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Vendor Reviews!!!!! (Super Long)

Vendor Reviews:

DJ/MC: Stephen Peters A+

Stephen is amazing! From the moment I met him, I knew I wanted to hire him. He’s very professional & at the same time he is very down to earth. He will work with your budget as well. He knows his music and knows his equipment. He’s got a lot to offer. Got all the extras you may want or need. He gave me suggestions when I asked for them & knew exactly what would work for my crowd.  He’s got a lot of experience under his belt. He handles all of FIU’s big events & a lot of other companies.  He was awesome at our wedding. He’s got a great speaking voice & knows how to pronounce names correctly. He helped make our wedding a lot of fun. He’s interactive with the crowd & kept them dancing. I for didn’t sit down once!  He was super attentive to hubby & I also. I felt like he was my other DOC. He even brought over drinks for us at one point. You can tell that he loves what he does & is happy to be there. I’m telling you, he is more than just a DJ. I highly recommend Stephen Peters!!!

 

DOC: Event by Michelle Tandron A+

Michelle, wow what can’t I say about Michelle. She is phenomenal!! I didn’t hire her as a wedding planner, just a DOC. But she was way more than a DOC. She offered to go to vendor meetings with me, she reviewed all of my contracts, asked questions I never thought about asking. She guided us with the rehearsal too. She doesn’t advertise like al of DOCs do. She’s not in this for the money & you can tell. She genuinely loves weddings. She will also work within your budget. She’s got A LOT of event planning experience. She’s handled huge corporate events too. She also worked very closely with a well known florist so her eye for detail & beauty is impeccable. I’m very picky and know exactly what I want and how I want. I trusted Michelle so much so that I let her do whatever she wanted. She made our wedding look amazing! Every detail & everything thought imaginable was covered. So many people complimented her services. She was on point every second of the planning process & wedding. Even after our wedding she was still helping out making sure we got our deposits back. Her professionalism & love for wedding planning is a total A++++.  I also have to give a mini review on her hubby. Julio is awesome! I think he loves weddings just as much as Michelle does. Although you are contracting with Michelle, her hubby is there with her & brings great ideas to the table too. He was there the day of the wedding & helped with setup & coordinating throughout the wedding. You really get a 2 people when hiring Event by Michelle. Michelle & Julio felt like close friends. They have amazing personalities & are so genuine. The first time we met our meeting was like 4 hours or so long. We just could not stop talking. It was so easy & natural with them.  They are people that I want to know for years to come. If you are looking to hire a DOC, you MUST contact Michelle. You won’t be sorry. I can promise that!


Photography: Cary Diaz Photography A (pending final photos)

I was Cary’s 3rd booked wedding. I pretty much have seen her company grow to what it is today. I have done 2 engagement shoots with her plus our wedding. Cary was great!! She was on time, took great shots & knew what to look for when taking pictures.  Her communication & customer service were great. She’s upfront about everything & you can ask her anything. No complaints from me. She’s got a great personality & can work with anyone. She was great with the groomsmen. Even got them to stand still for photos & I knew that was going to be hard. lol She took over 2000 plus pictures in our wedding. She sent us the link to our pictures shortly after the wedding. Her non edited photos look amazing so I can just imagine what my edited photos will look like. I’m excited to see the end result. I love her work & what she can do.

 

Video: MXI Studios Kenny Austin A+ (pending final video)

I hired Kenny just about a month or so before the wedding. I wanted nothing more than to have a videographer at our wedding but we just couldn’t afford it. I had 3k-5k style photography with a small budget. I’ll be honest. I had emailed several videographers and all of their prices were insane. I emailed some that were very inexpensive but the quality was not there and I knew I was not going to be happy. When I emailed Kenny I thought it was going to be out of our budget too because his work was really good! But Kenny offered us a great deal and was able to work with the budget we had. I have no regrets in the money spent. Kenny has surpassed my expectations in every way. He is so nice & so professional. This man knows his business! He has been doing movies & videos for years. He knows what will work and what doesn’t.  He arrived early, setup everything, and got to work right away. I was so impressed with him. We got our trailer within a week & half. I was beyond happy. He captured everything! I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I highly recommend MXI Studios.

 

Invites: DeeMBee A

Dee is awesome! She has great customer service & is super nice. I told her what I was looking for and she quickly got me something that I loved. In other words I planned my wedding décor around the invitations. That’s how much I loved them! Her prices are great! She’s unbeatable. She’s very creative & can come up with anything. Any little change or any little problem she will fix it right away. I highly recommend Dee & I will be going back to her for future invites & such.

