Sand Castle Wedding Venue

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Cathy G.

I attended a wedding at this venue. The venue had great staff and the bartenders were on point. The atrium outside was beautiful and I loved that it had windows you could open so you could feel the breeze. The bar outside is beautifully decorated but it was not used. Must be part of another package. The food during cocktail hour was spectacular! The setup was perfectly designed and they had a little show with the signature drinks. Cocktail hour was in a separate room perfectly arranged. The bartenders were great, i don't know about everyone else but my guy always remembered my order. But.... The alcohol was definitely diluted. The main ballroom was a little outdated in my opinion. Bathrooms are located on the second floor which is kind of inconvenient. But if you constantly like taking photos the second floor has all the photo op places. The wedding in itself was great, DJ was Awesome! Had the crowd up all night!

Elizabeth K.

This venue on the outside is beautiful and the outside replicates a castle. Fortunately, it was a beautiful day which made the outside view even more beautiful. Cocktail hour was basic, but food was still good. There is a raw bar, salad stations and a bar that descends from the ceiling. The party room we were in was pretty spacious with two bars. The staff were very nice and accommodating. My only negative comment (not a deal breaker) is that the bathrooms are up the stairs or downstairs depending on which room your event is taking place. For men not a problem, but us ladies with heels on and one too many, it was a trip! Lol Definitely worth checking out for your next event!

Christy C.

Came here for a wedding over the holiday weekend and I was surprised to find out how beautiful this venue was. We have been living in Franklin Square for over 8 years and we passed by this place a lot, but never gone inside before. The interior design and the lightings were great. The staffs were super friendly and on top of everything. It had lots of picture spots, such as the mini waterfall, the garden, the stairs, etc. The ballroom was big enough to seat over 300 guests with a big dance floor in the middle. I will say it is definitely a hidden gem in Franklin Square.

Pamela L.

When my BIL offers my 19 year old son beer and shows him a tattoo image of a Japanese devil and tells him that he should get one, you have to miss these kinds of family gatherings since the pandemic hit. Today, my gorgeous niece finally got married at this beautiful venue in Long Island. I'm never crazy for wedding food but everything we had was pretty darn delish and well prepared. The guests had a choice of 7 entrees to choose from. I thought my son's choice, rack of lamb, had the best presentation. No pics as I was busy dancing and by the time I sat down, the boy was already halfway done. I thought it was nice that the staff later came by to ask each guest if we would like any other second main entrees. And of course my son asked for the filet mignon. As our waiter poured coffee for us, he told me to get ready for an amazing dessert presentation. And it was, they rolled out carts after carts of desserts of churros, beignets, puddings, ice-cream, cookies, cakes, pretzels, crepes, etc. Whatever your sweet heart desires, they had it. The guests went crazy for it and I had a hard time looking for an opening to get some of the ones I wanted. I wish nothing but the best to the happy couple who had to hold off their wedding when COVID hit. Cheers!

