Wedding Happy Notes
“Dear Celebration Catering & Events,
Thank you for doing such a fabulous job. Your staff were excellent, and we received numerous compliments about the quality of the food and the professionalism of the staff. You guys are top notch!!”
- Todd Sant
“Dear Get Hitch,
Thanks to all of you for a wonderful weekend, we greatly appreciate your kindness and hospitality. Everyone made us so welcome and we are truly honored to be finalist. Hope to see you all again!”
- Julie Klein & Dave Battiste, Get Hitched on Hilton Head Finalist
“Dear Celebrations Catering & Events,
We can’t thank you enough for all your hard work, especially filling in those blanks in such a beautiful way!”
- Scott and Jeannie Gupton
“Hi Molly!
What an awesome party!!! We had so much fun, and nothing but good things
to say about everything. Everyone had a terrific time and you and the
staff were so amazing and attentive. I am still cracking up about
Michael splitting his pants open! Michael’s mom said we were the
dancingest bunch she’d ever seen. I can’t thank you enough for making our day even better than we hoped. You are the best- and very good at what you do Thanks Again!”
- Holly & Micheal Lindsey, SC
“Molly,
You have been a joy to work with, Molly. Honestly, with all of the angst of a destination wedding and unfamiliarity with the Hilton Head area, you not only met my expectation, but exceeded both mine & John’s (not an easy task to win him over! ). Everything was done with the utmost care and class, and it was apparent to everyone who took the time and effort to be a part of our experience.
Thank you for all of your work, patience, and positive energy. You made our wedding and all that surrounded it, the perfect Cinderella story!”
- Tracy Brymer, WI
“Cara,
Just wanted to thank you again for doing such a wonderful job Thursday night, and all the time leading up to Thursday! I cant imagine working with anyone better to trust such an important night to. You made us all comfortable and kept us on track, what a relief for the parents of the bride!
My son proposed to his girlfriend this weekend, so who knows, we may see you again in about a year!
- Lisa Reuis
“Alison,
It was a perfect night and we really do appreciate all you did to make this a great rehearsal dinner. We enjoyed working with you so much. You made everything very easy for us! Thanks Again!”
- Kathy Dyer
“Hi Molly,
You made our event a complete joy. It truly was a fairytale and it blew both of us away. THANK YOU…for making these wonderful memories with us!”
- Tracy Brymer, WI
“Hi Cara,
Thank you for making out wedding day absolutely perfect! Your hard work and attention to detail combined with the venue, the absolutely delicious food and the professionalism of the minister and violinist will forever be appreciated and charished. “
- Elaine and Bruce Raper, SC
“Alison,
Thank you so much for all your hard work in helping make our wedding day wonderful. You have always been so calm with everything. We could not have imagined anyone better to work with.”
- Tiffany and Jeremy Dyer
“Molly,
I don’t know that I will ever be able to say enough thank yous for all that you have done for me over the past 6 months! Everything was AMAZING!! The food was fantastic!! and the service was first class.”
- Nicole Wilson
“Hi Alison,
Thank you again for everything. THe parties were wonderful and the food absolutely the best! All the guest raved about it all!”
- Sharon Grecko
“Molly,
Thank you for all your help – it was perfect – we enjoyed the leftovers for dinner last night with some of the family. They all raved about the food. All of your recommendations were right one. I consider myself very lucky to have you for my planner – without you it never would have been easy to put it all together. Thanks again.”
- Karen Dominak, OH
“Cara,
Thank you so much!! Everything was amazing!! You did an amazing job and the rest of the staff was soo friendly, thoughtful, and professional.”
- Audrey Collins, KY
“Hey Alison,
We can’t thank you enough for everything that you and the rest of the people at Celebration Catering did for us. The wedding was exactly how we pictured it and out guests have all been telling us how much fun they had and how much they liked the food. Thanks again for everything!”
- Ali Hedrick, GA
“ Hi Molly,
I just wanted to let you all know what a special evening we had last Friday night at Windows on the Waterway. The entire staff was wonderful, but Christian really out did himself. He was a delight to work with. Again many thanks. I was so glad to meet you— you have been wonderful. Everyone commented on what a great time they had and what a wonderful facility it was.”
- Mary Hoeller, VA
“Cara,
I just talked to Shelby right after she got off the phone with you. She is so excited. I am being totally honest – you have made this happen. We all agree, if we are going to do a destinational wedding it should be with someone like you. Someone who is diligent and communicates so well.”
- Genny Rosen, Chagrin Falls, OH
“Alison,
I can’t thank you enough for everything!!! You all were wonderful to work with and I am so sad it’s over!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
- Jenny Grice
“HI Molly,
Cant tell you how pleased we were with EVERYTHING you did to make Leigh Ann’s wedding so special! We have had SO MANY positive notes, phone calls, ect. about the food…the setting…just everything! And YOU were so very helpful to me! Cherie and Kathy sure wteered me in the right direction when they recommended you and Windows to me! Just can’t imagine how we will ever top it for Leslie’s wedding in a few years. Thanks again for everything.”
- Nancy Conder, SC
“Cara,
Thank you so much for what you did to make Manda and Brad’s wedding the most PERFECT wedding ever. Not only did you exceed our expectations, everyone else was blown away. The food was wonderful. I just don’t know what else to say – it was perfect. I talked to Manda several times today before they got to Cabo and all she could say was, “Mama, it was my perfect dream wedding. Everything was perfect.”
Thanks again for everything. We had a wonderfull, relaxing weekend because I knew you had it under control. That’s a lot for me to say because I am a control freak, but I did not worry because of your wonderful planning.”
- Faith Hill
“Alison,
I just wanted to tell you how wonderful everything was last Saturday for Michelle & Don’s special day. The food was divine, decorations beautiful, and the service of the staff of Celebrations Catering was great. Thanks again for all your help with the planning of thier special day.”
- Judy Hall
“Good morning Molly,
Everyone enjoyed the rehearsal dinner and the venue. The food was delicious. I had alot of comments on the appetizers and the strawberry cobbler!! The lowcountry boil was delicious and so was the BBQ, which was very lean. Thank you again for all your help. You have been very pleasant adn helpful to work with. We were very pleased with our event. Even the sunset cooperated!”
