I'm surprised to find The Hendricks are not already on Yelp, so I feel obligated to let the Yelp…read morecommunity know about the best photographers you can hire in the Tampa/Orlando area. I cannot begin to tell you how incredible Landon and Stephanie are. They make photoshoots feel fun and effortless, and they treat you like family. They both have these amazing, outgoing personalities that can get even the most shy people (like myself) to open up and feel comfortable on camera. It all started with booking them for our engagement shoot and wedding before we even had a venue. They were the only vendor I was instantly sold on. Our engagement shoot at Lake Louisa State Park was amazing. They came prepared. It was raining in the beginning of our shoot (goodbye, professionally curled hair) and they had a clear umbrella so we could still get some photos in while the weather cleared. They were down for our smoke bomb ideas for our images and executed those flawlessly. Stephanie went full on coordinator with our wedding and was in my opinion more prepared than my planner. She contacted me early ready with a timeline to review. They arrived early, took incredible photos and were such a delight. I could go into way more detail about the wedding, but this review is already going to be a novel. We keep coming back. We have since had an anniversary shoot and a maternity shoot the year after that. I can't wait to save up for one this year with the new little one. Engagement, wedding, anniversary and maternity shoots. They cover all the big moments. P.S. - Ladies, Stephanie also handles boudoir shoots. Your man will thank you! Mind you, I've only talked about the actual session experience so far. They are very much natural light photographers. Not to say they can't take quality indoor photographs, but their work truly shines when they can use natural sunlight. Their images have a beautiful airy feel that is modeled off film photography. There is a special glow about their photos that is swoon-worthy. Not only are the images insanely beautiful, but they get them to you faster than any other photographer we have worked with. They have literally the highest level of customer service I have ever seen. How about at my wedding before we walk in to the reception, no one can figure out how to bustle my gown. My wedding planner is nowhere to be found, and Stephanie takes it upon herself to handle it and right on time! Landon even was able to walk my mom and bridesmaid through lacing up my dress. They're not just photographers. They are overall wedding experts. I sincerely mean it when I say these two are some of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met. I've told them more than once that they are our photographers for life. You can NOT go wrong with hiring Landon and Stephanie for your photography needs. Just be prepared to hear "delicious" a lot during your shoot.

I cannot say enough about Wishful Concepts! This husband and wife couple is just amazing to work…read morewith. They are very nice and professional and return calls immediately. The food that Simone creates is amazing!!! We received so many compliments at my daughters reception regarding the food. Everything was fresh served hot and delicious !!! Next time a need a caterer or a personal chef I will be sure to call Wishful Concepts!!

This company is absolutely AWFUL! Their food is subpar.. and that's about as far as it goes.We had…read moreSimone booked as our caterer for our wedding for an entire year.. their organization skills are terrible. I received at least 5 emails confirming what our final menu was, despite the fact that we finalized it while we were in front of them. I responded to each email and confirmed our menu multiple times. And then when it came down to the actual wedding, We were served food that we did not order AT ALL. I specifically told her in an email 2 weeks prior to the wedding that my Fiance' despised pesto, and Simone took it upon herself to change our menu and serve whatever she felt like cooking. We were served Pesto chicken (despite the fact that i specifically said no to pesto, and we had 2 people with nut allergies so we did not want pesto chicken AT ALL!), and served a salad that was the exact opposite of everything we confirmed. We paid for a beautiful coffee barista station, and were instead presented with a Keurig set up right next to the food.... After the wedding, I sent an email expressing my disappointment, and was responded to with Snark and basic disregard for the fact that they did whatever it was they pleased instead of what we paid for. We will be taking legal action against this company since they refuse to right their wrongs. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for catering if you want a company that is organized and follows the menu that is on your invoice and finalized menu!!!

I booked both my DJ and a photo booth with National Entertainment group for my wedding this past…read moreOctober and they gave me a great deal for booking both vendors with them. Everyone at my party had a fabulous time. The photobooth was such a hit with the guests. Also, the music was so good we had to pay the DJ to stay an additional half hour. I would absolutely recommend National Entertainment Group and use them again if I had the opportunity.

Terrible service. Their equipment stopped working and the company would not refund any of my…read moremoney. Do not use!!!

Met with him two times before the wedding and made it known we had particular songs we did and did…read morenot want played. Gave him a list of songs to play during dinner and for dancing. I don't think I heard even one song on my dinner list, and 75% of the dancing songs were also not what we wanted. I specified that we didn't want country music or any cheesy line dances. He played the cotton eye joe song, and 2 or 3 other line dances and I had people continually going up and asking him to play songs from our list all night long. Even though we told him the reception ended at 11:00, he insisted that we never discussed this and that we would owe him for an extra 30 minutes. He asked one of my bridesmaids to pay for the additional time. When we first met with him he was trying to beat the price of another DJ and insisted that if we needed more uplighting he would provide it free of charge. When we asked about it later he wanted to charge us for it, and also asked my bridesmaid to pay for the 3 additional uplights. She told him that considering he didn't play from my list and had a "booty contest" at my wedding that maybe he should let it go and so he went and got my fiancé and had him pay him for the extra fees. I really liked him when we met; however he was extremely misleading, and seemed to only say what we wanted to hear to get our business and then did things how he wanted to do them on the day of. Very disappointing experience. Definitely would not recommend. After posting a fair and honest review, my husband was harassed by Rob as we were trying to prepare for our honeymoon. When we returned I had received a nasty email from Rob taking absolutely no responsibility for any of the aspects of his service that we were unhappy with. Booking this DJ was the biggest mistake at my wedding....Beware.