I want to start off by saying I have never left a review like this in my entire life, but when you put everything you have into a special event like your wedding day, there should be a certain level of service that is expected. I will say that there were no major issues leading up to our wedding day, but that all changed once we were paid in full. As many probably know, Sand Castle offers a honeymoon package in Greece as part of the wedding package, and this is part of their sales pitch when trying to win your business. The resort looked beautiful on the brochure, and is what put us over the top. I have to say, Greece is beautiful and the first 3 hotels we stayed in were very moderately priced and were extremely clean and well maintained. However, once we got to the "Sand Castle" resort, everything changed. This was supposed to be the highlight of our honeymoon, but instead we were left scrambling for an alternative option the second we walked into the room. The room was absolutely disgusting. The private pool on the balcony was clearly not touched for MONTHS. You couldn't even see the bottom of the pool and there were a ton of dead bugs just floating on top. The room was full of cobwebs, bugs, OTHER PEOPLE'S LUGGAGE, a broken door, and the TV's didn't work. On top of that, when I went to the bathroom, the window was literally COVERED with probably about 100 dead bugs caked on the inside. It was obvious this room was not cleaned for a very long time. So when we went back up to the front desk to request a different room, that's when we learned that Sand Castle only owns/rents a couple of rooms within the resort, and every other room at the resort was recently renovated/ updated. But get this - THE PICS THEY SHOWED TO US ON THE BROCHURE WERE THE ROOMS THEY DIDN'T OWN AND WERE ACTUALLY RENOVATED!! A blatant lie on their part. I have to say, the people at the front desk for the resort were helpful and eventually were able to move us out of the shitty Sand Castle room and into one of the recently renovated rooms. We were appreciative about this and felt like the honeymoon was back on track. Unfortunately, even the renovated room was best described as "lipstick on a pig". We checked out and went to a different resort down the road. I reached out to SC via email on May 29th. They were originally apologetic and promised they would make it right. Then the responses were getting slower and slower. I kept having to follow up to get a response. I sent follow up emails on 6/2, 6/3, 6/15, 6/23, 6/24, 6/27, 6/28, and finally on 7/10. The only response I got was that "the hotel's maintenance and housekeeping are beyond our control". Just bad bad business. That final email on July 10th was to 3 manager-like people at the company - Loula, Frank, and Jamie. I wanted to give them another opportunity to make things right. To be clear, ALL I WANTED WAS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE HOTEL I HAD TO BOOK DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE BY SAND CASTLE. A few hundred bucks back after spending tens of thousands of dollars. And guess what happened - NOT ONE OF THEM RESPONDED TO ME. I have never come across a company, let alone a wedding venue, that would ghost their customers like this. Like I said I have never given a review like this before, but when so much is being invested into one extremely important day, people should be aware of certain companies like Sand Castle that change their service level the second they are paid in full.

Lisa C.

Attended a friend's wedding here in early November and the event was well managed from beginning to end (from a guest's point of view). The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were held in different areas of the venue and staff members made sure those transitions were smooth by making announcements and herding everyone (around 250 guests!) to those spaces in a reasonable amount of time. Ceremony was held indoors due to the early sunset and cold temperatures. The ceremony area was a bit cold, so make sure to sit next to those lava patio heaters (not too close though, because they do get quite hot!) Cocktail hour: SO MUCH FOOD. The highlights are definitely the sushi and oysters. Everything else was similar to what you would get at other wedding banquets and didn't stand out for me as much. Reception/sit-down dinner: SO MUCH FOOD. This is the first time that I enjoyed the dinner entrees more than the cocktail hour food at a wedding, so I regret eating so much during cocktail hour. The filet mignon was perfect- definitely save room for dinner! They also served seconds (!!) in case you were still hungry. Viennese hour: SO MUCH FOOD. Just when you think you couldn't have any more food, they literally roll out carts and carts and carts of dessert! Saw fruit tarts, mini chocolate cakes, and so much more! There was a specialty coffee station and fondue station as well that was set up by the DJ booth. Drinks: Lychee martini was the best! Just the right balance (not too sweet and the liquor did not overpower the lychee taste). Dance floor: large dancing space Plenty of room to move around between tables as well. In case you didn't get the message, come hungry because there is seemingly an endless amount of food. If you're the bride/groom, don't worry if you don't get to eat anything during the reception because the staff will pack TONS of leftovers for you to take home... My friend's fridge was filled! The descending martini bar during cocktail hour and the revolving wall (for bride and groom entrance during reception) is pretty unique. Wouldn't mind returning to Sand castle for another event! Only cons: - No drinks on the stairs, so couldn't bring unfinished drinks to different areas of the venue - Restrooms are up a flight of stairs from the reception hall, which might be a hassle for anyone with young children, mobility issues, and/or the elderly.

Samantha C.

The place itself and its decor is a bit cheesy but I have to say I quite enjoy this place. Modeled after an actual castle on the outside but the inside is pretty generic and looks like most catering halls. I've been here for several holiday parties the last couple of years and they do a great job. The cocktail hour is quite good and I love seeing the martini bar make an appearance as it descends from the ceiling. There is always a great variety of food from the raw bar to the roast pig. The sit down dinner is also very good. The quality of each dish is impressive with a 300 person party and the wait staff is always on point. My only disappointment this year was the viennese hour. This year they did not have that much of a selection and everything went VERY quickly without it being replenished. Other than that I thoroughly enjoy attending parties here.

