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Daytime Ceremony/Reception Anyone??

msphil32 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:42:15 +0000

Hey everyone...
I was wondering if any of you ladies plan on doing a Saturday or Sunday daytime ceremony and reception. I'm not really that concerned with getting married during the morning....I know that a 10 or 11am ceremony may be difficult to swing as far as getting ready is concerned, but not that much of an issue for me. My issue is the reception in the daytime, especially if there are windows allowing sunlight in...IDK...just seems different for a reception. I am concerned that the "feel" may be different and people won't dance...I've been looking forward to that type of celebration. I know it should bring down the costs somewhat if we do it in the daytime. If I can find a venue that I like for the outdoor/garden cermony, that also has reception space that is more like a ballroom, meaning that no sunlight is in. It may sound silly, but I have pictured it a particular way so long. My FI is fine with the daytime wedding/reception and says that he has attended a daytime wedding/reception, then recalls that the reception was during the day, but in an enclosed space without windows. If you have any suggestions for venues like this, please share. Thanks!!!

Frog golf course - Villa Rica

maggiebaggie — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:49:00 +0000

Has anyone had any experience with this venue? I'm from out of town, and my mom and dad went to scope them out.

They quoted them $6000 for an all inclusive reception plus open bar.

Sounds too good to be true. I'm trying to get ahold of the caterer, to confirm. But in the meantime. Any experiences?

Thanks!!

Today is stressful!!

pokepoke27 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:58:27 +0000

Today my car that I bought last week just randomly decided to stop running and start smoking, which is really upsetting. And I was already feeling pretty anxious because the rioting in London has spilled over into where my FSIL lives - and they've already set fire to several buildings with people still in them!!!!

I need some cake and some Baileys : (

Where do you get your ideas?

My_Matt — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:15:28 +0000

For funzies, where do you look to get ideas for your big day?

Rose Hall in Dallas???

soontobereed0508 — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:55:19 +0000

We toured Rose Hall today and are pretty close to booking this venue for our ceremony and reception, just wondering if anyone else has booked and in process of plannin, has used or been to a wedding here?
Would love some feedback on planning process, any evtra fees, food, etc
I love the venue and the price but am a little anxious to sign a contract and be stuck...

Day of Coordinator??

mallory319 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:30:15 +0000

We are having a small wedding with about 50 guests. And of course, I'm on a budget! I've been in touch with a highly reccomended day of coordinator - her fee for the day of & rehearsal is $350. This price seems reasonable, but would it be silly to pay for that? We are having a small wedding, it's on a Sunday, and we're not having live music. The main reason I feel it would be helpful, is because the venue we are using is new - so far, the person I have worked with at the venue isn't very helpful or responsive. Also, we need our ceremony space flipped during our cocktail hour.

Do you think it's worth it? Does it make sense?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

WANTED: GOLD CHARGER PLATES

Kermie1459 — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:02:10 +0000

I am in need of 50-100 gold charger plates. If anyone has them for sale/rent, please let me know.
Chelsea
Kermie1459@yahoo.com

XP: Where are you getting your cake?

salto3 — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:55:03 +0000

I was thinking Publix, but I am still looking for cheaper suggestions! TIA

FOR SALE LOCAL PICK UP 160 WHITE CHAIR COVERS

patty15lsu — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:09:26 +0000

Available for pickup in Atlanta or buyer pays shipping.

Email me at riccardip1@gmail.com if you are interested!

I booked my venue!

LizLoveLaugh — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:28:24 +0000

Yay! I just booked my venue and date! We're getting married on Thanksgiving Day of this year at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville. It feels so good to have this decided!

NWR Rant

pokepoke27 — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:18:50 +0000

So my mom is really P*SSING ME OFF!!

A little background: My mom got a chevy Trailblazer back in 2007, and not long after my dad got a Nissan Versa. Lately my family has been having some serious financial problems (who hasn't?) - so the versa got repossessed. To make a very long story short, he ended up with a 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has no a/c. My father works out of town so he uses the Trailblazer because it is the more reliable car. My mom only has to use it for between 2 - 4 days every other week.

I just got back into the country after being in England since early May. Before I left, my car died and I didn't bother to get a new one. Tuesday night I went with my dad to get this 99 Ford Tarus that, among other good things, has working a/c. My mom was complaining about having to use the Jeep so I told her if she gives me some money to help me out with gas I would drive her to and from work every day (11 miles each way). I totally sympathised with her - I would hate having to show up to work all sweaty and smelly because my car has no a/c.

