... and wedding planning and haven't had time to update. I have pretty much everything booked:
Reception: Palazzo Grande
DJ: Sound Doggs Productions
Photographer: Bruce (A photographer friend ...
... the invites have to go out then. This really sucks. My vision is ruined and I just want to give up....
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Wedding Photographer/Videographer
Protocol: Unnecessary, unless the photographer is not the studio owner.
The Standard: $50 - $200 per vendor
When to Tip: At the end of the reception. ...
...ers, videographers, cake decorators, musicians (or DJ’s) should also be tipped, based on extra special services they provide.
As a Day-Of Coordinator, I’ve often found that tipping a limo dri...
... Bought my chair covers and table runners today :) at first I wasn't going to have chair covers but the more I looked at the ugly chairs in our venue, the more I decided I wanted them. It felt...
I need any help from Birmingham and central AL brides. I'm in desperate need of vendors.PLLLLLEEEASSSEEE HELP! ;}
.... My Maid of Honor has been to a couple for her wedding in the last couple of weeks, and that's where she picked up all her honeymoon info. I hadn't even considered the honeymoon stuff as be a p...
Hey there, I am new to WBC and would like to see how many Seattle/Tacoma area brides are on this blog. I would love to talk vendors and experiences! I guess we could call this a **Roll Call**...
I will be relocating from Canada to FL to get married and I need as many Vendor links as possible as I know nada about that area kindly
Thank you Jesus.....
now its just the odds and ends of getting the finishing touches like shoes and tiara and little things like that....also getting ready to start purchasing the liquor a...
...this wedding planning stuff much easier. Best of all we could refer each other to vendors we loved, ideas and deals we've found around town, events going on here locally, all sorts of stuff!!!
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...om a photographer friend at the wedding show -- make a NEW EMAIL just for wedding vendors. NEVER use your personal email address (unless they're someone you've met with outside of the show and w...
... The bridesmaids dresses were a bit more pricey but still fairly reasonable.
THE CAKE: The Wedding Cake Shoppe (Toronto)
Carlos and I were undecided on our cake. He wanted cupcakes and I wa...
... I know I have been M.I.A. lately due to the craziness of our lives right now, but I do pop in from time to time to check in on whats happening with all you lovely ladies. I did want to share...
...ons, videographer, florist...pretty much everything you could need is all right there!!!
How many other areas out there have a wedding center? What is the name of it? I would like to see how ...
Has anyone been to any bridal shows? And is it worth going? I'm thinking about attending one in a few weeks.
I know they give out freebies. Hmmm...maybe I'll just go for that! (lol)
... our wedding reception waiters is already included in the price. And our limo driver owns the Co. so he said its already figured in. What are you ladies giving to the rest of your vendors? Are y...
...e my photographer's total time is six hours, that is a long time not to have anything to eat or drink, so do we offer for her to help herself to a snack or a drink (non-alcoholic for her), I kno...
Awesome show today! Got an updo for free and expecting lots of (welcomed) junk mail from vendors now, lol. It was a little hard being there without Patrick (he couldn't make it up this weeken...
...ck a cake, choose our centerpieces, meet the people at our venue, do a hair trial (me only), and get the required pre-marital counseling from my Pastor. This is going to be intense.
On Long Is...
...to a bridal show the other day and I'm soooo glad I went!
Vendor #1 - My first choice was to get white resin chairs...which were going to be $4.50 + tax each. I managed to haggle them down to...
...aste cake. Yes, I think cake-tasting will definitely be my priority. First of all, cake is yum. And if there are free samples, why not taste them? But second, I would like to get ideas for cupca...
... our photographer b/c she's a close friend of the family.... and then I got to thinking.... Should we be feeding our other vendors like the Dj?
What are you planning on doing?...
... few cakes I like.
Our venue might be able to do our cake. We just need to see how much it would cost.
I like very simple cakes. Ours will probably be white with a hint of orange. We need ...
...good reception site or any good vendors? We are kind of located somewhere between Hazelton and Mt. Pocono....
...h my photographer tonight and hopefully sign a contract soon. Other than that I have ALL of my vendors scheduled!!! Ceremony, venue, caterer, photo, and dj. All the rest of the details can wait ...
...cee, bridesmaids dresses or whatever else comes with it. There is quite a few things when you think about it!
So this is what I do have:
- ceremony location
- reception location
- wedding ...
... the reception hall, and the DJ.
I think I am most excited about our photographer. Basically I looked for an entire year before I felt like giving up on having one. Everyone was totally out ...
....vendors who don't respond when you're trying to do business with them...I mean c'mon people...I've come to you to request your services and I am willing to pay you and you have the nerve ...
...ed a dress after much begging by my father. When I got the dress in I tried it on and really wasn't happy about it. So back it went. We exchanged the dress for the dress that I originally went i...
