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Samantha
Samantha

A Kansas bride planning Coronado, CA destination wedding and trying not to spend a fortune in the process!

Happily married 🎉

August 13, 2022

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Samantha
bam - 08.13.22 (yes, i know that was months ago! - but it's photo and story time!!)
Samantha, on January 13, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Hi all! In the whirlwind that was post-wedding season, I forgot to come back to WW and post my BAM!!! But I'm here now, so scroll on down to read all about our intimate destination wedding. Cost...

Mrs.evans, Jan 19, 2023 9
Sarah
Does it look ok or am i driving myself bonkers ?!
Sarah, on August 8, 2022 at 11:53 PM

I made this menu sign to go on the buffet table … the lettering is a tad crooked .. is it worth redoing or does it look ok ?

Melle, Aug 11, 2022 12 1
Laura
Long table - seating chart help
Laura, on August 8, 2022 at 11:58 PM

We are having an intimate wedding— 35 guests plus my fiancé and I. 37 total. We will be joining 5 8ft tables to make 1 long 40 foot table. As far as seating chart goes, do we…. 1) even need a seating...

Paige, Aug 9, 2022 7
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Wedding nightmares begins..
Ann, on August 8, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Hello everybody!!! First wedding dream tonight! Nightmare indeed😖 I was walking towards the altar and I realized I was naked and my guests laughed!!!!! Have you had wedding nightmares?

Samantha, Aug 8, 2022 5
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Welcome sign
Sarah, on August 8, 2022 at 2:27 PM

I am almost 6 weeks out and I feel like I have so many more questions now! I am such a planner and thought I had everything under control and now my mom is freaking me out! Anyways, are you guys doing...

Michael, Aug 15, 2022 10
Lynnie
Who’s getting married this week? (8/8/22-8/14/22)
Lynnie, on August 8, 2022 at 7:05 AM

Congratulations to everyone getting married this week!! Make sure you come back to post pictures and share advice from your big day! Comment below if your special day is coming up so we can be sure...

Bknjene@Yahoo.com, Aug 16, 2022 10
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doc or no?
Ggreer14, on August 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM

We plan on having 50 people at the maximum. That’s assuming everyone invited will show up. I’d like to save money by skipping a day of coordinator and having my mom and aunts help me with the vendors...

Ggreer14, Aug 24, 2022 13
Michael
How to Keep Your Dress Out of Sight?
Michael, on August 7, 2022 at 2:30 AM

Are any of you doing special measures to keep your dress out of sight until the wedding? I want to hear the trouble it takes to do that. lol

Mrs.evans, Aug 21, 2022 50
Samantha
Made it to the Single Digits!
Samantha, on August 4, 2022 at 8:50 AM

OMG we made it to the single digit countdown!! I'm getting married on Saturday, 8/13 and it is INSANE. I haven't been around in a few months because things got weirdddddd in life and at work but here...

Julija, Aug 7, 2022 11 1
Samantha
Covid... still 🥴
Samantha, on August 4, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Y'all, I'm over this. We're 9 days out and I have 2 out of 3 siblings positive with COVID. They're quarantining, and they tested positive early enough that they'll still be able to travel per the CDC...

Michael, Aug 7, 2022 12
Samantha
Place Card Logistics
Samantha, on August 4, 2022 at 8:06 PM

For our restaurant reception, we're doing a plated meal with 3 courses. Each guest was given a choice on each course. Do I need to note this on the place card somehow, or is submitted the layout with...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 11
Cece
How many days?
Cece, on August 4, 2022 at 10:04 AM

Holy crap! After 2.5 years of multiple postponements, we have officially hit double digits til our wedding!! 99 days and counting!! How many days do y’all have left until your big day?!

O'livia, Oct 12, 2022 25
Pat
Guest List
Pat, on August 5, 2022 at 11:11 AM

I know this has been discussed to death already, but omg! I mean, we are older and really CAN afford a big wedding ..... but we are trying to keep the guest count to 65 - 70 people. Neither of us have...

Pat, Aug 6, 2022 8 2
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Dress Regret?
Abby, on August 5, 2022 at 1:58 AM

I just said yes to my dress a few days ago and now I’m having second thoughts. There’s no returns or exchanges for my dress and it’s currently in the mail on its way to me. I loved it when I put it on...

Ofelia, Aug 18, 2022 10
Amanda
To program or not to program?
Amanda, on August 4, 2022 at 2:45 PM

So, just curious, who all is doing programs for their wedding? We are getting married on the beach, so I was going to do fan programs. My mom said I've bought enough stuff for my wedding, but I feel...

Amanda, Aug 15, 2022 24 1
Arnela
Bridal shower if eloping?
Arnela, on August 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Hi everyone! So my fiancé and I will be having an adventure elopement next August with just us two. We have invited immediately family to the courthouse to get our marriage license and join us for a...

Michael, Aug 6, 2022 9
Jessi
Invitations Are Done!!
Jessi, on August 4, 2022 at 1:09 PM

I haven't been on here in forever (got a new job and life is crazy busy) but I'm super happy with how our invites turned out and I have to show people!! I created everything in Adobe and got them...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 9 3
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