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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services Engagement Date: May, 2008 Wedding Date: July, 2009 Blogging Since: November 12, 2008 Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
About Mrs. Powder Puff

After we departed our reception location, Mr. Powder Puff and I made our way over to Grand Rapids, where my dad had reserved us a room at the J.W. Mariott. Swanky, yo! We took the elevator to the top floor, and entered our beautiful room, where I proceeded to sit on the bed and wail. I cried my little eyes out.

My new husband, thoroughly distressed, asked me what was wrong. And this was my reply: “It’s *sniff* oooovvveeerrrr!!!!” Yes, on my wedding night, I bawled my eyes out because the day was over. True, I was overly tired. But the wedding was the most fun day of my life thus far. There was so much love and support. It was truly awesome. And to have it be over in what seemed like a flash was a very bittersweet moment for me.

All those months of work and planning. Over, just like that. It really is true what they say—the day FLIES by. So girls, if I could give you a piece of advice, it would be to savor every moment. Yes, not everything about planning a wedding is sunshine and butterflies. But if you do it right, it will be the most amazing day you’ll ever experience.

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So spend the whole night on the dance floor.

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Steal your new husband away for a special dance.

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Laugh a whole heck of a lot.

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Because your unadulterated joy will be contagious, and that will truly make your day magic.

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*All photos by Shutter Sam

Well, that’s all she wrote. Literally. I’ve shared everything I have with all you wonderful people, and even though I feel a little sad that the wedding planning process is over, it’s time to move on to the next stage in my life. Gone are the days of tulle and lace. Invitations and centerpieces. And that’s OK. I feel ready. It’s time.

So what can I say to you all that will encompass how much you and your never-ending support have meant to me? How can I even begin to thank Mr. and Mrs. Bee, and Pengy for allowing me this wonderfully fantastic experience? For once in my life I am without words. Only filled with gratitude and awe. I will truly miss you all.

So, as Mr. Powder Puff and I head off into the sunset, holding one another’s hand, I’ll leave you brides-to-be with one final thought in the form of song lyrics. They so perfectly sum up what I wish for your wedding, your love, your life.

“And they’ll be dancing in the aisles
when we’re standing face to face.
Get a hotel room on our honeymoon
at some mighty fancy place.
You’ll be pretty as a princess
and I’ve made up my mind.
And I’ll open up your car door every time
as long as you can reach over and unlock mine.”

- Joe Firstman, “Car Door”

Well, now I’m tearing up. So I’ll keep this short. Adieu, Weddingbee! And from the heart of this little Powder Puff to yours…

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P.S. - If you’d like to follow my shenanigans post wedding, come on over to my newlywed blog, Crafts and Cardigans.

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63 Responses to “Love, Sweet Love: A Bittersweet Ending to the Sweetest Day”

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krissycake
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krissycake (message)  2,087 posts, Buzzing bee

Awww, you don’t have to leave!

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  507 posts, Busy bee

No you don’t have to leave! I’ve never been good at goodbyes (which is why I just became a follower of your blog)… it’s been the hardest when a bee I’ve been following since day one ends her journey! Come back once in a while though… love you Mrs. PP :)

 
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nashvillebridetobe (message)  67 posts, Worker bee

Joe Firstman is one of my all-time favorite artists! And by the way, your wedding has been a fun one to follow!

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  6,069 posts, Bee Keeper

Mrs Powder Puff :) You’re smile makes me smile and those lyrics made me cry! I’ll follow you to whatever blog you point me ;-)

 
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chelseamorning
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chelseamorning (message)  1,482 posts, Bumble bee

I cried on my wedding night cause it was over too! I just told my husband your story and he said, “That sounds familiar!” I was laying in bed with my cell phone-cum-watch out, looking at the datestamp on it until it ticked to 12:01 the next day and it was so bittersweet.

Thanks for sharing everything with us!

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,603 posts, Sugar bee

Aww, Mrs. Powder Puff!!!! I loved your recaps, and wish you the best during the next stage! It was an honor to blog with you. :)

 
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Gilneas
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Gilneas (message)  1,029 posts, Bumble bee

I have that too - after a truly awesome day, the let down afterwards can be a little overwhelming. I am glad you had such an amazing wedding, and thank you SO for sharing it with us!!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,104 posts, Honey bee

Love love love Mrs. Powderpuff! You were one of the first bees I read 9 months ago–you and Snaps kept me here! I love your style– I think we would get along great so I’m super bummed we never got to meet and now I live so far from Chicago! Thank you for sharing so much!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,650 posts, Sugar bee

aww powder puff! say it ain’t so! i hope you do drop in once in a while. and i loved following your recaps. it looked like so much fun!

 
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Miss Sapphire
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Miss Sapphire (message)  625 posts, Busy bee

I am totally sad that you’re done BUT I’m stoked that I can follow your blog!

PS: Yes, I’m crying at work. Good job :)

 
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Ruby Slippers
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Ruby Slippers (message)  482 posts, Helper bee

Oh, your recaps went by so fast! I will say you are one organised bee! But you should have spread them out so you can linger longer. :-) All the best and thanks for sharing your wedding with us.

