Florals: The Special Event Florist
Tina Barrera made me feel so very warm and welcome during our initial consultation. She walked me through vase heights, flowers that would withstand my *potential* August heat, as well as those that fit the aesthetic we were shooting for. We decided on huge pomanders of white flowers atop glass cylinders on half of the reception tables. The other half will have a trio of shorter vases with 3 different types of white flowers. My bouquet is still TBD - but right now we are thinking roses and ranunculus - hooray!
Strings: Serenade Strings
After getting some fairly ostentatious quotes for a string quartet, I found Serenade. They have an enormous Beatles repertoire (which I plan on using as much as possible), and were incredibly easy to work with (hello - Paypal deposit site!). We are planning on having all Beatles music for both the processional and recessional, as well as some modern classics (think, Viva la Vida) for the receiving line.
Linens: Weinhardt Rentals
I was all set to sew my own damask tablecloths, until I found Weinhardt! The price they quoted me for these linens could not be beat - and so they are officially booked! We will also be using them for the welcome bbq hosted by my parents, but that will be blogged about later...
Cake: TBD
Gasp! *Insert stern look* Less than 4 months away and no cake booked? Well, I have narrowed it down. My father had surgery this month, and I promised him he could join my FH at the cake tasting. So, we are hoping to go over the coming weeks! We are looking for something simple, white buttercream, black ribbon, big obnoxious monogram.
Transportation: St. Louis Transportation
After searching many car options, I decided to gift the bridal party a vehicle that would not require acrobatics to get in/out of. While I love the look of a stretch Chrysler Hemi, shoving my 10 person bridal party, plus bride and groom, plus photographer, would not be fun. So, I traded my pretty vision of an elegant car for a much more practical (and perhaps more fun) Limo Bus. It seats 25, and has perimeter seating, and little handy tables for drinks, and best of all - they were amazingly affordable! Not to mention that I won't have the dreaded fear of ripping my mermaid gown trying to get in and out of a limo. I'll have dainty little steps up and down in my new ride!
There are a few more surprise vendors that I will reveal over the coming days. Right now, I want to keep them a secret - as my FH and I are the only ones who know!
I am having vendor overload. That is all for now. Next up - let's groom the groom - and his men! Hooray for menswear shopping!
What was your favorite vendor to book? What vendor did you enjoy the least?
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