Texas Renaissance Festival

In the beginning, emailing with Sylvia was a breeze and gave me false hope. As the days came to a close to the wedding day, responses no longer were quick. Details were forgotten. Music, rickshaws, and drinks were left last minute. Day of, traffic was absolutely horrible. I understand it's always like this but God was it horrible. I believe they really should work on better options for traffic but that's been a complaint for years. I was early until I was not. 15 mins late to my dressing room, my now husband had left my ticket at camp will call. Not knowing they would not transfer the ticket to the gate like they gave the idea of. Our fault yes, but when going to pick up my ticket, i was only met with extremely rude mean girls at the counter. Not willing to help me at all. Told me I would have to walk all the way to the camp gate and get my ticket cause I need an id to pick it up. I'm about in tears and they are rolling their eyes at me. I gave up and bought another ticket. They would not allow my party in the dressing room until I was there even though they had their names on a list. Eventually let them in right before I got there. Now 30 mins late to my 90 minute dressing room. I had to rush with staff upset with me for not having my ticket. Told me I need to go get it or have someone else go. But then remembered I can't have someone else go because they need my id. Got very upset with us being late to get out of the room after interrupting us many times. Huffing and giving attitude when my mother went to the locker before leaving for the carriage. Yes again should have gotten that before but as you can tell, things are not going as planned. Some understanding or grace would have been nice. Luckily the royal guard was absolutely wonderful, really sweet and caring. The carriage ride was wonderful, can't lie, it was a whimsical experience. The fair vibes calmed my nerves and I was happy to be in that environment. Ceremony was not bad, but that was all our work, we did not have their officiant and had a friend instead. But they did not need to tell my grandmother who needs mobility aid to hurry up and get out after and yell at my mother to leave her there and let the rickshaw guy get her. Our violinist we had requested for extremely long ago was basically told day before or of to my understanding. I felt bad for the stress this probably caused her. The reception at the Italian village was amazing, thank you Scott for all your kindness and understanding. He made sure we were taken care of and made for a wonderful end. The food was good, although had to laugh at the seasoned chicken being chicken tenders lol come on. Over all. I would not recommend. Many friends and family missed the ceremony/reception due to traffic and dealt with rude staff. I was told we should have our coordinator with us the entire time but i was not actually introduced to anyone being that. I had no clue who was who. For $12000 I think the couple should be on a list and get in without the need of physical tickets/digital because of all the things to keep track of, it is not that. They were rude to my photographer, brother, and others trying to help me. The rickshaws were a mess, they should have it set up with a list because they left my grandma at the gate and we had to get another, as well I think they should have you call when ready, instead of demanding our grandparents get on them immediately after our reception ended. The rickshaw guys were actually really nice. This was a lot of money to spend and get treated pretty awfully and have no coordination at all. A real shame, but we are happily married now and want to try and forget the shitshow that happened behind the scenes.