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Former Chicago Knottie looking for recommendations, please!!

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Hi everyone!

I'm a former Chicago knottie (married in January 2009) and I am now looking for recommendations for my little sister!  She's getting married in Kansas City August 4, 2012.  Her and her fiance are looking for the following recommendations (in no particular order):

1. Photographer (photojournalistic style)

2. Videographer

3. DJ

4. Florist

5. Cake

6. Cigar Roller

7. Photobooth

8. Hotel Block (they want to do the Westin, but they want a more reasonably priced option as well)

9. Makeup artist (travels to hotel)

10. Hairstylist (travels to hotel)

11. Trolley

12. Rentals (linens and chairs only)

13. Tux rental with KC pickup and dropoff

Any recommendations would be MUCH appreciated!! Thank you! :)
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  • Rockerchick842Rockerchick842
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    edited December 2011

    I haven't gotten married yet, but here are the vendors I am using, all of whom have been awesome.

    Photography- Jim Powers/Powershots Photography
    Flowers - Hy-Vee Floral in Mission, KS
    Cake/Caterer- Cupini's on Westport Rd
    Day of Coordinator- Sharon Ivy at Sharon Ivy Events. I cannot give her enough praise.
    DJ- Micky King at SoundKing Productions.

    All of these vendors are reasonably priced and have been pleasures to work with so far. I hope this helps.

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  • aromstadaromstad
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    edited December 2011

    Here is who I am using plus maybe a few extras.

    1. Photog - Andrea Nigh Photography but my friend used Parson's Photography bc she really like the photo journalist style and her pics are great.

    2.  Video - no suggestions

    3.  DJ - Anthony Nigro @ KC Event Sounds

    4.  Florist - Petalz

    5.  Cake - no suggestions

    6.  Cigar Roller - I don't know his name but there is an awesome one in Weston, MO

    7.  Photobooth - no suggestions

    8. Hotel - I suggest just calling a few and start comparing pricing vs. location

    9.  Make-up artist (travels) - Jill Ferguson she is MAC certified and will come to you...look her up on FB

    10.  Hair (travels) - Myra @ Envy Salon on Tiffany Springs Pkwy

    11.  Trolley - Carey Limo

    12.  Rental s- no suggestions

    13. Tux - Men's Warehouse

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  • longview13longview13
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    edited December 2011
    there are tons of cheap items for sale on http://www.weddinglistkc.com as far as linens and chairs.
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  • kelleyku05kelleyku05 member
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    edited December 2011

    Here are some of my recs.  I got married in May.
    Cake: Classic Cakes
    Make-up:  Tricia Root 
    Tux:  anyone BUT Men's Wearhouse!!!


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  • Rockerchick842Rockerchick842
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_missouri-kansas-city_former-chicago-knottie-looking-recommendations-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:82Discussion:257010a3-5f9a-46e0-9fe0-e93a871e704ePost:ef32c0e8-9ee0-4298-97e4-68189ab8e949">Re: Former Chicago Knottie looking for recommendations, please!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]  Tux:  anyone BUT Men's Wearhouse!!!
    Posted by kelleyku05[/QUOTE]

    We're using men's wearhouse becase we heard great things about them. Now I'm nervous.
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  • tammythetigertammythetiger
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    edited December 2011
    I'm not getting married until January but I've listed some vendors below that I've interacted with:
    1. Photog - One Tree Photography/Matt Frye  He is everything journalistic and super artsy/creative.  He loves using special techniques in lighting, color and angles.  We just took engagement photos and he was wonderful at making us feel comfortable, giving great direction, and making sure we were in the coolest locations in KC.  Look for reviews on weddingwire.com

    2.  Video - One Tree Photography does this service, too.  Also, check out Alea Lovely, personal friend of mine who does great videography.

