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Jenny

June 2020 bride on a budget and savvy DIY style

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Jenny
Hyphenated middle name?
Jenny, on September 16, 2020 at 12:13 PM

I got married in August and have always had the full intention of taking my husband's last name (once I can get into the SS office..). I was going to change my middle name to my maiden name, but now...

Carol, Jun 15, 2021 9 6,062 1
Jenny
Name Change & Out of State Move
Jenny, on August 24, 2020 at 3:30 PM

We finally got married on August 15th in Chicago, and went in person to get our Marriage License & 3 certified copies. I then found out that the Social Security offices are closed, but I could...

Jenny, Sep 16, 2020 13
Jenny
Can no longer sync with Honeyfund??!!
Jenny, on June 12, 2020 at 4:40 PM

It seems as though our WeddingWire site so longer shows our HoneyFund link, which is 80% of our registry. Am I the only one experiencing this problem?

WeddingWire Support, Jun 24, 2020 4 114
Natalie
Dress regret...?
Natalie, on February 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Hey everyone, I purchased a dress a couple weeks ago during my first appointment after trying on 6 dresses. I loved it at the time bc it did have a lot of features I was looking for and it was...

Taylor, Feb 25, 2020 14
Haley
How to handle it all
Haley, on February 5, 2020 at 2:03 PM

I have found that is very hard for me to manage my work life and planning wedding life. I need to find someway to manage my anxiety and stress. I tried therapy and it was going greattttt and helping a...

Haley, Feb 5, 2020 8
Jenny
diy Photobooth Help
Jenny, on February 5, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Has anyone DIY'ed a photobooth? I'm making the backdrop and props myself, but I don't have an iPad/stand as others have suggested for the actual picture taking. (I don't want to buy a Polaroid/Instax...

Kellyann, Feb 5, 2020 4
Jenny
Where to buy bulk fake tattoos
Jenny, on February 5, 2020 at 12:39 PM

So we're going to set up a table with fake tattoos, but I'm having a hard time finding decent fake tattoos. Oriental Express has a bunch, but I'd like more of a bulk random selection (without spending...

, Feb 5, 2020 4 101
P & J
Bouquet!!
P & J, on February 1, 2020 at 3:20 PM

I made my own cascading bouquet and I’m so excited, it turned out almost exactly how I pictured it and it was all under $20! Did anyone else DIY yours? Share your pics!! ❤️

P & J, Feb 10, 2020 21 2
Lisa
When did you start buying 'things'?!
Lisa, on February 3, 2020 at 5:15 PM

So our wedding is in October and I am anxious to starting buying ‘things’! How far out did you buy your bridal party/parents gifts, your guest book, reception items (toasting flutes/cake cutting set)...

Christi, Mar 14, 2020 237 5
Jenny
Shuttle/transportation help in Chicago
Jenny, on December 5, 2019 at 10:48 AM

I am having such a hard time finding decent priced transportation for our out of town guests! The hotel with a room block is only 1.5 miles from the venue, and will only need one 1-way from the hotel...

Sinéad, Dec 6, 2019 2 90
Erin
Moving in
Erin, on October 5, 2019 at 1:53 PM

How many people lived with their partner before the wedding? We have been engaged since June and are getting ready to move in together. The only issue I have is that we aren’t planning to have the...

Destiera, Nov 22, 2019 113 2
Erin
Wedding Party- #of bridesmaid and groomsmen
Erin, on November 19, 2019 at 11:09 PM

Does it look bad if there is not the same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen? My fiancé has a lot of close friends and plans on having a larger number of groomsmen. I on the other hand am having a...

Deborah, Nov 22, 2019 32 3
K
Wedding Dress Anxiety
Kim, on November 20, 2019 at 7:19 AM

Yesterday I put the deposit down on my wedding dress. I have such anxiety regarding it now. I love it on and although it still needs to be fitted and it is too big I do love the look, I know it has to...

Sexypoodle, Dec 11, 2019 25
Jenny
Subconsciously showing off my ring when i say "fiance"
Jenny, on November 20, 2019 at 12:09 PM

I just started to notice it, but I think I subtlety show my ring whenever I say "fiance" in a sentence. I find it kind of funny, but I also hope it's not super noticeable lol. Does anyone else find...

Bailey, Nov 20, 2019 6 145
Ali
Chicago Winter Photo Opps [west Loop]
Ali, on November 18, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Planning a 2/29/2020 wedding in Chicago. Venue is in the West Loop. Looking for ideas of where we could get a few fun photos. On our list right now are... • Big Monster Toys (I used to live next door,...

Clíodhna, Nov 21, 2019 10 1
Jenny
Name change and a move in the same month
Jenny, on November 11, 2019 at 5:35 PM

We live in Chicago and are getting married June 6, 2020....and then planning to move out of state to Charlotte, NC by June 30, 2020 (which is obviously crazy, but that's how everything worked out). To...

Jennifer, Nov 12, 2019 4 101
Jenny
Stamps on rsvp cards?
Jenny, on November 6, 2019 at 2:59 PM

I know it's "etiquette" to put a stamp on ever RSVP card, but we are also going to include a "...or visit our website to RSVP" option--which may lead to a lot of wasted stamps (money). I'm thinking...

Lady, Nov 7, 2019 12
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