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Happily married 🎉

July 3, 2019

1757days 21hrs
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Very proud of our diy wedding! (room 1520 Chicago
bertalert88, on July 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Copper arch made from materials at home depot. Taped down aisle runner ourselves which was a hand me down. Made succulent arrangements for the aisle. Sign I made for our signature cocktail Had our STD...

Lara, Aug 8, 2019 20 3
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Ignored the warnings about not splurging on a photographer....
bertalert88, on July 30, 2019 at 4:54 PM

And everything worked out!!! I was SO nervous because all the wedding boards told me to splurge on a photographer or I would regret it. I only had a budget of 1k for photography and there were only a...

Tara, Oct 25, 2019 25 589 1
Ashley
Zazzle
Ashley, on July 29, 2019 at 2:58 PM

For those who used Zazzle do you know if they do better discounts than 20%? I found the perfect save the dates, but they are still expensive for my taste at $50 with shipping. I am sure that is...

Ashley, Jul 30, 2019 13
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Update: How i am having a 15k wedding in Chicago
bertalert88, on June 13, 2019 at 4:38 PM

So I posted about a year ago now about how I planned to have a 15k wedding in Chicago. I received A LOT of responses from people saying that i was bragging about something I hadn't even pulled off yet...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jun 14, 2019 10 405 1
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Thoughts on a Honeymoon-fund Bridal Shower?
bertalert88, on July 16, 2018 at 2:33 PM

So here is my situation: I didn't want a bridal shower because my home is already cluttered with things and I wanted to put all my money into the wedding, not another party. My mom and aunts though...

Lori, Jul 11, 2022 28 3
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In love with our escort card favors!
bertalert88, on May 6, 2019 at 3:13 PM

They also have a small metal handle on the box that you can't see here. Each couple will get a box and you can close up the box for safe commuting after the wedding. The photo is a fake succulent, the...

Clíodhna, May 17, 2019 8
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
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Thoughts about a Taco Bar at a wedding?
bertalert88, on July 16, 2018 at 12:28 PM

I found a great quote from Cocina Fusion in Chicago for 3 passed apps, a taco bar with 3 meats and one veggie, chips and guac, rice and beans, all the toppings. Do you think this is cheesy? Have you...

bertalert88, Apr 5, 2019 30
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Need help with non-church wedding ceremony order
bertalert88, on April 5, 2019 at 2:06 PM

Hello! I am getting married 7/3/19 in Chicago at Room 1520. My uncle will be the officiant of the wedding. I am a bit lost on how the wedding should flow, what types of things he should say, and the...

Sinéad, Apr 12, 2019 4 104
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Is it ok that i don't invite my wedding parties Sos to the rehearsal dinner?
bertalert88, on February 20, 2019 at 12:44 PM

I am on a VERY tight budget, but plan to have a rehearsal dinner at a local italian restaurant I am getting a deal on because I know the owners. My wedding party is 12 people, plus our 4 parents, my...

Judith, Mar 2, 2019 48
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i laugh/cried when i saw my quote from the florist.
Brittany, on January 30, 2019 at 1:09 PM

I was quoted for $5,300 from my florist. She is so nice though and is willing to swap things out for my budget. I was hoping to stick with my budget of $3,000 max for flowers. Actually,...

Angel, Feb 4, 2019 74
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Ideas for acoustic hip hop songs?
bertalert88, on January 22, 2019 at 4:54 PM

One of our groomsmen will be playing acoustic guitar during our ceremony. I know which song I will be walking down the aisle too, but we would like to think of something fun for the wedding party to...

Kelly, Jan 23, 2019 3 445
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Cute or tacky?
bertalert88, on January 17, 2019 at 2:08 PM

So for my table numbers, I was thinking to give a succulent to each couple in a Chinese takeout box, and hand write their names and table number. Kind of like when you order Chinese food and they...

Alyrae, Jan 18, 2019 14
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Cheap wholesale Baby's Breath?
bertalert88, on January 16, 2019 at 3:44 PM

I am looking for wholesale baby's breath and eucalyptus for my DIY bouquets. Wedding is in Chicago. Any tips or recommendations?

Jayla, Jan 17, 2019 3 85
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Does this centerpiece go with my venue/theme?
bertalert88, on January 16, 2019 at 10:26 AM

So I am doing a mostly DIY wedding at a beautiful venue in Chicago called Room 1520. I feel in love with these centerpieces with baby's breath, candles, and a wood slice. Throughout my wedding, baby's...

MIWM, Jan 17, 2019 10 184
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Do you think this hanging backdrop would look tacky with artificial leaves/flowers?
bertalert88, on October 17, 2018 at 1:04 PM

Up closeView from aisle I found an image of this hanging backdrop at my wedding venue and I love it so much! Our budget is very small though and I know I can't afford one from a florist. I am...

Maggie, Nov 27, 2018 15
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