was considering getting an a-line dress for my wedding, but I’m not 100% sure about the way those dresses fit my body type (I have an hour glass figure with a small waist). I’ve tried...

Jessica, Jul 14, 2020 14 437
Rachel
Who’s wearing a Pnina Tornai gown?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 13, 2020 at 12:20 PM

Hi, ladies! Pnina Tornai is my favorite wedding dress designer, her beading, jewels, etc. are incomparable! Is anyone here wearing a PT gown for their wedding day? I’d love to see photos if you have...

Rachel, Jul 13, 2020 5 368
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Wedding/bridal Flats
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on July 8, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Hi ladies, Can anyone recommend a place to get wedding/bridal flats? I don’t plan to wear heels for my wedding since we are getting married on the beach. ☺️

Cyndy, Jul 9, 2020 8 139
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