I'm new!
First off, Teri. Congratulations, you must be walking on air. You're pics are absolutely beautiful and I love the idea of Sands Point Preserve. I will definitely keep that in mind!
For Teri and all of the other girls...I am new to the boards and looking for help. A little on me...I got engaged on 12/14/02 and we are getting married on 5/15/04 at the Woodbury Country Club. Brian (my fiance) has been great so far with the planning and is really interested in staying involved so we are off to a great start.
Brian was away on vacation for 2 weeks, so my mom and I did a lot of running around--preliminary work--while he was gone. We packed in alot this past weekend. I tried on some gowns for the first time, it was so much fun. I can't wait to go again. I really like a Rena Koh dress I tried on at Adrienne's in Islip. I found that place only b/c we went to look at a photographer out there. Great couple, beautiful work the only thing is they are 100% digital and I just don't know how I feel about that. Anyway, do any of you have any advice/experience on Adrienne's? The place is lovely, just looking for some thoughts.
Next, photographers. UGH! As I said, I really LOVED this couple, but I'm not sure about all digital. I don't like digital to use for my own pics so I really don't think I can do it for our wedding. I personally know three girls who've used B rett M atthews and have heard about so many others who've used them as well. My bro and sil used Cassarino (they got married 7 yrs ago). I went to JoVon, it was okay. The woman I met with kept looking at someone that was behind the couch where my mom and I were sitting, so I found that very aggravating--she seemed so preoccupied with what was going on behind me...
For pics, we have a few requirements...
#1--negatives, that's just something I'm sticking to, I can't pay all of that money and not get them.
#2--I like the two photographer idea. One for the more traditional shots and one with the candid and photojournalistic shots
#3--a photog who's done a greek wedding. i am greek and we'll be getting married in a greek church. there is a lot of symbolism during the ceremony and i really want someone who recognizes how important a lot of pics at the ceremony is
The thought of a husband and wife team really appeals to me. I would like to find someone Brian and I are both comfortable with since we'll be spending so much time with him/her. Do you girls have any thoughts/suggestions on who to meet with? I feel as if photographers based in Nassau County know good spots for pics in Nassau better than someone who shoots primarily in Suffolk. Am I being ridiculous or do you girls agree? Should I stick with someone from Nassau--I live in Manhasset, the church is in Roslyn).
Thanks so much in advance for all of your help. From the posts I've read so far, you all sound wonderful. Congratulations and Best of Luck to you all!!!
For Teri and all of the other girls...I am new to the boards and looking for help. A little on me...I got engaged on 12/14/02 and we are getting married on 5/15/04 at the Woodbury Country Club. Brian (my fiance) has been great so far with the planning and is really interested in staying involved so we are off to a great start.
Brian was away on vacation for 2 weeks, so my mom and I did a lot of running around--preliminary work--while he was gone. We packed in alot this past weekend. I tried on some gowns for the first time, it was so much fun. I can't wait to go again. I really like a Rena Koh dress I tried on at Adrienne's in Islip. I found that place only b/c we went to look at a photographer out there. Great couple, beautiful work the only thing is they are 100% digital and I just don't know how I feel about that. Anyway, do any of you have any advice/experience on Adrienne's? The place is lovely, just looking for some thoughts.
Next, photographers. UGH! As I said, I really LOVED this couple, but I'm not sure about all digital. I don't like digital to use for my own pics so I really don't think I can do it for our wedding. I personally know three girls who've used B rett M atthews and have heard about so many others who've used them as well. My bro and sil used Cassarino (they got married 7 yrs ago). I went to JoVon, it was okay. The woman I met with kept looking at someone that was behind the couch where my mom and I were sitting, so I found that very aggravating--she seemed so preoccupied with what was going on behind me...
For pics, we have a few requirements...
#1--negatives, that's just something I'm sticking to, I can't pay all of that money and not get them.
#2--I like the two photographer idea. One for the more traditional shots and one with the candid and photojournalistic shots
#3--a photog who's done a greek wedding. i am greek and we'll be getting married in a greek church. there is a lot of symbolism during the ceremony and i really want someone who recognizes how important a lot of pics at the ceremony is
The thought of a husband and wife team really appeals to me. I would like to find someone Brian and I are both comfortable with since we'll be spending so much time with him/her. Do you girls have any thoughts/suggestions on who to meet with? I feel as if photographers based in Nassau County know good spots for pics in Nassau better than someone who shoots primarily in Suffolk. Am I being ridiculous or do you girls agree? Should I stick with someone from Nassau--I live in Manhasset, the church is in Roslyn).
Thanks so much in advance for all of your help. From the posts I've read so far, you all sound wonderful. Congratulations and Best of Luck to you all!!!
