zikay's reviews

This is not where we originally booked our wedding (because we thought we could not afford it). But after a date change, this is where we ultimately booked it. We told them our budget and they were willing to work with us. This is by far and away, the most beautiful location on the Philadelphia Main Line. It’s small – so if you’re planning a wedding with more than 130 people you’ll need to book elsewhere. We only had 120 so this was a perfect spot for us. With a pond on the property and a family of swans living there – it is positively picturesque. We had people telling us that ours was the most wonderful and beautiful wedding they’d ever been to. The food is fine dining and out of this world. All of our guests commented on it. One guest said that the filet mignon was not only the best he’d ever had at a wedding, but the best he’d ever had anywhere. We had photos taken on the property and couldn’t have found a better spot for wedding photos. It was our dream wedding.

Clair Pruett came so highly recommended. So we felt that – no matter what the cost – we had to have them. This was the one thing for our wedding that we spared no expense on. Because we knew – in the end – this was the one thing that would last forever…our photos. The photographer and the videographer were great. So great!! We love the photos they took. Everything about Clair Pruett was fantastic. UNTIL it came time to put the album together. The saleswoman who helped us REALLY knew how to make it impossible for you to say no. After spending over $4000 on photos and videos to be taken, we ended up having to spend another $800+ to get our album because she included so many photos in it and made it hard for us to say no. If you book them – you WILL get amazing photos – but be prepared to spend, spend, spend.

For a mall jeweler, Zales offered a great selection, wonderful service and really treats their customers like they can’t live without them. It’s really refreshing. Highly recommended!

The minute we pulled onto the property, we both exclaimed aloud, “We are coming back here again!” It’s an island resort where access to the residences is by bike or golf cart only. I could write pages and pages about this place. It was so lovely and so quiet. Basically you’re in someone’s condo, and all the cooking you have to do yourself. There is one restaurant on the island and a ferry to the mainland. We rented a car and drove from the Tampa Airport. We stopped at a supermarket on our way to the ferry. Once there, we never needed to leave the condo except to go to the beach, the pool, rent kayaks, go visit the wild manatees or dolphins that live around the island, or ride bikes. The beach is loaded with prehistoric shark teeth and we brought tons of them home with us. It was the best vacation we have ever had. Can’t wait to go back with our kids someday

Natalie’s gave me EXACTLY the flowers I wanted. I gave her a few pictures and a little bit of verbal direction and the result was as if she could read my mind. She was sweet and easy to work with. She is young and knows what it’s like to be a bride. The price was affordable and the delivery was on time and everything was perfect. I couldn’t have had more perfect flowers if I designed them myself.

This church was really accommodating. We had a date change in the middle of our planning and they moved right along with us without any problems whatsoever. They made the rehearsal and all of the “red tape” that goes along with getting married so very easy for us. The pastor spoke about us so personally that everyone in the place was crying. It was really a beautiful experience. The church itself is beautiful. It’s one of the newer designed Catholic church buildings.

The restaurant was where we originally planned to have our wedding. It’s an old landmark in Delaware County and everyone’s been there at least once in their lives. But it’s just that – old. The parking isn’t stellar (small lot across the street) and the décor is tired. We originally booked here for our wedding because it was a good central location and very affordable. But we needed to move the date and they couldn’t accommodate. So we lost our deposit. But then my mom had the idea to call them ask about booking the bridal shower there. And the let us use the wedding deposit for the bridal shower, which was nice. But the food was steam-tray type banquet food. Nothing extraordinary. And that’s a shame because their restaurant fare is delicious. Gave them three stars for being accommodating, but not more than that because the food wasn’t great.

This was one of the most fun things I did in planning my wedding. Lots of fun tchotchkes to take home and great information. My best friend, my sister and I all pretended we were brides and just had a ball eating from the chocolate fountain, tasting cakes, watching the fashion show, and even had our photo taken in one of those Funtastic Foto Booths (which I STILL regret not having at my wedding!) I highly recommend attending a bridal show. Even if it’s just for the life experience of having been to one.

It’s a big box bridal shop…if you go in with that in mind, you will not be let down. I was one of about 30 brides in the store that day and the staff member helping me was spread far too thinly over too many customers. But she did her best. (I also have a really demanding mother.) I went in there that day and said, “I’m getting everything here and getting it all today.” My bridesmaids were all with me and in about 3 hours time, we came up with really gorgeous dresses. None of us had them altered there because we had heard bad things about David’s alterations department. So we all used local tailors and had great success. The selection at David’s is really pretty good, and if you have bridesmaids out of state – at least you know you can count on them to be able to get their stuff at another location. One of the advantages to a big box corporate store. If you’re looking for special treatment and want to play queen for the day – this is NOT the place for you. If you want value and convenience, this is the way to go.

We are crazy about crab legs and there is no place better in the City of Philadelphia to get crab legs. Chickie’s and Pete’s is amazing! We were given a private room and the beer flowed from excellent tabletop tap-type pitchers. All of the food is really great and everyone had an excellent time. It gets a little crowded though – so the private room booked in advance is highly recommended. Also – don’t book for a night that you know a home-team sporting event is taking place. You can forget about decent service when a Philly team is playing. Otherwise – really great food, and tons of fun.