Miami/South Florida vendor recap

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Hostess

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Bumble bee

BeachBrideT 5/09 Florida

Hi ladies,

I have seen a few people coming on here asking for a vendor or two, so as the South Florida board hostess, I thought it would be great to do a full vendor recap. This way, when other brides to be visit the South Florida board, they'll have an array of vendors to choose from.

Please post which vendors you're using for the following:

Venue
Caterer
Coordinator
Photographer
Videographer
DJ
Florist
Cake
Officiant
Dress
Shoes
BM Dress
Hair Stylist
Make-up Artist
Invitations
Rings
DOC
Other

I am getting married in just a few days, so I'll be back after my wedding to do a vendor recap, including a full review!!!!

3 years ago

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Bee

1,291 posts

Bumble bee

yorkie June 13, 2009 Miami, FL

@BeachBrideT: Best wishes on your special day! :o)

My wedding is only 5 weeks away! Here are the vendors that I'm using. So far, everything's been GREAT. I'll definitely post reviews afterward. In the meantime, if anyone has questions, feel free to PM me! :o)

Venue: Red Fish Grill
Caterer: Red Fish Grill
Photographer: Ambiance Studio
DJ: iPod Reception
Florist: Trias Flowers
Cake: Sweet Art by Lucila
Officiant: Pastor Lyle Green, University Baptist Church
Dress: Alegria's Brides
Shoes: Gilt Groupe
BM Dress: J. Crew
Hair Stylist: Biltmore Spa (tentative)
Make-up Artist: Biltmore Spa (tentative)
Invitations: DIY; printing by Ann's Print Shop
Rings: Blue Nile
Other: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

3 years ago

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21 posts

Newbee

ccruz May 30, 2009 Miami Lakes, FL

Venue: Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina

Caterer: Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina

Photographer: MayFly Photography

DJ: Ubi's music

Florist: Touch of Paradise

Cake: Susie's Scrumptious Sweet

Officiant: Co-worker of ours

Dress: Daisy Tarsi

Shoes: David's Bridal

BM Dress: Daisy Tarsi (Jim Helm occasions)

Hair Stylist: my hairdresser

Make-Up artist: Kenbo counter

Invitations: The Paper-Mint

Rings: New York-Miami Jewlers in the Seybold building (custom made!)

3 years ago

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Helper bee

arobb81 January 1, 1990

Venue: The Rusty Pelican
Caterer: The Rusty Pelican
Photographer: Party Time
DJ & Lighting Decor: Party Time
Videography: Party Time
Florist: I'll find out on Monday! Looking at Flowers by Tony and Anne Nouvelle
Linens: Either Panache, Over the Top, or ABCovers. Going on Monday.
Cake: Not doing a tasting until August
Officiant: I don't know!!! :( haven't looked, not many resources for non-religious officiants.
Dress: David's Bridal I think, final decision in July.
Shoes: Don't know yet, there used to be a dyeable shoe place on Sunrise and University in Plantation, if it is still there I'm going to check it out, they were great for my sister's wedding in 2005. I plan on embellishing some satin peep toes myself with rhinestone pins/vintage brooches.
Jewelry: Designing my own- classes & some supplies from Bead Need in Davie.
BM Dress: David's Bridal
Hair Stylist: Don't know yet, I have two I like but their trials are so expensive.
Make-Up artist: Don't know yet, I have a couple of people.
Invitations: Design by me, printing not decided yet. Will probably not print locally, there is not many options outside of gang run digital printing.
Rings: Hertz Jewelers in Coral Springs

Some other places to check out for DIY people: Pearls in Ft. Lauderdale and The Container Store in Miami.

I LOVE all my vendors so far, especially Party Time, Bead Need, and The Rusty Pelican. I'm nervous about flowers and linens, I hope I feel better on Monday!

3 years ago

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11 posts

Newbee

Kelley1 9/19/09 Hobe Sound

I am incredibly indecisive and I procrastinate. Just setting the date was difficult enough. I have to really get to work with some of my vendors.

Venue: My rent's house

Coordinator: Lauren Daversa Events www.laurendaversa.com, yay!!!!

