08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Hello!

Well after about a year of planning, my day finally came. It was a great day. Certainly a day I will never forget. Make sure all of you future brides take the time every hour to take in everything going on around you. I did that and it's those moments that I remember the most. All the pictures are not professional there from friends and family members. PS~ I had a beach themed wedding. There was SOO many details to my wedding that I don't have pictures of everything…. I tried to remember where I got everything, but I'm probably forgetting some things. If you have any questions about anything you can always contact me.

T*essa -Invites

She was great to work with. She answered all my emails and answered any questions really quickly. I also recommended her to two other friends and they all loved her as well….


M*ia Hair & Makeup A+++

Found Mia through a friend from work. I saw her wedding pictures and I just loved her makeup and hair. Went for a trial and loved her. She was sweet and very professional the whole day. Through all the chaos going on around me she worked her magic. She also had another person with her who did hair. Mia did my mom and I and Mia did everyones makeup. She also did pretty much everyone's hair as well. Fixing it here and there. It was amazing like makeover day! I highly recommend her.


Camelot Limousines A+++

Party bus came to my house and hummer limo came to my husbands. There were great. Very professional. My driver was amazing helping me with my dress and everything in between. They also gave us a great price. And the limo that we got our parents to go home in was awesome. He definitely upgraded us there.

Vanderbilt Museum A+++

This place is beautiful. I am so glad I came here to take pictures. I came here before the wedding and saw my husband beforehand. Which I recommend doing because I was able to enjoy my wedding so much more. Thomas Paul was there with his team and got so many great shots in only an hour's time.











Thomas Paul A+++

Tom is awesome. He was great to work with and very personable. His videographer was also there and was never intrusive at all. You really never knew he was there. Same for Tom and his team, so I can't wait to see the candid shots! I had sooooo many people coming up to me asking me who my photographer was and they were watching him take shots of us and they were all in awe. They all loved the way he photographed.

Pastor April A+++

She was fabulous from the day we met her. She definitely has a way with words. Even my husband was like wow. Especially because he has a hard time like expressing himself in a nice romantic way, she made whatever he said sound golden! Lol….Everyone also raved about her.


B*urtons (Florist)A+++

Love them. When I talk to other people I definitely paid the lowest price for my flowers. Everyone was raving about the colors and centerpieces and bouquets! I loved it. I showed them all the bridemaid's dresses, my mom's dress etc and they suggested these colors and I said sure! So it came out perfect.




Code Bleu (band)A+++

Amazing of course. They kept everyone dancing and played all varieties of music for all generations! If you can get a band do it! It makes your wedding.


Cubana Rosa (Cigar Roller) A+++


Great. All the guys liked this one. Good way to end a great night.


Last but not least THE THATCHED COTTAGE A+++ TO INFINITI

They were amazing. The minute I walked in this place I knew it was exactly what I wanted. It's set on the north shore on the water. So calm and serene, with ducks floating by. The cocktail room is Tuscany themed and the reception room has large windows so you always get a glimpse of the beautiful view. Everyone said how beautiful the place was and how great the food was. And really those are the best compliments your venue can get. They set up everything for me and I had sooo much stuff and they didn't charge me extra for set-up fee. Plus I was under my minimum and they added the vienesse table at the end and it was amazing. They really brought tears to my eyes how much effort they put into making my wedding perfect. They added all this other stuff too for our cocktail hour. Plus it's one wedding at a time here so…everything was personable. I had people emailing me telling me how attentive even the staff was to their needs…truly they are amazing…so if you haven't found a place yet please check this one out. Plus they let you do a tasting before you even book. If you have over 150 people this place might be a little too small…but 100-150 is perfect.






Channa Plaque & She also made a memorial plaque for me as well...




Cake-So Yummy Devils Food & Raspberry
Cake topper is from Etsy - Mudcards



Card Box (Birdhouse)
Etsy doorcountryworks


Slipper Basket




Favors- CheeseBoards Xmas tree Shop



Wedding Wish Seashell Curtain..
I ordered these curtains from shellhorizons.com and then had tags on the tables with wedding pens from oriental trading. They wrote on the tags and then tied their advice on the curtain.


Placecards

Somehow I managed to get my father-in-law to build the plexiglass box for me ....he thought I was crazy but it all worked out well..everyone loved it. Those are seashell flowers...from shellhorizons.com.. Everyone pulled out there place setting to take with them..it looked nice when everyone was walking around with them during ceremony too...





Fingerprint Tree
Etsy-bleudetoi

People had to ink their finger and then print on the paper and sign there name. Makes a nice keepsake for home.



Air Fresheners- The valet put one in each car. So they were surprised when they went home!
http://makeperfectscents.com/
Joletta is her name to email..




Program Fans-
Etsy-JulieHananDesign




Oh I almost forgot..My Save the Date was a seashell windchime...

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Beautiful Bride...Gorgeous dress...
Longest channa plaque i've ever seen
Thanks for sharing

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Thank You...lol...yes it is!! my new last name is definitely going to take some time getting used to..

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Great review!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

What a great review and it looks like you had an amazing day!!! I love all the personal touches you added. I am sure your guests really appreciated the time you took to make your day personal and special! Congrats!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Thanks! Yes everyone was very happy with all the details..alot of work but worth it in the end..

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Great review! You looked beautiful!

And I am glad that Code Bleu was amazing - we have them booked for our wedding and it is the one thing I might be looking forward to the most!

Congrats!!!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Everything looked beautiful!!! Glad to see Thatched did such an amazing job and so did you! So many great details and you looked amazing!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Beautiful wedding!

Congrats!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Gorgeous wedding!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Great review, I loved all the personal touches. Congrats!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Great review everything was beautiful!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

ok.. seriously! First you look beautiful in all your pics! second! i love all your little details :) everything looks amazing! congrats!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

What a great review! I love your air freshener idea and may steal it
Congrats!!!!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Your wedding looked amazing!!!! I loved all the ideas you had with the seashells.

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

awesome review... loved your dress and just about everything else!!!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

love all the little things you had done for the wedding! it made it uniquely yours! congrats!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Thanks for sharing. You looked gorgeous.. love your dress!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Great review and great personal touches!! The air freshener idea is so cute! My RH doesn't have valet, otherwise I would totally want to do that! haha

You make a beautiful bride and I love your dress!!

I'm using Code Bleu too! I can't wait!

Re: 08/07/2011~Thatched Cottage/PastorApril/ThomasPaul/Code Bleu/M*ia/B*urtons

Awesome review!!!!

You looked beautiful, love your dress!!
Love all your details, especially the escort cards, air fresheners and overall theme/colors.. CONGRATS!! :)