tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.comments2010-08-23T17:01:19.114-07:00"...changing the wedding industry one city at a time."Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096647682681773327noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-67736678461792744772010-08-23T17:01:19.114-07:002010-08-23T17:01:19.114-07:00Oh honey, I remember. I found things to try on, bu...Oh honey, I remember. I found things to try on, but a lot of stuff was really ugly. It took FOREVER to find my dress and even then I had to request a sample from the vendor to try on b/c none of the stores carried it. Also, when I got married I wore a 4 in street clothes. My wedding dress was a 6 and the same year I was a bridesmaid in two other weddings and had to order a 10 in both bridesmaid dresses. It was maddening.<br /><br />Don't worry. You'll find something.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016455323299068330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-19583222957782190532010-07-07T08:40:07.528-07:002010-07-07T08:40:07.528-07:00Great Idea! Favorite past dates.... cooking class ...Great Idea! Favorite past dates.... cooking class together, baseball games, seeing a show at Triad Stage... and our favorite date ever... hanging out on the patio at Europa Cafe in downtown Greensboro.Katie Podrackyhttp://www.katiewallart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-72555334595860045042010-07-03T04:40:22.855-07:002010-07-03T04:40:22.855-07:00What about us old married folks (he he he)!!! What...What about us old married folks (he he he)!!! What can I do to have a shower... hmmm ;) Love your idea (of course) and can't wait to see what GREAT gifts to local spots your receive!!!Trish Naylorhttp://www.seekthetriad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-44520440200145792602010-06-23T10:50:21.144-07:002010-06-23T10:50:21.144-07:00This is such a great idea! I will definitely be do...This is such a great idea! I will definitely be doing this for some of my preggo girlfriends!Leigh @ Leigh Pearce Weddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436915086461018056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-63717739792380197732010-06-10T21:36:35.787-07:002010-06-10T21:36:35.787-07:00Congratulations on your new May wedding date! It i...Congratulations on your new May wedding date! It is wonderful that your friends will be able to celebrate with you. Now you can take a deep breath and focus on what is important...each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-33470062719046508402010-06-10T06:21:02.946-07:002010-06-10T06:21:02.946-07:00How is she the bigger person exactly? She (Christi...How is she the bigger person exactly? She (Christina) started this whole thing by talking smack about the other couple on her blog...it would be ignorant of her or other people to not expect that other couple to defend their actions. Furthermore, the other couple did not LIE, had you read Jessie's response, she said you cannot have a ceremony and a reception on the same day @ their venue on all of those dates..and the date holds SIGNIFICANT meaning for her and her family...what significance does this date hold for u exactly? There is absolutely nothing wrong with Jessie's response. Also it's not their fault that they chose a venue within a week of getting engaged, some people are just more decisive than others..which should be praised not looked down upon. Personally there are bigger things going on this world..like in Haiti, Iraq, the Gulf than to be writing on a blog about something as trivial as this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-1885108880364917172010-06-10T05:51:56.937-07:002010-06-10T05:51:56.937-07:00Christina we are here for you and as your adopted ...Christina we are here for you and as your adopted sisters and family we will all make sure your day is as wonderful as any.... you and Trey continue with your plans and enjoy your time in doing so!! Remember what I told you in the beginning and don't forget that you are definitely the bigger person here and we are more proud than ever to stand behind you and TreyBrooke Marion Quickhttp://www.ashleighsfinepaper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-37340248768755176682010-06-10T05:37:49.293-07:002010-06-10T05:37:49.293-07:00Christina, my stomach is just sick for you! I am s...Christina, my stomach is just sick for you! I am so sorry you are dealing with this. There is so much more I could say but it would be evident that you have much more grace and poise (as mentioned before) than I do.