- Karen Watts, GA
“Cara,
Thank you very much. We had an amazing time and you were such a big help. The Windows on the Waterway location worked perfect for us. It was beautiful. Thanks again for all your help.”
- Erin Scott
“Alison,
Thank you for being such a great wedding planner. I honestly dont know what Dan and I would have done without you. Please don’t hesitate if you ever need a reference.
- Christine and Dan McNulty, VA
“Dear Molly,
I hardly know where to begin with my sincere tahnks and gratitude to you and your team for the incredible job you did!
Kelly and I knew from the first moment we met you we were in very good hands. I was concerned about the challenges involved in coorfinating a destination wedding two states away. You immediately put my concerns to rest. Not only were you positive and confident, but extremely creative and supportive thoughout the next six months as we proceeded toward the big day. Thank you for your the excellent recommendations. Needless to say, you Molly, were the secret to our success!
We have received many thank you cards and calls since the wedding and they have often referred to the wonderful food and the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere of the entire evening. You even kept me calm during the weather reports adn that was no small feat, not to mention your calm demeanor at our late start! Brides and their hair….
Thank you seens inadequate, Molly, but the thanks come from the bottom of a very greatful heart. I hope to see you again in lovely Hilton Head!”
- Kathlene Buchanan, VA
“Hi Molly,
Since we have been back, all guests and family gave you and your team rave reviews. I’ve had a chance to look at the photos and video and i really really appreciate how composed you remained in the eye of the storm.. Please know that we will recommend and use you as often as possible. I think you will laugh and cry at some of the photos, and there are one or two of the food and facility that looked like advertisements. Thanks again.”
- Lisa Kreashko, PA
“Bonnie,
Just a little thank you for all your hard work and prefection. You did an amazing job on my wedding day and it could not have been more perfect. Choosing Celebration Catering was the best decision Todd and I could have made and we are both happy with how our BIG day turned out. Thanks again.”
- Susie and Todd Sant
“Dear Molly,
What a fabulous reception! Thank you so much for all your hard work and planning. The blues were just right- the cake gorgous- the whole thing was just right. Everyone had such great things to say and had a “magical” time. Chip and I are greatful. Thanks again.”
- Nancy Wood
“Alison,
Thank you so much for all your hard work on our event this weekend. Katie and I could not have been happier with everything, from the smoothness with which the events ran to the quality of service, food, and appearance of the venues for our events. We have received tremendous feedback from all of our family and friends stating how beautiful everything was and what a fantastic time they had all weekend long.”
- Mark Schofield
“Alison,
You exceeded our expectations. The entire evening was executed flawlessly and with elegance. The boat was on time, sparkling clean and the staff was attentive to our needs. Our guest were graciously escorted from the boat to Windows and then welcomed to a room of sparkling tables and beautiful piano music. The food was delicious. We received compliments on the evening throughout the weekend…our out-of-town guest were effusive in their appreciation of Southern hospitality. It was all wonderful. Thank you for making it an evening to remember.”
- Lynda and Bill Schermerhorn
“Dear Celebration Catering,
I just loved the whole wedding. You did such a great job! I was so over impressed, actually my whole family was. It was so organized, decorated to pretty, the food was excellent, and everyone was so helpful and nice. Thank you so much for a beautiful wedding and if you would like to add me to a reference sheet, I would love to answer any questions for any perspective person. I just want to say thank you so much for all your hard work.”
- Rachel Pavoni
“Celebrations Catering,
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I wanted to thank you for all you did to make our wedding day perfect! The flowers were glorious..the colors jumped out! The cakes were out of this world…I am counting the days until we get to eat the top layer! The ceremoney was beautiful. The reception was beyond belief. The food, the decor, the dance floor was beyond imagination! Again…thank you for making this a flawless day!”
- Ellen Garner
“Hi Molly,
We just wanted to thank you and your staff and everyone at Celebration Catering for making everything just perfect for Greg and Jen’s rehearsal dinner. We really enjoyed your beautiful island and can’t thank you enough for personalizing everything when you have one event after another. Hugs to all”
- Marcia Young
“Molly,
I wanted to thank you again for the great job that you and your staff did for our party. The weather was a little iffy at the begining, but it turned out great and the food and level of service were outstanding!! Thanks again for helping make this a very special occasion”
- Lamar Bell, NC
“Dear Molly,
I don’t know what to say except to tell you that you provided our daughter with the wedding she dreamed about. Her dad and I could not have been more pleased. From the tables, to the food, to the florist, and all the staff you had on hand- bravo! Every single person you provided was courteous, friendly, and helpful.
I can not tell you how many people came to Terry and I individually and raved about the food. I cannot praise the staff you provided highly enough. They were all hard workers and SO nice. Nicest of all was you. I could never have made my daughter as happy as she was; she needed someone like you to make it happen. You worked so hard…but what a fabulous job you did!!”
-Sincerely, Terry and Linda Schuldt, SC
“Dear Molly and Celebration Catering staff,
Thank you so much for the wonderful rehearsal dinner for Ashley’s wedding. From the first time we met with you, we felt as though we were working with friends who qwew as excited about and intrested in our event as we were. Jennifer’s suggestion that you arrange the dessert display for me was a lifesaver, and it was beautifully done. The oysters were perfect and dinner was delicious. Your facility is lovely and the setting perfect. We even had a awsome sunset! All who attended complimented the food, service, and beautiful surroundings. Thank you for a great start to a prefect wedding weekend! “
- Polly Hargrove, SC
“Dear Molly,
I would like to thank you and your staff, especially Lisa, for your work at the rehearsal dinner last Friday.
The site was jsut what I had in mind and the food was fantastic. You and your very competent staff showed what southern hosputality is all about! Many Thanks.
-Pat Thibodeau, GA
“Molly and Julie,
I just wanted to thank the both of you and all your staff for a wonderful evening. Sarah and Darryn had the wedding they both dreamed about. All of the guests had a ball. I know a lot of people plan these things sight unseen, but I was a little nervous about it. I shouldn’t have been! You were both wonderful! Thanks again
-Jackie Frye, TX
“Dear Molly,
I just wanted to send a letter to thank you for helping make our May 22nd wedding such a wonderful and special event.
