Getting To Know You Survey!! Please Complete!

FaithCaitlin

Hi girls! In order to help each other get to know one another, please fill out this baby survey. It will be stickied to the top of the page for future reference! ALSO, if you are one of our new girls, please fill out a post on the Vendor Poll (also at the top of the page!).

Your/FI Name: 
Your/FI Age: 
Where You Live: 
What You/FI Do: 

How long have you been together?:
Wedding Date: 
Wedding Location: 
Wedding Colors:  
Favorite check so far: 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: 

Eryn&Kashif

Your/FI Name: Eryn & Kashif
Your/FI Age: 27/27
Where You Live: We're from Fort Lauderdale, but now live in Ga.
What You/FI Do: I am a hard working SAHM and he is Sales Associate

How long have you been together?: We have been together for about 12 years (high school sweethearts)
Wedding Date: (reaffirmation date) July 13, 2013
Wedding Location: The Delavant
Wedding Colors:  Espresso, Fuschia and Gold
Favorite check so far: Cake baker(my mommy is AMAZING) 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I like to recite funny lines from The Golden Girls randomly throughout the day!!!

P.S. I know that because I switched my wedding venue to a completely different state (GA.) that no longer makes me a SOFLA bride, but the Florida board will always be a home to me:-)

mgonzalez128

Your/FI Name: Michelle/Michael
Your/FI Age: 22/25
Where You Live: Pembroke Pines, FL
What You/FI Do: Estee Lauder Account Coordinator/Univision Audio Engineer

How long have you been together?: 3 1/2 years
Wedding Date: January 12, 2013
Wedding Location: Douglas Entrance, Coral Gables
Wedding Colors: Deep Teal, Silver, Pewter, and Ivory
Favorite check so far: VENUE!!!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I have this strange obsession with silk, I always get caught randomly touching it... it's just so soothing!!! lol.

missv19732000

I think I'm the oldest bride here.  This will be my 2nd marriage, but I'm just as excited as a first time bride.  

Your/FI Name:   Melissa/Alberto
Your/FI Age:    39/49
Where You Live:   Pembroke Pines
What You/FI Do:   Counselor with the State of FL/Teacher with Miami-Dade Public Schools

How long have you been together?: 1 yr, 3 months
Wedding Date:  1/19/13
Wedding Location:   Villa Salcedo - Miami, FL
Wedding Colors:   Black, Ivory and Silver
Favorite check so far:   Photographer

One random/strange/fun fact about you:   Double jointed thumbs...I can wrap my thumb around the front of my hand...looks really weird!!

JoannLopez

Your/FI Name: Joann & Israel
Your/FI Age: 22 & 24
Where You Live: Plantation, FL
What You/FI Do: I'm a front office supervisor at a hotel.  He's a deli clerk at PublixHow long have you been together?: 5 years
Wedding Date: 11/23/13 - Tentative
Wedding Location: Unknown
Wedding Colors: Maybe yellow?
Favorite check so far: One random/strange/fun fact about you: The first time we met, I asked him if he wanted a bite of my doughnut because I was having a terribly awkward moment.  In fact, I cried afterwards at my line "Doughnuts are good".  Now look at us! 

Nati131

I've been on the boards for a couple months, but figured I'd fill this out now

Your/FI Name: Natalia & Juan

Your/FI Age: 29/29

Where You Live: From Miami, but living in NYC

What You/FI Do: I'm an attorney/FI is in advertising

How long have you been together?: We have been together for about 8 years

Wedding Date: (reaffirmation date) May 11, 2013

Wedding Location: St. Patrick Church/Westin Colonnade Hotel- Miami

Wedding Colors:  Navy blue and fuschia

Favorite check so far: Venue and photography

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I love oranges and coffee, but hate orange and coffee flavored things (ice cream, candies, etc.)

kawess

Your/FI Name: Katie & Erik

Your/FI Age: 22/29

Where You Live: Coral Springs

What We Do: I am a nursing student (graduating the wednesday before our wedding!) He is a police officer

How long we have been together: almost 3 years

Wedding Date: December 15, 2013

Wedding Location: Pier 66

Wedding Colors: Metallics (gold, silver, bronze, and gunmetal)

Favorite check so far: we only have two checks and I love both our vendor and photographer! If you are looking for a photographer look for Ricky Stern!! He is incredible!!!

