Hotel Bethlehem: A: The hotel was beatifully decorated and both the wedding planner and the maitre d were amazing. They put out the centerpieces for us along with the candy and cigar buffet. The place settings looked exactly how I wanted and I was quite pleased. The food was generally quite good and people complemented everything. Additionally, the serving staff was perfect. The drinks were great and they worked with us and my crazy signature drink ideas. I would definitely recommend the premiere upgrade.
Complaints: I withheld an A+ bc there were a few things slightly off (although don't get me wrong I would absolutely have my wedding there all over again). I hate it when bartenders put out tip cups. We pay 20% gratuity already and I think it looks tacky. A few guests said that this was normal, but I'm really not thrilled with the concept. I wouldn't recommend the italian wedding soup, but the other food was great. Towards the end of the night the napkins from the previous night's wedding were used (with other people's names on it and a different date). I had a few guests notice but I shared my concern with the staff and they seemed to fix the situation quickly and were apologetic.
Sweet Exposures: A+: The pictures came out wonderful! The pictures had the vintage, elegant feel that I wanted. The editing was great as well and both Mike & Kerri were so easy to work with. They respond to emails very quickly and are easy to communicate with. They work as a team so that they don't miss any shots.I would definitely recommend them to other brides.
Book It Limos (previously LaRose Limos):
The company called a few hours before and said that our rolls royce was broken and couldn't make it. They wanted to send a lincoln towncar instead(for the same price). My husband refused and they offered an excaliber 10 passenger limo. I arranged for everyone to travel in it. The excaliber arrived and it could barely fit 2 people. My dress wouldnt fit and the driver was rude. My Dad had to sit in the passenger's seat because the back seat was so small. They did not have champagne or anything in it and the driver didn't say sorry. He acted as if it was my fault I couldn't fit (I'm a size 2), but my dress was a ball gown so I ordered a 4 passenger rolls royce for a reason. I didn't give them an F because they showed up, but I think it is terribly rude to pull things like that after they were paid for a rolls (they didn't discount it either). In the end the car looked great in the pictures, but it was a stressful experience.
Merry's Custom Cakes: A+: She is very sweet and talented. The cake looked great! She is affordable and her cakes taste great. She came up with a great design.
Ken & Company- Amanda Kadel: A+: Amanda is amazing!!! She evened out my self dye job and gave me perfect bangs.
Christ Hamilton Lutheran Church: A+:Beautiful!!!