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NoraPearl
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Member since 4/06 245 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
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My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Ok so I've been meaning to do this review for a while. I'm a "get right to it" person, so let's get down to business! I'll try to go in order and post pics for descriptions. I will write as much as I can but I think the pictures should be worth more than a thousand words. If anyone has any questions I'm totally happy to answer and help! This website was so helpful to me while I was planning I can only try to pass it forward!
Got ready at my Mother in Law to be's house, she is amazing and let me take over the entire place! My best friend and bridesmaid did my hair. I recommend her highly but she lives out of town! (Sorry)!!
Makeup was done by a good friend's mother who used to do make up at Saks and did a lot of bride's in her time and we brought her out for another round just for me : ) All of my make up was Bobbi Brown
Here's the close up
The Photographer arrived right as I was putting on my dress (perfect timing). We used Glenmar Studios in Roslyn. John was our photographer and he was amazing. He makes a lot of corny jokes but took the most amazing, magazine like, pictures (all the ones you see in this topic). Here's me getting into the dress and shoes!
My dress was Amsale. I bought it at the Amsale Boutique on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. It was a great experience, everything was done on time and exactly to my liking. They weren't snobby at all and I'm still just completely in love with my dress! Here are some of my favorite pics with the dress of my dreams!
My shoes were Stuart Weitzman, 4 inch heels baby! I got those at the SW boutique right under the Amsale Boutique and had them dyed from white to ivory at a local place where I lived.
My bridesmaid dresses were Watters and Watters in Rose Quartz with Ivory trim. The reason I liked them is because they were simple, satin (like my dress), and had covered buttons going all the way down the dress (which matched my dress too!). I got them through Priscilla of Boston in Roslyn.
The Ceremony was at St. Edwards Church in Syosset. It was beautiful. My husband has been attending this church since he was a child. Pre Cana was easy and actually a lot of fun, and they took care of everything with the ceremony. It was so light and airy in there, I hardly needed to decorate at all.
PS The Veil is lace mantilla and it was custom made at an amazingly good price by the people at My Daughter's Wedding in Manhasset. I love them!!
The Photographer then took us to some places around the Gold Coast harbor (Roslyn, Sea Cliff, Glean Head area) to take some beautiful pics....and this is what made me love Glenmar even more!
Then we finally got to the PAR-TAY! Sans Souci of Sea Cliff. Major reason we went here was it was on the water, it was original (not your usual wedding factory place) and there is only one event at a time there so it was all about our wedding (me me me!!!) Reception was at sunset in the outside garden, and dinner and dessert inside. Here are some pics of the lovely Sans Souci. For more check out their website which was recently revamped (after our wedding of course!!) http://www.sanssoucicaterers.com/
Ok I guess that is enough photos! I have over 1100 of them!! All in all it was the best wedding I could have ever imagined. I stuck to my budget, and got everything I wanted and more. Now, here are my reviews. I'm going to go with the old A+ through F system:
DRESS-Amsale Boutique-A+
SHOES-Stuart Weitzman-A+
BRIDESMAID DRESSES-Watters and Watters through Priscilla of Boston- B (loved the dresses but Priscilla Of Boston was a little weird with my girls about tailoring)
Invitations-Invitations by Dina in Syosset- A
FLOWERS-Donald Hedgecock Florist (house florist of Sans Souci)- A+ for sure, he gave me such a great deal and the flowers looked better than what I saw from the most expensive flower shops I need not name!
GUYS TUXES-Men's Wearhouse-A+, they looked good and got everything one on time!
CAKE-done in house by Sans Souci and included in package-A, it was good and pretty!
DJ-In the Mood-B, They were pretty good but kind of cheesy. We danced a lot though, but it was more young music
PHOTOGRAPHER-John from Glenmar in Roslyn-A+ amazing
LIMO-Limo Lou (I forget what company he was from but he came recommended!) his number is 631-366-2018-A, he was on time and went with the flow
One other thing we did that might be helpful, instead of favors we made a donation to the American Cancer Society and put out tent cards saying that on all of the tables. It felt better to do and no one ends up throwing out a soap or candy.
Any questions just ask!
Had to give my puppy a shout out!!!
Message edited 8/22/2008 11:47:06 AM.
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kslmbuggie
Barack the vote!
Member since 8/07 2427 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2008 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography
nice review!
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Posted 4/2/08 4:46 PM
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minibride08
WHAT AN AMAZING DAY!!!!!!!!