I appreciated your flexibility and creativity when it came to planning a fairly small and informal wedding. Your ideas and recommendations help make it exactly what we wanted- an elegant but laid-back day for our families to spend time getting to know each other.
Your staff was so gracious and attentive during the ceremony and the cocktail and dinner hours. They paid special attention to me. and checked in often to see if I needed anything or just to tell me how great I looked! Everyone commented on how they never knew your staff was there until a plate needed to be cleared or someone needed something- then they’d miraculously appear with a huge smile.
Our wedding day will be a day we’ll always remember so fondly, and we thank you for helping to make it the special celebration it was.”
-LeeAnn Weaver
“Molly,
Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort you put into our wedding. Everyone raved about how great the food and service was. Thank you so much and please forward the compliments to all involved.
Thanks again adn we will be sure to recomment you and your staff to any friends planning on a wedding in Hilton Head!
-Sincerely, Klaus & Kristy Biber
“Dear Molly,
We wanted to thank you once again for everything that you did for us in helping to make our weekend so beautiful and meaningful. You are such a delight to work with. Your professionalism and courtesy were so wonderful. Please thank your staff for the wonderful food and all the hard work in setting everything up and decprating. The on site staff were so nice and courteous to us. We really appreciate everything!
Thank you again. We would absolutely recomment you and use Catering Catering & Events for future events!”
-Love, Kristy and Klaus Biber
“Molly,
Thank you so much for making Lara and Chris’s say special. Everything was just great. The food and presentation were the best.”
-Lou and Jean Cegalas
“Molly
Everything was perfect, thanks so much for everything!”
- Julie and Bubba Carter
“Molly,
I wanted to let you know that Peter and I really appreciate everything that you and your staff did for us. We had a great time and feel that everything when smoothly. Thanks so much…I really appreciate it!”
– Tracey Stebbing“Dear Whole Lowrey Group-
Thank you for making our wedding day perfect. Everyone loved everyting, the food, the setting, the people. We were so happy with our day and can’t say enough. The food you packed up for us was awsome and was the perfect dinner later on! Thank you again, it could not have been better.”
- The Hoovers
“Hi Molly,
Just wanted to send you a note and say huge thanks for everything you did for us for our wedding. It truly was flawless and all thanks to you and your team.
I will definetly recommend you and Celebration Events to all my girls getting married on the island!!
I will send you the full package once I get them all. You did a beautiful job and it shows. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!”
– Kristen Haddock, GA“Molly,
I don’t know where to start to express how thankful I am to you for making Kristen’s wedding so seamless and beautiful. It was PERFECTION! You and your team went of of your way to provide exceptional service and attention to detail.
I had so many compliments on the food. The room was beautiful and the staff was superb! From the moment that I entered the room it was just magical. With you in charge Molly, I just knew it would be. Your bright smile and willingess to provide such great ideas made it all so easy for us!
Thank you so very much for everything!”
—Sherri Morrison, SC
“Liz,
Thank you again for all your help with our wedding. We had a blast and so many people have told me it was the best wedding that they had ever been too! A lot of that is becuase of all your hard work with the event and Allison’s that week of the event. Oh, and you may want to let the head chef know that my brother-in-law said that the food at this wedding was the best he ever had and it has won frist prize in his book! :) AND….my cousin is a chef here in Louisville at a local resturant and he went back 3 times to get more food becuase it was so good! I have heard numerous positive comments about the food and venue. Thank you again and I don’t think words can express my sincere grattitude for all you did for me and us to make this such a wonderful wedding!”
—Katie Claggett, KY
“Alison,
We had a wonderful visit to Hilton Head this past weekend. Molly was so nice and very helpful at our menu tasting. The food was great! We
We are definitely going to be using you guys for the catering as well as coordination. I just wanted to say thank you. Everyone with Celebrations has been a joy to work with so far and I can’t wait for my wedding!”
—Ann Walker, MI
“Liz,
Writing to send you a HUGE thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everything for our special day was just as I had imagined it to be! The food, the set up, your staff…..every detail was perfect.
Thank you so much for all of your time and hard work. You made it so comfortable to work and plan from a distance. We were in good hands from day one!
—Sarah and Eric Monahan, MA
“Hi Liz,
Thank you so much for all of your hard work to make our wedding just wonderful. Both you and Alison did a wonderful job with all details and plans. I really appreciate all you all did to make our wedding such a memorable experience. Thank you too for not running out of Miller Lite. Allison actually “guaranteed” Terry that the beer would not run out, and she was right. Terry was skeptical, but it all worked out excellent. Words cannot say how grateful I am to have had you all working for us and the wedding. You all did a wonderful job. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
—Katie Clagett, KY
“Hello Molly and others at Celebrating Events,
I just wanted to send a note of appreciation for all you did to make our wedding such a success. Your help was so essential in making everything come together. I would recommend your company to anyone that is looking for assistance.
Thanks again for making our day special!”
—Carol and Rick Gensheimer, KY
“Liz,
The wedding was indeed everything we envisioned… and more.
If you ever need a recommendation, let us know. We would have only kudos for your good, imaginative, and professional work.
Thank you!”
—Bill and Sue Gardner, SC
“Hi Alison!
Thanks so much for all your help before and on the day. I appreciate all the work you did with setting up. It all turned out terrific and beautifully! Even with the bout of rain it was a great day. I know everyone had a such a good time. (we’re still quite sleepy from it all.)
Thanks again!”
Carole Sylvie, NY
“Molly,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our rehearsal dinner so perfect! It was beyond our expectations!! The weather could not have been more perfect too.
The food was so delicious that our guests are still talking about it. In fact, the corn souffle was the hit of the party! Is there any chance we could get the recipe from you?
I really appreciate your time and energy to ensure all of the details were in place for such a memorable evening for our closest friends and family.”
—Jamie & Shane Cruz
“Alison,
Everyone was wonderful! We appreciated each and everyone of you. You all made the wedding perfect! Thanks a bunch!”
—Deb & Les Hillier, OH
“Dear Liz,
Ron, Sarah, Dean and I are so grateful we have the good fortune to find you and Celebration Events for Sarah & Dean’s Wedding on Hilton Head Island!
