Jennifer & Andy - August 19, 2007 [Archive]

jeni740

11-12-2006, 01:34 PM

I cant believe I have been here all this time and never started a journal. well better late than never.
How we met:

It was June 3rd 2002, I was 27 and having the time of my life so I thought, I was out everynight drinking and playing pool and going to the casino. My best friend at the time thought it would be nice for me to stop dating alot of people and just focus on one. She told me she had this great guy for me, he was a little shy, but a cute Italian/polish guy. I was up for it, little did he know he was going on a date. So she picked me up and went to a bar here to meet Andy and her boyfriend Andys best friend, well we sat there waiting I was a little nervous, then he walked in, he was smokin hot, I was very excited to get to know him more, we had a few drinks to make things flow a little easier, and got along great. I was a little too tipsy and gave him the wrong phone number to call me, so after a couple days I called him, I really for the first time in a long time liked him, I was so happy to see him when he picked me up from work that night we talked and just really enjoyed each others company, I still had a problem of wanting to go out everynight too though. That put a strain on us and he finally after a month of dating said he did not want to be with me if I was going to chose that life style, I knew I would miss it, but Andy was so worth it. We moved in together after dating only 3 months and have been here now almost 5 years. More too come............478

hummingbird521

11-12-2006, 02:16 PM

Sweet story. thanks for sharing.

BriansBride07

11-12-2006, 08:25 PM

thanks for sharing. I'm glad that it worked out in the end even though the first night you gave him the wrong phone number LMAO that was to funny. Just goes to show you when 2 people are made for each other nothing will stand in the way not even the wrong phone number. Can't wait to hear more.

jeni740

11-13-2006, 10:02 AM

Our Engagement:

I am sure I have told this story on here, but not in my journal, FH and I had been together 4 years, I had been looking at rings all the time, and I told him he had 5 years to ask me to be his wife or I was going to leave him (he will never know if I was telling the truth or not) so our 4 yr anniversary I had a really bad day at work and I called him and told him he needed to take me out for a couple cocktails that night, so I got home (he was drinking a beer which should of been a sign) and on the table were pink flowers and a pink bunny with my card, so I as reading the card and it was so beautiful when he reached into his pocket and handed me a really unique box he said happy anniversary so I opened it and just about died it was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen, but he didn't ask "the question", so I looked at him and was like baby you have to ask, he said it really quiet but loud enough for me to hear lol, so I said yes and here we are. Oh the best part, the ring got here on that day, the people never shipped it so they had to overnight it to him boy was he mad!!!480481

jeni740

11-13-2006, 10:05 AM

So I think I called everyone I lnew in about 2.2 seconds I was so excited, poor Andy was just watching me like a dial maniac, I love him more than I ever felt I couild love anyone, he may be shy, but he just has that something special about him that I cant get enough of I cant wait up next the wedding plans............

jeni740

11-13-2006, 10:18 AM

I went dress shopping as many of you know way too early, I could not help myself, so I tried on quite a few dresses, but came back to this one 5 times I loved it, but I hated it on the hanger, it has a lot of detail that is pink light blue and mint green I got it now becasue if I waited and next year this dress was gone I would of been heartbroken 482

Kacie_bride

11-13-2006, 03:12 PM

It is a beautiful dress!

NicksBride

11-13-2006, 03:28 PM

I love your dress and ring. Great picks

Jacklynn

11-13-2006, 05:52 PM

Your dress and ring are beautiful! Glad to see you start a journal

jeni740

11-15-2006, 06:18 PM

So I have seen tons of flowers online and always come back to one, so these will be my flowers, I am not sure what I will do for my bridesmaids yet, any suggestions?483

jeni740

11-15-2006, 06:20 PM

These are the shoes that I love, but I dont know how they feel on yet 484

Jopet

11-15-2006, 08:45 PM

Wohooo on starting a journal lol.

I love your dress!!

I love love love love those shoes!!!! :D where did you find them?

Kacie_bride

11-16-2006, 10:14 AM

Oh I love those shoes!

BriansBride07

11-16-2006, 10:21 AM

What a sweet proposal. your ring is gorgous. Love the dress and the shoes and the flowers. Congrats on your upcoming wedding.

As for the BM flowers why don't you use a arrangement of pink roses. Or in whatever colors you using. And have your bouquet the 2 colored roses. Best of luck to you.

MOB Karen

11-17-2006, 07:47 AM

Everything looks beautiful so far! Congrats!!! :)

jeni740

11-19-2006, 10:36 AM

Thank you so much for all your comments, I am so excited I cant wait til 2008!!!!:)

soon2bMrsCage

11-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Hello, I just started reading your journal and what a sweet love story!! I love all of your ideas so far. The cool thing is we are both getting married in '08! It seems so far away, but it seems to be foing by fast. I keep thinking of things I need to get done. So I hope we can be good friends and go through th journey of wedding planning together!

jeni740

11-21-2006, 10:50 PM

As soon as the new year starts I am going to look into halls or country clubs, so far FH says he still will not be dancing at ALL at our wedding, so I am still a little up in the air as to where I want to have it, I think a country club day time reception would be nice, then it could be outside possibly and people wont expect to dance, I don't know I guess this is the hard part trying to make it fun for him and I at the same time. He will be miserable if there is dancing there is no changing his mind on this one either, it is a done deal. I wish we had a house instead of an aprtment then we could have something at our house in our yard, but that wont happen anytime soon, I will keep this subject an open one for now because I am clueless on where this one will end............

BriansBride07

11-22-2006, 10:48 AM

Oh so sorry your FH has banned dancing at your reception.. He really should think of the guests attending your reception. They should not be banned from dancing just b/c he doesn't like it.. I understand his thinking behind this I think.. Is it b/c he can't dance and doesn't want to look like a fool. Or is he just hate to dance?
I hate to dance in front of alot of people I look like a manican (sp) b/c of my nerves but i'm going to buck up and deal with it on my wedding day but only for the first dance, dollar dance and for the father/daughter dance. And that's it LOL I refuse to not let my guests have a good time for the dancing part just b/c I don't like to. Best of luck to you on this matter.. I hope it all works out in the end.. Also remeber if you are going to have music your guests might just dance regardless wether its inside or outsde.

jeni740

11-27-2006, 09:21 PM

Ok major step in the right direction last night, we have been kind of not talking too much about the wedding lately due to our cars and our health problems lately, but last night I told him we need to start thinking about a location for our wedding and reception, we aren't religious so it will not be in a church. So I got some brochures out and I think we found a place, it is a country club and very reasonable, it is only 21.00pp for 3hrs open bar, standard buffet, cheese and crackers and a veggie tray. So with us only having about 50 people it will only cost us about 1500.00, the place is beautiful and the gazeebo is very nice too. I am so excited we are finally talking about this as a team instead of just me all the time:D . This is seriously a major breakthrough, next step....... dancing???????????:ura1:

ladymelissa

11-28-2006, 05:40 AM

Congratulations! It sounds wonderful!

I love your shoes, too!

BriansBride07

11-28-2006, 08:24 AM

Great news! I'm so glad that you both made a decision together. Sounds like a wonderful price to.

