Connecticut Bees :o) &laquo; Weddingbee Boards

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Katie 9-19-2009 Norwich, CT

Hi Connecticut Bees! I know you're out there! Looking forward to perusing some awesome bios and sharing tips with all of you!

4 years ago

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Dulaman8 7/10/09 CT

Hello there!

When are you getting married? What do you have planned?

July 10, 2009

Ceremony: Avon, CT

Reception: Southbury, CT at the Heritage Hotel

4 years ago

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loc813 06-14-08 Connecticut

Hi there as well! It's good to finally have a local board.

I love reading this website but I dont usually participate much.

I am getting married in less than a month! June 14, 2008

Ceremony: Bristol, CT Reception: Farmington Club, Farmington, CT

4 years ago

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Katie 9-19-2009 Norwich, CT

Wow! Congrats to you both! This is exciting!

I'm not getting married until Sept. 19, 2009 but pleased to have the time! I am pretty weddingbee-obsessed, although I don't usually comment on the boards too much either.

We're getting married on the lawn of the Branford House (historic mansion) at Uconn Avery Point, in Groton. The reception will be inside!

Keep posting and happy planning :o)

4 years ago

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Christine Connecticut

Yay CT brides!

September 20, 2008

Ceremony - Brookfield

Reception - The Fox Hill Inn in Brookfield

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Dulaman8 7/10/09 CT

This is fun!!

The Farmington Club was our runner up for venues. It would have been perfect because our ceremony would be so close, but we are having a smallish (150 people) wedding and they wouldn't give us the big building.

I stumbled upon weddingbee a month ago and have been hooked. It has replaced my addiction to bridal magazines. This at least is a cheaper addiction!!!

Anyone using a bagpiper, by the way? I would love to hire one for the processional after the ceremony.

:-) Rachel

4 years ago

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tater 10/11/08 CT

Hi all,

My date is 10/11/08 with the ceremony at St. Joseph in Danbury and reception at Rock Ridge Country Club in Newtown.

I'm looking for a bagpiper as well Rachel, my FFIL was supposed to be on the case, but so far we have no one. I'm also looking for the possibility of having two violinists at the ceremony, but have yet to begin that search. I'd love to hear any recommendations if you guys know of anyone!

4 years ago

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loc813 06-14-08 Connecticut

It sounds like we have a lot of brides for next year. Where are you guys at in the planning stages?

I guess since I am coming down to the wire, I am doing ceremony programs, final meetings with all the vendors, directions (since my family is from out of town), and timeline stuff (so I know what I have to do the couple days before the wedding).

I would love to hear what you other girls are doing.

4 years ago

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Yach 10/23/07 CT

Hello and congrats to all!

I got married in Bermuda in Oct 2007 and had my reception at The Italian Center in Stamford in December 2007.

I'm still addicted to this web site....if anything, great ideas for future bridal showers and friends' weddings.

4 years ago

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bluejaywalking 6/21/08 CT

Hey! I'm getting married June 21, 2008 in Manchester at St. Bridget's/Country Club. It's coming up so soon! I'm super excited!

Glad to have a local board!

4 years ago

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kristaleigh

Hello, bees! I'm getting married May 9th of 2009. We haven't picked a site yet, but the Mill on the River in South Windsor is on the radar. We're actually having some difficulty because we live in Arizona, so we're basing our opinions on venues largely on websites. We're looking for something not too much of a haul from Bradley, though. Don't suppose anyone has any suggestions in the >$80 a head realm...?

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Christine Connecticut

Anyone booking a videographer?? Suggestions or recomendations?

4 years ago

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Dulaman8 7/10/09 CT

Kristaleigh... have you checked out the Litchfield Inn?? Two of my friends got married there. They are in your price limit... and it's a pretty nice place.

http://www.litchfieldinnct.com/

It's about 45-50 mintues from Bradley

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quinnkd

July 5, 08! Inn at Longshore in Westport. it's coming up so quick!

4 years ago

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tater 10/11/08 CT

Christine,

I booked Glenn Andrew for our videographer.... he was the only one I was impressed by and we met with several! I don't know about his availability, but he lives in Brookfield so it's perfect for you :)

http://glennandrewproductions.com/

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CTbride

Hello CT Bees!!!

We are getting married October 4, 2008. Ceremony in West Hartford, reception in Simsbury. We live in Virginia, so its been a lot of internet and phone work! :) Thank goodness for weddingbee.com

Keep posting, I love hearing from other CT brides! Where is everyone having their rehearsal dinners??

4 years ago

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tberry

I'm so excited about a CT forum.

I am getting married, 9/19/09 in North (not New) Canaan in Litchfield county on the family land.

If anyone has suggestions for caterers or photographers, I would love the help. I'm planning this from Philadelphia and I have to maximize what ever time I take to go up and plan.

Best wished to all of you CT brides. You picked great places for your weddings.

4 years ago

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Dulaman8 7/10/09 CT

We booked KM Photography based in Clinton, CT.

www.kmphotoct.com

They were really down to earth and you get two photographers for the price of one!

4 years ago

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Christine Connecticut

Thanks tater - he's available!!

4 years ago

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Junage June 6, 2009 New York, NY

Hi all,

I just got engaged 3 weeks ago and am now starting to plan a May/June 2009 wedding. My FI is from CT and all of his family is there, so we're in the process of looking at venues in CT.

