Friday, November 12, 2010

Flowers

Ousterhout's Flowers Tecumseh, MI

Friendly: Yes
Cost: On the high end but reasonable for the quality
Selection: Large
Staff: Eager to please
Website: http://www.ousterhoutsflowers.com/aboutus.asp
Details: We were welcomed by Ginger, the resident red and white cat and then by a friendly employee. We were asked what we were planning and when we told her a wedding she did not even blink, she just started asking the usual questions: Colors, Flowers, Date etc. Flowers that we saw were beautiful.


Grey Fox Floral Tecumseh, MI

Friendly: No
Cost: Reasonalble
Selection: Large
Staff: Rude

Details: Initial greeting was friendly enough but when told we were planning a wedding we were given a cold shoulder and thrust toward the catalogs. We attempted to get some assistance and were told to "make it quick". We did find some ideas in the catalogs. We asked the employee what the cost was and she was unwilling to even do the arrangement we wanted even though it was offered. Will not be going back

Wine

Pentamere Winery Tecumseh, MI

Friendly: Yes
Bottle prices:$10.00-$30.00
Selection: Large
Tasting Cost: Free

Details: These guys are always so nice to us whenever we visit. The wines there are all delicious. I recommend the Harvest Apple and Wings of the Wind but I'm a white wine fan. Just tried the merlot today, it was tasty for a red.


Cherry Creek Winery Brooklyn, MI

Friendly: No (rude employee)
Selection: Medium
Tasting Cost: Free if you are buying wine

Details: I can't speak for the whole establishment but the employee working there last month was very rude. It was like pulling teeth to get a sample from her. We ended up buying a bottle of the cherry wine out of pure guilt for having tasted free wine. Won't be going back.

The Venue:

The Landing of Tecumseh, MI
Friendly: Yes
Cost: Reasonable
Ceremony Outdoors with Gazebo: $300.00
Reception indoors: $800.00-$950.00
Catering: (must use vendors catering service) $13.50/person
Personal decorator/decorations: $640.00 (set up and tear down)
Full China/Chair covers with bow: $2.00/person
Hours Available: 10am-1pm
Bartending service: 2 bartenders $100.00, Liquor Deposit $500.00
Rehearsal Fee: Included
Rehearsal Dinner: Pizza/Salad Bar $8.50/person
Website: http://www.thelandinghall.com/

Details:
These ladies are awesome! They were so nice to us when we went to see them. The venue is beautiful, a total blank canvas color wise. The outdoor garden/gazebo area is a perfect setting for any style of wedding. The indoor reception (and or ceremony) hall is lighty decorated with a dramatic sash on the celing complete with chandalier. There are several windows and an entirely glass "wall" for natual lighting. The artificial lighting is appropriate and doesn't feel too fake. Here is a photo I took of the celing in the reception area, there are lots of great photos on the website.

thelanding