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Average DJ prices
Samantha in Planning, on April 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

I am wondering what the average DJ prices are for the chicago area. We are getting married in Naperville and looking for a DJ to do a wedding reception for 5.5 hours under 600. Is that unreasonable? ...

Lindsay, Nov 18, 2013 18 330
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Tipping with a Check vs Cash on Wedding Day
Samantha in Etiquette and Advice, on October 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

FH wants to write checks for all tips and put in envelopes so no one is responsible for that much cash. It makes perfect sense to me but what is the proper form for tipping? To me if they get a tip it...

Celia Milton, Oct 8, 2011 8 2,984
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Cheap Unity Sand Frame
Samantha in Do It Yourself, on September 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Hey all! I'm getting married in 6 weeks! I need some help finding an inexpensive unity sand frame. I have looked online and everything seems really expensive. I'm not sure how a shadow box would work?...

Hayley C™, Sep 4, 2011 2 205
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Cost to press flower girl dress
Samantha in Style and Décor, on August 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Does anyone know of a cleaner in the Illinois or northern indiana area that presses flower girl dresses? The cheapest quote was $50 just to press the dress!

Samantha, Aug 25, 2011 9
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Need some flower help!
Samantha in Planning, on June 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM

I have beautiful dark purple dresses for my bridesmaids, originally I had chosen a brown dress and orange calla lily's. Now I'm questioning the burnt orange calla lilys with the purple dress. My dress...

Crystal, Aug 2, 2011 5 67
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What color tux shirt for an ivory dress?
Samantha in Wedding Attire, on June 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

My dress is ivory and FH hates the ivory dress shirts. I am afraid the white shirts will look bad with my dress. What is everyone else doing? What looks the best? Thanks!

NiseyyD, Jul 2, 2011 13 1,358
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Groomsmen Gift Ideas
Samantha in Etiquette and Advice, on June 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM

I need some ideas for groomsman gifts? Cute, fun ideas.

Faith, Jun 30, 2011 14 63
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Inexpensive trasportation ideas
Samantha in Planning, on June 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

So FH and I are having our wedding in the middle of nowhere (a golf course, with the closes decent hotel 20 minutes away) We are going to another location with the wedding party prior to the wedding...

Sherice, Jun 28, 2011 3 26
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Need help saving $ on shutterfly
Samantha in Do It Yourself, on June 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

Does anyone have any experiance with shutterfly? I am an existing customer. I had a $20 off coupon for signing up for wedone (never used it) and I also am saving 30% off photobooks but I was...

Anjuli, Jun 27, 2011 3 24
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Help! Need a reception itenerary
Samantha in Planning, on June 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Need some help ladies. We are having a formal sit down dinner (buffet but formal sit down still) We will also be having passed apps before with cocktails and things. I need a rough outline for when to...

Kevin Cheek, Jun 22, 2011 5 27
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how many items to pick for a tasting?
Samantha in Planning, on June 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

Hi! I have my tasting next week and need to know around how many items I should request to taste. The venue said to give them a list. How many should I give them. We have to choose two main dishes for...

Samantha, Jun 6, 2011 6 613
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Need Centerpeice Ideas!
Samantha in Style and Décor, on May 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM

I need some centerpeice ideas. My colors are ivory linens and chair covers with chocolate brown chair bows and table runners. My bridesmaid dresses are purple and the calla lilies are burnt orange so...

elizabeth, May 27, 2011 8 28
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What color shawl with Purple bridesmaid dress?
Samantha in Wedding Attire, on May 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

HELP! I want to do shawls/pashminas with my majestic purple bridesmaid dresses. Here is the link to the dress. My flowers are burnt orange calla lilies and my reception colors are brown and ivory. I...

Vanessa, May 26, 2011 7 2,618
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