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XP Not Inviting Coworkers

mdupon70997 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:52:11 +0000

We paid for 150 guests but our venue can hold up to 300. Our guest list right now is exactly 150 people deep. We haven't sent out our invitations yet. FI and I decided that in order to stay within our 150 guest limit we would not invite coworkers. I was so relieved when we finalized our guest list, but now I'm regretting not inviting my coworkers. I've worked with these ladies for the past 5 years and I talk to several of them outside of work. I feel even worse because I've talked with them about my wedding on several occasions. I never told them they would be invited, but they know that the wedding's coming up and they ask me about it often. What to do? If I invite them it will be about 14 extra people and my venue charges 30 per person over our guest limit. I don't want to hurt their feelings by not inviting them, but I don't want to pay an extra 500.

Luminous Events? Any one use them?

morvaal — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:35:45 +0000

Hello All,
I am having my wedding in a month at Latrobes. One of the reasons I loved Latrobes is its candle friendly. I want them every where!

In my last minute freaking, I was thinking who is going to place all these said candles. I came across Luminous Events. Was wondering has any one used them in the past or is planning on using them?

Not sure if I should go through my florist (Meade Wenzel) or with another firm.

I'm out of town so any help would be appreciated.

Alicia

Hair/Makeup artist that doesn't charge for travel??

amandahxo — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:47:54 +0000

A friend is getting married very soon and is having a hard time finding a makeup artist that doesn't charge a travel fee. Services are only required for the bride and 1 bridesmaid, and $50 to $100 to travel for only 2 people is out of the question for her. She also doesn't care for the idea of going to a salon to get these services (which there would be no travel fee).

Any ideas or suggestions?

TIA

Guest book alternatives

maggieevans1 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:43:13 +0000

I want to do something very "New Orleans" for the guest book. I am looking for the perfect coffee table book with mostly pictures and space on each page I've seen other books with big white borders around each pic for people to sign. Any suggestions? We also thought about doing a piece of artwork, maybe a big Nola drawing that you see in the little shops in the French Quarter that people could sign around. Any ideas for books or other suggestions?

The Balcony

lterranova1 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:19:04 +0000

Hey guys!

When I booked with The Balcony, they had mentioned that they can only fit a certain size photobooth. Does any one know what size photobooth they can fit up to in there?

Thanks!!!

Experience with Planners Get Polished Belle Soire

tripleshots — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:38:33 +0000

I haven't seen many recent reviews for the planning services of Meredith Belle Soire or Emily Get Polished. Anyone out there willing to share specific experiences? Some of the reviews I've read have been really negative .... but also really vague/fake sounding. I'm considering them for my monthof coordination I'm an OOT bride. Thanks!

Married in the Superdome?

aliisanola — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:18:11 +0000

Looks like they do weddings, but can't find any posts about it. Has anyone seen a wedding there/toured the space? Thanks!

Where are you getting ready for your wedding?!

cfreesquared — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:47:02 +0000

I am having a makeup artist and stylist come to us, and I am trying to pick a place for us to get ready! Im hoping for something spacey, because I have 7 bridesmaids!!

So where are yall planning on getting ready, or for those of you already hitched, where did you get ready and how did you like it??
Thanks ladies!!

Grand Oaks Mansion

dramaloverworm — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:12:06 +0000

Just out of curiousity, has anyone used the Grand Oaks Mansion at Mardi Gras World for their reception? I haven't been able to find a lot of reviews on the place.

Does anyone know how many people it can hold and what kind of budget it will fit? My bf and I have started to talk about marriage and I'm trying to figure out what will fit in my budget when that time comes.

Thanks for the help.

Lace Garter advice!

jterra2 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:32:12 +0000

This might seem like a silly question. I love all the pretty vintage looking lace garter sets available on ETSY. Have any of you purchased one? While the garters are beautiful, I was wondering if they're actually tossable. The listings asked you to measure your thigh where you'll wear it. Are they stretchy? Would the groom be able to fling it? Just curious if anyone's purchased one! Thanks ladies!

Renewing vows on Northshore--venue ideas?

abysmom25 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:13:11 +0000

My husband and I are renewing our vows on December 14th of this year. We had a quickie last-minute wedding on Christmas day of 2011, so this is going to be our "Wedding", with the dress and flowers and everything. My problem is venues. Our budget is $5,000 and not a penny more. We're paying for it ourselves, so we absolutely can't spend any more. I've already looked into Clarion Inn, Abita Quail Farm, Dakota's, and a few other places. It's just so expensive. Am I missing out on some lesser known places? Some diamonds in the rough? I'm only having about 50 people there, so I don't need a huge place, but I don't want small and cramped, either. Thanks, ladies!

