New York-Hudson Valley — The Knot Community https://forums.theknot.com/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:42:01 +0000 en New York-Hudson Valley — The Knot Community ALTERATIONS ON WEDDING DRESS https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79389/alterations-on-wedding-dress Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:45:42 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley [Deleted User] 79389@/discussions HEY -  I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS USED DAVID'S BRIDAL FOR ALTERATIONS ON THE WEDDING DRESS.  I GOT A GREAT DEAL ON MY DRESS THERE BUT I'M WONDERING IF THEIR ALTERATIONS DEPT. IS ANY GOOD.  IT'S THE DAVID'S BRIDAL ON CENTRAL AVE. IN YONKERS.  THANKS.  PAT

]]> Hair stylist and makeup in Westchester? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80943/hair-stylist-and-makeup-in-westchester Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:52:02 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley kristen12345 80943@/discussions
I usually get my hair done in NYC, but my usual place would charge $300 just to do my hair, and $150 each for the bridesmaids. I was told that is a very high price. So I'd like to do trials at other salons. I'm just not familiar with any.

As far as makeup goes, I don't have any ideas of who to use. Are there a lot of places that will provide both services? And will the makeup artists do trial runs as well?

Not sure if it matters, but I want my hair done very simply (meaning no elaborate up-dos). I'm planning on wearing it down with maybe just a little bit clipped back. Maybe something like this.

]]> Weekend's over, welcome back... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81628/weekends-over-welcome-back Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:59:52 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley BellaSposa223 81628@/discussions How was everyone's holiday? Do anything special? Did you go out for BF? Where did you go and what did you get?? What'd you do the rest of the weekend???

Jaimie

]]> Recipe Tuesday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79673/recipe-tuesday Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:44:56 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley BellaSposa223 79673@/discussions
Jaimie]]> Party Favors? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/77461/party-favors Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:02:33 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley michaelm0377 77461@/discussions **Seemeg** https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80693/seemeg Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:27:55 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley TerriandJoe 80693@/discussions **Altimat873 ** https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79237/altimat873 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:32:21 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley bridaljoy 79237@/discussions I didn't forget.  My husband will be downlaoding the pics later to my computer

]]> The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel - Question https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79661/the-poughkeepsie-grand-hotel-question Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:41:29 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley kaf5277 79661@/discussions
Question for those who have used the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel....how was the breakfast on the Sunday that is included with the rate? Was it plentiful? A lot of options? Do you know the timing? Any thoughts/feeback would be apprrciated...

Thanks so much! Have a great day!]]> Groomsmen gifts https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79329/groomsmen-gifts Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:08:52 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley michaelm0377 79329@/discussions Got my Dress! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81784/got-my-dress Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:50:40 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley probablykate 81784@/discussions
I got it at a shop that sells used dresses (although this was never worn--tags still on it) so I got to take it home and have a photo session! 







]]> If You're Looking For YOUR Dress or a Dress for Your Mom or FI Mom... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80918/if-youre-looking-for-your-dress-or-a-dress-for-your-mom-or-fi-mom Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:26:21 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley mcervoni 80918@/discussions Tina was amazing (she and her Mom run/own the shop). I was the only bride there and I received her undivided attention. She made my Mom and I feel so welcome and she was simply amazing.
If you're looking for a great experience and a great dress, you certainly need to check them out! They carry a selection of designers, including Maggie Sottero (which is who designed my dress).]]> Frustrated with DJ Vendors... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81329/frustrated-with-dj-vendors Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:59:54 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley prshelley 81329@/discussions Hi Ladies!

So I am getting married NYE 2011 and I am starting to get very frustrated with most of the vendors I am meeting with...I feel like they are trying to take advantage of the fact that it is a NYE wedding and basically doubling the prices! For instance I have heard nothing but great things on the board about The DJ Company, and how reasonable the prices are so I went ahead and contacted them and asked them for some pricing and it is insane! $10,000 for a Rockland county DJ??? I'm sorry but doesn't that same outrageous? I have previously met with Jimmy Dee (who I heard was more expensive) and they quoted me at $5,000.  Has anyone else experienced higher rates because of the date of their wedding? Maybe I am just unrealistic…Cry ADVISE PLEASE!! Am I just crazy? Or do these rates seem pretty high? Please be honest, as I respect honesty! Thanks Ladies!!! 

