AFRICAN-AMERICAN BRIDES

Original post by charlotte227

Jan 05, 2004 03:43 PM

Not being a racist....but where are the hairstylists and make-up artists that cater to Black women? Did anyone on these boards have any luck as of yet or nformation?

gtbride04 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:41 PM

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Although I haven't been yet, I've sent two of my best friends there and they loved it and I am soon going for a facial (Christmas gift from FH), anyway check out

http://www.cynergyspa.com

They have two locations- Harlem- 135th and Adam Clayton Powell and Brooklyn- Fort Greene.

Hope this helps...

shamma Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:52 PM

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Posted by gtbride04

Speaking of Entertainment Integrators, one of my good friends highly recommended them and I agree the music at her wedding was great. However, when my FH called they never got back to us, so he called again and tentatively scheduled but they didn't follow through- this was late Nov./ early Dec.

FH thought that was poor business practice and ruled them out- but, I hear you guys raving about them here and I am tempted to give them another try. What do you think- are they that worth it?

I used EI and they were awesome. They played for my hubby's HS reunion and I just re-hired them to do my HS reunion. They run a club as well as the dj business as well as have lives to lead. Them not returning the call is no reflection of their professionalism or the work that they do. I have to stand up for them b/c I have recommended to a lot of people and not one single soul has had a bad word to say yet. He will call you back. Ask anyone that has used them.

PS during their peak season, NOV/DeC holidays that just passed they were extremly busy, I did not get a call back from him either, but I know the kind of people they are so I know all will be well.

shamma Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:54 PM

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Posted by charlotte227

Has anyone come across any good day spas on Long Island or in NYC that cater to African American women or a good spa in general

The home Spa in Bklyn is awesome. I went there on my b-day and I loved them. Home Spa

The owner just opened another location in Costa Rica and she has 2 locations in Bklyn.

gtbride04 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 12:57 PM

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Yeah, I spoke to FH and we will give them another try b/c we both really liked the way they did my friends wedding. Does anyone have any idea of their price range? Please FM me if you do- Thanks!!!!!

shamma Posted: Jan 16, 2004 01:30 PM

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Posted by gtbride04

Yeah, I spoke to FH and we will give them another try b/c we both really liked the way they did my friends wedding. Does anyone have any idea of their price range? Please FM me if you do- Thanks!!!!!

They charge by the # of people you are having. We booked them in 2001, so I know the price I have is old. I will Fm you something else as well.

Sassy used them most recently she could give you a general idea.

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 02:57 PM

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Thanks. I'll check out the website.

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 02:58 PM

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Thanks. I'll check them also.

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 16, 2004 03:03 PM

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UPDATE: UPCOMING AFRICAN AMERICAN & CARIBBEAN EXPO IN NYC FEB 21 2004!! at NY's Hotel Pennsylvania 11am-8pm $10pp 7ave/33rd Street across from Penn Station

Just wanted to drop a line to you ladies....I am expo'd out...but this is my last one and I wanted to catch them previously.....I've been to many on LI but none that catered to us..so I'm excited about going....I found my photographer from them 52Shades Photography - excellent work and great pricing!...I'm dragging the FH, my Parents, and friends out for this one! If anyone else is going to be there that day FM me, maybe we can GTG....

Ericia Posted: Jan 20, 2004 10:26 AM

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With regards to the carribean expo, do we pay at the door?

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 20, 2004 10:45 AM

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will they have make up artists there as well?

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 02:03 PM

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Yes you can pay at the door.

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 20, 2004 02:03 PM

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Yes they will have make up artists, it's a regular bridal show.

Ericia Posted: Jan 20, 2004 02:58 PM

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Excellent all around.

charlotte227 Posted: Jan 27, 2004 02:25 PM

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How is everyone, I see we have not had a post since the beginning of January....I'm getting ready for my first trial this weekend and another next week....

AUG21-04 Posted: Jan 27, 2004 02:36 PM

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hey everyone I got the STD's ordered , we booked our honeymoon-it's a cruise. And last but not least we found our rings

nsgraham Posted: Jan 27, 2004 02:51 PM

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I;m freaking out over garters and trying to make my girls come hairpins - last night i crazy glued my fingers together.

Ericia Posted: Jan 27, 2004 02:56 PM

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I am freaking out over florists. I can't decide between jack and rose, flower michele and La Bloosoms.

Any suggestions?

nsgraham Posted: Jan 27, 2004 03:01 PM

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I really like Laurie - she comes to your house, which is great. Jack and Rose has a lot of positive reviews, but a few negatives, and have been reported to the BBB 3 times. I got the feeling that the more you spend the more important you are to them. Don't know anything about Flower Michele.

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 27, 2004 03:07 PM

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I say go meet with Jack and Rose!!!!! There are too many good reviews to let 3 BBB complaints stop you from looking. Have you set up a meeting with him?