But it IS my car, so I don't feel she has the right to just use it all the time. I drove her to get cigarettes yesterday and this morning she borrowed my car to drop my little sister off at school. I went to spend some time with a friend I haven't seen since before I went to England, and was gone from about 3 pm - 9 pm. While I was out she called me to ask if I was coming home because she wanted to run some errands and she wanted to borrow my car. I told her I hadn't planned on coming home until after dinner and she just made an irritated noise and said "Fine." and hung up on me. I was frustrated but just rolled my eyes and got over it.

When I got home she was in the Kitchen and she gave me the money for this weekend and told me that she has to work tomorrow night. I was dissapointed that she can't make it to the GTG wtih me tomorrow, but I understand because she really needs the money. So I asked what time she gets off and it's at 9 pm. I told her I didn't know if I can pick her up because of the GTG. I know we're meeting at 5 but we might not even be finished until like 7 - 7:30 and it will take me 45 mins to get home (assuming the traffic is not terrible). She just freaked out on me and said "Well I can't drive that Jeep again, it almost gave me a heat stroke!!"

I am just so furious right now. Apparently because I happen to have a car with a/c and she doesn't, I'm supposed to just sit at home at her beck and call like a personal chauffeur. I know I told her that I can drive her to and from work all weekend, but she knew BEFORE she told her manager that she can work tomorrow night that I had plans. I am definitely going to tell her that I will drive her to work and home, but she can not say A WORD if I am late. I don't think I should have to cut my plans short just because she doesn't want to use the Jeep!!!

Florist Needed

mrsreese2b — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:44:05 +0000

My wedding is not until next year, but we are currently searching for a reasonable florist in Atlanta, GA. Anyone have any ideas or recommendations??

Cheap Ceremony/ Reception venue needed.....

km0711 — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:10:17 +0000

My wedding will be Friday, July 27, 2012. Does anyone know of a cheap venue for at least 100 guests that is all inclusive? No preferance of indoor vs. outdoor. My preferred budget is under $3000 but $5000 is my highest. We live in Norcross but anywhere Marta/bus/train can get to is fine. Any suggestions are welcome.

My_Matt

hatroopes — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:28:00 +0000

You have a PM!

I'm in Love with this Wedding!

Emma2bewed — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:11:26 +0000

If you haven't already...check out the free e-glossy at Smitten-Mag.com. I fell in LOVE with Chelsea's wedding and want to do something similar for my tables and flowers. So beautiful! Can't wait to get started with my planning!

MsAmeera25

My_Matt — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:12:43 +0000

I replied to your PM :)

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princessannie12

pokepoke27 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:13:31 +0000

I'm interested in your arch. Is it orange like in the picture or was that just put on top of it?

If you private messaged me...

My_Matt — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:34:19 +0000

I messaged you back :)

If you haven't messaged me about our get together this Saturday, make sure to do so by Friday night! I think I said 5pm to make sure I get your message.

Have anyone heard of this Florist in Atlanta area - Peonies, Inc.

AsiaLeone — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:21:37 +0000

Have anyone heard of this Florist in Atlanta area - Peonies, Inc. There site is:

http://peoniesinc.com/

The prices seems very good and she said she can get flowers for my September wedding that's not in season (Anemones, Ranunculus)...sounds too good so I thought I check with the other knotties on here.

PSA Living Social for Photo Booths

salto3 — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:25:48 +0000

For those of you who want a photo booth at the reception, there's a 50% deal on living social today:

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Wedding Day Make-Up!

HYDROPHILE — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:59:47 +0000

http://makeuptrish.blogspot.com is doing my wedding day make up. Last night we had a trial run for my wedding on the 27th. Absolutely fabulous. I told her I wanted something classic that was going to last at least through the ceremony, dinner, and cake cutting (and then it's party time so no big deal.)

My dress is sort of a 40s/50s inspired classic tea-length gown with a crinoline poufy slip to make it "pop."

Here's my picture from my trial run - LOVE it! P.S. She is INCREDIBLY reasonably priced, and travels around Atlanta!

