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We just got back from Hawaii this morning, so I figured I'd post my review while it's all still fresh in my memory.
Ok, here's the re-cap:
RD: Held at
Buongusto restaurant in Roslyn - food and service was great, reasonably priced. Our BP loved all of their gifts, and my husband LOVED his surprise college basketball themed groom's cake. (pic to follow)
The day of the wedding I was nervous - I admit it. Everyone tells you to relax and take in the whole day, and I really tried, but I had so much nervous energy I didn't know what to do with myself!
The weather was beautiful however - we were so incredibly lucky since it had rained the previous week. It was sunny and gorgeous, although a little warm for a fall day - about 80 degrees!
The girls came over to my house in the morning, and we all went to
Salon Commisso in Port Washington to get our hair done. Marina did mine, which came out fantastic. Too bad you can't see all the detail with my veil in the way! Everyone's hair came out great and they charged between $50 and $60 for each of us.
Then we came back to my house, and had time to kill before the make up artist arrived. That's where my nervous energy began!
When I came back home, I'd noticed my florist,
Sugar Magnolia's in Stony Brook had delivered out bouquets, bouts and all. Our bouquets were gorgeous, but the bouts were already turning in color
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Long story short, we called the florist, and determined that the roses started to die once they were en route to my house, since I'm about an hour away from the florist. That didn't do me much good the day of the wedding, so my mom ran down to a local florist, and had them replicate the bouts with the extra filler.
I think Heidi made up for this at the reception, since I remember more flowers in the room that we had talked about! LOL
All in all the flowers were GORGEOUS. Our bouquets were fall-colored roses with berries and seeded eucalyptus, centerpieces were grapevine wreaths with fall leaves, flowers and gourds nestled between a hurricane lamp. (Pics to follow)
After the florist, I got my make up done. I used
Wendy from Urban Faces. Long story short, there was a mix up in her time scheduled to arrive, so when she didn't arrive on time, I started to PANIC! Then I called her, we realized we had the times wrong, and she said she'd be over as soon as she could. I almost had to call her back to let her know I couldn't wait any longer, but she arrived and applied my make up in about 10 mins flat! I didn't want a lot, but my make up still looked incredible.
She also applied some make up to my mom, and due to the mix up only charged me half price and my mom's make up was free. I thought that was very nice and professional, considering I think the error was my fault in a time change that I didn't tell her about.
Then the photographer arrived! We used John from
B rett M atthews Photography in Roslyn Heights. I'll see my proofs when I pick them up tomorrow!!! Two weeks, not bad to wait for proofs, huh? Anyway, I think the pics are going to be FABULOUS. they arrived at my house a few hrs before the ceremony, and we all went to Sand's Point Preserve for outdoor pics. They got some great candid and posed shots there, and the rest were taken on the beach at Old Field.
John brought another camera man and assistant with him - it was a little stressful at times, but I can't wait to see the pics!
Our videographer was
Pete from Platinum Video in Smithtown. He was great too. Very quiet, and behind the scenes, which is exactly what we wanted. He only asked us to do a few things for him, and other than that he just taped the day - I hope the video is done soon - I can't wait to see it!
We used
All Star Limos in Farmingdale. Yabbobay, thank you so much for your referral! They were a complete pleasure to work with - when we had to make changes to the contract, we had to go there in person, but the day of, the drivers were so nice. Both were pleasant, easy-going and friendly.
Our ceremony was held at The Congregational Church of Manhasset, which in MHO was a beautiful ceremony! LOL
The string quartet arrived on time
Sterling Music Ensembles and played all of the music we had requested. They sounded beautiful and I was happy we splurged on them - we got a ton of compliments on them.
The ceremony lasted about 20 mins which was perfect. I was so relaxed walking down the isle - I think mainly b/c DH and I decided to see each other before the ceremony. It was meaningful, touching but wasn't overkill. I started to cry when I said my vows, then DH's eyes started to fill up! I gained my composure and finished the vows!
Part TWO to follow!
