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Jennifer B. Sent on 10/20/2021Best ever. Book this place now!
I honestly cannot even put into words how incredible this venue is, and how valuable the lead venue coordinator (Michael) is. From my initial email to get more information, to the day before, Michael was the most detailed, organized, charismatic, and professional person to work with. Let me just say this: if you are looking to have the perfect wedding and have things done well, book this place ASAP. Michael is so detail oriented and knows everything about how to have a perfect wedding. His recommendations for what to do and not to do are spot on (makes sense given that he has done over 2,000 weddings ... yep, you read that correctly!) I am a total type A, perfectionist, micro-manager, very hard to please person and even I was blown away by how perfect my wedding was! So please, I beg you, book this venue. In a perfect world, if I was super rich, I would PAY YOU to have your wedding here!
So, what makes it so special you may ask? Let's get into it.
1. Michael will take care of practically everything for you. So if you are an organized bride that wants a partner in crime that is equally as organized and invested in your wedding, Michael is your guy!
2. The venue itself is gorgeous! The ceremony space is beautiful and the reception space is tastefully decorated, with a cute foyer and a very spacious bar! The flow of the evening from outdoor ceremony, to cocktail hour, to indoor reception is flawless. And guess who ushers your guests to cocktail hour, points them to the seating chart, encourages them to sign the guestbook, leads them inside, etc ... yep, you guessed it. Michael!
3. THE. FOOD. Most of the reviews you read about Talega will most likely mention the food, and for a good reason. This is NOT your typical wedding food. Repeat. NOT your typical gross, soggy chicken with pasta, wedding food. My guests are still talking about the food, and I will for the rest of my life. TOP TIER. Even the presentation of the food on the plate is beautiful, and very aesthetically pleasing!
4. Vendors recommendations! One of the best things in my opinion was the recommendations I got from Michael about who to choose for things like DJ, Florist, Getaway Car, etc. Like I said earlier, Michael doesn't let you have a bad wedding so you best bet that his endorsement of these vendors goes a long way. And I can sit here today (2 weeks after my wedding) and say that every single person he recommended was incredible! So when I booked Talega I not only checked venue off of the list, but I checked off my florist, DJ, getaway car, and even the cake baker! Because guess what? Included with your price booking of Talega is a bakery in Dana Point. I was able to get a 2-tier wedding cake and around 200 mini desserts. The dessert table looked so good and was set up so tastefully (Michael set it up so of course it looked good)
5. Price and packages! For what you get from Talega the pricing is extremely reasonable and there are NO. HIDDEN. FEES. The price per person that you pay includes tax, service fee, and tip. This makes it so incredibly easy to know what you are getting yourself into financially. Just shoot Michael an email asking for more information and you will get the PDF that tells you everything that is included, which is a lot so you shouldn't have to spend much more when it comes to the venue.
I am running out of words in my review so I will leave it at this: stop the search, BOOK TALEGA! PLEASE! You will look back and thank yourself, I promise. -
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Stephanie F. Sent on 11/08/2024Best Day and best venue ever!
My husband and I got married on 11/2/24 at Talega. And wow! All I have to say is that it was so magical! Michael, who runs the venue, and who was also our wedding coordinator for the venue did absolutely amazing! He is so organized, very responsive, and wants to make sure you have the best day of your life! When my mom and i booked this venue, all i read about was about how great Michael was amd how beautiful everything was. And boy were all the reviews right! Michael is just the absolute best! Hes been doing this for 20 years and knows all thr vendors and gives you a selection of vendors hes worked with for about 20 years. All of the vendors we chose were from his list, and they all dod an amazing job to make our day the best day!
You get the outside for the ceremony and the banquet room for the reception. After the ceremony, the outside turns into a nice outdoor area for those who want to get away from the music and participate in any activities you have, such as a photobooth, cigar guy, cornhole, etc. The venue is just absolutely beautiful! The staff is amazing and very friendly. On my wedding day, when I was stressing, Michael did everything he could to make sure I was not stressed and taken care of. He took care of my mom as well!
