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Wedding dress rental

alvani78 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:02:13 +0000

Hello does anyone know where you can rent a wedding gown here in south florida?

Bridal Gown for Sale New with Tags Size 12

snooks2012 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:43:32 +0000

I recently attended a bridal show and won a bridal gown. It's not my size and I already have my gown so I am looking to sell it to a bride who may be trying to save money on her wedding dress.

The dress is made by Jasmine. It's Ivory Italian satin with a sweetheart neckline that is covered in crystals and pearls. The style is fit and flare. The bodice is pleated past the hip and then the skirt flares. It has a chapel train and it's a size 12. It also has an awesome built in bra which will also hold up the dress on you perfectly. The dress retails for $700. I was looking for $400 OBO.

I am in Coral Springs and can email more pics if anyone is interested. It is a very flattering dress. I would probably add a bit more bling to it by adding a flow or broach on on hip where the pleats meet the skirt.

Bridal Elegance Show 1/24/13

PriscyScraps — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:23:39 +0000

Hi Ladies, I was just wondering who else will be attending this show on Thursday. I'm going because I'm curious about this show that is sponsored by radio stations.

Dress shopping!!

Whitee15 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:49:13 +0000

My sister is flying down next weekend to help me pick out my wedding dress! I've been told that Miracle Mile is bridal heaven, but I'm afraid that the shops will be out of my price range :(. I would like to spend under $500 for my dress. Does anyone have recommendations for shops that have dresses within this budget? Also, are the shops down here strict about appointments, or do they also allow walk-ins? Thank you!!

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AMYM312 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:09 +0000

Gone

How much should I budget for flowers?

agsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:48:48 +0000

We are having a very small wedding with probably just a maid of honor, best man & flower girl. There will only be about 32 guests at our wedding. I'm trying to figure out our wedding budget, but I can't seem to get a good handle on how much flowers will run me. Any help is so greatly appreciated.

Reception Venue - Anyone heard of Royal Room (St. Hugh's Parish)

Secret619 — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:03:16 +0000

Hi Ladies,

My future sister-in-law just got engaged (wohoo!!!!!!) and is having a really hard time finding a reception venue for her wedding. Fingers crossed she will be finalizing all the ceremony details with St. Hugh Catholic Church this week, but is still on the hunt for a reception venue. Can you ladies help with any recommedations? She has looked EVERYWHERE and most places are booked, so we need places maybe no one has heard of.

I am also wondering if anyone knows of someone or is personally having their recpetion at the Royal Room (part of St. Hugh's Parish). It is available but we can't find any information on it at all! Pictures, experiences?

Her wedding is in March of 2013.

Your help is greatly appreciated ladies. And early congratulations to you all!!

D'Asigner Events-Experience with???

kiddokat — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:55:03 +0000

I'm looking at using D'Asigner events to plan my destination wedding. Has anybody used or using her currently to plan your wedding?

Just curious before I sign a contract.

Thanks!

Cake

Dukefan561 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:42:26 +0000

Hi All,

What are your recommendations on wedding cake vendors. My wedding will be Miami this summer.

Thanks

Officiant

agsmom — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:14:47 +0000

We are both Catholic & were hoping to have a Catholic/Christian officiant at our wedding. We have an appt with one next week. I asked what his fees were & he said it was based on what I could afford. My fiance was a bit peeved by that answer. Can you tell me what the cost should be? Of course, we want to pay him a fair amount, but how does he determine what we can afford? I'm not even sure what I should be budgeting for an officiant. Can anyone tell me what they paid in Palm Beach County? Thanks much!!

I think we found our venue!!!

slgirl21 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:48 +0000

OMG!! So me and my wonderful FI went to look at some venues yesterday, I showed him the old davie school house, he didn't like it, then we went to riverside hotel..way too expensive. Our last stop was the Carolina Golf club in Margate...loved it! its huge and it accommodates what we are looking for and within our price range. Me and my FI were shocked when she handed us the Ultimate Wedding Package here's what it includes:
One hour of hors d'ouvers ( you choose six hot and its unlimated)
elagant cold displays ( three of them)
5 hour open bar and champagne toast
sit down four course dinner-guest choose from chicken, fish or beef.
wedding cake
speciality linens
heres the kicker ladies:

6 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH 150 PRINTS IN AN ALBUM
5 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DJ
FLORAL INCLUDES: Bridal bouquet, maid of honor, 2 bridesmaid, 6 bountonnieres, 2 corsages, rose centerpieces ( one per every ten guests) 2 altar arrangements, 6 pew bows.
Complimentary golf promotions

all of this for a price of 119.00 per person..plus tax and service charge...OMG!
and its only 600.00 to have the ceremony there.

