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Im curious to hear what everyone is planning for their wedding. Feel free to omit anything thats not something you're comfortable sharing!!
Age: 22
Profession: recent grad, social worker
Date: August 6, 2010
# of guests: 120
Length of engagement/dating: 4.5 years
Ballpark budget: 10-12,000
Dress (style, designer): off rack, unsure of designer, fight and flair
Theme: mix of country (as in rural not cowboy) and vintage
colours: Navy and white
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 5 on either side
first dance song: "I will follow you into the dark" by death cab for cutie
open bar/cash bar: complimentary beverages at dinner, champagne toast and then drink tickets-- after that a cash bar (not trying to be unclassy, just poor)
honeymoon spot: we're headed to south korea after the wedding to teach for a year....we have about 3 weeks between wedding and moving so maaaaybe we will do something if its feasible/possible I guess
Most excited about: all the DIY items i've been putting together and I'm hoping the guests will love. I also found a cheap deal on handkerchiefs and I'm handing those out instead of the kleenex packets.
Your turn!
Age: 23
Profession: nursing student/ waitress
Date: may 14, 2011
# of guests: 150 ish
Length of engagement/dating: 1 year/ 4 years dating
Ballpark budget: 8,000 ish
Dress (style, designer): havent bought one yet!
Theme: classic/ sophisticated
colours: black and white with touches of green and damask accent
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 5 on both sides
first dance song: "dont wanna miss a thing" by aerosmith
open bar/cash bar: complimentary beer, wine, champagne toast and signature drink/ everythign else available for purchase
honeymoon spot: cancun!
Most excited about: DIY centerpieces and candy bar/ having our first dance!!!
Age: 25
Profession: Merchandise Planning Analyst
Date: August 7, 2010
# of guests: 175-200
Length of engagement/dating: 5 years
Ballpark budget: We're way past $15k stopped counting after that.
Dress (style, designer): Paigely by Maggie Sottero
Theme: Traditiona and romanticl with a dash of preppy
colours: Navy and blush pink
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 4 on the brides side 2 on the grooms side
first dance song: "You're still you"- Josh Groban
open bar/cash bar: We're providing a couple of kegs since they have opoen taps and we're creating a tab for well drinks and wine. Once that's done, they're on their own.
honeymoon spot: Hawaii or Caribbean next March or April
Most excited about: being married to my best friend. Makes me smile just thinking about it!
Age: 22
Profession: student, costumer
Date: October 30, 2010
# of guests: 60
Length of engagement/dating: 4.5 years
Ballpark budget: $10k
Dress (style, designer): Allure 8871, natural waist ballgown
Theme: retro/pinup/rockabilly/1950s glam
colours: black and white with red and aqua
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 2 on each side
first dance song: "Hold My Head Above the Water" by Quiet Company
open bar/cash bar: open bar
honeymoon spot: none. FI is in the military and cant take enough leave. We'll probably spend a day or 2 in a B&B locally.
Most excited about: just being married
Profession: Writer
Date: May 2011
# of guests: ~150
Length of engagement/dating: Over two years
Ballpark budget: 10K + 5K honeymoon
Dress (style, designer): Casablanca lace and chiffon mermaid, no sparkles
Theme: Wedding.
colours: No specific colors. Springy palette.
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 6 each
first dance song: Not sure yet. Possibly You're My Home, Billy Joel.
open bar/cash bar: Beer/wine
honeymoon spot: Ten days in Ireland
Most excited about: The ceremony, the honeymoon, and living together.
Cute thread. I'll play.
I'm a newlywed, but I'll play too. 
Age: 24
Profession: Receptionist (trying to get out of it)
Date: October, 10th 2010 (10/10/10 at 10am haha)
# of guests: 25
Length of engagement/dating: about 2yrs
Ballpark budget: 2000 (including honeymoon.. not including the rings)
Dress (style, designer): off rack... not an actual "wedding" dress. but it's perfect
Theme: no theme
colours: Navy and hot pink... white and black
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 2 each.
first dance song: haven't figured that out
open bar/cash bar: we're buying all the alcohol
honeymoon spot: Up the coast in the mountain in treehouse *Beautiful*
Most excited about: The honeymoon... and surprising everyone at the 'reception' that we got married that morning!!
