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Carlyle on the Green is very close to the Farmingdale train station.
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According to a lot of brides on here Barron's at Tri County is the holy grail of bridal accessories lol. I haven't been yet, but will probably look there when... >>>
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We're going to Fire Island for two nights!
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We are using Silverfox. They've been great so far and we love our engagement photos!
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Laurie La Blossom. She can meet you anywhere you want. does amazing work and is very affordable. My quotes with other people were average $8k and up she came... >>>
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Posted by kaselyn I'm looking on etsy and tradesy/other preowned sites. This! And I bought my veil from this site for $25. Some veils can't be crazy... >>>
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I'm looking on etsy and tradesy/other preowned sites.
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I know you can bring in your own food at the VFW hall on lakeland in Sayville - ive been a server at catered parties there before
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All for evening weddings... The Woodlands @ Woodbury Friday: $130++ (min=150) Saturday $150++ (min=175) The Woodlands @ The Greens Friday $110++ (min=125)... >>>
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Posted by malibu2980 Hi, and welcome!! My finance and I are using Jaylim. Let me know if you need info :) Hi! Could you send me info on them please? :) ... >>>
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Does anyone know of any halls or firehouses where you can bring in your own food and just rent he hall itself? My FH's parents want to throw us an engagement... >>>
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Hi, and welcome!! My finance and I are using Jaylim. Let me know if you need info :)
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We are using Foxlight/White Tie for photo and video (they work together). We love them but I think photo/video are such personal choices. Some people love some... >>>
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Check out The Elks Lodge, it's a beautiful place (we used the one in Smithtown, but they have some in other locations) and I know she said they have done... >>>
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I think we are doing a long weekend in Miami. I have heard Charleston was fun too. Beachy places with good food and bars.
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Posted by Jsabbatino I have a quote for Jaylim 2015 I can send Ahhh would you mind sending this to me? TIA!!... >>>
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knights of columbus in oceanside. aka o'connell gardens. i think they can hold up to 200 people and it's very nice inside. not your typical vfw/koc.
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Hello !!! We are using Foxlight studios for photo & white tie for video check them out :) my cousin used silverfox, her photos came out great!
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Congrats!!!!
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you may want to check a few less expensive venues and do during a Thursday night or a Monday which is a holiday, this can keep the prices down.. I have seen... >>>
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Hi everyone. I am trying to put together a wedding that can accommodate about 150 people but I want a very inexpensive hall. Does anyone know a vfw/american... >>>
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Black Dahlia in Melville/Huntington
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Hi Kammy, Congratulations on your engagement. We here at Village Salon& Spa would love to make your wedding day a night you will never forget. Please feel... >>>
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I have not picked any of my bridesmaids or really anything yet. I wanted to wait until after I book my venue, that was just kind of my plan from the... >>>
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Thank you for your help!!! :) Also...has anyone used Déjà Vu Studios and have pricing? Thanks again!
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Congratulations!! I'm using Patken. They're amazing and work around your schedule for meetings. My fiancé works really long hours too. They have a Suffolk... >>>
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Hi! My fiancé and I are using lotus for photography and video. I really like the style of his photographs, check out his website!
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Perfectly Madeup by Milena she travels and is reasonable! https://www.facebook.com/perfectlymadeupbymilena
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Hi everyone! I am new here. Engaged on my 30th birthday end of January :) I am currently looking for photographers and bands which is proving to be the hardest... >>>
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Hidden essence in Bayshore. Michelle was so nice and got what we wanted even though we didn't lol
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Towers Flowers in Nesconset! Nicest people to work with!
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I second Lighthouse. Florio is amazing. He makes you feel so comfortable and doesn't try to push packages and add-on's. When we met with him he spent over an... >>>
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I went to pedestals but I want to shop around. Any advice guys?
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I'm looking to purchase my veil and I need a rhinestone belt please help me?
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We're going to St. Lucia, but we're going to La Toc. I feel like you have to look at the island and what it has to offer. We wanted some adventures aspects... >>>
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you guys gave great great ideas :)
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Posted by ChristineNicole Posted by NoLiesJustLove My wedding is in Babylon too, at the Venetian in April. There is this park just before The Venetian,... >>>
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EXO Photography in Huntington. They do both photo and video. Young husband and wife couple... Awesome people.
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We are also using Capture the Moment for both photo and video! Love the owner Jessica we clicked right away. Prices are on her website.
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It's really hard to find a place with indoor and outdoor options. The only one I've really found has been Old Westbury Gardens. Which is beautiful, but... >>>
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Round diamond in a cushion halo
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Congratulations! My fiancé and I are using Capture The Moment Productions for photo and video. The owner, Jessica is a sweetheart and has been a pleasure to... >>>
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Congratulations! My fiancé and I are using Capture The Moment Productions for photo and video. The owner, Jessica is a sweetheart and has been a pleasure to... >>>
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my dress is ivory as well and it looks white. But defiantly go back and try both. this way you know 100 percent what you want. you deserve exactly what you... >>>
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ahh ok got it! from your other posts about raphael's i thought you had a much bigger budget lol. what you may want to do is look for sites and bring in your... >>>
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Posted by NoLiesJustLove My wedding is in Babylon too, at the Venetian in April. There is this park just before The Venetian, Argyle Park, and I will probably... >>>
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Congrats !!
