***Official African American Brides Thread***

Hi Ladies,

Any recommendations for a vendor that is familiar with African American skin and hair that will come to your hotel to do makeup and hair the day of the wedding?

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Posted by bk309

Hi Ladies,

Any recommendations for a vendor that is familiar with African American skin and hair that will come to your hotel to do makeup and hair the day of the wedding?

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Mia from Bridal Loung e is AA and does wonderful work. Pics in my albums.

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Posted by missgwife

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Posted by PrincessJen

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

well princessjen, i'mma teacher and as we are at the end of the road here i have a lot of free time in school..

i'm in school right now matter of fact.. i got the monogram done, but the actual aisle runner we're not gonna do till over the summer.. i wondered what i'd do with it afterwrds too but someone mentioned putting it in shadow boxes.. i might do that..

i need to look at std cards.. i guess..

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I was going through a Martha Stewart bridal magazine and saw a number of invitations with the monogram. I guess I'll have to get cracking on mine.

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I had so much fun picking out invites.
I miss planning my wedding

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Please share any wisdom you have now that wedding is over. Hindsight is 20/20 so I'll take any guidance from anyone that has gone through this.

*pulls up chair and waits patiently...*

i went to papyrus today and oh my goodness i loved eveything in there! fh and i have an appt on sat with a card planner to look at invites..

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

*pulls up chair and waits patiently...*

i went to papyrus today and oh my goodness i loved eveything in there! fh and i have an appt on sat with a card planner to look at invites..

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First of all I love when you do the quote thing

Getting invites from papyrus, get ready to spend tons!

thanks girl.... i'm glad it doesn't irritate anyone.. (not that i'd stop.. lol)

well i didn't say we were going to BUY invites from papyrus.. uh no no no no.. we're going to LOOK at invites.. and then i'mm head on over to the internet an see what i can find very similiar.. lol.

i saw those prices today girl and they were hurting my pockets jsut looking at them..

i do not plan on spending 1k on invitations. my aunt (moh ) kept telling me yes.. u have to get nice invites.. i'm like why? no one is keeping them.. she said yes people do.. i'm not sentimental liek that.. i went to 2 or 3 weddings last year and i didn't keep any of the invites, favors, or programs..i couldn't tell u what the bride looked like the bridesmaid or the room at the reception hall.. but ask me bout the food.. hmmmm

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

thanks girl.... i'm glad it doesn't irritate anyone.. (not that i'd stop.. lol)

well i didn't say we were going to BUY invites from papyrus.. uh no no no no.. we're going to LOOK at invites.. and then i'mm head on over to the internet an see what i can find very similiar.. lol.

i saw those prices today girl and they were hurting my pockets jsut looking at them..

i do not plan on spending 1k on invitations. my aunt (moh ) kept telling me yes.. u have to get nice invites.. i'm like why? no one is keeping them.. she said yes people do.. i'm not sentimental liek that.. i went to 2 or 3 weddings last year and i didn't keep any of the invites, favors, or programs..i couldn't tell u what the bride looked like the bridesmaid or the room at the reception hall.. but ask me bout the food.. hmmmm

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I have to agree with you about spending an arm and a leg on invites.
I spend 285 for 175 invites and I loved them.

http://www.yourinvitationplace.com/Default.aspx?WebName=elegantbrides

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Posted by enjft

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Posted by bk309

Hi Ladies,

Any recommendations for a vendor that is familiar with African American skin and hair that will come to your hotel to do makeup and hair the day of the wedding?

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Mia from Bridal Loung e is AA and does wonderful work. Pics in my albums.

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Thanks! I'll check her out!

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Posted by bk309

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Posted by redvelvet



glad to help. i am having an evening weeding and i would say that it is medium. i am inviting 200... i have a 150 min to meet. DJ's...i am in the same situation (HIP HOP, R&B, Reggae and Calypso) and still looking. i asked a friend to be my DJ (hoping for a break but no such luck). i am keeping him in my back pocket

what about ur wedding day?

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We are having an evening wedding with about 100 people. I am excited. Are you using a wedding planner? I guess I may call Ultimate Sounds to get a quote. It doesn't hurt. I think most of these DJ sites come off a little cheesy but maybe it doesn't necessarily speak to the type of work they do.

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i am not using a wedding planner. its just me my mom and some help from my MOH. the hall gives you a planner up until 2wks b4 the wedding. i left her an email 2 months ago and she still hasn't replied. whatever, i don't really need her like that. are you using a planner?

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Posted by redvelvet

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Posted by bk309

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Posted by redvelvet



glad to help. i am having an evening weeding and i would say that it is medium. i am inviting 200... i have a 150 min to meet. DJ's...i am in the same situation (HIP HOP, R&B, Reggae and Calypso) and still looking. i asked a friend to be my DJ (hoping for a break but no such luck). i am keeping him in my back pocket

what about ur wedding day?

