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The Beginnings of A Budget Wedding

Posted 10/04/2010 by Rachel in venues \ 4 comments

First off, I will say that I have the most amazing bridesmaids: Emily, Emily, Emily (no joke), and Laura. Emily (my sister), lives in Washington, DC (about 2 hours away), is an amazing artist, and my maid of honor. Emily (the blonde) and Emily (the brunette) have been my best girlfriends since middle school. Laura was my college housemate, neighbor …

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A Very Virginia Engagement

Posted 09/30/2010 by Rachel in getting engaged \ 3 comments

H & I got engaged July 31, 2010 in foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. After a wonderful 2 years of dating, H suggested that we celebrate our anniversary wine tasting and stay at a B&B. He took care of booking the B&B, and I got to choose the vineyards – Sweely Estate Winery, Barboursville Vineyards, and Horton Vineyards.

We stayed …

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First Things First

Posted 09/20/2010 by Rachel in life \ 2 comments

I am so incredibly excited to be blogging about our wedding! H and I got engaged on July 31, 2010, and are planning on getting married in October 2011 in Richmond, Virginia and am thrilled to document our planning process here on EAD! But first, our story, so you can get to know us!

H & I were both born and …