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I can't express to you just how wonderful my wedding was. It went off without a glitch, at least to my knowledge. Every last detail was taken care of, and I didn't have one worry. Your staff was so professional and went out of their way to be so welcoming. We just loved everything about it ...

Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the food was, in fact, I have had several people tell me that was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The reception area was amazing, the setup of the tables was done fabulously. The flowers, oh my god, the flowers were just gorgeous and how they were set up. All of it .. china, glasses, linens.. everything ... thank you ...

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day the most wonderful day of my life. I have nothing but fond memories and great stories to tell, and all because of you and your wonderful staff ... Thank you again ...

Thank you again for the most beautiful wedding a girl could ever dream of having!

Warmest,
Kristin & Bryan Salby

Dear Renee’,
Thank you so much for all of your expertise and assistance with our wedding. Your positive attitude is a Godsend! This is just one of many events for JSM, but you’ve always made us feel like the only wedding.

The Griffiths

Dear Reed, Renee’ and the entire Staff,
Thank you for helping us create the most amazing wedding day. I realize you do this all the time, but believe me what you all do is very much appreciated. Everyone was in wonderment of the location, and totally enjoyed themselves.

Thank you again,
Joanne & Mahmood Behnam

Dearest Reed, Renee’,
I finally have gotten around to addressing wedding stuff once again after a 4 month hiatus. One of the 1st things I’ve wanted to do was send this Thank you card to you.

Your efforts & attention to detail on our most special of days made the day not only beautiful, but absolutely memorable. Everyone had a great time. To this date I still hear from friends and family about how wonderful their visit to the mansion was.

Renee, you and your staff are the absolute best! With all the little mishaps that happened throughout the day (the broken vase, the mis-sharpened cake, my un-bustled train) it all went unnoticed with your help and quick fixes. I only heard about the problems later - except for the train.

Reed, Thank you for providing such a beautiful site for our reception. The Jefferson Street Mansion is a unique and wonderful
place to celebrate with friends and family. One of the happiest days of our lives.

Sincerely,
Vee Hernando Henss

My wife and I attended my niece's (Melissa Aoanan-Menendez) wedding reception at your place on Saturday, September 12, 2009. We are from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and it was a wonderful opportunity for us to witness a church wedding and reception California style. We happen to be wedding planners preparing the church marriage ceremony (Catholic liturgy) and emceeing the reception usually held in one of our local hotels' banquet halls. We never held a wedding or an anniversary celebration at a mansion like your beautiful and historic place.

The first thing we observed as we arrived at your location was the overall courtesy of your Staff in welcoming guests and answering questions about the reception and the mansion. We were made comfortable and ushered to the "tent" reception hall which was appropriately decorated for the happy celebration to follow.

We saw a beautiful and professional lady--whose name we did not know at the time--walking to and fro the banquet hall and the mansion making sure everything was all right. We correctly guessed that she must be in charge of the banquet. She was also conferring with the personnel in charge of the "punch bowl" and drinks, the table servers and the Dee Jay when he arrived. I was curious and spoke with the young gentleman Dee Jay who introduced himself to me and answered my queries. He showed me the program detailed with notes and sequences to follow during the reception as he was also the emcee.

From our experience as wedding coordinators and emcees, the person in charge has to think fast and act efficiently to make sure that everything happens according to plan; however, she/he has to adapt to circumstances that happen unexpectedly, for example, time when the bridal entourage arrives, getting all the guests arriving or touring the mansion gathered into the banquet hall at the right moment and talking to the table servers to make sure that everything was okay from guests being seated to the buffet-style dinner being ready to conferring with the Dee Jay for the introduction of the bridal party to checking her/his watch all the time.

This was Ms. Renee Bellison's multitasking with a friendly and welcoming smile. She always conferred with the bride's father (my youngest brother) and mother about everything and accommodated their desires and concerns. Renee had the flexibility to make timely adjustments to ensure that everything went well.

Indeed, the reception, dinner and celebration that followed were a success to the satisfaction and enjoyment of everybody, most specially the newlyweds, their parents, and their bridal party. The dancing and slideshow capped the wonderful evening.
One humorous thing happened. I thought people were calling me only to find out that they were asking for Renee. You see, my first name is Rene.

