| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Mother Nature: A+
For my graduation ceremony we had nothing but blue skies, as soon as it was over it started to rain, but we all got lots of pics outside in the most beautiful sunshine!
David's Bridal: B-
I went for a dress on Friday and my graduation was sunday. I lucked out. I found a really adorable 2 piece mix and match dress in my size and didn't need to be altered. The reason David's Bridal only gets a B- is because it's true, I did luck out. They had hardly any sizes and colors, and most of what they did have was really dirty. I got no help from staff, and I hated that everything was final sale because my mom wasn't with me, but it turned out great. I LOVE the dress!
Nordstrom (shoes): A-
I bought the cutest shoes at Nordstrom. They were so incredibly helpful, even offering to bring me every white shoe in my size. The minus is because the selection of available sizes was not that good.
Dennis Rigas Floral Creations: A+
I absolutely loved the floral centerpieces. I asked for a mix of purple, pink and white, with stargazer lillies, it was absolutely beautiful and the price was right. On the day I went to order the flowers last week they gave me a purple rose and it has openned beautifully and is still alive and just absolute perfection.
Invitations (Me and Staples) A+:
We bought invites from Staples and printed them on a Canon printer. They looked really professional and weren't expensive at all.
Joe Abbracciamento Restaurant A++++++:
I can't rave enough about this place. It was wonderful from start to finish. The food was incredible and there was so much of it, it was like a wedding, but you wouldn't believe the price! My only complaint is that when I walked in, my flowers weren't on the tables yet and I was pretty upset, but the rest of the evening went off without a hitch. The first course was hot and cold antipasto served family style, and at my request they put the meat on a separate tray. There was so much food and so much variety, it was like a mini cocktail hour. Speaking of cocktails, we went with a full bar, and we'd pay for what was used. The bartender was adorable, and the drinks were really good. The second course was an italian salad. It was delicious. I think normally it had meat, but there are so many vegetarians that I decided to make all of the individual things meatless. Next was pasta. We picked a plain penne marinara,, and I have to tell you it was absolutely delicious. It's a family owned restaurant, even to the chef, and you can tell. The food just has that delicious home-cooked flavor. Not mass-produced at all. For the dinner, for the same price they gave us 4 choices, because I really wanted a vegetarian choice. We chose eggplant parm, salmon teriyaki, chicken marsala and and prime rib. Everyone raved about the food. The portions were huge and everything was delicious! The service was great and our maitre'd was so attentive. It was a beautiful party. I loved every minute of it!
Fortunato Bros Bakery: A-
The cake was absolutely beautiful..prettier than some wedding cakes I've seen and absolutely delicious. It's not an A because they couldn't put drama masks on my cake, and that made me annoyed because this is the famous bajery that can make all kinds of fruits out of marzipan, and they couldn't draw drama masks? But the cake was beautiful and delicious!
I had a great time!  I wish I could have invited some of my LIF gals, but my family is so big, I was worried we'd end up with too many people (a mini wedding)... I highly reccommend Joe Abbracciamento's. It's so good. I'm looking for an excuse to have another party there. 
Message edited 5/22/2006 3:37:52 PM.
|
Posted 5/22/06 3:09 PM  |
| |
|
| Long Island Weddings |
bklyngirl
I LOVE MY SUPPORT GIRLS!!!!!!
Member since 6/05 12807 total posts
Name:
Gail
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
glad u had a good time. i used denis for the flowers for my wedding. congrats
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:16 PM |
| |
|
Shorty
check out my post on charity!!
Member since 5/05 18510 total posts
Name:
we're better together
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
so glad it was a great time 
Sorry to hear there weren't any chicken parts around 
AND HOT MAMA - YOU LOOKED GORGEOUS!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:25 PM |
| |
|
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Thanks shorty...there's one pic (me bending over the cake) in which i think I look like a 1950's pinup girl!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:27 PM |
| |
|
bklyngirl
I LOVE MY SUPPORT GIRLS!!!!!!
Member since 6/05 12807 total posts
Name:
Gail
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
i love your outfit
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:28 PM |
| |
|
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Oh, I forgot to tell you what FH did!
He made a toast, and in part of the toast he showed everyone opne of my gifts. I've been joking that with a degree in theatre, the most I can hope for is to become a barista at starbucks. Doug made me a guestbook for everyone to sign, but instead of blank pages, it's all starbucks applications. ROFL
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:29 PM |
| |
|
elyssa222
I am the BIG 1!!
