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It's that time again: List your wedding vendors!
You know how much I love to do this right? 
Everyone list your (recommended) vendors for our newly engaged Knotties! I found this so helpful when I was just starting my planning. Please feel free to add to the categories.
Venue: The Warwick Melrose Hotel
Florist: LeFleur Couture/Tami Winn
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Firewheel Mall, Garland
Cake: The Cake Guys
DJ: Glenn Roush Productions
Photographer: Lynn Michelle Photography
MUA: Kristin Colaneri
Ceremony Musicians: Four Strings
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (Plano)
BM Attire: David's Bridal (Mesquite)
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Etsy--Elegant Occasions
Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Angela
STDs: Vistaprint
Groom's Ring: Boonerings.com
Officiant: Marty Younkin, LoveNotes
RD: Blue Mesa, Northpark
Everyone list your (recommended) vendors for our newly engaged Knotties! I found this so helpful when I was just starting my planning. Please feel free to add to the categories.Venue: The Warwick Melrose Hotel
Florist: LeFleur Couture/Tami Winn
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Firewheel Mall, Garland
Cake: The Cake Guys
DJ: Glenn Roush Productions
Photographer: Lynn Michelle Photography
MUA: Kristin Colaneri
Ceremony Musicians: Four Strings
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (Plano)
BM Attire: David's Bridal (Mesquite)
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Etsy--Elegant Occasions
Calligraphy: Calligraphy by Angela
STDs: Vistaprint
Groom's Ring: Boonerings.com
Officiant: Marty Younkin, LoveNotes
RD: Blue Mesa, Northpark
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Re: It's that time again: List your wedding vendors!
Florist: Apple Tree, Plano
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Frisco
Cake: Frosted Art Bakery
Tuxedos: Al's Formalwear (multiple locations)
BM Attire: Alfred Angelo, Frisco
Invitations: DIY, but bought cardstock and supplies from Hobby Lobby
STDs: DIY, also Hobby Lobby
Wedding Rings: DeBeers
RD: Rudy's BBQ, Frisco
Edit: Forgot a few!
Favors: Personalized M&Ms with text and picture, got solid color filler M&Ms at candy store at Stonebriar Mall
Favor Boxes: Personalized tuxedo/gown boxes from www.beau-coup.com
Centerpiece vases: Ikea
BM Gifts: Swarovski
Linens: Ducky Bob's
Florist: Branching Out Event and Floral Design
Dress: Christos by Amsale (Stanley Korshak)
Cake: Panini Cakes
DJ: Melodies and Memories
Photographer: Perez Photography
MUA: Kristie Luv
Ceremony Musicians: Serenata Strings
Tuxedos: just doing black suits that GM already own
BM Attire: J Crew
Alterations: Becky Fowler (love her!!!)
Invitations: Wedding - Etsy (Jennifer Raichman), Rehearsal Dinner - PaperOrchidStationery.com
STDs: Email, graphic design done by friend
Groom's Ring: Scott Kay (from online dealer)
Bride's Rings: e-ring from Shapiro Diamonds; wedding band by Beverley K from the former Village Jewelers
Officiant: Father Todd Bell of St Matthias
RD: Kirin Court Restaurant
D&M Bio
Now with vendor reviews!
