kaylad's Black Wedding Blog - Wedding By Color

Wedding Invitation - Help when to RSVP by

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:15:00 PST

I am writing up my invitation and response card and I am unsure what I should put for a response date? My wedding is on May 29 do i have it 2 weeks before the wedding which would be May 15th or do i have it the first of the month May 1st I just dont know HELP

Wedding Reception - Toasting Glasses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:19:00 PST

In stead of wine glass we decided to go with these so we can add our favorite drinks instead. Of course I didn't want them plain...know I don't know if I like them with or with out the ribbon. I still have some adjusting on the ribbon to make it straight if I decide to keep it. What do u ladies think with or with out the ribbon?

Wedding Gift Registry - Target

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:11:00 PST

So a couple of weeks ago I went online and started a gift registry with target. Yesterday I got a booklet in the mail from target giving me all kinds of ideas on what to register for...even better they gave me a coupon for a free $20 gift card when I went into the store and added at least 10 items to my registry. Not a bad way to make $20!!!

First Dance - Our First dance

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:01:00 PST

So my FH wants our first dance to be Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley. His father is a wonderful singer and is going to sing it for us as we dance. To be honest I would much rather a newer song however this is something he really wants if nothing else. How can I say no...and it will be truly beautiful and memorable. I have convinced him to take a dance class with me as well just for this song.

50th Anniversary - My Grandparents 50th

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:50:00 PST

Went to my grandparents 50th anniversary today...everything was perfect. My step mother made the cake herself and fixed up my grandmother wedding dress that my great grandmother made 50 years ago. Everything came out beautiful. All of the flowers (on the cake), stands, and water feature were ordered on line from http://www.cakedeco.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html

Wedding Photography - HELP need more Ideas!!!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:26:00 PST

So I really want to have some Unique photos taken of the wedding party here are a few i have found that i like. I really love the one of the wedding party all facing the wall lol that one I am doing for sure. Do u guys have any other ideas that would be cool...like I said I want some crazy unique pics Thanks for the help Ladies

Wedding Hair Style - What to do??

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:58:00 PST

So I am getting married May 29 (I live in New England so it could be hot or snowing u just never know) I like the idea of having my hair up, however I know my FH would rather it down...which of these do you all like the best? Thanks for your input

Garters - Flask Garter

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:02:00 PST

So I came across these web sits and decided that these Garters would make the perfect bridesmaids gifts for my girls...to tell you the truth I like them so much I think I might wear one under my dress as well http://www.bootleggershipflasks.com/index.html http://www.juliettewear.com/index.htm

Flower girl dresses - Ideas

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:31:00 PST

These are a few flower girl dresses that I like...I am trying to keep in mind that my flower girl is going to be 2...so nothing over the top. I really like all these dresses but # 1 and 2 are my favorite...of coarse # 1 would have red trim not pink UPDATE So I just added another dress...the last one #4 which is the one that I love the most. And it is only around $40 so I cant go wrong there. I got it off of www.cutieclothes.com

Ideas/Alternatives - Unique Wedding Ideas/Alternatives

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:50:00 PST

1. Include an "About the Wedding Party" section in your programs or on the reception tables for your guests to learn more about the members of your bridal party. Not everyone will know that you and your Maid of Honor have been best friends since preschool. 2. Set small photo albums, notecards and a disposable camera at each table. Create a sign asking each guest to write some words of wisdom on the notecards and put the card into the photo album. Make sure they take a photo of everyone at the table. After the wedding you can combine the notecard on the same page as the photograph and you'll have a special keepsake of every guest at your wedding. 3. Write special love quotes on the inside of everyone's place cards. 4. Be sure to have your parents and married siblings first dances played at the reception- and make sure the DJ or band recognizes them when its played! 5. Write a letter to your mom and dad and have it waiting for them at their seat during the ceremony. It could be about anything: a thank you, how you hope your marriage turns out like theirs, your gratitude everything they have done for you, etc. They will be so touched and honored that you took the time to arrange for this and you'll have them in tears before you begin to walk down the aisle! 6. Race through a tunnel of swords, hockey sticks, ski poles, baseball bats, golf clubs, sparklers or boat oars for a different grand exit. 7. Looking for a unique alternative to "clinking glasses" at your wedding reception? Announce to your guests that in order for you to kiss, they must stand up and tell a story, or share a memory, about either you or your fiance, or about you as a couple. Then get ready to reminisce, to laugh, and to brush away tears. Your guests will be kept entertained and you'll have so many more special memories of your big day to look back upon. 8. For a more sentimental approach (or in addition to the previous ideas), compose a slideshow containing pictures of you and your sweetheart growing up until you get to the present. (If you would rather be surprised with the outcome, perhaps your mom or your bridesmaids would compile it.) 9. All married couples take the dance floor, as the music plays and couples dance the DJ asks couple who have been married for less than 5 hours to sit. Than he asks couple less than 1 year, than 5 years....and so on until the couple that has been married the longest is left standing. Have the DJ announce how long they have been married. 10. We plan on passing out small taper candles with our names and the date of our wedding printed on the candle to our guests in attendance. Once we've lit the unity candle, we will walk down to the guests and "pass off" the flame until all the candles in the room are lit.

