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April 30th, 2007 @ 4:01 pm by Beehive
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In today’s hive:

kp is looking for recommendations for a NY florist offering bargain prices for wedding flowers. She’s heard of Korean florists that offer packages between $1000 and $1500. Can anyone verify this, or suggest another “hidden find”?
Summer Bride is on the hunt for a birdcage veil. She wants something “less cagey” and more “off the face” to go with her tea-length dress. Anyone know a good web vendor for something like this? Or any NYC girls know where to find one? Also, does anyone have any thoughts on whether birdcage veils are a good idea or a bad one?
Also, Summer Bride is looking for suggestions on where to find sample “orders of ceremony”. She’s meeting with her officiant to plan out the ceremony, but she’s clueless as to where to start planning. Anyone know a good website or book for this?
glass wants to know where she can find cheap Polaroid cameras–any former brides selling theirs?
Ms. T has less than five months to find a wedding planner/designer in the NYC area for a not-so-traditional wedding. She doesn’t need a planner to book vendors, but rather to design and creatively coordinate her flowers/colors/themes/reception area. Can anyone recommend one?
Ana’s sister bought her a dozen hot pink paper lanterns, but her wedding color is light pink. She doesn’t want to waste the lanterns, though, so she’s wondering if there’s any way to make them look lighter? Perhaps spray painting or adding flowers?
Andria once saw a picture of decorated church pews, and is hoping to replicate them. A description of what she saw is here, and she’d love some help trying to figure out how to do it.
Can anyone tell JennyGoLightly how to get a “thank you” list from her Crate and Barrel registry? She’s trying to figure out who bought what.
Mee!! is wondering if anyone knows of any Monique Lhuillier rosette gowns (Spring 2005) for sale? Also, does anyone have pictures of a real bride wearing the rosette gown (the non-strapless version)? She has the stock photo from ML’s website, but she’d like to see real-life pictures so that she can have the dress recreated for her.
Ciaobella is looking for information about honeymooning in South Africa in mid-September: Johannesburg or Capetown? Beach resorts? Travel website suggestions, anyone?

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Sarah

SummerBride–I know of only two online vendors of birdcage veils, and if you dig deep enough, they turn out to be the same company: somethingbold.com

If you have any access to a fabric store, you can get a yard of netting and use the pattern at this link…
http://vintagesewing.info/1950s/52-hmh/hmh-133.html
…to do a quick mockup of what a birdcage veil will look like.

As you might have guessed, this was my first choice of style, but I’m leaning toward vintage hats now instead. There are lots of vintage bridal or cocktail hats around, especially on eBay. Just another thing to think about.

4/30/07 @ 4:06 pm (reply)

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Veil Recommendation

SummerBride — for veils, I had luck with Maria Banker. She can custom-make whatever you imagine. Very talented and let her chew over your idea and quote you a price — will likely be reasonable.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=southern_artistic_veils

4/30/07 @ 4:19 pm (reply)

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Iris

summerbride — order of service will vary greatly by religion, culture, etc. Can you provide more info?

4/30/07 @ 4:21 pm (reply)

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cmg

Andria - Here is a suggestion, hopefully I’m thinking of the same thing!!

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/pewmarkers.html

4/30/07 @ 4:24 pm (reply)

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ivy

Would a french manicure look funny with a red pedicure? I don’t normally have both done. But normally when I get manicures, I get light colors and when I get pedicures, I tend to pick brighter colors. Thoughts?

4/30/07 @ 4:28 pm (reply)

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Jayme

this not so much a question as a request–i was thinking that you should do a worst wedding etiquette post. I had a horrible one this weekend and I’d like to hear about others. It would make me feel better

4/30/07 @ 4:33 pm (reply)

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Ana-no idea how practical this idea is because I’ve never seen a paper lantern, nor do I know where you live, but if you could somehow leave the lanterns in the sun might they fade to a paler pink?

4/30/07 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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sloe-eyed

Summer - this is where i’m probably getting my birdcage veil:
http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/index.html

4/30/07 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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Mary

Ana, spray painting would probably increase the lantern’s opacity, so this wouldn’t work if you intended to actually use the lanterns (rather than simply setting them out for decoration). Come to think of it, the spray paint may damage the lantern paper if it is very thin.

4/30/07 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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Iris

S — Brilliant idea about bleaching them in the sun! Might need to rotate them to get all sides, or go for a graduated fade. If they don’t fade evenly, hang them with the least attractive side up against the ceiling.

4/30/07 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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Pencils

I have a question: anyone know where to get a platinum Novell wedding band at a discounted price, either online or in the NYC area? There’s a specific one I want, comfort fit, with a squared-off edge, in 4mm width. This, except this one is 3mm wide:

http://www.fortunoff.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=571000439&index=2&corp%5Fgift=0&dept%5Fid=1060412

I know it looks like a lot of other rings, but the squared-off edge is quite uncommon in a non-flat ring. The Novell site only allows you to search three times. I love it and I don’t want to pay full price. And I need it soon, getting married in five weeks!

4/30/07 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Rebecca

Summerbride — since it sounds like you’re in NYC, I recommend Bridal Veil Falls on 9th and A in the East Village. Margaret will custom-make anything you want and for a very competitive price.

4/30/07 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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kp - if you look in queens you can find flower shops that will do weddings for cheap..i got mine within that price range. i went to jason flowers on francis lewis and northern.

4/30/07 @ 5:18 pm (reply)

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jmnz

First of, let me say that this site is fantastic and I apprciate ALL the help and ideas!

Second, I have a beehive question for the ribbonaholics: I am looking for the white ribbon w/black pioct edging used in MS Weddings Summer ‘06 issue on page 298 for the bouquet. I know nothing about ribbon so some help would be great! Thanks!

4/30/07 @ 5:20 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Daisy

Summer Bride, i second Rebecca’s veil recommendation. Margaret of Bridal Veil Falls was one of my very favorite vendors. she really can and will do *anything* you want!!
just be sure and call for an appointment before you go. her hours vary a bit…

4/30/07 @ 5:27 pm (reply)

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jmnz

Ana, why not add a bit of decoration to the lanterns - maybe some (paper) flowers in the correct shade of pink? Look at it as another way to personalize the day. Every lantern could reflect something different about you as a couple.

4/30/07 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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kandi

I have a very low v-back dress and have been in search of a corset/bustier that will not show. Is there any out there? Please advise.

Thanks!

4/30/07 @ 5:40 pm (reply)

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lily

ana…don’t know how to make them lighter, but i too had light blush pink and green..then i went ribbon shopping and decided that the hot pink actually complemented the other 2 colors. so i use that trio of colors on my bubbles, favors, etc. BM’s are having light pink roses and hot pink ribbon for the bouquet.

4/30/07 @ 7:02 pm (reply)

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Lisa

kp:
Go to Darlene at Whole Foods in Columbus Circle. I shopped around for flowers and her prices were incredibly cheap and by far the cheapest I found. You can even get a discount if you buy your own vases instead of having them buy them.

4/30/07 @ 8:06 pm (reply)

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future mrs j.o.b

glass, i got mine from ebay. i only paid $10(that also included the shipping). check out the people with good feedback AND a return policy. Sometimes asking friends will stir up all types of surprises.

4/30/07 @ 8:58 pm (reply)

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