Random Fact: I am obsessed with our baby, Ares!! He is a german shephard

mayracoelho

Your/FI Name: Mayra / Scott Your/FI Age:  27 / 28 Where You Live: Boca Raton, Florida What You/FI Do: Financial Adviser / Insurance Agent How long have you been together?:  A year & 6 months Wedding Date:  Not sure yet - we just got engaged on 5/19 !!! Wedding Location:  Not sure , but near the beach / ocean Wedding Colors:   Not sure yet!!  Favorite check so far:  Ahhh no checks yet !! One random/strange/fun fact about you:  I'm not as tough as most people think I am  and I cry watching wedding videos

LNowadly

Your/FI Name: Laura & Matt
Your/FI Age: 28 (til July) & 31
Where You Live: Delray Beach, FL 
What You/FI Do: Teacher / Business Owner

How long have you been together?: Just over 3 years
Wedding Date: June 22, 2013 (assuming we sign a contract with a venue that is available that day. That's the day we are aiming for).
Wedding Location: Palm Beach, FL (see above, venue TBD)
Wedding Colors:  not-quite-navy blue, splash of pink, tidbit of green
Favorite check so far: Hmmm... I've checked close to nothing so far! I'm guessing it will be my dress, when it happens. 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I spent 3 months living in the desert after college. 

nkelliher

Your/FI Name: Nikki/Chase
Your/FI Age: 21/23
Where You Live: Cudjoe Key, FL (just moved here, originally from the DC area)
What You/FI Do: Office Assistant/Home Remodeling

How long have you been together?: 2 and a half years
Wedding Date: June 2013
Wedding Location: Key West, FL
Wedding Colors: white & teal
Favorite check so far: photographer!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: i'm a total animal lover, my dogs are my best friends! 

PriscyScraps

Your/FI Name: Priscilla/Ray
Your/FI Age: 33/32
Where You Live: Boynton Beach
What You/FI Do: Project Analyst/GSR @ PublixHow long have you been together?: 2 years
Wedding Date: September 14, 2013!!!!  Finally!!
Wedding Location: Uknown. New to the area so trying to see what is out there besides Bevenuto'sWedding Colors: Peacock color scheme with an emphasis on the purple
Favorite check so far: Church/date  One random/strange/fun fact about you: I can touch my chin with my tongue

MrsFranco417

Your/FI Name: Brittany & Anthony
Your/FI Age: 27 & 26
Where You Live: Ft. Lauderdale
What You/FI Do: I work for the State Attorney's Office in downtown Ft Lauderdale ... fiance is a certified medical assistant but right now is working for a marketing company doing stuff for Barnes & Noble (for their NOOKs) and has worked for Sony PlayStation as recently as last month (with the same company he is with now)

How long have you been together?: 2+ years
Wedding Date: December 17 ... year is TBD but the next saturday is in 2016
Wedding Location: leaning towards Deerfield Beach Resort by Wyndham
Wedding Colors:  Midnight Blue, white, sand, brown -- beach themed
Favorite check so far: too far away for checks just yet

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I am a certified wedding planner and have my own event planning company

Miriamu26

Your/FI Name: Miriam (Mimi)/David (The Officer) Your/FI Age: 31/39 Where You Live: Deerfield Beach, FL What You/FI Do: Teacher/FHP (Cop) How long have you been together?: 1y, 2m Wedding Date: June 15, 2013 (could change due to location) Wedding Location: TBD Wedding Colors: Pink, Orange, Beige  Favorite check so far: Just Getting Engaged One random/strange/fun fact about you: I love pearls. I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I love vintage items.

SuperCrystal

Your/FI Name:  Crystal and Jeff
Your/FI Age: 25 & 24
Where You Live: Margate
What You/FI Do: Pharmacist/Student

How long have you been together?: 6.5 years
Wedding Date: early 2014
Wedding Location: ?
Wedding Colors:  white, cream, petal pink, mint green
Favorite check so far: -

One random/strange/fun fact about you: i have a sizeable pharmacy bottle collection (200+)

ElizabethN777

Your/FI Name: Elizabeth / Jordy
Your/FI Age: 21 / 24
Where You Live: Windom, Minnesota / Miami
What You/FI Do: Student (Elementary Educator) / Missionary & Minister

How long have you been together?: 4.5 years
Wedding Date: Dec 22 or 29, 2012
Wedding Location: Sunny Isles Beach, Miami
Wedding Colors: Coral
Favorite check so far: DRESS!!! Yayyy

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I absolutely looove ice cream. Double fudge cookie dough. and brownie batter...Mmm....

