Jane in NC Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 No advice but congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yes, congrats. My second marriage has been a dream come true. I had no idea life could be this way. I still sometimes wonder if it is all a dream. And he feels the same way. Love is amazing :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Yes, congrats. My second marriage has been a dream come true. I had no idea life could be this way. I still sometimes wonder if it is all a dream. And he feels the same way. Love is amazing :) Amazing it is. I keep searching for the right word to describe the sheer awe and gratitude I feel. I still tear up every day. He always says that it was a cruel joke because it took us so long to find each other. I remember watching happily married couples and thinking I would never have that. Now here I am. Here we are. Hi Jane! :001_smile: Thank you! Edited August 8, 2016 by lisabees 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Uhm...word about wildflowers.Due to invasive botanicals causing endangerment of indigenous flowers, many wildflowers a protected. While the DNR looks the other way on a cutting of one or two flowers, they tend to hand put fines for harvesting on a larger scale. Check your state rwgs. In some places you can cut wilflowers if harvested on private property with ownership permission, but not in every state. Whatever you do, do not get caught cutting armfuls of wildflowers from public property. I know someone who paid $5000 in fines over that. Our middle ds had to get a DNR permit in order to harvest for a 4H ecoligy project. What will work instead is baby's breath and daisies. A huge bunch of baby's breath is roughly 18 dollars and daisies tend to run a dollar per stem but some times a discount is offered on taking a 5 gallon bucket worth, and you can order dyed ones so you have a variety of colors. If pussey willows and cattails grow on your property, you can cut these for a lovely, rustic look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Uhm...word about wildflowers.Due to invasive botanicals causing endangerment of indigenous flowers, many wildflowers a protected. While the DNR looks the other way on a cutting of one or two flowers, they tend to hand put fines for harvesting on a larger scale. Check your state rwgs. In some places you can cut wilflowers if harvested on private property with ownership permission, but not in every state. Whatever you do, do not get caught cutting armfuls of wildflowers from public property. I know someone who paid $5000 in fines over that. Our middle ds had to get a DNR permit in order to harvest for a 4H ecoligy project. What will work instead is baby's breath and daisies. A huge bunch of baby's breath is roughly 18 dollars and daisies tend to run a dollar per stem but some times a discount is offered on taking a 5 gallon bucket worth, and you can order dyed ones so you have a variety of colors. If pussey willows and cattails grow on your property, you can cut these for a lovely, rustic look. Wow - that's good info to have. I was thinking of using the flowers we have grown on our property. I guess they're not true "wildflowers"? Thank you for giving me specific flower names that will look good together. I need all of the help I can get. First science unit for my 8th grade daughter? Botany. We both have a lot to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 If you cultivated your flowers, they are yours to decorate with. Have fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Cheap flowers to buy? Daisies, baby's brwath, stocks, and sometimes day lilies but day lilies are a completely different look and tend to be best paired with fern which a florist will probably sell at a low price. If you want to grow your flowers, stay away from roses as they can be very finicky. Seriously, unless you automatically have their preferred soil, rhey will hate you as a beginner. Just narcissistic beasts!:D Baby's breath is a natural spreader and grows easily. But you'd need a big patch if you are doing more than 10 or 15 jars. Cosmos is easy to grow. You should go to your local extension office and ask to speak to the master gardener. Do this after you set the date so you can tell the gardener when you need to have blooming flowers available. This way they can steer you to varieties that grow well in your area, hold up as cut flowers, and willbe in bloom when you need them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Wow - that's good info to have. I was thinking of using the flowers we have grown on our property. I guess they're not true "wildflowers"? Thank you for giving me specific flower names that will look good together. I need all of the help I can get. First science unit for my 8th grade daughter? Botany. We both have a lot to learn! Particular flowers will depend on the season and your area. This guide might help give you ideas http://www.greenbrideguide.com/blog/guide-wedding-flowers-season. Do beware of lilies (especially the Oriental lilies in the link)---the pollen gets on everything and stains badly. Even if you plan to grow your own, it helps to have a back-up plan in case the homegrown flowers don't cooperate. You could check your local farmer's markets now to see if there are farmers who grow