Bridal Chat - Bridal Board

Bridal make up

Hi i am in the ATL area, I can travel to you and do you and your whole party. 770-739-1993 20.00 a face

Photographer

As most of you probably are, I am on a very tight budget getting married this year. I just found this amazing photographer in a little town called Monroe, but she travels all over Ga. He prices are amazing. I looked at about 6 other photographers before her and most wanted about $1200-$1500 for her $700 package. I went with the $1100 package and I'm getting my whole wedding covered by 2 photographers, an album, proof book, all sorts of stuff. Plus she includes a cd of all edited images and gives you the release to print yourself. Most won't even do that and the ones who do charge a lot. I was just so amazed I had to share. Toodles ~ future mrs. x

Bride in Iraq looking for help!!!!

I'm SGT Chrisitna Bowie and I'm currently am in Baghdad, Iraq. I want to have an actually wedding when we (yes my husband and I are both here) come back home late next year. If there are any wedding planners or just anyone with some wedding planning experience that can help me out, that would be so helpful. I have no clue on where to even start. It's a lot harder than I thought is was going to be dong this. Well, thank you in advance for anyone out there that wishes to help me. I will greatly appreciate it so very much. Christina M. Bowie SGT (P), US Army

Dillard's Bridal Event

I've been asking around about the local Dillard's Bridal events. They are having one this Sunday, Oct. 5th at Nth Point Mall and I was wondering if anyone had some info. on their shows. A friend of mine at work said she heard that they are pretty nice and I could register while I'm there. She said that they have vendors, door prizes, wedding cakes and food to taste too! Let me know...

how much should i spend on a ring

ive been told its 3 months.

Co-ed Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties

Should a groom and a bride have their bachelor party together ?? If so, can I also include my dog ?

Pre-wedding blues

Am I the only bride to be that feels completely overwhelmed? I feel like I am the only one that is excited about planning the wedding, but doing it without anyone elses enthusiam is really getting me down. Any tips to keep my excitement high?

Valentine Vegas theme bridal expo and cruise

I have heard alot about this show on Feb 17th. I registered on atleventshow.com. I heard that the producers Atlanta Bridal Party Shows are also the ones that put on the big Bachelorette Expos every year. Has anyone ever been to one of their shows? Are you going on their Bridal & Party Cruise to Jamaica because we (Me and my fiance) were thinking about finding another couple to buddy up with to get a huge suite on the cruise. I think the site is bestcruiseever.com

Anyone going to PWG's Bridal Show on Feb 10?

I keep seeing the ad for the show and am just wondering if anyone has been to their shows before? Have a friend who really enjoyed one of them... I have to drive in from Florida (I'm getting married in Atlanta) so just want to be sure it's worth the trip.

need of guidance

I need help! I'm planning my wedding for june 08 and I don't know where to star. ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A WEDDING PLANNER?

Liz...Can I see your pictures??

Of your wedding so that I can get some ideas? Thanks!

ENGAGED & IN NEED OF GUIDANCE

HELP!! I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START!! ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR A WEDDING PLANNER?

Gown for sale $800.00.OBO

Size 16- No alteration have been made to it..
Ivory
New, with gown bag
Taffeda Material
Lace and Beadng
Pick up's
A Line
Paid 959.00
If you would like to see pic's, please email me at ourwedding_41208@yahoo.com

Thanks
Kimberly

Brides of Atlanta

Gosh, that is a lot of money for them to keep??!-So I am guessing you singed some sort of contract or agreement (sometimes it really is that important to read what you sign!!) And I am guessing (because I took some really great law classes) that if the money was really hers to get; by law she would be entitled to it..But we all know weddings are a memory of a life time and we all want to be beautiful on our day. I really hope the bride got a wonderful dress and was OK I wish her all the luck. Yet my experience with Brides of Atlanta was completely different!! The entire staff was so compassionate, professional and best of all so down to earth. They never pressured me in to anything and best of all they were very honest. They told me what accentuated my figure and what made me look a little too over the top- everything you really want someone to tell you -rather than the regular sales person oh that looks great. The reason I felt I had to respond on a positive note was because I never felt pressured going to brides of Atlanta, I am originally from NYC but the prices, selection and customer service sold me! (this is how i know read what you sign-all stores have their own policy) I was in the store 4 different times trying on dresses and my lasting, most important impression was when two sales women Petra and Mandy (i believe that is how you spell it)helped me pick out the dress of my dreams, talked with me about there wedding day and dreams of their children's wedding day that ALL THREE of us (i in my dress) had tears running down our faces. It was the best moment with friends I could have imagined as I started on my path to being Mrs.Walker ...Brides to be- it is your day, find the perfect dress and create your own experience and memories!

Free Bridal Event this wknd

FYI fellow Brides to Be

I just wanted to pass along some info about a free Bridal event at the Dillard's at Stonecrest Mall in Lithonia from 1-4 PM this Sunday, Nov. 4th! There will tons of great vendors with lots of cake and food too! The are also many door prizes that will be awarded when you register with Dillard's Bridal Registry.

See there you!

