Ok newbies...

DondadaTimes2 · March 2011

Thats a whole boat load of you out there.

Let us know who you are and a bit about your wedding! The more we know about you the better we can help!!

sarahgoldfarb · March 2011

Not really new, per say. But I have commented a couple of times on here when I've really needed something. I'm more a lurker than a poster, but for some reason, I've felt the urge to post more lately. Part of the reason I took a back-seat on the boards is because my username thingie is my actual name, but that's because I signed up as a journalist a couple of years ago. Needed something professional. But I'm not really nervous about you all finding out stuff about me. Everything that's out there about me on the Internet isn't all that scary.

Nothing like starting my introductory post on a tangent. Anyway, I'm getting married Aug. 13 at Turning Stone. I'm from the Ithaca area, though. I wanted a winery wedding and decided against it after realizing the costs ... and the lack of hotels. Turning Stone fit for me because people can stay right there. It's a ballroom with ugly carpet, but I'll deal.

Ceremony will be outside -- but I have no idea who is performing it. Anyone know any officiants that won't use the word Jesus? You see, I'm Jewish and my fiance, Chris, isn't. Yet, we're getting married on an Indian Reservation and need an ordained minister. Justice of the Peace don't have jurisdiction over the reservation. Weird, right?

So besides the officiant, I still need a florist and a hair stylist. I'm living four hours away, so it hasn't been all that easy to plan these things. I'll have to make a trip back to CNY soon to hammer out the last of the big things, cause ya I know, it's less than five months away. Don't remind me.

kevinandmonica2011 · March 2011

The spa at Turning Stone does great work (hair). I had a friend get married there last summer and she got pampered all morning.... hair, nails, makeup, the works! She looked amazing and didn't have to worry about running all over creation (like I do... jealous) to get everything done. HTH

kevinandmonica2011 · March 2011

Oh- and welcome (officially, nulurkingly) to the board.

Bridget--- is that a "1" in your countdown???? muwaaahhhhhaaaahhhaaahhhaaaa

rsfan23 · March 2011

Welcome Sarah!

Hmmm...that's a tough situation for the officiant. You could try googling Unitarian Universalist church. This church is like a combination of many faiths, and you might have luck finding an officiant that won't say 'Jesus'.

I'd check it out and see if that's something. There's a church in Utica, not sure about Syracuse.

The Turning Stone also has people who do flowers, though I'm not sure of the price and if that would be in addition to their packages or with their packages. I'm using a florist out of Rome-Olney's flowers, you could also try Julie Young (Floribunda Designs) out of Oneida. Not sure what your budget is, but just two recommendations.

DondadaTimes2 · March 2011

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[QUOTE] Bridget--- is that a "1" in your countdown???? muwaaahhhhhaaaahhhaaahhhaaaa
Posted by kevinandmonica2011[/QUOTE]

Why yes it is! And don't you 'muwahahaha' me! You have 1 week and you'll be in the same boat darlin! Its tummy turning time.

On another note. Welcome to the board Sarah! If you have any questions about that area...Im thinkin Crystal can help you. I know shes on more so at night and I havent actually seen her on lately...but she knows the turning stone pretty well.

sbolger17 · March 2011

Hello, Sarah! That's my name too!

I don't know much about that area, but maybe Syracuse U or another nearby college has a religion center where you can find an officiant who's really used to working with people of different faiths? I originally looked at the Cornell United Religious Work program to find an officiant (didn't end up going with someone from there, but they have a good list). You could check there as well, but I was just thinking that Syracuse would be a lot closer.

Good luck with your planning! Looking forward to reading more of your comments and posts. :-)

sarahgoldfarb · March 2011

Thanks, all. So helpful! I'll definitely follow up on all these tips. In the past, I just googled the heck out of things thinking that would be the solution to all my questions.

But it turns out you all are much more knowledgeable than Google.

I've been trying to reach the manager at the spa at Turning Stone, cause I'm gonna just splurge on that convenience. And as far as flowers, that florist looked uber-expensive, so I'm going to get some quotes at some smaller places... I'll check out the Rome and Utica florists!

And officiant, SU is a great idea. And also love the Universalist Church's philosophy, didn't think about them.

kevinandmonica2011 · March 2011

Hah! Glad to help, Sarah! We are full of it! (er... the good advice... I hope)

Let us know how you make out and make sure to post reviews, etc so you can help other CNY brides too!

