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WPFM...

stardust21587 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:56:01 +0000

...Kind of random. Anyone thats renting this place know how many chairs they have? Thing is, ...we're having our small-ish ceremony on the front patio there and reception inside and were trying to figure out if there would be enough chairs to have both set up at the same time (without having to be like...time out! ceremony is over, lets move these chairs inside!!!...blegh) Kidding, we'd rent some ceremony chairs if we have to. =P

TIA!

My dress

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Lori London Silk Flower - For Sale

kmbeyer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:59:46 +0000

Bought it about a year and a half ago and just fell out of love with it. It's still in the box and ready for a new loving home. I paid a lot for it and am just looking to recoup some of my money :( Check it out at www.lorilondon.com then go to collections, then combs, it's flower LRCP. If you're intersted just let me know. Thanks ladies.

Buy my chargers!

Fotophreak4c — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:02:12 +0000

Hey guys! Haven't been here in a while but I STILL have my 100 gold chargers that I am trying to sell for 1.50 a piece. If anyone is interested, please email me or write back here. My email is username @ aol.

I am moving to Alabama in 2 weeks and I really dont want to carry them with me. I have had several inquiries but it always falls through. Thanks!

Photography Contest

sj_moe — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:30:47 +0000

Hi Ladies,

Most of you will not remember me (I married last year and although I occasionaly posted on here, I actually got married in Jamaica), but I wanted to share a photography contest my friend is posting on her blog. It's for a FREE wedding day session! Her website is under construction, but you can see her work and contest details at shannonleefotography.blogspot.com.

Happy Planning!!

Matching linens with bridesmaid's dresses

frozenxthoughts — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:31:38 +0000

I'm having a hard time matching table linen colors to my bridesmaid's dresses. Our colors are navy blue, lavender, silver and gold. Navy blue is my primary color, lavender flowers, and silver and gold as my accents. The linens and dresses are both going to be the navy blue; however, matching them has proved to be a very difficult task.

The dresses are David's Bridal Marine color, and I know some linen companies actually sell David's Bridal's colors for their linen. Does anyone know of any reasonably priced companies that do that in the Orlando/Tampa area? Or should I not care and just try to match the best I can?

The marine color is a dark blue, but most of the navy blue linen I've compared it to has much more "black" in it if that makes sense. The marine color is a much richer blue than it is black. This is driving me nuts since it's about the last thing I need to get. I wish David's Bridal had an even darker blue, but Marine is the closest I can get without having to totally re-vamp everything for the girls (which, I don't want to do). Thanks for the help/advice!

Traveling after getting married

BananaMustang — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:29:35 +0000

Hey all....I plan to change my name after we get married, which is 10/23. How fast will I be able to go through all this? The reason I am wondering is because we are looking to buy flights to Michigan for Christmas, and I dont know what I should put for my last name...Any ideas?

Alterations

emattchen — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:56:37 +0000

Has anyone had experience with the alterations department at David's, either good or bad? I'm trying to decide if I want to go with David's, which is more expensive, or with Jeanine. I used Jeanine recently for a bridesmaid dress and I was happy with the alterations themselves but the dress was very wrinkled when I picked it up. My bridal gown is made of an easily wrinkled material and I just can't decide if it's worth the extra money to ensure that the dress is steamed/pressed after alterations. Plus David's said that if anything bad where to happen to the dress during the alterations, they would replace the dress. Just looking to see if anyone had used them before and if they were happy with the experience.

Seating Chart..

sarah42nd — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:38:10 +0000

So I booked my venue this week and found out they will seat up the chairs and tables and all for us. We just need to tell them where to put them. I was really surprised . But anyways I can't remember if I saw it on theknot , yahoo or on a different site . There was a seating chart thing. You could add the table , dj table, etc and all. You could place them on this grid type room . The one i remember you could add the guest names to the table they were sitting at . ( I don't need that but that's what I remember). Does anyone know of what I am talking about or something close.

Thanks in Advance.

budgeting percentages

irisheyezfsu — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:06:43 +0000

so I know this was posted awhile ago and I went back and tried to find it but couldn't. I would appreciate if someone could post roughly what percentage of a budget is spent on what such as flowers 5% ... etc.

I really appreciate the help. I am getting married next Oct. and my mom is already hounding me like I am supposed to know what every vendor costs. I don't even have my reception venue picked yet. Ok enough venting haha, again I would really appreciate the help. She is stuck in the 80s mindset of weddings when she got married on how things are done.

TIA!!!