Nadine J.

Are you ready for the 411? Here we go...This is my second time attending this venue for a wedding and I have thoroughly enjoyed both both events. The attention placed into the floral decorations is so pretty with a fairy tale style to it. The reception setup was beautiful, the food was delicious and the vibe was wonderful. I would definitely use this venue if I was holding a party. Check it out!

Lourdes M.

Have you ever had this feeling that you are expecting a certain place to be beautiful but when you see it is way more than beautiful to what you are expecting it? My first time to this place and I can't agree enough with other reviewers of how they have enjoyed this place. I myself had a wonderful experience last weekend. We attended a 40th anniversary/renewal of vows celebration of "good couple" friends last Sunday. From the cocktail hour down to it's dessert service were nothing but exceptional. If we were overwhelmed, I imagine the couple were as well. The amount of food and drinks we got whether from the cocktail time or from the main event were unbelievable. Each piece has this distinctive gourmet taste. The presentation of food was outstanding. Abundance is the word that best describe of the food servings. Nobody left hungry. We even declined the second serving of the main course offer. The wait staff was attentive, courteous and wonderful. The place is beautiful. It's decoration is marvelous. The main dining room is above and beyond to our expectations. Their ballroom is the most grandeurs I have seen to all parties I have attended. The table centerpieces, table settings and its table locators were so lovely and elegant. The rest of the afternoon was unimaginable. Who could beat on how they presented the couple to the guests- through the turning stage? It was an unforgettable classy and fancy evening. If I will be given a chance for same celebration as our friends had, definitely this place is on my top list.

At my cousin wedding (beautiful place)-back in 2017 ( Long Islanders are very Fancy)

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Christopher G.

12 years ago

Truly not enough stars on this site to explain the overwhelming love my new wife and I have for the sandcastle. Two words Mohamed and Lukas-these guys are legends. Along with the rest of the staff there was not one thing they did not do for us. I'm pretty sure if I told them I was craving a mcdonalds cheeseburger they would have sent someone. It was raining/pouring but they had my 1947 caddy limo backed into a space under the overhang so my wife would not get her dress wet. They opened the cocktail hour early for us because of guests showing up a bit early. They made sure we actually had a chance to eat! Go figure actually being able to eat at your own wedding is tough these days I hear. They have the biggest dancefloor in the business and all 260+ of our guests were out there and absolutely loving the whole place. The foods amazing, the staff is incredible, the detail in the food carving and ice sculptures and the cake it's just unreal. I'm sad it's over because I don't think I will ever be to another event like it in my life. Guys thanks for making this day truly unforgettable we are forever in your debt. I wish I could have done more for you-thank you so much again! read more

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Jay B.

12 years ago

My experience with Sandcastle has been enjoyable from beginning to end. Loula, Gary and Mohamed are an amazing team. They've been nothing but accommodating to all of me and my husbands needs. After booking, we've dropped by on so many occasions just to bask in the beauty of our venue and they've made us feel nothing short of family. I know that running a catering company is not always glorious but never had I ever felt the frustration that may come with running this business and catering to my changing requests as well as plenty of wedding guests. The Maitre D and the rest of the gang made us feel warm. I love them. I love the service. The food was plentiful and great. There aren't many pretty halls that have pretty food that tastes as good as it looks. Food was superb. My guests are still talking about it and that is no exaggeration. Would I recommend this venue, heck yea. If you invite me to your wedding, I might even pay for my own plate. Its really worth it! Sandcastle, there's only one way to go and that's UP. Keep up the great work. Lots of Love from Mr and Mrs. Lee 7/24/14 :-D read more

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Amneris I.

