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Vendors Review 9/25

I had awesome 75 degree weather on my wedding day and it went by too quickly!  Here are my reviews:

Dress- Wendys Bridal in Kenwood
Rating: D-F
I experienced awful customer service with Wendy's Bridal.  They gave me the wrong bra and did not allow for me to take it back.  They also measured my bridesmaids inaccurately.  I went back to look for another dress for a second reception and they did not give me the time of day and I had an appointment. Not too impressed at all!  I did love my dress though!

Newport Aquarium-Venue
Rating:A
This was an awesome venue.  You cannot beat the location and the fabulous skyline view of Cincinnati.  They have patio area and this was a hit with the guests.  This venue can be a little bit on the pricy end, especially with open bar, but it was worth it in the end.  Brent was good to worth with!!

McHale's Catering
Rating: A
Fairly priced, Megan was great to work with, Responded to email very quickly, food & service was very good.  Went to two tastings for free.

DJ: TCB DJ's Tim & Mark Sawhook
Rating: A-/B+
Awesome guys but I did not feel they played enough music that our parents enjoy.  They went straight from dinner music to rap songs young adults like to dance to.  Other than that, they had people on the dance floor all night long.  They did stick to our do-not-play list, which was nice. 

Limo: A  Limousine Associates
Rating: C
Limo driver was on time and took us anywhere we wanted to go.  Said limo was for 10-12 people but we only had 10 in there and it was a tight squeeze so I couldn't imagine two more people being in there.  We were promised a wedding package which consisted of champagne, red carpet and just married signs.  We asked the limo where the champange was and he said he was not informed of the package.  Not a deal breaker but I am all about getting what you pay for.  I called back today for some type of refund since we did not get all of the package and they are going to call me  back. 

Cake: Peggy at Affordable Wedding Creations Covington, KY
Rating: A++
Some many compliments on the look and taste of cake.  Strawberry flavor was my favorite.  Very professional. Free tasting and free cake on 1 year anniversary! $2.50/slice and no delivery or set up fees

Flowers: Inga at Affordable Wedding Creations Covington, KY
Rating:C
Flowers looked great and were very affordable but she was late to church to deliver the flowers.  She was supposed to arrive at 1:00 and got there at almost 1:30. Also, she just dropped them off and left.  She was supposed to help pin them on the guys.

Make Up: Marxey Makeup (Michelle Marx)
Rating: A-
Loved what Michelle did with our all of our make-up.  As far as my hair, I liked my hairstyle  but I did not love it.  My MOH's hair was falling down an hour after it was done.  Other than that, definitely nice that her and her assistant come to you because relieves stress of making it to a salon. 


nvitations:  www.basicinvite.com
Rating: A++
One of my favorite things I did....people raved about my wedding invites because  they were unique with our engagement pics.  Check this website out. Very creative and not too bad on pricing!

Photographer: Ashley Steele Bowyer
www.shoesinthewindow.com
Rating: A
Loved working with Ashley. She is not your typical stand and pose photographer.  She takes amazing photos. Loved my engagement photos and can't wait to see my wedding photos. 

Linens: Yvonne Brinck
Rating: A+++
One of my best bargains!  She sold me chair covers @ $2.50 each including sash and chair cover color of choice and set up.  Linens were $6 and overlays were $5.  If you have been shopping linens, then you will know how great of a deal this is.

Email me at dawn.argento@gmail.com for contact info. 
The chair covers and sashes made a total difference in the room!!


Any other questions/comments, just ask!

Re: Vendors Review 9/25

  • edited December 2011
    Congrats on a great day!  If you don't mind me asking, what was your menu?  We're having our reception at one of the McHale's venues (and have to use their catering), but we weren't impressed with the food.  It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special.  It was my idea of the typical wedding food.  Sooo, I'm a bit worried.  Did you do buffet or seated?

    Thanks so much!
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  • edited December 2011
    Sounds like you had a great day! Sorry for your experience with Wendy's....they haven't had the best reviews on here.

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    I'm getting married and having my reception at Newport Aquarium.  Any suggestions or regrets?
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    edited December 2011
    I used TCB DJs also and they were really nice but I would agree about them playing too many fast songs. I only remember my first dance and father/mother dances being slowed and I would have liked more.
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