If you all haven't choosen your venue yet and live in the broward county area I would check this out, because you haven nothing to worry about,everything is done for you all you have to do is buy your dress, shoes, hair makeup, favors for the guest, officate, etc..but all the BIG stuff is out of the way.
: )

Palmetto Bay Village Center

tirathemrs — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:59:53 +0000

Anyone heard any good or bad things about this venue?? Im going there Sunday and just wondering what are the reviews and what to look for while im there...

Thanks

Miami restaurant recs, please

anb02 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:39:05 +0000

Hi! My FI and I are having a domestic-destination wedding in Miami in September but aren't sure where exactly to host the festivities. We want to have a ceremony on the beach and then a dinner for our 20-25 guests close by (couple blocks/walking distance). Close to hotels and nightlife would be a plus. Are there any areas other than SoBe that have all 4 features? Do you have any restaurant recommendations for SoBe? Thanks!

DJ/Band Combo

VanLu26 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:58:06 +0000

Hi everyone! I'm an old knottie, about to celebrate my 1 year anniversary with my DH next month. woo hoo! :)

Everyone on this board was always so helpful when I was getting married that I'm hoping you all can help me with some recommendations. One of my friends is getting married at the end of this year in PB Gardens and she really wants a live band feel with a dj. Do any of you have experience with a DJ/Band combo? A DJ that can also incorporate live instruments?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

For Sale: Dress Slip

[Deleted User] — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:58:56 +0000

Selling my slip that went under my dress. I had it custom made with extra tulle so it makes any wedding dress look extra poofy :-)

I'm about a size 5-6 so i guess it's a size small. $50.

if interested..text or email: angelique.piccolo@gmail.com or 561 479 9714

For Sale: Swarovski Crystal Hair Comb

[Deleted User] — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:44:38 +0000

Custom hair comb is made with Swarovski crystals,and white swarovski pearls. You can wear it on the side or in the middle . The size is 4 " long . In person its sparkles so much!
$60 plus shipping or local pick up

if interested please call or email: angelique.piccolo@gmail.com (561 479 9714)

Angelique

Newbie Monday (today is Tuesday)

kdjj — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:47:05 +0000

Sorry I'm a day late!

I had such a rough day yesterday. I work in IT, currently covering 2 offices (in addition to mine) and then I had an additional 2 offices reps out this week. Came into the office to our phone lines down...

Today seems to be a better day...

So Any lurkers or new ladies on the board? Say Hello!

WElcome to the board and congrats on your engagement!!!

Hello all

alvani78 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:26:05 +0000

our wedding date has been set for December 2014 and of course im overly excited (YAY). Is it too early to start planning? we've been engaged for a bit but never got pregnant because of life events that have happened so we never got around to talking about a date until now. im also new to weddings ive never been to one as an adult and my mom and sister never had a real wedding. So any advice would be great because im so lost lol. also if anyone has any recommendations for venues here in miami or the broward area it would be great! thanks so much.

Venue in South Florida but not Miami

mrstootie — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:00:30 +0000

Hi everyone!

I'm brand new to this forum. My fiance and I just got engaged and are starting to explore different venues. Any suggestions for affordable venues near Jupiter, West Palm, Stuart, or areas surrounding this? I really like the idea of something outdoors but am nervous about the fickle weather. Are there even many options available that have a plan B in the case that it rains?

Thank you!! :)

Officiant

aewart65 — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:16:38 +0000

I'm having trouble finding an officiant for our wedding in May. We are looking for a fun, non-denominational cermony, preferable a guy. Anyone have any reccomendations?

Inexpensive engagement photographer in ft. Myers, sanibel or captiva island?

alexandrarose321 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:53:29 +0000

Hello! I am looking for a inexpensive engagement photographer in sanibel island, captiva island or Ft. Myers in June! A student photographer would even work. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!

I'm married! (and my dress is for sale!)

MiamiLove13 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:57:03 +0000

Hi, ladies!

