Since the time is coming closer for the early 2005 brides - i figured we could post an update - I only have 9 months left! - WOOHOO!!
So far I have:
My Hall: North Ritz Club My Church: St. Demetrios Cathedral Band/DJ: Musical Fantasy/ Bravo Sounds Photo: Creative Compositions Video: Creative Compositions Wedding Rice Packets Favors for the tables (tins w/ jellybeans)
What I have left:
Book the Honeymoon - Bora Bora/ Tahiti/ Moorea! My dress: Reem Acra - will be ordering it mid May Veil/ Shoes/ Undergarments BM Dresses: Either BCBG or Vera Wang - but need to make a final decision Florist: Probably Pedestals - we have an appointment May 14! Limo: Dont know yet - Invitations: I know which one - just have to order it Tuxes - probably closer to the wedding Favors: Know which - just need to order Bathroom Baskets Programs Menus Order Cocktail napkins and matches Table names Pick up our wedding rings (we ordered them a few months ago) Must play list for band Must take pictures list and worst of all MAKE A GUEST LIST!! We just assimed we'd have 200 - we just have to figure out who teh 200 people are!! *lol*
Jan05Bride
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GOOD IDEA!! Maybe I'll see something things I left off that I should be concentrating on!
So far I have: My Hall: Westbury Manor My Church: Sacred Heart of Jesus Band/DJ: Twice as Good Photo: Duet Video: Duet Limos: Ultimate Class (still need to book ...) Gown: Eve of Milady Tiara: Swarvoski BM Dresses: Bill Levkoff (still need to order ...) Florist: Enchanted Florist (just need to pick what I want ...) Guest List: we have a soup-to-nuts list @ 250 people, we want to get it down to about 210 invites though ...
What I have left: Book the Honeymoon - Africa? South America? My backyard? LOLOLOLOL Veil/ Shoes/ Undergarments Finalize Guest List & All Addresses Invitations: Will work on this soon Tuxes - closer to the wedding, although FH went looking with one of his BM's this weekend (I was impressed -LOL) Favors: Donation? Snowflake ornaments? Bathroom Baskets Menus Choose wedding rings Must Play & Do Not Play list for DJ Finalize wedding song, parents song, entrance song, etc... Must take pictures list Hotel Accommodations Church Things: Pre-Marital Investigation & Pre Cana & Baptismal Certificates What to toss at church? Rehersal & Dinner (date & place) Gifts for Bridal party
ariemay457
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So far I have:
Church: St. Anastasia Hall: Swan Club Band: Die Spitzbuam (German band I adore!) Photo/Video: Glenmar Studios Dress: Eve of Milady from Bridal Reflections in Carle Place. Veil and Tiara from Bridal Reflections as well. Not sure of designers. Sorry!
I still have a long way to go so I'll be busy this summer!
Pookiesangel
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Okay so far I have: Church: St Hedwigs Reception: The Swan Club Dj's & soloist (ceremony) both are friends of Bride & Groom Tiara ( I just one it the other day on Ebay!) BM's dress color will be wine, but they will choose style of dress Photographers: The Glenmar Studios
Things I have picked but aren't confirmed/purchased yet Florist: LaBlossom Limo: Royalty Favors: see pic (might change frame) it will be presented in an burgandy organza bag, with a personalized bow (FH wants the bow..lol) Invites: see pic Gifts for the MOH & BM Makeup: Oksana (have trial setup) Hair: Mya (have trial setup)
Things I am still 'thinking' about: My dress, veil, shoes Personalized napkins? we might do a cigar bar?? Balloons, either for release at the church or for the CH Honeymoon? might do a 1/2 florida 1/2 bahamas thing.. not sure at all... so many ideas...lol Programs and menus Music List Tuxes (FH knows what he wants)
Hall: Woodbury CC Church: Our Lady of Victory Photo/Video: Duet DJ: Bravura Guest List
Things left to do:
My dress Tux/BM dresses Invites Flowers Pre-cana
Things I know I want:
Favors: Chamagne Limo: Aquarius Honeymoon: St. Lucia
I know there is more... but I dont have my planner in front of me.
JuneBride2005
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Things we have finished:
1. Hall-Hamlet Willow Creek 2. Church-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3. Video-Fine Art 4. Photographer-Celebrations Studios
Currently working on finding a DJ!!! (suggestions welcome!!)