flowers locally and might be able to work with you. You might also find a wholesale florist who will sell to the public. You could also incorporate herbs in the decorations and flowers http://bridalmusings.com/2014/09/herb-garden-20-ways-feature-herbs-wedding/ (local farmer's market may turn up a good source for that as well). I love the look of fresh flowers to decorate cakes, but make sure they are edible and not sprayed if you want to do this. We had planned to use roses from our yard (that had not been sprayed, etc) to decorate our wedding cake, but just before the wedding they became infested with thrips, so off to icing roses we went (turned out fine). We also found out that Southern magnolia blossoms don't do well at all as cut flowers, in case that's an option (luckily we tried this at a shower so knew before the wedding). If you do use a church, the wedding is on Saturday, and you plan to use cut flowers for decoration at the service, see if the church already has a standing "flower committee" that does flowers for the services and tie into what they will be using for Sunday so the flowers get double duty. We were married in an Episcopal church and made a special donation to the flower fund (what they ask for sponsoring a week plus a bit more), just asking if they would use white flowers with greenery for the altar area that week. In that case, there were a couple of professional florists on the committee who knew what they were doing and knew how to source flowers most economically. Looked great and was a win-win for us and the church. I did the bouquet, boutonnieres, bridesmaid flowers, etc myself in varied colors. As for the rings, I'd start by googling "custom jeweler Philadelphia" or "custom jewelry Philadelphia." This looked like a place to start http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/top-spots-for-handmade-jewelry-in-philadelphia/ . You could also try to locate Etsy sellers who may be in your area (find who's nearby, check their online stores to see if you like their styles) https://www.etsy.com/local/ . Googling "rustic wedding" or "country wedding" will give you tons of ideas. Edited August 8, 2016 by KarenNC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Cheap flowers to buy? Daisies, baby's brwath, stocks, and sometimes day lilies but day lilies are a completely different look and tend to be best paired with fern which a florist will probably sell at a low price. If you want to grow your flowers, stay away from roses as they can be very finicky. Seriously, unless you automatically have their preferred soil, rhey will hate you as a beginner. Just narcissistic beasts! :D Baby's breath is a natural spreader and grows easily. But you'd need a big patch if you are doing more than 10 or 15 jars. Cosmos is easy to grow. You should go to your local extension office and ask to speak to the master gardener. Do this after you set the date so you can tell the gardener when you need to have blooming flowers available. This way they can steer you to varieties that grow well in your area, hold up as cut flowers, and willbe in bloom when you need them. Definitely not interested in the day lily look. And I couldn't imagine the guest list being more than 30-40 people, so we certainly aren't talking about a big party with tons of tables. Awesome idea to to speak with master gardener. Amazing. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Lisabees -- Where do you live? There is a woman on an island in Florida who makes rings out of natural material -- they are so cool. And they're not pricey. Yes, some of her stuff is very expensive, but I don't think the rings are. www.gogojewelry.com I must be an old fuddy duddy because I just spent several minutes staring in horror at the raccoon pecker rings. I agree that some of her other things are lovely. I think the blue armadillo shell necklace is my favorite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Particular flowers will depend on the season and your area. This guide might help give you ideas http://www.greenbrideguide.com/blog/guide-wedding-flowers-season. Do beware of lilies (especially the Oriental lilies in the link)---the pollen gets on everything and stains badly. Even if you plan to grow your own, it helps to have a back-up plan in case the homegrown flowers don't cooperate. You could check your local farmer's markets now to see if there are farmers who grow flowers locally and might be able to work with you. You might also find a wholesale florist who will sell to the public. You could also incorporate herbs in the decorations and flowers http://bridalmusings.com/2014/09/herb-garden-20-ways-feature-herbs-wedding/ (local farmer's market may turn up a good source for that as well). I love the look of fresh flowers to decorate cakes, but make sure they are edible and not sprayed if you want to do this. We had planned to use roses from our yard (that had not been sprayed, etc) to decorate our wedding cake, but just before the wedding they became infested with thrips, so off to icing roses we went (turned out fine). We also found out that Southern magnolia blossoms don't do well at all as cut flowers, in case that's an option (luckily we tried this at a shower so knew before the wedding). If you do use a church, the wedding is on Saturday, and you plan