June 2013 Weddings — The Knot Community

SO EXCITED!! We finally settled on a venue!!!!!

Julie2013 — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:08:12 +0000

Oh my gosh, I can hardly sit down to type this out!!

I was blessed with a visit from my BFF this weekend and we made a quick trip to Eureka Springs to check out possible venues last night. After looking things over rather well, it became obvious to us that this was NOT our best option for what DH and I have in mind. We drove home completely stumped. It seemed so different on the internet! This morning, as she and I were trying to brainstorm, I was telling her about the only place I've been in love with so far. Since we were waiting for her hubby to come back from fishing, we decided to make a run out there just for something to do. I fell in love with it all over again. My friend and I were babbling on and on about what could be put where and the manager was being so helpful and friendly! I brought up the issues my husband had with this venue and the manager quickly gave me solutions that the person I spoke with before didn't know! So, I just got off the phone with the hubs and the manager at the hotel and I've got an appointment to finalize paperwork tomorrow!

I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!

What do you think of these colors together?

crazykatiemae — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:16:07 +0000

Hi Ladies!

I went bridesmaid dress shopping today with 5 out of my 6 bridesmaids and they picked a wonderful dress! The slight issue? Its black! I had gone in to the appointment wanting green dresses-an apple green dress and couldn't find the shade of green that I pictured. The consultant suggested black to really make my colors pop and the girls found the black one. I've outlined my colors below. If I do black dresses, will that be odd or really help emphasize the theme and colors? At the reception the table cloths will be black with green and pink water beads and floral in large martini glasses at each table.

Thank you! :)

Wedding Month: June obviously :)
Theme: Classy, Modern & Fun
Colors: Fushia, Apple Green, Gray and Black
Wedding Dress: Ivory
Tuxes: Gray (now with black vests)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Black
Flowers: Fushia and Apple Green

STD's!! :)

[Deleted User] — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:02:11 +0000

yay! finally used my vistaprint groupon yesterday and ordered these as our STD's!!

FI and I had been waiting for his mom to look them over, but since the groupon expires on Wednesday, he told me to just order these... and they have matching invitations and all! I'm so excited! yay!

AW Monday

lauraprevost — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:01:19 +0000

What do you have to Aw about?

Save the Dates- when to send

ciligirl — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:58:04 +0000

So, tomorrow we are going to my FI uncle's wedding. We have not told ANYONE in his family that we are getting married because we did not want to take away from their day (the couple are gay and I feel it is awesome and very special that they are getting hitched, I also can't wait to steal ideas from them...haha).

So, I am trying to figure out when to send the STD's. It is a busy time of year for the area and for people our age (graduations) so I want to do it soon enough but not too soon. And because of it being busy I need to send invites a little earlier too so people have time to get a hotel and I don't want them to seem like they were sent right on top of eachother. Any thoughts? I was thinking between October 15th and November 15th but I am not sure if that is too early. December I was afraid they would get mixed up with Xmas cards. January I was afraid was too late.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

This is what they look like. They have a little removable calendar sticker. I am not sure these are going to be my colors anymore but I don't care. I am now thinking navy and champagne/khaki, maybe a touch of silver.

This could be a tough one

rmp4996 — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:52:59 +0000

Ok, you are being sent to a deserted island. Why? Don't worry about it, you just are, and you are going to be stuck there for 1 year. You can bring 3 things, what would you bring?

Here are the rules:

1. NO PEOPLE!!!!! Sorry FI, you'll have to wait for us.

2. No Cell Phone- There is no way to be "rescued." People know you are there, but you are staying, sorry.

3. You can bring electronics, but remember, this is a deserted island. There is no wifi.

4. Again, don't waste your time on an item you think will "save you." Not gonna happen.

5. You have all the very basic necessities- fresh water, enough food for the year, shelter, stuff you need to make a fire, toilet paper, sunblock, and blankets. However, you do not have shower/shower supplies, toothbrush, etc.