Age: 23
Profession: student advisor for an online university
Date: August 21, 2010
# of guests: 120ish
Length of engagement/dating: 1 year/4.5 years
Ballpark budget: 25,000
Dress (style, designer): Mikaela - strapless sweetheart A line
Theme: no theme - love and marriage?
colours: green, yellow, brown
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 7 each
first dance song: "Today" by Joshua Radin
open bar/cash bar: open bar
honeymoon spot: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Most excited about: marrying my FI, seeing his face as I walk down the aisle, getting ready the morning of with my girls and mom, seeing all my friends and family, seeing all my hard work come together!
Age: 24
Profession: social worker
Date: Sept. 24, 2010
# of guests: 160-180
Length of engagement/dating: 15 months/3 years
Dress (style, designer): Romona Keveza, not sure of the style #
Theme: elegant, formal, vintage garden party
colours: eggplant, green, gray, white
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 4 on each side
first dance song: not sure...leaning toward amos lee's sweet pea
open bar/cash bar: open bar alllll the way! honeymoon spot:South Africa and Mozambique!
Most excited about: seeing FI's face when he sees me all dolled up, and spending the morning getting ready with my BMs and my Mom.
Age: 24
Profession: Office Manager & Kitchen Manager Date: Married Nov 5, 2010 Hometown reception Nov, 27, 2010
# of guests: 60-80
Length of engagement/dating: 1/3.5 years
Ballpark budget: DW-3k Reception 10k?
Dress (style, designer): DW-Short & china Reception A-line & DB
Theme: Christmas!
colours: Red, Green & Gold
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 0 first dance song: Dono- FH's job
open bar/cash bar: Pony Keg Hosted- Cash Bar honeymoon spot:We're having a weddingmoon in the Bahamas- Cant wait! Most excited about: Being married, Going to the Bahamas (We really need a vacation!) And the big par-ty at home!
@ktkates87: I love your first dance song! It is one of our favorites and we were thinking about it for first dance but its kind of hard to dance to i thought... have you guys practiced what kind of dance you'll do?
Age: 25
Profession: lawyer
Date: 2/26/2011
# of guests: inviting 150, hoping for 110
Length of engagement/dating: 16 months/2.5 years
Dress: Impression Bridal, Amani
Theme: I don't have a concise theme... but I'm kind of going for a cool urban rooftop party vibe
colors: gold/champagne, blue, green, with peacock accents
bridesmaids/groomsan: 1 MOH, 2 BM, unsure on gm yet bc fi hasn't asked!
first dance song: haven't decided!
open bar/cash bar: It is an open bar, but we provide all of the alcohol so we're just going to do beer and wine
honeymoon: still undecided!
most excited about: the ceremony itself, and then the after-dinner part of the reception where we just get to dance and laugh and be incredibly happy that it is HERE and the planning is OVER. :)
Age: 28
Profession: business services analyst
Date: October 23 2010
# of guests: 250
Length of engagement/dating: dating - 8 years, engagement, 1.5 years
Dress (style, designer): a-line, Jai Bridals 9972
Theme: formal fun, cross cultural
colours: burgundy white and pewter
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 4 bridesmaids, 1 bridesman, 7 groomsmen
first dance song: not chosen yet
open bar/cash bar: open
honeymoon spot: 2 week cruise, eastern and western caribbean
Most excited about: getting it over with!!! but of the whole day probably the first look photos
Age: 37 (the oldest bride replying to this so far...)
Profession: Director of Annual Giving
Date: October 29, 2010
# of guests: 135
Another newlywed but this is too cute to not play!
Age: 30
Profession: Marketing Coordinator
Date: August 15, 2010
# of guests: ~75
Length of engagement/dating: 4.5 months engaged/2 years dating
Ballpark budget: 10,000
Dress (style, designer): Alita Grahm Kleinfeld Kollection (Blowout Sale), kind of A-line
Theme: outdoor/tandem bicycle/funfest
colours: Fuschia and David's Bridal Pool
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 5 each with our dogs as ring dog and flower dog
first dance song: "Feelin' Good" Micheal Buble
open bar/cash bar: wine and IPA beer are provided, liquor is cash
honeymoon spot: Hilton Head (was supposed to be Alaska, but travel time hindered the time)
Most excited about: Marrying McGroom and seeing people I haven't seen in forever. The details I'm excited about too, but I'm more concerned with the people. Oh, and showing off my clay flower bouquets.
