My DH and I planned a semi-DW in Sonoma to take place Christmas weekend. Our wedding was December 23, 2017 and we kept our guest list small at 40 guests.... View More
My DH and I planned a semi-DW in Sonoma to take place Christmas weekend. Our wedding was December 23, 2017 and we kept our guest list small at 40 guests. I enjoyed the planning process so much that I'm still here to help other couples plan their beautiful wedding. I'm one of the "Rockstars" of the community which means that I'm here for you to answer any questions you may have regarding the wedding planning process. Best wishes on your wedding!
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December 23, 2017
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2057 days agoFebruary is the month my DH and I met and began dating so we'll be celebrating 4 years together this month! We took our first selfie about a week after meeting. We were quickly smitten with each other! Let's see your first selfie together!
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2074 days agoWhat type of veil are you wearing or did you wear? What decisions went into picking your veil - dress detail, train length, something else? Where did you get your veil? I had my veil custom made. I chose a cathedral length veil and edged it with...
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2088 days agoHow did your FS propose? Or were you the one who proposed? Share your story! As for me, my DH proposed on Christmas Eve in 2016. The proposal itself was a complete surprise. I thought it would happen sometime later in 2017 based on conversations we...
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2103 days agoI can't believe it has been one year already! This year has seen its ups and downs. The biggest up is we finally finished our house remodel. We still have the landscaping to complete but the interior is finally done! It took us over 2 years and we...
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2106 days agoMy DH's family always gets together for Christmas brunch and it's a relaxing, fun time where we drink mimosas and open presents. We always bring a honey baked ham. Growing up, my family was more formal and we would polish our silver and bring out our...
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2141 days agoHave you found your hair and makeup artist (HMUA)? Or, if you're already married who did you use? Share who you used or plan to use so those brides who are still searching can get some ideas. I used Christi Reynolds Beauty based in the Sacramento...
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2158 days agoDo you or your spouse do the cooking? I'm surprised to say that my DH actually does the cooking! It surprises me because before we met each other that wasn't the case. He usually allowed his partner to do the cooking and I usually did the cooking in...
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2176 days agoAre you getting married in California? If so, post pictures of your ceremony and reception venues. I got married in Sonoma. Our ceremony was at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and our reception was at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. It was a...
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2198 days agoWho else was like me and obsessed over their invitations? I love pretty paper and enjoyed customizing my invitations with the seller, Pretty Lil Notes I found on Etsy who designed them based on my requests and feedback. She even created my own plaid...
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2238 days agoI have always loved sapphires so when DH took me to the jewelry store to show him the type of rings I liked I knew I wanted something with sapphires. My favorite part of my e-ring is the hidden sapphire under the diamond setting. Does your e-ring or...
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2326 days agoSome people say weddings bring out the worst in people. Family drama even sometimes erupt when nothing was present before. Tensions are high and a lot of money is at stake. Other people love weddings. They love "love." They want to be involved with...
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2340 days agoBurgundy seems to be a popular wedding color lately - no matter the season! I used burgundy in my wedding because I love how rich and vibrant it comes across both in person and in photographs. It is a very appealing color! So, if you are...
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2353 days agoIs lace a requirement for your dress and/or your veil? For me, it was! I had my dress and veil custom made and in the design process the one thing I really wanted was lace. It is so pretty and romantic. My bridesmaids and I went fabric shopping...
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2368 days agoHi WW couples! I can't believe a year ago this time my DH and I were getting ready to take our engagement pictures, and now we're married! Since we had a Christmas wedding, I wanted the setting for our pictures to be at a Christmas tree farm, but the...
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2384 days agoDESCRIPTION OF THE WEEKEND AND GENERAL ADVICE Friday, the day before the wedding, I woke up with a cold. Fortunately my excitement for the wedding helped me keep my energy up, but my throat was pretty sore and my nose was a little stuffy. We arrived...
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2406 days agoToday is exactly 2 months since our wedding and I have been not-so-patiently waiting for my pro pics. My photographer sent me these sneak peak pictures - can't wait to see the rest! Twirling Under the veil ..... I love this one of DH ..... One of my...