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Vendor Poll!

scoettoscoetto member
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I feel as though we haven't done this in a while. When I was in the beginning stages of planning my wedding, I found my vendors through these boards. I thought it would be helpful if we shared our info for other newbies.So ladies, tell us your vendors!Cake:Photog:DJ:Ceremony Venue:Reception Venue:DOC:Florist:Officiant: Caterer:Anyone else left off this list:
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  • sylvestesylveste
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake:  Cakes by Carolyn (through my vendor package)Photog:  Kelsey ThompsonDJ:  Marc WilnerCeremony Venue:  St. Charles (Arlington)Reception Venue:  International Country Club (Fairfax)DOC:  Laura Eaton (she is the catering director at ICC)Florist:  None - Doin' it myself.Officiant:  Father CreedonCaterer:  In house at ICCDress shop:  I used Tiffany's (Richmond) for my dress and Ellie's (Old Town Alexandria) for my BM dresses.Tuxes:  Men's Warehouse.  My wedding is the 21st - I hope to have reviews shortly thereafter!Erin
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  • scoettoscoetto member
    Sixth Anniversary 2500 Comments Name Dropper 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Cakes by Carolyn, Centreville, VAPhotog: Brandon Muckenhirn, Centreville, VADJ: iPod & Ion BlockrockerCeremony Venue: Cabell's Mill, Centreville, VAReception Venue: Cabell's Mill, Centreville, VADOC: Personal friendFlorist: didn't have oneOfficiant:  Felix Balderon, Fairfax, VACaterer: R&R Catering, Springfield, VADress Shop: Formalities, Winchester, VASuit: Men's Warehouse, Fair Lakes, VARings: Jared, Fair Lakes, VA 
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  • tyresectyresec
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Artistic Cake CreationsPhotog: James Walker PhotographyDJ: (Band) The DickensCeremony Venue: River Road Unitarian Universalist CongregationReception Venue: Glen Echo ParkDOC: My friend Heather (she has an event planning company, but I cannot think of the name now)Florist: Atelier Floral DesignOfficiant: Pastor Walter Willie (My MOH's father)Caterer: Matters of TasteAnyone else left off this list: not that I can think of...
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  • DEETZELDEETZEL
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    edited December 2011
    Cake: Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe (through reception venue)Photographer: k. thompson photography- Kelsey ThompsonDJ: Kirkabee's DJ- Kirk RubleyCeremony Venue: Clarendon United Methodist ChurchReception Venue: Key Bridge MarriottDOC: there is one required through the church and one through the hotel so that's all i'm usingFlorist: Twinbrook FloristCaterer: Key Bridge MarriottDress Shop: Blush Bridal Boutique, Gainesville VA (gown and BM dresses)Tuxes: Men's WarehouseRings: Jared
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  • sylvestesylveste
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Rings:  My engagement ring and wedding band are from Blue Nile (I LOVE THEM!) - they always have 10% if you google themMy FI's band was from Jared in Tysons.One other place that I liked:  Inkspun (online).  They printed all my envelopes and they were great!
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  • ecc2008ecc2008
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I need to post my vendor reviews! I'll do it soon, I promise: Cake: Margie with Artistic Cake CreationsPhotog: Kelsey ThompsonDJ: Greg with KirkabeesCeremony Venue: Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown UniversityReception Venue: Westin Old Town AlexandriaDOC: Exceeding ExpectationsFlorist: Petal's EdgeOfficiant: Father Ryan Maher, SJCaterer: The WestinAnyone else left off this list:  
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  • razdazzlerazdazzle member
    Fourth Anniversary 500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: SugarbakersPhotog:Kate Pelura - love her!  She is apart of Brian Ray StudiosDJ: David OrlandoCeremony Venue &Reception Venue: Carnegie Institute DOC: Not sure if we are having one...Florist: Don't have one yetOfficiant: Rabbi Lyle FishmanCaterer: Catering by Uptown
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  • cbm3228cbm3228 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Celebration CakesGrooms Cake: AmphoriaPhotog: Cassidy DuHon   DJ: Kirk from KirkabeesCeremony Venue: Christ the King (Great Falls, VA)Reception Venue: Hyatt Reston Town CenterFlorist: Growing Wild- Barbara VonElmLimo:  Chariots for HireCaterer: Regency CateringChairs/Linens: DC RentalJeweler: QuestVideographer: Draw a Tree/PhotoriaWedding Dress: Jeanettes (Augusta Jones)Tailor: Angie CavallaroBMaid Dresses: JCrewTux: Mens Warehouse
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  • calattcalatt member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake:  Provided w/ packagePhotog:  Kimberli Photography (engagement session this weekend!)DJ:  Musical DJ'sCeremony:  Christ the Redemeer Catholic Church (Sterling)Reception:  LansdowneDOC:  TBD - Coordinator through Lansdowne & possibly FSILFlorist:  TBDOfficiant:  My uncleCaterer:  In houseAnyone else left off...not that I can think of at the moment.
