Re: Help, Can you plan a nice wedding and move to Europe in 10 weeks???
Ok, here's some suggestions, and yes-you can do this.
First, let me suggest a wedding planner to help you. Elaine DeLuca saved our wedding on several counts when we were doing things last minute. She knows who to call and can save you so much time. She's worth every dime, although she's not nearly as expensive as most planners. Here's her contact info: 516-292-3338 - [email protected]
Gown, this should be your first assignment: In NYC: Michael's Consignment on Madison Ave., The Gown Co. has a sample showroom that has gorgeous designer gowns you can buy off the rack, The Bridal Garden on 39th, Blue on 9th street (she'll design it for you and may be able to do it on short notice).
Photographer I can recommend, if you like photojournalism- Jonathan Hubschman (www.makarion.com).
DJ-Call David at Expressway music, he was awesome and not tacky, and he can hook you up with a string trio or some such thing for the ceremony if he's not booked. www.expresswaymusic.com
Florist-I got lucky and Flower Michele was able to do mine on 2 weeks notice. They may be booked for your day, but it just goes to show that calling around can get you an awesome florist on short notice. Oh, and Elaine hooked us up with him, we may not have been able to do it on our own.
For favors try a donation, then you can have the donation cards made at the same time as the invites.
We needed invitations VERY last minute and renaissance writings is able to turn their stuff around usually within a week! The quality is awesome and we got so many compliments, plus their prices were not nearly as high as some others. And, the owners are so nice. Edited to add: www.renaissancewritings.com
Good luck!! You can do it.
First, let me suggest a wedding planner to help you. Elaine DeLuca saved our wedding on several counts when we were doing things last minute. She knows who to call and can save you so much time. She's worth every dime, although she's not nearly as expensive as most planners. Here's her contact info: 516-292-3338 - [email protected]
Gown, this should be your first assignment: In NYC: Michael's Consignment on Madison Ave., The Gown Co. has a sample showroom that has gorgeous designer gowns you can buy off the rack, The Bridal Garden on 39th, Blue on 9th street (she'll design it for you and may be able to do it on short notice).
Photographer I can recommend, if you like photojournalism- Jonathan Hubschman (www.makarion.com).
DJ-Call David at Expressway music, he was awesome and not tacky, and he can hook you up with a string trio or some such thing for the ceremony if he's not booked. www.expresswaymusic.com
Florist-I got lucky and Flower Michele was able to do mine on 2 weeks notice. They may be booked for your day, but it just goes to show that calling around can get you an awesome florist on short notice. Oh, and Elaine hooked us up with him, we may not have been able to do it on our own.
For favors try a donation, then you can have the donation cards made at the same time as the invites.
We needed invitations VERY last minute and renaissance writings is able to turn their stuff around usually within a week! The quality is awesome and we got so many compliments, plus their prices were not nearly as high as some others. And, the owners are so nice. Edited to add: www.renaissancewritings.com
Good luck!! You can do it.
