After hiring Grant Avenue Florist for our wedding, I can see why my dear MIL has been going to Grant Avenue Florist for years.

From the moment I spoke with Millita (of Grant Avenue Florist), I knew she was THE florist for us! I had a vision of the flowers I wanted and Millita brought that vision to life and then some. Every flower was gorgeous. The colors were perfect. The arrangements were stunning and original. My bouquet was EXACTLY what I'd been looking for.

Millita is incredibly talented and a doll to work with! She was always quick to respond to any questions and always had great ideas and suggestions. I met with a few other florists before I met with Millita. Not only was I impressed with Millita's designs and professionalism, but her pricing was spot-on! Worth every penny :)

Carmen is AMAZING in every sense of the word! Carmen is an incredible photographer based in Miami, but travels to various cities. Lucky for me, I was able to book a slot in her first "Boudoir Marathon" to San Francisco. From the start, Carmen was incredibly friendly and I could tell she knew her stuff. Her pricing is affordable, especially considering the quality of her work!

Not typically the type to get nervous about anything, I was extremely nervous the entire week leading up to my photo shoot appointment with Carmen. Once I arrived at the Hotel (the photo shoot was arranged for a beautiful suite in SF), Carmen called me with the room number. At the very moment she opened the door and I saw her bright smiling face, I was at ease! Carmen has the most amazing spirit about her. She instantly made me feel comfortable, gave great input on the outfits I brought, and offered great direction throughout the shoot. She is so creative but is also very open to new ideas. Carmen was so mindful of all the details. She was so careful to position me and herself so that it not only disguised what I call "flaws", while enhancing everything else! Through the entire shoot, we were laughing and having so much fun. I left the photo shoot that day feeling like a new woman. Doing the Boudoir pics with such skilled photographer, was exhilerating and the biggest confidence booster!

When I saw the first few images that Carmen sent me, my jaw hit the floor. I couldn't believe it was me. For the first time, I saw myself the way my DH sees me. On our wedding day, my DH recieved the album (photo book) of all the images Carmen snapped. He was blown away and initially didn't know what to think. He later insisted that "the photographer is an artist." He was so impressed with how incredibly sexy the images were while remaining so tasteful.

No matter your shape, age or size...boudoir pics are definitely something every woman should do! Consider yourself lucky if you get the chance to work with Carmen.

In the week leading up to my wedding, I nicknamed Jessica my "wedding angel." It may sound silly, but she really was! My DH and I were on a tight bugdget with dreams and visions of a grand wedding. This led me to taking on as many DIY projects as possible. As the wedding became closer and closer, I started thinking about set-up and all the details that needed looking after. I really freaked. I knew that I couldn't do it myself and I really didn't want any of my friends or family to do it because they were guests...I wanted them to enjoy our wedding, not work.

In a panic, I searched for a DOC. With only 3 weeks left til the wedding, my options were limited. Jessica responded very quickly. Her professionalism and friendly attitude really eased my nerves. From our very initial contact, I knew that I could trust Jessica to execute our vision and handle my countless DIY projects.

Our wedding was really and truly more than we imagined and we owe Jessica for making it happen. I was so calm and relaxed and was able to enjoy every moment of the day! That wouldn't have been possible without Jessica there working tirelessly all day and late into the night. She really had her work cut out for her. In addition to the typical tasks of a DOC, I had all my DIY stuff that needed to be set-up and placed AND we had a nightmare venue. Without Jessica, our wedding could have been disasterous. Throughout the day, evening and into the night, Jessica remained up-beat, on task, and very professional. Her attention to detail is invaluable!

My DH and I have had numerous guests comment how impressive our coordinator was. Even our florist was impressed and has asked for her contact info for referrals. Hiring her was the best decision we made in the entire process of planning! My DH and I are beyond grateful that we had Jessica there working for us. We truly can't thank her enough for all that she did for us.

Hiring Big Fun DJ's was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process! If I could, I'd give them 10 stars!

At first, my Husband and I were not sure if we wanted to allocate money for a wedding DJ. As time was running out, I came across Big Fun DJ's and was blown away by their reviews and list of clients. I contacted them via email for more information and was impressed from the get go. As all the other reviews posted state, Henry was incredibly responsive and profesional. He was quick to respond and friendly while answering all my questions. We ultimately decided we needed to hire Big Fun to help us with the wedding of our dreams.

