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Vistaprint- how did you print with an Etsy template?
Riya in Do It Yourself, on November 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM

I bought an invitation template suite from Etsy that I love. My plan is to print the invites for their black friday sale (I am under the impression its 50% off). The templates are multiple per page,...

JENNIFER, Mar 17, 2019 6 4,540
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Anyone been to the Cook Islands?
Riya in Honeymoon, on April 9, 2018 at 9:38 AM

FH and I are thinking of going to the Cook Islands via Costco Travel for our HM. I was wondering if anyone on here has been? Do you have any advice, or must-dos? TIA!

Dana, Jul 8, 2018 10 280 1
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Transportation and Parking for Guests
Riya in Planning, on July 3, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Hello! Our wedding ceremony is taking place at a church on outskirts of the city, and thus their parking lot is not very large and won't hold 50 cars (my estimate of who would drive to the church)....

Jen, Jul 3, 2018 7 874
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Fmil/aunts dress shopping advice
Riya in Wedding Attire, on January 10, 2018 at 11:52 PM

The other day, my FMIL invited me to join her and her sister in laws and mother (FH’s grandma) to go dress shopping with them. We are going on Saturday morning. I won’t be trying on dresses but since...

Aly, Jan 12, 2018 6 200
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Wedding Band brag!
Riya in Community Conversations, on December 12, 2017 at 11:03 AM

I ordered our wedding bands over black friday sales on jamesallen.com and I can't tell you how happy I am with them! The customer service was excellent, and ordering/shipping/receiving was all...

Mariah, Dec 13, 2017 12 39
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Anyone been to the Cook Islands?
Riya in Honeymoon, on November 28, 2017 at 4:00 PM

I am researching honeymoon destinations, and the Cook Islands through Costco travel are looking like a good option! Price wise its affordable for the picturesque beach setting. I wanted to know if...

Riya, Nov 28, 2017 82
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RSVP Deadline Question
Riya in Planning, on November 16, 2017 at 11:57 AM

I am planning to order my invites/RSVPs during black friday sales. The venue requires final numbers two weeks (Oct 20th) before the date of my wedding. So should I put the RSVP due date as October...

Future Mrs M, Nov 16, 2017 12 163
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KWR: Salty about a thank you note
Riya in Etiquette and Advice, on October 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM

My FH and I went to a wedding in the beginning of July. We took time off of work to attend, drove 3 hours and stayed in a hotel for two nights, and gave what I would call a nice cash gift. Yesterday...

teresa, Oct 27, 2017 136 337
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First Dance Song
Riya in Planning, on September 25, 2017 at 3:13 PM

How did you pick the song for your first dance as a married couple? Some songs that are special to us might not be easy to dance to... How did you pick, and why did you choose what you did?

Amelia, Sep 26, 2017 15 48
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Engagement Photos- Winter or Spring?
Riya in Planning, on September 7, 2017 at 1:36 PM

We have been engaged since March, and we won't be married until next November. We are planning on sending STDs in the late spring/early summer 2018. I am torn between doing engagement pictures this...

Spaghetti, Sep 8, 2017 9 156
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Weight Loss and Plus Size Dress Shopping Advice
Riya in Fitness and Health, on February 15, 2017 at 11:40 AM

I started a medical weight loss program in December 2016. This was not because I knew I was going to get married, but really because I was unhappy with how much weight I had put on, and did not want...

eva, Apr 20, 2017 5 26
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Anyone do a tasting before booking a venue (All Inclusive place or catering in house)
Riya in Planning, on March 7, 2017 at 9:44 AM

So my FH and I recently started to search for venues and we found a banquet hall that quoted us a great per person price, all inclusive. However, I wasn't sure about the food quality so we requested a...

OHP, Mar 7, 2017 27 4,551 1
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KWR: My friend is having a bridal shower but its potluck......
Riya in Etiquette and Advice, on March 1, 2017 at 10:37 AM

I am part of a bridal party. I reached out to the matron of honor to ask her what the plans are so far regarding the bridal shower. She tells me that she is planning for it to be an outdoor shower at...

Danielle, Mar 1, 2017 26 3,322
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Should I call my dad's bluff? UPDATED
Riya in Etiquette and Advice, on February 27, 2017 at 2:30 PM

My family is UBER conservative. All the weddings have been dry in our family. I told my dad today that we are going to have an open bar at my wedding, and he said he will not attend if I do this. He...

Danielle, Feb 28, 2017 46 47
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Vent about wedding venue coordinator
Riya in Planning, on February 11, 2017 at 1:32 PM

We had an appointment to meet with our venue to look at their in house decor options and lock in a date. I asked for this meeting two weeks ago. I didn't get a response. I called her twice and she...

Windows, Feb 11, 2017 4 24
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FH involvement level
Riya in Planning, on January 23, 2017 at 3:19 PM

Hi! How involved are your FHs? Mine wants to know the least detail possible but the funny thing is he totally does have opinions! He just doesn't want to hear about all the details involved (like pros...

Trish, Jan 24, 2017 90 109
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