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Clairsie Dotes
Wedding Planning and Design
Seattle
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MY STATISTICS
+ 615 positive votes
81,757 views total
122 views today
75 followers
120 articles published
10 questions asked
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SERVICES I PROVIDE
Wedding planning; theme, decor and tabletop design; professional wedding cake designer.
EXTENDED BIO
I'd be more than happy to help you out of any of the pitfalls of planning a wedding--and am uniquely qualified to do so, having climbed out of most of those pits myself.
Topics I'm an Expert in
weddings; holiday ideas; twisted humor & unsolicited opinions
Schools I've Attended
University of Washington
Degrees I've Received
Nope. As if it were a salad, I only picked the goodies off the top, left most of the bed of lettuce.
Job Positions I've Held
Litigation paralegal.
Companies I've Worked For
Attorneys. I mentioned the twisted humor.
MY EXPERTISE
weddings (Authority: 71.1 - ranked #1 / 32)
wedding planning (Authority: 65.7 - ranked #1 / 17)

wedding (Authority: 62.7 - ranked #1 / 14)
wedding preparation (Authority: 36.2 - ranked #1 / 6)

diy wedding (Authority: 30.4 - ranked #1 / 14)
event planning (Authority: 25.2 - ranked #1 / 95)

wedding style (Authority: 10.0 - ranked #1 / 2)
etiquette (Authority: 7.6 - ranked #1 / 44)

wedding flowers (Authority: 7.4 - ranked #1 / 4)
entertaining (Authority: 7.1 - ranked #2 / 28)