~Mich


]]> I think I found my dress today! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79786/i-think-i-found-my-dress-today Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:16:27 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley jlizzio 79786@/discussions Here is a link to it.

My wedding isn't until October 2011, should I wait or run back to the store and order it ? I can't decide!


]]> Crystal Trees https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79030/crystal-trees Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:17:09 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley altimat873 79030@/discussions Looking for something like this. . . They are $150 each and was looking to pay less if possible for Nov 2011 wedding.

http://floradecor.amazonwebstore.com/36-Crystal-Display-Tree/M/B003P6IRHO.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle

I would even buy something along the lines of something like this:

http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_brides/11_12_p456_crystalball/00_main/001_primary.jpg
 
or

http://photos.weddingbycolor.com/p/000/009/301/m/52297/p/thumbnail/152689.jpg

Thanks ladies.]]> NWR: Jenni-Lyn Watson https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80862/nwr-jenni-lyn-watson Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:30:59 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley starlite21l 80862@/discussions
At a time when most people are being thankful for friends and family, there are thousands who are not and instead are asking for help to find their family or friend that went missing Friday Nov.19, 2010.
 
Jenni-Lyn Watson was last seen by her family at 12:30pm on Friday in her home in Syracuse, NY.  She was home for Thanksgiving break from Mercyhurst College where she is dance major.  Mercyhurst College predominantly draws students from Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. 
 
The County Sheriff's Department says it is unlike Watson to not be in touch since she came home from college on Thursday. They are looking at her cell phone records to see if they include any unusual activity. Currently, they say, Watson's phone is not turned on and can't be used in the search.
 
As of Tuesday evening, more than 15,000 people have joined a Facebook group dedicated to finding Watson and fliers are posted through several parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
 
Watson is described as having dark highlighted, blond hair and brown eyes. She's 5'2" tall and weighs about 100 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call Onondaga County Sheriff's detectives at 435-3081.
 
"I hope that Jenni-Lyn is found and returned home to her family," said family neighbor and search organizer Kelly Kinahan. "She is a beautiful young talented girl, a dancer, who is going to college and came home for Thanksgiving."
For updates from Jenni-Lyn's family, visit http://findjennilynwatson.com/default.aspx.
 
Or view the facebook by searching: Missing: Jenni-Lyn Watson]]> AW / NWR - I got a new (for me) car! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80107/aw-nwr-i-got-a-new-for-me-car Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:33:05 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley TerriandJoe 80107@/discussions
(See Mondays post. The car we bought and returned over the weekend did not)]]> Mariott New Roc vs. Radisson https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81571/mariott-new-roc-vs-radisson Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:40:33 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley TrishCapp611 81571@/discussions
Did anyone/is anyone also saying at the hotel the night of their wedding or are you going home? Just wondering this because my mom was saying we should probably all stay esp. if we have the brunch so we don't have to drive back in the morning.

I was also thinking about how many rooms, and maybe to assume that some local people may want to stay? You never know...including my family plus out of towners I alreeady up to 12 rooms so I'm thinking maybe 15 to be safe?

Do they require any money from us for the blocking?

The two I am wondering about our the Mariott at New Roc City and the Radisson New Rochelle. If anyone has any info/suggestions that would be great!

 Thanks :)
]]> XP "HELP!! Time between ceremony and cocktail hour?! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/78901/xp-help-time-between-ceremony-and-cocktail-hour Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:31:58 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley sboylan 78901@/discussions
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving...I REALLY need your help before my invitations go out with the wrong time on them!

Take a look at our wedding day schedule:
4:30-5:00.......Ceremony
5:00-6:30.......Pictures and down time for guests
6:30-8:00.......Cocktail Hour
8:00-12:00.....Reception

Ok, so we are getting married in a church right across the street from our reception, which is in a hotel.  We planned the start of the cocktail hour when we did because my FI is dead set on getting all the pics, etc. done between 5:00 and 6:30 so we can join for most of our cocktail hour and mingle there since we are not doing a receiving line.  I'm really stressed about the hour and a half the guests have before the cocktail hour.

On the up side, MOST of our guests are staying overnight and maybe can use that time to check-in to the room and freshen up.  There is also a bar/sitting area in the lobby they can hang out at.  I guess I just don't want the guests hanging around or "over-served" since our cocktail hour is LONG but with TONS of food.

