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...
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I am not doing:
No alcohol
Wow, no alcohol?
FH and I don't drink. It is a christian wedding and the majority of my guest don't drink.
ok, makes sense. Are you having a cash bar for the guests that do drink or completely no alcohol. Are you doing champagne or you're toating with something else. most of my friends don't drink, but i'm still having alcohol.
No cash bar (I think that's tacky). It is completely no alcohol. We will toast with sparkling apple cider.
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I am not doing:
No alcohol
Wow, no alcohol?
FH and I don't drink. It is a christian wedding and the majority of my guest don't drink.
ok, makes sense. Are you having a cash bar for the guests that do drink or completely no alcohol. Are you doing champagne or you're toating with something else. most of my friends don't drink, but i'm still having alcohol.
No cash bar (I think that's tacky). It is completely no alcohol. We will toast with sparkling apple cider.
That's great I love sparkling apple cider.
one more question, are you having dancing?
Mrs.D08
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I am not doing:
No alcohol
Wow, no alcohol?
FH and I don't drink. It is a christian wedding and the majority of my guest don't drink.
ok, makes sense. Are you having a cash bar for the guests that do drink or completely no alcohol. Are you doing champagne or you're toating with something else. most of my friends don't drink, but i'm still having alcohol.
No cash bar (I think that's tacky). It is completely no alcohol. We will toast with sparkling apple cider.
That's great I love sparkling apple cider.
one more question, are you having dancing?
We are having our first dance, but FFIL is a pastor, but u can't stop people from dancing. I personally want dancing but it's still kinda undecided.
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Hi Ladies,
I am new to the thread and I am getting married in April '08. Any tips about bridal boutiques where I can find a nice dress for about $1500? I have less than a year but still a lot of planning to do so any advise about anything will be much appreciated.
Rodiah
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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?
It's coming along nicely (thank you for asking ) I haven't gotten stressed out or anything... I have 9 bridesmaids and they were really easy... so I feel like everything is coming together really well... how about you??
Mrs.D08
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Hi Ladies,
I am new to the thread and I am getting married in April '08. Any tips about bridal boutiques where I can find a nice dress for about $1500? I have less than a year but still a lot of planning to do so any advise about anything will be much appreciated.
Hi, welcome. You should try RK bridal on 318 west 39th street b/t 8th and 9th. All the other ones I know are in brooklyn.
bk309
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Thanks! I am from Brooklyn so I don't mind references that are there because I go to Bklyn pretty often.
Shell84
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Thanks! I am from Brooklyn so I don't mind references that are there because I go to Bklyn pretty often.
Hi, I'm getting married the day after you. Just wanted to say welcome to the thread.
I have visited a shop in Brooklyn, on Sheephead bay road. actually they have a few of them there, I am sure you will find something in your price range there.
What have you booked so far?
bk309
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Thanks! I am from Brooklyn so I don't mind references that are there because I go to Bklyn pretty often.
Hi, I'm getting married the day after you. Just wanted to say welcome to the thread.
I have visited a shop in Brooklyn, on Sheephead bay road. actually they have a few of them there, I am sure you will find something in your price range there.
What have you booked so far?
Hi! So far I have only booked the reception hall. As of now we plan to have the ceremony there too but we may decide to do it at a church. I haven't booked anything else yet. I feel so behind. I think we settled on a photographer but not 100% sure yet. Still need a DJ, florist, dres and the list goes on and on. What have you booked so far?
Shell84
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Thanks! I am from Brooklyn so I don't mind references that are there because I go to Bklyn pretty often.
Hi, I'm getting married the day after you. Just wanted to say welcome to the thread.
I have visited a shop in Brooklyn, on Sheephead bay road. actually they have a few of them there, I am sure you will find something in your price range there.
What have you booked so far?
Hi! So far I have only booked the reception hall. As of now we plan to have the ceremony there too but we may decide to do it at a church. I haven't booked anything else yet. I feel so behind. I think we settled on a photographer but not 100% sure yet. Still need a DJ, florist, dres and the list goes on and on. What have you booked so far?
I have my reception hall booked. we are having the ceremony there. I need to book an officiant soon. as well as a photographer.
kyandd09107
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Hi Ladies,
I am new to the thread and I am getting married in April '08. Any tips about bridal boutiques where I can find a nice dress for about $1500? I have less than a year but still a lot of planning to do so any advise about anything will be much appreciated.