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-82870256704804528092010-06-10T04:18:19.563-07:002010-06-10T04:18:19.563-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148031520661935180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-76164418748856899552010-06-09T22:08:18.700-07:002010-06-09T22:08:18.700-07:00As I lay down to indulge in my favorite guilty ple...As I lay down to indulge in my favorite guilty pleasure of watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey, I am deeply saddened by Jesse's response to Christina's latest post. They say there are two sides to every story and I am not going to rehash the details of the "she said, she said" because they both know the truth and unfortunately, Jesse felt it necessary to lash out which is a natural response when one is caught in a lie. I am however going to offer a 3rd perspective because I am in the business of helping brides achieve their fairy tale day and I too have planned what I thought was my fairy tale day and got married but now find myself going through a divorce so believe me when I say that I do speak from experience. <br /><br />I am Ashleigh...owner of Ashleigh's Fine Paper which specializes in weddings and stationery...Christina's mentor and proud boss...Christina's "unofficial" wedding planner and wingman throughout this whole process. However, as of late...I have been her shoulder to cry on and sounding board which I take very serious and if I could take her pain away and hurt for her, believe me I would. Let me assure you that since this situation has unfolded this past week, Christina has handled this with the utmost class, poise and grace and should hold her head up high because she has nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to feel guilty about at this time. I am truly honored to call her my good friend and often fondly refer to her as my adopted 2nd sister. <br /><br />It will truly be a privilege to stand up for her and Trey whatever date they eventually walk down the aisle at wherever they choose to walk down the aisle because it is not about getting their "fairy tale wedding" or picking a magazine over friends. It is about maintaining the fairy tale life that they have worked so hard to begin building and it sometimes brings tears to my eyes to witness their love and admiration for each other. <br /><br /> Watching the two of them has renewed my faith that fairy tales and true love exist and it is something to be valued and nurtured because that is what is important. It honestly has nothing to do with the size of the wedding, the guests that attend or the date that it happens. I can assure you that from experience, I would pick a fairy tale life with the person I love over a fairy tale wedding any day of the week. I don't know Jesse but I wish her all the best in her wedding planning and marriage but I do hope that she can shift her focus on what is truly important and stop trying to tear others down because it is not very becoming.<br /><br />Peace and Love-AshleighAshleigh E. Marion-Younghttp://www.ashleighsfinepaper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-18313834840367679292010-06-09T19:19:35.228-07:002010-06-09T19:19:35.228-07:00Jesse,
I am sure if you would have read the last ...Jesse, <br />I am sure if you would have read the last two paragraphs of the blog, you would have noticed where I did not say we were not changing out date. In fact we spent about 9 hours yesterday on the phone with vendors and driving all over High Point to see what other locations were available so that we would be able to move our date. I commented solely on the fact that in your message to me you stated "our venue is booked April - July" which is not the case. I have bent over backwards the last 5 days to move every possible vendor that we have selected against others' advice.<br /> <br />As for others not knowing the date... typically you send out a "save the date" to inform your guests when you are getting married. I apologize if this was not done in a timely manner for you. <br /><br />I do appreciate that you had other vendors on hold for the 11th. That might have been a piece of information that would have been helpful to include with your message that said there were no other dates available. And I appreciate having a hold on another date for 5 whole days before signing a contract. <br /><br />When I contacted you, I commended you for your reasoning to be married on June 4th. It was for this reason, as I have already stated to you in a message, that I have done everything in my power the last few days to move our date. <br /><br />I am sorry you view my stating my feelings as a personal attack. The truth is that Trey and I were lied to about your venue being completely booked through the spring and summer. If you had wanted some sort of resolution, I think honesty would have been a good place to start.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096647682681773327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-19809575377385491072010-06-09T17:54:27.684-07:002010-06-09T17:54:27.684-07:00No this other couple is not close to them. This ot...No this other couple is not close to them. This other couple had no idea about the date (nor did any of their supposed "close friends")One would think that if a venue was booked for three months, the friends of the couple would know...and the other bride wants to get married on the same weekend that her parents got married on (especially as her father was murdered when she was 10). But I'm sure that you all checked out every other option. This other couple very much considered changing their date to the 11th--even had vendors hold it, but you can't hold dates for very long. Since they heard nothing from the other couple and the brides family was upset about the prospect of changing the date, they signed the papers. As has been explained to author of this blog, the other couple has work conflicts, graduations and other weddings scheduled during all of the other possible dates (not only the venue has a calendar!) Not to mention that the particular venue the writer of the blog called can have two receptions on one day, but only one ceremony on the same day. But, being in a magazine is obviously more important than friends. The other bride's fairytale would be to have her father here to walk her down the aisle. So good luck with your "fairy tale" and keep your date but lose friends.