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Processional Music Crisis!
Kate, on September 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM

I am less than two weeks from my wedding and we still haven't chosen our processional music! We are pretty sure that we are going to go with Vitamin String Quartet -- just love them!! Right now I am...

Kelley Hickey, Feb 1, 2012 7
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Where can I hold a welcome BBQ in DC?
Kate, on May 30, 2011 at 8:19 AM

Rather than a rehearsal dinner, we'd like to have a welcome bbq for all our guests - casual and outdoor. I thought the national arboretum would be perfect, but turns out it is temporarily closed to...

Shannon S., May 30, 2011 1 25
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Cakes in DC area
Kate, on December 12, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend a cake baker in the DC area who can do SIMPLE but delicious cakes? I'm not interested in going super fancy, but I want it to taste good and just be a good value. Even...

Mrs.B-Baby!!, Dec 12, 2010 2 21
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Travel time to the wedding
Kate, on November 28, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Hi everyone! I am really excited about a venue that is about one hour outside DC, but I also really want people to stay inside the city if they want to (not least to come enjoy the afterparty!). If...

FMW ~ BatLlama, Nov 29, 2010 5
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Dresses under $1200?
Kate, on September 21, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Anybody find a decent designer that is under about $1200? Preferably even $800 or below?

Jennifer, Oct 11, 2010 11
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Hair and Make-up in the DC area
Tracy, on September 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM

Ladies, I'm looking for some recommendations for hair/make-up for myself and two of my bridal party. I'm in Rockville, MD, so hopefully, someone in that area who will come to my place the day of. It...

ShrutiSalon, Jun 11, 2013 7
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Going dress shopping for the first time today!
luckyones, on September 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM

I hope I find something great! Will return with pics...wish me luck ladies!

KittenPurrFace, Sep 12, 2010 9
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Dresses from non-bridal stores like JCrew, BCBG, etc -- anybody have experience with this?
Kate, on September 12, 2010 at 5:35 PM

I can't imagine paying 2,000 bucks for a dress, but I still want to have some style. I hear that places like JCrew and BCBG have fun white dresses that don't break the bank. I don't need crazy beading...

Officially His Mrs P, Sep 12, 2010 1 108
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Best "First Look" bridal stores?
Kate, on September 12, 2010 at 5:32 PM

I'm going to try on dresses for the first time, but I have NO IDEA what will look good on me. Can anyone recommend a place in the DC area that is be good to just systematically try on everything and...

LaKeisha Stover, Oct 10, 2010 1 13
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i want it all! Catering recs?
Kate, on August 19, 2010 at 10:09 AM

Hi all - I'm looking for a caterer in the DC area that will be full-service (linens, chairs, tables, wedding cake, etc) but also allow me to bring my own alcohol...mostly because I want to do...

Kate, Aug 19, 2010 14
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Getting creative with the registry -- share your ideas?
Kate, on August 14, 2010 at 6:53 PM

We'd love to do a somewhat customized registry -- like something that aggregates what we want from all different places. i.e., if we want one or two things from a bunch of little shops, but just want...

Rachel W. de L., Aug 17, 2010 12 12
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Putting on a "High-End BBQ" Outdoor Wedding
Kate, on July 22, 2010 at 5:57 PM

I really want to be a little bit casual with my wedding - I am envisioning outdoor, at a VA vineyard, slightly rowdy/young yet still casually elegant and fancy enough that everyone knows its a special...

jiemo, Oct 16, 2010 5
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