Age: 23
Profession: Sales Manager
Date: December 31, 2010
# of guests: 200ish
Length of engagement/dating: 5.5 years
Ballpark budget: under $10,000
Dress (style, designer): Casablanca 1901 - Mermaid style - Very wintery!
Theme: No theme really - elegant
colours: Black, ivory, and champagne
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 6 on each side
first dance song: "You and Me" - Lifehouse
open bar/cash bar: Host on beer, wine, and soda - cash on cocktails.
honeymoon spot: 7 days in Puerto Rico
Most excited about: We don't leave for our honeymoon until January 4, so we rented a suite at a bed and breakfast for the day AFTER the wedding. Private hot tub, fireplace etc.
Age: 27
Profession: flight attendant
Date: November 5, 2010
# of guests: 75ish
Length of engagement/dating: 1 year
Ballpark budget: 20-30,000
Dress (style, designer): Christos Desiree
Theme: rustic chic vineyard
colours: chocolate brown and pale yellow
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 4 on either side
first dance song: Lovely Tonight by Joshua Radin
open bar/cash bar: beer and wine open bar
honeymoon spot: Hawaii - the Big Island and Kauai
Most excited about: everything!
Age: 25
Profession: Production Manager at a Music Merchandising Co.
Date: July 09, 2011
# of guests: 160-170
Length of engagement/dating: 19 mo engagement/ 4 yrs dating
Ballpark budget: 35-40K
Dress (style, designer): LaSposa Fabiola. It's low-key and lovely!
Theme: Fun Garden Party. The pallet is a mix of oranges, yellows, and greens.
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 3 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen
first dance song: "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes.
open bar/cash bar: Open bar. We're able to purchase our own alcohol and the caterer provides the bartender, so it's much cheaper than most places.
honeymoon spot: Either Costa Rica or Portugal. We haven't quite decided, but I do know I want to see a volcano and at least 1 monkey.
Most excited about: Being a wifey and hopefully proving to my FI's fam that weddings don't have to be in huge function halls with black tie attire and crystals draped over everything to be beautiful. We're not on the Jersey Shore!
Age: 28
Profession: Sports PR
Date: 5/28/11
# of Guests: 30-40
Length of Engagement/Dating: 14 months dating/19 month engagement
Ballpark budget: 10,000 (including rings/honeymoon)
Dress (style, designer): David's Bridal V9743
Theme: Beach (it's a destination wedding in Mexico)
Colors: Fuschia and orange
# Bridesmaids/Groomsmen: 1 of each
Honeymoon Spot: Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where we're getting married
Most Excited About: Just getting married!
Age: 25
Profession: attorney
Date: June 2011
# of guests: 160
Length of engagement/dating: 4.5 years
Ballpark budget: 30-40,000
Dress ---
Theme: pretty
colours: pale blue, yellow, white
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 3 on either side
first dance song: "That's All"
open bar/cash bar: open bar
honeymoon ---
Most excited about: the ceremony we're writing
Survey says!!!!
Age: 28
Profession: telecommunications paralegal / miniature food artisan / other Etsy crafts
Date: August 28, 2010
# of guests: 75 adults, under 10 children
Length of engagement/dating: 17 month engagement, dating now for over 4 years
Ballpark budget: 25,000 (gulp)
Dress (style, designer): Pronovias Helio (not the Helio you get when you google), it’s a strapless mermaid gown.
Theme: “Cape Cod Kennedy style” (um, my FH said that). Coastal/ocean (not tropical), classy, touches of books mixed in.
Colors: French Blue, chocolate brown, pale pink and ivory
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 1 on either side (and they are both women)
first dance song: unknown – yeah I know, we need to get on that!
open bar/cash bar: cocktail hour: open bar with beer/wine/champage, during dinner there is poured wine service (both red and white)
honeymoon spot: FH is a professor and starts teaching right after we get married, so we’re doing a series of mini-moons throughout the year, then jetting to Tuscany for a big honeymoon next summer – can’t wait!.
Most excited about: Being married to FH! The FOOD. All the DIY items I've been making. Seeing family and friends I don’t usually get to see. Our mini-moon to NYC in September.
