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Grandma Update

sundrop24 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:40:38 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the wishes and vibes. It was great visiting my grandmother this past weekend and I already learned something else about her.

July 3rd is her wedding anniversary. She has been married to my grandad for 65 years! (He passed away 2 years ago on Memorial Day). He was one of the soldiers who rescued her from a German concentration camp in WWII and they were married in 1945. They are both Russian and moved to Troy, NY after the war.

Anyways, she is doing good. She has such a great attitude and is really trying. She did have a stroke and won't ever be completely well. She knows that I believe, but still keeps trying and exercising her left side on her own. She is also eating everything they give her. She moved out of the hospital and into rehab today in Charlotte.

tarheelbabs

ashstwrt — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:40:02 +0000

You've got a PM!

PIP - Flower Girl Dresses

ChickenOnSunday — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:33:40 +0000

I have the most wonderful neighbor. I found my flower girl dresses at Nordstom's. Only problem, there was a pink ribbon on the dress. Pink does not go with my colors. Well, wonderful neighbor is taking off the pink ribbon and putting on a black ribbon. She is also recreating the ribbon flowers.

Yesterday, we were both outside watering our flowers. She tells me to come inside quick so I can take a look at something and give her an opinion. She had started working on the flowers and wanted to know what I thought. Well, of course they looked great. She had also picked up three headbands while at Joanne's so she could MAKE ME headbands for the flower girls. This is such a wonderful woman.

The pictures show the work in progress on dress #1. The ribbon still needs to be sewn into place.

I owe her and her hubby such a big thank you gift.

50% off at garden ridge

janice1980 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:44:08 +0000

FYI- just got an e-mail, all spring items are 50% off at garden ridge. (pottery, floral, garden, patio furniture, footwear, etc.)

so if you are like me and having a spring wedding next year (or just want to stock up on items to spruce up your house) get to garden ridge while the gettin-is-good!

Save the Dates!

kernvalerie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:52 +0000

Our save the dates are all addressed and are going in the mail tomorrow!! So exciting... it makes it "real".

Whew... I just had to share that with people who would understand my excitement. :)

Morning!!!

SassyPants150 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:01:11 +0000

Goooood Morning!

Hard to believe that today is Thursday...I'm definitely NOT complaining about that! Did wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning though...the bedroom clock has always been 15-20 minutes fast...so when I roll over it looks late and I jump up. Well...last night he changed it back to normal...so I THOUGHT I was getting up right at 7...but it was actually 7:15...talk about putting a kink in my morning! Sheesh!

Had an invitation nightmare...at this point I really could care less how it all looks. I was printing my own (FI's family owns a copier company...and I work there too) and we could NOT get them to do right. I finally got the invitations done and the response cards were a complete bust. None of our equipment liked that paper. So created a cute postcard on Vista Print to include, created cute matching labels and realized I didn't put the ZIPCODE on any of them and I couldn't change it. So I guess I'll be tacky and write the zip on the postcard response card and I ordered another 400 of the labels for $7. Geez. I was like really?!? I'm over it at this point.

Another fun day in sales beating up the streets in 100 degrees...whew! Hope everyone has a great Thursday...its almost the weekend!

Selling my NEVER WORN wedding gown

mdohrn — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:37:58 +0000

New satin and taffeta strapless gown with beaded metallic lace on bodice and pick-up skirt. Chapel train. White.

This dress was purchased for $499.00 and was never worn! My wedding plans changed (don't worry, I still got married - just never had the "big" wedding). I am also throwing in the slip I purchased to keep the skirts shape ($49 orig).

Paste the following into your browser for a better description and pictures:
reviews.davidsbridal.com/7294/DB2844/reviews.htm?pageNumber=4

Email meredithbwheeler@gmail.com if interested

Looking for Pastor and new Church.

jbrych2006 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:52:40 +0000

I live in the Winston Salem/Kernersville area and my fiance are currently looking for a pastor to do our ceremony. Neither one of us have been to church since we were younger and we are actually looking for a new church during this process. If anyone knows of any good/laid back churchs with awesome pastors in this area please let me know! THANK YOU!!

Trunk shows in Atlanta this weekend!

CLTKate — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:24:11 +0000

I think I'm going to head to Atlanta to do a little dress shopping. There are a lot of trunk shows going on there this weekend. This may be a great opportunity for those of you who like me, haven't found the perfect dress yet. :)

a little info:
Trunk shows travel throughout the country to allow customers to preview new styles and to see a larger variety of dresses than what most bridal salons carry. Special incentives and discounts are sometimes applied to purchases.