My wife and I saw a beautiful church wedding in Concord, CA and a wonderful reception in Benicia, CA at your historic mansion.
We have high praises for Ms. Renee Bellison and her Staff: " job well done!"

Thank you and yours truly,
Dr. Rene and Tessie Aoanan

Dear, dear staff at Jefferson Street Mansion,

I want to thank you for a truly magical night. Our daughter’s wedding was amazing. The minute the guests arrived, they were warmly greeted, cared for in every way, seated and ready for our event to begin. The walk down the aisle felt so special—I think every woman walking felt like a queen, that is, until my little girl descended with her dad. What a gorgeous sight. The tulle, the petals, the flowers, the background of the hills and water—all contributed to an ethereal experience that was way beyond our expectations. The evening continued in this fashion. Drinks were flowing, hors d’oeuvres were delicious—and when the bridal party was announced there was so much excitement in the air, I think we could have made our own lightening!! The tent was spectacular—candles, tiny lights, flowers—everyone felt beautiful, and thrilled to be a part of the experience. THE FOOD—presentation was incredible—so luscious and grand, and, of course, delicious down to the cake and chocolate covered strawberries. The kids danced until dawn, the older guests danced, relaxed outside the marquee and inside the mansion. I don’t think our wedding could have been more perfect. What I know, that the guests didn’t, is all the behind the scene work that was going on in order to provide a luxurious, flawless wedding. Toledo is abuzz with tales from the wedding of the century!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Here is a picture we took...

Larry S.
San Ramon, CA
Internet Review

Our wedding at JSM was on 6/27/09. It was only one of two wedding sites we visited. We didn't have to see anymore.

I can't say enough about the venue, owner, coordinator or staff. They were all wonderful. Comments from our guests (150) were all positive -- from "the best wedding I've attended" to "being at the Mansion seemed like being part of a movie". I'm still surprised that the price was so reasonable.

Reed (owner) and Renee (coordinator) had every detail covered and they were a blast to work with. Staff members were always checking with us to see if we needed anything else.

If I could give more stars to this review, I would.

One more thing... provided a list of preferred vendors to hire. All were good, except the florist. But, if they are available, I suggest you choose DJ Tony Sparks (this guy is incredible) and photographer Eileen Fahy (pictures are beautiful).

Bonnie H.
El Sobrante, CA
Internet Review

My best friend's daughter just got married this last Sunday (6-14-09) at Jefferson Street Mansion. My best friend and I coordinated most of the wedding details, and throughout all our meetings/emails/and the wedding we could not have asked for better. Reed Robbins, the owner, is friendly yet professional, and her number one person, Renee, is very focused on making your wedding day as wonderful as you want it to be. The Mansion is absolutely beautiful, guests are invited to walk around the mansion, the grounds are kept spotless, and Reed is always making improvements to the property. Our first reaction when we saw the site was WOW! The staff on the wedding day were so very kind to everyone and genuinely showed an interest in what they were doing. Two staff members even suggested a spot where we could put our extra flowers and took care of it for us! I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Jefferson Street Mansion. If I could give them 10+ stars I would! Truly, I have coordinated quite a few weddings, and this is the best experience I have ever had! Book your wedding here -- you will not find a better venue!

Subject: Here Comes The Guide, compliments we received about you

Just wanted to commend you on compliments we heard about the fabulous wedding you did for Renee Powell in September. When a wedding coordinator compliments one of our clients, we know you did a super, amazing, over-and-above job for them because, well, who could be pickier?

We know you've an incredibly hard job and just acknowledge your good work by passing this along to you. We're very proud to have you as a client, and congratulate you.

