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Now that I think about it, I will get my invites hand cancelled. I got a friend's invite a few weeks back, she made them herself so at first I thought she just did a horrible job (streak marks at the top right/tracks) I thought it was her printer. But now I realize it must have been the post office indentation. Kind of ruined the look of the invite
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-28 13:59:00
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QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 28 2009, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, I've also been wanting to ask... does anyone have a wedding website? Did I ask this already? I can't even remember. lol I'm trying to find a good host, but there are so many. I want a free one, and I found a great one that has TONS of features, but crappy template designs (www.weddingannouncer.com). Go figure sad.gif


http://www.mywedding...g_websites.html

This is, by far the best I've seen! Julybride told me about it, it's free and the templates are SO nice! I love this one
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-28 08:43:00
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I got my save the date cards today kicking.gif They are so pretty! I am going to go to Michael's and buy little magnets and glue them on the back of each card so they can be put on my guests fridge; as the ones I wanted didn't come as a magnet

Also, they came with a note that says:

"To help maintain the fresh look and feel of your invitations, we recommend that you take them to the post office to be hand cancelled. The postal service typically uses machines to speed the process of cancelling the postage on mail. These machines often leave tire trackes that can cause indentations on your inserts. Not all post offices will do this, but it's worth asking for"

Has anyone heard of that before, being hand cancelled?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-27 18:11:00
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Well our wedding reception is going to be almost 2 years after our legal marriage, so as for the wording, we're not mentioning "marriage" on the invites. Our save the date cards say "Save the date for the wedding of our names" because it's our wedding they are coming to! Since we never had one. We're not using the words marriage on the invites either
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-26 19:53:00
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QUOTE (JillA @ Jul 26 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What do you guys mean when you say your wedding cake is going to be real? Do some people have a fake wedding cake?


Yup.
You can rent fake cakes.
My fiance's sister rented a fake cake just for show, they didn't want any cake to eat. She even rented her wedding dress too. (Which is so weird to me).

But they're usually made of Styrofoam or cardboard decorated with fondant n stuff.... since that stuff doesn't' really mold that easily.


laughing.gif Never heard of that, too funny! How can you have a wedding without cake!? blink.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-26 19:15:00
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What do you guys mean when you say your wedding cake is going to be real? Do some people have a fake wedding cake?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-26 18:59:00
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Ashen, not to worry! Just tell your fiance, the dress situation is none of his business laughing.gif Really, I don't think the fiance should get an opinion whatsoever on the dress, that's our territory.

I think your idea to go back to the store and see what else they have is a good one. You shouldn't feel rushed to pick out your dress, I know January will arrive before you know it but you still have time smile.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-26 10:27:00
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laughing.gif Minnew that's hilarious!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-23 14:29:00
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QUOTE (JillA @ Jul 23 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
UGHHH I hear you on that. Everyone and their mother has an opinion about the way things should be, it's so damn annoying. Why can't people realize that it's YOUR day!? We will do it the way WE choose!

It should definitely be your fiance's job to track down his side of the family's responses. But, you know how men are with that type of thing wacko.gif


I got told yesterday by a lady that works at the laundrymat that I should change my last name when I get married. Excuse me? It is none of her business to tell me what to do, she doesn't even know my last name.


#######? That's so rude! I'm not changing my last name, I didn't and don't plan on it. I prefer mine, thank you very much biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-23 13:50:00
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jul 23 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No kidding eh? I got a honeymoon sex kit from my soon-to-be MIL. A little weird...

All the non responders are members of my fiances family, minus two who promised to make a decision by the end of this week. I'm having a hard time getting him to call people and ask! I've never met most of them, or only seen them once, so I'm not going to call them, it should be his job, no? I tracked down all the non responders on my side, its his turn.

I'm really getting annoyed with people who try to tell me how it should be. My favorite is when people say, "it doesn't matter if you like the flavor of your cake or the food you're serving because you can't eat it anyways." Why the hell not? I'm going to eat the food I paid for, thanks! Or, "Well you can't have open seating at the ceremony, that's not the way weddings work." Well this is how my wedding is going to work! There aren't very many of you, figure it out! Just little things like that. Everyone thinks they KNOW the way it MUST be. I know they mean well, but this is our wedding, not theirs. Its getting down to the wire and I've been very patient with everyone, but I think I'm about to kill! mad.gif


UGHHH I hear you on that. Everyone and their mother has an opinion about the way things should be, it's so damn annoying. Why can't people realize that it's YOUR day!? We will do it the way WE choose!

