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We found this jeweler when we went looking for my engagment ring. Since Harvey had come up with a design for my ring, we knew what we were looking for but I had recommended to Harvey that we do not go to a regular retail store since it would be entirely too much to have it done.

So we decided to check out the local Gem & Jewelry Show at the local convention center.  We were there for about 5 minutes when we found my ring, and this company.  So after they did my engagment ring we decided that we would ask them to do our wedding bands as well.

So earlier this year we went to the Gem & Diamond Show again and met with them and we ordered our wedding bands and should have them in February.

My Vendor Reviews

	River Jewelers, Inc. New York, NY 10036 Services Used: Jewelry	4.0 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (4.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (4.0/5.0) Professionalism: (4.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (4.0/5.0) Flexibility: (4.0/5.0)
	We were thrilled to find this vendor. We originally found River Jewelers when we were looking for a jeweler to custom make the engagement ring. They were not agreed to this without charging us a lot but understood what we were looking for and were extremely helpful.

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I found Sandee through the web and I have to say I was so happy to find her.  I have been telling everyone for months that I was going to get my hair permed again before the wedding but I wasn't willing to pay the prices around here that the salons wanted to charge me.  Then I found Sandee.  She was close to work and she was inexpensive.

I went last night 8/29 to get it done and my hair looks great, I love it.  I would recommend her to anyone, not only does she do great work but she is a really pleasant and friendly person.  I enjoyed the entire time I was there, I chatted with her the entire time and her little dog Mr. Sparkles is the cutest thing, he sat on my lap while she worked on my hair.

I also loved that she had my meet her Fiance.  He was a nice as well.  Best wishes Sandee.

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	After Hours Formal Wear - Lake Forest Mall Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Services Used: Event Rentals	4.7 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (5.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (3.5/5.0) Professionalism: (5.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (5.0/5.0) Flexibility: (5.0/5.0)
	Erin and Sara were extremely helpful from the first time I spoke to them all the to our honeymoon. They helped us to make sure that not only did everyone get fitted and get their tuxes picked up on time. They went as far as even helping us when we were on our honeymoon, she had no problem when I called and asked for his measurements since he didn't have a tux and we needed to rent one on the cruise.

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You can check out all the details under accommodations for this vendor.

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	Four Points By Sheraton Hagerstown, MD 21740 Services Used: Out Of Town Guest Rooms & Rehearsal Party	3.6 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (4.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (3.5/5.0) Professionalism: (3.5/5.0) Value For Budget: (3.5/5.0) Flexibility: (3.5/5.0)
	Sherry gave us the option to use one of several different venues at the hotel. We decided on the hospitality suite. Not only was it affordable but it gave me the opportunity to have the kind of rehearsal dinner that I wanted. A laid back casual rehearsal dinner an no formal dinner.

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Hair - $30 and on up for up do's.

Make-Up - $10 per person

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	Frederick School of Cosmotology LLC Frederick, MD 21701 Services Used: Beauty & Health	3.5 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (3.5/5.0) Responsiveness: (3.5/5.0) Professionalism: (3.5/5.0) Value For Budget: (3.5/5.0) Flexibility: (3.5/5.0)
	I was worried I was actually going to have to do my own hair and make up on my wedding day and was not really looking forward to that idea. I was thrilled to find this school. The girls were wonderful and did a great job. I would use them again if I ever needed someone to do my hair and make up.

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Wes Arthur Falls Church, VA 22040 Services Used: Officiant 4.2 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (4.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (4.0/5.0) Professionalism: (4.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (5.0/5.0) Flexibility: (4.0/5.0) I couldn't have imagined getting married without Wes. From the day I met him I knew no matter what I wanted him to marry us. Wes is not your usual pastor he is understanding and makes you feel like he really understands you and cares.

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This is our vendor for our beautiful unity candles.  I discovered them on www.ebay.com when I went in search of a unity candle.  See I was in search of something different (Ok I know, all of you that know me, are thinking "NO surprise"). Well after a little searching I found exactly what I was looking for.  I have to say they are wonderful people.  When I recieved my candles they were slightly damaged and the wrong colors (supposed to be white & lavender).  Well I emailed them and was told no problem they would send me a replacement set at no cost and I could do whatever I wanted with the old set.  I highly recommend them to anyone looking for unity candles or just any other candles.