Photographer: have not decided yet

Videographer: family member :-)

DJ: Almost positive it is going to be Kenny Mondo

Florist: still searching, I am thinking about DIY to save $$$ very simple arrangements.

Cake: Publix, yay!!!

Officiant: my godfather, awww.

Dress: Monique Lhuillier or Pronovias (have not decide yet) from www.preownedweddingdresses.com

Shoes: ballet flats to be comfortable, plus the reception is all outside! May get a nice pair of sandals from Nordstroms.

BM Dress: can't make the final decision until I pick my dress!!!!! but they will be from David's Bridal.

Hair Stylist: have not decided yet

Make-up Artist: I think I am going to go to Chanel at the Garends Mall

Invitations: I made them myself!!!!

Rings: both our bands are from Tiffany's, my e-ring is from Blue Nile! www.bluenile.com

BM Gifts: pearl earrings from Blue Nile www.bluenile.com

GM Gifts: money clips from Blue Nile www.bluenile.com

DOC: I got a full package with Lauren Daversa Events so DOC is part of the deal!! www.laurendaversa.com Highly rec her!

Other: I think I'm going to order chocolates for favors but again I have not decided yet . I was also thinking of making CDs with out favorite music on them as favors There are a lot of things I have not decided on yet, and time just keeps ticking away. Anyone else suffering from this? Also, I keep changing my mind. Think I'm driving everyone nuts.

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3 years ago

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Member

292 posts

Helper bee

arobb81 January 1, 1990

I have a new vendor to add to my list! I have to absolutely rave about ABCovers in Miami. The woman who helped us was AMAZING. She came up with an absolutely gorgeous design for us and her prices were half what we priced at Panache. I would recommend ABCovers to absolutely anyone getting married in Miami.

3 years ago

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719 posts

Busy bee

beesknees 04.19.08 Florida

I highly recommend photographer: heather funk

she's based in s. florida, we hired her to shoot our n.fl wedding. and i've been to two other weddings she shot- really really lovely work. I have a more extensive review in a seperate post too.

3 years ago

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14 posts

Newbee

May B May 8, 2010 Key Largo

Bridal Beach Bride T:

I just recently got engaged and planning on wedding in Islamorada/Marthon or even Key Largo. We are hoping to get married next year May 8. Since it is so close to the weddin you are having we were wondering how was the weather and if the prices are better hotel wise during that time. We have a lot of OOT visitors and want to be conscious of their budget (as well as ours!). Any help and vendor info would be sooo helpful. Also since we're in the beginning stages of planning would love to know how much it extra it cost to have vendors/stylists/phtographers come from miami down to the keys.

I'm a newbie on this website and would love some help from you or anyone else :)

can email me at darylxlazaro@gmail.com

3 years ago

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16 posts

Newbee

barbarita June 6, 2009 Miami

Venue: Biltmore Hotel (The Alhambra Ballroom)

Photographer: Roy Llera Photography

Video: Broadway Video

DJ & Lighting: Ubi Music Productions

Florist: Avant Gardens

Cake: Elegant Temptations

Officiant: Father Rios (St. Frances de Sales - Miami Beach)

Dress: Paloma Blanca

Hair & Makeup: Tatjana & team

Invitations: Leston

BM Dresses: Pat's Bridal

Tuxedo: Manny's Formal

Favors: Beautiful Beginnings by Yoko

2 years ago

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112 posts

Blushing bee

eggman9091 January 16, 2010 South Florida

Venue: Plantation Preserve Golf and Country Club

Caterer: Plantation Preserve Golf and Country Club

Photographer: Photog Studios

Videographer: N/A

DJ: Rock With U

Florist: Rena's Flower's of Merritt

Cake: Edda's Cakes

Officiant: still searching

Dress: Alfred Angelo

Shoes: found them at Sears (suprisingly enough)

BM Dress: Alfred Angelo

Hair Stylist: self

Make-up Artist: bridesmaid

Invitations: self

Rings: Whitehall Jewers (but now they are out of business)

DOC: none (my florist is going to do my candles) I still need to find someone to do all my other DIY projects

2 years ago

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33 posts

Newbee

Yhfoxtrot 1/23/2010 Miami, FL

can anyone share who they are using for ceremony musicians???

