May 2013 Weddings

Let's get to know each other (again)!

I know we have the sticky up above but we haven't done a 'Getting to Know You' in a while so here goes:

Your name & your FI's name:
How old are you & your FI:
Where are you from: 
How long have you been together: 
When did you get engaged: 

Wedding date: 
Wedding location:
Wedding colors: 
Honeymoon: 
Favorite part of planning (so far):
Least favorite part of planning (so far): 



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  • Your name & your FI's name:
    Rachel & Sean

    How old are you & your FI:
    We're both 27

    Where are you from: 
    I grew in Philly & Wilmington, DE. He grew up in Central NJ. We live in Jersey City, NJ now

    How long have you been together: 
    5 years

    When did you get engaged: 
    August 30th, 2011


    Wedding date: 
    May 4th, 2013

    Wedding location:
    Valenzano Winery in Shamong, NJ

    Wedding colors: 
    Grey, black, & white

    Honeymoon: 
    12 days in Riviera Maya

    Favorite part of planning (so far):
    Finding my wedding dress, asking my BMs to be in the wedding, e-pics 

    Least favorite part of planning (so far): 
    Choosing a florist, nailing down the guest list



  • Your name your FI's name: Monika Adam How old are you your FI: I'm 27, he's 32 Where are you from:  I'm from Reston, VA and he's from Wheeling, WV. We both live in Winchester, VA How long have you been together:  15 months When did you get engaged:  July 27th Wedding date:  May 18, 2013 Wedding location: Catholic Church in town and reception at a historic house in the downtown area not 2 miles away Wedding colors:  Eggplant, Lilac and Ivory Honeymoon:  Still deciding between an allinclusive, tropical destination or Northwestern wine country incl. San Fran, Napa, Portland, Seattle. Favorite part of planning so far: Asking my sister to be my MOH, telling family and friends the good news Least favorite part of planning so far:  Guest list, coming up with a budget
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Anna and BruceHow old are you & your FI: 20 and 21Where are you from: South CarolinaHow long have you been together: almost a year When did you get engaged: December 2011
    Wedding date: May 25th, 2013Wedding location: Clemson, SCWedding colors: Purple, ivory, and greenHoneymoon: Either a cruise or going to a resortFavorite part of planning (so far): Cake tastingLeast favorite part of planning (so far): Guest list.
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  • Your name & your FI's name:  Jackie & Dan

    How old are you & your FI:  23 (me), 24 (FI)

    Where are you from:  Cincinnati, Ohio

    How long have you been together:  since October 2005

    When did you get engaged:  November 12, 2011

    Wedding date:  May 4, 2013

    Wedding location:  my church from growing up + The Oasis in Cincinnati
    Wedding colors: coral and navy (?)
    Honeymoon:  10 days in Maui

    Favorite part of planning (so far):  honeymoon planning

    Least favorite part of planning (so far):  guest list cutoffs
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    Your name & your FI's name:  Samantha and Leo

    How old are you & your FI: Both 26

    Where are you from:  I'm from Stoughton, Ma FI from Whitman, Ma

    How long have you been together: Started dating Nov 28, 2009

    When did you get engaged: July 16, 2011

    Wedding date: May 18, 2013

    Wedding location: Dedham Hilton

    Wedding colors: Watermelonand Jade

    Honeymoon: Cruise we hope...  still figuring this out

    Favorite part of planning (so far): Dress Shopping and BM Shopping

    Least favorite part of planning (so far):  Going Over Budget and the Guest List
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    Your name & your FI's name: Amber & Nick How old are you & your FI: 23 & 30 Where are you from: Johnstown, PA How long have you been together: 3 years on Wednesday When did you get engaged: Christmas Day 2011 Wedding date: May 18, 2013 Wedding location: Penn Scenic View, Rockwood, PA Wedding colors: Pistachio green & Burnt orange Honeymoon: somewhere all inclusive.. Probably in the Caribbean Favorite part of planning (so far): finding my dress, cake and caterer treating, DIY projects Least favorite part of planning (so far): guest list cut offs and budget
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Nicole and Nathan
    How old are you & your FI: 25 (two days apart)
    Where are you from: WI
    How long have you been together: two years 
    When did you get engaged: March 2012