Sincerely. Really. Truly.
Allison

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Allison Bliss
510-864-8500 direct
Here Comes the Guide

Location Scout, Account Exec.
http://www.herecomestheguide.com
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Tyson-Peterson Wedding
*From the Happy Couple...*	*From the Mother of The Bride...*
Click here to see their full note.	I wanted to thank you again for such a perfect day. If you know a website for event venues, could you let me know. This would be my review: "If you want a wedding that far exceeds your idea of a PERFECT wedding, with no stress, the Jefferson Street Mansion should be your wedding venue. The site was beautiful, the food superb and the staff treated us like royalty. The owner is very detailed oriented, down to a rose on each butter dish. "We had such a good time (imagine leaving your daughter’s wedding and just thinking I had a wonderful time, not 'I’m glad it’s over'). Our guests told us that this was the best wedding they had ever been to. "If you want a stressful wedding, with mediocre food, service & venue, the Jefferson Street Mansion is not for you. "The most stress we had was making sure our shoes were on the right feet. "I would recommend going with the recommendations of the Jefferson Street Mansion for your flowers and cake as nothing but perfection would be acceptable." I have sent you and Tom a small token of our appreciation for all of your hard work making this the most wonderful day. Please enjoy. I can never thank you enough. -- Karen Tyson
Salby Wedding
	I can't express to you just how wonderful my wedding was. It went off without a glitch, at least to my knowledge. Every last detail was taken care of, and I didn't have one worry. Your staff was so professional and went out of their way to be so welcoming. We just loved everything about it ... Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the food was, in fact, I have had several people tell me that was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The reception area was amazing, the setup of the tables was done fabulously. The flowers, oh my god, the flowers were just gorgeous and how they were set up. All of it .. china, glasses, linens.. everything ... thank you ... I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day the most wonderful day of my life. I have nothing but fond memories and great stories to tell, and all because of you and your wonderful staff ... Thank you again ... Thank you again for the most beautiful wedding a girl could ever dream of having! Warmest, Kristin & Bryan Salby
Griffiths Wedding
Dear Renee’, Thank you so much for all of your expertise and assistance with our wedding. Your positive attitude is a Godsend! This is just one of many events for JSM, but you’ve always made us feel like the only wedding. The Griffiths
Behnam Wedding
Dear Reed, Renee’ and the entire Staff, Thank you for helping us create the most amazing wedding day. I realize you do this all the time, but believe me what you all do is very much appreciated. Everyone was in wonderment of the location, and totally enjoyed themselves. Thank you again, Joanne & Mahmood Behnam
Henss Wedding
Dearest Reed, Renee’, I finally have gotten around to addressing wedding stuff once again after a 4 month hiatus. One of the 1st things I’ve wanted to do was send this Thank you card to you. Your efforts & attention to detail on our most special of days made the day not only beautiful, but absolutely memorable. Everyone had a great time. To this date I still hear from friends and family about how wonderful their visit to the mansion was. Renee, you and your staff are the absolute best! With all the little mishaps that happened throughout the day (the broken vase, the mis-sharpened cake, my un-bustled train) it all went unnoticed with your help and quick fixes. I only heard about the problems later - except for the train. Reed, Thank you for providing such a beautiful site for our reception. The Jefferson Street Mansion is a unique and wonderful place to celebrate with friends and family. One of the happiest days of our lives. Sincerely, Vee Hernando Henss
Davis/Lemire Wedding (Parents of the Bride)
You said you wanted to see the pictures of the wedding. The photographer put together a slide show of some of the pictures and also I think you can view all the proofs after that if you want to. The mansion gave the pictures such a BEAUTIFUL setting, evidenced in what Lukas put together. Below I have pasted the link. Enjoy! http://www.lukasvandyke.com/?p=2059 Reed, thank you for your kind words; they meant the world to us. Carolyn did have her fairy tale wedding and you and your staff made that possible. I'm sure, as you said, all the brides are beautiful on their special day - and all are so fortunate to be married in such a lovely setting. I have been getting emails all week regarding the wedding, the mansion, the music, the cake, the flowers, etc. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously and I just wanted to again say "thank you." Regards, Susie & Ron Davis