Everything met and exceeded our expectations. You outdid yourself! It was a fabulous party!”
—Judy Krauss, CT
“Dear Molly,
Jay and I cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve done for us over the past year. You have been so wonderful in helping us to plan our wedding and truly making it the most unforgettable day of our lives! It’s been such a joy working with you, I could not have asked for more.
We had such a wonderful time at our reception. The food, service, venue…..EVERYTHING was perfect! All of our family and friends have commented on what a fantastic time they had and what a spectacular place Hilton Head and Windows on the Waterway are!
Thanks again for all of your hard work and we wish you the very best!”
—Lindsay & Jay Dorrier, GA
“Hi Alison,
Russ and I would like to thank you for your hardwork and attention to detail that made for a wonderful wedding weekend for Hannah and TJ. I truly did not have to worry about anything because I knew you had everything under control. That was a true blessing and exactly what we wanted!
I would highly suggest your services and Celebrations for any event, wedding or special celebration. The food, decorations and staff were great!
Thank you again for everything and we look forward to working with you in the future.”
—Jan and Russ Correll, NC
“Hi Alison!
So great to hear from you!! We would LOVE for you guys to use the photographs! When we made the post, we realized that we didn’t have your contact info – so, we’re super-happy to hear from you.
We were very impressed with you and the staff at Kevin and Jolie’s wedding. You were, by far, the best venue we’ve worked with on Hilton Head.
So, just let us know whatever you need. We’ll be happy to accommodate.”
- Spencer Clark, Anna and Spencer Photography
“Alison,
Many thanks for all you did to make Jolie and Kevin’s wedding simply spectacular! The food, the setting, all the details were simply perfect – wouldn’t have changed a thing! Kevin and Jolie said you did all you could to satisfy every request. Thanks so much!
P.S. Look at www.annaandspencer.com/blog and also www.white-thread.com. Windows on the Waterway looks awesome!”
—Gayle Snyder, OH
“Hello Molly:
Three Cheers and Bravo. Your company was certainly everything you said it would be. Thank you so much for the great service and excellent assistance. You were right on the mark for organizing and planning the wedding ceremony. The food and catering service was excellent.
We had a wonderful and joyous day and wish you the very best in all future weddings.”
— Carol and Rick Gensheimer, KY
“Good Morning, Alison!
I hope you are doing well.
Don and I are coming to HHI on Sunday to celebrate our 1-year anniversary…and I can’t believe it has already been a year! When I think back on my wedding weekend, I wouldn’t have changed a thing and I have you to thank for that. I can’t thank you enough.”
—Michelle Clements, FL
“Dear Liz,
We arrived home late last night exhausted but exhilarated. The rehearsal party, wedding, and reception were everything and more than we expected.
Sarah and Dean are a very happy and appreciative bride and groom (now happily ensconced in Maui). I will send you a proper thank-you note before week’s end (once things settle a bit here in my office), but please know that we all think you are amazingly good at your job — Celebration Events is lucky to have you — and all of the staff were professional, friendly, and responsive to our every need. I’m sorry with all the chaos at the end of the wedding that I didn’t get to thank you personally.”
—Judy Krauss, CT
“Molly,
I am sorry I did not get a chance to tell you in person tonight, but thank you for everything for tonight’s event. The evening was beautiful, the food was superb, the catering service was first class, and as a result everyone had a fantastic time. The evening was everything I was hoping for and more and I want to thank you for making that happen.”
—Tom Cruz, SC
“Dear Molly,
Thank you for all that you did to make the day so perfect. We loved it all- the ceremony set-up, the table centerpieces, the food, the reception set-up. Most of all we loved how wonderful you were to work with!
Thank you again for everything!”
—Jess and Mike Jewett, NY
“Hi Molly,
I rarely say this- but everything was perfect! The food was great as was the service and location.
Thanks again,
—Becky Murray
“Hi Molly!!
I appreciate all that you did to make Casey and Jay’s wedding as beautiful and as special as we could ever have imagined!! It was truly a dream come true starting with the wonderful home you helped us rent. The people you work with were all so very, very, wonderful, especially Kelly during all the planning, and Sara and Christian during the wedding. Your people all worked together so seamlessly, we hardly knew they were there..but the magic you all performed was breathtaking!! More people came up to me and said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to! I just can’t thank you enough! As for the food, it was fabulouus..and that was something I couldn’t really have even imagined since we had never had a chance to taste anything. You said we could trust you, and indeed that was all we had to do, Molly!! Our friends and family are still talking about the outstanding hors d’oeurves (especially the crab cakes), the delicious mahi-mahi, and the best wedding cake they’ve ever had..not to mention the sinfully chocolate groom’s cake!! The tent people were professional and prompt. The trolley was a great idea, and a nice touch. You were all a joy to work with..But most of the thanks, I guess goes straight to you, Molly. You have such a nice calm way about you, you tend to ease most of your client’s stress just by your calm, assured, attitude.. and your constant reminder “not to worry”.. I stand realdy if you ever need a reference to assure anyone you can handle whatever they want. I also appreciate so much that you told us from the beginning that you can put a beautiful wedding on with any budget we needed, and you stayed within our budget and performed a wedding that looked like it would have cost so much more. John, Casey, Jay, and I all can’t thank you enough!! If we can ever do anything for you, let us know. If we ever need another event at Hilton Head, we’ll definitely call you!
Sincerely,
—Toby Holmes, GA
“Dear Mr. Lowrey,
A month ago our only daughter was married here on Hilton Head. It was an outdoor wedding which the Lord blessed with gorgeous weather as well as His presence. We wanted the reception to be equally beautiful. Since Shayne lives in Charlotte, we had to do most of the planning, trying our best to work in Shayne’s idead and desires. Our limited budget posed a real problem. After checking out the options, we decided to work throught the Lowrey Group. It proved to be one of the best decisions we ever made. Once we had decided to hold it at the Tavern on the Creek (now called Windows on the Waterway), we had to set the menu, work out a decorating scheme, arrange the furniture, and take care of all the little details. Dave and Bonnie were so gracious with us as we changed our minds several times. Their suggestions were excellent, and the process flowed more smoothly than we thought possible. The results were fabulous! We couldn’t be more pleased. We’re still getting comments on how good (and beautifully presented) the food was. Looking back, we wouldn’t change a thing. Many in attendance said it was the most enjoyable wedding reception they could remember. And it was still within our budget. We wouldhighly recommend that you take advantage of their first class approach. You’ll enjoy the experience.