    Wedding date: May 11 2013 
    Wedding location: Viroqua Hill Country Club, WI
    Wedding colors: Eggplant, Celadon and Wihte
    Honeymoon: Vegas
    Favorite part of planning (so far): having FI help
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): having 250+ guests invited
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Stephanie and Mike   

    How old are you & your FI:  I am almost 36 and FI is almost 31
    Where are you from: He is from MA and I am from RI

    How long have you been together:  3.5 yrs

    When did you get engaged: 12/22/11

    Wedding date: still undecided. Started out as May 4, then the 11th then switched to January 5th (but I stuck around here cause I am comfy here) and now we have no wedding date set anymore
    Wedding location: N/A
    Wedding colors: whenver it happens it will be purple and green

    Honeymoon: not taking one

    Favorite part of planning (so far): honestly I havent enjoyed any of it :(

    Least favorite part of planning (so far): the stress that has been brought by too many feeling they have the right to have a say in when it happnes and how it happens.
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  • Your name & your FI's name:Melissa and Dayal
    How old are you & your FI:I'm 23 and he is 28 
    Where are you from: I'm from NH and FI was born in India, raised in NYC and now lives in NH
    How long have you been together: 3.5 years
    When did you get engaged: June 2011
    Wedding date: May 18th
    Wedding location:Gloucester, MA
    Wedding colors: Dusty Rose, Ivory, Platinum Gray
    Honeymoon: San Francisco- Portland via wine country
    Favorite part of planning (so far):Decorating and gathering ideas
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Money and in-laws

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  • I know we have the sticky up above but we haven't done a 'Getting to Know You' in a while so here goes:

    Your name & your FI's name:

    Stephanie & John

    How old are you & your FI:

    29 & 38

    Where are you from: 

    He's from Charlotte, NC but was born in Texas. I'm born and raised in Gastonia, NC a suburb of Charlotte, NC.


    How long have you been together:

    5 years

     When did you get engaged: 

    We are common law right now and have been for over 2 years, so we were legally married. Until NC passed Amendment 1 and there is no common law in NC, even if brought over from another state. So, we decided 05/13/2012 that we wanted to have a wedding and get married.

    Wedding date: 

    05/04/2013

    Wedding location:

    Ceremony - First Baptist of Cherryville, NC. Reception - Undecided as of now. Our budget was increased a few weeks back and we haven't decided anything yet.

    Wedding colors: 

    Silver, Dusty Rose, and Dusty Blue

    Honeymoon:

    Cruise to the Bahamas

     Favorite part of planning (so far):

    Nothing in paticular. I've enjoyed it all.

    Least favorite part of planning (so far): 

    Nothing terrible so far.
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    Your name & your FI's name:
    Amelia and James

    How old are you & your FI:
    Both 22

    Where are you from: 
    Columbus, Ohio

    How long have you been together: 
    6 years

    When did you get engaged: 
    August 19th 2011

    Wedding date: 
    May 24th 2013

    Wedding location:
    Franklin Park Conservatory

    Wedding colors: 
    Eggplant, Light yellow, Light blow, Lilac

    Honeymoon: 
    Still figuring it out, either puerto rico or new orleans

    Favorite part of planning (so far):
    Finding deals on everything, dress shopping, picking bridesmaids

    Least favorite part of planning (so far): 
    guest list and budget
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Steph & Josh
    How old are you & your FI: 25 & 26
    Where are you from: I'm originally from Chanhassen, MN and FI is from Edina, MN. We live in Edina, MN now :-)
    How long have you been together: 3 years
    When did you get engaged: May 2010

    Wedding date: May 25th
    Wedding location: Edina, MN
    Wedding colors: bright, bold colors
    Honeymoon: not sure yet :-)
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Looking at inspiration pictures and completing DIY projects
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Sticking to a budget
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Amber and Josh
    How old are you & your FI: I am 23 and FI is 29
    Where are you from: Nashville, TN
    How long have you been together: 4 years
    When did you get engaged: December 2009

