May 2011 Brides!

[vlynnw]

I just met with our coordinator for our AHR Tuesday night to confirm menu selection.  We're doing a 2 piece AHR we're doing an afternoon cocktail reception with just hor'dourves for everyone and then whoever wants to is invited back to our house afterwards.  The AHR is mostly informal, it's just mingling a chance for people to see us, watch our wedding video, and see the pics....which I still don't have yet!!! EEK I hope I get them soon so I can actually do everything I was planning with them since they are the main focal point of the AHR.  I also need to build our DIY photobooth this weekend. 

[deannamarie85]

 

 

Originally Posted by DanniS 

 

 

To simplify our AHR we have decided to do a bbq/open house style reception at my Mom's home.  Much more relaxed and a hell of a lot cheaper! Our professional photographer sent us 10 pics to see to use for our Thank You cards.  You could try contacting your photographer and ask for that so then it will be a sneak peek of what is to come

 

 

 

I bet it's a whole lot cheaper and less stress which seems nice to me! It was our parents who really wanted a formal reception however since it was only us two for the DW. It is there wedding gift to us. i really am looking forward to seeing all my family and friends to celebrate, but phew it's a lot of work! Just my luck, my photog sent a sneak peek last night and we should have all our photos by tonight!

 

 

[deannamarie85]

 

 

Originally Posted by vlynnw 

 

I just met with our coordinator for our AHR Tuesday night to confirm menu selection.  We're doing a 2 piece AHR we're doing an afternoon cocktail reception with just hor'dourves for everyone and then whoever wants to is invited back to our house afterwards.  The AHR is mostly informal, it's just mingling a chance for people to see us, watch our wedding video, and see the pics....which I still don't have yet!!! EEK I hope I get them soon so I can actually do everything I was planning with them since they are the main focal point of the AHR.  I also need to build our DIY photobooth this weekend. 

 

A DIY photobooth sounds so fun! I bet your guests will love that! Are you showing the video back at your house?

[DanniS]

You will have so much fun seeing family.  We are looking forward as well seeing family and friends who were unable to make it.  Our guests who were able to come to Mexico are excited to share stories with those who were unable to come Are you doing a slideshow or how are you going to show your pictures?
 

Originally Posted by deannamarie85 

I bet it's a whole lot cheaper and less stress which seems nice to me! It was our parents who really wanted a formal reception however since it was only us two for the DW. It is there wedding gift to us. i really am looking forward to seeing all my family and friends to celebrate, but phew it's a lot of work! Just my luck, my photog sent a sneak peek last night and we should have all our photos by tonight!
 

 

 

[NEMMERZ]

 

 

Originally Posted by DanniS 

 

 

To simplify our AHR we have decided to do a bbq/open house style reception at my Mom's home.  Much more relaxed and a hell of a lot cheaper! Our professional photographer sent us 10 pics to see to use for our Thank You cards.  You could try contacting your photographer and ask for that so then it will be a sneak peek of what is to come

 

 

 

We are doing a backyard Mexican Fiesta AHR.......LOL

 

Im stressing tho.............i am more worried about the decor.......

 

I have bought some "fiesta" stuff, but dont want it to look cheezy ya know.

 

Its funny too.............so many ppl ask if they can bring food.......uh NO.....i really was hoping for some gifts ,hahahaha, have you found ppl find it more picnicy???

 

I just dont know what to expect!!

 

 

 

 

[deannamarie85]

 

 

Originally Posted by DanniS 

 

 

You will have so much fun seeing family.  We are looking forward as well seeing family and friends who were unable to make it.  Our guests who were able to come to Mexico are excited to share stories with those who were unable to come Are you doing a slideshow or how are you going to show your pictures?

 

 

 

Yes we have bought a projector and plan on doing a short 5-min slideshow of all our professional photos!

 

 

[deannamarie85]

My professional pics are up!!! Misha Earle was our photographer and I am so beyond happy with how the photos turned out! I hope the link works!

 

http://mishaearle.myshowit.com/deanna_joe

[DanniS]

Has anyone ran into people making comments about "isn't your wedding over??? Why are you having another reception" I had no bad comments about having a wedding in Mexico but now that people have received our invitation to our bbq AHR they are making snid remarks.  Makes me second guess having a AHR

[welljen]

 

 

Originally Posted by deannamarie85 

 

 

 

Yes we have bought a projector and plan on doing a short 5-min slideshow of all our professional photos!

 

 

 

Hey deanna,

Just wondering when are you planning to show your slideshow. I am finalizing the timeline and trying to determine when is the best time to do this.

Thanks!

J

[gingerpeach]

Stunning slideshow, you looked amazing congratulations. I cannot wait to get my pics now...
 

Originally Posted by deannamarie85 

My professional pics are up!!! Misha Earle was our photographer and I am so beyond happy with how the photos turned out! I hope the link works!

 

http://mishaearle.myshowit.com/deanna_joe