—Ed and Dee Rodgers, SC
“Molly,
We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding everything we dreamed it would be. You made what could have been very stressful time so easy for us to enjoy. Thank you so much.
—Kelli and David Cochrane, GA
“Molly,
You all did such a spectacular job at our wedding. We are so grateful and please with the wonderful job you and your staff did catering, decorating, and bartending our wedding. Everyone has been raving about the delicious food, especially the Lamb Lollipops. The entire menu tasted to perfected from the appetizers to the desserts. Thank you for all of your help with the catering arrangements. It’s not easy planning a wedding in two months time, especially long distance. You made everyting go smoothly.
Thanks again,
—Barbara and Rick Bellucci, MA
“Dear Molly,
Thank you so much for all your hard work so far on helping us plan our wedding reception and rehearsal dinner. We are really excited for this day in our lives and you are helping so much to make it affordable and perfect. We really appreciate you and look forward to continuing to work with you!
Thank you,
—Kim and Jon
“Dear Molly,
Once again, we have to thank you and your staff for making our daughter’s wedding truly a beautiful event; the food was delicious and plentiful, service was excellent and we all truly had an exceptional time.
—Dr. Jack and Julie Dolan, SC
“Dear Molly,
Just a short note of thanks for all your help and hard work for our wedding day, including the “veil hunt”. I’ve also enclosed our guest book that we forgot to bring to Windows. I don’t know where you found a replacement for us but we were very grateful. You might need another spare one day!
Best wishes,
Sue and Mike
“Molly,
I just wanted to take the time to say Thank You very much for all your help with our luau and wedding. We honestly couldn’t have been more pleased with the way everything turned out.
We also owe you a HUGE thank you for recommending 105 Moorings Buoy to us. My parents would certainly never have stumbled across that themselves and it was more beautiful in person than any picture could’ve captured. We had the best time that week and everything went perfectly!
Your staff ws extremely pleasant to work with and Christian was patient and kind with me even when I was in a panic-mode. The bartender was sweet, too, and everyone liked him very much.
You always hear stories of nightmare wedding and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making ours an absolutely wonderful experience. From beginning to end you were informative, kind, and patient with all our last minute changes.
Thanks so much, Molly- we’re extremely appreciative of everything you’ve done for us.
Sincerely,
—Lara A. Veilleux
“Molly,
Don and I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for us. It made us feel so much more comfortable knowing you were/are there taking care of things..with us being so far away!! Thanks for dealing with all of our emails and phone calls!!
Thanks again!
—Tammy and Don Buckshi
“Dear Molly,
How can I possibly thank you enough for making our wedding so amazing and unforgettable. When I think of all the details you worked out and how perfectly smooth the entire experience was- it really blows my mind.
Jon and I have so many happy and fun thoughts and memories that really will last forever. I will recommend you and your staff until the end of time to my friends or anyone interested in an event on Hilton Head.
Thank you again and again! All our best!
—Kim and Jon
“Molly,
Thank you and everyone at Windows for helping to make our weddine such a success! Thank you so much for all your help. It was a pleasure working with you! We were very pleased with everything- the food, the service, the tables, the linens, everything was great and looked beautiful!
Thanks again,
—Cybil and Gregg Szymanski, VA
“Alison,
This is my first day back to work from the honeymoon. The wedding, service, food, flowers, entertainment and so on was fabulous!!!
Thanks for everything!!!!
—Julie and Ron Hicks, OH
“Molly,
This note is late but I just finished watching our wedding video and I wanted to thank you. Our wedding and reception was so amazing, it went beyond my expectations. The decorations, the ceremony setup, everything was wonderful. I received so many compliments that the food was so good and everyone had such a great time. I will highly recommend you, Celebration Events and the Dunes House for weddings and occasins. Thank you again for making our day so special and so perfect.”
-Ann & Chris Hance, SC
“Alison-
We cannot thank you enough. You were such a huge help through the whole planning process and on the big day. Everything turned out even better than we imagined. And please thank the crew as well, they were just amazing. The beach, the food, the decor…everything was perfect. We could not have selected a better partner to help us pill off Lindsey’s big day in a more perfect way. If you ever need a reference please do not hesitate to use us, we’ll be happy to sing your praises!
—Meggan Hood, GA
“Molly,
Our son’s wedding is November at Windows-and we cannot have had a more delightful planning session with you. The event will be even more special since all our families will be there and you have made our lives sooo easy.
—Barbara Baroni, SC
“Dear Molly-
Thank you so much for organizing, planning and replanning all the various aspects of our wedding. We wouldn’t have changed a thing and feel very lucky to have had you!
Thanks again!!!
—Jennifer LaForce, CA
“Hi Alison,
The wedding definitely was everything I wanted! Thank you so so much for working with me and making the day just what it was, perfect! I had a great time and from what I have heard everyone else did as well!! I honestly can not thank you enough for making our day so great and so special, and for guiding me through the whole planning process! I will be suggesting you and your compnay to anyone who asks!”
—Meredith Larsen, SC
“Dear Molly,
I would like to express my thanks to you and your staff for the first class attention you paid to us on Saturday at Lindsey and Kiel’s wedding. You certainly too all of the strain away from us. The staff with Laurie were curtious and extremely proffessional. We had the most lovely and memorable day.
Thank you once again,
—Anne
“Alison!
Thanks so much for all you did for us on the wedding day! You and the team were awesome!! Everyone was talking about how sweet and helpful you were. You guys were really on top of things! The place turned out sooooo beautiful! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us!!
Sincerely,
—Melissa Webster, TN
“Molly,
Words will never truly express how thankful we are for such an amazing wedding. Everything was wonderfully and completely flawless! Working with you throughout the planning process was easy and enjoyable. Your professionalism and throroughness made things easy and comforting. May fifth was the best day of our lives! Thank you for deicious food and impeccable service. All our guests we have talked to are saying the same thing. Again, words can’t express the smile you’ve permanently left on our faces! Thanks a million.”
