Who are your vendors?

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• BabyBlueNTexas member

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  Date- 13 Aug 2011
  Venue and Ceremony- Boulder Springs, New Braunfels TX
  Offciant - Brian Lefiste, Northpoint Church, New Braunfels, TX
  Cake- Cake Creations in Pleasanton, TX
  DJ- Altared Weddings, Austin TX
  Flowers- Eden's Echo, San Antonio
  Photographer- AL Collective, Austin TX
  Dress- Mayfair Bridal, San Antonio
  Catering- Southren's Fine Dining, Austin TX
  Videographer- Altared Weddings, Austin, TX
  Wedding Coordinator- Kristi Treadwell, Joyful Details, Austin, TX
  Invitations- 123print.com
  Menu's and Programs- Vista Print
  Tuxes- Menswarehouse
  Bridesmaid dresses - Mori Lee, various stores
  Flowergirl Dress- JC Penny
  Flowergirl Shoes- Target online
  My shoes- Kohls

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• DeadUtopia member

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  Our date: September 15, 2012
  Ceremony location: Central Christian Church
  Reception location: The Old San Francisco Steakhouse Lounge and "Crystal Room"
      This place is owned/catered by Absolutely Delicious. The package we picked includes 3 passed hors de ourvres for the cocktail hour in the lounge and a duel entree seated dinner for $26.99 pp plus open bar for 4 hours for $16 pp in the Crystal Room. It also includes all linens, Chivari chairs, chargers, and basic centerpieces.
  DJ: Holtz Entertainment
  Cake: Seventh Heaven Cakes
  Photographer: FACES by Jessica
  
  
  That's about it for now. We're still quite a ways out, but I wanted to get the major vendors booked early so I could get my first choice. I still need flowers, my dress, and all the little details, but I still have time for those!
  
  

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• deliciousgroove

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  Thats a freakin STEAL on your reception... I want chivari chairs... but its another $400....

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• bosidipe

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-san-antonio_vendors-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:103Discussion:60da64a0-f488-421b-bf45-062f6f379bf7Post:5a244bef-4d74-4f87-8357-c423a6a554e5">Re: Who are your vendors?</a>:
  [QUOTE]Thats a freakin STEAL on your reception... I want chivari chairs... but its another $400.... :(
  Posted by deliciousgroove[/QUOTE]<div>
  </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;" class="Apple-style-span">Do you mind sharing where you got a quote for chivari chairs? Great Event Rental quoted me $7/chair.  Thanks!</span>
  
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• BabyBlueNTexas member

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  Be careful on quoting pricing. Some Vendors have specials running at certain times, and just because they gave you one price, does not mean another bride will get it too.

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• Baesmom

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  DATE: September 28, 2013
  
  Ceremony/cocktail hour/reception hour Sunset Station in the depot (its going to cost us 13200 but it includes the following:
  Dinner – Buffet  (2 entrees, 3 different salads, 2 starches, steamed veggies, fruit and veggie stand)
  Cake Cutting Service and refresh of the dinner beverages
  All Dinner and Cake Served on China ( choice of pattern), silver and glass
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberries to enhance the wedding cake
  Champagne toast for everyone 21 and over
  Menu Tasting
  Poly Cotton Tablecloths
  Poly Cotton Matching Napkins
  Hurricane Candle Centerpiece OR Votive Candles for each guest table
  Captain to over see the evening event
  Professionally dressed staff to service the event
  Photo opportunity on the Sunset Station Grounds
  Catering Manager to Oversee and Detail the event
  Security
  
  Lounge furniture rental for the cocktail hour (still looking) 
  
  Flowers- I would like to do them but im checking prices as well.
  !!
  Photography- the wedding day, engagement, bridal portraits, trash the dress photos FREE.. A friend of ours is doing them.
  
  DJ- FREE He's our cousin.
  
  Cake- Nadlers strawberry short cake for the guests. I have to price a little one for us to cut.  Groom's cake- free, a friend of ours is making it. .
  
  Officiant- Im still looking
  
  
  Wedding Dress- David's Bridal.  675$
  
  Bridesmaid Dresses- David's bridal. They are picking their own. i gave color and length
  
  Flowergirl Dress- David's bridal
  
  Wedding items-  Havent decided. 
  
  Wedding invitations - http://www.sandstone.cceasy.com/ 490.00
  
  My shoes- myglassslipper.com 170.00

  When you are in love you cant fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~ Dr Seuss

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• DeadUtopia member

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-san-antonio_vendors-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:103Discussion:60da64a0-f488-421b-bf45-062f6f379bf7Post:b4245f5d-5037-4b57-a041-58598ccf0dd5">Re: Who are your vendors?</a>:
  [QUOTE]Be careful on quoting pricing. Some Vendors have specials running at certain times, and just because they gave you one price, does not mean another bride will get it too.
  Posted by BabyBlueNTexas[/QUOTE]
  
  This is <strong>very </strong>true, and some vendors may get upset about having their prices known especially if they made exceptions for your budget. I shared the food prices for mine only because it is a package that they always offer and I didn't negotiate that price, but this is def something to remember (about posting prices.)

