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Nikki

My fiance & I live in Orange County, CA & are getting married in Newport Beach. It's a second wedding for both of us. We've been engaged since July 8,... View More

My fiance & I live in Orange County, CA & are getting married in Newport Beach. It's a second wedding for both of us. We've been engaged since July 8, 2016 & are getting married May 19, 2018. We're planning a cocktail style wedding as a harbor cruise on a private yacht that's been converted to an event space. Our overall event style is clean, modern, and minimal. I have almost a decade of work experience in various aspects of the wedding industry, and have been enjoying planning our wedding with (so far) minimal stress.

Happily married 🎉

May 19, 2018

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Lexi
Tipping
Lexi, on August 15, 2018 at 12:05 PM

Alright, I want to hear everything about tipping vendors (priest, DJ, Coordinator, photographer etc). Do you tip? Do you not tip? obviously we're paying a hefty amount for all of them. If it is...

Janel, Aug 16, 2018 15
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Last Minute Cancellations
Eva, on August 14, 2018 at 12:31 PM

Has anyone else dealt with people calling them the week of the wedding to tell them they can't come? Even though they already RSVPed yes? We've had 7 people call so far, 2 of whom had a death in the...

Rebecca, Sep 27, 2018 9
Victoria
Please show your wedding dress, ladies
Victoria , on February 19, 2018 at 11:30 PM

How was your wedding dress? I tried BHLDN last week, but didn't find the desirable one. I need the advice from married couple.

Meli, Aug 6, 2018 127
Summer
China registry advice?
Summer, on February 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM

So I want china that is dishwasher safe, and maybe microwave safe? BUT, I have noticed on the BBB website it describes certain patterns as "gold plated" (or silver, or platinum, etc), but not the...

Summer, Mar 5, 2018 17
Priscilla
Real Flowers vs. Artificial. What did you ladies choose and why?
Priscilla, on February 27, 2018 at 5:40 PM

Trying to decide which route I want to take with the flowers.

Michelle, Mar 13, 2018 78
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Carnival Cruise
Autumn, on February 27, 2018 at 6:08 PM

Hello. I am going to my honey moon for the carnival cruise leaving long beach/ los angeles. What are some opinions on porthole vs ocean view and where to get a room on the ship? I've never been on a...

Jennifer, Feb 28, 2018 11
Sarah
Etsy rings?
Sarah, on February 27, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Hello lovely people! I posted a few days ago about my honeymoon moving up to be much sooner than anticipated. Obviously this is less than ideal but it is the only real way to make it happen. This...

Kristie, Feb 28, 2018 14
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Ordering invitations
Heather, on February 27, 2018 at 2:25 PM

When did everybody order their invitations? Because my venue doesn't want to meet with us until 3 months before the wedding I won't know what's on the menu until then. Is that too little time?

IsmarriedNow!, Mar 5, 2018 12
Getting Maui’d
Ring dilemma
Getting Maui’d, on February 27, 2018 at 5:06 PM

I am a little stuck on what I should do and am looking for advice. When my FH was ring shopping (a complete surprise and no input from me) he had a bad experience with the salesman and I guess he told...

Private User, Feb 28, 2018 13
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Help: diet & exercise
Hannah, on February 27, 2018 at 5:50 PM

My wedding is approaching rapidly. I've procrastinated (OF COURSE) and now I'm stressed. I want to have a great body for the wedding, but especially the honeymoon. I'm 5 foot 4 and last I checked was...

nikki, Mar 5, 2018 15
Xandria
Venue and Cater signed and sealed!
Xandria, on February 27, 2018 at 4:10 PM

Fountains! Ceremony locationReception Outside I didn't expect to be so excited about actually signing the contract for the venue!!! It's signed, and done and I'm SO EXCITED. Trying to contain my...

Mrs. Sponge, Feb 28, 2018 19
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Filipino Wedding: Primary & Secondary Sponsors
Alyssa, on February 27, 2018 at 2:48 PM

Hi, what is the best way to ask your primary and secondary sponsors to be your sponsors? Is a gift appropriate with a note? Is that too much? What kind of gift should I get? I am having 4 pairs of...

Donna, Apr 12, 2018 3
Kristin
Tipping for reception
Kristin, on February 27, 2018 at 1:14 PM

Before I start searching old threads for this...How much is appropriate to tip the reception staff? Should it be a per person amount or a percentage? The contract says any tips will be divided between...

O, Feb 27, 2018 7
Shay
No dinner at reception...so should i have one week before wedding with guest? (small wedding, immediate fam)
Shay, on February 27, 2018 at 12:34 PM

I'm starting to feel a little bad about not having a formal dinner with our guests and I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate something but the clock is ticking. We are very limited with time on...

mjfortwedding, Mar 4, 2018 63
Elexia
Future mother in law
Elexia, on February 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM

My future mother in law is so mad I’m not allowing her to invite people to our wedding nor am I having Hispanic food . My fiancé is Hispanic but we picked the food together and he didn’t choose...

Renae, Mar 11, 2018 72
T2018
Hangover Kits
T2018, on February 27, 2018 at 12:43 PM

FW & I are going to make hangover kits for the BP as a little thank you for throwing us a bachelorette party. So far I'm thinking advil, mini mouth wash, snacks and tums. What other things should...

BrandiWeds18, Feb 27, 2018 16
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Calling nyc Brides: Chinese Wedding Guest "book"
Christina, on February 26, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Does anyone know where to purchase an embroidered red silk guest cloth either in NYC or online? Thank you.

Christina, Feb 27, 2018 2
Rachel
Did you combine finances before or after the wedding?
Rachel, on February 26, 2018 at 10:53 PM

Just wondering because he's been itching to do so, but I feel it's financially irresponsible to combine things legally until after you're married. What did you do? If your opinion differs from mine,...

Aimee, Mar 5, 2018 61
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rsvp
Ashli, on February 26, 2018 at 4:37 PM

How early did you ask everyone to RSVP ?

Megan, Feb 27, 2018 14
E'Delana
Marriage License
E'Delana, on February 26, 2018 at 5:51 PM

So I live in Texas but I am getting married in Louisiana, which place do I need the license from?!? I feel like I should know this already but I'm not sure lol.

E'Delana, Feb 27, 2018 12
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