Kacie_bride

11-28-2006, 10:19 AM

Great!!! I'm glad you are starting to decide on a venue. It sounds great! I can't wait to see some pictures of it.

jeni740

11-30-2006, 07:17 PM

I was looking into bridesmaid dresses and found one I really like hopefully they like it too521

Kacie_bride

11-30-2006, 07:27 PM

The dress is beautiful! I'm sure they will like it. It is perfect for a summer wedding.

ladymelissa

11-30-2006, 11:57 PM

It's a very cute dress and looks flattering to pretty much any figure!

hummingbird521

12-01-2006, 02:06 AM

Very pretty dress and I love the shoes too.

jeni740

12-03-2006, 12:19 PM

I went and looked at the Country Club yesterday, it was beautiful. It holds 300 people and since I am only having 40-50 people it is going to be pretty roomy. It has a beautiful creek that runs behind the Gazeebo and breathtaking picture spots along the creek. The inside has a split level and a patio, the main room has a fireplace and is just everything I dreamed of. It is like a snow lodge, but bigger the wedding co-ordinator was nice and had lots of ideas and knows everyone so she is going to help me pick a harpist, and she owns a day spa so I will be going their to get my hair and makeup done, the only thing is my date has to change to 06/08/08 I dont have enough people for a Saturday wedding. I am so excited, with a buffet, veggie trays cheese and crackers and a 3 hour open bar it is 21.00 a person. So I am going to make my first deposit in January when I get my 400.00 bonus from work(they give us a bonus for collecting money from patients) so I collect all I can right about now LOL. So this is my update I am probably the most happy now then since this whole wedding planning started :jphappy:

jeni740

12-03-2006, 12:30 PM

this is the gazeebo all done up, I will probably use pink flowers525

Jacklynn

12-03-2006, 03:19 PM

I was looking into bridesmaid dresses and found one I really like hopefully they like it too521

my mom really likes this dress and is thinking about getting it for the wedding since my girls are all wearing long dresses, that way she is different than they are

mariaandmanish

12-03-2006, 04:01 PM

That's a very pretty dress, simple and elegant and flatters almost anyone!

nic1124

12-03-2006, 06:35 PM

Love the dress and the gazebo is beautiful. I Like your new avatar too!

hummingbird521

12-03-2006, 06:35 PM

Love the gazebo pic. Looks like a wonderful venue,

Kacie_bride

12-03-2006, 09:58 PM

The gazebo is gorgeous!!!!! It sounds like a good deal! I'm glad you are excited. I was excited when we booked our venue too!

jeni740

12-04-2006, 08:03 PM

This is me and my MOH my sister can you believe she is 36!!! We are very close now, but growing up you would of thought we were worst enemies, I am glad we are so close she means the world to me there is no one I would rather have standing by me. 526

ladymelissa

12-05-2006, 05:31 AM

Awwww, cute pic!

jeni740

12-05-2006, 05:00 PM

Thank you it is my favorite of Sheri and I. :)

SaralovesMike

12-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Cute picture of you and your sis! :)

Love the gazebo, very romantic!

jeni740

12-05-2006, 07:17 PM

So I was at Bed Bath and Beyond the other day and saw wine glasses 12 for 9.99 I was thinking of putting hersheys or M&Ms in them or something unique rose petals or something not sure of that part yet, is 12 wine glasses for for 9.99 not including the coupons the best price around ya think??? Or does anyone know of someplace cheaper. I will only have to spend like 50.00 if that on glasses and 10.00 on hersheys kisses, is this a good favor idea?

mariaandmanish

12-05-2006, 07:19 PM

I think that's a great idea, and a great way of saving money. I don't know your area, so I don't know if you could find them cheaper somewhere else. I would suggest looking a little online if you're really wondering if you can get something cheaper! Otherwise, jump on it! lol

BriansBride07

12-05-2006, 08:09 PM

I went to IKEA for my wine glasses and got 12 for $10, They are not the clinking kind but we are not clinkers LOL but they will work. Anywhoo. Just wanted to let you know that IKEA has them to lol. BTW I love the idea of having kisses in the wine glasses what a great favor.

jeni740

12-10-2006, 09:17 AM

Andy and I were talking last night and he wanted to know how much the whole wedding was going to cost us, so I figured it out, and he said we can afford to do it sometime in 2007!!!!!! So I have to call the country club today and find out what dates are available in August or Septmeber of next year I will keep you posted I just woke up and had to tell everyone here first. YIPPEEEEEE

Jopet

12-10-2006, 10:28 AM

Ohh kool August 18th is good!! lol we can be date buddies :D.

Valmai

12-10-2006, 11:02 AM

Congratulations in moving it all forward u must be so pleased!! xxx

jeni740

12-10-2006, 12:05 PM

Thank You I am, I was so worried that my dress was going to turn yellow sitting in my closet, and it just felt like a million miles away. next paycheck I am going to get the favors I saw and the invitations I like, I am going to buy things each paycheck and just save them until I need them. I am so bad with money if I dont buy the things now I will end up with a new pair of jeans and a sweater or something.

BriansBride07

12-11-2006, 08:31 AM

WHOO HOO keep us posted of when the new date is .

jeni740

12-11-2006, 04:48 PM

We are leaning towards 8/19/07, we were thinking 07/08/07, but my nephew is having major sugery on July 5th, so we are going to wait at leaast a month so he is healthy enough to be part of the wedding.

Ok So here is where we are on our checklist,
Dress- Done
Reception Hall- picked out(have to put deposit next week)
MOH and Bridesmaids -done
Best man& groomsmen -done
Cake - No idea
flowers -No idea
DJ- Hmm nope
Photographer- Not having one
Favors- picked out(buying next payday)
Andys ring -still looking
Judge- got one in mind

8 MONTHS TO GO PRICELESS!!!!:)

ladymelissa

12-12-2006, 12:46 AM

8 MONTHS TO GO PRICELESS!!!!
:whoohoo:

You aren't having a photographer?

jeni740

12-12-2006, 07:20 AM

Fhs Uncle takes some pretty awesome pictures so I didn't think I would need one, but I probably should at least look into one to see how much they cost.:)

ladymelissa

12-12-2006, 01:18 PM

Fhs Uncle takes some pretty awesome pictures so I didn't think I would need one, but I probably should at least look into one to see how much they cost.:)
You could even look into a really good photography student at a college. I, along with most brides, usually think the photog is one of the most important elements. The pics are all you will have left to remember the emotions, your dress, his tux and all your hard work of organizing when your day is said and done. Not to mention, it really goes by pretty fast and when you get the pics back you will see things you didn't remember or things that occurred when you weren't looking.

BriansBride07

12-12-2006, 02:49 PM

8 mo. WHOOOOO..... Your getting there congrats.

jeni740

12-12-2006, 06:10 PM

So I called a few bakeries today to see when I can do cake testing, and all of them said to call back after Christmas because they were too busy, its ok though, I just wanted to get something moving, I also dont think I want to have a wedding band with my ring, my ring is so big that if I add on to it it will go up to my knuckel, if I get a band can I wear it on my right hand my sister says I have to have one, I mean is it an absolute necessity to have one? He is being pretty easy about his now. Still no luck on dancing though, but I am working on it(we will have a DJ, but Andy wont be dancing )

Kacie_bride

12-12-2006, 06:12 PM

I don't think you have to have a wedding band. If you decide you want one later one you can do it then. If you do decide you want one now I don't think there is anything wrong with wearing it on your right hand either. Just do what feels right for you!

jeni740

12-12-2006, 09:10 PM

Kacie_bride

12-12-2006, 09:17 PM

Does anyone know anything about fake flowers? Are they too tacky or has anyone actually seen a nice bouquet that looked real? I am really on a tighter budget now and need to cut some costs, I told Andy that the wedding would be a little cheaper than it actually is :bbredface:

We are doing half and half. We are using real flowers for the bouquets, bouts, head table arrangement, and column arrangements. We are using silks for the arch and candleabras. I think the silks that we have look nice. We bought them at Hobby Lobby. You can shop around for florists. I think our flowers using roses and callas is costing about $600 roughly.

The thing with silks is having someone who knows how to arrange flowers nicely. I have seen pictures on here with amazing silk flowers that look gorgeous! One in particular I can think of is Stacey. Her arrangments look great! I believe Ellen used silks as well and they were beautiful! Silks can be just as beautiful!!!! Don't worry. They're not tacky.

soon2bMrsCage

12-12-2006, 09:18 PM

Hello! Well I found this lady that is going to do all my flowers and decorations. She uses fake flowers and they are beautiful. I think it all depends on the designer. Look at al their work and get a feel for their design style. At first I really didnt like the idea but after meeting with her and seeing all of the things she makes I really am happy. Good luck!

