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People who came to the wedding but didn't bring/send a gift

Pretty Parula — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:35:26 +0000

What do you say to them when you talk to them/run into them later? I would guess nothing, right? I don't care about getting more stuff or anything, it just seems tacky. I wouldn't go to a wedding without a gift, anyway.

FAT-Tuesday-Check IN (no, not Mardi Gras...we wish!)

tickledpinkrain — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:50:39 +0000

Hey Girls!!! Just finished my Wii Fit Hula, and push ups. Saving the squats for later after work!!! Oh, I started my new job yesterday! My brain is on overload, but I think it's going to be a great gig!!

Happy Tuesday!!! Keep up the good work!!!

SS Office

Pretty Parula — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:05:00 +0000

I can't find a phone number for them anywhere. Does anyone know the phone number, or if you can make an appointment with them? I definitely don't want to sit there all day if I can avoid it.TIA!

coozies?

therockisblinding05 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:34:56 +0000

Can anyone please tell me where I can get custom made coozies that don't require a minimum purchase? Most places that I have tried to work w/ want me to order 100 min. when I only want 9 for the bridesmaids as part of their gift for the bach party! what am I supposed to do w/ 91 coozies that have my bach date on them??

Father-Daughter Dance song

tickledpinkrain — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:16:25 +0000

I gave the option to my dad since I'm the 1st of four daughters to get married...My daddy picked (after much debate) "Stealing Cinderella" by Chuck Wick. I've never heard it before since I don't listen to much country (anymore), so I pulled it up on YouTube! It's beautiful. Very cutesy, but precious. It's so my daddy, and it reminds me of my "country" roots anyways! If you haven't heard it, listen! It just made me think of my wedding day!!! Can't wait!

Any linens for sale??

Blonde407 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:56:13 +0000

I need 5 or 6 - 90" or 108" round white linens. I don't need them till May 29th.

Thanks !!!!

whine Photos are going to take how long?!

Pretty Parula — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:46:11 +0000

4-6 weeks?!? Boo! At least we're already two weeks into it, but man I want to see them nowwwwww!

Ok I'm done with my tantrum. :)

Erm ok, so how long does Volcanic Ash take to clear????

jazzycazy — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:17:42 +0000

You've got to be kidding me -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8623806.stm

I'm not worried as I'm sure this will clear in under 2 weeks (they're saying it'll go within 2 days), but it needs to clear and then GO!!!! We fly out on 28th, so mother nature, you have until then to get those skies clear!!

xjcx

We're home!

Pretty Parula — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:36:55 +0000

We got back from New Zealand tonight and MAN was it a long flight! Great trip, great wedding, it's all happiness here right now! I'm going to bed - NOW - so I'll post something in the next couple of days about the wedding and HM, and pretty soon I'll have vendor reviews, too. I missed you girls!!! Talk to you all soon!

Ashley

MrsWhitneyAmanda — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:14:26 +0000

I just saw on the Sentinel that Stuff is now blue. I'm not sure how I feel about the change but I'm interested to hear the opinion of a fan such as yourself :)

order of reception??? HELP!

tickledpinkrain — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:04:07 +0000

What is the typical order for the reception!?! We're not having a formal dinner, but we are serving food. When do you do toast, first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, etc!!!??? HELP

DIY Bouquet

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Memorial vase & candle

BananaMustang — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:38:41 +0000

Ladies - I am going to be a doing a memorial vase with a floating candle for my father at the reception. The only one I can find online is this one:

http://myweddingreceptionideas.com/personalized_in_loving

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But it does not come with the candle. Any ideas on where to get that type of candle that can sit in water?

Also, does anyone know of any other places to purchase something like this? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated :)

Sonesta Hotel is AWESOME!!

jamieandben2011 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:35:01 +0000

Hey I just wanted to let everyone know that I was looking around for hotels to block for my April 2011 wedding and stopped in at the new Sonesta Hotel (Ivanhoe and I-4) not only are they remodeling the WHOLE place but their rates are amazing. I have my block for under $80 a night which is a great price considering we are downtown. They have a 8 passanger Yukon they can drive you around town and are in the process of getting a 15 passanger also. They will take you with-in 5 miles of the hotel and to Winter Park. The views are amazing. I could go on forever about how impressed I was with this place!!

ohh and ps they have a pretty awesome roof-top pool :-)

Bachelorette Party paying for myself?

