Compiled by Kathleen Dewar
Maumee: The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., 419-878-9998
www.jfosterjewelers.com
Our salesperson at J. Foster Jewelers was very helpful to Chris in providing direction for design and choosing the right diamond.
118 E. 3rd St., Perrysburg
419-340-6242 www.candlelightoccasions.com
Candlelight Occasions handled all the decorations. Jamie Waddell was so considerate of our budget. Everything was handled, from the outside arbor to the custom fabric tent ceiling and chandeliers. I did not have to worry about a thing.
Ice Creations
221 E Washington St, Napoleon
419-599-0000 www.facebook.com/icecreation
Ice Creations provided our beautiful ice sculpture. They helped us design a sculpture unique to our taste and budget, and it was the focal point for the entire room. The display was illuminated.
100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland
419-867-8400 www.stoneoakcountryclub.org
Stone Oak Country Club was the backdrop for our celebration. Autumn Davis and her team paid attention to every wedding detail. The grounds and facilities were so beautiful, and countless hours were spent coordinating and arranging all the vendors. I received a tremendous amount of personal attention and the food was amazing! We did not taste anything we did not like—everyone raved about the food.
5433 Monroe St.
419-885-9442 www.estonsbakery.com
Eston’s Bakery in Sylvania was amazing—the guys really know what they’re doing. Guests were going back for seconds all night long. The cake was delicious!
927 N Summit St, Toledo, OH 43604
419-244-1812, www.belleamourbridal.com
Men’s Wearhouse
5001 Monroe Street
Franklin Park Toledo, OH 43623
419-474-8553, www.menswearhouse.com
All the dresses were ordered and fitted with the help of the lovely ladies at Belle Amour Bridal in downtown Toledo. The girls looked great, and the dresses were budget-conscious and extremely well-made. We enjoyed a morning of mimosas in our large private suite. There was a large selection of dresses in my color choice. Men’s Warehouse provided Vera Wang tuxedos for the guys and everyone looked amazing.
I did the flowers! I knew what I wanted and I love to dabble. I got ideas from Pinterest and other sources and was able to pull everything together to create the look with the color and inspiration I wanted.
www.redeyebooths.com/ohio
Red Eye Photo Booths handled this photo opportunity for guests who thoroughly enjoyed it. We were able to keep a copy of everything in a custom book. Guests were able to leave a personalized message with each photo.
734-834-5015 www.hmnphotography.net
Heather captured every unforgettable moment of the day. I received many compliments on the soft and romantic style of her photography. Her skills complimented every moment. She will be our lifetime photographer.
419-386-8190 www.facebook.com/toledodjs
The guys at Toledo DJs helped coordinate every step of our wedding to music. It was personal, and all the while they went above and beyond our special last-minute requests. Our DJ, Orlando, kept our guests dancing all night long.
6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg
419-873-0700 www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Chelsie Schmidt, event coordinator at The Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, was fantastic! With Jay’s food allergies, she reassured us he was in great hands. The venue itself is beautiful, and the work the team puts into each wedding is extraordinary. Having a full-service facility manage everything from start to finish, including overnight accommodations, was so helpful.
Toledo: 5001 Monroe St. (Franklin Park Mall), 419-473-3300
Maumee: The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., 419-878-9998
www.jfosterjewelers.com
We purchased Jay’s wedding band at J. Foster Jewelers after reviews from our friends who have used them for years.
Grier Photography
www.grierphotos.com
I met Andy Grier at a friend’s wedding and recall feeling like I’ve known him for years. Andy and Steve Grier, from Grier Photography, are top-notch, and really put clients first. From engagement photos to the wedding day, Andy and Steve make your day special. We have become friends, and I would use Grier Photography again and again.
10311 North Adams Rd., North Adams, MI
517-607-1594 www.facebook.com/WindyRidgeBakery
Finding a cake vendor in the Toledo area to accommodate food allergies is difficult—that’s when my mom took to Facebook. She posted a status requesting if anyone knew of a cake vendor who could accommodate multiple food allergies. Angie Snyder from Windy Ridge Bakery (about 65 miles from Toledo) came to the rescue! She was able to offer many different flavors of allergy-free cake.
5646 Summit St., Sylvania
(419) 517-8821 www.beautifulbloomsbyjen.com
When choosing the florist, it was only natural to go back to high school. Jen Linehan, from Beautiful Blooms by Jen in downtown Sylvania, was our one and only choice. We played volleyball and went to school together. I can remember having a horticulture class with Jen and watching while she made beautiful arrangements. She was so helpful and patient with me making such a big decision. Our bouquets and boutonnieres were gorgeous.
927 N. Summit St.
419-244-1812 www.belleamourbridal.com
President Tuxedo
5200 Monroe St. #5208-B
419-471-0974 www.presidenttuxedo.com
My wedding dress was purchased at Belle Amour Bridal in downtown Toledo. I thought this would be the first stop of many dress shops. I had a vision of what my wedding dress would look like. My mother in law and MOH actually picked out the dress I walked down the aisle in. I felt beautiful.
34 S St Clair St.
419-241-5877 www.ahavaspa.com
Ahava Spa and Wellness Center was the only place for wedding-day “beautifying.” Melissa Berrios of Ahava has been doing my hair for over 10 years, and knows more about my hair than I do. Due to my indecisiveness regarding hairstyle and color, Melissa’s executive decisions always end up being what I want.
419-376-9859 www.bookthatdj.com
While attending a large bridal expo at the Masonic Auditorium, I was overwhelmed with the different DJs and bands available for weddings in the Toledo area. I actually received a recommendation from my wedding photographer, Andy Grier, to go with Book that DJ. Owner Jason Kelley and his team are so professional. They really work with the bride and groom to make their day one of a kind. We threw Jason a few loops during the reception but he “rocked it!”
217 E. Front St., Perrysburg
419-874-5631 www.stroseonline.com
Jay and I were married at the beautiful, historic St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. We attended several weddings and baptisms there in the past, and knew it was where we wanted to get married. St. Rose is breathtaking!
Jamie Williams, owner of Epiphic Photobooth, is a long-time friend of my husband, Jay. Jamie gave our guests another fun form of entertainment for the evening.
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