 
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His Barista
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His Barista (message)  1,844 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m so sad you won’t be blogging here anymore, but at least I’ll be able to follow your other blog.

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,534 posts, Bumble bee

Oh Mrs. Puff…. I can’t believe that you are done with your recaps! I have loved every moment of them and the hive will definitely not be the same without you! good luck with the next step in your & mr. puff’s life!

 
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Mrs. Meatball (message)  613 posts, Busy bee

Noooooooooooooooooo!!!! We’ll miss you SO much, PP! Aw, man. This just SUCKS :(
Good luck, see you on your blog! We love you!

 
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Mrs. Lemon (message)  427 posts, Helper bee

:) what a wonderful way to say “goodbye” to the wedding blog world! See you on the other side!!!

 
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nicrob007
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nicrob007 (message)  111 posts, Blushing bee

Thanks for sharing your life with all of us here Mrs. Powder Puff, especially at such a special time. We love you for it!!! You got me hooked to the hive, and I am indebted to you for it :) Catch you in cyberspace. Best wishes and much love.

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

So bummed that it’s over. Your love of life is infectious and your day was gorgeousness. Signing up to continue to follow your journey…. Me love you long time Mrs. Puff.

 
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Miss Slice
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Miss Slice (message)  130 posts, Blushing bee

Aww PP, I’m so sad to see you go! Although I was a shy hive member when you started blogging and didn’t post much, you were one of my first favorite bees and I’ve loved following you through your wedding plans!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,328 posts, Bumble bee

Aww, so sad. Loved your recaps and I’ll have to check out your other blog.

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

Aww, thanks everyone! I’m really REALLY going to miss you all too! But I’ll be around on BeeTV, and on the other fabulous Bees’ posts. I could never 100% give up Weddingbee forever! ;)

 
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mary-alice-me
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mary-alice-me (message)  1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

It is a sad feeling that it’s over … I can’t believe you combined a goodbye post with your post-wedding tears! That’s too much emotion.

Beautiful wedding, Mrs PP - I’ve loved the recaps and everything along the way.

 
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mdarrah
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mdarrah (message)  1,006 posts, Bumble bee

Mrs PP - Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It was truly an honor to be able to follow along. Good luck in life and may the worst day of your future be better than the best day of your past.

 
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btim54
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btim54 (message)  37 posts, Newbee

Loved following your blogs and all your tid bits of advice and projects. Thanks so much
Mrs. PP….Good luck in the future with your new hubby. Blessed Love!

 
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Carbon Girl
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Carbon Girl (message)  430 posts, Helper bee

That’s it? Sad. Your recaps went by fast too. Please stop by with a new blog post every now and then–we’d love to hear from you! You were one of my fave bees!

 
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Carbon Girl
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Carbon Girl (message)  430 posts, Helper bee

That’s it? Sad. Your recaps went by fast too. Please stop by with a new blog post every now and then–we’d love to hear from you! You are one of my fave bees!

 
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jmc
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jmc (message)  475 posts, Helper bee

Wait — you’re not going to post here anymore? Why not?!

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

@jmc: I’m all done! I’ve completed the story of our wedding, and while I looooove writing for Weddingbee, I’m not into writing wedding stuff anymore. I’m a newlywed now, so I’m interested in writing about newlywed things. :)

 
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mander411
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mander411 (message)  79 posts, Worker bee

that is such wonderful advice! Enjoy newlywed time!

 
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melodyjune
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melodyjune (message)  239 posts, Helper bee

Encore! Encore!

Missing you already, Powder Puff.

 
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amy13 (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

I feel like you JUST got married…you just can’t be done with your recaps yet! I’ll miss reading your posts–as a fellow midwesterner, I felt like I totally related with you. Best of luck to you and your hubs!

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  4,039 posts, Honey bee

Mrs. Powder Puff, thanks so much for sharing your story. I’ve loved reading your recaps and seeing your beautiful wedding. All the best to you as you start off your life as a newlywed. :)

 
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Miss Beagle (message)  1,053 posts, Bumble bee

Awww, Powderpuff, I’m going to miss your posts! I will definitely be following your personal blog and I hope we’ll see you pop in now and again!

 
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Miss Cola (message)  576 posts, Busy bee

Loved your recaps, and so sad to see you go! I just added your personal blog to my google reader though, can’t wait to hear more about the honeymoon.

 
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lit_geek26
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lit_geek26 (message)  138 posts, Blushing bee

I’ll miss reading your recaps! Can’t wait to read your new blog though. Your wedding looked absolutely lovely & perfect!

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,267 posts, Bumble bee

Aw PP…. what a beautiful goodbye post (I don’t know how you got the courage to do write it… maybe you can give me some tips ;) ) I wish you all the best and even though you’ll still be around, You’ll be missed for your posts.

 
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kayakgirl73
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kayakgirl73 (message)  361 posts, Helper bee

Good Luck Mrs. PP. I really enjoyed your posts.

