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April 12, 2008
Dear Patricia and the ladies at
Annabelle Mansion,
Tyler and I have been trying to re-live
that day ever since April 12th because it was so wonderful. The
weather turned in our favor and all of our dreams came true on
that day. We have received more compliments just how beautiful
everything turned out from the ceremony to the reception. It
came together so perfectly because of all the hard work and
coordination that took place prior to. I could never describe
the feeling I had while riding in the carriage with my dad down
to the gazebo. It truly was a fairytale that Tyler and I replay
in our minds over and over. We will forever remember our wedding
day and everyone who helped create the exact image we hoped for.
Words could never truly describe how
grateful we are for all the friendly ladies at Annabelle
Mansion. Patricia...You always watched out for our best
interest and treated us like family, we sincerely appreciate it.
Brooke and Tyler Richardson
March 29, 2008
Dear Patricia & the amazing staff
of Annabelle Mansion,
Stuart
and I have never felt more like royalty then March 29, 2008.
This was the day we were treated with the wedding of our dreams
at the Annabelle Mansion. From the time we first booked the
mansion to the time the wedding arrived we knew with out a doubt
this would be a wedding no one could top.
Everyone has been
talking about how amazing the wedding was, from the
extraordinary food from City Kitchens. None of this would have
been possible without the love and excitement from all of you at
the mansion. When in doubt on how things were going before,
during or after the wedding all we had to do was ask, and
someone had the answer. Ridding to the Crystal Cathedral with my
father in the horse drawn carriage to ridding away from it with
Stuart was a feeling I can not describe, the dove release was
absolutely amazing and what awesome pictures from Jill Thompson
we have in front of the mansion. This was truly a fairytale
wedding that will be shown all across the nation on the WE
Chanel and we can not wait!!! The meaning of Annabelle is not
only a fairytale story, but one of helping others and giving
back, and that is exactly what everyone at the mansion is all
about.
Patricia, you have been so gracious and kind to not only
Stuart and I, but our entire families, you have a heart of gold
and are the epitome of class.
Thank-you from the bottom of our
hearts for allowing us to have not only our dream wedding, but
our "bling bling wedding" Ha! I hope we remain life long friends
and I am already looking forward to not only seeing our wedding
on national television but seeing everyone at the Christmas
Party!
Many
Thanks and Blessings,
Brooke and Stuart
Newton
December 02, 2007
Hi
Patricia and Sue!
We
all wanted to tell you both Thank You so much for
inviting us to the Christmas party! We had the best time ever
and feel like
we made lots of new friends; we've been talking about it last
night and
again this morning and we keep marveling at how nice the whole
affair was.
Thanks again and we'll be talking to you soon! Shirli, Barry,
Jamie and
Lance
September 11, 2007
Hey guys!
This is Tim, Catherine is at work, I wanted to tell you guys
THANK YOU!!! It was the most wonderful day for the both of us! I
want to thank you two more than anyone for making it the most
special day for Catherine, MY WIFE!!! That's too cool!!!
Everything went perfectly and if there was a problem we had no
idea... You both do such an amazing job and the smile has not
come off Cat's face since that night! We had soooo much fun in
Aruba! We ate, drank, danced, layed out, snorkeled, parasailed
(sp) just to name a few things...
Catherine means sooo much to me and to see her sooo happy was
just perfect! You guys deserve a trophy! The entire staff was
great and very professional! It will always be a day to remember
for the both of us!
We will be at every Christmas party and will stop in every time
we are anywhere near Burleson! Please feel free to have anyone
contact us for a reference, I think about 10 of Cat's sorority
sisters have already said that they are going to get married
there someday!
You guys are the best!
Tim
P.S. Sue thanks for alllll the beer and wine!!!
September 9, 2007
Dear Patricia,
We want to thank you and your staff for making Catherine and Tim’s
wedding an event to remember and one they will celebrate for the
rest of their lives. The mansion was gorgeous and the weather
cooperated so that the outdoor reception was possible and all the
photos came out with a glowing sunset!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sue Veroneau and Joche
Westmoreland – they both went above and beyond the call of duty to
make our event absolutely flawless! Sue was with us from the
beginning to the end of our planning and we could not have done it
without her expertise and constant encouragement before, during and
after the event. Joche came to us late in the planning process, but
we were delighted with his ability to catch up and his focus on the
important details– all of which made for a perfect event!
