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]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:30:17 PST en-us Our One Year Anniversary :-) http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/35631 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/35631 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:19:00 PST So, one year probably doesnt seem like long since we are already engaged, lol, but Karl and I were engaged at 2 months and he was able to come up yesterday for a day to spend our 1 year together :) We made eachother gifts (we're poor, and extremely corny lol) and recreated our first date - he made us spaghetti, and then we cuddled and watched elf. Much more comfortabley this time I must say :) I cant believe how much we've changed over the last year - we've both grown up, moved several times (to and from school a few times, both in different places), and have become so much more comfortable with eachother - not to mention have had the best year of our lives. He makes me smile every single day, and I find myself thinking how lucky I am to have him. He is more than I ever could have asked for - He is my best friend, I can rely on him, we fit so perfectly together. I never have to worry about him dissapointing me, and I know that even though neither of us are perfect we always work things through. He is my soulmate, and this year has been amazing. I cannot wait for the next 80 years - even that doesnt seem long enough together! (only about the first row and a half are anniversary pictures, the rest are just us throughout the year)]]> Ask a Question - Acknowledging A Problem.. http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/34323 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/34323 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:01:00 PST So, it's been a underlying issue in our relationship for a while. His job will only employ him in the Toronto/St.Catharines area, and my family lives about 5 hours south. I grew up in a very tight knit family, seeing extended family at least once or twice a week. Sunday visits, saturday morning hockey games, impromtu bbq's and shopping trips together were regular occurances. My entire family lives within 20 minutes of eachother. So..I always figured my life would be that way as well. Some people have an urge to get out of their hometown..I want to stay. I truely love the closeness of my family and I want my children to experience that as well, and just generally have my family close. I've lived in Toronto for the past two years, but I always thought I'd move home when I 'settled down'. Now that it seems that its not happening, I'm a little sad. Two things I want most - to marry Karl, and to live near family. He's more than anything I could ever imagine, I'm so lucky to have him, but at the same time, I'm having a hard time accepting that my family wont be as regular a part of my life as I had imagined it. Has anyone else moved to an entirely different area for their fiance or husband, not knowing anyone? How'd you adjust? ]]> Ask a Question - WBC Countdown Change? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/33974 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/33974 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:21:00 PST Update and First Dance http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/33683 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/33683 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:28:00 PST So, things have been a mixture of good and not so great days over the past couple months. I've been here, looking at other blogs, but not really updating. Karl still hasnt found a job (in his field at least), and I've been trying to get through this semester. I'm graduating from this program and taking a semester off to pay down some debt, but I'll eventually have to go back because what I have know is basically just a General Arts diploma - gets you nothing. Unfortunately, that means I am going to be moving back home and Karl and I will once again be 5 hours apart. With both of us working jobs that require us to work weekends, its going to be very difficult to coordinate a couple days where we can see eachother. We are hoping for one weekend a month at least - but even if we get that, its absolutely heartbreaking moving so far from him again. I honestly can't wait to marry him - it is becoming so hard to be away from him, but right now, we just do not have the money (not for a wedding, for living after, right now we are both going to be living at home..as much as I dont want to move back there). Prayers for a job would be really appreciated. Anyway, I was just listening to a friends playlist and this song came on - I think I love it for our first dance. It really reminds me of how we are there for eachother during the hard times, which we are kind of facing now, the good times, and for the rest of our lives. ..Doesnt it make you cry? lol. Ok, maybe I'm the only one. But I like it, it's definitely an option.]]> Table Numbers http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/22890 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/22890 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:18:00 PST Found this cute idea originally on OnceWed.com. They function as table numbers as well leaves a place for your guests to write you notes. They are made of moleskin notebooks covered in decorative paper. The instructions are below. I thought they were really cute! http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=179&title=DIY_Table_Number_Love_Notes]]> Ask a Question - Would You Use The Same Reception Venue As Future Sister In Law? What do you think? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/19890 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/19890 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:26:00 PST So we've been searching high and low trying to find an affordable reception venue that we could have everyone (well, almost everyone) invited that we wanted. Well, I really havent found anything other than one hall, and its one I've avoided looking at because Karls brother just got married there this past May. Our wedding isnt for (minimum) a year and 10 months, and of course we will ask them if they are ok with it, but what do you ladies think. Is it ok to use the same venue as another family member? It is not my dream wedding venue (and believe me, I've found two that I am IN LOVE with, but are too expensive unless we cut nearly half the guest list), and in that sense a little dissapointing, but it is what we can afford and has all inclusive wedding packages that make it convienent. I cant help but think about all those other beautiful reception venues though..As my mother has always told me - I have high class taste, with a not so high class budget. lol. Anyway, What do you think ladies? Thanks. **Sorry the pictures are so dark, its all I had.]]