Tried to hire her for photos and we agreed on a date, I asked if she needed a deposit or contract…read moreor anything and she didn't say. Then a few days before our photos, I reached back out because I hadn't heard from her, and she said she never booked it because we "didn't have a deposit or contract," which I had asked about! And when you run a business, you would think that you would send a contract out right away. I luckily found someone professional at the last minute who did a wonderful job. From now on, I will go with hiring real photography companies and not just a random person with a camera.

Chelsea is super sweet and amazing to work with. She has a great eye which shows through in her…read morephotos! I look forward to booking another session with her.

I recommend JioArts Photography wholeheartedly!! Sam is amazing, polite and very respective of my…read moretime. They are very responsive when I call, email or text message him. JioArts Photography produces beautiful wedding photography. He is very flexible and open to listening to what his clients want with the style of photos. In the New York area there are no other photographers I would use.

You can tell Sam is passionate in what he does through his pictures. Our pictures turned out…read morebeautiful and we couldn't be more thrilled with them! Both my husband and I are very awkward when it comes to taking pictures but Sam guided us throughout the way and made us feel very comfortable. We highly recommend Sam to be your photographer for your special event! He is adorable and makes it a point to get to know you and captures that in a photograph. Thank you again for our beautiful pictures!

Reverend Jude Smith is extraordinary! She has a warm loving heart and when she performs ceremonies,…read moreit's filled with love and soul. She's very experienced and that makes a tremendous difference. She is far beyond others. She exudes kindness and I have seen her perform various ceremonies and they are always to perfection. I highly recommend her!

We knew from the moment we first spoke to her that she just fit exactly what we were looking for in…read morea wedding officiant. She honestly felt like someone we had known for years. Every single guest in our wedding including some of our vendors asked if we personally knew the officiant since our wedding felt so tailored and personalized to us. We explained how we found her on our recommended vendors list from our venue, the FEAST at Roundhill. We explained how much work Jude put in to get to know us from having us fill out questionnaires about us individually and as a couple. We even had a getting to know each other zoom session where we discussed our hopes and dreams for the wedding. From there Jude provided us with handfuls of suggested prayers, readings, vows, etc. She even guided us in writing our own vows. From there, we had 2-3 more sessions with her as we built and then went through our entire ceremony. That is exactly how we ended up with such an intimate, personalized ceremony because of the amount of work Jude put in. Our other experience with the two other officiants we interviewed was tell me a little bit about yourselves and then we will see you the day of. No one else compares to Jude. Hire her and you will see your personalized ceremony come to life!

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.

The owner, Emilia, did a great job altering my tux; I could not have been happier with how it…read moreturned out. She's incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about formal wear, I would highly recommend this place! She also has the best shoe horns for sale, 'should have got more than one.

Amelia is such an amazing person, I highly recommend Prom & Wedding whether you're looking to rent…read moreor buy a suit. Great selection, Amelia will taylor to your needs and gives great advice!

We hired D.J. Sounds Unlimited (Dieter Jenich) for my daughter's 10th birthday party and I cannot…read morerecommend him enough. The party was truly popping because of him. From the moment the music started, Dieter had the kids engaged the entire time -- not just playing music in the background, but actively reading the room, hyping them up, and keeping the energy high. He played the perfect songs (clean, age-appropriate, but still fun and current), and somehow managed to keep a big group of kids dancing and excited the whole party. We also had a Photo Booth, and he coordinated the vibe so well -- everything flowed smoothly, and the kids were having an absolute blast. I had multiple parents comment on how great the DJ was and how fun the party felt. If you want an event to feel fun, seamless, and high-energy (without any awkward lulls), book Dieter. He absolutely made our party.

DJ Sounds Unlimited was an incredible choice for my daughter's Sweet 16! Dieter was amazing--so…read moreeasy to work with, professional, and truly knew how to keep the party going with a great mix of music that had everyone dancing all night. His wife ran the photo booth, and she was just as delightful--friendly, organized, and she made sure all the kids had a blast capturing memories. Together, they were the perfect team. I can't recommend DJ Sounds Unlimited enough! Thank you for helping make the night so special!

We got married at The Château in February and while the venue itself was beautiful, I'm extremely…read moredisappointed with how a serious issue was handled afterward. Per our signed contract, appetizers were supposed to be served to our guests -- they were not. This was a major part of what we paid for and an important detail during our wedding reception. After bringing this to their attention, I was offered $1,500, which I did not agree to accept, and I was told the owner would personally call me back to discuss the matter further. It has now been several months, and despite multiple attempts to follow up, I have received no callback and no resolution. What has been most upsetting is the lack of accountability and communication regarding the negligence of the maître d' and the handling of our concerns afterward. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and while mistakes can happen, ignoring your clients after the fact is unacceptable. At this point, I am publicly asking for an owner to contact me directly to properly address this situation. I truly hoped for better customer service and professionalism from a venue with this reputation.

we had our wedding in august of last year and it was the most magical experience…read more Kevin and his staff went above and beyond. We had rooms were we could get ready the morning of. we had a beautiful ceremony in there outdoor patio area. the reception was in there back room and it was huge and beautifully designed. the food was delicious, especially the food served at happy hour. our guess all had a blast and especially enjoyed the open bar. if your looking for a very affordable venue with excellent staff, be sure to check them out. i have been recommending them to every couple i know planning there wedding.

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.

We had Chef Kevin handle a special private dinner for our daughter's graduation from Skidmore…read moreCollege. We were staying at an Airbnb in Saratoga Springs and after a busy graduation day there was nothing better than relaxing in our Airbnb with family and celebrating. Chef Kevin cooked us the most incredible dinner. It was the highlight of the weekend and I recommend Chef Kevin 100%!!