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Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 That setup is sooo beautiful, but I didn't think about having to pay for all that stuff! I know the white organza is ridiculous. I just sent my contract back today with a lot of details and told her the things I didn't want and what I wanted to substitute. I'll let you guys know what she says. Her answers might reflect in her tip, lol! For the beach reception, we don't need the white flags, but they look nice. The lights under the tables definitely make it cozy. I don't think we need coloured napkins. We don't know yet if we will do it, need to calculate what it might be. I was surprised on the pricing for the votives and vases and they charge a setup fee if you bring your own. Oh well, I cannot worry too much. I did want to see the contract revised so we can get those things ironed out now. She did send me several emails today and 5 or 6 attachments Let us know how it goes

I just received a revised contract. There were a few items missed... not surprised since we have had so many email exchanges. I didn't realize plain white organza was so much! All but the front two pillars is $255.

Whooooo Hoooo! Welcome Jamie!

Ha~! I have a most excellent photographer for my TTD, but I am not photogenic at all. You two are such beautiful people - inside and out and it shows. My FI does not like being the center of attention, so I think someone else will have to take you up on it. However, I have shown him your TTD pictures so he knows what he is in for

I read a bio recently that I think had this dress as their dream dress, if not it's very similar... Okay, just looked it wasn't it... maybe that designer is in your area? Look all the way at the bottom: The Knot Message Boards She had a cool wedding. I just enjoyed reading the planning and the actual wedding. My favourite part was when her husband-to-be interrupts the officiant in the middle of the ceremony to ask, "What about the kiss?!? When's the kiss??": Bio

Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak Ok, now I'm convinced we were separated at birth----- I wanted this dress from Jim Hjelm in blue for my BM's.... And orange was my first color scheme...

I've said it in another thread, but these are incredible. Are you having a 6th child from this girl? I don't think anyone can top this TTD!

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding What happened with your BM's dresses (in your dream?) Not to change the topic of the thread, but I can TOTALLY relate to the restless nights. Can't get this wedding planning stuff out of my head. I feel like I keep asking the same questions over and over too. I know, it has consumed me! I think once I get past the BM dress bit I will be much better off. Ok Jen - you asked... So I wanted to go with orange for dresses. The walk up to the gazebo is lined with nice green grass, the water is turquoise in the background, gazebo is white. To add a pop of colour - orange. I wanted to pick a colour I would actually wear myself, so that would be green, turquoise, orange, burgundy. Not pastel colours. My dress is ivory, more on the yellowish side, so I need warm colour. All the oranges I am finding are too 'fall' like. Not beachy to me. My MOH and I have been everywhere in Columbus. When we find something online we like, they don't have it in the store, or not the right sizes online (ex: Nordstrom). So this is where my dream picked up. I have two BMs that are currently pregnant. One due end of Sept, the other mid-October. One has an idea what size she will be as it is her 3rd child, the other, her first child - no idea. In real life, the place where the dresses are I liked the best said the latest we should order is Sept 13th. We would get them 4 wks before we leave for Mexico and have time for alterations. Oh, did I mention two of the girls are in Mexico and I have to ship them to them and they can get them altered there? So I ordered them in my dream and they came back too small and green! ~So I yell, "Just buy orange dresses! I don't care what they look like, just buy orange dresses!" Ugh! This green really would be pretty on all of them, but I want a colour other than what is already in the surroundings. It shouldn't be this hard... and I haven't been procrastinating... This weekend, MUST decide ... this is it. I don't want to dream about it again. Aren't you glad you asked? Oh, here is the colour that is *currently* in the lead. A bit darker than I had in mind, but it is beautiful: Jim Hjelm Occasions Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 so, does the pash idea and cash sound cheesy? I figured I might as well give them to someone, but I couldn't give just that. Maybe $50 each with the pash? I don't think it sounds cheesy at all! It will be nice for the breezy nights by the water. Thanks for the ideas ladies, I do like the idea of giving her a small gift and cash.

