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Sugar Magnolia Event Services

I can not tell you how happy Eric and I are with the work that Noelle and Jim did for us. They did our engagement album for us at a Devils Game, which is where we got engaged, and the picture quality was amazing, and the album looked amazing. They then worked our wedding, and the photos are so beautiful, they are each better then the last. Noelle was extremely professional, she was early, she had a long list of photos that she wanted to take, things that i never thought of, and once all was said and done, the photos not only capture the feeling that we had that day, but have given us something to have forever that is just amazing. Our album is unlike anything i have ever seen, and it is just beautiful. The quality of work is unbelievable and I am so happy that we went with them. I can not express the pleasure that I get looking at my album or at the cd of photos, not only am i reminded of an amazing day, but i have some truly wonderful pictures to show for it

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Brett Foreman

I had Brett Foreman as a solo artist for my Naples, Florida wedding. Our brief was specifically a solo guitarist playing beach style party music. Pretty common in Florida.

We devoted many hours, looking through the playlist picking out songs we wrongly assumed Brett would play and sent them to his middle-man Paul Lawrence of Tal-ent Productions.

On the day of the wedding after the dinner was finished, Brett Foreman set up with his laptop and started to play some music. Firstly, we had dreamed of our first dance song being played by a live musician and in fact this came from a laptop. After we approached him asking when the live music would start, Brett went on to play another few songs and then set up his guitar and proceeded to play a couple of sad songs which certainly did not set the tone for a beach party.

We approached Brett and asked would he play a few upbeat numbers to get people dancing and to our shock and dismay he informed us that he didn't play music for dancing without his band and this would just not be possible.

We decided we would accept the fact that we would have a DJ for the night and we would make the most of it. But things went from bad to worse when it became clear that Brett is an appalling DJ. He was stopping songs half way through, the music went dead while he was on YouTube looking for songs.

I made a complaint to Tal-ent Productions, but they clearly have no concept of the customer always being right and fobbed me off with a long list of excuses. For example that Brett was tired as he had a few weddings that weekend. Was I wrong to assume that every wedding should be as perfect as any other?!?!

While I'm sure some brides have had good experiences with Brett and the band, I would certainly not recommend him as a solo performer or DJ.

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Sugar Magnolia Event Services

Noel and Jim are theives just google there names and it will tell you all about them. How they ripped off numerous amounts of brides took their money and never delivered their albums. So many poor brides were left with nothing because of Jim and Noel.. These 3 other reviews were probably written by Jim and Noel because all they get is bad ones. Evey bad review that has been written about them has been taken down becuase they dont want anybody to know what horrible terrible people they are. THEY ARE THEIVES they stole from me and never delivered my Albums they took my money with promises of my albums and then claimed bankrupcy and thats what they are hiding behind.. I recived a copy of their bankupcy and there was over 60 brides and grooms names on that list that were left high and dry by Noel and Jim. Think twice before ever hiring them. Their ae so many other eliable companies out there that dont have such terrible reviews about them. Do you really want to hire somebody that if you google their names thee is a list of complaints against them. Not only did they steal money fom me and my husband but they took away ou memoies fom one of the most special days of ou lives. JIM AND NOEL IF YOU READ THIS REMEMBER KARMA IS A B****

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Sugar Magnolia Event Services

Noel and Jim are theives just google there names and it will tell you all about them. How they ripped off numerous amounts of brides took their money and never delivered their albums. So many poor brides were left with nothing because of Jim and Noel.. These 3 other reviews were probably written by Jim and Noel because all they get is bad ones. Evey bad review that has been written about them has been taken down becuase they dont want anybody to know what horrible terrible people they are. THEY ARE THEIVES they stole from me and never delivered my Albums they took my money with promises of my albums and then claimed bankrupcy and thats what they are hiding behind.. I recived a copy of their bankupcy and there was over 60 brides and grooms names on that list that were left high and dry by Noel and Jim. Think twice before ever hiring them. Their ae so many other eliable companies out there that dont have such terrible reviews about them. Do you really want to hire somebody that if you google their names thee is a list of complaints against them. Not only did they steal money fom me and my husband but they took away ou memoies fom one of the most special days of ou lives. JIM AND NOEL IF YOU READ THIS REMEMBER KARMA IS A BITCH AND YOU WILL GET WHATS YOU DESERVE

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Mikkelsen's Pastry Shop

LOVE LOVE LOVE this vendor!!! Elizabeth was wonderful to work with, from the tastings to designing the cake. She was so creative, she took my ideas and made them better! I'm not a cake person, but this is the BEST cake I have ever had in my life! We had 3 flavors: Tiramisu, Strawberry Grand Marnier on White Cake, and Chocolate on Chocolate. We received so many compliments. The cake was gorgeous! And rather than save the top layer for our 1st anniversary (we want to eat it now), I am going back and having them remake the top layer! Thank you, Beth!!!

