My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal NOW W/ PICS!!

I'M MARRIED!!!!! My wedding day was seriously the happiest day of my life I was so thrilled to be getting married that I think even if things went wrong I still would have been thrilled with the day but I have to say all of my vendors were incredible! I would recommend practically all of them...

FIRST. lets start with the weather...A+++++++. It was an absolutely beautiful day! I had prayed forever for good weather becase I really wanted to get married outside and I was so blessed on my wedding day, the weather was perfect!!!

RIVIERA--A
When I first went to the Riviera I loved it, I loved the rustic inside juxtaposed with the beautiful water outside. I absolutely wanted to have my wedding there. I dealt with Robert Jay the whole time, and he was great, working with me and helping me get everything together very quickly (I planned my wedding in about 3 months). I was disappointed though when the week before my wedding he said he wouldn't be my maitre'd. However, my maitre'd that they provided for me was great. He made sure everything went smoothly, and he was always there making sure me and my husband didn't need anything. Our bridal attendant was AMAZING. She had a drink for us everytime we turned around we didn't have to ask for anything she took care of everything. The staff was great at the Riviera, the service was wonderful. So many people are raving about how great the food was, it was truly a perfect wedding. I would tell anyone looking into the Riviera to definitely get married there, they did an amazing job getting all the details I had planned just right, making sure it was exactly what I wanted, and believe me I'm picky.

SERENITY LIMO- A
We used them because it was easy and quick and I was recommended by Robert Jay at the Riviera to use them. They gave me a great price and I booked them. I used them for my bachelorette party first and they did a great job, they were very professional, so I felt comfortable using them for my wedding day. They were on time, professional, friendly, patient (with us taking pictures), and got us to where we needed to be ontime. I would definitely recommend using them.

TIM'S FLORIST-A
The centerpeices were included from the Riviera, so I just upgraded slightly and had them add blue delphinium to the white roses, to match my girls' bouquets, it was like $12 per centerpeice and so worth it, the centerpeices looked great, and dealing with them was very easy.

BLACK FOREST BAKERY-A
The Riviera provided our cake through Black Forest Bakery. I called and make an appointment with the owner. I met with him discussed what I wanted in my cake looked at some pictures and together we came up with a cake design. I had chocolate cake with chocolate chip cannoli filling. I had white buttercream frosting on the outside, light blue ribbon with scroll work on the cake and flowers on the top. It cost me nothing extra, and it was the easiest thing I did for my wedding. The cake looked beautiful and tasted great! Very moist, and tasty. They were so easy to work with it was great.

FANTASIA BRIDAL-A
I bought my dress from Fantasia because I knew they had an amazing seamstress and afterall it is the seamstress who makes you look good in your gown. The seamstress was great, they made me a custom veil for only $50, and they did so much work on my dress. They made the back of my dress higher, and they added buttons to the back. I loved the way my dress came out. I would definitely recommend people to go there. There service is great and their seamstress is amazing.

BURTONS FLOWERS-A
I used Burton's for my flowers, my girls flowers and all the bouquets and boutinnieres. I met with them discussed what I wanted and they created exactly what I wanted. I went and saw a sample of my bouquet the week of my wedding and it was great. They delivered the flowers to my house, they were ontime, and patient as I checked to make sure everything was correct. They even through in a centerpiece for my house because I was getting ready there. They were very friendly and easy to work with, even though I planned my wedding so quickly and my wedding was on mother's day weekend.

BURTONS DRESSES-C
My girls got their dresses through Burtons. We ordered them in March and they said they would be in April 12th, exactly one month before the wedding. Well, they didn't come in until the week before the wedding.. Every time I called I got a different story. I was told they were shipped yesterday two times on two different weeks. They were not polite or apologetic about this, and when my girls needed to get fittings on such short notice they were not flexible with appointment times. Each girl only went for one fitting and a pick-up. One of my BM's dress didn't even fit her chest, she had to really work to get the dress to fit. I don't think I would recommend using Burton's for their dresses, I just felt they were very rude and were not professional, although I have read good things about them on this board, so maybe I just had a bad experience.

AFTER HOURS TUXEDO-A
I had to get my tux's from a place that was all over, because the groomsmen were all from different states. Everything went very smoothly with the tuxedos, everybody's tuxedo fit, looked nice and nobody was missing anything. It was very pleasant to rent from them.

OKSANA AND JEN THE HAIR GENIE-A+++
AMAZING! They showed up at my house at 5AM! To get us all ready, they hung out with us and did our hair and make-up and did an great job on everybody. They are definitely two people you want around the morning of your wedding, they keep you so relaxed and comfortable, they are so professional and they do an amazing job! I would definitely recommend!

DUET-A+
Ok, I definitely don't have the pictures yet, but I know they're amazing. My sister used them last July for her wedding and they did an amazing job. We both used Alberto's team and got photography and videography for around 5K. They got all my 'must have photos' and took tons of photojournalist shots. They were barely noticeable all day though, they just do such an amazing job. I can't wait to get my photos and video!

ENTERTAINMENT TONITE A++++
My sister went to a wedding where they had Entertainment Tonite as a DJ and she said they music was great. So I went there and I booked them...I told the guy I spoke to that my wedding was a day wedding and I was concerned that nobody would dance, he wrote on my contract that I needed an energetic DJ/MC. I was a little nervous because I didn't know who my DJ was until the week of my wedding. But then Don called me and told me he was my DJ, he talked to me about the music I wanted and everything. At my wedding he did an amazing job! I had so many people dancing, it was so much fun. He did a great job getting everybody out on the dance floor and played all the music I wanted. He even came up to us in the middle of the reception to make sure everything was going good and see if we wanted any different music played. He did such an great job. I would definitely recommend them to anybody.

I had such a beautiful day! I have to say that LIW girls you are all amazing! Your recommendations were great. You were so helpful and I couldn't have done it without you! I will definitely post pictures as soon as I get some!

(more pictures on next page, incluing of cake, bridesmaid dresses, and more! Enjoy pictures)

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Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great to hear you were happy with Duet! Can't wait to see your pics.

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congratulations!!!!!!! Can't wait to see pics!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congratulations! I can't wait to see pics!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

cant wait for pictures. i also booked hair genie, great review!!!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

thanks for the review on Duet & Jen & Oksana, I'm using them too.....I have a lot of faith in them, but its always nice to read good reviews. Congrats!!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

It's amazing how you pulled everything together in three months. I'm 'behind' the expected time line, too, so it's heartening to see how for you it all turned out so beautifully. Congratulations.

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

congrats and much luck!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congrats!!! I cant wait to see some pics!!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

cant wait for pics...Congrats

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Thank you sooo much for you review! I'm getting married at The Riviera too and I feel a little better after having read your review. Congrats!!! I can't wait to see the pics!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

congrats, wonderful review. Can't wait to see pics

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

congrats!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congrats!!! can't wait to see pics!!!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

congrats!

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congrats...Fantasia Bridal is just the best, I am so happy with them

Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Congrats! Sounds like it was great. I cant wait for the pictures!!!

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Re: My May 12, 2007 Wedding! Riviera, Duet, Entertainment Tonite, Oksana and Jen the Hair Genie, Burtons Dresses & Flowers, Tim's Florest, Black forest bakery, Serenity Limo, Fantasia Bridal

Many many blessings on your marriage!!!