Quote: Originally Posted by jilly76 Paula did you decide to go with the beach setup for the reception? I saw a picture from the beach and it looks so gorgeous!! If we were having more people I would totally do the beach! I don't know Jilly- I needed to ask her those questions after I saw the gorgeous picture. It will be a lot more for the set up... lights under tables, flags, dance floor, but it looked wonderful... Do I have to decide soon? We had not planned to have anything in the sand...

Quote: Originally Posted by JenandBrendanWedding I know there was another thread posted about this awhile back. I plan on getting my WC a gift from Tiffany's (either a braclet or a jewelry bag.) I would think a $150 tip would be very nice. I don't think you need to spend more than that. Thanks for the suggestions. I usually do a search before I post. Everything is running together. Let's just leave it at I had dreams about BM dresses last night, so I had a restless night...

Hi ladies! More responses from Claudia: A) What is the price for children under 6 at the reception? $ 19.50 usd + 15% service + 10% tax each Please send me the breakdown for additional decor, for example: votives @ $ 10- $40 usd each large square vases @ $ 20- 60 usd each coloured table runners list attached coloured napkins List attached cakes options attache C) Does the Ultimate pakage include the cost for the set up as in the attached Picture? set up will be based on what you want We would need less tables and a dance floor in the middle. Ok prices attached Will it be cold on the beach after sun down at this time of year? Not at all Are the white flags in the picture extra? Yes additional price will apply D) Please send pictures of the following so we can add additional flowers: Floral centerpieces Upgraded brides bouquets as per ultimate package (didn't get this, but she told me what I wanted would not be additional in a previous email) Bridesmaids bouquets with package and how many included Boutonierres and corsages, how many included with ultimate packege pictures attached From one attachment: Table Décor Options Tablecoths $ 15 - $ 20 usd + 10% tax each Napkins $ 1.50 usd + 10% tax each Chair Covers $ 4.50 usd + 10% tax each Ribbons for Chairs $ 3.50 usd + 10% tax each Green Leaves for Plates & napkins $ 5.50 usd + 10% tax each Flowers for Chairs $ 9.50 usd + 10% tax each I attached 3 files I had not seen in our threads before. Bouttonieres1.ppt Corsages.ppt Flags Drappings Lights tables.pdf

Quote: Originally Posted by akh i did tip Nicole at the end of the night - well her, Kelley (the other WC), and Brad (minister) Ann, was it a percentage? I read somewhere that tips shouldn't exceed $150... I just wanted to make sure I am not giving them too little I guess. What would an appropriate 'gift' be?

Did you/will you tip your wedding coordinator or give them some sort of gift?

White or green. When is your wedding date?

Quote: Originally Posted by starchild you could also say damas for the ladies and caballeros for the guys Yes, Jamy is correct. this is used for restrooms.

I only get them about once a year and I just have to go to a dark quiet room. I had to ask my friend that gets them all the time. "The herb is feverfew, the medicine is maxalt. But with the feverfew I've been able to take care of them with excedrin migraine".

Tammy (host) had a great welcome letter and list of events with Cabo activites somewhere. I am not a Cabo bride, but I stumbled upon it. Maybe do a search on welcome letters posted by 'host'. Sorry I am not much help.

Very nice!

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyP martial arts reading talking surf bdw playing with my son Oooh! What martial arts do you do? I got my 1st degree 3 days before I left for college and the 2nd degree black belt when I was 19 in a Polynesian art. Sadly, I don't keep up anymore.

What a wonderful proposal! How sweet! I can't believe Leigh was in on it all along. So we will get to see great pictures of the proposal too! Congratulations once again. I can go to sleep now

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt you have got to be kidding! i assume you've taken about 100 pics of your ring and you're going to post...right?? She's gotta be kidding! Making us squirm even more! Hey T! Some of us have to get to bed over here!

Yick, remodeling is not for me. The first house I bought I said I would change this or that, but the house wasn't old, so it really didn't need to be replaced (and didn't in 6 years -ha!) This house we built and we got everything we wanted. We watched them tile, geesh! They did it with such precision! Big job since most of the downstairs is tiled. I don't envy you my dear!

I knew it!!! Congratulations Fill us in on your trip and how he proposed!

Ack! This one is so hard! Each one of them brings something special to the forum.

Yes, a long list this time. (Voting for my twin - she really deserves this one!)