Monday, January 25, 2010

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






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  1. IsaJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I vote for the Ritz Carlotn. Please note that this is not an educated vote and is not based on anything substantial - I just liked their website the best, I haven't been to a wedding there, and I think the name will look nice on an invitation :). Of course, you need to consider some issues that are much more important than the ones I used to make my pick!! I don't have a church suggestion. I'm assuming you are opposed to having the ceremony at the same location as the reception. That might be the only way you can get your pastor to officiate, unfortunately. Unless you are willing to maybe have 2 pastors officiate (yours and the pastor at the church location). Glad your first dress outing went well. It's cliche', but you'll "know" when you find the right dress!

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  2. Tiffany L.January 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    LOL! i love u ice! Thanks for the disclaimer. Quietly, i'm leaning towards the ritz as well! and it's a stunning ballroom. as for the church, of course tht's a plan b or c (i.e. not using a church) but i guess it will come later...tht or outdoors.... it's a true pain! and pls note tht these churches are NOT NICE.

    re:dress..i hope so!

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  3. AmberJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    ok....i just have to say...if when you say atlanta history center...you mean the Swann House....I think its BEAUTIFUL! But....I may be biased as a history person.....just 2 cents =) ONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Tiffany L.January 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Thx Amber!

    LOL...the swan house (outside only..the actual house has been closed for preservation) is $7k for the lawn. lol negative. I'm speaking of the overlook ballroom.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Ok! St. Regis was also one of our first choices so I understand how you felt when you found out the price. But anyway a few years back of friend of mine got married at the big church in the west end across from the wendy's. Very cathedral like in the inside with marble pillars and all and they DEF have a center aisle.

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  6. Andrea B.January 26, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    oh and the swan house can be a little to southern bell

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  7. Tiffany L.January 26, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    lol @ the swan house

    I knw exactly which church ur talking about...will hav mother check it out tomorrow!

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  8. AmberJanuary 27, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    ok ok @swan house....didn't know it was closed...you know I don't live in the A anymore...the ritz sounds good then. =)

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  9. Andrea B.January 27, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    West Hunter and they let her Pastor marry them

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  10. Morgan N. Scott, CEPJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Another church option is Providence Missionary Baptist Church, which is my church on B.E. Mays. Just went thru HUGE sanctuary remodel and is the church featured in the new movie Preacher's Kid with Latoya Luckett. Anyway, only downfall is that it doesn't have a center aisle....BUT has a sanctuary that seats about 800. (Not saying you'll need that many, but its a large one).

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  11. Tiffany L.January 28, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    @Boone -- That is a definite plus! I'm waiting on a call back from them now. Thanks again!

    @Morgan ::tear:: at no center aisle :-/ I'll tell the MIL to check it out though! I need as many options as possible at this point.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    ooooo weeeeeeee lol! First lol@ "film from an angle closer than the darn balcony!" hilarium. Ok , second, I think you should be able to pick a few ideas on location, color of dress and all from Wanda Smith's recent wedding :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUIb7CQh8zg

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