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upstate photobooth/syracuse/photobooth/cny photobooth review

So We were married July 1st. I was weary because of the whole Kevin C. issue popping around the boards. He called me a few days before the wedding and went over all the info, and let me know who would be running the booth *Gemma* there was also a young guy running the booth too. When we got to the reception for cocktail hour the booth was already set up even though we all got there slightly early.
Gemma had shown me photo sleeve holders and said they are usually extra and werent in my package but Kevin threw them in for free. Which was super nice because it kept the pictures smudge/food/drink free.
The two attendants were WONDERFUL. SUPER NICE.  They let everyone who was close around to the booth know when they were getting ready to shut down and told everyone to hurry and get some big group shots.. we have some last pictures with as many as 6 people in it.. though it was partial faces.. lol
It made a wonderful keepsake book, everyone at the reception loved the booth and everyone tried it at least once.
the package I had gave us a cd of all the photos taken througout the end of the night so they are viewed as singles and then the strip. Very nice. we had almost 700 on the cd. I still see people posting them on facebook ect.
We didn't plan on having the booth, but in the end to us, and our wedding was worth every penny. the small kids to the oldest attendants were all loving it.
Though the whole Kevin C. thing has been iffy around here, when he did call me a few days before the wedding he was actually nothing but polite. Again the freebee was great. the booth guy and girl were teriffic. I am recommending upstate photo booth, and the attendants that came with it.

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  • edited December 2011
    eek im not sure why im on my other name when I forgot my login for my other account which I think was absolutelynicole or darlingnikkie.. sorry
  • edited December 2011
    I'm glad everything went well with your photo booth.  I'm also glad you let us know you were absolutelynicole... otherwise I was like who the eff is starting up with this guy now?  lol.

    Did you by chance mention anything about his bad rep?  Maybe he is trying to do something to redeem himself (knowing that you will post a review here)...

    Anyway, glad it went well and your guests enjoyed it!! 
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  • edited December 2011
    Im glad everything went smoothly for you and you had a great time. Congratulations btw!

    However personally, I'd still deter anyone from using him. His associates may be great but he has proven to be immature and a poor business man.

    People are inherently stupid. Weddings make it painfully obvious -- KevinandMonica
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  • edited December 2011
    Oh yeah... Congratulations too!!!!!!
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  • edited December 2011
    We used Upstate Photo Booths on June 17th and it was the BEST we could have hoped for - the operators were kind and considerate and very accommodating!

    Kevin Colangelo who owns the Company who was also our DJ was the nicest person to work with and has immense knowledge about the wedding industry.

    It was a great experience and well worth the money!
    Matt
  • edited December 2011
    You're kidding me... gag. 

    Who joins a wedding board AFTER their wedding... ONLY to post reviews about a much DISLIKED dj.

    Like me caps?
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  • edited December 2011
    I didn't want to post this in the review thread... but...

    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_central-new-york_vendor-reviews-reccomendations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:621Discussion:5fbff88e-0c65-49a8-ae50-2b7bc381a7c7Post:1cffd246-d5fe-4219-afec-003759353a5b">Re: Vendor Reviews and Reccomendations</a>:
    [QUOTE] My wife was against only checking out one DJ for the wedding <strong>(you know how women get about wedding details) </strong>but she trusted in what I had to say about Kevin. ....<strong>So thank you Kevin! </strong>   ....T<strong>HANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING! </strong>
    Posted by matthewstone[/QUOTE]

    1.  Who writes something like that on a board full of women?  Seriously. 

    2.  In the event that by some miracle you are not KC reincarnated.... as for your comments thanking Kevin repeatedly...  He won't be able to read them...  He was already banned from this board.

