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Feeling Lucky Punk?!

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Feeling Lucky Punk?!

Engagement party cards on how to place a wager - we are having our very informal party at Hollywood Park racing track.

I got these printed and cut at Kinko which ended up being rather more $ than I expected. Oh well they look good!

kehau + eric

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kehau + eric

invite/ e-session for their july fourth jazz/flapper/vaudeville/carnival wedding.

wheel of death

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centerpiece on table

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Alright...let's see those DRESSES!
883 Replies

Everyone, post your dress! Champagne dress with all over ivory lace (sequin and sparkle free--yes!), I'm going to wear a pink velvet ribbon instead of the giant sash that came with it. I di... Continue

Tagged: wedding, dress

Started by Andria. Last reply by sera pf 5 minutes ago.

Adopting New Name- We have chosen the actual name!
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so this post is to double check if this name is associated with any weird things or people. we have been trying to find a name for over a year and a half so this is really exciting as i think we h... Continue

Tagged: change, last, adopting, name, surname

Started by Lety. Last reply by Lety 25 minutes ago.

Finger lickin' in cocktail dress?
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We're having some second thoughts on our menu, and with under 4 weeks to go, could use some feedback. Our wedding is not quite formal, but not casual. Probably snazzy cocktail attire is what we'll... Continue

Started by Romi. Last reply by Rachael 41 minutes ago.

Cost of Average Wedding
189 Replies

I know that we all know a lot brides spend insane gobs of money on their wedding, but have you ever looked at the average cost for your specific area? I just ran across this website: http://www.cos... Continue

Tagged: average, cost

Started by Brandi. Last reply by chris 1 hour ago.

My stepmom is fucking fabulous!
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I've been so down about how uninvolved and uncaring my mom has been about my wedding, but all I have to think about is how much of a savior my stepmom has been, and I feel so much better. This wee... Continue

Tagged: dresses, moms, wonderful

Started by Sara. Last reply by PirateKitty 1 hour ago.

LiveJournal Brides?
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I saw a thread for Blogspot brides, but I've been on LiveJournal much longer. Anyone on LJ? Feel free to add me, I'm 'mishmosh' on LJ. And please to be commenting on my only public post so I know ... Continue

Tagged: livejournal, blogs

Started by Mish. Last reply by PirateKitty 1 hour ago.

Protecting what's his, mine, and ours
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(This is a long post! I'm sorry in advance!) So, I got engaged last month in late April. (Yay!) It wasn't a big flashy ordeal really, just a quiet moment when we were alone at my home, talking abo... Continue

Tagged: parents, prenups, family, prenuptial, agreements

Started by PirateKitty. Last reply by PirateKitty 1 hour ago.

So... what hilarious advice have you recieved?
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After reading in a magazine that it is okay to ask a bridesmaid to remove her wedding/engagement ring as to not compete with you on your big daaaaaaaaaaay, i decided its only obvious its going to b... Continue

Tagged: advice, funny

Started by Leslie. Last reply by Niecy 2 hours ago.

Alternative to using chair covers
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Both my ceremony and reception venues have chairs we can use and seeing as to how we're on a tight budget we're going to use their chairs instead of renting white or black ones. The chairs at the ... Continue

Started by Christina. Last reply by Rachel 2 hours ago.

Save the Date
201 Replies

Has anyone made their Save the Dates yet?! I'm trying to think of something really creative/unique/handmade to do and make them myself. I don't want the standard magnet or "drag your photo into thi... Continue

Tagged: save-the-dates

Started by Andria. Last reply by Shauna 2 hours ago.

Sustainable Jewelry Vendors
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I was wondering if we could start a repository of sustainable/ethical jewelers? Specifically jewelers who use recycled metals and lab created or heirloom gems (non-mined). I'll start. GreenKarat ... Continue

Started by monkey. Last reply by Roxie 2 hours ago.

It Was Incredible!!!
27 Replies

Howdy Friendz!! I survived and it was fantastic!!! I hope you've all been having fun in here. ;) I don't have any pics yet, other than a few my cousin put up on Facebook, so i'll put those below. I... Continue

Started by Gertie. Last reply by RedDress 2 hours ago.

"Go away gay marriage"
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this is quoted from a friend! yesterday two friends posted bulletins bashing gay marriage and marriage in general! i had no idea this many people i knew hate marriage so much. i am including my ow... Continue

Tagged: gay, friends, hate, marriage

Started by Lety. Last reply by Lety 2 hours ago.

Thinking about cancelling the wedding
23 Replies

I am in the middle of what feels like a crisis. I want to cancel my wedding - NOT the marriage (I love my FH dearly) but I do NOT want the big wedding that we have planned. From the start, I said... Continue

Started by Melissa. Last reply by Laurita 3 hours ago.

Young OBBs
49 Replies

I'm curious if there's any other young offbeat brides. I feel so out of place because it seems like places like IndieBride actually look down on younger brides. There's a thread in there somewhere ... Continue

Started by Michelle. Last reply by Lauren West-McKinney 3 hours ago.

Dumb question about catering.
3 Replies

So I'm looking into catering and I'm wondering about the price. You get a price per person for food, but I'm assuming there's a set price in addition to that. Is that right? Any idea how much that ... Continue

Started by Elizabeth. Last reply by Slow Fast Hazel 3 hours ago.

to veil or not to veil
127 Replies

What is everyone planning on doing for head/hairpiece or veil? Looking to see what all of you creative cats have come up with so far... loved Ariel's ribbon veil, considering nixing it all together... Continue

Tagged: birdcage, veils, attire

Started by Kerry. Last reply by Jennifer 3 hours ago.

On Your Wedding Night
43 Replies

(I'm pretty sure there's no discussions about this yet) So we've talked about our weddings, our honeymoons, and even our night before but we haven't talked about that ever-so-important-most-wonder... Continue

Tagged: wedding night

Started by Kathleen. Last reply by bracket 3 hours ago.

cake alternatives for cost & style?
61 Replies

greetings, ladies! i hope all of your planning is going well! my next necessary decision is the cake (or so i'm told)... i'd LOVE to have a big red velvet cake (my colors are cranberry and pewter)... Continue

Tagged: dessert, cake, cupcake, budget

Started by Kiera Faye. Last reply by bracket 3 hours ago.

Ceremony and Ritual
84 Replies

It is suprising that not much has come up yet on this site about the actual ceremony part of the wedding. Maybe it is because most folx already feel like they have a strong religious or cultural tr... Continue

Tagged: spirituality, ceremony, rite, ritual, tradition

Started by quinn. Last reply by bracket 4 hours ago.

 
 

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