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I have always imagined having my wedding reception in a unique Chicagoland venue (i.e. library, mansion, museum). However, many venues that I have found online are either A) too expensive or B) cannot...

Hi everyone! So I'm Kelly, just got engaged about a week ago (yay!). But we were trying to get married this fall, so now I am feeling so stressed and rushed to find a venue and a date so I can get...

FH and I are having a really tough time deciding where to go for our honeymoon. We have so many ideas, but of course not enough time/money. We also have slightly different visions of what we want out...

I am all over the place! I think Im right on schedule, we are getting married in June and hope to leave for the honeymoon a week or so after. I have always dreamed of going to Maldives (the overwater...

I ALWAYS have a book going...I need to read a bit before bed every night and it helps me relax, and I fall asleep much quicker. I just started a book that has not grabbed my attention so I can't...

My dress has been in the bag laying on the spare bed for a month. Did any of you ladies get your dress cleaned? Any one send there's off to the David's bridal cleaning service? I'd like to keep mine...

I've lived out of Chicago for severs years now and need some advice on wedding date. August 29 or Sept 19. What do you think? We're having a wedding with outdoor ceremony and photos. Partially...

I cannot find the time to to make it to the tanning bed and could never make the time while the sun was out over the summer. I just work too much! lol. So, now I'm looking for a good spray tan that I...

Right now I just thought "What the heck will we all eat for lunch?!" makes me wonder what else I'm forgetting...any other brides think of small last minute details? If so, what were they?

We decided, after searching and searching for the perfect suit for our groomsmen, to go with Jos A. Bank. Our GM are wearing just pants and a vest with a nice white dress shirt underneath, and out of...

We've been engaged for about 6 months now and are planning on a Saturday wedding in August of 2015. I thought I had tons of time to book a venue but after looking at what I feel like has been a...

SO we've just decided to get married in Belize, we know the fun things we want to do for our downtime/honeymoom but we are wondering if anyone has suggestions on places to get married? If you got...

So we all have our shot list for our must have photos, but for the ladies out there who are back and married (and have gotten your pro pics back) are there any shots you wish you had or missed during...

I had this really cute idea that I would burn CDs with love songs that would be played at our wedding reception. Both my fiance and I grew up in this era and both love music. I'm wondering, however,...

I'd like to donate my wedding dress and I've done some research. But I was wondering if any of you ladies know of any awesome orgs that could use the donation.

Our criteria: -When: late December/early January 2015, length = ~1 week - Budget: Average. $5k-ish - Weather: I'd like to not expect to have to wear a coat wherever it is I'm going; temps in at...

Has anyone ordered photo books before? Which sites do you recommend? I just received two emails - one from Mixbook and one from Shutterfly about their Christmas in July summer savings (50% and 40%...

Hello friends- I currently found my dream venue- Danada House in Wheaton. It is beautiful and has outstanding and unlimited places for pictures. However, when you book the venue for an evening...

I am trying to make the most of the VP sale (ends today). I printed our std's, engagement party invites, rack cards for invitations, lodging/wedding weekend contact info business cards. Today I am...

So I noticed recently that I have a shadow on my upper lip. I have researched it and came to the conclusion that it may have come from my face cream that I have switched not to long ago. I notice it...