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Favor idea...suggestions please!
Shaquaya in Planning, on January 23, 2014 at 9:31 AM

Ok so I originally wanted to do chocolate covered pretzel rods decorated with my colors (as pictured below) but I was also gonna do wine glasses dipped in chalk paint with everyone's name on them,...

Nicole, Jan 23, 2014 24 41
Shaquaya
FH sure knows how to drive me crazy at times *vent*
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on January 21, 2014 at 1:04 PM

So I finally get him to decide on a date to get fitted for his tux (today). Well he has worked 3 doubles in the last 5 days & he doesn't work a double today but he's now tired which means he's...

Shaquaya, Jan 21, 2014 3 2
Shaquaya
Tasteful to ask for monetary gifts???
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on January 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM

Ok my FMIL says I should put something in with the invitations to tell people we would prefer monetary gifts. I felt like it was a bit greedy but she said it's ok to do in a tasteful manner....

Mrs Drakthal, Jan 21, 2014 19 10
Shaquaya
Pre-marital counseling
Shaquaya in Planning, on January 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM

We have our first session tonight & FH is so nervous! I think it's kinda funny lol. Idk how he's expecting it to go but I keep telling him it will be fine. I'm excited to start it! Marriage is a...

FutureMrsNoel, Jan 16, 2014 6 21
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My flower girl (pic)
Shaquaya in Planning, on January 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM

I'm so excited because my flower girl's dress arrived! I ordered it from eBay, total was $25.94 with shipping & it came in 5 days. She's so excited & was twirling around in it. She's my...

Shaquaya, Jan 14, 2014 15 25
Shaquaya
Sand ceremony...anyone doing one? Has anyone done one?
Shaquaya in Planning, on January 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM

FH & I have decided to do a unity sand ceremony vs. unity candle. I think it's different & I would love to display it on the mantel in our bedroom. But now I'm nervous that we will get sand everywhere...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 14, 2014 29 20
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Is it inappropriate to NOT have a rehearsal dinner?
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on January 10, 2014 at 11:12 AM

I seriously don't think we're doing a rehearsal dinner. It's just not in the budget right now but I don't want people to look at us like we're crazy. Are most of you ladies having a rehearsal dinner....

ItsGoodToBeKing, Jan 10, 2014 21 15
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Gathering all the addresses for invitations...
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on January 7, 2014 at 9:39 AM

I still need FH to get 2 addresses. Why is it like pulling teeth sometimes? He just informed his BM that we are no longer having a DW! I'm sure that guy is like "what?!" I finally got him to agree to...

FutureMrsZottola, Jan 8, 2014 16 6
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NWR:would u delete your social networks for your FH/H?
Shaquaya in Honeymoon, on November 6, 2013 at 11:04 AM

So whenever I post a pic or status about me & my FH we get a good number of likes or comments. Sometimes we will sit there & laugh & joke about the ppl liking or commenting on it for fun. Well just...

Chantel, Dec 30, 2013 61 33
Shaquaya
Prenups...anyone sign one? Anyone thinking about it?
Shaquaya in Community Conversations, on December 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Just curious to know if you ladies have signed one or were asked to or vice versa. My FH & I talked about it & his response was "why do we need to sign one, what do we have?!" lol. I thought that was...

Sarah, Dec 17, 2013 34 23
Shaquaya
The holidays have set me back...please tell me I'm not the only one!
Shaquaya in Planning, on December 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

I just realized that after the holidays we will be down to double digits! We have 116 days left so after New Years I really have to get moving! The holidays have set me back a little bit with the...

Shaquaya, Dec 17, 2013 6 3
Shaquaya
I feel like crap today *vent*
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on December 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM

FH & I have been arguing for 2 days now. We are both under a lot of stress from our jobs. He works in a group home with troubled teens so you can imagine the mental anguish that comes along with that....

Pamela Anne, Dec 13, 2013 24 5
Shaquaya
2 of my BMs had an argument last night...we're sisters!
Shaquaya in Etiquette and Advice, on December 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM

Ugh! So I sent a group text to my BP a few days ago, updating them on a few things since they've all ordered their dresses now. Ok we are all sisters. My MOH & I have the same mother & my 3 BMs we all...

Shaquaya, Dec 11, 2013 3 3
Shaquaya
FH picked our first dance song...take a listen!
Shaquaya in Community Conversations, on December 4, 2013 at 9:12 AM

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVRQiCRVvqY He even sang it to me! He always sings this song around the house but I never heard it before, I listened last night & teared up! This song so fits us. I...

MrsHicks, Dec 4, 2013 10 24
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My wedding shoes!!!! *pic* it was a steal!
Shaquaya in Wedding Attire, on November 26, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Got these from Ebay, starting bid was $0.99, I won the bid with $1.50! $12 shipping...shoes for less than $14! I was way too excited! Did I mention I got my dress from Ebay...

Rubi, Dec 2, 2013 22 45
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Bouquet, veil, shoes all incorporate different flowers...is that ok?
Shaquaya in Wedding Attire, on November 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

My bouquet will consists of calla lilies, the birdcage veil I want has some sort of flowers with rhinestons in them & my shoes have roses on them (I believe)...is it ok that these are 3 different...

Shaquaya, Nov 26, 2013 6 8
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Can't believe I attempted a DIY & I did an ok job *pic*
Shaquaya in Do It Yourself, on November 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

I don't consider myself to be crafty at all but I love trying things. This weekend I ventured out to Hobby Lobb & OMG I fell in love in that store! So many great things, I see why some of you ladies...

Rubi, Nov 19, 2013 15 11
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How much information do you share with your BP?
Shaquaya in Planning, on November 18, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Ok so my BP consists of my sisters so I've been trying to keep them in the loop about almost everything. My MOH & I have the same mother, grew up in the same house so I'm super close with her. She...

Private User, Nov 18, 2013 9 21
Shaquaya
This may be a dumb question but...
Shaquaya in Planning, on November 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

Do you send invitations to your bridal party? I'm trying to figure out how many invitations I need to purchase & I would love to cut it down by a few numbers if I didn't have to send them one...

WeddingDestinationIt, Nov 13, 2013 33 34
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Can I brag about my FH?
Shaquaya in Community Conversations, on November 5, 2013 at 10:13 AM

FH's job just lost an employee so they've asked him to pick up extra shifts. He never does that w/o discussing it with me 1st. This weekend he said "babe I need to get these extra hours but I'm asking...

ItsGoodToBeKing, Nov 5, 2013 21 35
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