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Vendor Poll!

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So, there have been a lot of intros lately, and a lot of us are married now and have vendor reviews. So, I figured it might be time for a vendor poll to give all the new people some ideas. Feel free to add any vendors I forgot, and link to your vendor reviews/bios if you have them!Ceremony and Reception Venues: Officiant: Photographer: Videographer: Florist: DJ or band: DOC: Hair stylist: Makeup Artist: Transportation: Room blocks: Tuxes: Dress shops: Cake:
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  • alfearingalfearing member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Alpine Country Club for both Officiant: Rev. John (Skip) Sweeney Photographer: Gabrielle Marks Photography Videographer: n/a Florist: Twigs Florist DJ or band: Pauline from Moondance DOC: n/a Hair stylist: Sam Colavolpe Makeup Artist: n/a Transportation: Prestige Limo Room blocks: NYLO hotel (not recommended) Tuxes: Carl Anthony Tuxedo Dress shops: Bridals by Liz Cake: Small cake for cake cutting, The Cheesecake Factory. Cake for guests, Alpine CC. Reviews in my bio, link in my signature.
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  • Jeri-Lyn and MichaelJeri-Lyn and Michael
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    edited December 2011
    This is a great Poll!!!!!Ceremony and Reception Venues: St. Gregory the Great and West Valley InnOfficiant: Father RicciPhotographer: Catherine HellmanVideographer: David BettencourtFlorist: Frey FloristDJ or band: Bobby Bourassa -Big Dance EntertainmentDOC: -0-Hair stylist: Colleen from Salon Xtremz Makeup Artist: Allison BarberaTransportation: Ravielle LimoRoom blocks: NYLO Warwick Tuxes: East Greenwich FormalsDress shops: Bridal Garden (Me, Bm's and FG's)Botticelli's (MoB and MoG)Cake: Family MemberInvites: Wishes Under WrapsSTD's: Magnet Street
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  • *beachbride13**beachbride13*
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Belle Mer - we are in the Island House- its absolutely stunning, has a water view, and beautiful view of the Newport Bridge. The venue is very modern, and chic.Officiant: Victoria Burdick - she has been so sweet to chat with and comes highly recommended on here from past girls that have used her.Photographer: Snap! Photography- I am working with Mariah and she is awesome... I know that she is the perfect fit for our wedding day- great communication and just FUN! Snap photos are AMAZING- check them out at www.snapri.com Videographer: Mike Picard- We are not having a videographer but if we were, we would book with Mike for sure.Florist: Flowers By Semia .... incredible workDJ: Suzanne at Moondance- heard nothing but good things about not only Moondance DJ but Suzanne as well- looking forward in working with herDOC: Colleen Kimmel at Classic Weddings- Colleen has been nothing short of fantastic to work with so far. I am planning my wedding from Florida so Colleen has been a huge help and I know she will take care of everything the day of so I have nothing to worry about. She also comes very highly on this board from other girls that have used her.Hair stylist: Gina Joubert- will travel to you for an additional fee- she is out of Shrewsbury, MAMakeup Artist: Kristin Greene- has a 3 person min. for bridal/bridal party makeup and will travel to youTransportation: Viking Tours/Newport Trolley- we are using a trolley to shuttle the us and the bridal party around Newport for photos and then it will pick up/drop off guests to/from the hotel and Belle MerRoom blocks: Newport wedding- MIDDLETOWN hotels is the way to go for room blocks- its cheaper, not a far distance from Newport, and you won't get hit with 2 night minimums that most Newport hotels are going to hit you with on the weekendTuxes:  Carl Anthony TuxAll Paper ( invites, STDs, placecards, programs, etc.): Designs by Sofia- she does amazing work, and is reasonably priced !Cake: Diane's DelectablesUplighting: Ormonde Productions Dress Shops ( Bridesmaids): Flair Brides Maids and Aria- located on Newbury St in BostonBoudior Photos: Melissa Robotti Ceremony Musicians: check out www.gigmasters.com -this is how we found our string trio. You can search by genre, price, location, listen to music samples, etc. They response time is pretty quick as well. I do recommend not booking directly through gigmasters as you have to pay an additional fee, so its best to contact the musician directly after you have gotten all their info off the site, etc.Rehearsal Dinner ( Newport area ): Atlantic Beach Club- we are going the New England Style Lobster Bake, and cannot wait for this. I have heard many good things about the ABC not only for rehearsal dinners ( food/service ) but also for their weddings as well... you also get amazing views of the ocean HTH !!  Happy Planning :o)
