vendors
note: This is primarily a do-it-yourself wedding, though we are making use of a few outside vendors.  Also, recommendations based on completed services... I'll update as needed.
bridal gown
"Tara" by
Maggie Sottero
Barbie's Bridal -
website
2551 Richmond Road
Lexington, Kentucky
859-272-0120
Not recommended
I had to call several times when my dress was late in an attempt to get someone at Barbie's to call Maggie Sottero.  Come to find out, my dress had been in for two weeks and no one knew.  I got some free shoes.
Highly recommended
Martine is friendly and professional.  Her cakes are to die for.
Recommended
Invitations arrived within a week, when Colors by Design said they would.  Good quality.
Recommended
I love Susan!  She's very nice and professional, and to top it off, she got Northwest to own up to a mistake and refund us some money.  Way to go!
Highly Recommended
Decorations came in a week early... good quality.
wedding cake
Martine's
Martine Holzman
1039 Industry Road
Lexington, KY
859-231-9229
invitations
Colors by Design -
website
Van Nuys, CA
800-232-8436
printing services
Rees Printing
116 S. Maple Street
Winchester, KY
859-744-4785
decor
Oriental Trading Co. - website
photography
Richard Broaddus - website
859-229-0785
travel
Susan's Travel Shop
Susan Edwards
24 W. Lexington Avenue
Winchester, KY
859-744-8006
Not Recommended
Because they didn't feel like doing it, they charged me about 5x what the services were worth. This turned me off so bad, but David insisted we just get it done.  I will NEVER go there again.
meat
Critchfield's - website
2200 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, KY
859-276-4965
rings
David's from Titanium Era - website
110 Church Street
Champlain, NY 12919
888-656-6564

Tamara's from Blue Nile -
website
800-242-2728
Recommended
Both of these websites delivered the promised product on time.  David and I both feel that quality and craftmanship were excellent and would recommend these companies.

Note: Titanium Era has free shipping and engraving.
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