Westchester bride-to-be - stressed as can be!

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 12:59 AM

Westchester bride-to-be - stressed as can be!

Hi! I am new to this board but have been browsing ever since I got engaged 2.5 months ago. I am stressed as can be as I don't yet have a photographer, band or florist. I have a venue and dress though (a gorgeous Kenneth Pool which is to die for).

As far as photographer I have only looked at one person so far: Peter Oberc.

For bands I want an Irish band but all the good ones appear to be booked - this is what causes me most stress lately. I am 100% Irish but my fiance is Haitian. All my bridesmaids are Italian American. So I have a lot of different types of people to appease.

For flowers I looked at Diana Gould, House of Flowers and Daniel but all were at least $10,000 for what I want and that's without going over the top.

So are there any other Westchester brides out there with some advice for me? I am really STRESSED.

bluegreen08 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 01:01 AM

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not a W bride but welcome!

lucamon Posted: Dec 31, 2007 01:22 AM

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Welcome date twin!
Don't stress, you have time. Planning your wedding should be fun. Sorry I'm not a Weschester bride but here are some hugs.

Espo22 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 01:23 AM

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welcome and congrats

i asked in the other thread but not sure if you'll go back in that thread, which kenneth pool dress did you get?

Espo22 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 01:26 AM

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Nevermind i just saw your dress, it is absolutely gorgeous...theres an official kenneth pool thread on here, if you go to search and look in the 08 forum it should come up

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 01:36 AM

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Thanks guys, I feel a little better already. I just have so much stress as I am trying to finish my doctorate while planning this wedding and am not a motivated person AT ALL so am a tad manic about this whole thing.

And thanks for the comps on my dress. It's so much more beautiful in person too! Once I go for a fitting I will take some photos for y'all to see.

bemyyoko Posted: Dec 31, 2007 02:11 AM

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welcome and congrats!!

have you checked out Good Clean Fun Band?
they are an Irish band that plays EVERYTHING.
http://www.goodcleanfunband.com

Kimbalina Posted: Dec 31, 2007 07:28 AM

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Congrats!!! Welcome to LiWeddings-
Happy Planning!

missliss Posted: Dec 31, 2007 08:21 AM

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Congrats and Welcome! I'm a westchester bride as well and there are many of us on here, we actually have an 'official' thread as well so there may be some vendor ideas on there for you. I'll bump it, hope it helps!!!

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 08:41 AM

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I did, well I contacted Eileen Fogarty and the Very Best which apparently are a spin-off of GCF and they were booked! GCF itself was also booked!! So sad!!

Posted by bemyyoko

welcome and congrats!!

have you checked out Good Clean Fun Band?
they are an Irish band that plays EVERYTHING.
http://www.goodcleanfunband.com

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 08:42 AM

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Posted by missliss

Congrats and Welcome! I'm a westchester bride as well and there are many of us on here, we actually have an 'official' thread as well so there may be some vendor ideas on there for you. I'll bump it, hope it helps!!!

Thanks, I will check it out!

Dee0522 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 08:47 AM

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Just a word of advice... don't try so hard to appease everyone... this is YOUR wedding! Have whatever music you and your FH want. Don't worry about making everybody else happy... it will make you crazy! Even more than you already feel. And not to worry... I didn't book my florist until 3 weeks ago and my wedding is less than 4 months away!

lkdrnw Posted: Dec 31, 2007 08:51 AM

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Welcome and congrats----Your dress is beautiful!!! Don't stress, you still have time, and everyone on here is very helpful

Espo22 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 09:19 AM

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Posted by NYCGirl2008

Thanks guys, I feel a little better already. I just have so much stress as I am trying to finish my doctorate while planning this wedding and am not a motivated person AT ALL so am a tad manic about this whole thing.

And thanks for the comps on my dress. It's so much more beautiful in person too! Once I go for a fitting I will take some photos for y'all to see.

i saw your dress in person, thats the one they brought out to me to show me what KP ivory looks like since my sample was pastel green lol

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 09:24 AM

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Awesome! It is really lovely on ... can't wait to show pics of me in it!

Colette Posted: Dec 31, 2007 09:35 AM

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Good morning!! W'chester bride here!!!

I also saw those 2 florists at a showcase my RH had, their stuff was beautiful but I also got a quote around $10K... way more than I wanted to spend. My profile has all of my vendors, I went with a Manhattan florist who did an amazing job!!

My band was GCF, sorry they're booked on your date!!! But I know Gerry Finlay and the Cara Band are excellent!!

Also check out www.celticcross.com, I know them from the Catskills, where my parents have a country house, they've been playing bars and weddings for about 15 years, and they are awesome!!

Hope that helps, feel free to FM if there's anything I can help you with!!

Mici n KC Posted: Dec 31, 2007 09:45 AM

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There are lots of great photographers on here that will travel to Westchester so check them out. My colleague is getting married in Westchester and is using Duet.

NYCGirl2008 Posted: Jan 01, 2008 01:43 AM

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Thanks guys. Does anyone have Gerry Finlay's number? I spoke to Celtic Cross today and they may be available but they weren't sure, are getting back to me. I am just wondering are they hardcore Irish or will they also play pop? I want a mix of Irish and American music to get the place dancing.