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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2887 days agoI'm super excited to announce that we will be honeymooning at the Hyatt Zilara in Montego Bay. We literally spent months researching all-inclusive, adult only resorts in Jamaica. For us, the Hyatt checked off 9/10 things we wanted. We reserved an...
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2896 days agoI'm stuck between Southcoast, Negril and Ochi. What's your preference? Is there another Sandals or resort I should be considering? Please share your experiences. Thanks!
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2901 days agoPhilly-area brides! How is your planning going so far? At the moment, I'm patiently waiting for our cake tastings. So excited! Feel free to share which vendors you're most excited about, as well as tips and insight on great services and deals in the...
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2917 days agoHappy 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 craft store over the weekend and the materials...
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2926 days agoBrides, 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 me that she just looked at everything else as she...
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2940 days agoHi 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 please let me know if I’m missing anything. This could...
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2944 days agoSomeone 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 completely misogynistic. What wedding/marriage...
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2945 days agoHi 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 have done this, how much was it roughly to get the...
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2957 days agoI 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 it's interesting however it's so subtle. I want it to...
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2977 days agoHow 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 I do find downtime, I just want to sleep. Also,...
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2987 days agoHappy 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 men listen more to men so maybe a male counselor...
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2989 days agoHappy 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 research at the moment. What's about the average for...
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2992 days agoTo 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 license laws in our county, getting my ring...
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3005 days agoFor 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 and spirits (for mixed drinks)? For example,...
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3013 days agoHi 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 cute yet comfortable shoes. Now that I'm getting...
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3016 days agoCan anyone suggest some great bakeries in the Philly area for wedding cakes? Feel free to include your personal experiences, pricing info, pictures, etc. Thank you!