Despite a lot of issues and drama in planning the wedding, it was the most wonderful day of our lives. We had a lot of people who helped us out & went above and beyond to get everything arranged once we found out my mother and stepfather wouldn't be able to make it (she was hospitalized 2 days before the wedding- coming home today though!!!). Church: North Olmsted United Methodist A+: Pastor Don was great. He was so laid back and fun- he fit our personality perfectly. He handled the craziness of our wedding party and went above and beyond to make sure we had a webcam set up so mama and stepdad could watch from the hospital. He was great! (PS: you do not need to be a member to get married here)Reception: North Olmsted Party Center A++++++++++: Mae is the most amazing woman! She went so far above and beyond for us! The place was absolutely beautiful on the inside and people could not stop raving about the food. She is the sweetest woman who honestly cares about it being the happiest day of your life and not about the dollar. I will definetely return there for any other events I may have. Also, the prices are way better than anywhere else around! Dress & Bridesmaids Dresses: Catans: A: The staff was very friendly and helpful in picking out and ordering the dresses. They were absolutely beautiful and the custom work they did on my dress was awesome.Tuxes:Tuxedo Junction: A+++++++++ They also went above and beyond when things got crazy. They were very accomodating when because of my mother's hospitialization people were not getting to the shop to get fitted. They also were kind enough to let the groom keep his tux for one more day so we could visit my mother in the hospital in our dress and tux. They were wonderful in making sure everyone looked great! Photograher: John from affordableweddingportraits.com: C: I have not seen the pictures yet, so I can not judge his work, but I was not particularly impressed with his attitude. We were running behind with pictures (our fault we did not schedule enough time) but he was arguing with me about the pictures and the fact that we decided not to go to the park. Then the wedding party asked for a couple different shots and they said he was kind of a jerk to them. Then he asked me about the remainder of the payment during eating my wedding dinner, when I already told him my dad was taking care of it. Also, I had to ask him to get some important shots that he wasn't taking (ie:flower girl dancing with her grandpa). I just wasn't overly impressed by him. DJ: Bob from My Life Media A+++++++++++++++; Bob was awesome. He met with us ahead of time to get to know us and make sure he had exactly what we wanted. He kept the party going all night long and dealt with everything like a true professional! He brought us drinks during dinner and was always asking if we needed anything. He helped to deal with our photographer when he knew I was frustrated. This is a small company, they are very reasonably priced and the best DJ I have heard! Favors: M & Ms: F: We ordered customized M & Ms in two different orders and they screwed up twice. We were on hold an hour each time they screwed up the order and really offered no apologies for it. Terrible customer service. Everything else we did ourself. The day was great and these vendors have great prices and made our day fabulous! Good luck to everyone in their upcoming weddings- and it is true- all the stress will be worth it and remember what is important and let go of the little things!