My now husband and I booked Mario Michele for our wedding one year in advance. In that time, we made many payments and were contacted regularly to do so. Like they were starved for money! When it came time to make the final payment, I got nervous. They had just decided to move from Ridgewood to Hoboken in what seemed to be overnight, and we had recently seen what happened with Celebrations and thought it might not be a good idea to pay in full BEFORE we received services. It just seemed sketchy. But, I had signed a contract and was obligated to do so. So, we did, and were very nervous about it. We gave a certified check for the balance and went on. The morning of the wedding the photographer showed up very late, she spent little time with me and the girls, and rushed to the church to see the guys. I have no pre wedding photos of my bridal party (except a few getting their makeup done) - but TONS of my shoes, veil, dress and ring. The "assistant" was no less than incredibly annoying. He rushed and rushed us.. We were always on the move. Some pictures were nice, but most were shot at odd angles and weird closeness. Overall we were very disappointed. They rushed us through our wedding day so they could leave!! We were halfway through the reception and realized we had been taking so many (stupid) pictures, that we hadn't spoken with our FAMILIES yet!

I have called and emailed numerous times about getting in to finalize our order (portraits & album)and have yet to be contacted back. We got married in early 2008!

BRIDES BEWARE! They will promise you the sun, moon and stars and you'll believe them!! Its a fraud! BEWARE!