So, what do you bring with you? I have to admit, I always have trouble when thinking of this question. I am not going to answer quite yet, I'm going to think about it (and maybe steal some ideas, lol)

Ok, go!!!!!

C & V Thursday

emilyb213 — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:23:54 +0000

**Insert confessions and vents here.**

Save-the- Dates!

cadamus — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:50:10 +0000

I ordered my Save-the-dates last nigt!!!!!! The are going to be postcards!

What do you girls think?

Wedding Wednesday

cnf2013 — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:54:45 +0000

Good morning! What'd you all get done?

MOH Dress!!!!

cadamus — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:25:09 +0000

My sister is my moh and we finally found the dress that she wants to wear. the thing is, Davids Bridal were we found the dress is going to discontinue it once it sells out! It's so frustrating bc they will not give me any information! The lady that I talked too online said that we should order dresses 6 months out. well that would mean December but they can't guarantee that the dress will be there then. I don't know what to do bc this is the second time this has happened. And I think that buying the dress now is a little early. What would you guys do?

Need to vent.... having a personal pity party

Samela20 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:18:14 +0000

I know its not C&V day but I just need to vent/have a little pitty party for myself.
I am getting so depressed with all this planning. Why depressed, you ask? Because I have so much on my my plate right now!! I graduated college over a month ago and still have no job, my savings acount is dwindling, bills keep coming in, my family keeps getting on me about getting a job... I just get depressed even looking at wedding ideas because I feel like I'll never be able to afford anything if I can't get a job soon!! I was a top runner for a recent job but found out on friday they offered it to the other girl! So mad about that!! I've been checking multiple resources daily for new job postings and have been applying like mad! places that aren't even advertiseing have my resume! I've only had 1, ONE, interview in the last 8 weeks!!
I feel like I'm failing... then I start thinking, what if I don't get a job and FI doesn't want to marry me anymore?!? AAARRRGGGHHHHHH!!! I HATE THIS!!!
then I've been getting crabby (aka bitchy) towards people and my fuse has been getting shorter with every day that goes by with no job! and then people ask me why I'm in a bad mood.... um HELLO? I'm going broke!!!! yeah sure I have a job, it's an extremely part time job, and it doesn't even come close to covering my monthly bills!!

but yeah... that's my vent for now... I want to be happy and work on planning our wedding but I just can't...

Bridesmaids dresses and it starts

boomboom1243 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:49:06 +0000

just ordered them today and I am so excited! they are all gonna look so beautiful up there with me! Love this dress they will be wearing it in fushia! kinda want one myself hahah

http://www.promgirl.com/shop/dresses/viewitem-PD780913

the only thing is that through the store it went there are a lot but because it is a prom dress we really have to be quick on it. 2 of my bridesmaids bought it but my 3rd one said she is not able to at the moment. I am alittle flustered because I told her in the beginning of summer that we will be purchasing by the end of the summer and told her it would be around 200+. I also told her that if she is unable to afford to be a bridesmaid that it would be fine and dont want her to be stressed out and wouldnt mind if she would rather just be a guest and it wouldn't hurt my feelings. Anyways she should have been saving already and now she says she has to wait. Normally this would be fine but the dress shop wont order the other girls till they get all the payments. and the other 2 have already paid. I told her that I would like to have them ordered in two weeks due to the urgency. If at two weeks she is unable to I plan on calling the dress shop and telling them to jsut order the two

am I over reacting?

Seriously?

pedulaney — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:39:48 +0000

Read this thread.

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-recap-withdrawal_anyone-lose-cards-or-money_.0

What the hell is our world coming to?

What Would You Do?

