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Let's play the intro game

I'm seeing more and more new names as we go and it's been a while since we've done this. Tell us about you and your upcoming wedding!

I'm Jaimie. I've been a knottie since 2008. I had my wedding on June 4, 2010 at Villa Barone in Mahopac. We've been happily married for *almost* 5 months. We also just bought a home and it's current project,

Jaimie

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  • edited December 2011
    Ok, I'll start!

    Name: Trish
    Wedding Date:  June 11, 2011!
    Colors: Watermelon, Taupe, Chocolate Brown (accent)
    (Based on Bill Levkoff's colors)

    Checks:
    Ceremony: In Mahopac at St. John's
    Reception: Greentree
    Photographer- Nick Carter
    DJ-Jimmy Dee
    Video-Fantasy Flash
    Save the Dates- from MagentStreet-Sent
    Flowers-Graceland Florist
    Groomsmen Gifts-Done
    Flower Girl Gift-Done
    My Dress and BM dresses: Ordered, Fontana
    Registered-BBB, Macy's

    Current things I'm working on:
    Researching Etsy for a custom made cake topper-(Think I found one!)
    Have all supplies needed to make card box
    Changed my mind on flowers and colors so I'm figuring it out as I go but have a florist working with us.
    Browsing at invitation styles and thinking about ideas for favors
    Researching HM locations
    Need a veil, headpiece and shoes

    ...Everything else, lol!


    If anyone has any questions about any vendors I am using, please ask I would love to help any way I can :)
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  • probablykateprobablykate member
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    edited December 2011
    I'll copy Trish's format.

    Name: Kate (FI Adam)
    Wedding Date: Oct 8 2011
    Colors: Royal blue and burnt orange

    Checks:
    Ceremony & Reception: The Grandview
    Photographer: Majestic Studios
    DJ: The DJ Solution
    Officiant: Rev Jim Francek
    Flowers: Seed to Fruit

    Current things I'm working on:
    Save the Dates (actually FI is working on designing this but I need to start collecting addresses)
    Losing a bit more weight before going dress shopping, but I've been looking at styles online

    Actually taking a bit of a breather since I got all our major vendors booked.  Laughing
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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Jennifer
    Wedding Date: March 25, 2011
    Theme: Celtic/Irish. We don't have a set color scheme.

    Checks:
    Venue : La Triestina (restaurant)
    Photographer/Video : Christophers Studios
    Florist: Arcadia
    Cake: Lulu's
    DJ
    Officiant: Reverend David James
    Rings
    dress: Winnie Couture Hermettah
    accessories
    MOH dress: Davids Bridal

    To do:
    Finish printing invites
    Groom tux
    book honeymoon
    DIY escort cards
    Part of That World Blog
    my read shelf:Jennifer (JSweetieXO) Cepero's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
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  • edited December 2011
    ooh fun, I'll play! :)

    Name: Melissa (FI Chris)
    Wedding Date: Oct 8 2011

    We've only been engaged for about 2 weeks, so we don't have a date, venue, colors, or anything yet. We want to get married sometime between late spring and early fall, 2012.

    Current things I'm working on:
    We've discussed a budget, and have made a financial plan so that we can save the designated amount. We've started working on a preliminary guest list so we have some idea of what types of venues to look at. We've also started researching venues, and plan to start visiting some after New Year's.

  • edited December 2011

    i am already a bride but let me introduce myself to all the newbies :)

    Name: Jenni
    Wedding Date: September 13,2009
    Theme: our colors were Canary yellow & peridot green


    Venue : Catlin Gardens
    Photographer/Video : Galaxy Foto in Middletown
    Florist: James Murray in Goshen
    Cake: was part of our package
    DJ:Victor Vargas
    Officiant:Rich Guertin
    Rings:Zales


    things to do since getting married: 
    we bought a house 11 months ago,so we spend alot of time fixing it up
    and after our cruise in June we are going to try again for a baby :)

  • jeanna85jeanna85 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi there! I post here sporadically mostly when I have questions. I just booked Mandy Liento (La Sorella Bridal) for my hair after a rec from someone on this board :)

    Name: Jeanna
    Wedding Date: May 28, 2011
    Colors: pale green, pale pink, champagne gold

    Checks:
    Ceremony & Reception: St. Anthony's; Glen Island Harbour Club
    Photographer: Jose Reyes
    Band: ETA Music
    Flowers: Diana Gould Ltd.
    Limo: Silverstar
    Videographer: Videoccasions
    Hair/Make-up: La Sorella Bridal (Mandy Liento)
    Dress: Fontana
    Bridesmaids Dresses: Bijou Bridal
    Save the Dates sent
    Wedding rings picked out

    Current things I'm working on:
    We've done a lot of little things that I didn't bother typing and just decided our favors, but the big job this month is figuring out the invitations. Eek.
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  • edited December 2011

    Like Jaimie and Jenni - I am already married (can't believe it's been almost five months!) But it's great to see so many new girls!