    3. Hotel - I checked out the Westin and while they were offering a competitive rate ($129 room/$250 bridal suite in Jan), part of the agreement was that 80% of the rooms had o be paid for.  in other words, if guests chose not to stay there and numbers were low, the bride/groom are expected to pay the difference.  I ended up going with a Sheraton Suites on the Plaza (sister property) for $105 and 20 rooms...if we don't use them, the hotel simply releases the rooms.  I am not liable!  I LOVVEEE the Plaza and it may be worth a look.  If your sister wants to stay in mid-town, then she should also check out the Hyatt just across the street from the Westin.  I will say that at both the Westin (Corey) and Sheraton (Michael), the salespeople were very helpful and prompt - great service!

    4.  Make-up artist (travels) - I am using Jolie from Jolie Artistry.  Did a trial with her and loved her.  You can find reviews on weddingwire.com

    5.  Trolley - I am not using them but I inquired with Custom Limo and they were very nice and helpful

    6. Tux - We are going with a national chain, Joseph A. Bank.  They do tux rental but we are doing suits and they have QUALITY and good deals throughout the year (buy 1, get 2 suits free)

    Have fun and congrats to your sister!
    Wedding bliss since January 14, 2012!
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  • kelleyku05kelleyku05 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_missouri-kansas-city_former-chicago-knottie-looking-recommendations-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:82Discussion:257010a3-5f9a-46e0-9fe0-e93a871e704ePost:044bab7d-3fed-4207-81d6-398aec74b8d3">Re: Former Chicago Knottie looking for recommendations, please!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Former Chicago Knottie looking for recommendations, please!! : We're using men's wearhouse becase we heard great things about them. Now I'm nervous.
    Posted by Rockerchick842[/QUOTE]

    We did not have a good experience with them, and I was leary about them because I heard a lot of bad things before hand as well.  But they are convenient and everywhere, so it was just the easiest choice.  They shipped 2 of our tuxes to the wrong store the day before the wedding and made us go get them and the guy at the store that day was beyond rude. 

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  • gin4kidsgin4kids member
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    edited December 2011
    DJ & Photobooth: Steve Serrano with Mix 93.3 has a DJ service with Photobooth their website is http://www.mix93dj.com/ the package we are doing is $1900 with the photobooth included with 4 hours of unlimited photos, and you can contact Steve via his email at steve@mix93.com

    Videographer: that was reccomended to me (but I don't want/need one) was www.gleasonvideo.com

    Hotel:  I totally reccomend The Q Hotel & Spa in Wesport, it's beautiful and they have shuttle service not to metion its GREEN!!!  http://theqhotel.com/

    Rentals:  I have heard nothing but great things about All Seasons  http://www.allseasonstentrental.com/
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  • kelleyku05kelleyku05 member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh and for flowers try out The Flower Girl or Monarch Flower Co, those were my top 2 choices and I liked them both.  I used Monarch though.

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  • EJCartEJCart
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    edited December 2011
    Which Men's Wearhouse did you use?
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  • kelleyku05kelleyku05 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_missouri-kansas-city_former-chicago-knottie-looking-recommendations-please?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:82Discussion:257010a3-5f9a-46e0-9fe0-e93a871e704ePost:5ec27e05-ad02-4f24-8ac5-1d03e51ee243">Re: Former Chicago Knottie looking for recommendations, please!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Which Men's Wearhouse did you use?
    Posted by EJCart[/QUOTE]

    Zona Rosa

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  • Rockerchick842Rockerchick842
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    edited December 2011
    We're using MW at 95th & I-35. Hopefully that will help. We didn't have much of a choice because 6 people need to get fitted in other cities, so MW is super convenient because they are all over.
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  • sleepy20520sleepy20520 member
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    edited December 2011
    My recommendations:
    1. Photog: Click Photog - AMAZING pics! http://www.clickphotographykc.com/

    2. Flowers: Hyvee floral

    3. Hair stylist: anyone at Static Salon in Lawrence... kind of a drive from KC but great work and reasonably priced, esp compared to KC stylists....

    4.  Cake:  BellaRoca Cakes - Joel & Desiree are AWESOME.  definitely try the White Almond wedding cake and/or their strawberry filling... to die for!  We are going to have them make our 1 yr anniv cake to match our wedding cake they did...sooooooo good!.  www.bellarocacakes.com

    hope this helps Cool
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