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• DeadUtopia member

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-san-antonio_vendors-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:103Discussion:60da64a0-f488-421b-bf45-062f6f379bf7Post:6f42dc4e-4b7c-4c74-8b80-ad8fdf5371f0">Re: Who are your vendors?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Who are your vendors? : Do you mind sharing where you got a quote for chivari chairs? Great Event Rental quoted me $7/chair.  Thanks!
  Posted by bosidipe[/QUOTE]
  
  This company has $6.75 for Chivari's posted on their site:
  <a href="http://www.absoluterentals.net/Prices.html" rel='nofollow'>http://www.absoluterentals.net/Prices.html</a>
  
  
  but only for mahogany, silver and gold.

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• maery1

  

  July 2011 edited December 2011

  btw, the chiavari chairs are included at Old San Francisco Steakhouse Crystal Room - the only chairs they have.  We'll be having our reception there in February 2012.

  
  

  Vendors:

  
  

  Ceremony: Little Church at La Villita

  Officiant:  Possibly theirs?  Or Joseph Flores...unknown.

  Reception: Old San Francisco Steakhouse, Crystal Room

  Florist: Eden's Echo

  Photography: Elan Imaging

  DJ: Holtz Entertainment

  Transport: Unknown...don't you hate speaking with vendor, asking for contract, and never getting one?  Ugh. Debating whether I even ask twice.  Only need a charter bus for guests.  No more room in budget for limo...borrowing a classic car.

  OOT Hotel: Grand Hyatt Riverwalk

  D.O.C.: Brandii @ Country Sugar Events

  Rehearsal:  ?????

  Cake: ???? Have a tasting in November and can't even remember who with.

  Makeup:  Unknown.  My budget is slowly busting at the seams.

  
  

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• deliciousgroove

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-san-antonio_vendors-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:103Discussion:60da64a0-f488-421b-bf45-062f6f379bf7Post:b4245f5d-5037-4b57-a041-58598ccf0dd5">Re: Who are your vendors?</a>:
  [QUOTE]Be careful on quoting pricing. Some Vendors have specials running at certain times, and just because they gave you one price, does not mean another bride will get it too.
  Posted by BabyBlueNTexas[/QUOTE]
  
  Most of the prices I posted were packages right off the websites... Other than the cake I didnt really get any "special deals". I just gave them my budget  and # of people and they worked with me. I tried to negotiate with some vendors, but as soon as I started to questioning items and pricing they stopped returning my calls and emails. So I just went with who I felt gave me the best value. I can NOT believe how many vendors didnt email me the qoute after I asked for it in writting. Budget Bridal was the only one who answered emails or bothered to follow up. She earned my business on that as well as price. Jen's pricing is really affordable.

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• jl409 member

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  I'm having my reception at Hotel Contessa too!! I'm getting married in December this year.  I was just wondering.. how did you get your room comp'd??  I'm having a mariachi too.  I'm going through sturchio entertainment.  Kaz, who I've been in contact with there, is great.  Let me know if you need her email/number!

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• deliciousgroove

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  I would love their number.  Erin the events manager comp'ed the room. I booked a wedding package. So maybe that is how the room is  included.

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• jl409 member

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  I booked the wedding package too and have been working with Erin!  I'll have to email her about it. So you are having a candy bar? Sounds nice!  I wanted a s'more bar which I would have rented.  It would have come with the ingredients and only $2 per person.  However, the hotel said they would have to provide the ingredients instead of the outside vendor and would charge $13 pp!! I said, ummm, I don't think so! So we are doing a cake and cupcakes.  Anyways, here is Kaz's email.  She is great at responding in a prompt manner.  ksephton@sturchioentertainment.com

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• deliciousgroove

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  yeah I have a candy buffet. How many people are you having? I think you have to have 50 people for her to comp the room.

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• deliciousgroove

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  Also... the wedding package posted on Hotel Contessa website say comp'd room for 50 or more guests. So I would ask her about it.

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• jl409 member

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  Thanks!! I just emailed her.  I wasn't sure if the 50 guests is for guests staying at the hotel or 50 guests attending the reception. We are sending 100 invites but I am estimating about 70 people at the reception.  All of our guests will be from out of town.  Maybe she is waiting to be sure we have that many people. Just curious.... what fish dish did you decide on?  I wanted the halibut (it's on the holiday menu ..$52 but if you want it for your wedding package, it is $62 and depending on how many people come, we wanted the cheaper fish so I think we are going with the salmon).  FYI (just in case they didn't tell you), I had to ask, but they want to know a head count of how many people want what entree which means you might want to put it on your response card. 

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