Kacie_bride

12-12-2006, 09:31 PM

Another thing...One florist told me that she charges more to work with silks than real ones. If you are going to have a florist do your flowers it may be cheaper to use real ones. I don't know if they are all like that, but you certainly should weigh all your options.

ladymelissa

12-12-2006, 09:32 PM

ladymelissa

12-12-2006, 09:37 PM

Does anyone know anything about fake flowers? Are they too tacky or has anyone actually seen a nice bouquet that looked real? I am really on a tighter budget now and need to cut some costs, I told Andy that the wedding would be a little cheaper than it actually is :bbredface:
I did fake flowers and I loved them, in fact my bouquet still looks as beautiful as it did at the wedding. Just look around for better quality fake flowers, some do look better than others. We made all the bouquets (it wasn't that hard and neither Mike nor I had ever done that before) and only spent about $100 on all of them. The bouts were real though.

Here is a pic of my bouquet:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/ladymelissa/Wedding%20Pro%20Pics/colorsplashbouqet.jpg

jeni740

12-12-2006, 09:40 PM

thats so good to hear, people can be so judgemental about the stupidest things, I think a band would take away from the design of my ring and I really love my ring, thanks for letting me know its pretty common :)

Kacie_bride

12-12-2006, 09:41 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/ladymelissa/Wedding%20Pro%20Pics/colorsplashbouqet.jpg

Beautiful!!!!!!!

jeni740

12-12-2006, 09:41 PM

Ok I think I found a reasonable cake, mine will be white with pink and lavender flowers and my wedding topper is definetly going to be this one 539540

jeni740

12-12-2006, 09:43 PM

I did fake flowers and I loved them, in fact my bouquet still looks as beautiful as it did at the wedding. Just look around for better quality fake flowers, some do look better than others. We made all the bouquets (it wasn't that hard and neither Mike nor I had ever done that before) and only spent about $100 on all of them. The bouts were real though.

Here is a pic of my bouquet:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/ladymelissa/Wedding%20Pro%20Pics/colorsplashbouqet.jpg wow those are beautiful! they look so real

Kacie_bride

12-12-2006, 09:52 PM

Oh, the cake looks pretty!!!

jeni740

12-12-2006, 09:55 PM

LOL so I was looking at my dress just to get a idea for mathcing colors and what not and low and behold the dress does not have all the colors I thought it had, call me color blind, but my dress only had light pink, very light lavender and silver the mint green is barely visable and I dont know where I got blue from?LOL glad I decided to take a peek well I have got to go to bed before I fall over good night ladies and thank you for all your wonderful ideas and help, its nice to know that total strangers in away are your closest friends:hug:

BriansBride07

12-13-2006, 09:34 AM

I am also doing silk flowers from a florist. I have seen alot of her work and they look like the real thing for a fraction of the cost.
YOur cake will be gorgous i also love your cake topper.

ladymelissa

12-13-2006, 02:38 PM

Thanks girls!

I love your cake!

jeni740

12-14-2006, 05:59 PM

I called Davids Bridal and they said I should wait until February to have the girls come look at dresses because they are getting their new line in then, is 6 months before my wedding too long to wait? She said my dress does not need to start getting altered until 6-8 weeks before my wedding, is that enough time???? What is a first fitting? I saw some girls got their first fitting 6 months in advance, does that mean that they just picked out a dress? Or did someone start alterations 6 months prior? Basically I need a little help on time are they not giving me enough time for my alterations and Bm's dresses? My dress is a size 10 (i thought it was an 8) and will need alot of alterations, I am dieting pretty good now, and will definetly be back in a 6 before the wedding so that is alot of alterating IMO? Help Please :bbredface:

ladymelissa

12-14-2006, 06:06 PM

6 months is plenty for BMs. 8 weeks is good for your alterations, the actual work wouldn't take more than a few days (unless it would need to be taken out so far that extra material would have to be ordered), but the fittings and such need the extra time.

I think there are multiple ways to describe a first fitting. I think it could be the first time you try the dress on after it arrives from the manufacturer or it could be the first time you wear it for the seamstress and she marks it for alterations.

I also recommend finding another seamstress other than Davids. Davids is surely priced more and about half of the DB alterations stories are of the horror variety.

jeni740

12-14-2006, 06:27 PM

Ahhh Thank you so much, I just figured I bought the dress their so I had to have my alterations done their also. Thanks so much for the advice I didn't realize they were more expensive and their alterations don't come out so good sometimes. Phew glad you guys are here to help :hug:

jeni740

12-17-2006, 10:23 AM

Oh Dear what should I do, Andy and I went to his Christmas party on Friday, well I got a little tipsy and I guess I invited all of his work to our wedding, it is only like 11 guys, but he actually did not want them to come. They didn't even know we were engaged until they saw old sparkly on my left hand and then they started asking questions. The men he works with are a great group of guys, they are all factory workers and really down to earth. I personally would love it if they came, but we really cant afford 11 more people especially if they bring a guest:bbredface: I know this is my fault, any idea how to get myself out of it?

Kacie_bride

12-17-2006, 12:26 PM

Any chance they were a bit tipsy themselves and will not remember it in the summer when you send out invitations?

jeni740

12-17-2006, 01:02 PM

I sure hope so lol, note to self don't speak when drinking!

BriansBride07

12-17-2006, 02:48 PM

LMAO! sorry that is to funny. I get really talkative when I have had a couple of drinks myself. Hopefully they will not mind if they don't get an invite. If they ask again just tell them that you had some more family that you forgot to add and your not able to afford them also, but maybe they could meet up with you after the reception if you go out and have a few drinks together. ANywhoo.. For the time being I would just blow it off and toss it out as having to much to drink.

hummingbird521

12-17-2006, 06:22 PM

I bet that if you were tipsy and it was a company party that chances are they were tipsy as well. and by the time next summer rolls around if nothing else is said about the wedding that they will have forgotten all about it.

jeni740

12-18-2006, 05:51 PM

Just a quick question about the invitations, I feel obligated to invite everyone from my work because people would be upset and felt left out, but I know for a fact that 2 of my co-workers with their husbands will be out of town on my wedding day. Should I still send them an invitation? One of the two people that cant not attend is the Doctor himself? Just not sure of the proper way to do this is. Thanks!!!

lea m

12-18-2006, 06:22 PM

I would as its always nice to be invited somewhere even if you cant make it! You could say that although you know he would n't be able to attend, he has an invite just in case his plans change and he can make it!

mariaandmanish

12-18-2006, 07:40 PM

I would send the invite. I sent a few out to people I knew would definitely not be able to make it no matter what, but it was the point behind it as to why they got the invite.

brewsells

12-18-2006, 08:29 PM

I would defintaly send an invite to the people you know won't be able to attend. Just because they arent able to be there, doesn't mean they don't want to be invited.
As for your FH's co-workers, I would suggest the same as everyone else. Blow it off for now. It's not as if you were sending them out next week.

jeni740

12-18-2006, 08:29 PM

I would send the invite. I sent a few out to people I knew would definitely not be able to make it no matter what, but it was the point behind it as to why they got the invite. Thank you, I thought thats what I was supposed to do, but you never know what is PC and what is not anymore lol

Kacie_bride

12-18-2006, 11:16 PM

I would say it all depends. I did send invites to some people who I knew couldn't make it, but since I was running short on invitations I didn't send one to one of Justin's friends. We knew he couldn't make it and we told them why we didn't send an invitation to them.

jeni740

12-19-2006, 09:56 PM

thank you, It does help to know that they are not coming, now I can invite a couple more people sober this time lol

jeni740

12-21-2006, 04:13 PM

I went to a jeweler about a band for my ring he said it would be 850.00 for a matching band because it is so hard to match. Hmmmmm no thank you, I am going to stop stressing over the band and start stressing over what band to buy Andy lol. I cant wait til the holidays are over so I can start wedding shopping WOOHOO!!! LOL remember when I asked someone to kick my bunny into next year, well they did and he is a hoppin his A$$ off Yippeeeee

ladymelissa

12-21-2006, 04:19 PM

I am sure you will find a band that you love and like I have said before you can always move the e-ring over to the right.

brewsells

12-21-2006, 08:41 PM

I am sure you will find a band that you love and like I have said before you can always move the e-ring over to the right.