2 years ago

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549 posts

Busy bee

Ms. Guava-Tini October 10, 2009 Miami, Florida

Venue/Caterer/Ceremony - The Links Restaurant Key Biscanye

Photographer - still working on it

DJ - working on it

Florist - me & the venue workers :) from under the bridge by key biscayne lol

Cake - edda's

Officiant - working on it

Dress - mori lee/filene's basement (running of the brides)

Shoes - nordstrom outlet/ DIY - dyed myself blue :)

BM Dress - only having flower girls - www.dragonorient.com

Hair Stylist - working on it

Make-up Artist - hopefully MAC

Invitations - Leston (highly recommend, most patient man in the world & loves enjoying wine with customers!)

Rings - continental jewelers - seybold building downtown

DOC - working on it

Other - Band (Five Ninez hopefully!) and percussionist ( KingKonga)

Linens - Between Ana Paz Design company & ABCovers???? not sure yet!

will update soon!

2 years ago

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Newbee

Yhfoxtrot 1/23/2010 Miami, FL

Here are mine:

Venue: Epic Hotel, Downtown Miami

Caterer: Epic Hotel
Photographer - Epics - Ashley Colhouer

Photographer: Wedding LUX Images

Videographer: Focussed on Forever
Cremony Musicians - Guitar Duo - Scott Marischen of Marischen Music

DJ: Vision DJs

Florist: Still working on this one

Cake: Not sure yet. Choices are Ana, Edda or Divine Delicacies.

Officiant: Rabbi David Young, Temple Sinai

Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Shoes: Don't have yet

BM Dress: Vineyard Collection

Hair Stylist: Amy Palma (pending trial)

Make-up Artist: Amy Palma (pending trial)

Invitations: Fiance is Designing and Twin Raves Press will Print them Letterpress

Rings: Blue Nile

DOC: Not sure, looking for recs!

2 years ago

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549 posts

Busy bee

Ms. Guava-Tini October 10, 2009 Miami, Florida

Got some new vendors!!!!!

Photographer - Alijca Colon www.miamitaken.com

Linens - Sarah Paz, www.gableslinens.com , very affordable linens - I even got my chargers in budget!!!!!

2 years ago

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116 posts

Blushing bee

Ms. Shabby Chic May 1, 2010 Dallas, wedding in S. FL

Venue- Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Sunny Isles Beach
Caterer- Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
Coordinator- Tammy Malamud, Catering Manager at Newport Beachside
Photographer- DAJO Photography
Videographer- none (yet?)
DJ- Jammin' Express
Florist- Beautiful Kreations
Cake- either Ana Paz or Cakes by Edda
Officiant- FBIL
Dress- Maggie Sottero, purchased at Patricia South
Shoes- none yet
BM Dress- undecided
Hair Stylist- undecided
Make-up Artist- undecided
Invitations- Most likely baumbirdy on etsy
Rings- Robbins Bros, Dallas Texas

2 years ago

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5 posts

Newbee

travelingfin July 2010 Boston, MA

Hi all

I would love to hear more specifics about your hair and makeup experiences and suggestions. I'm planning our wedding from afar, and feeling anxious about identifying either a spa/salon or 'on location' artist and stylist in the South Beach vicinity...

2 years ago

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67 posts

Worker bee

hanmay 30 April 2009 Warwick, England

There's a lot of people on here still looking for an officiant. We were married by Eddie (http://www.eddierodriguez.com/). He was amazing and people still comment now on how fantastic he and the ceremony was - people never really comment on the service do they? - he really was AMAZING! Book him, you won't regret it.

2 years ago

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Bee

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Bee Keeper

trailmix

I have an amazing photographer vendor review. Stacey of Ambrosio Photography is awesome! She took our engagement photos at South Pointe Park on Miami Beach and they came out so beautifully! She is part of a husband and wife team (hubby's name is Craig) and they have a studio up on Miami Beach. Their website is www.ambrosiophotography.com and I can't say enough good things about them!

