Is a nice wedding location. I'll give you an update on the food options, available from Create a cake catering.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Omg! Google has Blogger for Android!
Isn't that great! Now I can post little wedding tidbits more often.
By the by my little sister is pregnant and getting married.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
I went to a Wedding this weekend!
It was really simple and elegant! The bride was beautiful! The ceremony was beautiful... I really liked the actual service. Many times I don't even remember the service. The preacher said some really meaningful things and I was touched. I haven't asked but I believe the bride used a tactic I read lot lot about in budget friendly wedding planning articles SHE ONLY INCLUDED THINGS THAT WERE MEMORABLE TO HER! There were no favors...didn't miss them, but there was an open bar... no favors needed. There was a well wishing tree instead of a sign in book. The venue, The Great Aunt Stella Center a historic church in Downtown Charlotte, was beautiful with a circular sanctuary and Italian stained glass windows.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I'VE FOUND TWO NEW WEDDING AND RECEPTION VENUES
Wouldn't it be magical to get married on the lake? The sun setting and glowing lights cascading bouncing off of the still waters. Well you can there a two places that offer yacht charters for up to 150 people on Lake Norman. Luxury Yacht Charters and Championship Yacht Charters watch the video below....
Not a bad idea and I've contacted them both and they are reasonably priced.
Not a bad idea and I've contacted them both and they are reasonably priced.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ice Sculptures....Do you need them?
I've gone to two wedding recently where the couples had ice sculptures. The ice sculpture to your left was an loving expression of the couple. As you can see thier names are inscribed and the grooms favorite sports team is displayed (What about dem Cowboys?...NOT! lol). At the second wedding the ice sculpture kept the fruit buffet cool! It was displayed as the pre-wedding hors' ovures outside the recpetion hall. I thought this was an excellent use of an ice sculpture. I debated the ice sculpture issue, at almost $300.00 this can be a hugh hit to the budget. Tell me what you think ice sculpture or not?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Inexpensive but Fun Wedding Favors
I recently went to the dentist...I know ouch! Anyway as a parting gift at the checkout counter they had personalized watermelon flavored chap stick( my dentist). My lips were dry from being held open for thirty minutes so I grabbed two, one for my daughter. I was thinking about the blog and I decided to look up the manufacturing com
pany, also on the label. This site offers 100 personalized organic chap sticks for $49.00 and they are made fresh to your order. I thought wow, what an inexpensive way to provide your guest with a useful functional parting gift. It would be even better to get the top of the tube in your wedding colors. Anyway check them out www.lipbalmexpress.com. Oh by the way its good chap stick, my lips feel smooth and moisturized.
Monday, July 6, 2009
I've Been Missing for a While...But I'm Back
I decided to postpone my wedding ...long story. I did not think I would be missed but I'm still getting emails and people are still reading so I've decided to continue planning my wedding for $5000 or is it $8,000. So when I do get married all I will have to do is implement the plans that we have vetted together. I have several friends who are getting married this year and I'm helping them in any way I can. I've also been selling some of my crafting services. I've attached a picture of a logo I designed and hand painted on a wedding aisle runner for a girl on Craigslist . Let me know if you know anyone who could use my services I'm cheaper than anyone on the web and I'm Local!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wedding design
The new trend is designer wedding with designer themes. We have all seen the Tiffany wedding on whose wedding is it. Little blue boxes for favors with matching invitation and so on. These designer themes can be quite expensive unless you DIY.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Helping a Friend!
I have two friends who are also getting married. So I designed a logo for one of them. What do you think!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I got a google phone
I just received my google phone. Not wedding related I know. But I thought I'd share and I sent this post from my phone.
