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My name is Alyx.. pronounced "Alex" I am 48 years old, I have 3 amazing daughters, and 2 adorable cats. I identify as lesbian, I am very much blue-collar... View More

My name is Alyx.. pronounced "Alex" I am 48 years old, I have 3 amazing daughters, and 2 adorable cats. I identify as lesbian, I am very much blue-collar and preparing to marry the love of my life on August 8, 2020.

Happily married 🎉

August 8, 2020

2087days 21hrs
Dayna
Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes!
Dayna, on November 11, 2019 at 8:40 AM

I finally finished my boxes! I know that many feel these are unnecessary, but I had fun making them and since all of my bridesmaids live 3+ hours from me, I really wanted to do something up front to...

Marné, Nov 13, 2019 19 3
Nadazia
Cancelled the wedding y’all
Nadazia, on September 23, 2019 at 7:57 PM

So after lots of stress unsupportive family on the fiancés side I’ve decided to be done with all of it. We’re eloping! My mom and sister will the witnesses and we’re going to have a big part with my...

Krystal, Sep 24, 2019 15
Mrsbdg
Guest attire: How much say does the couple get?
Mrsbdg, on September 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM

Hey y’all! Well. My dad is getting married in December 🙄 As planning has gone on his FW has really pushed my sister and I around and I’m curious if my hatred towards her is tainting my judgement...

Lené, Jan 27, 2020 204 4
Mrscolón
Signature Drink Name
Mrscolón, on September 12, 2019 at 7:29 PM

So I am changing my signature drink from caramel apple sangria to caramel apple mimosa. I originally chose "Apple of My Eye" for the name. Do you think that this fits my mimosa drink like? I mean, the...

Alyx, Sep 16, 2019 13
M
Peeved that he went out over the weekend?
mary, on September 14, 2019 at 5:43 PM

We do not live together. Many times over the week, I hardly see him. The funny thing about our relationship is he wants to go out w/me when I'm w/friends and what not. Today he went out by himself w/a...

mary, Sep 17, 2019 24
Jen
Demanding an invite?
Jen, on September 13, 2019 at 12:11 PM

There's a woman and her husband that have been friends of my parents' since I was 3. She and her husband attended my first wedding 18 years ago, but I've had limited interaction with her since then....

Olivia, Sep 23, 2019 37
Mandi
Minor Victories!
Mandi, on September 12, 2019 at 11:11 AM

Last night I got my ENTIRE guest list entered into TheKnot. I might need to do a little spell checking and tweaking. And crossing my fingers that my fiances family doesnt decide to just bring extra...

Alyx, Sep 13, 2019 7
Tiffany
Something special for my daughter
Tiffany, on September 8, 2019 at 2:18 AM

I am getting married to the love of my life in January. I have an 8 year old daughter from a previous relationship. My fiancé and her have a very special bond even though she splits time between her...

Clíodhna, Oct 24, 2019 10
Jocelyn
Plus one etiquette?
Jocelyn, on September 9, 2019 at 12:34 AM

So we're trying to limit our wedding to at least 115-120 people. Most of my relatives don't get plus ones since they come together. However, all our military guests are married but if we allow every...

Jennifer, Sep 11, 2019 35
Laura
a dress not like the others...
Laura, on September 2, 2019 at 8:31 PM

Does anyone has a less-popular dress style? Not vintage, but not common either due to neckline, beading, or another element... show me your dress that doesn't look like anyone else's?

Megan, Jan 17, 2020 257 4
Chanae
Any Same Sex Couples??? Lgbtq+ Fam
Chanae, on February 28, 2019 at 5:10 PM

For all my same sex couples - what's been the most difficult part of planning for you? For me it's been feeling the need to ask vendors if they will provide services for same sex couples. I've been...

Alyx, Sep 4, 2019 16
Reeshma
Centerpiece Help
Reeshma, on September 3, 2019 at 9:37 PM

I’m DIYing my centerpieces and realized that these don’t work well from the back. Any ideas how to make it more visually appealing?

Alyx, Sep 4, 2019 14
Dynesha
Recycled/used/clearance Wedding Decor
Dynesha, on September 4, 2019 at 8:15 AM

Is anyone using recycled/upcycled/used decor for their wedding? We are paying for the wedding ourselves and I don’t see the point in buying all new items when I can make/buy them used. Which sites or...

Erica, Oct 8, 2019 23
K
Wedding dress didn't fit, what do i do?
Karina, on September 4, 2019 at 3:55 AM

I bought my wedding dress from David's Bridal (I know I know, but it is what it is). The dress I ordered I tried on in a sample size 8, so it was clamped 8 sizes lower. I picked up my wedding dress...

Karina, Sep 5, 2019 6
Danielle
That really happened....
Danielle, on September 4, 2019 at 12:06 AM

Yup, my MIL just posted a picture of me in wedding dress of Facebook 3 months before my wedding 🤦‍♀️

Danielle, Sep 8, 2019 58
sandy
Cake Topper is complete!!!
sandy, on September 2, 2019 at 3:28 PM

45 days away and I got the final pic of our cake topper today.. love it!!

Desiree, Sep 4, 2019 25
Mercedes
Save the dates !?
Mercedes, on September 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM

My wedding is in 340 days. I am sending out my Save the dates tomorrow, is it too early? Our guests are from out of town (over 2.5 or plus more hours away)

Amy, Sep 15, 2019 27
Sara
Alcohol rules in Utah
Sara, on November 24, 2018 at 11:38 PM

It’s important to me to have champagne and wine available at my wedding reception and I’m running into so many Utah venues that don’t allow it. Any suggested places for this problem?

Hope, Oct 20, 2021 7
Paige
Wedding Invites
Paige, on July 20, 2019 at 8:50 PM

So I live in Utah, and in Utah weddings usually happen fast. Like, you get married 2 months after getting engaged. So most people send their invites out 3 weeks before the wedding which I think is way...

Rosabelle, Mar 4, 2020 6
Malina
Wedding date
Malina, on January 31, 2019 at 1:15 AM

My wedding date is August 22 2020. I want more of a fall wedding but I don’t want it being to cold. Is this to soon to be considered a fall wedding? My colors are Plum & Orange would that be okay...

Mrs. Bubba, Aug 30, 2019 11
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