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12 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

My Fiancé’s Family Thinks He Shouldn’t Marry Me

Q: My fiancé, “X,” and I have been together eighteen months, and we got engaged two months ago. We’re planning the wedding for this upcoming July. We both live in the Midwest, and our parents live on the coasts (his on the West Coast, mine on the East). As a result of this distance, in …

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12 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Minimalist Approach to Bridal Fashion, No Matter Your Style

From layers and layers of tulle to dazzling, embroidered lace, and even labyrinthine beadwork (or sequins, if you’re partial to those little bits of sparkle, like me), you can find any number of wedding dresses that are extra. The “Go Big or Go Home” mantra has certainly had its way as far as dress design …

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12 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Super Talented, Affordable NYC Photographer You’ve Been Looking For

You know how there certain types of people that are easier to just… chill out around? People whose energy is so kind and grounding that it feels natural to breathe deeply and relax when you are with them? That feeling is an extra big gift when said person comes in the form of your wedding photographer. Because if your …

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11 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $29K Church Wedding Was Full Of Love And Punk Music

Andrea, project manager & sean, sales strategy manager Sum-up of the wedding vibe: A balance of traditional, modern, and easy-going Southern Californian vibes. Planned budget: $20,000 Actual budget: $29,000 Number of guests: 121 LOCATION: Pasadena, California Where we allocated the most funds: When we first got engaged, we had no desire to spend any crazy amount of money on …

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11 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

British Royal Wedding Traditions (And How to Make Them Your Own)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding is just around the corner and we are as excited as ever! For brides sharing their wedding year with the soon-to-be royals, there are many regal British traditions you can incorporate into your own wedding, no matter how American it is. From the type of cake you serve your …

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11 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Why Aren’t More Women Proposing To Men?

It’s crazy to me that in 2018 women are still not asking men to marry them in vast numbers. In every other way, women are more on fire than ever. We are coming out in the millions to protest for human rights of all shapes and sizes. We are raising children alone; we are marrying other women. We …

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11 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

One Room Challenge Week 2: Design Plans + Layout

We’re already in week two of the One Room Challenge and while it might seem like there’s still plenty of time before reveal day—it’s only 28 days away. Time to hustle! In case you missed it, I shared the inspiration for my office redesign here last week. Today, I’m talking design selections, layout and my …

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10 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

I Fell In Love With My Husband When We Were Both Married (To Other People)

Eleven years ago, I fell head over heels with my sweetheart (let’s call him S) in ways that I had only dreamed were possible. He made me laugh until my gut hurt. He made me think about things in new and interesting ways. When my arm brushed against him, lightning shot through my body. When …

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10 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

5 Travel Blogger-Approved Tips for Making the Most of A Long Flight

Travel blogger J. Q. Louise gives us her tips for surviving long plane rides!

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10 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Complete Guide to Hosting a Post-Wedding Brunch

You’ve poured over every detail of your big day… except for the morning after your wedding. Post-wedding brunches turn your event into a weekend-long celebration of you and your fiancé’s love. But from the budget to the food to the guest list, a send-off quickly turns into one more wedding shindig to pay for and …

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