Rev. O'Grady is very professional. I was shocked to see this review. He first officiated at our…read moredaughter's wedding in Rochester, MI., five years ago and then at our son's wedding four years ago because we were all so pleased with his services. We had numerous compliments on both wedding ceremonies. An hour after I talked with him initially (because our children were out of state), he had e-mailed the general vows that he uses with the explanation that he is pleased to include any readings or ceremonies that the bride and groom desire. (Our children both chose a sand ceremony.) His paperwork included that he did not work with wedding coordinators (or aunts or others who try and direct the wedding ceremony). Our family had no problem with this. Both sets of the brides and grooms met with Rev. O'Grady prior to the wedding rehearsal to discuss the ceremonies and their preferences. He came to the wedding rehearsal totally prepared and his wife assisted him at both the rehearsal and ceremony by getting the wedding party lined up and started off on the correcct foot. She explained to the women how to hold the bouquets for pretty pictures and was wonderful. . Both Rev. O'Grady and his wife were extremely gracious and patient with everyone including the 3 little flower girls and ring bearer at our son's wedding. The reason that I came across this negative review was because I was googling his name to obtain his phone number .Our niece is interested in contacting him to officiate at her wedding and asked me for his phone number.

Rev. O'Grady did a fabulous job for us!! He was prompt, organized, and very detailed. My kind of…read moreguy!! He comes with his wife Lucy, and she acts as a coordinator. She's extremely helpful and very sweet. All of our Bridal Party loved him, too. They have been in weddings before, but said ours was very organized. He recommended having someone tape the ceremony, if nothing else, and I'm so glad we did. It's a fabulous video and an instant reminder of our beautiful day! It got a little windy the day of; he helped me when I got caught in my veil... I made light of it, and everyone laughed it off! DH and I both wrote a little commitment speech to each other (kind of like your own vows) and it was great. If you have the opportunity to do that, do it. I think that's what MADE our ceremony.

Lynne and John were my day of coordinators and I cannot speak any higher of them. If you think you…read morecan have a wedding without a planner then you're dead wrong. Not only were Lynne and John the epitome of professionalism with years of experience, I could tell they truly cared about the couples they work with. I experienced several problems during my wedding but these two made everything work, I'm sure there were other problems they solved without me having the slightest clue they existed. You can't go wrong with hiring RSVP.

If you are looking to book a service that RSVP Wedding & Event Designers offers STOP AND LOOK NO…read moreFURTHER. Hire them! I am telling you as a bride that hired John and Lynne, that they are absolutely the best people for the job. I got married this past Sunday, November 14th 2021, and we hired John and Lynne initially for backdrop services. I contacted them that I was interested and they responded with ideas and even set up a phone call to map out the design. When the day came I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!! I planned this wedding in Michigan while living in Wisconsin, I did not meet them in person until the day of and they are the most lovely and professional people ever! I not only hired them for backdrop services, but also as our DJ! Wow do they know how to read a crowd! There wasn't a second where someone wasn't dancing! Music was a great selection and mixed so well. We planned a wedding after party in a completely different location in which John and Lynne showed up at both venues for set up/tear down. Correspondence was great, planning was amazing. I swear they are worth every penny. The only thing I wish I could change is to go back in time and hire them for event planning lol! Thank you for being apart of the wedding of my dreams and making it more than I could ever hope for!

Connie and all of her staff are absolutely wonderful. They are incredible with their attention to…read moredetail, their communication and reminders. She understands the entire process from start to finish, and is great at execution. I had a vision and a plan in place as I love to plan, and the day of they were able to take care of every detail. They communicated well with my vendors, kept me on schedule, and were very thorough when packing and unpacking our items. Not only was she able to utilize my items perfectly but she also incorporated her own inventory to match what I was missing. I highly recommend working with the Beautiful Crazy team

Wonderful experience! Aziza has a lovely spirit! I felt very safe in the space and really feel that…read moreI have benefited from the experience. I will go again the next time I'm in Detroit.

I contacted this business for help with career coaching. I found Dr.Tish to be engaging and she…read moreknows how to get the job done Im now in my new position largely die to the amount of knowledge that I have received.

I was referred to TLC Solutions by one of my best friends and I'm so happy I listened. Being a new…read moremom I struggled with finding balance with work, school, my family and friends. Tish has really help me get my life back on track. Since my weekly sessions with her I feel more in control of everything. She really has help me prioritize my goals and manage my time better. Plus she does virtual sessions instead of having to come into an office while were going through a pandemic. I would definitely recommend her to anybody.

Omg the service was everything we could have asked for!!! These ladies were such a highlight of the…read moreparty! They elevated our engagement party in so many ways, starting with their phenomenal personalities! They were so accommodating and calm in a high stressful situation!! As I was reflecting, I realized I never had to wait for a drink, nor did I have to ask for a drink remade!! Top tier service! Everyone was ranting and raving about the service and the drinks! Everyone had a great time! Cara was very helpful and knowledgeable during consultations and worked with me to develop 2 signature drinks that were curated for our guest likes! There were only 2 lady's but they were very fast with their service and set up was gorgeous! Get the wagon!!