Wedding Decoration - Hall decoration ideas

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:28:00 PST

I have so many ideas. I - love the apple (mine would be red) -the paper lanterns in red white and black over the dance floor would look beautiful. I am going to call my hall and find out if I can hang anything the ceiling before I purchase any of them. -I like the red board...might do a seating chart like this. Putting names in alphabetical order -I love this idea for displaying photos of my FH and and I and the kids...this is different and elegant

Bridesmaids - What dress to pick?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:34:00 PST

So I spent all morning looking though www.bestbridalprices.com they have lots to pick form and came up with these seven that I really like. So I don't know if I want to go with black and white dresses black and red red or red and white. My wedding is going to be black and white with splashes of red...It will be in late May at night so it might be a little hot...something i need to keep in mind if i go with long black dresses. Bridesmaids might not like me so much after lol. I am also open to the idea of different style dresses. To be totally honest here I have no idea what i want. Please help

Wedding Video - This is great!

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:50:00 PST

Wedding Cake - Which do u like

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:13:00 PST

So I am having some problems picking a cake that both my FH and I both like. Here is the problem he wants a very simple traditional wedding and I on the other had would love something over the top but know that is not going to happen so I am trying to make us both happy! I fav are 1 and 2 his fav are 3 and 4 What do u ladies think? Do u have any other ideas for me? Thanks for the input

Wedding Decoration - Things I picked up today

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:02:00 PST

So I picked up a few things today at Micheals....had a couple of 50% off coupons...Thanks to someone on WBC. So i have my card box and 3 dishes for my candy buffet....than on my way out the door i saw 2 bags of glass marble which i have no idea what i am doing with but they were 70% off so I will find something to do with them lol

Bachelorette Party - my girls friends party

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:10:00 PST

So my MOH got married last weekend. I am so happy for her what a beautiful wedding...however this got me thinking about her Bachelorette party. Her MOH set everything up...we got a group of 10 girls together and went to a local club called Club 24. It was a white tie event night which was really nice. Everyone had to dress all in white to get in. So she had a list of item that she had to complete...here is the list: Dance with DJ do a blow job shot with out using your hands get a condom form a single guy convince 3 guys to buy you a drink get your pic taken with 5 single guys leave lip prints on 10 guys in 5 minutes show someone something you are not supposed to kiss the top of a bald guys head get at least 1 guys phone # dance with a married man get a piggy back ride from a stranger have a guy show u his belly button get a guy to moon our group find a virgin use the mens room find a guy with a out of state license get a cute guy to take a pic of our group So while this was fun....it got me thinking if she is going to do something like this for my bachelorette party....omg what if she does? Should i tell her i dont want to do anything like this? or do i suck it up and do it?

Bridesmaids - My girls

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:18:00 PST

My MOH is Jessica (the the in wedding dress) BM: my sister Robin (the one in front black pants) my sister in law Cathy And my friend Kim and than little Jamie is my flower girl Now to find them all dresses....haha the fun party!

Wedding Dress - My wedding Dress

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:21:00 PST

So I bought my wedding dress this week and I am so in love with it. Like most people now a days money is very tight and I am always looking for ways to save money. So I go on eBay and craigs list once a week to see if I can find anything...well I saw a add on craigs list for this dress and I went and tried it on...fits perfect. So my $750 dream dress only cost me $100 plus what ever it will cost to have it cleaned. Can you believe it.

Wedding Reception - Drink Fountain

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:53:00 PST

I thought this would be a cool idea they come in different sizes and shapes these two are both under $50.00 and wound be a nice addition to any party.

Wedding Dress - Dress ideas

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:37:00 PST

So I have know that i want a strapless wedding dress. I really like the idea of having some red on the dress but not so much that it is over powering. Have you seen any others that you think I might like?

Wedding Favors - Candy Buffet

Mon, 25 May 2009 13:25:00 PST

I am in love with this idea. Of course we are going to be doing ours in red, white, black and silver. Finding black candy is going to be a bit hard I do not want a lot of liquorish. So fare we have for candy: M&M's red, Black, white) snow caps tootsie rolls rock candy (red and white) white choc. covered pretzels If you have any ideas let me know...always open for new ideas.

Wedding Rings And Jewelry - My ring

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:51:00 PST

It is a 1carat princess cut diamond w/ baguette diamonds on each side.