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My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Ro...
KristynLeigh
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 11:35 AM+
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 11:35 AM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Sorry it took so long! I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to message me about anything if you have questions.Shower - The Inn at New Hyde Park - A
Great! Everyone had a good time. We had a brunch and everything was beautiful. The service was lacking a little but there were a lot of events going on that day with mine being the smallest so I think that might be why. I would recommend the Inn for anyone looking for a shower location.
Channa Plaque - A+
I can't really say anything about Channa that everyone doesn't already know. Her prices are reasonable, her work is beautiful, and her customer service is top notch. I love that I have it as a decoration for the apartment now.
Hair - Jenn the Hair Genie - A+
Jenn is awesome! Not only does she do incredible work but she is so much fun to be around. I still go to her for cuts and colors and have a blast! You need to have a trial with her if you're looking for hair.
Makeup - Oksana - A+
I loooved my makeup and I love Oksana. She's reasonably priced and she's such a calming presence on the morning of. I recommend her to anyone who will listen!
Shoes - DIY - C
For those of you who want to rhinestone your own shoes, it is A LOT of work. I loved the way they came out but it was so annoying to actually do. My husband isn't a lot taller than me and I couldn't find shoes I loved so I decided to take plain shoes and make them the way I wanted. If I could do it again I would have just bought flats and called it a day!
Alterations, veil, headpiece - Wedding Dresser Couture by Vassa - A
Although a little pricey, I loved everything I got there. She is so sweet to work with too. My dress was very uncomfortable by the end of the night but it stayed up so I can;t really complain! I wished I had gotten a second, more comfortable dress and would have done that if I could do it all over.
DJ and Strings for ceremony - After Hours - A+
One of my best decisions. Phil is so high energy but still knows how to not be obnoxious. They played a great variety of music and had people dancing the whole night. The strings were a nice touch for the ceremony too. Even my husband, who is so picky about music, thought they did a fantastic job.
Tuxes - JOS Bank - C-
I find all tux places to be about the same but my issues were that they gave my husband pants that were too big and a tie that was the wrong color. Since I wasn't there when he picked it up, it's what he wore. I'm sure they would have corrected it if he would have noticed beforehand but what can you do.
Bridesmaid Dresses - Macy's - B+
I had bridesmaids coming from all over so I just used Macy's bridal department to make it easier. The service was okay but everything came in the way I wanted and I loved the girls' dresses. It was the best experience but it also wasn't something I would say to avoid.All the girls got their dresses altered by them.
MOB Dress - RK Bridal - A
My mom was having no luck at little salons so I told her to give RK Bridal a shot. It's hectic and hard to navigate through the dresses but the ladies helping her were very nice and we found her dress that day. She paid for it and picked it up and got it altered elsewhere. It was no frills but a good experience.
Coordinators - A Modern Day Affair - A+
Such a great decision. Although I hardly communicated with them before my wedding, having them there was such peace of mind the day-of. I was a little frazzled when they showed up and within minutes they had me smiling and happy. They were always there no matter what I needed throughout the night. Definitely get a DOC, it makes the day so much smoother and less stressful!
Photobooth - NY Digital Memories - A+
The hit of the wedding! Everyone had a blast using it and Rob is such a pleasure to work with. Looking at the photos and watching the videos when we got back from our mini-moon was so much fun. We were cracking up for hours. My husband was 100% against a photobooth and admitted he was 100% wrong after!
Photography - Thomas Paul - A+
I knew I wanted to book Tom the minute we met him. He's very to the point and straight forward. He tells you how it is with no BS and that is exactly what I was looking for. I loved his pictures before I met with him and I loved the pictures he took for me at my wedding.
Video - AJ Ingoglia - A+
The minute I started watching his videos I knew I had to have him film my wedding. When my husband came home and found me crying on the couch alone and I told him why, he thought I was nuts but then agreed we should try to book him and I'm so happy I did. He is an awesome guy and I have watched my trailer so much! I still haven't gotten my full video yet but honestly I don't even care. The cinematic trailer is enough to keep me happy until it's ready. Here it is:
My Trailer
Flowers - Designs by Rose - A+
I met with a few places and was about to settle when I went to meet with Rose and Doris. They were so easy to work with and fit my budget. The product the day of my wedding was better than I even imagined. I was so impressed with how everything turned out.
Favors - Sugar Chic - A+
Yum, yum, yum, and so cute! Melissa is so easy to work with and very responsive. I will definitely be using her again in the future.
Officiant - Rev Deb - A+
She was so great. People thought she was a family friend because she made the ceremony so personal and beautiful. I met her and had appointments to meet other officiants after but just cancelled them. I knew I didn't have to look any further.
