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Shellycherea
Shellycherea

I am just a resourceful Philly Bride on a budget...but not really. I plan events for a living so this process has been seamless so far. Looking for... View More

I am just a resourceful Philly Bride on a budget...but not really. I plan events for a living so this process has been seamless so far. Looking for practical advice from brides that aren't too stuffy. Thanks in advance :)

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November 11, 2018

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Diyers: Centerpieces!
Shellycherea in Do It Yourself, on April 30, 2018 at 2:04 PM

Happy Monday! I'm in the middle of figuring out if I'm going with real or silk flowers for my wedding. I think I received a fair quote for real flowers however, I'm still on the fence. I checked out a...

Lex, May 2, 2018 33 509
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Trying to not cry....
Shellycherea in Etiquette and Advice, on April 21, 2018 at 1:02 PM

Brides, do you have any tips on not becoming a blubbering mess walking down the aisle? I can’t get through my song without crying now so I can only imagine what will happen the day of. My friend told...

Alysia, Apr 23, 2018 27 718
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Meeting with a Potential Florist
Shellycherea in Style and Décor, on April 8, 2018 at 8:03 AM

Hi Everyone! What should I bring to my meeting today with a potential florist? Just pictures of my flower inspiration, my gown and wedding party colors? I honestly can’t think of anything else so...

plangalCG, Apr 8, 2018 11 208
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Wedding/marriage Superstitions
Shellycherea in Community Conversations, on April 3, 2018 at 6:34 PM

Someone just told me a new one which I thought was HILARIOUS. Apparently, having a female officiant is bad luck and will lead to divorce. I have never heard this before and I find it so funny and...

Mrsbdg, Apr 4, 2018 35 2,371
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Flowers on Cake
Shellycherea in Planning, on April 2, 2018 at 6:52 PM

Hi Everyone. Random question. If you want real flowers on your cake, does the florist typically provide them or the baker? Does it vary? How do they coordinate the day of the wedding? For those that...

Shellycherea, Apr 3, 2018 34 636
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Wedding Ring...piercings?!
Shellycherea in Planning, on March 21, 2018 at 3:44 PM

I just saw this article and I thought it was interesting enough to share. Apparently there is a new trend where people are getting finger piercings instead of traditional rings. I definitely think...

Jacquelyn, Mar 22, 2018 42 631
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Brides in School
Shellycherea in Etiquette and Advice, on March 1, 2018 at 5:24 PM

How are you making out? I’m struggling a bit with the work load, regular 9-5 work and the wedding to-do list. I’m actually supposed to finish 2-3 weeks after the wedding. Its so hard because whenever...

Shellycherea, Mar 2, 2018 26 360
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February Goals - Wedding Edition
Shellycherea in Planning, on February 14, 2018 at 8:23 PM

To keep my sanity while planning this wedding, I give myself a monthly to-do list where I'll only focus on about 3 things. This month I'm researching flowers (both real and silk), confirming marriage...

rica, Feb 20, 2018 29 504
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Premarital Counseling Insight
Shellycherea in Family and Relationships, on February 19, 2018 at 12:47 PM

Happy Monday! I need some insight in regards to premarital counseling. From your experience, is it better to go with a male counselor or female counselor? Does it matter? My mother says male because...

Married and Loving I, Feb 19, 2018 7 140
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hmua Budget for Bridal Party
Shellycherea in Hair and Makeup, on February 17, 2018 at 3:12 PM

Happy Saturday! I'm contemplating gifting hair and makeup for my girls but I'm not sure how much that would entail. Honestly, I haven't even thought about my own hair and makeup so I don't have any...

Shellycherea, Feb 18, 2018 9 298
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byo - Alcohol Must-haves
Shellycherea in Wedding Reception, on February 2, 2018 at 9:33 AM

For my reception, we are supplying our own alcohol for the bar. I'm not much of a drinker so I don't really know what's a must have and what's a nice to have. Can you share some of your favorite wines...

Kelli, Feb 3, 2018 33 2,084
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Couples getting married on Nov 11, 2018 in Pennsylvania
Shellycherea in Pennsylvania Planning, on December 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM

Hi Date Twins!!!!

Jenifer, Jan 25, 2018 1 45
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Fred Flintstone in Heels....
Shellycherea in Wedding Attire, on January 24, 2018 at 11:42 AM

Hi Everyone! I need some inspiration for my wedding shoes. I literally have feet like Fred Flintstone: flat, fat and wide. Because I don't have arches in my feet, I've aways struggled with finding...

Danniel, Jan 24, 2018 21 347
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Bridal Appointment: Dos & Don'ts
Shellycherea in Wedding Attire, on December 3, 2017 at 3:48 PM

How should I prepare for my upcoming bridal appointments? I'm anxious and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Ladies, please give me your best tips on undergarments, makeup versus no makeup,...

July18Bride, Jan 22, 2018 19 9,729 1
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Random Question: Non-pro vs. pro Bam?
Shellycherea in Community Conversations, on January 11, 2018 at 12:57 PM

What's the difference between a non-pro vs. pro BAM? The new site doesn't have the list of acronyms anymore so I was curious.

earias, Jan 16, 2018 7 228
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doc Expectations
Shellycherea in Planning, on January 12, 2018 at 6:13 PM

Happy Friday! I'm reviewing multiple contracts for my DOC and I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Could you please share some important tasks that's a must for a DOC? Also. how...

LaraLouM, Jan 12, 2018 2 155
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Hiring a vendor you don’t feel 100% about
Shellycherea in Etiquette and Advice, on January 4, 2018 at 10:30 PM

I need some advice. I need to hire a DOC and I haven’t had much luck. Either I haven’t received many responses or they are wayyyyyyy out of my price range. However, another bride on WW referred me to...

FutureMrsW, Jan 5, 2018 31 400
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Premarital Counseling
Shellycherea in Etiquette and Advice, on January 2, 2018 at 2:11 PM

I need insight on the pros/cons of premarital counseling, as well as the expected pricing for it. We're based in PA and we're not having a religious ceremony so it's not required. My mom originally...

Shellycherea, Jan 2, 2018 15 301
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Philly doc Recommendations
Shellycherea in Pennsylvania Planning, on December 20, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Any recommendations for day of coordinator services in the Philadelphia area? Specifically no more than 1K.

Amy, Jan 2, 2018 11 113
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Average cost for doc in Pa?
Shellycherea in Planning, on December 22, 2017 at 9:29 AM

I'm researching DOCs at the moment and I've received a wide range of quotes from $300-$1800. What's the average cost in PA today? I was looking back at old forums (like 2009) and many...

Shellycherea, Dec 22, 2017 7 143
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