Best Decision EVER!…read more Living in Texas, it was difficult planning our wedding in Michigan. But we knew after booking our venue that the photographer would be the most important thing. After much research online (I mean A LOT) we finally met Chris via Skype and within a few seconds decided to book him for our big day. The ultimate BEST DECISION we made for our wedding :) Chris' work definitely speaks for itself. (Just check out his website!) One thing that stood out to us was his candid shots and how each of the weddings he had posted looked extremely different, unique and beautiful in their own way. A lot of other photography sites show weddings where they all look the same and in some cases you cannot really tell them apart. This is what made us fall in love with his work. His work shows his attention to detail and his artistic abilities to capture happy moments. He has received recognition for his work too (again, part of our research) and shows a real passion for his work. But what you may not know from looking at his site alone is that he is awesome to work with. He listened to us carefully, asked questions and really cared about what we wanted. He followed up with us as we got closer to the big day. He was on time with his very helpful assistant (also named Chris, we were super happy to have him there). He worked well with the videographers and took so many shots. He was not sloppy or careless. Instead he made adjustments and used one of the multiple cameras he had wrapped around him at all times. During the day I did not even notice him moving around. But after we got our pictures I could see that he took the most amazing shots. We were so blown away :) In fact, he captured shots we didn't even think of! You would think a bride would remember to take a picture of her long gorgeous train (that took forever to pick!) but with the rush of the wedding it was the last thing on my mind...thankfully Chris captured the most beautiful shot of my entire dress/train on the balcony. It is so beautiful it makes people just say "woooow" every time. I cannot even believe it is me. And this is just one example. Side note: Weddings are hard to pull off, especially from long distance. Chris put us at ease and we were so pleased with his work. I did not worry at all about the pictures and that made for the best experience. So don't procrastinate and book early!! (it is way more important than food and napkins :P) Lastly, the delivered CD was so amazing (the pictures, the cover, just the classy presentation) that we ordered two more for the parents. They loved it as much as we did. These pictures make us smile, laugh and cry and we have the most amazing memories now framed to share with others forever and this is thanks to Chris. We are so grateful and truly blessed. I swear, these pictures are the most important thing to me (the bride) from the wedding. My husband would probably say seeing me walk in with my dad or marrying me was the most important thing (because he is a sweetheart lol)...but second to that, the pictures :) Thanks Chris.

Vicki at V Gallery has been photographing my family since your 13.5 year old chocolate lab was…read morebrand new. An engagement, a wedding and 2 kids later she is still THE BEST photographer around! She is great at putting you at ease and eliciting natural smiles. The session is fun, which shows through in her work. You will LOVE your portraits from V Gallery!

VGallery is the most creative photo studio we've ever been to. We've also hired them to shoot…read moreproducts and portraits for our business. They are experts in Photography and can also do graphic layouts for long form photobooks. LOTS of custom framing and display choices. They specialize in people portraits and pet portraits.

my wedding was 4/20/13…read more my chairs and tables came out very well. They had the exact same colors i wanted and a variety of options for me. they even suggested i do overlays instead of runners...so many people loved that!!! thank you so much for making my wedding wonderful!!!!

Wow where to begin... Amanda is amazing! She was born to be a coordinator. My husband and I used…read moresave the day weddings for their day of coordinating services and decor tear down this past Saturday. First of all she was in constant communication with me and all my crazy questions to calm my nerves about the big day. The first day that I met her in person was the day of my wedding since I was just needing her services for the day of and I felt like I had met a long lost friend, seriously she is so fun and handles anything you throw at her so well that all I could do was smile. Now, let me say I had a wild wedding party and she handled them like they were saints. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Everything went off without a hitch. Don't think, just hire her. Heck I'm thinking of the next event I can have to hire her again

Rachel (right left photography) took pictures for our family's baby announcement. She was wonderful…read moreto work with and had lots of creative suggestions for picture taking. She helped make the experience comfortable and fun-all the while building memories for our new family. Turnaround time for photo editing was quicker than I ever could've imagined and I look forward to future picture days!

We could not have asked for a more beautiful place to celebrate our daughter's wedding! Haven On…read moreThe Farm in Edwards, Illinois was everything we hoped for and more. We booked the venue about a year and a half before the wedding, and from the very beginning, they were absolutely wonderful to work with. By the time the wedding arrived in June, everything came together even more beautifully than we had imagined. The venue itself is simply stunning. From the tree-lined driveway and gorgeous white barn to the hydrangeas, antique details, and historic lights from the old Capitol building, every corner has so much character and charm. It has that beautiful equestrian-estate feel, but with a historic, timeless elegance that makes it feel incredibly special. There are so many possibilities for creating your own look and making the space feel personal and unique. The bridal house was beautiful, spacious, and such a wonderful place for the girls to get ready, and having a groom's quarters for the guys was such a thoughtful touch. Those spaces made the entire day feel relaxed and special from the moment everyone arrived. The cocktail hour was one of my favorite parts. We were able to create such a fun and beautiful atmosphere with whiskey tastings displayed on an antique buffet, the antique bar, comfortable couches, pub tables, rugs, umbrellas, linens, bag game, and the gorgeous setting beneath the trees. It felt elegant without ever feeling stuffy. One of the things I really appreciated about Haven On The Farm is how many opportunities there are to personalize the experience. From the linens, flatware, dinnerware, and chargers to the glassware, dance floor, dance floor sticker, draping, and greenery, there are so many ways to take the already beautiful setting and make it completely your own. And then there is the staff--which truly deserves its own paragraph! Ashley, the owner, was absolutely amazing to work with. She was helpful, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our daughter's wedding day wonderful. Her assistant, Josie, was also incredible and such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. The bartenders were wonderful, and everyone who helped transport our guests from the parking area to the venue was fantastic. Every person we encountered was kind, helpful, and made our guests feel welcomed and taken care of. Having a day-of coordinator was also such a gift. It allowed us as the family to actually enjoy the wedding instead of worrying about the details. Everything felt organized and well cared for. Most importantly, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Our daughter had a vision that was a little bit of an upscale equestrian estate mixed with a touch of coastal charm, and Haven On The Farm gave us the perfect canvas to bring that vision to life. We will always be grateful that our daughter chose Haven On The Farm for such an important day. It wasn't just a beautiful place to have a wedding--it was an experience that we will remember for years to come. If you are considering Haven On The Farm, I cannot recommend it highly enough. The beauty of the property is only surpassed by the people who take care of it. We truly couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day, and we will always be grateful that this is where our daughter's wedding memories were made.

Everything about The Cannery is amazing!! The venue itself is gorgeous and perfectly curated in…read moreevery space! The staff was extremely easy to work with, considerate, and they do everything in their power to make sure your special day goes smoothly and is as perfect as possible! The go above and beyond!!

The Cannery is a beautiful venue with some of the most hospitable people who are there to make the…read morecouples day perfect! Our daughter had her BIG day on the 18th of April this year and everything was perfect!! When we asked to have the ceremony inside due to the rain the night before the Team got to work switching everything around for us!! We loved working with Laken and all the people behind the scenes!! We hosted her Bridal Shower at the venue and it was perfect!! If you want to pay a fair price, a beautiful venue, and work with AWESOME people host your event at the Cannery!! Thank you for one of the most memorable days of our life that we could relive on repeat!!!

My husband and I had a great time. Our sailboat tour with Captain Brad was a first time experience…read morein a sail boat for both of us. My husband got to steer a little as Captain Brad educated us in the language of sailing. We definitely want to go again, especially during the fall color season.