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A few months ago, I was standing in line at a sample sale for my favorite clogs, trying to keep an eye on my two year old while chatting with the woman behind me in line. As we compared our finds and tracked our children’s paths of destruction, she said something along the lines of, …
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Here are the two fundamental rules of weddings: one, they involve money (often more money than you’d like to spend, TBH) and two, they involve a whole lot of stuff. Wedding programs, tea lights, bridesmaid shoes, your wedding vows, a copy of the ceremony script, the amplifier, place cards, the list goes on and on. …
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Hey APW! Is it embarrassing to admit that I’m kind of excited about Valentine’s Day this year? I normally avoid Hallmark holidays like the plague, on account of I like to put too much pressure on myself and then end up disappointed. But this year daycare is having parents’ night out on the 14th, and …
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Loads of sunshine and vibrant bursts of color come with the landscape of Palm Springs and this O’Donnell House celebration is completely embracing all that beauty. Tucked inside you’ll find a stunning mix of modern and desert savvy details planned by The Events Department, with florals by Hello Gem and imagery by Alex Warschauer. See it all …
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Stacey, Magazine editor & max, university student advisor Sum-up of the wedding vibe: A super playful, colorful wedding with food trucks, inflatable dinosaurs, bolo ties, and a mariachi band. Planned budget: $10,000 Actual budget: $13,000 Number of guests: 175 LOCATION: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Where we allocated the most funds: Food and drink! Though we started off with the …
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This wedding videographer knew she was looking for a well designed home with a stunning yard to make her vision for her special day come to life, so when she stumbled upon Villa Montara, she was thrilled! We’re talking a minimalist, modern masterpiece with an equally breathtaking, cliffside view that, as you can see in …
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Q: I love your site and advice and would love another perspective on my situation please. I’ve been with my husband for eleven years, married for nearly six, and we have a three-year-old. I never thought I’d be questioning my marriage, but for a while now I keep finding myself thinking about being on my …
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Bridesmaid dress shopping can be stressful as hell, y’all. You’re either tasked with tracking down a very specific dress that looks very similar to every other bridesmaid dress you’ve ever seen, yet for some reason costs $75 more (and is only available at one bridal salon thirty miles away from your house. Because obviously). Or you’re …
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Prospect House is a bright white, modern space with a charming farmhouse feel, making it the perfect spot for this Texas celebration. Shiplap and lush greenery designed by Westcott Weddings and Clementine Botanical Art are paired with a wedding party dressed to the nines and and a simple and modern approach to celebrating all captured by Mint Photography. …
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Miles and miles of sand paired with the most gorgeous lighting, a pastel bouquet by Blue Ladder Botany, and a timeless, hand drawn paper suite by Pirouette Paper – all we can say is yes, yes, yes, and yes! This editorial captured by Mallory Dawn Photography and coordinated by Just a Kiss Weddings and Events has us singing its …
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