Florida-South Florida — The Knot Community https://forums.theknot.com/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:17:27 +0000 en Florida-South Florida — The Knot Community Guest List https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/698217/guest-list Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:19:09 +0000 Florida-South Florida LaMaFa 698217@/discussions Bouquets..... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/701020/bouquets Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:52:38 +0000 Florida-South Florida thebtflbride 701020@/discussions Free Shutterfly Book https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/689976/free-shutterfly-book Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:18:23 +0000 Florida-South Florida PriscyScraps 689976@/discussions Free Shutterfly Book https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/699439/free-shutterfly-book Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:18:02 +0000 Florida-South Florida PriscyScraps 699439@/discussions Anyone making a DIY seating chart? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/692740/anyone-making-a-diy-seating-chart Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:30:38 +0000 Florida-South Florida missv19732000 692740@/discussions
Any websites or software you recommend?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!
]]> NWR - Baby shower location in Miami https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/702678/nwr-baby-shower-location-in-miami Tue, 15 May 2012 18:07:22 +0000 Florida-South Florida deelopi9 702678@/discussions Fort Lauderdale Bridal Shower https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/702045/fort-lauderdale-bridal-shower Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:58:23 +0000 Florida-South Florida brianna* 702045@/discussions
Does anyone have any good ideas for a pretty Bridal Shower location in Fort Lauderdale? I would like to spend no more than between $30 and $35 per person.

]]> Pet Friendly photo shoot https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/694713/pet-friendly-photo-shoot Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:09:09 +0000 Florida-South Florida aewart65 694713@/discussions FYI Photo Booth Deal https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/681779/fyi-photo-booth-deal Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:41:36 +0000 Florida-South Florida LaMaFa 681779@/discussions http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/129/deals/340300-photo-booth-rental]]> Officiant won't respond https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/691962/officiant-wont-respond Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:20:31 +0000 Florida-South Florida Achi11 691962@/discussions Gown Preservation??? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/691094/gown-preservation Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:07:51 +0000 Florida-South Florida miravita 691094@/discussions
Was hoping that one of you could give me a recommendation in the South Florida area for gown cleaning/preservation. I am in Ft. Lauderdale, but anywhere would be fine if they do a great job!

Not sure if many of you would still be on here after your weddings to answer, but maybe you know of someone a friend/family member used?? If you happen to know the cost too, even better! Was not expecting it to be so expensive! But then again, what isn't if it has to do with weddings lol.

Thanks!]]> Bouquet Preservation https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/697372/bouquet-preservation Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:38:58 +0000 Florida-South Florida catsai2386 697372@/discussions To-Do Tuesday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/700851/to-do-tuesday Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:35:54 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 700851@/discussions
Happy Tuesday!!!]]> Bachelorette in Miami? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/695363/bachelorette-in-miami Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:16:54 +0000 Florida-South Florida Sonni123 695363@/discussions What to do in Miami??? :) https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/681646/what-to-do-in-miami Thu, 03 May 2012 15:39:49 +0000 Florida-South Florida bridget1312 681646@/discussions Checks! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/693147/checks Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:27:22 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 693147@/discussions
- Agreed and ordered our Yankee Candle favors! We picked the scent "Autumn Leaves", it's one of our favorities.

- Purchased all of the lace we will need for our invites and for my garters.

- Finalized table centerpieces.

- PIcked our caterer! :)]]> Coral Gables Womans Club- Coral Room https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/689905/coral-gables-womans-club-coral-room Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:07:37 +0000 Florida-South Florida lsuarez1385 689905@/discussions I was just wondering if anyone has used this venue for their wedding, if so, how many people attended? I am looking at this as a possible venue, however, i have about 200ppl, from the pictures, it doesn't look like that many ppl will fit comfortably.Also, who did you use as the caterer? Thank you!]]> Church for agnostic bride? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/698996/church-for-agnostic-bride Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:50:25 +0000 Florida-South Florida miamidarling 698996@/discussions groupon question? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/697221/groupon-question Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:47:28 +0000 Florida-South Florida Soon 2B Married 697221@/discussions do u girls think. ]]> WTF Friday!!!! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/697647/wtf-friday Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:17:25 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 697647@/discussions Florist check https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/700926/florist-check Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:42:41 +0000 Florida-South Florida Danny&Mel2003 700926@/discussions Tropical Acres for a reception??? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/694484/tropical-acres-for-a-reception Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:02:37 +0000 Florida-South Florida salleyne10 694484@/discussions I'm Back ........ Reviews! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/697816/im-back-reviews Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:36:31 +0000 Florida-South Florida evalynn68 697816@/discussions The venue was BEAUTIFUL.  The staff was FABULOUS.  Everyone was beyond impressed.  And since it was a Sunday brunch the price was BEYOND REASONABLE!!!    I arrived two days before the wedding and we stayed for 5 nights after the wedding.  I can't say enough about the hotel staff, the wait staff, the pool staff...... by day 2 they knew our favorite drinks..... brought us complimentary champagne (while we were in the pool for morning or late night swims), called us by name etc.  SPA was amazing also.  Can't say enough.

Aroma Caterers........ A ++++++
Although I did not eat during our wedding, everyone said how much food (buffet) there was and how delicious it was.  Aroma did pack up plenty of food for our parents and send up plenty to our room.   All in all - everything seemed fine.

Flowers by Blanca........ A ++++++
Beautiful, reasonable, could not be more pleased!

