I have a wedding to attend on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event is formal in nature. I traveled…read morebetween Danbury Mall, Westchester Mall, and Jefferson Valley Mall, did not find anything that appealed to me. I was referred to Chic Boutique in White Plains. However, upon searching online, I discovered a location in the Poughkeepsie Galleria, which I visited this past Thursday. They offer a wide selection of beautiful gowns. After trying on many, I found one that I loved. They needed to make some alterations to the gown, and I picked it up on Friday night. Although their prices are somewhat high, the quality is worth it! The gown is absolutely stunning, and they did a fantastic job! The owner and staff are exceptional! Anyone in search of a gown should definitely visit Chic Boutique in Poughkeepsie Galleria. I would certainly shop there again. Hats off to Chic Boutique--YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!

I never expected to find and purchase my mother-of-the groom dress from the Chic Boutique in…read morePoughkeepsie. I was amazed at the extensive inventory they had. Barbra was a joy to work with in the selection and alteration of my gown.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sandra O'Connell or Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Not only did she…read morestreamline the bride's "to do" list by recommending musicians and florists, her excellent knowledge of wedding-day requirements helped ,  my Daughter in Law Amanda immensely, saving her lots of computer search time and false-starts.  Her help walking us through the rehearsal was vital, getting us organized the day of and "on our spots" at the right critical time. It's all such a whirlwind of activity. And the logistics at our farm were challenging, to say the least. I also greatly appreciated how, during the actual wedding and party afterward, Sandra and her assistant were there, in the background, keeping the caterer happy, moving tables, shuttling slightly inebriated guests to their cars, (thank you, especially for that. I think I would still find people walking the horse pasture fence, looking for their cars.) And for doing the behind-the-scenes things that rarely are noticed, unless they're not done. (For example, one of the porta potties malfunctioning). Sandra handled that with quiet speed. And mostly I appreciated how she took care of Amanda's mother's doilies, the family mementoes, tucking things away in the pool house for safe keeping. And for a good, general tidying up at the end of the night.

We were married this past September at Timber Lake Camp and had the wedding (and weekend) of our…read moredreams thanks to Sandra O'Connell at Hudson Valley Ceremonies. If you don't get to the end of this review and only read one thing: Hiring Sandra was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is beyond dedicated to giving you the wedding of your dreams, and her ability to execute and make it ALL happen is nothing short of extraordinary. Every wedding needs a Sandra! We had the pleasure of working with Sandra from the beginning of our wedding planning journey all the way through our 3 day wedding weekend. When we were stumped looking for venues that could accommodate our large guest list AND a weekend-long celebration. Sandra approached us with a "think outside the box" venue: Timber Lake Camp, a beautifully serene summer camp nestled in the Catskills. We were unsure about the idea of a summer camp wedding but trusted her instinct - and thankfully we did. The day we visited the camp we knew it was PERFECT. 500 gorgeous acres with plenty of room to accommodate ALL of our guests, that we could have all to ourselves for an entire weekend - camp cabins, facilities, staff, and all! It truly felt like she had pulled a rabbit out of a hat and that was only the start of Sandra's magic! Throughout the entire year and a half long planning process, Sandra lent us her ear and expertise: she listened to our wishes, concerns, thoughts; guided us through a million different decisions; provided alternative options/ideas to meet our budget; and found the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life. She sat in on our calls with the coordinator at the camp, and even made visits to the camp with us - including one visit during a snowstorm! She also managed our multitude of vendors (including 3 separate caterers!) from the initial inquiries all the way through to the end of packing up after the wedding. When the wedding weekend came around, Sandra stayed on site all 3 days and made every event run smoothly - we felt like she was somehow everywhere all at once! We had multiple events, including our rehearsal, a Welcome BBQ, Karaoke Night, late night bonfire, and activities throughout the camp. If there were any hiccups, we didn't know about them! The day of the wedding, between everything she was coordinating and the multiple vendors on-site, she somehow still found time to check in with us to make sure we were okay. But honestly we truly felt at ease with Sandra running the show. Her professionalism, calmness, and get-it-done attitude made every part of the weeknd run seamlessly! And on top of it all, she made our marriage official by signing our marriage license. :) A total bonus that she is ordained and a special memory to share with her as she was such a big part of our special day! Our guests are still talking about how magical the weekend was. Many specifically commented that even with so many events and activities going on, it was one the most well-coordinated and organized weddings they'd attended. It was definitely a huge effort to pull off a 3 day wedding weekend on a 500 acre camp, but teamwork truly made this dream work! We could not be more grateful to Sandra, her team, and all of our amazing vendors for giving us a wedding better than we could have ever imagined! We can't recommend Sandra and HVC enough.

