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18 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Why Gaining 50 Pounds after My Wedding Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

A few weeks ago, a tweet came through my Twitter feed that went something like this: I’ve gained ten pounds since my wedding. I feel like such a failure. No stranger to the post-wedding weight gain myself, it was the last part that stopped me cold. Failure. At first I was so angry I couldn’t …

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A Moroccan Inspired Neutral Nursery Tour

We welcomed our baby boy three months ago and today I am sharing his nursery, captured by Sophie Matthewson. We don’t usually post a whole lot of interiors, but what’s not to love about a baby’s room? I may be biased, but I am loving the cool, calm and collected vibe this room gives. You …

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18 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How to Pick the Perfect Floral Designer with Whitney B.

From SMP blogger bride, Whitney B.… If you are anything like me, when it came to envisioning my wedding day, I knew I wanted an abundance of flowers, but I had no clue where to begin with searching for a floral designer. After researching several different designers and looking through hundreds of pictures and websites, …

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18 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Shockingly Inappropriate Questions We’re Asked at Parties

Shortly after we got engaged, Julie and I went to a party at a gay lady friend’s house in Boulder. Being a party primarily composed of lesbians, when we walked in there was a gaggle of gals sitting around the coffee table and some folky lady music playing softly in the background. We were doing …

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17 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

2018 Galia Lahav Bridal Collections

Galia Lahav‘s 2018 runway show featured 2 new collections: Couture and GALA. Surrounded by lush florals and bright pops of colors, these gowns express the full 5 senses but most noticeably scent. As enchanting as a secret garden, the gossamer tulles, fine laces and intricate embroidery usher us into a world of fantasy with looks …

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Why Combining Finances Is the Feminist Thing to Do

When I first started writing about married finances for APW, years ago, I assumed that most married couples handled their finances more or less the way we did. That early on, they struggled through the emotional process of combining finances (giving up the idea of “my money” was really hard for me), and then had …

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17 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

What Should We Do for Newlywed Holiday Cards?

Q:I have a question about holiday cards. I grew up in a family where we never made holiday cards.  Instead of a mass mailing, my mom would simply buy a pack of cards she liked, then write personal notes to a few people. In my single life, I did the same thing. But now that …

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17 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

These Globetrotters Picked the Most Magical Spot to Say “I Do”

Greg Finck has a way with gorgeous imagery. Now couple that with the tropical beauty of Bali and the result is picture perfect. For this wanderlusting couple, the Istana Villa proved a dream backdrop for their romantic, garden style wedding designed by Bali Exclusive Wedding + Gloriosa Flowers. It’s all blushing hues, chandelier draped dining and the most stunning cliffside …

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Katie & Andrew’s Waterside Wedding

K A T I E   &   A N D R E W Katie & Andrew celebrated their special day with a laid back and elegant beachside affair. First […] The post Katie & Andrew’s Waterside Wedding appeared first on Modern Wedding.

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17 Oct | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Here’s How You can get a Free Engagement Session in the Golden Gate City

One of the most exciting steps during the wedding planning process is choosing your photographer. It can also be an extremely daunting task! What factors do you need to consider? What questions should you ask? There are a lot of things that may go through your mind, but in the end you’ll want to choose …

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