> Oncewed.com - Previously Owned, Discounted Dresses! http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17981 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17981 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:42:00 PST I dont know if I'm the last one to find out about this site, or if you would even consider buying a previously owned (bluntely put - used) gown, but its a great website. Brides list their gowns at a discounted rate (some big designers, some basic bridal salon finds) and you can purchase them. Just thought I'd share.]]> Ask a Question - What kind of venue do you have and how big is your wedding? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17692 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17692 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:53:00 PST So because of budget concerns and a huge guest list, we have a few options for our wedding. We could have a very intimate (65-100 max) people which includes only close family and friends in a formal or informal setting, or we could go all out and have everyone and spend alot more money. Our venue options range from formal chandelier clad halls, several wineries (we're both from Niagara and Pelee region), and a few barn type venues that are also super cute. What type of venue and wedding are you ladies having? Big and formal hall? Small and vintage barn? Those of you having destination weddings, where are you having them? Thanks ladies!]]> Holy Guest List - when did my family get so big? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17580 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17580 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:08:00 PST So I went to visit Karl this weekend and on the long train ride I wrote out the guest list in excel and hooooly crap, when did my family get so huge? 204 people total, including guests for a few people who I know have serious boyfriends/girlfriends. The rule here is that only people who have been dating a long time get +guests (basically no 'guy or girl of the week' types). As far as children, were just doing immediate family children (first cousins). Thing is, both our families are huge so I'm really not sure how dwindle down the guest list. Annyway, Im just a little in shock...so much for the 'maybe we'll go for a small, intimate close family wedding'. haha.]]> Generous Families http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17443 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17443 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:26:00 PST So not to be totally pessimistic here (because my posts have been lately), I thought Id share some nice news. Karls Oma has given us a nice oak table, which cuts a big chunk off of furniture costs when we need to start buying it. His family is storing it for now so its safe and sound for now, but we are extremely grateful for it. Its in great condition (its not brand new but has no scratches or anything, looks great) and will save us lots of money! ]]> Two Very Different Families http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17442 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17442 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:05:00 PST So, the last few days have been tough as we have decided to move the wedding to an unknown date (but at least to the previous date June 5, 2010 or farther). I stated all the reasons for this in the blog before this one (sorry for the dramatics, I was upset, lol). Anyway, I have to state that my family is a very 'realistic, be stable, make responsible decisions' type of family who are not overly excited at me getting married at such a young age (21 ish). Karls family on the other hand are a very faith based family who keep telling us 'why wait so long?' and 'have faith and the money will come'. I can agree with both of them - I realize the importance of stability but also the importance of having faith and have seen his parents and how they got married with no job at the time and survived on faith as the money always seemed to be there, and they are doing great today. Its hard being between the two view points - I've been up at Karls for the weekend and his family has been very 'stop worrying and go ahead with the plans' and so I have been encouraged to do so, I've been happy because I am SO ready to marry Karl and cant wait to start my life with him. I then called my mother this afternoon to tell her that we have, in fact, decided to keep the date but wont be booking anything for 6 months. 'Cautious Faith' I call it. Well, she freaked, telling me that I wasnt responsible, and that she was and was only looking out for us, that we were in a recession and that noones getting jobs. Talk about throwing my emotions around! I am already an indecisive person and having these two very opposite viewpoints are NOT helping. Anyway, my mother (and my entire family for that matter) keep asking, "Whats the rush?". Its not necessarily a rush for me, I mean we are already waiting two years, but the desire for me to marry him now is because I cant wait to see him everyday, wake up next to him and come home to him every night, to be his wife and become one family, to build a home together and to share lifes expierences with him. He is my best friend and the person I need most when I'm having a bad day, or the one that I most love spending time with. I'm sure theres a million reasons more but thats just off the top of my head. Anyway, I just needed a place to put my thoughts down. Thanks for reading my rants ladies!]]