—Stacey and Ryan Smith
“Dear Allison,
Pat and I would like to thank you and all the staff at the Windows on the Waterway for a wonderful and successful wedding. You and your staff were organized, polite, and terrific to work with. The food was excellent and the service outstanding.
Thank you all for your assistance,
—Fay and Pat Donovan, SC
“Liz,
What can I say? Everything was perfect! The food and the service far exceeded our expectations. You, your staff, and your vendors are to be commended!
Thank you for attending to every detail and calming the nerves of the brinde, groom and parents! You made the wedding and reception flow flawlessly.
Thanks again for all you did,
—Cleveland Brown, GA
“Hi Alison:
Thank you so much for everything!!!! You and your staff did an awesome job on our wedding. It was such a wonderful special day. We couldn’t have asked for anything more of the day.
Thanks again for everything!!!
—Patrick and Amy Blankenship
“Molly and Celebration Staff-
We really appreciate you and the staff for helping us prepare a wonderful wedding. The result was beyond our expectations! Trying to plan a wedding for afar (Seattle) was not easy but thanks to you all, IT WAS EASY!
I still remember the day of, when the weather changed from sunny and warm to cloudy and windy, I started to get worried. I didn’t even remember talking to you (Molly) about a back up plan for the ceremony. I called you and you said, “Don’t worry, I already know what we can do for the ceremony.” Sure enough, you did. Walking into the club house, all decorated; I was amazed how transformed the club house was-BEAUTIFUL. All the guests kept on complimenting on the set-up. I can go on and on. Again we thank you for making our wedding day memorable!
—Kevin and Paige Mcmenamin, WA
“Alison,
I can’t believe how beautiful the wedding was. We got so many compliments on Windows on the Waterway and all of your staff. I will be recommending your services and venues to all of my friends!!!
Thank you for making the day so comfortable and beautiful. I could not have asked for it to any any smoother. You and your staff were so professional and made the evening extra special.
Thank you so much for everything. I really enjoyed working with you!!!!”
—Gina More, OH
“Dear Molly and Kellie,
My family and I would like to thank you and Celebration Events for the wonderful work you did in preparing and presenting our rehearsal dinner. We were impressed with your willingnesss to accommodate us and help us in any way. The Dunes House location was beautiful, and the food was absolutely fantastic! Our compliments to the chef and staff. Our guests kept commenting about how tastful the food was. We are still talking about how wonderful the night was. Thank you for making the night so special!
In appreciation,
—Melanie Azzola, Ohio
“Alison,
Thank you so much for everything you and your group did for us at our wedding. It was way beyond my expectations and I could not have had a more wonderful wedding. Brad and I want to do it again!!!!
If we ever get our dream- of living in Hilton Head, we will be looking you up for parties!
Our guests are calling us up telling us how wonderful the food was and how wonderful the caterers were. The pastor who married us is in his sixties and so is his wife and she said that it was the best wedding she had ever been to- and she said she wasn’t saying that to make me feel good- she meant it.
Again, thanks to all of you and maybe I will see you guys again someday!
—Jody and Brad Krings, GA
“Liz,
Thank you so much. Everything was beautiful!! I want to thank you and your staff for really paying attention to details and helping us to make our wedding so memorable. Everyone was raving about the food, it was amazing!! Thank you so much!
—Jennifer and John Marshie, GA
“Liz,
Thank you again for all your hard work on our wedding. Taylor and I thought everything was perfect! The weather was wonderful and the venue set the stage for a great ceremony and reception.
Many thanks and congrats to you too!
—Ashley Haddock, GA
“Celebration Catering & Events,
I just wanted to thank the entire staff who contributed to the Hamlin/Matoon Wedding on January 3, 2009. My husband, Eric, who is from Hilton Head Island, but is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. I am from Virginia and was shuffling back and forth between coasts as he prepared for a tour in Iraq. We planned the wedding in less than three months and because of time constraints and Eric’s training schedule, we had to plan the wedding sight unseen.
Ms. Manwell was incredibly professional and very accommodating of our cross-country planning. She was also gracious enough to arrange for a military discount. This was a hard time for us financially and emotionally. The discount helped our budget and was a kind gesture for which we are grateful.
Being an event coordinator myself, the experience was surreal; I kept forgetting I was the bride! Being able to rely on the staff at Celebration Events was incredibly helpful and enabled us to enjoy our family and friends. Mr. Christian Fee and his team were able to run the event seamlessly.
Our wedding also served as a time for family and friends to spend time with Eric before he deployed to Iraq. It was the best day of our lives. We attribute that to a combination of great people, excellent food, a breathtaking view and the exceptional staff. As Eric and I remain apart for the next few months, we will continue to refer back to the day to bring us happiness. We will be eternally grateful for the role Celebration Catering played in a very important day in our lives.
—Katie and Eric Matton, VA
“Alison,
I don’t even really know how to thank you. You were not only a blast to work with, but everyone agreed that you were a “rock star”! Wade and I both agree that it was the time of our lives. Suprisingly, we both remember pretty much everything. Which we wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of your help.
Again, thank you so much for everything. You and the whole CE team made it all happen! We couldn’t have done it without you!
—Lindsey & Wade Harrell, SC
“Liz,
On behalf of our family thank you so much for making Katy’s wedding day truly the day of her dreams. Your professionalism was top notch along with the food, staff and venue set up, it was a perfect day!”
—The Hipps,
“Hi Alison,
I know I already wrote you a thank you note, but I just want to than you again – especially after the amazing day!
You truly have a gift and I cannot thank you enough for pulling everything together. It was absolutely a fairytale and the best part is that I was able to enjoy the entire day and take it all in because you had everything taken care of!
Thank you again Alison!”
—Hannah Conlee, NC
“Alison,
I cannot thank you enough for all that you did for my wedding. It could not have been any more perfect and I could not have done it without you! Every detail was just as I dreamed it would be. I really enjoyed working with you. Thank you so much for everything! Stay in touch.