I totally agree with Melissa. Nothing says you have to get a band that goes with the ering.

jeni740

12-21-2006, 09:23 PM

I talked to Fhs sister tonight and told her Andys idea of paying for the tuxes, I thought she might actually fly through the phone, he is her baby, she took care of him for a long time growing up (his childhood sucked more than anyones I have ever heard of in my life) anyway I told her not to say anything to him about it until it comes up again from him. I also told her about the no children thing and that didn't go over as well as I wanted it to. I am going to have my nephew(just one of them) Andys nephew and possibly my cousin who is nine be the flower girl, but no other children are going to be invited. I dont know why this is such a big deal, I dont have kids nor is my tolerance of them too good and everyone knows it. I think weddings should be for adults to have a good time and celebrate, not have to worry about whose kid is throwing a tantrum on the dance floor JMO. I am going to say it in a nice way when I do tell everyone, I just hope that they are not upset :confused:

brewsells

12-21-2006, 09:53 PM

Well, I know several people who have chosen not to have children at their wedding. While I am not one of them since I have two of my own, this is totally up to the couple. It is their choice as to who attends. I know of the girls on here had people choose not to attend because of this. All in all, it is your wedding and if you don't want kids there, that is that.

jeni740

12-21-2006, 09:59 PM

hey I just noticed we will have the same anniversary!! Cool

NicksBride

12-22-2006, 08:24 AM

I agree about kids, it depends on what you want. We are having about 20 kids at the wedding and some people decide not to, it is perfectly OK to say no kids, just make sure you do not make exceptions for people because feelings will be hurt!!
WEdding shopping WAHOOO!

countrygirl

12-22-2006, 12:49 PM

We had kids, how couldn't we, there are four between us as it is!! To us, a wedding like ours was a family affair. Some people don't feel that way, and that is fine. And if you dont want kids there, no one should question it, its YOUR wedding. If you do want them, then great.

ladymelissa

12-22-2006, 01:15 PM

To have or not to have kids at your wedding is completely your choice. I would recommend that all the children who are there are members of the BP, just so there is a clear reason why they are there as to not upset anyone else.

If you choose not to have children invited I implore you to write, "Adults Only" somewhere on either the invite or the reception card. We didn't, we were hoping that the names on the envelope would speak for themselves per traditional etiquette guidelines and many just didn't get it. Therefore we had a few very uncomfortable conversations before the wedding.

jeni740

12-22-2006, 05:26 PM

WhiskeyGirl

12-22-2006, 05:35 PM

There will be just three children there and it is only because they are in the wedding. I am so tired of my family and his faimly telling me who I have to invite and what I should be doing, if they want 25 extra kids their maybe they should foot the bill, I dont want them there. I will definetly be putting that on the inviations Thank you for the advice!!

Yes make sure they know that you don't wish to have children attending. I wish I had been that smart, the kids at our wedding were annoying, got in the way and were disruptive. I mean sure it's up to the parents to make their children behave, but not all parents are (Sober) there to do that. I wishyou the best Sweetie!!

MOB Karen

12-22-2006, 07:01 PM

http://www.terranuts.com/forums/images/smilies/santa2.gif We only had two children in Amber's wedding, and they were the FG and RB. Her cousin didn't come because of it, but that's the way Amber wanted it so that's how it was going to be. It's totally your decision, Jeni.

jeni740

12-23-2006, 07:42 AM

Thanks guys, sometimes it just makes me wonder is this my wedding, or someone elses dream? If it were up to FH we would of gone to JP by now, it is very hard for him to be around all these people, and arguing does not help one bit. I just want to marry him and spend my life with him, and not worry about what people will of thought about our wedding. Thanks for listening:santa:

Kacie_bride

12-23-2006, 10:44 AM

I know I'm coming in late on this one Jennifer, but I agree with everyone else about the children. It is your decision and defiantely make sure it's on the invitation. I have only ever been to one wedding that was adults only (actually the reception was just adults, not the wedding) but I think most people took it alright. Of course I didn't mind because I don't have any children!!!! LOL. I decided to invite children to ours because I love kids and most of the kids invited I am close to and couldn't imagine getting married without them there. I just hope if I would have decided otherwise that my family/friends would have understood.

jeni740

12-24-2006, 09:43 AM

I am going to start registering for gifts for my bridal shower soon, what is the normal amount of stores to chose from? I was thinking 3, my sister is going to have it in June at her house I am so excited things are moving so fast now!! Merry Christmas to everyone by the way!!! I most likely wont be on tomorrow!!!

countrygirl

12-26-2006, 10:14 AM

We reg'd at 4, I believe. We ended up reg'ing for way more than there people invited. Pipe dreams I guess. Three is pretty much, from what I hear, the norm.

jeni740

12-26-2006, 08:02 PM

Ok this is the guess at my wedding costs for the hall, am I forgetting something? Is the tip included in the Tax & gratuity? Do I have to tip the Co-ordinator and the Bartender or is that included in the price quote?

Wedding Expenses 50 people

Country Club

Gazebo Rental $ 200.00

Chair Fee (ceremony) 42 chairs $ 42.00 (8 people are standing)

Facility Fee 1.25 pp $ 62.50

Food 12.95pp $ 637.50

Bar 3hrs open $ 472.00

8.25% Tax & 17 % Gratuity $ 278.00

WhiskeyGirl

12-26-2006, 08:08 PM

THey added the gratuity but we were expected to tip certain people on to of that. We did not tip the bartender because she put out a tip jar which should be a no no because we were already supposed to be tipping her, so I refused to tip her and told the cordinator that much!! Ask your coordinator who all is to be tipped, and make sure if at any time you see something liek a tip jar either bring it to the coordinators attention for it to be removed or make note of it and don't tip that particular person. Im opinion it was tacky for my bar tender to put out a tip jar when they would have been tipped by us in the end anyhow!!

Anyhow, I'd ask who needs to be tipped and whats included in the included gratuities. I believe a lot of times its the kitchen and wait staff that is included in the gratuity tips.

jeni740

12-26-2006, 08:18 PM

Thanks Shawna I am trying to budget every little detail, I really hope we get our bonus next week!!!

WhiskeyGirl

12-26-2006, 08:20 PM

Thanks Shawna I am trying to budget every little detail, I really hope we get our bonus next week!!!

No problem!! I just would hate to see anyone go through the garbage we did. I thought it was really tacky for her to have put out a tip jar at our wedding!! lol.

jeni740

12-27-2006, 05:34 PM

We are officially going to try on the girls dresses tomorrow, which means I will bring my camera this time and have some pictures of me in my dress finally!!!

ladymelissa

12-27-2006, 05:54 PM

We are officially going to try on the girls dresses tomorrow, which means I will bring my camera this time and have some pictures of me in my dress finally!!!
Yay! I can't wait!

As for tipping, I would just do what you think makes sense and is fair. If your venue automatically adds a gratuity then there is no need to tip any more. Our bartender wasn't supposed to put out a tip jar but did anyway, that still makes me mad.

The only other ones I can think of is the limo driver and hair stylist. Unless of course they are the owners of those companies.

WhiskeyGirl

12-27-2006, 05:56 PM

We are officially going to try on the girls dresses tomorrow, which means I will bring my camera this time and have some pictures of me in my dress finally!!!