> *sigh* http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17075 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/17075 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:48:00 PST Soooo, because Karl hasnt found a job yet, we've decided to make the date unofficial. We havent booked anything yet (perphaps this was the reason I've been working 24/7 and not able to set appointments to book) and so we are not going to set the date until he gets a job. This could be 2 weeks, 6 months, a year, a year and a half, could still be June 5, 2010, who knows. We really had thought he'd have some leads by now but because he hasnt, we cant assume he will any time soon and therefore cant assume we will have the money for the wedding. In two years, yes, we could have enough for a wedding if he works just any job, but not enough for savings and furniture and we dont want to live pay cheque to pay cheque. So, thats the plan. It sucks, and it could now be 3 years before we get married which seems almost unbearable given that we've already moved it and have started planning, but what can you do? Nothing really. It seems so silly to have to wait so long to be married - one day, a simple ceremony to become married for the rest of your lives and yet we have to wait so long because of the expenses. But yes, we want a wedding and we want to get married on the day of our wedding..not a vow renewel a year after we get married at the courthouse or something. As far as making the wedding smaller, its about as low budget as gets around here, and we both have big families so guest cuts arent really an option either. Anyway, since its so far away (not even sure when right now) I'll probably be planning less..but hopefully (and likely, because I'm addicted) popping in once in a while to comment on other brides and see your weddings come along! ]]> Ask a Question - Ceremony Songs: Are You Using The Same Song for Your Bridesmaids And Yourself? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/16010 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/16010 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:14:00 PST ....or are you using two different songs. If you are using two different songs, are you just blending them together, cutting one of and starting the other or some other way I hadnt thought of? If your using one song, how are you introducing the bride? I have always kind of wondered about this, figured its time I asked! lol.]]> Photography - I Think I May Have Found a Photographer I Love!! {That We Can Afford!} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15995 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15995 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:02:00 PST So I talked to Karl about photography and explained how it was really important to me. I came to realize how it didnt make much sense to skimp on the thing that was most important to me and the only physical memories we'll have of the day. {lol It was my justification for photography but really is true}. Anyway, there was a photographers card on the board at work the other day and so I looked her up. I LOVED her work, so I emailed her and shes in our price range! The only catch is that I will have to pay {Karl is paying for most of the wedding while I work at paying off school debt.}. Her prices are reasonable though and I dont mind spending 1500-1800 (depending on the package we choose) on pictures and memories of our wedding day! Especially since I then wont have to be worrying about getting the pictures I want all day. Anyway, heres her facebook group {it has the wedding pictures on it, which arent on her website) as well as her website! I still have to email her back with a few more questions but she seems to be working out! I'm REALLY happy :D! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=23936&id=10735033445&ref=mf http://www.katiedawn.com/ PS - Finally under 700 days!! (lol..still a long time to go but still..)]]> Ask a Question - Songs/Dances to Involve Guests and What Are You Doing to Make the Reception Fun? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15385 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15385 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:28:00 PST So as I was reading FUTUREMRSJ's reception blog, her mention of not wanting the guests to think the wedding was just typical got me thinking as well. So two questions - 1. What are some good songs/dances that will get everyone out on the dancefloor? (Young to Old) 2. What are you ladies doing to spice up the wedding? (games, slideshows, etc). I'd love to hear your ideas and hopefully get some ideas to involve the guests (dancing or otherwise) so they dont end up just sitting at their seats all night, not having a good time! {At Karls brothers wedding, most of his family just sat around talking} Background info - His family are not huge dancers or drinkers, while mine some will dance and many will drink lol. I want it to be a good time, but still have his family feel comfortable. ]]> {Photo} Guest Book - ..and other guestbook ideas {because I'm indecisive} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15296 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15296 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:09:00 PST Ok, so I think I really like the idea of a photo guest book. Since polaroid wont be making film anymore by that point, we'll have to do it by digital camera and then print them later. Instead of the guestbook we'll also have little cards for everyone to write on instead, and then I'll add their picture and little card they wrote on later into a scrapbook. This also means I'll need people to take the pictures..but I'm sure that can be done. It also means I'll have something to do after the wedding so I wont go through withdrawal tooo quickly lol. If we dont do that - I still like the canvas idea. Everyone will write on a large canvas that we can display in our home. The signing mat frame will be saved for the rehearsal dinner so that only the super close people will sign it, therefore 150+ are not trying to cram signatures on it. I also still like the fabric/quilt guestbook, but I guess that could be used for something else as well. And I dont know how to sew..although I suppose I can learn. Another post wedding day project to keep me from having withdrawal! lol ]]> Registry Replacements - For those who are not asking for money or gifts. http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15151 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15151 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:17:00 PST So Karl and I can't really do this because we are both living at home and kind of need the registry to get us started, but I think this is a great idea for those who have already established a house and who are not in great financial need. Basically, the ideas is to make a registry on a charity site. 