    Welcome to all of you! This board is a great place to exchange ideas and get feeback on local vendors!



    Name: Terriann
    Wedding Date: June 5, 2010

    Theme: our colors were white, burgandy and black&white damask


    Ceremony: St John's in Mahopac, NY

    Reception Venue : Putnam National Golf Club in Mahopac
    Caterer: Jean Jacques in Pleasantville
    Cake: Homestyle Desserts in Peekskill (it was part of our package) 

    Photographer/Video : Majestic Studos in Hopewell Junction
    DJ: DJ Bri Swatek / Spinning with Style
    Limos: Settembre Limo in Peekskill

    Bouquet Florist: The Flower Boutique in Mahopac
    Centerpiece Florist: Stop and Shop in Somers

    Wedding Rings: Kay Jewelers
    Invitations: www.theamericanwedding.com
    Calligraphy: InkSpun in Larchmont (computerized calligraphy

    Save-the-dates: www.magnetstreet.com

    Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn in Fishkill, NY
    Rehearsal dinner: Four Brothers Italian restaurant in Mahopac
    Honeymoon: We went to Virginia

    Dress and veil: found at Camille la Vie at Palasades Mall (ordered through their 1-800 #)
    Tiara: A.C. Moore
    Hair and make-up: Dana Cole Hair Salon in Mohegan Lake
    Bridal Jewelry: Lia Sophia
    Alterations: Alterations Etc in Wappingers Falls

    Tuxes: Men's Warehouse (for all)

    Bridemaids dresses: Watters WToo in cherry Found locally. ordered through Netbride)
    Flower Girl and MOB: David's Bridal
    MOG and Grandmother of Bride: JC Penney
    Bridesmaids Jewelry: JC Penney


    Things to do since getting married:
    Our apartment has finally been finished. So just looking forward to moving in!
    Also want to work on my health and eating better. I promised my husband a healthy wife!

  • edited December 2011
    Hi everyone! So great to see all of your info. Here's mine:

    Name: Melissa (marrying Ted woo hoo)
    Wedding Date:  August 19, 2011
    Colors: Bright purple, light purple, white and yellow.

    Checks:
    Ceremony: The Grandview
    Reception: The Grandview
    Photographer- Raw Photo Design (Danbury, CT)
    DJ- Bill Beale
    Hair/makeup- Courtney at Salon Doriano, Fishkill
    Video- Random Flip Video cameras lol
    Save the Dates- Waiting for our engagement pics to come back to make them
    My Dress and BM dresses: Mine- Paloma Blanca Girls- David's Bridal

    Current things I'm working on:
    Not stressing out too much.
    Talking about my wedding.
    Saving money.
    Making my dog less crazy.
    Getting awesome arms ;)
    Growing my hair longer

    Oh and thinking about a honeymoon spot and flowers.

    :)



  • MidgetteMidgette member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome Brides!!!
    Name: Tina
    Wedding Date: June 12, 2010
    Theme: Hot Pink, Black, White and Silver

    Church: Mt. Carmel - Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY
    Venue : Maestro's - Bronx, NY
    Photographer/Video : Martone Brothers
    Florist: Westchester Floral
    Cake: Sal and Dom's Bakery - Bronx
    Grooms Cake: Chic Sugars -Queens
    DJ: DJ Serg
    Rings: Caputo Jewelers 
    Limos: Silver Star
    invitations: Carmela Printing - Bronx
    Rehearsal dinner: Patricia's  - Tremont Avenue, Bronx
    Hair  - Salon Posh - Mamaroneck
    Makeup - Jill JK Flashy
    Dress: Fontana's - LaRichi

    Bridemaids dresses: Fontana
    Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
    MOB: MeMe's 
    MOG - Fontana's
    Ring Bearer - Tinytux.com
    Veil & Headpiece - Denise Leli

    Things done since getting married: 
    House huntingggggggggggggggggggggg

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    Name: Sonia
    Wedding Date:  June 24
    Colors: Cabernet red and pale yellow

