We have used Jay Reiter as one of our preferred photographers for years. He is very versatile and…read moredoes an amazing job with action shots, portraits, and still shots. He is always punctual and delivers amazing results. We would highly recommend him!

I usually write review but I had a very disappointed experience with Jay Reiter photography. I…read morebooked with him for my wedding in June due to a lower rate (comparing to other photographer) and pretty good sample photo albums. However, the engagement photographs were poor qualities. But we still gave him another chance with our engagement party. The pictures were so horrible (very few pictures of us; mostly were food and group pictures) that we freaked out and had to cancel the contract 2 weeks before our wedding. I know it was very late to cancel the contract but I would definitely regret to have him as my wedding photographer. His work ethic was unacceptable in the sense that he was busy enjoying himself at the engagement party than doing his job as a professional photographer. I was very upset seeing that from our engagement video. Our photos were definitely not comparable to the sample photo albums that we saw. Only if I can give a 0 star rating, I would! Just a note to bribe who want to shop for a budget photographer in the area.

We had a great experience with Julie photographing our elopement. She was creative, thoughtful, and…read morethorough and just so easy to work with. I love how our photos turned out!

Julie....let me count the ways how you are awesome. 1. You have a fantastic personality and are so…read moreeasy to work with. That goes far when it comes to a wedding. 2. You come up with great compositions and ideas for poses and yet are open to suggestions. 3. Your photos are gorgeous. You did make my arms look smaller! You capture the day, the weather, the smiles and the feelings beautifully. 4. The likes - everyone loooooved the photos you did. Everyone...I keep hearing it. 5. You are so quick. We received an absolutely gorgeous DVD case with our photos within a week. You had photos up on your website for us to share the next day.....magically quick! 6. You are now our family photographer. You are stuck with us!

Im a bit (only two years) late in writing this review but better late than never, right?…read more I didn't want photos to be cumbersome, I just wanted to enjoy my wedding day. Joan was recommended to me by a friend and I never actually met her until my wedding day, but she immediately felt like an old friend there to enjoy our special day with us. She made me (and my husband, who is camera shy) feel comfortable in front of her camera, which I know isn't always easy. Taking pictures didn't feel like a chore because we spent the whole day laughing (and crying) while taking them. She captured the most special day of my life so beautifully and I will forever cherish those memories. Joan sent us sneak peeks the night of the wedding which of course prompted more tears. She sent a few more teasers along the way and then we had the full gallery within a month of our wedding day. By the time she was done editing there were still 600+ of them and somehow even with that many - each photo told a story. I printed some for a photo album and before I knew it I had 400+ prints so it's clear I loved her work. I highly recommend Joan for any event!

Working with Melanie was hands down the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. I've…read morenever met anyone who is so good at what they do and loves it so much as her. My husband and I can't recommend her highly enough. In the months leading up to the wedding, she was so easy to work with. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Melanie had a timeline of everything that needed to get done (even the little things) and she made sure we were on-schedule. She gave us excellent vendor recommendations (people told us that the food was the best they've had at a wedding, and the band was a huge hit as well!). She was extremely responsive and would even have us send her things we liked from Instagram for inspiration. Every time we got off the phone with her we would look at each other and say "I'm so glad we have Melanie on our team." She kept us on-budget and helped us understand what it was worth it to spend on as we searched for venues, caterers, bands, flowers, and more. During the wedding week and weekend, Melanie kept everyone calm and on-task. She made sure all the tents, tables, chairs, etc were delivered on-time and everyone was where they should be. She took care of all the "little things" that we didn't think of and even coordinated our rehearsal. The event was beautiful, and we owe a lot of that to Melanie's tasteful suggestions. (She also let us borrow a lot of her own things like signs and a cake stand.) Melanie was always one or two steps ahead of us on wedding day, and we didn't have to think about where we should be for photos or speeches- we really go to enjoy the day and be present. She was there until the last guest had gone home. I 100% recommend Melanie, and can't imagine how we would have done it without her.

In beginning to plan my wedding, I discussed with a recently-married friend where she thought she…read moregot the most bang for the buck. She said, without a doubt, it was her day-of wedding planner. With that in mind, my budget was very tight. Although we currently live in CA, my husband and I are from MA and got married outside Boston in June 2011. Knowing that I wouldn't be able to meet any of my vendors until the week before the wedding, phone calls and emails were of the utmost importance. After the first time I talked to Melanie on the phone, I knew I was going to have to make room for her in my budget, and I can say that, it really was, without a doubt, some of the best money I spent. Simply put, Melanie d-e-f-i-n-e-s the phrase "on top of things." I am a very organized, detail-oriented person, but she blew me away. Leading up to the wedding, she was consistently offering suggestions, alternatives, support, and laughter. The day of my wedding, although I maybe only saw her twice, she worked pure magic. She anticipated what I'd need or want, and things would just appear on the head table before I realized what it was I needed or wanted. This review really doesn't do her services justice - she really, really is the cream of the crop. I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without her.