The entire staff from Marilyn to Kim Wrenn in security - were very
friendly and helpful in every area – the grounds looked wonderful
and we certainly had many comments about how gorgeous the setting is
at Annabelle Mansion.
The vendors could not have been more accommodating – the food was
delicious and the presentation exceptional from City Kitchens, the
Delicious Cakes gorgeous and delicious – Tami Winn -Magic Moment
flowers absolutely stunning – the DJ, David Jones excellent, and
Jill Thomson our photographer is fantastic. We also enjoyed working
with Geoffrey Gaunt the videographer – and Steven from Two Bucks –
everyone was most accommodating and did their individual jobs very
well.
We cannot compliment enough the entire staff at Annabelle Mansion.
Please thank them all – George Westby with the valet service, Donna
Vanderlaan with the carriage ride – Lizzy’s Lunch Box, and anyone
else involved in the preparation for our evening – we do not want to
miss anyone. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Allen & Carmen Mers
August 20, 2007
Hey guys,
We just got back to North Carolina and everyone is still raving
about our wedding! It really exceeded my wildest expectations...I
truly have memories to last a lifetime!!!! You guys are really a
first class crew...Tony and I can never thank you enough!!! :) :) :)
Tyra & Tony July 31, 07
Patricia,
I would like to commend your staff for all they did to make our
daughter's wedding so lovely. In today's fast paced world it is hard
to find people who care enough to take the extra steps to make
things special. Your staff takes those extra steps, Joche and Sue
not only give of their time- they give their hearts and it shows.
You have a beautiful home and a generous heart for sharing it with
others.
I hope the time you get to spend there fills your heart with as much
joy as it gives others.
A ripple in the water as the swans go floating by
Gentle breeze blowing as the sun lowers in the sky
You hear the words "I Do" and see that look of love
and realize all the blessings sent from up above
Joche, a special Nana thank you for helping ease Jacob's sad heart
when his mom was fixing to leave. Your quick thinking and kindness
was very appreciated and needed by me and Nikki. Next morning as
soon as he woke up… He was ready to go to Radio Shack (like Joche
said) and get his walk about.
I know this is your job but you all give more than just your time -
you give your hearts and it shows.
Thank you and God Bless,
Jeannette Rotenberry (mother of the bride
July 1, 2007
Patricia
What an AMAZING blessing! Since Eric and I pulled up to Annabelle
Mansion over nine months ago, it has truly been a fairy-tale
experience.
Finding Annabelle Mansion was a gift from God and not only made all
of our wedding dreams come true but also opened the door to
friendships that will last forever.
From the moment we began planning our wedding with the staff at
Annabelle, we instantly knew we were in for an experience of a
lifetime.
The planning process became fun and exciting with the help of such a
highly trained, professional, and caring staff.
We quickly came to fully trust and appreciate the expertise of the
staff at Annabelle.
Patricia, you and your staff turn what could easily become a busy
and challenging time for brides into a fun and enjoyable memory! We
still look forward to any excuse to visit the Annabelle because of
the fond memories we have of planning our big day.
Thank you for making the time leading up to the wedding as much fun
as the wedding day itself!
We will never forget the feelings we had when we drove up to the
mansion on the day of the wedding. Joy, happiness, and a feeling of
genuine peace came over us. The beauty of the mansion was
breathtaking. the enthusiasm of the staff was contagious, and the
overall feeling that our fairy-tale was beginning is something we
will cherish forever. Thank you for showing so much care and concern
for our friends, family, and guests. The extra-effort and
professionalism of your staff made everyone at our wedding feel like
such a special part of our fairy-tale. We are STILL getting calls
from guests sharing with us the amazement they felt after just a few
hours at the Mansion. Our minister felt our wedding was the most
beautiful he has ever witnessed among over 1,000 weddings.
Thank you also for all of the ideas you provided that really made
our wedding over the top and the experience of a lifetime. From the
dove release and ice sculpture to the helicopter exit and honeymoon
suite with breakfast, our wedding day far exceeded any expectations
we set! Thank you for the care and concern you showed to all the
details of our special day.
We will never forget the calm, confident spirit of the entire staff
on the day of the wedding. Thank you so much for creating an
experience for us that is priceless and that we will remember for
the rest of our lives with the fondest memories. Allowing you and
the staff at Annabelle to create our fantasy wedding was a great
decision!
