Attire: Demetrios A
I don't like that they don't let you take photos until you've purchased the dress, but they're service was awesome and they gave me 15% off!
Seamstress: Esther from Demetrios B+
She's nice and did wonderful work, but I had to really work to get the bustle I wanted. She was definitely partial to one type of bustle and when I asked for something else, she kept making it puff out funny saying it was the thick fabric. Finally I had to physically show her how to do it. I feel like I shouldn't have had to do that.
Cake: It's Tasty Too A-
The cake was absolutely beautiful. I was only disappointed when I was handed the chocolate tier, there was no fresh strawberries for the filling as per the contract, but a strawberry cream instead. Normally, I wouldn't have cared because no one noticed, but I have a big mouth and told everybody about the fresh strawberries. They noticed. The other tiers were wonderful though and I'd work with her again.
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Historic Dubsdread Ballroom A+++++
This place is awesome. They have 2 wonderful women that take care of your planning needs through you're whole planning process. The day of, the service was impeccable, the food was delicious (and garnished with orchids that matched my centerpieces!), and I'd recommend this venue a thousand times over. They really went above and beyond and I was seriously surprised in a good way how awesome they were.
DJ: Bryan Taylor at Tagas Events A++
I was a little apprehensive about using him because he was a little aloof in our first meeting... like he was running late. I had another meeting with him before the wedding and he met with me for 2 hours and was absolutely wonderful and made me feel completely at ease. And didn't even make fun of all my lists. :P The day of, he was phenomenal. He got the crowd going and when my non-dancing friends and family started to sit out, he even got on the dance floor himself to keep things going. Bryan did everything I asked for and filled in the blanks with his talent. And there was no cheesiness!
Flowers: Jonathan's Flowers B+
Jonathan couldn't get the centerpiece flowers I wanted (I had a feeling that might happen due to cost) and offered a mockup of something else free of charge and then paid for the price difference. The centerpieces were amazing! I also loved my bouquet. I was super disappointed at how underwhelming the bridesmaid bouquets were as well as the groom's boutonniere. And the groomsmen boutonnieres were overwhelming. They were simple and I think he could have done better. I'd definitely work with him again, but I'd go in with more specifics.
Ceremony Decor Flowers: Costco A
Initially their grower sent the wrong color flowers. They had amazing customer service and overnighted a new package. They gave detailed instructions how to open the blooms faster and were very helpful overall. Unfortunately, not all of the blooms opened, but fortunately, Kevin's friend used to be a florist and did the whole ceremony for us working in the unbloomed buds.
Honeymoon: Royal Caribbean Cruise A+
The service on the ship was amazing. We were also picked out to sit at the Captain's table on formal night therefore were able to visit the bridge. The adults only area was nice and the jacuzzis there hung off the ship and overlooked the water. The massages on board were wonderful, the excursions were awesome, and we won $1200 in bingo. Couldn't have asked for a better week.
Makeup: Meghann Davis A+
She definitely knows what she's doing. If you're looking for airbrush makeup, give her a call. Day of, my photographer took one look at my face and said, "That makeup is going to photograph amazingly well." She was right.
Ceremony musician: Mark DeHaven, Guitarist A+++
Mark is a musical genius. He learned all the songs that we asked him to learn that he didn't already to know and was super quick to pick them up. I wish I could listen to him play all day long.
Officiant: Eddie Wilder A++
Brilliant! He had an equal balance of humor and sentiment. Everyone commented to us at the reception about how fabulous he did. I don't know if it was me that made Kevin cry or if it was Eddie. :P
Photography: Tab McCausland A++++
She is absolutely amazing. I looked at several photographers and as soon as I saw her website I hoped she wasn't booked on my date because I had to have her. Not only is she a photographer but she becomes your friend. She will help you with any part of your wedding that you need help with. I can't say enough good things about Tab.
Videography: Bryan Taylor at Tagas Events TBD
He was awesome day of and I can't wait to see the video.
