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Just wanted to let y’all know that my daddys surgery went well last week. He’s still feeling sore and won’t be able to do any heavy lifting for a few weeks but he’s doing just fine! I realized that I never gave a status update on him so I wanted to do that. My laptop [...]

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I received an email from Jenny of Bride-to-Bride Boutique last night, telling me of her new online outlet to buy or sell used wedding items- anything from centerpieces to dresses to accessories to favors- this site has it all! Are you a former bride who needs to get rid of the 100 hurricane vases you [...]

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I forgot to add this earlier, but I was just wondering for those who believe, if you wouldn’t mind raising up a few prayers for my daddy. He’s currently having surgery in Middle TN and I would really appreciate the prayers (or just good thoughts if you’re a non-believer). He’s having his gall bladder removed [...]

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Sorry for the lame-o post yesterday… I felt like total crapola. I got a migraine and ended up going to bed around 7:30… but now I feel nice and rested! I just gotta get through 2 more work days until E & I can go to the beach!!! Hooray!!! I am so in need of [...]

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I’ve definitely got a case of the Mondays. E & I had a good weekend. We went and saw Pineapple Express on Friday- it was hysterical. I laughed my butt off. It was definitely over-the-top ridiculous, but it was hilarious nonetheless. Saturday we registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond. It was an exhausting [...]

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So I just realized that pretty much all my post titles end with an ellipsis… HAHA! Everything seems to have a dot dot dot attached in my life these days.

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So… like most brides on a budget I’d always thought that hiring a wedding planner would not be a good option for me. But boy was I wrong! There are many benefits to hiring a planner- some that will even save you some money! This weekend, I had the opportunity to meet with the fabulous [...]

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I told you all last week about how my BFF, S went to IKEA and found some great stuff for decorating tables for the reception. Well, she sent me some pics and I was so excited to see all the affordable things we could use. I went to IKEA’s website and searched myself. This is [...]

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So I’ve had some exciting things happen this week! Meg at A Practical Wedding (One of my favorite blog reads- sometimes I feel like Meg is talking directly to me- saying “Jessica, calm the heck down! All that matters is that you get married, don’t get caught up in the inconsequential crap!”) Well Meg held [...]

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***This Post is Non-E-Friendly. Look no further, fiance!! I will tell you when this post has made its way off the main page! Love you! *** So I committed the cardinal sin of budget savvy dress shopping… I tried on dresses that were out of my budget. EEK! Of course I went into the weekend [...]

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I probably won’t have a real post for you all today. This weekend was GREAT but exhausting. I dunno if my mind is just on wedding overload right now but last night I felt like crapola! After the 3 hour drive home from Nashville I settled in to have dinner with E and I ended [...]

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Feel free to peruse my links, I spent some time updating them last night! If I missed anyone, leave me a comment and I’ll try to add you as soon as I get a chance! Have a lovely weekend everyone! I am off to go shopping for my wedding dress… catch you all back on [...]

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