Donna Cooks: My Food Blog
Venue: El Dorado Country Club - McKinney
Dress: Anonymously Yours
Cake: The Cake Guys
DJ: Pat Homer, Dallas Mobile DJ
Photographer: McGowan Images
MUA: Amanda, AH Makeup Artistry
Ceremony Musicians: Nyoko Stromberg, harpist
Tuxedos: Tuxedo Junction
BM Attire: A-1 Weddings (Denison, TX)
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: semi-DIY using BRIDES invitation kits
STDs: Magnet Street
Groom's Ring: Scott Kay- purchased from Bailey, Banks, and Biddle (but they are all closed now I believe)
RD: Texas Land & Cattle, Plano
Florist: A Man & A Woman Floral Design (Dallas)
Dress: Terry Costa (Dallas)
Cake: Cakes by Laura (Plano)
DJ: Your DJ (Gus Garza)
Photographer: Krauzian Image
MUA: Erin Gobin
Ceremony Musicians: Don Shannon (Bagpipes)
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (Plano)
BM Attire: Two Birds Bridesmaids (on-line)
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Celebrations
Calligraphy: None
STDs: None
Groom's Ring: Anschar Diamonds (Dallas)
Officiant: Keith Long, LoveNotes
RD: Tru Fire (Frisco)
Florist: Striking Stems-Ashley Jensen
Dress: Marisa-Mockingbird Bridal
Cake: Panini Bakery
DJ: Glenn Roush Productions
Photographer: Nine Photography
MUA: A friend/co-worker
Ceremony Musicians: Glenn Roush Productions
Mensware: Shirt, dress pants from Express & Ties from ASOS.com
BM Attire: Jcrew
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Michael's DIY Brides set
STDs: Vistaprint postcards
Groom's Ring: TitaniumKay.com
Officiant: Pastor, Dan Dean from Heartland Church
RD: Mi Cocina, Highland Park Village
Florist: Thuy Nguyen-Paulo
Dress: Blush Couture
Cake: Texas Star Bakery
DJ: Andy with a Music Wave
Photographer: Jennifer Strain Photography
Tuxedos: Tuxedo Junction (Grapevine)
BM Attire: Terry Costa
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Michael's DIY Kit
Programs: Salesplace, Wilton's DIY Kit
STDs: Ebay
Groom's Ring: Zales
Officiant: Gordon Nelson The Wedding Preacher
Linens: Bebe's Interiors
Wedding Planners: K&M Affairs
Caterer: 7 Salsas
Bartenders/Waitstaff: A+ Student Staffing
Rentals: Dal-Tex Rentals
Frozen Drink Machine Rental: Texas Freeze
Cake: Candy Haven
Favors: M&Ms (from M&M.com) and tins from Michael's
Dress: Lewisville Bridal Boutique
Tuxes: Minsky's Tux
Shoes: DSW
Jewelry: e-ring/wedding band-Helzberg, Steve's wedding band-Zales, BM jewelry -Zales, wedding day Jewelry-Zales
FG gift- Theknot.com
RD - The Roadhouse
Officiant: Childhood preacher
Music: The Violin Guy
Photographers: Contemporary Portraits
Flowers: DIY and bridal bouquet from Central Market
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: DIY
Programs: Michael's
BM attire: Dresses are Watters and Watters WToo ordered off of Netbride.com
Hair and Makeup: Headrush Salon
Church: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Reception: Lakewood Country Club
Cake: Elena's Cakes
Flowers: Sahana Floral Design
DJ: Dallas Rhythms
Invites: My sister, the graphic designer genius!
RD: Twisted Root Burger Co.
Rings: Luxor Jeweler
Dress: Becky Fowler (custom)
Transportation: A To Z
Make Up: Michelle Fuentes
Hair: Can't remember!
Photography: Nine
Videography: Adam Kegg
Dress: Stardust Bridal
Photographer: We're using Joseph Marks for Engagement pictures
BM Attire: Lulu's
Alterations: Probably Stardust
Invitations: Etsy--Invitations by Emily
STDs: Magnet Street
Groom's Ring: Not sure yet!
Bride's wedding band: Leland Jewelers
Caterer: Cliff Star Catering
Florist: Tom Thumb Grapevine and DIY Centerpieces
Dress: David's Bridal Arlington
Cake: Texas Star Bakery
DJ: Andrew with A Music Wave
Photographer: Kristina Fanelli Koi Images
MUA: Still searching!
Ceremony Musicians: UNT musicians
Tuxedos: TBD
BM Attire: David's Bridal
Alterations: Will be using Becky Fowler
Invitations: DIY kit from Michaels
STDs: Zazzle.com
Groom's Ring: Zales
Bride's Ring: Zales
Officiant: Personal friend
Venue: Lakewood Theater, Dallas
Florist: May Flowers & Gifts
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Frisco
Cake: Panini Bakery
Caterer: Tangiloo's
DJ: Glenn Roush Productions
Photographer: Lynn Michelle Photography
MUA: Amanda with AH Makeup Artistry - my trial is on Sunday!
Hair: My usual stylist, Misty, at Salon LaPage in Denton
BM Attire: Alfred Angelo, Frisco
Officiant: Arianna Gray
Caterer: Black Eyed Pea Catering
Florist: Myself I am not sure who I am ordering the flowers from Yet
Dress: Terry Costa
Cake: Texas Star Bakery
DJ: Andrew with A Music Wave
Photographer: Six Fourteen Photography
MUA: Not sure yet?