    Still can't stop gagging.
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  • edited December 2011
    FYI- just googled your other vendors...
    No such business as "Anne's Cakes and Decor" or "Classic Car Rentals" in Upstate NY
    Nor is there a photographer I was able to find named "Jenny Aswad"
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  • edited December 2011
    Wink  Mrs. Super Sleuth!  lol

    I am also waiting on a response from the venue to see if a "Matthew and Rachel" were married there on the 17th. 
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  • edited December 2011
    ooooh yes.  I don't like fakers.
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    Smart girl!!!
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_central-new-york_upstate-photoboothsyracusephotoboothcny-photobooth-review?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:621Discussion:9b06521c-9174-4d23-a91b-c1ea7588f4aaPost:3ba6213b-0f24-4488-bdcb-7f5032a12302">Re: upstate photobooth/syracuse/photobooth/cny photobooth review</a>:
    [QUOTE]  Mrs. Super Sleuth!  lol I am also waiting on a response from the venue to see if a "Matthew and Rachel" were married there on the 17th. 
    Posted by kevinandmonica2011[/QUOTE]

    Who is Rachel? In the post Kara quoted, he mentions a "Brittany," did he change her name?
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  • edited December 2011
    lmao.... oh boy.  Either he originally had "Rachel" in his profile or I somehow made up that name.  either way, it's kind of funny to me.  I just double checked his profile and it says Brittany.  Maybe I'm losing it.  lol
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    edited December 2011
    Haha I was like hmmm what did I miss? lol
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  • edited December 2011
    Ok you guys should have seen me reading this last night. I saw this Matt character in the recent activity and clicked on him then went to his review and flipped out! But I was in bed on my phone and for whatever reason I cant type on TK from my phone. This is so incredibly ridiculous and even more fake than anything! If I ever get solid proof its KC or if I find out for serious who it is. Harassment lawsuit. Im so sick of this game.

    People are inherently stupid. Weddings make it painfully obvious -- KevinandMonica
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  • drophaelidrophaeli member
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    edited December 2011
    Just had a horrible experience with Upstate Photo Booths and had to report them to the BBB. I would recommend avoiding them and anyone else who had a bad experience reviewing them online. I think Yelp is probably the most read review site. Scary that there are businesses practicing like this out there! 
  • edited September 2012
    My fiance and I booked Upstate Photo Booths for our wedding on Saturday the 22nd, in Cortland. FIrst I want to say how condescending Kevin Coleangleo was to me when I spoke with him on the 19th. I wanted to cancel because they were not willing to come and arrive when I want. I was willing to pay more, but for the sheer fact of how he spoke to me, was disrespectful. In the contract it says nothing about how it is non-refundable, and in the terms he is stating he thinks they are clear, yes clear to a damn lawyer. I am out 900 dollars because he was disrespectful, and was not willing to help. In the contract it says that the money besides the deposit may go towards another event, well I am not having another event... It is a fricken wedding you dumb dumb. Last night after dealing with him, he has his operator call me, saying that he wants to work this out. I igrnoed the call because he is making it such a hassel to just cancel. Yes, I know its 3 days before, but I read reviews stating they got business in 2 days, so you cant refund me my money because why. Oh your a greedy a-hole. Then this morning, I woke to another very rude email from David Filicia, who was even more disrespectful, saying they are calling my venue, and speakin to Steve... First off if you listened correctly his name is Rich. I can not believe how terrible these people are. I reported them to the BBB, and will continue, until I get it fixed where their contract is in terms a normal person can understand.... I just can not believe how terrible these people are!!!!!!!!
  • edited March 2013
     I know you posted this a very long time ago--could you tell me what happened?  thank you  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_central-new-york_upstate-photoboothsyracusephotoboothcny-photobooth-review?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:621Discussion:9b06521c-9174-4d23-a91b-c1ea7588f4aaPost:8552d8b1-ff44-4c18-a861-58ea886f5e92">Re: upstate photobooth/syracuse/photobooth/cny photobooth review</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just had a horrible experience with Upstate Photo Booths and had to report them to the BBB. I would recommend avoiding them and anyone else who had a bad experience reviewing them online. I think Yelp is probably the most read review site. Scary that there are businesses practicing like this out there! 
    Posted by drophaeli[/QUOTE]
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