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OttersHavingFun

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March 12, 2016

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CMC
Catholic brides - godparents in processional?
CMC, on July 5, 2016 at 6:11 PM

FMIL mentioned something about godparents processing in along with the others at the start of the ceremony. I had never even considered this, and I haven't seen it in other Catholic weddings that I've...

CMC, Jul 6, 2016 15
M&MPALMER7
photo booths
M&MPALMER7, on March 31, 2016 at 10:56 AM

Having one at your wedding? Are they worth it?

Hao, Apr 18, 2019 53
Lolerskates84
Affordable DJs around Chicago
Lolerskates84, on March 18, 2016 at 11:11 AM

Hi there...so FH is in charge of finding the DJ but is having a hard time finding one within our $1000 budget (the lowest has been $1295). Our reception is in the suburbs, Sat...

FutureMrsGardner, Mar 19, 2016 11
Kelly
Did you give your FH their ring yet?
Kelly, on September 21, 2015 at 8:17 PM

My FH's ring isn't ready just yet and I'm wondering when I should give it to him. He thought I should wait until the day of our wedding, but I thought that seemed kinda funny. Would love to hear your...

Zoe, Sep 22, 2015 24
Denise
Photogs in IL
Denise, on September 2, 2015 at 12:55 PM

Looking for suggestions on good reasonably priced photographers in the Chicagoland area. Please include what you liked about them.. thanks so much!

bertalert88, Apr 10, 2019 13
Jersey
Where to go in Europe in Winter
Jersey, on August 17, 2015 at 6:37 AM

FH and I were daydreaming about our honeymoon yesterday. He's not big into the beach so we were thinking about doing Europe for our honeymoon. But we'd be going at the end of December. Has anyone been...

Allie, Aug 24, 2015 23
B
Engagement pictures location? Chicago suburbs
bridetobe, on August 2, 2015 at 12:47 PM

I'm looking for a nice place to take engagement pictures and in on the struggle bus. I want nice nature scenery. I'm looking in the lake, mchenry, or northern cook county areas. Any ideas??

Shayna, Aug 2, 2015 3
C
Fine haired brides.
cakewalk82, on July 1, 2015 at 3:29 PM

I've never had my hair professionally styled so I'm not sure what kind of magic they can do for a fine haired girl like me. I don't want all my hair up. I'm getting married on the beach so I want a...

OttersHavingFun, Jul 1, 2015 11
MrsButterflykisses
Tattoo brides
MrsButterflykisses, on July 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM

Hey, So are there any other ladies on here with tattoos or piercings they plan to show off on their big day? Have any of you had any family that object and would prefer a more conservative look? ...

Alicia, Jul 1, 2015 41
Adoretamm
How much money did you put down on your dress?...
Adoretamm, on June 29, 2015 at 10:28 AM

I know it varies from store to store, but what was your deposit on the dress? Anybody pay all of it at once? I'm starting to look at appointments for dresses and I want to know how much I'll be...

MrsDitlow, Jun 29, 2015 89
HLW to HLV
Catholic Brides, help! Stessed trying to plan getting to 1pm ceremony
HLW to HLV, on June 21, 2015 at 6:27 PM

Catholic brides, any advice or different way of looking at this. I am stressing out trying to plan come up with a scheudle for the morning. Ceremony is 30 minutes away and I need to arrive at the...

DMN, Jun 22, 2015 10
Nicolette
FMIL wants me to hold off wedding ANOTHER year.
Nicolette, on June 17, 2015 at 9:36 AM

Okay, so long story short. My fiancée and I have been engaged since June of 2014 and we planned to get married this October but due to financial situations and schooling and healing we decides to wait...

Amber, Jun 17, 2015 26
J
$20000 chicago wedding
James, on June 16, 2015 at 6:48 PM

Hi me and my fiancé want to get married in the chicago area next summer. We want to keep the cost at $20000 for around 100 people. Has anybody any good venues that will work for are budget?...

Ostrich, Jun 17, 2015 16
Chelsea
Picking a date advice- How did you pick yours?
Chelsea, on June 13, 2015 at 12:02 PM

Hey there! So I'm recently engaged and I really want to pick a date so I can get things going. My fiance wants the date to be on an even number (don't ask, I have no clue) and we want to get married...

bina1015, Jun 16, 2015 43
Mrs. Batog-Huffman
Spring 2016 Brides...where are you at in planning?
Mrs. Batog-Huffman, on June 12, 2015 at 12:48 PM

I officially have 253 days left and I'm trying to follow the checklist as much as possible. but I feel like I'm slacking somehow. We have the venue, we've decided the flowers will come from Sam's Club...

FutureMrsOz, Sep 1, 2015 56
Reese
PSA: $10 Starbucks card for $5 Groupon
Reese, on June 12, 2015 at 10:25 AM

These usually sell out pretty quickly, so all you addicts need to get on this https://www.groupon.com/deals/starbucks-2-23269213

Mrs. A & J, Jun 12, 2015 35
Happy In Hawaii
Final fitting with bustle (pics)
Happy In Hawaii, on June 10, 2015 at 6:26 PM

Today I went for my final fitting, luckily my five pounds that I lost since last time helped and the dress fit very nicely! We also did the bustle. Since my train is so long it still kind of hangs on...

Staci, Jun 11, 2015 73
S
Brides that have used Men's Warehouse for Tux Rental
Sarah, on June 9, 2015 at 4:38 PM

Hey everyone! So I am getting married on January 16th and wanted some input on Men's Warehosue tux rentals. I have 3 groomsmen that live in Arkansas, 1 in Kentucky, and 2 in Alabama. I have registered...

Pezzy, Jun 10, 2015 26
Bailey
U.S. honeymoon suggestions early October
Bailey, on June 4, 2015 at 10:20 PM

Hi! My fiancé and I are getting married October 4th of this year and plan to fly out the next day. We have been doing so much research and the options are endless. We would love to stay within the...

GeekyBride, Jun 6, 2015 42
Brit12
Pictureless Save the Dates - Anyone done it??
Brit12, on June 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM

Have you done your save the dates without your picture on it?? I'd really like to get the save the dates ordered and out in the next couple of weeks, and I'm unsure FH and I will be able to get our...

Butterflyfinder, Jun 5, 2015 48
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