White chair covers- available for pickup

patty15lsu — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:49:10 +0000

Email me @ riccardip1@gmail.com if you are interested

Augusta Outdoor Venues

Krimzonrain — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:51:42 +0000

There are so many gorgeous outdoor venues in Atlanta and I've got tons of second choices if I need to have my wedding in Atlanta but since we live closer to Augusta, does anyone have any recommendations for outdoor venues near Augusta? We are having a "renaissance" themed wedding so an outdoor garden or forest type area would be right up our alley.

HELP!! Outdoor/Garden venue...possible outside catering... etc

msphil32 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:45:40 +0000

Hey everyone!!

Ok, so now that we have narrowed it down to the Atlanta and surrounding areas....I have located several venues that I was interested in. It is pretty difficult because I reside in FL and my FI will be in Iraq during the first half of the planning. Anywho, I want an outdoor venue for the ceremony, garden specifically, and have located some including Little Gardens, Flint Hill, and a few other similar venues more on the inclusive side(any detailed input on these would be great.) However, my FI has recently suggested that he may want us to use a wedding planner who coordinated a friend's wedding, who suggests a venue that is pretty much DYI where outside vendors could be used. Oh...did I mention that she does not reside in GA, which concerns me. To me, it kind of defeats the purpose of a planner because I "assumed" that this person should have a working relationship with different vendors in the area, otherwise we would be doing the same thing and my work would not be as stress-less as I hoped it would be. Maybe I'm wrong....let me know if you have experienced this and know something different. Other than that...I am pretty much set on a mostly inclusive outdoor-garden venue, indoor reception that is "budget friendly" for about 100 or so guests. Looking to get married September 2012. Also, is anyone familiar with Payne-Corley or the Carl House?
Thanks for reading...I know I'm probably all over the place with this one!

Moving Woes....:(

lulubella2011 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:33:18 +0000

Sorry girls, I just need to vent! So I am trying to cordinate my move so that everything will be delivered right after we get married and fly back to our new apt. But, I am being told no there is no way possible to deliver all my things and furniture until after the honeymoon....OK, why not? Even if they pick everything up the week before the wedding and it sits in storage a few days, why can't I schedule a time on the day I want for them to deliver it to me? I'm moving to New York, he's already up there, so now we just have to get my things up there! and packing is frustrating! Right after the wedding we are spending the night in Atlanta and then flying out the next day. The plan is to spend a few days in our new place, unpacking and packing for the honeymoon and then leave 4 days later. And it costs so much to move things!!! I'm trying to get rid of what I can and it's still going to be a tremendous amount! I haven't even booked a moving company yet b/c I don't know who to go with! Does anyone know of a good moving company that isn't going to go through my boxes or treat me dishonestly?

For those who have gotten (or will be getting) married at Roswell River Landing

growingwings07 — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:42:43 +0000

How many guests do/did you plan on having? I already put a deposit down... but then I started thinking about the parking lot... and I recall it being fairly small.

If you have already gotten married there, was there enough parking for your guests? If not, where did they park? If you haven't gotten married there yet, do you think you're going to have parking issues there?

Maybe I'm just over thinking it... or maybe I'm just recalling it being smaller than it is?

Thanks in advance!!! :)

Knottie GTG...Aug 6th 5:30pm in Perimeter

My_Matt — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:37:13 +0000

Because the board is public and we don't know who could be reading these posts, please Private Message me to know where.

I need to know by 5pm on Friday, August 5th who will be attending.

Looking forward to meeting some knotties!!

Event "Design" vs DIY

ymw6110 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:32:26 +0000

Has anyone hired an event design company to set up your wedding or reception and if so how much does it cost (I understand price would vary depending on what you want)? Trying to determine the trade off between convenience and price in hiring an event designer to set up my reception or buying/renting everything, hauling it to the site, and setting it up myself...

Georgia-Atlanta GTG

pokepoke27 — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:26:20 +0000

These are the results of the voting as far as I've counted them (feel free to correct me if I've miscoutnted)
August 6th - 5 votes
August 13th - 0 votes
August 15th - 1 vote
Doesnt' matter - 1 vote
Kennesaw - 2 votes
Alpharetta - 1 vote
Perimeter - 5 votes

It looks like Saturday August 6th in the Peremiter is the top choice. I dont' know anything about that area, so will some people who are familiar with it please reccommend a place? Something within easy access of the highway would be wonderful - especially for those of us that don't know our way around!