...o my dress fitting appointment. Going to get it hemmed and have a bustle added. I originally had my appt at David's Bridal for the alterations but decided to ask around for other recommendations...
...xt...WEDDING DRESS!...
... and reception, don't come with much. So we really had to get vendors to cover everything. Rentals, catering, strings for ceremony, dj for reception, etc. We found out that the catering company ...
... our engagement session completed this month. I've been procrastinating on that SO much! It is included in our package and for some reason or another I reschedule. I guess it's just not been a t...
...t of wedding planning for me besides finding the perfect venue was finding the perfect caterer. I honestly had no clue how much catering services would cost so I experienced quite the sticker sh...
... out budget! With that being said I went back to my original venue I wanted, had a chance to see an actual ceremony/reception take place there over the weekend and fell in love with it all over ...
... the reception hall. I love the chandalier in the entryway, and the hallway has smaller chandaliers all the way down it leading to the room the reception is in. It's so pretty. I really like the...
... the engagement party for $1000 and I'll take it because at this late date trying to find someone 30 days before our party.
Luckily I already know the things I want to serve for my Bridesmai...
... ole DIY catering. Please help me ladies and give mesome suggestions. Catering really isn't helping us stick with our budget but I know that's the one thing ppl look forward to most at a wedding...
...ared diy catered reception... With the budget being so tight, I can just envision all that could be done with that money I would have to use for a caterer as opposed to buying a little food at a...
...crab cakes and i was able to taste both! Now to decide on the final menu and figure out how many people will be in attendance...lol!!...
... our reception. They both play a big part in our relationship. Our first date was pizza, second was tacos. Any time I am at work and he is off, he brings me pizza for supper, and when we have la...
...more engagement pictures. I will be sure to upload professional pics sometime after the wedding. Please visit these vendors and tell them that I sent you. ;-)
Wedding Stationary- www.theinvit...
...your reception venue has a list of preferred vendors for the food... and your not liking the food that the vendors have?
I am so nervous because I live in a small city and there is not too ma...
... and reception. Our venue is expensive and with 275 guests planned, our catering is out rageous! How are you dealing with this scenerio?
What would you do?
1. A beautiful venue and a small ...
... for photos, a lovely venue manager that's so helpful with planning, so much to shout about. Most importantly, the price in unbelievably low and the date was still free!! However, we found a a s...
... Planning our wedding opened new door to my passion for event planning, So, if there are any ladies in the CT and NYC area that would like help with their planning, decorating, catering, engag...
... So, Here is our menu for the day. It might still change slightly.
We've gone for lunch at our venue many times & the food is amazing!
Starter:
Chicken & Cheese filled Pancakes...
... So we are thinking of catering ourselves to save money but the whole idea makes me cringe! Every time I start to think about all the prep and work that will have to go into it I get mayjor st...
So imma southern gal who luvs her country food. Since Im cool with a lot of cats at JJ's Fish, Ive decided to get some of my food from JJ's Fish. Its good, and its cheap!
Wedding Menu....
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... Boo-skey and I are scheduled to meet with the caterer on Wednesday for a tasting and we are thrilled! We had the opportunity to enjoy ALOT of their food at the Open House we attended but did ...
... Hi Guys,
I know I've been missing for a little while but been stupid busy with work and am soo behind on all things wedding related!
We did however decide on a venue (well I fell in lo...
...g to DIY my very own...N'awlins style cookbook and My Yum Yum aka Hubby2Be aka Musical Mastermind aka Wikipedia Willyum will create a Jazz/Zydeco/Hip Hop CD to accompany it!!! You know how you b...
... My aunt and her husband have their own small catering business. They have catered at alot of weddings and sweet fifteens, They're food is very good.
Anyway, she asked me if I wanted to use...
...hire wedding planners.
Happy Budgeting Fellow Brides...
... our invitations and our unity candle holder.
Todau my bridemaid and I are going to Joanne's and doing more wedding shopping. She is getting married right after me. It's a lot of fun to have...
... our cake for FREE! I am SOOOOO excited. There food is amazing too! I can't believe I stayed within my budget for food AND even got thrown in a champagne toast. Oh and it's for 150 guests!...
So we just updated our mashed potatoes to a Mashed Potatoe Martni bar!! How cool is that?? So our guest will get their mashed potatoes in a Martini glass, and they can top it with whatever th...
... Oh yes, I am having an icecream buffet and I am SO excited about it! I have been to so many weddings, but none in Australia have had it that I have seen so far! I know it's been done.. but in...
... our honeymoon.)
Total 3875 (after deposit- 3625)
We still need:
-Wedding priest (not sure what you call them)
-flowers (planning on Costco- only need 4- bouquet, 4-boutineers, maybe one...
