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Aria

Hopeless romantic from Southern California

Happily married 🎉

October 12, 2019

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goit_blondie27
Budget
goit_blondie27, on January 1, 2019 at 4:50 PM

What is your wedding budget? My fiancé and I have no idea where to start.

Future Mrs. Polar Be, Mar 18, 2019 121
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Timing of cocktail hour & portraits?
Aria, on February 21, 2019 at 3:42 PM

My FH and I are having an intimate ceremony out of town, and a formal reception locally a few days later. The majority of our guests are from out of town/country so we think a full hour of cocktails...

HayMrsO, Feb 21, 2019 4
Brooke
Videographer or just a photographer?
Brooke, on February 20, 2019 at 10:04 AM

I am having a bit of a dilemma trying to decide whether or not to have both a photographer and videographer, or only a photographer... I am trying to save money where I can, but I can't decide to...

Megan, Oct 18, 2020 25
Madia
Videographer?
Madia, on February 19, 2019 at 11:13 AM

My fiancé and I are pretty set on not having a videographer. We are going to ask my brother to film the toasts at the reception and really that’s all we care about. My MIL (whom I adore she’s amazing)...

Alycia, Mar 20, 2019 13
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7:30pm reception dinner too late?
Aria, on February 20, 2019 at 4:59 PM

I posted earlier asking for scheduling help, but I realized the earliest event start time we are allowed is 6PM. So right now my schedule looks like: 6:00 invite time 6:15 ceremony starts 6:35...

Mozabrat, Feb 21, 2019 15 1,531
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Venting on my mom's ridiculous family, whom are practically banning my wedding!
Tram, on February 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM

I am 28, vietnamese. My fiance is 32, white. We are getting married in october, and we are paying for everything ourselves. We can afford to have 100-120 people at a nice american seafood restaurant...

Aria, Feb 20, 2019 29
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My Daughter eloped and is having a formal wedding. Who pays?
Marci, on February 17, 2019 at 7:35 PM

So my daughter eloped in January (the day after getting engaged). It caused a lot of hurt and damage to relationships. My husband and I are not against the marriage (just the fact they did it without...

Vicky, Feb 21, 2019 16
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Greenery or Flowers More Expensive?
Bloop, on January 23, 2019 at 5:57 PM

What is more expensive greenery or flowers for a wedding? I read online a while ago that greenery was cheaper but my wedding planner said recently the greenery will cost more than if I were to get the...

Bloop, Feb 19, 2019 10
Cierra
why is everything so Expensive?!
Cierra, on January 2, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Hi, everyone! My name is Cierra and I just got engaged on Christmas Day to the love of my life! I couldn't be more excited, so of course I hopped onto Pintrest and downloaded this app immediately in...

maryann, Mar 6, 2019 13
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5-hour wedding timeline
Aria, on February 18, 2019 at 4:09 PM

My venue offers a 5-hour event timeline from when guests arrive (bridal party and vendors can arrive earlier). We can add extra hours for a cost if we would like. I currently have the following...

Erica, Aug 1, 2020 9 1
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Making rounds and greeting guests
Aria, on February 18, 2019 at 4:12 PM

How did you greet or plan to greet your guests? Did you do a receiving line? Or did you make rounds with champagne? I have never attended a wedding and the few married friends I have all had...

Stephanie, Feb 18, 2019 14 1,373
JanissC.
Late night snack?
JanissC., on March 26, 2018 at 3:57 PM

What is your opinion on a late night snack (10 pm)? Do you think is a waste of money and food? We have plenty of food and cake, but I keep thinking I want to add something more, like a churro bar. FH...

Aria, Feb 18, 2019 46
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Late night snacks to go
💗💗, on January 1, 2019 at 9:16 PM

My wedding venue is really tough on outside vendors, they have allowed us to bring in dipping dots (ice cream in tiny balls ) but no other outside food . My planner at the venue said that we could...

Aria, Feb 18, 2019 15
Martika
Late Night-snacks
Martika, on February 7, 2019 at 12:52 PM

Hey ladies. I was thinking of doing late night snacks. I was thinking of doing pretzels. Three different cheese dips and icing for them. How does this sound? we are having an open bar, and reception...

Megan, Feb 18, 2019 24
Gen
Coworkers?
Gen, on February 13, 2019 at 3:40 PM

Are you inviting coworkers to your wedding? I have been debating this with myself for the past 9 months and keep hoping I’ll have a moment of clarity and make a decision, but I am so stumped! The way...

Fiorella, Feb 19, 2019 34
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Immediate family ceremony without kids?
Aria, on February 15, 2019 at 12:47 AM

Fiancé and I want to elope / have a ceremony with immediate family only, 7 hours driving distance away. Our families are both super excited. Invitations / confirmation have not gone out yet. I just...

Tara, Feb 15, 2019 9
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Ceremony Reception after Elopement?
Allison, on October 8, 2017 at 10:24 PM

I'm not looking for negativity or hate, I just want some suggestions on how to phrase this. I know it can be a heated topic. My husband is in the Military & we eloped, telling family/friends later on....

Aria, Feb 15, 2019 14
Veronica
No Boy/girlfriend rule?
Veronica, on February 7, 2019 at 12:49 AM

Honestly I am trying to keep this wedding small and the least expensive possible. I’m doing a rule that is no boy/girlsfriends at my wedding. Honestly I dont care how long they’ve been together unless...

Autumn, Feb 20, 2019 53
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