LIST YOUR VENDOR LIST

I thought it might be nice to know whose using who and who doesnt like who lol. . .

Dresses-Lillettes - LOVE EM (Gerri)
TX-Tuxedo Park -GOOD
Flowers-TerraNova Florist- LOVE EM
Invitations- Invitations and beyond-GREAT
DJ- Star Light Express (TBD)
Hall- Jericho Terrace )TBD)
Hair/Make up - Elena (TBD)
Photographer - Martone Bros (TBD)
Video - JTS (TBD)
Limos - Royalty (TBD)

what else

dresses - lotus bridal ( them!!!)
tuxedos - tbd!
flowers - rosa rosa (ehhh...but the price cant be beat!)
invites - party fiesta (woo hoo!)
dj - zeta 100 (tbd)
hall - dante (tbd)
hair - tbd!
make up - trial this weekend!
photographer - velvet! waiting for epics! excited!
video - velvet (tbd)
limos - camelot (love them!)

okay this kinda made me depressed that i don't have everything yet


eta - whoooooops how could i forget my DOC?!?!

doc - hollie - exquisite affairs productions (love love love her!!! )

awww i didnt want u to get depressed. . . u have time cheer up

Dress- Lillette's (loved Pat, my consultant- not sure about alterations yet- first fitting on Tues!!!)
BP dresses - Bridal Elegance - good so far
Photo/Video- Duet (Sam) - had epics and LOVE Sam!!! Can't wait for wedding! Imagine having TWO photographers! So excited! LOVE LOVE LOVE Duet!!!
DJ- High Voltage - love Vinny!
Flowers- Burtons - meeting with them on Wed to finalize!!!
Hair- an old friend, lifelong hairdresser
Makeup - in process
Limos - Primo (tbd!)
CLM - LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Invites- Exclusively Weddings- they were great!!!
Tuxedos - going to Men's Wearhouse this weekend!

That was fun to do a mini review- it's good practice for the big one!!

I guess i should take the time to write my real review...but here is who I used and i loved all of them..and highly recommend.

Dresses (Mine, mom, MOH & FG) - Fantasia Bridal, Rocky Pt..always great service and sooooo nice there! I got my dress off the rack (brand new, never worn w/ tags) for half the price listed on the sample..it was just sheer luck!

Hair - non-vendor - loved, she did my highlights the week before alos

Make-up - Jaqueline Nicole - loved...(anyone that can make me look that good must know what they are doing! haha and she's punctual and such a sweetheart)

Flowers - LA Blossom (personal flowers)...LOVED my peonie bouquet which inlcuded crystals, a starfish jewel and buttons on the stem part. The Dad's shell & starfish bouts were so unique & looked amazing with my beach theme! LOVED them. She also helped me basically plan my whole wedding & help me pick vendors..but she's also been my BF since grammar school ;)

Photo - Photography by Verdi - LOVE all my pics..see my album which only has about 100 of the 600 or so proofs they put on their website so far.

Video - Wild Rose..TBD..but great to work with!

DJ - Music By Michael..LOVED..we didn't want the typical 'Yo how ya doin'' DJ..we just wanted someone to play music, no MC no giveaways, no lights or tvs. He made announcements professionally and we were able to plan our playlist thru his website so you can listen to songs as you select them! He does all his music on a PC.

DOC - Laura - LA Productions - loved...so reasonably priced, great service, great communication, great piece of mind!! If you are on the fence about hiring one..just meet with her & you'll decide!

Officiant - SIL & Town Clerk...if you need a cheap officiant check out your town clerk...our was $75! His sister performed the majority of the ceremony & then the town clerk stepped in to do the part that makes it legal!

Dresses - Mine, MOB & BM Bridal Suite of Bay Shore. Their nice we'll see when it comes to the fittings.

Hair - not a vendor - Lori at Madison Salon shes been doing my hair for years.

Make-up - not a vendor - Ann DeMarco They are located at my hair salon I got to so I see them all the time. She is amazing.

Flowers - With All My Heart - So far so good she already has made my centerpiece and I want to change the color scheme a bit but excellent.

Photog/Video - Duet fell in love with their pics.

DJ - Absolute Entertainment - so far so good.

DOC - Laura - LA Productions - This lady is amazing I got my invites thru her for such an excellent price.

Church - St. Anthony in East Northport. Love the priest. Cant wait till he marry's us.

Limos - Sir Oliver - They are the sweetest people ever!!!!

RH - Vineyard Caterers not on LI weddings.....Again they are so nice to us makes giving them money such a pleasure! LOL!!!