SO, do you think the hour and a half down time is a problem, or a welcomed break to go back to the hotel rooms/freshen up, or just catch up with other guests?  My FI has very strong opinions about this...]]> Newly engaged-Need help! https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79414/newly-engaged-need-help Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:47:13 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley Bells4BnJ 79414@/discussions
I dont know where to even begin. I guess the best place to start would be the venue??

Can anyone offer me some recommendations for good venues in the husdon valley area?

Much appreciated!!

Thanks,

Brooke
]]> Hudson Valley Reception venues https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81548/hudson-valley-reception-venues Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:45:27 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley GrammJeffreys 81548@/discussions My fiance and I are planning an October 2011 wedding, and we're having a tough time finding a reception venue that's reasonably close to home. We're getting married in our home parish, and we're looking for a place to hold the reception - what's a reasonable distance to be traveling to the reception? The groom lives about 15 minutes away from the church, and I'm right down the street. Does anyone know an efficient way to search for venues in the Hudson Valley?
Thanks for the help in advance!!]]> Wanted To Wish Everyone... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81323/wanted-to-wish-everyone Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:45:42 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley MYLOVE315 81323@/discussions Wishing you and yours....A Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!!!
I for one have a lot to be thankful for!

Have a great day!

-Lee

]]> Does It Cost Extra Postage https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/78749/does-it-cost-extra-postage Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:56:48 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley wdubin122 78749@/discussions Affordable Photo Booth Resource https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80011/affordable-photo-booth-resource Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:59:06 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley aprilfresh11 80011@/discussions Little Kids in the Wedding?? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81350/little-kids-in-the-wedding Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:31:46 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley Woodsy62 81350@/discussions
I have 3 nieces - 12, 8, 6.   The 11 year old is my God Daughter.

They have been very involved and excited about our wedding and I would like to have them a part of it.  The 11 year old as a junior bridesmaid and the others maybe passing out programs or something. 
HOWEVER
My fiance has a neice 2yrs and nephew 4 yrs.  I feel they are too young to be a part of the wedding and my fiance feels the same.  They are also very shy and uncooperative (as most kids that age are).  The issue is I dont want my future sister-in-law getting  upset because I am having my neices in the wedding and not her kids. 

Not sure how to approach this or what to do to avoid hurt feelings!!]]> Black Friday Bridal Savings??? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/79022/black-friday-bridal-savings Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:14:59 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley apareal 79022@/discussions Dilemma https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/77603/dilemma Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:38:03 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley MYLOVE315 77603@/discussions
Here's my dilemma..
My FI obviously will be wearing a white rose. The groomsmen will be wearing pink roses which is the same as what my girls are carrying. My brother is giving me away and basically the florist suggested all the men look uniform and they should all have pink flowers. Now 2 of my brother in laws are also getting a rose (I wanted them to feel part of the wedding) however my sister's (their wives who aren't in the wedding party either) the florist suggested they have white roses as a corsage. I think it's going to look weird in pics. Their husbands having a pink rose on their lapel yet they'll be sporting a white corsage. Is it me? Should I change the corsages to pink roses to match everyone else? OR  just add 1 pink rose in the middle of the corsage? I don't wanna sound like a weirdo and have the florist run for the hills cause I'm placing another call to him.  What do you think?

Thanks for your help on this.
]]> Your wewdding shoes... https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/78673/your-wewdding-shoes Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:32:18 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley MYLOVE315 78673@/discussions
Did you buy them online or did you go to a place in person?

I only wanna wear a 2" heel 2.5" at best and everything I find looks like a Grandma shoe :-(  ... I was thinkin a peep toe or a sandal but want some bling on it. I tried on 2 pairs from an online site,,,they were sandals but I was trying to imagine myself balancing me in a dress w/ these sandals and I felt like I was gonna walk out in them, grrr. I still have time but its one more thing on my list :-) that I'd like to check off.
Maybe I should wait for January - perhaps they'll be newer Grandma styles w/ bling on them? hahahaha
]]> Vendor Reviews 11/06/10 Long https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80071/vendor-reviews-11-06-10-long Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:48:43 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley vienna1121 80071@/discussions
Reception Venue:  DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown, NY (A):  We booked with them a long time before the wedding.  Throughout the process we had dealt with a slew of different people.  Overall though, the venue was beautiful, the food was fantastic and with each new person we dealt with, they were all courteus and prompt with responses (mostly via email).  The hotel blocks were reasonable and they had a renovation not too long ago and everything was perfect.  Very reasonably priced, everything was negotiable and the cookies at check in were so yummy!!! 

