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3238 days agoSo I just spoke with our coordinator for our reception venue, gave her our seating chart which has tables varying from 6 to 8 people (3 with 6, 5 with 7, 12 with 8). I asked how she would accommodate for potential people to show up who had RSVP'd...
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3246 days agoHow far out did all of you start checking the weather forecast?! Today marks 2-weeks, and I immediately went to Weather Channel to see where the forecast was so far....60% chance of rain (ahh) We are planning to have an outdoor ceremony & cocktail...
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3266 days agoSo we will be spending 9 nights at the Sandals resort in Antigua, and I gained a few pounds since the last time I wore a swimsuit, so none of mine fit. In need of advice of where to purchase cute but inexpensive bikini's and coverups. I just can't...
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3269 days agoSo, in true Southern tradition I had my bridal portraits taken at one of our local plantations yesterday, Houmas House, which is also our wedding venue. It was so amazing to have a full run-through of what my hair & makeup would look like with the...
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3273 days agoSo for those brides who have had their dress steamed by a professional, did they steam your veil as well? My seamstress steamed the dress after she finished her alterations work, but I just realized my veil has been folded in the original packaging...
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3278 days agoSo I got this from Rent the Runway, it was a designer I'd never worn before so I decided to do a test rental and see if the dress would work for my Rehearsal Dinner (instead of waiting and hoping that it fit and end up potentially rushing to find a...
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3311 days agoSo I ordered my invitations from Wedding Paper Divas. They sent inner & outer envelopes with the invitations, which need to go out relatively soon as my RSVP date is 5/20 bc venue needs an early headcount. Well, my mom hand wrote all of the addresses...
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3323 days agoHello Everyone, So my photographer just sent me an email saying that they have added an "Open Air Photo Booth" to their services for events. They're currently giving a 50% discount to all currently booked weddings, so it would be either A)...
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3338 days agoAnyone here wearing a jeweled veil comb in their hair? I'm debating whether I want to or not. I'll be wearing a veil for the ceremony/photos but the comb it comes with is as plain jane as it gets. Wondering if it'll be too much of a hassle to leave a...
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3353 days agoWhat are you ladies wearing to your rehearsal dinner? I'm starting to look at dresses now, and I have no idea where to start! We'll be at a nice restaurant, so I'm thinking a cocktail dress, but undecided if I want to wear white or just a nice/cute...
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3355 days agoAny other LA brides or grooms out here?! Where are y'all tying the knot? Where were your favorite spots for taking bridal portraits? FH & I are getting married, ceremony & reception, at Houmas House Plantation. We took our e-pics there, and while...
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3355 days agoSo I know I've seen women talking about this on here, but I can't find the posts to save my life! My mom fell in love with this black beaded gown, but she refuses to buy it because the beading on the dress will end up rubbing her underarm raw if she...
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3361 days agoAgh, after 6 long months I finally got to go pick up my dress today! I had a nightmare last night that the dress would not zip, so once the lady zipped me up I had an instant (out loud) sigh of relief! I was worried I would not love it after not...
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3365 days agoAgh, I am so excited I just can't hold it in! I got the call this evening that the bridal boutique got my dress in today!!!! I get to go try it on and bring it home Wednesday afternoon {they're appointment- only and booked until then } Sooo excited...
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3366 days agoOut of practice here- we have a 2 y/o Siberian Husky, who is trained and well behaved. A friend gave me his 3-month old husky last night to foster because he decided he didn't have the time to care for it (Christmas puppy). The two dogs get along,...
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3367 days agoMy cake topper finally came in today!! I love how it fits us a couple so well, down to the height difference! We will be having some flowers scattered around the 3-tiers on the cake, but I'm wondering if the cake topper will look small & lonely on...