—Michelle Clements, FL
“Liz,
I wanted to say thanks for being so great with my mom and dad this week. There have been alot of sleepless nights and phone calls back and forth to decide what to do about the location of our wedding. My mom seems really excited about the Juniper Lane house you helped them find. When my mom asked me way back what I pictured for a wedding I told her I wanted something intimate and unique. Thanks again for helping us find that! My mom speaks very highly of you and we are both so happy to have you helping us plan the wedding.”
—Sarah Krauss, CT
Liz,
Joe and I wanted to thank you for all of your efforts on Saturday. You, the venue, the ceremony and the food all got rave reviews. Thank you again for all of your help. Take care!!!”
—Carla Conli, VA
“Liz,
I want to thank you for all you did. The wedding was wonderful, everyone had a good time, and you kept me organized that day because I had no idea what I was doing. Thank you so much for all you did!!
—Shannon Stotsky, PA
“Hi Liz,
Thanks for all you did to make our reception a success! I’ve been meaning to email you but we’ve been on the honeymoon so it’s been a little hectic. Heading back today….I really appreciate all of your efforts and know my mother and I may not have been the easiest people to work with! Mom is a perfectionist (and I’m OCD!) and you truly met all of our needs. The night was perfect and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the grand finale. Thanks a MILLION and good luck with your planning!!
—Elizabeth Friel, SC
“Liz,
Thank you so much. Everything was all I could have asked for and more. The
waiters and bartenders were great, the Window on the Waterway manager was very helpful and cooperative. The Trolley and driver were a hit, everything
was great!! The Bride had me “scheduled” every minute of Friday and Thursday evening, so I didn’t get a chance to get out to the venue and meet you. Thank you for all the arrangemets—-everyone complimented me on the venue itself—so what I am trying to say is that the event was a resounding success!!”
—Hermione Elam, TX
“Hi Liz,
I am finally getting around to sending a few thank you to all the people that helped us put the wedding day together. You are the 1st on my list and wanted to especially thank you for all the extra things you did, for answering my 100’s of e-mails and for the special attention to all the little details which contributed to making Jennine & Ryan’s wedding day a very memorable one.
They told us on that day that everything turned out exactly as they wanted and they got the perfect beach wedding! My compliments to you and everyone that worked behind the scenes at Windows especially the chef. The food was spectacular and we got only great reviews. I was taken back on how beautiful Windows looked decorated and with all the flowers!”
—Iris Calle, NJ
“Hi Alison,
It was a great event – everybody was impressed with both the quality of the food (amazing) and the staff. Your group could not have been more helpful. And you, Alison, were a godsend. I never had to worry about any detail – I had complete confidence that all was in good hands. We will certainly be singing your praises to everyone we know.
Again, thanks for all your hard work and making both the planning and the actual event so perfect.”
—Dottie Brown, SC
“Thank you thank you thank you……everything was just wonderful. Thanks for all that you did to help make this day so special.”
—Natalie and Kirk Rhane, IL
“Liz,
I want to thank you for the perfect wedding. You were wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been singing your praises to everyone. You took care of every detail. You were there any time we needed you. The food was magnificent. The best food I have ever had at a wedding. The staff was fantastic! We could not have asked for anything more.
Sarah was so happy with everything. I just can’t thank you enough. I will be very pleased to give you or the company a recommendation anytime. At my son’s wedding, the wedding planner was never around. People were asking me what to do. That was never a problem in the least here. You took care of everything. You should open your own company. Thank you, thank you again for the perfect wedding!!!!!”
—Rhonda Brown, FL
“Hi Alison,
Hope all is well. It’s weird…I go a week without talking to you and that seems like forever. Well, I really cannot thank you enough again for all that you did for Wade and I. Everyone just had so much fun…we’re still getting calls and notes about it, and we could not have done it without you and the wonderful Celebration Events team. And, everyone just LOVED working with you. Wade and I had a blast so thank you very much!Thanks again for everything!”
—Lindsey Brown Harrell, SC.
“Good Morning Alison,
I think I’m finally coming back to life after a wonderful and exhausting wedding week. Thank you for all your help over the months of preparation. Kate and John’s wedding was beyond my expectations. Celebrations did a wonderful job and the food, for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding, received rave reviews from the guests. Your staff took care of every detail. The beautiful setting, the perfect weather, and Celebrations all presented Kate and John with what I know will be an amazing memory of one of the most important days of their lives.
I would be remiss if I did not mention Henry Kretchmer’s flowers. They were all spectacular and far beyond anything I had imagined. Although we’ve not seen the photographs yet, Kellie McCann was very professional and a pleasure to work with. Also, thank you for giving us Joy Ross’s name. She was the perfect answer for hair and makeup.
I would be happy to send you some photos if you would like them and If I ever have the opportunity I will certainly recommend Celebrations and Allison Manwell .
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
—Ann Ketchum, VA
“Alison,
We had a great time and were extremely pleased with the outcome thanks to you!!!
Thank you again for helping us make our day extra special!”
—Joyce & Chris Iannotti, OH
“Hi Alison,
We are all home now. The wedding was just beautiful! I can’t thank you enough for all your patience and help. Sarah was extremely happy with everything. It was just what she wanted.
Again thanks for everything. It was all wonderful. Your staff was excellent.
Best wishes!”
—Debby Facemyer, WV
“Alison,
The dinner was a hit & I must say that everyone was very impressed – the place was lovely – the staff incredible & the food delicious.
Your staff made sure everything was perfect & Christian did an exceptional job making sure that everything was perfect – making it a perfect night.
Thank you so much for ALL of the planning & making the event special & great.
—Mary Walker, KS
“Alison,
Thank you very much for all of the help you gave me. We could not be happier with how the wedding turned out, and we thought that you and your crew did an exceptional job. I know I had a ton of questions before finalizing everything, and I am sure I was a big pain in the you know what at times. So, thank you again for all of your help and please thank Liz for me too.”
—David Gooding, FL
“Molly,
I just want to let you know that you and your employees did an outstanding job for Caroline’s/Jason’s wedding on Saturday. Never mind the weather was accommodating but the atmosphere was beautiful. The food was excellent. Guests couldn’t talk more about how good the food was.
Again, fun was had by all and food was superb.”
