Okay ladies, I love all of the LIW Girls, but I thought it was time that we have a thread dedicated to African American Brides, so that we could discuss wedding and non-wedding related issues that are significant and or relate to women of color. So to start the thread off, could everyone introduce themselves? I am Landra...
missgwife
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The steel band sound nice....i'm already having entertainment at my wedding (Polish folk dancers), so i won't be doing the steal band...but that would be really exciting
Polish Folk Dancers. How do you think your family memebers are going to react to that? Believe it or not, but I love Polish dancers.My co-workers is Polish and we went to his daughter wedding and she had dancers. They were GREAT! Will you also have a DJ?
kyandd09107
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I actually considered using someone in the subway but I was worried he wouldn't be reliable. Did you sign a contract? I'm sure he'll be much cheaper than a band. Are you concerned about him not showing up?
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i was thinking about this also but i asked one of the guys that play in the subways and i have his contact info
I would never think of using someone in the subway - ideas and options everywhere -
monelwookie
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The steel band sound nice....i'm already having entertainment at my wedding (Polish folk dancers), so i won't be doing the steal band...but that would be really exciting
Polish Folk Dancers. How do you think your family memebers are going to react to that? Believe it or not, but I love Polish dancers.My co-workers is Polish and we went to his daughter wedding and she had dancers. They were GREAT! Will you also have a DJ?
I think my family is going to love it....plus this is a way of honoring his family and culture. I can't wait to see the look on everyone's faces...
kyandd09107
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Is the cocktail hour entertainment part of your RH count? Do you have to feed them?
love2plan1
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I have walked pass the subway talent every day and thought the same thing ;)
love2plan1
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Is the cocktail hour entertainment part of your RH count? Do you have to feed them?
That's a good question. Any answers??
monelwookie
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I don't belive that the entertainment is part of your head count, and you definately do not have to feed them (OMG that sound so bad ). But i guess it all depends on your RH....I mean they are just there for like an hour. All my vendor are provided by my RH, so i dont need to pay to feed them...they eat for free
monelwookie
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A question to all my past and future brides....i am obsessed with the photo cube/card box that i've seen, and i just want to know if anyone knows how to make it? Or, does anyone know where i can purchase one.....
I am doing great - No complaints - i actually have nothing to really do at this point. I am at work trying to do my table names - but besides that peace and quiet until May. I know you are done -
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How is everyone doing? How is the planning?
My planning is at a standstill. Now that the RH is booked I've now started researching colors and themes. From there my save the date cards/magnets, invites, etc..... I have a while so I'm taking things slow.
Question for you ladies: My wedding is scheduled for a Thursday night. The banks are closed the next day due to July 4 falling on a Saturday. (Hence my jbob & FH's jobs are closed) When I told my sister it's on a Thursday night she complained. To move it to Friday night is an extra $3,000 for 100 guests. Should I suck it up, pay the extra $3,000 & move it to Friday night or stick to my budget & keep it on Thursday night?
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Very interesting question - If you and your FH want to have it on a certain date then you should not let your sister dictate anything. However, what is her reasoning for not wanting you all to get married on a Thursday night?? Are there other members of your family that oppose it?
missgwife
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Very interesting question - If you and your FH want to have it on a certain date then you should not let your sister dictate anything. However, what is her reasoning for not wanting you all to get married on a Thursday night?? Are there other members of your family that oppose it?
I was going to ask the same question, what the problem if the next day is a Hoilday. Oh, and congrats on your upcoming wedding
2Be1
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Def try Mia from bridal*lounge.com (take out the star), she is AA and does wonderful work. Check out pics in album.
enjift...are you going to have mia do airbrush for your wedding day?
q
yup. Love it.
ITA, Mia is the bomb!!!
2Be1
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Ladies, my mom is looking for an AA salon to get her hair styled into an updo for the wedding. She is in Suffolk (Bayshore) but she is willing to travel to as far as Hempstead to have it done. . . anyone have any rec's?
2Be1
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For make up I am using a girl from Mary Kay and it was free if I booked her. She is in Westbury. For hair I am using a girl my sister recommended. She is in Wyandanch. Her hair trail is just the cost of the weave and hair style, the day of is just $40.
How much is the trial/weave???? Wyandanch is real close too Bayshore. Can you post or FM me the information