2 years ago

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35 posts

Newbee

future mrs w 06/19/10 Hollywood, FL

Venue - Royal Fiesta Caterers (Deerfield Beach) LOVE Robert!!

Caterer - Royal Fiesta - threw in sooo many extras, paying Sunday price for Saturday night

Photographer - Elegant Ocassions - Bill and Wayne(owner) are WONDERFUL

Videographer - Elegant Ocassions - also got ALOT of free stuff thrown in

DJ - Tito & Grupo Cache - also live latin band (musician friends of groom)

Florist - Not sure yet, might DIY

Cake - Included in venue

Officiant - Pastor Nicholas Rivera (Centro Cristiano Latino Americano)

Dress - Bought from a lady that closed her shop down - only $89!!!!!Yay me

Shoes - not sure

BM Dress - Might have some of them made

Hair Stylist - Yaneth Gray - did beautiful work @ my free trial and comes to you

Make-up Artist - Yaneth Gray

Invitations - DIY, might also print myself to cut costs

Rings - Can't remember the name of the jeweler right now

DOC - My co-worker Dawn

Other

2 years ago

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352 posts

Helper bee

QueenBecca037 04.05.09 Atlanta, GA

Venue: Ibis Golf and Country Club
Caterer: Ibis Golf and Country Club
Coordinator: Ibis Golf and Country Club
Photographer: Gregory Paul Photography
Videographer: Reinhardt Productions
DJ: Josh from Entertainment Connection
Florist: Wellington Florist
Cake: Edda's
Officiant: Rabbi Alon Levkovitz, Temple Beth Am
Dress: Vineyard by Priscilla of Boston/Style: Sophie
Shoes: DSW
BM Dress: Bride Beautiful (store in Atlanta)
Hair Stylist: Liliana Uribe from Visions Salon
Make-up Artist: Loriana Cosmetics
Invitations: Magnet Street Weddings
Rings: Custom from wholesale Jeweler in Seybold building in Miami

2 years ago

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14 posts

Newbee

May B May 8, 2010 Key Largo

Recap of my vendors so far. My wedding is on May 8, 2010 and will update you guys then too! If anyone has recommendations for the vendors I've yet to book feel free to PM me !

Venue: Lighthouse Pointe Estate (private house in Key Largo!)

Caterer: Eggwhites Catering (so far they've been great to work with)

Coordinator: Lauren Daversa (I might have to write a whole seperate post on how wonderful she has been. She's smart, friendly and just so creative. If anyone here is into the Style me Pretty aesthetic.. she's completely into that. Plus she truly goes above and beyond the call of duty!)

Photographer: Ashley Colhouer (I love her so much again goes above and beyond and her work is fantastic)

Videographer: None yet. I was really in love with well spun weddings. But they were waaay out of our budget so any suggestions would be appreciated. Nothing cheesy though! :)

DJ: The Flashdance, Micheal Antonia (He's from LA but just spectacular. I suggest you guys check him out. He was def our splurge but good music is well worth it!)

Florist: None yet.

Cake: Eggwhites Catering

Officiant: None yet.

Dress: Carolina Herrera from Ever After Bridal Salon

Shoes: Maybe some light blue shoes from Nina. If anyone has found any great vintage-y light blue shoes pllleeeassee PM me!

BM Dress: Priscilla of Boston and Amsale (Boca Bridal Salon)

Hair Stylist: None yet.. currently on the hunt.

Make-up Artist: Same as hairstylist

Invitations: We're in the process of making them.

Rings: Haven't gotten these yet but mine probably from Movado (where FH got my e-ring)

2 years ago

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16 posts

Newbee

barbarita June 6, 2009 Miami

Still waitiing for my "recap" video....our wedding was June 6, 2009!!

2 years ago

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549 posts

Busy bee

Ms. Guava-Tini October 10, 2009 Miami, Florida

Hairstylist - www.alluringfaces.com - highly recommended, affordalbe & professional for onsite!

