Weddingbee Boards Forum: Charlotte

Weddingbee Boards Forum: Charlotte http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: Charlotte en Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:29:16 +0000 charlottebride on "Reception ISuggestions" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/reception-isuggestions#post-78839 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:31:01 +0000 charlottebride 78839@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Help! I'm just starting to plan my wedding, and I can't decide where to have my reception. Are there any Charlotte brides out there can give me any great reception venue suggestions?? Fuschia on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-67886 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:45:01 +0000 Fuschia 67886@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Chris Donald is an excellent pro photographer that's currently charging really affordable rates ($500 for 4 hrs).  He's trying to build up his wedding portfolio.  Check him out: Portfolio: <a href="http://www.chrisdonald.net/Wedding/index.html">http://www.chrisdonald.net/Wedding/index.html</a>Pricelist: <a href="http://www.chrisdonald.net/wedding_pricelist.html">http://www.chrisdonald.net/wedding_pricelist.html</a> <img src="http://www.chrisdonald.net/Images/DSC_0111.jpg" /> bluegreenjean on "All the right grooves?" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/all-the-right-grooves#post-67665 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:03:51 +0000 bluegreenjean 67665@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ That's going to be my DJ!  I can't rate them based on performance, but I did meet with Jill and found her to be very professional (and willing to meet me in Cary, an added bonus).  Hope it turns out well, they're doing all our music for the day. kristenrn on "All the right grooves?" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/all-the-right-grooves#post-64549 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:01:32 +0000 kristenrn 64549@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Has anyone in the area used these ladies as their DJ, and if so, how was your experience?   thanks!  LynzNC on "Looking for Ann Taylor Celebrations Dress, Cameron, Meadow Green" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/looking-for-ann-taylor-celebrations-dress-cameron-meadow-green#post-63781 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:57:34 +0000 LynzNC 63781@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I asked my friend to be a bridesmaid at the last minute (my wedding is at the end of August).  I did not realize that the dress the rest of my bridesmaids had purchased, the Ann Taylor Celebrations Cameron dress, in Meadow Green, had been discontinued.  I would really LOVE to find that dress for her!!!  She wears a size 6, but we could have a larger one altered.  Please contact me if you have this dress or know of a place where I could purchase it.  We are in Charlotte, NC but I would try and get it from anywhere if you know of a place!Thank you!!!!   CharlotteBride08 on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-63445 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:14:16 +0000 CharlotteBride08 63445@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Hi Girls! I am a Charlotte native and will be getting married in Asheville September 27th!  Great to see so many of you from North and South Carolina! If there are any Asheville natives around I'd love to talk to someone who would have a good recommendation for a place to hold a Bridal Brunch and a spa for pedicures, etc. Hope everyone has a great week & happy planning :) ju1244 on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-63434 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:21:18 +0000 ju1244 63434@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Hi everyone, Getting married in DURHAM in November, planning it all from my laptop--EEK!  I am wondering if anyone else is finding the photography to be on the high side?  I did find a great make-up artist though.  Any advice on photography, rehearsal dinners, receptions, florists-- I need it all!  Good luck to everyone! bluegreenjean on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-63305 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:41:43 +0000 bluegreenjean 63305@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Hi everyone!  I'm a Chapel Hill gal getting married next June in Little Switzerland (north of Asheville on the Parkway).  I just moved to North Carolina and have little hands-on knowledge of the area (though I've done tons of research -- I'm very ambitious so long as I don't have to leave my computer :)  Any advice on flowers or officiants in the greater Asheville area would be welcome!  Or where to avoid getting a dress in the Raleigh area... MrsWinkie on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-63020 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:24:06 +0000 MrsWinkie 63020@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Hi girls! I'm getting married in April '09 in Charlotte.  So far all i have set is the place for the ceremony (St. Mary's Chapel, for those of you familiar with Charlotte).  Any nice/more towards the inexpensive side ideas for reception, florists, photographers, etc?  My reception will probably be around 50 people so still not sure yet if we'll have music and the whole thing or just a dinner somewhere... kristenrn on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-63012 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02:20 +0000 kristenrn 63012@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I am currently getting married in Fuquay-Varina at the Highgrove Estate!  