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11/07/11 Wedding Review

I am so glad I found this forum. I would not have been able to plan my Vegas wedding without it. So, thank you fellow knotties. I just wanted to review the vendors I worked with.

Mandalay Bay   A
I loved the view from my suite (32135), It was beautiful at night. We only had 30 people so there was plenty of room. The only problem with the room was that it was kind of dingy and not the cleanest. When we complained guest services didnt seem to care.

Masterpiece A+
Like most brides I didnt get to eat till the next day but the food was great. There was so much food leftover. It was well worth what I paid for. The bartender they provided was the highlight of my party. He was from Culinary Pros, I believe Chris Lee. He really kept the party going.

Chapel of Flowers A+
I really have no complaints about my ceremony. I had Robin Robbins as my planner and she did an ok job answering my questions. The allowed me to have a foot washing ceremony during my wedding and Rev. Jerry spoke on the significance of the FW ceremony. I have seen my pictures yet so I cant speak on the Photography. I only wish they had told me the Glass Gardend were not heated!! So keep that in mind if you are getting married there. Of course I hated the part where the escort you into a room to collect tips. I wish there was another way to handle it.

Pick your Poison Bakery A++ http://pickyourpoisonlv.com
I had never heard of this company untill last month when a fellow knottie mentioned it in her review. It was kinda hard to keep in touch with them. When we put in our order they informed us there was no deposit which made us kind of nervous a week before the wedding since we hadnt talked them in weeks.But, everything worked out great they delivered and set them up for $10. We ordered Shirley Temple, Vanilla Coke, Drunkin' Pineapple (malibu rum) Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Strawberry Champagne. They were delicious an we loved the cream cheese frosting. Im still eating leftovers 4 days later. Although some of the cupcakes were liqour infused it did not taste like it. I highly recommend them. I paid $28 for 2 dozen so its just a little more than Retro but the delivery was way cheaper. I think they have only been open since March.

RAG Photography A+++ www.ragphotography.net
I cant say enough about Ross the photographer. I lucked out an found him on Craigslist of all places and was very concerned. When I emailed him he put my mind at ease. I feel like he was a long lost friend. I will have to post pictures when I receive them. I booked him for my Boudoir shot and Reception. He was very accomadating an professional. He even let me change my booking time without any complaints. The Boudoir shot was so much fun and really relaxing. Souns strange but I loved it an Im really reserved. He came back 3 hours later for the reception and took pictures of my very angry inlaws. LOL!! His prices were unbeatable for me. I believe they are $250 for 6 hours. Plus you get the rights to your pictures. He was my favorite vendor and I highly recommend using him.

El Seguno Sol   A
We had our Meet and Greet there. I attepmted to work with Kori to arrange apps but she int seem to understand I only wanted to provide something "light." So instead I bought a certificate from restaraunts.com and orer off the menu. It worke out great an everyone was pleased. We were able to have rinks an apps for 20 ppl for uner $300.

Im kinda sad its over but Im excite to be married!!


Re: 11/07/11 Wedding Review

  • HiltonsgirlHiltonsgirl member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Congratulations! Sounds like you had a wonderful day! I was wondering, could you elaborate more on the suite being "dingy" and "not the cleanest?" Was this a Vista, Media, or something else? TIA.
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  • edited December 2011
    Thanks for the review! Did you use the Vista Suite for your reception? 

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  • edited December 2011
    Congratulations! 
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks!

    We used the Vista Suite for the reception. There was alot of scratches and nics on the tables. Also, a scratch on the wall in the guest bathroom. The main table had a glass cover on top but it was filthy. It had lots of stains and fingerprints like it had not been cleaned from a previous party. Sometimes the curtains didnt work. Also, the only light in the bed room is from the lamps so the room was very dim. My husband was upset when he found "gobs" of hair in the shower. Also, from the pictures it looked a little bright but in reality it's kind of monochromatic.

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  • edited December 2011
    dawnsmith7 - Congrats!!!! Check out your wedding bio, noticed you booked your guests at Desert Rose, any feedback? =)
  • Mango9Mango9 member
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    edited December 2011
    congrats!! I used pick your posion bakery too.  I mean cupcakes infused with alcohol how can you go wrong.  Glad you liked them!!  I want to try the grape soda ones really bad!   
  • edited December 2011
    martamax My mother loved the Desert Rose. They said the beds were great and loved having a fully equiped kitchen. It helped alot because there was som much food leftover after the reception she took it to her room. The next day our family went over there and ate leftovers. The breakfast was ok. They had bacon, sausage, eggs, toast and an assortment of cereal. The first day we took a cab there from Mandalay for $7 which was silly because it was maybe a 10 minute walk!! They also have a heated outdoors pool. I only mention that because there were people swimming in 58 degree weather!

    Mango9
    I loved their cupcakes. We had 30 leftover but my only regret was that I hadnt ordered more flavors because they exceeded my expectations. I think my favorite was the pumpkin cheesecake. I think I'll go eat the last ones now :)
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