That's why I'm so excited to share our reviews with you. We have a little bit of each category - mostly good - and I'm so happy to fill you in on the vendors that made our wedding possible. I've tried to keep these short and sweet, but please PM me if you'd like additional details on any of our vendors!
DJ: Matt Ferrera from
DJ International
A++
Hiring Matt was by far the best wedding decision we made. We
met him at the CT Bridal Expo and as soon as he walked up and introduced
himself, we were sold. I am so glad we trusted our instincts because our guests have
been raving about the music and Matt himself for months now. He made sure to play my whole
lengthy “must play” list and avoided all of my “no-plays” all while making sure
to add in some crowd pleasers – and the transitions were seamless. He kept that
party going the whole night long without being in your face like some DJs I've encountered. Even my critic of
an uncle who does not like things like dancing and DJs and fun was talking this kid up
like he was some kind of music god. That’s how great Matt is. I would
recommend him to everybody I know. (And if you do use him, please invite me to
your wedding because it’s sure to be fun!)
Photographer: Abigail Scott Photography
A+
Abbey was like this super talented photography angel that
showed up exactly when I needed her. We worked together at a restaurant and she
recently quit to work on her photography full-time. She’s already blowing up
with business because she is seriously amazing. One of her best attributes
(aside from her photos which speak for themselves) is that I had no idea she
was around at all. Aside from our portraits and the times that I dragged her
over to take a specific photo, I honestly don’t even remember seeing her. Which
is kind of incredible considering the photos make it look like she was up in my
face all night long. I also want to point out that Abbey worked at White Dress
by the Shore, my bridal salon, for 3 years. (She actually recommended them).
This meant that I had an extra set of hands and expert knowledge to help get
me dressed, bustle my dress, and remove and insert my veil. It was an awesome
unexpected two-for.
Hair & Make-Up: Pretty Up!
A+
Tricia was the first person I hired for my wedding. I dated
her brother in college and was a bridesmaid for her wedding, so when she
offered to do my hair and make-up I excitedly took her up on it. Not only did
she and Melissa make us look gorgeous, but they were also fun to work with and
worked fast! I have the attention span
of a gnat sometimes, so the fact that my hair & make-up were perfect in
barely any time at all is a huge bonus. Plus, Tricia even gave my girls the
lipstick and liner she used on them so that they could touch up during the day,
along with extra bobby pins, eyelash glue, finishing spray and everything we
needed that night!
Gown &
Alterations: The White Dress by the Shore, Clinton, CT
A
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| Personal Photo |
Flowers: Whole Foods,
Milford, CT
A
I really lucked out when I met Frankie at Whole Foods in
Milford. It took some time to get her to warm up to me, but once she did we
became fast friends. When ordering my flowers I went in with a budget and some
inspiration photos and left the rest to her. The trickiest part was figuring
out exactly what would be in season locally, but Frankie’s a pro and did an
amazing job getting me as close to my vision as possible. I also want to
clarify that this wasn’t just a bulk order and that she did all of the
arranging for me. All we had to do was drop the flowers into our vases and we
were good to go! My cost for 12 centerpieces and 1 bridal bouquet (along with my semi-homemade boutonniere & bridesmaid's bouquets) was $300.
Cutting Cake: Glukey’s Gluten Free Bakery, Milford, CT
A
Debra had never made a Paleo cake when we first spoke, but
luckily she was up for the challenge. We emailed back and forth and spoke on
the phone countless times to ensure that she understood all of these crazy
restrictions. We ended up with a 9” lemon cake with fresh strawberries and
lemon frosting. Our non-Paleo guests had no idea that this cake was “different”
until we told them and they all agreed it was the tastiest of all of our
available cakes.
Venue: Madison Surf Club, Madison, CT
A
While I had begun to experience some venue regret in the months
leading up to our wedding, looking back I could not have imagined a more
beautiful and perfect location. Our guests were in awe of how gorgeous the
setting was – and so were we! The Surf Club staff was extremely helpful and
accommodating and all of the fears I had shared were definitely not realities!
The Town of Madison does require that you have a Madison resident host your
event for you, so if you know a Madison resident I would absolutely recommend
our venue again and again!
(All photos by Abigail Scott unless otherwise noted)
- I have ALL the feelings
- I admit that wedding planning kind of sucks
- We run a million errands
- We practice how it’s gonna go down
- We have a big fat Italian rehearsal dinner
- A little rain won’t get me down!
- The girls get pretty
- The guys do whatever guys do
- I hang out in the hotel bathroom and make a bunch of bouquets
- I get my bride on!
- We exchange kisses and gifts during our first look
- I’m a runaway bride
- The bridal party processes and the ring bearer gets distracted
- I take my final steps as a single lady (and get stuck on a rose bush along the way!)
- We kick off the ceremony with some sweet words from The Princess Bride
- We share our love story and get our hands blessed
- We do!
- We miss cocktail hour for the sake of family photos
- We get everybody to join our first dance
- We frolic on the beach at sunset
- We have a beach-side ’90s dance party
- We eat cake and auction off our single friends
- We end our reception with a romantic private dance
- We brave fire for a sparkler exit
- We pack up all the little details
- I compare my expectations to the reality of our wedding
- I learn that nothing is foolproof
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