Hey I got married on 9-10-11 and I'm more of a lurker on these boards but I want to say thanks for everybody with helping me with finding vendors and answering my questions. I just want to post my reviews of my vendors because I know iseeing others help me during the beginning of the wedding process.
Thanks again
Ceremony
Ceremony Site
: Holy Redeemer in Detroit.A+ in general but D in communications .About $500 Officiant
Father Richard A+ Very easy going. Ceremony Music
A+ a great organist at the church. He knew his music. The music was awsome inside the church About $ 100-150
Reception Reception Site:
Marriott in Livonia A++++ The event manager there is GREAT! She response very quickly by email. She even contacted my vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. They are very accommadating.When I was looking for a lighting company they did not mind having them come there to show us their products. Help us with Room Blocks. Willing to change their menu to fit your needs. ABout $66-80 per person. Caterer:
Food from hotel resturant Sweet Lorraine's A++++- Everybody said the food was great. Some guys ask for seconds:) Chair Covers/Linens:
Affordable Elegance Chair Covers and Linens: A+ Great. They will contact the reception for set-up. Everything was beautiful. Just for 100 they will tear down for you. I paid about 1400 for 21 tables, 190 chair covers, napkins, head table, cake table, gift table, 6 high tables, 190 Charger Plates and tear down. Bakery: family
DJ: friend
Favors: DIY
Lighting:
Mercury Sound and Lighting: A++++ People at the wedding LOVED the lighting. We got Pin spots and LED?-The lights change thru out the night, gave us a club feeling-great for dancing and setting the mood for dinner, 1st dance etc. About 1900Other Limo:
Millennium Limoousine A+ The Driver was Great, Came early for pick up, very easy going. No problems about driving around Detroit for pictures. We use the Tiffany limo bus- very clean and modern.I believe it says it holds about 26-28 people but we had 23 people and it was tight. but then again we had tall guys on the bus:) ABout $1200 for 8 hours Florist
Jen House from A Moment in Time, who was also the DOC A++++. All I said I want purple and blue flowers and shown her a couple of pictures. And she did the rest. ABout 2300 for 10 bouquets, 15 boutonnieres, 2 corsages, 19 centerpieces including candles and vases, and flowers for guest table, and cocktail tables. DOC
: Jen House from A moment in Time A+ I didn't worry about anything on the day of. She saved us for the ceremony part. We had problems with the church at the rehearsal but she came in on the day of and coordinating everybody even though she was not planning to do that part of it. I don't know what we would do without her. I strongly suggest getting DOC for your wedding. ABout $500 for just Day of to $2000 for help planning your whole wedding. Miscellaneous equipment NA
Photography Photographer:
Bryan Mitchell A+++He is a photojournalist. I felt during the day I was I those reality shows cause he did not interfer with taking pictures. He was more documenting the day. I loved it. He stayed with us the whole time about 15hours!! He is very helpful. We paid about 2800 for engagement pictures, unlimitied hours, we will recieve a slideshow of the pictures, photobook, and CDs
His blog to get idea of his engagement pictures and wedding is
http://www.bryanmitchellweddings.com/blog/ Videographer: Friend
Photobooth: NA
Picture Locations:
Downtown Detroit: A+++ Thank you people of Detroit for giving us a great memory. Everybody was friendly and was not annoyed when we tried to take pictures at Comerica, or Layette Coney. Engagement Pictures:
Included in Package with Bryan Mitchell.Beauty / Attire Rings:
Kays Jewelerys A+ Wedding dress:
Dianes Dream Bridal in Livonia: A+ Not very pushy, willing to let me try on as many dresses I want. No appts needed. excellent. I paid about 900 for my dress. Alterations:
Did my Alteration at Dianes Dream Bridal but the lady who does it is seperate from the store. I give her a C. I had no problems with her but one of my bridesmaid she did not do a good job on her alteration around her bust area. I paid around 200 for hem, cups, bust area, and bustle.
Tuxes:
Mens' Wearhouse A+ about 160 for tuxes.
Bridesmaid Dresses:
Dianes Dream Bridal A+: Gave discount if you get bridal dress there too. Very accommadating. I had nine girls and I had 3 dress they could choose from. No problems Paid about $130 Hair:
Family Makeup:
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