Dear Internet -

I’m sorry I have not written in such a long time. You see, there was the wedding, then the honeymoon, then the Holidays. Life has just been one big roller-coaster lately. However, I’m here to give you the run-down of all that you have missed.

The Wedding – November 18th, 2006

Everything was perfect! The flowers were gorgeous, the choir was outstanding, and the friends and family that attended warmed our hearts.  However, in true “knottie” fashion, here is my vendor report card:

1) Flowers – SPEND THE MONEY on them, if you love them. They flowers were one of my most favorite parts. My bouquet was Hydrangea, Roses and Green bells of Ireland. The colors matched everything and I have to give a shout-out to our florist. Christi from Flowers On the Green did an outstanding job. A+

2) Ceremony Music -  We decided to have a choir w/ the organist.  It really was spectacular.  However, organizing all of it was difficult.  It was totally worth it.  I would do it again in a heartbeat.  As a friend of mine (musician as well) said that night regarding the ceremony music “when you leave it up to us, it might be disorganized getting us together, but the end result will be FAB-U-LOUS”.  A

3) Dresses – The bridal suite did a great job with my dress.  However, I had a bridesmaid that measured herself wrong, and the seamstress at the shop (nyma) took in a dress from size 14 to a 6.  Amazing work.  Well done, and on time. A

4) DJ – The only part of my wedding I was extremely disappointed with.  We decided to go with a friend of the family, since we knew him, and I knew he would be able to keep the crowd happy.  However, 2 days before the wedding he calls to tell me that his wife was in a car accident.  Of course I was shocked and disappointed (worried about his wife as well!).  I did not expect that this might have happened 2-3 weeks ago and he just needed the weekend off.  This was completely unprofessional.  The DJ’s he sent in his absence sucked.  They mispronounced most of the names, and in fact said the wrong name of a groomsman.  Also they screwed up the songs, and really did not lead the crowd, or encourage dancing.  I could have done a better job.  D-

5) Reception Site/Caterer – The Guilford Yacht Club was gorgeous.  Everything fell into place and I didn’t have to worry about a thing.  Marissa was excellent and a sweetheart to work with.  However, we should have had our meal boxed up, we hardly ate two bites.  From what I have heard the food was awesome.  A-

6)  Limos – SEL – great service, and they fluffed my dress before I walked down the aisle.  A+

7) Hair/Make-up – Dana Bartone did a fantastic job.  My hair and makeup were perfect.  A++

Photographer – Lennard Leffand did a great job.  So far the pictures look awesome, just waiting to get the rest back.  My piece of advise here, is to take as many pictures prior to the reception as possible.  Once you get to the reception, only do the combined mother/father/in-law shots.  We spent so much time taking pictures with all the family that we ended up being 45mins late for our entrance.

9) Videographer – Breaking Branches Pictures also did a great job.  He blended into the background, and I barely noticed him.  We haven’t seen the video yet, but I’m sure it will be awesome.

I’ll provide a grade for the last two once I see more of the pictures.  If you want to check out the pictures (that guests took) from our wedding, see them here.