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debbies44 · June 2010

I figured rather than taking up an entire unrelated thread I'd just start a new one

We are getting married in the auditorium and having the reception there on January 8th, 2011. I love it. I'm super excited about the whole thing. And Debbie at the center has been great to work with! It was the only place we looked at, and we knew right away that it was perfect for us. Especially since the food is so well priced (IMO) compared to some other locations I looked into.

We are DIY a lot of stuff, so it's really nice that we can get in there a day early to put together centerpieces, and other decorations.

When is/was your wedding? Are you getting married in the auditorium too?

elmulvey · June 2010

We are getting married there, in the auditorium, on November 13, 2010. I agree, Debbie has been great. I live in Phoenix, so I have done a lot of planning via email! Ok, so tell me, did you decide on a buffet or sit down? We are doing sit down, and chose a chicken dish (chicken almond i think) and prime rib and the ahi. And, are you doing cash bar or open? We are doing an open bar and are working our alcohol choice right now, actually. My parents live in Middleton, so dad really wants a capital beer, which is fine.
What else...I havent done anything with flowers yet; so who knows what I will do with that. What are you doing for centerpieces?
Oh I am so excited I know someone else getting hitched there :-) Did you find an officiant?

debbies44 · June 2010

Yay! That is exciting! I don't know if you or your FI are big football fans, but one of the old badgers Joe Thomas that now plays for the Cleveland Browns had his wedding reception at the Center

Random fact that our GM loved! haha

Are you renting chairs for the ceremony or will you be using the brown ones provided? I think we will just use the brown ones since they fit nicely with the room decor and it's cheaper. We were so up in the air about the auditorium for a while, but I'm glad we are doing it there. I guess traveling around downtown Madison in the winter isn't the best idea, haha.

We are doing sit down, it's practically the same price, why not do it? I think we will do the stuffed chicken, filet and a vegitarian option (since we have a few friends that are definity vegitarians

We aren't doing an open bar do to our budget, but we are "sponsoring" beer, wine and champagne (it's so cheap there!). I don't know which beer we want, but we have a lot of Miller Lite fans, so that may be what we do.

Since it's winter we are doing branch centerpieces mixed with candles. I love it. We are DIYing those, so I'm really happy the center lets us in early since we are the only event that weekend!

We might have an officiant, but not 100% sure yet. We looked in the Happily Ever After weddings (which I think you did too right?) and we like them, but then FI's mom mentioned his cousin's husband is getting ordained this summer and maybe we could ask him. So he's willing to do it, we just have to figure out some details to make it legal

It might just be worth it to email a JOP. I know there's one that's been mentioned several times on this board...his last name started with a K.

Do you have a DJ yet? As for flowers, my sister is doing mine, but I might get my bouquet from a florist. I'm kind of thinking Felly's, but there are others I could check out.

Exciting!

elmulvey · June 2010

First, my name is Liz :-) Its nice to e-meet you Debbie. Seriously, you have made my day, I am so glad I have someone to talk to about the Masonic Center itself.

Ok, so, no we are not renting chairs, will just use what they have. I am fine with them, and it seems silly to spend money on. I think the auditorium will be so different than anyone has ever seen for a wedding, so I am excited. I think we need to rent an "aisle" though, if I remember correctly.
Most of our wedding guests are from either Arizona or Michigan, so having them have to find their way around downtown Madison on a football Saturday didnt sound like a nice thing to do, therefore the ceremony there. We are going to provide transportation to and from the hotels we set aside rooms at (in middleton) so nobody has to rent cars if they dont want to. Hopefully that works out. What time are you doing your wedding? We are doing 4pm wedding...
I havent figured out centerpieces yet; but I like the DIY ideas. We are doing programs ourselves, as it also seems like an unnecessary expense.
We ended up with an officiant named Joan Pape. I talked to her on the phone and really like her. If you end up needing an officiant, let me know!
As far as DJ, we are going with Jukebox Bandstand. They were a little more expensive but very easy to work with.
Do you have a photographer? And, are you having a videographer? I emailed some people about videography yesterday and was SHOCKED at the prices. I dont know what I expected, but it wasnt what they were telling me!
I looked for a JOP and had a hard time finding one! So thats why the officiant we have.
I was thinking of Fellys too. I am coming home in July so thought I would check it out.
We are having our rehearsal in Middleton; are you having one and do you know where?
Also, I am getting a trial run of hair in July at Bride Heads. Will see how that goes!

debbies44 · June 2010

nice to "meet" you too haha.

We have a photographer, Photography by Kait. We really love her. She is very photojournalistic. I'm still up in the air about a videographer. I know they can be expensive and I'm just not sure if it's worth the money. We might just set up a camera and then have my FBIL make a video. I still have to decide....and it's a tough decision for sure!

Let me know how your trial goes with bride heads! I'm thinking about going with them for hair!

I'm doing invites, programs, escort cards, centerpieces, accessories, you name it, myself, haha.

elmulvey · June 2010

Oh how I wish I had some creative flair...I was thinking of doing programs myself as I think people tend to throw those aay all the time so why pay so much for them. I still have NO idea on centerpieces or "favors"; and havent ordered invites. Thats where I am lacking I guess!

debbies44 · June 2010

well I bet you could get the inserts and things from cards and pockets and put together your invites! It will still be cheaper than having someone else do it. I looked through bios on the DIY board to figure out the layout of invites and what all needs to go in there. I am crafty thanks to my mother (she's a craft god...she makes her own goat's milk soap and other bath products for a small business!) but I think even if I wasn't too crafty I'd still be able to do a lot of what I'm doing. A lot of it is on the computer anyways, so if you know someone who's computer savvy ask for help! Even though it's pretty stressful, I'm so happy I'm doing a lot of it myself. Or that a lot of my family is contributed (sister doing flowers except my bouquet, step-mom doing cake, mom and her friend making my dress, etc). It just feels really personable to me and I love it. Plus, once I get in the crafty mood, I'm totally into it for a while. You should check out my bio. I'm catering a lot of my DIY projects for the Masonic Center.

I'm not sure where we will do the rehearsal dinner...maybe Bellini's (it's downtown) because FI's family is super Italian. And it's a cute little church that's now a restaurant. Our reception is planned for 5-11, so we will do the ceremony sometime in the late afternoon I think. Are you hosting a cocktail hour? We might do it with small, cheaper things so that people have something to do.

Do you have a Day of Coordinator? If not check out alldressedupep.com We are meeting with the owner on Saturday. She is SO cheap and her website seems really nice! I'll let you know how it goes!

Good luck with everything and let's keep talking

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