NEED HELP WITH SISTER'S WEDDING

[The Mean Lady 604]

Hi Guys,

My sister is special.

I need to help her plan her wedding and I'm having all kinds of issues so I'm going to post them here.

I'll start by reposting things I put in the rant thread.

Suggestions are welcome.

Her style is vintage green.

Like earthy with apples and wood.

And mason jars.

Edited March 10, 2013 by KDH

[SAT 9,609]

#######.....you win.......

[The Mean Lady 604]

I can't find anywhere that sells quality disposable plastic dinnerware.

I feel like I'm stuck on party city but it has GOT to be cheaper SOMEWHERE.

This is what I've found so far:

http://www.partycity.com/product/bamboo+forks+12ct.do?from=Search&navSet=flatware

http://www.partycity.com/product/avocado+square+dessert+plates+10ct.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search&navSet=avocado

http://www.partycity.com/product/avocado+square+dinner+plates+10ct.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search&navSet=avocado

http://www.partycity.com/product/eco+friendly+avocado+lunch+napkins+50ct.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search&navSet=avocado

Alternative for the dinner plates:

http://www.partycity.com/product/white+with+silver+trim+premium+quality+plastic+plates+7in+24ct.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search&navSet=plastic+plates+silver

She's only doing dessert for the wedding so the silver ones would be an acceptable alternative.

She has approx 180ppl

I don't know how to budget for desserts

Also, HUGE rant.

I hate trying to translate weights into space.

FOR EXAMPLE

17oz of sand.

How much SPACE does this take up?!

http://www.amazon.com/Weddingstar-Crystalline-Quartz-Apple-Green/dp/B000PHIV6I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1362924782&sr=8-9&keywords=green+sand

OR how about this one!

http://www.ohnuts.com/buy.cfm/green-candy-popcorn-green-apple

3lbs of popcorn.

Is that pre or post popped?

Because 3lbs of popped popcorn would be a TON

But if you look at the pictures of the tins, that looks small

Or maybe the jar is bigger than it looks

I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH POPCORN ILL NEED FOR THE CANDY BAR!

I was trying to figure that out last night!

But it still doesn't help me figure out how much 3lbs of popcorn is!

You also have to keep in mind, this popcorn will most likely weigh more AFTER popping because it has candy coating on it.

I just took a look at the candy bar from my wedding:

There's no way in HELL that that is going to be enough for my sister's big a$$ dessert wedding.

Matching colors on the internet also blows

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-pieces-Sheer-Organza-Wedding-Party-Favor-Decoration-Gift-Candy-Pouch-Bags-/120962607339?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=420087671675&hash=item1c29eee8eb

Does this match?

No idea.

I had more candy to refill but there was a lot left over and only 80ppl AND I served real food.

She's going to have 180ppl and only dessert.

I ordered 35lbs of candy.

In my cart yesterday, I only have 37lbs for her

BUT HOW MUCH SPACE DOES POPCORN TAKE UP?!

Hate not knowing what to call things to be able to search properly.

What are those stupid plastic stones that ppl throw on the table as decor called?!

[SAT 9,609]

Hate not knowing what to call things to be able to search properly.

What are those stupid plastic stones that ppl throw on the table as decor called?!

ice table scatter ?

[The Mean Lady 604]

ice table scatter ?

SCATTER! yes, ty.

Though I'm thinking it's not appropriate.

We're purchasing $80 in buttons.

I think it may look better.

My buttons:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Mixed-Button-Fashion-Fastener-for-Craft-And-DIY-Button-Light-Green/708392106.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-200-Pcs-Green-Heart-Resin-Sewing-Buttons-Scrapbook-12x11mm-Knopf-Bouton-W01535-X-1/549625668.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/300-Pcs-Green-Round-2-Holes-Resin-Sewing-Buttons-11mm-Dia-Knopf-Bouton-W01365-X-1/712726112.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-100pcs-Light-Green-Tartan-Plaid-2-Holes-Round-Wood-Painting-Sewing-Buttons-15mm-Knopf/763035404.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-200pcs-Apple-Charms-2-Holes-Wood-Sewing-Buttons-Scrapbooking-13x12mm-Knopf-Bouton/763054732.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/free-shipping-mixed-items-wood-button-with-apple-shape-to-baby-garment-GJ1011/641713927.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-400Pcs-Brown-Coconut-Shell-2-Holes-Sewing-Buttons-Scrapbooking-10mm-Knopf-Bouton-W01825-X/655556489.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/600-Pcs-White-2-Holes-Resin-Sewing-Buttons-Scrapbooking-6mm-Knopf-Bouton-W01362-X-1/715619381.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/set-of-200pcs-of-Handmade-signature-wood-Wooden-buttons-Badges-Beads-size-18mm/694203876.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/250-pcs-of-Round-2-holes-Wood-Wooden-Buttons-Natural-Color-10mm/542479929.html

Sister keeps asking what she needs buttons for.

I keep telling her to stop arguing with me.

Vintage Theme? Needs buttons.

TRUST ME!

Edited March 10, 2013 by KDH

[SAT 9,609]

cute as a button.....

[The Mean Lady 604]

I just noticed old habits die hard.

It used to be my thing to write my thread names in CAPS.

OOPS!

[The Mean Lady 604]

I think some mini table scatter in clear would help in the button jars

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000-Acrylic-Glass-Rhinestone-Diamond-Confetti-Table-Scatter-Wedding-Decoration-/190710363474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2c67393552

[SAT 9,609]

are you working with a budget?

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I just noticed old habits die hard.

It used to be my thing to write my thread names in CAPS.

OOPS!

I just figured you were shouting.

Edited March 10, 2013 by Nola123

[The Mean Lady 604]

AWE! I stumbled upon these.

They're perfect but too expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Twig-Wicker-Balls-Vase-Filler-Table-Scatter-Wedding-Bridal-Baby-Shower-/260925984818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=560073611452&hash=item3cc0669032

[SAT 9,609]

I think some mini table scatter in clear would help in the button jars

http://www.ebay.com/...=item2c67393552

4.5 MM is very small

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

AWE! I stumbled upon these.

They're perfect but too expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wood-Twig-Wicker-Balls-Vase-Filler-Table-Scatter-Wedding-Bridal-Baby-Shower-/260925984818?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=560073611452&hash=item3cc0669032

I think I've seen plain wood ones at the craft store...maybe you could pain them yourself?

[SAT 9,609]

a pencil eraser is may be 7 or 8 mm

I think I've seen plain wood ones at the craft store...maybe you could pain them yourself?

May be you can use the marbles that Nola lost........

[The Mean Lady 604]

I just figured you were shouting.

Nope... just sorta my thing:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/dramaqueenlp/BUMP.jpg

4.5 MM is very small

Yes, I know. I just want to mix them up in the button jars.