It took me a while, but I'm back with reviews
Ceremony - Christ Fellowship (Redland Campus) A-
Overall, I LOVED working with them. Ammy is great at what she does and she always listened to my requests and gave her opinion when asked. She was mostly prompt, however, the only thing I did not like was that she did not find out all the information she needed ahead of time, and I sat with her during my rehearsal for a half hour answering her questions instead of actually rehearsing and setting up.
Reception- Royal Palace Banquet Hall- B-
This reception all is run by two sisters and they have many parties throughout the year. When I first met with them over a year before my event, I really liked them, and felt good about choosing them. However, when my event got closer it was very hard to get tastings, and I felt the ladies did not really wish to accommodate me and I felt it was because I was American and they were Hispanic. They had a very elitist attitude, and I was put off. Thankfully my fiance is Hispanic and he dealt with them after that. When it came down to it, though, they really pulled off the reception nicely, and even did some disaster control when my MIL decided to go crazy bc they couldn't find her song. If they ask you for the "show" with the dinner, don't get it. It wasn't worth it and it was a little creepy lol
Dress- Anne Marie's Bridal Boutique-A+++++
I recommend Anee's100%. This place was the BEST place I could have gone. The ladies there are all very accommodating and they treat you very nice. They give their suggestions and opinions, and really work to find what you want and what looks good on you. They are a bit pricey, but I found my dress for under $1000, and I love it. I also got my alterations done there, and they were also great. Great work, and they definitely help you in every way.
Invitations, response cards - Whimsical Prints -A+
I got my invitations off this website. At first I was a little uneasy about ordering it online, but they make it VERY easy for you. They communicate through email, and they send your proofs within 24 hours and accommodate any changes needed. I loved my invitations and I thought they came out beautiful.
Flowers- A Flower For Everyone- A++++
I cannot say how much I loved Terry and his business. He works out of his home, but he has been a florist for MANY years. We sat down with him and worked out what I wanted and everything was extremely affordable. My flowers came out beautiful, and I had numerous people tell me they were some of the most beautiful flowers they had ever seen, and smelled. He did everything for me, and it was all wonderful. Please do yourself a favor and use him. You will NOT regret it!
Cake- Ever After Cake Design-B
Susie also works out of her home, and she is a great baker. She gives you many things to taste and gives her opinion. I thought the cake tasted great, however I was a little disappointed with how it looked. The green was a little too dark as it was more a grass green than a wasabi or apple green. Other than that it was great.
Photographer - Rachel Allen Photography- C (Pending Photographs)
I actually know Rachel personally, so I had a little of a different experience than I think someone else might had they been just a regular client. I liked working with Rachel, however I did have a couple issues. It took her a very long time to send me my contract and my questionnaire. I actually didn't get the contract until 3 weeks before the wedding, and I like to get things done ahead of time. Also, during the getting ready process and the wedding, I felt she could have gotten more photos. She only got about 3 or 4 different poses of the bridesmaids and the groomsmen, and none of them together. She had also left the reception before I had cut the cake, thrown my bouquet, and had the garter toss, and did not ask if I would like to pay extra for her to stay for those things. I wish I had gotten those moments. She did come to the rehearsal to look at the ceremony space ahead of time, and I was grateful for that. Just waiting on the pictures now.
If I forgot any possible vendor, please let me know. I can't remember a lot of it lol