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04/29/2011
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I'm Back
Alot has happened
Alot has been going on for awhile since I have last been online. Long story short FH and I decided to take a break from each other and the wedding drama.We saved a bunch of money and even pushed back to 2012.

BACK TO PLANNING ! I MISS YA'LL !
11/29/2010
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NWR : Repost
We got the house
Sorry ladies I had to repost this for the 3rd time. It was some issues with WBC last week.

FH and I has moved into our dream house !
11/06/2010
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10/26/2010
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Grooms Cake
FH don't want one
Fh and I was busy discussing wedding details and he stated he didn't want a Grooms cake at the wedding. He says its a complete waste of money. He stated he would rather get more food than another cake.

Is anyone else FH not wanting a cake?
10/26/2010
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Wedding Reception
Venue finally booked
We finally crunched some #'s and booked a wedding venue.We went with option one with the ceremony at same location.The wedding date has moved up alittle,I got as clos to my old wedding date as I could, this place books up fast .Thanks again ladies for of all our help though that headache.

Copy and paste the below link to view our new venue.

http://www.thegallery-houston.com/virtualtour/largepatio.html
10/23/2010
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Weeding Venue
HELP ! Can't choose just one !
Hey ladies, i had a busy day today looking at venues. Now FH and I can't choose between the 3 differnt options.Please take a look and help us decide

Option 1
Ceremony at Church Home $700
The Gallery Of Houston $4,500
Only includes tables and chairs,but i can bring my own everything !

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Option 2

A.D Bruce Chapel (walking distance to hotel)
Chapel Cost $625 for 3 hours (i will buy two time slots ) Total $1250

Hilton Hotel
Package Includes
Complete Set-up & Teardown of Function Space
Complimentary usage of our Hotel Derek specialty linen: we currently offer white, white pin tuck, black, and gold
Chair covers and Sashes
Custom Wedding Cake (free cutting fee)
Champange Toast
Custom Ice Carving
Votive candles to compliment your centerpieces
Complimentary Staging and Dance Floor
One complimentary suite for the bride and groom
Discounted Overnight Guestroom Rate for Out-of-Town Guests

Cocktail Hour
Choice of 5 Hors D’oeuvres ,Fruit and Cheese Displays with action station

Reception
Plated Dinner Service with 2 entrees 9waitstaff included)
Open Bar with Call & Premium Brands
Bridal punch served in Fountain

$25.00-$30 per person only a $4,000 food and drink minimum
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Option 3
Villa Ballrooms

Ceremony (optional)
1 hour rehersal /2 hour deco time/1 hour event time
$500 for 100 or less
$1,000 for 100 or more
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Includes wrap-around balcony, private dressing rooms, lobby and chilvari chairs with sashes
Setup/Cleanup

Reception
5 hours event time, 3 hours set up time
•All tables(60”) and chilvari chairs, ceiling light décor, white or ivory table clothes

•Overlays, basic centerpieces- 10 roses arranged in any style

•Fine china, flatware, stemware, and designer napkins, waitstaffs, dance floor

Pre-Reception: 2 Hot/2 Cold Hors D’oeuvres and Fruit and Cheese Displays

Main Reception: Two entrée (s), 2 sides, bread, garden salad, and iced tea or punch

Dessert: 3or 4 tiers buttercream cake of any flavor or design
Beverage: non-alcoholic beverages( coke, sprite, diet coke, orange juice, cranberry juice, water, bartending service

***Waitstaff included
***All personal flowers for the wedding party and parents
***Two Floral columns for the ceremony and head table decor
***Photography: I- 8x12 digital album with 100 images, 1- 11x14 engagement portrait,
1-16x20 bridal portrait, 100 thank you cards
***Video: 6 hours coverage, 2 sets of DVD
***DJ: 5 hours
HPD Officers
Setup/Clean-up

*** There will be an 18% service charge and 8.25% tax on all packages ***
Clear acrylic wares will be used for cakes and drinks after dinner

All this for $99.00 per person
10/23/2010
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Wedding Reception
off shopping for a venue today
I have 7 appts today to look at possible venues, wish me luck ladies, hopefully i will be able to use my original wedding date.
10/22/2010
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NWR
I'm tried of looking for a house?
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FH and I have been looking for a house for over 3 months now. I never knew it would be this hard. So far we have gotten outbid on 1 house and the other didn't pass inspection.Ughhhh I just want a house before the DAMN wedding.

I'm done now !
10/21/2010
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Ask a Question
Are you doing a buffet or seated dinner?
I honestly hate buffets at weddings,It looks un-organized and tacky.So most def I will be having a formal seated dinner. I hope I dont offend anyone,just my opinion.
10/21/2010
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Wedding Reception
Venue: Back at square one !
Since my last post ,FH and I sat down and broke the venue that i loved down and its just to steep for our pockets. If you do the math u pay $50 a person for the reception with food and its just not worth what u get. Even if you bring your own cater its $25 a person.So for 200 people you looking at $5,000 for just a venue. But before I made the decesion to look else where. I called the venue to see if they would give us a discount . And they stated that they prices are very fair and we will not be able to lower the price. So today I will be going back to get my $500 holding deposit and continue to look for something more budget friendly.

I'm really considering a hotel, if get more bang for your buck! Atleast they give you a suite for the wedding night.I;m going back down my other fav venues and revisit them .

Uggghhhhh wedding planning sucks big time.

texasdivabride

11 months since wedding
April
Mike
Jun 02, 2012
Cypress, Texas, United States
The Gallery of Houston
The Gallery of Houston
Purple
I'm so excited I will be marrying my soulmate,this is well overdue after 5 years.My wedding theme is Royal & Regal with Dark Purple/Eggplant and Gold colors.
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