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I am planning a KW wedding & i have everything except the ceremony planned! I am having a hard time finding a vendor who will do it! I have my own photographer that we are using and that seems to be the biggest hurdle for everyone! I dont get why it's such a huge deal if i dont want to use YOUR photographer!?! Any ideas? I could plan it on my own, rent the chairs, etc.. but i really wanted to have it done by someone else so that THEY would be there to help coordinate on the day of... not me! help! feeling overwelmed...
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Thats a great review with lots of helpful info!! I'm totally going to call Cathy!
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I like the idea of the the "Save the Week"... and as others have said, i think more time is better than less for sure! I know we aren't planning until May 2011, and we already sent our STD about a month ago, and for the most part, people seem to be thankful for the time! others think we are crazy, but you cant make everyone happy! lol good luck!!!!
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Wedding Photography GIVEAWAY!! (No Travel Costs!)
buckain replied to Nora's topic in Destination Wedding Vendor Marketplace
Crongrats everyone! So happy for you both! What a wonderful gift!!!! Dont forget to share them after, so we can see!!!! -
Wedding Photography GIVEAWAY!! (No Travel Costs!)
buckain replied to Nora's topic in Destination Wedding Vendor Marketplace
the suspense is killing me! =) I just LOVE LOVE LOVE her photography, but there is no way i could afford her normally! lol -
Has anyone ever used the Roof Top Cafe for their reception (or other event)? Any opinions? they have decent prices (ie, within my budget), and from the few pictures i can find, fun atmosphere... thoughts from those who know the area?? good/bad anything better? we aren't that picky, just want decent food & fun atmosphere (patios/outdoors for dinner, is a plus!) My budget is $5000 for the reception dinner/venue/fees/taxes, etc... i just can't sped more than that for the dinner..... (b/w 35-45 guests, so thats $142 to $111 per person... Ideally this would also include the cost for the DJ and beer/wine (at the least), although i'm quickly finding that i may need to adjust my budget, but over $150 per person just to eat a meal, seems SO ridiculous to me!! help!?
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**coupon code** For Cards and Pockets till 11/15/2009
buckain replied to *HOLLY*'s topic in Buy / Sell / Trade Archives
Thanks!! This is a great website! -
My totebags are in!
buckain replied to latoya1908's topic in Wedding Registry, Wedding Gift Bags, and OOT bags
oooh i was looking at those too! they come in so many colors & they look nice for the price! I want to see a picture of someone holding one, for size refrence! post spome pics -
New Vendor - Destination Scout
buckain replied to Destination Scout's topic in Destination Wedding Vendor Marketplace
so its been a few months... hows it going i hope well, what a cool service! -
Quote: Originally Posted by kwaits Hello, I have just started planning for my Florida Keys wedding in August 2010. I feel completely lost and overwhelmed. I am hoping you ladies will have some advice for me. I noticed that some of these posts are older but maybe you can still help! My vision is to have a beach wedding or ocean view venue. I am keeping it very small which means about 20 people. I don't want anything fancy or over the top. Simple and fun. I have even looked into staying someplace other than Key West...possibly Islamorada for a less touristy feel. I have never been to the Keys so I have no idea what to expect. Any advice is much appreciated. I would like to stay somewhere on the water but my budget is around 10k. This would include ceremony, small reception (maybe) and hotel accomodations for myself and FI. I would definitely recommend staying in Key West, its a bit more $, but in my opinion, it's hands down a much more relaxing experience! I used to live in FL and spent some time in the keys, we always enjoyed our trips more when we stayed in the "city" everything is withing walking distance then! We too are planning our wedding in Key West, but not until 2011. I was originally planning a wedding ceremony/reception (not lodging) budget of $6500 for 40 guests, including taxes, fees, site rental, tables, chairs, food... but i'm having a hard time finding anything in that budget range... I hate to go more... but I may have to... any ideas of reasonably priced options?? other out of the box ideas?? we thought about renting a house and hosting there, but thats a lot of people to have in one house for a reception! plus i want a little less stress...
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Wedding Photography GIVEAWAY!! (No Travel Costs!)
buckain replied to Nora's topic in Destination Wedding Vendor Marketplace
This is SO amazing! I have definitely entered (and sent you a PM)! Thanks Nora, your portfolio is wonderful, and now bookmarked! lol -
Save the date magnet- personal note needed?
buckain replied to buckain's topic in Wedding Etiquette, Traditions, to dos
yeah, the problem is i dont have many details planned yet! LOL just the date and place! Its still a year and a half off, so I can't book much of anything yet... thus, few details... but we do have a website, and that is on the magnet... so hopefully that will be enough... =) printed all my lables last night, stuffing envelopes tonight!! -
Thanks for all the thoughts today everyone. I know 10 years is a big deal, and i'm sure we can come up with something that works for us both... but I was just floored when she asked me... just felt weird! i'll keep you posted on what we decide... need to talk to my FI tonight and just see what feels ok for us i guess.... still wish i could covet it all as *mine* but that was part of the point of a destination wedding, was so it was special for others too, so i need to be understanding! Seeing that we live in Alaska, a trip to Florida isn't something to sneeze at amongst friends, and i would rather have her there than not there... so i'm sure i'll cave... just want to be selfish today!!! lol
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Congrats Yencie! Glad you have the ring now!!
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! This forum is such a wealth of information! I have been reading LOTS! You all are wonderful!
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One of my close friends, who has been married for 10 years at the time of our wedding, has told me that they were planning on re-newing their vows that year anyway, and they want to do it at the same time in Key West since they have to travel there for our wedding anyway… I am torn on how I feel about it… part of me wants to be selfish and say the week is mine, but part of me understands why it seems easier and convenient since a lot of mutual friends will be there… but I can't imagine asking someone to "share" their wedding week…. I don’t know how to respond… she asked if that was ok, and initially I said I didn’t mind but wanted to think about it a little more.. And now that I have thought, the more I hate the idea…. *sigh* what should I do? I want them to come, she and her husband are great friends, but I am feeling selfish!
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People invited with guests
buckain replied to mexicobride10's topic in Wedding Etiquette, Traditions, to dos
I was just planning on allowing the "plus 1" option... it's their vacation too... and if that means that people special to my mom and family can be there, then i will buy the plus 1 a dinner... I know it adds to tyhe cost, but if there are only a few plus ones that will actually come... then to me it's not worth stressing over, or offending anyone for 100-200 bucks... jus my 2 cents... but, as always, its YOUR wedding, and you can do whatever you want, people will either come or they won't if they disagree... just depends if you *want* them there, then you might try to accomidate them more if you do... -
Great sites! Thanks!! I have time to plan too, and was thinking on starting now to spread it out over time!