Ceremony Musicians: IPOD
Tuxedos: International Suits...we bought them for less then renting
BM Attire: Alfred Angelo
Alterations: Will be using Becky Fowler
Invitations: Brides Kit from Michaels
STDs: Myself and VistaPrint
Groom's Ring: Kays
Bride's Ring: Jareds Orginally Kays Now!
Officiant: Uhhh... I still need to book this one!
Florist: Blooming Accents
Dress: Circle Park Bridal
Cake: Stepmom is making the cake
DJ: Streaming an iPod
Photographer: K & S Photography
Officiant: Richard Sutherland
Brides E-ring: Nasr Bros.
Wedding is not until October, so I still have a lot of work to do.
Florist: Market Street, DIY Centerpieces ordered from Sam's club
Dress: lasting bridal couture, addison
DJ: Wendy Kidd with Tiny Tunes
Photographer: A friend
Tuxedos: Al's Formal Wear (Plano)
BM Attire: Jcpenny
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: DIY, MIcheals
STDs: Vistaprint
Groom's Ring: Ebay- titanium-ring-store
Officiant: Wendy Kidd
RD: i fratelli, irving
Florist: personal friend
Dress: Lewisville Bridal Boutique
Shoes: Angela Nuran
Cake: Hot Chocolates
DJ: John Rossi
Photographer: Lynn Michelle Photography
MUA: personal friend
Ceremony Musicians: I wouldn't recommend this one. It wasn't huge issue, just a little unneeded stress on the day of.
Tuxedos: Al's Formalwear (near NE Mall) I don't think it is there anymore.
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Cleverly Invite
Groom's Ring: Jewelry Exchange
Officiant: Marty Younkin, LoveNotes
RD: Blue Mesa (Southlake)
Honeymoon: Secrets Maroma Beach
Travel Agent: Jennifer with VIP Vacations
Caterer: Black Eyed Pea
Florist: my mom
Dress: my mom
Cake: Cakes by Joyce (my dental hygenist)
DJ: DJ Connection
Photographer: Manuel Crespo
Ceremony Musicians: Carole Kaney-Francis (Harp) Amber Renae Bush (vocals)
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse
BM Attire: David's Bridal
Invitations: DIY: (Paper Source, Envelope Mall, Michael's, MyGatsby)
STDs: DIY (Envelope Mall)
Engagement Ring: Whiteflash
Wedding Rings: Sam's Club
Officiant: Diane Robertson
RD: Hotel Indigo Downtown Dallas
Another not married yet, but these are all the vendors we've already booked (or will be booking).
Venue: The Tribute Golf Club
Planner & Florist: Kathie Seely, Grand Events
Dress: Terry Costa
DJ& Lighting: Blaire with Party All The Time Productions
Photographer: Lynn Michelle
Ceremony Musicians: Island Boogie (Steel Drums)
Invitations: DIY: (Paperandmore, Michael's)
STDs: DIY (Michael's, Jo Anns, Envelopemall)
All Rings: Kay's
Officiant: Family minister
RD: Blue Mesa, Frisco
Hotel Block & Send Off Brunch: Fairfield Inn, The Colony
Alterations: Will be using Becky Fowler
Shoes: DSW
Bio Good Times
Florist: Kim May
Dress: Maggie Sottero bought at Bridal Designs in Southlake
Cake: Jackie Spratt and a gluten free small one from Kozy (for the bride!)
