I am very excited about starting my wedding planning. I got engaged May 3rd and so far I have become a lay down with everything. Meaning, first vendor I meet with, I just roll over and say yes. I can't help myself.
So far I have booked:
-Jericho Terrace for reception -David's Bridal for my gown (Completely shocked how trendy the dresses were and of actual good quality) I tried on designer dresses, including ones that cost 10k (had no intention ever spending that much) and the dress at DB's blew them all away. Complete shocker!!
International Sounds for Music (Splurged on the DJ, but I think he'll be worth it)
Melissa Sweet dresses for BM's
and now I am currently checking out photo/video.
Does anyone have any current feedback for either...
Patkin (Loving them so far) Sherwood Triart (meeting them sept. 2) Cassarino (meeting them sept .3rd) F I ne Art (Meeting them sept. 3rd)
I am not a fan of traditional photos and we are on a very tight budget as well, but I do realize you get what you pay for in some cases.
I look forward to reading your feedback and congrats to all you lucky ladies!!
kogan09
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Congrats!!! Also getting married at JT on 08/23. We looked at both Patken and Sherwood and are going with Sherwood. Side by side there is simply no comparison. Yes, Sherwood is more expensive but you get what you pay for and Sherwood's quality of work is superb. Highly recommend using Sherwood. Talk to Kevin, if you can, when you meet with Sherwood. Also, a big plus is that they have a studio on premises and do all of their work there. GL
grkgdes21
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I'll try to post the picture. It's dark charcoal satin gray. Strapless and fitted. Mermaid look.
NYMetsBride
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Congrats!!
grkgdes21
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I've heard they are absolutely stunning, but F ine Art had great work as well. I needed to stay under that 7k range for video and photo.
grkgdes21
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Hey you're a met fan!! LOVE IT!! I'm going to do the the mets garter as my something blue, are you? (I know it's pointless b/c I won't be doing the garter toss) Hee hee
Utterhappiness
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Posted by grkgdes21
I'll try to post the picture. It's dark charcoal satin gray. Strapless and fitted. Mermaid look.
YUppp!! Thats mine also... I am so in love with this dress that I want one for myself when the girls get theirs!!! Are you getting that exact color... graphite?
grkgdes21
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You're too funny!!! Yes, i'm getting that color. I was thinking the same thing about getting the same dress in white (to wear as my second dress at the wedding), but that was over doing it. Hee hee.
I bought my dress at David's Bridal for ridiculously cheap. So, I figured I could buy two, but what we're paying for video/photo crushed that dream.
Did you buy your gown yet? I went to Priscilla of Boston for my gown as well, but believe or not nothing moved me the way the dress at DB did. I was so shocked. I thought going there would be a complete waste of time (b/c I had that whole, you get what you pay for mentality) Boy was I wrong.
Congrats!!! I met with Patken, they were very reasonably priced, but I had an issue with not being able to pick my photographer and having one 'assigned to me'... JMO, im too OCD for that.
grkgdes21
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I hear you. I didn't book them b/c it was only one photographer and F ine Art is giving me two.
Utterhappiness
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Posted by grkgdes21
You're too funny!!! Yes, i'm getting that color. I was thinking the same thing about getting the same dress in white (to wear as my second dress at the wedding), but that was over doing it. Hee hee.
I bought my dress at David's Bridal for ridiculously cheap. So, I figured I could buy two, but what we're paying for video/photo crushed that dream.
Did you buy your gown yet? I went to Priscilla of Boston for my gown as well, but believe or not nothing moved me the way the dress at DB did. I was so shocked. I thought going there would be a complete waste of time (b/c I had that whole, you get what you pay for mentality) Boy was I wrong.
Is that dress even available in white? Thats a great idea! I may have to do that!
Actually my dress is from Priscilla of Boston PLatinum Collection. The picture is attached and I am in love with it. It is a bit more than expected to spend but I felt it was right the second I put it on and I fell in love... i cried even like a baby and my mom was like you really love this dress, so she splurged.
Wow! That is stunning. You will most def be a beautiful bride! GO MOM! LOL
grkgdes21
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Are you going to wear the little white gloves like the picture as well?
Utterhappiness
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Posted by grkgdes21
Wow! That is stunning. You will most def be a beautiful bride! GO MOM! LOL
Well thank you!!! NOt the most beautiful by any means though YOur dress is gorgeous and you will be BEAUTIFUL!!!
I am soo curious if the melissa sweet comes in white... hmmm
Utterhappiness
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Are you going to wear the little white gloves like the picture as well?
oh no nono hehehe
there is apicture with another angle and the girl is wearing this huge ugly scarf with it that goes over her head.. i was like ummm noooooo!!
Question,... with the melissa sweet.. how much does it cost? I forget! Also my girls are supposed to get a 15% discount bc I got my dress there but Im not sure what it ends up being hmmm
grkgdes21
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I want to say around 130 or so. I don't think it was expensive.
gina409
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congrats!!!!!!!!!!
jennaandguy09
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Congrats and welcome to the board, sounds like you've gotten a lot done so far, yay!!!
