Connecticut — The Knot Community

Cinderellas Bridal RI

Lizlangevin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:48:48 +0000

I am a RI born bride... Did anyone else hear about the RI Bridal Shop that just closed their doors unexpectedly- with no contact and brides without their gowns and money? Horrible...heart-wrenching...heartless But amazing to all the bridal shops that are helping these brides as much as they can!

Cascade in Hamden

deanna5776 — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:05:57 +0000

Anyone have any pricing info on them at all?????

Looking for a unique venue in Connecticut

kathleenandbryce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:42:12 +0000

Hi. Newly engaged. Just starting to plan. We want to keep it small (under 75 ppl...really, I'd love under 50 ppl but fiance's family is big.) We're not religious and are looking for an all-purpose venue...we want to do vows and reception in the same location. We're looking for affordable but also unique...so no receoption halls, country clubs...more like a beautiful library or gorgeous loft space.

Another requirement is accessibility. We have a few relatives that don't get around too well...so there can't be a lot of walking, no stairs, and plenty of places to sit are needed.

Oh, and we live in Fairfield County...(that might not make much difference.)
Thank you all for any ideas!

FS: Authentic Jimmy Choo Nova Gold Peep Toes Size 39 8.5

cafred — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:53:25 +0000

I'm selling my wedding shoes!

These were only worn once for approximately 6 hours. They are in great condition with minor signs of wear (some scuffs on bottom sole and a tiny scrap on the tip of one shoe- not noticeable unless you're really looking!). I'm a size 8.5 and these fit perfectly These shoes are selling in store for $650:

http://us.jimmychoo.com/en/us/nova-/invt/247novagfa/

They are super comfortable which was so important to me on my wedding day. I got so many compliments! Comes with dust bags.

Price- $275

Naomi's Salon Brides

Lenny521 — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:12:44 +0000

do you know how much a trial is for hair and makeup for: 1.) bridesmaids/moms 2.) flower girls I'm looking for a price to let them know so they can try the hair stylist and MUA. I am seeing most of my bridal party tonight so figured I would salmon here if anyone has the info. You can PM me with the info. If you have it. If not I will be patient and wait for a response from the salon! Thanks for any info.!!

Dress Dilema- please help!!!

toomanychoices17 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:51:52 +0000

So I thought I picked my dress, but as I was about to fax in my payment infomation I started having second thoughts. Yesterday my MOH and I went shopping again, hoping that it would confirm my thoughts about dress #1, but instead I found a beautiful dress that's a bit beyond what I wanted to spend, it's $1250. I had planned on around $800 or $900 but was so excited that my first dress was only $500. Now I can't decide between them! I wish I could go back to try on the first dress, but it's in NY! I'm thinking of going dress shopping again to see if I can find something like dress #2 but for a little cheaper.

Please vote/leave comments to help me decide.

Dress #1- $500, I think it fits well, but is it too simple?!

Dress #2- $1250, can I really stomach paying that much/is it worth it?!
(it has a long train behind me, that I would have shortened to about the length of the one above, but this picture shows the detailing of the front the best)

Flower Recommendations

theholograms — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:45:10 +0000

Everyone seems to be booked for my day! Ughhhh

Any recommendations so I can continue my search would be welcomed!

Already booked:

Blossoming Blessing, Wallingford, CT (Rose)

Stylish Blooms, Bristol, CT

Just For You, Middlefield, CT (Jane)

Tasting

anathan5 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:46:06 +0000

I am so excited that we are finally having our tasting this week. We are getting married at The Gershon Fox Room. Any recommendations for questions to ask during the tasting?

Chuppah

steffiepye — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:44:35 +0000

Should I rent one or buy one? I will have the florist decorate it regardless. Any suggestions? Living in Stamford, CT, but the wedding is in Mt. Kisco, NY.

