VENDOR REVIEWS
[ CEREMONY LOCATION: GRACE CHAPEL, SCOTTSDALE BIBLE CHURCH ]
The on-site coordinator we were assigned to have was definitely flexible with our needs leading up. However, when it came to the rehearsal, she was not proactive to get things moving, and didn't seem to have review the thorough outline(s) I provided (I come from a background of production run sheets, call times, etc. and know I had a plentiful of information for her to get the scope of the order, etc - and it sometimes felt like a waste of my time based on the questions she was asking, etc). In addition, we specifically hired the sound crew to be there during the rehearsal to do what anyone would think a sound crew would do: a sound check. Well, they did not have mics set up or ready, and it was handled unprofessionally. The chapel itself was so incredibly gorgeous, and the Bride's room was so relaxing and inviting to get ready in. I thought a bit pricey being a church, but I definitely saw venues more expensive that weren't as nice.
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Fair
- Costs: Fair
- Overall recommendation: 4 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE REVIEW: TOUR OF ELEGANCE, SAN DIEGO ]
Erin was AMAZING to work with, and the store itself was such a comfortable setting to be able to try on gowns. I knew in advance that it would need alterations, so it didn't bother me how the bust "cup" size was about 2 sizes bigger than you'd think in proportion to the dress size I ordered. My dress was more expensive than others, but not over-the-top. It was very good fabric and quality, and I was happy with its final look.
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: Fair
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ ALTERATION #1 REVIEW: VALENTINA'S ALTERATIONS, PHOENIX ]
Valentina was professional and reliable with her deadlines and level of experience. The one thing I appreciated most was that she was honest when she couldn't do something that I wanted done to the dress, and instead of "trying," to make something work, she knew that she didn't want me to take that chance on my wedding dress, so she respectfully declined to do the service. She was able to accomplish majority of alterations, however, I took it to a second alterations location to finish the job that was needed.
- Product Itself: Great
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: Fair
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ ALTERATION #2 REVIEW: HELENA'S ALTERATIONS, SCOTTSDALE ]
She has been a God-sent since pageant years, and I'm so glad I went back to her to finish my dress! "Mama takes care of you!" is something she always says, and she means it. Professional - experienced – passionate – caring...she NAILS it. She was able to accomplish what the first alterations was not able to, and then went above and beyond to make sure all other aspects were checked and double checked. If you want to feel at ease and that your dress is taken care of 100%, then go see Helena. Hands down!
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: Fair
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ HAIR & MAKE-UP: LINDA GIGUERE & JULIE MARTIN ]
Each woman provided me with CONFIDENCE in their professionalism and talent prior to the big day, so that when April 22 came around, my hair and make-up was the least of my concerns. If you have any questions on the work, just look at the beautiful photos!!! :-)
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: Reasonable
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ FLORIST #1: TAMI TISDALE]
Tami is a wonderful soul. She was my "primary" florist, if you will. I won auction items that were certificates for the bouquet and centerpiece for the ceremony, but Tami took care of the rest. The reception centerpieces looked amazing! I LOVED the flower girl's headpiece. The only hiccup was that the groom, groomsmen, and mother of bride/groom had very large roses to them that I thought were supposed to be the smaller rose look, so they were at times overpowering. Not sure if that is a flower-seasonable thing, or could have been fixed. Other than that, she was incredible to work with! I'd recommend her hands down. Very reasonable, professional and understanding during our monumental event! :-)
- Product Itself: Good
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: Reasonable
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ FLORIST #2: RITA VANEK]
Rita took care of the Bride Bouquet. I won a certificate at an auction that allowed me to get my bouquet preserved, so I knew I wanted it to look amazing since I'd be keeping it years down the road. She did a fabulous job (and even was able to add these cool lights I brought in for her within the bouquet)!
- Product Itself: Good
- Customer Service: Good
- Costs: N/A (It was an auction item, so I cannot comment on prices)
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ FLORIST #3: CARTE BLANCHE DESIGNS]
Carte Blanche Designs was wonderful to work with, and did a beautiful job bringing my vision for the centerpiece to life! We were able to equally use the flowers they desinged for the ceremony into our reception decor.
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: N/A (It was an auction item, so I cannot comment on prices)
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
[ MUSICIANS: PIANIST, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALIST]
All of the musicians were incredible to work with – a mixture of friends and new acquaintances. Please contact me for more info on any of the musicians used, and I'd be happy to forward their information.
- Product Itself: Excellent
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Costs: N/A (individually worked out costs, as it varied per person)
- Overall recommendation: 5 ♥/ 5 ♥