Member since 6/07 3916 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/17/2008 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Metropolitan
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
You looked gorgeous! Loved your dress & beautiful wedding   Congrats
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Posted 4/2/08 5:11 PM
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novia26
feels like a fairty tale
Member since 11/05 2731 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/26/2009 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Congratulations !!! 
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Posted 4/2/08 5:14 PM
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snwb08
mahwage!!!
Member since 4/07 4297 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/31/2008 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
on the water
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
you look beautiful! love your dress! Love Sans Souci too - so pretty!
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Posted 4/2/08 5:15 PM
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BunnyBears
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/07 1051 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/8/2008 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - B
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
beautiful! thank u for posting : ) congrats!
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Posted 4/2/08 6:11 PM
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ama1771
Married!
Member since 10/06 6186 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/26/2008 6:30 PM
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
gorgeous pics! thanks for sharing!
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Posted 4/2/08 7:33 PM
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HelenZ
one year already??
Member since 8/06 6834 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Douglaston Manor A++++
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
great review!! Sans Souci is so beautiful!! you made a gorgeous bride!!
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Posted 4/2/08 9:01 PM
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emomma17
WHERE ARE MY DAMN PROOFS!!!
Member since 7/07 4441 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/10/2008 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Sans Souci
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
You look beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!
Yayyyyy for Sans Souci!! 
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Posted 4/2/08 9:17 PM
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oktom22
Married bliss!!!
Member since 8/07 1541 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/30/2008 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor~ A++++++
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Thanks for your review! I'm a Labor Day Bride too, but in 08 
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Posted 4/2/08 10:00 PM
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GsBella
Wedding Newbie
Member since 3/08 21 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/24/2009 12:00 AM
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Congratulations! Great review u looked beautiful... love your BM dresses and our veil!! gorgeous~ 
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Posted 4/3/08 1:18 AM
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redjasper32
LIW Rocks!!!
Member since 3/07 1135 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/17/2009 6:00 PM
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Beautiful
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Love your dress. Thanks for your review!!!!
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Posted 4/4/08 2:19 PM
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Cacarina
11/7/09!!!!!!
Member since 9/07 3552 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2009 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
great review Nor!!! You looked so beautiful, love all the pics!!!!
btw...who is that gorgeous tall BM of yours??? 
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Posted 4/5/08 7:13 PM
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PegaLega
Lets Get This!!!!!
Member since 6/05 29821 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/25/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Beautiful! I LOVE YOUR DRESS
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Posted 4/6/08 1:14 AM
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AllJoy
Married 1 year-~
Member since 6/06 5857 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Long Island
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Congrats Date Twin. You looked beautiful. Loved your dress. Everything looked great. We certainly had a beautiful day.
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Posted 4/6/08 12:56 PM
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stacey23
Almost There!!!!!!
Member since 4/07 1251 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2008 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
you looked beuatiful.......great review....thanks for sharing
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Posted 4/6/08 1:46 PM
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amytee
Happily Marrrwweeedd!
Member since 5/07 2648 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/13/2007 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Beautiful review! Gorgeous wedding and couple! Congratulations!
I love ur pictures....we used Glenmar and had John as our photographer as well! Absolutely loved him....he was a blast!
All the best!
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Posted 4/6/08 4:27 PM
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NoraPearl
Board Enthusiast
Member since 4/06 245 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Thank you! Yay date twin! Best day ever, I kept saying that if I could have "registered" with God, that is the exact weather I would have asked for!
Congrats to you too, you looked amazing!!!
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Posted 4/7/08 9:38 PM
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spanishitalian
IM A MRS.
Member since 10/07 1777 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/16/2008 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
MAJESTIC GARDENS
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
GREAT REVIEW
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Posted 4/8/08 3:49 PM
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markdea7699
final count 243 ~ almost here!
Member since 1/07 1258 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/8/2008 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
beautiful! congrats
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Posted 4/23/08 9:55 AM
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Summer07Bride
Back to School
Member since 6/06 4628 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/21/2007 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
I love the train on your dress
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Posted 4/29/08 6:34 PM
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NoraPearl
Board Enthusiast
Member since 4/06 245 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sans Souci of Sea Cliff
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Re: My labor day weekend 2007 wedding! St. Edwards Church and Sans Souci of Sea Cliff Reception. Amsale Dress, Glenmar Photography and MORE
Bump!!! I edited
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Posted 8/21/08 10:55 PM
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