Wichita Wedding

   20th Century Center

My husband and I were married here in June of this year and wanted to take time to say what a great time we had at our wedding and reception. I was initially worried due to some of the reviews, but we didn't have any problems with the setup of our event or the staff, who was wonderful and accommodating to us in every possible way. We were given the choice of linen colors and chose cream and it looked lovely with the our table arrangements. The building is big and beautiful and has an old world charm that you just can't find anymore. Don't let a bad review deter you from checking out this wonderful venue. I thought the price was very affordable as well considering the amount of time we received and most of our guests were impressed.

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   20th Century Center

We had a July wedding at the 20th Century Center and thanks to everyone on their staff for making it so memorable! Our wedding was in the Art Deco Chapel followed by our reception in the Victorian Parlor. Having chair covers really made it look SO beautiful and set up was so easy since the building did it for us. It is an open catering facility so if you want hotel services you need to look somewhere else. We used Blue Moon for our food and they handled everything for us. We're so glad we decided to use them and the venue.

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   Pricillias

got a lot of party items there for the bacheloette party and had so many ideas from there to do a lot

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   Target

we ordered our invitations online from target the price was very reasonable and we loved them. They were the ones you print yourself.

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   Cheris Bakery

Although eerything in Cheri's is beautiful, it is not worth the money. Even when everything was on sale, it still cost more than any other bridal store...for the exact same product. Most of the products are behind the counter so you cant even see what it would look like. However they did have a room where you could bring in you wedding dress and try on several accessories. But unless you were getting everything altogether, they weren't too thrilled to have their stuff messed with.

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“ how to word invites! ”

Hello, I'm in need of some help! lol. I am trying to figure out how to right everything in my invites. I will be making them myself, & they will have 1 card for the actual invite to the ceremony, 1 card for the reception, 1 for r.s.v.p, and 1 for directions & wedding website. 

 

I already have the wording for the front cover & the ceremony. I just need HELP on the wording for the reception & r.s.v.p --Our wedding is August 18th, 2012. 

We don't want anything too formal, but not anything trashy. lol. 

 

Here is what is on the front cover :

This day I will marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love. 

 

Here is what is on the Ceremony invite:

Nicole Ann-Marie Rodabaugh

&&

Menton Patrick Wines

 

Come celebrate with us as 

we tie the knot on

August 18th, 2012

at three o'clock in the afternoon

--name of church 

& address will go here

 

 

& that is all I have. I wanted to give you some idea of how casual I want them.. (: thanks. 

 

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“ Get to know each other! ”

I know we've done so many of these, but we have lots of new ladies on here so I thought that this thread would be a good idea!

 

Tell us your:

Name:

Wedding Date:

Where You Live: 

 

Ready, go!!!

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“ Anyone have any bridemaids that are not... ”

HELPING! I do not want to be a bridezilla so I most likely wont say anything. But I have been planning my wedding since January, only one of my bridesmaids has helped me with. The others pretty much dont ask about it and when they do they say, "so how is the planning going." I want to say well its going great but thanks for all your help and support!!!! But I dont, I dont want to hurt anyone's feelings but at the same time I would like a little help. I did nicely say something a couple weeks ago about coming over to my house and talking about wedding stuff...and well no one even acknowledged ..lol.

I thought bridesmaids are supposed to be here to help and support you with certain aspects of your wedding..idk..anyone else have anything like this going on.. If so how did  you handle it?

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“ 2012 Brides - Roll Call! ”

Brides - Roll Call!

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“ NWR: Do You Have Irrational/Paranoid Fears? ”

I have 4..

#1...every since FI got robbed at gunpoint TWICE a few years ago...I fear it happening again and the robber actually pulling the trigger...although we moved out of that area and it's been years, I am still fearful of it.

#2...I have a big fear of driving...I don't know why, I've never been in an accident or anything, but just the thought of me driving sends me into a panic.  I passed my drivers ed class in High school by buying my teacher a bucket of KFC chicken because I didn't want to have no parts of learning :/  I can say I am a little better, because years ago, I would have panic attacks just being in a car with someone else driving, I would not sit in the front seat and I was very selective of who I got in a car with.  Now, I am comfortable with being a passenger...every now and then if we are on the highway, that anxiety creeps up.  I want to learn...and every year I say "this is my year to learn how to drive"...but the anxiety and fear always wins.

#3..Something happening to me before my kids are old enough to take care of themselves.  I know FI would take great care of them, but it's nothing like their mother taking care of them.

#4..this is just weird...I cannot watch any kind of crime shows at night!!!  I dvr them and watch them in the daytime...because I am convinced that if I watch the show at night, the criminals that are portrayed in the show, will come and get me...so lame, lol!!!

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“ Sigh.. Help me find something like? ”

So far, I've stayed pretty well within my wedding expectations. I've reminded myself that we are having a small, low-budget wedding in order to support ourselves in an apartment together, to allow FI to go to grad school, to save for a family, etc etc. I've been pretty good with that. 

 

Until this dress.. 