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  • cherish105cherish105 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm a bad knottie and have yet to do my reviews...  I would reccommend all of our vendors except our DJ, he made me mad. Ceremony and Reception Venues:  Red Jacket Beach ResortOfficiant: My brother(one day designation)Photographer: Cregg Annarino(HIGHLY reccomend!)Videographer: noneFlorist: Widflowers of TollandDJ or band: Clyde FordDOC: came with venueHair stylist: MeMakeup Artist: MeTransportation: none- we didn't go anywhere to need itRoom blocks: Red JacketTuxes: Carl AnthonyDress shops: Wishing WellCake: Dottie Lovely
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  • cherish105cherish105 member
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    edited December 2011
    I forgot our ceremony musicians(who we LOVED!) The international string trio.
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  • AngieP900AngieP900 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am also bad with the reviews, but I will just put R for recommend or NR for not recommend. Any questions page me.Ceremony and Reception Venues: Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul (NR)Aldrich Mansion (R)Officiant: No idea, because the scheduled officiant didn't showPhotographer: Matt Gineo of Lauren Studio Newport (R)Videographer: N/AFlorist: Townhouse Florist, Johnston R()DJ or band: Brass Attack (R)DOC: N/AHair stylist: Cindy Scalzi, Wish Upon a Spa in EP (R)Makeup Artist: Myself R :) I went with eyelash extensions from Facing Thayer instead of a makeup artist (R)Transportation: N/ARoom blocks: NYLO (R)Tuxes: Carl Anthony (R)Dress shops: David's Bridal and Suenos for alterations (R)Cake: N/A
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  • fitnessgirl630fitnessgirl630 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: The Radisson Hotel (Warwick)Officiant: Ethan AdlerPhotographer: K. HarborVideographer: n\aFlorist: Golden GateDJ or band: Moondance (Alan)DOC: n\aHair stylist: Blue Sky Spa (Dori)Makeup Artist: Krystal TreanorTransportation: n\aRoom blocks: The RadissonTuxes: Men's WearhouseDress shops: David's BridalCake: The Radisson
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  • melinda478melinda478 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Belle Mer Island House Officiant: priest from our Church ceremony Photographer: Rupert Whiteley Videographer: Mike Picard Florist: Florals by Alisa DJ or band: Larry from Engagements DOC: N/A Hair stylist: family friend Makeup Artist: friend Transportation: Newport Viking Trolley Room blocks: Comfort Inn & Quality Inn Middletown Tuxes: Suits from Jos A Bank Dress shops: Church dress-Alexandra's Belle Mer dress- Carmen's both in Fall River BM dresses: JCrew Cake: Diane's Delectables
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  • melinda478melinda478 member
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    edited December 2011
    Invites: Patty at ELD RD: Atlantic Beach Club Uplighting: got it done thru Mike Picard
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  • legallybride2legallybride2
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony: St Alexander's Church Reception Venues: Quidnessett Officiant: priest from our Church Photographer: Zenobia Photography Videographer: Wedding Stories Florist: Flowerthyme DJ or band: All 4 You DOC: N/A Hair stylist: Vanity Salon Makeup Artist: Kristin Greene Transportation: Prestige Limo Room blocks: Crowne Plaza & Nylo Tuxes: Carl Anthony Tux BM dresses: David's Bridal Alterations (my dress): Rosa Medeiros in Bristol Cake: Something Different Cake Couture Invites/STD's: DIY RD: Jacky's Galaxie, Bristol Uplighting: All 4 You DJ's Shuttle: Crowne Plaza
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  • RachelEricRachelEric
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Christ the King church and Quidnessett Country ClubOfficiant: probably Father MattPhotographer: Greg Gulino PhotographyVideographer: naFlorist: Inspired DesignsDJ or band: Rockin RollinDOC: naHair stylist: haven't found one yet!Makeup Artist: haven't found this either!Transportation: not sure if we're doing limos or notRoom blocks: naTuxes: Melissa's Bridal & Formal FantasyDress shops: Melissa's Bridal & Formal FantasyCake:Toria DolceSo far I love all of my vendors!
