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Any Ideas on Floor Covering for Horse Arena Reception??

ClareM13 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:13:30 +0000

My fiance and I are hoping to have our reception in my family's horse barn and I am trying to come up with some sort of an idea on how to cover the current flooring. It is a horse arena and so it has sand flooring in it. We can remove the sand pre-wedding but I still want to find something to cover the dirt so it is clean..It's an 80x120 area so it will have to be something that can cover a large amount as well..Any and all ideas are appreciated!! Thanks :)

Do you need tall cylinder vases?

acless — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:24:31 +0000

24" Clear Glass Cylinder Vases - $15 Each Vase
Perfect for a wedding ceremony!I only need 25 for my wedding, but I bought a ton of them, so that I could get the bulk rate. I have 200 Vases left, still in the unopened box.
I can get them to you free if you live in Kansas or Illinois, otherwise the price does not include shipping.Thanks! amandacless@gmail.com

Sixth Avenue Ballroom- Topeka

mparkes — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:08:39 +0000

DO NOT USE THIS VENUE.

We got engaged Nov 2010. My mom called this venue in December to try to schedule a visit for our June 2012 wedding (we wanted June 16th). The owner said "Oh you've got PLENTY of time, just call me back in a few months". So my mom calls her back in Feb and the owner says "Oh I already have a wedding booked that weekend." Shouldn't the owner have called us when other interest was expressed for that day, when we already expressed our interest and SHE told us to wait??

So we moved our wedding up. She has been completely rude ever since.

My dad has worked in the beer industry for 15+ years. When we originally booked she told us kegs were $200 each. She has a license so you have to buy through her and she can charge WHATEVER she wants. We went in to pay our final payment and she said "Oh kegs went up to $250. You're in the business so I'm sure you know how that goes"and my dad said "Kegs went up $4 last month and thats it" But she can charge whatever she wants and we have no choice. She charges $3 a bottle for bottled beer and only stocks certain kinds. When we asked her if she would stock Blue Moon for our wedding she said we would have to prepay for it (understandable). So my dad said "Okay a case is around $20 so how much would you want us to prepay" her respone... "$3 a bottle" So we 86'd that idea. Not paying $75 a case of beer. IF she had any business sense she would buy the case for $20, charge us $30, and still charge our guests $3 a bottle. She would double her money. But instead she's getting nothing.

Prices of the doorman were not included in the contract ($115)
Price of one bartender was included, but we apparently need two ($30/hr for 6 hours)
You also have to pay a $200 clean up deposit in case something gets broken during clean up. Well we are paying them an additional $250 so we DONT have to clean up. They are doing the clean up. So my mom said "so if something gets broken during the clean that we are paying you to do, I just have to take your word for it and pay for it?" and the owners response was "yes, you'll just have to trust me" SERIOUSLY?! Trust you when your word as been SH*T this entire process? You changed our date, raised your prices, and cop an attitude every time we talk.

Long story short, had I known this lady was not the least bit pleasurable to work with I would've paid more money to have my wedding elsewhere and had the PLEASURE of working with someone nicer.

Vacation Home For Sale

Rockstardoggy — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:02:47 +0000

I live in Dallas and my friends parents are selling their house.

This would be a great vacation home.

http://www.weichert.com/42423985

Davids Bridal Mermaid Slip Size 12

Teresafoltz127 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:59:39 +0000

For sale perfect condition 550 davids bridal slip size 12.. Let me know if interested!

Leavenworth venues that can hold 450 people?

aswift333 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:42:09 +0000

I have a large large large family and I need a venue in Leavenworth that holds 450 people..we have not set a date yet but we are thinking September or October.

Thanks for the help!

DJ Service in North Central Ks

kittrj262 — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:16:17 +0000

Need a DJ for your Wedding or Reception ? Look us up on Facebook at Shadow Productions DJ service . Reasonable rates , will do what we can to make your day the most special ever !!
Music , when and where you want it for the time of your life !!

Wedding Bouquet Preservation

wstuart — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:54:40 +0000

Does anyone know of a place in kansas or missouri where you can get the bride's bouquet preserved?

TIA!

Dress cleaning?

brittandtodd — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:56:21 +0000

I am wearing my moms dress for my may wedding. I would like to get it cleaned before the big day. Any recommendations on where to do that?

Venue in Wichita

jadeqaf — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:45:55 +0000

Help! I need ideas for a venue in WIchita, KS for the end of June, ceremony and reception. Guest list is 50 and budget is running 4000 for site fee and catering. My stomach is in knots trying to find someplace not already booked or out of my price range.

Bridal Makeup, Wichita, Kansas..please help

shelbyleighward — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:09:28 +0000

Hey! I'm getting married on December 16th and I am trying to figure out what i'm going to do with my makeup. I had a trial with MAC yesterday and I hated it, it was way too much makeup and the foundation made me look pale and fake. I regularly use Bare Escentuals for everyday makeup and was wondering if anyone wore it for their wedding and could tell me if it lasts and photographs well? I'm getting it done in Wichita, Kansas..and Wichitans out there? Thank You!

Abode Venue - Wichita KS

acless — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:19:05 +0000

Is anyone else using Abode as their venue? So far I have been very impressed and am just curious if others feel the same?

Wedding Night Hotels- Kansas City

[Deleted User] — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:09:13 +0000

I am looking for a nice hotel for our wedding night! I would love a hotel that has suites with jacuuzis. Any recommendations?

Hair in Topeka

Ameriste — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:08:23 +0000

I am trying to find a hair salon to do my hair on my wedding day in Topeka. It will only be for me as I don't have much of a wedding party and all of them are kids anyway so I can do their hair myself. Any recommendations?

