My name is Rachel and I'm getting married in June 2022 in my favorite place on earth - Santa Cruz, CA! Our wedding is happening at the Dream Inn with a... View More
My name is Rachel and I'm getting married in June 2022 in my favorite place on earth - Santa Cruz, CA! Our wedding is happening at the Dream Inn with a beach ceremony and the reception inside the hotel's ballroom. I never thought that I would get married and I still can't believe that it's happening sometimes. I am so excited and happy to be planning my dream wedding with my dream man!
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2012 days agoHi, everyone! I want to hear some stories from your experiences with trying on wedding gowns. Did anyone actually pick a gown that your entourage didn’t particular care for or just plain didn’t like? I’m asking because the boutique I’m going to in...
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2013 days agoHi, Everyone - My fiancé and I have ran into another roadblock (once again, instigated by my MIL). Like I've said in previous posts, we anticipate having between 40-50 people attend our wedding. Much of the guest list consists of our closest family...
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2014 days agoAre there any 2022 brides out there that are still mildly concerned about Covid still going on in 2022? I am usually a fairly positive and optimistic person but I will admit that in the midst of all of the exciting planning I’ve been doing lately,...
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2014 days agoHi, everyone! My fiancé and I have decided that we want a three-tiered cake, we anticipate having between 40-50 guests. We are doing vanilla funfetti, red velvet, and lemon poppyseed all with vanilla buttercream. We are going to have additional...
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2015 days agoHi, Everyone - I just wanted to get some input on this topic. As some of you may know, my fiancé and I have decided to have a no-kid wedding. This is largely due to cost and because of the wedding venue/location, keeping tabs on the kids would be...
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2016 days agoThe Hayley gown is the gown that I loved from the very beginning, even before I met my fiancé. There is just something about it - the color, the detailing, the intricate details... I LOVE this gown. I kind of filed it away and disregarded it because...
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2018 days agoHi, Everyone - I just need to vent, I wish wedding planning wouldn't be so stressful. Up to a few days ago, my fiancé and I had no issues and the wedding planning was smooth sailing. Unfortunately, things took a major nosedive. To sum it up... there...
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2019 days agoHi, Everyone - I have a really, really naive question about the alterations process. When do alterations typically take place? Do you start the process after you've tried on and ordered your gown and it comes in? I am just wondering because I am...
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2020 days agoHi, everyone - I’ve seen and heard more and more that wedding gowns with tulle skirts and tulle overlays have a higher chance of getting wrinkled. While I know that nothing can probably be done during the ceremony and reception, what are you ladies...
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2021 days agoHi, everyone! Well, my fiancé and mine’s mini getaway to Santa Cruz and our venue was exactly what we needed. It was a great break away from the chaos of our everyday lives and we truly loved spending some time at the coast and staying at our venue....
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2026 days agoOkay, ladies... I’ve come to realize that I have a thing for dream catcher sleeves! Apparently that’s what these wider, looser sleeves on HP gowns are called. With that being said, it’s come down to these two... the Indi and the Lumi. I do love the...
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2026 days agoDoes anyone else love the HP “Lumi” gown as much as I do? There’s something about the style, color, and those sleeves that are so pretty to me. As you all know, I love gowns that are on the unique side. Although the blue/grey shade is beautiful, it...
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2027 days agoHi, everyone! So, the bridal salon that I’m going to for my first appointment (Swoon Bridal in Reno, NV) has been absolutely wonderful in terms of asking me about gowns that I’d like to try on. The other day on their Instagram, they posted about...
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2027 days agoHi, ladies! I want to see photos of your engagement rings! I think, next to wedding dresses, engagement rings are so individualized and no two are ever alike. I’d like to hear the story behind your ring and the proposal! I’ll start with mine! Mine...
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2029 days agoHi, Ladies - I feel like I am posting 24/7 today, but I have just scheduled my other wedding gown appointment! I am going to be going to Swoon Bridal in Reno, NV. It is only about a couple hours drive away from me here in Sacramento and they carry...
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2029 days agoThanks to everyone who chimed in on my wedding cake flavor ideas! I am happy to say that my fiance and I have narrowed them down. We are going to do a 3-tiered cake with: vanilla funfetti, red velvet, and lemon poppyseed. The cake will be consistent...