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Knottie Introductions

I've seen so many new faces...uh usernames on here lately that I think a introduction is in order. So for newbies and old timers alike please introduce yourself to the board.

Name:
FI's Name: 
Hometown:
Wedding Date: 
Venue:
Favorite Vendor(s):
Favorite Part about planning:
Least Favorite Part about planning:
Best Wedding Advice:

For example

Name: Moni
FI's Name: Aaron 
Hometown: Fall River, MA
Wedding Date: May 29th 2011
Venue: Easton Beach Rotunda
Favorite Vendor(s): Gracie Lou Events, Sara Faella and Visual Obsession
Favorite Part about planning: Cake tastings!!!
Least Favorite Part about planning: Seating charts and preparing for the Cambodian ceremony
Best wedding advice: Stay true to yourself - what matters to you, who matters to you and what the day symbolises to you and your hubby-to-be is all that matters. Everyone will have an opinion but the most important ones are yours! I hope that all of you get to experience tender love, true joy and hours of unhibited dancing! 



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  • edited December 2011
    Name:  Christine
    FI's Name:  Jonathan
    Hometown:  Attleboro, MA
    Wedding Date:   May 4, 2012
    Venue:   Belle Mer, Goat Island
    Favorite Vendor(s):  So far Kristin Greene has be so wonderful and Memories RI was willing to work with the budget we wanted so that was nice!
    Favorite Part about planning:  all the options of beautiful things to create our special day, all the personal touches we can do/have.
    Least Favorite Part about planning:  dealing with our guest list and some not-so-happy for us in-laws
    Best Wedding Advice:  since I haven't been married yet, I think the best advice I can give so far is to take a deep breath and realize that in a week it won't matter and there will be another 'crisis' that turns out just fine, so I might as well just have fun and let it rollllll..... :)
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  • edited December 2011
    Name:  Sarah
    FI's Name:  Eric
    Hometown:  Fall River, MA
    Wedding Date:   Sept. 16, 2012
    Venue:   Kirkbrae Country Club
    Favorite Vendor(s):  I have to say that Party Dress Express in Fall River has been hugely accomodating to me.  They put a dress on hold for me (one of a kind, clearance) 2 weeks ago and I can't wait for my appointment with the seamstress tonight.
    Favorite Part about planning:  Coming up with a vision for the day and being able to take control of it and make it happen.
    Least Favorite Part about planning:  having too many options available to us, I'm the girl who can't make a decision if there are too many options, so I'm trying to narrow them down as they come at me :-)
    Best Wedding Advice:  I'm trying to follow the advice that I've been given by family and friends, to just relax and let things flow natrually.  If I try to do too much at once, then something will be forgotten.
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  • musictchr25musictchr25 member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: AmandaFI's Name: DylanWedding Date: 10.6.12Venue: Roger Williams Botanical CenterFavorite Vendor(s): Caterer - Russell Morin. SO easy to work with and great food!Favorite Part about planning: Discvoering new ideas, and watching them piece together.Least Favorite Part about planning: Having to cross something off the list that's not going to be achievable :(Best Wedding Advice: Other people will have opinions of your decor, dress, meal choices, etc, but do what you and your FI want to do. This is your day together!
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  • JandA7406JandA7406 member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Ashley

    FI's Name: Josh

    Hometown: originally from VA, live in RI

    Wedding Date:
    September 7, 2013

    Venue: still working on that

    Favorite Vendor(s): I think it will be flowers/photography but still in early planning stages