...ing, cake, decor, flowers and instead of just getting stuck with one...we actually get a choice in most of these categories! So, tomorrow we get to meet everyone, sample some food and so on.
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Dress: Maggie Sottero Samara (diamond white/black) MaggieSottero.com
Cake Topper: WeddingStar(via apersonaltouch.com
Cupcake Stand: Made it ourselves! I have detailed instructions ...
...stom Wedding Planning Process will have you stress-free and full of excitement as we help you plan and design the most FABULOUS day of your dreams!
Do you enjoy planning your wedding on your...
... the flowers in a bouquet ready for me at our meeting (on Feb. 17th). She told me she'd get back to me in a few days. Several weeks later, 3 emails and 4 phone calls later trying to see if she ...
... Now that it's pretty much a total go ahead with the venue, I've got appointments set up with a caterer and a DJ on Friday- The caterer actually proposed to his wife at our venue 15 years ago!...
...tor, Videographer, DJ, Hair Stylist, Make-up Artist, Décor professional, and Photographers (we have two!!) are all family and friends who own their own businesses and are licensed!
But even ...
... I know I'm not the first to post about this but I've had yet another reminder today that people are completely clueless when it comes to customer service lately. You'd think with everything...
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My flower appointment with a vendor went so well, I was sure i'd be choosing her. She had everything i wanted and imagined, from the bouquets to the centerpieces. It will be two weeks tomorrow...
...nbsp;Wedding Budget: How to Negotiate With Vendors
While steep discounts are unrealistic, there's a good chance of getting a few extras thrown in. (Think an additional hour for your reception...
...llas Bridal Show with me and one of my BM a few weeks ago. He made sure to try EVERY cake sample and decided this guy was the best. The pic is of the inspiration we're using for our cake. Our ca...
...mask Photo Boxes ($6.99 each) , Damask Packing Tape ($7.99 for 1 roll of 65 yards)
amazon.com - Photo Charms ($9.99 for 12), Damask Lantern Lights ($14.95 for 1 with 10 lights/lanters ), Whit...
..., BM dresses ordered, have my dress, tuxes picked out, etc. so we don't really have a reason to go than to sign up for free stuff & get decorating ideas.
Oh, and I can't forget the incred...
...MOB, MOH bags, etc. Fun, but a little too salesly for me! We were getting things thrown at us left and right! I took my FH with me and he seemed to enjoy the cake samplings and DJ's :-)
I wil...
...onal photos and idea.
But one thing has been irritating me recently. All the vendors that keep popping up! They are creating accounts and posting the same advertisement over and over and I ca...
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Music & Entertainment:
Bridgecity Music, Portland OR
http://bridgecitymusic.com/
Photography:
Craig Mitchelldyer, Portland OR
http://craigmitchelldyer.com
Catering:
Simply De...
...ered flowers from them online back in late November early December and I haven't gotten them yet. I'm in Canada and they are in the US. I spoke to them about a week ago to change some personal i...
...ed a videographer or not but I'd like one... also need a florist, a caterer, invitations, favours, and I'm sure I'm forgetting something... oh yes, my dress!!! And Derrick's ring. And a cake. An...
...gant decorations for it.
Reception: The Bradley Center at Children's Harbor, Children's Hospital in Birmingham, AL
Not your usual reception site. The building is shaped to look like a s...
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...her, videographer, DJ, etc…) at the reception? I’m I required to feed them? I’m I suppose to pay full price for them like I do my guest? Can someone help me with this? Thanks
Oh and can some...
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Bridal & Beyond
The bridal shop I got my dress from is located in Mississauga, Ontario. They have a pretty large store with a big selection. They frequently have sample g...
...ers, Videographers, Bridal Salons, Florists, Wedding planners & Coordinators, Printers, Make-up Artists, Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Décor Rental Companies, Hotels, Restaurants, Calligraphers,...
...m my cake maker saying she thinks that the cake would be better white rather than cream, even though I told her I am not having any white at the wedding (my dress is cream, linens are ivory etc....
Click here to read my post about the Baltimore Bridal Expo
Just wondering if there are any other brides on here from Lancaster, PA? Would love to discuss local vendors, etc...
So I received a message on my work voicemail from one of my vendors indicating that I had not paid the remaining balance on their services and that I'm to meet them at the venue with payment ...
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-Cake Provider
-Photographer
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We are certain that we are to tip or donate to..
-Our Church
-Limo Driver
Please help me ladies, who do I tip?
I found this site,,, ve...
Whats the proper etiquette when tipping your Vendors??? How much and who do you tip ???? Please Help!
...oing wedding cakes at all.
There was one vendor for invitations. I liked some of the ideas. I'm going to try to incorporate a pocket/ribbon for the extra little enclosures we send with the in...
