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Tell me about your vendors!

Hi Ladies (and gents), I have just recently taken over the NJ Brides user (my actual username is KneeCoalLynn) and I was working on the bio which has all of the brides dates and venues, and I thought, you know what would be helpful, if you could just come on this board and see lists of DJs, Florists, Make up artists, etc. that other brides have used, instead of everyone CONSTANTLY asking who everypme used. So I decided to actually USE the blog and update with lists of vendors (and maybe reviews if I start feeling really ambitious) that other brides (and grooms) can look at.

Sooo if you all could just leave a comment with who your using for djs, florists, make up, hair, DOC, and anything else you can think of I'll add it to the blog and let you all know!

Re: Tell me about your vendors!

  • NikkiPSUNikkiPSU member
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    edited December 2011
    DJ - Unforgetttable DJs in Wall
    Florist - Narcissus in Toms River
    Video/Photo - Endless Wave in Belmar
    Make-Up - Face to Fase in Toms River
    Hair - Razberri's in Toms River
    DOC - KC Event Planning in Toms River
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  • Deener713Deener713 member
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    edited December 2011
    Reception Hall - Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph
    Photographer- Figtree Productions
    Makeup - Jeanine Mangan in Manalapan and North Jersey
    Hair - Patty DelVecchio in Manalapan
    Photobooth - Photo Illusion
    DJ - Soundtrax Enterprises in Fair Lawn
  • edited December 2011
    Hi, Welcome (to the new job). I think that's an awesome idea! Alternatively maybe you could use like a google share page everyone could edit and add in any information themselves? Just a thought too. I think it sounds great though to have a compiled list. There used to be spreadsheet lists of photographers & hair and makeup and they were very helpful.  Maybe you could even include price ranges that might help people too. 

    Reception Hall - The Manor, West Orange 
    Photographer - John Arcara, Red Bank
    Hair & Makeup - Tantrum Salon, Towota
    DJ - Gemini Productions, Wayne
    Invitations - Jessica's Design Shop 
    Ceremony - Our Lady of Sorrows, South Orange 
    Gown - Bijou Bridals, Paramus 
    Bridesmaids Dresses - Hollywood Bridal, Kenilworth 
    Flowers - Laurelwood Designs, Washington Township 
    Dance Lessons - Starlight Dance, Nutley 
    Hotel - Marriott Residence Inn, West Orange 
    Limo - Santos Limo 

    And here's a link to the reviews I posted about each of the above the other day if you decide to use that info. 
    http://northjersey.weddings.com/main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_vendor-reviews-102310

    GOOD LUCK! I'm sure everyone will def appreciate your work on this! 
  • GolfChick78GolfChick78 member
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    edited December 2011
    So far, all I have is:

    Venue -  Black Bear in Franklin, NJ
    Photographer - Robert Wayne Photography, Franklin, NJ
    Videographer - Creative Concepts, Andover, NJ
    Florist - Sussex County Florist, formerly Patrician Flowers

    I need a DJ.  We're not doing a photobooth and I'm not ready yet to think about hair and make-up.
  • edited December 2011
    Ceremony & Reception - The Crystal Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel of Freehold
    Wedding Gown, Bridesmaids, and Flower Girl Dresses - Russell's Bridal, Linden
    Florist - Rose Petals & Lace, East Brunswick
    Videography - Creative Unlimited, Somerset
    Photography - Creative Unlimited, Somerset
    Limo - First Class Limousine, Englishtown
    Band - Alexis Band, Manalapan/NYC (they're a Russian-American band)
    Make-Up - Makeup By Denise
    Hotel Block - The Radisson of Freehold
    Invitations - DIY (designed by me) with supplies/printing done by Cards and Pockets, and pocketfolds purchased from Paper and More, (online websites)
    Photobooth - Memory Lane Photobooths, Marlton
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  • PeacefieldPeacefield member
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    edited December 2011
    Reception:  Perona Farms
    Band:  Not settled yet, but probably the Time Machine
    Photographer:  Robert Wayne Photography
    Florist:  Sussex County Florist
    Hotel rooms are blocked at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mt Arlington

