I'm married and I'm back!!..with a couple more pics

Hello Girls! My wedding was PERFECT! I can honestly say that I had more fun at my own wedding than I have ever had at any others! It was beyond perfect...it truly was a fairy tale day! We did not have one single problem or mishap (and if there was one it was hidden very well from me!) On to the review:

Rehearsal Dinner-Wantagh Inn. A+. Absolutely wonderful service and atmosphere. We had the upstairs room and everything was perfect and delicious! We actually arrived about 30 minutes early and they let us in the room right away. Everything was set up and ready to go early. I highly reccomend it! They also had one of the best prices around! After the dinner we all stayed at the bar downstairs and had a blast. A great way to start off our wedding weekend!

Hair A+: I used Vanity salon in Merrick and it was great! I went to the women who always does my mom's hair and she did it perfect! It stayed all night and I was very pleased. Some of my BM also had their hair done their at they all looked great!

Makeup-A+++++++++++..I did my own and it came out great! So for those of you who are thinking that you don't really want to get makeup done, know that you don't have to! Do what you feel most comfortable with!

Limos: Royalty Limo A. I know some people have had issues with Royalty, but they were absolutely wonderful for me! As you know we got some major snow on x-mas and bad weather=no Rolls . I received a call from Sharon at Royalty on Thursday just giving me a heads up that in case the weather does not clear by Sunday, they would not be able to take the Rolls out (which we knew could happen...they told us that when we booked!) But Sharon made sure we would have our second choice car for the day if that was to happen. Come Sunday, it was absloutely beautiful weather and 30 minutes early drove up my Rolls and other limo! So I got my Rolls and was so excited! The drivers were wonderful and helped tremendously...even packed up my unity candle at church for us! Everyone had a great time in the limos!

Flowers: Milleridge Florist. A++++++++ All I can say is that I was in love with my flowers!!! They were one of my favorite things about my day! Chris did an absolutely amazing job with my flowers and my cake table (I had a unique cake table set up...pics to follow). It was like he jumped into my brain, saw my vision and brought it to life. My bouquet of red roses was absolutely stunning! I recevied compliments all day! I wanted to carry them with me everywhere! The BM bouquet were also perfect! Both Mom's had one long stem calli liiy wrapped with sheer silver ribbon...very elegant!
Chris even stopped in to the reception to check on everything and he made an wonderful decorative piece over the fireplace at the Milleridge that was for my mom to take home! Everything was amazing!

Milleridge Carriage House; A++++++++++++++. I always knew the Milleridge was a wonderful place, but after my wedding I was in awe of the amazing service we received. From the second we arrived we were treated like Royalty!! My tables were set exactly as they were directed. The room itself was perfect and looked beautiful with all the holiday decorations. The fireplace was lit with candles and holly on the mantle. All night people were telling me what a lovely and elegant atmosphere for a holiday wedding. We had 92 people included me and my Hubby ! Perfect size. We greeted and talked with everyone and also danced the night away. Our matre'd was phenomenal! Made sure we had what we needed and would come and get us to sit down to eat and enjoy the food. And of course the food was delicious! We did the 2 star menu and had the crepe florentine app (my fav!), LI ducking (most popular choice!), prime rib, and filet of sole. Everything was delicious. Swan puff pastry in addition to our cake...and Irish coffee bar (which I some how managed to spill down my dress!! Oops!) We arrived in time for our cocktail hour but with family pics didn't have time of get some food, but of course a platter of apps was waiting for us in the bridal suite! The Milleridge made my day perfect! Milleridge Brides...you are in for a treat!!!!

Sorry this is getting so long...last two things:
Photography: VIP studios. A+ No compliants but of course the pictures will tell the true review. John and Cathy (I think that was her name) were great. Cathy was actually a wonderful help with some of the logisitics of stuff! We got great pics at my parents house and after the ceremony went to EAB for some BP pics. EAB was a great location for a holiday wedding. We even snuck upstairs to where Santa's chair is and took a pic of me sitting on hubby's lap in Santa's chair. It was also great fun since there were people around looking at the tree and waving to us like we were celebs! I'll let you know how the proofs turn out!

Video: Bellarino..A+++. Phil and Kate were great fun! Phil was my husbands favorite vendor! We felt very comfy with them all night and they worked with us on some shots in the Milleridge Village that will be great on the video. Phil told me he was there for dinner the week before the wedding so he and Kate scoped out the place and planned some shots for us. A great job! Looking forward to the finished product!

I think that is everything! I will get some pics as soon as I can. We already have our table pics developed and they are awesome! Definately havae table cameras!!!! Thanks for all your help through the planning. I have pics soon...I promise!!

Doreen