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Sara P.
Sara P.

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October 27, 2018

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Sara P.
Shower and bachelorette party same day?
Sara P. in Parties and Events, on June 11, 2018 at 9:30 AM

My sister is starting to ask me what I would want for a shower and bachelorette party. One of my BM (FH's sister) lives in Chicago (everyone else is in Florida) and wants to attend both. She's already...

Preslee, Jun 11, 2018 16 235
Sara P.
Got our rings!
Sara P. in Wedding Attire, on May 27, 2018 at 10:58 AM

We flew to Chicago yesterday and then drove two hours to the country to pick up our custom designed rings yesterday! FH'S family has a friend that's a jeweler so we went up in November so we could...

Jay, May 29, 2018 3 271
Sara P.
Gifts for parents?
Sara P. in Etiquette and Advice, on May 16, 2018 at 8:43 PM

What is the etiquette/requirement about buying gifts for your parents? My FH and I are both in our mid to late 30s and we own our own home. We've been together longer than forever and we've lived...

Jennifer, May 17, 2018 27 568
Sara P.
Myregistry.com ?
Sara P. in Registry, on December 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM

I'm looking for a website that I can use for a universal registry. My FH and I have lived together for more than 10 years, we own our own home, and we have most of what we need. We would like to...

Virgen, May 10, 2018 18 1,823
Sara P.
First floral quote 😫
Sara P. in Style and Décor, on January 3, 2018 at 4:12 PM

I got my first floral quote today and while it was relatively inexpensive (I think) compared to what I've read other people pay for wedding flowers, I still have sticker shock. I left out any ceremony...

Aaliyah, Apr 9, 2018 50 1,041
Sara P.
Only family kids at wedding
Sara P. in Etiquette and Advice, on April 1, 2018 at 7:47 PM

So my FH and I compromised on inviting kids to the wedding by agreeing that we would only invite kids of family and friends' kids would not be invited. We sent our STDs a couple of weeks ago and an...

Sara P., Apr 1, 2018 5 245
Sara P.
Joint parents dance songs
Sara P. in Wedding Reception, on March 7, 2018 at 8:38 PM

Some of you may remember a previous post I made about whether or not to dance with my Dad. This still weighs on my mind regularly. At the time of my first post, I wasn't even sure if my Dad would come...

Sarah, Mar 8, 2018 7 2,331
Sara P.
Help me choose a makeup artist
Sara P. in Hair and Makeup, on February 20, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Ok I've had two different makeup trials done and I need to hire one of these two ladies. Which looks better? Any recommendations for changes?

Felicia, Feb 21, 2018 41 649
Sara P.
Honoring parents
Sara P. in Wedding Reception, on February 8, 2018 at 1:56 PM

I have a dilemma weighing heavily on me about the parent dances at my reception. My Dad has distanced himself from his family, including me and my sisters. I'm inviting him to my wedding and I even...

JerseyGirl, Feb 8, 2018 5 153
Sara P.
Our engagement pictures!
Sara P. in Community Conversations, on January 15, 2018 at 10:22 AM

We got our engagement pictures back about a week ago and I love them! Some of my favorites are attached. Some of our silly ones too bc we can't be serious for too long.

Robin, Jan 19, 2018 23 253
Sara P.
What kind of veil?
Sara P. in Wedding Attire, on January 16, 2018 at 8:56 PM

So I'm struggling with what kind of veil to get for my dress. I have an appointment to pick up my dress and try accessories on Friday. I kind of wanted some bling in my dress but it's all lace and I...

amandaaok, Jan 17, 2018 9 218
Sara P.
When to follow up with potential florist
Sara P. in Planning, on January 13, 2018 at 11:29 AM

I met with three florists last week and I'm still waiting on a quote from the third one. I liked her the best and I'm really hoping she comes with a good price but she's taking a while. I met with her...

Jennifer, Jan 13, 2018 4 115
Sara P.
i said yes to the dress!
Sara P. in Wedding Attire, on December 30, 2017 at 5:04 PM

I went to my third appointment this morning, which was at David's Bridal, and said yes to probably the 20th dress I tried on between the three stores! I'm so excited! It's all lace A-line which is...

Bridget, Jan 2, 2018 29 541
Sara P.
Boudoir booked!
Sara P. in Community Conversations, on November 24, 2017 at 8:47 AM

Just wanted to share my excitement that I booked a boudoir shoot for next year during a Black Friday sale one of the local photographers is having! I found her in a local Facebook wedding group. I got...

Emma, Nov 24, 2017 6 24
Sara P.
Best man, no maid/matron of honor?
Sara P. in Etiquette and Advice, on November 16, 2017 at 7:39 PM

So FH and I started thinking about and discussing who we want to ask to be in our respective parties. FH thinks he wants to ask his brother to be best man. I think I'm going to ask my two sisters and...

Sara P., Nov 16, 2017 4 2,184
Sara P.
When to do speeches?
Sara P. in Planning, on November 9, 2017 at 11:09 PM

So FH and I are working with our DOC to develop our day of timeline. I can't decide what I want as far as when to do the speeches... The options I'm considering are: Intros First dance Parents dance...

July18Bride, Nov 11, 2017 14 27
Sara P.
Pay in full discount?
Sara P. in Planning, on October 25, 2017 at 12:52 PM

We are in the process of getting quotes and hoping to hire a DJ soon. One of the DJs we are leaning towards hiring is offering a $50 discount if paid in full at time of deposit. Otherwise he...

Mozabrat, Oct 25, 2017 11 430
Sara P.
Officiant/DOC questions
Sara P. in Planning, on October 7, 2017 at 1:52 PM

FH and I are meeting with our first prospective officiant tomorrow. What questions should we ask? This woman also offers DOC. So what questions should I ask a potential DOC?

Michael V, Oct 8, 2017 5 15
Sara P.
KWR: Aruba is a great choice
Sara P. in Honeymoon, on September 16, 2017 at 6:19 PM

Please please please go to Aruba for your honeymoon if you're considering it as an option. Just got here today for our all inclusive resort vacation (not our honeymoon) and it's gorgeous!!

Sarah, Sep 18, 2017 24 41
Sara P.
NWR Evacuated from Irma
Sara P. in Fitness and Health, on September 9, 2017 at 7:23 PM

We left our home in Tampa first thing this morning and were lucky enough to find a room in Southern Alabama. Still terrified for my home. But glad we were able to convince my FILs to come with us from...

AC, Sep 10, 2017 9 1
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