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Final Fitting and Hair Trial Today!
Marilyn in Community Conversations, on December 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM

So after all the drama I AM going to make it to my final fitting today.. yay! And afterwards I am doing my hair trial at the salon. I am a jumble of nerves... so overwhelmed. Hopefully everything goes...

Marilyn, Dec 23, 2012 4 11
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Exactly ONE month today!
Marilyn in Do It Yourself, on December 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Ah! 30 days! And this week I checked A LOT off my list! I ordered all of the attendant gifts, ordered the wedding car, ordered my flowers, ordered programs, ordered our wedding bands (and they arrived...

Spicydeene, Dec 21, 2012 3 17
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What are your selected readings?
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 19, 2012 at 1:10 AM

We really want to include our parents in the ceremony. So the dad's will be doing readings and the mom's will be lighting our candles to light our unity candle. I know I want 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 ,...

Mrs V (Roe), Dec 20, 2012 19 7
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Do you/will you talk to the bridal party after wedding? (mini-vent)
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 9, 2012 at 9:34 PM

So I have been engaged for almost 6 months, wedding is in 41 days and I have realized I probably will never talk to my bridal party after the wedding! I am so frustrated with them! Anyone feel the...

2d Bride, Dec 12, 2012 52 21
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Anyone not have a final fitting?
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM

So FH just told me has to work on the day my final fitting is .... and this wouldn't be a problem, if we had two cars, which we don't... The salon is 1.5 hours away... I asked our MOH, but she won't...

Michelle, Dec 10, 2012 10 2
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Advice on Playlist?
Marilyn in Planning, on December 8, 2012 at 3:33 PM

So I am doing an ipod reception and am creating playlists. I have most of our songs picked out into separate playlists (cocktail/dancing/dinner ect...). But I need tips on the order things should...

Jules, Dec 9, 2012 2 7
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Who paid off the wedding before?
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 8, 2012 at 7:34 PM

On the 15th I will have EVERYTHING paid for! Photographer, dress, suit, videographer, car, venue.... It is crazy to think! I didn't think this day would ever come!!! How are y'all doing? Especially my...

Tiffany, Dec 9, 2012 7 1
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DIY Craziness!!!
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 2, 2012 at 8:33 PM

I spent all weekend on the wedding and this is some of what I accomplished...I think it was worth it! 1 and 2: Love is Sweet sign (behind cake and candy tables) 3: Finished Table Numbers

Marilyn, Dec 8, 2012 9 6
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Okay, be honest...
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 2, 2012 at 1:03 AM

How bad does a brazilian really hurt? I want to get one, but I have such a low pain tolerance. Does it really hurt, how bad?

Andrea, Dec 8, 2012 28 3
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Opinions on kennels? Where will you furry family be staying?
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 6, 2012 at 10:39 AM

So FH and I are obsessed with our dog, Barney. He is like the center of attention, we call him "our son"... like a huge part of our life! And we have never both left him overnight...ever... like I...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Dec 6, 2012 37 2
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Honeymoon Planning!!!!
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 5, 2012 at 10:06 PM

So I got a HUGE unexpected bonus at work... and now FH and I decided to maybe take a small honeymoon after all. Our budget is 3k, but we really want to keep it under 2, including flight. Any ideas?...

Koshka32713, Dec 6, 2012 9
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Pre-Pay it Forward
Marilyn in Do It Yourself, on December 2, 2012 at 8:49 PM

So my wedding is not till January 20th, but as I was working on DIYs today, I was thinking about all of these DIYs that I will have after. I don't want to sell them, since they are homemade, and I...

Desarae, Dec 2, 2012 6 13
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I can finally say I have a card box!
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on December 2, 2012 at 8:36 PM

I always see all of you beautiful card box posts, and it has been the one item that stumped me.. then I bought the supplies to make this on black Friday, and today I finished it! Tada... my card box...

Leanna T., Dec 2, 2012 1 5
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How did he propose?
Marilyn in Community Conversations, on December 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

So I haven't read many of your proposal stories, but I would love to hear them! So tell me, how did he propose? My story is FH and I went hiking and after FH said he had to check the engine, because...

Ednabug, Dec 2, 2012 20 19
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Let's Talk Candy Bars!
Marilyn in Do It Yourself, on November 27, 2012 at 11:34 PM

So my FMIL insists on having a candy bar, even though we have 3 cakes, and I hate candy bars! So where can I find cheap candy in blue and yellow? And cute (cheap) jars to put them in? She thinks it is...

Marilyn, Nov 30, 2012 11 12
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Spotify Reception Anyone?
Marilyn in Do It Yourself, on November 27, 2012 at 12:47 AM

So I think I have finally decided to not do a DJ and just do a ipod reception.. however then I read about spotify (in a brides magazine). It is only $9.99 a month, and you can make whatever...

Marcy, Nov 29, 2012 5 52
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First Gift!!! Thank You Card Etiquette Help!
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on November 25, 2012 at 9:12 PM

We came home today from our Thanksgiving trip to find a box from Macy's on the front stoop! It was our 1st gift! It was two dinner sets! The givers are people who cannot attend the wedding. Here's...

2d Bride, Nov 25, 2012 6
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Will this bridesmaid/MOH drama ever stop?! BIG VENT! Need advice!
Marilyn in Wedding Attire, on November 23, 2012 at 1:34 AM

So on Thanksgiving, my MOH texts me and is like, here are some boots I found, what do you think (I asked all the girls to show me their cowboy boots before they bought them, also for reference the...

Marilyn, Nov 24, 2012 24 10
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I sneaked a peak!
Marilyn in Planning, on November 19, 2012 at 11:22 PM

I went in to check the registry... I couldn't help myself!! FH told me too...AND someone bought the a 1st item off it!! We will have some new dishes! Ah can't believe only 62 more days!!!

Mrs., Nov 20, 2012 4 15
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Invites sent!!!! :) When will RSVPs come?
Marilyn in Etiquette and Advice, on November 15, 2012 at 12:02 AM

So I sent my invites yesterday! I am hoping to get a bunch of RSVPs by next week... too hopeful?

KrystalH, Nov 20, 2012 9 4
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