Wedding Vendors in Grand Rapids

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Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The team at CK Catering is awesome. Communication was so clear throughout the whole process, both via email and phonecalls/video calls as needed. I always understood exactly what was needed from me and what our timeline was. Our final few planning calls as we nailed down the floor plan and menu were honestly so fun, we loved talking to Melissa and Alyssa and found them both so helpful and energetic. There's so many menu options and everything was incredibly delicious, I definitely recommend going to the group tasting event. They also make your options and how the different menu types/payment tiers work extremely easy to understand in the brochure they give you there. They are also very on top of things when it comes to food allergies, and the staff is very knowledgeable about ingredients in things like sauces or salad dressings, where allergens can sometimes sneak in. We had a few food allergies and vegetarian/vegan restrictions on our guest list and they were able to accommodate everyone easily, so we didn't have to worry about that at all. When I wasn't clear on how to use the payment portal, I was able to call them and receive help with zero issues, making the process very smooth. I found everyone we communicated with super helpful, kind, supportive, and fun to work with. Set up seemed perfect on the day of the wedding - we weren't at the venue yet and everything seemed to go according to plan and we noticed zero problems, which was so appreciated on a busy day with a million things to think about! We didn't have to think about the catering at all, which is a huge compliment. And of course everyone loved their food! This was a wonderful experience and I'd recommend them to everyone.

Alayna

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We could not be more happy with our choice of wedding photographer!! Ryan and Holly are SUPER friendly - they offered to video chat with us before we signed any contract so we could get to know their personalities and make sure it was a good fit. From the start they were super informative, helpful and kind. They helped us construct a timeline for our wedding and even provided a vendor recommendation list. Ryan was our photographer for our wedding day and he was INCREDIBLE!!! He was SO calm and laid back which is honestly the IDEAL personality to have following you around all day long on your wedding day. He made us feel so comfortable - giving us direction but also letting us still be ourselves. It was truly a perfect fit! He also showed us some previews on the camera as the day went on which were STUNNING!!! Our friends and family at the wedding raved about him as well. If you are debating hiring GAUPERphoto.. DO IT!

Katelyn

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

We only have positive things to say about Gilmore Catering and the service they provided at our wedding, for both cocktail hour and our plated dinner service. With planning, the team was organized, provided clear direction and were attentive to details. Our guests were quick to mention how delicious their meals were, which is a high compliment to Gilmore Catering since many of our guests live in large metropolitan cities and have quite sophisticated palettes. Gilmore also impressed me with how proactive and attentive they were to dietary needs (e.g. gluten, dairy, food dyes), which were handled with ease and guests were able to enjoy the evening as a result. Highly recommend!

Mackenzie

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The Picket Fence Floral & Design team is absolutely amazing! Sarah saw our vision and was able to bring it together BEAUTIFULLY for the wedding of our dreams. The colors were perfect, my bouquet was absolutely stunning, and the pergola was breathtaking. The details were spot on, from the table decor to the photo-backdrop. I would highly recommend Picket Fence Floral and Design to any bride!! They made the process so easy and the flowers were one of my favorite parts of the wedding

Nathan

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Great experience working with Meg from start to finish. Meg was responsive, helpful in planning, came up with new and creative ideas and went above and beyond. Meg was a pleasure to work with during the event, handled kids pets and family like a pro, and delivered above expectations. Highly reccomend.

Molly

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We used Music Host Entertainment for our wedding reception August 2025, for a large wedding (250+people). I can not recommend them enough! I felt like having the right DJ (along with great guests) really sets the tone for a really fun dance floor, & we got just that. Ryan was extremely attentive, and we were able to share the vibe we wanted ahead of the wedding which allowed for a lot of peace going into the wedding day. Their set up, is so sleek and professional! I remember looking across the room and seeing the set up for the first time and being extremely impressed. If you have an event, I would reach out to them right away! I am so thankful we went with them!!!

Julia

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Chris was great. He played fun tines, kept the party going and was flexible when schedule changes occurred. He event helped us with our fur baby ring bearer! So thankful for him and his team

Working with Rachel at Eastern Floral for our wedding was so wonderful, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone! During the process of deciding on the wedding flowers, Rachel was super flexible and incorporated my ideas wonderfully after I ended up deciding that I wanted to change up the design a bit when it was closer to the wedding. The bridal bouquet that she ultimately came up with was STUNNING! It was so much more than I'd even hoped for, and it fit so perfectly with the vision that I'd had for the "vibe" of our flowers. I'm so sad that the bridal bouquet can't stay alive forever, it was truly beautiful! The bridesmaids' bouquets and the boutonnieres all looked so lovely, too. So glad we went with Eastern Floral!

Sky and Dennis were amazing! They made our special day a complete success and were so flexible when things came up that none of us were expecting. I am so grateful they were in charge of the photography and DJ services. Dennis was incredibly out-going and did an amazing job keeping the guests engaged and interested. When many of my guests were leaving towards the end of the night, Dennis kept the party going while we cleaned up and it was like I had my own private DJ dance session for those last few songs. He brought these light up wands that the kids were over-the-moon about, and everyone had a blast waving them around on the dance floor. Sky did an absolutely fantastic job with the photos! She truly has an amazing gift with photography. She captured everything I wanted and then some! We were not a very organized bridal party, and I even had a groomsman and bridesmaid arrive late, but Sky kept rolling with the punches. She had quick thinking and somehow captured so much joy in every single photo. I am so grateful I chose Complete Wedding and Events and I will continue to recommend them to others in the future! Thank you so much!