Maryland-Baltimore — The Knot Community

wedding prize scams

country_girl0118 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:59 +0000

Also posted on the Chit Chat board but since I'm local I'd thought I'd ask here too:

So I apparently got entered into a wedding sweepstakes from 'Simplicity Gourmet', I haven't been to any wedding expos yet so the only other way I got entered was because knot sent my info to them (i'm not registered with any other wedding sites).

It's one of these things where you go to their little show, take a survey about their cooking products and they do a little cooking show for you and you automatically get prizes: 3 day/2 night trip, discounts on their products, discounts on other wedding stuff like invites etc etc.

I also know that these things can sometimes be a scam where you have to sign a contract to buy or use some of their services, even though they say on the phone you have no obligation to buy. But this is one company I haven't heard of yet.

Has anybody recieved a similar invite/prize package from this company? Was it a scam or was it legitimate? Again the company name is 'Simplicity Gourmet'. Thanks in advance.

Herrington on the bay!

sac615 — Thu, 26 May 2011 02:39:18 +0000

I'm looking for a list of hotels around Herrington on the bay!

Thanks!

Dress alterations @ Alfred Angelo or no?

breaness — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:07:42 +0000

I bought my dress at Alfred Angelo and it should be in soon. I'm not expecting to need a lot of alterations. I may need to take the top in a bit--or not since it's a corset back, and I will be cutting off the train/hemming the dress. But that's it. No bustle or anything complicated.

It's the same size I tried on in the store which was perfect except the length.

I have heard that AA's alterations are really expensive. Should I just go with them since it should be fairly easy or should I go to another seamstress?

Any recommendations?

free engagement photo session

cordy_25 — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:19:27 +0000

my crazy mother who seems to win anything and everything won a voucher for an engagement photography session. she does not need this and gave it to me......i have been married for 3 years...i do not need this, nor do i know of anyone currently engaged. SO i figured i would offer it up to one of you wonderful ladies. it is a $100 voucher for an engagement session. if you want it, send me a PM with your information. thanks!

Wedding Dress Shops

llsst31 — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:33:50 +0000

Hi Ladies....

Just wondering where you got your wedding dress? I fell in love with one at Mary's Bridal in Annapolis but don't like the price, and am not fond of the fact that they won't let you take pictures. I had another shop tell me that "Mary" is a crook. I need to make a decision and order before the end of June...and want to find a great dress at an even better deal. What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance!!

name changing?

lisab613 — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:59:23 +0000

for the married ladies on the board: did you need certified copies of your license to change your name, and what did you need them for? i wasn't able to get them before we moved out of state and i'm wondering if i can just show people the original, or if they're going to need the official copies. thanks!

Baltimore Intercontinental Wedding????

VlnVlaLove — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:08:44 +0000

Has anyone had or is anyone having their wedding at the Intercontinental Hotel in Baltimore? I am thinking about having a winter wedding there (they have beautiful Christmas decorations) but would LOVE to see pics of a previous wedding if anyone is up for sharing! Thanks!!

Non-Religious Pre Wedding Retreat

llsst31 — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:10 +0000

Hello Ladies,

I recently heard of a friend that went on a pre-wedding retreat. They went to a very spiritually focused retreat, and weren't thrilled to go, but were very happy that they went. Does anyone have any recommendations for a relationship focused weekend retreat that is NOT comprised of religious undertones?

Thanks...looking forward to your answers!

CAKE vendor??

FallingBride2011 — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:53:33 +0000

Hi,

We are getting married at Thorpewood and just had our food and cake tasting with their in house caterer. They also do events besides thorpewood and I wanted to see if anyone has used them for their wedding cake? If so, how was it?

Make your ceremony one to remember: REV ELLEN ORNDORFF

Hizzle29 — Wed, 25 May 2011 00:03:48 +0000

Sick of the same old wedding vows and reading and saying... I went to said a billion weddings and heard the same old lines, same vows. Most churches won’t allow you to add anything that was not scripted or in the "rule book". Me and my fiancé wanted to make our ceremony personal and I was getting frustrated until I found Rev Ellen Orndorff. She helped me and my fiancé design a ceremony that fit our needs and wants. She made our ceremony about us and made our guest feel involved. She walked me through the steps and is making my big day less stressful. She has years of experience and actually cares what the bride and groom wants. I highly recommend Rev Ellen to ALL brides.