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“ Videographer in Naples or near by ”

Has anyone hired a videographer in the Naples area? We are not from there and any recommendations would be great.

Has anyone worked with Trinity Wedding Video?

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“ I need a MUA and Hair stylist for the Naples, FL area !!!! ”

I'm in Naples, FL. I need a MUA!!!! I'm considering going to MAC but i don't want to drive around with my hair done. any good hair stylist????? looking for in-house service!!! thanks!

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“ Toot your own horn! ”

I think we are all a bunch of strong, beautiful women who do wonderful things for our fiances besides plan beautiful weddings without them lifting a finger! LOL! So for fun we need to toot our on horns today!

So my toot is.....I think im a pretty awesome fiance because after being only 6 mos in our new home together I allowed my fiance to move his 19 yr old niece and her newborn baby in! It has been an uphill battle! She dropped out of high school at 16, had a baby, has never had a job and has had legal trouble! We paid for her an apt for 3 mos prior to her moving in with us and she got herself kicked out of it! It was breaking his heart to think she would be in the streets and I couldnt see that happen! So they live in my guest room/supposed to be wedding craft room/future baby room!

To be completely honest....I didnt want a baby in the house! I have two still born sons and FI and I had made the decision to try one more time after we get married. That in itself was a huge decision! Im deathly afraid and nervous! So I in no way let myself get attached to other people's babies....especially ones from young girls who have no business being mothers yet! When they came to us the baby was 1 month old and severely under weight! Today she is a week away from being 11 mos old! She is gaining weight steadily. She just started walking and is now saying momma and dadda (refering to FI). She is a happy and healthy little girl and I know that I did a good thing everytime I look at her! When I come home from work she lights up when she sees me and its awesome!! Her mother has been in school for 6 mos and will be testing for her GED in a few weeks and is now looking for a job. So today I toot my own horn because I love my fiance enough to put aside my own issues to help his neices!

Whats your toot?

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“ NWR: I Got A Teaching Job!!!! ”

I have been absent from PW all week because after finally getting my teaching certificate in the mail on Monday, I was able to apply for the school system in Naples. I got an interview on wednesday, so I made the drive from Miami to Naples to interview, and I got the job! But since I was offered a job teaching in a general education setting, and not in ESE which is what my degree is in, I have to take and pass the state's elementary education test on Tuesday morning!!! I bought the study guide but I am super nervous, because I am so excited to Finally make the move into our home after purchasing it a year ago this month! It's been a crazy, hectic, wonderful week, but I need you to send good thoughts our way. We need some luck;) I'll back on PW more after Tuesday. I've missed coming on here and being inspired.
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“ Poll: How long have you been a homeowner? ”

We bought our first place on May 18th, 2007. So, 4 years, 2 months & 8 days :)

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“ Poll : First Anniversary ”

For your first wedding anniversary are you planning to do anything special?

Marrieds - what did you do for your first anniversary?

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“ Best Cruises for HM!! ”

Ok ladies.....need your help! I have only been on one cruise and want some info on others....help me out PW brides!

Best Cruise line:

Best Ship for HM(can be other cruise line):

Best line for Food:

Best entertainment:

Best ports/locations:

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“ Honeymoon ” by *Wil*

For our honeymoon we will be spending 3 nights in Rome and then departing on a 12 night cruise of Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. We're hoping to do a day trip to Florence during our time in Rome since we've been there before.We used miles and will be flying Business Class on British Airways.

Originally I was very turned off by the idea of a cruise. FI and I are big travelers and love road trips, backpacking, etc. But after our last trip to Europe a cruise seemed like a great way to travel, especially in Eastern Europe, without the headache. I can't wait to explore all of the amazing stops.

FI and I will return to our favorite location for one of our anniversaries, probably 5 year.

Itinerary

15-Jun Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

16-Jun Cruising

17-Jun Mykonos, Greece

18-Jun Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

19-Jun Rhodes, Greece

20-Jun Limassol, Cyprus

21-Jun Cruising

22-Jun Alexandria, Egypt

23-Jun Cruising

24-Jun Piraeus (Athens), Greece

25-Jun Cruising

26-Jun Naples, Capri, Italy

27-Jun Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 4:00 AM

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“ How we met (very short version) ” by Diandra225

I believe in fate...and Gregg's and my fates intertwined perfectly at the right time! In November of '04 Gregg was running a fundraiser for Leukemia at a night club in Boston. I was at the same club with one of my closest friends who was visiting from Italy (I am from Naples, Italy!). That night I met my current sister in law to be and simultaneously she met her current husband who is Gregg's brother. Months went by and my friendship with Natascia (s.i.l.) grew and she introduced me to Gregg... the moment we hugged each other goodnight we knew that we had both found the one!

How we met very short version photo 1