It should definitely be your fiance's job to track down his side of the family's responses. But, you know how men are with that type of thing wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-23 13:34:00
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I've heard of a lingerie shower before.... but I think I'd want one with my girlfriends, not the in-laws laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-23 13:18:00
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Peachy I love the bobble heads idea! Where are you getting that done?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-22 08:35:00
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July when do you leave for Hawaii!?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-21 08:26:00
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IT'S JULYBRIDE'S WEDDING DAY!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

Hope you have a wonderful day July and a fab honeymoon in Hawaii! So jealous! Share the pics and details when you return rose.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-17 08:58:00
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QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 15 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When's a good time to start sending save the dates? I'm not sure how far in advance to send them. I kind of want to before I leave Canada, cause then it will be cheaper postage... LOL


Well I'm sending ours out a full year before - firstly because it's over a holiday weekend (labour day) and alot of people around here go to the Shore for that weekend. Also since so many guests are coming from Canada, I want to give PLENTY of notice. I figure, we have the date, everythings booked, may as well tell everyone. The sooner the better
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-15 09:17:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 14 2009, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
^^ Where are you ordering them from Jill? I want to order some too, but I haven't found any that I really LOVE yet.


I found so many nice ones on this website:

http://www.weddingpa...-date-cards.htm

This is the one we are getting, but in green and we are changing the wording around

http://www.weddingpa...ing_willow.html

I didn't want to do one that we put our photo on it....
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-14 22:12:00
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So I'm ordering our save the date cards.... so excited! They're really pretty, a light green color with a willow tree on the front.... our initials J+G engraved in the tree.... then it says "Save the Date for Jill and Glen's Wedding! September 4, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA"

I changed the wording from "Jill and Glen are getting married" because, well we already are so I didn't like how that sounded
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-14 22:04:00
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Jul 13 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm pretty excited that today I finally booked my hair and makeup! And, my trial is on Friday already! I don't even know what I want to do... I'm thinking either completely up, or half up half down... any suggestions? My fiance wants it down or half down, as does my MOH, but my mother, MIL and other bridesmaids think I should put it up. Its going to be outdoors and I have long thick, dark wavy hair...


That's awesome!! I don't know what to do with my hair either... I'm thinking half up, I wore it that way at my sister's wedding and loved it. I just normally wear it down so I want to look normal like myself. Maybe at the trial you could try a few different styles!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-13 19:58:00
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Such a pretty dress! Definitely along the same lines of the style I was looking at too! I am against strapless for myself and I don't want a "traditional" dress at all
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-11 22:31:00
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QUOTE (ashenflowers @ Jul 9 2009, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you thought about putting together your own playlist, and having a trustworthy friend take care of it for you?

Just throwing that out there... I think that's what I'm going to do, but then again I have some friends who have DJed before, and I know they would totally be able to handle it properly. lol .... then again we're also not really going for the typical reception either, but we ARE still having dancing and what not smile.gif


I don't think I would do that.... I want professional equipment, speakers, etc. and I wouldn't have nearly enough music to last 4 hours.... I wouldn't trust any of my friends to be my DJ laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-09 18:20:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jul 9 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jul 9 2009, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK guys... I have a question. I am looking into DJ's, but I have no idea how much one charges and what a good price is! I mean how do I know if it's a good price if I don't know the average cost of a DJ?!


In Toronto, a DJ can cost anywhere from $800-$3000 depending on what kind of package you want. The 'in-house' DJ at our hall is $1400 for the cheapest package, but I'm going to ask for no dry-ice for our first dance, and so I'm hoping they will knock it down a bit.

It gets expensive when you want lights and such.


Yeah I don't want anything fancy... just a plain ol' DJ! I am hoping to spend no more than $1000, I am shopping around now for quotes!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-09 15:06:00
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OK guys... I have a question. I am looking into DJ's, but I have no idea how much one charges and what a good price is! I mean how do I know if it's a good price if I don't know the average cost of a DJ?!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-09 13:52:00
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QUOTE (minnew @ Jul 6 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YAY!! The bridesmaid dresses came in!! Now I just have to wait a few more days for them to be shipped!! Ooo and my slippers too! I bought a pair of white high heels, but I can't decide if I want to wear them or the white slippers with beads I tried on and ordered from DB. They were sooooo comfortable! Its going to be a long day and alot of standing, I would much rather be comfortable!! No ones going to see my feet until the garter removal anyways!! The downside..the seamstress will have to do alot more hemming...


Go for comfort! You don't want painful feet to ruin your wedding night, you know! You want to be able to dance and walk around as much as you want!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-06 11:51:00
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Why would you pay to dance with the bride or groom wacko.gif Not my cup of tea no one better suggest that at our wedding LOL
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-05 16:24:00
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I've never heard of dollar dances either! Funny.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-05 09:33:00
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So yesterday I ended up going into the jewlery store where Glen bought my ring, to just look at wedding bands. I ended up finding the perfect matching band to my ring, I bought it on the spot! LOL It was regular $750 and he gave it to me for $400 if I paid cash! It's sooo nice, it's a thin band with tiny diamonds all through the top, I want to wear it now hahaha!

