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Choose better vendor vs. Preserving a family relationship~HELP!

Angelamco — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:44:59 +0000

My brother started his own photography company a couple of years ago, and he asked to take our engagement photos. While the quality of the pictures is great, we are disappointed with the the posing, atmosphere, perspective, etc. Some of the pictures are beautiful (see pictures at the bottom of my post), but most are not. We really want to use a different photographer for our January wedding, but my fiancee says it's too late to back out now. That as a guy, he would be devastated and absolutely hurt because it is his work which defines who a man is. (That's very true!) My fiancee and I would ideally want a different photographer, but we don't want to sacrifice the family relationship. By the way, I didn't ask my brother to be the photographer, he offered to do it as a gift (but we were planning on paying him anyway). What should I do?

Thanks for any advice ~ Angela

BM Gift Dilemma

heatherprice — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:13:57 +0000

I'm completely lost on BM gift ideas. The biggest problem is my range in BMs...and I only have 3! I just graduated college and my MOH is my roommate. She has a very earthy taste. My other BM is my fiance's sister who's 20 and a party animal who enjoys zebra print and pink stuff. My last BM is my fiance's SIL who is 31, has expensive designer taste (like her 2 new louis vuitton purses), and everything she has is black and white. She only wears black and maybe ventures with gray.

So what do I buy for an earthy future teacher who likes natural colors, another who's a young party animal obsessed with pink and zebra, and an older one who's designer-loving and color-challenged?

Navy Blue Bridesmaid Dress for sale

klvs — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:05:47 +0000

This dress was only used once and it was originally purchased from Davids Bridal. Its a size 12 and comes with a shawl or wrap depending on how you would wear it. Its in excellent condition and has fine detail around the torso area I would say. Let me know if you would like for me to email or text you a picture of it. I'm asking $35.00 for it and originally paid $140.00.

Thanks,
Kimberly

Unique Wedding Party Gift

klvs — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:09:23 +0000

I have this unique decorative vase for sale. It would make a great gift for the that special person in your wedding, guest, or someone very special to you during this time of your life. Its never been used and I have the original box it came in and ready to find a new home for it. I'm asking for $20.00 cash only for it. Let me know if you like for me to text or email you some pictures.

Thanks,
Kimberly

Boudoir pics?

ccallaway03 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:04:22 +0000

Is anyone doing boudoir pics? Does anyone know of a good photographer in the area(brenham, houston, katy)? Someone I can trust! Someone who is affordable on a wedding budget...LOL!!

feb 2011 assistance please

banginpixie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:56:45 +0000

hello. we are getting married in feb and are having a hard time with the planning. we are on a tight budget and decided getting married at a park around the area of league city.before we decide and put money down on the area i wanted to see if anyone would have some suggestions to how to accomodate our guests. being outside in feb it may be cold or it may not. lol beauty of texas weather. i was thinkijng we could set up tents for cover and buying inexpensive fleece blankets for people but that can add up. do yall have any suggestions.

December Wedding

Jess1852 — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:23:05 +0000

I am looking for a small venue to have our wedding ceremony and reception. We are hoping to get married sometime in December 2010. I have looked at several different places and most are out of our budget. Our budget is $2,000-3,000. Our guest list is 20 to 45 people. Any suggestions would be great!

father-daughter song in spanish

aries33princess — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:32:04 +0000

I need a sweet song in Spanish for my dance with my father. Any suggestions? I dont want it to be quincenera-ish lol

Bachelorette Party

Jess1477 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:45:44 +0000

Any ideas on fun places to go for Bachelorette Party In Houston?

Make up artist recommendations

Angelamco — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:41:20 +0000

Can anyone recommend a good make-up artist for my wedding day? I've been researching prices, and they all seem outrageous!! I have even looked at "junior" artists and doing the session in the salon. It is a worthwhile investment for me, but I don't think I want to spend what most of the vendors are asking for. Also, I want someone who will do just make-up (instead of make-up and hair). Any advice you can offer would be a great help. Thanks!

NWR: New Obsession

jorgemega10 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:08:56 +0000

Anything Kardashians but especially Miami... even though I am late on the trend its still amazing.

What are y'alls??

Bridesmaid Dresses

rrogers24 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:51:01 +0000

So, I went looking for Bridesmaid dresses last weekend and know I am confused and concerned. My bridesmaids range in every size, shape and height. I want everyone in the wedding party to look good so I am trying to find something that would compliment everyone. I have also been looking at Two Birds Bridesmaid dresses and a dress from the Dessy collection that is similar and much cheaper. Any ideas and/or thoughts would be helpful. Thanks Ladies!!

Wedding Coordinator

Sadiebabe — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:52:56 +0000

So after going to the BE I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I need a coordinator to help with everything. Ladies if you know someone who is great and not expensive please let me now. I do not know the typical price for a coordinator, but our budget for the wedding is $14,000. We are having our wedding at the San Luis Resort in Galveston in March 2012. Please help!

