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23 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Check Out the Wedding That’s the Apple of Our Eye

This bohemian affair planned by East Made Event Company was held at the apple orchard owned by the bride’s family. One word: cute! What’s even cuter is the way they incorporated apples throughout the decor, from the unique gold foiled slices at each place setting to the rich red hues used throughout the day. Take …

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23 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Wedding On The Faroe Islands Is A Real-Life Fairytale

Erica, Marketing manager and PhD in Cultural Sociology & ossi, phd student quantum mechanics Sum-up of the wedding vibe: No stressors allowed—only pure, wild beauty. Planned budget: $5,000 Actual budget: $3,000 Number of guests: 0 LOCATION: Tjornuvik Beach, Faroe Islands Where we allocated the most funds: Photography and our wedding dinner, which was at Koks, the only restaurant …

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22 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

I Hate My Friends’ Kids—What Do I Do?

Q: My fiancé and I have been together for five years, and our closest married friends are our best man and maid of honor. We spend A LOT of time with them. But within the last year or so, that time together has been getting more and more stressful for me. Our best friends have two …

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22 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

65 First Dance Songs: From Classic To Right Now

Wading through first dance songs to find the right one for our wedding was easy. At some point shortly after we’d started dating, my normally not sappily romantic husband had suggested we should have a song, and it should be Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.” In retrospect, I think he was …

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22 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

See Why These Iconic Lavender Fields Never Ever Get Old

Wanting to showcase the best of California for their International guests, this Bride and Groom landed on the iconic lavender fields of San Ysidro Ranch to host their big day. The result planned by Joy Proctor, with florals by Camellia Floral Design, can be likened to an insanely chic secret garden wedding. But our favorite part? It’s a …

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22 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

We’re Celebrating Love With This Stylish DC Anniversary Sesh

From the couple: After our marriage in October 2016 Krishaun and I spent the next year planning and navigating our life to promote love, hope, and joy through our love as husband and wife. We spent the year working towards building a foundation for our future family and worked tirelessly to become the best versions …

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22 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Can We Talk About Periods And Weddings?

One of my favorite childhood movies was John Hughes’ teen comedy Sixteen Candles. I wore my VHS down to pulp, even though I was too young to understand most of the humor in the film (probably for the better, turns out it’s… problematic). In one of the final scenes, Molly Ringwald’s sister Ginny gets married. We’re not …

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21 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

No One Ever Dreamed Of Being A Second Wife

One minute we’re Sunday brunching, and the next I’m seasoning my omelet with fresh, hot tears. If you’re lucky enough to be sitting within earshot of us, I want to thank you for fighting the urge to start live tweeting. I know you at least consider it, but you do the decent thing. You just …

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21 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $25K Wedding Was A (Huge) Celebration Of Family

casey, insurance & daniel, machinist Sum-up of the wedding vibe: An update on your traditional church wedding, with 240 of our closest friends and family. (Seriously, that was the short list.) Planned budget: $20,000 Actual budget: $25,000 Number of guests: 240 LOCATION: Portland, Maine Where we allocated the most funds: $14,000: Venue, Food, Setup and Breakdown, Linens Where we …

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21 Feb | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Invoking the Feel of a Gorgeous Tuscan Garden Party

This elegant wedding may be in the wilds of California but it has the beauty and feel of a stunning Tuscan garden party. Planned by Dandelion Events, with the prettiest palette of blooms by Aqua Floral Design, watch this alfresco affair unfold through the lens of Jeanni Dunagan and Scala Pictures. It’s proof you don’t need a passport …

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