Patricia- Thank you so much for the warm, generous spirit you have
shown us since the day you met us. You made the first day of the
rest of our lives better than we could have ever imagined, and for
that we will forever be grateful to you. The experience of planning
a wedding at Annabelle Mansion was stress-free and full of fun and
excitement. You made every minute of wedding planning a pleasure and
a time in our life that we will treasure forever. Your attention to
detail, hospitality, and kindness puts the magic in the Annabelle
Mansion experience! Thank you also for providing us the
opportunity to represent Annabelle Mansion on Platinum Weddings. The
show
allowed us the opportunity to share all of the blessings God has
given to us throughout our lives with an international television
audience. Through Platinum Weddings we were also able to promote a
wonderful charitable cause--Jeffery's Discovery for autistic
children! Thank you for providing us this incredible opportunity.
Your passion for serving others through Annabelle Mansion is an
inspiration to us and we are so thankful to have been such a special
part of your continued service to autistic children throughout the
Dallas area and beyond. You have a true servant's heart, and we
appreciate all you have done for us through Platinum Weddings and
through your continued friendship with us even after our fairy-tale
wedding concluded. Thank you again for being such a wonderful person
and a valued friend.
Sue- Thank you so much for the dedication you show to Annabelle
Mansion every day. You hold a special place in our hearts and we
will never forget all of the big and small things you did to help
make our day one that we will never forget. Thank you for always
listening to our sometimes silly questions, thoughts, and ideas and
for making us feel special no matter what. Thank you for caring so
much and for never settling for less than 100% happiness each time
we called. Your friendship is a real blessing.
We will never forget the nine months that led up to the most amazing
day of our lives. the day our Southern Fantasy came true at
Annabelle Mansion. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day,
location, staff, and overall experience. Annabelle Mansion is more
than a wedding dream come true. it is the perfect way to touch the
lives of children with autism and the beginning to friendships that
will continue to grow and last a lifetime. Thank you for Annabelle
Mansion and for making the beginning of our forever--- perfect!
With Love and Gratefulness-
Eric and Leslie Bartel
Wedding 5/19/2007
May 30, 2007
Dear Patricia & Sue,
Thank you so much for the Annabelle Mansion! It was the most ideal
and perfect place for our wedding. We loved it, our family loved it,
and our guests loved it. All were in awe of this beautiful place.
The only thing keeping it from absolute perfection was the threat of
rain. I love how the rain held back until the very end, but what you
guys did with the last minute indoor preparation was spectacular!
The dove release was a beautiful moment as well. Thank you Patricia
for that! I never had dreamed of my wedding day even as a little
girl. Now after all is said and done, had I dreamed of it. Sunday was
it in real life! From the first meeting in September until our
wedding day, you help me achieve a
beautiful, fun, and loving wedding. Thank you for being flexible and
making our families feel like we were yours. We've received tons of
compliments; not only on the Annabelle, but of your staff & how
smooth everything ran. Keep up the good work! Put us at the top of
your reference list and also on your friends for life list!
Love,
Dr. Josh & Leilani Lemmon
May 10, 2007
Dear Patricia,
Thank you so very much for all that you are doing on mine and Joe’s
special day. You all have gone above and beyond and we feel so
blessed that you all have come into our lives. We have truly enjoyed
getting to know you and are so excited that you will share in our
special day. Thank you for all the special touches, the attention to
detail, and for making us feel like family. We know that our wedding
day is one that we will never forget. Thank you…Thank you …Thank
you… you all are simply the BEST. Joe and I look forward to May 16th
and to a lifetime together.
Sincerely,
Adine & Joe
P.S. Can’t wait to have Cosmo’s and share all of the pictures
afterwards. Save a date for us to come visit.
May 5,
2007
Dear Patricia,
First of all, let me congratulate you on winning the NBC 5
throws
a wedding! I had no doubt that Annabelle Mansion would win. I
searched for the perfect, fairytale wedding location all over
Austin and the Metroplex and no place is even comparable to the
Mansion in elegance and beauty.
Thank you Patricia, Sue, and Tami for ensuring that Derek and I
had a perfect wedding. The Mansion has so much to offer and its
beauty
speaks for itself. But, one of the most wonderful surprises of
the Mansion
was the service and attention to detail that is offered by your
staff and
vendors. We planned our wedding very quickly and I was really
worried that we wouldn't have time to work out all the details,
but you, Sue, and Tami worked hard to ensure that everything was
perfect.