Wedding Planners in the Houston/Galveston area

gb&sarabuske — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:52:53 +0000

I was recently proposed to over Memorial Day Weekend and we are enjoying the engaged life, just not the stress of planning a wedding. We decided that we would love to hire a wedding planner in the Houston/Galveston area! Do y'all have any suggestions or any experiences with any? Is the typical fee 10%? Thanks for any helpful feedback!!!

DJ

Trix2011 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:57:24 +0000

Okay the only thing I need to worry about now is who to use DJ services for. Any advice?

Pink Limo

ms15 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:52:21 +0000

Does anyone know of any limo companies that rent pink limos? I thought I saw a flyer once that showed a pink stretch Hummer, but now I can't find it. Thanks.

First Kiss.

PJS001 — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:29:49 +0000

We need something to liven up this place a bit.

When was your first kiss with you fiancé? Where did it happen? Was it special with fireworks going off in your mind, or kind of a complete failure? Dish it out ladies.

We had been flirting for two weeks, and I was using every piece of game I had. We went to a pool hall with some friends to play and we both were flirting pretty hardcore. A friend then asked if we wanted to go to a party so we climbed into the car and got going. He rode in the backseat with me and I knew I had to strike. I asked if he wanted a mint, he responded “yes”. I then put a mint in between my teeth and he went for it.

The rest of the night we kept sneaking away from our friends and kissing in the shadows. I think about this night every time I eat a wintergreen lifesavers mint. I also made the first move and play with him about it to this day.

NWR: Extreme Makeover needs help now!

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Wedding RSVP Card

Angelamco — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:05:48 +0000

Is it appropriate for me to use a postcard as my RSVP card inside my wedding invitations or is that not good etiquette? Is it more proper to use the traditional envelope with card insert? (Obviously, I'm wanting to use postcards to save money.)

~Angela

Catholic Brides

jorgemega10 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:11:26 +0000

What readings are you using?

AW: My E-Pics were Blogged!

tranjuliet — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:37:52 +0000

It was hot and I was super sweaty, but somehow my hair and makeup held up!

http://pinkposhphotography.blogspot.com/2010/07/julie-albert-engaged.html

I love love love love love my photog! FI and I had some trouble coordinating beachy outfits, but I think it turned out great nonetheless :-)

MOB Dresses

mayamiller246 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:02:07 +0000

Does any one know if Alfred Angelo / Davids Bridal ever put their MOB dresses on sale. My mom found THE ONE but its really expensive so I looked online at all department stores no luck :(

Holy Ghost Catholic Church

lthome — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:46:46 +0000

Has anyone had their ceremony or been to a ceremony at Holy Ghost Catholic Church? What did you think about it? Our church we originally wanted was already booked and now we are looking at this one. Thanks.

Best place to find a tux

lcissell3110 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:18 +0000

Hey ladies,

I need help finding a place to rent tux's for my fiance and the groomsmen. My problem is finding a place to match our colors, which are black, white and pink. I didn't think the pink would be a hard color to find but apprently it is. My fiance wants to have the black tux, white shirt, white vest, and pink tie and have groomsmen wear black tux, white shirt, pink vest, black tie. I do not want a fushica or bubblegum pink just a hot pink. Oh, and the groomsmen don't want to pay a lot to rent the tux either, which is understandable. We tried Als formal wear already but no luck and honestly I don't really know of many places. Any suggestions would be fabulous :)

Old School/ Antique Limos

jessbrisc — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:44:02 +0000

Anyone know of any antique or old school limos for wedding day transportation?

ceremony venue

dino24saur — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:07:09 +0000

Does anyone know of a cite where my future-husband and I can get married under a large tree in the houston-galveston area? Not a palm tree and preferably pretty cheap.

Budget Advise - Please help

MissG34 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:09:41 +0000

Ladies -

Just a quick question:

What is/was your total wedding budget?

Fi and I are having some tough discussions over the budget and where/how much we spend. I would like some realistic idea of what normal people pay - not platinum brides (even though it is one of my fav shows!

Angela

AW: E-pics whee!

csuperstar02 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:41:54 +0000

Well, we went last night around 6:15. Between the humidity and the rain, we had to push pause until next week, but we were able to do a few shots. My photographer knew I was desperate to get something because I need to get my STD's out like a month and a half ago! Anyhoo, she sent me 2 this morning to tide me over!

I think I'm using this one for the STD unless she sends me something else in the next few hours. woot! What do y'all think?

Money Tree

redneckgirl200321 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Has anyone done a money tree at a wedding or have been to a wedding with a money tree? My fiance and I would like to do a money tree at our wedding, but I don't know very much about them. Any thoughts are welcome.

Bridal Show in Galveston on Sunday

mistym — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:58:58 +0000

I heard about a bridal show in Galveston at the Hotel Galvez on Sunday and my friend and I are heading South to make a weekend out of it. Can't wait! The website is www.bridalshowgalveston.com if anyone wants to join!