Limo Company: Silverstar Limo, Yonkers, NY (A):  We booked silverstar because they had the biggest limo in NYS.  We chose that one and it was great.  It was super stretch that can hold up to 30 adults.  We had about 15 adults and it was comfortable, probably would stretch it to about 20-22 people confortably (i had a big dress).  The driver was AWESOME he helped at church for the ceremony, was completely professional and courteous and the limo was very clean.  Very much on time as well. 

Photo Booth:  That's Entertainment, Harrison, NY (A):  THe photo booth was a huge hit!!  The two guys who manned it were great.  We had unlimited photos, black and white and color and all of our guests really enjoyed it.  The company was super nice and professional.

Florist: Bed of Roses, Yonkers, NY (B):  The flowers were really beautiful, exacty what i wanted.  The overall experience with the vendor is what brings the "b."  I felt as though we were being told repeatedly what a good deal we were getting (not so sure since he was recommended and i didnt look anywhere else).  Our contract stated that we would have blue water in our tall vases with LED lights and at the last minute we paid an extra 100$ to have another tall arrangement added for our card table.  Well, the blue water and led lights for vases were non existent and neither was the extra arrangement i paid for.  when i called after the fact, we received an apology but not a refund but were promised a credit for 100$ since some of the tall vases were missing from either the guests or the venue.  At one time, we were shown blue roses that were "imported" but it appeared they have been spray painted via us hearing the spray can as well as smelling it from the back room.  

Photographer: H&H Photographers, Irvington, NY (A):  Dan was great to work with.  He is super understanding fought hard to earn our business.  Our photographer was Fred and his assistant was Al.  They were both great!  They were on time and were really nice to work with.  Our engagement photos were great and we cant wait to see the real photos.

Videographer: Alliance Video Productions, Tabernacle, NJ (A):  Tom was fantastic! He is super nice and professional and was 100% unobtrusive throughout the ceremony and the reception.  He got some awesome video of us that we are not even sure the photgrapher was able to get.  We purchased the package where we received a 5 minute trailer of our video while on the honeymoon and it was perfect.  Can't wait to see the whole video.

Invitations: The Giving Tree, Newtown, PA (A).  Our invitations were great.  Becky was super helpful and was very flexible with her schedule to work with us.  Our thank you cards are also from her as well.

Dress: Pronovias, New York, NY (B):  I purchased my dress the first day out.  The purchasing experience was great but once i purchased teh dress everything was downhill from there.  the staff was rude, they were not accommodating at all.  Our seamstress was very nice and did a great job and my dress was beautiful. 

Cake and Groom's Cake: Plaza Sweets Bakery, Mamaroneck, NY (A)  Our wedding cake was included with the reception. We had a tasting and all the cakes were delicious.  They basically told us we could have anything we wanted and to send them a photo from online and they would re created it and that they did. Our cake was fantastic, exactly like the photo we showed them.  The groom's cake was amazing as well.  YUM

Bridesmaid Dresses: Coronet Bridal, Feasterville, PA (A).  I chose bari jay dresses and this shop is very reasonably priced and everyone was very courteous.

Bridesmaid and Groomsman Gifts: Creative Wood Designs By Dami, Quakertown, PA (A)  Had to add this because I fell in love with their wood work and they specially made gifts for my girls that are not available to the public. I have many of their pieces in my home and had to share their great work with everyone!!

Tuxedos: Alfredo's Formal Wear, Feasterville, PA (A).  Super reasonably priced, great selection.

Flowergirl Dresses, Tokens of Affection, Newtown, PA (A):  Awesome selection, very reasonably priced.  Great service.]]> Hotels in New Rochelle??? https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/80675/hotels-in-new-rochelle Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:39:27 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley JKHJCC 80675@/discussions Hi All!!
Does anyone have any suggestions for a hotel in New Rochelle or nearby area? I am getting married at The Fountainhead and will need to block off some rooms for guests and the bridal party. Suggestions please!? :) Thanks!!

]]> Recipe Tuesday https://forums.theknot.com/discussion/81832/recipe-tuesday Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:20:58 +0000 New York-Hudson Valley BellaSposa223 81832@/discussions Same concept as every week but let's make it Thanksgiving themed. What are your favorite recipes for Thanksgiving or new ones that you're giving a whirl?

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