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148031520661935180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-54393817455106491582010-06-09T09:34:12.891-07:002010-06-09T09:34:12.891-07:00I saw your initial posts on facebook and I can'...I saw your initial posts on facebook and I can't imagine being in your shoes. But I think that this other couple must not be very close to you and your fiance because they didn't know the date you had set. So you should both consider them to be acquaintances, if they were your friends they would have known you are also planning a wedding, and they would have considered that you would have set a date also. Since you checked up on their venue/dates, you need to mention that to them, and tell them obviously they chose their date for a specific reason and they are not willing to budge, regardless of the venue availability, and wish them well on their planning. But you should not change your date just for them. If your friends want to go to their wedding instead, then so what, you're gonna end up saving some cash. I hate to add to the horror, but by the end of it all, you are gonna wish you had eloped. Final advice: Don't change your date. <br />LPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-80437020498834047402010-06-05T08:47:00.124-07:002010-06-05T08:47:00.124-07:00LOVE this post! So well put. I'm not engaged a...LOVE this post! So well put. I'm not engaged and already stressed about those things. We need to be reminded of those things. You ARE fabulous Christina! Keep up the good work! <br /><br />Elizabeth KavanaghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-3711960822360458582010-06-04T18:58:23.709-07:002010-06-04T18:58:23.709-07:00Check out Sweet Basils and Basils and Company. Th...Check out Sweet Basils and Basils and Company. They are my absolute favorite cater to work with. Not only is the food amazing but the staff is friendly, on time, and helpful to other vendors! Their site is http://www.sweetbasilsrestaurant.com/ .. Happy searching!<br /><br />Leigh @ Leigh Pearce WeddingsLeigh Pearce Weddingshttp://www.leighpweddings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-85652515508937223202010-06-04T12:07:26.464-07:002010-06-04T12:07:26.464-07:00You should also look at Southern Roots Restaurant ...You should also look at Southern Roots Restaurant in Jamestown! They do awesome catering and use lots of local foods!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-77841045159686208692010-06-04T06:29:20.032-07:002010-06-04T06:29:20.032-07:00Thanks Trey - as a new catering manager in a small...Thanks Trey - as a new catering manager in a small suburb - your findings as a client helped me zero in on some things we can improve on. <br /><br />best of luck & have fun planning the menu (it was one of my favorite parts.)<br /><br />---AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-1365750917247593002010-06-02T05:06:45.778-07:002010-06-02T05:06:45.778-07:00Food is a VERY important part of this special day!...Food is a VERY important part of this special day!!! So glad you are the "trusting" kind of bride and groom!!! Can't wait to see what all he brings to the table... need taste testers? (he he he)<br />Trish<br />www.seekthetriad.com<br />www.lifetothet.comTrish Naylorhttp://www.seekthetriad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-59431485341351832632010-06-01T10:06:10.824-07:002010-06-01T10:06:10.824-07:00Good for Trey! Andy lived by the "yes dear&qu...Good for Trey! Andy lived by the "yes dear" code when we were planning our day.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016455323299068330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-65562912549760551702010-05-25T19:46:49.893-07:002010-05-25T19:46:49.893-07:00LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your post!!! Chat soon!!!LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your post!!! Chat soon!!!trish naylorhttp://www.lifetothet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-35609847105318236052010-05-25T18:14:15.454-07:002010-05-25T18:14:15.454-07:00Hello,
If you are in need of experienced Travel Co...Hello,<br />If you are in need of experienced Travel Consultants to arrange Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, please contact us. We are affiliated with A Way To Go Travel in Greensboro and have our office in Downtown Reidsville. We have over 25 years of experience and would like to learn about your company and share information about us.<br /><br />-Carolyn Baber and Brandi Hemric<br />Dream by Dream Travels, Reidsville NC<br />336-348-6699-Office<br />336-348-6848-Home Office<br />cbaber@awaytogotravel.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-429071829130235385.post-268953902981759872010-05-25T07:06:29.729-07:002010-05-25T07:06:29.729-07:00Such a great idea for a party! I have a few girls...Such a great idea for a party! I have a few girls that I'm going to pass this along to.. good job yet again :]Leigh @ Leigh Pearce Weddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436915086461018056noreply@blogger.com