March 2013 Weddings — The Knot Community

Texan brides

colleen71286 — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:24:34 +0000

Anyone else planning a wedding in Houston for March 2013? My fiancé and I really want to get married on March 23rd, but we're having a hard time finding what we want in or near Houston: BYOB preferred (we'd rather serve local craft beers, not Bud Light) A diverse menu (not the usual chicken breast) At least 7 hours for ceremony, pictures, and reception NOT a drab looking banquet hall $4000 or less for venue, $5000 or less for food We've started looking at venues in the College Station area too since my fiancé is an Aggie. Suggestions for pretty, affordable venues are greatly appreciated. I'm getting frustrated and so is he.

and the save the dates have been sent !

ajbankos — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:01:13 +0000

It makes it feel so real! still have a lot to do, stil need a dress, flowers, favors, gifts for bridal party, invitations... it's gonna be a quick 7 months!

Dress shopping

thomas2013 — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:43:26 +0000

My Mom, MOH and I are headed dress shopping this Saturday! This is my first time dress shopping and would love some pointers.

What do you think about false eyelashes?

Julie2013 — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:19:34 +0000

Love them? Hate them? Got any tips?

My eyelashes aren't that thick or long and I'm thinking about using false eyelashes at our renewal. I'd like the photos to be GREAT! Anybody else?

Julie

Photo Guestbook

Caitlynmk — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:50:34 +0000

Hey Ladies! I am just starting to work on designing our photo guestbook through Blurb.com and I wanted some opinions on my plan! If you aren't familiar with Blurb, its a website which allows you to publish books in really high quality for a great price. (Just google Blurb wedding guestbook and you'll see lots of examples!).

Anyway... I don't want to use all of our engagement pictures because we aren't crazy about some of them. So what I was thinking I might do is make it like a journey from where we started (kids) to where we met (college) and then end with our engagement pictures. In the beginning I'll have a little note to our guests thanking them for coming and asking them to sign their names or leave us a note, advice, etc. on all of the white space around the photos. I'd do all of this in about 20 pages.

Most of the Blurb guestbooks you see only have the engagement photos, so what do you girls think about me adding pictures of us as kids? Cheesy? Cute? Feel free to be honest.. haha!

DJ and Length of Reception

Nissy706 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:10:17 +0000

Hello -

My next step is to book my DJ, what are you all finding the average price is? The one I found charges $100 per hour. Is that good?

Also, how long is everyone booking their DJ for? I think 4 hours would be a really LONG reception.

Thanks!!

When to dress shop?

jennymae303 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:28:51 +0000

I haven't started looking...I thought I'd wait until November. Is that too late? Does everyone have their dresses yet? Was it pretty quick to find "the one"? Do alterations take long? I figure that will give me about 3 1/2 months from the time I go and pick one out until it's ready...is that realistic? Or am I being too relaxed about it?

Jenn

Check!

kangaria13 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:15:57 +0000

Hi Ladies! I have been lurking for a while, but I just sent in the signed contract for our wedding venue and I am officially a March 2013 bride! My FI and I have only been engaged for a month, but because we are a bit older (I'm 39 and he is 40) and we want to start a family soon, we wanted to get moving! Our wedding date is March 9, 2013...what a huge relief!

Anyway...thanks for reading! I look forward to not just "lurking" anymore!

Signature drinks?

Julie2013 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:36:35 +0000

Dh and I want to provide wine and beer at our renewal, so I've been looking into how that is worked. Seems like often what's offered is beer, wine, and a signature drink. What is that? Is anybody offering one?

Julie

NWR: Anybody else?

Julie2013 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:48:21 +0000

Is anybody else not getting email alerts all the sudden? I guess it's been going on a few days here and it's driving me crazy!

Julie

Bride-to-Be Show

jennymae303 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:37:07 +0000

I went to my first bridal show today, talk about sensory overload! lol I took my mom and we had a good time. It was on the smaller side, which was good for the first one. The venue it was held at was really nice and it's now one of my top 3 picks. I have to make an appointment for my fiance and I to look at the top 3 this week (he hasn't seen any of them yet). I think we should be putting down our deposit by the end of the week when we make our choice! I'm pretty excited, but really anxious at the same time, because "What if something better comes along?" I'm sure a lot of you are going through the same things and emotions...It's just so much to plan in a short period of time. Oh, and Bed Bath & Beyond was there, and told me I need to start registering soon! I was shocked by this since we aren't having the showers until January. She said 6-8 months prior to the wedding date is the norm. Is this true?? I tentatively planned a date to do it the begining of October, but I feel like I'm rushing on that one...any thoughts??

New to Boards and Being Engaged

myrinae — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 02:02:33 +0000

Hi, there!

