Brit and Mackie's Wedding
Alexandria, VA, USA, June, 2008
"Our wedding was fabulous! Although there were a few minor issues throughout the day, I couldn't ask for anything better. It truely was the happiest day of my life. We still have people commenting on how beautiful, unique, and personal our wedding was."
Vendors
- Photographers: A Softer Image
- Rentals: John Farr Lighting
- Coordinators/Planners: Brandy Williams
- Tuxedos: Sarno & Son's
- Wedding Day Beauty: Frizzles
- Bands/Live Entertainment: About Faces Entertainment
- Videographers: Well Spun Weddings
- DJs: Crowded Room DJ
- Cakes/Candies: Watergate Pastry Shoppe
- Caterers: R & R Catering
- Coordinators/Planners: Exceeding Events
- Florists: The Bloomin Iris
- Rentals: Potomac Party Rentals
- Limos/Shuttles: Global Express
Photographers
A Softer Image
Mount Vernon AvenueAlexandria, VA, United States
Again, another vendor that I highly recommend. She's another one that I have developed a friendship with. When I look at our photos I immediately tear up because there are so many things that I missed that day and she captured them for me. Perfectly! Her pricing is very reasonable. She is patient and kind, and helps out so much from the very beginning to the very end. She's still working with me on picking photos for our album. She goes above and beyond. Our guests absolutely adored her. I again, can't say enough positive things about Lara. Our family now plans on using her for portraits from now on.
Rentals
John Farr Lighting
15510 Peachwalker DriveBowie, MD 20716
301-390-2728
Very expensive, but worth every penny. Our venue needed lighting to make it look good. He did exactly what I wanted. Everyone commented on how awesome the venue looked. And our custom GOBO he did for us was over the top.
Coordinators/Planners
Brandy Williams
Alexandria, VA, USABrandy custom designed all our programs, favors, invites, and overall decorations. She did special handmade favors for all the kids, including t-shirts. They loved them. Her ideas are so unique. Everyone commented on how awesome she was and even offered her a couple jobs. She is in the process of getting her wedding planning certification. She literally handmade mostly everything that was at our wedding. She's unbelieveably talented.
Tuxedos
Sarno & Son's
423 King StAlexandria, VA, United States
Bryan was very pleasant to work with. Everything was on time. The only issue was them giving Mac the wrong tie, but Bryan quickly fixed the issue by having another one overnighted to our house the morning of the wedding. He's very nice and patient.
Wedding Day Beauty
Frizzles
6797 Springfield MallSpringfield, VA, United States
Love Love Love this salon. It's very I regularly get my hair done. Jack and his team did an awesome job on me and my girls. They were so happy with their hair. This salon is very accomodating to bridal parties.
Bands/Live Entertainment
About Faces Entertainment
Alexandria, VA, USAWe hired a caricature artist. He did a great job will all the portraits, but had an issue with him at the end of the evening, but I didn't find out about it until after our honeymoon. I did speak to his employer in great length and tried to resolve the issue but it's really my guests words against his and it's not worth debating over. I would still recommend him because he's extremely talented. Our guests were lined up all night. Wish I would've hired him for the entire reception. Well worth the money.
Videographers
Well Spun Weddings
Alexandria, VA, USAI have not seen the finished product, but expect nothing less than perfection because they are wonderful to work with. The videographer we had was awesome. I barely noticed him the entire day. I am excited to see the video soon. You won't be disappointment with this company. They are very prompt on their responses and pay attention to detail.
DJs
Crowded Room DJ
Alexandria, VA, USATwo stars and I think that's being fair. Didn't play all my requested songs off my play list. Didn't ask me how to pronounce anyones names. Got a couple wrong in the introductions. Totally embarassed me when it came to my father/daughter dances. He called my dad by my mom's name. But what can you do. I believe he's retired now and off to bigger and better things. I wish him lots of luck though because he is a nice guy.
Cakes/Candies
Watergate Pastry Shoppe
2534 Virginia Ave NWWashington, DC, United States
Anton was so patient. We loved the cake when we went for our tasting. I've been going to them for years, so it was a no brainer that I would use them. The cake was so good that we didn't get to have any at our own wedding. You can't go wrong with them. Tell them what you want and they will come through. Price was so reasonable.
Caterers
R & R Catering
7627 Fullerton RdSpringfield, VA, United States
Food was wonderful. Coordinator Nancy was very nice and accomodating. My only negatives are they brought the wrong alcohol and then not enough of what they did bring. They did go back out and get more but again, it was the wrong thing. They also didn't elevate our cake as requested, so guests could only see the top. Staff was easy to work with and very attentive to our guests needs. Nancy did take care of us in the end though and gave us some money back, which we appreciated. The only reason for four stars is because we even stressed in emails and in person about the alcohol issues and making sure it was correct, especially since we were doing menu cards. I definitely would hire them again, but would just bring my own alcohol. The food is the best around and that is not an exaggeration.