I am going to keep a running tally of my reviews...WARNING: They may change often!
--Debra Todd Photography- She was the first vendor I booked with. However, I came to realize that she is greatly over priced. Her work is great but she starts at 4k and doesnt include rights to your pics. I originally had a problem with her after we booked but that has been resolved.
--Memories By Mark Photography- I found him at a wedding show and I liked his work. I went and met with him and the work he showed me was really good. However, we did our E-pics with him and he was not at all what we thought he would be. The pictures were downright awful! I was completely disappointed and cancelled with him immediatly. He didnt even care that I was upset with his work.
--Alfred Angelo-Deerfield Beach- My Dress- I didnt make an appointment and just showed up on a Saturday afternoon. I looked around and the first dress I tried was the one...I cant be happier with it. I tried on others just to be sure and for sure it was the right one. It was. No one really helped us but we didnt need it.
-Ink and Drink Services-Calligraphy-I love what I got and the price is amazing. She was perfect to deal with and I am very happy with the finished product. I will be contacting her for my place cards.
AFTER WEDDING REVIEWS!!!
Officiant-Pastor Alan- F- I found him on TK and met with him. He had a dry sense of humor which I didnt like. My sister thought he was funny and told me I had no sense of humor but everyone else would like him, so I booked him. Once I booked him he became an ass. He gave me crap that my DH wasnt at the first meeting because baseball players dont play year around. I explained he had surgery and was rehabbing but he was just rude. Once Mitch got home, I called Alan to see if I could meet up with him so Mitch could meet him. He tells me that yes he could meet me the next morning. We were 3 mnutes late which I took responsibility for and he sat there in Dunkin Donuts berating me. I wasnt happy. Then he says he wants part of the money up front. I told him I didnt have it and he starts YELLING at us that we better have money before the wedding.
Finally the day of the Rehearsal, he shows up. As everyone is lining up, I tried to tell him thats now how I wanted people walking and he turns to me and says "Shutup Karen"...I almost blew a gasket but my wedding coordinator from the renaissance pulled me away. We switched it all around when he left. At the wedding, he kept rambling. I told him I wanted a short and sweet ceremony. ( I was wearing 4 inch heels and Im a sneaker girl!). He kept losing his thoughts and would freeze up. Then after he made comments about how he couldnt believe we were on time because we had a spanish person in our wedding party. I was livid! I hate this man and woudnt recommend him to anyone!!!!
Other than him, everyone came thru and I love them all!
-Photographer- Crystal Fielding- A+(pending final pics)--I had been thru the ringer with wedding photogs before. Finally I settled on her and I couldnt be happier. I asked her to bring a second photog because I wanted a ton of pics. She brings this guy Jim and he was amazing as well. He became a rock star in our group. Crystal and Jim got all the shots I wanted and I cant wait to see what else they got. Jim was a godsend in DH's room because the boys didnt know how to put their tuxes or boutineeress on. Then he saved me when no one could figure out my bustle. Everytime DH and I stopped to talk to someone, one of them was right there to get a picture.
-Videographer- A-Pending final product) I originally didnt think I could afford one but he gave me a great price. He got their right on time and just started shooting. He was awesome. He stayed by the dance floor all night and I know he got some awesome stuff. I cant wait to see it!
-Make-up-Claudia A+++++- She was awesome! She got right to work and had to do 8 people. The people she did early, she even went back to before the wedding and freshened everything up. My make up stayed flawless all night and was still on and not smeared after we jumped in the pool. For being so affordable she was incredible!
-Hair-Brooke Robinson-A- She was a Knottie rec and I adored her. When I went for my trial I wasnt sure what I wanted, she came up with something awesome I loved it. She brought another woman when I went over 3 people that needed their hair done. I highly recommend her!
-Venue-Boca Renaissance-I am going to break this down into a few categories because I did alot there.
--Booking and Prewedding-B+-I booked this venue in June of 09. I loved the grounds, the ballroom, everything. My sister was able to negotiate a kick ass package so I was super excited. I originally dealt with Stacy...then she left so I got Brett. He was only their a couple of months then Robert then Michelle. It was a little crazy. Everyone of them had a different way of writing notes on my file so I had to go over everything constantly and it left me worried that nothing would be right. Thats the only reason they didnt get an A. I hope Michelle sticks around a long time because she is really good and put up with me at the worst of times.
--Rooms and Room Block-B- The rooms were AWESOME. I have never slept in mmore comfortable beds and everyone raved about them. Getting the rooms booked kind of sucked though. We originally had a rate of $89/night then I found out Danielles rate their was lower so I bought it up to them and they lowered mine to $83. Somehow, I got booked in a few rooms, my suite for the night of the wedding was given to my sister. They did fix everything and it was all right at the end so Im ok with it.
