Do you believe in the bridesmaid curse? Supposedly if you’re a BM more than three times, you’re destined to be single for the rest of your life. I’ve been the BM twice already; first I was the MOH for my only female paternal cousin, and recently for one of my three bestest friends in the world. And, I’m currently being reserved for one more.
Mrs. Ant, New York/JamaicaAge and Occupation: 25, PhD StudentFiance's Age and Occupation: 25, FinanceEngagement Date: July 26, 2005Wedding Date: November 18, 2006Blogging Since: February 15, 2006Venue: Rockhouse HotelAbout Me: I live in New York but I'm planning a destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. My fiance and I are high school sweethearts!
From the extremely close poll results, it looks like you guys were just as torn over the dress dilemmas as I was. Well, I’m happy to announce that I’ve made my decisions!
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In regards to where I should get my dress altered, you voted
I did some more research and inquired at a handful of Manhattan-based tailors who specialize in bridal alterations.
Mrs. Bee, New YorkAge and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee PublisherFiance's Age and Occupation: 33, InternetEngagement Date: May 7, 2004Wedding Date: March 5, 2005Venue: Westside Loft, New YorkAbout Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CAAge and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to beFiance's Age and Occupation: 29, MusicianEngagement Date: March 9, 2006Wedding Date: September, 2006Venue: Rooster PointAbout Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
In my mad scramble to make crafts, find a new makeup person, and see Mr. Caterpillar off to his first week of school, I seem to have forgotten to find a brooch for my dress.
I kind of love this one from Doyle & Doyle.
I should probably go with something less goth and less than a thousand dollars. Any suggestions?
Mrs. Beetle, New York/Palm DesertAbout: Mrs. Beetle previously wrote our weekly advice column. She got married in October 2006, and is currently guest blogging.
Do you think you can cover the “etiquettes” of a destination wedding?
My fiance and I are finding contradicting information on what we need to provide for our guests. We want to do it right for our guests, but we also don’t want to go over the top if we don’t need to.
I would also like to note that our wedding is at the Outerbanks,…
Mrs. Bee, New YorkAge and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee PublisherFiance's Age and Occupation: 33, InternetEngagement Date: May 7, 2004Wedding Date: March 5, 2005Venue: Westside Loft, New YorkAbout Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
Mrs. Butterfly, New YorkAge and Occupation in 06: 27, Bridezilla in training Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Making me happy by saying "yes dear" to everything related to wedding planning.Engagement Date: February 3, 2006Wedding Date: November 18, 2006Venue: Twenty-Four FifthAbout Me: Our wedding will be small but fun. I want a whole range of music including cheesy 80's music! But we'll see how that works out��‚��
I could have sworn that I had only invited at most 95 people, but when I just updated my guest list on The Knot, it says that I invited 108 people. Woah.
I know for a fact that several of those who are invited will not come. I thought it was better to send out invitations out of courtesy than not to send…
Miss Lily, New York/TucsonAge and Occupation in 06: 30, Public Health ResearcherFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Art/Web StuffEngagement Date: February 11, 2006Wedding Date: April, 2007Venue: Tuscon, ArizonaAbout Me: Here are some things I love?�‚�? painting, drawing, knitting and all other crafty things (including glueing popsicle sticks together); burritos (must be from Arizona); indie/70s rock; whiskey; dogs (if only my tiny apt could support one!); bad TV; and reading. I'm also crazy indecisive so fingers crossed wedding planning doesn't kill me.
One of you lovely readers asked me where I got the cute envelopes for my bridesmaid newsletter. The answer is: Blick - it’s a paint / craft store. I think they have good prices for paints and such, but honestly their stationery is a bit overpriced. Another good place to go if you are looking for arts and crafts supplies is Pearl Paint. The one…
Because my husband and I already had an established home (we’d lived together more than two years), we decided to have a honeymoon (HM) registry for our wedding.
