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MrsH09 Posted: May 15, 2008 07:35 PM+

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Posted: May 15, 2008 07:35 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by enjft

Posted by MsNewBeauty

I wish I had the time frame that all of you brides have. I just started planning in the end of September, 2007 for a July, 2008 wedding. So, as far as vendors go, I had to book immediately,especially for a summer wedding. My dj is Finer Touch Entertainment. I picked the package with the video montage, lighting, ceremony music, dj/mc, etc. I think it would make for a more exciting wedding day. I have all of my vendors, but my main focus right now is paying for the RH and the dj.

Those are the two most important things that will make or break your special day. We love food and music! I don't think anyone will remember if I had the satin or poplin napkins. (I rented poplin, by the way, if anyone cares)! lol

I am working on the 'small' things now. (I have yet to encounter a 'small' task in the planning stages). But anyway, I am doing cd's and photo coasters, which match my color. I am doing my own cake topper and We Do letters. I am working on my menus, but I know I am going to be asking a LIWedding bride for some assistance soon. It seems that I can come up with DIY's for other people's events, but for mine, it just doesn't seem good enough. Enjft, since you offered, how about a little help with those fabulous drink menus? FM me if you read this.

Does anyone have a master list of wedding to-dos?

You guys making me blush. Thanks so much for the compliments, it still means the world to me.

I have a pic of my broom in my review. We just brought the broom, ribbon and flowers from Michaels and designed away.

Shoot me an FM with your drink menu items and I'll hook you up!

enjft...do u see ur wedding planning business is booming and u haven't set up a storefront yet?? what are you waiting for??

MsNewBeauty Posted: May 15, 2008 10:18 PM+

MsNewBeauty MEMBER SINCE: 1/08 TOTAL POSTS : 181 WEDDING DATE: Jul 27, 2008

Posted: May 15, 2008 10:18 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I think you do have one of the most memorable weddings on LiWedding enjft! I showed your wedding review to my maid of honor and she was so impressed. Not realizing that when she came to my house a week later, I showed it to her again. lol She was like, 'Um, you showed me this already.' And I replied, ' and I am going to show it to you again the next time you come!' hahaha

Well, my wedding colors are Tiffany blue, ivory, and platinum, so my drink menu should probably consist of Blue Martinis, Blue Hawaiian daquiris. FH name is Mark, so I was thinking something on the line of a Blue-'Mark' tini.

Ann 52409 Posted: May 16, 2008 08:16 AM+

Ann 52409 MEMBER SINCE: 6/07 TOTAL POSTS : 6219 WEDDING DATE: May 24, 2009

Posted: May 16, 2008 08:16 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Djenki2

Is Ebony Entertainment the same as Ebony Conenction?

Thanks

No they are different

enjft Posted: May 16, 2008 10:51 AM+

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Posted: May 16, 2008 10:51 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Planning-Praying

Posted by enjft

Posted by MsNewBeauty

I wish I had the time frame that all of you brides have. I just started planning in the end of September, 2007 for a July, 2008 wedding. So, as far as vendors go, I had to book immediately,especially for a summer wedding. My dj is Finer Touch Entertainment. I picked the package with the video montage, lighting, ceremony music, dj/mc, etc. I think it would make for a more exciting wedding day. I have all of my vendors, but my main focus right now is paying for the RH and the dj.

Those are the two most important things that will make or break your special day. We love food and music! I don't think anyone will remember if I had the satin or poplin napkins. (I rented poplin, by the way, if anyone cares)! lol

I am working on the 'small' things now. (I have yet to encounter a 'small' task in the planning stages). But anyway, I am doing cd's and photo coasters, which match my color. I am doing my own cake topper and We Do letters. I am working on my menus, but I know I am going to be asking a LIWedding bride for some assistance soon. It seems that I can come up with DIY's for other people's events, but for mine, it just doesn't seem good enough. Enjft, since you offered, how about a little help with those fabulous drink menus? FM me if you read this.

Does anyone have a master list of wedding to-dos?

You guys making me blush. Thanks so much for the compliments, it still means the world to me.

I have a pic of my broom in my review. We just brought the broom, ribbon and flowers from Michaels and designed away.

Shoot me an FM with your drink menu items and I'll hook you up!

enjft...do u see ur wedding planning business is booming and u haven't set up a storefront yet?? what are you waiting for??