Theresa626 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:30:22 +0000

So, my maid of honor sent me an evite to my bachelorette party. It basically just says the time and date and says that we will be eating dinner somewhere and going to a party hot spot and everything is a surprise for me so don't tell. But, then it says in small letters underneath that each person is responsible for their own food and beverage, etc. Does this mean I'm paying for myself at the party? Because it's one thing if they can't afford to pay for me but if that is true.... I kind of want say in where we go and what we do if I have to pay for myself. I don't really want to be surprised with something I have to pay for.

However, about a month ago, she asked me how much I drink when I go out and I said usually about two drinks and she said "oh good because Bridesmaid A and I were a little worried about paying for your drinks but it should be ok as long as you don't drink a lot". So, maybe she meant that for the other bridesmaids have to pay for themselves and not for me? I kind of want to ask but I can't really think of a polite way to ask her about this. I don't want to sound rude or greedy. I've talked to her recently and she asked me if I got the email and I said yes but she didn't say anything else. What would you guys do?

What would your "best gift" be?

amyers321 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:10:00 +0000

If you could have any gift from your "maids" or even parents, let's say under $300, what would you choose: something for your wedding day(be specific) or a registry gift?

I've NEVER been a bridesmaid and aside from my own wedding I've literally been to 3 or 4 weddings in my entire life as a guest and never for anyone who I was really close with so my gifts were more "registry"/Giftcard.

I have so many ideas of what I would like to get/do for my best friend who is getting married in early next year but I'm not sure if they are over the top or not....so post away gals. I really appreciate the help!

I'd like to scream!!! (a little long)

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STDs Ordered and Question

Megs30 — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:45:44 +0000

We ordered our Save the Dates last night! They should be here in about 2 weeks. Here is what they look like minus our information.

So my question is how to address them if you are inviting someone and allowing them to bring a quest. Do you address the envelope to Mr. John Smith and Guest or wait until the invitations to add and guest part?

TIA!

~* SATURDAY'S GTG *~

Blonde407 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:30:26 +0000

Just a reminder that our next GTG is this Saturday the 24th at 7:30pm at Hot Olives in Winter Park. If you aren't on facebook or haven't received the invite for it please RSVP here no later than Thursday pm/Friday am please :-)
Looking forward to it !!!

Jessica

Succssful Weekend!!

briehannah — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:23:54 +0000

I just wanted to post that I had an amazing wedding planning weekend, getting two things checked off my never-ending list!! Bridesmaid dresses have been chosen (Phew!), and we also decided on a Rehearsal Dinner location!! Best weekend yet!! Thanks for listening!

Two Months!!!

brit21489 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:16:31 +0000

I'm so excited! I have a week and a half until school is over and then comes everything wedding. I am SO ready!!

WEEKEND FAT check-in!!!

tickledpinkrain — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:53:02 +0000

I know the weekends are sometimes harder since it's usually "our time" to play, finish projects, or in most of our cases...plan weddings!!! So this will be the weekend check in (for the entire weekend!!!). Great job for our first week!!! Everyone is so supportive...and it definitely helps keep me accountable!!!

No Wii yet for the day, but FI and I did wrestle for over half an hour last night and then again this morning! Ha, we make it kind of a competition and I get all worked up...so even though he is 10x stronger than me and ALWAYS wins, I put up a good fight, and always limp away tired with every muscle ache! I told FI it's not about winning for me...it's about survival! Trust me, if I wanted to win, I could...but it my hurt my chances for kids later! lol.

Anywho, Happy weekend! Every little bit counts!!!

Fabulous Wedding Photographer!

josie12 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:55:50 +0000

I want to highly recommend Jenny Medure with Starfish Photography Studios in Jacksonville, Florida! She was incredible! The photographs that she captured of my special day are not only beautiful, but tell the story of our special day and our love for each other. I don't know how she did it, because I never saw her doing it, but she caught the most amazing, intimate shots of my husband and I before, during, and after the ceremony. Her prices are very reasonable, she pays immaculate attention to detail, and she is a true sweetheart! I not only will cherish my wedding photos forever, but have made a new friend in Jenny! Thanks, Jenny, so much.... we LOVE our wedding photos, and can't wait to see our album!

