Maybe You All Can Pick Our Venue, OH and the Church too! :-/

selecting a venue has become a worrisome tasks. some of you all might wonder why this is even a concern when our wedding is a year and a half away (6.11.11 for those that don’t know), but the truth is, we need to solidify this before we can embark upon the other “fun” tasks that come along with planning a wedding. i mentioned in a previous post that since forever, my plan was to get married/have my reception at the georgian terrace, but guest numbers are preventing that. ::long sigh:: AND next on the list was the fantabulous st. regis hotel BUUUUUUT with a $50K F&B minimum, at about $200/head yea…let’s just say that will likely not happen...this is not platinum weddings on WE folks. moving along -- as of now I think we have about 4 contenders in this match-up:


1. the atlanta history center

2. rtiz carlton – downtown atlanta

3. the W midtown – atlanta

4. mariott marquis

i.cant.deal. lol this is a tough decision because rob and I have our likes, as well as his parentals and my mom. I say we pull names out of a hat! lol OR perhaps those that read this little journal can give your two cents…I promise your opinion will be taken into consideration… ugh! help!


in other news, i decided to put aside my “issues” with looking at dresses right now (don’t ask.) we checked out bridals by lori and I must say it was a pleasant yet overwhelming experience. i think i found the designer that complements my “figure/stature” so we shall see if I stick with him. i was a bit saddened about the fact that the designer, amsale, doesn’t do me any justice ::sigh:: oh well.


Toodles!

p.s. can you all send some recommendations for churches: cathedral like, in the perimeter, with a center aisle, that will let my pastor officiate and my videographer (whom I met with this past week) film from an angle closer than the darn balcony! I’m in dire need at this point. :-/

p.s.s. lol a co-worker gave me an “engagement card.” Very Sweet. Take a look-see… and check out a pictorial, historical timeline of the fiancé and i :D

We Have Our Planner!!!!!!!

you all have no idea how glad I am to cross this off the list! it was tough to narrow it down after meeting with three lovely dolls within the industry, but only one could have the job of creating something spectacular for robert and tiffany’s special day. i mentioned her in a previous post, michelle gainey of lemiga events, and owner of stuidowed. in essence, we went with michelle because of her focus on design. In addition, her ability to help negotiate contracts, and let’s not forget studiowed, which offers an array of vendors all under one setting including our PHOTOG! (whom robert and I had an in depth convo with in between church services on sunday! ::CHEESE::) michelle has already offered a few other venue options, one of which we visited on yesterday.

I’ll be really, really happy when both our CHURCH venue and reception site are BOOKED, officially. we’re really struggling to find a church that meets all of our needs/wants (i.e. we NEED them to allow our pastor to officiate and we WANT a center aisle). ::sigh:: the joys of planning. also note that I’m really excited to see michelle’s inspiration board for us!!

This week: sign michelle’s contract and hand over a deposit; meeting with a potential videographer (KRJproductions.com); and book the first mtg. with a marriage counselor – remember folks, we’re embarking on a marriage NOT just a party for you all to attend LOL)


happy tuesday people!

toodles!

p.s. check out michelle's blog: http://lemiga.blogspot.com/ y'all she did a 1 year old's birthday party. yes, i said 1 year old! and it was nothing but FAB! I cant wait until 6.11.11!

My Fellow "Bride 2 Be's"

this weekend was unbelievably hectic. from family things to wedding planning, i was almost ready for monday to arrive! j/k nonetheless, I met with planner #2, looked through a stack of wedding magazines with the MIL (pls note that she had mags. dated spring 2006 -- i was in london during this time people ..enough said), thought about gowns, bridal party, GUEST LIST, attended another, more upscale, bridal show, talked with the wife of my beloved must have photog. (future post to come :0), AND ran into 2 more future bride-2-be's whom i know. hmmm, i think that's it…as it relates to the wedding.


so, planner #2 was a good look, she's actually a friend's past wedding planner. We met at her studio, Paisley Umbrella, discussed her services, our vision, etc, etc. Check out her site. We'll meet with planner #3 on Friday, she works out of StudioWed.

ummmm....LOL...i don’t think I’m going to touch on the wedding mags.

bridal show #2 was a good look. there were a ton of tables displayed to give you a more real life sample and idea of what you could actually do. Find a picture below of an "estate" type table created by EventScapes -- this is overdone because of the show, but there are some elements we plan to pull from it.

last week and yesterday I ran into brides i know -- whether through DST or high school. last week i bumped into newly engaged ayana and nicole, from HS and yesterday I ran into laQuise (my sandz) and boone, an old NAH chorale buddy. This all goes to show how TIME IS FLYING. I can’t believe i'm actually getting hitched, to roberto hill AT THAT! WOW! buuut i must shout-out my fav fellow bride-2-be ms. @nikki0j3. I'm excited to announce we'll both be june brides! yay! me of course, in june of 2011 lol. Nikkij and i go back to 9th grade homeroom...who woulda thunk we'd be simultaneously planning our weddings. from tiffany lewis and nicole williams to tiffany hill and nicole richardson. look at that, we'll both move up in the alphabet. Love ya friend! next stop, baby showers! ikid, ikid....

For your viewing pleasures: An updated looksie @ baby caiden (pray for him and mommy pls :(), me and my homie, and a new bride sticker i added to my collection. oh! and a peek at the table from the show.

toodles!
tiffany

      

A Baby, A Planner and Canon in D major

NO i did not have a baby! but my sister did, on her birthday 1/5! caiden ahmari, 7lbs 110z and 20inches long..he's very sweet and like all newborns, just eats and sleeps...to an extent, it's kinda boring because he rarely opens his eyes. 3 years from now i'll probably wish he was sleeping versus running around getting into everything!

yesterday we had our first consultation with Janice of watermark weddings. she's seems on point, but there are a few must haves we really need, including event design and handling of rsvp's. these are a must! i'd like to meet with at least 2 other folks before we move forward. it was interesting being able to "speak my vision" and have her flow with me. i think the overall design, theme, etc is piecing together quite nicely. i wont reveal just yet :) do note that i wont say im very traditional because there will be a few things i'll stray away from. however, for the most part, it will be a classy-classic affair.

speaking of classic, pachelbel's canon, oh how i love thee. click the link to enjoy...

Toodles!

p.s. somone asked for a picture of my new prized possession :) see below. oh, check out sweetie pie caiden too!

will u marry me?

in august of 1997 i met my now fiance...it started as a teeny crush..sorta :)...and eventually, when i was in college, we begin to date. 3 days ago he asked me to spend the rest of my life with him..and i, of course, obliged :) we're very, very excited to embark on this journey called life together. i'm 25, he's 27, let's just say here's to... forever!

sooooo this blog, in the beginning at least, will be a means of expression and sometimes venting for me. those who know me well love my sarcastic banter :-/ and i'm sure there will be plenty of it. first things first, got engaged, and the future MIL jumped right into planning...loves her..i really do. yesterday, i attended a bridal show. wasnt my first time, but it was the first time i got to wear the "bride" sticker, and inquire about caterers, venues, cakes, photogs, flowers, music, honeymoons (::cheese::), planners, etc, etc etc. TALK ABOUT OVERLOAD OF OPTIONS! I can however, say that i think we can check the florist off the list. Next step, a venue for these gazillion guests! :-/

word of the day "cute" (long story)
Toodles!