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bride2be062013bride2be062013
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in Massachusetts-Boston
Okay, it has been a while since I posted. Happy to report I have the following checked off my list:

Date, Ceremony Venue
Reception Venue: The Colonnade, Boston, MA
Band: small steelband from Toronto (played at both my siblings' weddings)
Flowers: Les Fleurs, Andover, MA
Dress: Amsale "Lauren" from Kleinfeld's NYC (http://www.amsale.com/bridal/amsalecollection/dresses/lauren.shtml)

Dress was a total surprise - still kind of reeling from the lightning quickness of that decision. Went to Kleinfeld's not intending to buy in the least, but tried on 6 dresses and ended up leaving with dress, veil and jeweled sash. Well at least it's done! Haha.

Still need:
DJ
Lighting (uplighting)
Photographer

Any budget friendly suggestions welcome!

Hope you are all doing well with your planning!
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  • MrsGandthebeagMrsGandthebeag member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker First Anniversary
    I wouldn't put all those details on the internet.  There are some crazies out there.  I'd recommend John Cristoferi out of Brockton for a DJ.  Good luck!
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_progress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:89Discussion:c9d6301b-b144-4bf2-aa1d-bb555a94ae84Post:63b648dd-b36b-4452-9ed8-552f9465ef9a">Re: Progress!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I wouldn't put all those details on the internet.  There are some crazies out there.  I'd recommend John Cristoferi out of Brockton for a DJ.  Good luck!
    Posted by MrsGandthebeag[/QUOTE]

    Thanks for the warning and the recommendation!  I took some details out.
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  • penny12986penny12986 member
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    For lighting, I recommend Waterlemon Events from Woburn. Www.waterlemonevents.com. I am using them for uplights, lanterns and seating. Definitely budget friendly.
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  • JBs_BrideJBs_Bride
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    How much did you want to spend on DJ and photog? Budget means different things to different people. :)
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_progress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:89Discussion:c9d6301b-b144-4bf2-aa1d-bb555a94ae84Post:48472f67-3a54-458f-a96c-d38b1566b0be">Re: Progress!</a>:
    [QUOTE]How much did you want to spend on DJ and photog? Budget means different things to different people. :)
    Posted by JBs_Bride[/QUOTE]



    DJ - 1200 max
    Photographer - 3500 for at least 8 hrs coverage & DVD with high res images and printing rights.
    Lighting - 1200 for at least 20 uplights
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_progress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:89Discussion:c9d6301b-b144-4bf2-aa1d-bb555a94ae84Post:c8cd2354-e754-4729-bff7-8f6a9449408e">Re:Progress!</a>:
    [QUOTE]For lighting, I recommend Waterlemon Events from Woburn. Www.waterlemonevents.com. I am using them for uplights, lanterns and seating. Definitely budget friendly.
    Posted by penny12986[/QUOTE]



    Thanks - I will check them out for sure!
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  • JBs_BrideJBs_Bride
    2500 Comments Fifth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    For photog definitely check out Shannon Sorenson Photography. She's in CT, but she does a lot of MA weddings. She did my TTD pics and they are gorgeous. Plus, she's a total doll.
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  • anastassiiatanastassiiat
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    Hi fellow June 2013 bride. :) I'm using DJ Shyne from ECF Entertainment. He was great when we met with him, and he is also super quick in getting back to me via e-mail. We are paying $1,000 for 4 hour for our reception. He also offers an uplighting package, but FI and I are not using it because of budget limitations.
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  • Ashleigh828Ashleigh828
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    I am using One Eleven Images for our photorgraphy. They are amazing!! Our total package (including 8 hours of photography and an engagement session) is $2300. I loved that there are 2 photographers (they are a couple) and they both have different styles of shooting. I also liked that one will be with my fiance while getting ready and one with me so no photos get missed.

    For the DJ, I am using Mike from Pure Energy Entertainment... again, super great! They are out of Reading and have been awesome to work with. We are paying $1200 for 6 hours of music (ceremony and reception, as it's all in one place) and he also brings along another MC / DJ to ensure things sun smoothly. They also offer uplighting and if you get both DJ and Lighting packages, it's around $1500 for both!! I thought that it was very reasonably priced! Plus, they can tailor any package to your wants/needs/budget.
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    Ooooh, great! Thanks for all the recs so far. I will check them out!
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  • tanyamary627tanyamary627
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    edited June 2012

    Zach Dauphinais for a DJ - he's several hundred under your budget.  He's a favorite on the CT board but he travels to MA frequently.  He also offers uplighting, I'm not sure on pricing for that.
    http://zdsignatureevents.com/

    And O'Brien Photo, also several hundred under your budget and their packages include 8 hours, 2 photogs, disc with rights, and engagement session.
    http://obrienphoto.net/blog/

    I'm using both of these vendors and I am very happy with them so far!

    Good luck!

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  • kellyelizkellyeliz member
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    For a DJ we are using Good Times Unlimited. We thought their prices were reasonable. One of my friends used Peter Brady (with goodtimes) and people still haven't stopped talking about her September wedding! We knew right away that is who we wanted to use! He was amazing!
    http://www.goodtimesunlimited.net/
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  • jerseychic24jerseychic24 member
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    CHeck out portrait new england.  they will customize a package to work for you.  You will get two photo(they are a couple)  They have been super quick in any responses and we are so excited to be working with them
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  • BCV513BCV513
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    I'm a June 2013 bride too. I had a hard time finding a DJ and that was back in February. My first choice had seven weddings on my date. I'm using TSG Weddings and they're great! My photographer is Berry Photos and they've been fabulous.
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_progress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:89Discussion:c9d6301b-b144-4bf2-aa1d-bb555a94ae84Post:1e83c5ea-dea3-469c-84b4-c716d272c386">Re: Progress!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm a June 2013 bride too. I had a hard time finding a DJ and that was back in February. My first choice had seven weddings on my date. I'm using TSG Weddings and they're great! My photographer is Berry Photos and they've been fabulous.
    Posted by BCV513[/QUOTE]

    Aagh! Trouble in February??! I better get a move on but so hard because I have a zillion things to do getting ready for med school and working in addition to the wedding planning.  I'm scerred.

    Thanks everyone for all of your recs - I really appreciate it!
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  • erinlouisa1erinlouisa1
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    i apparently need to start picking vendors too! another june 2013 bride :)
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  • BCV513BCV513
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    I know, I was shocked at how quick they booked. I got the last Saturday in 2013 at my venue (booked in January). My church is totally booked for 2013. It's insane! I haven't booked a florist yet and I'm getting a little nervous.
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  • bride2be062013bride2be062013
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_massachusetts-boston_progress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:89Discussion:c9d6301b-b144-4bf2-aa1d-bb555a94ae84Post:d5b8991f-0e1b-4d5b-aa2f-14ee82ecc5af">Re: Progress!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I know, I was shocked at how quick they booked. I got the last Saturday in 2013 at my venue (booked in January). My church is totally booked for 2013. It's insane! I haven't booked a florist yet and I'm getting a little nervous.
    Posted by BCV513[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>I booked Les Fleurs out of Andover for flowers. Their flowers and arrangements are so gorgeous. They are not cheap but not the most expensive either. They don't have a minimum so they can definitely work with your budget. Kerianne Steele is such a sweetheart - give them a look! Here's a link to a vendor spotlight that a well-known Boston photographer, Leah Haydock, did on them:</div><div><a href="http://leahhaydock.blogspot.com/2012/04/vendor-spotlight-favorite-florist-les.html" rel="nofollow">http://leahhaydock.blogspot.com/2012/04/vendor-spotlight-favorite-florist-les.html</a>

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