I got my dress from Lestan's on Flatlands in Brooklyn. It's gotten some bad reviews on this site but I have had a really good experience. I know a few other people who got their dresses from there and had good experiences as well. RK is also a good option even if you just go to look. Good luck and happy planning!
PoeticJustice
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Posted by bk309
Hi Ladies,
I am new to the thread and I am getting married in April '08. Any tips about bridal boutiques where I can find a nice dress for about $1500? I have less than a year but still a lot of planning to do so any advise about anything will be much appreciated.
I got my dress from Lestan's on Flatlands in Brooklyn. It's gotten some bad reviews on this site but I have had a really good experience. I know a few other people who got their dresses from there and had good experiences as well. RK is also a good option even if you just go to look. Good luck and happy planning!
I just ordered my dress from RK Bridal yesterdayand had a very positive experience
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I got my dress and BM dressess from David Bridal. Had a great experience with them.
How's everyone's weekend going? Just got back from the Seaport with my sister and her kids. We had a great time.
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did u see a lot of ships mssg? i wanna run into the city for fleet week... but i dont think my daughter is too interested..
has anyone here had to get married by a pastor or priest that isn't there own?( or fh, or u'r moms.. basically a stranger) i'm curious because my pastor's secretary has put me on his calendar but has explained that she can't gurantee him this far in advanced.. which i understand but i have booked my hall and i dont want to get married by anyone else.. i'm certainly not going to stress it for the next yr and a half but i wonder what would happen... the good news is she(pastor's secretary) said that we will hopefully be in our new building by 09.. so i'll get married in a new modern church.. that's exciting!
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did u see a lot of ships mssg? i wanna run into the city for fleet week... but i dont think my daughter is too interested..
has anyone here had to get married by a pastor or priest that isn't there own?( or fh, or u'r moms.. basically a stranger) i'm curious because my pastor's secretary has put me on his calendar but has explained that she can't gurantee him this far in advanced.. which i understand but i have booked my hall and i dont want to get married by anyone else.. i'm certainly not going to stress it for the next yr and a half but i wonder what would happen... the good news is she(pastor's secretary) said that we will hopefully be in our new building by 09.. so i'll get married in a new modern church.. that's exciting!
The ships are on the West side, but we did see a lot of Navy, Marine and Army men.
Mrs.D08
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Thanks! I am from Brooklyn so I don't mind references that are there because I go to Bklyn pretty often.
Hi, I'm getting married the day after you. Just wanted to say welcome to the thread.
I have visited a shop in Brooklyn, on Sheephead bay road. actually they have a few of them there, I am sure you will find something in your price range there.
What have you booked so far?
Hi! So far I have only booked the reception hall. As of now we plan to have the ceremony there too but we may decide to do it at a church. I haven't booked anything else yet. I feel so behind. I think we settled on a photographer but not 100% sure yet. Still need a DJ, florist, dres and the list goes on and on. What have you booked so far?
Well I booked RH, photo/video, church, next in line is florist and maybe limo.
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did u see a lot of ships mssg? i wanna run into the city for fleet week... but i dont think my daughter is too interested..
has anyone here had to get married by a pastor or priest that isn't there own?( or fh, or u'r moms.. basically a stranger) i'm curious because my pastor's secretary has put me on his calendar but has explained that she can't gurantee him this far in advanced.. which i understand but i have booked my hall and i dont want to get married by anyone else.. i'm certainly not going to stress it for the next yr and a half but i wonder what would happen... the good news is she(pastor's secretary) said that we will hopefully be in our new building by 09.. so i'll get married in a new modern church.. that's exciting!
My job is right on the Hudson so we saw all the boats as the came up the river from our offices.
iwannabmrsD
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that must have been a beautiful site!!
bk309
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Hi Ladies,
I am pretty new here. I introduced myself a few days ago. By the way....this site is great! Anyway, does anyone have any DJ recommendations? I am looking for a company that offers a reasonably priced DJ/MC package for 5 hours. We are looking for somone that have experience with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Calypso. Any advise would be really apprciated. Thanks!
enjft
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Hi Ladies,
I am pretty new here. I introduced myself a few days ago. By the way....this site is great! Anyway, does anyone have any DJ recommendations? I am looking for a company that offers a reasonably priced DJ/MC package for 5 hours. We are looking for somone that have experience with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Calypso. Any advise would be really apprciated. Thanks!