Steve Lawson Photography ....... A ++++++
I need to admit I was very hesitant on the cost involved with Steve; however, from the time I met him in FLA until now I have been BEYOND IMPRESSED and he is well worth every penny.  Steve arrived around 6:30 am and didn't leave until we were done with "family informal beach pictures" at 5:30 pm.  He had an assistant, Rob, with him who was also marvelous.  All our guests said how delightful, funny and relaxed they were.  Steve even entertained my 16 year old daughter and her three best friends with their own personal photo shoot on the beach and in the ocean.  I can't wait to see the pictures.  Again, if you need a photographer ---- I can't recommend him enough.

Gallery of Cakes...... A +++++++
Tasty, amazing, beautiful - need I say more!
Yonnie and Toni did an amazing job!

Musicians - Arranged by Yael Kleinman Hyken ........... B ++++++++
Two musicians were arranged by Yael (Miami Beach Symphony)...... Yael did all the arrangments for our music - which were amazing.   Problem was one musician had an emergency and they found a replacement the day before WITHOUT telling me.  Check was made out to original musician - and the replacement was upset and wouldn't leave until paid.  Now I understand this - but I wasn't told - and my MOH didn't have additional cash on hand (we found out AFTER THE CEREMONY as exiting and entering brunch).  My MOH had to run out of hotel to ATM to get cash.  This was REALLY unnecessary.   My MOH missed part..... and didn't have an option.   I wish the new musician would have taken check and allowed me to pay her the next day.  I had no idea of this switch - if I received a phone call it could have been avoided.  However, I will say the music was wonderful ....... 

DOC - Jennifer Johnson......... B +++++++
Everything before - communication etc was wonderful.  Two small things prevented from an "A" and perhaps I am being harsh - but it was my wedding .  Great things - she arrived at 5:30 am..... things ran smoothly.... etc......   She took my wedding ring from me (I had in my safe in room) to bring to my husband around 7 am...... It never got there.  However, my husband didn't think twice because everything else (Ketubbah, wine glasses, glass to break etc)  was out at the table under the chuppah already.  However, when Rabbi went to get ring from the table it wasn't there- and then asked Jon for the ring - we realized it wasn't there.  Now - this is funny NOW; however, at the time - during the ceremony in the heat - no ring - no Jennifer.... My MOH had to run out of the ceremony to track down the ring.  The Rabbi stalled ...... everyone laughed ---- but really ..... and in Judiasm you can't "substitute" someone else's ring as part of it is the checking of the ring.  Might seem insignificant to some - but huge to me as I am a type A personality.   Second thing - again might be insignificant but it did catch me off guard..... was that right after the cake cutting ceremony the DOC pulled me aside to tell me she was leaving and her two assistants were finishing off the wedding.  Now - again - she had been there since 5:30 am...... but I was under the impression she was there from beginning to end.  Just caught me off guard.  Yes, the wedding was winding down and finished in an hour; but I was still a bit surprised.    After all - her fee was quite steep - $1300 - for DOC (she didn't help me line up vendors - I did all that etc.....) - so this caught me off guard.  I guess I had different expectations.  With all this - I will say - everything else ran smoothly.

We had our "mini moon" in MIami..... leaving on honeymoon to Israel in 4 weeks.... and then doing "kid moon" in November with my daughter/his step daughter to Disney :)

Eva Goldstein-Meola

]]> Wedding Confessional Booth Monday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/700494/wedding-confessional-booth-monday Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:45:05 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 700494@/discussions Newbie Monday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/695667/newbie-monday Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:43:06 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 695667@/discussions
Welcome to the board!]]> Wedding Confessional Booth Monday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/700220/wedding-confessional-booth-monday Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:10:07 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 700220@/discussions Bridesmaids Dresses https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/690908/bridesmaids-dresses Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:14:22 +0000 Florida-South Florida thebtflbride 690908@/discussions NWR Sunday! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/696822/nwr-sunday Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:31:13 +0000 Florida-South Florida LoisLane007 696822@/discussions
Do you remember those scented markers?

:)


Which one was your favorite?]]> Special post coming up soon :) https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/696348/special-post-coming-up-soon Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:02:38 +0000 Florida-South Florida Mademoiselle D 696348@/discussions
If you ladies are interested then let me know so I can post up the list! :)

Happy Hump Day!
]]> NWR: Woo hoo!! Job Updates/Opportunity! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/694884/nwr-woo-hoo-job-updates-opportunity Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:06:28 +0000 Florida-South Florida LaMaFa 694884@/discussions I'm so excited, this week was my first week as the new history teacher at PACE, it was amazing! We announced the big news to the girls on Friday and they gave me tons of cheers, which is super encouraging! Now I get to spend most of next week doing training and planning... yay?
I also want to let anyone looking for work know that we are now desperately looking for a substitute (used to be me) as well as beginning the search for a career teacher. You do not need teaching experience, we have an awesome academic manager who will work with you to help you learn how to teach the students and run a safe, productive classroom. You do need to be flexible- things change at a moments notice- in addition to being a strong and confident person who will be able to be both a good role model and a figure of authority and respect. You don't need to be a taskmaster so much as someone who will not be walked over while still providing support and encouragment. A lot of our girls see PACE as one big family- so sometimes they need a tender, aunt-like figure, and sometimes a no-nonsense matriarch (most of our current staff are women).
The program is year-round, all girls aged 11-18 (6th-12th grade), both high school diploma and GED track students. There are only 7 teachers, 2 academic managers and 6 counselors, so as a staff we are very close-knit and supportive of one another, it makes for an amazing working environment, even with any and all challenges and last-minute changes we have to work around. If this sounds like something you would be interested in learning more about, please PM me for more details.]]>