Member since 5/05 1293 total posts
Name:
Elyssa
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
It looks like you had a great party. So many happy smiles
on a side note I would maybe remove people last names from your photo album.
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:30 PM |
| |
|
Shorty
check out my post on charity!!
Member since 5/05 18510 total posts
Name:
we're better together
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Love these!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:30 PM |
| |
|
Shorty
check out my post on charity!!
Member since 5/05 18510 total posts
Name:
we're better together
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Posted by marymoon
Thanks shorty...there's one pic (me bending over the cake) in which i think I look like a 1950's pinup girl!
saw that one! I was like, AHHHH BOOBS! 
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:31 PM |
| |
|
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Posted by elyssa222
It looks like you had a great party. So many happy smiles
on a side note I would maybe remove people last names from your photo album.
The reason they're there is b/c it's facebook, everyone's last name is there when I tag them.
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:32 PM |
| |
|
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Thanks for posting the photos Shorty. I was having issues resizing.
There are still some things I'm not sure how to do on a mac
ETA: And there was chicken marsala...i think that involves some part of the chicken
Message edited 5/22/2006 3:35:27 PM.
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:33 PM |
| |
|
Janice
Josh's mama
Member since 5/05 17255 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
honey!!! gorgeous!!! You look incredible!!
congrats!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:40 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congrats 
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:41 PM |
| |
|
JenniferEver
L-O-V-E
Member since 5/05 12498 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Thanks ladies!
I felt like a princess!
I pray my wedding goes so well and is so much fun!
And like a wedding you would not believe the number of people who failed to respond appropriately or at all. My cousin didn't repond at all and then came with a date (he was no invited with a date btw...I don't care, if I knew he had a gf I would have invited her, but still), one of my best friends just didn't show up, and some people said no, and then told me yes THAT day..but the restaurant was great about adding chairs, etc, and it all happenned so seamlessly.
|
| Posted 5/22/06 3:43 PM |
| |
|
Diane
Im so proud of my little man
Member since 5/05 23264 total posts
Name:
Diane
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
congrats!!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:18 PM |
| |
|
GenLCSW
I LOVE HAYRIDES!
Member since 7/05 14371 total posts
Name:
Genna
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congratulations!! You look so pretty!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:23 PM |
| |
|
FeliciaDP
I'm Almost 2!
Member since 5/05 17647 total posts
Name:
Momma
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congrats Jenn!
you look SO pretty!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:25 PM |
| |
|
Myrockette
♥
Member since 5/05 5041 total posts
Name:
Lovin my fam!!
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
congrats!!!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:36 PM |
| |
|
tray831
It's fall already??
Member since 3/06 2966 total posts
Name:
Andrea
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congrats! I was at Hofstra yesterday too for someone else's graduation. We got there real late though........we were actually standing right behind one of your pics to the right a little more under the overhang. So funny.
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:51 PM |
| |
|
jennandrob
do not disturb
Member since 5/05 2549 total posts
Name:
Jenn
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
you look gorgeous - love that dress!
Congrats!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 4:56 PM |
| |
|
Jenziba
?
Member since 5/05 6273 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congratulations!
P.S. You look gorgeous!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 6:08 PM |
| |
|
Jax430
Sigh....
Member since 5/05 11134 total posts
Name:
Jackie
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congrats Jenn! I'm so glad you had such a good time. You look gorgeous!!!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 6:17 PM |
| |
|
Goldi0218
My 2 greatest loves
Member since 12/05 14909 total posts
Name:
Leslie
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Mazel Tov Jen!
You deserve each and every success you earn!
|
| Posted 5/22/06 6:32 PM |
| |
|
MrsERod
Thank you, thankyouverymuch!
Member since 5/05 24796 total posts
Name:
MrsERod™®
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
How did i miss this!!??? 
CONGRATULATIONS MAMA!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY THAT EVERYTING TURNED OUT WONDERFULLY!!!! YOU LOOKED BEAUTIFUL!!!!
|
| Posted 5/23/06 5:41 PM |
| |
|
Ambersmom
I can't believe
Member since 5/05 6602 total posts
Name:
how much has changed!
|
Re: My Grad Party Review ! (some wedding/shower related vendors)
Congratulations Jenn!!! You should be so proud!!
|
| Posted 5/23/06 5:53 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