JaxJ128

Your/FI Name: Jackie/Tim
Your/FI Age: 26/25
Where You Live: Sunrise, FL
What You/FI Do: Hair Stylist & He just graduated with his bachelors in Criminal Justice and is currently looking for a job, wants to be in Law EnforcementHow long have you been together?: 5 1/2 years 
Wedding Date: Feb 2, 2013
Wedding Location: St Bonaventure Catholic Church & Jacaranda Country Club for Reception
Wedding Colors:  Purple, Green & Ivory
Favorite check so far: Photographer & Dress!One random/strange/fun fact about you: ummm lol I loose everything but have a great memory is that makes any sense!! Well I misplace everything I should say haha.

lalee0618

Your/FI Name: Laura/Lee
Your/FI Age: 26/27
Where You Live: Gainesville, FL (originally from the 305)
What You/FI Do: Admin Coordinator/Personal Trainer

How long have you been together?: 6 yrs!
Wedding Date: going for 9/21/13
Wedding Location: this is what keeps me up at night... I DUNNO! but definitely Miami
Wedding Colors: we're not big on themes, so I don't know this one either
Favorite check so far: THE RING!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: we hung out in the same circle of friends in high school (like 10 friends), knew of each other, but we never spoke. we "met" after highschool and have been inseparable ever since!

LoisLane007

(I can't believe I never did this! So I'll complete it as we were when I started in here in blue, and where we are now in green.)

Your/FI Name: Julie and Scott
Your/FI Age: 22/23 .... 23/25 (I'll be 24 next month)
Where You Live: Lake Park .... Loxahatchee
What You/FI Do: Funeral Services Assistant and Coordinator at Muvico; he is a Deputy with PBSO .... I have my CNA license, trying to get hired, still doing the same thing. Scott is on the EFF squad, trying to get on with either motors or the AG unit.

How long have you been together?: 5 .... 6 (Will be 7 at the end of July)
Wedding Date: 11.11.11
Wedding Location: Undecided, but somewhere in Palm Becah County! .... We were married at the West Palm Beach Golf Course
Wedding Colors: Somthing with blue .... Blue and Silver/Grey
Favorite check so far: The ring .... Married!!!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: My dream job is to be a Hurricane Hunter!

MrsPetakasToBe

Your/FI Name:  Rachel and Nick!
Your/FI Age: 26, 29
Where You Live: Boca Raton, FL
What You/FI Do: I'm a copywriter and I work at the headquarters for Zumba Fitness and my fiance is a partner in his family's bakery

How long have you been together?: Just over 2 years
Wedding Date:  December 28th, 2013
Wedding Location:  South Florida - TBD!
Wedding Colors:  Shades of purple, white and black
Favorite check so far: 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: My fiance is a musician and I've been seeing him play shows with various bands since I was 16-- but we'd never met until we were set up in October of 2009!!! 

xoRachel

ohthatshari

Your/FI Name:  Shari & Ian
Your/FI Age: both of us are 26...he's 2 1/2 months older
Where You Live: Plantation, FL
What You/FI Do: I'm starting a food vendor business at the Yellow Green Market in Hollywood / FI is in law school and works as a law clerk for a firm in Wilton Manors

How long have you been together?: We've been best friends for slightly over 3 years and been dating for a little over 2 1/2 years
Wedding Date:  November 9th, 2013
Wedding Location: We're still deciding...Westin Colonnade is the front runner!
Wedding Colors:  Shades of deep purple, gold, deep red
Favorite check so far: Having engagement party invites get sent out
One random/strange/fun fact about you: My fiance and I are from the same hometown on Long Island, NY, but we didn't meet until a mutual friend introduced us in Florida. I moved to Florida when I was 9, but still went back to the area all the time since all my extended family lives there and he moved to Florida after college. After meeting, we discovered that we had a bunch of Long Island mutual acquaintances and he even knew my cousin! lol I wonder if we ever met in passing when we were little!

nahyeera_1

Your/FI Name: Nahyeera & Donaldson
Your/FI Age: 33 & 28
Where You Live: Miami
What You/FI Do: Treatment Plant Operator & Heavy Equipment Operator

How long have you been together?: 1 year
Wedding Date: 12-12-12
Wedding Location: Miami
Wedding Colors:  Black-Silver-Grey-White
Favorite check so far: Backyard Reception Decor...Bouquet...Dress

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I LOVE to travel!!!

kdjj

Your/FI Name: Katie & Dennis
Your/FI Age:  35
Where You Live:  Pembroke Pines
What You/FI Do:  IT for insurance company

How long have you been together?: 2 years
Wedding Date:  9/1/13
Wedding Location:  Deerfield Beach
Wedding Colors:  Sapphire blue
Favorite check so far:  Venue (that's all I got) oh and the vase for my centerpiece

One random/strange/fun fact about you:  I don't like the beach but want my wedding there.

miamidarling

Your/FI Name: Talia and Albert Your/FI Age: 25 and 27 Where You Live: Miami What You/FI Do: Special Ed teacher/entrepreneur How long have you been together?: 9 years Wedding Date: ? Wedding Location: ? Wedding Colors: ? Favorite check so far: we have zero! One random/strange/fun fact about you: I'm a scuba diver!

marianaz0

Hi everyone!!!! Just started planning and I'm SO overwhelmed... ahhhhh!!! Sooo excited to have found this community )

Your/FI Name: Mari and Mike
Your/FI Age: 27/30
Where You Live: Boca Raton FL
What You/FI Do: Nurse/ Electrician

How long have you been together?: 8 1/2 years
Wedding Date: No date yet
Wedding Location: No location yet
Wedding Colors: Whites, Champagne and Teal
Favorite check so far: The only thing decided is bridesmaid dresses... oh my!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I am a huge mud run and obstacle racing fanatic ) warrior dash, superhero scramble, spartan, tough mudder... yeah... love!! 

