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Taming your guest list. Catering to a parent’s wishes. Making the seating chart. Join our support group to talk about staying sane when you confront difficult planning issues. - Honeymoon
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Planning a vow renewal
Hello to all the ladies planning a vow renewal/reaffirmation. My name is Nichole and I am planning a vow reaffirmation for August 2010. Our tenth wedding anniversary is 8/19/10. ... ...
MrsD...or any other mature ladies who can have a discussion.
MrsD. I see that the "blessed day" thread is falling apart but I wanted to answer your question as to My being an athiest and regarding my hubby and daughter.I was born and raised in a... ...
A safe topic - what is your favorite dessert?
Mine is cookies. Cookies are good. Me love cookies.Happiness is a puppy greeting you at the door!I hope you don't get hit by a city bus ...
October 2008 Brides
Hi all,I was just wondering who else is getting married in October of 2008. How are you guys planning since it's over a year away! Anyone else feel like it's taking FOREVER to get here?Message... ...
Does anyone "mourn" their single life??
I was just wondering if any married, or about to married ladies also feel kinda wistful about the single days sometimes. For me I usually think about it when I'm in the car and have time to... ...
Must I send them a Thank You note?
Hi ladies.I am going to ask this even though I will most likely get flamed by someone.I am currently working on our thank you notes and have gotten to a certain couple that I really have nothing nice... ...
NWR: How do you talk? (QUIZ time)
My BFF sent me this quiz. It was interesting to really think about the way you say different words. Take the test and share your... ...
EMERGENCY: Need some advice
I am in a total panic and need objective advice as to whether I am insane or other people are. This will be a massive post and I apologize but I just need to get it off my chest:Knowing how expensive... ...
Ceremony only invitations
Ladies,There is another thread, here, about inviting people to only part of the wedding/reception event. As I was driving into work today, I was mulling this over, then remembered. I got one of those... ...
JUST FOR FUN: Things You Hate! (NWR but good for Stress)
Hi ladies. My husband is always accusing me of being "weird," "bizarre," and "odd." Why? Because I have a giant list of strange pet-peeves and things that just drive me... ...
What exactly is "having a blessed day"????
How do I know if I had a blessed day? Is it a day when everyone is nice to me? Or is a day when the sun shines all day long? Is it a work day or day off? Someone please help me... ...
Table Names
I am looking into calling my reception tables different names instead of numbering my tables?Any Ideas? I have in total 35 tables and its an outdoor wedding at night. Message was edited by:... ...
FH and I are a model wedding couple LMAO
Ok, so my parents finally got to put our announcement in both our local papers here. I told my mom that she got to choose one picture and I got to choose one picture that would be used in our... ...
Linda Jo gets married tomorrow!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have an OUTSTANDING day!! Happiness is a puppy greeting you at the door!I hope you don't get hit by a city bus ...
Overweight but Inspired.......pls Join me!!!
Hi everyone. OK... I never had a weight problem as a kid. Then in and after college I went through some traumatic crap and gained a LOT of weight over years time. Like 100 pounds. At one point I was a... ...
Linda Jo gets married tomorrow!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have an OUTSTANDING day!! Happiness is a puppy greeting you at the door!I hope you don't get hit by a city bus
Non-meal reception logistics...
Neither my FH nor I really want to serve a full meal at our reception. Our guest list is going to be rather large, just because of the size of our families and our long list of close family...
Does anyone "mourn" their single life??
I was just wondering if any married, or about to married ladies also feel kinda wistful about the single days sometimes. For me I usually think about it when I'm in the car and have time to...
NWR: If a person screams in the woods....
would anyone hear them?..UUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH.I'm just letting out a little frusteration, just about life in general.Now I feel better. Linny-SwannaWILL chop up the...
Centerpiece Help
Sorry girls i have not been around as much as i have liked. Unfortunitly i have been in and out of Drs appointments, i've been really sick. I hope to get back on the boards on a more regular...
Post your diamond white dress!
I'm still trying to get a better idea of what the color will look like so help me out girls!
Planning a vow renewal
Hello to all the ladies planning a vow renewal/reaffirmation. My name is Nichole and I am planning a vow reaffirmation for August 2010. Our tenth wedding anniversary is 8/19/10. ...
A safe topic - what is your favorite dessert?
Mine is cookies. Cookies are good. Me love cookies.Happiness is a puppy greeting you at the door!I hope you don't get hit by a city bus
Must I send them a Thank You note?
Hi ladies.I am going to ask this even though I will most likely get flamed by someone.I am currently working on our thank you notes and have gotten to a certain couple that I really have nothing nice...
Good Article
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/07/18/save.splurge.wedding.ap/index.html
This might sound dumb...
What all are you supposed to include in the invitation? I know an invitation (obviously) and a response card. But all the invitation places online have 4 or 5 different response...
Bouquets?
I was curious to see what you guys are using for your bouquets (yours & your BMs) my BMs' are hot pink gerbera daisies wrapped in royal blue ribbon at the stems (this is with black...
directions to reception in program?
I am sending out directions and accomidations with my inviations, but ai have a lot of people coming from different places and have 3 hotels to choose from, so my directions page is becoming lengthy....
EMERGENCY: Need some advice
I am in a total panic and need objective advice as to whether I am insane or other people are. This will be a massive post and I apologize but I just need to get it off my chest:Knowing how expensive...
JUST FOR FUN: Things You Hate! (NWR but good for Stress)
Hi ladies. My husband is always accusing me of being "weird," "bizarre," and "odd." Why? Because I have a giant list of strange pet-peeves and things that just drive me...
