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I'm a laid back educator who lives life in the moment as does my FH. He's a law enforcement officer who takes life by the reigns and will go to the end of... View More

I'm a laid back educator who lives life in the moment as does my FH. He's a law enforcement officer who takes life by the reigns and will go to the end of the earth to make sure his family is taken care of.

Happily married 🎉

September 2, 2018

2791days 10hrs

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bam Remix (surprise Wedding)
Ruby in Community Conversations, on September 5, 2018 at 6:52 PM

So here I am 3 days after saying, "I Do" at my engagement party cookout/ SURPRISE wedding. It went off without a hitch. The weather was hot but NO rain. We had an abundance of food and cold drinks. ...

Sam, Sep 10, 2018 8 245
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Getting married in 36 hours...down to the wire
Ruby in Wedding Ceremony, on August 31, 2018 at 11:34 PM

Getting married on Sunday and now my emotions are catching up to me. My stomach is doing flip flops and my mind is scrambled. Still have some last minute DIY projects to do tomorrow. We're going...

Kelly, Sep 3, 2018 3 112
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Finally got my dress
Ruby in Wedding Attire, on August 14, 2018 at 7:30 AM

With only 20 days to go, I FINALLY got my dress. Because we are having an engagement party cookout with a surprise wedding, I wanted to have something cute, airy, and functional. My teen daughter has...

Kristen, Aug 14, 2018 14 299
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Couples getting married on September 2, 2018 in North Carolina
Ruby in North Carolina Planning, on August 6, 2018 at 6:12 PM

Hi to everyone getting married in NC September 2.

Jayla, Aug 14, 2018 7 45
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If you need some ideas
Ruby in Planning, on August 9, 2018 at 8:58 AM

My FH and I have a Facebook page initially to invite guests but also to give our guests information about hotels our venue and things to do while here. We used HotelPlanner.com to get special reserved...

Ruby, Aug 12, 2018 2 77
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Ceremony suggestions
Ruby in Wedding Ceremony, on August 5, 2018 at 4:27 PM

Since my My FH and I are having a surprise wedding, we don't want a long drawn out ceremony as we want to be able to enjoy the cookout. Any suggestions for ceremony "basics?"

HayMrsO, Aug 6, 2018 9 124
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Naturally thick curly hair woes
Ruby in Hair and Makeup, on July 30, 2018 at 3:24 PM

I'm getting married in 33 days outdoors in NC. I'm trying to come up with a humidity proof hairstyle that'll withstand me dancing and having fun with guests. I'm wearing a sundress similar to the blue...

Tamika, Aug 6, 2018 5 122
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Honeymoon/wedding Night suggestions in nc
Ruby in Honeymoon, on August 1, 2018 at 9:07 PM

I'm an educator and my FH is in law enforcement. We're getting married September 2. Unfortunately with our work schedules we'll only be able to get away for 2 days. We want to go somewhere we can...

Ruby, Aug 3, 2018 5 107
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Outdoor wedding help
Ruby in Planning, on July 20, 2018 at 7:38 AM

Is anyone else having an outdoor summer wedding? If so, what are you doing to help cool your guests off? In case of rain? We're having ours at a park but under a shelter. We do have 4 electrical...

Love818, Jul 26, 2018 17 205
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Guestbook ideas
Ruby in Planning, on July 19, 2018 at 7:18 AM

My FH and I don't want a traditional guestbook. We're thinking about having guests sign or write a message on large puzzles pieces, a quote on canvas, or plates that can be hung on the wall. Which do...

Happy Hedgie, Jul 19, 2018 7 149
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Should we have favors and a dj?
Ruby in Planning, on July 17, 2018 at 7:36 PM

My FH and I are having a surprise wedding under the guise of an engagement party cookout. My question is should we have favors and a dj? We're trying to save money as much as possible without giving...

Ruby, Jul 18, 2018 8 198
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