The owners of Morning Star Creations ,Michael and Tracey Jung, have been in the business of making candles for over 25 years. Coming from families that were in the art & craft businesses, we have grew up working with various mediums, be it glass, wood, ceramics, cloth or wax. We wanted to create beautiful candles and share them with the public. We then enlarged our lines to include the best quality scented candles that can be found, we love making candles, and it is that love of candles that we want to share with you.

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	Morning Star Creations Hollister, MO 65672 Services Used: Our Unity Candles	4.2 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (5.0/5.0) Responsiveness: (4.0/5.0) Professionalism: (4.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (4.0/5.0) Flexibility: (4.0/5.0)
	I originally found them on ebay and then located their website later. They were extremely easy to work with. When I recieved my candles they were not only the wrong color but the damaged. They were more than willing to send me a replacement set and told me to do whatever I wanted with the original ones I got. I would recommend them to anyone in the future and will probably buy more candles from them in the future.

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	St. Matthews United Methodist Church - Peace Ringers Annandale, VA 22003 Services Used: Ceremony Music	3.9 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (3.5/5.0) Responsiveness: (4.0/5.0) Professionalism: (4.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (4.0/5.0) Flexibility: (4.0/5.0)
	I was thrilled to have the Peace Ringers play for our ceremony. The music was beautiful and it was nice to have something different for our ceremony.

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Mr. Park is a friend of the family and in January of this year when we threw a surprise party for Irene (mother of the groom), Mr. Park took all the pictures.  Well when we recieved the pictures back from the party I noticed they were really nice so I mentioned to Harvey that we should ask Mr. Park to do our wedding photography.  Well we finally decided this would be a good idea.

So I finally got a chance to call Mr. Park and he agreed to do the photography for us.  So now we have our photographer and I am totally happy with our decision.

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I originally met Mike through an ad on www.craigslist.org.  I found from the very first time I spoke to him via email that he was easy to work with and he understood what I wanted.  I found him a really nice and friendly individual and eager to help us.  I would recommend Mike to anyone.  I can't wait to get our video back from Mike.  He has been a wonderful person to work with.

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	Simply Timeless Films Clarksville, MD 21029 Services Used: Videography	3.9 out of 5.0 Quality of Service: (3.5/5.0) Responsiveness: (3.5/5.0) Professionalism: (4.0/5.0) Value For Budget: (4.0/5.0) Flexibility: (4.5/5.0)
	I was amazingly lucky to find Mike last minute after my original videographer bailed on me. I was thrilled to find an afforable videographer willing to do all that I asked of him.

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We met Steve through our weekly visits to Old Virginia Tobacco Cigar Shop in Springfield Mall.  We are considered regulars and regulars like us get to know the employees as well as the other "regulars" and over time they all were aware we were getting married, after all this is where I was buying my boxes for my centerpieces.  Well over time and through casual conversation we found out Steve used to be a bar tender and since we decided first we are having a bar and two we needed a bar tender why not ask Steve after all we get along really well with him.

So we were quite happy when we asked and he agreed, no problem.  If you would like to stop and say Hi and meet Steve yourself, just drop by the Cigar Shop just about any Friday night and he will be there to greet you and help you find any cigar you may want (as long as they carry it), as well as great conversation.

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I found Edward when I posted an ad on www.craigslist.org for a DJ.  He contacted me and well I was lucky enough to find that he was inexpensive and has been easy to work with ever since he started emailing me.

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I originally found Sandy through www.theknockshoppe.com when I first started cake shopping for our wedding.  I found Sandy to be extremely helpful, and easy to work with. She has defintly tolerated me changing my mind every other week. 

If your looking for a really nice and easy to work with as well as affordable cake baker I highly recommend you call Sandy.  You can tell her you heard about her from me.

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I found Mountain Gate Catering through another bride, who happens to be the same person that gave me the information on our Reception Hall.  I found Mountain Gate very affordable and easy to work with and they actually had simple food that we wanted and food we know our guest will eat and hopefully enjoy.

Feel free to contact them for all your catering needs.

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