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Need Advice! Venue picked, but stuck b/w 2 dates

RocRexRocRex
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Hi all,

After a month plus of venue searching, my fiance and I are settled on the Doubletree Ocean Point in Sunny Isles - thanks to all who helped me scout out spots!

Now the new issue has been setting the date. I keep going back and forth between February 26 and April 2, 2011. Here are my thoughts:

Feb: Nice weather for out of town people from NYC and Iowa, less chance of rain, but then I am worried b/c it was so cold this year. Also, you ladies have turned me on to photog Ashley Couhlier (sp) and she is not available that day.

April: Higher chance for rain/hot weather, but more light because of daylights savings (ceremony/cocktail hour is outside).  This date would also mean 5 additional weeks of wedding planning - somewould call it heaven, at this point I would say the opposite  :)  Is it crazy to consider this date above the other b/c photog is not available in Feb? I am in the process of setting up an appointment with her later this month, but have not met her yet - I just love all of the work of hers I have seen and her prices fit in my budget.  

Any help, thoughts, etc. on this would be much appreciated. Sorry I was so longwinded.

Tarin
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Re: Need Advice! Venue picked, but stuck b/w 2 dates

  • FutureMrsFezzFutureMrsFezz member
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    edited December 2011
    I think if you really love Ashley, and want to use her - wait until April.  Yeah the weather may be an issue.  But in SoFla the weather can always be an issue no matter the time of year.  Congrats on your venue! :) 
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  • Lacey36Lacey36 member
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    edited December 2011
    Im going to say April, the whether will still be very nice outside. Plus if your really set on the photog then do it then. or do whatever day is best for you and FI
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  • bears4lifebears4life member
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    edited December 2011
    If you're really set on Ashley, then I say April. The weather is crazy here in FL...so you just never know either way.
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  • sambrefe67sambrefe67 member
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    edited December 2011
    i say april so we  can share wedding months!! =) LOL no i say April because I feel April screams spring and wedding time...thats why we chose April =) GL plus if you love your photog go wit when shes available I would have done that
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  • heathermckelveyheathermckelvey
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    edited December 2011
    I say April, than again I am an April bride, so I am partial... 

    But the reason I say April is also because of the cold winter weather. Though it is unlikely, it would be bad if guests got stuck because of storms, blizzards, etc. 

    We went for April for a lot of the reasons you list. Crossing fingers there are no showers, but overall I like the weather in April more so than in February. 
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  • YHFoxtrotYHFoxtrot
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    edited December 2011

    April, mainly b/c the photog you want is available but also  b/c the weather in April is usually great too. You never know what you're going to get with weather. Jan is one of the dryest months but it rained on my wedding day. So go for April and book ashley!

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  • RocRexRocRex
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    edited December 2011
    Ladies,

    Thank you all so much for your insight. This is really helping me and my sanity. Tom and I are going to meet with Ashley next week and that should give us some a final decision. Why is this all driving me crazy??
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  • millenia98millenia98
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    edited December 2011
    April! I'm an April bride and April is a pretty dry month in Miami. Miami weather is crazy, as the ladies said...but you're getting your day light...and Ashley!

    My friend got married in November, her mother in law was 2 hours late to the wedding and by 5:30, she was tearing up b/c she had no daylight left for her outdoor photos.
    April will be hot and Feb a little bit cooler, but I think you'd be leaning towards April. Besides, you'll have 1 year to plan, vs 10 months. Take it from me, who's wedding is in 3.5 weeks, I have NO Idea how we got here so fast. Enjoy and get all of your stuff done early.

    Congrats!
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  • ayanapoohayanapooh member
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    edited December 2011
    Hey Tarin! How are you lady? We have to catch up soon! I took my epics w/ Ashley, so call me if you want to chat (I can get your # from Aarrin or vice versa).  I agree w/ the other ladies, daylight and photog you want are very important, so I would go w/ April. ;)
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  • TheJenniusTheJennius
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    edited December 2011
    April seems the best month for you. Forget about the weather, in South Florida anything could happen. But you have good points, the light and your photographer. It seems you're set on Ashley, hun. And the worst thing you can do is settle for another photographer you don' dig as much.

    April! lol.
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  • courtneybrooke921courtneybrooke921
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with everyone -- I'm an April 24th bride so I'm partial but April is the best! ;) hahaha.. plus snow in Feb (I live in Philly) can be crazy and make flights down south a possible no-go!
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  • MIABRIDENTAMPAMIABRIDENTAMPA
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with PP! Awesome check!
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  • LAKE21LAKE21 member
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    edited December 2011
    Personally, I would go with April. I know for a fact that it is still snowing in Iowa. My family lives there and depending on where your family lives it could be difficult for them to even leave their houses. And with how the weather was this year, I wouldn't want to chance it.

    Having extra time to take photos in the daylight is a major plus also.
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  • RU3234RU3234
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with PP and all points! I think you will be happier if you waited till April!
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  • adrielegorburuadrielegorburu
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    edited December 2011
    Sounds like I'm with the crowd on this one - my vote is for April!  You never know with the weather in Miami -
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  • ARose29.defunct635760306938291358ARose29.defunct635760306938291358 member
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    edited December 2011
    I say February... only because my wedding is on 4/2/2011 and I want Ashley too!Smile  Haha, no worries though.  I have other photographers that I like as well.  I didn't think I had to book so far in advance, but I guess I do.  Glad you selected the Doubletree.  I looked at the venue too.  Terry is really responsive and constantly followed-up with me.  We selected April because it won't be as windy or as cold are February.  Good luck! 

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  • RocRexRocRex
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    edited December 2011
    LOL ARose29. What venue did you end up selecting?
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  • ARose29.defunct635760306938291358ARose29.defunct635760306938291358 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hilton Marina.  Sent the deposit in yesterday too.  We have over 65 out of town guests and wanted to be closer to the airport.

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  • Monkita13Monkita13
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    edited December 2011

    February is much nicer weather, and less chance of rain.  Remember... April showers bring May flowers!

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