WR: Restaurant Rave and Checks

Carebear62584 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:09:33 +0000

I am getting married at Woodwinds in June. Last year when we booked my mom, aunt, cousin (MOH) and I went to Cafe Allegre for lunch to taste the food. Cafe Allegre has the same owners and is a sister property to Woodwinds. My mom, FI, FI's mom, and I all went to the bridal show last year at Woodwinds and again tasted their food. I have heard nothing but great things and so far have experienced great things.

Tonight we used our complimentary dinner at Cafe Allegre for our Valentine's dinner since they don't do taste testings at Woodwinds. We were allowed 1 soup, 1 appetizer, 1 salad, 1 pasta, 2 entrees. We got all of that plus 2 glasses of wine, 1 glass of soda, and triple layer cake for $23. It was all delicious and so filling. I'm so happy with our choice.

Aside from the check of tasting our food, we also crossed of rehearsal dinner, and our hotel for the night of the wedding. FI's mom had already booked the RD but we got to see the space and we also got to take a look at the room where we will be staying the night of our wedding (the Inn is on the 2nd floor of Cafe Allegre). All in all it was a successful night! If anyone is considering Woodwinds, they have been phenomenal to work with and are very responsive and accomodating for the last year or so, and pricing includes soooooooooo much!!! I would highly recommend them.

mrsrutkowski

kls114 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:58:05 +0000

It wouldn't let me post it in a PM so here it is...

ENGAGEMENT PHOTO QUESTION

deanna5776 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:04:57 +0000

ok here is the situation....

I want engagement photos done but how long can we wait to do them after we have been engaged?

We are in SC and our wedding is going to be in CT which is where my photographer (when i pick one) is going to be from. We are not planning a trip up there until at least June possibly Sept...we got engaged Feb 1st.....

We could do them down here but I think the whole point of them are to get to know your photographer correct??????

Thanks
Deanna

Lfreeman?!?

Lizlangevin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:29:25 +0000

Bride entrance song help

Whtara10 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:13:59 +0000

Ok so I really wanted I'll be by Edwin McCain to be our first dance song but FI hates it. So I would like to walk down the aisle to it instead. The only problem I'm having is I can't seem to find a classical version of the song. I don't even know if it's possible to find. And I don't really like the regular instrumental version. There is a movie called a Cinderella story and when chad Michael Murray and Hillary duff first start dancing that song starts playing with just the violin and sounds soo pretty! So my question is does anyone know if I would be able to find just a classical version? Or is there someone inexpensive that could play it on the violin or something? I just don't want to spend a bunch of money on something that's only going to last a minute. Sorry if I'm babbling I just really want this to be my entrance song :)

This may be a long shot...

s_hazeleyes — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:55:04 +0000

...I am looking for vintage perfume atomizers with a bulb. I need about 75. Does anyone know where I could buy them in bulk to save money or any ideas on how I can possibly make them?

Thanks for looking!

First Student Transportation

theholograms — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:13:57 +0000

Has anyone used, been to a wedding that used, or are using First Student? Any personal experience with them?

Thanks!

Looking for a photographer and DJ

LinD25 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:33:22 +0000

Hi all!

I'm new to this site and have found so many helpful things! I am currently looking for a photographer and DJ that fit in my budget. I would like to have 2 shooters, but understand if the budget does not allow that. I also do not need an engagement session so I might be able to negotiate with that. I would like to spend no more than $1,000. I would like the DJ to be able to provide some ceremony music and keep the guests on the dance floor for the reception. A photo booth would be great, but it's probably not in my budget. I would like to spend no more than $1,000 on the DJ as well. I'm hoping there are companies out there that provide great work for the prices, but I realize this might not be possible. If you know of quotes around 1500, I'll take those too. The date I'm shooting for is August 8, 2012. Thanks in advance!

***MANEELEY'S REVIEW....KNOTTIES BEWARE!!!

darkoa1 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:11:43 +0000

I was a guest at a wedding over the weekend, where FI was apart of the wedding party. The wedding was beautiful however my overall experience at the reception site was horrible!!

