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Jenn04
MARRIED!!!!
Member since 3/04 2916 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/21/2008 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's
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My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Hey everyone!!! I cannot sleep and thought I would post some advice while everything is still fresh in my head!!!!! Its lonnng but important so pls read!!!
See FH before your ceremony - (if u r getting married on site) this was one of the best decisions we made! It took the stress off me and we got so many pictures done!!!! We also got to cocktail hour for a little bit!!!! It was still so very special and do not let anyone tell u different! I know alot of people say its not traditional yada yada yada and it was a hard decision for the both of us but such a good one. It was still such a very special moment. We both shed alot of tears at the reveal and again when I walked down the aisle. Also we did our reveal privately with no one around (execpt the photographer but she stayed back a bit).
Write your own vows - this was so special and really personalized our ceremony!!! People went crazy over it and there wasn't a dry eye in the house!!!!! I hate public speaking but something took over me and got me through it!!!
After your ceremony go up to your Bridal Suite to eat and have alone time with DH - we did not want to do this but our Maitre D strongly advised it and we were sooo happy we did! Once we actually went to cocktail hour we were bombarded and never even made it 10 feet into the room!!!
Try to eat the few weeks before your wedding - I had serious appetite issues and lost 3-4 lbs (not a lot but made a huge difference in how my dress fit). My dress felt a bit loose but due to other dress issues they couldnt do much. Thank god I had a halter strap to keep that puppy up during dancing
Hire a band - preferably Code Bleu! They are expensive but money well spent! So many people told us they were the best band they have ever heard (including several family members who r in bands)! They covered so many songs so good and really made our party!!! When u find a band that can cover Andrea Bocelli (our band) and get a standing ovation from your guests.. You will not have any regrets!! This was hands down the BEST decision we made!!!
Put out all items u want photographed...shoes, garter, invitation, etc - the morning was crazy and I am glad I had it out to be photographed.
Do a flip flop basket - I had 70 flip flops and they went like hot cakes! FH was weary about it at first thinking no one would want them but boy was he wrong!!! So many people said it was such a good idea!
Do bring a tide pen - my roses stained the top of my dress in a few spots but the tide pen took it out like magic!
Watch out for people with brooches on their dresses - my mom had a gorgeous brooch on her dress but unfortunately it TORE my dress and made runs all over. Yikes! I let it go bc pics were done already!
Have a day in between your wedding and honeymoon - thank god for this...gave us time to rest, relax, pack and open gifts!!!
I did OOT boxes - pics in DIY album. People loved them and were so thankful!
A day wedding was the way to go for me! It was early for me and my guests but I enjoyed the price benefits!!! Plus my RH has great views and people loved the scenery. I personally loved all the natural light in the room...it looked so gorgeous and will make for great pics!!! Also we had over 80 OOT guests so we had plenty of time to hang out with everone at the after party!!!
EAT! We sat and ate every course and that allowed for us to have some alone time!!!
Write in a journal - I started this too late but am glad I have something! Everything goes so fast and u should write about your planning and all the precious days before your wedding!!!
Spend a few minutes with your dad (or who walks u down the aisle)...this was advice given to me a few days ago and I took it!!!!
Do not have too many people at your house when u r getting ready...this stressed me a bit - it was only my sisters bf and fiances plus grandparents but it was just a lot and made me stressed!!! Plus we were a few minutes behind...so that gave me anxiety! But all was ok!!!
Ummmmmm - I think that is it for now...sorry its long but hope it helps!!!
Message edited 7/3/2008 11:21:52 AM.
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Posted 6/23/08 3:42 AM 
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Coach416
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Member since 7/07 899 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/10/2008 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Venetian Yacht Club
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Congrats Jenn! You looked beautful! Can't wait to see more pics!
edited because I just saw the other post!!
Message edited 6/23/2008 5:03:09 AM.
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Posted 6/23/08 4:59 AM
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chrispar
Loving my HUSBAND!!!!!
Member since 2/07 10584 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/1/2008 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgios
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Congrats Jenn! Thanks for the advice!
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Posted 6/23/08 5:18 AM
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sareejoh
Board Fanatic
Member since 1/08 264 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/21/2008 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Atlantica
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
So much great advice. Thank you!
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Posted 6/23/08 5:22 AM
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xXxNovember08xXx
just not yet...
Member since 12/06 9315 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/1/2014 7:00 PM
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
congrats and thank u for the advice!
