Yay! Another bride! Okay, Macuna who are the vendors you are considering?
I am having Chris Richards as my photographer (he did Mrs Lovebugs wedding...um Mrs LB...we are STILL waiting on photos!). No videographer for us and Location: Z MAnsion downtown. We get married in OCtober.
Cool! I know for sure I want Michael Chansley as my photographer. He has a videographer that works with him that is located in Utah, but is very talented and shoots in HD. His name is Gerry Ruiz.
The place I REALLY want to get married is the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch way out on the east side. I think it would be really cool!
How long have you been waiting on photos LB? I've heard from other brides that Michael Chansley gets back photos fast. I'm not getting any prints other than possibly a canvas print. The images are going to be on a CD which I can just take to Jones Photo or somewhere and get prints done cheap.
We still haven't decided on a date yet. Thinking maybe September 2009.
We looked at the Tanque Verde guest rance, it is beautiful. We really considered having it there.
I think Chris Ricahrds is really fast on wedding photos. I know he got some back to Mrs LB the day after the wedding..now we are just waiting on her to post! :)
Hey guys! I'm psyched we have a Tucson board! OK, here's the scoop on the photos. Chris put the full set on Pictage a few weeks ago (for ordering prints, albums, etc.), but they've got his copyright on them, so I can't post from those.
We just went over to his house on Sunday, had some drinks, and started picking out our favorites and talking about albums, proofs, files, and all that good stuff. He's actually giving us the files since we're ordering a few different albums, and he dropped them in the mail Monday or yesterday, so they should be here, like, any second. Believe me, I'm dying to post them. They're pretty awesome, and Chris was talking about submitting them to Tucson Lifestyles Magazine.
In the meantime, I need to post a vendor review (specifically, because I want to warn any Tucson brides against Maribelle).
Yay! I'm so excited to hear about Tucson weddings! Definitely going to keep an eye on this board.
I'm a Tucson bride! We are geting married August 15th (a summer wedding in the desert, long story!) at my church and our reception is at Hotel Congress!
I'm a Tucson bride too!! We are getting married May 23, 2009 at Westward Look Resort! I was happy for Mrs. Lovebug but sad to lose her posts after she was married!
To answer your question Macuna, we are using Complete Music DJ Services - http://www.cmtucson.com/. The owner is named Jason and he is sooo awesome! He works with our Wedding Coordinator (Anne Bryan of Creative Events) a lot so there is a good working relationship.
Lovebug's recent vendor review was really helpful and we hired Ambrosia of Tucson based on her recommendation from her blog about Janie months ago. I have also heard that Maribelle Cakery is NOT a good vendor to use so everyone out there beware. When my FI, mother and I went and tried Busy Bee Bakery, the cake itself was good but we found the owner to be very chilly and pushy.
We are using Andy from Satyr Entertainment. His rates are very reasonable, and I like that he has no time limits. He was the DJ at our friends' wedding, and he did a great job.
I am using Kim with Windy City DJ's. He works with Stillwell House a lot and knew the place really well and was also very highly recommended by Candace Flores, the owner of Stillwell. I am doing all the planning long distance from Baltimore, so I am relying heavily on her judgements, but I think he will do a great job. I did not meet with Maribelle, but I did do a tasting with Busy Bee. I thought the cakes were really good, just not what I was looking for when it came to my wedding cake. I think I am going to go with Village Bakehouse. I was really impressed with Paulette there. She too came very highly recommended to me.
I am using Che from AA Djs as my DJ, he did a friend of mine's wedding a few years ago and he was outstanding. But we met with Satyr too and loved their work!
Courtney let us local girls know if we can help with any long distnace planning! :) And Village Bakehouse has some yummy sandwiches too!
Hey guys! Anyone wanna be quoted in Tucson Bridal Magazine? I'm writing an article about engagement rings (and how couples chose them) - if you'd like to help me out (by giving a short explanation of how you decided on your ring), I'd be most appreciative!
I'm also having ours at the Stillwell in November - and doing most of the planning from the Bay Area. We are playing with the idea of hooking up an ipod for music and having a friend MC...any thoughts on that? Working with a pretty tight budget. Out of curiosity, how much does Windy City charge?
