Hi ladies!
My wedding was on 10-2. Sorry so late with the reviews, but this is my first free day without my little one and husband!
SouthWest Airline-A
I did a package with them with a car rental. They were so friendly, especially with our three month old. Each way they offered us an unused seat for his car seat.
The Orleans Hotel-A
This hotel is off the strip, but they do offer a shuttle to their sister hotel located on the strip. They gave us a group discount for people to use. I did not hear any complaints from our friends and family. They gave us a crib for our entire stay with no extra fees!
The Orleans Bowling Alley- A
We did our reception here, and they treated us like we were spending a million bucks! They were very friendly and every wish I had they fulfilled....Elvis on the lanes! He did say no to that though because of sound.....but they were willing to do it.
The Orleans Beauty Shop-A++++
Total life savors! The hair and makeup artist that I was planning on dropped all contact until the day before. So, the day before in the afternoon I asked them if they could do five people and they said yes. They even called people to come in to help out with hair and makeup. My hair stayed perfect until the next day. I was kind of sad to wash it out.
Francessca Lambardo-F
Communication was great, until a week before the wedding...
A week before the wedding I sent her an email with my and Husbands number saying I won't have email once in Vegas. I didn't hear anything, but I wasn't worried about it because of all the communication beforehand. I was suppose to get a hair trial done, and I called her the day that it was planned for and left a message. Never got a call back. On Friday at about 8pm she started texting me wanting to know what time I wanted her to come on Saturday! I honestly couldn't believe it, by this time I already talked to the beauty shop. She sent me a couple of text, but I deciede to stick with the beauty shop.
I sent her an email asking for my $100 deposit back when I got back home. She denied it, and said she never got my voicemail, and thought the trial was off because I asked for a different day, but she said that she was too busy on that day. I responded back saying we can keep the original day. She also said that I needed to tell her what time I wanted her at the hotel, and that is why she waited so long to contact me.
Retro Bakery-A
Let me first say that I am a cupcake freak, I make a batch a week. And I loved their cupcakes! Kari is super sweet, and down to earth. We weren't going for something fancy, hence the bowling reception. I just wanted something awesome, and they sure were. People wouldn't stop talking about them. We ordered the Cotton Candy, my favorite, cookies n cream, Tom's favorite, Vanilla loves Vanilla for the plain janes, and red carpet. We will make this one of our stops everytime we visit Vegas. Oh, and if you are looking for delivery make sure you plan in advance...unlike us. Tom had to pick them up the day of the wedding because she couldn't squeeze us in.
Double Decker Bus-A
They let our friends play music on their sound system, and were very nice with our guests. Great price for getting to people around Vegas.
Springs Preserve-A
We had our ceremony here and Michelle, the wedding planner was amazing. If you are looking for a place that is outside and unique this is it. It is a beutiful place, and I felt good knowing that our money went to a non-profit organization.
Travis Allen(Elvis)-A
So sweet, he was very professional and was amazing. He sang an extra song for us and stayed until everyone got a picture with him. He started off our party right! My Grandma and Mom LOVED him.
Las Vegas Baby Equipment Rental-A
We rented a swing for our little one from here. Very friendly, and I hardly had to do anything. We picked it up at the concierge and dropped it off their, and they did the rest. The swing was clean and looked new.
Fit for a Bride-A++
My Mom made my dress, so it wasn't your normal long white dress. Because of this they cut the price down. My dress and Tom's suit looked AMAZING!
Michelle Toner Photography-...
Well, I was one of the lucky ones that got their pictures back. We only ordered a CD, which she hasn't sent us, but she did post our pictures on ShutterFly so we do have them. She sent Lynn, even though up until a week before the wedding she said she was coming. Lynn was great, but I always wonder what Michelle could of done. We did a lot of "prom" shots. And the bestman that is a photographer gave her some ideas on posing. It did rain during when we were in the middle of taking pictures, so I'm sure that really messed her up. I'm just glad we got our pictures back.
www.theballoucrew.shutterfly.com
All in all I'm glad we decided on Las Vegas for our wedding. It was great to see our group of friends in one place, having a great time. Where else could I have seen Cher perform for my bachelorette party!
Good Luck Everyone!