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Love is Bald

Sparkette19 — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:18:30 +0000

Hi! I pinged you on PM.

BEAUTIFUL Antique Baby Carriage for Sale

pajarito81 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:50:08 +0000

I'm selling a really nice white wicker baby carriage that I used to push my 2baby nieces down the wedding aisle for our wedding. We added artificial floral vines that can easily be removed. The carriage has a small hidden compartment inside of carriage, (comes with a pad that lays on top of it) an adjustable carriage top, and brakes. I've provided a link with pictures. The carriage is in Naperville,IL so will need local pick up.
Asking price is $225 obo, message me if interested...I need to get rid of it, I don't have room for it.

It could be great for pushing a baby down the aisle, or perhaps used for a babyshower/gift, etc..

Photos at:
http://s905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/pajarito81/

Grooms Cake

SoonToBeMrsDi — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:27:56 +0000

Anyone know of an inexpensive Grooms Cake bakery? I want to get my FI a Denver Broncos cake for our rehearsal dinner but I don't want to pay $800 for a cake for 60 people...

Any thoughts?

Thanks ladies!!

KellyBrian

hz80408 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:28:11 +0000

I love your siggy pic with the pin. Can I hear your engagement story?!

Bridal Shops

emh5375 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:15:25 +0000

Hi, first post here. Can anyone recommend a bridal store in the Chicago suburbs, preferably west or northwest, that carries a good selection of quality veils and tiaras that don't cost a fortune? I've found a lot online that I like and are much more reasonably priced, but I'm wary of the quality. For example, I found a tiara online and when I did go to the store, it was very cheap looking. I don't want to run into the same thing with buying something online when most online businesses either do not accept returns or have a restocking fee. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Outdoor photo locations

aimers1525 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:18:02 +0000

I need some Knottie brainpower on this one! My ceremony is in Orland Park and my reception is in Schaumburg; yes it's a drive. I'm trying to find an outdoor location to take photos that we could stop at along the way--preferably off of I-355. Morton Aboretum would be nice, but you have to have a permit and it's $150 which I do not want to pay. I'm open to anything--urban, natural, etc.

TIA!

Knottie of the Week: kag0215

Love is Bald — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:02:34 +0000

You made it! :) Congrats! How are the last minute preps going? Are you getting excited/nervous? Are you leaving right away for your honeymoon?

Makeup anyone?

Cherry393 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:10:57 +0000

Hi knotties,

I am trying to look for a makeup artist that will be able to do my makeup and my 3 bridemaids and mother of birde/groom. I am looking for someone with reasonable prices and someone who can do on location where I am at which is Lake villa or near Gurnee.

Please help!

Two city hotels

hawkeye21 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:16:28 +0000

Hi everyone,

Former Knottie here looking for info on two hotel possibilities for my brother's wedding. Has anyone used either hotel?

The Westin Chicago River North
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown

TIA!

George Street v. Eivan's

brittanyjterrell — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:34:30 +0000

I know Eivan's is way cheaper but is it really worth the price cut? Are the styles of photography that different where I am willing to pay an extra $1000? Please, help!

Renting a dress??

debbi8699 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:49:27 +0000

I am on a VERY tight budget. I was thinking of looking into renting my wedding dress. I personally don't want to nor have $2,000 to spend on a dress that I will only where once. I don't know of any one personally that has done this.
Has anyone done this or know of anyone that has done this? Was it worth it? Where can I go? I googled but nothing really jumped out.
Had anyone tried that White Exchange place?

blue door farm? has anyone been there?

wonell — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:22:08 +0000

Looking through the knot wedding venue list, I came across the Blue Door Farm in
Indiana. Has anyone had a wedding there? Very little info on google or elsewhere for that matter.

Thanks,

MOB

Cheaper Limo Companies?

Scarlet Starlet 31 — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:01:01 +0000

Hi ladies,
I need a limo for my bachelorette party.
Does anyone have any recommendations for companies that are reasonably priced? I only need it for a few hours and for maybe 8 or 9 girls.
Thank you to anyone who has any input!

Dress Shopping

hlauing — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:06:27 +0000

I am going to go dress shopping and I know I want to go to Crystal Bride in Geneva. But want to try other stores as well. Has anyone been to Here Comes the Bride in Addison, THe Dress in Wheaton, or A Joyful Occasion in Naperville??
Thanks!

Boudoir - Potential August burbs session with Kathleen Thame

KareBear1018 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:54:08 +0000

Hello Knotties~

I have been married and not an active participant on this board for a couple years, but recently have been stalking and reading posts about Boudoir sessions. I have reached out to a few photogs based on suggestions I have read on here.