Age: 24
Profession: Graduate student/ ESL Instructor
Date: December 11 2010
# of guests: 180 (FMIL needs the *whole* family invited
Length of engagement/dating: 16 months/ 4.5 years
Ballpark budget: 10-12,000
Dress (style, designer):having it made (actually less expensive than buying a dress and having it altered)
Theme: none
colours: eggplant
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 3 on each side
first dance song: haven't chosen one yet
open bar/cash bar: open bar
honeymoon spot: a mini-moon (ish) to the Wisconsin Dells (Just to get away--and what can beat an indoor waterpark in December--we recognize it will be hokey) and probably Croatia and Slovenia in the Spring
Most excited about: marrying my best friend surrounded by my family and friends
Age: 27
Profession: Teacher
Date: June 25, 2011
# Of guests: 250
Length of engagement/dating: 2.5 years
Ballpark budget: 35-40k
Dress (style, designer): Allure 8700
colours: Lapis, Silver and Bright pink (BM are carrying bright pink Gerber Daisies)
Wedding Party: 8 bridesmaids, 8 groomsmen, 2 flower girls, 4 honorary ring bearers ( for pictures only, the boys are not walking down the isle)
First dance song: Still deciding... too many good ones.
Open bar/cash bar: Open bar for non-alcoholic drinks… no alcohol @ our wedding.
Honeymoon spot: 5 Days at Disney World. Then, taking a 7-day cruise.
Most excited about: Being married to the man of my dreams. Also, I can’t wait to see the look on his face when I am walking down the isle.
Age: 26
Profession: graphic designer
Date: October 2, 2010
# of guests: invited 165, hoping 150
Length of engagement/dating: almost 3 years (1.5 year engagement)
Ballpark budget: originally said 24k... nearing 28/30.... bah.. we just got a really nice unexpected gift from my parents that will help A LOT though.
Dress (style, designer): Allure, i think. a-line, strapless, sweetheart, no bling
Theme: beachy, sea glass, starfish. "down the shore" (we are getting married on the beach)
colours: "sea glass" light sage, light aqua... and gold.
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 5 girls, 6 guys
first dance song: "here there and everywhere" beatles
open bar/cash bar: open bar! passed frozen drinks during cocktail hour as well!
honeymoon spot: Curacao for 10 days
Most excited about: seeing everything come together finally!
Age: 22
Profession: artist/freelance writer
Date: July 23, 2011
# of guests: 50-80 (unofficial)
Length of engagement/dating: 3(e)/6(d) years
Ballpark budget: 3-5k
Dress (style, designer): undecided
Theme: -- wedding? --afternoon 'tea'(/bbq/picnic/lawn party thing)
colours: tonal blues, gray, white etc.
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 3-4 either side
first dance song: undecided (likely will not be dancing unless we go to a rave after the fact, har-har)
open bar/cash bar: limited, complimentary alcohol/beer.
honeymoon spot: undecided
Most excited about: being married.
I'm in too!
Age: 28
Profession: Registered Nurse-Pediatrics
Date: September 18, 2010
# of guests: 150 invited guest
Length of engagement/dating: 1 year 3 months/7 years
Ballpark budget:20,000- 25,000 (not including rings and honeymoon)
Dress (style, designer): Maggie Sottero Monroe
colours: Black and White Damask and hot pink
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 5 of each
first dance song: "Come Rain or Come Shine"
open bar/cash bar: The bar will depend on how we are doing on budget. I would like a signature drink, champagne toast is included and depending on how much money is left we are putting that towards to bar and after that it will be a cash bar.
honeymoon spot: Sandals Royal Bahamian- Honeymoon Village Suite with Butler-Can't wait!!!!!
Most excited about: marrying my best friend, seeing all my friends and family in one place, wearing my dress and seeing all the little details that I have been planning for months and months come together.
Age: 31
Profession: Oil & Gas Engineering Industry
Date: October 10, 2010
# of guests: 200+
Length of engagement/dating: about 2 years
Ballpark budget: 15,000
Dress (style, designer): Aria dress 185
Theme: Blend of rustic and elegant
colours: Chocolate, Burnt orange, and Latte
# bridesmaids, # of groomsmen: 6 of each + 4 Jrs. (2 girls, 2 boys)
first dance song: "I'd Love to be Your Last" by Clay Walker
open bar/cash bar: Beer and Wine plus non-alcoholic drinks
honeymoon spot: Key West, FL
Most excited about: Marrying the man I was supposed to be with all along. Although, with my craft-lovin' self, the DIY has been super rewarding!
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