Call 609-707-7347 or email her at ellen@orndorff.com give her my name Ms.Garcia.

FOR SALE - crystals, moss, candles, pomanders, birds, ribbon

jlpitt — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:49:28 +0000

Hi Ladies~

My wedding is over and I have lots of things to sell!

PICTURES
http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/pwp2/view/MemberPage.aspx?coupleid=9184620792102213&pid=626399

48 ivory votives with glass holders- these are about a third used, have about 8 hours of life left ($25).

5 moss pomanders with ivory ribbon - $20; also lots of sheet moss - $20

2 ivory tissue pomanders with green ribbon - $5

copper, green, & ivory ribbon - some on spool, most in strips made into clusters with crystal strands that were hung from the arch & trees. Copper & green ribbon has wired edges. In total about 50 yds of 1.5" copper, 45 yards of 1" green, 25 yds of 1" ivory. $5

acrylic linked crystal strands - various lengths that were hung on trees and centerpieces. In total I have 87 feet that can be used in pieces or reattached to make strands as long as you need. $75

table number holders - coiled wire - simple and quirky; have 20 - $1 each

13 acrylic 4 x 6 picture frames used on tables to hold menu card- $10

8 small birds, 2 birds in nest, and branches with blossoms used on cake - $15

wavy, irregular shaped slab of oak that was used as cake stand. Small holes are drilled on top to insert a few branches. $10

steel gray pearl head boutinierre pins, box with 90 left, $3

Officiant fees

bethesda15 — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:41:52 +0000

Hi, I am looking for an officiant for my wedding, we want it to be non-denominational. I have been in touch with one, who seems great, but the fee is $400. For those of you who have looked around and/or already booked one, does that fee seem average?

I am not trying to be cheap on something so important, I just had thought it would be more in the $250 range, so I am wondering if $400 seems a bit high or average for an officiant to perform a 30 minute ceremony in Baltimore. Thanks!!

Also, any recommendations are welcome!

Alternations From Alena

KEITHLOVESME — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:57:18 +0000

Does anyone know if she does dress alternations anymore?? She did my wedding dress 4 years and now I need her to do my BM dress and my daughters flowergirls dress.

Engagement Photo shoot area

futrmrsbevs — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:00:09 +0000

Hello-

I am looking for a great outdoor place to take some amazing engagement photos. My photographer is a friend and is not charging for engagement photos so location is not a big issue. I live in Dundalk and don't mind traveling, but dont really want too long of a drive. I like the nature look. please any and all ideas are welcome!!!!!
Thanks in advance.

Jessirockz

seralee5804 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:28:23 +0000

YGPM

Seralee your clock is winding down!

mybooboos — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:02 +0000

One week left! Are you all set and ready to go?!

So happy for you both!!

Pronovias Latina Gown for sale

ruffian99 — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:36:32 +0000

Hi everyone, I got married last April and want to sell my Pronovias Latina gown. Designer gown made of spanish lace. Fits similar to street size 4/6. I am 5'7 and 135 lbs and wore it with 2" heels. This dress is stunning--so unique and flattering. It has not been cleaned since my wedding (so has been worn once). It did get a little bit dirty because it was raining that day. $500 if you buy before cleaning, if you prefer I clean it the price will go up. Veil is also available for an extra cost. Lots of pics available. Email ruffian99 at gmail dot com.

Affordable Limo companies...

meghankmcgill — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:35:54 +0000

I need a limo for less than 3 hours because my parent's house, where I"m getting ready, the church and the reception site are all within 15 minutes of each other. I don't wanna spend much since we'll be using the limo for a very short amount of time...any recommendations for a reliable but very affordable limo company? One that might not have the minimum 3 hour rental??

Make Up Artists

abell1015 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:12:54 +0000

Any good recomendations for make-up artists? The one I saw at the Baltimore Bridal show was nice but I think a little pricey, and I don't know anyone else. I'm looking for someone who is easy to work with and won't cost me an are and a leg!

Inexpensive Inner Harbor restaurant

hlq2011 — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:34:36 +0000

Looking for a place to do a casual & inexpensive dinner near the Inner Harbor (guests are staying at the Hampton Inn near Camden Yards) for Thursday night before my wedding, for OOT guests coming early. It'd probably be a dozen or so people.

