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Megan0416Megan0416
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Hi ladies! My fiance is in the coast guard and is stationed in Jacksonville, FL. We are both very new to the military lifestyle as he just graduated boot camp September 9th. I am currently living in CT and we are getting married in CT with our friends and family present. We got engaged 10.02.11 and our wedding date is 04.15.12.
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  • KendallR10KendallR10 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome to the board. Tell us about your wedding. 

    Is the 15th a saturday?
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    Pull up a calendar, Kendall.  Not that hard.  It's a Sunday.

    Hi Megan!  You should come around the CT board - they're super helpful with vendors and stuff.  I've planned my whole wedding from Miami, and now that I have all my vendors booked it seems ridiculously easy.  I couldn't have done it without all their tips and advice though!  I'm getting married 9.1.12 in CT to a Marine.

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  • Beachy730Beachy730 member
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    edited December 2011
    Here Kendall, let me google that for you.

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  • Megan0416Megan0416
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    edited December 2011
    The wedding is going to be a Sunday. The ceremony will be starting at 3:30pm. We have a venue secured but thats about it. I am toying back in forth with how much "nautical" involvement I want with in the wedding, aside from him wearing his dress uniform. We also cannot decide on colors. I was thinking navy blue and lime, but then I  found these gorgeous purple and blue flowers so I am back at square one. It's a lot to plan all on my own with only some help when he's not working!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm a big fan of Navy blue and lime, I think it looks super sharp (and preppy):





    I posted a bunch of Nautical pics in another thread today for a girl who was looking to encorporate the Navy into her theme.  I really suggest going "nautical" and "anchor" rather than "Navy" since that's just him and not you, ya know?  Weddings should be, in my opinion, about the couple rather than one of their careers.  Unless it's an obsession for you both, like Stan who had a full-on America & USMC themed wedding that turned out fabulous!

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  • KendallR10KendallR10 member
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    edited December 2011
    Normally the 15th is tax day. Thats why I asked. I don't have my 2012 calender yet. 

    I love sunday weddings :] 
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  • CAB1217CAB1217
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    edited December 2011
    Hey Megan! Congrats on your engagement! I really like Cal's idea! Super cute!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:e3831c20-c688-44ba-b3ec-0cca7ffa2ce1">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Normally the 15th is tax day. Thats why I asked. I don't have my 2012 calender yet.  I love sunday weddings :] 
    Posted by KendallR10[/QUOTE]

    ...which of course it means it falls on a week day every year?

    Again... you make my head hurt.  If you were seriously curious, you could look it up.

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  • Megan0416Megan0416
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    edited December 2011
    I think thats the page that made me want the lime and green! However I am concerned at how the groomsmen would look in black tuxes with blue bridesmaids, the thought makes me squirmy lol. I don't really like black and navy together. Also I have dress trying on set for Saturday Oct 15.
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    n Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:6f838cf7-f0c6-4db6-a29e-338fd8241496">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think thats the page that made me want the lime and green! However I am concerned at how the groomsmen would look in black tuxes with blue bridesmaids, the thought makes me squirmy lol. I don't really like black and navy together. Also I have dress trying on set for Saturday Oct 15.
    Posted by Megan0416[/QUOTE]
    Ugh TK isn't working! I will try again... what about gray tuxes or suits?
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  • crownsuperstarcrownsuperstar member
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    edited December 2011
    Hey and welcome!  We got married in April and I just love that time of year.  Are y'all getting married outside?  I am not sure if I missed that or not and if I did I am sorry. 
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:6f838cf7-f0c6-4db6-a29e-338fd8241496">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think thats the page that made me want the lime and green! However I am concerned at how the groomsmen would look in black tuxes with blue bridesmaids, the thought makes me squirmy lol. I don't really like black and navy together. Also I have dress trying on set for Saturday Oct 15.
    Posted by Megan0416[/QUOTE]

    Yay for trying on dresses!  I really was afraid of it since I'm heavier than I'd like to be, but it was one of my favorite things.

    I think if you do maybe a royal blue rather than a navy the difference is more obvious and it goes really well with the black.  Like this:


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    And-plus-also.... I love this:


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  • AmandaSC1988AmandaSC1988 member
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    edited December 2011
    Woot! April Bride! My FI is also in that part of the country, but he is in the Navy!

    Good luck planning! 
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  • Megan0416Megan0416
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    edited December 2011
    Royal blue would be nice, but wouldn't match with his dress blues lol These are the flowers I love, he hated. http://kiokreations.com/2010/07/a-bold-blue-purple-and-lime-green-wedding-at-the-wyndham-2/

    I have just lost 50 lbs. I had weight loss surgery in August, so dress shopping will be really difficult, I should be atleast 50 lbs less than.
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  • crownsuperstarcrownsuperstar member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:2bb7e4db-74c4-4925-af1d-b5cc40efe92a">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Royal blue would be nice, but wouldn't match with his dress blues lol These are the flowers I love, he hated. <a href="http://kiokreations.com/2010/07/a-bold-blue-purple-and-lime-green-wedding-at-the-wyndham-2/" rel='nofollow'>http://kiokreations.com/2010/07/a-bold-blue-purple-and-lime-green-wedding-at-the-wyndham-2/</a> I have just lost 50 lbs. I had weight loss surgery in August, so dress shopping will be really difficult, I should be atleast 50 lbs less than.
    Posted by Megan0416[/QUOTE]

    Good for you!!! YAY!!! I had a love/hate dress shopping experience.  I loved my dress but hated going into some of those bridal stores.  I didn't like being man handled by the sales people.  <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> Then of course I almost passed out when I saw the price tags on some of the dresses. 

