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Vanessasaurus

Hey everyone! My name is Vanessa, and I am planning a London themed wedding on Long Island, NY!

Happily married 🎉

June 28, 2019

2491days 14hrs

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How are you addressing invitation envelopes?
Vanessasaurus in Etiquette and Advice, on February 12, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Hey everyone! I’ve been reading through formal etiquette for addressing envelopes but I’m still unsure about a few things! 1) I’m not a fan of writing a married couple under the man’s name (I.e. Mr....

Bailey, Feb 13, 2019 8 168
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Let’s see all those Dresses! (from the wedding, shower, Bachelorette, rehearsal dinner, epics and even engagement party!)
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on February 4, 2019 at 8:21 PM

The title says it all! I want to see ALL the dress pics! While we always see the main event dress, I’d love to see everything from your engagement party dress to your epics to your shower dress to...

Mrs. C, Feb 13, 2019 29 489
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Best NY/LI locations for ephotos/reveal photos!
Vanessasaurus in New York Planning, on October 11, 2018 at 1:28 PM

Hey all you New Yawkers! Please share your best locations for engagement photos or day of reveal photos, and why you LOVE your location! (Extra points for including pics!) We did our engagement photos...

Erica, Feb 12, 2019 2 90
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How important is it that bridesmaids wear the same color shoe?
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on February 7, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Hey everyone! I need some help! Everyone has started to ask me what color shoe for the BMs! They are wearing full length gowns so I hadn’t thought too much into it. I was going to suggest nude/tan to...

Bekah, Feb 11, 2019 23 227
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You and your love, Now and Then! ❤️
Vanessasaurus in Family and Relationships, on February 6, 2019 at 12:41 PM

In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up soon, I would love to see your first picture together and your most recent! Here’s to love then, now, and forever ❤️🥂 September 2013 to December 2018

MATHA, Feb 10, 2019 47 397
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Tell us about your Rose Gold Ring!
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on August 9, 2018 at 10:07 AM

Some like silver, some like gold and then some... love rose gold! Share your rose gold rings and tell us the details! Why do you love rose gold? How did FS know you wanted rose gold? Were their...

Karla, Jan 23, 2019 36 687
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Etiquette Faux Pas or Free Pass?
Vanessasaurus in Etiquette and Advice, on November 27, 2018 at 6:43 PM

One of FH’s uncles (aunt and cousin) moved out of state without telling FMIL or anyone from their family. FMIL found out from a rumor. FMIL says not to invite them to the wedding so there is now 3...

Judith, Jan 23, 2019 12 322
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How to be an organized bride?
Vanessasaurus in Planning, on January 9, 2019 at 10:19 PM

To everyone new and old to this wedding planning life, staying organized can get tricky! What do you use to keep yourself organized, focused, and on track? I am a bit old school in this respect. As...

Catchofthedaly, Jan 11, 2019 12 101
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Bridesmaids dresses poll!
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on December 23, 2018 at 8:46 AM

Hey everyone! I am getting married in June and still haven’t even asked all of my bridesmaids let alone pick dresses for them! Yesterday I went bridesmaid dress shopping for my cousins September...

Lindsey, Jan 2, 2019 25 377
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Let’s talk about stamps, baby!
Vanessasaurus in Planning, on December 28, 2018 at 10:49 AM

New year, new stamp prices! If you know your invitations will be standard weight it may be the time to stock up! The forever stamps are going up 5 cents this year and we all know that every cent...

earias, Dec 31, 2018 25 266
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Let’s talk Rehearsal Dinner plans’
Vanessasaurus in Parties and Events, on December 21, 2018 at 2:55 PM

Hey everyone! I would love to hear all about your Rehearsal Dinner plans, as fancy or as low key as they may be! We didn’t really budget for one and weren’t really planning to have one unless somebody...

Jacks, Dec 31, 2018 23 269
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What was your db bridesmaid dress turnover?
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on December 26, 2018 at 1:03 PM

How long did it take your David’s Bridal dresses to come in? I have the issue of having BMs that are not in the same zip code and was considering going shopping the day before my shower (April 6th)...

Gloria, Dec 26, 2018 5 87
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Show off your wedding welcome sign!
Vanessasaurus in Do It Yourself, on December 2, 2018 at 1:06 PM

I was so happy to check this off our list of things to do this week! We bought the picture a while ago from Hobby Lobby but it had no purpose, so I ordered the decal from Etsy and turned it into a...

Sam, Dec 13, 2018 31 389
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Long Island brides- who’s your Hmua?
Vanessasaurus in New York Planning, on November 18, 2018 at 9:32 PM

Hey everyone! This was the hardest vendor for me to find after an awful trial but I found a vendor I love—Off 7th Salon! The specific bridal salons were not very responsive or wanted me to ensure a...

Concetta, Dec 7, 2018 6 452
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Planning wedding favors!
Vanessasaurus in Planning, on November 27, 2018 at 6:16 PM

What is everyone planning to do for wedding favors? While they aren’t necessary I think favors can be a great little detail! I decided to buy these favor boxes on a cyber Monday sale yesterday for our...

Jenna, Nov 28, 2018 11 143
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Cast your vote: Are you marrying across party lines?
Vanessasaurus in Family and Relationships, on November 5, 2018 at 7:56 PM

In honor of Election Day 2018, I figured it would be interesting to make our own poll! Are you marrying across party lines? What role do politics play in your relationship? FH and I are both...

BecomingBecker, Nov 7, 2018 19 288
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Summer 2019 Weddings: Check In!
Vanessasaurus in Planning, on October 29, 2018 at 6:39 PM

Hey all you wonderful summer people! 🌞 I finally feel like we are relevant enough to post a check in! Lol! How is your planning going? What have you checked off your list? What do you have left to do?...

Brianda, Nov 1, 2018 11 208
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Planning for Ceremony Readings
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Ceremony, on October 28, 2018 at 9:35 PM

Hey all! I am currently deciding between Shakespeare’s sonnet 116 or Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s How Do I Love Thee for ceremony readings! I would love to hear what you chose and why for some...

Maggie, Nov 1, 2018 5 83
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Show us your Halloween costumes with Fs!
Vanessasaurus in Community Conversations, on October 24, 2018 at 6:57 PM

With Halloween 🎃 a week away I would love to see your past Halloween costumes with your FS and your ideas for this year! FH and I love to do couples costumes. These are ours from the past. This year...

Sam, Oct 31, 2018 31 407
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Show me your “budget” veils!
Vanessasaurus in Wedding Attire, on September 25, 2018 at 9:04 PM

Hey everyone! I don’t plan to spend a lot on a veil I will wear so briefly! I would love to see your budget veils and where you got them! TIA 👰🏼

Taylor, Oct 25, 2018 31 560
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