Would anyone be interested in a Boudoir session in early August with Kathleen Thame? Looking to get something set up near Naperville - potentially the trendy Hotel Arista that is located right off of Rte 88. Packages seem to be very reasonable.

Please message me if you may be interested or have any questions.

Makeup and Hair

pixtyn — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:29:27 +0000

Hi there-
I need makeup and hair services just for myself. We are not having anyone stand up with us since this is our third wedding. I have never had my makeup and hair professionally done before and am looking for some good recommendations. We live all the way out in Plainfield and are having the wedding in Wheaton, so I was hoping to find someone within that radius.

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Kim

Just sharing a few ideas :)

Rempala2B — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:55:05 +0000

Hi knotties! I haven't been on here in a long time, but I just saw a post that our photographer had on FB and I wanted to share a few of these cute ideas...

Instead of DIY'ing cake table letters...these would be cute if it kinda went along with a theme...or even just this pic is adorable :)

I love this idea of having all of your bridesmaids sign the bottom of your shoes!

So cute for anyone with any sort of music theme :)

Reminds me of the dance floor decal idea but I haven't seen this yet, Love it!

Hope all of your wedding planning is going well!!!

Intro yourself here!

Love is Bald — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:13:58 +0000

Lots of newbies lately, welcome to the board! Tell us about you!

Wedding Date:
Venue (or potential venue):
Big or small wedding?:
Theme:
Honeymoon ideas?:
Something unique about your big day:
Cake or cupcakes?:

lamar0607

aimers1525 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:17:16 +0000

I replied to your PM :)

Another Bridesmaid Gift Post

PenelopeSnuz — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:46:17 +0000

I had been planning all along to get my girls monogrammed bath robes to get ready in, but can't find ones I like ANYWHERE!

I dont want them to be super long sleeved, or below the knee....

I found ones I loved from a wholesaler, but they only ad 3 left in stock and were discontinued.

Anyone know of any cute boutiques I could find them at? Obviously not for a bazillion dollars...

Connie's Catering?

wimmy326 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:33:35 +0000

Has anyone catered their wedding through Connie's Pizza? If so, how was it? Thanks!

Knottie GTG?

PenelopeSnuz — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:57:57 +0000

Hey Ladies,

I missed the last one, and could really use a night of chatting about wedding, non wedding, you name it, and making new friends is fun!

Let me know if any of you are up for another GTG in the city!

Odyssey Country Club (Tinley Park) Brides

lindsaymcc — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:37:20 +0000

We went to our tasting last night and are not sure we want to select either of the two entrees that we sampled. Does anyone have any recommendations of which entrees that they offer that people really liked?

I know it's "wedding food" but I have a hard time paying $70 a plate for something that I dont think is that great....

I feel bad for these brides

Golfer09 — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:59:57 +0000

Reading these real life examples make me cringe for the brides. Cakewrecks is an entertaining read though....

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/search/label/Wedding%20Cakes

Makeup Artist Needed

fireatlboi — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:36:17 +0000

Hello All,

I am looking for an afforable makeup artist in the Chicagoland area for myself and my 4 BMs. Please let me know if you have any recs.
Thank you in advance!

Airbrush tanning

MyWedding13 — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:21:03 +0000

Does anyone have any recomendations for where I can get airbrush tanning done for a reasonable price?? TIA!!

Did anyone use...

Miracle520 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:30:55 +0000

Mandy at Love Above Photography or Adam Novak Photography? I've had my heart set on going with Serendipity but the package we love is $6200. I'm trying to explore some other options in case we can't go with a lower priced package from them.

We just bought a new condo that was quite a bit more expensive than expected and we have to redo the entire kitchen so we are trying to scale expenses back a little. We want a beautiful home and a beauitful wedding.

NWR: The Burbs

crystalcomstock — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Does anyone live in the suburbs? FI and I are looking for a house. Must haves are a Metra station, reasonable taxes, good schools. Any suggestions???

boudoir deal

dtarkow2 — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:29:47 +0000

If any of you ladies are looking to get boudoir photos, there is the Wedding Channel Chicago deal for $199 for a boudoir package! Just wanted to share!

BYOB?

bakemecakes — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:50:22 +0000

My sister is getting married and is looking for a venue that will allow her to bring in her own wine choices.....she and her FI are really into visiting wineries and want to share the wines they've found with guests at the reception.

They aren't opposed to hiring a beverage service to serve the wine and would even purchase beer/liquor through them, they just want to bring in their own wine.

Is this possible?