As a wedding planner, I have worked with many DJs, but even beyond that I've attended a lot of…read moreweddings and everyone knows the right DJ makes all the difference. So from behind the scenes as a planner to as a guest trying to enjoy the festivities, as well as being a bride myself at one time, I know all the details of a great DJ and MC. I wouldn't write a review if I didn't fully support this team and who they are as people as well as the service they provide. Rob Boylan is BY FAR the DJ I recommend to everyone in the Central Florida area...and beyond...for their events and weddings to ensure they get exactly what THEY envision and the party they want. When it comes to true sophistication, amazing customer service, professionalism, a great DJ and MC, and just an over all wonderful person to work with Rob is my first choice. His manner is easy to work with, energetic enough to get a crowd moving, and classy enough to control the events of the evening from ceremony into the night. He and his wife Michelle are sweet and awesome collaborators. They truly want your day to be what you want and work with you to make it happen. Call him, you will be so happy you did!! Then write a review and send all your friends! THAT'S how happy you'll be. :)

Overall, working with Gloria and her assistant Susan was a dream! The calls were detailed and…read morehelpful, as well as fun and spirited. Remember to always triple check your paperwork; they get busy, and there will always be a correction or two to make before sending payments and finalizing the BEO. This happened multiple times, so please read every single word every single time a new BEO is sent before signing. She's very quick with responding to emails as well! Justin is fantastic for room blocks and I can tell he loves his job, he was also quite quick and responsive! Charlie is fabulous for florals and decorations, he made sure to keep my boquet redacted in emails, since my mother and fiance wanted the design to be a complete surprise for me, he's the best of the best! Overall, if budgeted properly and planned for spending more than your initial budget with essential add ons, Disney is a great choice for a destination wedding. Make sure to ask all of the details questions because they will also help you with the price. On site, all of the coordinators were really on top of things they even prevented what could've been a great mishap when I started to walk out to lineup for the wedding Pavilion, but my Groom was an out debt and they prevented me from walking out so that he wouldn't see me, everything ran on time and was like a well oiled machine, people attended to our every need as if we were a real life, Prince and princess, Riding in the Cinderella's Coach was truly a dream come true an absolutely worth all of it My husband and I kept talking about how we couldn't believe how great the wedding was going and how much fun everyone was having and that it was all running smoothly and we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much!

I would strongly caution anyone considering Fairy Tales and Wedding Bells for their wedding or…read moreevent coordination. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing and unprofessional from start to finish. The owner, Michelle, spoke disrespectfully not only to members of my bridal party, but also to members of my vendor team, Disney coordinators, and even members of her own staff. I was later informed by several individuals that her communication style toward her own team was often condescending and demeaning. It took some time for these concerns to fully come to my attention because many people intentionally chose not to burden me with the stress while I was enjoying newlywed marital bliss. On top of that, multiple personal items of mine were misplaced, and several items included in my BEO were completely missed because their checklist was not properly completed or verified. These were important details that should have been carefully managed, especially for such a significant event. What was even more upsetting was the way concerns were handled afterward. Rather than taking accountability or working toward a professional resolution, the response from the owner was to silence me by removing me from the Facebook group she claims to own. It became very clear that when someone raises concerns or speaks negatively about her services, they are simply removed instead of being heard. A wedding vendor should bring professionalism, accountability, and support during one of the most important moments of your life. Sadly, that was not my experience here. I highly recommend future brides and couples do extensive research before hiring this company.

I recently attended a wedding held at Bridle Oaks in Deland, FL. I was, for the most part, very…read moreimpressed with the location. It was certainly a beautiful place to hold a wedding, from the actual spot where the vows were exchanged, to the small open area where the appetizers were served (and open bar) to the bar area where the remainder of reception was held. All of it was visually appealing as it was definitely very functional for the purpose it was used. Staff were friendly, if not overly so, and certainly took care of the bride and groom and their direct family - as you would expect. The s'mores on a cool evening was a nice touch and one I definitely took advantage.

I will not be using again. Susan MESSED my order up then had the AUDACITY TO SAY I was incorrect…read moreeven after showing her pictures that were taken at her event center with the specific items I requested. I had her on speaker while I was setting up my event and even the people around me were shock at how she spoke and overall attitude. I am utterly disgusted about the situation and the LACK OF OWNERSHIP AND DESIRE to correct her mistake. I reached out twice after the event and she "read" the message and did not respond. Poor business leadership overall. Highly would not recommend.

Absolutely Love this guy right here. When we first met to talk about my wedding there was an…read moreinstant connection. Gerald seen my vision and made it happen. He was very easy to talk to and was straight foward with everything. He was able to handle every detail, every plan, every thought I threw at him. He diffinetly gave me great suggestions and input as well. Gerald even took the time once to come dress shopping with me. He is very well connected with people of great status who also helped put my wedding together. I thank him so much as a wedding planner, and now a good friend of mine. I will always recommend him for any event.

Gerald is an amazing individual and fantastic at what he does. He was available for us whenever…read moreneeded and went out of his way to ensure things went smoothly. I highly recommend him.

Working with the John Michael Catering team was so easy and so great. There menu is massive so…read moreputting together a meal that fits for your guests is easy. Giselle was so easy to chat with and answered so many little questions throughout the process. Every single caterer we met through the tastings were kind. For those looking a year out it's really easy to make it to all of the tastings! They're quick and delicious, we took great notes and ranked all of the dishes so it was simple to determine our menu towards the end. Oh and they did an awesome job accommodating our guests allergies and dietary restrictions! The price was great, the ease was excellent, and the food was complimented on over and over again! Oh- and don't skip the corn casserole... it's the best!

First time I have reviewed a caterer on Yelp! I never thought to look here for catering reviews…read moreuntil I tried this food at a private event and was quite impressed. So here it goes..... I highly recommend! Everything was absolutely juicy and delicious.