Aoanan-Menendz Wedding (Uncle of the Bride)
My wife and I attended my niece's (Melissa Aoanan-Menendez) wedding reception at your place on Saturday, September 12, 2009. We are from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and it was a wonderful opportunity for us to witness a church wedding and reception California style. We happen to be wedding planners preparing the church marriage ceremony (Catholic liturgy) and emceeing the reception usually held in one of our local hotels' banquet halls. We never held a wedding or an anniversary celebration at a mansion like your beautiful and historic place. The first thing we observed as we arrived at your location was the overall courtesy of your Staff in welcoming guests and answering questions about the reception and the mansion. We were made comfortable and ushered to the "tent" reception hall which was appropriately decorated for the happy celebration to follow. We saw a beautiful and professional lady--whose name we did not know at the time--walking to and fro the banquet hall and the mansion making sure everything was all right. We correctly guessed that she must be in charge of the banquet. She was also conferring with the personnel in charge of the "punch bowl" and drinks, the table servers and the Dee Jay when he arrived. I was curious and spoke with the young gentleman Dee Jay who introduced himself to me and answered my queries. He showed me the program detailed with notes and sequences to follow during the reception as he was also the emcee. From our experience as wedding coordinators and emcees, the person in charge has to think fast and act efficiently to make sure that everything happens according to plan; however, she/he has to adapt to circumstances that happen unexpectedly, for example, time when the bridal entourage arrives, getting all the guests arriving or touring the mansion gathered into the banquet hall at the right moment and talking to the table servers to make sure that everything was okay from guests being seated to the buffet-style dinner being ready to conferring with the Dee Jay for the introduction of the bridal party to checking her/his watch all the time. This was Ms. Renee Bellison's multitasking with a friendly and welcoming smile. She always conferred with the bride's father (my youngest brother) and mother about everything and accommodated their desires and concerns. Renee had the flexibility to make timely adjustments to ensure that everything went well. Indeed, the reception, dinner and celebration that followed were a success to the satisfaction and enjoyment of everybody, most specially the newlyweds, their parents, and their bridal party. The dancing and slideshow capped the wonderful evening. One humorous thing happened. I thought people were calling me only to find out that they were asking for Renee. You see, my first name is Rene. My wife and I saw a beautiful church wedding in Concord, CA and a wonderful reception in Benicia, CA at your historic mansion. We have high praises for Ms. Renee Bellison and her Staff: " job well done!" Thank you and yours truly, Dr. Rene and Tessie Aoanan
Greenberg Wedding Harriet Greenberg (Mother of the Bride)
Dear, dear staff at Jefferson Street Mansion, I want to thank you for a truly magical night. Our daughter’s wedding was amazing. The minute the guests arrived, they were warmly greeted, cared for in every way, seated and ready for our event to begin. The walk down the aisle felt so special—I think every woman walking felt like a queen, that is, until my little girl descended with her dad. What a gorgeous sight. The tulle, the petals, the flowers, the background of the hills and water—all contributed to an ethereal experience that was way beyond our expectations. The evening continued in this fashion. Drinks were flowing, hors d’oeuvres were delicious—and when the bridal party was announced there was so much excitement in the air, I think we could have made our own lightening!! The tent was spectacular—candles, tiny lights, flowers—everyone felt beautiful, and thrilled to be a part of the experience. THE FOOD—presentation was incredible—so luscious and grand, and, of course, delicious down to the cake and chocolate covered strawberries. The kids danced until dawn, the older guests danced, relaxed outside the marquee and inside the mansion. I don’t think our wedding could have been more perfect. What I know, that the guests didn’t, is all the behind the scene work that was going on in order to provide a luxurious, flawless wedding. Toledo is abuzz with tales from the wedding of the century!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Here is a picture we took...