...ite" reception catered by Albertson's, the local grocery store. I can order online, their prices are great and they offer a nice variety. I'm looking into having them make my cake too but their ...
... our reception to taste some menu selections.
The buffet automatically comes with hand carved beef so we decided to make our selection something different.
We chose to try:
-Apricot Glaze...
... We secured our caterer, who is also doing our hall decorating. Her name is Shannon Elkins. She is the wife of the guy who Steve was an apprentice for when he started working...keeping it all ...
...your reception?...
...your wedding reception. You'll never know who may be watching and get lucky?
Even though our first wedding was 11 years ago in two weeks, I have been day dreaming about who I would have want...
...
Rhena & Angelo's Theme
I am so relieved! Our caterer has been paid in full! Our food selections will be waitered to our guests for the main coarse. Our appetizers will be buffet styl...
...ight budget and having a hard time finding either of these in a decent price....
... Catering came to $2500 for 150 people with:
2 meats,
4 sides,
2 appetizers,
bread & cheese assortment,
coffee station,
AND
chocolate fountain WITH fruits and snacks to dip
I'm...
... the wedding cake.. anyone doing a vegan cake?? My FH and I have been discussing the possibility of having a vegan wedding cake, but he said he would only allow it if he can have a separate groo...
My caterer came back and check this out . . . .
Salad
hors o'deuvres (sp)
Stuffed chicken florentine (spinach and cheese)
6 oz Sirloin
garlic cheddar mashed potatoes
broc spears
a...
Hey WBC Ladies!
Just wanted to let you guys know I've marked yet another item off the list!!! Yay me!
... our budget, I decided to think outside the box and contacted some recent culinary school graduates who were looking to start a business. I told them what we were willing to spend, and offered t...
WE ARE BUYING THE FOOD FOR OUR WEDDING BUT IDK HOW MUCH MEAT OR PASTA OR ETC? WHAT ARE U LADIES DOING ?
...good budget buffet catering for me....
The first caterers seemed a little unprofessional...thier attire and punctuality were both pretty poor on the points...thier food I thought was really goo...
... the reception. I called around to get average quotes and KSI had some of the best prices we heard. Kevin, the owner was so enthusiastic and friendly on the phone and just as pleasant when we me...
...ter (MOH) to accompany me. Im still in the process of becoming non-vegetarian so I'm still trying to figure out the meat taste. Beef doesn't appeal to me at all, chicken..i can eat it if it i ca...
... ok... i have now had two quotes from two different caterers and omg... over 8 grand for food, chairs and staff.. not to mention the large amount of tax and gratuity!!!!!! at this point... im ...
...ve a MOH (she became MOH on the day!) so I had the bridesman give what would traditionally be the MOH's speech. The Best Man's speech was absolutely hilarious- he's known Chris since he was a ki...
...ve a dress fitting on Friday afternoon and hopefully that'll be the last one until I have to pick it up.
I have another hair trial booked for the 25th w/ my mum present to criticize, critiqu...
...heir reception & who we’re now using for ours! Larry’s Smokehouse! They had awesome prices with such bomb food! It’s family owned & ran by Larry, his daughters & their kids so we fee...
... Caterer is booked and deposited has been sent - woo hoo!
Our menu is as follows:
For the cocktail hour, butler passed focaccia bread - two types: herb & onion and "pizza"
Dinner ...
... our honeymoon in the Bahamas. I've purchased some shells at our local dollar store along with cute beach place holders to mark the seating of the bride and groom only. I'm pretty excited...I th...
... Hey ladies...here's some pics from my work bridal shower that my boss and several co-workers threw for me on July 14th!! Our front desk lady named Kathy lucked out and won something from the ...
... I went and taste-tested with Al Amith catering today and all the food was so delicious!! Fiance was sick so he didn't go, but Mrs. Martha sent home lots of stuff for him to try also!!
She sa...
...p;My cake, My cake, oh My cake! I love my cake, I can't wait to see it in person! I mixed and matched from a few pictures and this is what I came up with.
From picture 1 we have the main ide...
...heme decor and that totally distracted their attention from the "Sign The Platter" table to the inside banquet area. When this was brought inside, people could not believe this idea. They though...
... the wedding cake too.. in addition to the food and linens... THATS WHAT I CALL ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!...
... the cake, serpentine tables for the carving stations & bar)
Seriously, our caterer is amazing. If you're in the triangle area, look up Kevin at KSI Catering (They're based in Apex) and t...
...e in wedding planning for couples with small budgets. They also do big budget weddings too.
They offer floral design and catering workshops. With the help of a floral designer, you and your f...
...also bridesmaid dress shopping! WOO...