to use cut flowers for decoration at the service, see if the church already has a standing "flower committee" that does flowers for the services and tie into what they will be using for Sunday so the flowers get double duty. We were married in an Episcopal church and made a special donation to the flower fund (what they ask for sponsoring a week plus a bit more), just asking if they would use white flowers with greenery for the altar area that week. In that case, there were a couple of professional florists on the committee who knew what they were doing and knew how to source flowers most economically. Looked great and was a win-win for us and the church. I did the bouquet, boutonnieres, bridesmaid flowers, etc myself in varied colors. As for the rings, I'd start by googling "custom jeweler Philadelphia" or "custom jewelry Philadelphia." This looked like a place to start http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/top-spots-for-handmade-jewelry-in-philadelphia/ . You could also try to locate Etsy sellers who may be in your area (find who's nearby, check their online stores to see if you like their styles) https://www.etsy.com/local/ . Googling "rustic wedding" or "country wedding" will give you tons of ideas. Yowza! Thank you for the info and the links! I have googled rustic weddings and boy can one go crazy. So many great things to do. Great idea to check with farmer's markets and a wholesale florist. I would just never think of these things. The herb/flower combo is gorgeous btw. I'm glad you mentioned etsy local. Is there any way to find the location of sellers? I know you can ask for a specific location, but if it doesn't exist in that particular zip code, you're plum out of luck. Is there a way to widen the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Yowza! Thank you for the info and the links! I have googled rustic weddings and boy can one go crazy. So many great things to do. Great idea to check with farmer's markets and a wholesale florist. I would just never think of these things. The herb/flower combo is gorgeous btw. I'm glad you mentioned etsy local. Is there any way to find the location of sellers? I know you can ask for a specific location, but if it doesn't exist in that particular zip code, you're plum out of luck. Is there a way to widen the area? I'm not sure about widening the area. Try this link for Etsy (groups with "Philadelphia" in the title or description). I only know a little about it peripherally as a friend sells on there and I have heard her talk about local groups, maybe called "street teams"? https://www.etsy.com/teams/search/?search_query=philadelphia&sort=relevancy&search_type=teams&ref=teams_search Try this as well on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/teamhip/ For flowers from a wholesaler, here's an older conversation (2013) but might have some leads https://www.yelp.com/topic/philadelphia-where-can-i-get-bulk-flowers-near-philly This flower farm looks interesting and can give you an idea of what working with a farm may look like/cost http://lovenfreshflowers.com/wedding-flowers/diy-bride/ Another good article (from last year) includes the above farm and others http://www.gridphilly.com/grid-magazine/2015/6/25/the-wedding-issue-sourcing-your-weddings-flower-power-locall.html If you are gathering greenery from your land to add to the decorations, be careful that you (and anyone helping you) knows really well what poison ivy vines (or any other local variety of noxious plant) look like! My husband got a horrible case of poison ivy doing that once. The poison ivy was mixed in with other vines and he didn't see it. Wild parsnip looks rather like yellow Queen Anne's lace but can cause photodermatitis. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010304.pdf You also want to be careful with any wildflowers/vegetation that will be around food. Poison hemlock is very pretty http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010237.pdf The extension agent may be able to direct you to good resources about what to watch out for in your specific area Another thing to consider in gathering your own is bugs. Queen Anne's lace, for instance, is gorgeous and would look great at a wedding, but tends to harbor ticks and chiggers (at least in our area). Edited August 9, 2016 by KarenNC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I must be an old fuddy duddy because I just spent several minutes staring in horror at the raccoon pecker rings. Me, too. :blink: There are matching earrings! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalytic Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 We want something simple, yet special. It's a second marriage for both of us and we aren't quite sure how to do it. I just want there to be a little stress as possible. I fear that a simple backyard wedding would completely stress us out with getting the inside and outside of the house ready; food; details. We know we want a celebration of sorts. We know we'd like to include family and friends in the celebration. We have six kids, so they would definitely want to be involved. And who the heck can officiate the wedding? We are atheists. We are even stuck on wedding bands. We want something that is uniquely us, but don't want to spend too much money. He would like a local artist to design matching/complementary wedding bands. If anyone has any ideas or experiences, please let me know! Looking for all out of the box ideas! If you have a favorite friend or family member, they could get ordained online and be legal to perform the ceremony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I was in Costco last night and saw a sign that they do bulk flowers, if there's one near you. http://www.costco.com/bulk-flowers.htm Sam's Club http://www.samsclub.com/sams/bulk-floral/2135.cp Bjs http://www.bjs.com/flowers--plants/bulk-flowers.category.672.3000000000000117098.2000772.1 I wouldn't have thought about warehouse clubs as a source. Wish I had known about it when we got married. