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Melissa Kienzlen
Melissa Kienzlen

Happily married 🎉

March 18, 2017

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AnewH
How over/under budget are/were you?
AnewH, on September 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM

No one is perfect and things come up or you are insanely good at this and you are under budget! Me: Over budget by $1500

Tash, Sep 18, 2016 82
Lauren17
NWR-What's your occupation?
Lauren17, on September 2, 2016 at 10:02 AM

Bored at work and DH sent me a pic of him at work so I was curious what occupations you/significant others have? My DH is a union Ironworker and retired marine. I'm a certified ophthalmic technician....

Soon2BMrsMayer2018, Feb 3, 2018 300
KNoel
Help choosing between two very different venues!
KNoel, on August 29, 2016 at 9:49 AM

Hi there! I need some advice or guidance for choosing a venue. My fiancé and I saw a venue last week and it was perfect (bed and breakfast venue). We really loved it and it was pretty much...

Private User, Aug 29, 2016 25
Christine
Is it possible to hire a DJ for $1000 in NJ?
Christine, on August 25, 2016 at 2:08 PM

For those of you who live in NJ, what DJ are you using? I've been getting quotes for a few and they seem to be in the $1500 range which is a lot more than what we want to spend, especially...

Melissa Kienzlen, Aug 29, 2016 20
L
is additional cost worth it?
Lauren, on August 28, 2016 at 3:08 PM

Hello wedding world! my fiancé and i are down to 2 venues: park chateau & glen ridge country club - both which have not been fully built. park chateau is an absolute fairytale and the sister venue for...

Lauren, Aug 29, 2016 40
Meaghan
Tips on Hawaii planning?
Meaghan, on August 29, 2016 at 12:06 AM

Hello! FH and I have decided on a Hawaiian honeymoon. Any suggestions on how to go about planning it or itinerary tips? We are somewhat deciding on whether to island-hop or stay on one island and just...

Farah, Sep 8, 2016 14
Kayla
How much time are you taking off for wedding stuff?
Kayla, on August 29, 2016 at 10:04 AM

How much time are you taking off from work for wedding stuff? I'm starting to think about it since I'm starting a new job soon. As to when I should request time off for my wedding and how much time I...

AshD, Sep 6, 2016 109
bkf
An attempt to steal our wedding? Who does this?
bkf, on August 29, 2016 at 8:50 AM

On Saturday we traveled home to the wedding location to prep/finishing things. We are staying at my parents house. Sunday morning my dad got a text. It was from my brother, saying him & his girlfriend...

Mandi, Aug 29, 2016 33
Tahoe9901
Gifts for Groomsmen
Tahoe9901, on August 28, 2016 at 8:43 PM

Hello! I desperately need ideas and suggestions for groomsmen gifts. Everything I find seems to be alcohol related. For many reasons, I don't feel comfortable giving gifts that are alcohol related....

Raven, Aug 29, 2016 17
T
Where can I purchase nice cheap tablecloths?
Tanya, on August 28, 2016 at 1:07 PM

Any suggestions on where to purchase table linens and napkins? I have heard horror stories about several places.

the Grooms, Aug 30, 2016 20
Kara
Bouquet cost
Kara, on August 28, 2016 at 8:46 PM

Hi guys! How much did your bouquets cost? Mine are ivory roses for the bridesmaids for $65 each. Is this too much?

Kels, Aug 29, 2016 25
Shy-Bull
AHHH! I SAID YES TO THE DRESS...!!
Shy-Bull, on August 28, 2016 at 10:15 PM

I went to 2 places and found this at the 2nd place, Alfred Angelo! They just got this dress in last Thursday, so I was the first person to try it on. It is seriously everything I want and imagined it...

Lauren17, Sep 5, 2016 64
Jersey
Hair Trial
Jersey, on August 28, 2016 at 2:21 PM

Okay, ladies and gents! I had my hair trial today! We tried 3 different styles. 2 half up/down and one updo. I was pretty apprehensive about the updo because I just have so much freaking hair lol I'll...

SailawaySomppi, Sep 4, 2016 149
Nini
Engagement rings!
Nini, on August 26, 2016 at 1:49 AM

I would love to see all you of your engagement rings... Ready set go!

FinallyFreeberg, Sep 4, 2016 397
2ndTime
Officiant - Friend or Vendor?
2ndTime, on August 28, 2016 at 3:32 PM

Having read the WW forum for a little bit, I know that having friends/family as vendors is looked down upon. That said, FH and I have about 4 people (family members and friends) who could potentially...

Marie Gismondi, Aug 31, 2016 71
Lyneshia
Budget
Lyneshia, on August 27, 2016 at 11:16 PM

What is an good budget if you dont have parents helping you pay for a wedding I was thinking 5k....My guest list is 100 the bridal party is 10 on each side they are responisble for their own dresses...

Michelle, Aug 28, 2016 84
Melissa
FH shot down my DIY bouquets.
Melissa, on August 28, 2016 at 12:56 PM

So I asked the other day how many of you have done DIY bouquets with fake flowers and there was so many nice turn outs I did a lot of research and found I can do mine and the boutonnières and...

250Love, Aug 31, 2016 47
Sarah380
Gift for parents?
Sarah380, on August 28, 2016 at 2:07 PM

Anyone have any ideas for parents gifts? We want to get them something really nice but also useful. Give me those ideas!

Sarah380, Aug 28, 2016 6
Ashley
Bachelorette weekend
Ashley, on August 28, 2016 at 4:08 PM

Okay so my bridesmaids (4 of 6) can make it tony bachelorette party this coming weekend! We are all so pumped about going to Disney! What is everyone else doing for their bachelorette parties?!

Ashlyn610, Aug 28, 2016 19
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