    No videographer, photobooth, or limo; trying to keep it simple (partly so we can splurge on the band).  But I still have a lot more to do!
  • kristen8040kristen8040 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony & Reception - St. Cecilia's Englewood, Ramsey Country Club
    Wedding Gown, Bridesmaids, and Flower Girl Dresses - Brielle's, Dumont
    Florist - Yumila at Metropolitan Plant and Flower Co., Saddlebrook
    Videography - Patrick Sweeney
    Photography - Patrick Sweeney
    Limo - Max's Bus
    DJ - Danny C
    Make-Up - Makeup By Elise
    Hotel Block - WoodCliff Lake Hilton
    Invitations - Liz Galligan
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  • edited December 2011
    Venue: Venetian, Garfield
    Photographer- One Perfect Moment, Wayne
    Videographer- Fiore Films, Howell
    Limo- Fist Class, Morganville
    DJ- Dash of Class
    Hair- Michelle Lo Conte, Nutley
    Makeup- Makeup by Marissa Pascone
    Florist - Something Nice Floral, Toms River
    Wedding Dress- Kleinfelds, NYC
    Bridesmaid Dresses- Castle Couture, Marlboro
  • edited December 2011
    Reception Hall - The Manor, West Orange 
    Photographer - Josh Lynn, North Plainfield
    Hair & Makeup - Michelle Lo Conte of the Pink Comb Salon, Nutley
    DJ - Colorblind Productions, Hillsdale
    Invitations - Jen from Jar of Ideas, North Plainfield
    Ceremony - A Beautiful Affair of the Heart, Rev. Louis Conselatore
    Gown - Exquisite Bride, Millburn
    Bridesmaids Dresses - Park Avenue Bridals, Verona
    Flowers - A Touch of Elegance, Randolph
    Dance Lessons - Rogers Dance Sport, Fairfield
    Hotel - Marriott Residence Inn, West Orange 
    Cake - Pink Cake Box, Denville
    Videographer - Villanovisions, Colonia
    DOC - Pampered Bride Weddings, Springfield
  • NikkiPSUNikkiPSU member
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    edited December 2011
    Forgot some!

    Wedding Dress- Kleinfeld's NYC
    Invitations - Holland Designs in Eatontown
    Limo - Santos
    Bridesmaids - Bridals By Sandra, Nazareth, PA
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  • edited December 2011
    Venue - Richfield Regency in Verona
    Photographer - Jason Rhee
    DJ - Golden Note Entertainment (Wayne, NJ)
    Hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites in Fairfield, NJ

    That's all I have booked so far!
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  • edited December 2011
    DJ - Denny Testa(OffBeet Entertainment)
    Florist - Floral Expressions
    Photo - Sarah Postma
    Make-Up - Sally Duvall
    Hair - Stacy Pitt
    Venue - Il Tulipano, Cedar Grove
    Gown - Kleinfeld
    Bridesmaid Gowns - Castle Couture
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  • edited December 2011
    Great idea!!!!!

    Reception Hall - THE CHANNEL CLUB ~ MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ 
    Officiant: RICHARD CASH
    Photographer - SEAN PATRICK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Hair: DAWN FROM "DYNAMIC DUOS"
    MakeUP: DAWN ROSE MAKE UP ARTISTRY
    DJ - DANNY C ENTERTAINMENT
    Invitations - WEDDINGPAPERDIVAS.COM
    Flowers - SHOP RITE! LOL
    Hotel - MARRIOT ~ TINTON FALLS
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    Being married is a real thriller! =)

  • Denise91980Denise91980 member
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    edited December 2011
    Venue: Ravello's in East Hanover
    Officiant: Rev. Glenn Woertz from Beautiful Affairs of the Heart
    Flowers: Avenue Florist Elizabeth
    DJ: E Squared Productions Staten Island
    Photographer; Jason Rhee
    Videographer: Daniel Lee Video
    Hair: Heather fron Susan Matthew Salon in PA
    Make-up: Lori DePinto also from PA
    Gown, BM Dresses and Tux :Russell's in Linden
    FG dresses: Cutieclothes.com
    Hotel: Hotel Westminister in Livingston
    Invitations: DIY from Michael's
    Honeymoon: Secrets Maroma Beach Mexico


