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March 24, 2018
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2838 days agoIn July I went to look at dresses with my sister and dads gf, mostly because my sister was wanting to go just for fun. And it was actually the opposite you would expect with people there, they just kept saying "oh that ones nice" to every dress I put...
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2845 days agoFH and I have started to discuss what we want to do for our hm, were in the process of getting rough estimates of what exactly we need to save up in the next year so we don't have sticker shock. A couple weeks ago FHs boss very randomly told him he...
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2847 days agoLet me start by saying I only put a $200 deposit down on it that can be transferred to any other dress or item at the shop and I have not ordered and don't plan to until March. I'm probably going back late fall to see it again and maybe try on...
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2848 days agoSo I asked the other day how many of you have done DIY bouquets with fake flowers and there was so many nice turn outs I did a lot of research and found I can do mine and the boutonnières and centerpieces for less than 150 total! I showed FH last...
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2851 days agoSince my colors are black and gold I've considered doing fake flowers, and to cut on cost. I found some black and white real touch calla lillies on etsy for $10 for 9 stems. As well as gold baby's breath. I could probably do my bouquet, my 2...
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2858 days agoFH and I haven't seen a whole lot of each other lately. The house has been a mess, the dog has been sick for 2 weeks. Life has been stressful. Tuesday night I kind of had a freak out moment because of all of this stuff. FH clearly felt bad. He made...
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2864 days agoWe booked the dj, photographer, venue, and I picked my dress (just picked didn't order). I wasn't really planning on doing this stuff until the 1 year mark, but our vendors gave us 2016, and 2017 pricing for doing so. (2016 for venue and dj, 2017 for...
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2866 days agoForgive me, I'm on mobile and can't search. I've seen people talk about these before, and it's actually how I found out about them. I'm going on vacation in a month (yay!!) to myrtle beach. I'm not a pants wearing gal. I wear dresses 24/7. But I work...
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2868 days agoYesterday we met with our top choice dj and photographer. We already told our photographer we're going with him. My dad is very graciously covering the cost of the wedding, but FH and I agreed we are going to pay all the deposits. FH and I are going...
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2869 days agoToday we met with our top choice photographer and dj. After the photographer FH said "we're not meeting with anyone else. It's him." Which was amazing because I was nervous since he's not comfortable in front of the camera. Loved the DJ too. Both are...
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2871 days agoWe finally got an appointment with the photographer that I've been dying to meet with. And a bunch of people recommended a DJ to me, that a coworker happens to know personally and reached out to him for me. FH is being such a trooper. Sunday is his...
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2872 days agoAll right ladies I need you. I'm going to a wedding in October. I have no desire to buy a dress since I literally own a million. So I'm wearing a plain green dress and decided I can at least buy a nice cardigan to dress it up. Since its in the fall I...
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2874 days agoI found a photographer a couple months back that I love. The price is amazing, and the pictures even more so. I spoke to him on the phone 3 months ago and was really impressed. I told him I would talk to FH and figure out a time to meet. My schedule...
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2880 days agoI know I know, why so early? I have so much time. What's the rush? I had ZERO intention on making a decision today. But I put the dress on three times and I couldn't bear the thought of leaving and losing it. Plus, I only put down a $200...
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2880 days agoMy entire life my weight has always fluctuated. Currently I'm at the highest I've ever been. Ive lost a little in the last couple of months, but no where near where I want to be. I'm trying to be realistic and know I may not get to where I want to be...
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2885 days agoI had to share my experience today because I immediately thought you all would have a field day with this. So I work at a bank, so I'm constantly talking to people about their money. I was helping a guy today who was talking about how expensive...