Julie2013 — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:28:31 +0000

My DH and I are still trying to decide on a venue for our vow renewal. I think we have narrowed it down to 2 places. One is just an hour from us and the other is more like 2 hours from us. The second one is Eureka Springs, AR, Wedding Capitol of the South (according to them, anyway! LOL). It's AMAZINGLY beautiful and romantic, a real dream come true!!  But as I said before, it's 2 hours there then 2 hours back.  The other venue looks nice on it's website and I'm checking it out tomorrow, but it's main perk is it's an hour closer. Our guests would only be on the road half the time and it would probably be fairly easy to coordinate catering, photography, a baker, decor, etc.

My question is, if you were doing a vow renewal/anniversary party, which would you pick? A venue that's closer and easier on your guests (and probably you, too, when it comes to the planning) or the dream venue that doubles everybody's time on the road? If this were a wedding, I'd most definitely do it in Eureka Springs, but a vow renewal isn't that big of a life changing event. It's important to my husband and me, but we realize it's really just a fancy party for our guests.  Opinions and advice would be much appreciated. Oh, and I don't have my husband's opinion yet. His driving hours at the moment having him sleeping then loading equipment during the day and driving all night. No chance to talk lately!

Thanks, guys!

YAY!!!!!!!!

pedulaney — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:31:40 +0000

My dress is in!!!!!! Yayyyyyyy!! I got to try it on today and the veil too and it was ahmazing!!!!

Engagement Photos are here!

JennLax — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:53:13 +0000

We took our photos way back in July and I was starting to feel like we would never get them back. But we got the call yesterday and picked them up today!

Here are a few shots :)

AW Monday

lauraprevost — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:28:36 +0000

Time to hog all the attention...go!

Question for you DIY Ladies!

Samela20 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:50:20 +0000

I've noticed that some of you DIY ladies have said that you're working on centerpieces, and decor, and ceremony stuff already
my question is-- Where in the world are you storing this stuff?? aren't you worried that they'll get smushed or dusty while in storage??
I hadn't planned on doing my DIY stuff til next spring!! The only real thing I've been doing as far as centerpieces/decor is I started collecting unique vases from thrift stores and garage sales but those along are taking up a bunch of room!!

In Love with my decorations - Picture Heavy but I had to share!

choochhill2587 — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:12:06 +0000

To be honest with everyone, I was totally not thrilled when my mon hired a planner (her interior decorator/friend). I am seeing things in a different light now, she is doing an amazing job and nailing my theme. My mom met with her today and here are a few pictures that were taken - and my mom said that there are surprises that they arent telling me about.

Kids Menu / Chalk Board

Menu for the ladies

Table Numbers

Decorations for tables/venue (Picture of FI and I at his sisters wedding are in the front frame)

Tea Cups for the Centerpieces

Opinions on my timeline please

lovefuzzies — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:11:19 +0000

So I've been trying to figure out my timeline and I think I might have it but I'd really like to hear opinions on it please

4:00pm Prelude Music Begins

4:15pm Wedding Party Assembles

4:30pm Ceremony Begins

5:30pm Receiving Line (bride and groom only)

6:00pm Reception Begins

6:15pm Grand Entrance

6:30pm Dinner Served

7:30pm First Dance

7:35pm Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance

8:00pm Cake Cutting

8:05pm until ??? Dancing and general fun!

We can't get into the venue until 2:00pm (in theory, they may be able to let us in early if we decide we need in early) and we're hoping the decorating can be done the day before (we have to wait and see if there's any other events the day before). I thought about having first dance and F/D and M/S dances before dinner but wasn't sure if that would make dinner too late?

How far out will your RSVP due date be?

LadyLuck77 — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:12:20 +0000

I've been gathering information all week for catering and rental companies to get an idea on pricing and try to get started on a few things. We will have to rent all the tables, chairs, linens, etc. so want to get a head start on that. The cater who I think we'll be going through requires a final number 2 weeks in advance, which is great. One of the rental companies that I spoke with had probably the best prices and they did delivery/pickup without charging out the wazoo. (Which is great for us as we live in a rural area) The only downfall is that no changes can be made to the contract within 30 days to the amount reserved, or we'll just pay full price if it's less. I completelyunderstand their side of things, but that means I would have to have the RSVP 5-6 weeks out to make sure I have enough time to contact those who may have forgot to send it in. This just seems like a pretty long time lapse. I have other options for rentals, but I'm leaning toward not going through them.