14 years ago

I just got married at The Sand Castle on October 8, 2012. If you are looking for a place to have a ceremony or reception please don't look any further. You will not find a better place than The Sand Castle. First of all, it is only one wedding at a time. That means that you and your hubby to be get all the attention. You have this magnificant palace all to your selves and of course your guests. The cocktail hour is insane. A huge room, a gigantic size boat filled with all kinds of seafood, a pianoist, and other suprises that I won't share...in case you to book this place. Don't want to share all the suprises for your guest to see. The food is top notch....delish! The dancefloor is super spacious....The staff is amazing. They all make sure that everything runs smooth and that you are extemely happy. They go above and beyond. I recommend this place 1,000 times over. Planning a wedding is stressful, however, The Sand Castle made it all worth it. read more

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Anessa I.

11 years ago

What an amazing place to get married. I had my wedding here on 4/4/15 which was absolutely beautiful. I love the fact that this is a one event venue, you and your guest have the entire place to yourself. Everything about this hall is stunning, I love the outdoors, the heated veranda, two bridal suite and of Corse the ballroom. I have been working mostly with Will and Mohammed who are incredibly nice people and made our day truly one of the best. The staff were all on point and very helpful to our guest and did everything we asked of them. There was an abundance amount of food and drinks which was a big hit and our guests could not stop talking about it. I must say Mohammed and Will made our special day a dream come through from the time we entered the hall till the end. Everyone here from the doorman to the servers treated you like family. We could not have picked a better venue to have our wedding and thank you to all the staff at Sand Castle for making our day the most wonderful one and one we will never forget. Again Thank you to everyone at Sand Castle for making our day a dream come through. read more

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505 Franklin Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
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Sand Castle hosts one wedding at a time in our perfect straight-out-of-a-movie wedding venue.

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Established in 1995.

Sand Castle, our long-standing establishment dates back to the 1940’s once called Casa Seville, hosting extravagant Galas and political gatherings with notable individuals. After two decades of business, the beauty of Sand Castle has been restored hosting only one affair at a time. Our restoration provides a perfect and intimate setting. Countless romantic memories have been created at the Sand Castle for over twenty years.

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“From the booking process with Jamie, finalizing details with Loula & Mohammed, everything- EVERYTHING was smooth.”

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Ashley P.

11 years ago

There are not enough stars nor a text box long enough to really capture what an incredible venue this is. My husband and I got married here Columbus Day weekend 2015 and can confidently say there is not one thing we would have done differently. From the start of this experience with Loula to the end with our bridal team and Mohammed-- on the night of our wedding, this venue has been top notch with professionalism, service and efficiency. In the beginning, Loula was available to tour the venue not only with myself and my husband, but made herself available for multiple family members and friends who wanted to see the place to give it the seal of approval before we booked. Loula never lost patience with us and always treated us like family, offering wine/drinks every time we came in....even for our final appointment! Loula also worked very hard to meet our price expectation... we feel we were given so much food and such a variety of food and drink compared to what other venues were asking in their very basic packages. The next staff we worked with closer to the wedding date was Mohammed---also a great experience. Mohammed knew what we wanted before we could get the words out. I would email him daily closer to the wedding with questions and he'd answer them within the day....I don't think we were ever told no...not once. Mohammed was always accessible, kind, and really understood our concerns and what we wanted on our big night. Finally we come to the wedding day...we had a stellar wedding team...Monica, Lucas, & Mo....who made myself, husband and guests feel attended-to and comfortable. If I made a request I would turn around and in 5 seconds there one of them would be, standing there with whatever I needed. It's 1 week after our wedding and I'm still getting calls our guests raving about how fantastic and in abundance the food was, how doting the staff was and how amazing and beautiful the venue was. We could not have asked for a better experience on our very special wedding day. Thank you to Sandcastle Staff for all your hard work, tireless patience, and commitment to professionalism. read more

Regina G.

