11/15/10

Reviews: Be Our Guest

McFadden's Catering/Lakeside Manor Catering - Gibbsboro, NJ



Kevin McFadden and his staff did a wonderful job catering and running the show at my wedding. Almost a month later people are still commenting on how good his food was. Kevin has his own facility on the lake in Gibbsboro, NJ, but is also on the preferred list at the Camden County Boat House at Cooper River Park. His facility is nice and spacious but the boathouse just blew us away. His prices are extremely reasonable and you get a lot for the money.

He has tastings once a month so you can try his food before you even book him. He has a suggested menu but he's very flexible about customizing it. The cocktail hour spread was a large array of veggies, fruits, cheeses, crackers, and antipasta, plus many served hot items. The portions were large and well put together, plus the cake was included if you use one of his bakers (he gave me a discount since i used a different baker).

He includes over 20 colors of linens and a full bar set up. John the Bartender was essential in planning our liquor order with canal's (we were able to return unopened bottles). The bartenders were great and made sure everyone "had a good time."

When my guests arrived at the boathouse almost an hour before cocktail hour Kevin didn't even hesitate about opening the doors early and serving them. His staff is wonderful and helped carry down every last box to the cars at the end of the night.

During the planning process Kevin met with us at least 6 times going over all the details and tasting food. He arranged for special consideration at the boat house for us to get in early on friday to drop off stuff and set the room up. He is super attentive and his wife is the travel agent that help us book our awesome honeymoon. There is no way my wedding would have been as successful as it was with out him! 

11/9/10

Reviews: With This Ring

Canzi Creations - Philadelphia, PA


Roy of Canzi Creations custom made both my Engagement ring and our wedding bands. Located on Jeweler's Row in Philadelphia, he doesn't have a big show room but he is an amazing craftsmen. He has great ideas and suggested a beautiful band to really compliment my engagement ring. It was awesome to see our designs in the 3-D CAD pics he sent us before we made our decisions we were able to tweak the designs and make them perfect. The prices were great, the work was phenomenal and the turnaround time was about a month from design to rings in hand. I will be using him for all our jewelery needs.