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ScarletandDavidScarletandDavid
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Have any of you used anybody from Craigslist? What was your response? I see so many services but not sure the quality of them. The only thing I have booked right now is our photographer and catering.

Still need -
Day of Planner
Rentals (tables and chairs, etc)
DJ (Possibly my FI's friend)

And not sure what else I am missing. Our venue is at my parents, catering is On The Border, photographer is my cousin, and videographer is possibly my uncle.
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  • shortgirltxshortgirltx
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    edited December 2011
    Jay&Marissa found her cake vendor on CL and was pleased. 
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  • Tiffany618Tiffany618
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    edited December 2011
    I wouldn't hire anyone from Craigslist unless you could verify them through Weddingwire or another knottie...but probably not even then.

    I know sometimes people are just trying to get their start, and thats cool, BUT we have enough reasonably tried and true vendors/venues go MIA.  I just wouldn't take the risk.

    That's just my two cents.
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  • InfamousQBertInfamousQBert
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    edited December 2011
    the only thing i'd consider okay through CL would be buying decorations and such. i second what tiffany says, though. i'd be worried about any regular vendors unless you could find them on another site, too, and they're just supplementing their ads through CL.

    i'd suggest taking a look at the sticky post about vendors and/or searching our board for "Vendor Review" and looking at the things others have written. i think you'll find plenty of good suggestions that way and have someone who has used them here and ready to talk to if you have questions about one.

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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with Tiffany.

    If you find someone that sounds good... ask!  Google... look around... do your research.

    And of course, if you're looking for certain vendors, we can help.  Let us know what you're looking for and what you'd like to spend, and you'll get lots of recommendations!
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  • rach7779rach7779
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    edited December 2011
    Yes I found my cupcake vendor on craigslist (Tabitha Ballard), and she delivered everything on time and just like we wanted! BUT I actually recognized her name from being mentioned by another knottie before I went to meet with her. It is kinda scary that you have to pay them ahead of time and then just pray they show up on the day of your wedding.
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    Ditto PP.  If you are concerned about budget, we have many budget-friendly vendors we could suggest for you. 

    One of our Knotties from last year hired her DOC from Craigslist and regretted it.  The girl ended up yanking the bride's veil off right before she was ready to walk down the aisle, among other things.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:cd0ebf51-c375-48be-afcd-2d334d73809a">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ditto PP.  If you are concerned about budget, we have many budget-friendly vendors we could suggest for you.  One of our Knotties from last year hired her DOC from Craigslist and regretted it.  <strong>The girl ended up yanking the bride's veil off right before she was ready to walk down the aisle, among other things.
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    HOLY HORRIBLE DOC BATMAN!

    When did that happen??
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  • rcpm44rcpm44 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:6b105166-c761-4600-a7b5-c1f9e05aef9e">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Craigslist Vendors : HOLY HORRIBLE DOC BATMAN! When did that happen??
    Posted by bsn1752[/QUOTE]

    Brianna, this happened before you were here. I actually was going to use the same DOC and once I read that review I definitely didn't use her!
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    It was last June.  It was Almoyo. I remember when she gave her review I was cracking up (not because of what was happening but because of how Almoyo described it--she had such a wonderful attitude about the whole thing.) 

    Here is her review (I took out her name though):

    DOC:  F+ I found Kasie on Craigslist, and when my mom and I met her in person, she said all of the right things. Plus, she was CHEAP. I'm pretty sure she lied when she told me that she had already done a few weddings. She has a background in floral design, and did a good job making corsages and bouts (except the part where she forgot to make one for the bridesman). She was totally ineffective at running the rehearsal, and wasn't organized. She dressed inappropriately on the wedding day, and I heard from several guests that they caught a glimpse of her rear because her short skirt kept riding up. Kasie wadded up my train in both hands before I walked down the aisle, and yanked my veil off as the chapel doors were opening for my entrance... Bottom line: I don't recommend her services.
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  • InfamousQBertInfamousQBert
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    edited December 2011
    what is it with DOCs? did anyone have a good one??

    ETA: i mean 100% loved. mine was a little weird, but was fine the day of. everything went smoothly as far as i knew. it wasn't until afterwards that i found out about something happening that made me really upset.

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  • ScarletandDavidScarletandDavid
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    edited December 2011
    Oh no!! Thats horrible!! I saw a few vendors on Craigslist that are just starting out. And it made me curious.
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  • 2012JulyBride2012JulyBride
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    edited December 2011
    For rentals you could look up Fox Rentals (don't know where they're located or where you're at). My sister had a backyard wedding and used them for her tables and chairs.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:14bee934-1139-4876-b2b2-61a0fe7556ad">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]For rentals you could look up Fox Rentals (don't know where they're located or where you're at). My sister had a backyard wedding and used them for her tables and chairs.
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    I believe that Fox Rentals is in Grapevine, which is close to you.
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  • ScarletandDavidScarletandDavid
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    edited December 2011

    Thank you for the reference! I had no idea who to call first. I thought about Ducky Bobs since my job uses them for our carnivals.

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  • BanannaPBanannaP 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_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:528c434c-336e-437c-a396-4ef41242d1f8">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]what is it with DOCs? did anyone have a good one?? ETA: i mean 100% loved. mine was a little weird, but was fine the day of. everything went smoothly as far as i knew. it wasn't until afterwards that i found out about something happening that made me really upset.
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    Me! Mine was so amazing, start to finish. I will do vendor reviews before we leave on Tuesday, I swear
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  • stupid&luckystupid&lucky member
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    edited December 2011
    I found a photographer on Craig's list for my daughters wedding.....Great price, and we were happy with him.  Brian Blevins
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  • FebDallasBrideFebDallasBride
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    I found both my MOHs photog (Evan Godwin) and mine (Stephanie Brazzle) on there
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  • Jay&MarissaJay&Marissa
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    Yes I found my cupcake vendor on craigslist (Tabitha Ballard), and she delivered everything on time and just like we wanted! BUT I actually recognized her name from being mentioned by another knottie before I went to meet with her. It is kinda scary that you have to pay them ahead of time and then just pray they show up on the day of your wedding.

    Yes--Tabitha did our cake and we were very happy with her. She only charged us $1.50/slice for our cake. And damn was it good--we got to choose a different flavor for every layer too.

    For rentals, don't use Ducky Bob's--they are way more expensive than anyone else. I've heard good things about TLC.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:8117f57c-98d9-4bcb-b9f8-59cfe3a039e3">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE] (Stephanie Brazzle) on there
    Posted by FebDallasBride[/QUOTE]

    She did a friend's wedding and the photos were beautiful!
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  • juliebug1997juliebug1997 member
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    For rentals, depending on what you need and want, Chair Covers by Yoli are great.  She does other linens, not just chair covers.
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  • FebDallasBrideFebDallasBride
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_craigslist-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:20a6ff68-3211-4971-aef1-d10ce5f85b8aPost:15c4f457-1b03-4ad7-85d0-7e072e2cd1d6">Re: Craigslist Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Craigslist Vendors : She did a friend's wedding and the photos were beautiful!
    Posted by MLandCJ[/QUOTE]

    Her pics ARE beautiful, and her price is great. AND we clicked over our obsession with spreadsheets.
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