--Day of--AAAA- The ceremony was set up perfect, just the way I wanted it. The staff was all so attentive. We had maitenence in and out of the rooms all day for extension cords, the catering staff brought us a spread for the ladies while getting ready, everyone I ran into the hallway during the day said congrats. They made everything run so smooth. The reception was set up perfectly. I was so happy when I walked in. We had a server constantlly by us in case we needed drink refills or anything. They were awesome!
All in all, I was very happy with them. My day was perfect there..(the pool and tiki bar were awesome as well.)
--Photo booth-Fotos R Fun- A-The communication was great and the photo booth with the props was the life of the party. I think everyone that was there went in atleast once. It was incredible. The album from it is the funniest thing ever!
-Mens Warehouse-A-They did an awesome job. All of the guys were so spread out and everything came perfect. They were attentive when i told them what I wanted. The only little hiccup was I told them I wanted them sent to the Boca Town Center and MW and the lady in PSL had them sent to the MW at Lyons and Glades. I dont blame her becasue she didnt live here and probally didnt realize.
-Alfred Angelo-A- My dress and BM dresses.--Everyones was perfect. I bought mine off the rack and never though twice about it. All the girls were happy.
-Etsy Seller-Mud cards- Cake topper--I am in love it! It was perfect and everyone got a kick out of it. It was little clay figures of DH, our cat and me. She put so much detail on it and Ioved it.
DJ-Liquid DJ's-Danny-A++++--He was awesome! Now most of the time leading up to the wedding I dealt with Shannon who is just as awesome. Danny kept my guests on the floor the whole night. I was so nervous over my father/daughter dance that I couldnt even eat because I knew it was coming. I told Danny I just wanted to do it and get it over with and he did. My dad didnt want to do it yet because he was eating but Danny listened to me. I highly recommend Shannon and Danny.
Flowers- Misty Rose- B+- The flowers were beautiful and they worked with my tiny budget ($500). I found them in Port St. Lucie. The only reason I gave them a B is becasue Stephanie didnt call me back a few times and left me hanging thinking I had to drive to PSL to comfirm everything. Then they were a little late dropping them off on Sunday. I know it was only 20 minutes but it made me stress a little.
Reina- Alterations- A--Theres not really anything I can say about this lady that hasnt already been said. She was awesome, affordable, and I loved the way my dress fit.
--Debra Todd Photography- She was the first vendor I booked with. However, I came to realize that she is greatly over priced. Her work is great but she starts at 4k and doesnt include rights to your pics. I originally had a problem with her after we booked but that has been resolved.
--Memories By Mark Photography- I found him at a wedding show and I liked his work. I went and met with him and the work he showed me was really good. However, we did our E-pics with him and he was not at all what we thought he would be. The pictures were downright awful! I was completely disappointed and cancelled with him immediatly. He didnt even care that I was upset with his work.
--Alfred Angelo-Deerfield Beach- My Dress- I didnt make an appointment and just showed up on a Saturday afternoon. I looked around and the first dress I tried was the one...I cant be happier with it. I tried on others just to be sure and for sure it was the right one. It was. No one really helped us but we didnt need it.
-Ink and Drink Services-Calligraphy-I love what I got and the price is amazing. She was perfect to deal with and I am very happy with the finished product. I will be contacting her for my place cards.
AFTER WEDDING REVIEWS!!!
Officiant-Pastor Alan- F- I found him on TK and met with him. He had a dry sense of humor which I didnt like. My sister thought he was funny and told me I had no sense of humor but everyone else would like him, so I booked him. Once I booked him he became an ass. He gave me crap that my DH wasnt at the first meeting because baseball players dont play year around. I explained he had surgery and was rehabbing but he was just rude. Once Mitch got home, I called Alan to see if I could meet up with him so Mitch could meet him. He tells me that yes he could meet me the next morning. We were 3 mnutes late which I took responsibility for and he sat there in Dunkin Donuts berating me. I wasnt happy. Then he says he wants part of the money up front. I told him I didnt have it and he starts YELLING at us that we better have money before the wedding.
Finally the day of the Rehearsal, he shows up. As everyone is lining up, I tried to tell him thats now how I wanted people walking and he turns to me and says "Shutup Karen"...I almost blew a gasket but my wedding coordinator from the renaissance pulled me away. We switched it all around when he left. At the wedding, he kept rambling. I told him I wanted a short and sweet ceremony. ( I was wearing 4 inch heels and Im a sneaker girl!). He kept losing his thoughts and would freeze up. Then after he made comments about how he couldnt believe we were on time because we had a spanish person in our wedding party. I was livid! I hate this man and woudnt recommend him to anyone!!!!