...food budget if it meant not having all of that STRESS on our wedding day, and then knowing that everything was taken care of by professionals...and YES they know how to cut and serve the cake!! ...
... So my fiance has booked the caterers in my absence
we are having a hogroast, with salads
as a buffet, BBQ
We will be supplying some tortes and dessert to be eaten with our wedding cu...
...ight budget and Im looking for not only great deals but excellent customer service....
... Now that it's pretty much a total go ahead with the venue, I've got appointments set up with a caterer and a DJ on Friday- The caterer actually proposed to his wife at our venue 15 years ago!...
...luck wedding reception and I am just the last one to jump on the bandwagon? And here's another question: if we actually decided to do a potluck wedding, would everyone who said they wanted to h...
We finally decided on a caterer for our wedding! We have chosen Goodwood Barbecue Company, I am pretty sure they are only found in Idaho but I could be wrong. Since we are planning on 200 gue...
...heir invites, RSVP'd and everything. Well, the other night (via text mesage) she receives a message sayin she can no longer bring along her boyfriend because the guest count is too high, and her...
I've decided that I want a breakfast buffet. Everyone loves breakfast! It's fairly inexpensive and I can make it myself. I'm having a night wedding, so I thought it would be acceptable. Rathe...
test inner 5
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The bridesmaids, jr bridesmaids, and flower girl dresses are all picked out and I think I may even have chosen mine but I'm still not quite decided!
My MIL-to-be and I are going to start on ...
... How did you decide on your menu?
As much as i would love to have filet mignon and shrimp with asparagus and mashed potatoes I can't afford to pay 20 a head for 200.00 ppl to eat! I decided...
... our reception, but I do have hired help at the venue.
Rod will do the grilled Chicken Breast (for Pasta Milano), Onion Loaves, (Kids) Macaroni & Cheese, Icing for Tiffany Cookies
I ...
...four bridesmaid's bouquets as centerpieces for the cafe tables in the reception room, and using my bouquet for our sweetheart table. In the foyer area (or "holding tank" i like to call it) we ha...
...on a budget. I wanted to have good, filling food, but not pay an arm and a leg for it. After looking at a reception venue, I realized that Black Eyed Pea caters. FI and I both love their food an...
...at a reception like this, would you be totally appalled at such a spread or excited and actually eat?
Any ideas? Would you change anything? Would you add anything?...
Just booked our cater!! Going with BOH (or Bohemain Begal Cafe). All in house made, bread, jam, susage, homemade organic everything. Here is our menu:
Fancy Cocktail Event
$24 – Cocktail Si...
... our reception on a boat. To make things easier (and shatterproof) when we hit waves, I have been thinking about doing designer paper plates. If that makes sense. I have seen the plastic champag...
... our budget. So we will have two plated courses the salad and entree. I'm excited that this option is available to us since it will add a touch of formality to the dinner and I didn't think it w...
... our reception and have been left with my jaw to the ground with how much each place is WITH or WITHOUT tables, chairs, etc. Ryan's mom suggested a community center in Lolo, which is about 7 mil...
... Our caterer is "Catering by Gregory's" the owner, Mosh, has been amazing and has been able to give me all the information and contacts that I've needed for anythign wedding related! We're doi...
... our reception!
Who hasn't been starving after a reception? I mean, usually the portions of a sitdown dinner (what we're having) arent the best. Cake is good, but everyone knows once you've ...
...stom Wedding Cake
7. Gourmet Cookie and Coffee Station
8. Complimentary Dinners for Bride and Groom
9. Linens and Napkins
10. Table Settings
11. Party Manager and all service personnel.
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...ther reception hall option. My FI decided he didn't like the hall we had booked because it was just a community hall, and we would have to bring EVERYTHING in....the caterer, decor, bartender, e...
... our reception dinner. We both love BBQ, and my fiance especially does, so this will really scream out our personalities. We've both never been big fans of a banquet hall sit down dinner sort of...
... the reception. We need to go up to Richmond sometime next week because Chris needs to help his uncle out with something for the store which leaves me without much to do while we're there. I've ...
... the reception! Yipee! Our local pizza restaurant in Olympia is going to cater 200 people for us for very cheap! $$$$ So excited. Here is our very casual menu (very simple, but only our favorite...
... The reception can easily become the most expensive part of wedding day. After talking with several caterers we found providing our own food and beverages will be in our best interest financiall...
... the reception to add some more flava to the food choices. Well, it has always been a joke with me and my grandma, since I was probably about 12, that I would serve Taco Bell at my wedding beca...
I decided I am doing a "cocktail" party, but it will be more like a "mocktail" party because me or the groom don't drink. But we want a full buffet of drinks and dessert. Then have Hor d'oeuv...