    BFP #1 1/1/11 EDD 9/10/11 dx:no hb DNC on 2/2/11 BFP #2 12/28/11 natural m/c on 2/6/12 BFP#3 2/16/13 dx:ectopic on 2/27 (given methotrexate)
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  • edited December 2011
    Church-St Francis of Assisi Hackensack
    Venue: Venetian, Garfield
    Photographer- Photography by Nelson...Geri Nelson Wayne, NJ
    Band-New Power Soul
    Florist -SK Floral Expression

    I still have a lot to do with only 9 months left!! Where did the time go!
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  • edited December 2011
    Reception Hall - Channel CLub, Monmouth Beach
    Hair- Michelle LoConte
    Makeup - Cristina Pignataro, NJ Makeup Artist
    DJ - Elite Entertainment, Dominic, Eatontown
    Gown - Priscilla of Boston, Short Hills
    Bridesmaids Dresses - Priscilla of Boston, Short Hills
    Flowers - Petal Beach, Long Branch
    Hotel - Ocean Place, Long Branch
    Limo - D&G Limo
    Shuttle- Murphy Transportation, Middletown 
    Pianist- Bruce Foster
    Jeweler- Leonardo Jewelers, Red Bank
    Tuxedo- Dante's, Hazlet
    Etsy Seller- Wine Whimsy
    *~allie~*

  • viviannacviviannac member
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    This link might also be helpful.  It used to be circulated a lot on here and knottie would post their reviews/comments to it.  I haven't seen it in a while but I personally found it very helpful. 

    http://nnjvendors.weebly.com/index.html
    Anniversary
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_tell-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:e0735f5b-a1f9-4342-820b-90d799276521Post:a4f6c4de-f78a-4fbb-80fa-af0b14a6514f">Re: Tell me about your vendors!</a>:
    [QUOTE]This link might also be helpful.  It used to be circulated a lot on here and knottie would post their reviews/comments to it.  I haven't seen it in a while but I personally found it very helpful.  <a href="http://nnjvendors.weebly.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://nnjvendors.weebly.com/index.html</a>
    Posted by viviannac[/QUOTE]
    I've never seen that site circulated on here before... it probably would have been really helpful had I known about it sooner.
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  • viviannacviviannac member
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    edited December 2011
    I guess I forget how long I've been on this board :)   I had forgotten all about it until this post jogged my memory and I went through my favorite links and found it. 
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  • grace_anngrace_ann member
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    edited December 2011
    Reception Hall - Clarks Landing Pt PLeasant
    Photographer - Artist European
    Videographer - Daniel Lee
    Hair and Makeup - Hair comes the bride
    DJ - Affair 2 Remember DJs
    Gown and BM dresses - True Love
    Flowers - Rose Petals and Lace
    Hotel - Ramada Lakewood
    Limo - Express Coach Limo
    Shuttle- Action Limo
    Jeweler- Gary Michaels
    Tuxedo- Dante's, East Brunswick and Hazlet
    Grooms cake - Carlos bakery
    Sign in plate - Little Miss Artsy Pants
    ETSY sellers - portobello, garter lady, tinarie21, and announcing you
    cake topper - nicole w clark
    Invitations and paper - Jessicas design shop
    card box - theperfectcardbox.com
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  • LuvOBLuvOB member
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    edited December 2011

    Venue:  Il Villaggio,  Carlstadt NJ
    Church:  St. Francis, Hoboken NJ
    DJ: Elegant Ensembles, NJ
    Uplighting:  Elegant Ensembles, NJ
    Video: Your Cinematic Wedding, NJ
    Photography: Yunika of My Red Knot, travels anywhere
    Florist: Jerome Flowers, Bronx NY
    Engagement Pictures:  Jessie Marrero Photography, Teaneck NJ
    Limos: Pending
    Souvenirs:  Donation to St. Jude's Children
    Bridal Dress: RK Bridal, NYC
    Bridesmaids: Pending
    Grooms Tux: Pending
    Make up/hair: Pending
    Invitations: Pending