Just Hired SAS Designs - She is working on my programs, table cards, place cards, wish bowl and she will be doing our Rehearsal dinner invites. So far she is excellent.

Dress- Anne Barge from Wedding Salon on Manhassett. I can't wait until it's in. I picked out a veil there, too
BP dresses - Jim Hjelm from Bridal Reflection (coming in August)
Photo-Modern Wedding Photography. Denise is really sweet and I really loved AMJA's photos, so I think she'll be great.
Video-Wild Rose. I didn't want video at first and now I'm so freakin' excited for this!
Church music-Capriccio Ensemble--trio. Natalie is a total doll!
DJ- Bravura--did a great job at our e-party. Plus, we're using their Jazz Trio for CH
Flowers- Pedestals--wowed me with a sample!
Hair- TBD
Makeup - Laura G. An extremely talented makeup artist!
Limos - All Star--very nice to deal with so far.
Crest Hollow--great price, great food. Hopefully no problems.
Invites- TBD--crap, I need to find invites.
Tuxedos-TBD
Linens: overlays TBD--most likely Table WeAr'-they're sending me samples.
Chargers: Getting them from PapayaChic after her wedding. I can't remember the site they're from.
Cake--TBD...chocolate!!!!
DOC-LA Productions--so far I'm really happy with my decision to splurge on a DOC.


God, I'm paying a lot of people!!! hahah

Dresses-Bridal suite of bayshore
Tux: unknown
Flowers- candle centerpieces (diy)
Invitations- Party City (best deal yet)
DJ- Continental DJ (from bklyn)
Hall- CLM
Hair/Make up - in process
Photographer - Patken
Video - Patken
Limos - Primo

Weddings in 3 weeks so a full review will be up... But as of right now, here's my list:

Dresses-Jim Hjelm- Bought at Blanchees in East Rockaway- Awesome

TX- Advanced Formal Wear in RVC

Flowers- Dalsimer in Cedarhurst

Invitations- Just Announce It in Oceanside- Awesome, but now under new ownership

Band- Peter Greco- Meeting with them tonight for our finals- their customer service is AWESOME

Hall- Woodlands- Esthetics- AMAZING, Food- UNREAL, Managers- Awesome, no worries on this end

Hair- Giselle from Frasada in Oceanside- Outstanding

Make up- Michael[? forgot his name ] from Frasada- Amazing

Photographer - Prosper from Gray Studios in Floral Park- Engagement Shoot was amazing, customer service also outstanding, no worries with this vendor

Video - Gray Studios

Limos - Royalty- Great prices, also gave us an amazing deal for my Bachelorette party this weekend and then upgraded limo at no extra charge. Will give review after weekend

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Posted by HamptonsBride

I guess i should take the time to write my real review...but here is who I used and i loved all of them..and highly recommend.

Dresses (Mine, mom, MOH & FG) - Fantasia Bridal, Rocky Pt..always great service and sooooo nice there! I got my dress off the rack (brand new, never worn w/ tags) for half the price listed on the sample..it was just sheer luck!

Hair - non-vendor - loved, she did my highlights the week before alos

Make-up - Jaqueline Nicole - loved...(anyone that can make me look that good must know what they are doing! haha and she's punctual and such a sweetheart)

Flowers - LA Blossom (personal flowers)...LOVED my peonie bouquet which inlcuded crystals, a starfish jewel and buttons on the stem part. The Dad's shell & starfish bouts were so unique & looked amazing with my beach theme! LOVED them. She also helped me basically plan my whole wedding & help me pick vendors..but she's also been my BF since grammar school ;)

Photo - Photography by Verdi - LOVE all my pics..see my album which only has about 100 of the 600 or so proofs they put on their website so far.

Video - Wild Rose..TBD..but great to work with!

DJ - Music By Michael..LOVED..we didn't want the typical 'Yo how ya doin'' DJ..we just wanted someone to play music, no MC no giveaways, no lights or tvs. He made announcements professionally and we were able to plan our playlist thru his website so you can listen to songs as you select them! He does all his music on a PC.

DOC - Laura - LA Productions - loved...so reasonably priced, great service, great communication, great piece of mind!! If you are on the fence about hiring one..just meet with her & you'll decide!

Officiant - SIL & Town Clerk...if you need a cheap officiant check out your town clerk...our was $75! His sister performed the majority of the ceremony & then the town clerk stepped in to do the part that makes it legal!

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OMG YOURE BAAAACK! I GOTTA SEE YOUR REVIEWWWWW! POST IT POST IT!

