Essex, CT, USA < change city >

Band:

Tuxedo Junction

"They were awesome and had tons of people on the dance floor. The only issue was they were so good everyone didn't want the evening/dancing to stop!"

Band:

Professional Entertainment

"These guys are the BIGGEST scam ever. Adrienne (the bride) contacted them and asked if there was any charge using their service after doing the research on all of the bands herself. The guy lied and said there wasn't, only Dave (the groom) found out later that he was charging us $1000 more than if we had just contacted the band directly, for all of 30 minutes of his work. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!"

Dance Instructor:

Tempo Dance Center

"Gail had her work cut our for her as Dave (the groom) has no rhythm and Adrienne (the bride) wasn't used to following. However she was an INCREDIBLY patient teacher and worked on choreographing a dance that worked perfectly for us, and a fun swing number for Adrienne and her dad. We can't wait to go back and take regular dancing lessons from her, that's how much we enjoyed it!"

Favors Vendor:

KeepSake Favors

"They were one of the only places we could find the chocolates we wanted as favors (claddauh design) and they were able to do a rush job to get us what we wanted in time for the wedding. Plus the chocolates not only looked, but tasted AMAZING!"

Florist:

Datura

"Tony and his staff were wonderful to work with. We had a particular vision for our center pieces and he made them come out better than we could have imagined. He also was able to take that vision then and extend it to the rest of the locations that we needed flowers for. I also was vary appreciative of the fact that he used the Organic flowers that we provided for him, and that his whole aesthetic is very much a "natural" look."

Invitations Vendor:

Emerald Invitations

"Dave (the groom) had written our invitation and it was slightly non-standard, we had talked to other invitation people that refused to help make that vision come true. The guys at Emerald Invitations not only did a great job ensuring our invitations looked exactly like we wanted them too, they made a GORGEOUS custom program that tied together beautifully with our invitations and overall theme. In addition, they had some of the best pricing around!"

Jeweler:

Nathan's Jewlers

"Nathan worked with us for providing the Groom's ring which was totally custom ring in platinum, as well as all of the attendant gifts. He also was able to do the engraving on the gifts and rings as well as solder Adrienne's engagement & wedding ring together. The attention we got as customers was phenomenal, and it's nice being able to support a small-town family run business like Nathan's."

Limo Company:

Double A Transportation

"The shuttle driver was the WORST. When he first showed up, he argued with the groom about what exactly he had been hired to do (make multiple trips). Then he took so long getting people to the ceremony that the grandmother's almost missed the wedding. Lastly, apparently the Father of the Bride had to go out and argue with him at the end of the night because he was just going to leave and strand people at the castle."

Officiant:

Steven Mitchell

"When we first met Steven we thought he was going to be the perfect officiant, he was personable and funny and we loved the fact that he had a backup JP in case of an emergency. However, when it came to the rehearsal on the Friday before the wedding, he showed up without any of the vows information that Adrienne (the bride) had sent him, he wanted to run the rehearsal up on the porch instead of down at the actual ceremony site and overall it was just a mess. Then the day of the wedding, he ended up making Adrienne VERY upset by overwhelming her with unimportant questions right before the ceremony. Then during the ceremony instead of respecting our wishes to stay out of the way he shoved his binder in front of both of us for the exchanging of the vows. So EVERY picture now has him and his binder in it. Maybe he was just having an off weekend, but he was one of the few vendors we were unhappy with."

Photographer:

Signature Photography

"Darcy and her crew have been fabulous from beginning to end. We also used Darcy to do our engagement album which was taken over a day in Boston at over 8 different locations! She also did my wife's trash the dress session the day after the wedding. She's been a joy to work with, and has worked to ensure we get the photos we want."

Tuxedo Vendor:

Men's Warehouse

"Because of the size of my wedding party (more than 4 guys), I was able to get my tux totally free! The ordering process was completely painless, and for the most part all of my groomsmen (who came from out of town) were able to get their tuxes without a problem."

Videographer:

Vizual Productions

"We met Troy at the CT Wedding Show and he seemed like the perfect videographer. And once the day came he did a great job staying out of the way while still managing to get some cool shots. However, before the wedding there was apparently some confusion as to whether we had actually booked them and we almost didn't have a videographer. Then after the wedding, we didn't hear from him for over 10 months. So their follow through isn't the greatest."

Ceremony:

Saint Clements Castle

"The castle was fabulous, the grounds were perfect, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the ballroom looked great!"

Hotel:

Hilton Garden Inn Glastonbury

"There were some small issues, but overall the hotels were comfortable and they tried to fix the issues when they were brought to their attention."

Restaurant:

Luce Restaurant

"Rehearsal Lunch/Dinner on Friday"

Attraction:

Basketball Hall of Fame

Attraction:

Children's Museum

Attraction:

Dinosaur State Park

Attraction:

Essex Steam Train

Attraction:

Lady Katharine Cruises

"Saturday October 18 11:30 am - 2:00 am Fall Foliage Cruise Harbor Park Landing, Middletown Enjoy the brilliant colors of Fall as they should be seen, from the decks of the elegant ''Mystique''. A 2 1/2 hour cruise and a sumptuous buffet will make this a truly enjoyable experience. $44.95"

Attraction:

Mystic Aquarium

Attraction:

Mystic Seaport District

Shopping:

Old Avon Village Market Place

Shopping:

Shoppes At Farmington Valley

Shopping:

The Shoppes at Buckland Hills

Shopping:

Westfarms Mall

State Park:

Gillette Castle State Park

Mini Golf:

CT Golf Land

"The men are invited to join the groom here on Saturday afternoon."

Theater:

Bushnell Memorial Theater

"Sweeney Todd October 14-19, 2008 Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! Experience, live on stage, the musical that inspired the Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie. When the infamous demon barber takes up with his crafty neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, the two embark on a delicious plot to slice their way through London’s upper crust. Justice is served—along with lush melody, audacious humor and hair-raising excitement. Don’t miss this phenomenal production—with full music and lyrics by multiple Tony-Award winner Stephen Sondheim. http://www.bushnell.org/index.cgi/36603"

Theater:

Crown Palace 17 Theatres

"Shows IMAX shows as well Opening Friday 10/17: * In Search of a Midnight Kiss * Happy-Go-Lucky * W. * The Secret Life of Bees * Morning Light * Rachel Getting Married * Sex Drive * Max Payne"

Theater:

Hartford Stage Co

"World Premiere! Resurrection October 16 - November 16, 2008 Written by Daniel Beaty Music by Daniel Bernard Roumain Directed by Oz Scott From the explosive imagination of award-winning writer/performer Daniel Beaty (Emergence-SEE) comes the story of six interconnected black men who all experience an unexpected phenomenon on the same evening, changing their lives forever. An unforgettable look at identity, relationships and our shared human experience in a timely story of possibility and hope. Don't miss this chance to be exhilarated by an exciting new voice in the American theatre."

Casino:

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Casino:

Mohegan Sun Casino

Historical Location:

Mark Twain House & Museum