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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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One Week Anniversary

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

So yesterday was our one week anniversary already! Jim asked if that was a “paper” anniversary & told him it was. 2 weeks is “diamond” I told him. God, I crack me up! We had some homemade mac & cheese … 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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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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Budget Weddings Part 1

Posted on May 22, 2009 by

So how to do a wedding on a budget? I think that really depends on your budget, don’t you? And what I mean by that is this: no one goes in to planning a wedding without some sort of dollar … Continue reading →

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