    Favorite Part about planning: decor

    Least Favorite Part about planning: meetings

    Best Wedding Advice:  can I get back to you on this AFTER the wedding lol
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  • jmorta04jmorta04 member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: JessicaFI's Name: MichaelHometown: Warwick, RIWedding Date: July 3, 2011Venue: Providence BiltmoreFavorite Vendor(s): Oh this is such a tough one.  I absolutely loved each and every one of my vendors!  Victor our DJ was amazing, Adrienne and Liz from Gracie Lou made sure everything ran perfectly, Scott Zuehlke captured amazing images, John from Wedding Stories created an unbelievable video for us...I could literally go on and on about our vendors!  From beauty to the staff at the Biltmore to my stationery designer I was so happy with the team we picked to work with.Favorite Part about planning: Being able to personalize our dayLeast Favorite Part about planning: Seating chartBest Wedding Advice: Hire a DOC if you can fit it into your budget.  I had so many DIY touches that I needed someone who could coordinate it all and bring it all together on wedding day so I didn't need to worry about a thing.
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Jennifer
    FI's Name: T.J (Tyler)
    Hometown: Cumberland, RI, he's from Salt Lake City
    Wedding Date: 8-25-2012 (so happy there are more 12' brides here! I've been lonely!)
    Venue: The Towers, Narragansett
    Favorite Vendor(s): So far, it would have to be Victor. He went above and beyond for me (including meeting us down at teh Towers to go over layout etc) BEFORE we even booked him. He is not just a vendor, he is like a friend. Also, just booked with Kristin Greene. She's the sweetest! And Danielle at Blackstone has been MORE than accomodating.
    Favorite Part about planning: EVERYTHING! I went to school and always wanted to work in events, and after college ended up getting into Marketing. But planning my wedding has made me realize I would LOVE to get back into wedding and events planning. I love every minute of it. even the annoying stuff. I literally spend hours a day oggling wedding porn too.
    Least Favorite Part about planning: everyone else's opinions. Guest list.
    Best Wedding Advice: Well- see above.The worst thing I have done was ask everyone their opinion and advice on things. It ended up leaving me upset a lot of the time. EVERYONE dreams of their wedding day and loves weddings so EVERYONE has an opinion of how something should be done. Or how you could improve on your idea. Or what they think you are doing wrong. It's best to keep wedding talk to a minimum except around those people involved. IE your mom and maids.
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    edited December 2011
    Name : Jamie
    FI's Name : Adam
    Hometown: Wareham, MA
    Wedding Date: May 12, 2012
    Venue: OceanCliff
    Favorite Vendor(s): So far I would have to say my florist, Flowers by Semia, my DJ, Gary Lombard and my cupcakes from Cupcake Charlies!!! I'm also looking forward to working with our photographer, his pictures come out amazing!
    Favorite Part About Planning: So far everything, I'm loving the planning process!
    Least Favorite Part About Planning: The guest list, It's been SO hard to stay within the limit we wanted.
    Best Wedding Advice: Enjoy the whole process and don't stress about it, and that's exactly what I've been doing and I have yet ti be stressed out with anything!
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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Rachel
    FI's Name: Eric
    Hometown: Lincoln, RI
    Wedding Date: 12-1-12
    Venue: Roger Williams Casino
    Favorite Vendor(s): Blackstone Catering - but I only have 3 vendors booked so far so this could change!
    Favorite Part about planning: Seriously everything! I did not realize how fun this would be! I am a huge DIY bride so having control of all the fun personal touches is great!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: I would say budgeting and sticking with a budget!
    Best Wedding Advice: I was told this before I began planning and so far it has made alot of my decisions easier - pick 3 parts of your wedding that you want to spend a decent amount on, and try to cut back on all the other things that may not be as important for you and your fiance! For me it was food and great wine, my fiances one request was a band, how could I not give him his one and only request! - so I splurged a little on those and cut back on others...it makes decisions alot easier!

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    edited December 2011
    Name: Courtney
    FI's Name: Daniel
    Hometown: North Attleboro, MA
    Wedding Date: 9/14/2012
    Venue: Kirkbrae Country Club
    Favorite Vendor(s): our venue - our coordinator tiffany has been awesome so far. shes really the only vendor who Ive had alot of contact with. I also love our photographers - MemoriesRI...they are so fun and laid back!
    Favorite Part about planning: everything! I love spending time making our wedding unique and about who we are as a couple!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: the guest list headache!
    Best Wedding Advice: i keep reminding myself that the wedding is only one day and the marriage is a lifetime. I try not to let the little stuff stress me too much!

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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Amanda
    FI's Name: Bryan
    Hometown: Warwick, RI
    Wedding Date: June 7, 2013
    Venue: Newport Yachting Center (ceremony and reception)
    Favorite Vendor(s): I am not very far in my planning process so I only have a couple of Vendors, Jamie Nelson of Eventfully Planned is our DOC and she has been awsome so far, also our photographer is Lee Walshe of L.Walshe Photography (family friend) and he is AMAZING!
    Favorite Part about planning: Um fantasizing about decor! lol
    Least Favorite Part about planning: I'm sure it will be the seating chart, the goal is to make for a drama free night ;)
    Best Wedding Advice: Have fun with the planning, and try to remain as stress free as possible. This is supposed to be an amazing time for all of us, we shouldn't be losing sleep over it!

