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Stephanie
Stephanie

Chicago girl living in Jacksonville, FL. Currently a mother, fiancee, friend, dog lover, coffee addict, over-thinker, marketing manager, and geek. Hoping... View More

Chicago girl living in Jacksonville, FL. Currently a mother, fiancee, friend, dog lover, coffee addict, over-thinker, marketing manager, and geek. Hoping my years in the event and concert industry will be put to good use as I plan to marry my favorite local librarian in March 2020.

Happily married 🎉

March 20, 2021

1861days 11hrs
Ken Lynn
Covid-19 and Wedding
Ken Lynn, on March 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM

My wedding is March 29th and it’s local. My guests are at 135 and so far no one has canceled, and no one is coming by air. We also have honeymoon planned the day after in Cancun Mexico at a resort. I...

Destinnie, May 22, 2020 408 27
Stephanie
Hotel Block or Airbnb?
Stephanie, on February 25, 2019 at 4:24 PM

We're having a very small wedding for less than 30 guests. We do have about 10 guests who are coming from out of town or state, but technically, it's an out-of-town wedding for all of us because the...

Mcskipper, Feb 25, 2019 4 97
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Restaurants Receptions?!
Caroline, on January 10, 2019 at 9:16 AM

Hello! My fiancé and I have picked to do a small intimate wedding & are thinking of doing a reception at a restaurant. Renting out a private room & just paying for our guests food! I am just...

Stephanie, Feb 12, 2019 5
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Restaurant weddings?
Allie, on January 14, 2019 at 3:18 PM

I’m considering to have a restaurant buyout or private dining wedding reception. Are any of you doing this? Would love to hear what ideas you have in mind to make it extra special!

Stephanie, Feb 12, 2019 9
Abigail Sayler
Did you have a small wedding?
Abigail Sayler, on February 6, 2019 at 3:04 PM

I am having a small wedding with about 75 to 100 people and I was wondering if there were any others out there who had small weddings too. I'm hoping I'm not weird! I just want it to be more personal...

Pamela, Feb 13, 2019 120
Stephanie
diy Hair and Make-up Tutorials
Stephanie, on February 5, 2019 at 11:44 AM

If you're like me and thinking of DIY-ing your make-up, you've got to check out this great article: Bridal Makeup Tutorials ! I've been watching the videos and there's a lot of solid advice and tips....

Stephanie, Feb 5, 2019 5
Jayla
When did you start wedding planning?
Jayla, on January 30, 2019 at 9:05 AM

How soon after the proposal did you start wedding planning? Did you dive right in once you got the bling? Did you wait a little while to just enjoy being engaged? Did you already have some ideas in...

Theresa, Jan 26, 2022 226
Miranda
Bar Packages
Miranda, on February 2, 2019 at 10:15 AM

My fiance and I are struggling to compromise on what bar package we want to go with for our wedding. We are definitely getting to the top of our budget so I would prefer to have just wine and beer. He...

Michelle, Feb 9, 2019 17
Maureen
Last Name
Maureen, on February 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM

So, I've always said when I get married, I'm either keeping my name or hyphenating, even with my FH before we got engaged. Now that we are, I'm now unsure what I want to do, and need some outside...

Megan, Feb 2, 2019 17
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Online dresses?
Holly, on January 30, 2019 at 3:51 PM

How many of you have ordered your dress online? i can’t seem to find the one I want In store but can find tons online 😔

Jessica, Jan 30, 2019 14
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i feel huge
Paris, on January 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

I feel absolutely huge while I’m trying on dresses. When I look at the pictures I can see I’m not really big, but when I’m trying them on all I see is my stomach. I see bigger brides trying on dresses...

Stephanie, Jan 30, 2019 7
Caytlyn
Living together before the wedding?
Caytlyn, on January 30, 2019 at 10:01 AM

Every day here on WW we see posts about not needing gifts for the wedding because the couple has lived on their own (whether separately or together) for years before getting married. It’s led me to...

Allie, Feb 1, 2019 34
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Code red on wedding day
katelyn, on January 30, 2019 at 1:49 PM

Alright ladies, I have discovered that I will need some extra protection in an all white dress the day of my wedding if you get my drift. Any tips on what to wear under a crepe fitted dress in case of...

katelyn, Feb 5, 2019 14
Sarah
Honeymoon Registry
Sarah , on January 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM

My fiancé and I have lived together the last three years and we pretty much have everything we need/want for our home. Instead of a typical registry, we would like to find a way to ask our guests to...

Stephanie, Jan 24, 2019 8
Stephanie
diy Hair and Make-up?
Stephanie, on January 10, 2019 at 4:28 PM

We're on a very tight budget and I'm thinking of doing my own hair and make-up. Yes, I would love to hire professionals, but it just might need to be something I DIY. Anyone else do their own? If so,...

Sabrina, Jan 27, 2019 12
Stephanie
Second Wedding with Kids
Stephanie, on January 11, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Anyone else out there doing a second wedding? I'm interested to see if you're making any choices based on what you learned before? What are you doing the same, what are you doing differently and why?...

Stephanie, Jan 22, 2019 12 1
Stephanie
Cuba Honeymoon?
Stephanie, on January 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Are we crazy for considering Cuba as a honeymoon destination? I've been researching and there seems to be a range of ways to go about it. I'm not sure where to begin. Has anyone been to Cuba or have...

Samantha, Jan 12, 2019 5 174
Stephanie
Non-traditional Wedding Dress
Stephanie, on January 11, 2019 at 4:37 PM

For a second wedding, I'm considering a non-traditional wedding dress; perhaps something brightly colored or floral. I'm even interested in something that's not even technically a wedding dress, but...

Tracy, Jan 11, 2019 4 106
Stacy
Kids involved in Ceremony
Stacy, on January 6, 2019 at 4:09 PM

I have a 13yo son who is going to be my fiancé’s best man but I’m also thinking about doing something for him during the ceremony? Is there anyone who has done anything with involving a child in a...

Jennifer, Jan 15, 2019 7
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