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Save the Date check! (with pic)

KatyDidlettes — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:11:36 +0000

SOooooo excited. I got the save the date samples I ordered- postcards from zazzle.com I am super picky about fonts and wanted to design everything myself, which I did in...yeah POWEPOINT! (making the pics as big as a could and then copy and pasting them into paint to save) with fonts from dafont.com saved it as a picture and uploaded it on zazzle, they came out looking perfect! total price (since we are getting more than 100) is .65 cents a piece!!!! add on teh 28 cents for a postcard stamp and you are looking at 93 cents per save the date. Pretty rockin deal if you ask me, and they are completely personalized. I am really happy :)
Here is the front:

and the back: (I may shoot the text over a tab more just to make a little more room for the addresses)

Check for FI :o)

fancynewbecca — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:35:54 +0000

So, I delegated the responsibility fo choosing the wedding photographer to FI for a couple of reasons:

1. Although not his major, he studied photography during his undergraduate days and is kinda picky. He's talented and has the eye, whereas I think I the right arm in the air pics with your friends on a girl's night out are SPECTACULAR!

2. This planning isn't my thing so much so I get overwhelmed pretty easily. I needed help.

3. Darn it, I didn't want to do it.

So he made an appointment today to have a consultation with a photog! I'm excited! I didn't think he was going to follow through, but he did. I shouldn't doubt him, he always does.

I'll let ya know how it goes :o)

hair trial PIP

sarack — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:22:38 +0000

I had my trial this morning and I love it. It is exactly what I wanted, even though I'm not sure I've ever worn my hair half up half down. :) Here are some pics. :)

(We didn't take any face on pics.. woops.)

There are a couple things I'd like to change, ie no bobbypins showing. :) but otherwise i really like it. FI says he hates the 'bumpit' but whatever.. what does he know hahaha.

Big Check!!

shelui4 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:56:23 +0000

It's been a long while since I've last posted on here. It's been hectic at work and it's not slowing down anytime soon so trying to juggle that and plan a wedding has been stressing me out. (Thank goodness for Teasha and Shannon).. BUT I just wanted to post that we finally booked our wedding photographer!! I'm super excited because FI and I have been wanting John & Joseph Photography for months and their summer 2011 dates has finally opened. Of course we were able to book our date in August 2011 right away. :) Their prices are a bit high but to me photos are totally worth it and their work is amazing. <3

PSA: Hotel Andra on Gilt Groupe

melissa82 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:43:19 +0000

Starting at 9 a.m. PT tomorrow (7/13).

I don't know too much about this hotel, but I figured it might be useful for any girls who need a wedding night hotel downtown.

PM me with your e-mail address (or leave it here) if you'd like an invite.

Kaye Smith

niq24601 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:01:29 +0000

Check your Facebook messages when you get the chance :).

For those who are serving candy...

angstocker22 — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:15:17 +0000

How soon before the wedding are you buying your candy?

I am worried about buying to too soon. Our favors are those sour green apple gummy candies. I don't want them to harden...

tygirljojo is an OMH!

jennlin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:47:36 +0000

DIY BM Totes: Help!

dstolz0417 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:50:07 +0000

I started one yesterday (they were cheap ones from orientaltrading.com that I reinforced and added a black lining to). I need some inspiration. I can't do embroidery so I don't know what to do with them!

Here's a bad cell phone picture of it.

They are black and tan with a eggplant purple ribbon around the bottom (to match their dresses) and black & white polka dot ribbon around the top with a bow.

Should I use fabric paint or iron on appliques? I don't know...

hairstyle help

pringles246 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:17:35 +0000

so im unsure of how i want to color my hair, i wanna keep it dark and add highlights but i dunnu which style all over like pic 2 or bottom only like pic 3. pic 1 is me :) opinons please and thank you :)
pic 1
pic2

pic 3

Check! (sortof)

Sweet_Adeline — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:46:56 +0000

We met with Len Smollen today to see if we want to book him as our officiant. He seems very laid back, super nice, and has very reasonable fees. I liked him, but FI said taht he wants an officiant with a really great sense of humor, and he didn't get that from Len. I think above all I just don't want to meet any more officiants. I'm terrible at small talk, and meeting new people under the circumstances of possibly hiring them for ther services makes me uncomfortable. Is anyone else using Len? Any married ladies who used him?

Happy Wedding Day to...

cupcakepirate — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:38:34 +0000

Tygirljojo!

So excited for you! Can't wait to see how it all turns out for you! Enjoy it pretty lady!

Great quote from Bethanny getting married

Kahalagurl — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:07:40 +0000

anybody watch it?

my favorite was when the wedding planner was telling her that "whatever happens from when we open the doors till your standing by jason (groom)......you deserve it".

'cause bethanny was worried about doing the ugly cry while walking down the aisle.

it made my heart melt cuase it was the perfect thing to say at the time.

escort card poll!

sarack — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:43:39 +0000

It's beginning to be a real headache trying to figure out where to put people. We wanted to do escort cards, well FI wanted to do them.. but since I'm having to do all the work, I'm thinking about nixing them.

2nd AW: 2nd dress fitting PIP

sarack — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:14:44 +0000

Yay! Went to my 2nd dress fitting and she did an amazing job. Here are some photos! :)

Anyone use Pacific Artistry for hair/makeup?

warnocjm — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:39:33 +0000

I am planning on using Pacific Artistry on site hari and makeup - has anyone heard of them or used them at their wedding?

signing off

briandbry2010 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:40:27 +0000

ok ladies! I am getting married tomorrow so i'll be out! Thanks for all the advise and support

NWR: Lawn care?

