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Bridal party gifts/ props
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on November 6, 2017 at 10:45 AM

We aren't have a large wedding party (1 person each side), but I do have a handful of my girls that are coming to our destination wedding. I'm planning on getting them all silk pajamas with their...

Rachel, Nov 6, 2017 3 2
Rachel
Dress fitting- undergarments needed?
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 26, 2017 at 9:18 PM

Hey guys! When I go in for my first dress fitting, so I already need to have the undergarments I'm going to wear with it (ie bustier or corset/ shape wear) or does it not matter for the first one?...

Shinee, Oct 26, 2017 7 54
Rachel
Venue Indecision in Gredos, Spain
Rachel in Planning, on October 23, 2017 at 8:43 PM

Short story: we had a beautiful venue picked out in Spain, but we found two others that appealed to us for a variety of other reasons, so we hesitated booking our first choice. Now we have gone back...

Brenda, Oct 24, 2017 16 40
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Bridesmaid question
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on October 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM

I've been having a big internal dilemma... my FH and I are having a destination wedding with a small guest list (around 30 people. 40 at the absolute max). We originally decided on not having a...

mnmaria, Oct 20, 2017 16 21
Rachel
Found my dress!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 16, 2017 at 7:59 PM

Found my dress on Saturday at a local bridal consignment boutique! The experience was wonderful! Two of my good friends and my mom came, and I felt beautiful in all of them! I got a wonderful designer...

Future Mrs. Antonell, Oct 17, 2017 29 46
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Wedding dress shopping for the first time!
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 13, 2017 at 7:55 PM

Just wanted some advice- going wedding dress shopping tomorrow for the first time (in the morning a chain store, in the afternoon a little boutique consignment store that I am very excite about). I've...

Tracy, Oct 14, 2017 9 26
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Unusual photographer situation- Paging all photographers!
Rachel in Planning, on October 9, 2017 at 3:57 PM

Details are starting to be cleared up for our wedding. We've gone back and forth for a lot of options, but have finally settled on the best fit for us and our families: a small destination wedding in...

firstoneat56, Oct 10, 2017 24 23
Rachel
Cricut-is it worth it?
Rachel in Do It Yourself, on October 9, 2017 at 1:54 PM

I have been thinking in investing in a Cricut for my DIY projects for Save the Dates, invites, place cards, gifts, etc. I like crafting, but I'm not necessarily the best at it, so my questions are:...

BecomingMrsOz, Oct 10, 2017 25 10,044
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Fresh flower crowns and traveling
Rachel in Wedding Attire, on October 2, 2017 at 7:40 PM

I've been more and more interested in getting a real flower crown with a veil after seeing some beautiful pictures. How long do the typically last (like could I wear it one week later?) and are there...

BreKMK, Oct 2, 2017 2 37
Rachel
Got this in the mail!
Rachel in Community Conversations, on September 29, 2017 at 8:59 PM

Got this shirt in the mail today. It was a great pick me up for what has been a pretty bleh Friday! Thanks WW!!

Mrs.hays, Oct 1, 2017 29 35
Rachel
Square Dancing at reception?
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on September 22, 2017 at 12:00 PM

Dearest WW, I defer to your advice and opinions yet again. While FH and I are still brainstorming options for the ceremony (DW versus not essentially), I have always been sure I will have a reception...

junebride, Sep 27, 2017 35 2,403
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NWR- The Great Debate, Dinner Party Style
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on September 14, 2017 at 9:47 AM

So, my FH and I love hosting dinner parties (multiple a month). And although we (usually) never ask the guest couples to bring anything, inevitably they will always bring a bottle of wine. So the...

muriel, Sep 14, 2017 9 170
Rachel
Vent- mother being ridiculous
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on September 6, 2017 at 10:46 AM

Vent time (I'm sure this will not be the first of these posts involving my mother): my FH and I had originally envisioned a beautiful destination wedding in Puerto Rico to fit both our cultures the...

Kristen, Sep 7, 2017 19 24
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FH Being actively involved now
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on September 5, 2017 at 3:19 PM

My FH and I have finally started trying to make final decisions, and holy cow is it tough! We both had an original vision of a DW, but now that we have discussed with family and set a preliminary...

kbrands, Sep 5, 2017 8 5
Rachel
So the thing happened... It's official now!
Rachel in Planning, on August 22, 2017 at 7:55 PM

As some of you may know, my FH and I have been planning the wedding (brainstorming because of complicated logistical details) for a while now, but we weren't "officially" engaged yet. However, this...

Marcellab, Aug 23, 2017 25 48
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Finding Vendors from Facebook Friends?
Rachel in Planning, on August 23, 2017 at 11:48 AM

I have several people I know from high school that have started their own vendor/ wedding service business (i.e. photography, cakes, dj services, table setting/ decorating, etc.) and I would love to...

Paul S Robinson, Aug 23, 2017 10 37
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Update on FH talking to parents before the wedding
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 8, 2017 at 3:59 PM

Quick recap: I posted last week about my FH talking to my parents before he proposed. My mom specifically was being a little weird and pushy about him going to them first (but she can be a little...

Mrs. Coakley, Aug 8, 2017 10 163
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NWR-Buying dried lavender or lavender oil
Rachel in Community Conversations, on August 2, 2017 at 3:29 PM

I have recently gotten onto a kick where I try to incorporate fresh herbs from my herb garden into every dish. There are a few dishes that I want to make that have a lavender base and I need lavender...

Rachel, Aug 2, 2017 3 12
Rachel
FH speaking to parents before engagement/ wedding
Rachel in Etiquette and Advice, on August 1, 2017 at 8:05 PM

Short story, FH hasn't "officially proposed" yet for a variety of reasons (although we have both been jointly planning and discussing wedding stuff), but I know he is planning on proposing this month....

Chip, Aug 2, 2017 79 28
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How or when did you know s/he was the one?
Rachel in Community Conversations, on July 14, 2017 at 12:42 AM

Feeling sentimental and sappy and thinking about my love... How or when did you know your SO was the one you wanted to spend the rest of your life with? I love these stories!

Amanda, Jul 14, 2017 62 7,723
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