If it had been in my budget I would have....

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:29 PM

If it had been in my budget I would have....

What one thing did you want to add/ do for your wedding and didn't b/c it was just too expensive???

and no I'd get married at Oheka stuff'

SomethingBlu Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:30 PM

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Gotten married at a loft or a one wedding at a time place. Although I LOVED the service and wedding that my place put on, my dream was a loft...and a planner!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:30 PM

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had a bigger wedding.

we're only having 5o-60 ppl b/c we're paying for it and we're also saving for a house.

MCDO15 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:31 PM

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extended the reception.... too much time is lost for all that traditional stuff

ckgmwedding Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:31 PM

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Do OTT bags for the 50 OTT guests and the slipper basket- just ran out of cash...

romameansamor Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:32 PM

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Hang those lights - the ones you see during an Italian street fair - its like round light bulbs on christmas lights - bigger than christmas lights but smaller then regular light bulbs...you know? The Olive Garden actually has them....

That would be my dream for my tent vineyard wedding

VS11 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:32 PM

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Honestly..not to sound like a spoiled brat....BUT I cant think of one thing..
Everything I wanted....I got from the hall, to the choice of menu, to the flowers, to the band to the photographer, to my dress,,to the favors to the invitations.....
I didnt settle for anything....

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:32 PM

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chocolate fountain, and a new dress for my sister. i HATE the color.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:32 PM

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I think I would have hired someone to do special lighting at my reception :)

I also would have done more stuff with the flowers - not the centerpieces but other little extras that I had wanted and just couldnt spend the $$ on.

orchid24 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:33 PM

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i'd have a great after party and hire a DJ to play hip-hop and reggae for a couple hrs.

IrishBride-05 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:35 PM

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I would go crazy with flowers. I would also put on transportation for guests for the whole day instead of just the evening portion.

acre730 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:36 PM

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Vianeese Hour (sp?)
Wine Bottle Favors
DIY invitations were too much a pain, prob would have rather done something different.

LovelyL Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:38 PM

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Before the wedding, I had really wanted to add the chocolate fountain in addition to the Viennese table we had. Now, I'm glad we didn't because I think it would have been just too much.

I would definitely have liked to extend the honeymoon to 3 weeks or so....but $$ and time off from work didn't allow for that.

unicorn1178 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:42 PM

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Have an evening wedding instead of an afternoon.

KimberlyBride Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:42 PM

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That is what I would have said. Preston Bailey to do all the flowers and decor and also hiring a lighting designer to shine lights on the flowers. Also not having a chocolate fountain due to budget restrictions.

Great questions Maxine!

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:43 PM

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Posted by KimberlyBride

That is what I would have said. Preston Bailey to do all the flowers and decor and also hiring a lighting designer to shine lights on the flowers. Also not having a chocolate fountain due to budget restrictions.

Great questions Maxine!

Thanks!!! I figured the boards are moving soooo slowly today.. we need a pick me up that EVERYONE can answer!!!

cloddy Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:44 PM

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Too many things to list, but a few

Printed invites (too much work to DIY)
Limos
Big Band (Glenn Miller type/swing music)
Definitely a more upscale hall
Wedding Planner

There always room to do more!

DMcK Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:51 PM

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I would have had a morning after brunch or breakfast

LuvMyMichael Posted: Jul 13, 2005 02:57 PM

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Sandals St. Lucia for HM with an Ocean View room/suite
Chocolate Fountain
Band instead of DJ
Violins and Flutes at Church
Apple Pies for all as a favor

simbacat Posted: Jul 13, 2005 03:01 PM

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Posted by unicorn1178

Have an evening wedding instead of an afternoon.

I honestly thought I'd feel the same way and I actually really enjoyed having it in the afternoon. At one point during my planning, I was so upset that it was during the day and not in the evening. Just think your pictures will be beautiful. Hopefully, you'll feel the same way as me afterwards. Good Luck to you

Edited: I would've LOVED to have had the seafood boat but it was out of our budget.