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[Deleted User] — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:55:59 +0000

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What limo company did you use?

mkovacik — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:12:09 +0000

There are way too many to choose from! If you could share who you used and if they were affordable, that would be wonderful!

Thank you!

Silk Flowers

mellowyellowcello — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:22:58 +0000

Hi ladies,

I don't know how many of you are using silk flowers versus real flowers, but I had great luck at Marge's specialty shop on OBT and Lee Road. I got my bridesmaid bouquets for $18.95 each and they're quite lovely. They look real and feel real to the touch, so I couldn't be happier! The single flowers there tend to be in the $5 or more price range, but there are some pre-assembled bouquets you can get for under $30. They do have a wedding specialist who can create a bouquet for you based on the flowers you pick for a higher price. Hopefully this information can help some of you! Good luck.

Sparklers

ChelC24 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:29:28 +0000

Hey ladies! I was originally going to use bubbles as FI and I exited the reception but now that I've learned that the bubbles won't show up in pictures, I'm thinking I'm going to use sparklers instead.

I LOVE the pictures with them in it and it would be something different to do. Does anyone know where I can buy them from? Also does anyone have any cons about them? Just curious. Thanks ladies! <3

Cake stand

positivecc — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:03:44 +0000

My cake maker is charing me $100 for cake stand with $50 refunding once returned. I think this is high especially wih the cake being over $500. Anyone know better options to rent a cake stand or maybe I can make one. Any ideas are welcomed.

lauralulu777

chiokevan — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:07:49 +0000

saw the pic of your center peice on the DIY board and sent you a PM

confusion with wedding invitation wording

edellis — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:32:32 +0000

Under what circumstances should you include the bride's AND groom's parents' names on the wedding invitation?

I am designing my own, and I showed my mom the wording which included my parents' names and my fiance's parents. She said it's only supposed to be her and my father's name.

To me that seems rude. His parents aren't helping pay for the wedding, so is that what determines whose name is on the invite?

Only my parents are paying for the wedding, so does that mean only their names should appear on it?

TIA :)

Where to put monetary gifts at the wedding?

edellis — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:52:52 +0000

AT the wedding reception when guests give you monetary gifts are you supposed to use some kind of bridal pouch and carry it around or do you make some kind of decorative box for the guests to put them?

My mom used a pouch, but I am not sure if they do things differently now.

I know a lot of our guests are coming from out of town, so I am sure we can anticipate more monetary gifts than actual presents.

Thanks.

Ignore

x3Harmony534 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:17:16 +0000

Delete please. Posted to wrong board! Oops! :)

Plastic Champagne Flutes

[Deleted User] — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:46:15 +0000

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DIY Personalized Napkins

ajoyfulnole — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:54:33 +0000

Okay, this probably seems really silly, and I'm not sure how much of a saving it is, but I thought I'd post them in case someone else could use the idea!

I really wanted personalized napkins, but I figured I needed about 400 or so, and I really didn't want to pay $15 to $20 for a 50-pack for a total of $120 to $160 for something people will immedialy throw away. So, I used a Sizzix embosser and folder that I got on sale at Michael's for $7 each, napkins in my colors from Party City for $3 per 50 ($24), and I bought a long-handled embosser from Southwest Rubber Stamp Company online with our married monogram for $50 for a total of $88. Plus, I'm using the embosser on the Thank You Notes and envelopes to continue my monogram theme, and I'll likely use it continuing in married life. This probably will give you more savings if you need more napkins and have a larger guest list, or if you already have an embosser/folder.

All I had to do was run the napkin through the hand-crank embosser in the floral folder, then stamp it with the embosser. It took me about three hours to do all of them, with a friend helping for about an hour of that.

Venue information

Jessica153 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:45:01 +0000

Hello everyone!

This is my first real post but ive been looking around on the boards for a few months. I got engaged at the beginning of October and were getting married in March 2012.

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with Town manor bed and breakfast in Auburndale?

Thanks! :]

Your Wedding TV Bridal Show Tomorrow - Parking costs??

happe2gether — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:16:44 +0000

Does anyone know if there will be a charge for parking at the bridal show at the Wyndham tomorrow?

Anyone selling a card box?

amyers321 — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:17:09 +0000

I sold mine after my wedding and am looking for one for my best friend who is getting married in March.
I'm tempted to make her one but I thought I'd check The Knot first since I was able to find so much here for my own wedding!

Thanks a bunch!

Reviews for Church St Ballroom

megan10103 — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:22:31 +0000

Did anyone have their wedding reception there and have any review about it. Im thinking of having mine there and wanted to know how it was. Thanks!

Table Runners - Central Florida

agrisner — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:12:58 +0000

I am trying to find a local place that rents table runners for our reception (Central Florida area). I have found a few in the Orlando area, but none that seem to have table runners for long tables (we're not using traditional round, banquet tables). Any ideas/reccomendations??

Restaurant Recommendations for romantic/outdoor dinning post wedding meal

gemmalou1982 — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:40:34 +0000

Hi,

I need some help with finding a 'non cheesy' restaurant in the vacinity of Cypress Grove or surrounding area. Aiming for a romantic atmosphere/ maybe eaing outside with music playing with small party of friends /family after our ceremony at Cypress Grove.

