Vendor Reviews
This page contains all of the vendors and sites that I used for the wedding. I've given basic prices that I paid as well as a summary and review of their goods and services.
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Ceremony
Pat, the wedding coordinator at Providence College, was a great help! The chapel is absolutely beautiful and, although there were a lot of requirements to fulfill, I'm sure it will be worth it. Be sure that you're up for all of the needed paperwork and finding your officiant, though! Also, either the bride or groom must have attended the school or work there. Our wedding there was beautiful! Pat did a wonderful job as did Father Al, our officiant. We received compliments all day about how beautiful it was!
St. Dominic's Chapel
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
St. Dominic's Chapel
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
Reception
The Biltmore is absolutely amazing! Scott Connery is the wedding coordinator and catering director at the Biltmore and he helps you with everything. The ballroom is located on the top floor and is beautiful as is the rest of the hotel. When having your reception there (you can also book a ceremony) you are able to reserve a block of rooms at a reduced price! (The bride and groom also get their honeymoon suite for free!) Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Everything went off without a hitch: Scott really delivered! The food was incredible (we got compliments all night), the ballroom was beautiful, and everyone had an amazing time!
Providence Biltmore
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Providence Biltmore
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Stationery
$40 for 100 save the dates
$5 for 140 address labels
$10 for envelope seal stickers
$6 for party invitations
Vistaprint is perfect for brides, like myself, who don't want to spend a fortune on stationery for the wedding. I've gotten everything from there so far, including my save the dates, engagement party invitations, and address labels. You can coordinate almost everything, even bags, t-shirts, and pens! Look out for Groupon and LivingSocial deals, they saved me even more!
$5 for 140 address labels
$10 for envelope seal stickers
$6 for party invitations
Vistaprint is perfect for brides, like myself, who don't want to spend a fortune on stationery for the wedding. I've gotten everything from there so far, including my save the dates, engagement party invitations, and address labels. You can coordinate almost everything, even bags, t-shirts, and pens! Look out for Groupon and LivingSocial deals, they saved me even more!
DJ
$975 for 6 hours of service, including cocktail hour
Eric of Living Reel has been extremely helpful with everything thus far. He has met with us and really gave us some great ideas on what to do for the reception. Eric played a great mix of music at the wedding and was really good about our must-play and do not play lists when taking requests. We had almost no complaints from guests (the ones that did complain didn't like certain songs, just a matter of opinion). Eric did everything that we asked of us and got everyone up and dancing. I'm incredibly happy with him and appreciate that he enjoyed working with us, too!
Living Reel Productions
PO Box 17176
Smithfield, RI 02917
Eric of Living Reel has been extremely helpful with everything thus far. He has met with us and really gave us some great ideas on what to do for the reception. Eric played a great mix of music at the wedding and was really good about our must-play and do not play lists when taking requests. We had almost no complaints from guests (the ones that did complain didn't like certain songs, just a matter of opinion). Eric did everything that we asked of us and got everyone up and dancing. I'm incredibly happy with him and appreciate that he enjoyed working with us, too!
Living Reel Productions
PO Box 17176
Smithfield, RI 02917
Photography
$500 for complete wedding package, including engagement shoot
Jessica and I went to college together and she has been one of my friends since my sophomore year. She is an excellent photographer; very professional and cooperative. She had amazing ideas for photos, both for our engagement shot as well as the wedding. Jessica was great during the wedding ceremony, getting wonderful photographs while remaining quiet and out of the way. She also found another photographer, at no charge, so that we could get extra photos during the day. In addition, her boyfriend was our videographer and did an amazing job. We are so excited to see the final products of the wedding!
Jessica and I went to college together and she has been one of my friends since my sophomore year. She is an excellent photographer; very professional and cooperative. She had amazing ideas for photos, both for our engagement shot as well as the wedding. Jessica was great during the wedding ceremony, getting wonderful photographs while remaining quiet and out of the way. She also found another photographer, at no charge, so that we could get extra photos during the day. In addition, her boyfriend was our videographer and did an amazing job. We are so excited to see the final products of the wedding!
Dresses
$1100 for wedding gown
$125 for bridesmaid dress
$120 for flower girl dress
Alfred Angelo is amazing! They have gorgeous gowns in every style imaginable and they are extremely well-priced. The store that I went to was great; Daniela was my consultant and she was so helpful and nice. I'd recommend them to anyone! Steer clear of their alterations, though, as they can run up to $500!
Alfred Angelo Signature Store
1250 South Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
$125 for bridesmaid dress
$120 for flower girl dress
Alfred Angelo is amazing! They have gorgeous gowns in every style imaginable and they are extremely well-priced. The store that I went to was great; Daniela was my consultant and she was so helpful and nice. I'd recommend them to anyone! Steer clear of their alterations, though, as they can run up to $500!
Alfred Angelo Signature Store
1250 South Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
Alterations
$290 for hem, taking in, bustle, and steam
I went to Ana's Bridal after finding out that alterations at Alfred Angelo were extremely overpriced. Ana was great and the prices were just as awesome! I spent about half of what I would have been paying at Alfred Angelo.
Ana's Bridal Boutique & Tuxedo, Inc.
456 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
I went to Ana's Bridal after finding out that alterations at Alfred Angelo were extremely overpriced. Ana was great and the prices were just as awesome! I spent about half of what I would have been paying at Alfred Angelo.
Ana's Bridal Boutique & Tuxedo, Inc.
456 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
Tuxedos
$180 for tux rental
Groom is free with 5 or more rentals!