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  • edited December 2011
    Venue: Westmount Country Club
    Officiant: Jessie Blum from Eclectic Unions
    Flowers: Spitz & Peck
    DJ: Aria Melody
    Photographer: STAK Photography
    Make-up: Gina Brozan
    Wedding Dress: Exquisite Bride
    BMaids Dresses:  Nonchalence in Morristown
    Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Fairfield, NJ
    STDs: Minted.com
    Invites:  will be WeddingPaperDivas.com
    Honeymoon: Royal Caribbean:  Mediterrean Cruise
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  • gibribuzgibribuz member
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_tell-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:e0735f5b-a1f9-4342-820b-90d799276521Post:a4f6c4de-f78a-4fbb-80fa-af0b14a6514f">Re: Tell me about your vendors!</a>:
    [QUOTE]This link might also be helpful.  It used to be circulated a lot on here and knottie would post their reviews/comments to it.  I haven't seen it in a while but I personally found it very helpful.  <a href="http://nnjvendors.weebly.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://nnjvendors.weebly.com/index.html</a>
    Posted by viviannac[/QUOTE]
    I remember this.  It was great idea but rarely updated.  I think one of the former mods (melissa?) was in charge of it.  
    Anniversary
  • edited December 2011
    Reception Hall - The Manor, West Orange 
    Photographer  and Videography - Eloquent Studios
    Makeup - Jeanine Mamgam
    Band - Mission Dance
    Gown - Donna Morello, Marriage Couture
    Calligraphy - Carmella Mazzarulli
    Flowers - Avenue Flowers and Gifts 
    Dance Lessons - Brandis Dance Clark, NJ
    Hotel - Marriott Residence Inn, West Orange 

  • NJgurl19NJgurl19 member
    500 Comments Third Anniversary
    edited December 2011

    So far....
    Venue: The Tides Estate
    Church: St. Anthony's in Hawthorne
    Photographer: Jason Rhee

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  • edited December 2011

    Venue:  The Tides Estate North Haledon NJ
    Church:  St. George greek orthodox church in clifton nj
    DJ: gemini productions wayne nj
    Uplighting:  gemini productions wayne nj
    Photography: creative image west orange nj
    Florist: debbie designs wayne nj
    Limos: Pending
    Souvenirs:  crystal heart shape dish
    Bridal Dress: davids bridal wayne nj
    Bridesmaids: davids bridal wayne nj
    Grooms Tux: Pending
    Make up/hair: kim from marykay/jen dallas for hair

  • AnFBlondieAnFBlondie member
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    edited December 2011
    Venue: The Estate at Florentine Gardens- Rivervale, NJ
    Church:  St John the Evangelist- Bergenfield, NJ
    Band: Paris
    Video: Creative Unlimited, Somerset, NJ
    Photography: Kamila Harris Photography
    Cake: Palermo's Bakery
    Flowers: You-Niquely Adriana, Howard Beach, NY
    Gown: Bridal Reflections
    Hotel: Hilton Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • edited December 2011

    Venue:  Naninas in the Park
    Church:  Notre Dame North Caldwell
    DJ: Platinum Entertainment, Anthony Mungo
    Uplighting:  Naninas in the Park
    Video: Dave Carlucci - www.eliteproductions.tv
    Photography: Jeff Neumann - www.jeffneumannphotos.com
    Florist: Crest Florist
    Limos: NJ Limobus
    Souvenirs:  Snowflake Ornaments
    Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites, Fairfield NJ
    Bridal Dress: Bijou Bridal
    Bridesmaids: Nonchalance
    Grooms Tux: Jos A Bank
    Make up/hair: Cristina Pignataro/ Shag 86- Cindy
    Wedding Planner: The Silver Platter www.thesilverplatterllc.com
    Jewelry: Lord & Taylor- Nadri

  • edited December 2011
    Hi!
    Im considering getting married at black bear and would like to ask you about pricing and advice on how you negotiated your contract.  Also, if you already got married, how was your experience at this venue?  were you ok with the room they convert into the bridal suite?  any advice is really appreciated!
  • cindyn9178cindyn9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_tell-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:e0735f5b-a1f9-4342-820b-90d799276521Post:12b8a911-c5b2-4227-927f-3f1e564ef5d2">Re: Tell me about your vendors!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi! Im considering getting married at black bear and would like to ask you about pricing and advice on how you negotiated your contract.  Also, if you already got married, how was your experience at this venue?  were you ok with the room they convert into the bridal suite?  any advice is really appreciated!
    Posted by luzmendez[/QUOTE]
    You probably want to start your own thread about this, rather than asking this question here.
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