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Alyssa. NYC. 💍

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Wedding Album - best/high quality album?
A., on July 17, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Hi! So got married, woo! The pictures are high quality, but when uploaded to Shutterfly, etc, the pictures get blurry and lose quality, like they are rendered or compressed. I want the pictures...

Frankie19, Jul 18, 2019 5 199 1
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830pm dinner?
A., on April 7, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Hi all, So currently working on my timeline - with all going on, looks like dinner will begin at 8:30pm. Cocktail hour is from 6-7. We are having a latin band and they won't be done until 8:30pm. DJ...

Danielle, Apr 8, 2019 11 200
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Alcohol for Signature Drinks?
A., on March 5, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Hi all! need some help - we are having 2 signature drinks. One is a Moscow Mule and the other is a modern mimosa twist. We are having around 130 guests and have no idea how much alcohol/juice to buy...

Mandy, Mar 5, 2019 2 86
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No garter removal, but throw it?!
A., on February 28, 2019 at 9:36 PM

Hi all! so we aren’t doing a garter removal. would it be weird if future hubby still throws the garter for the toss? or would it be weird since no one saw it being removed?

Jolie, Mar 1, 2019 6 127
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Bridesmaids robes
A., on February 21, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Hi everyone! I just purchased over $200 worth of bridesmaids robes, do brdes usually give this as a gift by itself or do you add on another gift on top of this gift? We are on a tight budget...

Sophie, Feb 21, 2019 6 200
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Boho Bridal Accessories?
A., on February 2, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Hi all! Where can I find boho bridal accessories, especially necklaces, that aren't on Etsy and super pricey?!

Jeanelle, Feb 4, 2019 5 95
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Alcohol for 130 guests?
A., on January 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Hi everyone, I need to know how much alcohol to purchase for my wedding, around 130 guests. We will have an open bar, serving wine, liquor and beer. We are also having 2 signature cocktails. I can't...

Daniel, Jul 4, 2023 6 2,996 1
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nyc Officiant?
A., on December 4, 2018 at 8:41 PM

Hi all! any recommendations for cheaper NYC officiants? Not looking to go over $250. Thanks

Kari, Mar 19, 2019 5 94
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Valet? Head Count? Tacky?!
A., on September 25, 2018 at 9:42 PM

Hi all! So we are offering valet services for our day, and it will be complimentary to our guests. We have over 125 guests coming to the wedding, and would like a "head count" of who will utilize the...

DC Wife 10.27.18, Sep 26, 2018 13 243
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Fake Candles? Help!
A., on September 16, 2018 at 1:22 PM

Hi all! So our venue won't allow us to use real candles (booo). I need suggestions for real looking "fake" candles that won't break the budget, specifically the "flicker" types of candles. THANK YOU!...

Amanda, Sep 29, 2018 14 251
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Haaalp! Funny wedding vows, funny officiant speech?
A., on September 8, 2018 at 2:29 PM

Hey everyone! We want a non-religious and not so serious ceremony. We want our guests to laugh. Thankfully, our officiant is a jokester (naturally) - we just need ideas! Anyone else do a non...

Cuoghi, Sep 8, 2018 5 3,439
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Cocktail hour? bustle, marriage license, pictures
A., on September 5, 2018 at 10:44 PM

Hi all, I know most people sign the marriage license after the ceremony, and then bride gets her bustle fixed. Was wondering how long it took you to change bustle, sign license and take family...

FutureStephD, Sep 6, 2018 10 307
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Hyphenated last name?
A., on July 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM

Hi all, how do you deal w/ judgement regarding wanting to hyphenate your last name?

Daria, Jul 31, 2018 18 344
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Makeup Artist and Hair Etiquette?
A., on July 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM

Hi all, So i'm having makeup/hair artist work on 7 women the day of my wedding. Makeup and hair will start around 10am. Do we provide breakfast/drinks for the artists? (i'm leaning towards yes), but...

Kendra, Jul 28, 2018 9
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“try on at home” tux/suit?
A., on July 25, 2018 at 3:57 PM

Hi all, what websites are your grooms using to have a suit sent to the home to try on? what’s the process like and have you had a good/bad experience? did he have to get measured at a store...

Kay, Jul 25, 2018 7
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Plan b Wedding Guests?
A., on July 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Hi all! Wondering how to address Plan B Wedding Guests? AKA people to invite if your main guest list people cannot make the wedding? We have about 10 people to invite in the case where a few of the...

AQuixoticBride, Aug 2, 2018 40
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Printing invitations at home?
A., on January 22, 2018 at 10:15 PM

Hello! How are your guys’ experiences with printing invites at home? I’m gonna try it on Kraft cardstock from Etsy. I also have a Canon PIXMA All-in-One Inkjet. Thanks!

A, May 28, 2018 5
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