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NJ Advice on everything!

Keeko HarrisKeeko Harris member
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Here we go my very first post and let the planning begin!!  Any and all advice welcomed.   I'll say venue, music and pics are the big priorities


Flowers:  DIY silk, DIY real or affordable florist?

Venue:  Pretty flexible with the location but looking for March 2012 for about $75pp...any suggestions?  we live right in the center of the state so 

Photography:  affordable but great quality!

DJ:  affordable and puts on a great party!  our families love to dance!

Limo services:  any suggestions
soon to be Mrs. D
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  • cindy9178cindy9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    definitely check out Jason Rhee for photography...he is  highly recommended here, and he is very very affordable.
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  • colmckenncolmckenn
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    edited December 2011
    Flowers- DIY real or affordable florist...silk is not my style. We are using Flowers by Addalia in Toms River.

    Photography- fifthavenuephotography.com   Erin McGowan....soooo affordable I was shocked

    Limo- We found the best price with VG Limo in Hillsborough....inquire about them and they will start sending 15% off postcards...we used that to book!
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  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Don't DIY flowers, it will be a lot of stress the day before your wedding if you want fresh flowers.  Just hire someone. 

    Venues:  You can check out

    The manor is west orange
    bridgewater manor
    maybe The Primavera regency - not sure of their march pricing
    Atrium CC West Orange

    there are more but I can't think at the moment.

    What would you consider Affordable for Photography and DJ. there are a lot of different vendors with different price ranges that are affordable to some expensive to others.  be more specific and you will get more responses.
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  • KarKarnjKarKarnj member
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    edited December 2011
    Venue-   Old Mill In, Basking ridge

    Florist- Floral Gallery in Chester. www.floralgallerynj.com

    Photographer - CIP Studios , Chester nj www.studiocip,com

    Good Luck
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  • asweet21asweet21 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am getting in March too (03/23/12)!  We did March because it is a less expensive month (for limos, dj and venue), so that works out for you.  Also think about having a Friday or Sunday reception that will decrease the price at the venue. 

    Venue - St. Clements in Matawan and The Reception Hall at  PNC Arts Center (Merri Makers) will be in that price range.  We chose PNC.

    DJ - Elite Entertainment.  Not sure if they are affordable compared to others, I think the price we paid was reasonable.  $950 for a Friday wedding in March.  I loved them as soon as I saw them perform though and had to book them.  I know a lot of people who have used them and heard all good things!

    Not sure about the other things! But good luck and have fun planning. 
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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm a March 2012 bride too!

    Our venue is The Graycliff, but you could also check The Empire CLub, The Landmark

    You can try ALex Rodrigues @ W8 photography,  he gave us a great deal and takes beautiful pictures.
     
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  • GolfChick78GolfChick78 member
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    edited December 2011
    Don't DIY the flowers; unless you really know what you're doing, they'll look DIY and that will show forever in your pictures.

    I'm in northern NJ so don't really know venues in central NJ, but some in norhtern that are affordable are the Graycliff and the Arlington.

    We're using Robert Wayne Photography.  I love his photographic style, he's priced right, and I really appreciate his a la carte approach to packages; he even has a disc-only option if you're not interested in doing an album.

    We're doing a band and part of paying for that was not doing limos so I can't help you witht he last two.
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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    Flowers: I would go with real, fresh flowers. I got a great price from AW Flowers in Kearny.

    Venue: The Tides Estate in North Haledon - we paid $80pp for a Saturday night in April 2010, and we were quoted $65pp for a Friday night in March 2010. http://www.thetides.com/

    Also try Bridgewater Manor in Bridgewater, and Costa Del Sol in Union.


    Limo services: http://www.joeslimo.com/
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  • maddie7maddie7 member
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    edited December 2011

    Flowers- Santos- Manny is amazing and great discounts- if you are a teacher,cop or fire or pay cash

    Photog- JF Photography in Cranford- totally dropped package prices

    DJ- Dash of Class- Vito is wonderful- again negotiate


    Venues for that price- well March is a cheaper month- I would say go look at Primavera, Berkeley Plaza, Grand Summit, Twin Brooks CC, Gran Centurians, Somerset Hotel, Madison Hotel, The Manor

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  • smw42smw42 member
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    Venue- Bridgemater Manor (PM with any questions, I got married there)
    Limo- Santos (they were great)
    Florist- Real! Nathan @ Avenue Flowers
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  • hollyberry88hollyberry88
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    edited December 2011
    Venue:  ditto BWM.  I also had my wedding there...awesome.  The food...the place...the price.  I got a good deal for a friday night (same as the Sunday night).  I heard they do an even better one for a Sat. Afternoon/morning.

    DJ:  Used PrimeTime in Somerset.  I gave them my budget and they worked with me.  Again, did an awesome job.  2 of my friends who are getting married this year actually booked them because of my wedding.

    Limo:  Santos all the way.

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  • badkittyctbadkittyct
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    edited December 2011
    Flowers - get a florist. Less stressful. Alan's & Mininsohn's Fabulous Florals in Lakewood is very affordable and willing to help work with you.

    DJ - Definitely Elite Entertainment. Their planning site is easy to use, the DJs are very involved and always get the crowds excited.

    Venue - not sure but it seems like the other girls here made some good suggestions!

    Not using a limo since the wedding and reception are in the same place so sorry, I'm useless there!
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  • futuremrsdaviesfuturemrsdavies
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    edited December 2011
    Venue: I booked in April at Bridgewater Manor for a great price. I know they have a $65 pp in march. Also, if you're willing to book fast, i think it was the hilton in toms river that has $49 pp price if you book this Saturday.
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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    edited December 2011
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  • Keeko HarrisKeeko Harris member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for all the replies!  I feel like a have a soild starting point for everything as oppose to going in to the search blind!  keep you posted! xoxo
    soon to be Mrs. D
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  • melliott09melliott09
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    edited December 2011
    Venue - Bridgwater Manor

    Florist - Where Flowers Bloom

    Photography - Captured by Erika

    No Limo-Ceremony & Reception in same place

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