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  • chixfilachixfila member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Spain NarragansettOfficiant: Judge Raymond shawcrossPhotographer: K Harber www.kharberphoto.comVideographer: noneFlorist: Grandiflora Design Nancy Birch www.grandifloradesign.comDJ or band: MoondanceDOC: noneHair stylist: Jen From Salon Sante in NarragansettMakeup Artist: Krystal TreanorTransportation: Newport LimoRoom blocks: The Hampton Inn South KingstownTuxes: East Greenwich FormalsDress shops: Sueno in Greenville RIwww,suenobridal.comCake: Barbara Ruggeri
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  • Michelle MundtMichelle Mundt
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Jonathan IslandOfficiant: Skip SweeneyPhotographer: Film School Productions - Jeremy McDowellVideographer: noneFlorist: Jeff & Co.Guitarist:  Adriel PregerDOC: -- I don't know what this meansHair stylist: Jen From Salon Sante in Narragansett or Dori from Blue Sky Spa Works - still decidingMakeup Artist: Someone from the above mentioned SalonsTransportation: BoatRoom blocks: Fairfield InnTuxes: n/a -- bought a suitDress shops: Rochell Bridals Uxbridge, MACake: TBD
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  • KarleyBrianKarleyBrian
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues:  St. Mary's Church, Pawtucket - Wannamoisett Country Club, RumfordOfficiant: Fr. Robert MarcianoPhotographer: David BibeaultVideographer:  Nicole Resendes Florist: FriendDJ or band:  Sean Markell from Entertainment Services DOC: n/aHair stylist: Allison at All About You Salon in FoxboroMakeup Artist: Some lady from the salon...Transportation:  Escort Limo, Johnston, RIRoom blocks: n/aTuxes: Carl AnthonyDress shops: David's Bridal in AttleboroCake: Friend who is a pastry chefInvites:  Patty at ELD
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  • Dicaps55Dicaps55 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony/Reception Venue:  Alpine Country Club Officiant:  Rev. Steve KlingerPhotographer: David BibeaultVideographer: Mike PicardFlorist: Florals by AlisaDJ: All 4 YouDOC: Nick at AlpineHair:  My hairdresser JenMakeup: Glen BadessaTransportation: TBDRoom Blocks: NYLOTuxes: TBDDress Shops: Davids BridalCake: Ellen @ Wrights DairyNot married yet so no vendor reviews!