Bridal portraits

Jess62980 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:44:24 +0000

Looking for suggestions of places to take bridal portraits. Preferably a place that doesn't charge a large fee! Thanks!

Guest List Stress

maggieevans1 — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:44:55 +0000

Hi! I am doing a "destination" wedding at The Rose Garden in Metairie, LA. I live on the MS Gulf Coast, my family is from southcentral MS, and all of my fiance's family and friends are in TX and GA. We signed the contract for a minimum of 100 guests, but the venue room can accommodate up to 150 (we will just have to pay extra per person). When my mom and I finally put together our guest lists, we have about 200 people if everyone brings a guest. Can anyone offer me reassurance that half of the guests... or at least 50 people... won't come?? I sent save-the-dates to almost everyone, but we decided to do A-list, B-list formal invites (send out a first batch of invites, see who RSVP's, then send out a seond batch depending on that #). What do y'all think?

Help!! Junior Bridesmaids Dresses!

jterra2 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:08:08 +0000

My fiance's two little sisters (12 and 13) are going to be bridesmaids in our wedding. I want all of the bridesmaids to wear the same dress and we found a gorgeous dress that is age appropriate for my adult and teenage bridesmaids. The 12 year old is easily my tallest bridesmaid and will have no issue fitting in an adult dress, but the 13 year old is tiny, short and super skinny. Everyone says she should just get the smallest size and they'll be able to alter it, but I'm just super nervous about it. Has anyone been in this situation? Anyone had to have an adult dress altered for a junior bridesmaid? Were they able to do it? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Candy Buffet Help!

ellenicole365 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:29:23 +0000

I want to do a candy buffet at my wedding and find that I can save a little cash if I do it myself. Any tips on buying bulk candy? Is it worth saving money and doing it myself? Any tips will be appreciated.

Bridal shower venue HELP

trarcene — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:36:11 +0000

I am trying ot think of a nice and unique place to hold bridal showers that won't cost a fortune for my friend's wedding. Can someone please help me out with some suggestions?

I found a free bridal session...paying it forward!!

TrulydPrincess — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:36:45 +0000

Okay, this is for all of my "frugal" gals out there. I'll be honest, I'm not made of money, but I wish that I was because I want the finer things. Who doesn't, right? Especially for my wedding day!!! So, I'm paying it forward (even though you guys are my competition in this ☺). I am considering Renaissance Photo NOLA for my wedding day (haven't finalized a date yet, hence the hold up) and I was checking their FB page and, what do I find??!?!??!? A GIVEAWAY!!! They are giving away a FREE (yes, ladies, I squealed when I saw it) bridal session AND a free boudoir session. Hooray! I entered, I want to win, but it was too awesome not to share with my fellow knot sisters...so, I'm "paying it forward". You enter the giveaway by liking their FB page and shooting them an email. Here is their FB link: www.facebook.com/renaissancephotonola
So, honestly, I hope that I win (sorry, knottie sistas ☺), but at least I'm sharing the details so you have just as much of a shot as me!

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to New Orleans! COUPON!

disneymomof3a — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:32:22 +0000

My boys absolutely LOVED watching The Harlem Globetrotters last year and we can't wait to see it again! I wanted to share this great coupon with you all. Enjoy!

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Click here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B004933C1F7B1F2?brand=globetrotters&camefrom=cfc_globetrotters_web2013 to purchase tickets and Save $7 on select tickets when using promotional code HGMOM. Restrictions apply.. To use the code enter HGMOM into the “Enter Promotional Access Code” box. Code works on $21, $27 and $35 price levels.

Nobody puts fans first like the Globetrotters. Families, and especially kids, are at the heart of EVERYTHING they do. Every trick, every joke, every play is driven by their promise to amaze and entertain every family who comes to watch.

This year, for the first time ever in the history of the game, the Globetrotters let fans decide the rules. New rules could be anything from playing with two basketballs at once to getting double the points for each made basket. Just take your kids online to www.harlemglobetrotters.com/vote, pick your city, and vote for their favorite, craziest rule. Get your tickets to the game, and at the show the Globetrotters will reveal which rules won and put them into play that night.