Catering vent- Need insight

ashbosity — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:30:58 +0000

After going around and around with my budget and getting scared that my parents won't be able to follow through with the money they said they'd give us, I decided to explore less traditional food options. I thought about dessert only, but wasn't able to get much concrete info, more of just a "we can discuss prices". Then, I saw that some of the caterers offer BBQ menus for WAY less and this is more FI and I's style anyway. I emailed Puff 'n Stuff, Levan's and River City about their BBQ menus. Most start at about $12-14, so I was super stoked. Granted, I know it will be more with linens and real plates, etc. Anyway, I got kind of excited about Levan's because they will bring a smoker and cook onsite and their menus were $12pp and $13pp. Duane emailed me a quote that included linens, china, and servers of $26pp. WTF?? It costs MORE than the food for linens and servers? And, I got a full menu quote from them that included 4 hor d'ouevres for $29pp. River City's menus that included linens and china were $22-26pp. Needless to say, we're still going to set up tastings with all of them. Anyone have an idea of standard break downs for this stuff (I think John Michael's charges $3pp for upgraded linen/china)? How much can I really bargain? Can I say "Other Catering Company is offering us all of this for $XX, can you match it?" Should I just chill out til we've met with everyone? I'm just so frustrated.

Plans change...

frozenxthoughts — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:53:25 +0000

So...my best friend and one of my bridesmaids is unable to be in the wedding party due to an unforseen circumstance. I love and support her no matter what, but that will drop my side down to two bridesmaids and three groomsmen on FI's side. This happens, right? Where it's not even? Have any of you had uneven sides or been to a wedding that's uneven? I'm a bit of a perfectionist, but it's not really going to bother me too much. We're having a small 55-person wedding with a 2 on 3 wedding party (was 3 on 3) I don't want to ask anyone to take her spot because I think the"replacement" person would feel like a "back-up" and I certaintly don't want that. Plus, I'd sort of like to leave her spot open because I know she is heartbroken she can't be there anymore.

This goes to show though, that no matter how much planning you do, you have to remain flexible because you never know what can happen. That's life.

In the end, all I care about is marrying my high school sweetheart :) Cheers!

Help NEEDED!!!

ChristyPells — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:12:15 +0000

My fiance and I would really like to be married in a church. The issue is that I am not a member of a church here and we do not want to get married in the church he grew up in.

Anybody know of any churches (that LOOK like a church - you know with the stained glass and all - not all modern) who are willing to marry couples who aren't members or at the least who will accept couples to become members but do not ask/care about the living together part??? We found a church I LOVE however their website states you must be a member and if you are co-habitating they want to meet to "resolve this issue"

Thanks so much!

question/survey about invitations

hmmsarcasm — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:14:46 +0000

Hey all,

sorry I haven't been on as much as i would like-but moving was helltastic and as always I don't get to go online during the day at work or anything like that--but i've been trying to catch up on reading through the posts.

anyhooo-

i was just wondering where everyone got their invitations and if they wouldn't mind putting a ballpark figure on how much they spent on them? if you rather email me personally-i'm at crespo.alexis@gmail.com -i know thats sorta rude to ask-but hey thought i'd try!

i'm having a hard time picking some out-and it's really getting down to the wire here--i just can't seem to find any that I like that are not in the 1000's of dollars-and the fi is so ridiculously picky its soo annoying!

phew-got that off my chest!

TIA!

-alexis

Idea for GTG

MrsWhitneyAmanda — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:35:07 +0000

So I know we're going to Spice this weekend but I was thinking for the next one, what if we looked into a Girls' Night Chocolate Party at Farris & Foster? Or we could even make it a couple's night and go to their weekly Date Night :)

http://farrisandfosters.com/Old%20Site/funnights.htm

----Sclayton1---

lovetothinkpink — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:31:41 +0000

You have a private message :)

Ceremony Music

mlharbis — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:36:10 +0000

What ceremony music did you use/ are going to use? We are just having an organist at the church for the music. I have NO idea what I want, I have just been instructed by FMIL no Cannon in D. I don't really care because I have no idea what I want, that is just the only regulation/idea I have about the music.
I am meeting with the organist on Tuesday and I want to have some ideas so I don't get overwhelmed when I am trying to decide (FI can't come with me to the meeting).

**lovetothinkpink*

ashbosity — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:00:19 +0000

I sent you a private message about photographer choice. If you could answer a few questions to help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

French baker in or around Orlando? Need cake recommendations!

SivanG — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:57:05 +0000

Hi ladies!
   I hope everyone's wedding planning is going great! So far so good with mine :) I have plenty of time before my wedding in April, but I figure I may as well knock things off of the list before I don't have spare time anymore!
   On that note, does anyone happen to know of a French baker in or around Orlando? And if not a French baker, does anyone know of an affordable (aka not $400!) cake company?

    I appreciate it! <3

For Sale! Two Tier Slip

monicac86 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:54:12 +0000

From David's Bridal, I have a white 2 tier slip in size 8 I would like to sell. It is in excellent condition, worn only once for my wedding last month. The hem is in good condition (not dirty). I originally paid $49.99 for it and would like to sell it for $35.99, with shipping included OBO.