    I love the flower choice!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    True, some bridal salons had horrible service.

    Good for you on the weight loss - be sure to ask about how far they can be taken in, as I imagine you'll lose more weight between now and the wedding!

    Don't try to match the dress blues.  They're meant to be a neutral.  I think that royal blue would go nicely with them - it's complimentary, doesn't clash.

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  • ZimsgirlZimsgirl
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:40f76f6c-aa3b-43dc-b398-1c09adf300f8">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm a big fan of Navy blue and lime, I think it looks super sharp (and preppy): I posted a bunch of Nautical pics in another thread today for a girl who was looking to encorporate the Navy into her theme.  I really suggest going "nautical" and "anchor" rather than "Navy" since that's just him and not you, ya know?  Weddings should be, in my opinion, about the couple rather than one of their careers.  Unless it's an obsession for you both, like Stan who had a full-on America & USMC themed wedding that turned out fabulous!
    Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
    That's gorgeous calindi! I've seen fuschia and navy but lime and navy looks beautiful!
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  • crownsuperstarcrownsuperstar member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah we did a lightish green color. It looked really great with the blues!
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  • amh04amh04
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    edited December 2011
    Hi Megan! Congrats on the Engagement and Welcome!!! We are also in Jacksonville FL! Except FI is in the Navy. I love the Navy Blue and Lime! And the pictures Cate pulled :) It took me forever to decide on colors! Are you getting married here in Jacksonville? If so which venue did you pick!?
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  • Megan0416Megan0416
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    edited December 2011
    I will be getting married in CT where we are from. He is technically at the CG base in Mayport, FL is that where your FI is? Of course on the Naval base though.
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  • amh04amh04
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    edited December 2011
    Oh neat! We're being mean and making everyone come here. LOL. We are NAS Jacksonville - it's about 30-45 minutes inland from Mayport.

    Edit: Sorry I didn't read the getting married in CT part - I got excited to see another Jville lady. :)
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  • AmandaSC1988AmandaSC1988 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_hello-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:9337f3f9-cecc-4ff0-9f7a-898e699de981Post:05434209-8560-429e-a02c-f196a18e90d0">Re: Hello!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I will be getting married in CT where we are from. He is technically at the CG base in Mayport, FL is that where your FI is? Of course on the Naval base though.
    Posted by Megan0416[/QUOTE]

    My FI is at Mayport! IIt is a nice base.
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  • DaKelliAB09DaKelliAB09
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    edited December 2011
    HI!  Welcome to the board!!  Congrats on the engagement!!  Good luck with the planning! :)
    OH and I also love the navy blue/lime color combos in that picture Calindi posted!!  :)
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  • SamiJoeBSamiJoeB
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome to the Board!! My FIL is a retired CG Master Chief! He was in for 29 1/2 years.. Annnd we had a GM that was in the CG! Congrats on your engagement!! Hope you stick around!!Laughing
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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi Megan!

    Welcome to the board and congratulations! We will be going to Kings Bay soon!

    We had a Navy and Bright Pink color schemed wedding. I loved it!
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  • prettyirishgirlprettyirishgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    welcome to the board!! I lvoe the lime green pictures and i also love those flowers you posted. I hope you stick around too - new faces!! congrats on the engagment.
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi and welcome!!! Another coastie to add to our diversity  here :)
    H and I are Navy so we went with blue and yellow..
    I SOOOO badly wanted blue and green (like what Calindi posted.. love love love) but those are Seahawks colors (my football team) and I didn't want every single person asking at the wedding if that's why we chose those colors, lol!

    Take tons of pictures when you go dress shopping! it'll help you decide.. and we love dress-porn :):)

    How long have you and your Fi been together?
    What are you doing in life? School? Mom? Work?

    Congratulations and let us know if you ever need any opinions on anything :)
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  • shan87shan87
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    edited December 2011
    HELLO and Welcome.

    The one thing I will say about flowers, they come in all colors now. ;) AND for me I wanted flowers that were pretty but low maintence-- didn't want to have to spray them or worry they would wilt in the sun etc. So that narrowed our options especially hydrangea which is what I think you pictured. Just a fyi. We did Amethyst for BM dresses, paper and an accent color in our flowers....  (I love blue and purple, but none of our BM liked the blue choices for dresses)





    ETA: a better pic of the flowers


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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    shan I freakin love all your pictures..
    And totally agree on the hydrangeas.. Ours did just fine for the ceremony and looked great, but then keeled over asap haha.. At least they lasted for the important part ;)
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  • Megan0416Megan0416
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    edited December 2011
    Aram and I have been together for 4 1/2 years. I work 2 jobs, old navy and in a call center for over 250 different companies. I will be starting nursing school when I move to Florida after the wedding. I love to travel and I am excited to be a coastie wife.
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