I am recently engaged and just wanted to say hello. I've been lurking on the boards for a bit and have found them very informative and also entertaining. I am a bit of a late first-time bride as I am 38. He is 41 and never been married, either. Our date is March 2nd, and I have a feeling it will fly by in no time (especially since I'm about to head back into the classroom after a lovely-albeit, extremely hot--summer break). Luckily we are having a very small wedding with family only, so planning is going very well, so far--venue, some vendors, and the dresses are all set. Anyway, thanks for reading. :)

Speeches...

handheld — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:44:07 +0000

I dont really want them to happen :-/ I know they are nice and sentimental, but all I can think about is his mom and how badly she rambled off at her dads 90th birthday party (it was a full 20 mins and about half way she stopped talking about papa) and how bored I felt during the speechs at my uncles wedding. Do you think no speeches will be offensive and if so any tips on how to make sure half the wedding isnt one big speech?

Recently Engaged-New to the Month Board

jennymae303 — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:27:40 +0000

Hello! My name in Jenn and I'm from SE Michigan. I've been engaged almost 2 weeks to the man of my dreams, LeeAlan, and we have set the date for 3/2/2013. I feel like I have a lot to do in the next <7 months. I have looked at 6 halls, and have it narrowed down to two. But that's about it. This weekend is my first Bride-to-Be show, so I wanted to wait until I got that under my belt before I made any decisions. I'm overwhelmed by costs! I'm considering doing some DIY things to help with that, but I'm NOT crafty by any means....I'm looking forward to reading the posts on this board for inspiration on ideas for our month. It's a funny month here in Michigan weather wise...it could be a sunny hot day, or a snowy/ice storm day. Anyways, looking forward to the posts!

Check, Check!

JordanL1221 — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:46:58 +0000

So, today, my mom and I ordered the flowers for the bridal party, mothers/grandmothers and fathers. :) They were running a 20% off special! Got all of the floral for $400. My bouquet is going to be similar to the one in my siggy....but garbera daisies mixed in there as well.

Since the venue we wanted is giving us a big hassle, we looked at another venue today and LOVED it.

They had it set up for a purple wedding. Ours will be pink lighting and black table cloths and shair covers with pink bows. So excited!

Honeymoon Booked?

091109brIANna033013 — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:06:50 +0000

Have any of you decided on where you are going for your honeymoon and when you are going, like right after your wedding or a few months later? Has anyone booked all or part of their honeymoon yet?

Looking for Vases?!

kari06_12 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:46:45 +0000

Just FYI -- I've had SUCH luck finding decently priced clear vases at places like TJ Maxx and Marshall's ... I've been searching for just clear cylindrical ones, but they have all kinds ... all seem to be under 10 dollars, I've purchased all at $4.99 and $3.99 ... they also sometimes have quite the selection of frames if you are interested in them ... can't be a one time thing though, I've gone back and forth from store to store, location to location ... but I'm getting quite the collection! =)

Hope this helps someone!

Ladies who have been to HI, please help ...

FutureMrsBrandonLucas — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:45:51 +0000

Hi ladies! I'm really struggling with a wedding location. We are thinking of staying in Wailea (based on recommendations that its the prettiest and dryest for March) but I have no idea where to have the wedding. There will only be like six of us, max. I really have my heart set on grassy area, palm trees, ocean and another island or mountains in the background. We are looking for a public area as a site feee is not in the budget. (yes, i realize the beach permit is 70) I really don't want to end up with multiple weddings around us. My ADD could really flare at that point and I want to be in the moment. Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

Darn it!! We've had a change of date ...

Julie2013 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:09:25 +0000

My husband is a truck driver for a company that does big name concerts. He and his boss had a talk about the 2013 tour dates and our vow renewal date has to change from March to June 8th. Our 15th anniversary is June 7th, 2013, so it is a good date to have our event, but I HATE LEAVING THE MARCH 2013 BOARD!!!!! You guys are the best and I'm emotionally invested now!!!! :( You will just have to put up with me popping in and seeing how it's all going with you guys!

Julie

MFP

jennipea382 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:21:22 +0000

So, I suck and I stopped posting the getting in shape check ins.. sorry! Anyways, I thought a nice way to keep on track would be adding each other on MFP (My Fitness Pal). If you don't know what it is, it's a website where you track your food and exercise. There are forums also (I lurk on them ALL the time!). I've found it VERY helpful because in the last 2 months or so, I've lost about 7 lbs (11 altogether since I started). So if you're interested, feel free to add me and post your SN so we can add you!

My SN is the same on MFP as it is here. If your SN there isn't the same as here, just send me a message with who you are so I remember :-)

E-rings, proposal stories and dresses

jennipea382 — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:55:48 +0000

Thanks to misscrafty for the idea! Since the board has picked up quite a bit since we did the e-ring siggy challenge, why not have a post to show them off? Let's see the bling and hear how you got it :-)

**New! I added dresses to this thread as well. Feel free to share your beautiful dresses, I can't wait to see them all!

Am I nuts?