Our wedding was on Sunday, January 13 and it turned out so well! I am putting together my reviews now to share with you all. All of our vendors were fantastic (with the exception of one). :) More on that later.

Also, I'm selling my dress: http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/view/62646/Pronovias-Alcira-Size-4.html

If any of you south Florida ladies are interested, I would be happy to arrange a meeting so you could take a look at it/try it on/etc. :)

Thanks!

Engagement pics!

modernage01 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:37:16 +0000

We had our engagement shoot yesterday and had SO much fun. Started off at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Lake Worth and then ended at the South Florida fair. Our photographer even sent us some pics last night so we could get a sneak peek. Can't recommend EvanR enough.

The wedding is really starting to feel real now!

Table Number Holders

maricheer9 — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:48:14 +0000

Hi Ladies

Any suggestions on where I can find cheap ones? I'm getting my table numbers printed on card stock but can't find the little holders anywhere. Don't need any design, just need something small and simple to hold the card.

Thanks,
Marissa

WTF Friday!!!

kdjj — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:23:34 +0000

Hooray, it's Friday! Any vents or frustrations to share this week?
Any plans for the weekend? WR or NWR?

Our wedding vendor reviews! (Jewish/Kosher Wedding)

MiamiLove13 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:20:48 +0000

Our wedding was two weeks ago and I am so happy to report back to all of you that it was a great success and we are so happy with the way everything turned out. Because everyone's reviews were so helpful to me during my planning process, I wanted to come back and return the favor (I am also posting this to the stickied thread above). :) As an FYI, our wedding was a traditional, Conservative Jewish wedding with glatt kosher food.

Also, I am not reviewing our photographer (Gregory Paul) and videographer (Martin Reinhardt) until we receive the final products. I think the reviews will be more helpful that way. :)

I am also waiting to review our florist/DOC (Vivian Colls) because we had some major issues with her that we are working to resolve and I would prefer waiting to review her until resolution of those issues.

Venue - Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center: A+ We held our ceremony at the synagogue at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center and the reception at the attached ballroom (using the in-house caterer, Events by Premier, which is also awesome and reviewed below). This venue is just gorgeous. The synagogue is modern, clean, and very well-kept. The ballroom is prettier than all of the hotels we viewed. My husband fell in love with ATJC as soon as we walked in the doors. Even better than the appearance of ATJC is the way the staff operates. They are so professional, responsive , and warm. We were so happy we booked this venue and I highly recommend it to all Jewish couples!

Caterer - Events by Premier: A+ Events by Premier was one of the best vendors we hired. The catering director, Steven, is amazing. He is super responsive (often emailing me back within five minutes of my emails) and super warm and friendly. The glatt kosher food is so delicious and so well-done. We received non-stop compliments from our friends and family on the food. I really cannot say enough about how great Events is. If you are looking for an amazing kosher caterer, do not hesitate to use Events by Premier!!

Cake Baker - Gallery of Cakes: B+ Overall, Gallery of Cakes was great. Our initial tasting was very personalized and they were very responsive regarding design ideas throughout our wedding planning. The cake on our wedding day was yummy (maybe not quite as yummy as at the initial tasting but still very good nonetheless). We were very happy with the quality of the cake (particularly since finding a kosher parve cake that tastes good can be tricky). My one complaint was that the cake did not have the look I had requested. It was somewhat similar but not really what I had asked for. The taste of the cake was more important to me than the way it looked but it was a little disappointing to see something that wasn't what we had discussed on the day of the wedding. That being said, I would still recommend Gallery.

Hair/Makeup - Sissi Ceballo: A+ Sissi did both my hair and makeup as well as makeup for my bridesmaids and my mother. She did an amazing job on everyone and I can't say enough about how talented she is. She is so flexible and does not hesitate to change things or start over if the hair or makeup concept is not working. She was on time, efficient, and made my hair and eyes look unbelievable. I received so many compliments on my eyes and, based on the photos my photographer showed me, my makeup looked unbelievable. Sissi is one of the warmest, friendliest people I worked with while planning my wedding and she made getting ready an absolute joy. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!

Band - The Music Machine: A We hired The Music Machine because we needed a band that could do a great mix of traditional Jewish music and fun, secular dance music. The Music Machine definitely delivered. Our guests were up and dancing all night. The selection of music this band could play was awesome and their performance was so great! Our guests were really complimentary of the band. Overall, they were fantastic and I would definitely recommend them to my friends.

