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I have not heard of them but if you are in need of an officiant I can highly recommend who performed our wedding as well as some other vendors - we were really pleased. We were married this past year in Tampa and a lot of the vendors work between Tampa and St. Pete and Clearwater. I planned everything from Chicago remotely and it worked out really well. Hope you are having good luck with your arrangements - let me know if you need any recommendations. Sarah

Not sure if you found an officiant yet but I just got married in the Tampa area and we had an amazing service! If you are interested I could forward you his information. We were able to choose our vows and make it our own and the cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend him and some of our other vendors if you are interested. Congrats on getting married

Hi. I agree with Kwaits. St. Pete area is really nice. I would not hesitate to go there. I was married in 2009 in that area and did the planning all remotely and it was really easy. I could literally list out all of the vendors I used if you want me to. I was thrilled with everyone but the pastor, florist, photographer and chef we used were over the top excellent. Let me know if you want more details. We were married in Tampa but the vendors in that area jump between Tampa and St. Pete all the time. BTW - Feb and March in FL is amazing! Great date for a wedding.

Thanks for the recommendations. Before you posted this I used Gigmasters.com and got a ton of good leads off of there too. Now we are going to pick someone but it is nice to options!

I love Etsy. Most sellers will ship ASAP if you ask. This one is really cute: Etsy :: ChicBoutiqueJewelry :: Luau Hair Clip - Pink and White Silk Orchid It's only $4 plus $1.5 to ship. can't go wrong with that!

While this doesn't beat the $6 veil from Target (who knew!) I was on the hunt for a 2 tier fingertip veil but I didn't want to pay lots of $$$$. I ordered one on eBay and it shipped quick and looks great. I need to get it pressed but it exceeded my expectations. Just thought I'd share out - with shipping I paid under $30 - what a deal! eBay Store - Venus Veils: White, Ivory, Bridal Tiaras I ordered this one (Fingertip Beaded Edge 15)

Hi Tampa Bay brides. I'm getting married this spring in Tampa and we have decided (last minute) that we would like to have a DJ. Any recommendations? We are getting married at a private residence on a lake so we don't need lights, fog show, etc, etc.....just someone who can get the party going and take requests. Thanks in advance for your help!

So I know this thread is a bit old but I wanted to let those girls who were interested in buying this dress that it can work on some body types I actually bought this dress without trying it on. I know.....I know....scary. But, just like you lil_miss_frog EVERYONE told me this was my dress. I had tried on lots of dresses that were similar but never this one. Well....the dress came in and it is great. It is too big on me but once it is tailored I'll post more pictures - in about a month. For now here are a few close ups. To note - I'm a curvy girl - size 10/12 in street clothes. I have a very large bust and carry my weight up top. The dress definitely fits my body type great. If you didn't have much of a chest I don't think this dress would look right. FYI - this is Mon Cheri 18107 in ivory. Close up of front. Once it is tailored it will fit better. I'm holding it tight behind my back. Back of dress Close up of back

I have a one point too. I think it is cute and very simple. As a rule of thumb I think a girl can never have too many extra safety pins and bobby pins as back up on your wedding day Not a bad idea to have a couple extra in case the hook gives out.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ayita These are gorgeous ! I love love love them. here are some other places where you can browse (I've looked at untraditionnal dresses myself... before going back to something more bridal, but still a little bit different - you can see it in "show us your dress") - colourful bridals Try this link and look at "pronovias fiesta" and "Manuel Mota fiesta" Pronovias - Vestidos y trajes de novia - Wedding dresses and bridal gowns - grupo - colourful prom that can do it : Prom 2009 dresses and Prom dresses - Jovani beyond 2009, exotic prom dresses - Good luck in your hunt I found this one from the link Ayita supplied. I think the Peacock is so beautiful from Jovani Style 1551397 | beautiful Jovani Prom silk Peacock Chiffon long printed chiffon, v-neckline, pleated bodice with sheer natural waistline embellished with beading. Full, pleated skirt,low back. Shown in peacock. -

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Hi everyone. My name is Sarah. I'm getting married outside of Tampa, FL on Keystone Lake on March 7, 2009. There seems to be lots of great information here - very informative board Can't wait to get to know everyone better.