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Wedding Vendor Reviews

shigaitesshigaites
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So I know it's been AGES since I posted but moving and starting new jobs and the wedding all got in the way :(

Anyway, I wanted to post reviews of vendors we used now that the wedding is all done :)

Photography: Story Photographer Grade: A
Ashley and David did an amazing job!  They showed up right on time, made sure formals didn't take too long, and were tons of fun and great to work with.  We just got back the preview photos (so fast!) and they look amazing!!  Much better than I could have hoped for.  I highly recommend these guys!

Catering: Catering by Design Grade: A
Greg made a Mexican buffet for us and a nacho bar for the cocktail hour.  The nacho bar was a HUGE hit!  I think even Greg was surprised at how popular it was.  Everyone raved about the food and the bartender.  Greg listened to what we wanted and delivered what we expected!

DJ: John aka JT Bucky Grade: A
John was a last minute decision on our part and ended up being amazing!  We played exactly the sort of music we wanted and he even threw in a few surprises for us.  I honestly wasn't sure what to expect since we hired him a few days before the wedding but I'm so glad we did.  He kept people on the dance floor the entire night and my family can't stop raving about him.

Venue: Surfside Center, Surf City, NC Grade: A
This venue is fantastic if you're having a smaller wedding like we did.  The manager of the venue is super sweet.  He even mailed me back the card I had written my vows on when he found it left behind.  The price was phenominal and included tables and chairs.  You can't really beat an oceanfront venue for only $300.

Florist: Lee's Flowers, Raleigh Farmers Market Grade: A-
They did a great job with the flowers for our centerpieces.  I honestly didn't give them much direction on what to do and they came up with amazing bouquets for only $12 each.  My only complaint is they had A LOT of greenery as well so we had to spend time paring that back so the bouquets would fit in the mason jars.  I'm sure if I had asked for less greenery they would have done that but I didn't really think about it when I was ordering.

So overall an amazing experience with all of our vendors!  You can see some pictures of our day here: http://storyphotographers.com/?p=3037
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  • pirategal03pirategal03 member
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    edited December 2011
    Do my eyes deceive me?  Are we having a 2009/10 flashback?  Hiiiii!  How are you, Kyle?!  Your photos are awesome!  I don't think I'd seen them.  You did a fabulous job incorporating the Japanese elements!  And good job on the bouquets!
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  • NcsuPsychNcsuPsych member
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    edited December 2011
    OH MY GOD WHERE THE F HAVE YOU BEEN?! Yes. . I'm totally yelling!!!

    Love love love your pictures!!! How are you guys? Why did you run away? We've missed you!
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  • Beth0882Beth0882 member
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    edited December 2011
    The button bouquets turned out fabulous!  Your wedding was so colorful -- loved the pictures!!
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  • GirlieGirl27320GirlieGirl27320 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_north-carolina_wedding-vendor-reviews?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:115Discussion:b165ffda-8f7b-40e2-8feb-6ff0a070e343Post:72f68d90-78fd-4b43-b050-761a8f6acfaf">Re: Wedding Vendor Reviews</a>:
    [QUOTE]The button bouquets turned out fabulous!  Your wedding was so colorful -- loved the pictures!!
    Posted by Beth0882[/QUOTE]

    Ditto.  Congrats!!! 

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  • andrea01012009andrea01012009 member
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    edited December 2011
    somebody needed to whack a few wedding crashers on the beach over the head and shew them off...some people have no class...
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  • pirategal03pirategal03 member
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    edited December 2011
    So far, this thread makes me happy. 
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  • NcsuPsychNcsuPsych member
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    edited December 2011
    It's like a mini reunion thread :)
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  • shigaitesshigaites
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    edited December 2011
    Aww thanks guys :D

    Life has been insane.  I moved back to America in August of last year and have been bouncing between jobs ever since.  It's been crazy.  I feel like I never have time to be on the internet anymore :(  If anyone knows of a university job in the Triangle, hire me! haha

    Andrea, the wedding crashers were INSANE lol.  The Marines (all the shirtless guys) actually cheered my dad and I when we walked onto the beach.  It was pretty funny.  One of my bridesmaids said, "Anyone else I could see being totally pissed about this but I knew you'd take it in stride."  Some of them handed us beers after the ceremony was done lol.
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  • TinyTRex321TinyTRex321 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_north-carolina_wedding-vendor-reviews?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:115Discussion:b165ffda-8f7b-40e2-8feb-6ff0a070e343Post:5550ac23-dd57-4f4f-9496-5655125f3a9e">Re: Wedding Vendor Reviews</a>:
    [QUOTE] If anyone knows of a university job in the Triangle, hire me!   [/QUOTE]

    I'm not sure what you are looking for but I work at Duke and we have an opening in my department for an position (it's entry level though). Send me a PM if you want more info.
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  • shigaitesshigaites
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    edited December 2011
    Ack, for some reason the system is not letting me send a PM.  I am definitely interested in a position at Duke!  I've tried applying for a couple of positions there but I haven't had the amount of experience they want in those positions.  Anything to get my foot in the door!  Shoot me an email at kfmunn at gmail whenever you have time.  Thanks so much :D
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  • carolinagal78carolinagal78 member
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    edited December 2011
    Your pics are great! I'm getting married at the Surf City Center in Sept and I can hardly wait. I loved seeing your pics there and now I'm even more excited :)
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    image 84 Are ready to celebrate! image 20 Are missing out! image 10 Don't understand RSVP?!
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  • jmp0930jmp0930
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    edited December 2011
    Aww congrats! Everything looks so beautiful! You look like you had a fantastic day!!
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  • NcsuPsychNcsuPsych 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_north-carolina_wedding-vendor-reviews?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:115Discussion:b165ffda-8f7b-40e2-8feb-6ff0a070e343Post:b6aa3c1d-14b2-4b5e-8f8e-7d304f99b4eb">Re: Wedding Vendor Reviews</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ack, for some reason the system is not letting me send a PM.  I am definitely interested in a position at Duke!  I've tried applying for a couple of positions there but I haven't had the amount of experience they want in those positions.  Anything to get my foot in the door!  Shoot me an email at kfmunn at gmail whenever you have time.  Thanks so much :D
    Posted by shigaites[/QUOTE]

    The PM system has been really stupid for about a week or so. One of the many knot glitches :)
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  • shigaitesshigaites
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    edited December 2011
    aha yeah I could I forget about the wonderful coding this website uses Tongue out
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  • tarheelbabstarheelbabs member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, Kyle--you're photos turned out beautifully.  Love your dress.  I remember you had posted a lot last year, but I didn't realize we both were getting married on 5/7.  Congratulations!
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  • shigaitesshigaites
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats to you too!  It seems like a lot of people had their weddings on the 7th :D
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