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...

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 01:37 PM

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so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

kyandd09107 Posted: May 17, 2007 01:50 PM

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Posted by MrsB2BE

Maybe a nice reading about mother/son relationships - that is all i can think of at the moment

You are just full of ideas are you?
I really appreciate that.

kyandd09107 Posted: May 17, 2007 01:51 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Posted by MrsB2BE

Maybe a nice reading about mother/son relationships - that is all i can think of at the moment

you really have great ideas. I want to be just like you in a few months

Thanks ladies. I'll run it by him.

kyandd09107 Posted: May 17, 2007 01:52 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

MrsB2BE Posted: May 17, 2007 02:12 PM

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I am not decorating the RH at all - just CP on the table and decorating the card table

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 02:42 PM

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Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 02:47 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

these links are to my RH

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

kyandd09107 Posted: May 17, 2007 03:18 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

I feel the same way. I booked for price and convenience. I definitely don't feel like I got the most beautiful location but some of the best weddings aren't necessarily at the most beautiful or most expensive locations. People will have more to say about how in love you two were or how beautiful you looked than the RH itself. If I have extra money I'll decorate the hall. Right now I'm working on getting a fabulous photographer who will make my hall beautiful in pictures regardless.

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 03:31 PM

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Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

WOW, thank you for that...it really made me fell so much better to hear that. I always look at all these other places and wish i could get out of my contract with my RH, but now that you've said that i feel SO MUCH BETTER]

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

I feel the same way. I booked for price and convenience. I definitely don't feel like I got the most beautiful location but some of the best weddings aren't necessarily at the most beautiful or most expensive locations. People will have more to say about how in love you two were or how beautiful you looked than the RH itself. If I have extra money I'll decorate the hall. Right now I'm working on getting a fabulous photographer who will make my hall beautiful in pictures regardless.

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 03:32 PM

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WOW, thank you for that...it really made me fell so much better to hear that. I always look at all these other places and wish i could get out of my contract with my RH, but now that you've said that i feel SO MUCH BETTER]

MrsB2BE Posted: May 17, 2007 04:27 PM

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I agree - The love you have between you and your FH is what makes the atmosphere - They beauty of your love with set that place on FIRE!! We made our choices thinking about our life after 8/25

Rodiah Posted: May 17, 2007 05:17 PM

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hi.. I'm Rodiah.. I always read this post but I never posted.. I feel a lil late but... 'hello'!

MrsB2BE Posted: May 17, 2007 05:19 PM

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Posted by Rodiah

hi.. I'm Rodiah.. I always read this post but I never posted.. I feel a lil late but... 'hello'!

Hi from one 'Swannie' to another!! How are you coming along with your planning?

Shell84 Posted: May 17, 2007 05:39 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

WOW, thank you for that...it really made me fell so much better to hear that. I always look at all these other places and wish i could get out of my contract with my RH, but now that you've said that i feel SO MUCH BETTER]

I just looked at the pictures you posted, your hall is beautiful. I don't think you need to decorate it, the CPs should be enough. I will not decorate my hall either.

MrsJones2B Posted: May 17, 2007 05:41 PM

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Posted by Rodiah

hi.. I'm Rodiah.. I always read this post but I never posted.. I feel a lil late but... 'hello'!

ditto, can't leave Rodiah hanging, I'm a lurker on this thread too. Only because the thread is soooooooo long, that i never know what you gys are exactly talking about, so i dont know when to jump in, but im glad to jump in on Rodiah's coat tails.

Hi, Im Dana, and I'm a Long Island African American Bride

MrsJones2B Posted: May 17, 2007 05:50 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

monelwookie,
1.) I just looked at your RH, your hall is beautiful.
2.) I just looked through your albums, you and your FH are an abosolutly adorable couple. Your very pretty, and he's so handsome. How on earth can your hall take away from the beauty between the 2 of you? Not Possible.
3. Get a good photographer. He/She can make it look like you got married at Oprah's Mansion.
4.) Flowers can also fancy up any interior.

If I were you, i would NOT focus on decorating the place, but just adding a few accents that will REALLY make a difference.

Shell84 Posted: May 17, 2007 08:11 PM

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Posted by MrsJones2B

Posted by Rodiah

hi.. I'm Rodiah.. I always read this post but I never posted.. I feel a lil late but... 'hello'!

ditto, can't leave Rodiah hanging, I'm a lurker on this thread too. Only because the thread is soooooooo long, that i never know what you gys are exactly talking about, so i dont know when to jump in, but im glad to jump in on Rodiah's coat tails.

Hi, Im Dana, and I'm a Long Island African American Bride

Glad you ladies jumped in the fun. Don't worry about what we're talking about, we just asked each other questions and suggestions.
Welcome ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

missgwife Posted: May 17, 2007 11:04 PM

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How are all my brides to be doing tonight?

monelwookie Posted: May 17, 2007 11:07 PM

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Posted by MrsJones2B

Posted by monelwookie

Posted by kyandd09107

Posted by monelwookie

so just a general question....is anyone going to be decorating there RH?? Mine is a bit plain so i was thinking about decorating...

I go back in forth on this. Today I'm definitely not going to decorate the RH. I'll let you know if I change my mind.

i really don't want to but my RH is not as beautiful as i would like. My FH and i reserved it before we did any really shopping around, and now we're stuck with this place that is just okay looking...so now im wondering what we can do to make it look better

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery.htm

http://thesterlingcaterers.com/photogallery2.htm

monelwookie,
1.) I just looked at your RH, your hall is beautiful.
2.) I just looked through your albums, you and your FH are an abosolutly adorable couple. Your very pretty, and he's so handsome. How on earth can your hall take away from the beauty between the 2 of you? Not Possible.
3. Get a good photographer. He/She can make it look like you got married at Oprah's Mansion.
4.) Flowers can also fancy up any interior.

If I were you, i would NOT focus on decorating the place, but just adding a few accents that will REALLY make a difference.