Kentucky-Louisville — The Knot Community

Afraid to tackle photography!

carlygetsmarried — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:46:42 +0000

Do you guys have any recommendations? Thanks!

Beauty Swag Giveaway

Birdie1483 — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Knottie Annie is giving away some awesome swag!

Make a post on this thread to be entered:

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_new-beauty-bag-giveaway-post-below-entered

Hello! Please read before posting

Birdie1483 — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:09:14 +0000

A quick reminder - Vendor posts are not permitted. Period. If you're a vendor and you want to advertise on The Knot, you'll need to contact them and pay for it. Promoting your business on here will get you banned and all of your posts (ALL OF THEM!) deleted.

If you want to respond to a vendor review posted by a bride, please email that to moderators@theknot.com and include the URL of the post you'd like to respond to.

Also - if you're only promoting one vendor and that's all you post about, whether you're the vendor or not, that's pretty close to board spam. Please, don't just advertise your friends' businesses. That'll get you banned too.

If you're not sure what the rules are, check here: http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-tools-help-center/the-knot-about-us/articles/knot-community-rules.aspx

If you're still unclear, you can feel free to PM me or email moderators@theknot.com.

I have an appointment with Rebecca's++

Briella86 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:10:57 +0000

...and am wondering if 3 people is too many people to bring with me to my appointment. I obviously am bringing my mother, and am wanting to bring my MOH and another bridesmaid. Do you think they will be upset if 4 of us walk through the door?

Alterations person?

owlgirl — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:01:58 +0000

Hello all...

I'm really running against the clock and am looking for some referrals for alterations services. Please send me any names/numbers you have... and your 'take' on them... good and bad!

Also... if anyone has used Cecilia Hardin, please let me know. My family used her for a few things and she was wonderful and so, so nice... but it's been several years since then and no one can find her number!

thanks so much!!

$50 Vistaprint giftcard for $10. Expires midnight.

arcook02 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:53:25 +0000

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Ceremony / Reception Locations - Also dress question re BW

kristenlees — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:45:33 +0000

Hi All,

I have been reading through the message boards, and everyone looks so helpful so I just couldnt help myself.

I am not currently in the US, however, will be getting married in Louisville, KY in 2012-2013. I know, I know, we havent set a date yet, but there are too many things we have to sort out first (moving there permanently, for starters). But, being me, I want to at least start the ball rolling.

We will be having a very small wedding, probably around 50-60 people. I'm not sure an outdoor wedding in June is the best idea, probably indoor with air con, but I do like the idea of outdoors. I have been looking at all the places people have suggested in the boards such as Glassworks, which I like, and the 'historic houses', and I like the Science Center, and the Frazier Internation History Museum... I'm looking for a place that is beautiful enough that I dont need to do too much, if anything in way of decoration. The cheaper the better.

I also really like the idea of using a hotel - The Galt House, 21c, The Brown Hotel... I know they are expensive, but they include everything, so I'm trying to weigh up which would be cheaper and convenient in the long run.

About the wedding, neither of us are religious, it wont be too traditional, and the cheaper for every option is probably what we'll choose.

Also, last question (sorry, and thank you for reading this far), I've been reading loads of bad reviews about Bridal Warehouse. I found a Mori Lee dress online that I absolutely adore, and was so shocked to see it was only $600 on BW's website - I have been watching too much Say Yes to the Dress and was expecting more than a couple grand. But I've seen so many bad reviews about BW, and good reviews about Rebecca's - does anyone know if the price is so drastically good at BW that its worth the bad service, or should I pay more and go to Rebecca's?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer :-)

Bridesmaid Dresses

ATRS525 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:39:52 +0000

Hi All!!

I am in search of bridesmaid dresses that won't cost the party a fortune. I am looking for a simple elegant black dress. Do you have any recommendations for stores outside of bridal stores that may help the cost?

Thanks!!!

After months of planning for a wedding in late May, I found out today that my cancer has returned an

mnjoy001 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:15:48 +0000

Please ladies, if anyone has any tips, hints or ideas I'd love to hear them. I'm beyond bummed out. This seems like the worst possible situation. Thanks

Live Band

ATRS525 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:55:47 +0000

Does anyone have any recommendations for a live band? Just looking for someone fun and good!

Thanks for your recommenations! You all are so helpful!

P.S. The Louisville Crashers are already booked for our date :(

Hello all! (XP)

squirrly — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:50:23 +0000

You might have noticed there's a new photo at the top of the board! I'm passing the torch on to Birdie, but I'll still pop in from time to time. With the baby squirrel on the way & a job that's just getting busier by the day, I'm afraid I might be stretched too thin to do a good job as a mod over here.

I'm still around, though. Please feel free to email me any time, or send a PM. I'll still try to check in here when I can, but if you need or want to chat urgently, I'm on the Etiquette board more than any of the others.

Congrats, Birdie!

jenn927

inkygirl — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:13:38 +0000

I tried to reply to your hunt for a ceremony musician down below, but The Knot won't let me. Anyhow, I've heard Daniel Fisher play before at a friend's wedding and he was awesome. His phone number is 606-666-2525.