The men at Joseph A. Bank were great when we went to register our wedding. Although they were a little slow, they were very thorough and made sure they knew exactly what we wanted. The prices for the rentals are great and they have several awesome promotions! We were a little disappointed with the stores, however. They were supposed to ship all the tuxes to Cranston which didn't happen. This is in addition to several calls our groomsmen got that they'd be charged extra if they didn't pick them up by a certain day. However, the tuxes looked amazing and the return policy is great.
Joseph A. Bank
Garden City Center
80 Hillside Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Groom is free with 5 or more rentals!
The men at Joseph A. Bank were great when we went to register our wedding. Although they were a little slow, they were very thorough and made sure they knew exactly what we wanted. The prices for the rentals are great and they have several awesome promotions! We were a little disappointed with the stores, however. They were supposed to ship all the tuxes to Cranston which didn't happen. This is in addition to several calls our groomsmen got that they'd be charged extra if they didn't pick them up by a certain day. However, the tuxes looked amazing and the return policy is great.
Joseph A. Bank
Garden City Center
80 Hillside Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Unmentionables
$38.00 for strapless bra
$14.50 for underwear
I bought my bra and underwear for the wedding from GapBody. I work there so I get a discount, but they also have the most comfortable undergarments! Their strapless bras are amazing; they're comfortable and they actually stay up! And their underwear are really comfortable as well and super cute! Highly recommended if you need a new bra for the big day!
Gap Body
1 Providence Place
Providence, RI 02903
$14.50 for underwear
I bought my bra and underwear for the wedding from GapBody. I work there so I get a discount, but they also have the most comfortable undergarments! Their strapless bras are amazing; they're comfortable and they actually stay up! And their underwear are really comfortable as well and super cute! Highly recommended if you need a new bra for the big day!
Gap Body
1 Providence Place
Providence, RI 02903
Nails
$12 for manicure
$25 for pedicure
$33 for mani/pedi
My bridesmaid, Shannon, and I went to Metro Nails a few weeks before the wedding and that is when I decided to use them for the wedding. Not only are they close to the Biltmore, but they are incredibly good and well-priced! I bought all my girls nailpolish and Metro had no problem with us bringing it in. The girls all got something different on their nails which looked wonderful. (Juliana had a heart on her thumb nails, Cristina got little bows, Jess had a French done on her toes.) I continue to go Metro Nails and love it every time!
Metro Nails
395 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI 02903
$25 for pedicure
$33 for mani/pedi
My bridesmaid, Shannon, and I went to Metro Nails a few weeks before the wedding and that is when I decided to use them for the wedding. Not only are they close to the Biltmore, but they are incredibly good and well-priced! I bought all my girls nailpolish and Metro had no problem with us bringing it in. The girls all got something different on their nails which looked wonderful. (Juliana had a heart on her thumb nails, Cristina got little bows, Jess had a French done on her toes.) I continue to go Metro Nails and love it every time!
Metro Nails
395 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI 02903
Hair & Makeup
$60 for updo
$50 for makeup, including consultation
I LOVE Christiaan Salon! I go there for my everyday hair cuts and Lauren is amazing. She always impresses me and is super sweet. Their prices are GREAT for a day spa, as well. My hair trial was great although I didn't end up liking the bangs. However, on the day of, Lauren took all my ideas and gave me the absolute perfect hairstyle! She also did my makeup which was incredibly beautiful. It looked so natural, but made me feel gorgeous!
Christiaan Salon
4 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02904
$50 for makeup, including consultation
I LOVE Christiaan Salon! I go there for my everyday hair cuts and Lauren is amazing. She always impresses me and is super sweet. Their prices are GREAT for a day spa, as well. My hair trial was great although I didn't end up liking the bangs. However, on the day of, Lauren took all my ideas and gave me the absolute perfect hairstyle! She also did my makeup which was incredibly beautiful. It looked so natural, but made me feel gorgeous!
Christiaan Salon
4 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02904
Hair
$18 for haircut
$3 extra for facial shave
This is a franchise of men's barber shops that are the equivalent of Hooters' for hair cuts. Since I was getting pampered, I told Matt to do the same and pointed him in the direction of this place. They are incredibly well priced: the haircut package includes a massage, consultation, and can include beer if you so choose. The entire franchise is boxing-themed and Matt definitely enjoyed his time there.
Knockouts
1999 Plainfield Pike
Johnston, RI 02919
$3 extra for facial shave
This is a franchise of men's barber shops that are the equivalent of Hooters' for hair cuts. Since I was getting pampered, I told Matt to do the same and pointed him in the direction of this place. They are incredibly well priced: the haircut package includes a massage, consultation, and can include beer if you so choose. The entire franchise is boxing-themed and Matt definitely enjoyed his time there.
Knockouts
1999 Plainfield Pike
Johnston, RI 02919
Miscellaneous
$12 for 6 globe vases
$18 for 6 square vases
$7 for jar of silver diamonds
$4 for 6 silver glitter rocks
$7 for 20 round white floating candles
$5 for 6 square white floating candles
$4 for 12 mini gift bags
$6 for 12 bridesmaid gift bags
$8 for white rose pomander
$5 for 24 favor boxes
$2 for 12 cellophane cookie bags
$6 for 48 mini bubbles bottles
$9 for 6 reusable tote bags
$2 for disposable camera
$15 for ring box
$18 for personalized napkins
$75 for customized clutch from merrymeee
$15 for customized corsage from MarkTheOccasionD
$10 for customized hanger wire from LawStudentCrafts
$10 for wedding dress label from EmbroiderybyLinda
$15 for hair flower from SarasBoutique
$20 for custom color clutch from syl2830
$2 for cardboard jewelry box
$2 for 50 glass beads