Jnowicki-- I had my wedding at Stillwell in April and I would make sure that you get very clear with them on their ability to support your plan for music. Originally they told me we could do an ipod, but did not mention until our final appointment 5 days before the wedding that they have no speakers outdoors and usually rely on DJs for ceremony amplification (if you're having your ceremony there as well this will be an issue). We had a friend play some of his compositions on their piano during dinner in the house and had a band after dinner in the cantina and that worked out very well.
I'm a Tucson bride getting married in Oct (oh my god seemed like a year ago yesterday.) I'm using Desert DJ's as they were highly recommended by my coordinater and site but I think they are too pricey would probably shop around next time... they got me with a this guy is so good oh well first time. They do have a really good interactive web site.
Just wanted to share with locals brides because my wedding feels like it is sooo far away right now (May 23, 2009) and planning has been slow lately but....I ordered my Save the Dates today!!!
SQEEEEE!!
My FI likes them but he is being a guy and not getting how excited I am right now!!! Jane from Three Hills Press Designs right here in Tucson is A M A Z I N G and my invitation suite that she created for me is gorgeous. She interpreted my pink Garden Glam theme into a lovely, sophisticated but definately PINK garden design. I shall refrain from shouting from the rooftops because in the scheme of things its not a huge deal but I feel better telling you here!
How could I have missed this board for so long? Hello and congrats all! Happy to have found you, and look forward to all the recommendations and advice you have, as I'm planning our April 18th, 2009 do from super-loooooooooong distance!
I know it can't just be me and Mrs. Lovebug!
posted by jenniferb 3 months agoI'm a Tucson bride! We haven't decided on a date yet, but already have a photographer, videographer and location in mind.
posted by macuna 3 months agoYay! Another bride! Okay, Macuna who are the vendors you are considering?
I am having Chris Richards as my photographer (he did Mrs Lovebugs wedding...um Mrs LB...we are STILL waiting on photos!). No videographer for us and Location: Z MAnsion downtown. We get married in OCtober.
posted by jenniferb 3 months agoCool! I know for sure I want Michael Chansley as my photographer. He has a videographer that works with him that is located in Utah, but is very talented and shoots in HD. His name is Gerry Ruiz.
The place I REALLY want to get married is the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch way out on the east side. I think it would be really cool!
How long have you been waiting on photos LB? I've heard from other brides that Michael Chansley gets back photos fast. I'm not getting any prints other than possibly a canvas print. The images are going to be on a CD which I can just take to Jones Photo or somewhere and get prints done cheap.
We still haven't decided on a date yet. Thinking maybe September 2009.
posted by macuna 3 months agoWe looked at the Tanque Verde guest rance, it is beautiful. We really considered having it there.
I think Chris Ricahrds is really fast on wedding photos. I know he got some back to Mrs LB the day after the wedding..now we are just waiting on her to post! :)
posted by jenniferb 3 months agoHey guys! I'm psyched we have a Tucson board! OK, here's the scoop on the photos. Chris put the full set on Pictage a few weeks ago (for ordering prints, albums, etc.), but they've got his copyright on them, so I can't post from those.
We just went over to his house on Sunday, had some drinks, and started picking out our favorites and talking about albums, proofs, files, and all that good stuff. He's actually giving us the files since we're ordering a few different albums, and he dropped them in the mail Monday or yesterday, so they should be here, like, any second. Believe me, I'm dying to post them. They're pretty awesome, and Chris was talking about submitting them to Tucson Lifestyles Magazine.
In the meantime, I need to post a vendor review (specifically, because I want to warn any Tucson brides against Maribelle).
Yay! I'm so excited to hear about Tucson weddings! Definitely going to keep an eye on this board.
posted by lovebug 3 months agoYEAH TUCSON!! I am getting married at the Stillwell House downtown in October and I cant wait. Congrats to all you Tucson brides!
posted by courtney 3 months agoI'm a Tucson bride! We are geting married August 15th (a summer wedding in the desert, long story!) at my church and our reception is at Hotel Congress!
