Vendors

AmandaD1999

Hi everyone!

I've been a member here for awhile mostly just lurking around.  I just got engaged last weekend.  So needless to say, I'll be around much more often now. lol

I was wondering if there is a consolidated place or thread in the Central Florida boards for vendor reviews?  I couldn't easily find one.

Also, I remember about a month or so ago, I came across a page that had a list of all the Central FL Knotties with their wedding date, location and vendors (at least photographer) listed.  Anyone have any idea where I may find this list again? 

Just trying to get some ideas on which vendors to use, and which to avoid.

Thanks ladies!

Amanda

Theresa626

I asked about this before. The knot prohibits it.  I have vendor reviews in my link below and the CFL knotties reviews I think is in one of the sticky posts at the top of this board

Theresa626

If you click on New Format and then Sarah's link to the CFL knottie page, you'll find it.  

JustKate

If you post asking about bakers, or photographer or even boutiques/salons most girls will respond with their favorites and who to avoid. 

JustKate

Oh - I forgot...CONGRATS on the engagement!  Let the planning begin!

AmandaD1999

thanks!!!

ericak926

http://sites.google.com/site/centralfloridaknotties/

aleznoff

Congrats on your engagement!  There are lots of reviews on www.weddingwire.com. Really do your research!  Here is who I am using:

Venue: Lake Mary Events Center - We live in Heathrow, so it is close to home and the venue has a good layout.  You can have a beautiful inside or outside wedding.  Also, you can chose from 8 caterers.  Some places I looked at only let you chose between 1 and 3 caterers.  Find your venue! Places in Orlando book quickly!

Photographer: KWU Photography - They are extremely creative and responsive. I've already done my engagement photos with them and they really are a pleasure to work with.  They also custom designed save-the-date magnets that were amazing! The price is reasonable as well for the quality.
 
DJ: Al Dee Productions - He did my matron of honors wedding. He is not a cheesy DJ. He is super cool, yet professional and got EVERYONE dancing. I have never been to a wedding where everyone danced.  He made the party!

Cake: Michael Anthony Cakes - I just wrote a great review on here yesterday on my experience with him. Beautiful and yummy!

Dress / Invitations: Alfred Angelo - They always have sales on dresses, so keep checking them out. If you get your dress there the invitations are 40% off.

Flowers: Country Club Flowers - They are literaly 0.3 miles from my wedidng venue. They are very creative and were able to design a chuppah (wedding canopy) for my Jewish wedding.  They are very responsive and reasonable.

Hair / Makeup: Jasmine at Sheer Bliss - She specializes in wedding hair and has already gone above and beyond to help me pick my wedding hair.

I am still working on selecting a caterer.  I was going to go with Puff N' Stuff, but they have been non-responsive lately.  As a former event planner, I just don't deal with that.  Plus, I am hesitant to use them after they catered a two-day event that I hosted and served cookies from the day before.  They wre quick to respond when I made a comment about how they weren't calling me back on their Facebook page.  My other choices are Big City and Arthur's, but they are too expensive.  The other caterers I can chose from are Classic Creations, Cusiniers Catering, Levan's and River City. 

I got Swaravski crystal Nadari accessories at Nordstrom, which included my bridesmaid neclaces that I am giving to them as gifts.  

I still am working on my veil, shoes, favors and all those little details.  I got a "Florida Gator" garter and cuff links, since my fiance is a huge fan. 

I hope this helps. :-)

Amy