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Ceremony sites in Islamorada?

islamoradabride2013 — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:53:50 +0000

Hi everyone! We are planning a small 10 people max beach wedding in Islamorada. We are on the hunt for the perfect sandy beach with palm trees and some privacy to get married on! We are currently looking at Pierre's, Cheeca Lodge, The Islander and Coconut Cove. Any experiences with these? Any ideas to add? We are really hoping for a little privacy and a gorgeous surrounding for photos. Thanks for any ideas!

Rehearsal Dinner

AMYM312 — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:42:47 +0000

What are you ladies doing for Rehearsal Dinners?? Any suggestions in PB County?

Also, who are you inviting?

Suggestions for September Siggy!

Mademoiselle D — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:51:37 +0000

It's almost the end of the month and time for a new monthly siggy. Any suggestions?

I suggest hair or wedding jewelry inspiration :)

Advice, please?

thebtflbride — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:29:06 +0000

I met with my deacon last night. He said he advices every bride to hire a wedding planner. I'm usually the one that has planned every single party without a hitch, but I am worried that I'll miss something, especially when it comes to the actual ceremony. I do not want someone to dictate everything for me. I'm pretty controlling, (I'm very nice, too, I promise..) and extremely picky for everything. I'm one of these crazies that will just do everything myself so that I won't be disappointed later.. :/ Sooooo....my question: knowing some of my history with event planning, all personal, of course and my being picky with everything, is a wedding planner really necessary? (our venue covers all of the vendors, and things like that, so I don't have to contract anyone) If I don't go with a wedding planner, what details are usually overlooked (especially during the ceremony) that I should keep in mind? Thank you so much

PSA: Vistaprint Penny Sale

Mademoiselle D — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:47:16 +0000

http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBQO1YEAZdBOAB8tqWzNuJkFdcp/doc.html?email=ethanlamb814%40yahoo.com

Beach Wedding Expert Needed

pandora2002 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:21:49 +0000

Hey All-
Getting married in December on a beach in Hillsboro (private residential beach, on home's property). I live in CA and need advice for a local caterer or wedding planner who specializes in beach weddings . SMALL affair - no more than 30 guests!

Looking for something simple and chic like this http://pinterest.com/pin/287948969895550775/

Any other local advice - officiant, flowers, etc - much much appreciated!

Thank you

Miami Churches for Ceremony

phoenixmelody — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:45:13 +0000

Hello all!

My fiance and I are looking to get married in early August of next year. We have been looking all over Miami for a nondenomenational church to get married in - or a church that will marry nonmembers.

Our best option so far has been the Coral Gables Congregational church, which is beautiful but the latest we can get married is on a Sunday at 2. We were hoping for a Friday or Sunday night reception, which means we would need to find a way to entertain our guests for two hours between the ceremony at 2 and reception at 5. Especially because the reception site is about 15 minutes away.

We can get married there later but the price jumps from $1200 to $2000, which is out of our budget. And on Fridays you can ONLY get married at 7:30 PM for the $2000.

Does anyone have any recommendations on cute churches in Miami to get married, that will let us bring our own pastor? (Our church doesn't have a building, thus the need to look elsewhere.)

OR do you have any ideas for an inexpensive way to entertain our guests for 1.5 hours? We don't have many out of towners so a tour bus (suggested elsewhere) would be unnecessary and inexpensive. I'm checking to see if the church will let us have snacks on the lawn or something.

Nothing has been booked yet, so all options are possible! Thanks!

Intercontinental Downtown Miami Venue

lspirelli21 — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:23:32 +0000

Is anyone using this for their venue? I am just about to book my wedding there and I was looking for some feedback, positive or negative please.

