I was going to wait until after the wedding to write a review of all the vendors that we used for my daughter's wedding, however I couldn't wait a second longer to let all the future Charleston Brides know what OUTSTANDING people we have as a part of their day.
Let me start out by explaining our situation. My daughter and her fiance started planning their wedding in February of last year when he proposed. By June, we had everything pretty much set for their wedding in July of this year. We found out last week, that my son-in-law to be would not be finished with his Army training and would be deploying immediately after that necessitating a change of date. Long story short, we settled on April 11, 2010. TWO MONTHS FROM NOW!
As you all know, getting vendors in Charleston on such a short notice is next to impossible, but the FABULOUS vendors that we had arranged for the original date very graciously agreed to make it work for us and still be a part of the wedding.
So...if anybody out there is still looking for vendors for their wedding....let me tell you these are the people to get. Not only is their work outstanding..but more importantly...they are all caring, flexible!...and truly wonderful people.
Caterering: Curtis at Royal Grand Events. Emails you back IMMEDIATELY...changes your menu as many times as you ask him...always with a cheerful reply....he will make you feel like your wedding is the only one he has for the year!! He has made all my worries vanish!
Florist: Diane Thrower weddings. Diane is a lovely, talented woman with SUPER ideas. Her flowers are gorgeous. She doesn't do weddings on Sunday, that's her day with her family (which I respect totally), but very graciously agreed to do my daughter's wedding under the circumstances!
Photography: Tillman Branch Photography. Mike has also been wonderful...he called me right away when I was so upset about changing everything and told me not to worry, they would all be there...no matter what! Their engagement pics are just stunning....can't wait to see the rest!
Bridal House of Charleston: Cindy at the BH has just been absolutely fantastic! We have dealt with her everytime we have been in...through the gown selection, ordering and fitting. She helped me pick my dress....and helped get it in faster so that I would have time for the alterations. She is great to work with, answers all your questions and is just an all around beautiful person!
Band: Alternate Take out of Charlotte, NC. Grant is doing our wedding, even when he and the band had a chance to play for the Family Circle event (luckily they can do both) and is learning new songs just for our event.
Cake: Elaine Mincey. Great cake...actually...BEST CAKE EVER!! ...said no problem when we needed to change the date.
Summerall Chapel: Nancy and Nicole at the chapel have helped us through every hurdle and are two of the nicest ladies ever.
Lastly....Terri at the Alhambra Hall has been so sweet and caring. She even remembered that I told her on the phone that my other daughter's BF was in a car accident and asked about him when my DD went to sign the new contract.
I'll write back after the wedding to let every know how great everything turned out...but I know with all these wonderful people...that it will truly be a day to remember forever!!!!!