    Wedding date: May 26,2013
    Wedding location: Hendersonville, TN
    Wedding colors: Navy Blue, Fushcia, and White
    Honeymoon: TBD... We arent sure yet... May end up going to SC for a few days...
    Favorite part of planning (so far): DIY projects and hashing out the little details...
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Budget and stressing about everyone having  a good time...
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  • I know we have the sticky up above but we haven't done a 'Getting to Know You' in a while so here goes:

    Your name & your FI's name:
    How old are you & your FI:
    Where are you from: 
    How long have you been together: 
    When did you get engaged: 

    Wedding date: 
    Wedding location:
    Wedding colors: 
    Honeymoon: 
    Favorite part of planning (so far):
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): 
    My name & FI name: Ivelis and Eric
    How old are you & Your FI:  I'm almost 27 and FI will be 28 soon.
    How long have you been together: A few days shy of 2 years.
    When did you get engaged: 11/11/11
    Wedding date: 05/26/2013
    Wedding Location: Reception Palace Ballrooms, Miami Fl
    Wedding Colors: Peacock theme ( db coors: Fern, Horizon, Lapis and Oasis)

    Honeymoon:  Still undecided

    Favorite Part of planning(so far):  Picking my dress, BM dress shopping
    Least Favoriye part about planning (so far): Guest list, Budget
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Elizabeth & Kyle
    How old are you & your FI: 19 & 22
    Where are you from: South Carolina
    How long have you been together: 1.5 years
    When did you get engaged: May 2012

    Wedding date: May18,2013
    Wedding location: Woodburn Historic Plantation in Pendleton 
    Wedding colors: Blue & Yellow
    Honeymoon: Playa Mujeres in Cancun
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Getting deals, spending time with FI, checking things off :-)
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Budgeting and Guest List
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  • Your name & your FI's name:
    Darcey & Joe

    How old are you & your FI:
    We're both 31 (only 3 weeks apart!)

    Where are you from: 
    I'm originally from Las Vegas, and he's from the DC area -- we've both lived in Atlanta for about 8 years.

    How long have you been together: 

    10 months

    When did you get engaged: 
    July 4, 2012
    Wedding date: 
    May 11, 2013

    Wedding location:
    Conservatory at Waterstone in Acworth, GA

    Wedding colors: 
    Coral, Peach, Black and White

    Honeymoon: 

    TBD -- likely an AI in the Caribbean

    Favorite part of planning (so far):
    That we already have our venue which includes catering, cake, flowers, coordinator and decorations! Oh, and that he is so excited during this process -- he's been working really hard on the wedding website!

    Least favorite part of planning (so far): 

    Trying to agree on a photographer!
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Katie and James
    How old are you & your FI: I'm 23, he's 22
    Where are you from: Minneapolis, MN
    How long have you been together: 5 and half years!
    When did you get engaged: April 24th, 2011

    Wedding date: May 18th
    Wedding location: Minneapolis, MN, My childhood church and Profile Event Center
    Wedding colors: Grey BM dress, purple flowers, and purple and teal decorations :)
    Honeymoon: Still deciding, we are thinking an all-inclusive resort somewhere warm!
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Everything!
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Trying to get a guest list from my FMIL :)
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    Your name & your FI's name: Lisa + Alan
    How old are you & your FI: 29 (30 in less then a month! ) and 28
    Where are you from: Philly + NY, although met and live in CT now
    How long have you been together: 4 ish years
    When did you get engaged: Day after x mas this year

    Wedding date: May 26th
    Wedding location: Barkhamsted CT
    Wedding colors: Navy and Yellow
    Honeymoon: Dunno, but probably Hawaii or Carribean
    Favorite part of planning (so far): look at pictures/picking a photographer and a dress
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Most of the rest....I don't like planning things in general so this goes against my basic nature :)
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Becky and Adam
    How old are you & your FI: 25 and 26
    Where are you from: Rochester and Syracuse
    How long have you been together:  5 years
    When did you get engaged: Last July

    Wedding date: May 17
    Wedding location: Burgundy Basin (Rochester Area)
    Wedding colors:  Royal blue and silver and a touch of pink
    Honeymoon:  still deciding 
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Pretty much everything
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): worrying about $ and the guest list
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Stav and Brandon
    How old are you & your FI: 22 and 27
    Where are you from: I was born/raised in Israel (lived there until I was 8), then moved to St. Louis. FI is from St. Louis.
    How long have you been together:  2 years
    When did you get engaged: December 23, 2011. Best Christmas present this Jewish girl has ever gotten, lol.

