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• Forum Post: Open date - 9/18/10 at Exchange Conference Center

  Posted 07/15/2010 05:45:11 EDT

  Thanks - I appreciate the kind words. With all the uncertainty, I was starting to equate stress and negative feelings with my wedding and planning and that isn't something that anyone wants. With my d more »

• Forum Post: Open date - 9/18/10 at Exchange Conference Center

  Posted 07/13/2010 12:42:02 EDT

  Due to family illness, we are postponing our wedding. I'm giving up a prime date at a great venue if you know anyone who is looking to do something last-minute. I would love to help them rebook the sp more »

• Forum Post: Putting you guys to the test!

  Posted 07/02/2010 09:47:18 EDT

  So, my wedding is on 9/18/10. My dad has been going through some nasty cancer treatments and planning pretty much came to a complete halt in case we had to postpone the wedding. Now it seems the best more »

• Forum Post: Out-of-towners - invited to the shower?

  Posted 05/10/2010 05:04:56 EDT

  I did not realize that. That is actually IMMENSELY helpful to me in trying to edit my list.
  
  Thank you! more »

• Forum Post: Out-of-towners - invited to the shower?

  Posted 05/10/2010 04:25:06 EDT

  Wow - lots of good feedback. I do think it is a case-by-case situation, depending on how close you are to the OOT (both physically and emotionally!) My mom and bridesmaids did ask me for a list and af more »

• Forum Post: Out-of-towners - invited to the shower?

  Posted 05/09/2010 11:34:41 EDT

  I have several girlfriends who live out of state, even out of the country that are invited to the wedding and plan to come. However, it is more or less certain that they would not make the trip to att more »

• Forum Post: Cheap (Around 3K) Venues Near Westford/Chelmsford/Tyngsboro

  Posted 02/23/2010 11:55:12 EST

  Salvatore's in Lawrence is making a big push for functions. Their food is delicious and the location has a big terrace on the Merrimack River. more »

• Forum Post: Thoughts on not having a registry

  Posted 02/12/2010 09:45:28 EST

  We are getting married in September and while we don't need a lot of household items, I do think it is a good idea to register (I love to cook so I'll use the opportunity to upgrade to Calphalon stuff more »

• Forum Post: Murray Hill Talent - DJs

  Posted 01/27/2010 09:46:20 EST

  I've heard this is the place for "no-cheese" DJs. My options are Breandan, Kevin and Rob - anyone have experience with any of these guys?
  
  Thanks!
  more »

• Forum Post: Babies at weddings

  Posted 01/26/2010 01:59:03 EST

  I just had to tell a friend that we are "respectfully asking for a child-free wedding." I answered simply and did not elaborate (unless she comes back with specific questions). I told her there would more »

• Forum Post: Vendor recommendations needed for wedding cake

  Posted 01/25/2010 03:16:44 EST

  Fredrick's Pastries in (Bedford and Amherst, NH) always made phenomenal cakes when I used to do wedding hostessing. They made the most amazing almond white cake with raspberry filling. I still think a more »

• Forum Post: Getting overwhelmed with picking a venue

  Posted 01/21/2010 03:49:22 EST

  I did not attend but my parents went to a wedding at the Stonehurst/Paine Estate in Waltham and said it was lovely. http://www.stonehurstwaltham.org/home_s.html (sorry - I'm terrible with posting link more »

• Forum Post: OT: Best BM gift you have received?

  Posted 01/20/2010 04:45:26 EST

  Bride had an Anna William purse party. Got to hang out with the bridal party/families and every girl designed her own purse style and fabrics. Loved it - I have bought several more on my own since the more »

• Forum Post: Feedback on Ocean View Inn and Resort?

  Posted 01/07/2010 09:30:12 EST

  Thanks - I'm going to stick with my first instinct on this one. I got a real insincere vibe and I feel like they were just spewing information that they thought I wanted to hear, without actually answ more »

• Forum Post: Feedback on Ocean View Inn and Resort?

  Posted 01/06/2010 11:15:49 EST

  Does anyone have experience with this venue in Gloucester? Seems like a great option but didn't feel that I was really being listened to when asking about date availability, etc. so I'm a little wary. more »

• Comment on: 'WFNX dumps ‘

  Posted 01/05/2010 04:12:04 EST

  I can actually say that 'devastated' is an appropriate word for the reaction I had to this news. The sentiments of BoSoxKris and Nutmeg above pretty much hit the nail on the head for me. I have a roug more »

• Forum Post: Cheap (Around 3K) Venues Near Westford/Chelmsford/Tyngsboro

  Posted 01/04/2010 04:56:49 EST

  I used to work at the Westford Regency and they are very reasonably priced, with no room rental fees for social events. However, I would say dinner is out of the question and you might consider a brun more »