—Carol Kzenovitz, SC
“Hi Liz,
I just want to personally thank you for the job you did on the wedding. Everything was beautiful and went very smoothly. You all do a wonderful job at Celebrations and I look forward to continuing working with you guys in the future.
On another note, since I caught the bouquet, maybe there’s a wedding for me coming soon.”
—Shani Z. Harris, SC
“I am from Saint Louis Mo and have been visiting HH since I was a kid. Always loved this island (despite the growth and traffic) so it seemed like a great place to get hitched. Windows on the Waterway was the choice after looking at many options. When factoring price and setting this is the best value that we found on the island. Cute little place that can accommodate smaller wedding, set right on a marina. Great view, great patio and we really liked the staff that helped us arrange everything. The owners also own some of the islands best restaurants, so you know the food was good. I recommend without the slightest reservation.”
—Jamie C., MO (review on www.yelp.com)
“Alison,
We were extremely happy with our wedding ceremony and the dinner! Thank you so much for making sure that everything worked so smoothly and perfectly!”
—Keith & Ann Rainer, IL
Hi Alison,
Thank you so much for all of your hard work!!! Everything at the reception was absolutely perfect. Pete and I were told repeatedly that it was the best wedding food ever by multiple people. Everything went so smoothly and Pete and I had the best time.
Really appreciate every thing you did for us. All the details were perfect and your input was invaluable.
It was great working with you. If I ever get married again you’ll be the first person I call – just kidding Pete – you’re it for me :)
—Sue Shimpeno, FL
“Liz,
Thank you so much for everything. You did a wonderful job! In our minds everything was perfect….well, except when we spiked the football and hit the DJ Andy in the face! You were fun, easy to work with and very efficient! Many thanks!”
—Brittany Kinol, PA
“Alison,
I can’t thank you and Celebration Events enough for the wonderful service that you provided for my son’s wedding and rehearsal dinner. It was a pleasure to work with you. I was never concerned that things wouldn’t be done. You were on top of things. You did what you said you would do and on time.
We thoroughly enjoyed using The Gallery. It was a great size for our event. The 4 gentlemen who served during our dinner were the best. They were very attentive, but never in the way. And the food was absolutely delicious.
I have no complaints – only praise. If you should ever need a recommendation I would be glad to provide it. Thank you!”
—Deidre Landis, SC
“Miss Molly,
Shawn and I wanted to put in writing just how unbelievable you are! Our wedding day went down in history as “the best wedding” our guests have ever seen! You and your staff helped to make our day so very special to us and we are so grateful. The food…mmm! The service….very attentive and the bartender? Very busy! Please feel free to use us as a reference. Thank you!”
—Shawn & Jessica Potts, OH
“Hey Liz,
I wanted to thank you so, so, so much for everthing you did for me and my family during our entire wedding experience. You did an incredible job and I could not have asked for a more perfect, well-organized, and helpful coordinator. We have had so many compliments about how absolutely perfect everything was. Complete strangers have told us they have heard about, or have seen pictures, of our “perfect, “hollywood” or “bridal magazine worthy” (to name a few) wedding.
I also want to thank you for being so helpful and attentive during the wedding. I know you probably had a ton of other events to plan at the same time, but I always felt like we were your only concern and top priority. You were excellent and I just wanted to express how thankful I am…you helped give me my dream wedding!”
—Sarah Faulkner, GA
“Dear Alison,
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our events for our wedding weekend. Katie and I could not have been happier with everything, from the smoothness with which the events ran, to the quality of the service, food and appearance of the venues for our events. We have recieved tremendous feedback from all of our family and friends stating how beautiful everything was and what a fantastic time they had all weekend long.”
— Mark & Katie Schofield, VA
“Dear Liz,
Just a note to tell you that Natalie and Kirk’s wedding was spectacular. Everything was coordinated beautifully and was very professionally accomplished. You did a superb job and we want to compliment you for all that you have done. You have a wonderful staff of people working with your company.
Windows on the Waterway was the perfect location for our group. The scenery provided a great back drop. We know that Natalie and Kirk were also very pleased.
Liz, you are a delightful young lady and we thank you for helping us with some of the details that we had overlooked. Thank you for your patience. We hope you share this letter because we feel others need to know we were very impressed by the caliber of your company.”
—Roy & Mary Ann Bettie, IL
“Hello Alison,
We’re back in NJ with our memories of Katie and Ben’s wedding day and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for making it so. At the end of the reception when we were saying goodbye I felt so inadequate to explain the gratitude and deep sense of having shared an event that was made more meaningful and special because of your gifts and assistance. We wanted to create a memory that would be cherished by Katie & Ben. You grasped the vision for Katie’s dream and used your abilities and resources to create it. Thank you so much for sharing your special talents with us.
Please extend our appreciation and thanks to your associates at Celebration Events: the production Manager, Chris, the chefs, bartender and wait staff. Everything was handled in a beautiful and professional manner and we received many compliments on the excellent food, service and presentation. With sincere thanks”
—Donna & John Colabroy, NJ
“Dear Liz,
I want to thank you for the perfect wedding. You were wonderful!!! You were there anytime we needed you. The food was magnificent. The best food that I have ever had at a wedding. The staff was fantastic! We could not have asked for anything more. Sarah was so happy with everything. I just can’t thank you enough.
I will be very pleased to give you or your company a recommendation anytime. At my son’s wedding the planner was never around and people were asking me what to do. That was never a problem in the least here. You took care of everything. Thank you, thank you again for the perfect wedding!”
—Rhonda Brown, GA
“Dear Alison,
I cannot thank you enough for all that you did for my special day! I had the wedding of my dreams and I could not have done it without you. You and your staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect!
I had so many compliments from my guests on the venue, food and music. Everyone had such a great time. I would not have changed a thing! Thanks again.”
—Michell Clements, FL
“Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lowrey,
I am writing you today regarding the fine staff you have at Windows on the Waterway, in particular Molly and Liz. They have both been invaluable in planning the wedding, but could have not been more gracious, hard working and thoughtful on the wedding day. We made some last minute table changes, which they efficiently completed! There were several other requests, all of which were promptly taken care of and with a smile. I am sure you know they are valuable employees and represent your company very well. I just want you to hear it from a very satisfied ‘Father of the Bride’.”
— John Bergstrand, MN