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congrats on the check!!
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I have widened my search from just October to September and October of 2016. We are looking to get married on a Friday evening to hopefully cut the cost down... >>>
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You really can't go wrong with sandals. No matter where you stay they really do provide you with the ultimate experience. We went to sandals in Jamaica and I... >>>
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My wedding is in Babylon too, at the Venetian in April. There is this park just before The Venetian, Argyle Park, and I will probably stop there after the... >>>
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I want to do a weekend (or at least one night) in Montauk. Bonfire, drinks, laughs, and fun
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We are going to AC borgata for 2 nights. Most people only staying one. Doing spa afternoon. Can not wait! It's this weekend :)
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you have fm :)
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Hi ladies - One of my girls is engaged and needs some help compiling quotes. If anyone has any Friday/sat July 2016 quotes can you please send them to me.... >>>
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Hello ladies! In search of somewhere to take wedding day photos between the ceremony and reception... Wedding is in Babylon, so hopefully +/- 30 minute travel... >>>
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Looking for somewhere to take wedding day photos between ceremony and reception with both indoor and outdoor availability. Wedding is I'm Babylon, so +/- 30... >>>
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We're using Patken! They do both photography and video! I highly recommend them.
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We're taking a bus to the wineries. I LOVE it out there. My mom is hosting s breakfast at my parents house and the bus will pick is up there. I'm so excited!
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Anyone hire one? Any contact and quote would be great. Just want one for leaving the church. TIA
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Yeah they changed the whole site. I got an email last week saying its a whole new site. I haven't checked it out yet tho.
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Beautiful rings, ladies! Can't wait to see how mine came out once he pops the question!! :o)
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Yay! Thanks ladies! =)
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Posted by kellynicole91 Yes I agree! They don't have as many items anymore. I noticed they don't have the waffle robes, so I am very glad I ordered them black... >>>
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Were using Studio 27! I Highly recommend them!
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I can't rave enough about Perfectly madeup by Milena and Katrina Correa at styleseat.com/katrinacorrea for hair. They both travel. Good Luck.
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Congrats. My dress is ivory too and I honestly can't tell the difference.
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We didn't have white envelopes, but we didn't have the shimmer. I would definitely email Nicole and ask her if she can print on those. She's super helpful!
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Good to know! I have this bookmarked and was hoping to see a rave about them on here from someone who used them! Thanks for sharing!
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Welcome! We're using Lighthouse Photography. It all depends on the style of photography you want. I'd definitely research different photographers and decide... >>>
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I'm using Lola Loves Makeup. Her work is very great! I'm really, really picky when it comes to makeup and she was so patient and sweet with me. She listen... >>>
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A lot of limo company provide one. My sister used Camelot Limo and they provided one for her.
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HI Congrats! I'm using Ceci B Photography, so far she has been great to work with, my epics were amazing. I absolutely love, love working with her. She very... >>>
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Hi Everyone... I'm new to this whole thing and don't even know where to begin when it comes to looking for a photographer. Any recommendations? What to look... >>>
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Thanks! Did you use standard white envelopes? We were looking to purchase the shimmer envelopes from Wedding Paper Divas; however, the company won't print on... >>>
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$0.49 for the Outer Envelope $0.35 for the Outer Back Flap (return address) $0.39 for the Inner Envelope $0.39 for the RSVP Envelope (just copied from... >>>
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How much?
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Hello If anyone is looking for a printer, I cannot recommend Nicole from weddingink.net enough. She was incredibly patient in problem solving with us to find... >>>
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Yeah I can't find it either!
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You don't have to buy one. You're florist/event planner can get it for you. It just gets billed in like everything else. But even still they're expensive.... >>>
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Oh another perk is the cafe they have. Pastries and coffee shop that's open all day. DH is a coffee fiend so we were there everyday and I know not all the... >>>
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I did my honeymoon at Sandals Antigua and LOVED it. We did the butler service and they made you feel so special. The food is amazing (have to have the lava... >>>
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I would go back and try on both colors. My dress is ivory. And thankfully the sample was ivory. So I was 100% sure I wanted ivory. I think some of the whites... >>>
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Wow, now I'm even more excited to go! Thanks for all that info. I will definitely let you know what I think! :)
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Thanks girls. I'll check with the limo company. I'm getting married at the venue and I'm almost sure they don't provide. I'll investigate. Thanks.