YAY!! Pictures of you in yoru dress!! Can't wait to see you and your dress!!!! :D

lea m

12-27-2006, 06:24 PM

Yeah!! i love pics!!! lol

jeni740

12-28-2006, 08:28 PM

Davids Bridal was not fun, and I am sorry but I dont have any pictures to show you. I posted the whole horrible experience on General chat:bbcry:

mariaandmanish

12-28-2006, 09:22 PM

I read about your experience with D.B. and feel so badly for you that they treated you like that! I've heard from a few different people that alot of the Bridal Stores get nasty as soon as you've purchased the dress. I think that's horrible! I sincerely hope that the next time you go for something to do with your dress, then they treat you a million times better!!

jeni740

12-28-2006, 09:25 PM

ladymelissa

12-29-2006, 03:49 AM

Thank you, I found dresses for my BM's there that I do love, but I might not buy them there now. They were going to get another sale from me, so I am not sure why they were so rude, the alteration lady was rdue to my sister when she got married 5 years ago, she made fun of my sister lack of breast, can you believe that!!! Same freekin woman
I hope you can find another place to get your sister's dress and even get any alterations you need elsewhere. The DB that you have been going to doesn't deserve your business.

jeni740

12-29-2006, 07:44 AM

I am hoping I can find these dresses somewhere else, they are pearl pink with a silver/diamond looking broach goes in the front, the other dress that I had posted doesn't look as nice in preson. I am feeling better today but still just hurt. 559

ladymelissa

12-30-2006, 03:41 PM

It's gorgeous dress!

jeni740

12-31-2006, 09:05 AM

I found this poem and thought maybe I would put this in the invitations or somewhere where people can see it? What do you think?

The most wonderful day of my life was when I fell in love with you.
A moment that sang my soul free nourished my heart and
became the sweetest sensation that had ever touched my world.

We may not always agree, but I know deep inside
we truly want the best for each other, and that endearing
quality alone makes my life worth living.

Having you share in my life gives me my courage, my strength,
and my inspiration everyday to be a better person,
but I want to thank you for the most wonderful contribution of all,
the gift of your love. It completes my life in everyway.

When I Fell In Love With You It Was Forever

Jennifer & Andrew 08/19/2007

hummingbird521

12-31-2006, 06:46 PM

That's beautiful and would be so nice to incorporate into the wedding somewhere.

jeni740

01-01-2007, 07:55 AM

Thank you, maybe I will have it put on a little personalized tag and have it on the wine glass favor?

NicksBride

01-01-2007, 08:25 AM

That poem and dress is very lovely, I really like it!!!

jeni740

01-01-2007, 06:29 PM

lea m

01-01-2007, 06:32 PM

Oh that sounds nice!! And i love that dress!

nic1124

01-01-2007, 07:32 PM

I love the poem idea too. It sounds really nice.

Jacklynn

01-02-2007, 09:27 AM

I do really like the dress :) and the poem is cute as well, good job dear! I would deff. have it somewhere, maybe blow up the words and buy a large frame and have it on a stand as people are walking into either the wedding or the reception?

jeni740

01-02-2007, 07:31 PM

my friend gave me a number of a woman that does cakes, she made a cake almost identical to this one for $150.00 it served over 200 people and she said it tastes awesome, I am ameeting with her Friday afternoon I will let you know how it goes562

BriansBride07

01-02-2007, 07:33 PM

OH I love that cake style I can't believe she will make that for $150. That gives me lots of hope when I call on my cake. It won't even be half that size so hopefully it will be half the price.

jeni740

01-02-2007, 07:34 PM

she is in Leroy is that close to where you are?

BriansBride07

01-02-2007, 07:47 PM

she is in Leroy is that close to where you are?

Nope Oh well that won't work that is about 4 1/2 hrs from me. Thanks anyway. IT was worth a shot. I hope it all works out for you though.

jeni740

01-02-2007, 07:57 PM

this is not the one I want, but just an example of how cheap she is, people would be taking home 4 or 5 peices each if I had ths one lol

BriansBride07

01-02-2007, 08:04 PM

Oh, I hear ya that is way to big for my reception to. I have a few names already but have never tasted their cakes. Just have a rough est. of how much they have charged others.

ladymelissa

01-02-2007, 08:29 PM

Good luck with the baker!

jeni740

01-02-2007, 08:39 PM

Thank you, are bakers just naturally rude? All of them that I have called have a chip on there shoulder, maybe its just NY, but I was pretty suprised, the one woman commented on how small my reception site is!!! It holds 300 people, how much bigger do I want?

BriansBride07

01-02-2007, 08:42 PM

Oh no so sorry they are so rude. I have to get on that to. I just hate rude people. My reception site will only hold I think 250 people boy they would really laugh at me if I called them and told them the size of the cake that I want. I hope it works out for you soon.

mariaandmanish

01-02-2007, 08:59 PM

That's a beautiful looking cake, and if it tastes as good as it looks, your in great shape!! Good luck with her when you meet with her!!!

NicksBride

01-03-2007, 11:03 AM

Wowzer! That is quite the cake. Cake decorators sometimes haev a chip, mine was hard to warm up to, but once they do they are pretty nice and willing to work with you. Many of them are odd and take pride in what they do, they work along most of the time and their people skills have much to be desired. I hope that she is better to you!

jeni740

01-03-2007, 04:42 PM

brewsells

01-03-2007, 05:10 PM

I really like that cake.. I like it better than the first as well.. the first one was a little extravegant for me.. She does do them for a great price though!

WhiskeyGirl

01-03-2007, 05:26 PM

Beautiful cake Jeni!!! Way to go on the prices hun!!

jeni740

01-03-2007, 05:32 PM

Thank you so much. I am so excited we made our bonus at work this month so it is an extra $350.00 to go towards my wedding woohoo!!

WhiskeyGirl

01-03-2007, 05:34 PM

Thank you so much. I am so excited we made our bonus at work this month so it is an extra $350.00 to go towards my wedding woohoo!!

WOO HOO!!! How awesome is that!!! Nice!!

BriansBride07

01-03-2007, 05:56 PM

Great deal.....

I never thought you were getting that cake. I understood what you were talking about. I like the look of the cake that you showed us but not for my wedding. I am also having a small cake. Great find by the way.

jeni740

01-04-2007, 09:23 AM

I am going to look at more BM's dresses today at a different place, I hope that they are nicer. Wish me luck LOL or wish them luck Iam kinda grumpy today :icon_barbar:

BriansBride07

01-04-2007, 09:37 AM

Good luck, I hope it goes better for you.. Keep a good outlook on things. Smile it is all going to work out for the best in the end...

jeni740

01-04-2007, 06:15 PM

Thank you, I went and really didn't find too much today, there is a Bridal Show on Sunday that I am going to, maybe I will see something there? I bought my DIY invitations today they are very pretty I cant wait to print one. I went to the doctor today and she walked in and said Girl you dont look so good, and I started to bawl my eyes out. So now I am newly medicated (lol) for my issues, she thinks alot of my weight is because my GYN stopped my periods for about the past 8-12 months now and my body doesn't like it one bit, she told me to talk to him about getting them again, or just having another surgery too remove more of my endometriosis and cysts, I will call him tomorrow and see what he thinks, I just feel like **** and am tired of pretending I feel good.:(

BriansBride07

01-04-2007, 07:26 PM

jeni740

01-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Guess what!!!! I ordered my cake it is a three tiered cake very pretty with very small pink flowers now the best part the price!! $ 48.00, can you believe it!! She is doing the full sheet cake for my shower for $16.00. I cant wait to show you guys the pic! SHe is going to email it to me tonight:)

lea m

01-05-2007, 04:47 PM

WOW!!! thats fantastic!! she cant so mine as well can she!!?? lol

brewsells

01-05-2007, 05:22 PM

jeni740

01-05-2007, 06:51 PM

580 here it is!!!

brewsells

01-05-2007, 07:00 PM

580 here it is!!!

Oh wow!! That's a gorgeous cake.. and you are getting that for $48?!?!?

nic1124

01-05-2007, 07:23 PM

you got the deal of the century!!!!!!!! Congrats to you, it's beautiful:)

mariaandmanish

01-05-2007, 07:35 PM

Wow! All I can say is that you rule in the cake department! Good for you, and it's truly beautiful!!!

jeni740

01-06-2007, 06:59 AM

thank you so much, my mom and I were sitting there flipping through pictures and magazines and my mom found this cake, I asked the lady how much it would be for 75 people and she said $48.00, it took my mom like 5 minutes to realize that she had not made a mistake. She only charges .65 cents per slice. The cake was really good too she made us a small one so we could try it. This made my day!!!!!!!!!!:D

hummingbird521

01-06-2007, 08:12 AM

Great news on the cake. what a steal you got. It is very pretty to btw.

