Well today was a busy day for us. We got together with our youngest son and his fiance and her parents. If they can get the date with our church and with cater wedding will be July 13, 2013. We told the kids that they needed to keep the wedding costs down. Wedding receptions in Minneapolis Mn hotel or clubs start at 10,000. We nor her parents have that kind of money. I think the cost will be 50-5- from the kids and my husband and me. I will be busy this next year making table cloths for 8' tables along with table decorations and church decorations and social hall dinner and dance decorations. Well Looks like I will be very busy.

We rented tablecloths and aisle decorations for our daughter's wedding. We also used David's Bridal for not only the bridal gown, (on sale) but got so many discount coupons from there that we got the invitations from there too. I made her veil, and we did all the flowers ourselves. If you are interested in what we did, please pm me and I'll share whatever I can with you.

I know you will be busy, and bless your heart for helping in such a big way. I look forward to leaching off your good ideas, cuz I believe I will have to help with at least 1 wedding.

What excitement :) your going to be a very busy bee :)
Hugs
Marie

I'm so glad I don't have to plan weddings. It sounds like you're going to be one busy lady. Check the table size at the place of the reception before you start buying fabric. Seems every place has different sized tables. Good luck to you and post the goodies in projects as you complete them so we can see!
Meri

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by read180 06 May 2012

In our church we have 8' tables and and round tables that seat 6. Yes I will have to check on rental. If we make table cloths I would just donate them to the church. Thanks for your idea.

There are several of us cuties that have a son either getting married - mine in two weeks - or just recently married. We have all been busy trying to help the bride with decorations and favors and keeping the costs down. I would check into renting the table cloths. You might be surprised that they cost less than buying fabric and time sewing. Plus not having to store them after the wedding. Something to check into price wise in your area. Then you would have time to make some amazing decorations and favors.

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by read180 06 May 2012

Thanks for the idea I will check some places around here to see what rental fees are. We have not even talked about the favor and table decorations.

by capoodle 06 May 2012

Forgot to mention that some caters have or have access to table settings, plates, cloths, etc. So many details to figure out.

Sounds like you're going to be busy. But you have plenty of time and it will be a labor of love. Is he an only child?

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by read180 06 May 2012

No, Our oldest son is married and our daughter is not and she is our middle child.