Venue:
Star Ranch Golf Course:
A+We had our venue booked for a year and half before we got married. I worked with Samantha Fulford during the entire planning process and could not have been happier. She was very prompt in answering all my phone calls and emails and let me come by more times than I can count to play around in the ballroom. Vance and I wanted a one stop shop and that is exactly what we got. Our day of coordinator was Cassie. I was very hesitant to hand over control of all the DIY projects I had been working on. But Cassie was AWESOME. Everything was beautiful and just like we planned. She even rescued my dress during a ripped bustle fiasco. The staff was very efficient and friendly and all our our guests had rave reviews on the venue and food ( we went with BBQ).
Photography:
Nessa K Photography: A+
I could probably write an entire book on how much I adore Nessa. I feel in love with her photography as soon as I came across her blog and instantly developed a crush on her when I met her. She made all of our sessions (Engagement and Bridals) super chill and fun and just let us be ourselves. Our pictures rock!! I've seen a handful of wedding pics and she captured our day perfectly. You can see a few of my bridals here...
http://www.nessakphotography.com/blog/?p=1145.
You can find a few of our engagment session via my blog...
http://stephers-thechipperchicken.blogspot.com/. Bottom line, she rocks!!!
DJ:
Bryne Rock: A+
Bryne kept us grooving all night and was very accepting of our giant playlist we put together. We had a few last minute songs we added and he was very sweet to help us incorporate everything we needed. There was a little grey area when it came to the final invoice, but even that being said, I wouldn't change his grade!!!! He was very easy to get a hold of and a fantastic MC for the night.
Cake:
Jane Navir's Cake Creations: A+
YUM, on time and exactly what I asked for! Did I mention YUM!
Videographer:
Gerard Castillo: A+
I forgot the man was even there! Which I guess is a great thing. His pricing was fantastic and he completely blended into the background. We got our highlight video very fast and can't wait to see the entire thing! It was awesome...
http://vimeo.com/11859570.
Hair: Freida with
Zig Zag Salon: A+ ( to the power of 10)
Love me some Freida!
Make-up:
Makeup By Adrienne:A+
I happen to be getting my hair done at Zig Zag Salon one Saturday while Adrienne was doing a wedding. The wedding party walked in looking toe up from the floor up
and every single girl that left Adrienne's chair looked like a celebrity when she was done with them. I was blown away. I used her for both the wedding day and my bridals. She offers airbrush foundation which I used both times and highly recommend for Brides who don't like the feel of heavy make-up, but want to look
of having something on their face!!! All of my bridesmaids looked rockin'!!! Mommy too.
I know it might not be very helpful to give all my vendors A+'s, but honestly EVERYTHING was fantastic. We had a great wedding day. I will be posting a review on my blog soon with more links and contact info. Feel free to email me at chipperchicken@gmail.com if you have any questions!!!!
Thanks to all the girls here that offered up their expertise and advice!