Look forward to seeing you around more often! We don't bite!

DondadaTimes2 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Hah! Glad to help, Sarah! We are full of it! (er... the good advice... I hope) Let us know how you make out and make sure to post reviews, etc so you can help other CNY brides too! Look forward to seeing you around more often! <strong>We don't bite!</strong>
Posted by kevinandmonica2011[/QUOTE]

We try not to anyways! Sometimes we nip a bit :)

Catrina'nMatt · March 2011

Hi Sarah! Welcome to the boards, I wish I had some advice for you but i'm in the same boat you are with the officiant and florist, etc. From what I've read everyone on here is so helpful so we're sure to get some great advice

I'm not sure if I'm new or not either, I don't really post that much except when i'm really excited about checking things off my list! But I'll introduce myself anyway. My name is Catrina and I live just north of Utica, and I'm getting married in Utica on October 8th of this year. I have most of the big planning done, but I also don't have an officiant. My FI is Catholic and I'm not so we're looking for more of a non-denominational ceremony but I don't even know where to start looking. I don't care if I have a JP or a revered, or whatever, I just need someone to marry me! LOL.
Also, not sure what you all are doing for cake, but I'm thinking of going with cupcakes and wondering if you guys have any recommendations for cakes or cupcakes? I'm on a very small budget!
I'm trying to participate more on the boards also as I'm just over six months away and feel like I still have a lot to hash out.
TIA!

Catrina

Happily9 · March 2011

Hi everyone! I usully write on my wedding month board, but have recently become interested in this one. I'm getting married on October 15, 2011. The ceremony is at Masonic Home...for those of you who were worried about non-denominational locations it might be an option for you. We are having the reception at the Beeches. I think someone else is also using my florist...Onley's out of Rome! Well nice to meet everyone. Baker is going to be Desserts beyond the ordinary out of Utica. Hmmm, can't think of anything else at this moment!

rsfan23 · March 2011

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[QUOTE]Hi everyone! I usully write on my wedding month board, but have recently become interested in this one. I'm getting married on October 15, 2011. The ceremony is at Masonic Home...for those of you who were worried about non-denominational locations it might be an option for you. We are having the reception at the <strong>Beeches. I think someone else is also using my florist...Onley's out of Rome! </strong> Well nice to meet everyone. Baker is going to be Desserts beyond the ordinary out of Utica. Hmmm, can't think of anything else at this moment!
Posted by ktobin0519[/QUOTE]
Yay! That's where my wedding and reception are and I'm using Olney's flowers! :)

Happily9 · March 2011

Wow...same ceremony site and reception site...and flowers too? Well guess we have similar taste! If I get stuck trying to find something think I might just ask you..haha!

Happily9 · March 2011

Oops...meant reception site!

rsfan23 · March 2011

Feel free to ask me anything!

When picking venues and that stuff, I wanted to stay with as many local businesses as I could. Is your wedding going to be outside at Masonic Home? Where do you live? Just curious, there aren't too many 'East' CNY girls on this board.

Happily9 · March 2011

No problem....ask away! I llive in North Utica and yes Masonic is the ceremony site! I was also trying to stay local...except my dress. I had a very bad experience with a bridal shop around here so I went to Cortland for that.

Happily9 · March 2011

I guess all my homework for school has me misreading everything lately The ceremony will be inside the chapel on the Masonic grounds!

rsfan23 · March 2011

Nice. I live in New Hartford. I didn't even realize that Masonic Home had a chapel, that's really cool. I went to David's Bridal for my dress and for my bridesmaids, I wish we had a David's Bridal in Utica. Where are you going to school and what are you going for?

Happily9 · March 2011

I know! I would love a DB around here..it would save me a ton of time! It's my last semester @ MV and then I go to Utica next semester...for elementary ed. Working as a nurse right now for St. E's, but it's just not something I want to do forever! I keep talking about myself...haha! So are you in school or have you finished? What is your current job?

rsfan23 · March 2011

I am unemployed at the moment, been out of work since October 2010, but looking for work. I have a degree in Business from the University of New Hampshire. I keep myself busy with wedding planning and with job searching.

Happily9 · March 2011

Oh sorry! This economy sucks! If I hear of anything I will let ya know!

rsfan23 · March 2011

It's all good, thanks!

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