JoZee84

June 15, 2011

Oh man I think everyone needs to get these done! You look so Hot and I agree what r u talking about not skinny my ass. Can we say model? and their based out of CT ? Close enough for me!

Awe man! Sorry to hear that, oatmeal bath to make the hives go down. Its going to look grose but it will help calm the skin.

Good idea about the "dress cleaning" ! My dress is chiffon and I'm wearing it like 3 times. One of those being our AHR. My mom is super worried about doing the TTD session, I told her not to worry about if, if something happens then something happens what ever, there is nothing I'll be able to do about it.

Try the knot.com. I saw some on there. These are on sale for $4.99, not sure if its what your looking for, but they have some others as well. http://weddingshop.theknot.com/WEDDINGWAREHOUSE/ProductPage.aspx?scId=Unique%20Favors%28KnotShop%29&pId=P2163%28KnotShop%29&cId=Favors%28KnotShop%29&cTypF=&sscId=FansAndParasols1%28KnotShop%29

Lisa- what did you decide to do for your rehersal dinner? Did they make you rent furniture?

We didn't pay our deposit yet. I didn't even get bank info yet either.

Chicago bride - I also have to say I LOVE the dresses they look gorgeous! The only thing I would think about is the first one , what kind of material is it made out of? I think I would be too hot in it. I mean I know I am going to be hot in any dress, but it looks satin or taffita. The other one might be more flowy and airy. But which ever one you choose will look amazing!

Lisa- The only thing they said I would have to rent or pay for was (because I'm running it like a cocktail hour) if I wanted the high like barstool chairs at the cocktail tables. I said no. The sunbeds were good enough and they said they can put regular chairs around for people to sit if they want. I think with the food set up and people getting drinks and talking we won't need the high chairs.

ok, I guess I was a little ahead of myself with the posting haha. I feel much better now! :-)

Yes it is walking distance from the Royal , the email address is [email protected] and the guys name is Jose May.

AHHH, I asked my WC about that cause we wanted the same thing, ceremony in the gazebo and reception in the gazebo area. My WC never said anything about a 2 hour set up! I'm having a cocktail hour in another location and thought that would be plenty of time for them to set up tables. cause my cocktail hour doesn't start until a 1/2 hour after the ceremony. She hasn't really answered me fully and I guess this is why.

Hi, just wanted to let you know Jes raved about a place called El Bistro La Torgua. and we're having our welcome/rehersal dinner there. We're doing it more cocktail style but they do offer regular dinners and stuff. The only thing is I know some other girls on here have tried contacting them and they were told they couldn't have a private dinner there cause they weren't guests there. But I had no problem. I can give you the email and name of the guy I'm working with if you'd like. Their prices are really good and the place is amazing looking.

Welcome Liz and Michelle and other newbies! Kshows very cute card box! Risa if it helps we are doing an AHR we wanted a really small ceremony so we're inviting about 40 but hoping the aunts and uncles will stay home. (that sounds so bad) but, I didn't like the idea of having everyone staring at me during those quiet moments ( vows, father daughter dance, dance with the groom, cute the cake etc ) I guess I'm just weird like that. I really just want our parents and bridal party to go. Also being that my FI doesn't really have a big family but mine is HUGE! So when we get back we're having a chinese dinner reception which is basically tons of food and music. It shouldn't be too expensive cause we're paying per table not per person. But we'll see , that might come back to bite me in the ass.

Wow, everything looked amazing, glad to hear you wouldn't have changed a thing! Can't wait to see more pictures.

Wow Jes, I love it! i might be stealing that one! haha. But I have a question, your doing a legal ceremony not a sybolic. How does that work in the States? do they recognise the marriage? How do you translate the paper work? I'm so confused! Symbolic or Civil? My FI really wants to get legally married there, but I know it would be easier to get it done here. Don't know what to do!?

RunningBride, your picture looks awesome, can't wait to see the professional ones! So happy to hear everything went well for you. Did the map of the rooms help you choose yours? which room numbers did you stay in? Hope your views were great! Lisa- yes she left this week, I was bumbed! But Jose is doing good so far too.

That is really weird. Try this email too [email protected] I was working with a girl named Valentina but she just left and now the guys I'm working with is named Jose May. Let me know if it works out for you.

runningbride , welcome back! Glad to hear it was awesome, can't wait to read your review and planning thread!

Ok ladies, about the El Bistro at La Tortuga. I have been in contact with them for over a month and never did they mention that I had to be a hotel guest to have a party there. I actually told them I was getting married and staying at the Royal and they didn't say I couldn't have a private party there. Janna I asked about having it downstairs and they said its not really private. and you still have to pay the $250 fee cause its a "private" party. So we're doing the roof top and having it like a cocktail party with open bar. So far everything has been great. I think someone else is having their rehersal// welcome party there also. I'll have to look back and check out who.

I'm booked for June and just told my really close family and bridal party about it and gave them my TA's info I think maybe one booked so far. I didn't send out save the dates. But I wouldn't worry about it yet its WAY early, don't be surprised if people don't even book till like April. Some people just wait till last min. Kinda suckie!

Hey Janna, I got the pricing from El Bistro at La Tortuga. The girl I was working with so far has been really great! But she's leaving like today I think was her last day but the person taking over comes highly recommended also. I'll PM you the lists , if you want like a price fixed meal or cocktail foods (that they call canapes) thats what we're doing. We are going to book them either the 13th or 14th on the roof top. I'm super excited about it!

HAHA you guys are so funny with the brazillian posts! For everyone using Marvin I'll let you know what quote I get for my flowers. I'm having my flowers, 4 brides maids, 5 boutoneirs, 2 corsages for mothers and about 4 center pieces (depending on how many people reply) He said that the center pieces will be ready to go as soon as their delivered so I avoid the vendor fee. He won't have to set anything up for me. Jess- Thats awesome! thanks for the pricing on the restaurant. But, it says USD 1.00 for dishes. Is that per person ? A little confused sorry haha. Welcome all newbies!!

Running Bride- have a GREAT time! I'm sure everything is going to be beautiful ChicagoBride - I'm getting married in June and ordered my dress a couple of weeks ago, they said it was going to take a couple of months to come in. I'd start looking real soon. Jes - the pics look amazing! Congrats on booking it Jenny!