The reception was held at Maneeleys in South Windsor, CT. I don't normally write reviews after attending other people's events however I feel like I need to worn my knottie brides to be! STAY AWAY IF YOU CAN!

MANEELEYS REVIEW!!

**Customer Service=F-

If I could give this place a lower score I would!!! The bride and groom asked my friend and I to sit at the gift table during the reception (In my culture- its common for a trusted person or two to sit at the gift table throughout the reception. This is done to prevent theft also a list of names/phone numbers of the people who contributed is created for the bride and groom to make the whole process of mailing thank you cards/calling people after the ceremony easier). When the servers began to serve salad, bread, AND other appetizers we noticed that we were not getting served. My friend asked one of the servers if we were going to be provided with food. The server stated she was told by her manager not to serve us. We then asked to speak to the manager. The general manager (who was also the coordinator for the day) Sandy was extremely rude!!! When I asked her about getting served she shouted "If you want to get served you need to sit at a regular table! You know, I've had it up to here (at this point she raised her right hand over head) with this wedding!! This wedding was supposed to be for 200 people yet we are trying to accomodate more than !!.." At this point the guests (including my pastor, church friends ect) at the reception were just in disbelief with her tone of voice and demeanor. I then replied "please do not talk to me like that, if you have any problem you can take it to the bride and groom whom instructed me to sit here" She then shouted"I will talk to you like this at this point I have had it... who told you to sit here?! who told you to sit here?!" My friend approached me and asked me what was going on, I started to explain the story to my friend and Sandy physically came in between my friend and I while we were talking and began to explain her side of the story to my friend by shouting. At this point I walked away.

Prior to my encounter with Sandy, unbeknownst to me, there was a problem with the seating arrangements. More people arrived to the reception site than the bride and groom expected!! (A BRIDE AND GROOMS WORST NIGHTMARE) The best man and some of the groomsmen tried to solve this situation without letting the bride and groom know by paying for the extra (2) tables and chair set up.. SANDY, yelled at the groomsmen and bestman and told them that they were not willing to put out extra tables and chairs because they have to pay for them! Instead of Sandy taking her to the back she went as far as sticking out her hand and saying you have to pay me now! This was all unfolded in the middle of the dance floor!! (During this time, it was 1hr into recepion the bride and groom were outside stressing about their missing DJ and MC)!

Food= C

The bride and groom chose to have a buffet, which is a good way to save money however, the food was horrible!!! Nobody went for additional food!! The potatoes were overseasoned and very salty! The beef was very rubbery, the vegetables were very good (which is why I gave them a C and not an F in this area). I also gave them a "C" in this area because one of the servers (Katie) was very nice to my friend and I after witnessing the blow out between Sandy and I. She served my friend and I even though Sandy instructed her not to! (my heart goes out to the servers because if Sandy feels like she can talk to guests the way she did, then I can only imagine how she speaks to her staff!!!)! The kid's had macarroni and cheese which appeared very watery, along with chicken tenders which was cold.

My heart goes out to the bride and groom because this was their special day! There were many things that went wrong that day however none that was topped by Sandy's outburst to the guests!! If Sandy would've kept her composure, she would have been able to save the bride and grooms big day!

BEWARE OF MANEELEY'S KNOTTIES!!! Knotties if you are looking for staff, at a reception site, that will provide you with support, remain calm and willing to work with you to make your special day the best then look ELSEWHERE!! If you would like a place that will give you and your guests stress!!! Look no more! You found the right place because Maneeley's will give you an extra pound of stress on your big day!

Farmington Valley/CT Venue Search - Lots of light!

jessidelo — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:20:55 +0000

Hi All,

We're recently engaged and starting to thinking about venues for a late summer 2013 wedding. So far we're having a bit of a hard time coming up with places. We need a place that is up to $110 a head (including tip/tax) and fits at least 200, but preferably up to 230. Obviously we'd rather be under $110 a head for a Saturday night (with tax and tip) but are having a really hard time finding a place! We want something that isn't your typical ballroom - we both are a bit more nature minded so we'd like something with lots of windows and lights in a nice setting. So far we've looked at the Pond House (too small), Riverview (too $$), the Simsbury Inn (pretty dark), and we're looking at Tunxis Pavillion in Farmington this upcoming weekend. We're also thinking about looking at La Cupola Ristorante & Inn in Litchfield and Mystic Seaport.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

First Look Pictures?

theholograms — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:54:03 +0000

Are you doing one?

