Kathy at Mac was absolutely fabulous!! I have nothing but rave reviews for her. She completely went out of her way to make me happy with my engagement, bridal, and wedding day makeup. It ended up raining a couple of hours before our engagement session was scheduled. She had already done my makeup at that point and I was dead set on having outdoor pictures so I rescheduled with my photographer and Kathy was nice enough to do my makeup on the rescheduled date for no extra charge. Of course, I tipped her a LOT for that because she really went the extra mile. In addition to top notch customer service, the makeup was AMAZING!! I felt like a million dollars after she worked her magic on me! She did the makeup for all of my bridesmaids too. Everyone was thrilled with her work! Everyone had different skin tones and she was able to bring out the BEST in all of us. I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy to every bride! She is willing to travel if you are not in the Charlotte area.

When I started looking for the perfect wedding photographer (and yes, when I say perfect, I mean perfect! Photography was the most important decision for me!), I really didn't know where to turn! I spent hours looking at photography websites, but nothing really popped out at me. I came across some of Kate's pictures in a wedding magazine. As soon as I saw them, I knew I HAD to meet with her! When we arrived at her studio, she made us feel extremely comfortable within the first few minutes. My dh is normally shy but she really drew him out and had him excited about the photography aspect. She really listened to our ideas and incorporated them into our wedding.

Every time I view our wedding album, I relive the most amazing day of my life...sometimes I get choked up when I view the pictures, other times they just bring a smile to my face. Kate truly captured EVERY emotion of the day. I am so in love with my pictures. I was hoping for artsy, creative pictures and that's exactly what I got and then some. The album is just GORGEOUS- I get so many compliments on it! I'm so proud to show it off.

I just absolutely LOVED the entire experience with Kate! We had so much fun cracking up together during our engagement session and my bridal portraits. I normally HATE having my picture taken, but she really made it fun. You can't go wrong with her as your photographer. The best photographers are usually booked a year in advance so don't wait too long or you will miss out! And if you miss out, you might consider rescheduling your wedding date because it is worth it to have the photographer of your dreams. (If you are reading this Kate- I heart you! Thanks for everything!)

We visited several jewelry stores before finding what we were looking for at Zale's for DH. He wanted something more unique than a plain band. He ended up with a titanium band with etches along the edges and engraving inside. All in all, very pleased with our service.

DH and I had talked marriage in the past and I always let him know that I didn't need a big, fancy ring. Imagine my surprise when he pulled out the Tiffany box!! I was dumbfounded. I am so happy that he ignored me, because I am in love with my ring! I get so many compliments on it and the quality is EXCEPTIONAL!

For my bday (before the proposal), he bought me a necklace and ring at the Southpark Tiffany's. The ring was too bulky for me so I went in and exchanged it for matching earrings. I was very pleased with their service and would highly recommend the Southpark location. :)

The day of the wedding, I gave each of my bridesmaids matching necklaces and earrings from Kohl's. I was really impressed with the variety Kohls offered! The jewelry was simple but sophisticated. I wanted my girls to be able to wear it again after the wedding. I did a lot of shopping around before finding what I wanted. Everyone was thrilled with the jewelry and the quality was better than expected for the price.

I wanted something simple for my flowergirls so I went with long, white dresses from J. Crew. We tied a sash around the waist to add a bit of color. They had glittery flats from J.Crew and they looked adorable!

I admit I am a huge online shopper!! It's just a matter of convenience. I spent hours looking for THE bridesmaid dress. Nordstrom had a huge selection of elegant dresses at all price points. I chose a dress priced just under $150 for my BMs. The best part was that they were able to order their own and have them delivered directly to them, no hassle.

We had our rehearsal dinner at Pewter Rose. I chose a slower night through the week so we could take our time and enjoy ourselves. The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and the food was Delicious. I have been meaning to go back, but just haven't gotten around to it, but I would highly recommend for rehearsal dinner or a small reception.

Myself and my bridesmaids all ordered our heels from Zappos. We couldn't have been happier with the fast service and beautiful shoes! My MOH had to return hers for a larger size, but their return policy is fab! Wonderful experience with Zappos!

I really didn't know what I wanted as far as the flowers. I had a large wedding party so flowers could get really expensive! Flower Diva was able to provide excellent options that were within my budget. I knew that I wanted something bright and colorful! Bright pinks, oranges, yellows. I was thrilled with what they come up with. My bouquet had vivid pink and orange roses. Bright gerber daisies were used for the centerpieces. I was happy with the way everything came together.