'I Do Foundation' is a great one because you set up the account that your guests can donate to and then you can simply donate that amount to a charity. It also keeps tracks of who donates so that you can later send thank you notes - http://www.idofoundation.org/welcome/registries/donationregistry.html With World Vision, you can also donate items such as goats, fishing kits, soccer balls etc so that people in need are given the resources to improve their own lives. www.worldvision.ca or www.worldvision.ca There are plenty more sites, but I thought this was a great idea for anyone who can afford to do it!]]> Ask a Question - Quotes: How to Incorporate Them Into Our Wedding http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15148 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/15148 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:35:00 PST I L.O.V.E quotes. I have them written everywhere and have journals full of them. I want to find a way to incorporate them into our wedding. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do that? Some of my ideas are wall/floor grafitti (but that only uses one quote and I could never pick just one lol). I could also put a quote per page of my guest book (im thinking about learning to do calligraphy..DIY books can be bought), or I could put one per escort card (although I'm not sure how to do that without it looking wierd). Side Note - Perphaps a 'Quote' theme? Ideas ladies?! Thanks!]]> Budget: $10,000 (Including Honeymoon!) http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14997 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14997 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:08:00 PST So after having a near meltdown after trying decide about which venue to go with yesterday {and I still havent decided, lol} I realized what a sticky situation we are in right now. Currently, Karl is graduated and is looking for a job in Animation. It has only been 2 months but I am still nervous - he is GOOD at what he does and has many recommendations from his prof's so I had figured he would get a job quicker. Apparently I'm delusional lol. Anyway, its normal not to get a job this early, but again I am still nervous because we are planning a budget (plus planning to save for furniture, rent and hopefully some 'emergency money') on money we are only hoping will come. I know its unlikely that he wont find a job with 2 years ahead of us - but we have a tight budget and he NEEDS to find a job (and not a minimum wage job) in the next couple months. All that being said, we have settled on a number that we think we will feel comfortable having spent when the day is over and still be able to have a nice wedding. In reality, our wedding budget is not quite $10,000 since his parents and mine are helping quite a bit, but $10,000 (6500 for the wedding, 3500 for the honeymoon idealy) is what we are paying. How We Are Saving: Kristles Parents - Meal and Open Bar (with us paying whatever the meal is over my the amount per person my parents are giving us) Karls Parents - $2500 (for use however we please) Officiant - Karls Father (free) Photographer : Karls Uncle (free) So in summary : Only neccessary costs! I sometimes have to remind myself that this wedding is about us getting married and not all the details althought I love those lol]]> Colors I Love http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14866 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14866 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:13:00 PST Update - the flowers are dark lavender. I think they're so simple and cute! Also I LOVE the color of these dresses and ties. Will probably make the flowers similiar as well. Might still make the suits black though..I think it might be the perfect combo to make my wedding elegant, but still fun and spice up the hall a bit! A fun and casual color pallette with a more formal hall - not to casual but not to formal. I think im in love. We'll see how I feel tomorrow morning, cause I know I'll change my mind lol. What do you ladies think? Also - peony bouqet?! I LOVE it. Its similiar to roses but not to tight - nice, light, and beautiful! Everything inspired by this wedding - http://thebridescafe.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/real-wedding-ke.html (this is only part 1 - there are three parts)]]> Fishflies have Arrived!! - the disgusting little bugs that I fear on our wedding day http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14751 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14751 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:03:00 PST So a while back I posted a blog about moving the date due to these bugs - we decided not to but they hit this weekend (late) so I figured I'd take a few pictures to show you how GROSS they are..and why I'm so concerned. lol]]> Framed Wedding Vows For the Guestbook Table {and Missing Him Like Crazy Already} http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14457 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14457 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:45:00 PST So I am totally, 100% stealing this from LUVNHIM (even the picture, since I couldnt find another picture of it). Anyway, it is a great idea - put a framed copy of your wedding vows on the guestbook table for your guests to read/decoration. I think its super cute. I am also going to frame a typed version of our vows with a wedding picture to hang on our walls after the wedding. On a sadder note - Karl was down for a couple days {which was great :D . I swear, I fall more and more in love with that boy every day}. His parents actually came down and we had a bbq to meet my whole family and it went really great. Everyone got along amazingly. Anyway, he's left again and I wont see him for another month. Every time we say goodbye it gets harder. I cant wait to see him again! ]]> Ask a Question - In Love With This Music - Opinions Needed!! Which One Should I Choose? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14159 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/14159 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:13:00 PST Ok so theres this guy named Yiruma. Hes from South Korea and is an AMAZING pianist. I am for sure going to use one of his songs for the processional - but which one?! Which one would you guys use? Also, are you having a seperate song for you to walk down for ( 1 for you, 1 for bridesmaids)?