Monday, October 20, 2008
DIY CardBox
I've decided to make a Picture Frame Card Box that will display our engagement photos during the reception. I got the design from the net but I've modified it somewhat since I am going to keep it as a
keepsake box. Here is the first building photos. I'll finish it after a trip to the hardware and fabric store. I used 2 packets of small box hinges and 4 picture frames from Wal mart .Thursday, October 16, 2008
Unity Candles
Here is one of my DIY projects. I purchased a 3"x 9" candle from Hobby Lobby (they are having a sale for 50% off all bridal) for 2.99. The velum paper was also %50 off. The ribbon came form walmart 1.00 and $.49. I still have some left over. One DIY complete... I may go with my other monogram logo.
Free Save the Date Post Card
It took a couple of weeks, but I did receive my free post card. It looked just like the picture. It had my message on the back and it was pretty cool. The advertisement on the back was small so what it was FREE! I put it on my refrigerator, where you would hope, your guest would keep the save the dates. Nice and visible. You can use publisher to create a Jpeg image with your save the date information on top.Free save the dates at Hippopost.com can be a great deal.
You could even upload this design to vista print and get post cards made. The best way to save money is to send them free. Example:
DIY...
Okay thanks to my Bridesmaids I've finally settled on a theme and color palette (lime green, lavendar, chocolate, see right). Purple is my favorite color and I tend to lean to the lighter shades of purple, like lavender. I have decided, in order to save a buck, to do DIY wedding projects. I'm fairly crafty and I know I can make anything. I'm in the middle of several different projects; my display cake, favor boxes, flower girl pail, seat cards, invitations, and unity candles. Okay, that's a lot and it isn't even half of the projects I've decided to undertake. Don't laugh! (naw go ahead, I am) My bridesmaids bless thier hearts are trying to make sure I'm being realistic. I am, I can finish all of that and more in six months.
I'm back...
I'm still planning! Thanks for all of you who have been following me. I got an email from Linda in Greensboro who is also on a $5000 to $8000 budget.
No trouble at all. I'm glad my blog is there to help. I need to continue writing (I've been busy lately)! I haven't gotten married yet my date is April 25, 2009. Depending on your criteria (alcohol etc. ) there are lots of different places to have a reception. But budget constraints definitely can hinder us. If I didn't want to provide 100 guest with unlimited alcohol I would use one of these venues: Cheapest
The JH Adams Inn in High Point. It is really beautiful and very elegant. They make you buy their alcohol but the lady there will work with you to pick a nice meal cheaply. There are pictures on my blog and here is their website. Food and venue roughly $3000
The Brookstown Inn is fabulous. I think the same company owns both of these places. Anyway they also make you buy their alcohol but they will work to stay withinn your budget. The dining area is a little dark but the charm of the hotel makes it so worth while and your guests will feel at home. Food and venue roughly $3500.
Double tree High Point Rd- In my quest for the perfect spot, I've viewed many places, if you want to go the chain hotel route, this is the place to go. They only charge $500 for the venue and the food is about 25.00 per person. I really like the charm of the above bed and breakfast places, though. $Food and venue roughly $3500
Watch out for %20 Gratuity.
Unlimited Alcohol Choices:
1. Tuscany Gardens (they are booking up the best months fast). This would be my first choice they provide a lot of the extras. Plus, they allow you to provide your own own alcohol. See my blog. $5000.00 total. Ceremony included.
2. King Inn Sedgefield I just recently saw this place and started to change my whole agenda. It is great ! But, it is better for a smaller affair unless you want to tent the parking lot. Then you're adding cost. You hire your own caterer and they are flexible. It is better to have your guest stay here and have your event here. But check this place out just to have your guest stay here.
3. UNCG Alumni House (alumni, students, staff only) This place is very elegant and newly remodeled. It is inexpensive and very beautiful. Venue $1300 for 6 hours and the school can (not required) cater for $14.00 per person total. Gratuity included.
4. UNCG Cone Ballroom (Books up fast) Older room inside the student center. Very cheap venue under $1000 (tables and chairs included) and the school (required) has to cater for you at $14.00 per person total (other menues available). Gratuity included.
