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i just realized that i bought the same dress as Fh's sister in law had for her wedding 6 years ago!
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on April 9, 2018 at 11:45 PM

In late October, I bought my dress. I had my mom, sister, my dad, my step mom and my fmil with me at David's Bridal and the decision was easy. I fell in love with my dress. I thought it was...

Rachel, Jun 25, 2022 42 3,155
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9/23/18 Pro bam with advice & vendor breakdown Pic/word Heavy
Rachel in Married Life, on October 21, 2018 at 5:38 PM

My pro photos are here! This is hella long, I just hope someone finds it useful. First I want to start with advice. The only advice that I can give that 100% applies to everyone is this: No two...

Cristy, Jan 8, 2019 48 1,205
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Cricut diy round up
Rachel in Do It Yourself, on September 19, 2018 at 10:26 AM

I have been meaning to post some of my wedding DIY's for a while but I have been so crazy lately! I am finally done with all of my DIY's now, lol. For anyone debating getting a cricut, I hiiiiighly...

Rachel, Oct 21, 2018 27 489
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9/23/18 Non-pro bam Pic-heavy
Rachel in Married Life, on October 12, 2018 at 11:19 AM

I was trying to wait for my pro pics but I think I have stolen enough from people's FB and IG posts to have something to share. I can't believe I'm writing this! I feel like yesterday I was still a...

Chariece & Sterling, Oct 14, 2018 21 506
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Speeches
Rachel in Wedding Reception, on August 23, 2018 at 11:40 AM

I am 30 days away!!! I am so nervous, stressed and excited!!! FH and I are sorting out details and we're stuck with the speeches. I have read that traditionally, the father of the bride speaks first...

Rachel, Aug 23, 2018 13 231
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Parent Gifts
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 9, 2018 at 2:51 PM

I know there have been some recent posts about this but I'm still at a loss. Soooo we are only 44 days away from our wedding date (EEEEK!!) and we don't have our parent gifts nailed down yet. I am...

Rachel, Aug 9, 2018 10 281
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Escape rooms are fun!! (bab)
Rachel in Parties and Events, on July 30, 2018 at 10:49 PM

On Saturday, I had my hair and makeup trial and my bachelorette!! It was such a blast!!! My bridal party (including my Jr bm's) took me to an escape room, then we had dinner and then my nieces went...

Tara, Aug 6, 2018 9 307
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When do you send thank you's for gifts you receive before a shower?
Rachel in Parties and Events, on May 14, 2018 at 11:44 AM

My mom, MOH and FMIL are throwing a couple's shower for FH and I in June. We have had a few gifts arrive at our place already! Some of them are wrapped but most of them are not. Should we send out...

Rachel, May 14, 2018 4 6,248
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Rehearsal location
Rachel in Planning, on May 2, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Hi all, I'm getting married on a Sunday at venue that generally books two Saturday weddings. We want to rehearse on Saturday since a lot our BP will be coming from OOT. I have a large BP and a lot of...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, May 2, 2018 16 320
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mob and mog dresses
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on April 2, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Hi everyone! I used to post and comment on here fairly often but it's been a while. FH and I have sent out STD's to most of our guests and a few people have asked what color the bridesmaids and the...

Kiley, Apr 2, 2018 11 445
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NWR: I love crafting - GOT dragon egg soaps
Rachel in Style and Décor, on July 27, 2017 at 8:56 PM

I just wanted to shamelessly pat myself on the back. I made dragon egg soaps for a friend's birthday. I jazzed up an unfinished wood box with some paint and a latch and here it is. I'm going to add...

Kara, Jul 28, 2017 10 41
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Bra suggestions for large cup/ small band
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on June 15, 2017 at 4:07 PM

I'm a 34G or a 34H in bra depending on the brand and I would like to try and have plenty of time but I was wondering if any of my fellow busty gals had any suggestions for wedding day bras.

Nadia, Jun 19, 2017 5 144
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Favorite Favor ideas
Rachel in Planning, on June 14, 2017 at 10:13 AM

My FH and I went to a wedding last weekend and they infused olive oil with rosemary and put them in glass bottles. It was pretty and useful. I loved it! I have a good amount of time but I was...

Dreamer, Jun 14, 2017 7 25
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