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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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I agree with rcotter90...depends on your guest list and amount of ppl you're inviting. We are having a smaller wedding and are only inviting family and very... >>>
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Hey girls, Need some advice on what you all are doing for your aisle runners, if you're doing one. I don't want to buy one (which seems to be the case with... >>>
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Congrats on the huge check! It depends on your guests.. They say 20% will say no but we have mostly family and close close friends being invited so I'm... >>>
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So I said yes to the dress last night since I've been in love with the Maggie Sottero Marianne since I started trying dresses on back in October. It was always... >>>
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The Milleridge Cottage is less than a 5 minute taxi from the Hicksville Train Station..
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I thought I was going crazy! Cyber Monday I ordered place cards and they only had 1 set left so I figured I would get them if I liked the way they looked order... >>>
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My friend was married there and it's amazing!! The food was so good, the cocktail hours food was awesome so was dinner. She also had a venetian hour, best... >>>
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Try the queen county farm museum for a barn wedding or Raphaels vineyard, I went to a wedding at Raphaels and it was amazing! The food was incredible!
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Thanks so much !! ill reach out to them tomorrow. I need to just have a trial and book lol
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thank you I made the cake . my whole wedding was DIY
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I will take a look at her as well !! thanks so much !! Does she do makeup or no ?
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OMG ! That would be fantastic !!! thanks so much! I so appreciate that !! =)
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Check her out... She is great:) https://www.facebook.com/amd.hairandmakeup
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Posted by Jenni13 so beautiful !!!! love it !! where is your stylist located ?? I'm getting married at Pelham Bay Split-Rock in the Bronx and am having such a... >>>
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I booked Erica Does Makeup...love her! She has a hair team too. Minimum is 4 people, which you have. She travels all over LI. Check out her FB page for recent... >>>
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I hired Angela's Hair Design and Glam Me Up NY for hair and make-up. They both travel and they both gave me the best prices. Kelly from Glam Me Up does both... >>>
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Posted by Jenni13 so beautiful !!!! love it !! where is your stylist located ?? I'm getting married at Pelham Bay Split-Rock in the Bronx and am having such a... >>>
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Posted by Niccolina Booked my hair stylist!!! Yay!!! She did such a great job of capturing what I wanted. Your hair looks amazing! Congratulations.... >>>
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Wedding is June 13! I need a makeup artist and hairstylist that can travel to new rochelle!!!! does anyone have anyone that travels and that they would... >>>
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Hi! my name is Jenn. My wedding is approaching and i am still on the hunt for a excellent makeup artist and hairstylist. I am getting ready at The Radisson in... >>>
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Congratulations!!! I just sent mine out too. On Monday! I'm so excited. We have 265 guests. We're hoping the turn around is between 200-230. We have to... >>>
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so beautiful !!!! love it !! where is your stylist located ?? I'm getting married at Pelham Bay Split-Rock in the Bronx and am having such a hard time finding... >>>
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Very cute
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I'm using Kelly from Glam Me Up. She does both Hair and Make up. She travels to you with her team depending on how big your bridal party is. She is great! My... >>>
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Not a West Sayville bride, but my best friend for married there a year and a half ago and it was a GREAT wedding. She said she had an awesome experience... >>>
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I went to Finishing Touches and it came out to almost $800 for 9 tables and cake table. I wasn't sure if that was good or not....the linens look great though!!
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We're going to the wineries. A lot of my friends have kids so this is easy, simple and not all that far.
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I went to a cabaret show in NYC for my 25th birthday at Le Scandal. It was a good time, kinda pricey for drinks/dinner, but really worth it. I believe they... >>>
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I'm using Katrina Correa for my hair. She did an amazing job and she travels. Her IG is #hairbykat89 or you could email her at katrinacorrea89@yahoo.com
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I am renting linens from A Finishing Touch. For tablecloths and table runners (10-12 tables, not sure of exact number yet), chair covers and sashes it is... >>>
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Hi brides, I am not a local, I grew up in Staten Island, now reside in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and my husband to be grew up in Stony Brook. Obviously I love him... >>>
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Congrats
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Thanks for the info! I think the Marriott was at the last showcase I went to, so they are probably the closest. =)
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Hi Ladies, Finally formal invitations are out. Quick questions to those already in their final count down... What percent of guests you expected to attend... >>>
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That's beautiful! You both looked amazing and so in love. I started crying. The letters you wrote to each other was a great way to express just how much you... >>>
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Congrats Everyone, Does anyone know any reception venues really close to the LIRR ? ... Im trying to open my options to Long Island to have my wedding ... The... >>>
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Congrats Everyone, Does anyone know any reception venues really close to the LIRR ? ... Im trying to open my options to Long Island to have my wedding ... The... >>>
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7 Perks of hiring a Wedding Planner Hiring a Wedding Planner might just be the best decision you can make once you Say I Do ! Here''s a list of seven... >>>
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I'M IN! thank you so much!
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We're going to Ocean City, Maryland at the end of May. A weekend of drinks, laughs, food and dancing. Can't wait!!!!