 

Cake: Mr. Bees’ Cakes A+

All I can say is YUM! Mr. Bees was an option from my venue. I had to decide between Divine Delicacies & Mr. Bees.  Mr. Bees blew it out of the ball park. They were very attentive & hospitable & were able to give us exactly what we wanted. The complete opposite of DD.  With Mr. Bees you work directly with the owners.  Not only do their cakes taste amazing but they also have a great attention to detail. I went 3 times to them. First was our tasting. They brought out the flavors we chose & explained everything in detail. Answered all of our questions politely and gave great suggestions. The other 2 times I went was so that our parents can go & see the cake we wanted & to upgrade the cake. Even at those additional times they offered another tasting of the flavor we chose. Each time I had a taste of the cake it was delicious.  The cake was always fresh & made to perfection. Mr. Bee’s will be my go to place for cakes for years to come. Their flavor, design & customer services are amazing.

 

Cupcakes: The Sweetest Deal A+

Double YUM! Tricia makes the best cupcakes ever. She beats out the infamous Misha’s & Ali’s sweet treats by far. She is a true perfectionist who has perfected the art of cupcake making. Her cupcakes taste amazing. You can’t compare her frosting to anyone. I’m totally addicted to her Mocha cupcakes. OMG, to die for!! Her red velvet cupcakes are also amazing. They aren’t too dry or too moist, they are just right. For the wedding I only ordered cupcakes but I’ve tasted her cake pops & cookies before. They are delicious!!!  She is a must try! Tricia arrived early to our wedding & setup. Everyone loved the cupcakes. By the time I got to the candy station there wasn’t much left. Lol Her cupcakes flew out the door! Everyone loved them.

 

Candy Station: SugarMan Candy A

By far the cheapest place to get candy. They have everything you need. All coordinating colors and options. They are super nice & even recommend certain candies. They were able to tell us what would work for our set up & how much we would need. They may be a bit far but totally worth it! Also, make sure to Check In on your smart phone for an additional discount.

 

Rentals: Maria’s Rentals A

I rented my overlays & cake stand from Maria. She’s got a lot of different styles in overlays that other locations do not have. I loved my overlays. They really added to the wedding décor. It looked so elegant. She works together with Florist, William Hernandez. He was the one that did the setup and break down. Her prices are reasonable & she is willing to work with your budget.  My mother in law rented everything from Maria for my bridal shower as well. Everything was perfect. Her company arrived on time, did set up & break down.

 

Florist: William Hernandez A+

William was recommended to me by Maria’s Rentals. I can’t even begin to say how happy I was with William. From the moment you meet him you will know that he is no joke. He knows what he likes & what he doesn’t. If he knows it won’t look good he will tell you.  He will not make something ugly. He will be very honest from the very start. If he doesn’t think it will look good, he won’t do it. Some brides might not like it but I truly appreciated it & respected it. I’m also a perfectionist and I want things my way. I learned quickly that William loves what he does & is someone to trust. His prices are very good & he will work with any budget. He does huge events & small ones alike. He puts full effort on everything he does and will go above and beyond. He told me the day I met him, that I would love his work and I will thank him. And let me tell you, when my DOC showed me a pic of our ceremony before I walked down the aisle my jaw dropped. She snuck me into the reception for a fist look before anyone else and I started to cry with joy. He made my dream wedding come true. Something I thought I could never have with my small budget. What William did at our wedding was beyond what words can describe, perfect. He didn’t miss any detail.  His flowers where white as snow, without flaw. There were flowers everywhere. He did more than I could ever imagine. At the end of the wedding when he came back to start picking things up I ran to him, hugged him & cried again. I’m so grateful for William. He exceeded my expectations in every way possible. I recommend him to the fullest. He will blow you away with his work. Trust me!!!

 

Table napkins: Tableclothfactory.com A

I ordered my table napkins & runners from them. Shipping was super fast & the quality was great!! I ended up changing my mind and only used the napkins (I rented overlays instead). I had decided to go with a  different style after meeting with Maria’s events. But for those of you looking to buy, this company is great. They have lots of options & good prices.

 

Venue: Grand Salon Ballroom at the Killian Palms Country Club A+

I loved our venue. The décor is beautiful. It smells amazing every time you walk in there. Lorraine & Katherine are super nice. They reply quickly & answer all of your questions & I had tons. Lol Their prices are great too. A lot is included for the price.  They helped make our dream wedding come true. The day of the wedding they were so attentive & I truly appreciated it. All of the staff where happy to be there. Everyone smiled & were very courteous.  I also must say that Jose (head waiter) was phenomenal! He remembered me from the day of the tasting and his service & attitude are amazing. He was very attentive and so respectful. Enough to say that I had guests tell me how great he was. And that made me very happy. I had no complaints from anyone at all. Everything was positive!  My guests kept saying how beautiful the venue was & that the food was delicious!  Oh and the strawberry salad was a hit! No one had ever had that type of salad before. Delish! I recommend the Grand Salon Ballroom at the Killian Palms Country Club.

