Comments on: Real Wedding: Alana and Alex, IV

By: Alana

Alana — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:52:37 +0000

Hi Tara.

We really struggled finding a reception venue. I wanted lots of light and to be able to put my stamp on whatever place we chose. All of the halls we had seen were very dark and often had hrrible carpets…hehe…We eventualy found this hall that had recently been build on to a local church. It had plenty of windows to let some light in and the walls were a nice simple white. I think what saved us budget-wise was finding a place that didn’t normaly host weddings and therefore didn’t have the extream “Wedding” prices. I would maybe look into small local Youth Centers, they often have a fairly large gathering area and even tend to have their own tables that you can use (save some money on renting). I hope I halped a little! Good luck!

By: claire

claire — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:40:50 +0000

I love the colors of the linens! Would this work for an evening wedding as well?

Thank you!
bride to be

By: tara

tara — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:44:15 +0000

Alana your wedding looks absolutely beautiful.
I;m a florist mywslf and I know how expensive centerpieces can be, your mom did a beautiful job!!!do you have any recommendations for nice venues that are not expensive? I really don’t want to get a reception hall because it’s so cliche and although I have the flowers covered, everything else is worrying me cost wise…
thank you!

By: Alana

Alana — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:21:21 +0000

The wreaths are silk flowers bought from Michael’s

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:01:13 +0000

Oh wow! This is quite creative and beautiful! Very refreshing!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:05:29 +0000

Are the wreaths real flowers or tissue like the hanging balls?

By: Le'Trice

Le'Trice — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:14:00 +0000

This wedding has really caught my attention. I have a new love for these vibrant yet soft colors. The shoes are a perfect touch of “something blue” and it is so elegantly designed to be on a budget!

By: Tee

Tee — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:57:44 +0000

This wedding is so fresh! I love the bright green with the blue and after salivating over those shoes I think I finally decided on dyables for my wedding shoes. I love your boards and your real weddings. Also, I’m new to blogging and I wanted to let you know I mentioned this site and you on my blog [it's a week old, still a baby] but I wasn’t sure if I’m supposed to tell you or get permission or what. I did some boards inspired by your last contest…

You have the best inspirations! Keep it coming!