Reception - Sand Castle - A+
I knew I wanted to have my wedding here since I went to a Sweet Sixteen there years ago. Now, they totally redid the place and are one event at a time, only weddings. I was so blown away by everything I got for the price. Loula and Mohammad were so attentive to everything and anything I needed leading up to the wedding. When I called they always knew who I was right away and had a knack at making me feel special (which every bride should). All my vendors were great but everything started and ended with the Sand Castle's beautiful venue, amazing food, service beyond belief, and attention to details. I do not have one single complaint, seriously, not one. It may not be everyone's style but for me, it was perfect and I can;t thank them enough for making my wedding everything I hoped it would be.
Reality TV - Four Weddings - A
I signed up for the show after much back and forth about it. I'm so happy I did. It was a great experience. They don;t bother you the day of the wedding expect for 10 minutes before and 10 minutes at the end. My dad (who I'm obviously not very close with) didn't even know there was a show being filmed until I told him to sign the waiver after the wedding. I won, which made it even better but the whole experience was a lot of fun. Even watching the one girl rip on everything (we refer to her as the B ) it didn't matter. I loved my wedding and anything they had to say about it didn't matter to me at that point months after. If you're thinking about doing it, I had a good experience and don't regret it a bit.
Mini-moon - Las Vegas - A
We stayed at Paris for four nights. My husband is an accountant so March isn't the best time for him to get away so we did a little trip. It was a blast. We saw a few shows and ate out. If you can't go on a big honeymoon right away or at all, I definitely recommend getting away for a few days after to enjoy each other and reminisce about the day you spent so much time planning for.
Honeymoon 1 - Europe - A+
I went to London for three night, Paris for five nights, and Barcelona for five nights. If anyone is going any of those places feel free to message me with any questions. It was absolutely the trip of a lifetime. I actually cried when we had to come home!
Honeymoon 2 - The Royal Cancun - A+
This was the free honeymoon for winning Four Weddings. Phenomenal! We were in the presidential suite which was so big it was ridiculous. The resort was immaculate, the service was fantastic, and the food was so good. Every room is an ocean view and there are a bunch of food choices (we loved Pelicanos which is by the pool). We swam with the dolphins, zip-lined, ATVed, and did this cliff jumping thing. It was awesome that we didn;t pay a penny for any of it but honestly even if we did it would have been more than worth it. It was my second favorite vacation ever (after the Europe trip). If you're considering going here feel free to ask me any questions.
lauren1802
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 12:23 PM+
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 12:23 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding!
sounds wonderful- and looked it on the trailer and the 4 weddings episodegreat review, thanks!
sandr325
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 01:25 PM+
Posted: Jan 16, 2013 01:25 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding!
Great review, everything looks great. Now I need to watch the episode of 4 weddings again :)
Stine Bean
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 11:42 AM+
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 11:42 AM
Re: My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
great review! I remember watching your episode of four weddings congrats on winning!! Even though I'm a Mets fan, I love all of the yankees details throughout the reception. awesome job!!
Soon2BeMrsPy
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 01:05 PM+
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 01:05 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Awesome review!
soon to be Mrs Arias
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 10:57 PM+
Posted: Jan 17, 2013 10:57 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Awesome review and beautiful wedding :)
KristyANDMatt224
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 09:01 AM+
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 09:01 AM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
awesome review! Congrats on winning! I can not wait for my wedding at SC
net267
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 12:16 PM+
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 12:16 PM
Re: My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Great review! You looked beautiful!!
Sabellabride12
Posted: Jan 20, 2013 12:21 AM+
Posted: Jan 20, 2013 12:21 AM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
LOVE seeing SandCastle reviews!! Loved your episode your wedding was amazing and I agree about the B, let her be jealous lol
cupcake8503
Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:35 PM+
Posted: Jan 23, 2013 10:35 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
awesome review and pics!
Lisa and Steven
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 08:52 AM+
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 08:52 AM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Great review and pictures! I am so looking forward to my wedding at SC!!!
Nichelmus
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 08:53 PM+
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 08:53 PM
Re: My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Congratulations and I love your review. I remember your episode on 4 weddings. I thought you were the nicest one out of the girls and deserve to win.
vanillataco
Posted: Mar 03, 2013 10:30 PM+
Posted: Mar 03, 2013 10:30 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
Beautiful pictures. Congrats on being married!
MsErikaLynn
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 08:51 PM+
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 08:51 PM
My 3-23-12 Sand Castle Wedding! Hair Genie, Oksana, TP, AJ, AMDA, NY Digital Memories, Designs by Rose, Four Weddings and more w/ pics!
awesome review everything was beautiful and i LOVE your bouquet!!Welcome New Vendors
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