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Sweetheart cake price
Shannon in Style and Décor, on December 18, 2017 at 7:23 AM

Wondering what a typical price would be for a sweetheart cake for just my fiancée and I ( we are doing sundae bar for guests). I just received a quote and I thought it was rather high so I am curious...

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Best times for videographer
Shannon in Planning, on April 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM

We have a videographer for a 5 hour time frame. Looking for advice on whether to have him come for getting ready or more for the reception/ dancing? I wish we could have it for both, but the package...

Laura, Apr 4, 2018 3 126
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Gratuity for venue question
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on March 28, 2018 at 9:43 AM

Our venue has a 18% gratuity included in our contract. I asked my coordinator who this goes to and she said the gratuity is not given to any individual staff. So my question is where does this money...

Red Queen, Mar 28, 2018 7 286
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1 or 2 tier veil
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on March 13, 2018 at 2:38 PM

Wondering why same people do a 1 tier vs 2 tier veil. Not intending on covering my face, and will be doing either a fingertip or elbow length.

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Help! How did you decide hair accessories?
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on March 8, 2018 at 8:16 AM

I don't know where to begin, if I want a hair band, a comb, or just a veil. How did you all decide what to get? I have my hair trial coming up and want to bring whatever I am using.

Shannon, Mar 8, 2018 8 125
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Tipping at hair and makeup trial?
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on February 21, 2018 at 3:22 PM

I know you are supposed to still tip 20% at your trial but the tip is already included in our whole package for the wedding. So I shouldn't have to tip again at the trial right, if it is included in...

Chip, Feb 21, 2018 4 177
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Pay for moms and mil makeup and hair?
Shannon in Etiquette and Advice, on February 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM

Both sides of parents have contributed quite a bit for our wedding. I'm not paying for bridesmaid hair and makeup but should I for the moms? They have done a lot financially but I don't want them to...

Joyce, Feb 15, 2018 14 2,803
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Veil help! Can't decide!
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on February 11, 2018 at 6:53 PM

What kind of veil would go with my dress! I like either elbow or shoulder length styles but other than that I'm stuck!

Maryam, Feb 11, 2018 4 207
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Birdcage centerpiece
Shannon in Style and Décor, on January 13, 2018 at 11:10 PM

Thinking of doing a birdcage centerpiece with green garland around it. Trying to decide if I should do fairy lights inside it or just a flickering candle?

Shannon, Feb 9, 2018 9 145
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Travel to Jamaica
Shannon in Honeymoon, on January 28, 2018 at 4:56 PM

We have our honeymoon, just recently booked, to Jamaica ( Secrets Montego Bay) coming up. This past week there has been an increase in warnings over traveling to Jamaica due to crime. Anyone else...

Daphne, Jan 28, 2018 4 143
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Etsy sign download vs diy
Shannon in Do It Yourself, on January 25, 2018 at 7:31 AM

Hi, trying to decide how to do my signs for the bar, signature drink, bathroom signs etc. I've seen ones off etsy that you still have to print, are these worth it? Just wondering what the difference...

Tiara, Jan 26, 2018 5 181
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How to pick accessories
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on January 19, 2018 at 3:35 PM

How did everyone decide veil or no veil, to wear a headpiece or comb and what jewelry? I'm lost as to how to decide... the place I got my dress closed so I wasn't able to try on anything in the store....

BrandiWeds18, Jan 19, 2018 4 103
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Passport name help
Shannon in Honeymoon, on January 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM

I am getting married April 27th, and we are going on our honeymoon June 28th. Confused as to the best way to do my new passport with the name changing. Should I wait till after the wedding to do it,...

Ashley, Jan 16, 2018 13 190
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Secrets in Jamaica vs. Sandals in St. Lucia?
Shannon in Honeymoon, on January 14, 2018 at 10:34 AM

Trying to decide our honeymoon! We would be going end of June. We thought we had decided on sandals st. Lucia, but our travel agent said that sandals has been declining in food and service for the...

Amber, Jan 14, 2018 5 374
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St Lucia honeymoon ( which resort + level)
Shannon in Honeymoon, on January 11, 2018 at 9:00 PM

Hi, thinking of possibly going to st. Lucia for our honeymoon and staying at one of the sandals ( either la toc or grande) is one better than the other? Also, is there really a huge difference in the...

Shannon, Jan 12, 2018 5 427
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Bridesmaid dress accessories
Shannon in Wedding Attire, on January 9, 2018 at 7:11 AM

This is the dress my bridesmaid will be wearing. Wondering what kind of accessories would work best for me to buy. Necklace or just a dangly earring?

Emily, Jan 9, 2018 7 153
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Floral arrangement help
Shannon in Do It Yourself, on January 5, 2018 at 4:55 PM

Looking for suggestions on how to decorate this. Was thinking it would look nice at the beginning of the aisle. Not sure if a potted plant would work or should I do a floral arrangement? Just don't...

Cuoghi, Jan 6, 2018 4 178
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Hurricane lantern centerpiece help
Shannon in Style and Décor, on November 27, 2017 at 6:23 PM

I am planning on using the hurricane lanterns that come with our venue as centerpieces. I want to add a simple wreath/ garland around with hydrangeas to complete the look. Any ideas on where I could...

Jo, Nov 28, 2017 1 47
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Candy bar?
Shannon in Community Conversations, on August 17, 2017 at 9:32 AM

Thinking of doing candy bar for our favors. Looking for advice from others who have it done it, did guests like it and any pictures would be helpful! Also is it out the entire reception or just toward...

BrooklynBride, Aug 17, 2017 2 21
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Swag/ garland ideas?
Shannon in Style and Décor, on August 3, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Anyone know where to get something like the picture done but with silk flowers? Or have made one themselves?

Jo, Aug 4, 2017 8 52
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