Bridal Show

Anyone going to the Bridal show in ATlanta?
If so did you register for the 1 free ticket.
I did but it did not supply any type of confirmation.

Natasha i have a question

hmm let me remember what it was.....oh didnt you say you were looking at the kennesaw comm. center? do you have a phone number or info you could share i didnt even know they had one. ps. the woodstock center is super cute and right behind the resturant that caters it. you can email me at dragonlady_711 at yahoo dot com

Anyone in Kennesaw Ga that can help?

If any one lives in or knows about Kennesaw Ga, I'm looking for a ceremony and reception site for out doors thats cheap in kennesaw

A few questions

I am looking for inexpensive table cloths for 72 round tables (in the Paulding Co. area). Also has anyone used The Cutting Edge Photography?

wedding vendors

Do anybody know where I can find a cheap cater and dj and a videoagapher that there quality is good. I live in the kennesaw area but I am getting married in dallas ga.

Moving to Ga

Is there any beachfront location in the Atlanta GA area? I will be relocating to GA and would like to have a beachfront wedding. Please help or if there's any other suggestions of where I could have my dream wedding.

Cancelled Bridal Show - August 26th!

WHAT a DISAPPOINTMENT!!! How unprofessional it was to cancel an event and not inform your patrons. Several people went to the Sheraton this Sunday (Aug 26th) only to find out the Bridal Show was cancel. None of the vendors showed which meant they knew. To top matters no one from the event was there to represent and inform people of why the event was cancelled. I have never been so disappointed in an event in all my life.

Help me

My budget is 3000.00 i have to find a ceremony/reception site, My husband and I are of different religions and his family will not enter a church............aagh!!! I really need a place that will allow outside caterers (my aunt has a catering company and will cater for free) Help anybody We live in Union City and will travel up to 50miles for the wedding.

Bridal Show

I rec'd an email about a Bridal Show Sunday at the Hilton Garden Inn. I'm going , any one else on the board attending?? I copied and paste info from the email. it sounds like fun.
*First 10 brides will receive a complimentary gift.
*Door Prizes and Grand Prize Drawing (must be present to win)
*Fall '07 Collection Fashion Show by David's Bridal
*Mini massages by European Body Wraps
*Short dance lesson by A David Dance Company,
*View the only White Infiniti SUV stretch limo in the Atlanta area by Classic
Lines Limo Service (fabulous...this is a must see)
*Make Up Bar-Make Up Artist
*Take home a sweet treat from the Candy Bar and many more exciting things to do
and see.

Past Bride

First of all let me say congratulations to all new brides and those planning their wedding right now. Please don't stress and just remember that this is your day whether it be a small intimate wedding or a large wedding. Just choose your theme, pick a budget, and start to use your planner and this site. I got engaged in October 2006 and was married July 7, 2007. I utilized this site to the fullest - it was free information. I even made some friends along the way. I chose a budget of $5,000 (and that budget included my wedding for 50 guests, a reception, my gown, accessories, my daughter's flower girl dress with all accessories, flowers, decorations, food, the reception hall rental, honeymoon (hotel and airfare), my wedding cake, groom's cake, stamps, invitations, you name it and I included it in my budget). I did it. I managed to stay within my budget but I went over by around $300 because I started tipping people along the way because I was so blessed. It can be done. I got married at the CHARMING CHAPEL in Lilburn. See my previous posts for my blog on that. I honeymooned in Miami, Florida for 3 days. I got my dress from David's Bridal. I got all of my accessories from Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Store, Target, yard sales (you name it). I got my wedding cake from Publix - and it was delicious. (Everybody talked about how good it was). I used silk flowers. (and they were pretty). I printed my own invitations, response cards, direction cards, programs, - I did it all (Wal-Mart and www.wiltonprint.com). The chapel came with everything (the video (which we watch all the time), the photographer, all of that was included. I got my shoes from a boutique as did my tiara and veil. I did my homework and I used the bridal books (don't even buy them - go to the library - you can look at them for free). I used Greene Classic Limousine as my limo provider. I booked a hotel room before my wedding to be close to the Chapel because I lived in Lithonia and it was in Lilburn. I did my own favors (www.orientaltrading.com). CHEAP-CHEAP. I even made my own wedding planner book and I followed it to the tee. I jotted down every penny that I spent. In the end, I did not got over badly - I did tip too generously but it was out of love and happiness because I pulled it off. So rest assure that you can do it. My wedding was beautiful. I received my professional wedding album and my husband and I are so pleased with the pictures. I've been married for 26 days and not in debt over my wedding. My husband and I have watched our video about 5 times now and we both are so happy at how things turned out. I ended up getting every penny I spent back in gifts and money gifts at my wedding. So in actuality - my wedding was a gift to us!! All of my planning was worth every bit of stress I encountered (which was minimal). I was not a BRIDEZILLA - I loved every minute of my wedding day and my honeymoon was magnificient. I'm a WIFE NOW and loving it. CONGRATULATIONS AND STAY FOCUSED. You don't have to go broke to have a wedding. Your dreams are that - YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!