I live in NYC and am from Virginia, so any suggestions on locations would be appreciated.

Let the countdown begin! (if only I knew the count... :P)

4 years ago

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sar417 CT

Hey! We're getting married in September at Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT. Can't wait!

4 years ago

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hbrogan October 4, 2008 White Plains, NY

Hi everyone!

I'm getting married Oct. 4, 2008 at the Keeler Tavern Museum in Ridgefield.

Rachel--I want to have a bagpiper too! I haven't started looking for one yet, though. I feel like I'm woefully behind in booking vendors. :(

4 years ago

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loc813 06-14-08 Connecticut

Junage,

Where is CT are you looking at? I am sure we could throw out some ideas if we knew which part of the state you want to be in.

4 years ago

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Katie 9-19-2009 Norwich, CT

Sar417,

Looks like you're the closest to me so far! North Stonington is nearby our wedding local- Groton! Yea! Interested in any recc's you have to offer in the way of vendors, etc.!

Doesn't it sometimes feel like NOBODY but you is getting married in our little state? Either that or EVERYBODY you know, right? ;o)

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Shay September 26, 2009 Connecticut

Hey ladies I am getting married September 26, 2009 My reception is at the Four Points Sheraton in Meriden

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emmabelle Connecticut

Hello, all!

I'm an unengaged bee, but wanted to introduce myself none the less! I'm from southeastern CT, and was so happy to hear that two of you are using Avery Point and Jonathan Edwards -- two beautiful locations!

Congratulations to all!

3 years ago

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aannee99 09 CT

Hi everyone. My cousin is addicted to this site and I thought it was finally time to post. I'm getting married at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury in September of 2009. My fiance and I went to about 30 wedding venues so we definitely saw a lot of places (but not near Hartford and not too many in Stamford and none past Branford but we did look up Route 8 to about Waterbury).

Our first choice was actually Woodwinds but since they wouldn't add things to their contract, I took my business elsewhere. All I wanted was a place with a white gazebo. Although The Amber Room is renovating their gazebo and it better be done by next year.

I guess I'll be busy reading suggestions off this site! Take care.

Anne

3 years ago

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emilybrooke 6-26-09 Boston, MA

I live in Boston but am getting married on June 26th at the Eolia Mansion at Harkness Memorial.

If anyone can give me tips on a florist and hair/makeup (both with reasonable prices!) I would love you forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 years ago

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emilybrooke 6-26-09 Boston, MA

Also as an add on to the post I just made...

Its really important to my FI to have a minister perform our ceremony (that will be at harkness) Does anyone know of someone connected to a church that will perform a ceremony somewhere other than a church?

And since I'm not from the area I was also wondering if someone could give me some hotel options where I could reserve rooms. I was told to book a hotel off of Exit 75 on I95 but the only "hotel" I could find was a 15 room motel. (Not enough rooms and looked a bit less than wonderful) I've tried google searches and they're only giving me hotels closer to New London but its more confusing to get to the Mansion from there.

Are there hotels off exit 75 that does room blocks that I just didn't see?

3 years ago

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Jan4chocolate December 5, 2009 Seymour, CT

HIYA CT Brides! Connecticut Bees :o) : wedding Icon Biggrin

I am getting married in December 2009! Our ceremony will be in Fairfield, CT and the reception is at Cascade in Hamden, CT. Happy Planning everyone!!!!

3 years ago

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djmaddiebluedog 06/06/09 Connecticut

hello! i'm getting married on june 6th at tyrone farm in pomfret. engaged 6 months ago - only doing the crazy planning now. anyone else putting it together last minute like me?

3 years ago

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chris24 9/26/09 Boston

Hi - we are getting married September 26th in Stamford. I am planning from Boston so could always use some help/ideas. Any suggestions for hair/makeup would be so helpful!

3 years ago

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9.09bride 9.19.09 NY, NY

Hi - we are getting married in Westport on September 19. Still looking for a videographer, ceremony musicians, makeup artist and miscellaneous other things. (I don't know how people keep it all together and hold a more than full time job)

3 years ago

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AnamCara April 10, 2010 Ireland/Connecticut

HI all - I'll be planning a wedding for about 150-190 in the Hartford area in the next few months (TBD). I keep hoping to find some unknown fabulous inexpensive reception venue but so far I haven't uncovered any such secrets...

Look forward to more detailed planning once I get the ring! Connecticut Bees :o) : wedding Icon Razz

3 years ago

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Future Puida May 30, 2009 Connecticut

Hello CT Bees Connecticut Bees :o) : wedding Icon Biggrin I got hooked on WB about 2 months ago and it has been a lifesaver, from DIY to dress shopping to the agonzing guest list.

31 Days left till our big day.. wow!

Our ceremony is in Bristol, CT and our reception is in Avon / Canton area... 120 people (and counting). How is the Connecticut planning going???

3 years ago

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FutureTacco 7/10/2009 Connecticut

Yay Future Puida! You are getting married in my neck of the woods! I am from Burlington! Are you using any local vendors for your flowers, DJ, etc??

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FutureTacco 7/10/2009 Connecticut

9.09bride: For your ceremony musicians- Have you considered contacting colleges and seeing if any of the music students will be around and avaliable for your wedding. Music majors are always looking to get some performances under their belts and you could generally negotiate the price.

Here are all of the department head's email addresses at Hartt School of Music:

http://harttweb.hartford.edu/contactus.asp

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