Please email me at gcsunshine04@hotmail.com for pictures and any questions. Thanks!

Longline Bra Shopping - Orlando

julie102310 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:01:59 +0000

Does anyone know where in the Orlando area I can find a decent selection of longline bras? I've heard Nordstroms has some. Frederick's has also been suggested. I am really into proper fit, and since I am a bit larger on top, need something more functional that what VS can offer. I know there is a lot to be had online, but I really want to try something on before I purchase, to make sure its just right. Any local suggestions?

AWESOME photographer

sclayton1 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:48:48 +0000

I just wanted to gush about our amazing photographer. We used her for our engagment pics and the closer we get to the weddig the more and more excited I get about our wedding photos. It may sound silly, but that is what I am most excited about. I mean, anyone who wasnt at the wedding will only know how awesome it was by the pictures. So, I needed someone spectacular to caputre such awesomness!
Her name: Lauren Mason
Her Company: Piccadilly Pictures
Her Website: Click here (We're the engagment pics on her portfoio)
Her Blog: Click Here (Some more of our engagmene pics on here)

She is just starting out her business, but has something great! I recommend her HIGHLY to anyone in the Central Florida ara!

Sunset Anyone?

genevievenavarro — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:52:56 +0000

So I thought my wedding was going to be at 5:00 (Cocoa Beach Valentines Day) so I could get the colors of the sunset but I just talked to the reception venue and they said that I will run out of light. So I called the ceremony vendor and she said "oh no, there will be no light for pics. Roughly 4). I'm starting to panic so i checked the internet for sunset times and it looks like sunset will be 6:15. If I start at 4 and I am done with pics at about 5:30 do you ladies think I will get some of the colors of the sunset??

I'm getting married tomorrow!!!! :D

brit21489 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:43:44 +0000

Yay!! I haven't been on much since this past month has been crazy but I thought I would let you all know! I'll post pics as soon as I can. lol

Michaels Clearance

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~* JUNE GTG - NEXT FRIDAY *~

Blonde407 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:54:22 +0000

This is a reminder of our June GTG that is next Friday the 25th and it is going to be at Spice Steakhouse downtown at 8pm. Please rsvp by next Wednesday so I can make reservations. If you didn't get the facebook invite please rsvp here or you can email me at Blonde407@aol.com. The information is also in the CFL knot bio that is in my siggy :-)

To the newbies... COME :-D

So far we have... me, the other Jessica, Erica, Jenna, Alyssa, Maria, Aileene, Medgan, and Theresa :-)

place cards and table numbers

m12_m22 — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:50:39 +0000

Ok so I need some help with Ideas....

We are working on ideas for place cards ect; however we do not want to do traditional table numbers we would like to give the tables names. Here are our ideas so far. My fiance proposed at Magic Kingdom and Disney is our favorite place so that is why all the Disney ideas b/c we wanted to include that in our wedding some how. Also we need to have enough of what ever we choose to name 18 tables. Here are the ideas so far:

Famous couples

Disney Couples

Disney theme park rides

Disney resorts

Disney Movies

Different languages for the word love

Places at UCF (Both my fiance and I attended UCF)

Inexperienced officiant?

ashbosity — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:39:13 +0000

Neither FI or I are very religious. I grew up Baptist and he is Buddhist, but neither of us practice. One of my good friend's dad is a lawyer and I asked if he was a notary or JOP that would be qualified to marry us. He offered to get his notary license so he could do it. He's funny and obviously used to speaking in front of groups and I've known him about 10 years, although FI has never met him. We will probably have a very basic ceremony, no unity candles, no sand ceremony, maybe one poetry reading. Should I tell him yes (and offer to pay for it which is about $75, which he'd probably refuse) or just go with someone we've never met but has more experience?

Honey Favors

kenzie.lee.85 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:54:13 +0000

I'm picking up our favors tomorrow! We found some beekeepers that make raw honey, they sell it right by our apt. We picked these cute little jars and theyre going to say "Made to Bee" with our names and date. They even let us choose the honey we picked the orange honey that is made from the orange groves next to our apt! They're website is www.winterparkhoney.com if anyone is looking for a cute favor! The raspberry honey is absolutely amazing.

Vendor reviews/Married Bio

ginam98 — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:03:34 +0000

Hi everyone!

I haven't been on here in a few months, so I barely recognize any of the screennames amymore :(

We were married on January 15th, and I finally got around to making a married bio complete with vendor reviews. I hope you enjoy the pics and find the Florida vendor reviews useful... I tried to be nice, but some of these vendors really sucked, lol.

I forgot how to paste the link into my siggy so if you want to see it: www.mrandmrsmattandgina.webs.com