How to keep my outdoor wedding ceremony cool so that my guests are not too hot?

i’ve already thought about umbrellas, and hand fans.
and i’m not too sure about swamp coolers. what else is there?
i don’t want to use mist because it will ruin peoples’ makeup and hair. thanks.

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AHH its going to rain on our event, what to do?

my org is having an outdoor family fun night
one problem…
its gona rain
help? what to do? everything is based outside theres no way we could do umbrellas !

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Has anyone ever ordered 200 umbrellas for an outdoor wedding? If so, how much did you spend/where are they fro?

We are having an outdoor wedding in mid-July and we are looking into ordering 200 umbrellas for our guests. This seems like a more cost effective choice than having to get a tent. If you have done this, where did you order them from and how much did you spend?

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Would a 100% Polyester Market/Patio Umbrella be Waterproof?

We just purchased a 9ft Market Umbrella for our outdoor patio table. My question is, are these umbrellas waterproof? It wasn’t noted anywhere that it was, but it is made for an outside patio table. If it rains do we have to take it inside each time?

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We are getting married in 9 days. It might rain on our outdoor ceremony….can you get married outside anyway?

We really wanted to get married outside. Balboa Park in San Diego is beautiful. We do have an option that is not very attractive. That is to get married in the reception hall there that is not very intimate and not a very attractive building. Would it be stupid to just have everyone bring an umbrella and do our vows in the garden anyways? Has anyone been in a similar situation? Umbrellas can be neat in wedding pics, we have seen some.

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im setting up my own photography business, what equipment do i definetely need?

im in school for photgraphy, but honestly most of my knowledge has come from experience and reading on my own. i have decided to begin my own business and have the funds to do it. the only problem is i have never understood the correct equpment i need to get that perfect picture. my goal in life in to someday own my own magazine but for now work for one. i want my home business to have the equipment to take those editorial and avante garde shots you see in a clothing ad. and im not talking about quipment like if i were on a beach and needed hermit crabs. im speaking of liighting units, umbrellas and flash cards. i want this equipment to be of use for indoor and outdoor shots. please help me in telling me no matter what, these are the defninate things i need. thank you.
i have a nikon d40 and currently have a 18-55mm lense and 55-200 mm lense (micro&macro)

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Games or ideas for decorating for sweet 16 ? black and white theme?

Hey there,
I’m having a sweet sixteen party in a few weeks, and everything is all planned except games or activities and i could still use some ideas on other stuff if you have any good ones.

The theme: is black and white and i’m having everyone come dressed casual in that, also i’m going to have black lights and a strobe light so the white really glows. My dress is neon pink so it will glow in the black lights too and my vip girls are wearing white dresses, while the vip guys are wearing black buttondown shirts.

The venue: I rented out a building..or rather, the top of a building, there are 2 square type rooms, in one there will be dancing and a dj and the other is for the food, and then both rooms open onto a large patio type thing where there are a few tables set up with umbrellas over them and alot of open space where i guess more people could dance.

The guests: All the guests are 15-18 years old and there are about 150 of them. My parents are being amazing and not making me have chaperones :D .

The Decorations: The tables are covered in white/black layered table cloths, theres a projector and a big screen set up in there, but I’m at a complete loss at what to do with it :/ and of course the black & strobe lights. Also there will be black and white balloons that fall from the ceiling when i arrive and lots of black and white balloons every where else. I’m not really sure what else to do for decorating..:S

Food: So far, I’m thinking dark and whte chocolate dipped strawberries, my cake is white with black polka dots and stripes with tiny accents of neon pink, and chocolate dipped marshmellows.

Sheeze that was alot to write. What do you guys think of it? Any thing i should change or add that you can think of or games we could play? Should I put in more pink as accents or leave it mostly black and white? Also I dont know what I’m going to do for favors and prizes..ugh..planning parties is so much work. Please help!

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I need activities and tips for a sweet 16 !?

Hey there,
I’m having a sweet sixteen party in a few weeks, and everything is all planned except games or activities and i could still use some ideas on other stuff if you have any good ones.

The theme: is black and white and i’m having everyone come dressed casual in that, also i’m going to have black lights and a strobe light so the white really glows. My dress is neon pink so it will glow in the black lights too.

The venue: I rented out a building..or rather, the top of a building, there are 2 square type rooms, in one there will be dancing and a dj and the other is for the food, and then both rooms open onto a large patio type thing where there are a few tables set up with umbrellas over them and alot of open space where i guess more people could dance..?

The guests: All the guests are 15-18 years old and there are about 150 of them

The Decorations: This would be the part I need help with!

Food: So far, I’ve got little desserts and sweets that go with the theme, will i need more than that? Any ideas for food?

What do yopu guys think? Anything i should change or add that you can think of or games we could play? Should I put in more pink as accents or leave it mostly black and white? Also I dont know what I’m going to do for favors and prizes..ugh..planning parties is so much work. Please help!

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Appropriate Settlement Amount for Personal Injury??

My situation: Was at a golf course eating lunch on their restaurant patio when a strong gust of wind kicked up. The wind pulled one of the table umbrellas out of the table because it wasn’t secured properly , sent it through the air, and it nailed me in the head pretty hard. I went to the ER and have 10 stitches, potential 1.5 inch visible scar.

Insurance adjuster indicated they would pay all medical bills/lost work time, etc. However, he mentioned nothing about pain/suffering, only found this out through my own research. How does someone assign a value to the non-monetary components? Also, any clue where to start when asking for a settlement amount? I am in no hurry to settle. I am suppose to get stitches out today, so I want to make sure nothing else comes of this besides a scar. I have a tiny bit of jaw pain left and the laceration spot doesn’t have feeling, but I am hoping that will go away with time. Also, do I make them an offer, or let them make one to me first?Thanks!!
They are 100% liable and they have admitted it, very hard, if not impossible, to dispute this.

Other details: I am 29, currently training to be a pilot, and in great shape. The scar is located right next to my temple.

I am not looking to get rich at all, but I do believe they owe me a bit more than just medical bills for the inconvenience. They are paying the medical bills directly under the medical portion of the policy.

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Help me find new patio furniture..?!?

Hi everyone. Well heres the story, almost 2 years ago we moved into a new home. We know have a huge and beautiful backyard. We have a nice deck but we need some new furniture for it. The deck has two levels, a small lower level which is only a step down from the larger level which is the main area. Currently, on the lower deck we have our grill and a chair. I have designated this as a good area for the cooking. The larger deck area has a table with four chairs, a lounge chair and footstool and a few extra chairs and end tables. The problem is that all the furniture is crappy plastic stuff. We have had it for about 6 years and it just needs to go.
We are going to be re-painting the deck within the month so I really think new furniture would show off how great the backyard really is. We are on a budget though. So heres what I’m looking for you guys to help with:
*Dining Table (under 0 and not plastic lol)
*Chairs for table (4-6. under each)
*End table (1-2. under each)
*Extra chairs (1-2. under . not big lounge chairs just different from the dining chairs)
*Accessories (small things. under 0 total)

Thanks! ADD LINKS! Please choose from stores that are readily available such as Lowe’s, home depot, etc. Also, I have a dark green umbrella for the table so please choose tables that umbrellas go in.

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