Overall, everything was just the best! No issues at all! Talega made our dat so magical! I didn't want it to end. -
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Gina Sent on 10/09/2024Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue
Just had our wedding here on 9/28/24 and wow where can I start??! From the beginning when we toured the venue, we had no idea what to expect considering this was one of the more relatively lower budget venues we were touring at. So imagine our surprise when we got there and saw this venue, which was even more gorgeous than the more expensive ones we looked at previously.
Pictures don’t really do this place justice. The venue has a Spanish-colonial design which makes for a perfect backdrop for photos. The arches both outside and inside the building really makes it feel grand. The string lights in the courtyard are so pretty, both in the daylight and when they’re lit up at nighttime. The hills of rolling green grass in the background really give off that golf club aesthetic and all the palm trees around the venue really pop off and give California vibes. The view of the grassy lawn and palm trees I saw when I walked down the aisle was truly breathtaking and I’ll never forget this moment.
But mostly, we were in such good hands with Michael as the director. He comes from tons of experience (over 2000 weddings) and really treats your special day with so much empathy and care. Him and Mayra helped us out in so many ways:
-Set up our welcome table, seating chart display, and decorations with very little direction. I didn’t have time during rehearsal to let them know how and where to set it up, and when the wedding day came, everything was already set up so beautifully.
-We didn’t know we had to ask for a mic from our DJ, so we didn’t have one, and Michael took care of that problem very quickly.
-Michael walked me around the back entrance of the venue before I walked down the aisle, my pointy heels kept getting stuck in the ripped hole in my wedding dress and Michael helped me pull it out twice.
-Mayra helped me change into my 2nd wedding dress when I wasn’t able to find my bridesmaids near me.
-Michael swept up the fake money off the floor during reception, and also hand delivered us our signature drinks when we asked for them.
-I requested a signature drink that they’ve never made before and Michael personally tried out a bunch of recipes and helped pick out the best one.
Overall, Michael and Mayra put so much care and thought towards this special moment of our lives. With this venue, you get it all-the perfect coordinators and the most beautiful setting.
Some other things to note-food was amazing, both cocktail hour and reception. The food was also plated and presented very well too.
The only area of improvement would be that there is no bridal/groom suite. It wasn’t an issue for us since there is a fitting room on site. But in the future, it there is an opportunity, building a bridal/groom suite would improve the experience for others greatly.
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Amy W. Sent on 08/14/2024A self-planner's dream!
Talega is truly a special place, not just because it's beautiful, but because of the work of its amazing staff, especially Michael. Michael was so helpful even before we chose Talega as our venue: he gave my parents a tour before I even met him, he answered all of our questions with detail and was so transparent when we asked about pricing and told him we were looking at other venues. During the planning process, he was always quick to give honest answers for everything, such as how long to have the dance floor open and when to give speeches! All these things I would never know about as someone planning her own wedding, Michael knew from his years of experience (he's done over 2000 weddings himself already!).
Someone else mentioned the affordability and that cannot be understated! For the price, it's amazing how much attention to detail you get: amazing food, wonderful cake, and for just a little bit more Michael as your coordinator handling EVERYTHING! One of our wedding party guests said that she'd never been to such an organized rehearsal lunch! Michael made sure our wedding day went so smoothly, with help from his wonderful assistant too. I also really appreciated the list of recommended vendors, which is where we got most of our vendors.
Looking back, one of the key selling moments was when Michael told us during the tour about how the day would go, and mentioned times when my now husband and I could get a moment to breathe. It made me realize how knowledgeable and thoughtful he is. He understood me as an introvert and really made sure I got everything I wanted but still had time to myself and my husband during the day. That's something that money can't even buy. I am SO, SO grateful to Talega and Michael for helping make our dream wedding come true!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Dear Amy + Michael, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking time to compose this wonderful review of services here at Talega. I am overwhelmingly happy you and your guests enjoyed the day! I am always so incredibly happy if I helped to alleviate even a moment of pressure from the planning process too. Hearing that you found value, and fun, here is the validation of my careers work. Wishing you both all the best of health and happiness always! -
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Christina P. Sent on 08/18/2024Perfection!