So when are you having guests RSVP by? What timeframe is acceptable?

XP: PSA from A&A board for convertible BM dresses

cnf2013 — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:15:59 +0000

http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_xp-psa-convertible-bm-dress-deal

I feel like some of you mentioned using this dress. Anyways, for those of you who stalk other boards.

C & V Thursday

emilyb213 — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:47:01 +0000

Confessions? Vents? Here's your chance to let 'em out.

Dead Bands

rmp4996 — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:43:56 +0000

So, we were talking about this in work the other day and I thought I would carry it over to you guys. If you could see one band today live in concert that is actually "dead" (Meaning, the original band member(s) are not there anymore, the ones who actually made the band famous, not the replacements), who would you choose? You can pick a single person too if you prefer that over a band, like Elvis or something. But the criteria is the band/person has to be missing an integral part, like when this person died the band pretty much fell apart at that point or were never the same.

I almost feel obligated to pick the Beatles, because my mom (and everyone) loved them so much and they were so iconic that I think it'd be awesome to be able to say I say them live, but deep down I would have LOVED to get to go to a Sublime concert. I love their older stuff, especially the 40oz To Freedom CD, and it would've been amazing to see them in concert, the real thing, with the real lead singer and everything.

Bridesmaid Gifts

[Deleted User] — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:19:39 +0000

So FI and I have changed our wedding colors a little bit. We're going with a bright blue instead of that light teal looking blue from before. Anyways we've decided to put the girls in black dresses and I was wondering if an acceptable gift for the girls would be shoes in that bright blue color? I think I'd get them something else to go along with it, but i thought that it'd be a cool gift, because they could wear them to the wedding, and after too if they wanted because I'm going to find out their favorite type of shoe, and get it for them in that bright blue color.

New here, need some advice!!

kmlievens — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:25:42 +0000

Hi everyone my fiance and I are planning our wedding next June. We have our reception hall booked along with DJ and photographer. We are doing our ceremony in the same place as reception hall for two reasons- we don't belong to a church, and saving a lot of money. My mom is angry we aren't doing it in a Catholic church but neither of us go to church. Anyways...

Our reception hall is a community center and it is very nice inside and works great EXCEPT the lighting..they only have those big florecent overhead lights..I hate those..there are a bunch of windows but I am not a fan of natural lighting either lol. We booked our DJ and got a whole lot of uplighting but we don't know how else we could make the room in just dimmed lighting..if we close all the curtains and only have uplights im afraid it will be too dark...is there anything I can do with those big florecent lights to make them dim? Anything I can buy to hang on the ceiling? I thought about only turning on a couple of the overhead florecent lights but I want the uplights to looks as nice as possible since we spent a good chuck of change on the DJ. Any advice???

An idea for your used wedding gown if you don't intend to keep it ...

Julie2013 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:17:39 +0000

There's a non-profit organization called Wish Upon a Wedding. They say they are "the world's first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation." Here's a link to their website: wishuponawedding.org . I don't know anybody who would qualify for one of these wishes, but thought some of you might. Plus, if any of the brides would like to donate their used wedding gown to the cause, they can. I just watched one of their vow renewals and it was beautiful.

Julie

XP Lots to deal with

megannie — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:39:06 +0000

I know my wedding isn't until next year, but it's been so stressful lately.

My fiancee' has been very ill. They just diagnosed him with severe fibromyalgia, and it's more likely for him not to even be able to get out of bed, then to do anything else. He had to take a leave from work, and we have no idea how long it will be until he is "normal" again.

That's left most of everything, including the wedding planning up to me. So I started early, and have been doing a lot of DIY just to be able to get the necessary stuff done early, and without putting so much off until the last minute.