    Checks:
    Ceremony: Rennaissance Westchester in Harrison
    Reception: Same
    Photographer: Milton Gil
    DJ: Platinum Entertainment
    Flowers: Daniel Flowers in Portchester
    Groomsmen Gift: We are thinking humidors
    Flower Girl Gift: I make jewelry so I'll be making their jewelry :o)
    My Dress and BM dresses: Alfred Sung from RK Bridal and the girls will be wearing Twobrids Bridesmaid dresses

    Current things I'm working on:
    Debating whether I want to DIY my invitations or order them. It is a small wedding, just 50 invitations will go out so I'm not sure. But I've got time according to stationers and website I've visited. :o)
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  • edited December 2011
    Hey guys... I got engaged last Thanksgiving & post on here every once in a while...  I browse the boards daily...  Unfortunately wedding planning has been put on the backburner the past few months because my fiance' & I recently bought a house & have been sssssoooo busy updating & working on it, so I know I'm behind!!!

    Name: Maggie
    Wedding Date: Friday, July 15, 2011
    Colors: Well, I have always wanted black with hot pink, but that came to an end when the one decision my fiance' chose to took part in was choosing grey tuxes!!! So much for black dresses with hot pink flowers!! As of now I'm leaning towards pale purple (orchid coloring)...

    Checks:
    Ceremony:  St. Mary's Church in Newburgh
    Reception: Anthony's Pier 9
    Photographer: Steven Planck with Blue Sky Photography
    DJ: DJ Octavius
    Dress: Demetrios (Ilissa style 984) from The Town Shop in Poughkeepsie
    Veil & Headband from The Town Shop
    Shoes: Silver sparkle peep-toes from Nordstrom (Thanks to Kristin!!!!)
    Mother of the Bride Dress from Macys
    STDs: Created on VistaPrint & sent out

    Current things I'm working on:
    Looking into bridesmaid dresses, invitations, videoography, limos, & flowers...
    Maggie & Lucas
    July 15, 2011
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  • xtina_824xtina_824 member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Christina (& Carlos)
    Wedding Date: Saturday April 16, 2011
    Colors: Pink & Ivory

    Checks:
    Ceremony:  St. Francis of Assisi in Mount Kisco
    Reception: Greentree Country Club
    Photographer: H & H Photographers
    Band: FDR Drive
    Dress: Paloma Blanca, Fontanas in Eastchester
    Veil & shoes : Fontanas
    Haircomb: Etsy
    Mother of the Bride Dress from Fontanas
    Invitations: Impressive Invites, Mamaroneck
    Honeymoon: Rivieria Maya, Mexico (used Liberty Travel)
    Florist: Wesstchester Floral Decorators
    Rings: D'Errico Jewelers, Mount Kisco
    Bridesmaid dresses: David's Bridal
    Limo: Silverstar
    Hotel: Raddison in New Rochelle
    Makeup: JKFlashy

    Current things I'm working on:
    Tuxes, Jewelry for day of, & lots of little stuff!
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  • carolyn87carolyn87 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Hi Everyone!

    I'm Carolyn (FI Chris), and we're planning a September 2012 wedding (no specific date yet). I have NO checks yet, but I'm working on it! Our dream wedding is an outside ceremony and a barn reception in the New Paltz area. It's important to us to have a caterer that will source ingrediets locally whenever reasonably possible. Other than that, everything is kind of up in the air!

    Things I'm working on:
    Finding a barn!
  • jamiefourjamiefour member
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    edited December 2011

    Name: Jamie
    Wedding Date:  July 3, 2011
    Colors: Chocolate Brown and Ice Blue


    Checks:
    Ceremony: Palacios Catering Goshen, NY
    Reception: same
    Save the Dates- Shutterfly
    My Dress-Kleinfelds
    BM dresses: Helen Bohn
    Engagement Ring-Kavanaghs, Newburgh, NY
    Registries-Bed Bath and Beyond and Macy's

    Current things I'm working on:
    Finding a photographer and DJ.  Getting all of my addresses for my STD's.  Ordering BM dresses.  Getting a veil and headpiece.  Booking our HM. Researching invitations.
    I have a lot to do and it is making me nervous!!
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  • tstegertsteger member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Tara....fiance Matty (NYPD)
    Wedding Date:  October 21, 2011
    Colors: Purple and green