Zara Creative created the most amazing wedding trailer and film! Their team is beyond talented,…read moreaccommodating, creative and they are just amazing people to work with. Their work exceeded our expectations tenfold. Not only did they capture the look and feel of our wedding in a beautiful way but the entire team was so professional and kind the entire weekend. They blended in seamlessly into our wedding and all of our guests really enjoyed getting to know them. I've watched the film 100x now in the last 24 hours and I still can't get enough. Our best decision in our wedding planning process was hiring Zara Creative as our videographers. I can not recommend them enough.

They made our dream a reality, and added fun to our disaster ridden wedding day. We don't know what…read morewe would have done without them. The guys were so professional and we felt like they were a part of the bridal party. Thanks for making our day full of fun and laughter. We will be telling all engaged couples to only go to Zara and no one else!!!

Victoria Wedding Chapel & Garden…read more Great place. This is my second time here. Very professional service. Not the best but good enough. Great outside wedding area by the lake if you get married in the warm season. Highly recommended

Beautiful location. Disappointing experience…read more The grounds are gorgeous--10/10. Unfortunately, a beautiful location does not make up for a lack of thoughtfulness, cultural awareness, or respect for the ceremony itself. Our ceremony was spiritual and deeply meaningful to us. Every element was chosen for a sacred reason connected to our culture and ancestors, and we followed the venue's instructions by submitting our music selections in advance. During our ceremony, they were rushing so much to keep everything moving that they played my groom's entrance song while the minister was walking out. This was not the correct moment for that song and should have began once the minister was in place so that the moment wasn't shared. But they were RUSHING. Later, during our sand ceremony, our Officiant was performing a traditional ancestral reading. This was a sacred moment that did not require background music. Then, completely out of nowhere, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" started playing. We had never selected this song, and it was not part of our ceremony or a song we would ever even choose for our wedding. It completely disrupted the ancestral reading, forcing our Officiant to speak over the music to finish. When I asked why it happened afterward (via text), I was texted and told, "I noticed nothing was planned for that moment," and that "I liked to have something playing softly in the background." Her personal preference is not a reason to insert a song into someone else's wedding ceremony, especially when we had already submitted our selections. I do not believe there was malicious intent, and she did apologize. However, the decision was incredibly presumptuous and showed a lack of awareness about the significance of what was happening. This was our wedding. Our ceremony. I still cannot understand how someone could look at a deeply meaningful ancestral ritual and think, "You know what would make this better? A random Hawaiian ukulele-style song that I think is great." Apology or not, that was an epic display of ignorance. She heard silence and thought, "I know what this needs. A song I like!" Unbelievable. Unfortunately, this felt like part of a larger issue, an assembly-line approach to weddings. We were the fifth and final wedding of the day, and there was a noticeable urgency to keep everything moving. The rush energy made everyone so uncomfortable. Before our allotted ceremony time had even ended (it wasn't even close), the owner began collecting our things. This lady is literally in our wedding pictures grabbing our things up. Our ancestral broom was picked up to "help" us, and I had to take it back because again that action was out of step with our cultural practices. I wanted her to Relax so bad. The Rushing was insane.Communication was another frustration. We were initially told we would have a rehearsal, then told something different after signing the contract. I happened to have recorded the original conversation because we were taking so many notes while choosing a venue, so there was no ambiguity about what had been said. It was just a sales tactic. Every conversation seemed to start over with each new person.My advice: do not confuse the tour with the actual client experience. The tour is phenomenal, and they know how to sell the package. You step into the garden, the music starts, the scenery is beautiful, and suddenly you are imagining your wedding. It worked on me--I signed up on the spot. But remember, it is a sales pitch. Once you sign, you are one of the couples moving through the system. Read everything and ask questions.Going over your allotted time costs $400 per 15 minutes. They are upfront about that ridiculous fee, so I knew about it beforehand. Still, $400 for 15 minutes should literally be criminal. We dod nit go over, but it is worth mentioning.I also strongly recommend skipping the optional sand ceremony supplies. I assumed the design would be etched or professionally printed onto the glass. Instead, it is a piece of paper scotch taped inside the vase, with the sand ending up behind the paper. For an additional $45, the quality cheap. Bring your own.Unfortunately, good intentions do not automatically equal the ideal experience. At some point, the business model seems to take over, and weddings become schedules, packages, upsells, time slots, policies, and couples moving through a system. Did I say Rushing enough. If you want a beautiful backdrop, this place is worth considering. If you want a personalized experience where your cultural traditions, sacred rituals, and individual ceremony choices are treated with attentiveness and reverence, I would think very carefully before booking here. I walked away with a beautiful venue, some good memories, and a brand-new understanding of audacity. I still enjoyed my wedding and the breathtaking location. Just don't assume the beauty comes with the same level of care for the meaning behind your wedding. It's business.