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MY FACTOIDS
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Winter Wedding Wrap-Ups
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Wedding Guestbooks, the White Elephant You Can't Give Away: some alternatives
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Spritz Cookies: a age-old German traditional holiday cookie
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Review of Webhosting Service GoDaddy.com: a low-tech beginner's point of view
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Crystal and Ice Light Up a Deep-Winter Wedding
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Enjoy a 'Cup of Kindness' with the Steamy Fragrance of Winter's Warm Drinks
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Wedding Mishaps, Pt. 3: Is There a Doctor in the House?
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Christmas Dinner, Northwest Homesteaders' Style: Norwegian flatbread with Salmon
Published 3 weeks ago  |  2 views today  |  + 6 votes
Wedding Mishaps, Pt 2: Cake Emergencies
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Wedding Mishaps, Part 1: Wardrobe Malfunctions - Prevention and Cure
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Holiday Cookie Recipes with Nostalgic Seasonal Flavors
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Ribbon Jello: so festive--and so much trouble, your family will know it's a special occasion
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Weddings: Bed-and-Breakfast Type Venues: get it all by going small
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Job Search Strategies: Your Cover Letter - It COVERS a multitude of
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Weddings: Remembering a Departed Loved One Without Killing the Mood
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Weddings: How to wear Grandma's dress after all
Published 1 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 6 votes
For a romantic wedding, come to the Casbah . . .
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Departure and the Escape Car: Your Wedding's Last Chance to Make an Impression
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Mini-trend for weddings: vintage rings and single rings instead of wedding sets
Published 2 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 1 votes
Wedding Solutions: how to get started on time
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Wedding Cakes: to bake or to fake?
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Weddings: your gift registry - do's and don't's
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Weddings: make the Rehearsal Dinner a fun, relaxing time-out before The Big Day
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Wedding-day gifts between Bride & Groom: meaningful or excessive?
Published 3 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 5 votes
Wedding Accessories: Make a matching set and save big
Published 3 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 7 votes
Wedding Costs: the numbers are in on cutting back
Published 3 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 8 votes
How to choose the best wedding hairstyle to complement your gown
Published 3 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 5 votes
Wedding Solutions: The Family Drunk
Published 3 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 8 votes
Wedding Solutions: How to promote participation in the bouquet and garter tosses
Published 3 months ago  |  3 views today  |  + 8 votes
Latest Trend in Wedding Veils: the Birdcage Veil
Published 4 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 4 votes
Wedding expectations for parents of a second-time bride
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A Winery-Themed Wedding--with or without the Winery
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Wedding Flowers: Tussie-Mussie bouquets: a Victorian tradition evolves into a modern wedding keepsake
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Weddings: Apparel choices for Mother of the Bride or Groom
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Second Weddings: Tips and etiquette for second-time brides and grooms
Published 4 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 5 votes
Bastille Day Fete for Francophobes
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Wedding bouquet embellishments: pretty add-ons to make your wedding bouquet unique
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Weddings: how to make a nosegay bouquet
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Peacock wedding theme: rich colors and exotic elegance brought to you by Mother Nature
Published 5 months ago  |  5 views today  |  + 5 votes
Wedding fun: photo booths and the perfect favors
Published 5 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 3 votes
Frugal Weddings: "Cake Reception" weddings and the Viennese Table
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Today's economy: dusting the stigma off of Pragmatism
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Wedding Solutions: Seating Plans and Head Tables--why?
Published 5 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 3 votes
Technology vs. the anachronistic user: a personal perspective
Published 5 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 9 votes
At-home weddings: tips and reminders for this lovely idea
Published 6 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Wedding invitation etiquette for military guests
Published 6 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 3 votes
Entertaining in your garden: Ideas for garden parties
Published 6 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Wedding showers: how to throw an old-fashioned Garden Party Shower
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Best wedding gown styles to flatter full-figured and plus size brides
Published 6 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 3 votes
Wedding savings: split costs with another bride
Published 6 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Seattle: all the modern conveniences, wrapped in natural splendor
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Give your Memorial Day Barbecue or summer gathering a catered feel, Part 2
Published 6 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 3 votes
Give your Memorial Day Barbecue or summer gathering a catered feel, Pt. 1
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Why aren't credit reporting agencies accountable for report accuracy?
Published 6 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 4 votes
Candle Maintenance 101: how to extend the life of candles
Published 7 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 5 votes
Budget wedding: save money with an elegant wedding brunch
Published 7 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
How to create fruit centerpieces for your wedding: the new alterative to florals
Published 7 months ago  |  3 views today  |  + 4 votes
Mothers’ Day Gifts: what she’ll treasure most for (almost) free
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"Non-sappy" Father-Daughter Dance songs for your wedding
Published 7 months ago  |  3 views today  |  + 2 votes
Affordable decor: Add style and brighten your bedroom with just an inexpensive set of sheets
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Planning a birthday party for a 5-year-old girl
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Popular wedding colors, spring & summer bridal season 2009
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Cut a fella some slack: Obama's "broken promise" in adopting a non-shelter dog
Published 7 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 8 votes
Weddings: tips for hiring your reception bartender
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Wedding warning: petty reception thievery happens
Published 8 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 5 votes
Purchasing a home with bad credit in the wake of the Subprime Mortgage crisis
Published 8 months ago  |  3 views today  |  + 6 votes
Dress Codes: A guide to levels of formal attire, and what to wear
Published 8 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 4 votes
Weddings: something special for the groom: a Cigar Bar
Published 8 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 4 votes
Is Craigslist doing a disservice to job-seekers?
Published 8 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 15 votes
Walk-through inspection of wedding venue upon arrival
Published 8 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 5 votes
Remedial electronics etiquette 101: the thorny side of Blackberries
Published 8 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 4 votes
Sharing your faith with a partner who is not religious
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How long should the wedding slideshow be?
Published 8 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 1 votes
For wedding preparation help, throw a wedding work party
Published 8 months ago  |  9 views today  |  + 1 votes
Wedding Solutions: guest-list limitations
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How to find a wedding dress on a budget
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Appropriate women's wedding-guest attire
Published 9 months ago  |  4 views today  |  + 2 votes
How much do wedding photographers cost? And what should you expect?
Published 9 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 2 votes
Weddings: your best dance style for your First Dance
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Best flowers for fall weddings
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Weddings: best timing for bachelorette parties
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Weddings: the Maid of Honor's duties
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Wedding Officiants for a non-religious ceremony
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How mortgage lending has changed after the first subprime debacle
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Plan a Mellow Bachelor Party That Can Still Be Fun
Published 10 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 1 votes
Why banks are still not lending despite the bailout
Published 10 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 3 votes
How to finance a wedding in the current recession
Published 10 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 3 votes
Weddings: when to fire your bridesmaids
Published 11 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 0 votes
Facts about Malaria and yellow fever control in the U.S.
Published 11 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 1 votes
How to make your own potpourri
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Weddings: Best Man and groomsmen’s responsibilities
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Weddings: bridesmaids’ responsibilities
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Wedding Solutions: how to make "the other mother" feel more included
Published 11 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 0 votes
Weddings: how to correctly pin on corsages and boutonnieres
Published 11 months ago  |  3 views today  |  + 4 votes
Guide to addressing and preparing wedding invitations to mail
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Step-by-step guide for throwing a cocktail party
Published 11 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 6 votes
Event insurance: how to cut your losses in case of a wedding disaster
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Pros and cons of fresh versus silk flowers for budget weddings
Published 11 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Christmas stocking stuffers they need anyway
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How to get the music for your wedding for next to nothing
Published 12 months ago  |  0 views today  |  + 1 votes
Planning guide for a large gathering or party
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Inexpensive but meaningful gifts for boyfriends
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How to get started in scrapbooking
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White elephant party gift ideas
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The traditional Germanic pre-Christmas arrival of Belschnickel
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Chinese auction gift ideas
Published 12 months ago  |  5 views today  |  + 1 votes
Complete guide to hiring staff and help for your wedding
Published 12 months ago  |  6 views today  |  + 3 votes
How to make a great Sangria
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
How to host a Chinese auction gift exchange
Published 12 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 2 votes
How to enjoy the simple things in life
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Add fun to your wedding with a candy buffet
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Tatertinis for your next dinner party
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How to politely request no children at your wedding
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How to store wedding cake until your first anniversary
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 2 votes
Guide to cutting costs this Christmas: homemade gift ideas
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Holiday shopping advice: Be wary of retailers who might go out of business
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 0 votes
Ethnic rituals to make your wedding distinctive
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 0 votes
What are dark matter and antimatter?
Published 12 months ago  |  1 views today  |  + 0 votes
Tips on how to find a budget wedding venue
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As wedding funds shrink, 2009's budget-conscious brides can replace lavish with "fab-ish"
Published 13 months ago  |  2 views today  |  + 0 votes