P.S - You'll have to turn off my side player if your viewing this in my full blog.

# 1 - Kiss the Rain

#2 - River Flows into You

# - Its Your Day

]]> Monogram http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13683 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13683 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:36:00 PST Karl made our monogram. I think he did a good job. :-) Might add a bit to it later but I like it for now. What do you girls think?]]> Wedding Songs Website http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13597 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13597 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:11:00 PST A great site with lots of songs for every moment - listed in categories (processional, cutting the cake, first dance, father daughter, bouqet toss etc) and then sub categories by genre. Has a really good selection and some not so common songs if your looking for something different. http://www.weddingvendors.com/music/ ]]> Memorial Candles http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13595 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13595 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:13:00 PST To remember our grandparents we will put one memorial candle on each of the immediate family tables. One on the table with my parents and remaining grandparents remembering my grandparents who have died and one on Karls table with his deceased grandparents names. We also may place a rose on two seats - one on each side (brides side and grooms side) - at the ceremony. Are you girls doing anything for a memorial at your wedding?]]> Reception Site - My 'OMG' moment with the reception site. http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13566 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13566 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:03:00 PST So I went to go see a new reception site this afternoon and the guy was unorganized, couldnt tell me anything and the hall wasnt that nice. I was in the city however (20 minute drive home) and had to work in 2 hours and with gas at what it was, I just went to my aunts who lives in the city for a couple hours. As I was talking to her about the dissapointment in the reception site, she mentioned another one and actually took me there and we got an on the spot appointment. This site was completely an 'omg' moment. It was gorgous. Nothing I thought I could ever afford - and our dates available! AND my mom gets her sit down dinner lol. Ironically this was a hall that a customer at work had come up and told me about after she heard me and a coworker talking about possible places. Fate? Perhaps :-) I have to run it by Karl and then put the deposit down but I'm much happier about the reception site now! No more worries about what its going to look like lol. Sooo much nicer than the original site. I do need to spice it up to give it some originality though. It is a basic reception hall, nothing special. :D What do you girls think? .]]> Ask a Question - Dinner Music? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13474 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13474 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:11:00 PST So there are SO many songs I want to include on our day but I know I cant include all of them in the ceremony and first dance. We were going to do cd favors but realized noone really wants them. So now I'm determined to include them SOME WAY! lol So my thoughts are what about dinner music? Have some of the slower songs we want included, but couldnt include in the ceremony, play during dinner. Would that be an ok idea or should I just stick with some jazz or other similiar dinner music with no words? Thanks ladies!]]> Ask a Question - Dilemma - Waiters or Buffet? What are you girls doing? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13456 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13456 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:31:00 PST So we may have found a hall we want (have to go to the meeting still) however the catch is that we may have to have a buffet instead of a dinner with waiters. My mom refuses to pay more for the meal than she already is and the food at this place is more expensive than at the original venue - unless we get a buffet. When it comes down to it I think I'd rather have the hall I want and a buffet dinner than a hall I dont want just to have a dinner with waiters. What do you girls think? Is a buffet dinner tacky and 'cheap' looking as my mother thinks or does it really matter how the meal is served? (Honest opinions please!) Thanks ladies!]]> Ask a Question - Are you having reserved seating? http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13095 http://www.weddingbycolor.com/kjk2009/milestones/13095 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:00 PST I was talking to my mom earlier today about reserved seating. She really didn't like the idea but I had planned on doing it. I wont have people at specific chairs at the tables, but I think I'm going to have people at set tables. What are you ladies doing? Are there disadvantages or advantages to having reserved seating?]]>