 
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jmc
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jmc (message)  475 posts, Helper bee

@Mrs. Powder Puff: Oh… superbummer. Well, bravo to you then. We’ll miss you! I love how in all your recap pictures you’re having SO MUCH FUN!!! I hope to be so lucky.

 
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fiftyfootbride
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fiftyfootbride (message)  3,780 posts, Honey bee

This made me tear up! Thank you for your sweet advice, and all of your wonderful posts. :)

 
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TravelBug
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TravelBug (message)  64 posts, Worker bee

I have loved every single one of your recaps - and for that matter, your posts! You have the incredible ability to make people feel like they’re your friends just through reading your posts. Congrats again and best of luck!

 
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Mrs. Espresso (message)  1,064 posts, Bumble bee

NOOOOOO!!!!!! What the heck man?! I need your posts in my life :) I know I can go over to your personal blog- and I totally will- but I will miss you cute pink & purple icon popping up all over the place writing up happiness and love :)

 
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tinab1181

No, no! you were one of my faves! I guess I will have to follow you over. But just wanted to let you know here how happy your posts have made me. You are so freaking cute. Wishing you and the hubs a lifetime of happiness.

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,185 posts, Buzzing bee

Je t’aime, PP! :)

 
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D.Marie
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D.Marie (message)  1,374 posts, Bumble bee

The Thank you picture is sooo cute! And I LOVE the photos of you with your parents! AWWWW! Im almost in tears.

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  1,707 posts, Bumble bee

i agree. i was like, “whaaaaat?!” when we were leaving our after-party at 1.30am, wondering where did the day go.

*sniff*

 
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Jake Lombardo

I’m too broken up to even make up a witty nickname. This reminds me of when I finished the 7th and final Harry Potter book. All was well it said…….all was well.

 
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Jake Lombardo

well all is NOT well damn it. what am i supposed to do with my free drunken time now?!

 
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ColorCoated
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ColorCoated (message)  951 posts, Busy bee

You had a beautiful wedding PP!

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  4,268 posts, Honey bee

NOOOOO! I can’t believe you are leaving us! I’ll surely follow you and your newlywed stories, I’m just sad we won’t see you around here anymore. Thank you so much for sharing your planning, wedding, and life with us, it’s really been a joy to get to know you and read all about your gorgeous wedding. All the best to you!

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  4,268 posts, Honey bee

P.S. This hurts like when Lovebug left us!

 
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llc2011
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llc2011 (message)  465 posts, Helper bee

Thank you for sharing your wonderful wedding with us! :)

 
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Miss Stiletto (message)  765 posts, Busy bee

No……you can’t be done!! ;) Every single detail of your wedding was just gorgeous!

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  486 posts, Helper bee

What a beautiful day! That’s the way to start off a lifetime together. I will be a follower of our blog in just a minutes :)

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

@Jake Lombardo: You can always comment on my Facebook photos, Jake. :)

 
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kkuether (message)  68 posts, Worker bee

aww, I had a total meltdown when we got back to the hotel too. although I attribute 50% of that to my feet hurting - I should have taken Advil throughout the evening!

 
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alohababy28
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alohababy28 (message)  192 posts, Blushing bee

NOOOOOO PLEASE DON’T GO! I will have to follow you to the Newlywed antics because you seriously crack me up! Best wishes MRS. Powderpuff! Thanks for all the hilarity you brought to some very boring, and very uninspired days!

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  644 posts, Busy bee

for real?
:(

i just want to say that your wedding is one of the sweetest i’ve seen on weddingbee, and i will follow you on your new journey!

 
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Sage
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Sage (message)  398 posts, Helper bee

Aww :( Mrs. Powder Puff, you are AWESOME!

 
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harperjs
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harperjs (message)  23 posts, Newbee

Awww, we’re gonna miss you Mrs. Powder Puff! I’ve adored all your recaps especially! Thank you so much for sharing it all with us!

 
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Mama Powder Puff

You have to keep writing. No one has recognized me on the street yet. My 15 minutes of fame are over and they haven’t even begun!

 
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KatieBug3017
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KatieBug3017 (message)  1,434 posts, Bumble bee

Mrs. PP! I am so sad that your recaps are coming to a close! I am seriously thinking that I’ll sit in our hotel room the night of the wedding and cry because it is over! All your planning, done in a few hours! :(

 
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tbgbride

Mrs PP - love your posts, love your wedding! It was simply, completely fabulous. One question for you… I know in one of your earlier posts you said that you had an Etsy artist make your sash. Could you post a close-up photo of it and also provide a link to the Etsy artist? The sash looks stunning from what I can see in the photos so I’d like to take a closer look and possibly work with that same artist for mine.

Many thanks! - Traci

 
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doublemint921 (message)  489 posts, Helper bee

NOOOO!!! This can’t be the end!! I to will miss the cute pink an dpurple icon popping up on the screen. Thank you so much for sharing all the fun details of your planning process and big day!!! Such a sweet farwell. Your smiling face will be missed :)

 


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