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues:  St. Kevin Church and Crowne PlazaOfficiant:  priest from our churchPhotographer: David BibeaultVideographer: still lookingFlorist: Frey FloristDJ or band: Alan from MoondanceDOC: n/aHair stylist: family hair stylist Makeup Artist: best friendTransportation: still lookingRoom blocks: Crowne PlazaTuxes: still lookingDress shops: Alexandra'sCake:Crowne Plaza
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  • Em&MC2BEm&MC2B member
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    edited December 2011
    Not married yet but this is what we have so far....Ceremony and Reception Venues: Valley Country ClubOfficiant: TBDPhotographer: TBDVideographer: TBDFlorist: DIY w/ items off Trash to TreasureDJ or band: Jim "The DJ Guy"DOC: N/AHair stylist: DIYMakeup Artist: DIYTransportation: N/ARoom blocks: N/ATuxes: TBDDress shops: CraigslistCake: TBDInvites: DIY w/ items off craigslistRehersal Dinner: Future-in-law's backyard
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  • jlsimon56jlsimon56
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Old Narragansett Chapel in Wickford and Roger Williams Park Casino in ProvidenceOfficiant: FMIL  :-)Photographer:  Melissa RobottiVideographer:  Nicole ResendesFlorist:  Florals by AlisaDJ or band:  Curtis KnightDOC:  N/AHair stylist:  Sam C. (I need to learn to spell her last name!)Makeup Artist:  Kristi LeeTransportation:  Not sure about yetRoom blocks:  NYLO and Homewood SuitesTuxes:  MWDress shops:  Wishing WellCake: Shemry at Corby's Cakes
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  • pmpkn219pmpkn219 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Mt Hope FarmOfficiant: Mary PowersPhotographer: Mike and Kate of mkdphotography.comFlorist: Elaine's FlowersDJ: Suzanne at Moondance DOC: Ashley at Morin's (caterer)Hair stylist: Ebonee at Christiaan (Prov)Transportation: 10 pass Lincoln from Escort (Gianna)Suits: Carl Anthony Dress shops: VOWS in Newton/Wellesley (me), Carbonneau in Worcester (BMs), Bridal & Gift (mom)Cake: Ellen at Wright's Dairy Farm
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  • hollygb22hollygb22 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Slatersville Cong. Church/ Providence BiltmoreOfficiant: rev. Eileen MorrisPhotographer: Melissa RobottiVideographer: John from Wedding StoriesFlorist: Jeff and CoDJ or band: Suzanne from MoondanceDOC: n/aHair stylist: Jen from Salon Sante, NarragansettMakeup Artist: Kristen GreeneTransportation: Escort LimoRoom blocks: Biltmore, Hilton, Courtyard MarriotTuxes: Men's WearhouseDress shops: Ana's for mine, BM, and MOBCake: Shemry at Corby's Cakes and Cookies
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  • SharpbrideSharpbride
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Linden Place in Bristol for bothOfficiant: our friend BrianPhotographer: Olivia GirdVideographer: noneFlorist: I got in contact with Golden Gate last week--need to make an appointmentDJ or band: my friend is DJaying our cocktail hour. The Black Tie Band for the receptionDOC: noneHair stylist: probably A New Leaf in BristolMakeup Artist: Kristin GreeneTransportation: noneRoom blocks: maybe Bristol Harbor Inn, but maybe notTuxes: he will be wearing one...Dress shops: ugh, my arch nemesisCake: none: we are doing a pastry bar instead**I added oneCaterer: Russell Morin
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  • stacy0823stacy0823
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Holy Apostles Church (Cranston) and Ledgemont Country Club (Seekonk) Photographer: Kim Praast Florist: Tiffany at The Flower Girls (Warwick) DJ: Suzanne from Moondance Hair stylist: Still looking! Makeup Artist: Also still looking... Transportation: Prestige Limo Room blocks: Renaissance Hotel Dress shops: Ana's Bridal Cake: Dyane's Sweet Tooth
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  • shanlubeyshanlubey
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: St Michael Parish, Fall RiverVenus de Milo, Swansea.. That's right. I am all MA.Officiant: Revs. Ed Correia, Timothy Reis and Luis Cardoso; Deacons Alan Thadeau and John Medeiros. Photographer: David BibeaultVideographer: A Village Photo and Video, Fall River (my couin)Florist: Almeida's Floral Design, Fall RiverDJ or band: DJ Carlos, Fall RiverDOC: N/A - my auntsHair stylist: Salon Ambiance, Fall RiverMakeup Artist: Salon Ambiance, Fall RiverTransportation: BP limo - Princess Limo, Fall RiverClassic car - Ideal Limo, New BedfordRoom blocks: N/ATuxes: Robert's Tuxedo, Fall RiverDress shops: New York Lace, TauntonCake: My godmother, Ozzie. :)
