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Stephanie
Stephanie

Officially Mrs. Mendez! New York native now in the sunshine state 😎 my husband and I grew up in the same neighborhood, Brooklyn. We couldn't stand each... View More

Officially Mrs. Mendez! New York native now in the sunshine state 😎 my husband and I grew up in the same neighborhood, Brooklyn. We couldn't stand each other, lost touch for 12 years and here we were planning our forever through Wedding Wire! We can assure you no one saw this coming but everything we've been through has been worth it to lead us back to one another 💙

Happily married 🎉

June 29, 2019

2493days 1hrs

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Stephanie
The Knot Shop sale & clearance
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 29, 2018 at 11:54 AM

Hey y'all! I normally don't use the knot much and my friend was shopping on the site and showing me a few things. I thought I may share it and it can help anyone looking for favors and decorations! 🙂...

Tpatb, Aug 30, 2018 1 157
Stephanie
Bridal shower dress is here!!!
Stephanie in Wedding Attire, on August 27, 2018 at 11:28 PM

Ok so I've posted about it before and my package has arrived today! I am in love with my dress, I fell even more in love with it when I discovered it has pockets and it shapes me really well!! Now I...

Camille, Aug 28, 2018 7 289
Stephanie
Wedding blues and then Bam!
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 23, 2018 at 3:50 PM

I had made a post earlier this month about my fiance losing his job, finding new one 2 weeks later and he just started Monday thankfully but we had to put all wedding expenses on hold because I'm...

WinesandWhiskey, Aug 25, 2018 28 564
Stephanie
Poshmark & any other forms of selling?
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 23, 2018 at 7:53 AM

Times have been SUPER tough to say the least and when life hits, it hits. I started casually looking on Poshmark because I found a gorgeous dress that would be perfect for my bridal shower next year...

Stephanie, Aug 23, 2018 13 190
Stephanie
What would you do???
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 14, 2018 at 7:25 AM

So I came across this post on Instagram by the page Hollywood Unlocked about a Bride who's place of ceremony was flooded on their special day 😱 but she made her way down the isle anyway! 😎 Would you...

Stephanie, Aug 14, 2018 18 368
Stephanie
Which dresses didn't make the cut??
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 11, 2018 at 10:52 AM

Hey Brides! So I loved my experience in dress shopping and I hope you did too! I took pictures of all the dresses I tried on in case if I didn't leave the store with saying YES to one for reference....

Stephanie, Aug 11, 2018 13 575
Stephanie
Minus 1 in the bridal party
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 7, 2018 at 7:13 PM

So FH calls me today to let me know he and his best friend we're having a "bro" moment and talking about life, etc. Especially with our situation now as I mentioned in my last post FH recently lost...

Stephanie, Aug 8, 2018 16 479
Stephanie
The inevitable has happened...
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 3, 2018 at 8:58 PM

Something I think we all dread at any point in life because bills don't stop for anyone, especially on top of planning a wedding and paying for it all yourselves, welp it's happening to FH and I. FH...

Neffe, Aug 6, 2018 43 1,172
Stephanie
Stds came in from Zazzle.com !!
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 1, 2018 at 6:03 PM

So earlier I posted about finding out that my venue is working on upgrades within the next two to three months and now today I received this lovely package!! Our save the dates came in and so happy...

Stephanie, Aug 2, 2018 8 161
Stephanie
Venue upgrades....
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on August 1, 2018 at 11:21 AM

This morning something told me to check on the Facebook page of the Venue we chose to see any new pictures and to look for more decor ideas, plus we booked a year and a month in advance so it's...

BrandiWeds18, Aug 1, 2018 19 305
Stephanie
Those random messages from family about the wedding...
Stephanie in Family and Relationships, on July 30, 2018 at 10:57 AM

A cousin of mine, who I did grow up around, happened to text me the other day which I found strange and here's why... That side of the family, dad's side, rarely reaches out unless they want to know...

Mrs.D, Jul 31, 2018 14 450
Stephanie
Friends Bridal shower was saying success!!!
Stephanie in Parties and Events, on July 28, 2018 at 8:19 PM

So glad I have had someone to bond with while planning my own wedding without feeling like we're overwhelming someone about it or feeling like it's some competition. I am so glad we were able to...

Lynnie, Jul 30, 2018 4 175
Stephanie
Creating Stds!! Let the fun begin
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on July 25, 2018 at 5:44 PM

So excited we finally found a STD card on Zazzle.com which a friend of mine recommended to use. I think the only downfall to this website is that you either order 48 or the next count up available is...

Alyrae, Jul 27, 2018 13 152
Stephanie
Stds have been ordered!!
Stephanie in Community Conversations, on July 26, 2018 at 12:23 AM

I posted earlier about STDs on Zazzle.com and I thank the ladies who assured me I can modify the amount I need because the drop down does say 46 then 96 but you can manually change that so it was a...

Sara, Jul 27, 2018 11 208
Stephanie
Cake tasting was a success! We have a baker
Stephanie in Planning, on July 21, 2018 at 3:38 PM

So I posted about a month ago that FH and I had schooir cake tasting but the appointments didn't go as planned, with cancellations rescheduling. The original baker I wanted to try because she was...

Vanessasaurus, Jul 21, 2018 5 153
Stephanie
huge sigh of relief! i had the talk
Stephanie in Family and Relationships, on July 18, 2018 at 1:59 PM

Sooo I have been dreading the talk with my dad about having a wedding date set in place. My dad has not been the most supportive person through this process and has actually made it difficult for me...

CountryRoads, Jul 18, 2018 6 305
Stephanie
Alterations are done!!!
Stephanie in Wedding Attire, on July 9, 2018 at 4:37 PM

Two weeks ago I dropped off my dresses with the seamstress and I was super nervous but she did such an amazing job! My formal gown that she took in, I cannot tell where because her job is that...

Tori, Jul 11, 2018 18 512
Stephanie
One-day Bridal sale in Melbourne Florida for Aurora Boutique
Stephanie in Florida Planning, on July 10, 2018 at 8:21 AM

Hey ladies! So I came across this event on Facebook and sharing it with anyone who is searching for a dress and is in Florida or is thinking about traveling out of state to find one. Hope this helps!...

Stephanie, Jul 10, 2018 2 59
Stephanie
Marriage conference!! Decor ideas for brides to be!
Stephanie in Do It Yourself, on July 7, 2018 at 12:15 AM

Hello everyone! So this weekend my church is hosting a marriage conference, and although my date is still a year away I get first dibs because I'm the photographer 😆 although my fiance won't be join...

Katie, Jul 7, 2018 12 329
Stephanie
Kohl's has really great accessory deals right now!
Stephanie in Wedding Attire, on June 25, 2018 at 5:40 PM

So aside from finding a seamstress that works from home by recommendation who is charging me only $30 for my bustle and taking in my e-pics gown about 3/4s😱 but then went to Kohl's and they're...

Stephanie, Jun 25, 2018 11 303
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