We had a violinist play for ours who is a dear friend and I'd love to recommend her to you, but it sounds like you want a guitarist. If you want the violinist, let me know. I don't check this too often, so you can contact me at emilypluggedin at gmail. GL!

Today's Groupon!

scgrote — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:23:39 +0000

Today's groupon is 55% of Videography services from Hatfield media. It is for 2 hours and does not exclude weddings. The price is $249.

I looked at their website and they didn't have much to show. They may be just starting out or something. Not sure if they are good or not but just thought I would pass it along.

If anyone know anything about them will you share??

Cake

ATRS525 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:20:26 +0000

Does anyone have recommendations for cake? yummy yummy!

X-treme Transportation

FKS — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:47:17 +0000

Has anyone ever used them or heard anything about them? If so, would you recommend them?

We wanted to use them but they keep changing their prices on us (they tell us one price over the phone and then email us something different), so we're getting frustrated.

Essence of Australia Ella 5436 Gown for Sale

h3rachel — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:54:58 +0000

Dress Details

For pictures email h3rachel2@yahoo.com. (or google the above). Paid $2050 for it (with swarovski belt) asking $1200, OBO.

The nitty-gritty: This is a classic romantic styled dress made from Angel Satin in the White color from Ella by Essence. Dress comes with a detachable angel satin and beaded jewel belt. The floor sample always has a black belt, but mine is all white. The train is chapel length with a corset back. Straps are included and are optional.

The fluffy stuff: This was one of the first dresses I tried on. It fit perfectly. I normally wear anywhere from a size 0-2. It fit me perfectly, laced all the way up. My sister tried it on, and she usually wears a 4-6. It fit her nicely also...the lace up back was just a bit more spaced than it was on me. a 4 is the labeled size, and most likely labeled pretty well. The color is listed as white which I was not into at first, but this a perfect white - looks traditional and classy without being the stark white that has blue undertones when using a cheaper material. At first I was not a fan of the corset back but that essentially is what made it fit like a glove. I have little shape, and the built in bust, "seatbelt" waist, and rouching over the hips gave me an hourglass figure. Ironically, my younder sister tried it on, and it looked great on her as well (smaller waist and large hips) The corset will form fit to your body type better than other dresses. There are technically three layers to the dress. The beautiful satin rouched top, the tulle that gives it it's shape and then the liner to protect your poor legs from the tulle. The train isn't too daunting in length and lays nicely on the ground. I wore it bustled for the reception. The nice seamstress installed an easy bustle system that is quick to put up by an attendant. The dress comes with straps and buttons for them, but it is essentially a strapless. There is also boning in the bodice and a strap to go around your waist to hold the dress up while someone laces you in. I never once felt like I needed to yank the dress up, like one does many times in strapless items!

Dress comes from a smoke-free home and is also spill/stain-free. Worn only one, and has the belt (all white) with it.

Dress Alterations

The seamstress took about an inch off the bottom but I choose to wear two inch heels with the dress so there is quite a bit of length to it (I'm 5'7" barefoot). She also installed a bustle system for easy access. The bustle could easily be changed, should you want a different type.

Help with florist

lsbell01 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:07:00 +0000

Im in desperate need of HELP i am definitely over my budget and i still am in need to find a resonably priced florist. I will greatly appreciate any suggestions.

Anyone have vases for sale?

lindsaynewbride10 — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:22:21 +0000

Hey ladies, I'm looking to buy some vases, preferably square, but would be just as happy with round. I'm doing high-and-lows, meaning tall and short. I'm looking for highs at approx 22 inches tall and lows at approx 5 inches tall. If you or anyone you may know are looking to get rid of yours/theirs, please let me know. I'd be happy to take them off your hands!

Squirrls

FKS — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:32:37 +0000

Hiya! How are you and baby cantaloupe? I bet your lil bump is so stinkin cute!

Dress for sale

ash7116 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:51:24 +0000

I have a wedding dress for sale, that was wore once in Feb 2010-great condition. Size 22, halter and sequenced. I do have pictures, if interested please send me an email ash7116@insightbb.com. Paid $1200, asking $300 in the louisville area

Party Bus for 30 with BATHROOM

pinky48964 — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:54:05 +0000

HELP! I'm looking for a party bus with a bathroom (a must!) for approx 30 guests in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area-any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Reception Sites for 100-125 people

Briella86 — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:38:28 +0000

Any suggestions? Everything I look like that I like makes me wonder if the space is too large. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks :)

Non-denominational Ceremony site

lbosche — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:11:06 +0000

We are planning a winter wedding so the ceremony needs to be inside. My FH would prefer a traditional setting for the ceremony (a church). We both grew up catholic and feel comfortable in that setting, but we are both agnostic, so we can't get married in a church. Does anyone know of any traditional style (aesthetically) churches/venues that are either no longer religiously affiliated or are accepting of those who aren't active in a church?