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  • kerrijunekerrijune member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Linden Place Caterer: Russell Morin Officiant: tbd Photographer: Melissa Robotti Videographer: none Florist: Toni Chandler DJ or band: Nancy Paolino & Black Tie BandCeremony music: tbd DOC: Colleen Kimmel - Classic Weddings Hair stylist: New Leaf Hair Studio Makeup Artist: New Leaf Hair Studio Transportation: none Room blocks: Bristol Harbor Inn & Best Western Seekonk Tuxes: none (we're going with tan pants & navy blazers) Dress shops: tbd Cake: none**sharpbride** we should definitely talk since we have so many vendors in common! :)
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  • leeny1231leeny1231
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony:  St Anthony's Church, PortsmouthReception Venues: Glen Manor HouseOfficiant: Priest from my home churchPhotographer: Katie Ring/Simi RabinowitzVideographer: NAFlorist: Sayles LivingstonDJ or band: Doin' TimeDOC: NAHair stylist: Jen BurnsMakeup Artist: Teresa Occhiuzzo (Mary Kay)Transportation: Viking Trolley (trolley to cermeony and reception) and Access Newport (vans after)Room blocks: Comfort Inn- Middletown, Sea View InnTuxes: MW TuxBridal Dress: Allegria Bridal (Belmont, MA)Bridesmaid dress:  Aria - Newbury St. BostonCake:  Rusell MorinCatering:  Rusell MorinSave the Date Magnets: Vista PrintInvites: Weddingpaperdivas.comI would reccomend everyone I worked with.
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  • Mrs.McIrishMrs.McIrish member
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony: St. Thomas More Catholic Church, NarragansettReception: TowersPhotographer: Eric Brown (actually his daughter Tessa)Videographer: noneFlorist: Tiffany at the Flower GirlsDJ: Jason Quercio from Framingham, MADOC: Becky Pellegrino, Aisle CoordinatesHair Stylist: still deciding, probably Salon SanteMakeup: Allison BarberaTransportation: need to work on this!Room Block: Village InnTuxes: didn't do yetDress Shop: my dress, April Rose, Guilford, CT. Haven't done BM dresses yetCake: Jennifer Hill

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  • 2BMrsMurph2BMrsMurph
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    edited December 2011
    All vendor reviews are in my married bio!!!Ceremony: Emanuel Lutheran Church Reception: Crowne Plaza (Plaza Ballroom) Photographer: Gabrielle Marks Videographer: Artistic Wedding Video Group Florist: Florals by Alisa Photobooth: RI Photobooth DJ: Moondance Transportation: Escort Limo Shower Cake, Wedding Cake, and Grooms Cake: Sin Desserts Linen Rental: Elegant Presentations (chair covers), RI Rentals (napkins) Bridal, MOB, & MOG Attire: Botticelli's Bridal Accessories: Botticelli's (veil & hair pins), Sassy & Classy (earrings), myglassslipper.com (shoes & clutch) Hair Stylist: Sue @ Allure Salon Makeup Artist: Sue @ Allure Salon Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal Tuxedos: MW Tux Invitations: ELD Productions Rehearsal Dinner: The Remington House Honeymoon: Walt Disney World (10 days @ Animal Kingdom Lodge, Concierge Level)
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  • ~*Kelly*~~*Kelly*~
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony and Reception Venues: Officiant: Msgr. PlantePhotographer: Melissa RobottiVideographer: John Cipolla~Wedding StoriesFlorist: My cousin who is a florist in VT.DJ or band: Mike ManciniDOC: N?AHair stylist: Chris KenyonMakeup Artist: Kristin GreeneTransportation: Escort LimoRoom blocks: The Crowne PlazaTuxes: Carl AnthonyDress shops: Bottielli's for my dress/The party Dress Express for BM's.Cake: Corby's Cakes
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  • JLeo10JLeo10
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    edited December 2011
    I have only booked the ceremony and reception at the village inn. This is very helpful, thank-you!!!!!!!!
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  • SotobeMarriedSotobeMarried
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    edited December 2011
    Ceremony: Bel MerOfficiant: Rev. J. Michael Egan (Heavenly Weddings)Photographer: Shawn MichaelsFlorist:Tussie Mussie Wedding Flowers
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