Allure 8634

I saw this dress photographed and wow. It's so beautiful. I've found the dress on a variety of sites for around $1,000 give-or-take. Unfortunately, that's still far outside my budget. I've read that a lot of girls on here have tried it on and loved it. Have you come across dresses with a very similar feel for a LOT less money? 

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“ Starting the planning ” by futurefunk

Date: February 29th, 2012. We'll go to the JOP and get the license that day. We'll have the bridal party and parents there for that. The wedding will be the following Saturday in March. I plan on making that day the same as if we never went to the JOP.

Venue: I've looked at so many in Wichita Falls and haven't found one that has most of what I want. I'm wanting to stay under $25 a guest, which won't be that hard if I can stay in this area. I do want to have my ceremony and reception in the same spot, and not at a church.

Time: evening

Colors: Red, charcoal, and magenta.

Monogram: DIY. Already working on it! Also using the saying "Love you More Today" It's something personal for us and means a lot to me.

STD's: Made 2 year planners as my Save The Dates. Everyone loved them. I gave them a fun theme. I want the rest of the wedding to feel romantic, but I didn't feel the STD's really had to follow that suit.

Invitations: A DIY project. Can't wait to start on them! Pocketfolds, I plan on ordering already cut and folded. I'll do the rest to match the programs.

Programs:Another DIY to do. I want all my stationery to match.

Thank you notes: you know it already, a DIY. It's just easier and cheaper to DIY it all.

MOH and Bridesmaids: My MOH is my best friend for over 20 years. She's been absolutely amazing. My bridesmaids are my sister-in-law and my aunt. I"m thinking of adding a fourth. I wish it was appropriate for my mother to be one. She is soooo special to me. I am already in the process of buying gifts for them. I am getting them an wedding day survival kit, doing jewelry for them, and probably dress and shoes too.

BM and GM: no idea! Hopefully my brother and his brother in there somewhere. I am getting them personalized shoes. I love the look of this wedding and the shoes the groom and groomsmen are wearing inspried me.

Flower girl: None! So I'm putting out some petals in a pattern on the carpet then having a basket with petals in it. Giving them to guests with my programs and having them "make a wish" and throw them in the center aisle directed by the officiant.  I will probably have something like this down too.

edit: that's the trouble with planning so far in advance... sometimes other things come up. I have a new niece that will now be my flower girl. I kind of miss the other plan, but I will have to have her there.

Ring Bearer: 2, mine will be my nephew, his will be his nephew

Ceremony:

Officiant:

License: Going to do the Twogether in Texas for $60 off my wedding license. I'm kinda excited about it actually.

Photographer: Haven't chose anyone yet, but this is where I'm willing to pass out the money. I want the best pictures I can get to remember my day. I didn't think I was gonna get a videographer, but after seeing a few post about it here on PW, I will work to fit it into the budget.

Reception: Terrified here!!!! I need entertainment ideas. I don't want people to be bored and leave early. I don't think anyone dances and I'm so lost at what to do.

Flowers: probably faux flowers and a major DIY project. I do plan to make the pomander balls and hang them from Sheppard hook at the ceremony, and to save money, I will have some people take them and put them upside down on vases and such in the reception room during the cocktail hour.

      

Bouquets: I want mine to be rounded with roses, hydrangeas, gerber daisies, and more with red and magenta. My MOH and BM's will carry red mixed flowers. I'm thinking of adding the charcoal feathers to the bottom. The bouquets will be reused during the reception as centerpieces.

    

Cake: Going to try to DIY this one too. It's alot of money for a cake. Don't worry, my plan is to practice way in advance and see what I can do. If it's not possible, I'll break down and buy.

Favors: I do plan on having a photobooth, and I will try to think of something more.

Uplighting: I really hope it's in the budget. It seems to make such a difference.

       

Music: I'm thinking about the IPOD option. I'm really lost on this. IT might be better to go with a DJ since I am so lost. My MOH knows one personally so I might be able to get a discount.

Photobooth: I'm really wanting to do a photobooth. I think it will add a lot of fun to the reception.

Caterer: I may have to DIY this as well. I was really hoping I wouldn't need to, but budget is tight and I can't find another option at the time.

Bar: FI's mother owns a bar, so I'm hoping to be able to let her supply the alcohol and have someone else serve. I want to have a nice red sangria, a purple drink of some kind, rum and coke (my Fi's favorite), and of course beer.

edit: Now that my FI says he's no longer going to talk to his Mom and doesn't want me to invite her, I don't know about the bar. I really want a bar, but may have to cut if it's not in the budget.

Will work on this more later....

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“ Cake Inspirations ” by pghbride2010

 

Cake: Fenoglietto’s, Pittsburgh 

 

Photo By: Cyndi and Tony Araujo/Araujo Photography, Sewickley

 

 

Cake: The Bake Shop in Ghent, Bath, OH 
Photo By: Mark Davidson Photography, Cleveland, OH

 

~~~ Cake Topper ~~~

Something like this by etsy seller - lynnslittlecreations

 

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