Makeup - Cynthia from MAC Dadeland. Or go to your local MAC counter, check out their work ( saturdays tend to be busy and full staff at the bigger MACY's, Bloomi's, etc.) and just approach whoever you like and they mostly freelance and can give you their cards :)

2 years ago

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134 posts

Blushing bee

miss birdy December 4, 2010

Venue - The Mayfair Hotel and Spa

Caterer - The Mayfair Hotel and Spa

Coordinator - Mayfair day of coordinator

Photographer - Chelsey Boatwright

Videographer - My Treasure Films

DJ - Vision DJs

Florist - Mystical Memories

Cake - Elegant Temptations

Officiant - Eddie Rodriguez

Dress - Maggie Sottero - Coral Gables Bridal

Shoes - Betsey Johnson

BM Dress - Merlili on Miracle Mile

Hair Stylist - ?

Make-up Artist - ?

Invitations - Exclusively Weddings

Rings - BRILLIANT EARTH (<3)

DOC

Other

1 year ago

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216 posts

Helper bee

crazybabyinlove November 5, 2010 Homestead, FL

I am getting married November 5th, 2010 in Homestead, FL. Here's my deatils so far:

Venue: The Homestead Community Center (brand new facility, state of the art kitchen) we are their first wedding. Beautiful backyard for ceremony (weather permitting) in expensive and comes with tables and burgundy banquet chairs. Contact is Carrie she's WONDERFUL 305-224-4570
Caterer: Chef David Schwadron Catering and Event Design - I work within this company as an Event Coordinator. It's a higher priced catering company but the food and service is to die for (www.chefdavidcatering.com)
Coordinator: Same as above (they do it all!)
Photographer: My fiancé is a photographer so this was a tough area. My fiancé's company is Ezekiel e. Photography (www.ezekielephotography.com) We finally booked with Travis Harris Photography(www.travisharrisphotography.com) He shoots with the same equipment my fiancé does, is in the same age category as my fiancé, his work is gorgeous and we hit it off right away!
Videographer: Not having
DJ: ISP DJ (www.ispdj.com) Tony the Hitman - GREAT to work with! Came down to the venue to walk through with me and is very easy to get a hold of!
Florist: Still tweaking
Cake: Cake Designs by Edda (www.cakedesignsbyedda.com) I have an amazing contact there and get discounts as a Certified Wedding Specialist and their vanilla rum cake is to die for!
Officiant: The Head Deacon from my church Truth Bible Fellowship (www.truthbiblefellowship.com)
Dress: Anne Marie's - same place my mother got her dress 25 years ago (www.annmariesbridalboutique.com)
Shoes: Ebay! :)
BM Dress: JcPenny
Hair Stylist: A friend I grew up with who did my hair for all my big days is flying in from Georgia!
Make-up Artist: My sister and MOH
Invitations: Michaels & DYI
Rings: Mine came from the Diamond District - I special ordered his from Michigan it's by Damiani - Brad Pitt inspired (very expensive but his dream ring!)
DOC: My best friend and a co-worker
Other

1 year ago

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12 posts

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feistylove79 December 12, 2010 Florida

5 weeks away!!!

Venue: Jungle Island
Caterer: Jungle Island
Coordinator: a friend who does event planning
Photographer: Tony Schreiber
Videographer: Magda Photo
DJ: Sean at Party Pros
Florist: Petals Panache
Cake: Ana Paz
Officiant: Rabbi from Pembroke Pines who Bar Mitzvah'ed my fiance
Dress: Casablanca Bridal at Gowns-to-Go
Shoes: Calvin Klein, bought at DSW
BM Dress: I forget the name!
Hair Stylist: still searching
Make-up Artist: ditto!
Invitations: C'est Papier
Rings: a place in Aventura
DOC: also a friend of ours
Other

1 year ago

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5 posts

Newbee

Fell For His Cooking May 8, 2011 Miami,FL/Milwaukee,WI

So here is the vendor recap for my May 2011 wedding. Hope it helps some other brides to be. I'll make sure to post pictures as soon as I get them back.