Shelwit1 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:55:26 +0000

We just got engaged last week, and have decided to try to have our ceremony on March 23rd ... and he already knew in advance that I was determined it would be an outdoor ceremony. We live in MD, so I'm hoping that the end of March will be warming up and not get a blizzard! Any one else planning an outdoor ceremony where the weather can be iffy? We just never know if it will be 80 degrees.. or 20! So many decisions to make.. and not much time!! Am I nuts to still want it outdoors?

Evening wedding, daytime flowers?

kerikae — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:45:56 +0000

Hello March brides!

I have what feels like a very silly dilemma. We are having a somewhat formal evening wedding at a beautiful French restaurant and gardens, but I desperately love sunflowers. Can I have sunflowers at my evening wedding? They feel like "daytime flowers." How do I do it without it seeming odd?

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

Keri Kae

March 2013 Cruise Brides?

mscamico — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:46:00 +0000

I will be getting married in March 2013 aboard a cruise ship!!! just wanted to see how many other ladies are doing the same!!!

I'm curious about the rudeness on this ...

Julie2013 — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:11:03 +0000

Let me start by saying, I'm not a big fan of following etiquette. Customs and traditions vary too widely for us all to be judging each other by the same standard, in my opinion. That being said, I still don't want to be openly rude to anybody. I figure I many not always know what is right, but I most always know what is kind. And rudeness usually hurts somebody's feelings. I would like to not do that!

So here's the thing. I know not all of you are facing situations of discourse, but I bet some are. You know, where family isn't happy with something you've decided about your wedding -- the wedding dress, the venue, the food, certain other guests, etc. What are you doing about it? Are you telling certain people that if they are going to be party poopers they can just stay home? Are you giving them invitations and not saying a thing, hoping they won't show up if all they are going to do is be a black cloud in the room?

This very thing is keeping me from moving on with preparing our vow renewal. I'm totally stuck. I'd love to hear how others are handling these situations. I know this may start a mess of a discussion on whether vow renewals are appropriate in general (and, of course, I'm not going to say you can't post about that because I'm not the boss! lol), but my question is more about how to handle people you want to invite but who have a strong negative opinion about certain aspects of your wedding.

Thanks!

Julie

Weather issues!!

b_young31599 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:55:27 +0000

I have the PERFECT venue for us picked out. But I'm stressing over the weather!! I really wish I knew if it was going to be nice or cold. This year it was nice out, but who knows about next year?! The ceremony can be inside but they have a beautiful rose garden outside for the dancing and music at the reception that I want to use. But I don't want to freeze my guests! Pulling my hair out...

Seating Plan

misscrafty84 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:58:01 +0000

So our guest list keeps getting bigger. I have a huge family(my parents have 9 and 7 siblings), FI's Dad has 13 siblings. So our intial count was about 250. Now with everything we're closer to 300. Our venue says it'll hold 450, but thats with tables on the dance floor, and I'd like to avoid taking someones table down after dinner. So we have figured that without putting tables on the dance floor we can seat about 250 people(I'm honestly not sure how they'd fit 450, maybe banquet tables insetad of round). What I've read says to expect 30% declines, so we should be good. But with such a large guest list and not wanting to have too many extra tables on the dance floor the venue really recommends doing a seating chart. I've never been to a wedding that had a seating chart honestly. Thoughts? Seems crazy intimidating trying to seat that many people trying to keep everyone happy.

Virtual Wedding Hair Makeover Tool

Julie2013 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:33:34 +0000

Anybody try this yet? Oh my goodness, it's a hoot! And it might just keep me from wasting some serious time trying to make a bad look work! Of course, for you ladies wearing a veil, those can hide a pretty hideous hairdo, if you really want it to ... :)

Julie

Doing real flowers for your bouquet? May want to consider this ...

Julie2013 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:25:53 +0000

I'm trying to decide if I want real flowers or silk for my bouquet. I love real flowers, but I really want to keep them. I was looking online how to preserve them if I go with real flowers and came across this:

http://www.mountainviewfreezedry.com/

So pretty!!!

Julie

August Siggy Challenge

jennipea382 — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:13:32 +0000

I'm still up and it's August now, so here's our siggy challenge! This month will be bouquet inspiration! Are you going with some exotic flowers or going crafty with fabric? Let's see your inspiration!

What is a siggy challenge?It's not really a "challenge" in the sense that someone wins, it's just a term really. Each month we choose a theme and put that photo in our signatures (the thing that shows at the end of your posts, like the tickers). You don't have to participate if you don't want to, but it's fun!

Easiest way to upload a siggy photo:
-Upload your photo to tinypic.com.

-Resize it (I did the "website/email" one but play with it to make sure it's not huge!).

-Copy the "html for websites" code (ex. "http://tinypic.com?ref=16a4nkx" target="_blank" />" minus the quotes on the outside and the random spaces I threw in. BTW this is one of those sample pics on my computer so if you want some penguins.. lol).

-Paste it into the "edit my message board signature" on The Knot (if you need to know how to get here it's My Knot at the top, then My Bio, then edit my avatar & sig).

-Done!