Planning a Florida Wedding From another Country

akayeye — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:20:50 +0000

hi, this is my first post and I desperately need help.
My Fiance and I both live in Canada (toronto), my parents also live in Canada, my siblings live in France, my fiance's family lives in the Florida and some in Jamaica.
My Fiance and I decided to have the wedding in Florida since it's in December and the weather is always nice and we also wanted to make it a Disneyland vacation for the kids.
I'm not too familiar with Florida, so I want to stay close to the Broward County (since it's where we will be staying)
Our Budget is about $3000 and we have about 20-25 guests attending. I'm looking for a ceremony and reception venue that will accomodate my budget (including linens, chair covers and maybe basic decorations since it's around christmas time), we love to dance so somewhere with a dance floor and the ability to plug in our Ipods and dance the night away. Please help...thanks

Overwhelmed!

Jcaldwell23 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:38:45 +0000

Hello all. I am newly engaged and have no clue where to start. Fiance and I have chosen to get married in Naples, FL (it will be a destination wedding for us- we live in KS and NE) this winter; specifically around Christmas. It will be a small wedding of about 40 guests. We want to have it on the beach. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jen

Ceremony site- hollywood beach and venue in broward

2010tiffanyco — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:51:21 +0000

Just started planning....
My fiancé and I are currently looking for venues broward county for a reasonable price

Any suggestions/recommendations on venues?
ceremonies and receptions can be at different places
We'll probably have around 30 guests
Very small wedding, dont really need a dance floor or anything like that.
Thinking about a beach ceremony then a nice dinner.
Our budget for the entire wedding (not including the honeymoon) is around 5k.
Thanks for all the help!

To-Do Tuesday!

Mademoiselle D — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:15:51 +0000

What's on your WR and NWR lists for this week??

Happy Tuesday!

Bridal Shower

mgonzalez128 — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:25:20 +0000

Hi Ladies,
My MOH and BM's are driving me crazy asking me what I want to do for my Bridal Shower and where I would like to have it. I think it's nice that they are asking, but wish they would also come up with suggestions...

Have any of you had a Bridal shower in the Ft.Lauderdale/Miami area?
Where did you have it? Where else did you go look?
If you could have it any other way, what would you have done differently?

So far I suggest one banquet hall and one restaurant.
Also, I am unsure as to whether I would like to have a couples shower or just women...
That will also determine on where it would be.
If it's just ladies, what do you guys think of a traditional bridal shower then after host a passion/langerie party for my close friends?

Thanks for your time ladies!
- Michelle

Opinions regarding Officiant Situation

missv19732000 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:59:00 +0000

An acquaintance of mine is officiating my wedding. I originally asked her how much she would charge and she said that she would do it for no charge. In turn, I told her she would be invited to stay for the reception. I am not that close with her, so she would not have been invited to the event under normal circumstances (she found out I was getting married via FB and then offered her services)...do I still have to give her a gift or "tip" for her services? How do I handle this one?

Jubilee Gala reception hall

missv19732000 — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:28:24 +0000

Does anyone have experience with this place in Pembroke Pines? It's in a strip mall but the ballroom is nice the prices are great. Wanted to know about food, reliability the vendors they use in their packages. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Wedding dress rentals in South Florida

shachuks12 — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:35:09 +0000

Hi ladies,

Do you all know of anywhere that has wedding dresses available for rental in the South Florida area?

Newbie Monday!!

Mademoiselle D — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:26:15 +0000

Any new ladies out there? If so, introduce yourself and how's wedding planning coming along?

Hairdresser in Port St. Lucie

LindsayM1518 — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:01:47 +0000

I'm looking for a good hairdresser in PSL...I've been to Skin, Hair, and Nails but wasn't very satisfied with the way that my hair came out. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

* LoisLane007*

Mademoiselle D — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:53:49 +0000

Replied to your PM! Let me know what you think! :)

Mom and Bridal Shower Fiasco

LaMaFa — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:30:37 +0000

Sooo, sticky question, my mom (oh boy) decided that she would throw me a bridal shower. Ok, fine whatever, I wasn't too keen on it, but she seemed excited and it got her off my back about being more involved in the wedding. Now, after she has spent a bit more than she intended (par for the course with her) she wants my bridesmaids to chip in something. Bridesmaids who are all either in grad school or just finished and not yet employed... aka, little to no $$ to spare. I want them to be able to use that money towards their other wedding expenses, such as hair, make-up, shoes, hotel room, etc. I don't want to ask them, because I don't want them to feel guilty like they need to contribute. They didn't help plan the shower, they are not acting as hosts, I think that means they shouldn't have to 'chip in' anything. Period. What is a nice way to tell my mom to get her head out of her a$$ and stop acting like the world revolves around her? My girls don't have extra cash to spare, and they're all super sweet and will feel like they have to put something in if I ask them. A couple offered to come early to help prep stuff and set up, which is so awesome of them, and I don't want them or my mom to think that means they need to put money towards anything for the shower. They did not help in planning anything, and my mom (according to the shower invites) is the host, not them. Help!

