Wedding Review

I have been meaning to post this all week but haven't had time. My brother got married this past Saturday..It was a wonderful day! I am such a happy and proud big sis. Everything was so nice and everyone has been talking all week how nice it was and about how much fun they had. There was not much at all I would have changed. Here is my review:

The church was St. Thomas in Queens. Nice ceremony and the ring bearers both walked down the aisle (we weren't sure if they would).

Royalty Limo - Our driver was very nice and accomodating. They showed up on time. My mom said one of the cars had a big scratch along the side but I didn't notice it.

Fine Art - Can't say much yet b/c we didn't see the pictures. The people they sent were nice. They were on time and were snapping away all night. They did switch videographers between the ceremony and the reception...not sure why.

Band - I can't remember the name but I think they were Creations. They were great. The dance floor was moving all night long. They totally played stuff that my brother liked...not just normal band stuff (I usually like DJ's and I liked the band a lot). Instead of sappy love songs during dinner, they had a singer that sang slow stuff by Pearl Jam, Creed and even older rock bands. The night got pretty crazy..my brother and his wife even got on stage and sang with the band during the last song. Even though the band was great, I must tell you the band was not the band my brother booked. A whole new band showed up. His contract even said the that the people he met and saw at the showcase would be the ones who came to his wedding and they were not. All of the singers were different. My brother and his wife felt the ones they booked were better. He was so angry when he found out...thank goodness the band did a good job.

Flowers by Brian was the florist. All the flowers were beautiful.

The reception was at Crest Hollow CC. The grounds are gorgeous and we had fun taking pictures and riding in the golf carts. Everyone said the food was great. They said the cocktail hour had a wide variety. Everything I ate was good. No problems with service. Our bridal attendant was sweet and attentive. They had a vienesse hour and it was yummy. Two complaints - they said they give you top shelf alcohol and there wasn't That was a big thing with us. They gave you cheap rum (not even Bacardi), fake Baileys, etc. even if you asked for the good stuff. The contract said they would have top shelf. Also, the rolling bar did not roll. My mom said it came to her table (on the other side of the room) once and it was after she tipped the guy $20.

The bride and groom looked gorgeous. We (bride and BM) got our dresses from Flowerama in Glendale. Few minor problems but nothing too bad. Can't remember where the boys got their tuxs.

Guess that's it. All and all it was a wonderful day.

Now on to planning my own!

Thanks for sharing! I love reading reviews!
I'm glad everything went well.

Bridetobe,
I am using that band next week for my wedding. I have all the names of the singers listed on my contract. I did go to see the band last month and there were two singers that were not there and three new ones. I cant believe that.

Bridetobne,
Was it a totally different band or just a few people in the band were different? I am very worried now

I do not know for sure and my brother is on his honeymoon right now so I can't ask. I know it was at least 3 different people.

I know about 2-3 weeks before the wedding they went to see them perform in a showcase and saw that one of their favorite singers was not there. When they asked about him, they said he is not longer with the band. My brother and wife were very upset because the wedding song they chose was a song they heard him sing at a showase (they never heard the song before he sang it). The band said they could get him back if they really wanted him because it was part of the contract. The band said he hadn't practiced though with them in awhile though. They went back and forth on what to do. They decided to do without him for fear maybe he left on bad terms and it may ruin the day (but they were still upset).

Then at the cocktail hour somehow my brother found out that it was a whole new band. (whatever a whole new band means). My brother was very upset and I stayed out of his way...so I do not know the whole story. I do know the woman was a different singer as well.

I can tell the band was great so I wouldn't worry. We never knew the difference (only my brother, his wife and my mom knew). If you want to avoid the stress on the day of the wedding I would call and see what they say. Again, they we really good and the dance floor was packed. I have pictures to prove it!

Cindy - I really hope I did not alarm you. My mom said she is 95% sure that it was Creations. The woman singer was not the same as the singer they saw at the last 2 showcases they attended (incl. the one they went to a few weeks before the wedding). Also, my brother booked the band over a year ago..so maybe depending when you booked you may have the same people.

Again, sorry to alarm you...but again the band was great. I didn't stop dancing all night and I usually only dance when I am drunk! (and I wasn't ... didn't even need aspirin in the morning!)

Bridetobe,
No, as upset as I was it would of been more upsetting to me at my wedding to see different people. I did go to their last showcase and the female singer was there. If she isnt there I will be devastated. Thanks for sharing because I am going to look into this.

I'm getting married at CHCC next May. On my contract it says top shelf liquor as well. Maybe I should call and speak with my Banquet manager and make sure about that. FH said he heard something like that too and wanted to make sure. Glad to hear everything else was good.

It really was a case of BS!!
Once someone has your money, they don't give a s%^&!