LOL. I do have one but dont advertise on here because I will not be banned. How else can I help if I cant chat with my girls!

Djenki2 Posted: May 25, 2008 11:37 AM+

Djenki2 MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 443 WEDDING DATE: May 23, 2009

Posted: May 25, 2008 11:37 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

hey ebony brides,

any updates?

MrsH09 Posted: May 25, 2008 06:07 PM+

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Posted: May 25, 2008 06:07 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

nothing new for me...i want to go dress shopping ASAP..but I work crazy hours and my mom works nights..so it's almost impossible to coordinate a time...has anyone else picked out their dress??

is anyone taking pictures at Old Westbury Gardens?

Djenki2 Posted: May 26, 2008 12:17 AM+

Djenki2 MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 443 WEDDING DATE: May 23, 2009

Posted: May 26, 2008 12:17 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

yep. i've got my dress. i was told it would take 20 weeks to come in but i arrived in 5! so now i'll have a wedding dress in my closet until next year

Ann 52409 Posted: May 26, 2008 08:33 AM+

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Posted: May 26, 2008 08:33 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I have my dress sitting in my moms closet too, I'm kind of worried about it sitting there for the hot summer so I might pay to put it in a cool storage place.

mekaRamsay22 Posted: May 27, 2008 05:08 PM+

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Posted: May 27, 2008 05:08 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Hi ladies I'm Sharline I had no idea we had a thread better late than never

ladybengal Posted: May 27, 2008 05:13 PM+

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Posted: May 27, 2008 05:13 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

at least you guys have a dress. I haven't even looked lol...so sad

MrsH09 Posted: May 27, 2008 05:34 PM+

MrsH09 MEMBER SINCE: 3/08 TOTAL POSTS : 240 WEDDING DATE: Jul 02, 2009

Posted: May 27, 2008 05:34 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by ladybengal

at least you guys have a dress. I haven't even looked lol...so sad

ditto..hey ladyB..I think we were at the PWP Tea together.

ladybengal Posted: May 27, 2008 05:35 PM+

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Posted: May 27, 2008 05:35 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

@ CB?

ladybengal Posted: May 27, 2008 05:36 PM+

ladybengal MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 1653 WEDDING DATE: Jul 11, 2009

Posted: May 27, 2008 05:36 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Where were you sitting?

alisha2010 Posted: Jun 17, 2008 01:21 AM+

alisha2010 MEMBER SINCE: 2/08 TOTAL POSTS : 171 WEDDING DATE: Aug 22, 2009 WEDDING LOCATION: Vineyard Catering

Posted: Jun 17, 2008 01:21 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Hey ladies!!! What happened to this thread???? Where my ladies at???

Djenki2 Posted: Jun 17, 2008 02:48 AM+

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Posted: Jun 17, 2008 02:48 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

We're still around

Welcome Alisha 2010!

Juanita80 Posted: Jun 17, 2008 08:32 AM+

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Posted: Jun 17, 2008 08:32 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

i am looking for a reception hall where you can take your own food........any suggestions

Djenki2 Posted: Jun 18, 2008 06:42 PM+

Djenki2 MEMBER SINCE: 4/08 TOTAL POSTS : 443 WEDDING DATE: May 23, 2009

Posted: Jun 18, 2008 06:42 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I don't know of any but let's bump this post so others can give their recommendations!

bump

alisha2010 Posted: Jun 19, 2008 01:14 PM+

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 01:14 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Thanks for the warm welcome babes = ) We really need to liven up this thread lol......Im so happy that this thread exist, and dont want to lose it lol.........Has anyone heard of Ultimate Sounds DJ??? Is anyone using them??

kslmbuggie Posted: Jun 19, 2008 02:03 PM+

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 02:03 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by alisha2010

Thanks for the warm welcome babes = ) We really need to liven up this thread lol......Im so happy that this thread exist, and dont want to lose it lol.........Has anyone heard of Ultimate Sounds DJ??? Is anyone using them??

i've read reviews of a few people that have used them, no complaints so far.

Djenki2 Posted: Jun 19, 2008 05:08 PM+

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 05:08 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I am using them! I haven't heard them live but the Queen of LIW 'Enjft' used them (and my mom heard them at a bridal show) so I booked them too! lol. I would give them a call and go and meet with Frank. I am a native new yorker but I'm currently out-of-state so I am doing all this on faith!