My only complaint was that the band had told us initially that if we gave them songs not already in their repertoire with ample notice, they would learn the songs to play at the wedding. Well, three months prior to our wedding date, I sent them two specific songs (with sheet music and YouTube videos of the songs included). I requested that they learn and play these songs at the wedding. Instead of learning the songs, they played recordings of the songs and pretended to play/sing. It wasn't a huge deal. It was just annoying how they made it seem like they were going to learn and play these songs when they obviously did not.

Officiant - Rabbi Hector Epelbaum: A+ Our ceremony was amazing. I was blown away at how moving and meaningful Rabbi Epelbaum made our ceremony. Our guests continued to come up to us to tell us how they had never been to a ceremony like ours before. The rabbi conducted the ceremony in both English and Hebrew, which was great, and kept it very traditional while injecting some contemporary, modern aspects. Rabbi Epelbaum is fantastic and one of the nicest, warmest people I have ever met in my life.

Transportation - Holland Limo: A+ Holland was recommended by some fellow Knot members and I am so glad we hired them. We needed a one-way transport for our 10 person bridal party from the hotel to the venue (3 miles). They charged us $130 (tip and tax included), which was a great price! The limo was clean, new, and the driver was super polite and on time!

Invitations - Ruth Cohen Printing: A+ We were looking for a printer who could do invitaitons in English and Hebrew at a reasonable price. Ruth Cohen has a huge array of choices at every price point. I chose a beautiful design which was promptly printed and sent to us and then I added my own touches (ribbon and embellishment). Ruth was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive and quick to make changes and speak with me about my ideas. I would definitely recommend Ruth Cohen Printing.

Dress Boutique - Coral Gables Bridals: A+ I went into CG Bridals on a whim on a Saturday without an appointment and they very nicely accomodated me. I fell in love with a dress above my price range and they actually called me when the sample was available because they knew I wanted the dress. They gave me a fantastic deal and actually stored the dress free of charge for a year until my wedding date!

Dress Alterations - Alterations by Reina: B+ Reina is very sweet and warm. She works very quickly and is super responsive. My only complaint is that the ultimate fit of my dress was a little off. When she added a bra to my dress something about the fit of the bodice was never quite right and, despite her best efforts, it was still not right on the day of the wedding. It seemed that no one noticed but hopefully it did not affect the look of the dress in my photographs!

Custom Chuppah - Nahanni Rous, NahanniFabricArts (Etsy.com): A Nahanni makes gorgeous custom chuppahs and since we wanted a keepsake to hold on to forever, we hired her to create our chuppah. We actually had a major miscommunication over the design of the chuppah very close to the date of our wedding (which could have been disasterous) but Nahanni handled the situation beautifully and very professionally. When I received our chuppah in plenty of time before our wedding, I was so happy. It is gorgeous! I am so happy we hired her and have this beautiful keepsake as artwork for our home.

Ketubah - MP Artworks: A+ This company has ketubahs at all price points and styles. They were very easy to work with and shipped very quickly. Our ketubah is beautiful and we are so happy with the quality.

P.S....

slgirl21 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:40:56 +0000

so can not wait for tomorrows bridal show @ bahia mar... anyone else going?

budget questions

slgirl21 — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:25:39 +0000

hi all! totally can't sleep right now, considering I went to bed at like 10pm ( not feeling so well) anywho...just thinking about my budget for small things and how much i should save for like favors, bm gifts, rings, etc. I'm also thinking about budget for the bachelorette party NO i'm not plannng my bachelorette party, but I was thinking about maybe as a suprise renting a limo for my girls, because I don't want any of us driving and I want to fit it into my budget because I don't expect my girls to pay for it as well not for the whole night just a few hours and I was thinking about getting a hotel at maybe the hard rock for the night. i will obivious let my girls plan the party, just wanted an extra suprise.
thoughts?

Quick rant

modernage01 — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:29:09 +0000

I absolutely LOVE how my STDs turned out but it's hard to stay in love after addressing 80 envelopes. Why do I get that privelage while the FI gets to play halo?

Ok. End rant. :)

Catering Recs

mrsmoore18 — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:15:41 +0000

I need help finding a caterer that has yummy yet affordable food. And recs are appreciated!