Dresses-Burtons (Mine and BMs)
TX-Men's Wearhouse
Flowers-family friend - Flowers by Fred (he's great!)
Invitations- mygatsby.com (LOVE THEM!)
DJ- Spin Around Sound (TBD)
Hall- Sans Souci)TBD)
Hair/Make up - Khouloud's (Loved the trial)
Photographer - Duet (TBD)
Video - Co-worker of FH who does weddings professionally. It's his gift to us, all we have to do is pay his assistant!!
Limos - Camelot (TBD)

Here are my Brooklyn vendors...

Dress-Lotus Bridal (love them...so happy to see someone else using them too Bonita...)

BM Dresses-All over the place--Bluefly, Nordstrom...

Photography--Elite (TBD)

Venue--A cute Italian Restaurant down the block...

Cake: Fortunado Bros. (Yum...)

Flowers: Marine Florist, Brooklyn (Love them)

Favors: The Wedding Coach (Brooklyn) Love them...

Invitations: Einvite.com...amazing

DOC: Christine: Exquisite Affairs...

Tuxes: 1800Tuxedos Amazing

Limos: Romantique (TBD)

Hair/MU: Helene: Art of Makeup (Excellent)

shut up you're using lotus bridal too snickers!?!? aren't they absolutely fabulous!? i LOVE wendy! yay!!

edited to add - AND you're using Exquisite Affairs?!! woo hoo!

Dresses- Lillette's (LOVE Carol!)

TX-Men's Wearhouse

Flowers- Flowers By Brian (Cannot wait to meet with them again!)

Invitations- You're Invited Too...Celebrate! (Awesome!)

Band- Arcadia! (LOVE THEM!)

Hall- The Woodlands

Hair/Make up - Mia from BL ( Genius!)

Photographer - Leli (Amazing work, can't wait to see finished product)

Limos - Camelot (Joe is AMAZING)!

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Posted by bonitachyc

shut up you're using lotus bridal too snickers!?!? aren't they absolutely fabulous!? i LOVE wendy! yay!!

edited to add - AND you're using Exquisite Affairs?!! woo hoo!

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Yep...I work only a few blocks away from Lotus so I went on a whim and found my dress. Wendy is the sweetest, most professional vendor. Waiti till you meet Anna Z., their seamstress. I went to her house yesterday to pick up my dress that she stored for me! How nice is that?? She gave it a final steaming.

Dress- Bought it from someone who couldn't use it
BP dresses - Whatever they want!
Photo-Thomas Paul (LOVE HIM!)
Video- Music Idol
DJ- Ace DJs
Flowers- Manker's Floral Designers
Hair- Kacey from Kholouds (LOVE HER)
Makeup - Dana from MAC
Limos - TBD
Hall - Larkfield Manor (Such a great place so far!)
Invites- DIY, materials purchased from Cards & Pockets
Tuxedos-TBD
Cake - Black Forest Bakery
HM - Tom Varghese from American Express (Best vendor I've worked with so far!)
Officiant - Reverand Deb Viola
RD - The Bulldog Grille in Amityville

Dresses- Lestan's - Terry
TX- Mens Warehouse
Flowers- Pedestals -Ginny
Invitations- MYSELF!!! WONDERFUL!
DJ- Body Rock
Hall- Westbury Manor
Hair- Vivian from Artizans
Make up - Kacey from Khouloud's Beauty
Photographer - Duet
Video - Duet
Limos - RJ's Exotic Limo

Dresses: Fantasia Bridal, Rocky Point
both my dress and all my BM...

Tuxes: Roger's, Babylon

Flowers: With All My Heart ~ Wading River

Invitations: Ordered them through my Photographer ~ Vivid Video & Photography, Centereach

Band: Ed Travers

DJ: Impressario Productions, Freeport

Hall: Nautical Empress
(Nautical Cruise Lines, Freeport)

Hair: Maid of Honor
(Tricia's Hair Galleria, Patchogue)

Make up: M I A from B L

Photographer: Vivid Video & Photography, Centereach

Video: Vivid Video & Photography, Centereach

Limos: All Star, Farmingdale

Favors:
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Dresses-Best Bridal in NYC
TX-Mens Warehouse
Flowers-Burtons
Invitations- I used a pirnter friends of my moms. We went with Mickey 7 Minnie Invites and i LOVE them
DJ- LI Sound. Did our finals last night
Hall- The Riviera, The ceremony is there too
Hair/Make up - J Anthonys Hair & Salon
Photographer - Duets. Both of my sister in laws used them and They were amazing. Sam is the man to ask to have as part of your team. He will jump over a bridge just to get the perfect picture
Video - Duets
Limos - All Star

ONLY 27 1/2 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!