I'm still looking for a good dj and ceremony musicians though everything else is booked! missrae on "La Bella Sposa bankrupt and closed" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/la-bella-sposa-bankrupt-and-closed#post-59092 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:28:04 +0000 missrae 59092@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I hope <a href="http://www.charlotte.com/109/story/663662.html">this</a> doesn't affect anyone on here!!  lynne13 on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-56783 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:41:52 +0000 lynne13 56783@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I'm soon to be engaged (is it wrong that I'm on this site already??)....I live in DC, but grew up in Charlotte and my boyfriend's family has a home in Highlands. We've talked about either Charlotte or Highlands....Charlotte would be easier, but Highlands is so beautiful! bonniebride on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-56447 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:43:23 +0000 bonniebride 56447@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Going through all the posts now and so excited to read about other NC brides!  I'm in NYC but planning a November wedding in Chapel Hill.  All the big stuff is done (venue, photographer, florist, etc) now its on to the details! bonniebelle101 on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-56362 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:56:56 +0000 bonniebelle101 56362@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Hi lauracare! Congratulations and I image your wedding is going to beautiful (as will everyone's). The Davidson area is so beautiful! I know a really great spa in that area if you're looking for one. Dancing Leaf Spa Escape (<a href="http://www.dancingleafspa.com/">www.dancingleafspa.com</a>) is awesome! I worked there while I was in college and that's were I had my hair done for my wedding. Thier salt glows are awesome and are really great for brides since there's very little chance of an adverse response and it makes your skin feel so good! I highly recommend them. Let me know if you need anything else. Good luck! lauracare on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-56218 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:01:27 +0000 lauracare 56218@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Belatedly--Hi! I'm getting married north of Charlotte (I grew up in Davidson) in August! smallgood on "whether the weather is.." http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/whether-the-weather-is#post-53852 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:53:41 +0000 smallgood 53852@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Mr. Bigbad and I exchange this phrase often, "Don't like the weather in NC? Wait 5 minutes." bonniebelle101 on "whether the weather is.." http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/whether-the-weather-is#post-51689 Tue, 20 May 2008 07:48:40 +0000 bonniebelle101 51689@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Oh yeah! I totally understand! It's completely unpredictable. I lived in Southern California for 2 years (I'm a Charlotte native and live here now) and couldn't believe how consistent the weather was. Just keep in mind that it can be a wonderful wedding even if it rains. We had horrible rain the day of our wedding about 2 months ago. In fact there were tornado watches for the area too. But we still had a wonderful time. The rain held off long enough for us to unload the cars with all the set up stuff. And then for us to take pictures outside. Then the rain came and it was so  wonderful. You know how you always want to curl up with a good cup of coffee and some good conversation during a rain storm, well that's exactly what we had. And it's so cool to hear the rain in the background of the video during the toasts and such. We even made a run for the car when we left in the rain. It was so much fun and one of my favorite memories from the day! I wish you all bright sunny blue skies! SoontobeAmandaB on "whether the weather is.." http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/whether-the-weather-is#post-51647 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:43:16 +0000 SoontobeAmandaB 51647@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I second that! I have been checking accuweather (the only one to give a 15 day forcast) like a crazy lady! looks like the next couple Saturdays in wnc are going to be sunshiney! missrae on "whether the weather is.." http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/whether-the-weather-is#post-51616 Mon, 19 May 2008 18:56:33 +0000 missrae 51616@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ so I have to know -- who got married last saturday?? I can't believe how rainy and COLD it's been here in NC and I was so happy to see a beautiful sunny sky this past saturday... I feel like the weather here is more unpredictable than anywhere in the US, but maybe I'm just biased <img src="/my-plugins/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/icon_biggrin.gif" />  eckymecky on "hello NC + SC brides!" http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-nc-sc-brides/page/2#post-51270 Sun, 18 May 2008 10:46:06 +0000 eckymecky 51270@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ I'm getting married in Raleigh next June!!  We just booked our ceremony/reception site yesterday at Brier Creek Country Club (gorgeous!!).