Prior to setting up the HM registry I asked my friends their opinions, knowing that it’s an untraditional option. They thought it was a great idea! They understood that we wouldn’t need much else to…
Mrs. Bee, New YorkAge and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee PublisherFiance's Age and Occupation: 33, InternetEngagement Date: May 7, 2004Wedding Date: March 5, 2005Venue: Westside Loft, New YorkAbout Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
There’s an interesting Wall Street Journal article about how ipods are taking the place of traditional DJ’s at weddings because they cost less, enable couples to have more control over the music, and new ipod compatible equipment is making it easier than ever.
The rising popularity of ipods as djs has its detractors, namely, djs of course.
DJs say that despite the convenience and cost efficiency…
Mrs. Spider, New YorkAge and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor ResearchEngagement Date: December 30, 2005Wedding Date: October 2006Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NYAbout Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.
Miss Lily, New York/TucsonAge and Occupation in 06: 30, Public Health ResearcherFiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Art/Web StuffEngagement Date: February 11, 2006Wedding Date: April, 2007Venue: Tuscon, ArizonaAbout Me: Here are some things I love?�‚�? painting, drawing, knitting and all other crafty things (including glueing popsicle sticks together); burritos (must be from Arizona); indie/70s rock; whiskey; dogs (if only my tiny apt could support one!); bad TV; and reading. I'm also crazy indecisive so fingers crossed wedding planning doesn't kill me.
I’m so glad Mrs. Bee posted about how many brides have difficulties choosing their colors. I literally had a panic attack (OK, not literally…) about my own colors — or lack thereof — last night. I am soooooooo confused! Can anyone out their help me?
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
I think I am going to use teal dresses, and was leaning towards light muted blue table cloths with white or…
Mrs. Daisy, New YorkAge and Occupation: 32, AttorneyFiance's Age and Occupation: 32, FinanceEngagement Date: December 10, 2005Wedding Date: November 11, 2006Blogging Since: June 7, 2006Venue: Metropolitan ClubAbout Me: My favorite activities used to include knitting, cooking, doing the crossword puzzle and about a million other relaxing pursuits. Since my engagement, well, not so much. Wedding planning has become my primary hobby. So much so that I am downgrading my work schedule to part-time in order to more fully dedicate myself to my wedding (and reality tv, as well, if I'm being honest).
My invitations! I am thrilled to say that at around 6:00 last night my invitation guru Shana called to let me know that my invites had arrived and were at the Wedding Library. By happy coincidence, Mr. Daisy and I were en route to a meeting a mere couple of blocks from the Library, with the umpteenth another officiant in our ongoing search, so planned to…
Mrs. Bee, New YorkAge and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee PublisherFiance's Age and Occupation: 33, InternetEngagement Date: May 7, 2004Wedding Date: March 5, 2005Venue: Westside Loft, New YorkAbout Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
Jones Soda - purveyors of those funky flavored, colorful, old fashioned, bottled sodas - now offer customized labels. What a fun idea for bridal showers or weddings! You can even match the flavors to your color scheme and use them as part of your decor.
Mrs. Orchid, New YorkAge and Occupation in 07: 28, Database Programmer/AnalystFiance's Age and Occupation: 27, PhysicianEngagement Date: November 19, 2005Wedding Date: September 29, 2007Venue: Ocean Jewels Restaurant in FlushingAbout Me: Asian woman of Thai/Chinese/Japanese decent, although I am raised Thai. Born and raised in NY. I graduated from The City College of New York with a Graphic Design degree, however I'm doing database programming. (I know go figure!) I'll be marring my college sweetheart of 6 years next September. I have 2 furbabies ages 1yr and 8 months. I'm born on the cusp of Capricorn & Aquarius, I guess that accounts for my diligence and streak of creativity!
I love lanterns. The vibrant colors, the faint glow that they cast across the room. They set such a romantic, and festive ambiance to a space. They can turn your plain Jane white room, into a warm and lively space. Here are some lanterns I came across while looking for some to use to decorate my space. I’m having my reception at a Chinese banquet…