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  • calattcalatt member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Oh sorry! Wedding Gown:  Terri Lynn Bridal - Bethesda (LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!)BM Dresses:  Aria - Georgetown
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  • smsky444smsky444 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Cakes by DesignPhotog: Anna Muhhina - Love Photo VisionDJ:Band - Another Level, through Sam Hill EntertainmentCeremony Venue: Carnegie InstitutionReception Venue: Carnegie InstitutionDOC: a friend who is an event plannerFlorist: Occasional FlowersOfficiant: still need oneCaterer: R&R CateringAnyone else left off this list: Invitations:  Love at First InviteDress: Distinctive DesignsBM Dresses: J.Crew
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  • OFFOFF
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Upper Crust, Elizabeth Vdovjak Photog: RMN Photography, Rachel Naft DJ: DJ lil 'e, Erin Meyers Ceremony Venue: Sunset Hills Vineyard, Purcellville, VA Reception Venue: Same DOC: Embellished Affairs, Sheena Brown Florist: Atelier Floral Design, Jennifer and Rachel Officiant: Suzanne Fox Caterer: Karen Harper Fuog Anyone else left off this list: Ceremony/Coctail Music: Hilton Felton III pianist and leader of our jazz trio Make-up: Shaune Hayes
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  • snyderasnydera
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: TBD Photog: Daniel McGarrity (engagement session this wknd) Ceremony: The Jefferson Memorial Reception: Old Ebbitt Grill Atrium and Rooftop Terrace DOC: The Grande Affair - Teresa Florist: Growing Wild Chair Rental: Potomac Party Rentals Dress: Hannelore's (ask for Kimberly) Guest transportation: TBD Lighting: TBD OOT Accom: JW Marriott, DC and Sofitel, DC If anyone has recomm for the TBD vendors, email me at spongecake@gmail.com
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  • Lyss5782Lyss5782
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Fiance's stepmom!Photog: Kelsey ThompsonDJ: n/a - Using Monster BandCeremony Venue: University of Maryland Memorial ChapelReception Venue: Strathmore Music CenterDOC: not sure if Im doing this....Florist: this is my next project!!!!  I have no clue!Officiant: Rabbi Ben Biber (great for interfaith weddings!)Caterer: Augie Bove with Restaurant Associates (mandated by my venue)Anyone else left off this list: thinking about vistaprint for STD and cardsandpockets for invites....
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  • OFFOFF
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Oopps I forgot.... Dress: Priscilla of Boston MOB & MOG Dress: Priscilla of Boston Alterations: Angie, of course Rentals: Capital Party Rentals (ask for Jodi) Travel Agent: The Africa Safari, Dave Patterson (LOVE HIM) Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas If anybody wants extra info contact me at operationfiveinfour at gmail dot com
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  • tidetraveltidetravel member
    Ninth Anniversary 5000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake - Margie @ www.artisticcakecreations.com Photo - Brian @ www.brianraystudios.com DJ - Greg @ www.lakeridgeentertainment.com Bagpiper - Robert @ www.thereelpiper.com Ceremony/Reception venue - Lodge at Little Seneca Creek @ www.wehavethewhere.org Flowers - DIY.  Ordered through www.rosesource.com Caterer - out of businessDance Lessons - John @ www.studiodna.com Wedding / BM Dresses - Davids Bridal (Bowie location)Kilt rental - www.kiltrentalusa.com Seamstress - Diana @ www.marylandseamstress.com
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  • Pepper8Pepper8 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Cupcakes made by my neighbor! MMM and cookies made at resturant Photog: Kaitlin Roten, www.2pt5d.com DJ: Black Tie DJ - Tony Ceremony: Clifton Presbyterian Church! Reception Venue: Trummers on Main, Clifton VA DOC: family friend Florist: A flower blooms in clifton Caterer: Trummer's resturant Invitations: A Printable Press for design and Cards and Pockets for print, Highly reccommend both!!! Save the Dates and Programs: Kinkos!