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We are having an evening wedding with about 100 people. I am excited. Are you using a wedding planner? I guess I may call Ultimate Sounds to get a quote. It doesn't hurt. I think most of these DJ sites come off a little cheesy but maybe it doesn't necessarily speak to the type of work they do.

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i am not using a wedding planner. its just me my mom and some help from my MOH. the hall gives you a planner up until 2wks b4 the wedding. i left her an email 2 months ago and she still hasn't replied. whatever, i don't really need her like that. are you using a planner?

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I didn't use a wedding planner, but I did have lots of help, DH niece helped me a lot with DIY's the RD and reception.

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Posted by missgwife

I have to agree with you about spending an arm and a leg on invites.
I spend 285 for 175 invites and I loved them.

http://www.yourinvitationplace.com/Default.aspx?WebName=elegantbrides

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These are nice.

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

thanks girl.... i'm glad it doesn't irritate anyone.. (not that i'd stop.. lol)

well i didn't say we were going to BUY invites from papyrus.. uh no no no no.. we're going to LOOK at invites.. and then i'mm head on over to the internet an see what i can find very similiar.. lol.

i saw those prices today girl and they were hurting my pockets jsut looking at them..

i do not plan on spending 1k on invitations. my aunt (moh ) kept telling me yes.. u have to get nice invites.. i'm like why? no one is keeping them.. she said yes people do.. i'm not sentimental liek that.. i went to 2 or 3 weddings last year and i didn't keep any of the invites, favors, or programs..i couldn't tell u what the bride looked like the bridesmaid or the room at the reception hall.. but ask me bout the food.. hmmmm

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I concur. At first there were all these little things I was going to do (nice expensive invites, different placecards than the RH offers, aisle runner, etc.) then I looked at the price of real estate & added up all these small things. Between saving for a house for FH & I to live in & the small things no one else will notice besides me... my attitude made a drastic change.

those invites are very nice.. i'm going to take a look at that place.. i worked today on my first DIY.. it's an engagement party invite. and uh.. it wasn't easy.. i should have pics by tomorrow..

my gf is doing my std's for me. i'm in the same boat princess jen. fh and i both own houses but we really really NEED a place of OUR own, instead of him moving into my house.. i'm just so opposed to that idea..

but we are going to keep the costs down.. if i can find or make inexpensive wedding invites then i can consider the slipper basket or crypacks..

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Posted by TheFutureMrsBryant

thanks...

planning is going good. My date is Sept 23 of this year.. all my vendors are booked!!

Now it's just working on the details....

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Welcome Tia...sorry i'm so late

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Posted by PrincessJen

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Posted by missgwife

I have to agree with you about spending an arm and a leg on invites.
I spend 285 for 175 invites and I loved them.

http://www.yourinvitationplace.com/Default.aspx?WebName=elegantbrides

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These are nice.

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Look at the site, maybe you'll find something in your price range. We did

Do any of you have pictures of how you'll wear your hair on your day? I'm having the most difficult time deciding. My stylist suggested I choose my tiara first but I think I'd prefer to choose the tiara after I decide on the style. My dress is big so I think I need something sleek/chic but I don't want the traditional up-do.

I like this glamour ponytail and this one on Tyra. Check it out. Your thoughts?

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Posted by kyandd09107

Do any of you have pictures of how you'll wear your hair on your day? I'm having the most difficult time deciding. My stylist suggested I choose my tiara first but I think I'd prefer to choose the tiara after I decide on the style. My dress is big so I think I need something sleek/chic but I don't want the traditional up-do.

I like this glamour ponytail and this one on Tyra. Check it out. Your thoughts?

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I love both of these looks...especially Tyra's. They lok very elegant. It's a gorgeous look. I agree with you. I want to pick my hair style before I pic my tiara.

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Posted by redvelvet

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Posted by bk309

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Posted by redvelvet



glad to help. i am having an evening weeding and i would say that it is medium. i am inviting 200... i have a 150 min to meet. DJ's...i am in the same situation (HIP HOP, R&B, Reggae and Calypso) and still looking. i asked a friend to be my DJ (hoping for a break but no such luck). i am keeping him in my back pocket

what about ur wedding day?

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We are having an evening wedding with about 100 people. I am excited. Are you using a wedding planner? I guess I may call Ultimate Sounds to get a quote. It doesn't hurt. I think most of these DJ sites come off a little cheesy but maybe it doesn't necessarily speak to the type of work they do.

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i am not using a wedding planner. its just me my mom and some help from my MOH. the hall gives you a planner up until 2wks b4 the wedding. i left her an email 2 months ago and she still hasn't replied. whatever, i don't really need her like that. are you using a planner?

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I don't have a planner but I may get a DOC. My mom doesn't have the energy to handle too much and 3 of my 4 BM's live out of town so I feel like I will need some help at the tail end of things. I have no desire to feel super stressed on my wedding day. Who is doing your makeup?