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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Kellie
    FI's Name: Chris 
    Hometown: Woonsocket, RI
    Wedding Date: 11/12/11
    Venue: Ledgemont Country Club
    Favorite Vendor(s): Nathan at Ledgemont has been super helpful and sane, when I felt like I was going insane! And Sara Faella's Glam Squad! I just went for my trial 2 weeks ago and they did a fantastic job!
    Favorite Part about planning: Thinking of the dress, music, decor... and watching all of the details finally come together
    Least Favorite Part about planning: The Guest List. Worst experience of my life....
    Best Wedding Advice: With only two weeks out, my advice is... Whatever happens, happens. I'm still trying to figure out a seating chart & a few other minor details. But honestly, if I planning NOTHING else at this point, we have a marriage license, a priest, a church.... If all else fails that day, we'll still be married, which is what is most important.
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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Deb
    FI's Name: Mike 
    Hometown: Newport, RI
    Wedding Date: 10/9/11
    Venue: Regatta Place
    Favorite Vendor(s): Melanie at Regatta Place was so responsive and great to work with, including staying within our budget. Our cake was made by It's My Party and she was SO sweet and creative! Our florist was super patient with my indecisiveness and lack of knowledge at Carlone's.
    Favorite Part about planning: Linking all the details together to create my vision. Spending loads of time with my Mom and BMs. Looking at all the details and knowing that everyone was going to have a BLAST!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: The seating chart.... Ugh! And the logistics were a bit tedious, like who's getting my overnight bag from the trolley at the church to the hotel. Stupid stuff.
    Best Wedding Advice: Don't worry about things beyond your control! Like, the weather. My wedding was in a permanent outdoor tent on the water, so the weather could make or break the reception. But I didn't harp on it ahead of time b/c there was really nothing I could do about it either way. It is what it is!
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Molly
    FI's Name: Andy
    Hometown: live in Norwood, MA (From CT & PA)
    Wedding Date: 10/7/2012
    Venue: Shining Tides, Mattapoisett MA (Flipping btwn. MA & RI boards)
    Favorite Vendor(s): Not too far into the planning stages, but Elizabeth at Shining Tides and Olivia Gird (our photographer) have both been great so far.
    Favorite Part about planning: Everything after 8.5 years of dating.
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Nothing yet, but maybe too many options and wondering if we've picked the best ones.
    Best Wedding Advice: Have fun and try not to get stressed.  My friends told me to remember the day is about us and not to worry about pleasing anyone else.
  • edited December 2011
    Name:Vanessa
    FI's Name: Jason
    Hometown:Cumberland, RI
    Wedding Date: 7/28/12
    Venue:Quidnessett Country Club
    Favorite Vendor(s): Awsome Sweets, Valentino Photography, Alfred Angelo
    Favorite Part about planning: It has been a little stressful but the only i have like about it was the flowers and picking out our cake! :)
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Stress, and our guest list!
    Best Wedding Advice: Just trying to let it all go. It is just about you and him at the end of the day and that is all that should matter.

