mk6236's reviews

The Sun Messengers came as a recommendation to me from a friend and I was very very pleased with them, both on a professional level and a talent level. I received many compliments on them throughout the night. They play everything (Motown, Standards, Contemporary, etc) and even will learn one new song for your day. They will MC your reception for you and will keep your dance floor crowded. I also had their pianist play for our cocktail hour, which was a beautiful background to the start of the night. The best part of the Sun Messengers is that they are all genuinely nice guys who really want to make your day special.

I was sadly were dissatisfied with Mary Potts Photography. It is one of my big regrets of our wedding planning. Her demeanor is generally cold and abrupt. Although she is extremely talented and her work is breathtaking, we were disappointed with our own photos. Upon reviewing our proofs, we discovered there were many important moments missing (Maid of Honor walking down the aisle, Groom’s sister singing at the ceremony, the Readers, just to name a few). Upon inquiring about these missing moments, we were told they can’t catch everything. I understand this concept, however we didn’t exactly need pictures of some guest’s shoes in the corner of the room (just an example of many useless shots). From the looks of our photos, you would think only 20 people were at our reception because all the shots are of the same people. Despite having Mary and her assistant there to take pictures, there is not a good “story” of the day. Mary Potts also pressured us to order an expensive album (from Italy no less) and was very tardy in getting us our proof books and album. Overall, our experience was great until the big day came, which then it appeared she was not focused on us or our day. I do not recommend Mary Potts Photography for any wedding.

We chose After Hours/MW Tux for two reasons. The first is that because the Groomsmen were spread out across the country, they could easily find a location nearby to have their measurements taken. The second is that they offered a wide range of sizes, which worked well for our over 6 foot tall Groomsmen. They do not offer a wide range of colors/patterns for their vests/ties/cumberbuns, so we looked elsewhere for those. However, we were very happy with the quality of the suits and organization of their service.

Girly Girl is a cute and trendy full-service salon. The owner is also the make-up artist, and her quiet and sweet demeanor makes you feel very comfortable. My make-up made me looked polished and lasted in the hot June heat. The best part though is that I looked like myself, which was to me, most important on my wedding day. The prices are a little on the expensive side but well worth it.

Antonino’s is a hip and sophisticated salon located in downtown Birmingham across from the Townsend Hotel. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable (they had a recommended stylist for my sister’s curly hair), but their prices are on the steep side. Both my Maid of Honor and I had our hair done there for the big day and we both were very pleased with our simple, yet classic styles.

Silk Thumb Florists were one of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding. I couldn’t have been happier with their service and products. The consultation with Dawn was very helpful; she went at lengths to discuss what I liked and didn’t like and had great suggestions. The prices were comparable to most of the other florists I had visited, but the service and quality were above the rest. I highly recommend Silk Thumb to any bride-to-be for her big day.

Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever laid my eyes on. It’s relatively small “chapel” size (seats about 200) made our ceremony feel intimate and appeared packed with guests. Due to its old-style beauty, it does not require much decorating. Flower petals and rice are not allowed. The Chapel is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Detroit, and thus we had to complete the necessary Catholic marriage classes and hire a Priest to officiate the ceremony (they do not have one on staff). The Coordinator for the Chapel was very helpful and organized, however a different staff member orchestrated our rehearsal (which was a surprise to me).

I went to Sweetheart Bakery because their quality and taste are unmatched in my opinion. My family has been using them for birthdays and holidays for as long as I can remember and my wedding was no exception. The staff is helpful and friendly. There are multiple locations around the metro-Detroit area. They created a special request cake to fit in with my wedding’s theme, though it took a lot of pleading on my part. The only hitch I encountered was the final cake was not decorated in the manner they had told me it would be (it still looked nice, just not what I had asked for).

A big reason I chose JCrew for my bridesmaid and flower girl dresses was the ease of ordering. With all the size issues and alterations needed with the typical bridesmaid dresses, JCrew dresses are true to size. They also work well if you have tall or petite girls because they offer those lengths. You can also get fabric color swatches by contacting their Wedding Specialist, who is very knowledgeable on their products, either via email or phone.

My experience at Allesandra’s was pleasant. The owner herself (Allesandra) assisted me in finding my dress after listening to my likes and dislikes. Depending on your budget, Allesandra can also accommodate a payment plan. Allesandra’s offers alterations done at the store for a reasonable price, and were very accommodating with my request to add buttons down the zipper of the dress (at a cost, of course). They also stored my dress until my final fitting (after all the alterations had been made) and steamed it for my big day. In addition to bridal gowns, Allesandra’s offers dresses for your bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the bride, as well as accessories like tiaras, veils and necklaces.