Michael was the best coordinator I could have ever dreamed of! The reception was actually perfect including all of the food, decor Vendors, ambience - I would do the day all over again if I could! Highly recommend the dance floor outside- -
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Paige G. Sent on 08/07/2024
Best Venue Choice Ever!
I am so happy we chose Talega as our venue for our wedding! It was beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of our guests were raving about how smoothly everything went. We used Michael at Talega as our day of coordinator and I cannot say enough good things about him! He really made everything so easy and stress free throughout the planning process and made sure everything went according to plan on the day of.Talega Golf Club's reply:
Heartfelt gratitude for writing this lovely review of your experience here at Talega!
It was such a pleasure assisting such a sweet couple. Your organization and kindness along the way were also highly valued.
Wishing you both nothing but the best of everything always!!!
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Danica F. Sent on 06/08/2024Best Wedding Ever
Ryan and I recently got married and had our reception at the Talega Golf Club. Everything was laid out perfectly and any changes or inquires we had when planning was met with quick responses. Many of our guest mentioned that this was the best wedding they have been to thanks to Michael and the brilliant staff.Talega Golf Club's reply:
Danica + Ryan, You and your families will always inhabit a special place in my heart. I adored you and your parents from the day we met, and still am in awe of how sweet and caring you both are to take the time to post this review along with the fantastic photos. Thank you for celebrating Easter Brunch and your wedding day here! You and yours will always have a seat waiting at the Talega Family table! -
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Amy D. Sent on 04/25/2024Dream come true venue and coordinator experience!
I could not recommend Talega and Michael more! The venue is gorgeous and such a great value. So nice to have food, beverage, cake and coordination covered all in one place. The true magic of the venue is really Michael Voorhees and his team (special shoutout to Mayra as well!). He makes everything so easy and seamless and does everything in his power to bring your vision to life. He stays the entire night and ensures all the details are delivered from start to finish. Other venue day of coordinators we considered said they would leave after dinner so his commitment is outstanding. His recommended vendors were also outstanding, so his knowledge and insight was invaluable. Thank you so much Michael and Talega for making our big day absolutely perfect and as stress free as possible!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Amy + Paras! On behalf of Myra, the staff, and myself we offer our most sincere congratulations and gratitude for taking time to write and post this review!! I especially wanted to highlight your flexibility regrading the look for the ceremony candles( due to the rain that we just narrowly missed), and for your remarkable generosity and character. It was such a pleasure serving such a sweet couple!!! -
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Brandice K. Sent on 03/27/2024
Best Day Ever
Talega is a beautiful venue with lots to offer for the bride and groom. Views were gorgeous and Michael is the best! He and Myra helped me with my day to the point where I didn’t need to stress on anything. The entire staff were spectacular and gave my family great hospitality. The food is amazing and tasty. All of the Talega staff made our day even more special just by being caring and hands on. I would recommend this venue to anyone!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Brandice! Thank you so much for taking time to compose this excellent review. You were the quintessential "perfect bride". It was truly an pleasure to bring all of your super well organized details, decor, and planning to fruition. Wishing you and Fabian nothing but THE BEST ALWAYS! With Lots of Love- Michael at Talega -
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L Estrada Sent on 02/18/2024
Exceeded Expectations in Every Way!!!!!
