I cannot rave enough about The Estate at Florentine Gardens on September 15, 2007 (we had 225 people)- everything was fantastic! I worked with Noelle Gisonde the entire time and she was so helpful and patient. The atmosphere was exactly how I envisioned it...the piles and piles of food were delicious...the grounds were beautiful for photos. Jeffrey was our maitre'd and he was unobtrusive and wonderful - there wasn't a single point in the entire night when I needed anything.

For my September 2007 wedding, my 6 bridesmaids, 1 junior bridesmaid and my Mom tried on and ordered their dresses at the Deptford, NJ store. The salesperson was fairly helpful, but not spectacular. I had checked out the dresses online and didn't need any help in the store, so I wasn't too concerned with the lack of help.

All of the dresses came in very quickly (we were quoted 8 weeks, all were in by 6 weeks) and there were no issues.

I purchased my wedding dress (a gorgeous Pnina Tornai strapless dress with corset back), veil (simple two layer with silk edge) and headpiece (Garcia) at Kleinfeld in NYC in November of 2006 for my September 2007 wedding.

I went to Kleinfeld with my mom, sister and niece "just to look". I didn't even bring my wallet b/c I didn't want to buy anything that day. I worked with Samantha, who was great!!! She asked what I was looking for (I told her no strapless, nothing too frou frou or bride-y). I tried on about 5-6 dresses, all very straight and with straps. I wasn't crazy about any of them... Then Samantha came back in with THE DRESS! A big, poufy bride-y dress that was strapless and I LOVED IT! I felt like a bride and my Mom cried :) Oh and I had to call my husband to get his credit card info but he didn't answer so I just went back the next day to order it.

My seamstress was Maria (the tiny blonde Polish Maria, there are a bunch of Marias) and she was so sweet and patient. I had 4 fittings total and everything was perfect when I picked the dress up two days before the wedding.

I also purchased my veil and headpiece at Kleinfeld. I didn't intend to buy them there, but I felt pressured to by my mother-in-law and the manger (who just "happened" to stop by when I was debating). But I was very happy overall and highly recommend Kleinfeld to brides...if not to buy then just for the experience.

I met with Alexa Prisco A.K.A. The Glam Fairy for a trial back in March 2007 - and I loved her right away! I was definitely not used to wearing a lot of makeup, but I absolutely loved how it came out. The day of the wedding she arrived right on time (actually she was a bit early) and had 3 of us done within 2 hours. Everybody LOVED their makeup and it looked great until the end of the reception. My makeup was so pretty that I didn't want to wash it off... so I didn't :) I kept the eye makeup on the next day and finally peeled the lashes off that night.

Alexa has done my makeup for many events since my wedding in September of 2007 - I've used her for both "regular" and airbrush makeup. Let me tell ya, that airbrush machine works miracles!! I was outside for a wedding in June in 105 degrees this summer...my makeup didn't budge all day or all night through a rainstorm.

If you'd like to see any pictures, please don't hesitate to contact me at beckymongelli@gmail.com

I first met with Mandy in March of 2007 for a hair trial. I emailed her at night and she got back to me right away and scheduled something for that weekend. I booked her on the spot!!

I had two trials, one updo (in March) and one down with curls (later in the summer, maybe July). Both trials were incredible and Mandy was so much fun to work with. She is very professional, fast and is full of great ideas. She has a trained eye and knows what works and what doesn't work for each person's hair.

On the morning of my wedding, she arrived early to set up and then got to work... she finished 7 of us in 3 hours. Everyone's hair was perfect and stayed put throughout the end of the reception.

Mandy is the only stylist I will use for my hair now ~ and that includes cut and color! I've gone to her religiously and recommend her to everyone. If you have any questions or would like to see pictures, please email me at beckymongelli@gmail.com