Anyone have any suggestions?

As Requested - Baltimore Museum of Industry!

Amy52582 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:05:44 +0000

Since a few of us mentioned it, here is our dedicated BMI thread!My two issues now are deciding on stations vs. sit down dinner, and how to decorate the pavillion for the ceremony.Regarding dinner - I love the idea of stations but am worried about crowds and long lines. We will have approx. 200 people, and station tables will take up room. Also, if there's only one station for each thing, the lines are likely to be long. Anyone have any insight on that? We are pretty set on Atlantic Catering - prices are awesome and they seem really helpful!For the ceremony - I'd like to decorate the pavillion somehow, but I'd prefer not to spend a lot of money (and am not too big into flowers) and have no creativity whatsoever. Don't really want to resort to hiring someone for this. Do you girls have any ideas??I'm excited to chat with you all more about BMI weddings!! I am a 8/21/10 bride!

Officiant?

tayylor65 — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:28:44 +0000

We're getting married early October this fall. While I "belong" to an Episcopal Church in the area, I haven't attended/paid dues/know anything that's been going on in the church community since I was in lower school so we were planning on asking my FI's parents' pastor to do our ceremony. It's turning out (rather last minute) that he likely won't do it for reasons I'm not sure.

Who are some officiants in the area that are very traditional? Preferably in the Baltimore County area, Towson/Hunt Valley vicinity. TIA!!

Looking for makeup artist

islandblonde — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:46:38 +0000

My wedding is in Baltimore County in just over two weeks, and I was thinking that I might like to have a professional do my makeup before the ceremony. I'm not going to a salon for my hair; one of my friends who's traveling to the wedding from out of state is a stylist and is going to be doing hair for me and all the ladies that need hairstyles.

I know that I'd probably be OK putting on my own makeup, but it might be nice to get a professional to do it. Does anyone have any recommendations? The wedding venue and the place we're getting ready is in the BWI Airport area.

Thanks!

Hair/Makeup Suggestions?

FutureJessicaFrank — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:27:29 +0000

I don't post on this board too often but I figured I'd post this here since you're all local. Does anyone have any suggestions for a hair and make-up artist for the day of? I've done some research and found that my date is really popular (9/10/11) and a lot of the more popular/known hair & makeup places are booked on my wedding day. So if anyone has any recommendations or knows of a place that may not be as advertised, let me know! Thanks :)

Affordable DJs

ChristineD4 — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:29:38 +0000

Hi All!

Do any of you have suggestions on DJs? My Fi and I want to try to save a little bit of money in this area - we are planning to splurge on photography. I don't want an awful DJ, but I'd also like to cheap out a little. I'm thinking under $700? We would like the DJ for four hours.

Thanks! :)

waxing recommendations...

amianne420 — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:16:04 +0000

I'm in the White Marsh area (willing to go a tad far for somewhere good) and looking for a good place for a Brazilian wax. I already got one up in Pittsburgh (where I am getting married and getting my wax right before the wedding) but I don't want to go all the way up again in the next few weeks just for a wax. Any recs would be a big help! TIA!

My wedding photos

OCBrideJen — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:07:11 +0000

Posted this on the other MD board first by accident!!

Hey guys, I wasn't on here too much lately, but I wanted to show you guys my wedding photos. Some of you may remember me from 3 years ago when I was on here for my first wedding (that never happened) as jendeni. Well since I never got that wedding although I had made sooo many great friends on here, I wanted to show you the amazing one I did get last month. It ended up working out that I didn't marry my first fiance, because I found my husband and couldn't be happier!!

I remember when I was a knottie and we couldn't wait for the girls to get married and share their photos with us. So here ya go: We got married April 16th, 2011 in Ocean City and I really wanted some beautiful beach and boardwalk shots. We got what we wanted!!

If you have time, watch the video. It makes me cry everytime!!
http://kellyhahnphotography.blogspot.com/2011/04/wedding-of-jen-and-david.html

My Wedding Photos

OCBrideJen — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:11:28 +0000

Apparently my browser doesn't update in realtime and I thought my post never showed up... sorry for the double post!

Message Board Signatures

Ashley42410 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:39:34 +0000

Hi girls, how do you get the wedding tickers and badges to appear in your signature? I made them but...now what :)

Thanks!

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smmarkatos — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:57:01 +0000