We found a lovely venue, and I "built" most of my wedding around the location. Our theme, and decor, etc. Well, the manager we were working with took off with our money, and I'm sure others too, and since then I have had to deal with them denying us what we contracted for, and adding many things on, including fees that we were never told about, and changing our timeline, including not allowing us in early to decorate, which leaves me in a lurch, because I have to either give it up, or try to come up with even more money to pay someone to decorate.

We finally decided to change our venue. We just aren't comfortable staying, and have serious trust issues with that place, but our new venue doesn't have our date available, and we can't bring in much of what I made for the other place. They only allow their linens, etc.

So, it's like starting over. A new image, a new plan, a new look, and a new date. Plus he isn't any better, and I am just really tired.

And then, after making this decision, and moving on........the old venue calls today with new management and wants to make amends, and get us to return there. We already decided not to.....too much bad karma for us at this point, but I wish I would have known then, what I know now.

Oh, and a member of my bridal party is being difficult. She has five kids, and a busy schedule, and I get that, but she really pushed wanting to be in the wedding, and so I asked her. She is related, and I had family on my case about it. I don't have any issue with her lifestyle, (not my business, I get it), but when I called her to see if she was available on the new date, (Just asking), she yelled at me about how busy her kids were, and that it would conflict with her daughters soccer game, and that she would "show up and walk", but not to "expect her to do one more thing".....no rehearsal, etc. "Just put me in the middle of the lineup and I'll follow along." I never asked her anything except would it be ok with you if we had to change to this date, and are you available.

I had no other "expectations" of her anyway, but there was a part of me that wanted to ask if she really wanted to be in this wedding as it always seems like it's a huge imposition in her life, but it could just be that I'm tired, and taking it too personally. And no, I didn't say anything. Just thanked her and hung up.

Sorry for ranting, ladies. Just needed a place to say it. I hope the rest of you are having a good evening.

Wedding Wednesday

cnf2013 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:41:44 +0000

What'd ya accomplish this week? Anything good planned for the upcoming week?

I rescheduled our cake tasting to next weekend. I need to call our DJ and see if he ever got my email about adding the ceremony to our contract.

I also got a call saying I won a free "pampering" from a Mary Kay lady in my area. I'm sure she got my info from DB since I'm not registered and she says she got it off a registry list. Either way, I'd like to go I think. She told me to bring as many of my girls as I want. She'll give us facials and things, try to sell us some makeup, and be on her way. I think it sounds kind of fun, but I've been very noncommittal at this point. My MOH expressed interest, so if I can get her on board I'll do it. If not I'll tell the girl thanks and but no thanks.

Vent: Would you make up your mind already?!

Julie2013 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:26:58 +0000

Let me start this off saying, I love the hubs with all my mind, heart, and soul. No doubt about it. But he may be the cause for the loss of my sanity before next June!

When we made the decision we would do a vow renewal, he told me to plan whatever I wanted. He said he didn't care how it was done or what the decor was, just tell him when and where and have fun with it. So, I start gathering ideas and checking venues out. At some point, he started asking me how it was going and what I'd come up with so far. I tell him and he wants me to scratch a bunch of thoughts and adds a bunch of his own. No problem. I get it. He's decided this is actually going to be a fun thing to think about and plan. Yay! Join in on the planning, dear, because it is fun and it is OUR vow renewal! So, I go back to thinking and planning and keep a list of ideas for when we have more than 5 minutes to talk. Well, the last time we talked, he asked how it was going and I told him I had some ideas but wanted to run them past him before pricing anything. He tells me something like, "Why wait for me? I told you whatever makes you happy makes me happy!" Grrr ...

This really is just a good-natured vent, I promise. We all get quirky. But, oh my gosh, I just want to pull my hair out sometimes! Anybody else's FI or DH driving you nuts saying, "Do what you want," but also wants you to run it by them first?

Julie