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Bumping for update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 For breakfasts I would have one day of bagels and toppings and fresh fruit, another day of a breakfast casserole (or a few) in crockpots, another one of muffins or quick breads with fruit. That way your guests can help themselves as they get up at different times, and you do not have to cook in the morning but rather enjoy your guests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 So exciting! I also cooked the food at my own wedding and my nails were ruined ;) but otherwise all was perfect :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Imrich - thank you for the great breakfast ideas. Simple and doable! Madteaparty - if you have any advice about cooking for an event like this, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I'm not sure about widening the area. Try this link for Etsy (groups with "Philadelphia" in the title or description). I only know a little about it peripherally as a friend sells on there and I have heard her talk about local groups, maybe called "street teams"? https://www.etsy.com/teams/search/?search_query=philadelphia&sort=relevancy&search_type=teams&ref=teams_search Try this as well on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/teamhip/ For flowers from a wholesaler, here's an older conversation (2013) but might have some leads https://www.yelp.com/topic/philadelphia-where-can-i-get-bulk-flowers-near-philly This flower farm looks interesting and can give you an idea of what working with a farm may look like/cost http://lovenfreshflowers.com/wedding-flowers/diy-bride/ Another good article (from last year) includes the above farm and others http://www.gridphilly.com/grid-magazine/2015/6/25/the-wedding-issue-sourcing-your-weddings-flower-power-locall.html If you are gathering greenery from your land to add to the decorations, be careful that you (and anyone helping you) knows really well what poison ivy vines (or any other local variety of noxious plant) look like! My husband got a horrible case of poison ivy doing that once. The poison ivy was mixed in with other vines and he didn't see it. Wild parsnip looks rather like yellow Queen Anne's lace but can cause photodermatitis. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010304.pdf You also want to be careful with any wildflowers/vegetation that will be around food. Poison hemlock is very pretty http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_010237.pdf The extension agent may be able to direct you to good resources about what to watch out for in your specific area Another thing to consider in gathering your own is bugs. Queen Anne's lace, for instance, is gorgeous and would look great at a wedding, but tends to harbor ticks and chiggers (at least in our area). I JUST checked out your links the other day. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I found a local flower farm to order a couple of buckets of flowers. You are so fabulous being so personal and thorough in your post. Plans are coming together for the wedding. We've got the place, the dress, the flowers. It will be a self-uniting ceremony and I am LOVING writing my vows etc. Finding an invitation is proving to be difficult. Trying to make it meaningful, reflecting who we are, yet inexpensive is driving me batty! Food will be Middle Eastern. There will be a mix of catered and made by me. Edited February 28, 2017 by lisabees 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I JUST checked out your links the other day. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I found a local flower farm to order a couple of buckets of flowers. You are so fabulous being so personal and thorough in your post. Plans are coming together for the wedding. We've got the place, the dress, the flowers. It will be a self-uniting ceremony and I am LOVING writing my vows etc. Finding an invitation is proving to be difficult. Trying to make it meaningful, reflecting who we are, yet inexpensive is driving me batty! Food will be Middle Eastern. There will be a mix of catered and made by me. I'm glad it was helpful. What price range would you consider inexpensive for an invitation and how many are you needing? Something like this rustic plantable seedpaper invitation kit that you print yourself runs a little bit more than $1 each when shipping is included https://www.etsy.com/listing/125237163/seed-paper-invitation-kit-45-x-6-panel?utm_campaign=shopping_us_flowerseedpaper_sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=5721218&gclid=CJWLpcmIs9ICFYg7gQodvOIGXQ For similar items, google "plantable wedding invitations" or "seed paper wedding invitations". Edited February 28, 2017 by KarenNC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 We need 20-25 invitations. We don't want to spend more than $150-$200. There are plenty of generic options. Not sure how to make it truly reflect us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Any advice about the ceremony would be appreciated too! We aren't having a sit down ceremony. We will just head to a certain tree on the property. Should the guests form a circle around us? Not sure how to work that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) We need 20-25 invitations. We don't want to spend more than $150-$200. There are plenty of generic options. Not sure how to make it truly reflect us. The kit I just linked above does 25 and runs less than $30 when including shipping (was editing while you were typing, I think :) ). Edited February 28, 2017 by KarenNC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Oh my goodness, Karen. The seed paper idea is just fabulous! My $200 budget for invitations kept increasing; I originally wanted to make my own but couldn't find something unique enough. I think you've done it! Edited February 28, 2017 by lisabees 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Any advice about the ceremony would be appreciated too! We aren't having a sit down ceremony. We will just head to a certain tree on the property. Should the guests form a circle around us? Not sure how to work that.... With a small group, a circle (or maybe a semicircle, with you and the tree as the center point) should work and everyone should be able to see and hear. You do want to have some backup plan for seating for at least a few in case you have guests who need it at the time, either known ahead of time or unexpectedly. Someone who is older, has trouble standing for long periods, maybe pregnant, or even ends up with a leg or foot injury close to the time may need somewhere to sit during the ceremony even if they can manage walking out to the tree depending on how long it is. In a pinch, folding camp chairs are easy to transport and will work if you don't mind the look, or I suppose one could throw a plain or pretty sheet or cloth over them to disguise them a bit if needed. Consider your choice of footwear if you are going across a lawn or field to get to that tree rather than a walkway. Pointy heels and soft ground don't do well together, especially if there's been a recent rain (found that out at a funeral where we had to walk across the lawn to the grave). It might not hurt to make sure your guests are aware, as well. If candles are part of the ceremony, consider wind. I had a friend who did an outdoor wedding and wanted the bridesmaids to carry candles, but they kept being blown out! It would also be discouraging to have a unity candle keep getting blown out once it's lit, so having it in some kind of glass shade or a pillar candle where the wick is below the top of the candle would help, along with a long lighter. If you want some sort of unity ceremony without candles, this tree planting/watering one sounds like it would fit with your theme (in a pot, so could still be done indoors if necessary) http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/tree-watering-ceremony-yay-or-nay/ Have a backup plan for an indoor area in case of bad weather. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thank you, Karen! The tree planting ceremony might be a great way to involve the six kids. And thanks for the tips regarding shoes. I'll likely be wearing sandals. My dress has a boho flair. Hmmm. I wonder if I can post a pic of it. I'm sitting it in the car at the barn, waiting for dd. I cannot express how excited I am about the invitation. I just know it is the right thing! My fiancée is a sucker for flowers, as he always says. I am so so thrilled you shared the idea with me! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I don't know if you are planning wedding favors, but some ideas I've seen that might work for you: A candy "bar" or buffet with small treat bags or boxes and jars of different candies with scoops so guests fill their own mix (be careful with chocolate depending on the temperature) Small tins of spices https://www.etsy.com/listing/181513000/spice-wedding-favor-set-of-25-edible?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-weddings-other&utm_custom1=841c383b-0e34-41af-8912-ef8a790fa54f&gclid=CN6g3uCSs9ICFdcagQod5OwH7Q or spice dip mixes http://somethingturquoise.com/2014/12/16/diy-spice-dip-favors/ We received small quilted design jelly jars filled with pink Himalayan salt as a favor once (with a square of pretty fabric over the lid and under the ring)--I saw a big container of it at Costco recently that wasn't expensive as I recall. Maybe print off a recipe or two from the reception and have a spice or spice blend that is used in it? small potted plants/flowers/herbs (that could also form part of the decorations for the reception) seed packets or bulbs http://thebudgetsavvybride.com/diy-seed-packet-wedding-favors/ Edited February 28, 2017 by KarenNC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 We weren't planning on favors. It's not a sit down meal, so I'm afraid people will leave