Official African American Brides Thread

Original post by PoeticJustice

Oct 05, 2006 05:28 PM

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...

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:07 PM

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I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

You and me both and since there is not much in my wallet - I guess that is why much is not gettng done - yeah please send it to me - I will FM you my work email

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:08 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

i'm too fickle to actually book a hall.. lol. i'm als on EBP -i'm the chick who has decided on crest hollow... no woodbury....no crest hollow.. ....then i went for the food tasting last night and now i am back at square one.. literally.. with no clue as to which hall to pick...

i was working with veronica.. and they had the most fabulous cd playing throughout the food tasting.. it was a jazz hip hop cd.. oh my goodness talk about great music..

(oh and i became 'officially' engaged last night as I got my ring!!! . it's so pretty!!!)

CONGRATS ON GETTING YOUR RING!!!

It does take some for some to pick their hall - I have been to so many halls and Swan Club was right for me - You will find it - and you will know

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:09 PM

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I sorta of feel over whelmed.

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:10 PM

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Posted by gemini515

I sorta of feel over whelmed.

May I ask what is overwhelming you?? I was overwhelmed with making final decisions

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:12 PM

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Posted by enjft

Posted by MrsB2BE

Posted by enjft

Posted by MrsB2BE

I have been to a few events including weddings at CB and it was beautiful -

Anyone else feel like there are lots of thing to do but do not know where to start???

I have been going by my check list I created. Do u have one of those?

Yes I do but right now I feel idle - I really need to work on the information for the DJ - that is priority -

I use the list off THE KNOT - what checklist do you use?

I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

That is why I am so overwhelmed. I dont have money right now but I want to book everything so I can get it over with. Can you send me the spreadsheet

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 02, 2007 12:12 PM

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THANKS!!! i just keep looking at it.. my students were like uh... why are u taking pictures of u're ring... i'm like one day YOU WILL KNOW!!!

u've got a great hall.. swan club is beautiful!! maybe i should look over there again.. lol.

but so was CB.. right now my top choice is crest hollow country club.. i'm gonna call to arrange a food tasting..

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 02, 2007 12:14 PM

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Posted by MrsB2BE

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I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

You and me both and since there is not much in my wallet - I guess that is why much is not gettng done - yeah please send it to me - I will FM you my work email

not much in your wallet... let me find out u've got 'low standards' (Joke in reference to the other threads going on' )

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:15 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

Chateau briand, is beautiful!! we went to a food tastin there last night.. it was SOOOO good.. they served us EVERYTHANG!! the chateu briand was delicious as ws the salmon.. absolutely delicious..the desert was fabulous even!

they do food tasting?

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:15 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

THANKS!!! i just keep looking at it.. my students were like uh... why are u taking pictures of u're ring... i'm like one day YOU WILL KNOW!!!

u've got a great hall.. swan club is beautiful!! maybe i should look over there again.. lol.

but so was CB.. right now my top choice is crest hollow country club.. i'm gonna call to arrange a food tasting..

I want to see the ring too. Can you show us also

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:16 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by MrsB2BE

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I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

You and me both and since there is not much in my wallet - I guess that is why much is not gettng done - yeah please send it to me - I will FM you my work email

not much in your wallet... let me find out u've got 'low standards' (Joke in reference to the other threads going on' )

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:19 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by MrsB2BE

QUOTE]

I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

You and me both and since there is not much in my wallet - I guess that is why much is not gettng done - yeah please send it to me - I will FM you my work email

not much in your wallet... let me find out u've got 'low standards' (Joke in reference to the other threads going on' )

I was reading through that thread - I dont see anything wrong with being economical and classy. I let go of many wedding fantasies because I was thinking aboout the house we want, the furniture........

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 02, 2007 12:20 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Posted by iwannabmrsD

THANKS!!! i just keep looking at it.. my students were like uh... why are u taking pictures of u're ring... i'm like one day YOU WILL KNOW!!!

u've got a great hall.. swan club is beautiful!! maybe i should look over there again.. lol.

but so was CB.. right now my top choice is crest hollow country club.. i'm gonna call to arrange a food tasting..

I want to see the ring too. Can you show us also

Sure.. i hope they come up...i attached them...

YES THEY DO DO TASTINGS!! i've been working with victoria who is fabulous.. she reminds me of the wife from king of queens.. leah reamini i think... they did a private tasting last night for me fh and my daughter.. cocktail with the cheese and veggies, and a veggie plate of string beans and potatoes and a plate of the chateau briand, salmon and the chicken..

it was all good.. although i'm at the point where i don't even want to offer chicken on a menu.. it's never as good as the steak or salmon..

gemini515 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:24 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by gemini515

Posted by iwannabmrsD

THANKS!!! i just keep looking at it.. my students were like uh... why are u taking pictures of u're ring... i'm like one day YOU WILL KNOW!!!

u've got a great hall.. swan club is beautiful!! maybe i should look over there again.. lol.

but so was CB.. right now my top choice is crest hollow country club.. i'm gonna call to arrange a food tasting..

I want to see the ring too. Can you show us also

Sure.. i hope they come up...i attached them...

YES THEY DO DO TASTINGS!! i've been working with victoria who is fabulous.. she reminds me of the wife from king of queens.. leah reamini i think... they did a private tasting last night for me fh and my daughter.. cocktail with the cheese and veggies, and a veggie plate of string beans and potatoes and a plate of the chateau briand, salmon and the chicken..

it was all good.. although i'm at the point where i don't even want to offer chicken on a menu.. it's never as good as the steak or salmon..

WOW. I have to call my BM and see if I can schedule one. Sounds DELICIOUS or maybe it just time for me to eat lunch :

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 02, 2007 12:34 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by gemini515

Posted by iwannabmrsD

THANKS!!! i just keep looking at it.. my students were like uh... why are u taking pictures of u're ring... i'm like one day YOU WILL KNOW!!!

u've got a great hall.. swan club is beautiful!! maybe i should look over there again.. lol.

but so was CB.. right now my top choice is crest hollow country club.. i'm gonna call to arrange a food tasting..

I want to see the ring too. Can you show us also

Sure.. i hope they come up...i attached them...

YES THEY DO DO TASTINGS!! i've been working with victoria who is fabulous.. she reminds me of the wife from king of queens.. leah reamini i think... they did a private tasting last night for me fh and my daughter.. cocktail with the cheese and veggies, and a veggie plate of string beans and potatoes and a plate of the chateau briand, salmon and the chicken..

it was all good.. although i'm at the point where i don't even want to offer chicken on a menu.. it's never as good as the steak or salmon..

okay the pictures are not coming up... maybe they are too big.. lemme see bout shrinking them..

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:36 PM

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Post them in your album

love2plan1 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:40 PM

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Posted by enjft

Posted by MrsB2BE

Posted by enjft

Posted by MrsB2BE

I have been to a few events including weddings at CB and it was beautiful -

Anyone else feel like there are lots of thing to do but do not know where to start???

I have been going by my check list I created. Do u have one of those?

Yes I do but right now I feel idle - I really need to work on the information for the DJ - that is priority -

I use the list off THE KNOT - what checklist do you use?

I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

I hear that, I am all about what's in the wallet. I told FH today hmm you didn't put April money in the joint account yet. He is like okay Nazi lol

MrsB2BE Posted: May 02, 2007 12:41 PM

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Keep him in check girl!!! And i can hear him calling you a Nazi

love2plan1 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:42 PM

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Posted by MrsB2BE

Posted by gemini515

Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by MrsB2BE

QUOTE]

I dont go by timelines, I go by whats in my wallet! LOL. I have a spreadsheet that I can send you if u like.

You and me both and since there is not much in my wallet - I guess that is why much is not gettng done - yeah please send it to me - I will FM you my work email

not much in your wallet... let me find out u've got 'low standards' (Joke in reference to the other threads going on' )

I was reading through that thread - I dont see anything wrong with being economical and classy. I let go of many wedding fantasies because I was thinking aboout the house we want, the furniture........

I call it BLING ON A BUDGET! We just bought a condo. Way too much going on.

love2plan1 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:43 PM

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Posted by MrsB2BE

Keep him in check girl!!! And i can hear him calling you a Nazi

Yes you know Sess. I told him look, I am making payments to the hall regardless of their payment schedule because I need to know that if nothing else that is taken care of. I show him the 'budget spreadsheet' then he gets on the ball again.

love2plan1 Posted: May 02, 2007 12:45 PM

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Girls, just found out today that one of my bridesmaids is pregnant (She is married to one of FH's groomsmen). I am soo happy for her. She was worried about telling me, I am like girl please, god willing you will have that baby by December and have plenty of time to get your body together.

She thought I was going to tell her she can't be in the wedding. I was like lets go get you fitted next week and order one size up in the dress just in case and you just get alterations.