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11/19/2009
Chocolate Wedding Photography Do NOT use THE PROS
   
Wedding Photography
Do NOT use THE PROS
Ladies,

I contracted with The Pros for my photography and videography needs for my wedding. Although I have yet to see the video, the photography was horrible!! The photographer was a nice guy but he did not capture most of the memories that I included in a list that I gave him prior to the wedding. Most of the photos are duplicates. He gave no direction during the group photos so everyone is standing randomly and it looks like a picture that anyone could have taken! He didn't take alot of the standard photos - me and each bridesmaid, groom and each groomsmen, dress hanging, me and matron of honor, table settings, program, etc.

After speaking with the branch manager, I am convinced that there service is not very professional at all. He simply chalked everything up to it being MY fault for not being dressed earlier. HA!

We paid ALOT of money for their services and they did not deliver even a good selection of photos for us to choose from for our album. AND, speaking of the album. BE AWARE that they only offer a limited selection of album designs. They will not resize your pictures to be proportionate to how you want them in the album unless, of course, you pay extra. They do not tell you that when you contract with them.

The photography was the only source of frustration because everything else was just perfect!!

DO NOT CONTRACT WITH THE PROS UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!! There is no way to capture your memories after the fact!!
the pros, photography, photographer
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09/15/2009
Chocolate Ask a Question Gratuities
   
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Gratuities
How are you ladies handling gratuities? I mean, what is appropriate and is everybody factoring in gratutities for their vendors?
gratuities
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08/18/2009
Chocolate Grand Processional Question Stand or Sit?
   
Grand Processional Question
Stand or Sit?
Ladies,

I always assumed that during wedding ceremonies, the guests sit during the processional and then stand when the bride is entering. However, today someone suggested that guests sit when I begin to enter.

I can see the logic in sitting because it gives a better view for the photographer and/or videographer. And, maybe everyone can see better? I don't know.

What do you think?

Which way are you ladies doing it??
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08/06/2009
couple dancing
couple dancing
   
First Dance
Songs / Ideas
I am working on our music selections now. I am going back and forth about which song to use for our first song. The choices are:

"Happily Ever After" by Case
"You" by Jesse Powell

I'm sticking with primarily R&B music.


Also, what are you ladies using for:

1. Bridal Party Entrance to reception
2. Bride & Groom Entrance to reception
3. Cake Cutting
4. Garter Toss
music, first dance, songs
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07/31/2009
hostess dress - jcpenny
hostess dress - jcpenny
   
DRESS SEARCH
I NEED THIS DRESS!
Ladies,

I picked and ordered a dress for my 4 hostesses. Unfortunately, they did not do the measurements properly and 2 of them do not fit! UGH!

This dress is the closest to the other 2 but J.C. Penny doesn't have the sizes that I need available - size 20 and size 24!

I have looked and looked and looked.

Anyone know where I can find plus size cocktail dresses in chocolate for a very reasonable price?!????

Thanks!
dress
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07/14/2009
cocomyles
cocomyles
   
Bridesmaids
Custom Dress Website - Reasonable Prices
Ladies,

Although I'm already past the dress choosing stage, I found a website that some of you ladies may be interested in ....

www.cocomyles.com

This site seems pretty reasonable. It allows you to pick your material, dress style, etc. Check it out!!
custom dress, bridesmaid dress, reasonable dresses
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06/16/2009
MAC
MAC
   
MAC Cosmetics Sale
3 day online makeup sale
Ladies,

MAC Cosmetics is having an online sale for 3 days only!! (June 16-18th)

25% OFF

Use Coupon Code: SAVE25
mac, makeup, cosmetics
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05/17/2009
Chocolate Ask a Question Stretch Marks
   
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Stretch Marks
So, I've been thinking of how to reduce the appearance of stretch marks on my arms. I have a strapless gown and don't want that to be the center of attention. I am currently trying "Bio-Oil" that was recommended by a friend.

Anyone else tried anything else or had any experiences improving the appearance of stretch marks?
stretch marks
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05/11/2009
Bridesmaid Jewelry
Bridesmaid Jewelry
   
Jewelry
Bridesmaids
...... Rhinestone jewelry for my 7 bridesmaids! Necklace, Bracelet, and earrings - Very reasonable at WalMart!
bridesmaid jewelry
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05/11/2009
Boy Gifts
Boy Gifts
   
Attendant Gifts
Boys' Gifts
I have 2 boys in the wedding party - a ring bearer and a bell ringer. So, I found these cute piggy banks at Target for them. One is silver and the other brown/copper colored.
ring bearer gift, bell ringer gift, boys gifts
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4 years since wedding
Georgianna
Mario
Oct 24, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Greenbelt, MD
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