MrsRyan's reviews

David did our May 2010 wedding and we could not be happier. David's prices were amazing and fit perfectly with our budget. His price included a second shooter, a "first look" session and bridal party pictures before the wedding and coverage until the very end of our special day- in all I believe they shot about 7 hours each. When interviewing photographers, my DH and I were adamant about finding a photographer that allowed us rights to our pictures and not only is David giving us all photos on a disk (over 500!) but he also put them online and allows all visitors to save them to their computer, unlike most photographers who lock them and don't allow you to click & save. David went above and beyond, making sure to get the special shots we requested, he even bought a new special lens to shoot our farewell sparklers!
David was kind and we immediately felt at ease with him. He is upfront & honest, and very knowledgeable not only about photography, but also about weddings which really helped us to relax on our special day. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me :-D
Oh, and our pictures! David posts them online for 6 months
http://blissfulphotography.net/Weddings/French-Estate-May-1st-2010/12038218_z4Dyj#854227240_R8Hry

I ordered what was pictured as an off-white necklace, and instead received a very white necklace. My dress was ivory & nothing in my wedding was actually white. I emailed and was told they did not have a return policy.

I am not a jewelry wearer, and now I'm stuck with a $44 white pearl necklace.

I'm giving White Aisle only 1 star because I think it is ridiculous that I'm stuck paying $44 for something I didn't even order!

We got married here May 1, 2010.

I fell in love with the French Estate the second I found it here on Project Wedding. The wedding was wonderful & the owner Sarah was very accommodating and answered ALL of our questions and even better, all of my mothers. My only regret about the day, and the reason why the estate is getting four stars, and not five, was our DOC (provided by the estate!), unfortunately she lied to me and my mother in front of my wedding party and it caused quite a scene; something I never dreamed would happen on my special day. The DOC had issues with organizing the guests and my head tables/seating arrangement were ruined. Our WHOLE wedding party & parents ended up jammed into one 10 person table instead of the three that were supposed to be reserved for them, it really put a downer on the reception and left my mom fuming. My parents paid for and helped arrange this wonderful wedding and instead of getting to enjoy the reception, they didn't even have their own seats. Another negative was that they require guests to park a block away in a medical facilites parking lot instead of the street, and the owner shuttles in guests.

In the end, the French Estate was completely worth the cost which included the ceremony, reception, setup/breakdown, tables, linnens, food, servers, day of coordinator & non-alcoholic drinks.

If anyone would like any more information about the venue, feel free to message me!