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Pro BAM! 10.7.17 wedding
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on October 19, 2017 at 11:41 AM

We received our photos last night! All 1533 of them! As some of you may remember, my DH was deployed for the majority of our engagement and I planned the wedding solo. It was stressful at times but I...

Melissa, Oct 22, 2017 116 88
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Pro pic sneak peak- Sparkler exit!
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on October 11, 2017 at 9:01 PM

We just got a sneak peak from our photographer and it made us so excited for the rest of our photos! Everyone on the fence about sparkler exits- do it!!! I'm so glad we had our photographers for 12...

Mrsp, Oct 12, 2017 26 21
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BAM! Non pro
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on October 9, 2017 at 8:04 AM

We got married on Saturday! It was a gorgeous, sunny day with beautiful weather. Everything went so smoothly and I was so calm all day. I just focused on FH now H (!) and we had so much fun together...

Jamie, Oct 9, 2017 45 40
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Help! Which hairstyle looks and goes best?
Alexandra in Style and Décor, on September 23, 2017 at 3:37 PM

I recently had my hair trial and can't decide between two styles: all down and half up/half down. Which hairstyle do you like best and goes best with my dress? Here's a photo of my dress next to the...

Alexandra, Sep 23, 2017 27 19
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Tipping florist and baker?
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on September 20, 2017 at 3:24 AM

I'm going over the last minute details and putting together my tips for my DOC to handout on the wedding day. Should I tip my baker and florist? They're independent businesses (so not through the...

Christy, Sep 21, 2017 14 7,582
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Dermaplaning?
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on August 29, 2017 at 5:55 AM

Hey guys! I'm thinking about doing dermaplaning before my wedding to get rid of all the peach fuzz on my face and to help my makeup look as smooth as possible on my wedding day. I have very sensitive...

VC, Aug 29, 2017 2 661
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2nd fitting-its getting real- 10/7/17
Alexandra in Wedding Attire, on August 18, 2017 at 7:19 PM

I had my 2nd fitting today for my 10/7 wedding! I'll have one or two more fittings left. The dress hem is pinned right now to be cut so it won't be doubled up and have the seam like it does in the...

Alexandra, Aug 18, 2017 6 14
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Help me proofread/improve my invites!
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on July 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM

I have my proof for my invites! I think the spelling and grammar look correct but I'd love another pair of eyes to check them out! We will also have a reception insert and a custom map with all...

BookcaseHat, Jul 13, 2017 11 16
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BAB- Nauti Bachelorette- Last Sail Before the Veil
Alexandra in Community Conversations, on July 9, 2017 at 6:35 PM

I had my bachelorette party this weekend! We rented a cabin and a boat at a lake in the nearby mountains. My sisters/MOHs did an amazing job planning everything!! All my bridesmaids but one came out....

Chelsea, Jul 9, 2017 10 21
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*Update with more pro pics* KWR: My FI is home! Military homecoming. Pic heavy
Alexandra in Community Conversations, on June 28, 2017 at 1:27 AM

My FI flew home on Wednesday!! He has been deployed on the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier since the beginning of January. He proposed a few weeks before he left for deployment, so I've been planning...

Blonde Bond, Jun 30, 2017 87 5
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Found her MOB dress!
Alexandra in Wedding Attire, on June 11, 2017 at 7:51 PM

Surprisingly ( at least for us) we found my mom's MOB dress on our first shopping trip! We went to Macy's this afternoon. They had 30% off evening wear. It's Adrianna Papell. It even has pockets and a...

Alexandra, Jun 12, 2017 35 33
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Need recommendations for comfy flats!
Alexandra in Wedding Attire, on June 9, 2017 at 8:23 PM

Happy Friday everyone! So today I got in the mail the Badgley Mischka Gigi's that I ordered from Zappos. They're absolutely gorgeous but incredibly uncomfortable for me. So now I'm on the hunt again....

Melissa, Jun 9, 2017 9 13
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My "invites" came in-impressed with Vistaprint!
Alexandra in Style and Décor, on June 5, 2017 at 6:48 PM

I had to order quick, cheap invites for my family in Mexico to bring to the consulate to get their visas to come to our wedding. My dad and little brother are flying down there Wednesday and will...

24kMagicWed, Jun 6, 2017 32 43
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Help me choose a videographer!
Alexandra in Planning, on May 22, 2017 at 6:05 PM

I recently decided I wanted to hire a videographer for my wedding this October. I was lucky enough to find two videographers who still had my date available. I meet with both this week. What are your...

milinovemberbride, May 22, 2017 8 14
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Rehearsal dinner/day after brunch invitations?
Alexandra in Etiquette and Advice, on March 22, 2017 at 12:43 AM

Hello! For those of you having rehearsal dinners how do you plan to invite the necessary guests? A separate mailed invitation? Emailing or calling them? Putting an insert in their wedding invitation?...

Lauren, Apr 27, 2017 19 1,573
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Makeup trial-is my eyeshadow too much?
Alexandra in Wedding Attire, on March 30, 2017 at 8:08 PM

Hello! I just got back from my makeup trial! I love it but I'm not sure if the eyeshadow is too much? Like it doesn't look very bridal and looks too Vegas? I will have a medium airbrush spray tan at...

Alicia, Mar 31, 2017 38 148
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Show me your bouquets!
Alexandra in Style and Décor, on March 23, 2017 at 11:41 PM

Hello everyone! I'm starting to work with my florist on designing my bouquet! This is becoming one of my favorite parts of wedding planning so far. I love flowers and gardening and am very excited to...

1978jojo, Mar 26, 2017 116 142
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Engagement Pics!
Alexandra in Community Conversations, on March 10, 2017 at 2:01 AM

I was so lucky to be able to get engagement photos done with FI before he deployed. We both love the mountains and went skiing for our first date so we did the shoot at a lake near the ski resort. It...

Lauren, Mar 11, 2017 47 43
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My Dress!! Pics and question
Alexandra in Wedding Attire, on February 28, 2017 at 1:32 AM

I wanted to show off my gorgeous dress! I am getting married in a Catholic church and my priest is super strict so I am adding both tulle detachable sleeves and a capelet to wear for the nuptial Mass....

CMC, Feb 28, 2017 44 47
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Hello and Happy Friday!
Alexandra in Community Conversations, on February 24, 2017 at 11:48 PM

Hello everyone! I've spent a little time lurking WW and researching questions I have for my upcoming wedding. This community is so helpful! My wedding is 10/7 and I'm so excited! My FI is a WSO in the...

FutureFuji, Feb 25, 2017 5 27
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