Things we know we want' 1.Favors-Ice Cream Scoop 2.Honeymoon-Hawaii
Things we still have to do:
TOO MUCH TO LIST
ariemay457
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Pookiesangel, where did you find those frames? I really like them! Your tiara is gorgeous too! I'm also putting my girls in a wine/burgundy color. We have so much in common!
05Bride
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So far I have:
My Hall: Hempstead Golf and Country Club My Church: Our Lady of Mercy R.C Band/DJ: Hank Lane Orchestras - Michael Hart Band Photo: Faith West Video: Bliss Productions Favors for the tables Candy Flowers from Italy Favors: Bottles of Wine with personalized labels from Martha Clara Vineyards My wedding band! Honeymoon: One & Only La Pamilla in Los Cabos!!
What I have left:
My dress: Starting to look soon! Veil/ Shoes/ Undergarments BM Dresses: Florist: Most likely Main Street Nurseries in Huntington Limo: Dont know yet Invitations: I don't know yet but we are going to look at Lion in the Sun Tuxes - probably closer to the wedding Programs Menus Buy my grooms wedding band Must play list for band Must take pictures list Finalize my guest list
OctBride05
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so far i have:
church- our lady of grace hall- watermill photo- queens bridal center- lindenhurst video- queens bridal center- lindenhurst gown- signature designs
lillian771
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So far I have...
Reception: Chateau La Mer Church: St. Joseph's Photo: Duet Video: Duet Dress: YSA Makino from Bridal Reflections in Massapequa Veil: Bridal Reflections in Massapequa
Still have to do...
DJ (Tommy's Tunes? meeting w/them next wk) Flowers (James Cress?) Limos BM dresses Tuxes Invitations - a friend is doing them (has her own graphic design business) Favors - wine bottles w/ personalized labels Bubbles for church Tiara/shoes Programs Table names Wedding rings Honeymoon
I'm sure I'm forgetting something(s)!
mlkweekend
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So far I have: My Hall: Westbury Manor My Church: Our Holy Redeemer Band/DJ: Elegancia Entertainment Photo: Sherwood Triart Video: Sherwood Triat Limos: Allstar limos Gown and veil: Yolanda Couture Shoes: Kenneth Cole BM Dresses: Watter & Watters Florist: Flower Michele Guest Hotel Accommodations: Wingate Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Church Things: Pre Cana & Baptismal Certificates
What I have left: Tiara: Ceremony &Cocktail hour music: Book the Honeymoon - ? Guest List: Still trying to finalize & obtain all addresses Undergarments: Invitations: Will work on this soon Tuxes - closer to the wedding Favors: Menus Wedding rings: Hair and make: Wedding night accomodations Must Play & Do Not Play list for DJ Finalize wedding song, parents song, entrance song, etc... Must take pictures list What to toss at church? Rehersal & Dinner (date & place) Gifts for Bridal party
nehaliasz
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SO FAR I HAVE: My Hall: Giorgio's at Fox Hill Ceremony: St.s Philip and James DJ: Keep Dancin' Photo: Duet Video: Duet Limos: Empire Gown: Maggie Sottero BM dresses: picked out :Alfred Angelo seperates in celedon Cake Topper: Lenox Cinderella and Prince Toasting Flutes: Cinderella and Prince Invitations and STDs: Cinderella's castle (picked out but not yet ordered) Rehersal: scheduled for 6/17 at 6pm.
I NEED: Florist ( I have an appointmet with LaBlossom and I want to also meet with Burtons) FG dresses Viel, Tiara Undergarments Pianist for cocktail hour Book Honeymoon (we're going to Maui) Tuxes Favors (either wine, champagne or ice cream scoops. We're also planning on giving a small box of See's chocolates) Rings Parents gifts BP gifts Block Hotel rooms Play list for DJ Must take photos RD Table names Seating chart what to toss at church
ugh.... thankgoodness I still have 13 months!
belle31125
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So far... My Hall.... Jericho Terrace Ceremony.. Our Lady of Mercy Photographer.... Patken Videographer... fh's family friend DJ... High VOltage Toasting FLues.. Waterford Cake Topper... Precious Moments
Everything else I need to start doing.. I plan on looking at dresses within the next couple of weeks... good luck everyone!