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I ordered rosette linen for the sweetheart table and cake table from tableclothsfactory.com. I paid about $55 for both and it was still cheaper than renting... >>>
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All I want is to be in the sun with a margarita in my hand and my toes in the sand. My girls have been so good to me they booked a 4 day weekend to Miami April... >>>
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Terry it's fabulous! FABULOUS!
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Great review! Sounds/looks like you had the most amazing time! Congrats!
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We went to the Awesome 80s Prom for my sister's bachelorette party a few years ago-lots of fun! Perfect for laughing, drinking and dancing if you don't want to... >>>
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Posted by kellynicole91 Posted by Ruste23 I told my Maid of honor (whose also my sister in law) I want a short fun weekend away in cape cod (since im getting... >>>
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Posted by Ruste23 I told my Maid of honor (whose also my sister in law) I want a short fun weekend away in cape cod (since im getting married in the summer) I... >>>
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Ideally i would love to go away for the weekend to Jamaica haha. But most likely it will be a spa day and a really nice dinner.
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My venue suggested A Finishing Touch in Hicksville. I haven't gone yet so I can't offer any prices but they have a website.
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I don't like the choices at my venue. Is anyone bringing in their own linens? If so where from?
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Still biting my nails and waiting for my full video... ACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
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I am booked at the Riviera so I am a little bias but I thought their pricing was very reasonable and you get a lot in the package. I would still visit and put... >>>
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Mio Posto in Hicksville! Reasonable prices and great food! Nice party room, too.
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I just want to go for dinner and drinks, nothing fancy or expensive. I don't want people to have to give up a weekend or a vacation day at work, and spend a... >>>
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fun choices gals :)
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Actually there are some great websites that do house rentals for weekends and stuff - sometimes a lot cheaper than you would think. I am not 100% on Cape Cod... >>>
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I told my MOH and bridesmaids, I just want to dance! I don't care what we do as long as we have lots of laughs and fun. Its been so busy that I just want to... >>>
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I was toying around with the idea of doing a girls karaoke night! :D
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A weekend in Cape May, this is cheap?? I would think this would be more expensive! I'd like to hear that too.. I was thinking of a cheaper options also!
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Posted by Ruste23 I told my Maid of honor (whose also my sister in law) I want a short fun weekend away in cape cod (since im getting married in the summer) I... >>>
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I think the group is secret so it cannot be searched - PM me your name on facebook and I can send it to the group so they can add you
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i can only find the 2014 brides and the 2016 group. no 2015 :( am i typing something wrong?
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Bump, everyone should join the conversations there. <3
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I told my Maid of honor (whose also my sister in law) I want a short fun weekend away in cape cod (since im getting married in the summer) I wanna just rent a... >>>
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bump. I love these groups!
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Hey Brides-to-Be! Just wondering have you guys given any ideas to your bridesmaid on what kind of bachelorette party you want? I cant decide between a spa... >>>
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This was what I was looking for, I'd recommend fox hollow firstly, I'm so excited about booking there, it was an obvious winner. I'd also recommend larkfield,... >>>
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FM you :)
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I'm not a West Sayville bride (it was one of my top choices so beautiful!) but I recommend checking out the Courtyard by Marriott off of exit 60 on the LIE... >>>
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I will be meeting with barratini as well because a friend of ours knows barratini personally so we just wanna make sure we look elsewhere just to see what else... >>>
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I will be meeting with barratini as well because a friend of ours knows barratini personally so we just wanna make sure we look elsewhere just to see what else... >>>
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Posted by mstrohson Hey!! we were up in the air also.. we ended up using barattini dj with a live acoustic singer for cocktail, salad and dinner along with... >>>
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You have fm with my list of venues I contacted. I got a lot of them through email. Just remember they're from last March when I was looking for fall 2016... >>>
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I didnt meet with Tommy tunes but I requested pricing from them - Ive heard good things about them. The only thing I could say negatively is that after I... >>>
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I have March/April/Sept/Oct/Nov 2015 rates for Lands End and Chateau La Mer which I can send. I also have The Somerley at Fox Hollow for Oct/Nov 2015
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Hi ladies, as the hunt for venues begins i realize my budget might hold me back from having some of the things i want and dream for my wedding. (would like to... >>>
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You have FM! We booked with Elan from Franklin Wayne! They are great!
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You have FM! We booked with Elan from Franklin Wayne! They are great!
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can you please share that list with me as well... im looking at a few of these, would help immensely
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We met with them and they were super nice. If we hadn't clicked so well with our DJ (Barattini Productions) then we would have booked them. We didn't go in... >>>
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Im considering Floral Terrace! Just went there for a bridal show and the new floors are beautiful. If you dont mind my asking... how much did they quote you... >>>
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Hello ladies! Just curious to see the other Mansion at WS brides out there and to ask you ladies some questions that have been running through my mind! Are... >>>
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Novita in Garden City has prices on their website.
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Posted by MichelleColie Novita is great! I want to have mine there since that's where our first date was! We want to do a brunch instead of dinner on Saturday... >>>
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If you're a little more flexible with the time of the year Crescent Beach Club in Bayvillle told me the Friday after Thsnksgiving is $100 pp
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I booked with Alive n Kickin.... Pepe is the man!
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