I've been sick since Tuesday, and it's been one of the strangest illnesses I've ever experienced. My symptoms keep changing, I'm tired, and I feel like I'm walking in a dream (ever had those dreams where you try to run but it feels like you're stuck in a pit of marshmallow fluff? It's like that...). Anyhoo. To make up for my lack of...

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My good friends James and Annie are getting married at the end of May, so Annie gathered some friends and family together to tackle some big wedding projects. ...

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Sometimes (not always!) saving money on a venue equals out to having to settle for something that is pretty plain. Tallmadge Community Center Virginia O'Casek Party Center at the Summit County Fairgrounds The event room at Strand Theater in Wadsworth Luckily, with a bit of elbow grease, you can transform a plain room into something beautiful. It just takes a little work and...

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I'll begin this post with the RSVP cards I made for my wedding: I simply included a pre-stamped postcard and left the front blank. It was so fun watching the cards come back in the mail, some simple, some elaborate, some funny and some heartfelt. It was my favorite part of the invitation set. ...

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Although I'm not sure many brides really want to ever take off that beautiful, oft-dreamt of gown, there comes a time to shed the frills and step into something a little more manageable. Some brides leave the reception in their gowns, but other brides have embraced the trend of stepping into a get away dress. Get away dresses are fun because 1. It's...

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the Piggery at Anna Dean Farm, photo via Rachel Kunzen Photography Barn weddings are very popular in Northeast Ohio, and that is probably because they are so beautiful and offer a high level of customization and flexibility. Couples can choose to keep the decor simple and neutral, highlighting the rustic charm of the space, or go wild with hanging chandeliers and making the...

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Last night I watched the Boy in the Striped Pajamas for the first time, and was nearly sobbing and heartbroken when it was finished. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it, but make sure you have tissues handy. After that was over, I needed something cheerful and happy, so I turned to one of my favorite movies of all time: Gwyneth...

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Let's talk about how expensive bridesmaids' dresses are (REALLY expensive!!). I don't know about you, but when I think of deals on clothes, I don't think of spending $100 on one dress, but most bridesmaid dresses advertised as low cost are $100 or more, and that doesn't include accessories. ...

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We all have certain elements to the wedding day that we hold near and dear to our hearts. Some brides focus on reception details, others in making their ceremony breathtaking. But for those of us with a passion for food, we are especially excited about the commissioning of the most important cake ever- the Wedding Cake. Image via All Occasions Bakery I have...

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