I found Lucille Rey on the project feature of the Yelp app. It was super easy to message the owner,…read moreSylke, via Yelp and make an appointment through the chat feature. The space is so cute! Sylke was a pleasure to chat with while she took a look at the hem of my dress. Thus far, I am pleased with her service and look forward to the finished product! Picking up my bridesmaid dress in a couple weeks.

The business title said "clothing alterations", I asked for "hem the pants", she immediately…read morereplied with "I don't provide this service"

This place is so horrific I almost want to give it a half a star...at least the people show up to…read morework. That's all I can say for them. Ok, so from my very first visit, everyone here was fake and had an attitude. Every dress I tried on they would say looked amazing!!!!!! Just be honest, it's not helpful to tell me they all look good. I was a bride's maid, not the bride, but it was still annoying. They gave such a freaked out look when we told them that we were all wearing different colors and styles of dresses. Judgement was written all over there faces. This is not that bad you might be thinking, but here's where the fun begins... At my first fitting I looked at the dress and thought, "wow, that looks huge." I am a typical size 6...in almost everything. Granted, I have a large chest, so sometimes a bigger size is necessary...they had ordered me a size 12! It was ridiculously huge on me. They ordered a size 14 for one of the other bride's maids and she is typically a size 8. They then asked me what bra I planned on wearing and I told them that I was thinking about not wearing one if it looked ok...they rolled their eyes and told me that I should definitely rethink wearing a bra and proceeded to write on my order slip "refuses to wear a bra". They told me that the dress wouldn't be fitted properly because I refused to wear a bra and I said, I WILL wear a bra if it looks better! They were really just trying to blame me because the dress was not fitting correctly (BECAUSE THEY ORDERED A SIZE 12!) That was not the worst of it, because I could care less if someone judges me for not wearing a bra, but then they were rude to the bride. At her first fitting the dress was too small. They had measured her exactly last time she was in and she was working out in the meantime, so she had not gained weight. They had an attitude and said to her "Oh, you were SUPPOSED to have lost weight"!!!! What a rude comment to make! They had quite the attitude with her and ordered her a new size after telling her she should have lost weight. There were so many awful experiences, I feel like I'm forgetting a few of them. The day before the wedding, one bride's maid was supposed to pick up her dress. She had a screaming baby at home and was running late. When she called the dress shop (crying, mind you), they told her "Well, if you don't get here before we close, I guess you just won't have a dress tomorrow" That's lovely customer service. The women at this place need to retire. They are all miserable and make everyone around them miserable. Please, do yourself a favor and DO NOT go here!

My daughter and I have had the most amazing experiance at this store! The staff is helpful and…read moreprofessional and we were treated better the we were at serveral places in Manhattan. The fitters were able to size up what was and was not flattering and direct us towards what would or would not work. The suggestions were great, the wedding dress looks so amazing it may be featured in a magazine layout and the staff is so warm and knowledgable we wish we could invite them to the wedding so they can guide us through! Price was right and both my dress and my daughters fit like a dream. Have nothing to say but thank you to the wedding consultants there.

everything turned out great. flower cart, mirror, and balloons were beautiful. Would definitely…read morerecommend Seven Wonders

Seven wonders event rental was exactly what I needed to add some extra layers of fun to my…read moregraduation party. The champagne wall was the center of attention and allowed for a wonderful champagne toast. The wall was elegant and fit plenty of flutes in different styles. I highly recommend this finishing touch if you really want to wow your guests!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!