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Would you be mad at your guest for this attire?
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on November 16, 2021 at 4:20 PM

I would be!

Rosalie, Dec 3, 2022 11 898
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Photo dump
Shannon in Married Life, on August 14, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Our professional phots are here and below are some gems. Thanks to all who helped along the way. I found lots of useful info and encouragement in this community. 💜💜

Shannon, Sep 5, 2022 19 1,238
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My dress is complete
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on June 17, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Hi All, I am less than 30 days out and have my completed dress back! Alterations: The train was completely removed and hem taken up to make it lighter. It’s just above floor length. The bottom lace...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 11 750
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Best day of my life 7/16
Shannon in Married Life, on July 17, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Our wedding was yesterday. It was the best day ever. Most things went as planned. The DJ and photographer were outstanding. The flowers came out gorgeous. Everyone commented on how great the food was....

Michael, Aug 7, 2022 24 1,302 2
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Show us your Nails or Nail inspo
Shannon in Hair and Makeup, on August 1, 2022 at 12:41 PM

The first pic is my inspo and the second is my nails. They came out simple with a touch of bling.

Imani, Aug 2, 2022 6 628
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Wedding Bummer - Covid
Shannon in Community Conversations, on July 24, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Hi Everyone, I've struggled with posting this. I'm not looking for a debate or criticism. I'm here to tell you what is happening. We had our wedding last weekend and about 20% of our guests ended up...

Bailey, Jul 25, 2022 7 731
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Welcome Bags
Shannon in Planning, on July 10, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Our welcome bags are complete. We chose to provide to guests staying overnight at hotel in lieu of favors. I found the items to be helpful at the last couple of weddings I attended.

JW, Jul 22, 2022 14 250 4
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Best Woman
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on June 13, 2022 at 1:24 PM

I’m referring to our Maid of honor, as “Best Woman”. I find Matron and Maid to be so antiquated. She agrees. We are only having a Best Man and Best Woman only. I put notes on a spreadsheet referring...

Shannon, Jun 16, 2022 13 258
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Makeup Trial Fail
Shannon in Hair and Makeup, on May 31, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Hello All, I had my makeup trial and it was a failure. I’ve had my makeup done a handful of times in my life and it never comes out the way I describe or like. The artist tends not to listen to...

Shannon, Jun 4, 2022 8 1,129 1
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Reasonable alterations
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on May 8, 2022 at 8:35 AM

So, I went to my first alterations appointment yesterday with a Seamstress that I found on my town Facebook page. She is retired and does this part time. The train will be removed, length shortened,...

Allison, May 25, 2022 8 656
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Bachelorette impositions
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on May 13, 2022 at 10:41 AM

Hi all. I’m having my bachelorette next month on a Saturday evening. We are going to dinner and then to see a band and have cocktails. Everyone is meeting at my house and departing from there. Most of...

Shannon, May 13, 2022 8 640
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New Wedding Series
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on April 13, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Anyone watching “Paris in Love” series on E? The fashions are outstanding. There are lots ideas, although very high end.

Lucy, Apr 14, 2022 4 393
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To send or not to send invitation?
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on March 16, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Hello WW. I sent out save the dates in January for our July wedding. Invitations will go out in May. A couple of people have texted me that they will not be able to make it. Should I send invitations...

Shannon, Mar 22, 2022 11 682 1
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Show me the Groom’s attire 👔
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on February 28, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Hi! Our colors are plum, magenta, and rose gold. Fiancé is going to wear a blue suit with magenta tie similar to this inspo pic. Show us your ensembles.

Griswold, Mar 3, 2022 14 770 4
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Bachelorette invites help
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on February 21, 2022 at 8:57 AM

Hi All. So I want to have a simple bachelorette at a winery including my closest friends. The thing is that I know my future sister in law will be offended if she’s not invited. I really like her so...

Shannon, Feb 21, 2022 6 568
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Guests not putting pics out
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on January 26, 2022 at 9:22 AM

So I’m not a big social media person. I have Facebook and keep it so a smaller number of friends. I see you can ask guests not to use their phones during the ceremony and have it “unplugged”. During...

Natalie, Jan 26, 2022 11 750 1
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Hotel room rates too high?
Shannon in Planning, on January 8, 2022 at 11:40 AM

Hi Ladies. My wedding is at the NJ shore on the water during the high season. Rates for discounted rooms are $240 per night. I realize this is high and knew this going in as this is where we...

Shannon, Jan 9, 2022 8 608
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Save the dates
Shannon in Planning, on November 29, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Our save the dates are in. It’s a selfie from 4th of July a couple of years ago printed on magnets from Shutterfly.

Melle, Dec 1, 2021 3 119 1
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Photographers with small packages
Shannon in New Jersey Planning, on November 4, 2021 at 10:37 AM

Do you know of a hobbyist or amateur photographer in the South Jersey area? I’ve spoken to a couple photographers that have packages even on the lower end that don’t meet our needs. Example…They want...

Shannon, Nov 4, 2021 2 635
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Request vendor pricing on ww
Shannon in Planning, on October 3, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Anyone notice that when you’re searching for vendors on wedding wire and request pricing from a certain vendor, it notifies 6 different vendors? I found that if you click on the phone icon for that...

Yasmine, Oct 3, 2021 1 155
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