Dalisay Wedding Michael & Gina Dalisay (Bride & Groom)
We are sending you a card regarding our wedding on Sunday, 5/24/09, but Gina and I both felt compelled to send you an email expressing our gratitude for the staff. RENE WAS AWESOME! We could not have asked for a more easy going, fun person with excellent time management! She was perfect! She made sure the two of us (and all our guests) were relaxed and content at ALL times. Rene is very professional and personable. We have received numerous compliments on both Rene and Perry, the DJ. Our wedding was so smooth and free flowing. Many of our guests have commented, "This is the best wedding we've ever attended!" Thank you again! Sincerely, Michael & Gina Dalisay
Dalisay Wedding Gabriella Dalisay (Mother of the Groom)
I had to write to express our sincere appreciation for everything you Aden Rene did to assure the Dalisay-Sadler wedding was perfect! It couldn't have been more perfect. We are still getting raving reviews from family and friends in regards to the venue, service, Rene in particular, and the wedding altogether. We couldn't have been happier. Rene always went out of her way, throughout the course of the day, although very busy, to ask if we needed anything, and made sure all was going well. We couldn't have been happier with the service Rene and her staff provided. It was excellent! Rene works very hard to assure everything is in order. With her being "on it" every step of the way, there was no margin for error or dissatisfaction. We would definitely recommend your venue, staff and service, to our family and friends. Thanks again for making the Dalisay-Sadler wedding a huge success - a day I'll never forget! We appreciate all you, Rene, and the staff did that day to assure a perfect memory. Please let Rene know how much we appreciate all she did. Gratefully yours, Gabriella Dalisay (Mother of the Groom) P.S. Please share my email address with Rene, as I told her I'd love to stay in touch; she is now part of our wedding "family."
Eddie and Alison Howard (Parents of the Bride)
I can't thank you enough for making the wedding of Heather Howard and David Martin so special. Every detail was absolutely beautiful and so precisely executed. Even the flowers around the fountain reflected the palette of colors that Heather had chosen. Moreover, the warmth and love that was generated by you and all your staff was absolutely amazing! I have to particularly mention Renee; she was incredible from start to finish. Her ability to organize, direct and choreograph each person or group with just the right touch and always with a smile felt as if she was part of the wedding party! Your prep staff was so efficient and your serving staff, especially Kendra, was so "spot on:, while distributing appetizers, paying particular attention to those people who were seated or not quite as quick to circulate. And at dinner, there was Renee, serving the elderly members of our party a sumptuous sampling of the buffet, in spite of everything else she was doing! Truly incredible! You have created such a magnificent venue for those truly memorable events with your attention to detail. One can only appreciate that all your endeavors to create a piece of history is truly a labor of love. Again, we can not thank you, all of your wonderful staff and especially Renee enough for making this wedding so incredibly special! The beauty of the setting was amazing, but, the beauty of you and your staff's enthusiasm, positive attitude, warmth and hard work was what really made this wedding such a joyous and memorable event. With love and respect, Eddie and Alison Howard Parents of the bride
Liz and Drew Wattles
I was married there 6 years ago. I just wanted to tell you that I am still hearing random rave reviews about the incredible wedding my guests experienced there! Thank you for a very memorable day. I knew the moment I walked into Jefferson Mansion that I wanted to get married there. Everything, from the DJ to the food was perfect. I have heard from multiple people that it was the most beautiful and elegant wedding they had ever attended. Once again, thank you for a very memorable and perfect day! Liz and Drew Wattles
Larry S.
Larry S. San Ramon, CA Internet Review Our wedding at JSM was on 6/27/09. It was only one of two wedding sites we visited. We didn't have to see anymore. I can't say enough about the venue, owner, coordinator or staff. They were all wonderful. Comments from our guests (150) were all positive -- from "the best wedding I've attended" to "being at the Mansion seemed like being part of a movie". I'm still surprised that the price was so reasonable. Reed (owner) and Renee (coordinator) had every detail covered and they were a blast to work with. Staff members were always checking with us to see if we needed anything else. If I could give more stars to this review, I would. One more thing... provided a list of preferred vendors to hire. All were good, except the florist. But, if they are available, I suggest you choose DJ Tony Sparks (this guy is incredible) and photographer Eileen Fahy (pictures are beautiful).
Jennifer G.