July 9-11: Brides by Demetrios
Demetrios trunk show
3280 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305

July 9-10: J Andrews Bridal
Casablanca trunk show
308-A Willow Bend Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269

July 8-10: Impressions Bridal salon
Monique Lhuillier trunk show
99 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30305

July 8-12: Priscilla of Boston Atlanta
Priscilla of Boston trunk show
3234 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Good Morning

pirategal03 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:06:27 +0000

How's everyone's week so far?

I'm all mixed up from the holdiay. It's Wednesday, right?

Candy Buffet Labels

FutureMrsFraser — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:26:14 +0000

Those of you that had candy buffets, and put labels on the bags, where did you get them? I tried making some on vistaprint with our monogram, but it won't let me size it down enough to fit into the label.

COLOR HELP!!

dvwaldro — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:26:14 +0000

Hello Ladies,

I need your help! Up until a few days ago, we pretty much had our color combo picked out. However, we found a new location (High Grove at Laurel Lake) and since we are now having a tent wedding and it is in the summer time, the red, black, and white, that we originally liked for our vintage wedding is not going to fly. We really really love the down home, southern ,clean, simple feel of it. So anyway, again, we need new colors for a summer wedding that will look nice. Help!! Thanks!!

CDrierson

Jess87657 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:02:17 +0000

You have a PM! :)

How long is too long?

ecuchika — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:18:39 +0000

So I have been trying to contact a videographer and havn't made contact.

I called Friday on my lunch break (3pm) left a message.
I called today(Tuesday) on my lunch break (3pm) did not leave msg.
I also sent him an email tonight (10pm).

I know its around the holiday and he may be on vacation but how long would yall give him to return my call?

He was a preferrred vendor from my venue (referred) should I contact the venue and ask about him?

Also, and this worries me the most the voice mail that picks up is a generic one "Please leave a msg for NUMBER".

sigh
I really wanted to talk to him b/c his packages are priced right and I liked what I saw AND he offers a 15% discount if the wedding is at my venue.

Andrea - YGPM

pirategal03 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:39:16 +0000

NFT

Decision making skills

bryanto — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:18:14 +0000

I lack decision making skills all together but adding the stress of I need to make decisions and make them stick is driving me crazy. I cannot do it. Is anyone else having this problem? How are you dealing with it?

Afternoon!

NcsuPsych — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:37:37 +0000

Hey ladies!

Where's the good morning post? Lol
I've been pretty MIA this past week due to driving back to my parents house, doctor appointments, driving back to my house, taking siblings to the museum, riding (working) and co-hosting a block party for the 4th (which was on the 3rd).

I'm back now though :o) and it looks like there are a LOTTTT of new people :o)
Welcome to the board and congrats on your up coming weddings!

We're probably heading up to CT on Tuesday for two weeks YAY. Hopefully it'll be relaxing, since we'll be staying with DH family. They're all pretty cool and nice so I'm sure it'll be a great time :o)

Whats new with everyone??

Peace!

Charlotte- anyone want to split cost of 120" round white or ivory linens

brielyall — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:17:56 +0000

I am not getting married until July 9, 2011 but already starting the planning process. I found that it is cheaper (or about the same) to buy linens versus rent them. I haven't figured out colors yet but figured I could do white or ivory linens and get table runners in the colors I choose (found them for under $3 a piece). I am going to need to get 20-22 120" round table linens and wanted to see if anyone else was getting married in Charlotte and maybe wanted to split the cost.

NWR - Back to work for me

ChickenOnSunday — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:57:55 +0000

Single tear.

My 31 days off from UNC are over. I'm back to work this morning. It will take me hours to go through all of my emails.

Shelly

We're back!! PIP

mne0617 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:22:39 +0000

Our wedding was absolutely FANTASTIC! We had a few minor bumbs-- the AC in the church stopped working making it 108 degrees in there. There was a graduation party down the hall from us in a different ballroom that decided to crash the wedding, and utilize our open bar and buffet. None of which I noticed, until my mom and aunt said "umm, are they suppose to be here?"

The photographer did wonderfully, and the sneak peek she sent me has me really wanting to see the rest! One thing I strongly recommend is getting a videographer, the day went by so fast that I know I missed a lot.

Oh, and I survived the plane ride without a panic attack!! First time ever, I guess I was at ease because I had my new DH with me.!

Im Thrilled!!!

ecuchika — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:54:26 +0000

So I had to work Saturday morning..yea it SUCKED another reason I want a new job!

But FI went on to the beach to see his family a day early. He left Friday night so I got so much done around the house it was awesome. A major plus!!

Well I arrived sometime around 5pm Saturday giving FI enough time to talk to his parents about wedding stuff...and the result.....

they agreed to pay for the:
band
photographer
videographer
rehersal dinner!!!