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Hi Kamrun, Now running a diamond promotion a savings of one hundred dollars. As of today I do have availability for the day of your wedding . From Manhattan... >>>
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I'm at west sayville too! I booked my block at the Hilton Garden Inn in Islip. They do not have a shuttle to the venue, but do have one to the train station... >>>
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Posted by LydiaandPaul My dress is ivory and you honestly can't tell, it's white to me lol Is your FH wearing an ivory shirt/tie or white? This is what I'm... >>>
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We are going to the Sandals in Antigua. I have to say Antigua and St Lucia both looked beautiful and we went back and forth between the two. I hate flying and... >>>
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Since most of the weddings in which I officiate do not take place in a church, there is no requirement for the couple to do a marriage preparation program. I... >>>
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As what other says, start with a lists and the budget. Congratulations to the newly engaged. ... >>>
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We invited 150 and 125 RSVP'd they were coming. We had a couple last minute cancellations so keep that in mind as well. Let the mail stalking begin. Lol
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Hi! :) I think it was very informative and I was so glad we had the opportunity to try the food! It was a lot more elaborate than I was expecting- besides... >>>
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we are going to the grande in st lucia. we have only heard great things about it!
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I am expecting a very small amount of "no" because it is so much family and most of them know the date already so I can't imagine they wouldn't be there!
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Does anyone have experience with them? They're located right next to our venue & they've quoted us a good price. We'll only need them for pick up & drop off... >>>
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I expect about 20% nos from out of town guest. We are having a small wedding with just family and close friends. I sent mine out a week ago and received my... >>>
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My fiancé's cousin went on her honeymoon to Sandals in St Lucia and she loved it there.
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Hello! We are looking to book our honeymoon for January 2016 but I keep going back and forth between sandals Antigua and the grande st Lucia. Has anyone been... >>>
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They renovated almost the whole place! I love the new look they are going with!! Very modern and sleek. Can't wait for October!! We are using the Vanderbilt... >>>
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I'm getting married at watermill on 10/2 and working with Brian. Love him and everyone there! We went to a wedding there a few years ago and everything was... >>>
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I got my sottero and midgley dress at the bridal suite of bayshore
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im at west sayville! were doing the lights only in the dancefloor room i think and im still looking at hotels, i really wanted one with a free shuttle but im... >>>
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Ok so not big enough: George Weir, Hallockville, Queens County Farm Barn and Pavilion (their orchard or lawn would fit you but that's just a tented wedding and... >>>
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You girls are the best! Calming my anxiety right away! haha It was my first big purchase besides vendors so I think I just got a little scared haha
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I'm booked with Elizabeth Aiello. She is really sweet, and did a great job. I have a couple of pictures in my hair/makeup trial if you want to take a look.
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My dress is ivory and you honestly can't tell, it's white to me lol
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ahhh congrats on the check! that dress is stunning you're going to look beautiful. & I think you made the right decision by sticking with ivory
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At the moment it is looking like we will be inviting close to 200 people.
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i am having an outdoor tented wedding at the LI Maritime Museum in west sayville. i also hated every venue i visited!! it is definitely more work but i think... >>>
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Jericho Terrace is really close to Mineola train station.
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can someone send me pamela sue's quote too?
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Most of the Lessings Venues are under $100 per plate.
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My MOH did mine on the cheap and it worked out really well! She rented an apt from airbnb in chelsea. We took a pole dancing class and then went to some fancy... >>>
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Kim Castro from Bedford and Mane in Bellmore. She does hair and makeup. And Sandra Baldini for makeup.
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Kim Castro from Bedford and Mane in Bellmore. She does hair and makeup. And Sandra Baldini for makeup.
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Fox Hollow is down the road from the Syosset train station.
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Posted by rcotter90 I'd definitely go back and try on any other Maggie dresses in similar fabric in the ivory and white. Here's a thread I found on wedding... >>>
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Thanks girls! I'm going to stick with ivory! I was freaking out because of the flower girl dress but my MOH (the flower girls godmother) said you dont choose... >>>
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My venue is providing the aisle runner as part of the ceremony setup, but your limo company should provide one if you don't want to order one.
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Try on both colors and see what you like and even what color the dress looks better in. I LOVE my dress in ivory, but then I tried it on in white in another... >>>
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I decided to go with ivory and when my dress came in you would never call it ivory when it stands alone. But definitely try on samples of each color if you're... >>>
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I was going back and forth with white and ivory and the bridal attendant at the store I got my dress from said that many brides get ivory because the white is... >>>
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I'd definitely go back and try on any other Maggie dresses in similar fabric in the ivory and white. Here's a thread I found on wedding bee of your dress.. If... >>>
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I would go back to the store and try on both samples. Once you see both on you should know which one is right for you.
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YEY!! That is so exciting congratulations!! If you are having any doubt go back and try on the different colors, just to ease your mind, but I am sure you made... >>>
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Sometimes your limo company may provide one!
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Yes, thank you!! The more I ask around, from here and asking vendors I have heard not a single bad thing about Raphael's!! I am going on Sunday to see the... >>>
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If you're getting married in a church check to make sure you can have one. I'm getting married in a church and they don't allow them. I didn't look into bc I... >>>
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