    Wedding date: May 26
    Wedding location: Chaumette Vineyards & Winery 
    Wedding colors:  Mint green, peach, and gold
    Honeymoon:  Undecided
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Logistically, finding the venue. Emotionally, how supportive and loving our families have been.
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): The moments before a decision is made. 

    Let's add a question! Occupation, anyone? I am a student (one more semester and I am beyond ready) and my degrees will be in math and biology. I'm hoping to start medical school next year. Currently (over the summers), I do lab research at a medical school.
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  • Your name & your FI's name: Danielle & Mike
    How old are you & your FI: 25 & 24
    Where are you from: Western PA, near Pittsburgh
    How long have you been together: almost 3 years
    When did you get engaged:  November 19, 2011

    Wedding date: May 25th
    Wedding location: Pittsburgh
    Wedding colors: Pink, Green, Champange and White
    Honeymoon: No Clue yet
    Favorite part of planning (so far): Everything
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): Money
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_may-2013-weddings_lets-get-to-know-each-other-again?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:ea657a87-d1dc-4588-999f-31c9deeef720Discussion:010fd000-07c3-4984-9f1f-08444efc72a9Post:59525523-8d91-4df7-977a-e1a8e68b95a6">Re: Let's get to know each other (again)!</a>:
    [QUOTE]<strong>Let's add a question! Occupation, anyone?</strong> I am a student (one more semester and I am beyond ready ) and my degrees will be in math and biology. I'm hoping to start medical school next year. Currently (over the summers), I do lab research at a medical school.
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    <div>I work at a brokerage & FI is a machine operator at a steel mill. </div>



  • In Response to Re: Let's get to know each other (again)!:
    [QUOTE  Let's add a question! Occupation, anyone? I am a student (one more semester and I am beyond ready ) and my degrees will be in math and biology. I'm hoping to start medical school next year. Currently (over the summers), I do lab research at a medical school.
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    I am a property manager.
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  • In Response to Re: Let's get to know each other (again)!:
    Let's add a question! Occupation, anyone? I am a student (one more semester and I am beyond ready ) and my degrees will be in math and biology. I'm hoping to start medical school next year. Currently (over the summers), I do lab research at a medical school.
    Posted by sbc2013[/QUOTE]

    I am in pharmacy school & I work at poison control.
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    I'm a certified veterinary technician and licensed cosmetologist, FI is a wounded warrior/army veteran and currently is a corrections officer
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  • I'm a student(psychology and business), but only have one year left.  I work part-time at a children's retail store though.  
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  • I am an administrative assitant at our local cable company.
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    I'm a program/marketing manager at a non profit that works with artisans in the developing world.  FI is an Engineer 
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    Your name & your FI's name: Sharese & Dominic How old are you & your FI: 31 & 33 Where are you from: Rocky Mt., Greenville now both in Raleigh How long have you been together: 2 years When did you get engaged: December 25, 2011 Wedding date: May 27, 2013 Wedding location: Las Vegas, NV Wedding colors: red, black, white Honeymoon: Barbados, maybe? Favorite part of planning (so far): The Knot Least favorite part of planning (so far): guest list, budget Occupation: Accounting Tech, Event Rentals
  • Your name & your FI's name: Vanessa & Mitch
    How old are you & your FI: 24
    Where are you from:  Toronto, Canada (I'm looking for another Canadian on this board!)
    How long have you been together: about 6.5 years
    When did you get engaged: Dec 10, 2011

    Wedding date: May 19, 2013
    Wedding location: Toronto
    Wedding colors: purple, red, white
    Honeymoon: undecided yet
    Favorite part of planning (so far): getting checks, planning everything to make sure everyone has a good time
    Least favorite part of planning (so far): all the stress! and making sure to stick on budget
    Occupation: pharmacist for me, medical student for FI
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