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Rachel W.

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Rachel W.
DIY Advice Needed - Gift Card Box
Rachel W. in Etiquette and Advice, on October 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

I'm thinking about making something similar to this. I am not really crafty but can't see paying over $100 for this. Any advice on how to go about it? It's made with fabric. I could do without...

Monique, Dec 28, 2015 14 1,246
Rachel W.
Hair Removal Questions
Rachel W. in Wedding Attire, on April 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Hi ladies. Hope everyone is enjoying planning. I've been really busy lately, but I have a question. Usually, I shave, but for the wedding day, I wanted to wax. I want to be totally smooth and...

Ryan, Sep 27, 2012 11 44
Rachel W.
Need Help! Forgot Someone on Invitations
Rachel W. in Etiquette and Advice, on March 21, 2012 at 9:17 AM

So we forgot someone! It's one of my FH's first cousins. He rarely sees her (I've met her once in 6 years) and they are not close. She lived out of state until a couple of months ago. So his aunt and...

Patrick, Aug 7, 2012 4 299
Rachel W.
Quick Honeymoon Registry Question
Rachel W. in Etiquette and Advice, on July 2, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Hi ladies. Just popping in for a quick question! Hope all is well. My cousin and his fiance are getting married in August and are having the bridal shower next weekend. They used a honeymoon registry...

Dex, Jul 2, 2012 1 27
Rachel W.
My Wedding Day (non-pro PIC HEAVY)
Rachel W. in Community Conversations, on June 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Hello ladies!! Just wanted to give you some pics from the wedding. One of our guests took these, and she got some amazing shots!! 1- the view 2- the setup 3- the guitarist (they were so amazing)

Renee, Jun 18, 2012 67 82
Rachel W.
I'm Married!! - with Some Pics
Rachel W. in Style and Décor, on May 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Hi Ladies! Everything was perfect. The weather (which I worried about last week) was 60% chance of rain the night before, but I woke up and the sky cleared, and it was a gorgeous day. My venue was so...

Jen P., Jun 2, 2012 80 67
Rachel W.
Top Tier of the Cake
Rachel W. in Community Conversations, on June 2, 2012 at 9:51 AM

Hi Ladies. I'm still in the clouds from the wedding last weekend! Our venue put aside the top tier of the cake for us. It's been in my fridge since then. So we're going to save it, but we're not sure...

Mrs. S™, Jun 2, 2012 16 26
Rachel W.
Vendor Reviews Problem - WW Christina Can You Help?
Rachel W. in Planning, on June 1, 2012 at 11:53 AM

I reviewed 2 vendors last night and tried to log in to review the rest today. But I keep getting a message to review 3 more vendors. I can't pull up any of my saved vendors, and when I enter their...

Rachel W., Jun 1, 2012 16
Rachel W.
Wedding Nightmare
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 24, 2012 at 9:32 AM

I had one. I think I had a little one before, but this one was the kind where you wake up and assure yourself it was a dream. We're getting married in 3 days, and I dreamed we forgot 4 people, a...

coffeeandtea1, May 29, 2012 3 26
Rachel W.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 26, 2012 at 1:03 AM

It's supposed to rain Sunday, and we're getting married. It has moved up to a 60% chance of t-storms in the afternoon, which is when we're getting married. I bought rain boots, I have an umbrella. But...

Mrs L, May 27, 2012 16 41
Rachel W.
Small Dilemma - Could Use Some Opinions
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 24, 2012 at 10:36 PM

So here's the long and short of it. The plan is that myself, my mother, aunt and gma, FH's daughter and mother, and my BMs would drive up to the venue Saturday afternoon, have dinner, and hang out the...

Rachel, May 26, 2012 17 20
Rachel W.
Tipping Hair and Makeup
Rachel W. in Wedding Attire, on May 21, 2012 at 12:48 PM

I'm just wondering. I'm planning to tip the hair and makeup lady. So do I tip based on my hair and makeup alone or do I tip based on the total price of the day for all the people getting makeup? I'm...

Lindsay™, May 21, 2012 3 38
Rachel W.
Weather Stalker
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM

I'm trying not to do it, but I can't help it! I'm looking at the weather and trying to see what it ll be like the day of the wedding, which is only in 8 days!!!

Rachel W., May 20, 2012 14 27
Rachel W.
Day Of Helpers
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 10, 2012 at 9:20 PM

We're almost there, and I need to come up with a list of things for my bridal party to help me with. I'm completely Type A OCD, and have to have a list for everything. lol So what am I missing? I need...

Rachel W., May 13, 2012 6 584
Rachel W.
Place Card Question
Rachel W. in Planning, on May 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Hey ladies, I have a question about place cards. Do I need to obtain guests names and make them their own place card? Or can I simply put "Mr. John Smith and Guest?" And then if I know the guest, do...

Rachel W., May 3, 2012 8 266
Rachel W.
HELP - Ceremony is Not What I Want
Rachel W. in Planning, on April 30, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Wow, where to begin? I got my ceremony from our officiant today, and it's NOT AT ALL what we wanted. It's way more "cosmic" than we were looking for - talking about stars and my FSD as a miracle of...

Mrs. Jaclyn Willson, Apr 30, 2012 11 22
Rachel W.
Question about Picking Up My Dress
Rachel W. in Wedding Attire, on April 29, 2012 at 8:05 PM

So when should I do it? I get married May 27, and I need to decide. I don't know if I should go the week prior or give it 2 weeks in case I need alterations.... I don't think I'll need any, but just...

Mrs. Fornasty, Apr 30, 2012 6 1,985
Rachel W.
Seating Chart MOnster - CHECK!
Rachel W. in Planning, on April 29, 2012 at 11:03 PM

It was rough, but it's done. We have so many little issues, and little quirks with people. I'm sure that somehow, someone will not be happy. But we did the best we could. My grandparents are divorced...

Mrs. Fornasty, Apr 30, 2012 2 19
Rachel W.
Rehearsal Ideas - Need Feedback
Rachel W. in Planning, on April 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Hi again ladies. I'm getting married on 5/27, which is Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We are having a rehearsal that day at the venue, since it's about 1.5-2 hours away from everyone, and we didn't...

Mrs. S™, Apr 25, 2012 4 17
Rachel W.
The More I Exercise...
Rachel W. in Community Conversations, on April 3, 2012 at 9:08 PM

...the hungrier I am. I can't stop eating!!! I feel like a teenager. I have to constantly be stuffing my face with something. Ugh! Trying to lose a few more lbs before go-time, and it's not gonna work...

krisalicious, Apr 4, 2012 27 38
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