jkl1111's reviews

The Cake Artist's Studio is the only place in Champaign-Urbana to get a wedding cake, in my opinion. Everything that comes out of that bakery is a delectable work of art. I worked directly with Ashley, the owner, on the design of my wedding cake. I had a specific vision of what I wanted and she was able to make it perfectly. It was a beautiful cake and it was also delicious. I am still receiving complements on how tasty our cake was almost a year later. Be sure to go to a cake tasting before you choose your flavor; that's the best part. Keep in mind that the Cake Artist's Studio has to-go boxes with two of each flavor they offer for those that are unable to attend with the bride and groom (parents, inlaws, etc.)!

I have been buying floral arrangements from English Hedgerow for almost a decade. Their floral creations are textural, visually interesting, and simply stunning. I had the pleasure of dealing with the owner, Helen, directly concerning my wedding flowers. I had a very specific color scheme in mind and she was able to listen to my ideas and create bouquets, boutonnieres, and arrangements that fit my vision perfectly. I couldn't have been happier with my wedding flowers. I had known for years that when my big day came, I would have English Hedgerow do the flowers. There is nowhere else in Champaign-Urbana that I would go for flowers of any sort.

Elite Entertainment was a great DJ service for our wedding. They had a wide variety of music, were very flexible in making the reception unique to our wedding, and offered beautiful lighting options that further made the reception hall unique for us. They were easy to get in touch with and were very receptive to changes and options for our reception.

I was extremely satisfied with the quality of service I received from Michelle's Bridal. I was treated like a princess the second I walked through the door. The dress I ended up purchasing was the third one I tried on; the consultant listened to me and was able to give me exactly what I wanted. My dress was perfect and it was a great value. The alterations were great also. The tux department was also wonderful. They presented all of the options to me and my groom and we selected what we wanted. There was a slight snafu that worried me - two days before our wedding, my groom brought home his tux and I noticed that there was a long tie instead of a bow tie in the garment bag. I was frantic. I called Michelle's and told them the problem and they noted that it was a fabric choice mistake (the fabric I preferred only came in a long style, but my alternate fabric came in a bow tie). I told them that the style was more important to me than the fabric. Michelle's was able to get the correct bow ties the next morning. All was then perfect. I would highly recommend Michelle's Bridal to any bride.

I am thoroughly impressed with Mark and the photography services he provided. From the very beginning when I met Mark and his wife and business partner, Susan, at a bridal show in Champaign, I was hooked. Still, my fiance and I went to meet them again at their office and they continued to dazzle me. Their packages are slightly pricey, but they are worth every cent. Mark and Susan are incredibly professional and they know their craft. They were able to patiently answer every one of my many questions. They were flexible with my busy schedule. They were very easy to contact via phone and email. Above all, our engagement and wedding pictures are amazing! Mark brought an assistant to our wedding and they spent 8 hours taking the most beautiful pictures. We now have a high-quality, durable, and unique photo album that is a sleek book instead of a bulky album. We are so proud to show it to friends and family. We also have a variety of gorgeous prints that are displayed in our home. Mark and Susan pay attention to every detail and make you feel like the most important bride ever. I highly recommend Mark Romine Photography.