I've waited awhile to write this review. I would be lying if I said I was waiting to write the perfect review. This review probably won't even make sense but I figured I'd give it a go to hopefully help future brides pick vendors and with DIYs.
****** All Photos Were Taken From Something In Blue*******
My wedding was Thursday, September 13th, 2007. Rick (my husband) and I wanted to spend the night before together but his family insisted that we spent the night apart so I stayed at his aunt's house where I would be getting ready the next day. I couldn't sleep, I was too nervous. I knew that I was making the right decision, but the whole center of attention thing kinda freaked me out. Ok well onto the reviews
Makeup: A+
Makeup by Oksana
www.makeupbyoskana.com
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[email protected]I had booked another vendor for makeup and was freaking out because I just didn't like it. I felt kinda pressured into booking her but I came to my senses that if I'm unhappy with a decision I made, eat up the deposit and book who you really want. My friend Denise (fall07bride) had a trial with her and her makeup was flawless, absolutely beautiful, then I looked at other reviews of her and everyone loved her. I went to my trial and her personality, her talent, it was for me. She was so much fun! She arrived early for me, set up quickly and got started with my aunt's makeup.
When it came to me, she had a ton of patience with my dog coming over and everyone wanting to take pictures of me with him. She was fantastic and didn't complain once. I recommend her to absolutely every bride out there. She's amazingly talented!! I'll definetely go back to her if I have another big event.
Hair: A+
Jenn The Hair Genie
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[email protected]Same thing with Oksana, I had booked someone else and wasn't crazy for my trials. Denise also used her and recommended her so I emailed her right away. The trial, well let's just say was interesting. I have the worst hair ever and it doesnt hold so she was fussing with my hair for a LONG time before we found the perfect look I wanted. She knew what I wanted, she just had to find a way to make it hold. I wanted a old hollywood type look, as she says 'porn star' look as well. big hair. haha. I absolutely loved my hair both trial and day of. She came super early and started my hair. I can't even explain to you how much she helped me. There was alot of people over and it was kinda hectic, she made a bee line for my Aunt in law's room to get me dressed so I wouldn't be late. She helped me with absolutely everything. More than she should have and was completely patient and made sure I looked my absolute best and kept reminding me that I looked amazing (always a plus!!!) Oksana and Jenn are the absolute perfect team and everyone should use them!!!
Photography: A+++ Beyond words
Something In Blue
www.somethinginblue.com
www.sibblog.com
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[email protected]*Pre warning, if you are looking for posed pictures, don't bother contacting them. They're artists and only do photojournalism (which is better) I would suggest someone else if you wanted those type of pictures.*
I met Jacek & Margaret through my aunt (hallowedding) I kept stalking their blog and was excited to be working with them! My aunt's pictures were beyond gorgeous and I couldn't wait to see what they were going to produce for us! They asked a bunch of questions so they were comfortable and knew what type of wedding it was going to be. Made suggestions for lighting and other things that were important. They were fantastic.
When it came to the wedding day, Margaret came over my aunt in law's house, and Jacek went to my in laws house. Margaret arrived on time and got started right away. She's the biggest sweetheart and made conversation with everyone and made me feel calm. She photographed my doggie alot which I loved and she fell in love with him. When it came to the ceremony, Jacek held my hand when he saw I was panicking and calmed me down and told me I was going to be ok. They really helped me out alot. When it came down to the photo business, I didn't even realize they were there almost all of the time which was great. I didn't have to stop doing what I was doing to pose.
We decided last minute we wanted to go to Jones Beach to do our photos which was the best decision. Our pictures came out absolutely beautifully and Margaret really let her talent show. I used to do photography so I felt more comfortable behind a camera, but Margaret helped me with some poses.
Throughout the whole day, they were so helpful and were by far, my favorite vendors. I look forward to working with them again. Maybe one day when I get pregnant I'll do a photoshoot with them. Everyone who wants absolutely gorgeous pictures, should use them!!
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