How far in advance do you ask a friend to be a bridesmaid?

s_hazeleyes — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:31:57 +0000

My wedding is in march 2013. When is the appropriate time to ask my friends to be bridesmaids? Also, does anyone know some creative ways to ask? Thanks!

Bridesmaid Gifts

PeachesKFG — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:58:57 +0000

Hi ladies! I'd like some opinions on my BM gifts. Do you think this is enough? I know every bride is different and everyone has a different budget, but I just wanted to get a general consensus.

I am getting each of my 6 bridesmaids a customized tote bag/beach bag with their first initial on it (I'm getting each bag in a different color scheme, to match each girl's favorite colors...) Inside the tote I am putting a pair of simple stud earrings from Macy's (not diamonds!) - I'm going to tell them that they don't have to wear the earrings to the wedding, I just figured all 6 of them would like a nice pair of simple earrings. And I am also giving them a small sterling jewelry tray that is engraved with "Live, Love, Laugh" (it's like one of those "catch all" trays that you put on your dresser or bathroom coutner, to throw your jewelry in). It's made by Mariposa which is a company that makes really nice silver stuff (I actually registered for some of their silver).

As an extra gift for my 2 maids of honor (my sisters) I'm going to give them each a swarovski crystal purse hook. I just think purse hooks are cool :) And who doesn't love swarovski?!

Does this sound like a generous enough gift, without going overboard?

Honeymoon help!!

lulu4150 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:51:33 +0000

i'm getting so confused on where to go. My fiance and I have never been out of the US so I really don't know where to go. I've been looking in the Caribbean but not sure where a good honeymoon location is. We also don't have a ton of money. We have about 3500 to spend for everything for between 5-7 days. Guessing with that budget it will most likely be 5. Anyone have any suggestions on place to go and where to stay? I'm also not sure if we want to do all inclusive. I can see the pros and cons of both.

Thanks!!!

jason mraz song

reckert7 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:49:33 +0000

have you ladies heard the new jason mraz song, i wont give up? it is so cute and would make a great first dance song!

Bridal Show!

marisathomas611 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:45:24 +0000

How many of you girls are going to the bridal show this weekend at Mohegan?? I am going with a few of my girls, gonna do breakfast etc. I am so excited!! I don't know what I am going to obsess over when the wedding is over lol

~New CT Knotties~

kls114 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:19:13 +0000

Since some have asked....we do have a page with names & list of dates.

If you would like to be added....add your information below! :)

Name:
Wedding Date:
Venue:

tipping

ShayWM — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:02:42 +0000

Tipping! It can get wildly out of control. Who do we tip? Who do we not tip?

Obvious to me are: bartenders/servers/reception venue, hair and make up, limo drivers...

But who else?

my first check!

SB1512 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:14:44 +0000

We officially put a deposit down for our wedding. June 29, 2013 at Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby! Next up, photographers!

Venora's Salon is Glastonbury

LaurenG1986 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:50:28 +0000

Does everyone have any reviews on this place?? I was thinking of using them for hair/makeup since it will be so convenient!! TIA!!

Hi CT Knotties! De-Lurking

SunsetGirl26 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:12:55 +0000

Hi Ladies! I have been a "lurker" on this board for quite a while and as I get closer to my Big Day, I have to say that this board is just awesome. Planning a wedding without you ladies would have been so much more difficult. Thanks to all of you I got some great vendors and my venue. I'm just so excited that things are coming together and becoming more real, so I really couldn't go on without saying Thank You to all the CT Knotties!!! :)