I know what you girls mean about no shower, etc. I told my sister (MOH) no shower, and I'm sure she'll respect that decision luckily. I'm just not into that hoohah. I guess you could look at it as sweet that they are doing it for you as a surprise, maybe they think you're saying you don't want one even though you really, really don't want one! I for one don't like surprises really.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-07-03 12:44:00
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QUOTE (SonoranSongbird @ Jun 28 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you all discussed wedding albums in this thread? I was going to start a thread asking about that. And yes, we had our family wedding over eight months ago and I am just now getting around to it. We did not hire a professional photographer and I'm kind of vascilating between doing a photo album through webshots or one where I physically place the prints in the album myself. I was curious what others have done.


I'm not having a professional photog either... saving myself a few grand and having my uncle do it, free of charge! LOL he took the pics at my sister's wedding and did a fab job... I really don't like those staged cheesy photos that professional photogs do, it's not me.... so I'll be happy with his simple photos!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-28 17:45:00
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A double shower whistling.gif laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-20 10:05:00
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QUOTE (minnew @ Jun 19 2009, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 19 2009, 05:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
$130 isn't bad at all, that's how much we're paying tomorrow at a wedding we're going to. I'd say that's average.

And, I hate to break it to ya ladies, but I hear on your wedding night you're so freaking exhausted from everything you usually just pass out, there's nothing too exciting going on in the special suite laughing.gif


laughing.gif I know I hear the same thing! But in the off chance we get a second wind of energy! I don't want aunt so and so to complain about noisy neighbours... laughing.gif Im afraid I will fall asleep in the jacuzzi! haha!


I'd rather have people stay on site as well, if they choose to go to another hotel in the area great, there are 2 or 3 not too far, probably not too much cheaper, but I would prefer if people did and hopefully if not they will be smart and call a cab if they are intoxicated.


The Holiday Inn is offering, for $205 a 15 seater shuttle bus to take my guests back and forth all night from venue to hotel. It's only a 5 minute drive, but totally worth the $$ considering I won't have to worry about anyone drinking and driving!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 19:30:00
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$130 isn't bad at all, that's how much we're paying tomorrow at a wedding we're going to. I'd say that's average.

And, I hate to break it to ya ladies, but I hear on your wedding night you're so freaking exhausted from everything you usually just pass out, there's nothing too exciting going on in the special suite laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 18:34:00
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QUOTE (minnew @ Jun 19 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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kicking.gif The Holiday Inn got back to me, and are giving a great rate! 4 night block for $99 per night, which is a good price IMO! Especially for 4 nights, I am going with them. Happy that's another thing out of the way


Wow thats a great rate! I also have a room block with Holiday Inn, its also where our reception is going to be held. Our rate is 105.95. They are giving us a jacuzzi 2 room suite for the bride & groom the night of the wedding for free. I just hope that the guest rooms are far away from our suite! tongue.gif Maybe I should talk to our coordinator! whistling.gif laughing.gif


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 17:26:00
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kicking.gif The Holiday Inn got back to me, and are giving a great rate! 4 night block for $99 per night, which is a good price IMO! Especially for 4 nights, I am going with them. Happy that's another thing out of the way
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 14:46:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 19 2009, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you try here? Marriott Events Page


Ohh I did not! Thanks Krikit, am filling that out now
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 12:52:00
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What's with places not calling me back? I've e-mailed & left voice messages at both the Marriott and Holiday Inn which are close to my wedding venue. I want to book a block of rooms, it's important since I'll have many out of town guests! Anyway, I started in May trying to reach someone and still NOTHING! I just called the Marriott and asked to speak to a manager, of course I got voicemail. Sheesh, I am basically GIVING you 15 rooms minimum, don't you want that business!? mad.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 12:18:00
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It makes me sad too Krikit.... not my family though, they are wonderful and supportive 110%. It's my friends, they grew hostile that I was "leaving the group"..... I'm not sure what it was. Now, I get sarcastic remarks about how "it must be nice" not be working and having my partner support me.... Jealous much? I didn't choose to be unemployed, I am looking as hard as I damn well can. Now leave me alone! mad.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-19 09:42:00
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QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jun 18 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I booked the LAST of our honeymoon reservations today. I was able to get a RESORT on the BEACH for $100/night on Priceline. It was a total gamble and it paid off!!! Yea!