My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the stunning York Harbor Reading Room. We…read morevisited numerous potential wedding venues in southern Maine, but nothing felt right until we came across the Reading Room. We fell instantly in love with the incredible ocean view, the beautiful interior, the out-of-this world food, and with Mary, the on-site wedding coordinator. A month has passed since our wedding, and my husband and I are honestly a little sad we no longer have an excuse to interact with Mary. She has coordinated weddings at the Reading Room for years, and is a master. There is no detail that escapes her inquiry. She will ask about set up, timelines, preferences, food, flowers, and will coordinate with all your vendors. My husband and I pride ourselves on being detail oriented, but we were surprised by the things that had escaped our attention that revealed themselves during discussions with Mary. But more than just details, Mary is a joy to work with. She is kind and funny, and it is obvious that even after dozens of weddings, she really enjoys them. In fact, Mary seemed to enjoy our wedding day as much as us. You will not be disappointed by the York Harbor Reading Room. We highly recommend it.

Perfect location for a wedding and we had the perfect wedding. The owners are SO AWESOME and easy…read moreto work with. Responsive to emails and work with you 100% to ensure an incredible wedding experience. The space can accommodate a nice group inside and outside. Our plan was to have an outdoor cocktail hour and ceremony followed by indoor cake and dancing in the barn. They worked with us and our mutltiple visits to ensure the perfect location for photos and sunset. Unfortunetly, it rained all day and we were in the barn for everything, which was actually perfect. Opening the double doors to overlook the gardens with the rain in the backgroup was beautiful. They offer parking across the street. They have a room for the wedding party connected to their home. A portapotty trailer, which was great. Caters had access it the barn offered a pre space and a bar area. If it is not raining, there is room for a tent, though we wanted a Bridgerton-esque feel with string quartet and all. But the barn was perfect, clean and our guest loved it. Also, as a same sex couple, they were so great. Highly recommended.

Josia's River Farm is such a Stunning Venue. If you are looking for a romantic rustic setting with…read morea twist of non traditional look no further. We loved how customizable the property was to create our dream wedding. The options were endless at josias river farm. The whole night we over heard "what a beautiful property" and "look at all the pretty gardens wow" we loved having cocktail hour in the gorgeous historic barn followed by dinner under a large beautiful tent in back surrounded by plenty of room for lawn games, a photo bus, 2 casino tables (big hit) And a outdoor dance floor under the stars. The whole night we got many compliments and told this was the best wedding they have ever been to period. The owners Laura and Charlie are so incredibly sweet and made sure everything was pristine upon arrival. We used Forever in a day by kelly carlie as our wedding planner to make sure the day ran smooth. The communication was spot on and i never felt stressed out. Thank you for a beautiful weekend.

We loved the shift!! It was a little creepy and only scary at 1 point! It was the perfect puzzle…read morefor our group and the hosts made it so fun!!

We really enjoyed our time at Beyond Escape! Nick at the front was very helpful and polite. Very…read moremuch enjoyed our time. I'm

Can't say enough positive things about this venue! This Old Barn is SOO special, and the grounds…read moreare a perfect, absolutely stunning backdrop. My nephews wedding of 95 people this past weekend was absolutely perfect. HIGHLY recommend this special place!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about This Old Barn. I had my wedding ceremony and…read morereception at the barn with 110 guests in attendance, and everything was absolutely perfect. Cheryl and Dale, the owners, have a remarkable way of making you feel like family, their attention to detail is spot on, and are extremely responsive to questions. We had been planning our wedding for just under a year during the pandemic and although this was their first wedding season, you would've never known. My bridal party and I stayed the night before at the beautifully built bridal cottage, the hair and makeup team arrived and had plenty of space and lighting to set up in the air-conditioned cottage. The catering team and bartenders that we hired had plenty of space to set up and work, with a full bar and full-size refrigerator, sink for cleaning, and dedicated area for grilling and preparing. Our DJ was set up on the main level on the dance floor ensuring our guests had adequate space for proper celebration. Every question or request we had on the wedding day was answered and met, which was great because that meant we could relax with peace of mind knowing the ceremony site and barn would be ready! The venue itself is so incredibly maintained with acres of green grass, gorgeous hills (makes for excellent photos!), newly built bathrooms, and a brand-new fire pit/patio area, which our guests loved. If you're looking for a well-maintained, rustic style red barn to host your wedding at, look no further than This Old Barn.