Having just undergone site-wide renovations, Dolce Basking Ridge looked amazing on our wedding day. Our ceremony was held outside in the South Courtyard (back-up due to inclement weather was to be in the lobby where there is one two-story wall of complete windows). Our bridal suite (which included a dining area, living room and large bathroom) overlooked the ceremony site, allowing us to watch as everything was set-up and as guests arrived. The personal attention provided to us was wonderful as every request was handled immediately and with extreme attention to detail.

Our cocktail hour was held in the lobby (back-up due to inclement weather would have been in the foyer outside the ballroom). The food was amazing and the open and bright set-up allowed everyone to mingle and feel relax. Once in the ballroom for the reception, everyone from the catering staff to the AV technicians assisted in ensuring our day was just perfect.

Their planners also understand that things can change up until the day of the event (fewer guests attend than expected, the bridal party may change, etc) and work with you to ensure you are able to make the most of your day while still remaining in budget. If you are looking for a beautiful location where the entire staff will work with you to ensure you day is unique and fulfills your every dream, consider this venue!

My family has been going to Tammy for hair coloring and cuts for a number of years, so having her do my hair and the hair of my bridal party was an easy decision. Tammy arrived at our bridal suite early the morning of our wedding. She was able to provide us all with varying looks - up-dos, half-up, all down - and given that we all have different thicknesses and types of hair, this was a real challenge. Throughout the evening I received numerous comments about my hair - and, while, yes, I'm sure many felt obliged to say something, most were due to the tremendous job Tammy had done.

The tuxes that were ordered were all received accurately on the day of the event. As with all tux rentals, it was necessary to return them the day after the wedding. The company from which we ordered the tuxes switched ownership between the time of initial agreement and our wedding so we ended up overpaying but were promised a refund - we are still waiting for that refund 6 months later.

Working with Michael Steumpfle as our officiant was a very pleasant experience. I provided Michael with the wording I wanted for our ceremony and he provided a wonderful and calming atmosphere which was enjoyable for everyone.

Our honeymoon was perfect! In addition to the amazing service Disney provides all of its customers, we were greeted with congratulatory desserts at dinner and memory boxes and photo albums in our stateroom.

Gary was incredible! He met with us multiple times prior to the wedding to finalize all details. On the day of the event he collaborated with my brother to allow him to do our announcements coming into the reception (including the music selections my brother made to accompany those announcements) and worked with the AV tech at our reception site to sync the appropriate music to a slide show during the father/bride and mother/groom dances. Throughout the night, I don’t think there was a single minute when the dance floor was not full of guests having an absolute blast!

Purchasing our dresses from Kathy's Bridal was probably not the best choice I made during the wedding planning process, but it was the closest shop carrying the dress I wanted. After purchasing the dress, I realized that I had overpaid compared to what the designer's website recommended as the MSRP (my fault for not checking ahead of time). When my bridesmaid's dress arrived it was the wrong style and we had to reorder (thankfully the dress arrived just a few weeks prior to the wedding). All dresses were ordered by the shop at least 1-2 sizes too large, requiring significant alterations (which given the aforementioned issues we decided to have done elsewhere).

The service and floral arrangements I received from Bedminster Florist were exceptional. The multiple consultations I had allowed me to explore all the possibilities and ensure that the floral arrangements met my strict color scheme (three specific shades of blue). The bouquets were delivered right on time to our bridal suites and the table arrangements were set-up exactly according to my specifications. It was a true pleasure to work with Doreen and her staff!

I would never recommend Sonia Smith's photography services to anyone for any reason. Just days before the wedding it was extremely difficult to contact her to finalize all details. I was finally able to do so just hours before I was to walk down the aisle. During the reception, she was found multiple times in the bathroom on her BlackBerry. When my father reviewed his pictures from the wedding, Sonia and her assistant can be seen standing around during the cocktail hour eating, cameras down as if they were guests. To top it all off, after attempting to contact her multiple times after the wedding regarding my pictures, I was informed through email that she had lost the majority of my pictures. When she scheduled a time to meet with my mother to provide the few images she did have, she showed up over 45 minutes late. Please proceed with extreme caution if you decide to use Sonia as your wedding photographer.

Working with Jillyan was an absolute joy! From my initial trial to her follow-up after the wedding, the care and clear passion she has for her work made me feel completely at ease.

Prior to the wedding Jillyan followed-up with me a number of times to ensure she had all the information she needed (from the look I was going for to the time and location for makeup application) and was very flexible given that I didn't know until the day of the wedding how many individuals would be needing makeup. On the day of the wedding, Jillyan arrived at our bridal suite ready to work around our schedules and "rolled with the punches" as the bridal party flipped back and forth between hair and makeup. Going into the big day I was certain that some of the blemishes on my face were going to be visible as I was walking down the aisle. After Jillyan finished my makeup, I looked in the mirror and was extremely happy and surprised that my face looked just perfect. Not only had the makeup covered everything, but she had achieved the soft look I was hoping for. My makeup lasted the entire evening – through the heat of our outdoor ceremony and a full face of vanilla cake (courtesy of my loving husband).

Jillyan's ability to work with a variety of ages and skin types was wonderful. From my 50-year-old mother to my 12 year-old sister (and even my husband), Jillyan was able to provide age and personality appropriate perfection. I would highly recommend her services to family, friends and complete strangers!