http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: Seattle en Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:27:18 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/party-rentals#post-89400 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:10:53 +0000 indecisivebride 89400@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>My venue took care of all of those details for me...the only thing I did on my own was selecting the table linens. My venue worked with Pedersen's Rentals (they are in the SoDo area...a little south of Qwest Field). They have a "show room" and will show you how the linens look on the table, etc. </p> <p>If I had to do it myself, I would definitely work with Rented Elegance (try googling them). I ordered lounge seating from them, but they are a full service event rental company...they'll do the table set up, arches, etc. Check out their website because they have so many beautiful things you can rent from them. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-dressmaker#post-89193 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:43:40 +0000 tesstify 89193@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Seattle Bees,</p> <p>I'm an older bride (38) getting hitched in an outdoor ceremony next August. I have a very specific dress in mind that reflects my taste and is age appropriate. It's knee length but elegant and romantic, and NOT strapless. Unfortunately, this dress exists only in my imagination. It most closely resembles this pictured dress except for the color (I want ivory), length of the dress, and depth of the V neck.&nbsp; I'd love to have my dream dress made. The two most important questions:&nbsp; who and how much? I've heard of women having custom dresses made for under 1K. Can it be done? Does anyone know of a skilled Seattle dressmaker to do the job?&nbsp; I've heard good things about Kiko on first Ave. Any advise will be appreciated.</p> <p><a href="http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/movies/blog/michelle.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/movies/blog/michelle.jpg</a></p> <p>Thanks,<br />T</p> <img src="///C:/DOCUME%7E1/tstelzer/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" /> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/party-rentals#post-89011 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:56:09 +0000 browneyes 89011@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i don't know much about rental companies.&nbsp; in craigslist, i saw a company that can help you decorate.&nbsp; it's called it's a magical moment (www.itsamagicalmoment.com).&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-dress-for-1000-or-less/page/3#post-88213 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:50:05 +0000 sally0919 88213@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Just wondering... is it okay (or maybe I should say, is it legal???) to use a picture of a gown that I like and have it custom-made by a seamstress that I know? Are the dresses copyrighted? I, too, am on a tight budget and woouldn't want to spend over $1000 on a dress. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-dress-for-1000-or-less/page/3#post-88131 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:42:25 +0000 browneyes 88131@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>You may have a dress at this point, but I thought I'd add another place to get nice wedding dresses for under $1000 just in case.&nbsp; Try going to a Making Memories event, which is a breast cancer organization that raises money by selling bridal gowns that designers donate.&nbsp; There are a couple of events that will be hosted in October in Washington.&nbsp; You can check out <a href="http://www.makingmemories.org" rel="nofollow">www.makingmemories.org</a> for more information.</p> <p>The dresses run from $99-$799, sizes 4-24, and you can find designers like Christos, Jasmine, Melissa Sweet. &nbsp; Also, seamstresses attend the event to help you figure alteration costs and decide on a dress.&nbsp; I bought a 100% silk Marisa dress for $499, around 60% less than the original cost.&nbsp; I was excited! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-night-suite#post-87807 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:36:16 +0000 browneyes 87807@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>My sister stayed at the Edgewater on her wedding night, which was in May.&nbsp; I think the price was around $240.&nbsp; She got a regular City View Deluxe room, and she and her husband really liked their room.&nbsp; I'm not sure if this in your price range, but it was one of the more luxurious, affordable rooms that we could find for that date.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;You can see if your reception site has any deals with any hotels in Seattle.&nbsp; Also, you can try <a href="http://www.kayak.com" rel="nofollow">www.kayak.com</a> to find some deals.&nbsp; It's a meta search engine of travel sites. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-night-suite#post-87619 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:25:32 +0000 Laurhauck 87619@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I need to find an hotel/suite room for my wedding night. I am looking for as much luxury as I can get for a reasonable price. Any sugestions or should I just price line a room?&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-gown-preservation#post-85621 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:29:46 +0000 triciaj 85621@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I had heard of them, but not directly from anyone that had used them.&nbsp; :\&nbsp; Hopefully you'll have more luck than I did.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-gown-preservation#post-85616 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:36:08 +0000 cherrypie 85616@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I want to bump up this thread to see if anyone else has any contributions. I keep seeing Stadium/Village Cleaners mentioned locally, but that's about it. What do you think? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/good-place-for-alterations#post-83935 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:33:41 +0000 Stasea 83935@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I went to Darcy Martin.&nbsp; I didn't have anything major done, but I thought her rate was about the same as what I would have paid at a bridal salon.&nbsp; The reason I went to her was because the bridal salon I purchased my dress from could only do alterations one day out of the week and most of the appointments open were in the middle of the day and I didn't want to take 2 hours off work to go up there and get fitted, etc.</p> <p>&nbsp;I had a bustle created, a hem all around and the halter strap shortened for $250.&nbsp; She's really nice, super quick and accommodates different schedules.</p> <p>&nbsp;Hope that helps!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-dress-for-1000-or-less/page/2#post-81421 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:48:20 +0000 beelight13 81421@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>you may want to check out <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/">www.jcrew.com</a>, they have a weddings and parties section... </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-caterers#post-81418 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:32:57 +0000 beelight13 81418@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>thanks miss avocado! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-dress-for-1000-or-less/page/2#post-81369 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:48:09 +0000 missblueeyes 81369@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I purchased a used dress on eBay for $50. David' Bridal sells this style for $500. I had the dress cleaned and now I have a perfect dress for my wedding! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-restaurant-great-for-large-groups#post-79716 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:26:15 +0000 avocado 79716@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think the suggestion to call the restaurant and find out if checks can be split or not. I am thinking about doing a harbor curise, so Ivars ont he waterfront might be an excellent option. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-restaurant-great-for-large-groups#post-79697 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:10:04 +0000 doctorgirl 79697@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>What about Purple... either in Seattle or the Bellevue location?&nbsp; That's the only place that really came to mind with your requirements... unless you go chain restaurant like Cheesecake Factory. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-restaurant-great-for-large-groups#post-79691 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:48:43 +0000 KateMW 79691@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Make sure when calling around you ask if it's possible to do separate tickets for large parties. In my experience, most places will only do one check for a large group. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-restaurant-great-for-large-groups#post-79688 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:41:54 +0000 triciaj 79688@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>We had a party almost exactly like that for our engagement party.&nbsp; We ended up at California Pizza Kitchen, of all places.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/seattle-restaurant-great-for-large-groups#post-79667 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:33:18 +0000 avocado 79667@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I am attempting to plan a non-hosted Friday activity with all of my wedding guests. I am looking for a restaurant that can accomodate a large group of people, although we probably won't be able to make our reservation until a week or so before. We are NOT paying for this, so everything will be on tickets according to families. A place with ample parking is a must. A location around Bellevue would be wonderful.</p> <p>&nbsp;Any suggestions? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/borracchinis-bakery#post-79518 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:46:36 +0000 zaraca 79518@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I've had several cakes for work birthdays from Borracchini's and they were great.&nbsp; A friend of mine also used them for her wedding and it was very tasty.&nbsp; I also like the light frosting (almost like&nbsp;whipped cream)</p> <p>The prices are really reasonable - starting $200 for&nbsp;stacked cakes&nbsp;that serve 100 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/borracchinis-bakery#post-79159 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:47:54 +0000 indecisivebride 79159@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I didn't do a tasting with them, but I've been to 2 weddings that used Borrachini's...both brides said the prices were good.&nbsp;&nbsp; I really like their cake...the frosting is very light and airy (not sugary sweet)</p>