Weddingbee Blog

Gretchen - I was wondering this myself, so I ordered one from “Spanx” as well as purchased the “Assets” line from Target. It appears the material from the “Spanx” line is of a better quality than the “Assets” line. However, I could not tell much of a difference between the two under my dress. They both looked the same on me. In the end, I went for the “Assets” line and return the more pricey “Spanx” line.

tama - I just went through the same situation with my sister as well as one of my bridesmaids. I found that the best dress style for the growing baby bump is one with an empire waist. I also had the dress maker order extra material so they could sew an extra panel in the front if her stomach grew more than the larger dress size we ordered.

Classic Sangria

from, “Sangria: Fun and Festive Recipes”
1 orange sliced
1 lime sliced
1/2 lemon sliced
1 1/2 oz brandy
2 Tbsp sugar
750ml bottle light red wine, chilled
12 oz club soda, chilled
about 3 cups ice cubes

In a 2 quart or larger glass pitcher, combine the fruit slices. Add the brandy and sugar, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour in the wine, stirring gently. Refrigerate at least two hours or as long as overnight.

When ready to serve, add the club soda and stir gently. Fill highball, wine or other decorative glasses with ice and slowly pour the sangria over the ice, allowing some fruit to fall into each glass.

blogged at http://www.thespiritworld.net/2006/04/27/sangria_aamp_ribs

Cindy, the JH bridesmaid dress I wore was not true to size. It ran large, the way wedding dresses do. This happened to the other bridesmaids as well.

Tama - I would suggest to you to find a designer with a store near your sister so she can constantly be in and out for fittings. A good seamstress can anticipate, and tailor to, a growth like that. Honestly, she should start fittings around her four month mark, and maybe go in as often as every two weeks. Definitely order her dress a few sizes up from what fits now, because we all know it’s easier to take in a dress than it is to let it out. HTH!

Hi. I am looking for a florist in the Philadelphia area to do my bouquet and those for the families and wedding party. Any recommendations?

thanks, laura s. our florist said that they only come in these light pink colors, but i’ll definitely look into the darker pink too.

another question for the hive - i’m looking for a clever way to ask my friends to be my bridesmaids. i remember a bee previously posting about a crossword puzzle she created, but can’t seem to find it in the archives. can anyone help?

I got this from my friend and it is totally easy!!!

1 bottle of white wine (does not have to be good wine)
Half a bottle of champagne
1/2 to 3/4 cup of brandy (key ingredient)
If you want to get people more f*cked up add 3 shots of grand manier
Add a cup or two of sugar depends on how sweet you want it. Add more if you like.
Chop up 2 or 3 apples oranges, lemons, Add strawberry for the pretty color but add strawberry right before serving otherwise it gets soggy. Make this at least 1 day before serving so it tastes better.

This should serve about 6 ppl.

Gretchen - I’ve tried the assets line and was not too impressed. The material doesn’t stand up to multiple wearings. If you’re only wearing it for wedding day, you’ll be fine - just don’t expect to get a ton of use out of it.

Tama - Look at Aria’s bridesmaid dresses. They come in your colors and they have a great section about fitting bridesmaids and a whole section on fitting maternity bridesmaid’s. They have about 3 or 4 styles that would work and even if you don’t go with them (not sure how long till the wedding, I’m guess 4-6 months given the bride’s announcement!) but at the very least their website is worth checking out for their “sizing” section. http://www.ariadress.com

i need little glassine bags for favors - no more than 200. does anyone know where i can buy them in quantities less than 2500?! Or does anyone live in the NYC area and want to share?

thanks!