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Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

berlykim22 Posted:

Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Well we got back from our amazing and still not long enough Honeymoon (hawaii cruise & disneyland Cali) wednesday night.
and back to work yesterday YUCK.

ok let me start my review.

We had the perfect day
Weather wise you could not ask for a better day, so beautiful sunny and warm, all the rain puddles from the 2 days before dryed all up, thank goodness. It was just amazing.

Rehearsal went great
our priest was just wonderful, Fr. Hoatsman, so personalble.
we of course arrived late to rehearsal, so much was going on this day (Thursday March 20th)
then we had the rehearsal dinner at The Irish Circle in Rockaway Beach, just a short walk (not even a block from church)
all went great, everyone seem to enjoy themselves.
rained but we didnt care as long as it didnt rain on Saturday.

Saturday MARCH 22, 2003
ok here goes
wake up first thing and head over to get our hair and makeup done @EXPLOSION in Howard Beach,
My Hair and makeup came out great, to try to make long story short I found out on Thursday my girl has been sick, so we didnt know if she would be in. Well I had 2 Hair Trials with her and she didnt bother to call me so I was alittle ****ed But not crazy at all Vincenza the receptionist was Great!
ALL in all my hair came out great, and since I spoke with them on Friday and explained I paid for 2 hair trails and didnt think it was right to pay for my hair with a whole new person, after chatting a bit I was told it would be NO CHARGE
( also the guy that did my hair also had to end up re-doing my sister, the girl that did it first did some crazy rat nest thing, didnt look like pic she gave at all.) he was really good!
A

Make up was done by Joanne at Explosion also and she is great, didnt over do it, I am not a makeup person at all, also gave me some supllies for free, she is a doll A++++

VIP photography A
arrived on time, so that was Great,
extra bonus - we were supposed to have 2 photographers but ended up with 3, so I am hoping this means even MORE PHOTOS
They are very Laid back which is great,
just at some points I wished they would have spoke up a bit to get people together, instead of letting me call for everyone.
But all in all Enjoyed working with them, havent seen final product of course, going to call them soon
so I would give them a
A for the days work
and wait to see the FINAL PRODUCT

mims107 Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Congrats!!!!!!
curly2003 Posted:

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Sounds great. Congrats!!!!!!!!
wacky Posted:

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so far its sounds wonderful
berlykim22 Posted:

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Video guy was wonderful - A
but dont remember the name of studio,
Michaels dad got him
(they haved worked together)
I know his name was Renee
will get the name later
I know they are in Located in Queens
will let you know how the final product is once we see the Video
cant wait

Priest - Fr. Hoatsman A+++
he was wonderful, so personable
also he allowed my uncle a Rev. to share the altar with him and share in proforming the marriage ceremony, which meant alot ot michael and I

FLOWERS
A FLORID AFFAIR A+++
they are a vendor on this site
and let me tell you, you wont be disappointed.
First of all they come to you for your consulation, which to me was Wonderful
work with you on anything.
Were very prompt, sorry to say I didnt get to chat much with them, since I was still getting dressed but I did say Hello thru the door.
I absolutely loved my red roses, exactly what I wanted color and all
and my girls flowers were magnificent, and fit perfect with the dress and they (a florid affair) helped alot and choose the bm flowers and email me pics, it was great!
and there prices ARE great, so much more for your money!
definitely check them out! You wont be sorry


Betty Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Sounds wonderful!! Congratulations!!!!!
Nanjoe Posted:

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Congrats!!!! Everything sounds wonderful!!!
Pics pics pics please!!!!!
IrishTracy Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Everything is sounding great!! Keep going!!! PHOTOS??????

ChristineC68 Posted:

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Everything sounds wonderful so far!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

berlykim22 Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Reception Hall
STEWART MANOR COUNTRY CLUB - A+
well I just love this place, It is perfect for our style
I love the inside and out!!!
its beautiful

since it took us alittle longer to get there then planned, since our limo bus could not take the Belt pkwy.
so we got there about 15 minutes before cocktail hour began and man did I have to pee, there is a bathroom in the bus but me and my dress could not fit in it together.

I was glad to see that guests were at the cocktail hour and that they did not give them a problem for being early, SO THIS made me HAPPY
The set up looked Great!!!
We didnt get to make the actual cocktail hour since we were taking pictures but it didnt bother me at all, our waiter was bringing us plenty to drink and eat even though I didnt eat any of the cocktail hour food. But I heard it was GREAT!!

The lights were still on Gazebo, which made me happy but they took them off the lamp posts that line up the drive way, Which I was sad about but no biggie.
James told me they would keep up all the lights, but this was not a big deal.
They were all very helpful
the wait staff was wonderful, My drink was never empty, i dont know if that is good or bad!!!!

the only other thing I was unhappy with was my cake, first it was tiered, I specifically said I wanted stacked no way did I want tiered. James promplty fixed it. Also the cake was supposed to have either icing flowers on top or a bow, it had neither.
and later at one point I saw that make big lenox caketop was on top of the cake and I specifically said I didnt want it on the cake, just on side, it looked so stupid, but thank good I noticed it, someone must of did it right before the cake cutting bc it wasnt on it earlier. It just looked so dumb cause it was Way too big, and i am not really into cake topper actaully on the cake.
James was very helpful and accomadating
which all matre d's should be with the money we all spend on our wedding.

dinner was great, of course i had like one bite, but I was way too busy dancing, partying and chatting with all the guests to find time to eat.
I cant even tell you how the cake tasted, but I heard it was good, so boring but tasted good.
berlykim22 Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review (some pics)

Here are the only pics I have online so far, from one of my bridesmaid, this is her first batch she scanned.

http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b33b2def8469

wacky Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

Oh so glad everything went well, yeah
wacky Posted:

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oh you look so pretty, love the dress
mims107 Posted:

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you looked gorgeous!!!! WOW

kelly6273 Posted:

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You look BEAUTIFUL!!!! CONGRATS!!!

DrmnBlnd Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

It's sounds like you had a wonderful day!! Congrats!!!
Scoop Posted:

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Congrats...wish you all the best.
IrishTracy Posted:

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You look STUNNING!! I am so happy for you!!!
berlykim22 Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

How do I make this a link:
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b33b2def8469

i am so bad at this
thanks
kimberly

and thanks for all your wonderful comments
mims107 Posted:

Re: Our Wonderful March 22, 2003 Review

The pictures on shutterfly:

click here for pics

P.S. on the left under smileys see where it says 'insert link'... play with those :-)

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