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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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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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Hmmmm….

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

I’ve yet to meet our elusive, hard-working DJ. And we still haven’t met with the minister about the ceremony. I still haven’t picked out flowers. I’m having one more trial run on my hair. I guess that’s about it…otherwise things … Continue reading →

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Ohh, La La

Posted on August 23, 2009 by

Oh. My. God. I just bought a pair of Michael Kors jeans on Rue La La for $50.00! I am SO excited. What does this have to do with the wedding, you ask? Why, absolutely nothing, except for the fact … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Again

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

More apologies – Charter Cable let us down continuously this past week & our internet connection was pretty sketchy, hence the lack of posts once again. Everything is going pretty smoothly – replies are all in for the most part. … Continue reading →

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