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Amanda Fitzsimmons

16 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

What’s The Hardest Part Of Wedding Planning?

Last year four of my closest friends got married, and I joked that I spent the year as a Professional Wedding Therapist (Why is that not an actual thing? Who wants to trademark that with me?). You’d think given the half century or so since weddings became full-scale productions (rather than casual affairs thrown at …

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16 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The 61 Coolest Wedding Gift Ideas For 2018

Let’s talk wedding gift ideas. Sure, nine times out of ten, you’re probably popping a check in an envelope with the cutest seriouslysofun card you could find at Papyrus. Or, ordering that thing from that one place (yawn) off the wedding registry and putting all your creative effort into the prettiest gift wrap you can …

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13 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

APW Happy Hour

Hey APW, By this point, you already know about the big project we’ve been working on behind the scenes for weeks: The Compact Summer Camp. We’ve pulled this project together in just about a month, in large part because our team is just so excited about it. We’re delighted to get out from behind our …

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13 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Announcing: The Compact Summer Camp

Ten years ago I started APW as a personal wedding blog, and well, we all know the rest. It’s been a crazy and amazing ride. But a decade ago: before Instagram, Pinterest, emojis, and the constant flood of Facebook’s newsfeed, my goal was simple. I wanted to foster a community of smart, amazing, delightfully weird …

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13 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Perfect Signature Cocktail According to Your Netflix Binge

There are some wedding planning tasks that are equal parts fun and difficult. Settling on the perfect signature cocktail to concoct for your wedding is often one of them. While I like to believe I’m an amateur mixologist, the options for a well-crafted wedding signature cocktail are endless and can feel daunting. Whether you binge …

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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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