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Your/FI Name: Jeannette and Lazaro 
Your/FI Age: 21 and 24
Where You Live: Miami, Florida
What You/FI Do:  Legal Assistant & Student/ my Fiance is a Financial Analyst 

How long have you been together?: We have been together for 5 years
Wedding Date: May 3, 2014
Wedding Location: Church: Immaculate Conception Reception: Douglas Entrance 
Wedding Colors:  Grey/Silver, and Lavender
Favorite check so far: Engagement Photo Session (leaving this Friday to Colorado to take our pictures) 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: We have a dachshund and we treat him like our son  

kisskiss30

Your/FI Name: Mary and Jack
Your/FI Age: 32 and 32
Where You Live: Sanibel
What You/FI Do: Nurse and Musician

How long have you been together?: Forever
Wedding Date: May 16, 2012
Wedding Location: Miami
Wedding Colors: White on White
Favorite check so far: Flowers

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I can stand on my head while reciting the romeo and juliet's balcony scene from memory

Renaect

It's taken me a while to do this as I like to maintain a little bit of e-privacy, but here goes: 

Your/FI Name: Renae/Kyle
Your/FI Age:  25/27
Where You Live: New Jersey
What You/FI Do: Marketing/Accounting

How long have you been together?: 8 years
Wedding Date: 4/13/13  (every number equals 4)
Wedding Location: Miami, FL
Wedding Colors:  Shade of Blush Pink with champagne gold accents
Favorite check so far: I've been enjoying all of my little checks, but my fave would have to be working with my wedding planners. No one keeps me and Kyle grounded and focused as they do, and they've been awesome thus far. 

One random/strange/fun fact about you: Kyle and I are highschool sweethearts.

SKennedy429

Your/FI Name: Samantha & Sergio
Your/FI Age: 25 &25 (Hes a few weeks older and doesn't let me forget it!)
Where You Live: Sunrise,FL
What You/FI Do: Hairstylist/Front Desk Supervisor

How long have you been together?: 6 years
Wedding Date: March or April 2013
Wedding Location: Crystal Dreams
Wedding Colors:  Purple (think jewel tone) & Gold
Favorite check so far: Invitations!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I am a hairstylist who hates to do wedding updos lol go figure.. Needless to say I won't be doing my own on my special day:)

eaelrod

Your/FI Name: Lia / Jordan 

Your/FI Age: 25 / 30 

Where You Live: Hollywood / Deerfield Beach 

What You/FI Do: I work for the American Diabetes Association, waiting to get into graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology / FI is a firefighter for BSO & just made the Technical Rescue Team! 

How long have you been together?: 4.5 years 

Wedding Date: May 25, 2014

Wedding Location: Fort Lauderdale

Wedding Colors: Tan, white, green - earthy, natural

Favorite check so far: Getting engaged!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: The first time FI told me he loved me  (& when he proposed), I was caught so offguard that the only thing I could say was: "Are you sure?" We joke about engraving that in our wedding bands haha!

isazaj

Your/FI Name: Johana & Javi
Your/FI Age: 29 & 37
Where You Live: Sunny Isles Beach
What You/FI Do: Business Owners

How long have you been together?: 6 years
Wedding Date: February 9, 2013
Wedding Location: Sunny Isles Beach - Our Home (Outdoor Terrace)
Wedding Colors:  Gold, Metalics, Neutrals, Soft Pink, Peach...
Favorite check so far: Wedding Date, now I can start officially planning

One random/strange/fun fact about you: I have furry son. My chihuahua, Jaime.

JBSMADA10

Your/FI Name: Ashley and Ben
Your/FI Age:  25/26
Where You Live: Stuart
What You/FI Do: Cosmetologist/ Works for UPS

How long have you been together?: 15 months
Wedding Date:  September 28, 2013
Wedding Location: C-Stuart, R-PBG
Wedding Colors:  Black, Charcoal Gray, Violet Purple, Royal Blue
Favorite check so far: Catering/Event Planner. Yay!

One random/strange/fun fact about you: My hair color completely changed when I was pregnant with my son. And then went back to normal 4 months after having him.