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review for my january 9th wedding website with tributes for my dad added photo review and more pics

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:35 PM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:35 PM

review for my january 9th wedding website with tributes for my dad added photo review and more pics

i did a winter wonderland theme and it all turned out great. the weather helped that it was 6 degrees. if anyone wants any further details on any of my vendors feel free to send me F.M.

Ring pillow and hankies and garters and money bag
AAAAA+++++

Jackie from sew it seams on ebay is just amazing. she met all my requests with a smile and they all came out beautiful. my mom cried when she saw her hankie. the ring pillow was stunning with snowflakes and marabou. if you need info fm. her prices are great also.

Cake Topper-
Designs by Dorian
A
this cake topper looked so pretty and she added birch and marabou to match my theme per my request. the topper is a little pricey but worth it and fits so well with the snowflake theme.

My dress-macys bridal in manhassett
A

The dress came in beautiful. i only needed minor alterations but they came out great.Fay the seamstress did a great job on my bustle and talked me into the french instead of the regular bustle.

Bridesmaid dresses- Buy in America.com
A++++
I didnt think the dresses would look nearly as lovely as they did. They were all velvet and i couldnt find that in any bridal store. the girls spend under 60 dollars for the dresses and they can wear them again. They looked like we purchased them in a bridal salon.

Bridesmaid and flower girl cape-Flowerrama bridal plaza

B
The capes look lovely but they took way to long to come in. i ordered them in august and didnt get them untill then end of december.

Bridal Coat-Amys dress shop in Roslyn
A+

I had a velvet coat with faux fur trim made to go over my dress.i was complimented all day on how lovely it looked. i did pay a lot for it for something that was only worn a little while but in my opinion it was worth it. amy did a terrific job and even added more faux fur then i paid for free of charge.

Hair- Loretta Lindas Millenium
A+++
Loretta arrived at 7am with her crew and was ready to work. She did an amazing job on my hair and the bridesmaid all looked l princesses. she wasnt expensive and did a great job. she even managed to get my goddaugher the 5 year flower girl to strand still long enough to do her hair.

Tuxedos-Dantes Tuxedos
A++

They were so friendly and helpful. all the tuxedos were the correct style and the vests were the right colors. They even gave us the grooms and jr ushers tuxedos for free.

Invitations-Perect wedding planner by scotto brothers-
A
they came out just as i wanted them

Wedding programs and callography-
Just my Style.
A+++
Kim was amazing and so talented. she designed my wedding programs to match my invitations. they came out beautiful and she is so reasonably priced. she even had them done for me in less then a week.

Limos-Ultimate Class Limousines

A++++

I had two white 10 passenger limos they were clean and looked beautiful. the driver for the guys car arrived 20 minutes early and was nice and friendly. My driver was Janice and i cant say enough wonderful things about this woman. She went beyond the call of duty and made my day. she helped one of my groomsman who was jet lagged by giving him half her lunch. she carries every thing you can possibly need with her. i am going to write a letter to the owner and tell him how great she is. any brides that havent booked there limos need to get janice.

Chaircovers and overlays-The finishing Touch
A+
I had all white chair covers and bows and icy overlays to match my theme, They looked beautiful and maryann was very helpful and friendly. they even gave me a few extra overlays for the cake table and guest book table that i didnt pay for. i think there the best chair cover place by far. they are a little more money then some but just look at there books
of there work they speak for themselves.

Church-St Matthias R.C
A
This is the church i grew up in and made all of my sacriments it was my only choice to get married in. my dh didnt see the church untill the rehersal dinner and was not disapointed.
I was married by monsignor sharfenberger who was so nice and friendly. This is one of the most beautiful churches in new york. They were a little disorganized and forgot my unity candle but quickly went and got it. the woman that was on charge of the churtch that day was a terrible. but after seeing my pictures i still have to give them an A.

Photography-Shima Photography
A--
I Recived my proofs and there beautiful. i cant wait to see my album. if any of you ladies ever use him make sure that his wife is his assistant the day of your wedding or dont book.

Videography- Creative Digital Studios-
A
I have seen the raw footage videos and even unedited there beautiful. they put up a webpage for me on there site the link is listed below. lester arrived at my house early and taped me and the girls getting ready. i had them make a memorial video for my father that passed away and it came out super. they used still photos and video that i supplied them. there wasnt a dry eye in the house. i also had a slide show made for my brother and i when we were dancing and for anthony and i when we were young. i cant say enough good things about this company.they took digital pictures though out the day and displayed it on the video screen at the reception. i am getting those pictures on a disc because he has a lot of pictures the photographer didnt get. I Recieved my video and it was well done.

flowers-Perfect wedding planner by Scotto brothers

Chris was so friendly and creative. The reception room came out just as i pictured it to be. i had Mikasa St Nick statues in all white flower arrangements. he put potted white birch with twinkle lights all over the room and made a white birch arch for behind the sweetheart table. i did get my personal flowers from him but was a little disapointed in the size of the arrangements and quality of the flowers.