Now, just to get my fiance' over here on Monday. *sigh*


Yay that's great! I hope that's a happy sigh, doesn't sound like a happy sigh laughing.gif

It is a happy sigh. It is just that my entire world will change starting on Monday. His world is going to change too. I know that... the change is good, too. We're both really excited, for the move, too. JUST, a change. A major change, from being Miss Independent to Mrs. Somebody (almost). smile.gif


Yes, it's going to be a huge change and life adjustment for the both of you! But, well worth it and you have your wedding and wonderful honeymoon to look forward to biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-18 22:23:00
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QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jun 18 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I booked the LAST of our honeymoon reservations today. I was able to get a RESORT on the BEACH for $100/night on Priceline. It was a total gamble and it paid off!!! Yea!

Now, just to get my fiance' over here on Monday. *sigh*


Yay that's great! I hope that's a happy sigh, doesn't sound like a happy sigh laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-18 20:33:00
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Same in PA, you do not need witnesses. All the weddings I've attended in Canada, the bride and groom sign the marriage cert, pose for photos, the attendant(s) sign as well. But here, the signing is done in private.

I have to keep reminding myself that I can't please everyone and I can't worry about what everyone is going to think. Not everything has to be done the traditional way, and I am going to do what I feel is best for me. I just know I will have headaches down the road with bridesmaids, I know it. So I'm saving myself the heartache now! Thanks for everyone sharing your stories, it's nice to hear.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-16 09:21:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Jun 15 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys are all smart.

I'm actually having a huge uneven bridal party. I have 7 girls and 4 guys. Yes, you read that correctly 7!!! My issue is that I don't have a lot of friends, but the friends that I do have are all very very very close. I contemplated having family only and then I figured, what the hell, I'm only doing this once, might as well just have everyone since no one is concerned about the money since it's in Toronto and there is no travel. All they need to do is get a dress and their hair/makeup if they want to. So far I haven't had any drama, but if anyone wants to drop out, I'm totally okay with that! I actually wish a couple would drop out so that it would be more even!

Anywho, now that we're in Vegas, I kind of wish we would've just had a wedding here at the Bellagio. It's so beautiful.


laughing.gif That cracked me up! I don't think there is anything wrong really with an uneven bridal party anyway, it doesn't have to be equal I don't think. Glad you're having fun in Vegas, I've never been.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-15 21:18:00
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QUOTE (July09Bride @ Jun 15 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Well I decided to go against the grain and I'm not having a wedding party. Besides my sister as MOH and Glen's brother as best man. I was going back and forth about it. I would have asked 4 people to be bridesmaids. One, my sister in law who is 19 and a spoiled brat who acts 12. My MIL actually asked me (more like pleaded) NOT to ask her daughter to be a bridesmaid, as she will "ruin my day" (her words). Then I had 3 friends to ask. One of them, was not really that supportive of my move here and ever since I moved, NEVER has once called me. I always make the effort, call/e-mail her, etc. I'm fed up of making the effort, why would I ask her to be a bridesmaid? She's not being a friend to me. The other 2 friends, last time I was in Canada were complaning about how much they hate being a bridesmaid as it cost too much $$, too much hassle, etc. One recently turned down the request of another friend to be a bridesmaid as she said she couldn't afford it. Well obviously I don't want to ask them now. It sucks because I did want to have a bridal party more for my husband. I think he's disappointed because he has some close friends he wanted to ask, but what can I do. I just hate DRAMA.

Wedding Party drama is among the worst! It ranks right up there with 12 & 13 year-old drama! HA!

Here's the thing... if you don't have a wedding party, then you don't run the risk of having people back out on you with a month left (AFTER you (the bride) bought the dress for your friend to help out as much as you could) and then your fiance tells you the SAME day that one of his friends won't be coming over b/c he has had over a year to get a passport to come to the US from Canada and now (with 32 days left) says he can't afford to get a passport.

*sigh* I hate drama too. Wedding drama is the worst. I'm frustrated that my friend from Idaho didn't start saving for her ticket last summer (when I asked her) and that Duncan's friend didn't plan ahead for a passport a year ago (when he was asked). When people have a year's notice, there is almost no excuse, if they said YES back then.

Here's the ironic part... neither person would have to worry about food (rehearsal dinner - paid for, breakfast - included in hotel room rate, dinner at wedding - paid for b/c it is the reception, day after breakfast - again included with hotel, day after lunch - provided b/c we're having a luncheon at the house so we can open gifts & hang out with family/friends & chat & share pics), the hotel is $105/night and the rooms would be shared so actually $53/night, and I bought her dress and Duncan was going to pay for his tux.

ARGH.



Exactly! There are so many things that could go wrong, so many reasons for drama. I am not into that at all, I don't want anyone's ####### to ruin anything. The only way to make sure that happens is to forgo the bridal party. I just know I'm gonna hear about how they can't afford it, etc. and I just don't want to deal. I understand that being a bridesmaid can get expensive, so I just won't ask. Now, watch them be offended because I didn't ask laughing.gif You can't win, you know?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-15 13:46:00