 

Boudoir/engagement pics: Provoke Photography A+

Helen is amazing!!!  I’ve done 2 boudoir & 1 engagement session with her. I just can’t get enough of her style.  She loves what she does & you can tell right away. She’s got an eye for poses & is super creative & comes up with great ideas. One thing I love about her is that takes her time with her photo sessions. There is no rush & no time limit. She makes sure you are very comfortable & in a relaxed mood. I’m a plus size girl & very self conscious. She made me feel super sexy! She would show me little sneak peaks during our photo shoot. She would tell me, you have to see what I see. You look hot girl, work it! Lol She’s awesome! It made me feel good & I rocked it out. When I got my pictures, I was amazed!! I had an album done and gave it to hubby the day of the wedding. He loved it!! She also did a great job with our e-pics. She spent a lot of time with us and gave us great ideas. She really knows how to capture a couple of show their personalities. I highly recommend her for boudoir, engagement, events & weddings. She also did my best friend’s baby shower pics and those came out awesome.

 

Makeup Artist: Claud’s Makeup Corner A+

Claudia is awesome!!  I’ve had my make up done by her 3 times. And the 3 time, our wedding, she blew me away. I loved her work from the beginning. I’m a makeup fanatic. I have a huge make up collection & I’m super picky about how my makeup is applied & the products used. Claudia does amazing work!! Her prices are unbeatable & she’s super nice & very professional. She arrived on time & go to work right away. She did an amazing job on me, my mom, mom in law & MOH.  Make up is her passion & you can tell. I highly recommend her.

 

Hairstylist: Starlit Designs A+

Leslibeth is amazing!! I hired her just a few months away from our wedding when I received notice from my first hairstylist that she had to cancel my contract because she was traveling out of town. I don’t know how but Facebook suggested Leslibeth’s facebook page to me. I checked out her pictures & decided to email her. Her pricing was right below my budget & I quickly setup a trial with her. She does both hair & makeup. I only booked her for hair because I already had a makeup contract. But I highly recommend her for both services. She is awesome!! In her work she does big photo shoots & magazine spreads. This girl knows hair & makeup!  She is so nice! We clicked right away. We yapped away during my trial and before I knew I looked like a bombshell diva! Totally hot!  The day of the wedding she arrived early & got to work. She set my hair & started working on my mom & mom in law. They didn’t know what they wanted so Leslibeth went on the fly & it looked incredible! They were both very pleased. I also loved my hair. She stayed there until the very end. Even put my veil on for me after I was dressed. AND even did touch makeup for my mom in law when she say she was getting a little sweaty from helping me get in my dress. Leslibeth went above and beyond. I appreciate everything she did for me the day of the wedding. I highly recommend her. You will be very happy with her. On the plus she also cuts hair. (mobile style at your place). She will be my hair dresser. J

 

 I think that's everyone. Sorry for the super long review but I hope you find it helpful. If you have any questions feel free to email me. efont21@gmail.com. Smile

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  • Congratz on your wedding!!! The reviews are detailed & great.
  • Thanks for the reviews!! :D
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    Thanks! I posted the reviews on my weebly & added contact info for each vendor.

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  • Congrats on your wedding and thank you for the reviews!
  • Wow! Such great reviews and vendor grades! Congrats again and Thank you!

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    MY REVIEW FOR DANIELLE PEARSON :)


    DOC: Danielle Pearson Events

    When I finally realized I needed a DOC to help me with set up & smoothing things out through out the day I immediately thought of Danielle Pearson. She is highly recommend by many brides. Unfortunately she was already booked for our wedding day. That's what I get for waiting too long. When you know a vendor is really good, you need to hire them quick! Thank God for me though, Danielle recommended another planner which was Event by Michelle (review below). I need to say this about Danielle though, even though she was booked for our wedding, she still took the time to contact me every once in awhile to check up on things. She offered her help & her ideas. She answered every question I had even though I wasn't one of her "brides". I love that about her! I quickly learned why brides rave about Danielle. She is a true gem! She loves wedding planning & she's truly genuine and someone you can trust. Very friendly & very knowledgeable. I recommend Danielle Pearson Events all the way!
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  • Congrats!!! So happy for you and I love your vendor analysis, they are sooooo helpful!! I also wanted to comment on DOC.  I just had the same thing happen that Danielle is unavailable for my date and she recommended Michelle.  I spoke with Michelle on the phone and instantly felt I was in good hands (not to mention she is so reasonable). And just as you mentioned, Danielle still checks in on me too, she is a sweetheart and anyone who has her is so lucky.  I have talked with two other coordinators but you have just sold me on Michelle!! She is exactly what I need, so thank you!!! and again, congratulations!!! Smile
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    Thank you for the reviews and congratulations!!!!
  • Thanks for the detailed reviews Emily!! I want video soooo bad :( and I'm looking into Sugarman!
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