tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post5277914070496337815..comments2023-10-24T10:59:48.211-04:00Comments on tying the knot {a wedding inspiration blog}: On The Outsjessica lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12435697594154408096noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-690908016783593692007-12-07T13:09:00.000-05:002007-12-07T13:09:00.000-05:00i think that there are so many brides that succomb...i think that there are so many brides that succomb to traditions on their wedding day just for the sake of doing what everyone else has been doing. i love that we're finally jumping out of this mold and moving toward something more unique!ami @ elizabeth anne designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550587960598600744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-88429665855556456922007-12-06T22:34:00.000-05:002007-12-06T22:34:00.000-05:00Again, thanks for this. I linked to Planning Forev...Again, thanks for this. I linked to Planning Forever's blog and yours...as I HAD to post about this as well. There is also something for YOU on my page--and B&W knottie bio that I came across. I am really hoping you haven't seent it yet :)Aletha | Pearls Eventshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783572931149739016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-89774112380919855472007-12-06T15:16:00.000-05:002007-12-06T15:16:00.000-05:00I totally agree with not doing useless favors. I'...I totally agree with not doing useless favors. I've found cookies also can make great favors that everyone can enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-28900944112092810542007-12-06T11:42:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:42:00.000-05:00Since our ceremony doesnt start until 7pm we will ...Since our ceremony doesnt start until 7pm we will definitely see each other before to do pictures! I am still up in the air about favors....I dont know what to do!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673680507487642285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-14190784708165838012007-12-06T11:24:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:24:00.000-05:00ooh, i agree with you! those are all on their way ...ooh, i agree with you! those are all on their way out the door.Aletha VanderMaashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239938128326476970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-90928298636170488722007-12-06T11:07:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:07:00.000-05:00I'm with you on the garter toss. No thanks. Also n...I'm with you on the garter toss. No thanks. Also not doing a bouquet toss. <BR/>But we doing favors, we choose something we know people would use again-a corkscrew. I think I stole the idea from another bride...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-77297138289189931532007-12-06T10:42:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:42:00.000-05:00i'd have to disagree with you on some points.1. we...i'd have to disagree with you on some points.<BR/><BR/>1. we did the bouquet garter and had very many people standing anxiously waiting to catch. my husband was also 'set up' by one of his groomsmen...instead of taking the garter off of me..he tried to take it off of my mom...blindfolded and hand-tied...it was hilarious and you should have seen the crowd gathered around to watch!<BR/><BR/>2. i agree with the guest book. so we opted to have mattes to sign. we did two. we had an engagement picture blown up to an 8x10 and the other one i just drew stick figures of a bride & groom - instead of leaving it blank - we are waiting for a wedding photo to put in it.<BR/><BR/>3. the idea of not seeing eachother to me was important. i wanted people to be there to see the expression on both my face as well as my husbands the moment we saw eachother. i thought it was important for those who took the time to spend the day with us - to be a part of all of the events.<BR/><BR/>4. the champagne toast - i thought the same thing - you can toast with what you have...however we did opt for the champagne toast for everyone at our head table (check with your venue...they may do this...my venue had a coupon that allowed the head table toast to be free...see what deal you can work out).<BR/><BR/>5. the favors - we chose favors that people could use again...'love' coasters...picture coasters...frames. they may seem tacky to some (dove shaped candles), but we had people asking us if we had extras that they could use...to complete a set, etc.<BR/><BR/>those are just my thoughts. good luck to you in all your planning.i love being mrs. rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319556027193978410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-90109003120051198392007-12-06T10:22:00.000-05:002007-12-06T10:22:00.000-05:00I completely agree with #3. I definitely did not w...I completely agree with #3. I definitely did not want to see my husband before the wedding. It was so exciting to see him waiting for me!Lucky Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414234967555833535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-3041936710237540002007-12-06T09:05:00.000-05:002007-12-06T09:05:00.000-05:00I'm not doing any of these except for the champagn...I'm not doing any of these except for the champagne toast. Fiance's mom thinks it's a sin we are seeing other before the ceremony, but I'm more practical then sentimental.SCMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484904478816897440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6829537924360174546.post-23006487075074649002007-12-06T08:43:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:43:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for visiting my blog! And you ar...Thank you so much for visiting my blog! And you are right about the favors!! Ugh. Do you know how many of those silly things I clean up after a wedding?<BR/><BR/>Love your wedding location in Indy (I'm just south of you). I think I may have to blog stalk you for awhile, your posts are interesting!saundra, event engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620029407336213133noreply@blogger.com