5. ***My choice NC A&T Alumni Center. This place is new and beautiful and it fits all my criteria. Large rooms tables and chairs. The school can cater for you but you can also use an outside caterer. Roughly $2500 with outside caterer .
Linda let me know if I can be of any help on other questions I have catering suggestions. If you want to look at UNCG, I went there, the food is good. Go eat at Spencers. I also do wedding crafts and candy buffets (call for pricing), I've attached a price list, I'm offering blog readers a 25% off discount. Get a paper every week and use coupons Micheal's, Ac Moore, Hobby Lobby, Joann's and Old Time Pottery. Hobby lobby is having a 50% off bridal and floral week with no coupon. I'd be glad to help anyway I can.
Can I use your question on my blog?
Gabby
Gabby,
I’m sorry to trouble you, but I ran across your blog about planning your wedding. I was curious where you ended up having your reception. I am on a budget somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000 and also in Greensboro.
Thank you so much!
~Linda
My Response:
No trouble at all. I'm glad my blog is there to help. I need to continue writing (I've been busy lately)! I haven't gotten married yet my date is April 25, 2009. Depending on your criteria (alcohol etc. ) there are lots of different places to have a reception. But budget constraints definitely can hinder us. If I didn't want to provide 100 guest with unlimited alcohol I would use one of these venues: Cheapest
The JH Adams Inn in High Point. It is really beautiful and very elegant. They make you buy their alcohol but the lady there will work with you to pick a nice meal cheaply. There are pictures on my blog and here is their website. Food and venue roughly $3000
The Brookstown Inn is fabulous. I think the same company owns both of these places. Anyway they also make you buy their alcohol but they will work to stay withinn your budget. The dining area is a little dark but the charm of the hotel makes it so worth while and your guests will feel at home. Food and venue roughly $3500.
Double tree High Point Rd- In my quest for the perfect spot, I've viewed many places, if you want to go the chain hotel route, this is the place to go. They only charge $500 for the venue and the food is about 25.00 per person. I really like the charm of the above bed and breakfast places, though. $Food and venue roughly $3500
Watch out for %20 Gratuity.
Unlimited Alcohol Choices:
1. Tuscany Gardens (they are booking up the best months fast). This would be my first choice they provide a lot of the extras. Plus, they allow you to provide your own own alcohol. See my blog. $5000.00 total. Ceremony included.
2. King Inn Sedgefield I just recently saw this place and started to change my whole agenda. It is great ! But, it is better for a smaller affair unless you want to tent the parking lot. Then you're adding cost. You hire your own caterer and they are flexible. It is better to have your guest stay here and have your event here. But check this place out just to have your guest stay here.
3. UNCG Alumni House (alumni, students, staff only) This place is very elegant and newly remodeled. It is inexpensive and very beautiful. Venue $1300 for 6 hours and the school can (not required) cater for $14.00 per person total. Gratuity included.
4. UNCG Cone Ballroom (Books up fast) Older room inside the student center. Very cheap venue under $1000 (tables and chairs included) and the school (required) has to cater for you at $14.00 per person total (other menues available). Gratuity included.
5. ***My choice NC A&T Alumni Center. This place is new and beautiful and it fits all my criteria. Large rooms tables and chairs. The school can cater for you but you can also use an outside caterer. Roughly $2500 with outside caterer .
Linda let me know if I can be of any help on other questions I have catering suggestions. If you want to look at UNCG, I went there, the food is good. Go eat at Spencers. I also do wedding crafts and candy buffets (call for pricing), I've attached a price list, I'm offering blog readers a 25% off discount. Get a paper every week and use coupons Micheal's, Ac Moore, Hobby Lobby, Joann's and Old Time Pottery. Hobby lobby is having a 50% off bridal and floral week with no coupon. I'd be glad to help anyway I can.
Can I use your question on my blog?
Gabby
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