    Checks:
    Ceremony: Pearl River Hilton
    Reception: Pearl River Hilton
    Photographer- Allan E Levine
    DJ-The DJ Company
    Save the Dates- not done yet, but I'm thinking magnetstreet
    Flowers-Bassett Flowers
    My Dress and BM dresses: still looking :)


    Current things I'm working on:
    Trying to find an officiant
    Checking out Save the Dates
    Then invitations
    I narrowed down to two dresses for me
    Still looking for the girls
  • edited December 2011
    Name: Amanda Fi is Andrew
    Wedding Date: November 6th 2010 (THIS WEEKEND!!!)
    Reception: Round Hill House in Washingtonville (Orange Co)
    Currently live in NJ
    Colors: Navy, Orange, Ivory
    Dress: Kleinfelds
    Photog: Jimi Ferrara
    DJ: Victor Vargas
    Flowers: James Murray in Goshen
    Cake: Pastry Garden in PK

    Working on: Getting everything to the venue on Wednesday and picking up my dress on Thursday!!!!!!! SO EXCITED!
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  • ssagessage member
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    edited December 2011
    I am posting in case there are any vendors i used that someone might have a question on!  Welcome to all the new brides to be...enjoy every moment of this process!!!

    Name: Stephanie
    Wedding Date: 10/24/09
    Theme: no real theme...we used navy blue and silver for the bridal party and fall colors for flowers, etc.

    Venue : The Links at Unionvale-Lagrangeville, NY
    Photographer:  Majestic Studios - Hopewell Junction, NY
    Video:  Halo Video - Queens, NY
    Florist: Annex Florist - Pawling NY
    Cake: Pastry Garden (part of our package)
    DJ: Spinning with Style...DJ Bri Swatek
    Rings: Daniels Jewelers 
    Limos: Strathmore
    invitations: 1st Class Wedding Invitiations (online)
    Rehearsal dinner: my mom's house
    Hair  - Hot Locks Salon - Poughkeepsie, NY
    Makeup - Arlene - MAC Counter in Poughkeepsie
    Dress: Town Shop - Casablanca

    Bridemaids dresses: Town Shop - Alfred Angelo
    Tuxes: Savvi (OUT OF BUSINESS THANK GOD)
    MOB: Nordstrom's
    Ring Bearer - not sure, sister in law did
    Flower Girls - J Crew
    Veil & Headpiece - TOwn Shop

    Things done since getting married: 
    Had a baby!
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  • edited December 2011
    Hey Girls

    Name- Christine
    Wedding Date 5/21/10
    Colors- Black white and pink

    Vendors
    Church- St Mary's Washingtonville
    Venue- Villa Borghese
    DJ- Much Music
    Limos- Settembre Limos
    Flowers- Flowers by Jo-Ann
    Video- Videobrations with Bob Geller
    Photograhy- Clear Image Photography (a family friend)
    Dress (mine and bridesmaids)  Reginella in Montgomery
    Headpiece- Cala Lily Bridal
    Invitations- were done by a printing shop owned by a friend, they were Birchcraft though.
    Rehearsal Dinner- Bella Luna (Blooming Grove)
    Jeweler- Cyrus in Monroe
    Hair Angels and Cuts (Chester)
    Makeup- Mary Kay ( a good friend of my moms)

    Things since getting married:
    Continuing to work on our house, it never ends and just settlin in to married life.
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  • MYLOVE315MYLOVE315 member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Hi Ladies :-)

    Name: Lee  ... FI ... Ralph
    Wedding Date: May 7, 2011
    Colors:  Black & pink
    Checks:
    Ceremony & Reception:The Fountainhead in New Rochelle
    Officiant: Rev Rich Hasselbach
    Invitations: Stationer Angelica Schanzer - The Fine Line - White Plains
    Photographer: Mike Tomassi from Picture This - Danbury CT
    Videographer: Custom Made Video - Carlos - Danbury CT
    DJ: Joseph Montaperto ... DJ Mouse & DJ Teddy <don't ask about the name but their fabulous!
    Flowers: Arcadia
    Limo: Red Oak Limo - still tentative
    Hair/Make-up for me:: Rosemarie Pomilla from NY Prostyle
    Hair & make-up for attendants: Hair by Dena (Mahopac) Makeup by: Christine from Color Makeup studio
    Dress & Veil: Casablanca ....Occassions in Bethel Ct
    Headpiece: LaSposa Bridal in Mahaopac - All Swarovski crystals
    Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff ....Occassions in Bethel CT
    Save the Dates: Approved proof will be going out in 2 wks. From Magnet Street.com
    Gifts for attendants: Earrings & necklace from Great Day Bridal
    Gift for me :-) Purchased a tennis necklace, bracelet told FI I considered it a gift from him heeehee - I will wear it on my wedding day
    Shoes: Bellisima Bridal shoes (online) recco'd from a friend - I went with the 2.5" heel instead of the 4" heel I think I made a wise decision haha
    Hotel: I w/ my family & attendants  be leaving from is the Renaissance Hotel in Westchester. - Have rooms blocks there for guests as well as,
    Room blocks in: Crowne Plaza & Hyatt Summerfield Suit
    Tasting: At The Fountainhead
    For reception in terms of music:
    Our entrance song picked
    Wedding song picked
    Cake cutting song picked



