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Budget Friendly Vendors

nessaalwayznessaalwayz
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I know this has probably been discussed before but I can't seem to find it, so I apologize in advance. 

I am looking for vendors for the following services below or around the following price ranges. If you can think of any in the NYC/NJ area, please let me know.

TIA!

DJs (no extras needed, just 4-5 hrs of music) - Budget $1000
Florist (bouquets & bouts only) - Budget $200
Transportation (not sure if / what we want yet) - Budget as low as possible lol
Hair (just me, 2 BMs, MOB & FG - salon visit ok) - Budget $200
Makeup (just me, 2 BMs, & MOB) - Budget $100

I will take any and all help I can get! 

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  • CaramelBride973CaramelBride973
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    edited December 2011

    For DJ you can try Fusion Production( DJ rich kenny) he will work with you regarding your budget.

    For make up is it $100pp or $100 total?

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  • nessaalwayznessaalwayz
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    edited December 2011
    thanks Ill check out the dj & its makeup total if possible
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  • banolebanole
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    edited December 2011
    DJs Jam Studio in rutherford -they charge 900 for 4 hours Florist they AW florist  in kearny or maybe your local grocery store, maybe even cosco 
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  • nessaalwayznessaalwayz
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_budget-friendly-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d451d03-31f2-4dd3-94df-391dff34b435Post:30519f2f-ecfb-4fb3-9cfb-e7fe11d6aae7">Re: Budget Friendly Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]DJs Jam Studio in rutherford -they charge 900 for 4 hours  Florist they AW florist  in kearny or maybe your local grocery store, maybe even cosco 
    Posted by banole[/QUOTE]

    <div>thanks for the suggestions but i cant seem to find either jam studio or aw florist on the web? do you have any contact info - website / email?</div><div>
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  • kristen8040kristen8040 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would spend that $100 for hair and $200 on makeup on yourself.  The BM's don't need theirs done, they do can it themselves.  If they want it professionally done they can pay for it themselves.   Unless you can find a beauty school or try to make a deal with a make-up counter, I find that budget a bit unrealistic.
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  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
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    edited December 2011

     Good luck with the florist, my bouqeut alone was $150 and my girls were 75.  How many bouqs/bouts do you need? I would check out grocery story florists.  Otherwise just choose your flowers wisely, roses are always a cheaper choice but still look beautiful. Or do like 3 long stem calla lillies as a bouq.

    Are you paying for the makeup for everyone? Because my makeup artist was within 200 ... for me.
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  • nessaalwayznessaalwayz
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_budget-friendly-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d451d03-31f2-4dd3-94df-391dff34b435Post:e704e35b-4941-4159-8a88-ada6c2a3cfc9">Re: Budget Friendly Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE] Good luck with the florist, my bouqeut alone was $150 and my girls were 75.  How many bouqs/bouts do you need? I would check out grocery story florists.  Otherwise just choose your flowers wisely, roses are always a cheaper choice but still look beautiful. Or do like 3 long stem calla lillies as a bouq. Are you paying for the makeup for everyone? Because my makeup artist was within 200 ... for me.
    Posted by sgdc2011[/QUOTE]

    <div>I only need my bouquet & 2 BMs & then 2 bouts. </div><div>What florist did you use? I will still look them up - they seem to be reasonably priced.</div><div>I was hoping to pay for the makeup for everyone but it's not a definite because they might want to just do their own... I'll take the name of your makeup artist as well :) lol thank you.</div>
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  • rlavachrlavach member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree that the hair/makeup budget is low. I have a friend, who is a cosmetologist, doing my hair & makeup. Even with my friend discount, it will be more than that for all those people. Do like the PP mentioned & use the money to get a MUA for yourself & let the girls do their own. 

    For hair/makeup, I'm using Maria Stefania Lorefice from MSLooks (website). She also works at Dolce Salon in Lyndhurst. (Edit: She also offers airbrush)

    We're using Entertainment Express Limo services for a Chrysler 300 limo. We met them at a Bridal Show & got an amazing discount. I highly recommend going to a show to see what prices you can find.

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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011

    florist: AW Flowers in Kearny (no website)

    makeup: Gina Brozon

    hair: I would just call local salons and ask what they charge. Mine was $40. I went there on the day of the wedding.

    DJ: Bob Albrecht with Fantasy Productions

    limo: Joe's Limo in Roseland. You can rent it for two hours. Or call a few taxi companies and ask about towncar rentals.

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  • LADY324LADY324
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    edited December 2011
    My mom's friend has her own flower business out of her house and she is reasonably priced here is her website.

    I am using her for my wedding.  My friend also used her for just her bouquets. 

    http://www.flowersbymaggienj.com/index2.html

    I agree with the others your budget for hair and make up is unrealistic spend the money on yourself and have the BM's pay for themselves if they want to get their stuff done professionally.
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  • akcrrrakcrrr
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    edited December 2011
    DJ
    is Memory Makers out of Nutley and it is $800 for 5 hours DJ 

    Hair
     Luz from eSagastume Studios in West New York NJ 
    She is coming to our hotel the day of the wedding and is doing 4 girls hair for $175

    Makeup 
    Sephora or Macy's in Jersey City (price of products I buy the day of) 

    Florist 
    Where Flower's Bloom (using Debbie) 
    $1000 (My boquet, 6 bouts, 3 boquets, 10 centerpieces, church flowers)


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  • futuremrsdaviesfuturemrsdavies
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    edited December 2011
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    is Dj exclusiv out of Piscatway and it is $900 for 5 hours DJ, plus lights and giveaways 

    Hair
    Not sure yet
    Makeup 
    I'm using Dawn Rose Makeup Artistry with Christine.  She is 100 for bride airbrush and 70 for airbrush for my bridemaids
    Florist 
    Apple Blossoms in Scotch Plains. 
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  • Reilly626Reilly626 member
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    edited December 2011
    For flowers use Santos Florist, Manny is the owner and amazingly priced.
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  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    My florist was The Flower Station in Somerset, they also have a Princeton Location.

    My makeup Artist was Marty from Mac PM me if you would like her phone number.
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  • angybanezangybanez member
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    edited December 2011
    hmmm your budget is low but contact Soundbar or AmbientDJs and see if they're in your price range. They're great to work with. Karma Flowers may also be of help, but again the budget is very low. Have you walked in a local floral shop and see if they can do it in your budget? 
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  • nessaalwayznessaalwayz
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_budget-friendly-vendors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d451d03-31f2-4dd3-94df-391dff34b435Post:a80b99c5-b177-4691-ad06-24b99b449f02">Re: Budget Friendly Vendors</a>:
    [QUOTE]DJ is Dj exclusiv out of Piscatway and it is $900 for 5 hours DJ, plus lights and giveaways  Hair Not sure yet Makeup  I'm using Dawn Rose Makeup Artistry with Christine.  She is 100 for bride airbrush and 70 for airbrush for my bridemaids Florist  Apple Blossoms in Scotch Plains. 
    Posted by futuremrsdavies[/QUOTE]

    <div>do you have contact info for DJ Exclusiv? Can't seem to find him on the web...</div>
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  • JR511JR511
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    edited December 2011
    Party Innovations is a great DJ for a great price. Ive used them many times in the past and they work with my DOC so she is giving me a good deal because they referred her too.  Check them out... http://www.partyinnovation.webs.com/

    They're all great guys but askfor Cory or Ron!
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