MOB Karen

01-06-2007, 11:42 AM

Great price on that beautiful cake!!! Congrats, Jeni! :)

jeni740

01-07-2007, 07:23 AM

BriansBride07

01-07-2007, 02:10 PM

ladymelissa

01-07-2007, 11:50 PM

Great deal on the cake!

Can you look around for other venues or serve something else that is less expensive?

WhiskeyGirl

01-07-2007, 11:54 PM

I got the new menu for the Country Club yesterday and they raised all their prices, I mean all of them the gazeebo alone is now 100.00 more,total with them raising their prices is going to be an extra 500.00 which I know is not that much when you are talking about a wedding, but we are really tight on money right now, FH usually works 48-60 hours a week every week and the overtime is great, but he hasn't had overtime in almost 2 months and it is killing us!! I hope we dont get in over our heads.

Hmmmm...you didn't sign a contract stating you will have the same prices because you booked them last year? That sucks. I don't know what to tell you but I would say to them that i booked last year and I want last year's prices. Good luck.

jeni740

01-08-2007, 07:04 AM

I wish signed the contract last year, I said I just wanted to make sure with FH that this is what we want and I will put my deposit down the first week in January, so I missed out on last years prices :( its ok though I have no choice lol

SerendipityCrafts

01-08-2007, 07:50 AM

I hope no one thinks I am getting that cake, it is huge, and not my taste at all, the cake I want is this one :) I was just showing how cheap she was and how excited I am to of found someone that will do a cake for a normal price lol.

I must admit that did think that you were getting that cake. Honestly, my first thought was "Why would anyone want that cake?" My second thought was "How am I to say anything nice about it?" LOL

So glad you got the pretty one instead :)

Jopet

01-08-2007, 09:14 AM

Wow I am still trying to get over the bargain you are getting on your cake!!! That is a great price for that cake I hope it taste as good as it looks! yummo :).

Kacie_bride

01-09-2007, 10:52 AM

OMG great deal on the cake!!! I thought mine was cheap at $187. It is beautiful and what a steal! I'm sorry about the prices going up at your venue. That's just too bad.

ChandaBrae

01-09-2007, 10:54 AM

Have you already started planning your honeymoon?

jeni740

01-09-2007, 05:02 PM

Have you already started planning your honeymoon?
You have posted 4 messages on this forum and all of them are asking about everyones honeymoon? Why do you ask is this SPAM???

Kacie_bride

01-09-2007, 11:36 PM

You have posted 4 messages on this forum and all of them are asking about everyones honeymoon? Why do you ask is this SPAM???

I was also wondering why she is asking this. I even got a PM from her.

jeni740

01-11-2007, 07:06 PM

Oh no I almost got booted to page number 2 lol, I have not been feeling so well lately so I just come in check out whats going on and usually go to bed. I have been sleeping so much. I fell asleep a couple times at work this week:bbredface:, Ok so now to more wedding stuff, the girls are trying on their dresses February 1st, I hope they like them. I know my MOH does but not sure about the other two. Everyone has different tastes, my little sister is kinda ghetto, FHs sister is very 80s, and my older sister is pretty modern, I am a little unique, this should be one fine day lol.

ladymelissa

01-11-2007, 10:43 PM

I hope you feel better soon!

BriansBride07

01-12-2007, 08:30 AM

I hope you feel better soon and good luck with the dresses on the 1st.

jeni740

01-13-2007, 10:00 AM

Thank you, I just think the whole weight thing has really been getting to me lately, I have lost 3 pounds in two weeks so that is making me feel better I am at 131 pounds now. It is weird people can tell already I have lost weight, my pants are getting looser which really feels good :). Thank you for the support, I know some people are like 131 pounds is not a big weight issue but to me it is it is very hard going from a size 2 to a size 10 in less than 2 years. I cant wait to go to the Dr.s and show her how good I am doing :)

brewsells

01-13-2007, 10:19 AM

That is wonderful! It's always motivating when people notice a drop in weight. Keep it up!

jeni740

01-13-2007, 10:21 AM

That is wonderful! It's always motivating when people notice a drop in weight. Keep it up!
Thank you, you seem to be doing great too!!! Congratulations on your weight loss!

ladymelissa

01-14-2007, 01:50 AM

Congrats on the weight loss! :whoohoo:

Jacklynn

01-14-2007, 04:53 PM

Thank you for the support, I know some people are like 131 pounds is not a big weight issue but to me it is it is very hard going from a size 2 to a size 10 in less than 2 years. I cant wait to go to the Dr.s and show her how good I am doing :)

Hey if I may ask, how tall are you?

I am just barely 5 foot, and weight about 130ish and wear size 4 or 6 depending on the store, where in the world are you shopping dear?!

jeni740

01-14-2007, 09:12 PM

Hey if I may ask, how tall are you?

I am just barely 5 foot, and weight about 130ish and wear size 4 or 6 depending on the store, where in the world are you shopping dear?!

I am 5'2" it seems most of the weight I gained is right in my waist and chest :(

Kacie_bride

01-14-2007, 09:33 PM

Congrats on the weight loss. I hope you have gotten to feeling better. Good luck with the dresses. I hope you take pictures to show us all!!!

jeni740

01-16-2007, 07:56 PM

I finally found how I want the Invitations to be written out what do you think??? do I put the adult only on the Invitation or on the reply cards??

Two lives, two hearts
joined together in friendship
united forever in love.
It is with joy that we,
BRIDE
and
GROOM
invite you to share
in a celebration of love
as we exchange our marriage vows
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

jeni740

01-18-2007, 08:40 AM

I was ring shopping for FH and found this one, he likes and I like it!!! Woohoo another thing I can check off.588

ladymelissa

01-18-2007, 08:54 AM

Wow! I love that ring!

About the adults only, I have always seen it on either the invitation or the reception card (if they had a separate reception card). I love the wording you chose.

jeni740

01-18-2007, 10:13 AM

Wow! I love that ring!

About the adults only, I have always seen it on either the invitation or the reception card (if they had a separate reception card). I love the wording you chose.

Thank you so much, I looked at alot of different wording and this really is not too mushy and not to plain :)

BriansBride07

01-19-2007, 03:17 PM

Your wording for your invites look's great. I love the ring that you chose for your FH.

shawnsgirl

01-19-2007, 04:17 PM

I really like how you are wording your invitations!! The ring is very nice I'm glad your FH likes it!!!

Twigler

01-20-2007, 10:04 PM

I just wanted to say congrats on the weight loss! Do you know how many inches you have lost?

Also, I love your Fiance's future ring! It looks really great!

jeni740

01-21-2007, 07:26 AM

I just wanted to say congrats on the weight loss! Do you know how many inches you have lost?

Also, I love your Fiance's future ring! It looks really great!

Tyvm I am not sure on the inches, I am still doing pretty good on the diet, I do cheat every once in awhile, it will take time.....

Ty I love that ring too, boy am I glad FH and I finally found one we both like

jeni740

01-21-2007, 08:16 AM

This is the tiarra that I bought I cant post the pic for some reason?? But I hope it is this pretty in person :)

http://images.marketworks.com/hi/54/54378/3108n.jpg

Jopet

01-21-2007, 10:13 AM

Very nice Jen!! I'm sure it will be that pretty when you get it :).

mariaandmanish

01-21-2007, 11:31 AM

It looks really gorgeous, Jeni! Beautiful choice!!