D.J- DJS unlimited
B-

Honestly i was a little disapointed with them. i gave them a list and told them to play only songs off the list and they didnt. i wanted many songs played that they didnt play and was told they didnt have. i told the owner i would bring any song they didnt have with me and was assured they have 'everything'. They didnt give away my centerpieces so it was a free for all at the end. some tables didnt think they could take the statues and left them. I am complimented on what a good party it was and people did dance but i wish they tailored themselves alot more to me and not what they felt like playing.

Reception-Chateau Briand
A+++

im still being told how wonderful the food was at the reception and cocktail hour. i had a full seafood display that my guests couldnt get enough of and a martini bar that i visited myself a few times. the bridal attendants lauren and Holly were terrific and i didnt want for anything all night long. my maitre d was david and he did a good job and took care of the all the extra requests i had. The staff is so nice there and do anything they can to make your day special. we didnt have to worry about a thing and it made the party fun instead of a chore. the viennese table was so good and had just about every dessert you could think of. i even my favorite bannanas fostor.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:39 PM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:39 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

the more i think about the d.j the more i wanted lower his rating

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:41 PM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 22, 2004 04:41 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

more pics to come

HearzBellz Posted: Jan 22, 2004 06:56 PM+

HearzBellz MEMBER SINCE: 4/03 TOTAL POSTS : 10392 WEDDING DATE: Oct 31, 2014

Posted: Jan 22, 2004 06:56 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

Hey my wedding day twin... great review!

So we all had a few snafus, but we got through it alright!

Congrats to you & DH!

Sorry about the DJ & Flowers, but I am excited to see some pics when you get your proofs!

Congrats again!!!!

Tammy5-03 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:58 PM+

Tammy5-03 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1126 WEDDING DATE: May 11, 2003

Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:58 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

Congrats. I'm glad everything turned out well.

mich Posted: Jan 24, 2004 12:08 PM+

mich MEMBER SINCE: 1/03 TOTAL POSTS : 1112 WEDDING DATE: May 30, 2004

Posted: Jan 24, 2004 12:08 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

congrats and thanks for posting your review!

jennbaby Posted: Jan 24, 2004 12:54 PM+

jennbaby MEMBER SINCE: 9/01 TOTAL POSTS : 29573 WEDDING DATE: May 17, 2003

Posted: Jan 24, 2004 12:54 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

Posted by janwinterbridejoy

Limos-Ultimate Class Limousines

A++++

I had two white 10 passenger limos they were clean and looked beautiful. the driver for the guys car arrived 20 minutes early and was nice and friendly. My driver was Janice and i cant say enough wonderful things about this woman. She went beyond the call of duty and made my day. she helped one of my groomsman who was jet lagged by giving him half her lunch. she carries every thing you can possibly need ith her. i am going to write a letter to the owner and tell him how great she is. any brides that havent booked there limos need to get janice.

Isn't she amazing??? I also sent a letter! I love her!

Congrats to you!!

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 24, 2004 11:45 PM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 24, 2004 11:45 PM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

thanks for all the well wishes!!! does anyone wish they can have the party again? lol

jenn yes janice is amazing i read your review as well i wish i would have thought to invite her to the cocktail hour we had last minute cancelation but i was so nervous i didnt think about it. that was ready sweet that you did that. i want to plan a ladies night out and use her again and get her to come to dinner and stuff.

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 25, 2004 12:03 AM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 25, 2004 12:03 AM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

does anyone know how i can post pics?

jennbaby Posted: Jan 25, 2004 07:40 AM+

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Posted: Jan 25, 2004 07:40 AM

Re: review for my january 9th wedding

Posted by janwinterbridejoy

thanks for all the well wishes!!! does anyone wish they can have the party again? lol

jenn yes janice is amazing i read your review as well i wish i would have thought to invite her to the cocktail hour we had last minute cancelation but i was so nervous i didnt think about it. that was ready sweet that you did that. i want to plan a ladies night out and use her again and get her to come to dinner and stuff.

invite me! I'll come!
I honestly don't know what I would have done without her! She is like a bridal attendant. I have never seen someone work as hard as her/them before!

You can forum mail me & i can help you post pics

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Jan 25, 2004 08:31 PM+

janwinterbridejoy MEMBER SINCE: 12/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6843 WEDDING DATE: Jan 09, 2004

Posted: Jan 25, 2004 08:31 PM