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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Katie
    FI's Name: Matthew
    Hometown: Cranston, RI (originally Colorado)
    Wedding Date: 4/27/2013
    Venue: Linden Place
    Favorite Vendor(s): I haven't dealt with many yet, but Blackstone catering has been great and Keri-Rae photography too!
    Favorite Part about planning: I don't know yet...I imagine I will like to try on all the dresses and pick out the perfect one...
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Thinking about all the money I'm spending!
    Best Wedding Advice: You can't make everyone happy at your wedding, so do what you want, not what everyone else wants
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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Tiff
    FI's Name: Dave
    Hometown: Glocester and Warwick RI
    Wedding Date: 9/28/12
    Venue: Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm
    Favorite Vendor(s): I don't have everyone booked yet, but so far my photographer, caterer and DOC have been awesome!
    Favorite Part about planning: Realizing that we can do whatever we want to make it our own! Also, finding my dress. :-)
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Thinking about all the $$$$, the guest list. By far. We want a small wedding, my dad has other ideas!
    Best Wedding Advice: Kind of along the lines as a lot of people have said, but:
    - Do whatever you and your FI want to make it a day you'll never forget. 
    - Don't really worry too much about others opinions (maybe mom and dad or whoever is contributing), but plan however you wish.
    - Don't stress about things because it is only one day, and the most important part is you are marrying the person you want to spend your life with. :)
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    edited December 2011
    Name:  Nicole
    FI's Name: A ndre
    Hometown:  Warwick
    Wedding Date:  December 6, 2013
    Venue:  Wannamoisett Country Club
    Favorite Vendor(s):  I haven't experienced the event yet, but so far my vendors (Insightful Eye, Music Express, Florals by Alisa) have been amazing!
    Favorite Part about planning:  That my fiancee is being so helpful with everything and I get to do crafts with him :)
    Least Favorite Part about planning:  All of the money!
    Best Wedding Advice:  I haven't been married yet, but I would say that it is never too early to start planning.  My wedding isn't for two years, but I have almost everything planned already (since I don't want to stress during my last year at URI).  I love it and I am not as stressed about anything because I know I have plenty of time!
  • edited December 2011

    better late than never :)

    Name: Ashley
    FI's Name: Ben
    Hometown: from Fall River, currently in Boston
    Wedding Date: 11.10.12
    Venue:  New Bedford Whaling Museum
    Favorite Vendor(s): We haven't done enough planning yet to have a favorite.. but I am sure once we have a tasting with our caterer, they will be on the top :)
    Favorite Part about planning:  Being creative and actually thinking about my wedding day.. I haven't had my wedding planned since I was a kid, so this is all brand new and exciting :)
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Stress! 
    Best Wedding Advice:  Take a day off from wedding talk each week!  My fiance and I don't talk about anything wedding related on Fridays.  That way, we are guaranteed one stress-free day :)
  • edited December 2011
    hi all!

    Name: Emily
    FI's Name: he would probably prefer anonymity :)
    Hometown: Corning, NY (now Providence, RI)
    Wedding Date: January 14, 2012
    Venue: Roger Williams Botanical Center
    Favorite Vendor(s): We have only booked 3 vendors thus far. Out of those Mark and Christine from Cozy Caterers have been the most fun to talk to and open to ideas but the others are also very professional. 
    Favorite Part about planning: Imagining things, especially planning my DIY projects (the big ones being cake and flowers). 
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Guest list is the ABSOLUTE WORST. We're limited by capacity to 150 and keeping it under that is really emotionally and interpersonally difficult. 
    Best Wedding Advice: It shouldn't stress you out because it's just a party, you could get married at city hall tomorrow and all the wedding is is a celebration on top of that. 
  • edited December 2011
    Hello!!!
    Name: Alyson
    FI's Name:  Jeff
    Hometown: Narragansett
    Wedding Date: 5.20.12
    Venue: Mystic Seaport
    Favorite Part about planning:  stationary! I haven't gotten there yet, but I have LOVED looking!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: I want this to be a fun time and I find myself tip toeing around FI when it comes to details- I want him to be involved but don't want to overwhelm him
    Best Wedding Advice: I like ashr's advice above about taking a day off from wedding talking
  • edited December 2011
    Name: Lee-Anne
    FI's Name: Justin
    Hometown: Newport (originally East Falmouth, MA)
    Wedding Date: August 18, 2012
    Venue: The Officer's Club- Newport Naval Station
    Favorite Vendor(s): Our photographer, Jaime DiNobile-she's just so down to earth and great to work with. I'm pretty excited about our Cupcake Charlies cupcakes too!
    Favorite Part about planning: Learning even more about your fiances likes and dislikes...at least in the parts he helps plan!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Waiting for the day to arrive so you can see all your plans in action!
    Best Wedding Advice: Have fun with all the planning but don't forget what's most important...marrying your best friend.
  • edited December 2011
    Name: Katie
    FI's Name: Naveed
    Hometown: Bristol, RI
    Wedding Date: 8/19/2012
    Venue: The Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport, RI
    Favorite Vendor(s): I would have to say the Chanler as they are taking care of a lot of things that we would otherwise have to get separate vendors for!
    Favorite Part about planning: Daydreaming about the beautiful wedding we are going to have :) and planning all the little details that will make it unique and special to us
    Least Favorite Part about planning: the money part!
    Best Wedding Advice: All of the details are secondary to the fact that the wedding is about you and your fiance becoming husband and wife and starting your life together!

