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7-19-03 Wedding

71903 Posted:

7-19-03 Wedding

Jack and Rose- A
JN Makeup- A+
Paradise Bridal- A
Fine Art Video- A+
Body Rock- A+
JAM Limo- B+
Jericho Terrace- A++++
Cassarino- D
I had a wonderful sunny day. As you can see I was very impressed with all my vendors except Cassarino. My photographer’s wife happened to be due with a child the weekend of my wedding. I had to call Cassarino 2 months before to ask to meet with him as they proceed to tell me he cannot shoot my wedding. So at that point I had no choice of photographers just whatever was left. I don't understand why they couldn't let me know sooner so I would have a choice. I mean a pregnancy last 9 months right!!!! Ok, so my new photographer Robbi showed up with out an asst, which is stated on the contract, had an attitude, and asked to leave right after the dessert tables were put on display. There was still an hour left of the wedding and at that point he was aggravating me so much I was happy to see him go. Well my proofs can reflect his attitude that day and the fact that he had no asst. Pics are dark, far away; my dress is not placed correctly with the slip showing, only one pic of me and my husband walking down the isle and my eyes are closed, and about 7 of the dessert tables. I showed other people the proofs to make sure I was not being a crazy bride, but everyone has the same reaction, “ what the h-ll was the photographer thinking???I am going to call Cassarino to see how they will accommodate me.
maybride Posted:

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I'm so sorry to hear about your photorapher. That stinks, and they are not cheap either. Do you know the name of the videographers. I'm sure they have more than one at Fine Arts and I would like a name that I can request. Thanks so much and good luck.

71903 Posted:

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I believe his name was Richard. He was great, you didn't even know he was there...

curly2003 Posted:

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So sorry Call and FUSS!!!

Congrats otherwise!!!!!!!
lesleyw Posted:

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I am so sorry to hear about your trouble with pictures. Did your videographer shoot with a digital camera? Maybe he can make stills out of some of the video images.

smooch Posted:

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Kathleen, was your video created digitally? Ask if they can create still shots from the video and make some photos that way! I'd definitely get your $ back from your photographer!!!
jennbaby Posted:

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Cassarino needs new business ethics from what I read & hear!!

Congrats to you on your marriage!!
jennbaby Posted:

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Definately request money back or something. How RUDE
kelly6273 Posted:

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I'm sorry that this happened to you!!!

I wanna hear about the good stuff!!!
Xelindrya Posted:

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Congrats for your wedding..

Sorry to hear you had trouble.

I'd whine and fuss too.

Misty Posted:

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*sigh* I'm really sorry you went through that...

Congrats!!!
shamma Posted:

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Sorry this happened to you. That was rather unprofessional of them. You cannot recreate your day.

No matter what the circumstance the phtographer should not have let his attitude affect your day, that is unprofessional.

edited as I thought I was on the newlywed board. I see you posted it here, great!!!
curly2003 Posted:

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Not to add salt to your wound b/c I TOTALLY agree it was wrong but I am sure this will panick many Cass. brides and I wanted to share my side of the story.

I have genuinly and honestly had a very good experience w/ Cassarino thus far. *crossing fingers for day of wedding*. George Petty, Dominick Bellesa and Franco have been MORE than accomadatiing and professional w/ me. Sassy and Avesur have also had very good things to say about them.

As with eveyrthing there is good and bad and I am very sorry you were in the bad

DEF call and complain!!!
71903 Posted:

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I had no problem with Cassarino until that day. I just called them and they assured me that the proofs are raw and I can lighten, darken, zoom in or out, and crop any of the photos. They said I will have a 2 hour wedding ablum session to go over these details. I will let you know how it turns out.

curly2003 Posted:

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Hope it works out
lorimari Posted:

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Hi Kathleen,

I've been waiting to hear about your day! I'm glad everything was wonderful with the exception of your photographer - I'm sure things will work out for you!!!

Congrats to you and HUBBY!!! Hope he didn't make too much of a fuss over the ivory shirts



Can't wait to see some pictures! Wishing you all the best!
babybride Posted:

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Thanks for the review and sorry to hear about the bad experience at Cassarino. I would definately call and complain. They must do something to make up for this!

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