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Posted 6/23/08 6:00 AM
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AndRecKy
SuMmEr LoViN
Member since 9/07 3644 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/16/2008 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Willow Creek
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thank you for that great advice!!!
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Posted 6/23/08 6:38 AM
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deb08
tracking down those last rsvp!
Member since 3/08 2576 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/23/2008 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Coral House
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
congrats!!! and thanks for the advice!!!
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Posted 6/23/08 6:47 AM
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bluegreen08
www.pictage. com/548235
Member since 4/07 8017 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/17/2008 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the advice! we are using code bleu (yay!) and seeing eachother before for pictures, but we are leaving the next morning for our honeymoon --- no choice really, we're only going for 8 days/7 nights and couldn't stay any longer because i need to be back for classes, so waiting would have meant a shorter honeymoon 
we're a day wedding too though so hopefully we will have some time after to relax
your pictures are beautiful!
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Posted 6/23/08 7:06 AM
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dazies1011
Fall is here!!!!! :)
Member since 6/07 12176 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/27/2009 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
The Riviera
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thansk Jenn, I'm notebooking this right now
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Posted 6/23/08 7:11 AM
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Kimbalina
225 invited 155 YES - 60 NO
Member since 1/07 14620 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/8/2008 6:00 AM
Wed. Location:
The Inn at East Wind
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great words of advice!! Congrats!
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Posted 6/23/08 7:14 AM
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SparkyandAng
WHAT? Less than 3 weeks!
Member since 9/07 4730 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/24/2008 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
SC
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thank you and totally agree, well except we are having an evening wedding, but early enough to get daylight pictures too.
You did a phenomenal job planning in 6 months.
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Posted 6/23/08 8:10 AM
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Ray8183
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Member since 2/08 694 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/27/2010 12:00 AM
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thanks Jenn, any advice helps a long way.
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Posted 6/23/08 8:23 AM
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bella1028
We are MARRIED!!!
Member since 5/07 5794 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/4/2008 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thank you....i like your advice...its stuff that i had not given a whole lot of thought to,....
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Posted 6/23/08 8:33 AM
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bluekat16
Holy COW 3 months left!!!!
Member since 1/08 8490 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/27/2008 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - Dome Room
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thank you for the great advice
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Posted 6/23/08 8:34 AM
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kslmbuggie
Now a Mrs.!
Member since 8/07 2353 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2008 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
these are gr8 tips....thx!
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Posted 6/23/08 9:52 AM
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FinallyEngaged
580 Invited; 390 Yes; 79 No
Member since 6/07 4665 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/8/2008 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Russo's on the Bay
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great advice!!!! You have been notebooked!
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Posted 6/23/08 10:02 AM
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Maria31
I'm getting married this week!
Member since 8/07 3211 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/11/2008 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great advice! Thank you!!!
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Posted 6/23/08 10:03 AM
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DCW 2008
Board Fanatic
Member since 10/07 921 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/28/2008 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Royalton
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thanks so much for the advice. 
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Posted 6/23/08 10:39 PM
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lyss0908
Final Count- 151
Member since 9/07 2107 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/19/2008 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow-Garden Terrace
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the great advice!!!
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Posted 6/23/08 10:43 PM
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Mrs. V 2008
New user name for the newlywed
Member since 9/06 20280 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/15/2008 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Watermill
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
thanks for the great advice!!!
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Posted 6/23/08 10:48 PM
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mac123
Board Enthusiast
Member since 10/06 169 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/28/2008 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgios
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Great Advice Thanks!!!!!!
You made a gorgeous bride !!!
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Posted 6/24/08 8:24 AM
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Jenn04
MARRIED!!!!
Member since 3/04 2916 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/21/2008 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
I am sorry but had to bump incase a few did not get to see it!!!!
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Posted 7/3/08 11:22 AM
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jessnstu08
Mrs .Glass
Member since 1/08 2018 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/13/2008 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Royalton
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
great advice!
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Posted 7/3/08 12:01 PM
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NickandTara426
Not enough time in a day
Member since 4/08 2667 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/16/2009 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Thanks for the advice!
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Posted 7/3/08 12:17 PM
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Kerin2804
Married !!
Member since 12/07 2617 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2008 6:15 PM
Wed. Location:
WSCC
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Re: My advice for Future Brides!!!!
Congratulations and thank you for sharing.
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