DJ: FIgment Productions
Photographer: Huy Nguyen of f8 studios
MUA: Erin Blair Gobin with Haute Facade
Videographer: Turquoise Video Productions
Ceremony Musicians: my brother
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse (Dallas NW HWY)
BM Attire: Bill Levkoff bought at Bridal Designs in Southlake
Alterations: Bridal Designs
Invitations: Etsy
STDs: Magnet Street
Groom's Ring: Gordon's
Officiant: Ari Gray, Alternative Wedding Services
RD: Iron Cactus
Caterer/Linens: Sissy's Catering
Florist: I took a class at the Fort Worth Flower Connection
Dress: Terry Costa
Shoes: Zappos.com (awesome)
Cake: Tabitha Ballard
DJ: Melodies & Memories
Photographer: Jessica Mooney Photography
Videography: Adam Kegg Random Pictures Productions
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse
BM Attire: Terry Costa
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: Materials: Cardsandpockets.com Design: Allison Knight (my roomie)
STDs: Vistaprint (Don't recommend)
Groom's Ring: Mitchell's Jewelry--Norman, OK
Bride's Rings: Zales & Kay--don't recommend
RD: The Ranch at Las Colinas
Florist: LeFleur Couture/Tami Winn
Dress: Terry Costa (Maggie Sottero)
Cake: Frosted Art
Photographer: Jennifer Jones
MUA: Angie Williams
Ceremony Musicians: Stradivarius
Tuxedo: Men's Wearhouse (Plano)
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Invitations: DIY - bought supplies from Cards and Pockets and Michaels
Wedding Bands: J. David (Tulsa, OK)
Officiant: Carol Sage, LoveNotes
Alterations: Becky Fowler
RD: Via-Real (Las Colinas)
Rentals: Posh Couture Rentals
Honeymoon: DisneyWorld and Clearwater Beach
Travel Agent: Jennifer at VIP
Florist: Local Nursery
Dress: Bridal Bliss
Cake: Divini Dee Cakes
DJ: Ipod but Groomsman Mc'd
Photographer: K & S Photography
MUA: A friend
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse
BM Attire: White House Black Market
Alterations: Bridal Bliss
STDs: Vistaprint
Coordinator - Thirty Three Events
Caterer - Savory Catering
Photo by K & S Photography
Videographer: Austin Walton Productions
Photobooth: Premiere Photobooth
Bio Good Times
Florist: Windsor (Mesquite)
Dress: Lulu's Bridal
Cake: Elena's Cakes
DJ: Charlie Riggs
Photographer: Melissa Goldberg (LOVE her!)
MUA: Meredith White (Belfiore Salon and Spa, Rockwall), also for hair
Ceremony Musicians: Church organist
Tuxedos:Men's Wearhouse (Mesquite)
BM Attire: Lulu's Bridal (Bill Levkoff Dress)
Alterations:
Invitations: Needle in a Haystack (GREAT if you are not wanting to order online!)
Officiant: Church Pastor
RD: Westlake House (Mesquite), On the Border Catering
Carter born 5/28/11
BFP 9/27/12 EDD 6/11/13, MC 9wks, no HB
Florist: Dr. Delphinium
Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Caterer: Amark Catering
DJ: Richard McClure (A Very Special Day)
Photographer: WeddingTX
Ceremony Musicians: Richard McClure
Tuxedos: Men's Wearhouse
BM Attire: Priscilla of Boston
Invitations: Carta Creations (Hollye)
STDs: Carta Creations
Rings: Robbins Brothers
RD: Fireside Pies, Dallas
[QUOTE]Venue: Old Red Courthouse
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Wedding Coordinator: Elisha with Altar Ego Weddings
Guest/Wedding Night Hotel: Hotel Palomar
and my fav:
Shoes: Valentino in signature Valentino red.
D&M Bio
Now with vendor reviews!
Donna Cooks: My Food Blog
Reception: Maggiano's Little Italy at North Park
Flowers: Market Street Colleyville
Photographer: Michelle Johnson
Favors: Bags from Hobby Lobby and candy from The Knot
RD: Hotel where our guests stayed (Campbell Centre Doubletree)
Mens' wear: Mens' Wearhouse (Lewisville and Highland Park)
Bride's Dress: Mii's Bridal
MoH Dress: David's Bridal
Rings: Jared
Cake: Dallas Affaires
Invitations: Rexcraft
DJ: Your Special Day DJ
Wedding Musicians: hired through the church and a freind's string quartet
I got my dress altered at Mii's and my MoH got her dress altered at the bridal store in Southlake (it just changed names) by the Kohl's.
Location: Hall of State, Fair Park
Caterer: Food Glorious Food
Flowers: Bell Florist, no longer open (family friend former owner)
Photographer: Lauren Larsen
STD: Vistaprint
Coordinator: Jill Byrd
Wedding Dress: Terry Costa (Maggie Sottero)
BM Dress: Becky Fowler
Alterations: Becky Fowler
Tuxedos: Al's Formal Wear
Band: Good Question Band
Officiant: Uncle/High school Young Life Leader
Hotel Block: The Fairmont Hotel
RD: The original El Fenix (amazing upstairs room/patio)
Venue: The Wildwood Inn- Denton, TX
Florist: A Man and a Woman Floral
Dress: DaVinci, Bridal Company
Cake: Cake/Candy Haven
DJ: Mike McDaniel
Photographer: Karen Scruggs Photography
BM Attire: Bridal Company
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
STDs: Wedding Paper Divas
Officiant: Mike McDaniel