9 years ago

How would I describe my experience at Sand Castle. Perfect !!! except for one horrible incident with the so called director of operations(Mohammad Kessba) who describes himself as the next step to being the owner of this venue. He stated this when i requested the contact number of the owner.. My experience with this person was despicable. While we were there to make our final payment he insisted on rushing through the particulars of our wedding. I explained to him that i arrive at total cost differently but i assured him that my numbers would be accurate.He introduced into the conversation that i might be concerned with him cheating us. In fact during the accounting he was the only one in error. at this point he assumed a condescending demeanor. Which was substandard to my initial experience with Mr. Hellemeyer. In fact i was quite offended by Mr. Mohammad inappropriate mannerism which suggested that he was somehow doing us a favor by granting us access to this venue.He is definitely in need of training in cultural diversity. I was quite assertive in making it known that i was offended. It almost came to us having to cancel our wedding. In retaliation to making it known that i was offended. I believe he lied about having an event there on the day that we verbally agreed that would be our wedding rehearsal date. However we adjusted to the change and our wedding went off without a hitch. The staff was highly professional. and accommodating. every amenity was made available to us and we enjoyed our event immensely. I would recommend Sand Castle to my associates as long as My Hellemeyer sees them through the arrangements from the beginning til finalization of the deal. We are 95% Happy Customers. Thank You Mr. Hellemeyer and Staff. Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Moore read more

Holly L.

11 years ago

Sand Castle is absolutely THE best place to get married!! The entire staff is amazing! They are extremely helpful and accommodating, and every single person goes out of their way to make sure your wedding day is absolutely perfect. Loula and Mohammed are amazing, they will make sure your wedding day runs perfectly and that you never have to worry about anything. Lucas and Joanna (they were my bridal attendants) are phenomenal! They made sure I had everything I needed, whether that was a drink, food or just to sit down and take a breather after taking 1,000 photos. The outside of Sand Castle is gorgeous, they keep the grounds immaculate. There are beautiful flowers and trees every where, you completely forget you are in the middle of the block on Long Island. The food is absolutely the best! Cocktail hour is huge! We had an enormous boat in the middle of our cocktail hour filled with all kinds of seafood. We also had tons of food stations and passed hors d'oeuvres! And that was only cocktail! For our reception, our guests had a choice of 7 entrees!! 7! I have never been to a wedding that offered that many options. And the Viennese hour, omg! To die for! They literally bring out a train of desserts!! Cakes, pastries, puddings, cookies, you name it, its there! I will recommend Sand Castle to any couple looking to have an unforgettable wedding. The staff will treat you like royalty and give you the absolute best experience ever! read more

Chris W.

13 years ago

I am the father of the bride and feel compelled to leave feedback because feedback is a gift, and this is well deserved, but a small token, compared to the effort and professionalism that was shown on Jan 26th at Jackie's an Joes's wedding. From Mohammed, Brett and Lucas we saw tremendous service and attention to detail for all our guests. I have had so many compliments on your staff''s service and cordial offers as well as the quality of food, both at our cocktail hour and our main reception. I can't thank Sand Castle enough for all the preparation and detail that your crew displayed. You know there are a lot of places out there that say a lot of things and make a lot of promises and then fall short on both. Sand Castle, from Dina to Mohammed not only met our expectations but overdelived on all of them! Mohammed, thank you for being so flexible and making things happen. A final thanks to Joe,(bridal attendant) who was taking care of me, Jackie and Joe every time we turned around, he is a great asset to the team, great smile and always gave me the thumbs up and asking what we needed, a great kid ! Joe did things above and beyond for me and my buddies during Cocktail in the Veranda. Everyone loved the surprises that Sand Castle had for our guests with both the Martini Bar and the Grand entrance of the new married couple. Thanks again Sand Castle for makiing a very Special day a very memorable experience ! read more

Charles C.

10 years ago

I just had my wedding here June 5th 2016, This place caters to you! Prices are very well reasonable and has amazing bundles! They pay attention to all your needs and what you want. Just make sure you book it with Loula and Mohammed will take care of you at the wedding. Sand castle staff is very professional. The venue is absolutely amazing and is stunning. The place is also huge, enough to cater to 300+ guest. They have some crazy packages like the drop down show bar from the ceiling. Hidden revolving bridal room, which i used to my advantage. I had my grand entrance not the traditional way, but had a special guest pretend to be the bride and groom enter thru the main door in mask's and when the crowd found out it wasnt them. We come through the revolving bridal door with fog. It was just amazing...... The food is just never ending, your guest will be full through out the night and the venues has over 6 open bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Desert includes 12 tables of all assorted deserts! It just amazing!!!!!!!! No words can describe how our night went! I would recommend anyone of my friends or family here! read more

Jenn M.