Rain?

chrob — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:29:46 +0000

I'm getting married in Winter Park one year from today... I thought this was supposed to be one of the most dry times of the year for FL, but I just looked at the weather to test that theory and it's predicting rain all week?! Is this normal? I grew up in Orlando but haven't lived there for years so I didn't know what to expect but everyone kept telling me April is almost guaranteed good weather so I went ahead and booked an outdoor ceremony AND reception- now I have a year of worrying ahead of me! :(

Please tell me this is a weird fluke?

Alyssa comes home today!!!

adarlingzta — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:21:46 +0000

I can't wait to hear about New Zealand and have her tell you guys about her wonderful wedding.

Fat-Friday-Check In

tickledpinkrain — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:13:05 +0000

The weekend is almost here! That's something to dance over!!!

Woke up this morning feeling bla! Wii Hula did the trick! Also, did my wall push ups and squats. According to the Wii I've lost another .09 lbs. Go me!

Happy Friday!!!

rehearsal dinner I-drive/ Dr Phillips?

Spingchicken — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:46:03 +0000

Recs besides seasons 52 please? No idea what I am looking for. It can be casual or upscale though I prefer more laid back. No Italian please.

Thank you!

Link to DIY body treatments

stardust21587 — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:18:20 +0000

Found this on Yahoo! this morning.
Thought it could be of use and looks pretty simple!
Definitely going to try some out! =)

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/diy-beauty-treatments-you-can-make-in-your-own-kitchen-1263801/

Family Drama... Need Advice

x3Harmony534 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:07:18 +0000

So I'll TRY to make this brief... but no promises, lol. FI's parents are divorced & both remarried. His step-mom is one of those go-getter planner types & I believe has already booked a huge 9 bedroom house for her whole family to stay in during the wedding weekend. She mentioned to us planning to have the rehearsal dinner there also, which 11 months out from our wedding we didn't think much of. However after talking to FI's mom about it we realized that would be a BAD idea. The two families do not get along & there's no way she would feel comfortable or show up if the rehearsal dinner was at his dad & step-mom's rented house. (Which, I wouldn't blame her for. That's a little too personal.) Both his mom & step-mom are eager to help, but it's difficult because they both live out of town. I suggested that FI just explain the situation to his dad & step-mom but he said no way, they wouldn't take it well. (Don't ask me why... I figured it's the adult thing to do, but I guess not. hah.) So we want to propose to them OUR idea for a rehearsal dinner. We were thinking about doing something sentimental (Like having it at Downtown Disney outside the restaurant he proposed at) but how can we do this without sounding demanding & ungrateful for his step-mom's offer to host the dinner? I don't want it to come across as couplezillay (like my word?) of us to say "Thanks but no thanks, your plans aren't good enough." But I guess honesty isn't an option here. Can we just plan it ourselves & then accept any financial contributions from them if they offer? Although we can't really afford it ourselves & I'm not about to ask my family to contribute anymore then they already are. *sigh* What to do... what to do?

Dance/Reception Song Suggestions?

ChelC24 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:11:25 +0000

Hey ladies, I know I'm ahead of time here but I'm trying to come up with ideas for what songs I want to use for things like the garter & bouquet toss, father daughter dance, etc. Here are the one's I know I want to use. The one's I left blank are the one's I'd LOVE to hear your suggestions or what you're using. Thanks for any ideas!

P.S. I'm doing a dance with both my dad and stepdad. Nothing corny like Butterfly Kisses please! Hahah ;).

Introductions: (thinking about using) I Believe in a Thing Called Love- The Darkness

First Dance: Only You Can Love Me This Way- Keith Urban

Father Daughter: Dad:
Stepdad:

Cake: 1,2,3,4 - Plain White T's

Garter:
Bouquet:

Last Dance:

Thanks Ladies! <3