13 days married :) Thank you theKnot

MarieGillespie — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:26:40 +0000

Well this has been a crazy ride and I am so glad to get off the roller coaster!!

I could not have done it without theknot who provided me with the best wedding coordinator in the world (Charisma Moran: www.charismamoranevents.com), an amazing hair and makeup artist (Meghann Davis: www.makeupbymeghann.com), off the hook professional and student musicians for a steal (Valerie Pernice: www.classicmix.org/about.html) and the best wedding photographer a girl could ever want (Nicole Faust: retroblingjewels@gmail.com). Thank you to you wonderful ladies for your advice, you amazing stories that you share every day and for the constant support. Here is the advice I can pass on:

- Spend the money to hire a reliable DJ... do NOT hire your brother's friend for 1/10th of the normal DJ price and end up having to buy two wireless microphones 2 hours before the reception and playing songs from your itunes because his equipment won't work!!!

- The day goes by so quickly, little things won't matter on that special day so try to relax and enjoy the ride

- Don't plan on eating your meal because I was so nervous and excited that I had two bites! But try to eat something, you don't want to be passing out!

- Take the time to go around every table and thank the guests for traveling to your wedding.

- You can't please everyone. There will always be someone that's angry about their seat or some other mundane detail that will not matter on that day. Accept the fact that you can't please all your guests/wedding party.

- Don't go on your honeymoon leaving a dirty house behind. Trust me you will appreciate coming home to a nice, clean place after a 15 hour flight!!

- Dance!!!! As much as you can :) (that is if the music is actually playing and the DJ knows how to press play on a laptop)

Again thank you for a wonderful 6 months of planning. Try not to go crazy, in the end, all that matters is the one you get to kiss at the end of the aisle.... and the pictures!!

- Marie

Table Runners - Central Florida

agrisner — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:13:05 +0000

Table Runners - Central Florida

agrisner — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:12:52 +0000

Table Runners - Central Florida

agrisner — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:13:06 +0000

Restaurant Recommendations for romantic/outdoor dinning post wedding meal

gemmalou1982 — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:39:45 +0000

bouquet problems

missbrittany88 — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:35:47 +0000

i am actually having a really hard time finding someone to pull together the bouquet i want. i can't find pictures in magazines or on the internet anywhere.
our flowers are calla lillies and roses.
i want a pageant style bouquet of calla lillies, mostly white, with a few red ones here and there, and i want it draping over, just overflowing. i know this will be hard to accomplish, because calla lilly stems are so long and thick - but - has anyone seen anything like what i'm describing or have any idea of how to pull this off?? does anyone know a REALLY awesome florist who might be able to pull this off?

For Sale & Less than 1 week to go!!

[Deleted User] — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:17:37 +0000

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JHamlin Photography

sarah42nd — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:46:14 +0000

Anyone ever heard of them ? I think there out of orlando? Came across them on craigslist . They are running an ad. http://orlando.craigslist.org/com/1869654793.html

Showing off our E pics

chiokevan — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:40:20 +0000

Here's the link to our e session on our photogs blog. My Fiance was the master mind of the shoot, see what you think...
http://pilsterphotography.blogspot.com/2010/12/sanford-florida-backroad-engagement.html

Leu Gardens

kbowes85 — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:17:26 +0000

Any reviews?? Tell me everything you ladies know!! :)

restaurants for rehersal dinner???

shune4life — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:56:42 +0000

Any suggestions for rehersal dinner venues in the Dr. Phillips / IDrive that are budget friendly?

NVision DJ

shune4life — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:32:21 +0000

Anyone have any input on Nvision Productions as a DJ / lighting vedor?

Wedding Dress Dilemma

tkyoung345 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:08:46 +0000

Hello!

I've been on the board for a while but just recently started preparing for my wedding. Well recently I have been dress shopping with my mom. I tried on a couple of dresses and went to a couple of different dress shops and picked a dress. I got a really good deal on the dress and thought it was the one. I loved the dress when I tried it on and thought I was done. I went home and started second guessing myself. Now I am in a dilemma. I am on a budget and don't know what to do. I don't know if I should try on the dress again and see its all in my head or I need to try and get a different dress. If I do decide to get another dress, I want to sell this one to get my money back or at least the majority of it. Does anyone know any sites or stores that buy wedding dresses?

Thanks again

Florida-Central Florida — The Knot Community

Name Change Info

What limo company did you use?

Silk Flowers

Sparklers

Cake stand

***lauralulu777***

confusion with wedding invitation wording

Where to put monetary gifts at the wedding?

Ignore

Plastic Champagne Flutes

DIY Personalized Napkins

Venue information

Your Wedding TV Bridal Show Tomorrow - Parking costs??

Anyone selling a card box?

Reviews for Church St Ballroom

Table Runners - Central Florida

Restaurant Recommendations for romantic/outdoor dinning post wedding meal

13 days married :) Thank you theKnot

Table Runners - Central Florida

Table Runners - Central Florida

Table Runners - Central Florida

Restaurant Recommendations for romantic/outdoor dinning post wedding meal

bouquet problems

For Sale & Less than 1 week to go!!

JHamlin Photography

Showing off our E pics

Leu Gardens

restaurants for rehersal dinner???

NVision DJ

Wedding Dress Dilemma

lauralulu777