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Shamika
Shamika

I'm a woman who's all about family, love God and taking care of business. Life has had its obstacles but its also filled with so many blessings. In 81... View More

I'm a woman who's all about family, love God and taking care of business. Life has had its obstacles but its also filled with so many blessings. In 81 says, I'll be marrying one of my greatest gifts, my best friend, my fiance', Jamaal!

Happily married 🎉

June 29, 2019

1908days 7hrs
Sinéad
Who’s getting married this week? (6/24/19 - 6/30/19)
Sinéad, on June 24, 2019 at 8:05 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...

Angela, Jul 12, 2019 63 2
Shamika
Couples getting married on June 29, 2019 in Mississippi
Shamika, on January 29, 2019 at 8:24 AM

June 29,2019 in Mississippi, how about you?!

Jo, Jun 21, 2019 5
Kelly
Over or Under: 30 Minute Ceremony?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

70% of ceremonies are 30 minutes or less. How long will your ceremony be? Over or under 30 minutes? Photo by Holly D Photography in Napa, CA Next Question: Over or Under: Average Honeymoon Budget?...

Jana, May 9, 2020 159
Sam
How many years have you been together?
Sam, on January 22, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Have you been together “forever”? How many years have you two been together? Photo by Brittany Taylor Photography in CA Next Question: How many wedding colors? Back to the Beginning: Your wedding in...

Brittainy, May 7, 2023 1,190 3
Maggie
Over or Under: Average Honeymoon Budget?
Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

In 2018, the average couple spent about $4,500 on their honeymoon! Did you decide to splurge or save on your honeymoon? Is your honeymoon budget over or under $4,500? And do you think...

Anna, May 7, 2020 132
Maggie
Over or Under: Average Wedding Budget?
Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Weddings cost a serious chunk of change, but couples still tend to underestimate how much they’ll spend on their wedding. Will you be over or under the average budget of $29,200? (Not including...

Lisa, May 8, 2020 201
Maggie
Over or Under: Average Age on Wedding Day?
Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

How old will you be on your wedding day? Are you over or under the national average of 33? 2019 Newlywed Report Photo by Cade Clark Photography in Utah Next Question: Average Wedding Budget? Back to...

Anna, May 7, 2020 257
Kelly
Over or Under: 10 Wedding Party Members?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

In 2017, the average number of people in a wedding party was 10. And only 66% of couples still divide their wedding party by gender! How many people are in your wedding party? Are you over or under...

Anna, May 7, 2020 186
Kelly
Over or Under: 126 Guests?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

At last year’s weddings, there was an average of 126 guests in attendance. How many guests are you inviting to your wedding? Is it over or under 126 guests? Photo by Cory Ryan Photography in TX Next...

Anna, May 7, 2020 210
Maggie
Over or Under: 14 Wedding Vendors?
Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

On average, couples hire 14 different vendors for their wedding day! Photography is still in the top spot, with 90% of last year’s couples hiring a pro photographer to capture their day. 📷 How many...

Anna, May 7, 2020 118
Kelly
Over or Under: Average Time Spent Wedding Planning?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Sometimes wedding planning can feel like another job! On average, couples spend nearly 2 hours a week planning their wedding and spend 80% of their time planning online. How many hours a week do you...

Anna, May 7, 2020 111
Maggie
Over or Under: 14 Month Engagement?
Maggie, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

There’s a lot of time between your #justsaidyes moment and saying “I do”! In fact, the average couple is engaged for 14 months. How long will your engagement be? Are you over or under the 14 month...

Anna, May 7, 2020 226 1
Kelly
Over or Under: Dated for 2+ Years?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

On average, couples date for 2 years before getting engaged. In fact - 55% of couples dated for 2 years or more before popping the question! How long did you and your fiancé(e) date before putting a...

Anna, May 7, 2020 329
Shamika
diy Bouquets
Shamika, on January 30, 2019 at 12:47 AM

Hi my fellow brides! Now how many of you are doing DIY bouquets for yourself and your bridal party? Let’s show off our bridal craft skills, I’ll go first! Post those pics ladies!

Amber, Apr 19, 2019 49
Sarah
Entrance to ceremony music
Sarah, on February 13, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Hello! I need some opinions and thoughts. How many of you guys had one song for your bridal party to enter the ceremony and one for you? Or did you just have The same song for both? I have hired a...

Soon2Bmrsp, Feb 21, 2019 23
Kelly
Wedding Dress Designers! Who are you wearing?
Kelly, on January 14, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Who designed your gorgeous wedding dress? Is it Allure? Maggie Sottero? Stella York? Share your dress designer with us! Photo from Maggie Sottero Photo from The Secret Garden at Rancho Santa Fe in CA...

Shantel, May 20, 2019 157
Jayla
Does your wedding dress have lace, beading, or both?
Jayla, on February 8, 2019 at 12:05 PM

What kind of accents does your dress have? Did you go with a gown featuring lace applique? Does it have a little bling and beading? Or have you chosen a gown that has the best of both worlds? Lace?...

Shanita, Apr 26, 2019 222
Vanessa
House warming party!
Vanessa, on February 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Hey y’all! My fiancé and I just moved into our first home last month and we are still 7 months away from our wedding! (Sept. 21, 2019) We knew we were going to be in our first place before the wedding...

MrsD, Feb 11, 2019 12
Jaci
Just curious
Jaci, on February 10, 2019 at 6:06 PM

I’m fairly new to wedding wire, and recently engaged. I’ve obviously been browsing some other discussions on here, and I’m just trying to understand the etiquette, It seems like a lot of people get...

Yasmin, Mar 20, 2019 48
Shamika
Shoes, Shoes, We want shoes!
Shamika, on January 30, 2019 at 9:46 PM

Everyone knows a woman is not a woman without a nice shoe. What footwork do you Beautiful brides have planned for yourself and your bridesmaids? Me, I’m undecided on mine but my ladies have theirs....

ap2al, Feb 2, 2019 19
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