them. And if you look at my update in the first post, we are staying three nights on a property with two houses. Most guests will be coming from out of state and staying with us there. I have to tell you, though. I like the spice idea! I'll keep it in mind. I make my own spice mixtures and keep them in pretty reused jars. It would be meaningful to have spice mixtures filled with a Middle Eastern mix. Now if only you can help with my Middle Eastern menu. Hummus and pita will be coming from Dizengoff in Philadelphia. I may add the Israeli salad and meat and veggie too if the price is right. Then I will add some sides. I am trying another Lamb shawarma recipe today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We weren't planning on favors. It's not a sit down meal, so I'm afraid people will leave them. And if you look at my update in the first post, we are staying three nights on a property with two houses. Most guests will be coming from out of state and staying with us there. I have to tell you, though. I like the spice idea! I'll keep it in mind. I make my own spice mixtures and keep them in pretty reused jars. It would be meaningful to have spice mixtures filled with a Middle Eastern mix. Now if only you can help with my Middle Eastern menu. Hummus and pita will be coming from Dizengoff in Philadelphia. I may add the Israeli salad and meat and veggie too if the price is right. Then I will add some sides. I am trying another Lamb shawarma recipe today! Afraid I wouldn't be much help there. :) I love eating it, but only limited experience with cooking it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Here is the dress!! The model is wearing a body chain, which I would love, but it is no longer available. Sigh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Let all the kids get online ordained and have them pronounce you husband and wife! :-D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Pretty dress! And totally irrelevant but you've given me an idea for a dinner party for 15 I'm throwing this weekend, so please do share the menu! Edited February 28, 2017 by madteaparty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 I haven't quite settled on the menu, but for fifteen, I would do a lamb and/or chicken shawarma. Or do chicken with rice along with the shawarma or mejadra. Or this lamb with hummus recipe. I have made all of those. For the lamb, you can use leg or shoulder. For the chicken, I have used boneless thighs. My fave Israeli chefs are Ottolenghi and Solomonov. They each make a mean hummus. Here is Solomonov's recipe. I make my own pita bread, using Solomonov's recipe. So much fun and gratifying to watch them puff! Veggie stuff - Israeli salad - this or this or this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I haven't quite settled on the menu, but for fifteen, I would do a lamb and/or chicken shawarma. Or do chicken with rice along with the shawarma or mejadra. Or this lamb with hummus recipe. I have made all of those. For the lamb, you can use leg or shoulder. For the chicken, I have used boneless thighs. My fave Israeli chefs are Ottolenghi and Solomonov. They each make a mean hummus. Here is Solomonov's recipe. I make my own pita bread, using Solomonov's recipe. So much fun and gratifying to watch them puff! Veggie stuff - Israeli salad - this or this or this. Thanks! This is great.I'm making cherry rice too, just because I love cherries. Great ideas in here for my vegetarian friendsâ¤ï¸ Edited February 28, 2017 by madteaparty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Here is the dress!! The model is wearing a body chain, which I would love, but it is no longer available. Sigh. I can't get the link to work. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I can't get the link to work. :( Hmmm... Look at the pics under "dre set" (not the name of it). It's the dress under the second two piece. http://paperandlace.com/2015/05/20/10-new-drop-dead-gorgeous-boho-wedding-dresses-from-free-people/ Edited February 28, 2017 by lisabees 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hmmm... Look at the pics under "dre set" (not the name of it). It's the dress under the second two piece. http://paperandlace.com/2015/05/20/10-new-drop-dead-gorgeous-boho-wedding-dresses-from-free-people/ Is it the Lola set? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Is it the Lola set? Oh wait. I see a dre-set. Is that it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) It's the casablanca lace halter. The model is wearing a body chain. Why does the image show up for me in my previous post? Edited February 28, 2017 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 One more link... It looks white in these pics, but it is ivory. http://www.spelldesigns.com/blog/inspiration/spell-bride-15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 One more link... It looks white in these pics, but it is ivory. http://www.spelldesigns.com/blog/inspiration/spell-bride-15/ Ok, I can see it now. Yes that is really pretty. LOTS of pretty dresses on that site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Any advice about the ceremony would be appreciated too! We aren't having a sit down ceremony. We will just head to a certain tree on the property. Should the guests form a circle around us? Not sure how