Twigler

01-21-2007, 09:08 PM

I love your tiarra!! How cute!!! Where did you find it?

ladymelissa

01-21-2007, 10:09 PM

Your tiara is GORGEOUS!

jeni740

01-22-2007, 07:10 AM

I love your tiarra!! How cute!!! Where did you find it?
I found it here,they have alot of different ones to chose from, the S&H is only $8.95
http://stores.ebay.com/Easily-Beauty

Twigler

01-22-2007, 11:53 AM

I found it here,they have alot of different ones to chose from, the S&H is only $8.95
http://stores.ebay.com/Easily-Beauty

Thank you for the info!

jeni740

01-22-2007, 04:31 PM

My tiarra came in the mail already!! It is absolutely beautiful, it looks exactly like the picture and is too my relief not plastic I was worried because it was so cheap!!! I tried almost the identical one on at Davids Bridal that was 110.00, and this one with shipping was 20.00 yipppeee!!!!!

Kacie_bride

01-22-2007, 04:59 PM

Beautiful tiara!!!! I did the same thing you did. I found one at David's that I loved, but I found it elsewhere for much cheaper! It looks great.

Twigler

01-24-2007, 12:07 PM

Do you know how you are going to wear your hair with the tiarra?

BriansBride07

01-25-2007, 01:51 PM

Congrats on the tiara it looks great and what a great price.

shawnsgirl

01-25-2007, 01:54 PM

Very nice...I love ebay too!! Anyhow I can't wait to hear or see how you are going to wear your hair!

ladymelissa

01-25-2007, 03:13 PM

jeni740

01-25-2007, 04:43 PM

there are 2 pretty similiar style that I am going to wear my hair, my hair is naturally curly so I think either one of these is good as soon as I lose a little more weight I will model the tiarra LOL 595596

BriansBride07

01-26-2007, 10:25 AM

LOve the hairstyles great choices.

jeni740

01-27-2007, 08:57 AM

LOve the hairstyles great choices.
Thank you it is funny I have been holding onto this one pictures since I saw it in the magazine, hopefully it is still in good enough shape to see the hairstyle by the wedding, Right now it is a little crinkled LOL

shawnsgirl

01-27-2007, 09:14 AM

I love both of the hairstyles!!! Great choices!! :chicken:

ladymelissa

01-27-2007, 03:49 PM

Beautiful choice for a hair style!

nic1124

01-27-2007, 04:56 PM

Love the tiara and the hairstyle. They're gorgeous!!

jeni740

02-01-2007, 07:43 AM

I didnt have one of these going so here is my progress, pretty good I think :)
0-12 Months
Set date done
Book reception location done
Book officiant/ceremony site done
Engagement portrait taken not doing

Determine budget done
Start guest list working on it
6-9 Months
Save-the-Dates not doing

Look through floral designs/contact florists mom is making them
Get menu ideas done
Get ideas for honeymoon done
Book florist not having florist
Look into photography/photographers moh bil is doing it
Book photographer not completly

Look into bakers/cakes done
Book baker done
Shop for BMs dresses finishing up today

Shop for wedding dress done
Book ceremony musician almost done
Decide on BMs dresses almost
Order/buy wedding dress done
Work on invite wording done
Finalize invite wording done
Order invites done
Book wedding day transportation we are driving
Reserve hotel rooms for guests no
Order accessories not done
Choose ceremony readings JP quick and easy
Order stationary done
Order weddings rings not done
Start thinking of registry ideas working on it
4-5 Months
First dress fitting not done
Finalize guest list not done
Look into tuxes not done
Get ideas for favors done
Start wedding registry working on it
Book rehearsal dinner location sisters house for casual BBQ
Get ideas for hair/makeup working on it
Choose ceremony readings not really having any
Decide on flower arrangements done
Book hotel room for wedding night not done
Send announcement to newspaper not doing
Ceremony programs not doing
Look into joint checking accts, etc... not doing
Discuss shower parties, and other working on it
Look into/order wedding bands working on it2-3 Months
Plan rehearsal
Address invites
Apply for marraige license
Review readings, vows, etc...
Experiment with hair, makeup, nails
Mail invites
Buy/make favors
Buy ceremony accessories
Finalize menu
Select reception music
Dress fittings1-2 Months
Organize what you'll need for honeymoon
Thank you notes
Wedding party gifts
Final dress fittings

jeni740

02-01-2007, 12:50 PM

I am going back to Davids Bridal today to order the bridesmaids dresses, I have already called ahead of time to make sure that the girl I had such an issue with is on the other side of the room from me when we are there. Wish me luck I will tell you all the details when I get back tonight :)

ladymelissa

02-01-2007, 02:01 PM

The best of luck to you.

BriansBride07

02-03-2007, 06:48 PM

I hope all went well at your appt. with David's Bridal.

jeni740

02-04-2007, 07:47 AM

I have no idea what FH installed that I no longer can post actual pics, but these are the BM dresses that we all agreed on, they are pearl pink and really look great on everyone :). Davids was ok they had the nice girl help us which was a bonus. As far as me ever recommending them to anyone getting married no way in HE!!.

www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=1674&prodgroup=110 (http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=1674&prodgroup=110)

lea m

02-04-2007, 08:06 AM

They're beautiful!

BriansBride07

02-04-2007, 11:36 AM

I love those BM dresses. That is the length I wanted to but all my BM's said NOOOOOO! they said they had to big of calves to pull it off.

jeni740

02-05-2007, 09:52 AM

Thank you very much I originally really didn't care for these dresses, but when they all put them on and I saw how comfortable everyone felt in them I knew they were perfect. Barely anyone will need alterations except my little sister because right now she is 7 months pregnant so who knows what size she really needed, we ordered her a size 12. My older sister the teeny little thing she is got a size 2 and it fits like a glove lucky girl LOL

ladymelissa

02-05-2007, 01:27 PM

They are stunning!

jeni740

02-05-2007, 05:39 PM

They are stunning!

Thank you very much, it is funny how much I have changed my mind on everything. First I had 4 different ideas on my cake until I finally found the perfect one, then the BM dresses I went through 3, and chose one I didn'tlike the first time around, the date of my wedding from 08 to 07, my dress, my flowers lol, its a good thing that alot of these things are purchased I cant change my mind anymore LOL

WhiskeyGirl

02-06-2007, 12:04 AM

I love those Bms dresses! They are so pretty! :D

shawnsgirl

02-06-2007, 08:34 AM

Well, I'm glad that you got the nice consultant at david's bridal and were able to get the bridesmaid dresses ordered!! They are very stunning. I can't wait to see pics of them on your wedding day!! That will be one good lookin bridal party!!

jeni740

02-11-2007, 09:57 AM

I just wanted to check in and say hi!! I have been feeling under the weather lately, I have been sleeping about 14 hours a day as soon as I get home from work I am out cold. I am going to the Doctors Thursday maybe its the new meds I am on. I already take Clonazapan to help me sleep and now with the Zoloft I think it may be a little much. I can barely keep my eyes open at work Coffee does nothing for me:velo:I feel like this little booger lol

Twigler

02-11-2007, 02:51 PM

I am sorry that you are not feeling well. I hope you get better soon!

And I love your ideas for your hair! They are really pretty!!

ladymelissa

02-11-2007, 07:44 PM

I hope you feel better soon!

jeni740

02-12-2007, 09:21 PM

thank you me too I am tired of being tired :bbcry:

WhiskeyGirl

02-12-2007, 09:28 PM

thank you me too I am tired of being tired :bbcry:

Aww I know the feeling! I am so tired lately too! :( hope you are feeling better soon!! :D

Jacklynn

02-12-2007, 09:29 PM

You are almost at the 6 month mark!

jeni740

02-12-2007, 10:04 PM

You are almost at the 6 month mark!

You are at three!!!! are you ready?

nic1124

02-12-2007, 10:11 PM

Love the BM dresses. Very pretty. I went years bein soooo tired, I know how much it sux. Hope you feel better soon.

shawnsgirl

02-13-2007, 04:14 PM

I hope you are feeling better soon!! Take care sweety and if you need to chat PM me okay???

jeni740

02-13-2007, 06:29 PM

I hope you are feeling better soon!! Take care sweety and if you need to chat PM me okay???

