I am from MD and planned most of my wedding via email or text (thank you, technology). In my search for vendors I truly relied on theknot.com and this is where I found the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (HFBR). Boy, am I grateful!
It w...as February 2013 when I first met Brittany Manzie for a venue consultation. After 3 previous disappointing venue consultations and 1 so-so consultation, I was hoping that this would be the place. From the moment we walked into the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort they made Chris (husband now) and I feel like VIPs. Brittany was able to give us that wedding venue search experience that every bride dreams of. She started off by offering us drinks and then we were off on a walk through the facility to see all the ceremony locations, cocktail areas and reception ballrooms (all beautiful). She then showed us the amazing bridal suite; the views are intoxicating. We ended our consultation in a small quaint showroom that gave us the feeling of what our ballroom could look like. Here she walked us through wedding packages and menu options; this is where I fell in LOVE with Brittany and the HFBR.
Brittany is a wedding planning fairy godmother. She strives to give her brides a once in a lifetime experience. She is professional, kind, caring and patient. She responds to your emails extremely quickly, will take your calls on a drop of a dime and always with a smile on her face (at least it sounds like she's smiling through the phone). Brittany and her brides work hand in hand when planning the wedding. Any question or concern you have she will have an answer, options and a resolution for you.
Brittany and her team (Faxon and Elaine) made our wedding weekend a dream come true. Brittany not only planned our wedding, but was able to put together a Welcome Party on the eve of our wedding just weeks before my wedding day (March 1, 2014). Not only are Brittany and her team amazing, the food at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is out of this world. Not one of my guests had a complaint. From the Welcome Party finger foods to the plated wedding dinner, everyone has had only positive things to say. Being from MD and crab-cakes being our thing, the HFBR mini crab-cakes are to die for.
If you are questioning choosing the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, STOP RIGHT NOW. Brittany and her team will give you the wedding you have always dreamed of and exceed your expectations. Faxon and Elaine are also exceptional; they each want to ensure everything is going well and are ready to cater to your every need.
Brittany and her team make me want to get married every day. Brittany builds a strong bond with her brides, which makes you feel like you are losing a friend when checkout day arrives. I miss her so much and can't wait to head back to the HFBR to catch up with her, Faxon and Elaine.
Thank you all for being part of the most special day in Chris' and my life. We love the HFBR catering staff!