This wedding was the Wedding of my Daughter’s dreams ♥️ Michael was absolutely amazing in every way, and was so helpful, organized and knowledgeable of every single part of our day and planning! He encouraged us to have a rehearsal when we were thinking we could do without, but he was absolutely right… Everything went very smoothly and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our little girl’s big day!!!!!! Amazing venue, outstanding food and service, as well as a beautiful view of the golf course! It was the perfect day! Thank you so much Michael and all staff for making it the absolute perfect day for all of us!!!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Thank you Mrs. Estrada for this glowing review! I admit I am blushing a bit! So very happy everything came together smoothly. Your assistance in planning was a very BIG part of that! I adore your daughter and your new son in law, and wish them and both of your families nothing but the very best of everything- always!!! -
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Cristina T. Sent on 11/14/2023Wedding of Our Dreams!!!
Look no further for the perfect venue! Not only was Talega absolutely beautiful but the club's coordinator, Michael, was fabulous as well! We knew from the moment we met him that he was going to make our special day extra special and he did! I highly recommend utilizing his services if booking here, you won't regret it! Back to the venue though - I loved how all the events (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) were all close to each other. There were multiple delicious options for food/beverages, no waiting in long lines!! Now let's talk about the duet plate for dinner - WOW! The chef is an artist and the food is even more delicious than it looks which is pretty impressive for a served plate.... Overall, I don't have one bad thing to say. I wish I could do it all over again because we had that GREAT of a time! Thank you Talega and Michael for the most perfect wedding! -
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Zing Sent on 09/01/2023
The best of all
If you are looking for a wedding venue, book Talega now and you will be in GOOD hands! We were definitely very picky with our venue selection but after meeting Michael in person and seeing the venue, we decided that Talega is THE PLACE to be for our wedding! Here are the three reasons why we chose Talega for our venue: 1. The place itself. Unlike the other golf clubs with a normal ballroom reception, Talega is extremely pretty with its unique Spanish style architecture and hacienda style windows and walls. 2. The food. Yes, like all the other reviews the food was great!! the appetizers were amazing~~ 3. MICHAEL. aside from how professional he is, Michael is just a wonderful amazing human being who is there for YOU. He will have your back, along with his team and the amazing Myra!!! So if you are still reading this review, please look no further and book with Talega! You will not regret it and it just may be the best decision you will make for your wedding ;)Talega Golf Club's reply:
OHMYGOSH!
What a great couple you are! You really took a great deal of time and resources to ensure your guests had a blast and that not a minute of your BIG day was lost. I highly appreciate all your excellent communication and the level of detail you provided so I could effectively execute your wedding day. All the Best to you both now and always. Thank you so much for taking time to write the this review- We miss you already! -
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Lupe F. Sent on 11/17/2023
Amazing Experience
I got married on Aug 12 and I am absolutely thankful I chose this venue. It was our first one we actually toured and after talking to Michael, walked thru the venue I had no doubt I wanted to get married here. We cancelled the other apts we had and gave the deposit the same day. Michael was an absolute joy to work with, so quick to respond to the list silly questions I had, walked me thru the whole process. The food is absolutely out of this world my guess are still talking about it. Trust me when I tell you this is the venue you want, with Michael by your side you will absolutely NOT regret it.
Thank you Talega and thank you Michael for making the wedding of my dreams to come true! ❤️Talega Golf Club's reply:
Lupe + Cesar!!! Thank you so very much for taking time write this review! Your comments warm my heart. The Chef is elated about you and your guests enjoyment of his culinary offerings! Thank you for being so wonderful to assist through planning. Wishing you and your family all the very best through the holidays and beyond! -
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Kimberly N. Sent on 09/01/2023Perfect June Wedding
Choosing Talega as our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we made! After viewing several venues that lacked the charm and flow of how we wanted our wedding to be, we arrived at Talega on a whim, and immediately felt that this was our venue! Michael made the wedding planning so seamless and took away a lot of the stresses leading up to the big day. Every detail was thought of and Michael was always there to assist. The food was absolutely amazing and our guests are still raving about it! The venue itself is so beautiful and I'm so happy we have pictures and memories to last a lifetime!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Kimberley + Matt!