Sweet_Adeline — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:22:15 +0000

Does anyone know how expensive it is to have landscapers come out a few times a month for upkeep (we live in Issaquah)? FI is driving me nuts with his blase attitude towards our HOA's uptight-ness (see rant and rave, lol). I'd rather just pay someone so I don't have to worry!

DJs- Austin Beaver? Chris Graves?

meanbankrobber — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:54:30 +0000

So FI and I originally wanted a band, but then we decided it would be much much more important to have a really good DJ than an OK band. Sometimes bands can be cheesy?

Today we met Austin Beaver and really really liked him, except for his price tag. I've heard good things about Chris Graves also, but haven't met with him yet to know whether personality clicks or if his price tag is much different. Has anyone out there been to a wedding done by either and have an opinion?

We really just want a really fun party.

Am I the only person who feels guilty after taking up lots of vendor time and not booking them?

Hello Seattle Knotties :)

kltopacio — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:21:09 +0000

Hi! Im kathleen, and it's my first time on this Seattle board, but I am planning a trip to Seattle for me n DH's 1st Anniversary and need info!

We have Fri-Mon for our mini get-away, and we would like to go to Seattle but also visit Victoria and Vancouver in Canada. WILL THIS WORK FOR JUST ONE DAY TRIP? I really wanna go to the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver! =)

Also any other tips/must-see in Seattle or Victoria?? Any suggestions will be appreciated! :)

TIA!!!

Kathleen

Men's wear help

ginabrat911 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:04:18 +0000

Hi all! I need help -

Does anyone know what those buttons worn in place of a neck tie are called? I think that would look awesome w/honey's tux but I can't find em online because I don't know what they are called

Thanks!

Hair/Makeup on site

kducharme — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:53:10 +0000

Hey!
So I want to have hair and make up come to me and get me and my girls ready, but have no idea how much it is!! For those of you doing that who are you using and how much is it...if you don't mind me asking :) THANKS!!!

Passports in the works!

dstolz0417 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:41:30 +0000

So the FI and I applied for our passports this week. They are processing a lot faster than they used to! (4-6 weeks compared to 10-12 weeks)

I thought I would let you girls know that the prices are increasing from $100 to $135 on Tuesday the 13th.

the nest

jennlin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:47:57 +0000

are all you soon-to-be OMH's going to nest soon? i lurked there yesterday and i don't know enough people to get into it..but i feel like i'm getting too old&moldy to be hanging out on the wedding board.....can wehave an organized movement after wedding season?

Favors Help - poll!

jostina2010 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:12:50 +0000

I did a search on our board looking for inspiration on favors and didn't have much luck - although I'm really curious how Koolkay's jarfaits turned out.

Since FI and I are beer lovers my original plan was to have pint glasses etched or printed with the design below - the tree is a recurring theme throughout the wedding. Then I made the mistake of looking on the favors board and saw TONS of posts telling brides not to give out anything personalized as it will either be left behind or given right to the thrift store - a very valid point. A lot of our guests have mis-matched kitchens to maybe they won't care? FI and I use pint glasses for everything and I figured everyone loves an extra cup!

Now I'm not sure what to do -

this makes me laugh. :)

sarack — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:07:20 +0000

push button, receive bacon.

and these are the things that i find amusing lately.. my brain is def mush. :)

2nd makeup trial

sarack — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:45:31 +0000

I like it a LOT better this time.

Here is the first:

looked too much like everyday wear, not like it was my wedding.

Trial 2:

Better??

Um, guys? I have wedding-brain...

jennyann28 — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:55:21 +0000

And so does FI!

We have been so engrossed in last-minute wedding details that we completely forgot our 3-year anniversary of dating. It was two days ago!!!

At least we spent that day getting our marriage license... oops.

Groomzilla!!!! -Major vent

KatyDidlettes — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:10:15 +0000

In the beginning I have to admit, yes I went wedding planning crazy for 3 months he would have to bribe me to shut up about the photographer and where we wanted to have it. But now I feel like I am being left behind in the dust! Why?

(1) He picked the wedding location. Yes, it is on the island where I grew up, and yes I am sure it will be nice- but I am SOO not a beach girl. My friends were like, really? You are having it there? I mean, it will be pretty but it doesn't seem like you. But hey- I get on the island so it is all good......even if we do have to spend like 300 on portapotties for a 20 minute ceremony.

(2) He picked the bridesmaids dress color, yes! really, you thought a guy couldnt care? ME TOO! But we have to "have red because it matches the red on the lighthouse roof" Sure sweetheart, I say, if red makes you happy- that's fine.

(3) Pie- I wanted to have wedding pies. I love to bake and I knew doing the whole cake for the wedding would be too much but I could make and freeze the pies in advance and it would be fine. Nope- the pie plan went out the window the second that boy stepped into a bakery with wedding cakes in the window. Now we MUST have one. I would even be ok if we did 1/2 pies 1/2 cake- but nope has to be a big cake.

Now I love my fiance, and I am happy he cares- but I wanted a small wedding which has now mushroomed to 120 people many of whom I have never even met. I want to spend our money on things like a house or saving to have a baby but he is all about it being done right. Then there was the final straw!

(4) today he announces that we are having a tent at the reception? not that I dont think it would be smart but he and his parents, behind my back have been looking for one for weeks! What the heck?! The reception is going to be at my parents house so you think they might have let them know, or me know! They have serious communication issues. Planning the wedding without the bride is not cool guys! Not cool!

Boo. I thought planning a wedding was supposted to be fun, but we are still a year out and I feel like I am being pushed into a wedding I dont want! Help ladies I need your advice.

Flowers in Bulk

jackie425 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:43:59 +0000

Just wondering if any of you ladies recommend any good places to buy flowers in bulk. TIA!