Thank you very much I am still sleepy, if I hadn't already had Mono before I would think that is what I have, but you can only get it once so i dont know what the deal is?

shawnsgirl

02-13-2007, 08:01 PM

It's definatly true once you get mono you never truely get it again. Did you know that once you get it, it can take over a year for the symptoms to totally go away? How long ago did you have mono?

jeni740

02-13-2007, 08:21 PM

It's definatly true once you get mono you never truely get it again. Did you know that once you get it, it can take over a year for the symptoms to totally go away? How long ago did you have mono?

Im not really sure when I had it, it came up in some blood work that I had done when my white blood counts were very very low so I got tested for everything from A-Z and it said I have had mono at one point in my life.I have a blood disorder called Nutropenia that makes my blood counts all over the place :(

shawnsgirl

02-14-2007, 08:18 PM

Im not really sure when I had it, it came up in some blood work that I had done when my white blood counts were very very low so I got tested for everything from A-Z and it said I have had mono at one point in my life.I have a blood disorder called Nutropenia that makes my blood counts all over the place :(

Well, its hard to tell what it may be. Sometimes stress too can make you feel more tired than usual. I hope you get feeling back to normal again soon!

jeni740

02-15-2007, 11:28 AM

Thank you, I had to cancel my Dr.s appts today because the roads are so bad. I am glad I have the day off :)

WhiskeyGirl

02-15-2007, 04:27 PM

Thank you, I had to cancel my Dr.s appts today because the roads are so bad. I am glad I have the day off :)

I wish I had cancelled mine! :(

WendyNC

02-15-2007, 05:42 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dress

I wore that exact dress in black for my friend's wedding, I really liked it. The pink color looks very nice, good choice!

jeni740

02-15-2007, 06:12 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dress

I wore that exact dress in black for my friend's wedding, I really liked it. The pink color looks very nice, good choice!Thank you so much, Davids Bridal called today and told me the girls dresses are here :) Even my sister said she cant wait to dye it black and wear as a cocktail dress

shawnsgirl

02-16-2007, 09:26 AM

YEAH! BM dresses are in! That's exciting..We're ordering ours this saturday!! I can't wait for them to come in!!

BriansBride07

02-16-2007, 01:03 PM

Congrats on getting your BM's dresses. I can't wait for mine to come in they should be here by April.

jeni740

02-19-2007, 08:10 PM

Thank you, I called the girls and told them to go get their dresses. Their shoes on the other hand are still a mystery, I think little strappy sandals or the ones that the girl in the picture of the dress are wearing are very cute too. A very large bridal shop near my house is closing its doors for good this week, so I am going to check out their deals on jewelry and things wish me luck it will be all Crazy Bride He!! in there LOL

ladymelissa

02-20-2007, 11:46 AM

Good luck! I hope you can find some great deals!

Goin2thechapel

02-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Hopefully there'll be some good deals for ya!!

nic1124

02-20-2007, 10:44 PM

Please let me know if they have anything really good. Maybe I'll take a drive out there. Happy shopping!

jeni740

02-21-2007, 07:59 AM

Please let me know if they have anything really good. Maybe I'll take a drive out there. Happy shopping!Thank you, it is at Bridal Hall on Ridgeway Avenue and Long Pond Road I will let you know I am going there tomorrow for the big event :) I hope I find nice jewelry. I bet alot of people will be there buying dresses just to turn around and sell on ebay

nic1124

02-21-2007, 06:56 PM

Thank you, it is at Bridal Hall on Ridgeway Avenue and Long Pond Road I will let you know I am going there tomorrow for the big event :) I hope I find nice jewelry. I bet alot of people will be there buying dresses just to turn around and sell on ebay

Yeah i'm sure it will be busy. Keep me posted!

Jacklynn

02-22-2007, 09:25 AM

I'm glad things are looking good! It will be so fun to look at accessories!

jeni740

02-25-2007, 12:21 PM

Well I never went to the big sale (sorry Nik) , I slept most of the weekend away again. I did buy my wine glasses for the favors, and the ribbons they are so pretty they are ivory and the letters are pink. I bought my shoes off ebay and had not such good luck with them and the woman I bought them from is a Bitc...they came to my house in a beat up box and the shoes were dirty and the woman said i am a liar, whatever I like the shoes, I am just not thrilled by her attitude or the dirty bottoms of the shoes. Lets see what else, OH I bought my guest book it was 85% off at Hallmark so it was like $7.00 and I am trying to find the Lenox "swept away" cake topper for a good deal if anyone sees one please let me know!!! thanks jen

ladymelissa

02-25-2007, 01:29 PM

You got quite a bit done! Are you keeping the shoes?

BriansBride07

02-25-2007, 01:35 PM

COngrats on scratching off more of your list. That is terrible about your shoes. I hope you can still use them.

IS this the cake topper your looking for???
http://image.i-soldit.com/images/0222/102220001873/102220001873_02_01.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/LENOX-SWEPT-AWAY-CAKE-TOPPER-NIB_W0QQitemZ230095098893QQihZ013QQcategoryZ20935Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

If so it's on e-bay for $9.99

jeni740

02-25-2007, 01:41 PM

Yes the lady wouldn't take them back or even exchange them for a new pair. I like the shoes, I just wanted what I ordered. She gave me a horrible review on ebay which made me pretty mad. I won the shoes on 2/11 I paid for the shoes on 2/11 I emailed her on 2/16 just to see if the shoes had shipped yet because I paid for 2-5 days shipping and she got very nasty about it, stating it takes up to 9 days to get the shoes and so on, but the thing I clicked on when I paid for the shoes said 2-5 days, thats all I was asking. Maybe I come across too harsh????
My original email reads "Hi I was just wondering if my shoes had shipped yet? Also why haven't you left a feedback yet for me, most of the time I get a great feedback right away? Thank You, Jen

Do you see anything rude about that email? Seriously tell me, I have been told that sometimes I come across as being harsch and I dont even realize it. Now this is my latest email which I am not happy

Had you not been so rude right from the start the shoes being dirty on the bottoms would not been that big of a deal. They are dirty, I have no reason to lie. The tops are fine, but someone wore those shoes on something reddish and sticky. I am not sure if they were tried on and walked around in and they stepped in something? The insides don't look worn just the bottoms. I love the shoes and I will wear them to my wedding, but I dont appreciate being called a liar. I am not lying. I paid for my purchase ASAP on 2/11 and got the shoes 2/21, and when I asked you one simple question about the shipping you got defensive. I dont know what your problem is, but at least I had a reason to give you a negative feedback you had no reason to give me one. You are not a good business woman, especially when you call your customers liars. Now please leave me alone. Thank You Jennifer

BriansBride07

02-25-2007, 01:45 PM

I don't see anything wrong with your first e-mail. IMO it was wrong of her to pass judgement on the original e-mail and leave you negative feed back.

As for you 2nd e-mail you were direct and to the point.

nic1124

02-25-2007, 01:46 PM

I agree. I probably would've been much more rude.

shawnsgirl

02-25-2007, 09:50 PM

I thought you were very nice to her in the first email. I had run into that and asked a similar question and she said once the item is finished being rady to be shipped it will be shipped in two to five business days. I think you just asked and simple question and got more than what you asked for there. You had every right to be question it. As far as the red stuff on the bottom if it was never worn and that is probably how it was advertised I am assuming then you have every right to bring that to her attention and give her negative feedback as well.
As far and you second email good for you. She needed and deserved to hear that!

ladymelissa

02-26-2007, 02:11 AM

Your first email wasn't harsh at all. She so deserved the second email! I wouldn't worry about the feedback b/c I don't think customer feedback is as important as seller feedback. If you pay for your winning bids in a timely fashion, that is really the most important part.

Also, some people in this world are clearly insane and cannot work well with just about everyone else. That is why you see even the best ebay sellers with 99% positive feedback. It is rare to see 100% b/c no matter what you do, there will always be that one, clueless idiot.