I still remember our first meeting and after you left I sat in my office and thought " What a sweet couple - I hope they book!" So glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed themselves. Thank you also for sharing these pics!!! Whishing you both a lifetime of happiness! -
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Amanda H. Sent on 09/04/2023
Best Wedding Venue in Orange County
We had the most amazing wedding at Talega Golf Club this June. Michael and Mayra were so incredibly helpful from the very start of our wedding planning and made sure our day was perfect. The food at Talega is AMAZING - it is seriously one of the biggest highlights of our wedding and everything was so delicious and fresh. Talega is by far the perfect venue in Orange County and if you can lock in a date you will not regret picking this venue!Talega Golf Club's reply:
I am overjoyed to receive this lovely review from such a sweet and wonderful couple! We are honored that you selected Talega for your wedding day. You and Austin will forever hold a special place in our hearts and our Talega family!! -
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Cristina P. Sent on 10/01/2023Book Your Wedding at Talega - Michael is the BEST!
Working with Michael Voorhees was truly a highlight of our wedding planning process and wedding day. He was so pleasant to work with and incredibly helpful, always quick to respond to any of our questions.
The day of our wedding was all that we had hoped for. Everything was spot on and ran so smoothly thanks to Michael and his team. The venue was perfect for our 140 guests, the set up was gorgeous and the food and drinks were AMAZING! Nearly every guest we had raved about the food saying it was the best wedding meal they have ever had. Michael went above and beyond to work with our other vendors and to help us feel at ease the entire evening. We knew since meeting him that we would be in good hands having our wedding at Talega and we were so right. Michael Voorhees is an expert in his industry and we would recommend Talega and Michael for any event you are considering; we are sure you will be so happy with the decision.
Thank you, Michael, for helping us have the most memorable experience!Talega Golf Club's reply:
I must admit- I felt the same way when we met- I knew straight off- this is a great couple! Genuine love and personalities. The team all remarked what a wonderful couple and group you were! The Chef is glowing with your comments- now we shall wait for him to ask for a raise! haha! Thank you so much for taking time to write this lovely review. Hoping life is at its fullest always for you both! -
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Sara W. Sent on 12/16/2022
10/10! Book Talega if you can! Amazing
We had our wedding on December 3, 2022. Throughout our wedding planning process, Michael the venue coordinator was responsive, offered a ton of recommendations, and were even able to accommodate us when some costs were just adding up to be a little bit more than we had anticipated. He was super flexible with some of my silly requests and Has many things for the bride and groom to use on the day of such as a sweetheart back drop, votives, table numbers, easels… The list goes on. All of these small costs add up, so being able to use the venue’s is amazing. The best part about working with this venue is the transparent cost per person as well as all the things included with that cost. Michael never Makes you feel like all the questions you’re asking or inconveniencing him, he always gets back in a timely manner, and he even went out of his way to get me lychee juice and my favorite gin for a signature drink that I wanted. The most impressive thing is because I wanted an Asian inspired dinner, him and his chef collaborated with me and they created a dish that was made specifically for us. All the guests really loved it and it came out beautifully despite the chef having never made that dish before. They really do their best to give you an amazing experience and trust me, the whole venue truly transforms and it is such a magical place. So many of my guests gave us a ton of compliments on the venue, the food, the alcohol, the restrooms. Please book your wedding here, If you can! It’s booking up fast and I can see why! I’m so happy with my choice to get married at Talega. -
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Madeline Sent on 12/05/2022Amazing Wedding Venue
We LOVED our wedding at Talega. It was a beautiful venue for both an outdoor ceremony/ cocktail hour and indoor for dinner and dancing. Michael (Director of Food & Bev) is professional, friendly, and genuinely made us feel so valued throughout the entire planning process. His team was also amazing, including the chef and kitchen staff. Our guests raved about the food! The service and attention to detail seemed higher than other venues we looked at, and we are so happy we ended up choosing Talega for our wedding. Also, we did select some vendors from the preferred vendor list, and they were just as amazing as the Talega team.Talega Golf Club's reply:
Madeline!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about Talega!
