Thanks again for all you did.

Terri Murphy (MOB)
4-21-2012
Vesuvius Vineyards

Mary Jo
Mother of the Bride
10-1-2011
Palmer Building

Jessica was SUCH a HUGE help – I honestly don’t know if I could have made it through the reception with out her. She kept all of the events on pace and did all the behind the scenes work so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Jessica even helped set up some of our reception decorations which was a major help for me and my family members. It was so nice to just be able to enjoy our special day.

Todd and Jessica – thank you so much – our wedding turned out perfect!!!

He drove all the way to meet with us at our venue months before the wedding, just to make sure he had a feel for the the location, where he would set up, and to answer all the questions we had. When we were there and having trouble deciding on how to set up the reception, Todd took complete control, telling us exactly where we should put everything (the cake table, gift table, buffet, DJ, the bar etc). Everything he said made complete sense and was far better than anything we were coming up with Leading up to the big day, he made sure to keep in touch and answered every question I had.

During the reception, he was everything we had hoped for and more. When we walked into the reception, we couldn’t believe how creative he was with lighting and wiring- the reception venue looked wonderful! Throughout the reception, he took charge, played INCREDIBLE music, made sure the dance floor was constantly packed, and did everything he could to guide my husband and I through the entire night. When we were outside taking formal pictures during cocktail hour, he came outside with drinks for us (which was greatly appreciated in 90 degree sun!). He constantly checked up on us, making sure we were okay and didn’t need any drinks. He pulled the chair out for me when I sat down, and even got our slide show all set up for us on our personal laptop. Basically, Todd went above and beyond his expected duties. He did all that he could to make sure things were as stress-free for us as possible. Besides all of this, he was a blast to be around! I wholeheartedly recommend Todd to all brides- I promise you will not be disappointed!

8 Wedding Guest Complaints

1) Bad Timing – Long pauses between the ceremony and reception are generally a bummer. If you cannot book the ballroom immediately following the ceremony, arrange for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at an adjacent space.

2) Cash Bars – Sorry, a cash bar is never an acceptable money-saving solution. Swallow that expensive pill by thinking about this: You would never ask guests to pay for a cocktail in your own home; your wedding should be the same. Consider simply serving wine, beer, and a signature cocktail to cut costs. If you’re on a budget, a full bar isn’t necessary.

3) Stranded Dates – Don’t create a painful experience for your attendants’ dates. Speed up the marathon photo sessions and seat dates together with the wedding party at the reception.

4) Stranded Guests – If your wedding reception and ceremony locations are far apart or far from accommodations, you should provide guest transportation. Besides the obvious safety concerns of drinking and driving, your guests should remember what a lovely time they had at your wedding – not what a pain it was to get there.

5) Unaccommodating Accommodations – Failing to provide information for convenient and affordable accommodations for long distance guests never goes over well. Don’t force guests to be their own travel agents, and don’t secure the only room block at a five-star hotel unless all of your guests have five-star budgets.

6) Silent or Tardy Dinner Bell – If your four hour reception falls during meal time, understand that your guests will be expecting just that – a meal. And they’ll expect that meal during normal lunch or dinner hours, so don’t wait until 10 pm to serve dinner.

7) Ungracious Hosts – Failing to acknowledge any gift or thoughtful gesture with handwritten, personalized thank-you notes is always an etiquette faux pas and never a breech that goes unnoticed. Suffering from writer’s block? These useful thank-you note examples will help you get started.
Just Plain Tacky – Ok, let’s get it out: When it comes to money dances, novelty songs (hokey pokey comes to mind), or singles dances, most guests are in agreement that it’s a little out of date. Of course, there will always be those who find these acts acceptable and those who don’t – but as host/hostess, your job is to make guests feel at ease and comfortable, so consider your audience as you decide on the evening’s events.

Andrew wanted me to add “Thanks Todd for making sure I always had a drink in my hand”

-Gina and Andrew
2-12-2011