Venue: Hyatt Pier 66 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Caterer: Hyatt Pier 66
Coordinator: Hyatt Pier 66_
Photographer: Cedino Teme www.cendinoteme.com
DJ: Walshy Fire (excellent Caribbean DJ) http://walshyfire.podomatic.com/
Florist: Flower Market (I had them do my wedding party flowers and they did and awesome job and on a tight budget). I ordered my reception flowers from Berkeley Florist supply (www.berkeleyfloristsupply.com), a floral wholesaler in Miami, and put together the flowers the day off the wedding. www.coconutcreekflowermarket.com
Cake: Sweet Touch Cakes (I ordered their Grand Marnier cake and had numerous compliments on the look and taste of the wedding cake). http://sweettouchcakes.com/
Dress: Bridal Liquidators in Miami (this is a warehouse so don't go expecting dressing rooms and a full staff but if you are looking for a great dress, at a cheap price they are the way to go. Make sure to call before you head there; it's better to make an appointment, to ensure that the store is open. 1610 NE 205th Terrace, Miami, FL 33179 » (305) 454-0884
Shoes: Badgley Mischka, bought at Nordstrom Rack
BM Dress: Calvin Klein
Hair Stylist: None (everyone did their own hair)
Make-up Artist: Rory Lee (she is a fantastic makeup artist) www.makeupbyrory.com
Invitations: Ebay vendor
Rings: Jared's
DOC: None

1 year ago

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133 posts

Blushing bee

djoann958 February 26, 2011

My daughter got married in Miami on 2/26/11. (I live in PA and 3 of 4 BM's were from PA) Here are her vendors:

Venue- Ceremony- Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Miami
Reception- Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Caterer- Catering Concepts
Coordinator- Melissa from Events on a Budget
Photographer- Ivan Apfel
Videographer- Chris Kennedy
DJ- Vision DJs
Florist- in house florist from Events on a Budget
Cake- Sugar Shack, Miami
Dress- Maggie Sottero- Ambrosia from Patricia South's, Plantation, FL
Shoes- Badgley Mischka- ideeli.com
BM Dress- Alfred Angelo's- Harrisburg, PA
Hair Stylist- Miriam Behar
Make-up Artist- Miriam Behar
Invitations- Tipperary Square, Campbelltown, PA
Rings- all rings custom made in Colombia, South America (where her husband is from)
Other - Hotel accomodations- Hyatt Summerfield Suites- Miami
Rehearsal Dinner- Morton's Steakhouse, Coral Gables
Tuxes- Patricia South's
Shuttle Bus for guests- 7 star transportation

1 year ago

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Fell For His Cooking May 8, 2011 Miami,FL/Milwaukee,WI

Here are the pictures that I promised to post...

Venue: Hyatt Pier 66 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Caterer: Hyatt Pier 66
Coordinator: Hyatt Pier 66_
Photographer: Cedino Teme www.cendinoteme.com
DJ: Walshy Fire (excellent Caribbean DJ) http://walshyfire.podomatic.com/
Florist: Flower Market (I had them do my wedding party flowers and they did and awesome job and on a tight budget). I ordered my reception flowers from Berkeley Florist supply (www.berkeleyfloristsupply.com), a floral wholesaler in Miami, and put together the flowers the day off the wedding. www.coconutcreekflowermarket.com
Cake: Sweet Touch Cakes (I ordered their Grand Marnier cake and had numerous compliments on the look and taste of the wedding cake). http://sweettouchcakes.com/
Dress: Bridal Liquidators in Miami (this is a warehouse so don't go expecting dressing rooms and a full staff but if you are looking for a great dress, at a cheap price they are the way to go. Make sure to call before you head there; it's better to make an appointment, to ensure that the store is open. 1610 NE 205th Terrace, Miami, FL 33179 » (305) 454-0884
Shoes: Badgley Mischka, bought at Nordstrom Rack
BM Dress: Calvin Klein
Hair Stylist: None (everyone did their own hair)
Make-up Artist: Rory Lee (she is a fantastic makeup artist) www.makeupbyrory.com
Invitations: Ebay vendor
Rings: Jared's
DOC: None