I don't like that they don't let you take photos until you've purchased the dress, but they're service was awesome and they gave me 15% off!
Seamstress: Esther from Demetrios B+
She's nice and did wonderful work, but I had to really work to get the bustle I wanted. She was definitely partial to one type of bustle and when I asked for something else, she kept making it puff out funny saying it was the thick fabric. Finally I had to physically show her how to do it. I feel like I shouldn't have had to do that.
Cake: It's Tasty Too A-
The cake was absolutely beautiful. I was only disappointed when I was handed the chocolate tier, there was no fresh strawberries for the filling as per the contract, but a strawberry cream instead. Normally, I wouldn't have cared because no one noticed, but I have a big mouth and told everybody about the fresh strawberries. They noticed. The other tiers were wonderful though and I'd work with her again.
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Historic Dubsdread Ballroom A+++++
This place is awesome. They have 2 wonderful women that take care of your planning needs through you're whole planning process. The day of, the service was impeccable, the food was delicious (and garnished with orchids that matched my centerpieces!), and I'd recommend this venue a thousand times over. They really went above and beyond and I was seriously surprised in a good way how awesome they were.
DJ: Bryan Taylor at Tagas Events A++
I was a little apprehensive about using him because he was a little aloof in our first meeting... like he was running late. I had another meeting with him before the wedding and he met with me for 2 hours and was absolutely wonderful and made me feel completely at ease. And didn't even make fun of all my lists. :P The day of, he was phenomenal. He got the crowd going and when my non-dancing friends and family started to sit out, he even got on the dance floor himself to keep things going. Bryan did everything I asked for and filled in the blanks with his talent. And there was no cheesiness!
Flowers: Jonathan's Flowers B+
Jonathan couldn't get the centerpiece flowers I wanted (I had a feeling that might happen due to cost) and offered a mockup of something else free of charge and then paid for the price difference. The centerpieces were amazing! I also loved my bouquet. I was super disappointed at how underwhelming the bridesmaid bouquets were as well as the groom's boutonniere. And the groomsmen boutonnieres were overwhelming. They were simple and I think he could have done better. I'd definitely work with him again, but I'd go in with more specifics.
Ceremony Decor Flowers: Costco A
Initially their grower sent the wrong color flowers. They had amazing customer service and overnighted a new package. They gave detailed instructions how to open the blooms faster and were very helpful overall. Unfortunately, not all of the blooms opened, but fortunately, Kevin's friend used to be a florist and did the whole ceremony for us working in the unbloomed buds.
Honeymoon: Royal Caribbean Cruise A+
The service on the ship was amazing. We were also picked out to sit at the Captain's table on formal night therefore were able to visit the bridge. The adults only area was nice and the jacuzzis there hung off the ship and overlooked the water. The massages on board were wonderful, the excursions were awesome, and we won $1200 in bingo. Couldn't have asked for a better week.
Makeup: Meghann Davis A+
She definitely knows what she's doing. If you're looking for airbrush makeup, give her a call. Day of, my photographer took one look at my face and said, "That makeup is going to photograph amazingly well." She was right.
Ceremony musician: Mark DeHaven, Guitarist A+++
Mark is a musical genius. He learned all the songs that we asked him to learn that he didn't already to know and was super quick to pick them up. I wish I could listen to him play all day long.
Officiant: Eddie Wilder A++
Brilliant! He had an equal balance of humor and sentiment. Everyone commented to us at the reception about how fabulous he did. I don't know if it was me that made Kevin cry or if it was Eddie. :P
Photography: Tab McCausland A++++
She is absolutely amazing. I looked at several photographers and as soon as I saw her website I hoped she wasn't booked on my date because I had to have her. Not only is she a photographer but she becomes your friend. She will help you with any part of your wedding that you need help with. I can't say enough good things about Tab.
Videography: Bryan Taylor at Tagas Events TBD
He was awesome day of and I can't wait to see the video.