    Current things I'm working on:
    Honeymoon
    Tweaking flower arrangements - wasn't satisfied w/ the first sample
    Picking out music for my ceremony & reception.
    Picking out entrance song for my attendants - we want to do something different

    Still to do:

    Favors
    Men's tuxes
    Wedding rings
    Somehow cut down my guest list :-(
    Start working out w// the damn trainer!!!!
    Find a pill for my wedding day so I don't ball my eyes out!
    Relax about it all

    I think that covers me for now.
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  • carolsdaycarolsday member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Hi everyone ,

    Name : Carol .. FI..   Jason

    Wedd date : 9-1-12

    Venue : Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac
    DJ : Next Generation
    Flowers : Westchester Floral 
    Limo : Silver star

    Still to Do :  EVERYTHING !!  LOL
  • KWats2011KWats2011 member
    Third Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Name: Kristin
    Wedding Date:  August 6, 2011
    Colors: Coral, Gray and light Blue

    Checks:
    Ceremony: Christ Episcopal Church, Poughkeepsie
    Reception: The Grandview
    Photographer- Kate Connolly (she's amazing!)
    DJ-Jason Craig Entertainment
    My Dress: Amsale
    Registered-Macy's, BBB, REI

    Current things I'm working on:
    Nothing actually. Probably start looking for hair stylists/makeup artists soon-- any recs in Poughkeepsie area?
    Anniversary Follow Me on Pinterest my read shelf:
    Kristin's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (read shelf)
  • edited December 2011
    Name: Jessica
    Wedding Date:  Sept 30, 2011
    Colors: Can't Decide!

    Checks:

    Reception: The Poughkeepsie Grand
    Ceremony:  Probably will also be at the Grand
    Photographer- LB Foto 
    My Dress: Esssence of Australia From Town Shop

    Current things I'm working on:
    Everything Else! 
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  • edited December 2011
    Name: Jo
    Wedding Date:  November 11, 2012
    Colors: Black and Gold w/ dark purple accents

    Checks:
    Ceremony: MSMC- Founder's Chapel
    Reception: Rolling Green @ Dutchess Golf and Country Club


    Current things I'm working on:
    Everything else!!! Looking forward to getting more ideas and reviews from Knot boards!
  • SandDDSandDD member
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    edited December 2011
    Name: Stacy
    Wedding Date:  September 30, 2011 (so excited to see all the 2011 brides on here!!)
    Colors: Light Grey, Purple & Silver

    Checks:
    Ceremony & Reception: View on Hudson
    Photographer: Jose Reyes
    DJ: The DJ Company
    Video: Your Cinematic Wedding
    Save the Dates: Vistaprint
    Flowers: Family Friend
    My Dress: Bijou Bridal

    Current things I'm working on:
    Honeymoon research, creating our website, hair/makeup people--we got most done in the summer because of grad school. I'll be back more when the semester is over!!!
  • edited December 2011
    Hi Everyone!!

    Name: Clare (FI is Jamie)
    Date: November 12, 2010 (only 5 days away!!)
    Colors: Brown for the bridesmaids....fall colors for flowers

    Venue: Florentine Gardens
    Hotel: Woodcliff Lake Hilton
    Invitations and Thank you Notes: Elegant Gift Gallery
    Cake: Palermo Bakery
    Florist: Pearl River Florist
    DJ: DJ Teddy
    Shuttle: Starlight
    Rehearsal Dinner: Joe and Joe Restaurant
    Dress: RK Bridal
    Bridesmaid Dress: Bill Levkoff...purchased at Meme's
    Photographer: Cathy Pinsky of Pinsky Studios
    Videographer: George Steinberg
    Hair and Makeup: Touch of Style

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