slamjet Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Pam, I blame you for me figuring out after reading two of your posts here so don't act so dismayed.Our dear Pam, she can act so innocent but we know better. Quote
slamjet Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Wow, Facebook is really cooking now! Quote
beefche Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Aww, you guessed! I'm sure pam's posts were so vague that they didn't give it away! Thanks, everyone, for the felicitations. We are very excited. We will have to plan a LDS.net get together at the reception in Utah. Pam will be banned from any ushers or wait staff--Dravin does have younger brothers..... The ring pop was a funny moment in an otherwise very romantic proposal. My brother will make my ring so I will have to wait for that. Makes my ring double special--coming from 2 important men in my life. I must admit, I was waiting to find 8 cows outside my house after he proposed..... Quote
slamjet Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 8? That's it? Mahana was worth 10 cows! Quote
beefche Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Well, I'm one...so that makes 9 cows....plus my family....that adds another 20 or so cows.... Quote
slamjet Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Kind of like this then: Dravin is going to get stomped. Poor, poor fellow. Quote
beefche Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Naw, he won't. Can't you see him in the middle of that? He fits in.... Quote
Backroads Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 So that's him! Cute! You have good taste, girl! Quote
Dravin Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 So that's him! Cute! You have good taste, girl!What can I say? She knows how to pick a Side'o'Beef. Quote
beefche Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I know good, fresh meat when I see it.... Quote
slamjet Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 What can I say? She knows how to pick a Side'o'Beef.I know good, fresh meat when I see it....oh... my... word. Quote
Wingnut Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Naw, he won't. Can't you see him in the middle of that? He fits in....He's the ginger, right? I recently discovered a great photography team in Indy if you find yourselves in need there. Quote
beefche Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I couldn't decide if I wanted to laugh or thank you, Wingy. Since I'm always laughing (especially since Valentine's ) I decided to thank you in a post. I'll let you know if I will need that team...I'm gonna check with a friend first, but I need all the help I get with planning. Quote
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Word of the wise: Don't put yourself in financial stress over a wedding. After all is said and done, the most important thing is the Marriage. But, lots of pretty pictures and/or a good video is great reminisce aids... :) Quote
Wingnut Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I couldn't decide if I wanted to laugh or thank you, Wingy. Since I'm always laughing (especially since Valentine's ) I decided to thank you in a post. I'll let you know if I will need that team...I'm gonna check with a friend first, but I need all the help I get with planning.Well, one part deserved a laugh, one part deserved a thanks. But if you go with the friend, the thanks is mooooooooot.See what I did there?Word of the wise:Don't put yourself in financial stress over a wedding. After all is said and done, the most important thing is the Marriage. But, lots of pretty pictures and/or a good video is great reminisce aids...:)Agreed. Though personally, if I could do anything over again, I'd get a different photographer. My mom hired a "professional" who was a friend of a friend for our reception, and we had a real professional at the temple itself (different cities and dates), and I hate all the pictures. Part of that is not liking how I look in pictures, and part of that is that my husband hates posing for pictures and looks grumpy and P.O.ed in all of them, and part of it is that they just aren't interesting. They're very boring pictures.So if I could redo one thing, it would be the photographer. Quote
Jenamarie Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Agreed. Though personally, if I could do anything over again, I'd get a different photographer. My mom hired a "professional" who was a friend of a friend for our reception, and we had a real professional at the temple itself (different cities and dates), and I hate all the pictures. Part of that is not liking how I look in pictures, and part of that is that my husband hates posing for pictures and looks grumpy and P.O.ed in all of them, and part of it is that they just aren't interesting. They're very boring pictures.So if I could redo one thing, it would be the photographer.Ditto for my wedding pictures. My mom hired the photographer without even consulting DH or me, he was an old co-worker of hers and had taken family pictures of us when I was 8. The pictures all. look. alike. He didn't pose us differently or anything. And we had the reception at my parents house and the picture of us cutting the cake has a huge black TV in the background.I'd say when you're setting your wedding budget I'd prioritize it like this:1. Photographer2. Dress3. Cake4. Flowers (and consider using silk flowers! My favorite momento from my wedding is my silk bouquet and the vase we bought for it on our honeymoon)It's worth the money to hire a decent photographer. Get as good a quality photographer as you can get for your money. The dress will yellow and the cake will get eaten, but your pictures are forever! Ask around and check out their blogs if they have one (most do nowadays, so you can check out their portfoloios) Quote
Wingnut Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Ditto for my wedding pictures. My mom hired the photographer without even consulting DH or me, he was an old co-worker of hers and had taken family pictures of us when I was 8. The pictures all. look. alike. He didn't pose us differently or anything. And we had the reception at my parents house and the picture of us cutting the cake has a huge black TV in the background.Ouch. I deferred to my mom because I hadn't researched any, didn't have a favorite, and knew that on a Mormon engagement schedule, I might have to just take what I could get. Oh, and my parents were paying for it.The other reason I remember that I hated my pictures is because my makeup was way too heavy ("you've gotta make it darker when you're in the spotlight and on camera!!"), especially my lipstick, which I hardly ever wear in real life. I look way too painted.I'd say when you're setting your wedding budget I'd prioritize it like this:1. Photographer2. Dress3. Cake4. Flowers (and consider using silk flowers! My favorite momento from my wedding is my silk bouquet and the vase we bought for it on our honeymoon)I'd actually even switch the last two around. Most of the time, the bride and groom don't eat any of the cake/food (unless it's a sit-down dinner) except for the cake cutting. If the flowers are what make you happy, then focus more on them.I got married the week after Christmas, and I chose to forgo flowers altogether except for my bouquet and the corsages/boutonnieres. We did more of a snowflake/icicle theme, which was gorgeous. My mother-in-law made a silk flower bouquet for me that I still have and that I love.It's worth the money to hire a decent photographer. Get as good a quality photographer as you can get for your money. The dress will yellow and the cake will get eaten, but your pictures are forever! Ask around and check out their blogs if they have one (most do nowadays, so you can check out their portfoloios)Yes, yes, yes! Quote
Wingnut Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 There, have we sufficiently turned this into an advice-you-didn't-solicit thread?/me off to find the thread about Bini being pregnant... Quote
beefche Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Doesn't mean I don't want the advice! I can start another thread for engagement/wedding advice. Let Dravin have his thread back....but he needs to get used to sharing! Now where is that leash.... Quote
Jenamarie Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Doesn't mean I don't want the advice! I can start another thread for engagement/wedding advice. Let Dravin have his thread back....but he needs to get used to sharing! Now where is that leash....On page 2 I believe. Quote
Jenamarie Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 I got married the week after Christmas, and I chose to forgo flowers altogether except for my bouquet and the corsages/boutonnieres. We did more of a snowflake/icicle theme, which was gorgeous. My mother-in-law made a silk flower bouquet for me that I still have and that I love.The only flowers in my wedding were my bouquet, boutineers for the father's (My DH hates bouts and didn't wear one), and some small silk arrangements on the tables at the reception. Less than $100 for all of it.I also didn't have a wedding party, which saved a LOT of stress and expense. I know that isn't for everybody, but I was in Utah, planning a wedding in California, and since bridal parties in LDS weddings are really just there to look nice in pictures (they play ZERO roll in a Sealing ceremony), I decided to forgo the tradition. Probably my favorite decision of the entire wedding. :) Quote
beefche Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Be careful...don't give Dravin any ideas..... Quote
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