12 years ago

My husband & I just got married and had both our ceremony and reception at the Sand Castle and all I can say is it was UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Our guests raved it was the best wedding they had been to. Special Thanks to Mohammed, Janin, Lucas, Alex & Brad. They are the BEST!!!! The staff made me feel like a princess from the time I set foot on their property till the time I left. The outside ceremony was beautiful and the cocktail hour, we also had the martini bar that dropped down from the ceiling with the bartender juggling the liquor bottles. That was pretty cool. The dinner was delicious and all my guests were so impressed that the staff went around and asked if they wanted seconds!!! The main dining room is just absolutely beautiful! We had the vienesse hour and WOW the amount of desserts they give you is unreal!!!! I cant say enough positive comments about this catering hall! I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF MY WEDDING!!! Ive been to many weddings and this is the best place! AGAIN THE STAFF WAS SUPERB!!! Special thanks again to Mohammed & my personal assistan for the day Janin!!!! xoxo Joe & Jenn read more

Jennifer S.

12 years ago

I got married on 9/5/14 and from the moment we went to look at the venue it was a great experience! The entire staff from Loula to Will & Mohamed were all amazing. The day of the wedding they couldn't do enough for us. Our guests all said that the food and service was all amazing. Our guests all felt welcomed and all there needs were met by the staff. They were attentive and greeted everyone with gracious smiles. The staff made sure my husband and I ate and saw all the "bells and whistles" we had planned for over a year. All our expectations were exceeded and our wedding at the sand castle was a dream come true! All 300 of our guests give our wedding a 10 as well!!!! read more

Samatha B.

14 years ago

This place is by far as good as it gets. My wedding reception was flawless. Where can I begin? First of all Loula is amazing and Dina is the sweetest. They held my hand throughout the planning process. They guided me to hire the best people in Long Island. True professionals and very knowledgeable in their field. Then on the day of my wedding, Mohammed and Bradley spoiled us with their exceptional service. Our guests, to this day have not stopped complementing us and telling us that it was the best wedding they had EVER been to. The food, the service, the decor, and their gardens are by far the best on long island!!! read more

Patrick C.

230

2 years ago

Exceptional Bartending Service at West Hempstead Fire Department Installation I had the pleasure of experiencing exceptional bartending service last night at the West Hempstead Fire Department Installation, courtesy of Peter and his partner at the back bar. In my 22 years in the fire service, I've never encountered bartenders as efficient and personable as these two. There was never a moment of waiting for a drink, and their friendly demeanor added to the enjoyment of the evening. Thank you for making the night truly memorable. read more

T H.

11 years ago

On June 18th made four years since I had my weding at The Sand Castle. My wedding was PERFECT!!! I have not one complaint with my entire wedding experience. All of my guest were blown away from the time they arrived to the end. Over the years, I have been to a few weddings and by far I have not been to a venue as nice as Sand Castle. If you are looking for a venue that has great food,professional staff,beautiful decore,unique wedding suprises/entertainment...then book your appointment today. read more

Regine B.

11 years ago

We did our wedding to Sand Castle the 2nd August 2015 and we just want to say THANK YOU to Sand Castle. It was amazing!!!! Everything was more than we expected. The staff is just the best...they took really care of us and all our guests. Thank you Sand Castle, Thank you Mohamed, thank you all the staff....our wedding was a real dream. We recommend Sand Castle to everybody for all your events, they are the best. read more

Jessica H.

10 years ago

I booked Sand Castle last year and my wedding is in two months. I can't wait!! Every time I have called Loula answers all of my questions. Everyone is SUPER friendly there and makes sure you feel right at home. Went for the food tasting and the food was GREAT. Cant wait for JULY!! read more

Anita S.

8 years ago

AMAZING! Highly reccomend. The food and service was exquisite. Loula and Mohammend went above and beyond to make it a very special day. Love that it was only us and not another wedding. Go see them! read more

Brian M.

1 year ago

They must save the worst tasting food for the political events pure garbage maybe next it will be better

Anita P.

8 years ago

Loula and Mohammed went above and beyond. Many, many thanks!

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