Jennifer G. Pacifica, CA Internet Review I was recently married her at the Mansion September 6, 2008. I can only say wonderful things about Reed and Renee. The grounds are beautiful and Reed is always making improvements and assuring everything is groomed and clean. The inside of the Mansion is gorgeous and the guests can tour the house inside and out while you are having photos taken. The staff was amazing, everyone was so nice and accommodating, to me and all my guests. Every guest there told me how wonderful the staff was. The particular Saturday we got married was very very hot, over 100 degrees. I had some older guest, that were very overheated and the staff made sure they had a cool cloth for them and checked on them periodically. Reed and Renee coordinated every move for the ceremony, which I totally appreciated. They made it real easy and fun for me. I was afraid I was going to freak out but they made sure the only thing I needed to do that day was get dressed and have a good time. One of the standouts for me was in all the craziness leading up to that day i had forgotten to make table names for my tables, so my place cards had particular table names, but the tables only had numbers. Renee manned the table where the place cards were and had a map that directed my guests to the proper tables. She saved me from freaking out. I think my only regret is that I did wish I had booked another hour of the reception. But my guests thought it was perfect as far as time wise. As far as money is concerned, the average cost of a wedding here in the Bay area is $40,000. I spent ALOT less than that and Jefferson Street Mansion was worth every penny spent.
Bonnie H.
Bonnie H. El Sobrante, CA Internet Review My best friend's daughter just got married this last Sunday (6-14-09) at Jefferson Street Mansion. My best friend and I coordinated most of the wedding details, and throughout all our meetings/emails/and the wedding we could not have asked for better. Reed Robbins, the owner, is friendly yet professional, and her number one person, Renee, is very focused on making your wedding day as wonderful as you want it to be. The Mansion is absolutely beautiful, guests are invited to walk around the mansion, the grounds are kept spotless, and Reed is always making improvements to the property. Our first reaction when we saw the site was WOW! The staff on the wedding day were so very kind to everyone and genuinely showed an interest in what they were doing. Two staff members even suggested a spot where we could put our extra flowers and took care of it for us! I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Jefferson Street Mansion. If I could give them 10+ stars I would! Truly, I have coordinated quite a few weddings, and this is the best experience I have ever had! Book your wedding here -- you will not find a better venue!
Erika and James Keys
We want to thank you for helping make our wedding day the best of our lives. Everything about that day was magical. Jefferson Street Mansion is the perfect place for a wedding. We would recommend JSM to any couple. The location is wonderful and the venue is so much more personal than a hotel or country club. Obviously, anyone who considers JSM for their wedding is captivated by the mansion’s beauty, charm and personality. The beautiful antique furniture, the pristine grounds, the breathtaking views, the lovely architecture are impressive. What they might not see, but is even more impressive is the highest level of service, the attention to detail, and most important a stress and worry free day. You have a true treasure in Renee. She is the epitome of professionalism. She was absolutely wonderful! She was on top of every detail, handled everything we threw at her, and she did it all with a smile. She and the staff work so well together and made our day run unbelievably smooth. We can’t think of one thing that could have gone better. And we’re not just referring to our wedding day. From the menu tasting, to the planning meeting, to the rehearsal dinner, Renee took care of us every step of the way. We would do it all over again, just the same way. If anyone is unsure whether Jefferson Street Mansion is the place for them, please have them read this letter. We had numerous guests tell us that ours was the best wedding they had ever been to. You far exceeded our expectations! We knew that e picked the right place and people and yet you still blew us away! We deeply appreciate your willingness to let us come back and take pictures with Erika’s parents since they were unable to make the wedding. It is extremely generous of you and it means a lot to us to be able to retake the photos. Yet another example of your world class service! What else can we say but THANK YOU! Thank you for making our special day everything we wanted it to be and more! Sincerely, Erika and James Keys
Kristi & Anthony
Thank you guys for helping to make my day a real dream come true!! Here's a little peek at how good it turned out...I've been blogged!! http://www.ilovelolliblog.com/ I had so much fun!! I kind of wish that it hadn't happened so I can do it all again. Thanks, Kristi
Glass Slipper Gourmet
Hope everyone is doing well!! Just finished my blog post on your event! Thought you might like to see...=) http://wp.me/p6NaN-iL Take care - -K Best regards, Kelly O'Brien Glass Slipper Gourmet Phone: 925.685.9042 Email: glassslipper@earthlink.net
Ramos-Black Wedding