OMG I <3 my future in-laws...despite if they rub my nerves wrong sometimes!!!

PS does anyone else have this problem...I can't clean while FI is around the house and he can't clean while I'm there..one of us has to be gone if they other is going to clean! Its annoying I just can't seem to get anyting done if he is home!

dress shopping - long update!

sunnysarahinNC — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:14:50 +0000

good news: i found my dress! bad news: i didn't purchase today.

so here's the run down. we started at DB, and the dresses there were fine, but i didn't fall in love with anything. also, i'm very petite, but extremely busty- most of the DB dresses i couldn't wear because the top of the dress felt too revealing!

after my bridal appointment, my mom and i looked at BM dresses. I fell in love with a short strapless black dress with pockets- sounds funky, but is so cute! and, after trying it on myself, we had a wedding colors conversation- as you all know, i never truly decided on colors- and came to the black and whte conclusion! so, i'll do black and white, with bright multi-colored flowers. (we finished the day at the museum with that in mind, and i'm so excited now, i think it's going to be great!!)

next it was off to darlyns. i started with BM dresses there, and found a very similar black strapless dress as the one from DB. then it was on to bridal! i started with the maggies, but just wasn't crazy about the corset back on me. i narrowed it down to 3, and tried on one final one that i hadn't considered before- AND I LOVED IT! it has lace, beading, sparkle, is fitted- everything i was looking for! i can't remember if it was allure or casablanca, will post a pic asap.

my mom and i decided to sleep on it tonight, and go back on Monday (which is my birthday!) with my sister and grandmother, try on the 4 one more time, and buy! i know the last one is "THE ONE" and it's such a great feeling!

ok, that's it- happy fourth everyone! best wishes for safe and happy holiday!

wedding photographer

rettig — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:59:56 +0000

looking for , photographer that is electic, rustic and non-traditional but classic-- if there is anyone in the charlotte, nc area with reasonable prices please post!!!

We're Getting Married!!

mhoneill — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:35:22 +0000

I have been on this board a little bit in the past and now I will be around a lot more because my now fiance proposed yesterday and we are getting married! It was so wonderful at a waterfall in northern PA. The ring was his grandmother's and fit perfectly! I am so excited. We are planning to get married in October in 2011 in Raleigh!

We have talked about getting married for a while, so I didn't think it was going to be a big deal when he proposed, but it is the most amazing feeling ever! I can wait to marry him :-)

Highlights Video!! Yay!

ashstwrt — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:52:50 +0000

Our videographer (KA Studios - Charlotte) posted our wedding highlights video on their blog! Hooray! I love it so much and hope you do, too!

Here's the link: http://www.kastudiosblog.com/ashley-matt-wedding-film/

Colors

bryanto — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:47:06 +0000

Hello laides!

I am having a fall wedding but I am not sure what colors I want to go with. I don't really want the typical fall colors of brown, orange, yellow, and so on. I also don't want the colors to be so dark or too bright. Any suggestions on what colors to use for a fall wedding?

Thanks!

Good morning!

sunnysarahinNC — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:26:49 +0000

Almost to the weekend!

Got some exciting news- FI's parents told us that they want to contribute to the HM! They are going to give us frequent flyer miles for the plane trip, and pay for the cruise tickets! I was so shocked, and so happy for that generosity!

In other news, my mom, sister and I are doing major planning this weekend! can't wait!!

Happy Independence Day!

shigaites — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:46:58 +0000

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday! I just got back from a BBQ and it was great! I won't lie though, I'm really psyched to watch real fireworks next year for the 4th!!

one more check

ecuchika — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:35:11 +0000

We got our band booked!!!

We were eating dinner at our friends house and he was telling us that his last gig was with this band next week (he just had a baby and decided to retire from the band life) and we were talking about how we wanted them..he advised us to go ahead and book them b/c they book up fast. When we got home I told FI to call the main person and book them and...

FI txted me at work today and said we have them booked for our wedding date!!

Its a five member band and we are getting cermony music with 2 musicians, dinner music, 4 hours of party recpetion and dj between sets!!

We are setting up our first meeting in the next few weeks to go over song selections, etc!!!

I'm super excited....music is finally checked off!!!

And shockingly my mother is OK with this idea--we usually butt heads on everything but she is on board with this band thing!!

It will ROCK..also our friend who is a GM said he will bring his guitar and do a reunion with the band for a few songs on our wedding night!! That will be really special to us and I know our friend will love the chance to play again with them!!

1 or 2 photographers

newfoundglry1123 — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:27:29 +0000

I have yet to decide if I want to use 1 or 2 photographers for my wedding? Does anyone have opinions? It's about $400 extra for 2