So glad we have a local board!
posted by puellamalus 3 months agoWho is everyone using as a DJ?
posted by macuna 3 months agoI'm a Tucson bride too!! We are getting married May 23, 2009 at Westward Look Resort! I was happy for Mrs. Lovebug but sad to lose her posts after she was married!
To answer your question Macuna, we are using Complete Music DJ Services - http://www.cmtucson.com/. The owner is named Jason and he is sooo awesome! He works with our Wedding Coordinator (Anne Bryan of Creative Events) a lot so there is a good working relationship.
Lovebug's recent vendor review was really helpful and we hired Ambrosia of Tucson based on her recommendation from her blog about Janie months ago. I have also heard that Maribelle Cakery is NOT a good vendor to use so everyone out there beware. When my FI, mother and I went and tried Busy Bee Bakery, the cake itself was good but we found the owner to be very chilly and pushy.
Congrats to all Tucson brides!
posted by Shelbystar 3 months agoWe are using Andy from Satyr Entertainment. His rates are very reasonable, and I like that he has no time limits. He was the DJ at our friends' wedding, and he did a great job.
posted by smo 3 months agoI am using Kim with Windy City DJ's. He works with Stillwell House a lot and knew the place really well and was also very highly recommended by Candace Flores, the owner of Stillwell. I am doing all the planning long distance from Baltimore, so I am relying heavily on her judgements, but I think he will do a great job. I did not meet with Maribelle, but I did do a tasting with Busy Bee. I thought the cakes were really good, just not what I was looking for when it came to my wedding cake. I think I am going to go with Village Bakehouse. I was really impressed with Paulette there. She too came very highly recommended to me.
posted by courtney 3 months agoI am using Che from AA Djs as my DJ, he did a friend of mine's wedding a few years ago and he was outstanding. But we met with Satyr too and loved their work!
Courtney let us local girls know if we can help with any long distnace planning! :) And Village Bakehouse has some yummy sandwiches too!
posted by jenniferb 3 months agoHey guys! Anyone wanna be quoted in Tucson Bridal Magazine? I'm writing an article about engagement rings (and how couples chose them) - if you'd like to help me out (by giving a short explanation of how you decided on your ring), I'd be most appreciative!
You can reach me at grumpgirl@gmail.com
Gracias, amigas!
posted by lovebug 3 months agoI'm also having ours at the Stillwell in November - and doing most of the planning from the Bay Area. We are playing with the idea of hooking up an ipod for music and having a friend MC...any thoughts on that? Working with a pretty tight budget. Out of curiosity, how much does Windy City charge?
posted by jnowicki 2 months agoJnowicki-- I had my wedding at Stillwell in April and I would make sure that you get very clear with them on their ability to support your plan for music. Originally they told me we could do an ipod, but did not mention until our final appointment 5 days before the wedding that they have no speakers outdoors and usually rely on DJs for ceremony amplification (if you're having your ceremony there as well this will be an issue). We had a friend play some of his compositions on their piano during dinner in the house and had a band after dinner in the cantina and that worked out very well.
posted by babramc 2 months agoHi!
I'm a Tucson bride getting married in Oct (oh my god seemed like a year ago yesterday.) I'm using Desert DJ's as they were highly recommended by my coordinater and site but I think they are too pricey would probably shop around next time... they got me with a this guy is so good oh well first time. They do have a really good interactive web site.
posted by Mesia 1 month agoJust wanted to share with locals brides because my wedding feels like it is sooo far away right now (May 23, 2009) and planning has been slow lately but....I ordered my Save the Dates today!!!
SQEEEEE!!
My FI likes them but he is being a guy and not getting how excited I am right now!!! Jane from Three Hills Press Designs right here in Tucson is A M A Z I N G and my invitation suite that she created for me is gorgeous. She interpreted my pink Garden Glam theme into a lovely, sophisticated but definately PINK garden design. I shall refrain from shouting from the rooftops because in the scheme of things its not a huge deal but I feel better telling you here!
posted by Shelbystar 3 weeks agoHow could I have missed this board for so long? Hello and congrats all! Happy to have found you, and look forward to all the recommendations and advice you have, as I'm planning our April 18th, 2009 do from super-loooooooooong distance!
posted by carrieitly 2 weeks ago