This last Saturday September 13, 2008 my Grandson Greg Ramos, and Kacey Alexandria (Black) Ramos, were married in the Catholic Church in Benicia... Following that was the reception ceremony's and dinner at your Mansion... Just being there was an exhilarating and wonderful experience that I will not soon forget, [ if I were not 85 I would wish to have married, my dear deceased spouse Virginia there, as she deserved something special, "It is the graciousness which you possess in abundance" ]... I spoke to many of your employees, as I encountered them from time to time, and received a genuine courtesy in return, not often found these days, you are to be commended for that... Your dining experience was a absolute pleasure, it is not often that the table service, is of the refined quality you have strived to, and reached... So, I wish to thank you once again, for the wonderful, delightful few hours I spent as your guest... If some others do not appreciate the hospitality you rendered, then they are the losers... Thank you, Norman A. Ramos
Costa-Castillo Wedding
Just a note to thank you for the great party. Our Daughter's wedding, was so beautiful, and everything she had dreamed it would be. The location is spectacular, and the weather could not have been more perfect. Our family and friends are still raving about the grounds, the food, the flowers, the music, and the organization. Cathy, and Roberto, and the people that love them will never forget the memorable day. I also wanted to mention how impressed I was with your staff. They were all incredibly kind and courteous. One woman took the time to get some coffee for a cousin who had traveled several hours to the wedding, and the same woman served me coffee out in the garden before the wedding. But the most impressive staff, were the young people directing traffic and greeting guests in the parking lot. My parents, who are in their 80's, and were running late, were greeted by your staff, allowed to park close to the building, and were offered help, to get my Mom, and her wheel chair into the court yard. One young man made a point to watch my Dad park, and then offered him help getting out of the car. Many people noticed, and we will never forget the kindness. Thank you again for the amazing day, and please thank the staff. Sincerely, Christine M. Costa
E-Mail from "Here Comes the Guide"
Subject: Here Comes The Guide, compliments we received about you Just wanted to commend you on compliments we heard about the fabulous wedding you did for Renee Powell in September. When a wedding coordinator compliments one of our clients, we know you did a super, amazing, over-and-above job for them because, well, who could be pickier? We know you've an incredibly hard job and just acknowledge your good work by passing this along to you. We're very proud to have you as a client, and congratulate you. Sincerely. Really. Truly. Allison ************************* Allison Bliss 510-864-8500 direct Here Comes the Guide Location Scout, Account Exec. http://www.herecomestheguide.com Hopscotch Press Long on Content. Short on Fluff
For those who have read the bizarre statements made by Fraulein J., the following is from the Bride and her mother, our ‘real’ customers. We have never had any contact with this Fraulein J. person, just the typical follow up with one of our customers, the true merit of any professional organization. The review site chose to remove the positive feedback from our customer and to leave the diatribe of this one unhappy guest.
From: kyraann…… The Bride Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:42 AM To: info@jeffersonstreetmansion.com Subject: Re: we... Wow, I am so sorry! Where did she post this review? I have heard nothing but great things about the wedding and how exceptional everything was. My apologies, I would like to look at the review myself and post a retraction, after all it wasn't her wedding so I have no idea why she would do that. From: Kathy S. The Mother of the Bride Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:21 AM Subject: RE: we... I am a bit flabbergasted. I had no idea that someone was dissatisfied. Please know that my daughter’s wedding was perfect in every way. Everyone, with the exception of one, was totally enjoying the evening and the one person to whom it counted the most (my daughter, the bride) was satisfied beyond compare. Your staff is fabulous, your facility is romantic and well worth all the time and expense that you and your staff and my family put into it. My daughter has been on cloud nine since then. Please do not let one person put a damper on your confidence as she has done to my daughter. I want nothing but good memories for her from her special day. I would highly recommend you to ANYONE who asks.
Reverend Gerald W. Christiansen (Also guest at this event)
I recently had the great honor to officiate at the wedding of friends at the Jefferson Street Mansion in Benicia. Along with this honor came the pleasure of being a guest at this exceptional wedding site. Among my many endeavors I have been an interior designer for 30 years and was almost knocked of my feet by the wonderful decorating that had been done to this Civil War period mansion. It is abundantly clear that the owner drew her design inspiration from mid-nineteenth century New Orleans style. It is grand and elegant without that "over the top" Hollywood feel. The ceremony was held in the South Garden under a pergola where the guests were seated to have a view of the Carquinez Straight and the rolling hills of Martinez and Port Costa. Everyone had a panoramic view. After the ceremony I led the guests to the East Garden where we were offered hors-d' oeuvres and a sumptuous buffet dinner under a tent with more views of the water. I came away from the event feeling well feed and well served. I am truly pleased for my friends. I feel that the bride and groom chose an especially wonderful place to entertain their guests and in doing so got a truly good value for their money. With blessings to all, Reverend Gerald W. Christiansen