Tag Archives: anti-bride

Brio Restaurant Review

Posted on November 7, 2009 by

I’m going to be honest with you here – we love brio. We have had a great experience each and every time we’ve been there and we recommend them to everyone we meet. Paul and his crew are amazing – … Continue reading →

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Brigg’s Mansion Review

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

I’m pretty sure I stumbled across Brigg’s Mansion in a Google search of wedding venues in Rockford, IL, & from the moment that Jim and I saw it, we knew that it was where we wanted our wedding reception. At … Continue reading →

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Planning an Anti-Wedding

Posted on September 20, 2009 by

We just got another wonderful comment on our last post & I figured that since my reply was getting a little lengthy that I’d turn it into a new post. It’s not easy being an Anti-Bride and Groom (trust me!) … Continue reading →

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Budget Weddings Part 4

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Ok, so I know the Big Day is over, but I thought I’d let you know how our budget wedding truly came off. While I’d love to say we had an inexpensive day, we didn’t – following a budget doesn’t … Continue reading →

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We Did It!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

Our wedding day was a huge success! The weather was absolutely gorgeous, everything went off without a hitch & we looked awesome, if I do say so myself! It will be at least 4-6 weeks before Ashley and Eric at … Continue reading →

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Never Underestimate Your Friends…and other updates

Posted on August 29, 2009 by

We are really excited about the number of Jim’s friends from up north that are making, or at least considering making, the trip down for our wedding! And though we’d love to have everyone be able to stay here, THAT … Continue reading →

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Budget Weddings Part 3

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

I am truly inspired and encouraged by the number of comments that we’ve received on our budget weddings posts! It is SO nice for others to share their stories and ideas with us & to back us up on our … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Bride and Groom

Posted on August 5, 2009 by

Due to the large number of these questions being asked, I thought maybe I should clear some things up now, so no one is truly shocked on our big day. No, we are not having any bridesmaids and groomsmen. No, … Continue reading →

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Budget Weddings Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2009 by

So, I finally am truly starting to look at our wedding expenditures here and I think we’re spending where it truly counts – elegant reception venue (Brigg’s Mansion), awesome food (brio of Rockford) and amazing photographers (ae photograhy). Check, check, … Continue reading →

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Countdown to the Wedding

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

Yes Folks, we are 9 weeks away (or so) from our big day! I am surprised we are as calm as we are, considering we still have a number of things to do. Like buy a suit. No, I’M not … Continue reading →

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