Stefano Bortolin was the DJ we selected. I truly can't say enough great things about Stefano. He was essential to making our wedding the best evening of our lives. From the first to the last correspondence, Stefano was very responsive to any phone calls or emails while remaining incredibly professional and friendly. When it came time to meet with Stefano, my Husband and I thought it was best to meet at the venue due to logistics. Even though it was an hour and a half away, Stefano was glad to accommodate our wishes. During our meeting with Stefano, he was incredibly thorough and offered great suggestions. My husband and I left the meeting feeling excited and confidant in Stefano. We knew he fully understood what our vision was and without a doubt, Stefano would execute it well. Some of our music selections and ideas were a little unconventional. In addition, we wanted to
include cultural music. Stefano went over and above to pull it all together seamlessly! Working together with our coordinator, Stefano kept the order of events on track. He took careful attention to details, double checking the order of the bridal party and their correct name pronounciation for the "grand entrance" and toasts. All of our guests, young and old, traditional and not, have all said it was the best and most fun wedding they've attended. The dance floor was packed all night! That was our goal and thanks to Stefano's hard work, we pulled it off! Stefano is more than a DJ, he's more than an Emcee, he really works hard to create a once in a lifetime event.

My husband and feel like we had a not just a vendor we hired, but a friend working hard to make our dreams a reality. We highly recommend Big Fun DJ's, especially Stefano Bortolin.

Let me first start by saying how adorable this place is! Second, the cupcakes are simple in design, but absolutely adorable. Most importantly, the best cupcakes I've ever tasted!!!! I tried several flavors from Sift and I haven't stopped thinking about them since! The Confectioner has perfected her cupcakes and icing combinations! Each one is delicous, mmmmm...my mouth is watering just thinking about them!

To top it all off, the prices are really reasonable. For brides looking for a "cupcake cake" this is the place to go. These are perfect for birthdays, baby/bridal showers, and just because :)

There aren't words to describe Heather's talent! Simply put, she is amazing!!! Not only is she one of the nicest ladies I've ever met, she has a way of keeping proefessional while making you extremely comfortable. Her portfolio is packed with gorgeous work. I've had my makeup done by Heather several times for different occasions. She's versatile and very good at what she does. Heather definitely loves what she does and it shines through in her work!

I'm so glad I've booked her for my big day!

I recently did a boudior photo shoot as a gift to my FI. My original makeup artist fell through. At last minute I called Audrey as recommended by a fellow PW bride. She was very quick to respond and was very pleasant to talk to. Based on the reviews here and her professionalism and friendliness over the phone, I hired her on the spot.

On the morning of the shoot, she arrived on time and was so pleasant. Just as the other reviewers mentioned, I felt as if we'd been friends forever! She really made me feel comfortable. At the end, she held up that mirror and I was in complete amazement! Most of the images in her portfolio show simple yet elegant makeup so I didn't know what to expect since I had asked for a "smokey & sultry" look. Audrey hit the mark right on!!! I felt beautiful, sexy, but not over the top. Even the photographer wanted to know who did the makeup...seriously!!!

The biggest part to all of this is, I hosted a huge birthday party for my Mom that same night. After the boudior photo shoot, I ran around doing last minute preperation for the party. My makeup stayed in place and looked fresh the entire day and through the night...eyelashes and all! The only touch-up I did was the lips. Audrey exceeded my expectations by far...and I had big expectations with the high reviews here on PW.

Audrey is truly a GEM! She really deserves 10 stars :)

*A few photos from the shoot are now in bio under tag 'boudoir'*

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Robert Valdes Photography! We've booked them for our wedding and recently had our e-pics done by them. Robert Valdes is extremely professional, a great communicator, and best of all, a talented photographer! Everyone (including FI and myself) are so impressed by the e-pics. I'm looking forward to working with him again at our wedding!

Their website is also very thurough and helpful. They truly have a package to fit anyone's needs. Also, don't hesitate to customize packages...we did :) Being on a budget, Robert is very reasonable, especially considering the quality!

Thank you Robert!!!!
I'll update after wedding in late August.

Absolutely stunning location!!!! My cousin just had their wedding here a couple weeks ago. The pictures really don't do it justice. The mansion inside and out is gorgeous. The tent for the reception is beautiful. The bridal suite is breath-taking. Even the bathrooms are worth seeing. The grounds are well manicured with sculptures and beautiful landscaping. The service was ok. There were a few times that I offered to get the bride and groom something to drink. For the price I know the paid, I think they shouldn't have ever been empty handed. Its a bit pricey, but the location is superb! Overall, this place is worth seeing in person!