  • Name: Lizzy
    FI's Name: EvanHometown: Currently living in Los Angeles (he is from South Kingston & I am from Massachusetts)
    Wedding Date: 6/1/2013Venue: The Towers, Narragansett 
    Favorite Vendor(s): The Towers staff, very helpful recommending other vendors.
    Favorite Part about planning: Thinking about color schemes and centerpieces.
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Trying to plan from the west coast.Best Wedding Advice: Start planning early so it doesn't get to stressful.
  • Name: Elizabeth
    FI's Name: Mike
    Hometown: Boston, MA
    Wedding Date:  Not finalized yet
    Venue: Not finalized yet, hopefully somewhere near Narragansett Beach
    Favorite Part about planning: Being creative, and spending time with my mom and future-MIL talking about wedding ideas :)
    Least Favorite Part about planning: When I'm reading a bridal magazine, getting inspired and I have to remind myself that I don't have Kim Kardashian's budget.
    Best Wedding Advice: "Don't let the wedding get in the way of your marriage."
  • Name: Christen
    FI's Name: Eric
    Hometown: North Providence, RI
    Wedding Date: 03/23/13
    Venue: RW Botanical Gardens. B. Pinelli's
    Favorite Vendor(s): Something Different Cake Couture (my aunt)
    Favorite Part about planning: dress shopping
    Least Favorite Part about planning: STRESSFUL situations
    Best Wedding Advice: Do what you and your soon to be husband want, not what others wants~~~it's YOUR day not theirs.

  • Name: Katie
    FI's Name: Travis 
    Hometown: Newport (Originally from MA)
    Wedding Date: September 8, 2012 
    Venue: Officer's Club Newport Navy Base
    Favorite Vendor(s): All have been great so far
    Favorite Part about planning: Shopping for a dress :) and telling excited friends and family our plans for the big day :)
    Least Favorite Part about planning: Staying in my budget and making a decision ha ha
    Best Wedding Advice:  Umm to enjoy it and not get too stressed, altho I should take my own advice about the stress part :)

  • Name: Tara FI's Name: michael Hometown: seekonk, ma Wedding Date: 7/3/12 Venue: Oceancliff Newport, ri Favorite Vendor(s): Favorite Part about planning: tastings! Least Favorite Part about planning: choosing the right vendor! Best Wedding Advice: stick to your budget! It's so easy to go over very quickly.
  • Name: Mary
    FI's Name: Jason
    Hometown: from RI, now living in Indiana
    Wedding Date: still working on that
    Venue: this will determine the answer to the previous question
    Favorite Vendor(s): none thus far
    Favorite Part about planning: planning a day of joy!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: doing this over a distance and on a budget, it's very nerve-wracking
    Best Wedding Advice: elope? ;)
  • Hello everyone :) Name: Belinda FI's Name: Vinny Hometown: Providence but now living in Danielson, CT Wedding Date: 6/15/13 Venue: Crestwood Country Club Favorite Vendor(s): So far it would have to be Frank Baptista our DJ, he was totally on the same page as us and for a great price. Favorite Part about planning: Everything! I'm an interior designer so I love pulling all the little details together. Least Favorite Part about planning: Having to stay within budget Best Wedding Advice: I don't really have any just yet but for me I think I need to slow down and relax, I'm so excited about everything I want it all now so I need to learn to be patient.
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    Name: Kate
    FI's Name: Rob
    Hometown: San Diego, CA
    Wedding Date: 7.5.13
    Venue: The Towers
    Favorite Vendor(s): ???  We haven't booked with anyone yet!  Still trying to figure it all out!
    Favorite Part about planning: Finding teh right photographer for us!
    Least Favorite Part about planning: looking through catering menus
    Best Wedding Advice:  Do what makes you happy and then we'll be happy. (as said by my future mother in-law)
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