candide's reviews

Don't let the neighbohood fool you. This BEAUTIFUL "little" church was the perfect setting for our wedding. A long aisle leads to a small yet elegant sunburst altar where we didn't feel disattached from our guests...very cozy. Our ceremony, with a full nuptial mass (with Mantilla, rosary, unity candle, communion for 80 people ) lasted 45 minutes and our experienced photographer had plenty of time, (25 minutes) to shoot many pictures inside before the next mass. Father Rios did an outstanding job with his soft spoken ,easy manner and touching homily. We did not feel rushed. Beautifully executed music and singing and great sound system. A wonderfully unforgettable ceremony to start our marriage !

Awesome music from a very professional DJ...the dancefloor was full all night. One song we had on our playlist clearly bombed as the dancers were promptly leaving the dancefloor but Ubi quickly transitioned to another number and brought them back with the desired tempo. He also did a splendid job with the lighting, up lights and pin lights. I wish all vendors were as professional, easy to work with and reasonably priced. We were pleasantly surprised with the great value and service provided by Ubi.

I expected First class service from this Coral Gables shop..what a dissapointment! Sample dresses are sold to "out of towners" only...locals must place order" the pushy saleslady informed me. This followed by unprofessional staff. Against my instincts and based on it's "fine reputation", I placed my order for my Paloma Blanca gown and veil. My $1,200.00 mantilla veil was handed to me, by the owner no less,in a "beige" dry-clean plastic bag and upon opening it on wedding day, the lace was cleary mismatched...1/2 of the veil was laced with IVORY and the other half with greatly contrasting WHITE lace!! No apology issued , simply a lame excuse of "different lots". Luckily, I had checked the gown before it was zipped up in a flimsy "Chic Parisien" garment bag. The strings for the bustle on my gown were too "skimpy" to hold the full weight of the heavy cathedral train and the strings broke off (safety pins didn't work as the material was too thick) thus no bustle. Had to carry the train on my wrist/arm for the remainder of the reception. Not what I expected after spending $7,000 for both veil and Paloma Blanca gown.