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Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Oh no! I am so sad that I just discovered this thread now! We got engaged in November and our wedding is in April of this year. I had posted here about how my DF proposed with the help of my little Roxie.

Our wedding is going to be super small. We're not having a bridal party of any kind, and we're inviting about 35 or so people to dinner after the ceremony. No reception with a DJ or anything like that.

Our biggest problem was getting it across to my family that there wasn't going to be a maid of honor, best man, flower girls or anything like that. Our other problem has been getting DF's mom to understand that we aren't inviting everyone under the sun. I'm not even inviting any aunts, uncles or cousins from my side.

Our planning has gone really well, though. We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted, and within two weeks of our engagement we had our dinner venue, church, and florist booked and my dress had already been ordered.

Just this week our favors (which are SO cute) and invitations arrived. Today I'm supposed to go shopping with my mom, SIL, and niece for dresses for them to wear. Even though there is no bridal party, SIL wants the children to be color-coordinated with our wedding colors.

I am anxiously awaiting my dress (see below)...I am hoping it comes in soon!

Love your dress!!!!

Originally Posted by Tessa327

We went to a bridal show today and it was awesome. We got a few freebies and loads of info + ideas

I actually skipped our bridal show last weekend! I went to one in the fall and there were tons of great ideas, but a million people calling me (still) trying to sell things that I don't want. I am not good at saying no lol so it's uncomfortable for me! I'm glad you had a great day though! I do like the free goody bags

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Tessa - Bridal shows can be pretty overwhelming, but it sounds like you had a productive day!

I went shopping with my mom, SIL, and niece yesterday at David's Bridal, and they all bought their dresses! The only one we had to order was my niece's, because they didn't have it in the color she wanted. My gown is expected to be in by the end of February and I can hardly wait!

That is so awesome that everyone got their dresses!!!