to work that.... We really really loved having a good friend officiate the ceremony. The idea came about because we were 'fighting' over whose side a certain friend would stand on. So, he officiated and stood in the middle. A side benefit we hadn't realized was that it meant there wasn't anyone at all who wasn't a friend of either us (bride and groom) or our parents. No one, and we did the standard open bar, sit down dinner thing. I would just have someone gather people to the tree and have the officiant there already standing with a folder that has the ceremony printed on it. People will know that you are going to stand roughly in front of that person. Another really nice side benefit was that you get to write your own ceremony. Decide what is important to you (in our case it was I DO, I DO, KISS) add in an intro of some sort to get people's attention. Anything else you like. Leave out stuff that you don't see the need for. You can copy and paste from stuff online. We had a great many comments through to months afterward that we had the best ceremony they'd ever seen. One idea on the kids is to have the oldest officiate, unless there is an age requirement. We'd considered renting a house for our ceremony. My idea was to rent one for a week on a lake nearby (there aren't many lakes). But we couldn't find one that did vacation rentals. One attractive thing about that was that the condition of the house wouldn't have been a reflection on us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 We really really loved having a good friend officiate the ceremony. The idea came about because we were 'fighting' over whose side a certain friend would stand on. So, he officiated and stood in the middle. A side benefit we hadn't realized was that it meant there wasn't anyone at all who wasn't a friend of either us (bride and groom) or our parents. No one, and we did the standard open bar, sit down dinner thing. I would just have someone gather people to the tree and have the officiant there already standing with a folder that has the ceremony printed on it. People will know that you are going to stand roughly in front of that person. Another really nice side benefit was that you get to write your own ceremony. Decide what is important to you (in our case it was I DO, I DO, KISS) add in an intro of some sort to get people's attention. Anything else you like. Leave out stuff that you don't see the need for. You can copy and paste from stuff online. We had a great many comments through to months afterward that we had the best ceremony they'd ever seen. One idea on the kids is to have the oldest officiate, unless there is an age requirement. We'd considered renting a house for our ceremony. My idea was to rent one for a week on a lake nearby (there aren't many lakes). But we couldn't find one that did vacation rentals. One attractive thing about that was that the condition of the house wouldn't have been a reflection on us Your day sounds lovely. We are actually doing a self-uniting ceremony. Pennsylvania is only one of two states which allow it. It is perfect because no one, but us, should be uniting us. I have so much to say to him during the ceremony. It will not be a traditional ceremony, in any way. I am just writing the things I want to tell him. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I had a Quaker wedding. I loved that we didn't need anyone else. Your dress is pretty. :) And will you be having cake? Because I have a person who might agree (mercurial Frenchman, so one never knows) to make you one. He made the cake for my brother's wedding and after it was served people literally got up and stood in line near the cake to have more. Each layer was different and delicious, and the cake is what people still talk about fifteen years after the wedding. PM me if you would like the name of the shop (Philadelphia suburbs). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 I am sitting in the car again, waiting for another kid! My Man is at home, on the computer, looking at the seed paper site. He loves loves loves it and has already picked out the color and style! Thank you, Karen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Those chains are easy to come by. Google body chain or bellydance supply body chain. I see them ALL the time in my line of work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiddles Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 your dress is so beautiful! And your wedding venue is equally beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I saw a wedding where it was the second marriage for both and they had 6 kids between them. Each child had a different color of sand and poured it into a vase or it could be a fancy jar with a lid. It made for a pretty keep sake and showed the blending of the families. Just an idea on how to involve the kids in your ceremony. Best wishes to you. When is the date? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Those chains are easy to come by. Google body chain or bellydance supply body chain. I see them ALL the time in my line of work. Your line of work? Do tell... Oh and thank you! I will search for one. It would be so dang cool. :) Edited March 1, 2017 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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