Hotel recommendation

Ameriste — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:49:21 +0000

My fiance and I are getting married on June 8 in Topeka, KS. We want to spend our wedding night in a nice hotel (hot tub, romance package, etc). What would you recommend?

Caterers in Salina, KS?

Aggee — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:13:45 +0000

We are planning a very casual and low-key event on a Sunday afternoon scheduled for the end of July in Salina, KS. The plan is to serve cupcakes and light fair/finger food. So that we don't have to hassle with set-up, service, and clean-up of food and drinks, I would like to find someone who would include this as a part of the catering contract. There just don't seem to be many caterers in our area. Any suggestions are welcomed.

gold chargers for sale

msvonnejackson — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:34:58 +0000

I have 150 gold chargers for sale for $125. They are brand new.. I was using them at my wedding reception, but had way too many guest. Please email me if you're interested.

getting married in topeka ks /from salina ks

chris6960 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:08:37 +0000

hi, ladies,
we are gettting married in june 2,2012 in topeka ks at my fiance's sister house in her backyard and going to rent out a gazebo and chairs . i am totally lost on where to go to have the cake done in topeka, where to get my hair and nails done at , we need a paster too. where to get flowers don't want to spend alot of money on that but, some would be nice. need to check out photograhers as well. any sugguestions would be great or if anybody knows a bridal consulant in salina ks /topeka ks area let me know. feel like i am going crazy with this.

julie

Where to buy dress?

rroelofsen — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:08:00 +0000

I was looking for ideas for where to buy my dress. I am from Salina but don't really want David's Bridal... that is pretty much all they have there! So best places in Kansas City? I have heard of Laura's and wondered how that was?

wedding venue in Emporia Kansas area

endabutterfly — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:29:07 +0000

I am looking for an outdoor wedding venue in Emporia, KS. I would LOVE a barn wedding where we can also have the reception. If not, and outdoor location and then a good reception site.

Venues in Wichita?

jessiimae22 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:21:06 +0000

I need help finding one ! I seemed to have looked EVERYWHERE ! My FI & i are getting married in october & we are going to have about 200 guests We are open to outdoor weddings also . Any suggestions ?!

getting married in topeka ks but,we are from salina ks

chris6960 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:07:39 +0000

Just Getting Started

kristiekay2010 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:32:04 +0000

Well we just got engaged and we both want a wedding in May so i better get things started. I fell in love with a purple, orange, and green color scheme. I'm thinking we will have anywhere from 50-75 ppl who actually show up its mostly family and a few friends. also thinking center pieces with floating candles and a few flower petals. It will be an outside wedding and we will all be wearing boots im thinking mason jars for cups and a dessert themed reception. It will be a DIY wedding and we are on a budget. I'm Thinking 4000-5000 im not sure mom hasn't said exactually. I think im going to wear her dress will just need to get it sized and changed alittle bit. Any ideas towdards venders would be awesome. I'm looking into a place by mulvane but if we dont go there i will just ask my grandparents if we can do it at there place they have tons of land and its beautiful.

Professional Makeup - air brush?

KittyE2026 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:51:59 +0000

Hi all,
Curious if there are any professional makeup people in KS that do air brushed type makeup - I've never had it done before, but I've heard other people talk about it and they loved it. Granted I'm getting married in Emporia, but if someone would be willing to travel, that would be awesome.
Let me know if you can help.
Thank you!

Help with making up my mind..

Msvic87 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:22 +0000

So, once again, I'm here for advice.

I feel like I'm going crazy with all these questions.

I originally booked a videographer after meeting at a bridal show and seeing their work. I liked that they had a flexible payment plan, so I put down $300 to hold my spot.

In the meantime, I found a photographer that I liked that also does videography. They are amazing... significantly better that this videographer. Also, after looking at more of videographer #1's work, I started to change my mind some. It wasn't as professional looking as videographer #2 and in speaking to some of his customer, although they loved him, some didn't get their final videos back until 7 to 8 months later (!!!). I just feel like that is way too long. I'm starting to think about backing out.

My dilemma is that I already paid the $300 and he already cashed the check. At this point, should I just go with him despite my gut feeling or should I part with the 300 and go with videographer #2 that will also do our photos? Another bonus of videographer #2 is they give a $400 discount if you book them for both.

I'm so conflicted.

Any advice would really be helpful.

Sorry for the novel.

Live band for reception?

JRKMI2012 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:57:08 +0000

It's been a challenge finding reviews for local live bands to play at our reception. Can anyone recommend a particular band, share your live band experience, or give your two cents about researching and selecting a live band? I would really appreciate it. Our wedding is next summer and I am a little overwhelmed with planning the music. It's definitely a priority for me. Thanks in advance for your responses!

Salina KS Reception Venues...

slpamb — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:42:43 +0000

Yello! I have recenty moved to Salina, KS with my fiancé, so I don't know the area all that well. I've looked at the Bicentennial Center, and want to stay away from there (too pricey, and bad vibe).

What are the good places and what should I stay away from?

We want a super casual reception, to fit 50-60 people, and be able to order pizza and serve our own food too. Alcohol is not being served, so we don't need a bar. There will also be kids invited, so it needs to be family friendly.

Thanks for all your help, gals and pals!

Steph

Outside Wedding Pics?!?!?!

ashley_megan_02 — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:44:35 +0000

My wedding is taking place in an American Legion, which was nicer for the wallet, but not so great when it comes to photos. I am trying to find an outdoor location in the Olathe, KS area to take pics prior to the ceremony. I am not too picky, just want it to look nice and classy. Any ideas???

Ashley

Wedding Venue -

eehallier — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:20:36 +0000

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Photo Locations Augusta KS

brittandtodd — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:19:30 +0000

I'm getting married in Augusta in May.I'm not very familiar with the area, though. Where are outdoor locations for beautiful photos?