Got the Caterer!!!!

[countrygirl]

I just got my caterer!! It's costing about $2300, which is a bit more than I was expecting, but I wasn't accounting for all the costs (linens, servers, dishes, etc.) I know one of the owners, so they are giving me a deal too!!!

[tha_mrs]

That's great, so what's next?

[countrygirl]

I think next is when I croak when the reality hits that i am spending that much money on food.

[WebLady]

Yea! One less thing to mark off the list ;) In my experience the food is usually a big expense ... how many people are you having to feed?

[countrygirl]

We are expecting about 100 people. Of course, we haven't finalized our guest list, but that is the preliminary head count.

[tha_mrs]

May I Ask What You Are Having ??i Love Food!(lol)

[countrygirl]

I love food too!!!!!!!

We are having a BBQ menu. Chicken, pulled beef sand's (I had to compromise), baked beans, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and garden salad.

[tha_mrs]

I love food too!!!!!!!

We are having a BBQ menu. Chicken, pulled beef sand's (I had to compromise), baked beans, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and garden salad.

Oh my!!! This menu makes me hungry now! I love BBQ! This is a good menu! My fh is so picky, see you can't go wrong with this(he wouldn't eat the sides though.)!

[countrygirl]

Josh wont eat the veggies, imagine this, a farm bout who doesn't like veggies, sheeessssshhhhh!!!!

I just hope I don't drop any on my dress.

[tha_mrs]

that was my worry, and the children! we have 3 FG, 2 RB, a broom bearer, our son who is the attendant of honor and his escort. That's 8 kids ages 5 and under! that would be a mess(lol)!

[countrygirl]

What is an attendant of honor??

[CindySue]

What is an attendant of honor??
Thats like the best man or MOH

[countrygirl]

Oh, did not know that.

[CindySue]

Oh, did not know that.
I havent heard them called Attendents of Honor, but I have heard Honor Attendents. I guess its the same thing.

[tha_mrs]

yeah, pretty much.I wanted to do something special for our son he is 3. But I really didn't know, so I said Attendant of Honor.:bbredface: Glad you gave me the real name!Thanks .

[tha_mrs]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_4_121.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYY68US) Honor Attendant, don't I feel like a spaz!





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[CindySue]

I think Attendent of Honor sounds pretty neat!

[countrygirl]

It gives it an official name that is just for him!!!

[tha_mrs]

oh, okay. I guess I can keep it huh. Well, I guess it didn't sound so bad.You know you just want everything to just be right.

[CindySue]

oh, okay. I guess I can keep it huh. Well, I guess it didn't sound so bad.You know you just want everything to just be right.
Dont feel bad.....I dont have a clue what in the H3LL Im doing. Ive gotten most of my help from the girls in here, other than that Im just fumbling through!

[tha_mrs]

Oh, I am sorry.Canadian Bride.You asked about the broom bearer. An African wedding tradition is for the Bride and Groom to hop over the broom! It represents the new start of their lives. A lot of African American couples use this at the end of the wedding ceremony.after you are pronounced mr and mrs john doe. You hold hands and hop over the broom! It's fantastic! The broom is small and decorated with lots of ribbon.and you get to keep it forever!

[WebLady]

We are expecting about 100 people. Of course, we haven't finalized our guest list, but that is the preliminary head count.
Well that is about $23 pp that is pretty average around here. The menu sounds yummy :drool:

As for the honor attendant thing, that sounds no matter what you call it.

Some asked what was a broom bearer, so I figured I would share my insight on the subject *wink* ... this is someone that carries the broom that the couple will jump after the ceremony. This is African tradition that symbolizes a "leap" into a new life and 'sweeping' away the old one. At least that is what I heard. I have seen it done many times, by different couples, a couple of times at the reception instead of at the church. I think it is nice.

Here are a couple of pics I found

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/gaiagal/71120103.jpg

http://www.byreconly.com/images/CynthiaKohlBroom.jpg

http://www.thecaobriens.com/files/thebroom.jpg

[WebLady]

Oh, sorry tha_mrs, I didn't see your post about the broom before I posted mine ;)

[tha_mrs]

your alright girl! I love the pics! I can't wait until that part of my ceremony!

[WebLady]

your alright girl! I love the pics! I can't wait until that part of my ceremony!

Cool :bbmrgreen:

[WhiskeyGirl]

Alrighty I got you now!! Broom bearer...I like that! lol

PS we totally hijacked someones thread!! Sorry!!

[countrygirl]

Well that is about $23 pp that is pretty average around here. The menu sounds yummy :drool:



It is about 12.50 person. The rest of the cost is for the set/clean up, linens, serving staff, etc.

[tha_mrs]

that's the part I have to get, the reception I am clueless about this.once I get into that part I will really need your help.by the way when did you start looking for reception venues.

[countrygirl]

We started looking right after we were engaged, which was this past Feb. We are having it at the reception hall at the church. It's cheaper that way.

You want to start calling for quotes soon, the most popular ones book quickly, and then you also want to take into consideration the time of year of your wedding.

[tha_mrs]

I have 13 mths, so when do I need to start.I didn't even think about it until my FH said something last night.

[countrygirl]

When are you getting married? You should prob start calling now for ideas, and set something as soon you can.

[tha_mrs]

the date is set for May 19 2007 as of now.My fav aun passed away and that's her b'day.