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  • 2dBride2dBride member
    2500 Comments Fourth Anniversary 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    [list][*]Cake: NotFroofy  ;-)[*]Photog:  None in DC.  (We had one for the ceremony in MA.)  In DC, we just asked our friends to upload their digital pictures.[*]DJ:  We had a live musician, [url=http://www.sweetmorrigan.com]Morrigan Condo[/url].[*]Ceremony Venue:  None in DC.[*]Reception Venue:  Private club.[*]DOC:  None.[*]Florist:  None in DC.  The only flowers were freeze-dried rose petals we bought online.[*]Officiant:  None in DC[*]Caterer: A friend whom we paid on an hourly rate[*]Hair and make-up artist: Nena of [url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Nenas-Special-Occasion-Hair-and-Makeup/50838397887?v=wall&viewas=1447423713]Nena's Special Occasions Hair and Make-Up[/url][*]Dresses: David's Bridal and Emme, from [url=http://www.labellabridalboutique.com]La Bella Bridal Boutique, Occoquan[/url][*]Alterations: Estee[*]Invitations:  Cards & Pockets [/list]
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    OFF---Would love to chat with you about South African honeymoon planning.  Not sure how to send you an email on this thing.Shoot me a message through here if you'd like to offer up any of your tips!!Thanks!!
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  • fakename120fakename120
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We live in Gaithersburg, got married in Baltimore but used vendors from all over the Metro Area! Cake: Sugarbakers - Baltimore, MDPhotog: Julia MacInnis - Old Town AlexandriaBand: NightLife - Rockville, MDCeremony Venue: Loyola Chapel - Bmore, MDReception Venue: Intercontinential Harbor Court Hotel - Bmore, MDDOC: No oneFlorist: JJ Cummings - Bmore, MDOfficiant: Fr. Frank Nash - Bmore, MDCaterer: Intercontinential Harbor Court Hotel - Bmore, MDAnyone else left off this list: - Parfections (made exotic truffles for the reception)- Invitations: The PaperSource - Old Town Alexandria- Personal Trainer: Andi Kay - Gaithersburg, MDI was very happy with all of my vendors except one. If you have any questions about these please don't hesitate to let me know!
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  • polkadotbride1polkadotbride1 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Pastry chef at Sofitel providedPhotog: j.linkwitzDJ: KirkabeesCeremony: The SofitelReception: The SofitelDOC: Tabitha w/ Roberts & Company EventsFlorist: Helen OliviaOfficiant : M. WeaverInvitations : etsy / tom anchor paper
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  • flip4emflip4em member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: through venue Photog:The Happy Couple - Joe & Kayte Brier DJ: Michael Valenti Venue: Clarendon Ballroom Reception Venue: Clarendon Ballroom DOC: none- one came with the Ballroom Florist: DaVinci's & DYI Sam's Club Officiant: Rev. Hoffman Caterer: through venue My dress: Bella Rosa in Richmond BM dresses: JCrew Invitations: Paper Source Bulk Candy (for candy bar): Candy Warehouse & Metro Candy
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  • undertheseabrideundertheseabride member
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Cakes by Happy EateryPhotographer: Annette with Classic CreationsDJ: Bobby G'sVenue: Heritage HuntDOC: Myrna Grossman with For All OccasionsInvitations: Myrna Grossman with For All OccasionsGown: Blush Bridal BoutiqueBridesmaids: Blush Bridal BoutiqueHair/Makeup: Trish Langley with My Mobile SalonLimo: AA Lightfoot Limo
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  • tyresectyresec
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Forgot to add: Bella Rosa in Richmond and NetBride for gownsEsterman Jewelers for ringsING Limo for busParty Booth for PhotoboothsSilk Hair Studio in Richmond for hair and makeupKate Headley for Engagement Photosmmm...still looking for a pianist and videographer
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  • psmith1216psmith1216 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Cake: Classic BakeryPhotog: Kelsey ThompsonDJ: Kirkabees (Kirk is our DJ)Ceremony: Universalist National Memorial (DC)Reception Venue: Marriott at Metro Center (DC)DOC: not having oneFlorist: Growing WildOfficiant: Bill Cochran (Say I Do Your Way)Dress: Betsy Robinson's Bridal (Balitmore)Tux: Men's WarehouseRentals: DaVinci Florist (chivari chairs)Save the Dates: magnets - www.magnetstreet.com Invitations: www.mygatsby.com Hair/Makeup: Carla Pressley
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