It was a real pleasure to assist you and Alex through the planning and on the BIG day. What a wonderful group of friends and family you have!!! We miss you already... Wishing you and yours all the best of health and happiness through the holidays and beyond! -
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Lily Sent on 11/02/2022The best venue!!
We just got married at Talega on October 22, 2022 and it was an absolute dream! I don't even know where to start- since the day I started looking into venues, Michael Voorhees (the lead coordinator and event director at Talega) was nothing but helpful. He answered any questions I had almost immediately. He made himself available and really made me feel as though I was his main priority throughout the entire wedding planning process.
Talega Golf Club is the perfect venue for any size. My wedding had 95 guests and it felt perfect for that size. Michael will transform the space to accommodate any size to make the day feel perfect for you. I used all extra vendors (photo, video, florals, photobooth, DJ) from his recommended list and they were all amazing. Michael has excellent connections with all the vendors that he recommends and it made the entire process super easy for the day of the wedding!
Not only is the venue beautiful, details perfect, but the food is also excellent! So many of my guests reached out after the wedding to compliment the food. Michael will help you coordinate a tasting to choose the perfect meal for your wedding, and has accommodations for literally all dietary restrictions!
I really recommend this venue if you are looking to have a stress free, well planned and beautiful wedding day! I did not stress a single moment during my wedding day because everything was taken care of. Michael and his staff are truly exceptional and will help ease all the pains of wedding planning for you. The venue itself is also beautiful and makes for great photos on the golf course and around the grounds. Book your wedding at Talega and you will not regret it! I wish I could relive the magical day and I have Michael and his team to thank for that!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Lily and Michael! Thank you so very much for taking time to write this lovely review of the team, services, food, and venue! To be quite honest you were a dream couple, and I was honored to assist in creating a great day for such a genuine loving couple, whom were complimented by an incredible group of family and friends.. I do not think I can ever forget those glorious smiles on your faces after your ceremony. Wishing you both al the very best of everything now and always! -
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Becka B. Sent on 05/25/2023Incredible
INCREDIBLE!!!! Everything we could have ever dreamed of happened because of Michael and the beautiful Talega golf course. INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. We are sooo thankful for everything that Michael did. He went above and beyond!! Everyone said it was the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding.. And our signature drink... OMG. It was better than a cocktail bar.. Multiple guest asked me the next coming weeks how it was made to get it again. Everything was so beautiful and I seriously cannot thank ENOUGH the staff and how hard of a worker Michael is. THANK YOU. Seriously cried of happiness looking at how beautiful the event space was the day of. THANK YOU!Talega Golf Club's reply:
Becka!!!
Thank you so much for taking time to write us such a stellar review. You had a REALLY fun loving group- it was so great to see the dance floor full all night long!! So very happy to hear the guests enjoyed themselves and grateful to have had such a wonderful couple to assist along the way. Wishing you both nothing but the best! -
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Katherine B. Sent on 09/08/2022
Stress-Free Personalized Service Start to Finish
Michael Voorhees is the perfect, most caring, most organized, funniest, kindest wedding venue manager you will ever have the joy of meeting and working with if you choose Talega Golf Club for your wedding. If you want to enjoy your wedding planning and wedding day to the absolute fullest, look no further. The venue is absolutely beautiful - intimate setting but holds up to 200 - the food is gourmet in taste and presentation, the large bar in the banquet room is very festive for your guests, and every detail you could ever think of is taken care of beautifully and professionally. I have never encountered a more positive, hard-working group of people. They made my daughter's wedding day amazing and we never had a moment of worry or stress from start to finish. Michael is the ultimate professional, a great communicator, and by the end of our wedding experience, a dear friend. -
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