Cakes

wisegal2011 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:07:03 +0000

Can anyone recommend any great places in Louisville, Ky for cakes? Thanks

Silver Spoon Catering

egedmark — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:58:15 +0000

Hello,

Anyone out there who has tasted Silver Spoon's food? What did you like and not like?

Thanks!

Catering

ATRS525 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:41:52 +0000

Hello! Our wedding is at Frazier museum and we must choose from a list of preferred caterers. I'm not sure where to begin, so I'm looking for recommendations. As always, looking for the best food for the lowest cost. Here is the list to choose from:

- Bristol

- Clements

- Hyatt Regency

- Jarfi's

- Ladyfingers

- La Peche

- Mastersons

- Naiman's

- Silver Spoon

- The catering company

- Vincenzo's

- Wiltshire Pantry

- BAJ Catering

Thanks so much for any recommendations!!

Cleaners

ZachandMere — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:00:14 +0000

Has anyone gotten their dress preserved in Louisville? I'm looking for a place...

Bridal Show this weekend

byllat — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:10:28 +0000

Hey Ladies, First Bridal Show of the season. Check it out below.
Happy New Year!

http://www.soweddings.com

Unique, Creative Wedding Sites Perfect for any budget!

Stinky Web Designs — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:45:44 +0000

Stinky Web Designs is offering Brides the opportunity for a unique wedding website with dedicated domain name and many many extras.

$250 (paid 1/2 up front and the balance 30 days after completion).

Creative vision based on your theme, colors, flowers, etc. Unlimited pages. Can be password protected. Includes bios for Bride, Groom & Attendants. Oh so many more! Take a look at my portfolio to see the creativity in my web designs and see the wedding site sample below.

Vendor Reviews - Part One

ZachandMere — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:34:44 +0000

So I've decided to split up our vendor reviews from our 12/18 wedding. This is part one...

Dress - Bridal Warehouse - 499-7911 - I went in July just to browse the various types of gowns as I had no premonition of what my gown should look like. Tiffanie was very helpful and brought a myriad of things for me to try on. I ended up purchasing the third dress I tried on (a fit-and-flare/mermaid style) and an elbow veil. I also had my dress altered here and had a 10 point bustle put in. I thought that the prices were very reasonable and the staff helpful. A+++

Tuxes - Tuxedo Avenue - 499-7911 - I also did this in late July when my inlaws were in town. They were extremely helpful as well. They called me on the Tuesday before the wedding to let me know that the tuxes were in and that everyone could try them on and pick them up at their leisure. Everyone's tux fit great and looked amazing. A+++

Cake - Desserts by Helen - 451-7151 - Helen is fabulous! We tried cake at four other places and were the most satisfied here. It is a great price for what you get and the cake is beyond moist. We had the vanilla (top 2 tiers) and chocolate raspberry (bottom tier) with buttercream frosting. The design was perfect and they delivered on time. It was the most beautiful cake I've ever seen. She was also the only baker we talked to who was willing to do cannolis for the "grooms cake." A+++

Flowers - J. Elizabeth - 502-741-3929 - Jill and Debbie are a daughter/mother duo that does the best flowers in the state. They were very reasonable and had fresh ideas for our wedding. I loved how organized they were and accomodating. The flowers were all set-up early and they are still as gorgeous as they were the night of my wedding (4 days later). She even let us use the vases the following morning at our recovery breakfast. A+++

Photography - Brad Luttrell - 794-2242 - Brad is the photography man. He did our engagement pictures and they were great - I can't wait to see our wedding pictures. He is very affordable and creative. He really bent over backwards to make our pictures perfect. It has only been four days and already I've gotten some pictures back! I will definitely be using him over and over and over again as we need more pictures taken. A+++

Venue - Owl Creek Country Club in Anchorage (Karla Humke) - 245-4157 - Wow, wow, wow. Karla is the assistant club manager and our main go-to woman for all things wedding. She worked so hard to make each room look perfect and to coordinate between all of our vendors. The food was delicious (we had two carving stations, a salad bar, potato bar, and various veggies) and being constantly refreshed. The waitstaff was very attentive and the bartenders were phenomenal. Monty is the sommelier there and he had special wine flown in just for us. I will forever be craving one of our signature cocktails and some broccoli/cheese cassdrole. A+++

Hotel/Recovery Breakfast - Hilton Garden Inn at the Summit (Chris Spears) - 423-0018 - Chris was great to work with in coordinating our guests' rooms and the recovery breakfast for Sunday morning. He gave us a special rate for our guests that even included a continental breakfast for the mornings leading up to the wedding. He also comped our "honeymoon suite" for the night of the wedding. The Recovery Breakfast was delicious and the staff was very accomodating. We really appreciated all of their hard work. My SIL and her BF had some issues with an alarm going off in their room's heater, but they were quickly moved to a new room and the problem was solved. A+++

A preview of my pictures from Brad Luttrell.

More to come later... Happy Holidays to all!