Other than him, everyone came thru and I love them all!
-Photographer- Crystal Fielding- A+(pending final pics)--I had been thru the ringer with wedding photogs before. Finally I settled on her and I couldnt be happier. I asked her to bring a second photog because I wanted a ton of pics. She brings this guy Jim and he was amazing as well. He became a rock star in our group. Crystal and Jim got all the shots I wanted and I cant wait to see what else they got. Jim was a godsend in DH's room because the boys didnt know how to put their tuxes or boutineeress on. Then he saved me when no one could figure out my bustle. Everytime DH and I stopped to talk to someone, one of them was right there to get a picture.
-Videographer- A-Pending final product) I originally didnt think I could afford one but he gave me a great price. He got their right on time and just started shooting. He was awesome. He stayed by the dance floor all night and I know he got some awesome stuff. I cant wait to see it!
-Make-up-Claudia A+++++- She was awesome! She got right to work and had to do 8 people. The people she did early, she even went back to before the wedding and freshened everything up. My make up stayed flawless all night and was still on and not smeared after we jumped in the pool. For being so affordable she was incredible!
-Hair-Brooke Robinson-A- She was a Knottie rec and I adored her. When I went for my trial I wasnt sure what I wanted, she came up with something awesome I loved it. She brought another woman when I went over 3 people that needed their hair done. I highly recommend her!
-Venue-Boca Renaissance-I am going to break this down into a few categories because I did alot there.
--Booking and Prewedding-B+-I booked this venue in June of 09. I loved the grounds, the ballroom, everything. My sister was able to negotiate a kick ass package so I was super excited. I originally dealt with Stacy...then she left so I got Brett. He was only their a couple of months then Robert then Michelle. It was a little crazy. Everyone of them had a different way of writing notes on my file so I had to go over everything constantly and it left me worried that nothing would be right. Thats the only reason they didnt get an A. I hope Michelle sticks around a long time because she is really good and put up with me at the worst of times.
--Rooms and Room Block-B- The rooms were AWESOME. I have never slept in mmore comfortable beds and everyone raved about them. Getting the rooms booked kind of sucked though. We originally had a rate of $89/night then I found out Danielles rate their was lower so I bought it up to them and they lowered mine to $83. Somehow, I got booked in a few rooms, my suite for the night of the wedding was given to my sister. They did fix everything and it was all right at the end so Im ok with it.
--Day of--AAAA- The ceremony was set up perfect, just the way I wanted it. The staff was all so attentive. We had maitenence in and out of the rooms all day for extension cords, the catering staff brought us a spread for the ladies while getting ready, everyone I ran into the hallway during the day said congrats. They made everything run so smooth. The reception was set up perfectly. I was so happy when I walked in. We had a server constantlly by us in case we needed drink refills or anything. They were awesome!
All in all, I was very happy with them. My day was perfect there..(the pool and tiki bar were awesome as well.)
--Photo booth-Fotos R Fun- A-The communication was great and the photo booth with the props was the life of the party. I think everyone that was there went in atleast once. It was incredible. The album from it is the funniest thing ever!
-Mens Warehouse-A-They did an awesome job. All of the guys were so spread out and everything came perfect. They were attentive when i told them what I wanted. The only little hiccup was I told them I wanted them sent to the Boca Town Center and MW and the lady in PSL had them sent to the MW at Lyons and Glades. I dont blame her becasue she didnt live here and probally didnt realize.
-Alfred Angelo-A- My dress and BM dresses.--Everyones was perfect. I bought mine off the rack and never though twice about it. All the girls were happy.
-Etsy Seller-Mud cards- Cake topper--I am in love it! It was perfect and everyone got a kick out of it. It was little clay figures of DH, our cat and me. She put so much detail on it and Ioved it.
DJ-Liquid DJ's-Danny-A++++--He was awesome! Now most of the time leading up to the wedding I dealt with Shannon who is just as awesome. Danny kept my guests on the floor the whole night. I was so nervous over my father/daughter dance that I couldnt even eat because I knew it was coming. I told Danny I just wanted to do it and get it over with and he did. My dad didnt want to do it yet because he was eating but Danny listened to me. I highly recommend Shannon and Danny.
Flowers- Misty Rose- B+- The flowers were beautiful and they worked with my tiny budget ($500). I found them in Port St. Lucie. The only reason I gave them a B is becasue Stephanie didnt call me back a few times and left me hanging thinking I had to drive to PSL to comfirm everything. Then they were a little late dropping them off on Sunday. I know it was only 20 minutes but it made me stress a little.
Reina- Alterations- A--Theres not really anything I can say about this lady that hasnt already been said. She was awesome, affordable, and I loved the way my dress fit.