Miami Beach Hotel Recommendations

dlthompson22 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:28:13 +0000

Good Morning Ladies,
Thinking of visiting the Miami Beach Area mid October of this year. Do you have any hotel recommendations?
Thanks In Advance

FAU-venue options?

hose85 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:48:29 +0000

hi ladies, quick question. has anyone checked into FAU Boca for a possible venue for a reception? or ceremony or both? any prices or space allowences or outside catering advice for there?

What happened to my post? - I still need videographer help!

orianita3 — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:31:11 +0000

Hey ladies....

I posted this yesterday but I can't see the post now.

Basically, I'm starting to regret not having a videographer and I'm looking for someone (wedding is less than three weeks away) that is affordable.

I would like to stay under 1k, I also don't need them to cover the whole reception.....if you can recommend someone I appreciate it!

Thanks!

NWR Sunday!

LoisLane007 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:04:52 +0000

Good morning beautiful ladies!!! How is everyone enjoying the weather??

How many of you guys are watching Hard Knocks on HBO?

Groupon for Vista Print!

LoisLane007 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:09:44 +0000

I love Groupon!

http://www.groupon.com/deals/vistaprint-palm-beach-1?p=3&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=9fbe0c85-bb9d-4675-b846-19f6d8969657&division=palm-beach&user=77aba89d71e61cb2f2a943af62ce6ee7656260a0d84e5ed156ea3d5b141c48fa&date=20120826&s=body&c=deal_button&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=vistaprint-palm-beach-1

WTF Friday!!!

Mademoiselle D — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:48:16 +0000

So happy it's finally FRIDAY! :D Let out whatever has been stressing you this week.

Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend!

brides thoughts...

mrsj9 — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:37:16 +0000

Hi Girls!!!

A friend of mine is working on a research project and needs some honest and reliable information about brides. So, of course, I thought you girls would have the best insights to share. Below is the link to a quick survey for you to complete. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. All your responses are confidential and won't be shared with anyone, so please answer honestly and thoroughly.

Thanks so much for your help

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BridalAttireResearchKRef

Any 2nd time brides here?

missv19732000 — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:41:03 +0000

Just curious as to what you are doing differently this time around.

Texas de brazil

Dukefan561 — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 04:27:30 +0000

Does anyone have reviews for Texas de brazil of Miami beach?

My DIY Lace invites!

Mademoiselle D — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:43:51 +0000

Way before we even had our ceremony and receptions venues, I already knew how I wanted our invites to look like. I wanted the invites to look delicate, simple but beautiful at the same time. Also, I didn't want to spend so much money on them especially knowing the majority would be thrown away.

FI and I had planned to sit down on the computer and type all the wording up and then format it. However, FI knew they would more than likely be off and not look professional at all, lol. Thanks to one of FI's GMs....we have beautiful invitations, rsvp cards, and wedding inserts. He's a graphic artist and he made our invites look even better than I would have imagined or produced myself. He had so many options for fonts and even helped us improve our invite wording. Also, he saved me from stressing out on getting them done correctly and even printed them out for me which is not an easy task with thick, pre-cut paper.

I HIGHLY recommend him for all sorts of paper invites or goods needed. He does excellent work and super easy to work with him! I can forward his information if anyone is interested :)

Here is the inspiration:

Here is our DIY lace invite! These pictures do not to them any justice because they look really beautiful in person. Sorry for the poor lighting. We decided not to add a bow like the original because of the lovely gold detail the lace already has and it would be way too much.