Share this discount with your friends and enjoy!! Your whole family will love it.

I work for Miles Of Marketing and this information was provided to me by them (www.milesofmarketing.com). We are a group of moms passing along great information like this to other moms!

Wedding Dress Alterations?

silverspark7 — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:54:43 +0000

Anyone have any suggestions for someone in the area that does impeccable dress alterations? I bought my dress at a place that offers free alterations, but I'm having them make significant changes to my dress. I've heard a few negatives lately from other bride friends who worked with them, saying that they were underwhelmed by the quality of the alterations. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'm starting to get worried that they won't change my dress in a way that I like, so I want to be sure to have a great seamstress on backup! Thanks!

Affordable Wedding Cakes

zoopsiedaisy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:12:55 +0000

Help! I really need an affordable wedding cake...meaning one that is not $800. I can't use Haydels because they will not deliver after 5 and noting can load into my venue until then so they are out. Any suggestions?

Save the Date

lterranova1 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:27:16 +0000

Hey ladies! I just wanted to tell y'all a website that I used to make my save the dates. Its postcards.com. I got 100 save the date postcards for about $20. My save the dates didn't have our picture on it, so I don't know if it costs more to order them with pictures, but its worth checking out! I was very happy with ours. The quality was good and the postcards were beautiful! It also helped that we could put hotel info and our wedding website on the back part of the postcard for our guests to see.

HELP! LOST my FAV Invitation company

TrulydPrincess — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:08:17 +0000

Hi ladies...I had a card from my favorite invitation place. Originally, I was thinking of going with anythingbridal.com (still REALLY recommend these guys...they give a great discount, are very friendly, lots of personal interaction, etc.) BUT I happened upon this other place that makes gorgeous custom invitations. They do amazing work, I got their info, saved it on my computer and now it is gone!! I'm hoping to find them again. I've googled every and any thing that I can remember about the company, but I can't find them. Please help! Who are you ladies using for your invitations? It isn't Gem's or Szabbo's...it isn't Scriptura or David's Bridal either. It is a really local company and I cannot (for the life of me) remember who they are. Please help! Thanks a bunch, ladies. I'm bummed.

What does a certified copy of a birth certificate mean?

jeffandjazzgetmarried — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:46:59 +0000

I am getting married next month and both of us have original birth certificates but what does a certified copy mean? Is that something different?

Alert Transportation

mcahil1 — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:54:46 +0000

Good Morning ladies! Has anybody ever used Alert Transportstion for their wedding or know someone who did? I saw some great reviews from google then a couple not so good ones so I am hoping to get some personal feedback. Thanks!

Christina O'Malley Contact Info

katiebaran6 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:40:57 +0000

Can anyone provide me with Christina O'Malley's contact information? I love her work but I am having a little trouble finding an email or phone number? Also, has anyone had experience with Bee's Florist??

Florist!!!!!!!!!!

irieonrss — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:24:26 +0000

Hi everyone I'm currently looking for a great but yet affordable florist in the New Orleans area. If anyone has any suggestion please comment. Thanks!

MakeUp Artist- Which One to Choose?

firegal1216 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:45:32 +0000

I am good with decisions, but can't seem to decide between All Brushed Up, Just Face It and Wink! for my makeup. Just Face It and Wink have great reviews and I got a good vibe from All Brushed Up when I met them at a Bridal Show. They are all around the same price wise. HELP! Which one?

Cedar Grove vs Taravella Manor

CCREECH1 — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:11:18 +0000

Hello everyone! I was just engaged a week ago, but we are already on the ball trying to get a venue/date set. We are on a tight budget, so the two places I am considering so far is Taravella Manor and Cedar Grove Tchopitoulas Plantation. They both are similar in the fact that they have an outside ceremony area and inside reception area, however Taravella is much cheaper.

Has anyone been to a wedding at Taravella Manor and can tell me about their experience? Any other affordable wedding venues that I should consider?

Thanks for yalls help! :)

Nola Tuxedo Rental for Out of Town Groomsmen??

Adavidi — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:44:48 +0000

Any suggestions on this? We looked at Joseph A Bank and Mens Wearhouse but thought that the quality was really poor for a wedding. I thought about renting local in New Orleans, but everyone is from out of town. Any thoughts on places to rent from with high quality tuxes?

North Custom Floral Designs

mdupon70997 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:02:43 +0000

Anyone ever used them for their wedding? Looking for a florist who does nice work, but won't break the bank.