Thank you for spending hours talking with me about the wedding
and
setting up the cake and food tasting for us, as well as
suggesting an
amazing coordinator and florist, and an outstanding minister. I
received
many compliments on the minister; he is a great speaker and
conducted a very sentimental ceremony.
Not only were Derek and I ecstatic about how well the whole day
went and how beautiful everything was, but I cannot believe all
the genuine compliments that we received on our wedding. Our
guests were overwhelmed by the Mansion. They were asking us how
we found such an amazing place. Several guest told me that my
wedding was by far the best that they had ever attended (and I
could tell that they meant it). I still hear my friends and
family that attended the wedding bragging to their friends about
the beautiful Mansion, horse-drawn carriage, and the pond with
the large Gazebo and swans.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work to ensure that Derek
and I had a perfect, fairytale wedding that we will always
remember with
overwhelming joy. And from the looks of it, all our family and
friends will
also remember our incredible wedding for a long time to come.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Baenisch
April 2, 2007
Dear Patricia,
Magic!! The
Night Was Magic!! Today I Write You With A Heart Overflowing
With Gratitude. How Do You Thank Someone For The Best Night Of
Your Life! My Mind Is Still Reeling With All My Thoughts Of My
Daughter's Fairy Tale Wedding Last Week.
Every Mother Dreams Of
Her Daughter's Wedding Day And I Am No Exception. In My Wildest
Dreams, I Could Not Have Imagined An Event So Beautiful. The
Mansion Was Breathtaking! My Friend Called Me Today And
Commented On How Much She Enjoyed Standing Back And Watching As
Our Guests Entered The Mansion. She Said They Would Gasp With
Excitement - Everyone Whispering "Oh My Goodness, Can You
Believe This Place" - “Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This!"
I Cannot Tell You How Many Phone Calls I Have Received This Week
From Friends And Family All In Amazement At What They Have
Experienced And Witnessed At Stephanie & Derek's Wedding. One
Friend Said She Kept Looking For Tom Cruse And Katie Holmes And
Said Where All The Celebrities Are - Surely This Is A Celebrity
Wedding!
Your Staff's
Unbelievable Service And Attention To Detail Leaves Me
Speechless - Where Did You Find Sue And Tammy - They Are Truly A
Class Act. They Made Us Feel Like Royalty!! Every Last Staff
Member Went Above And Beyond To Make Sure That Our Every Need
Was Tended To. Everyone Was Pleasant, Respectful And Helpful.
My Friends Loved The Valet Attendant Taking Their Hand To Assist
Them Out Of Their Car And Saying "Welcome To The Mansion, Maam"
Now That Is Southern Hospitality! The Food, the
Flowers, the Cakes - All Perfection! The Minister Was A Delight
- We Loved Him! All My Guests Said They Have Never Seen
Anything Like It - The Most Beautiful Wedding They Have Ever
Seen. When I Saw My Daughter Come down The Hill In That
Beautiful Horse Drawn Carriage, I Thought I Would Melt. I Still
Think It Was All Just A Dream. I Can't Believe Something So
Amazing Happened Just For Us! The Memories Of That Night Will
Be Something That I Will Hold In My Heart For The Rest Of My
Life. It Was The Best Money I Have Ever Spent. Who Could Put A
Price On What We Received. I Wish Every Couple Could Begin
Their Life Together In Such A Beautiful And Grand Way. I Honestly Do
Not Believe That There Is A Place On This Earth That Could
Provide A More Perfect Wedding Than The Annabelle Mansion. The
Whole Experience From Beginning To End Was A Complete Fantasy.
We Searched For Months For A Wonderful Location To Hold Our
Daughter's Wedding. We Visited Every Nice Wedding Spot In North
Texas All The Way Down To Austin. The Web Sites Looked Nice,
But They Were A Disappointment In Person. None of the Other
Places Were Even In the Same Galaxy as the Annabelle Mansion -
It Is Even More Beautiful In Person!
You, Patricia,
Are A Delight! You Made Us Feel So Special And So Comfortable.
I Feel Like I Have Made a Friend. I Would Recommend The
Annabelle Mansion With All My Heart - More Than I Have Ever
Recommended Anything. I Am So Happy That This Beautiful Place
Helps Support Such A Worthwhile Cause As Your School For
Children With Autism. You Are A Wonderful Human Being And I
Know God Will Bless You For All That You Do For Others.
From One
Mother To Another - All I Can Say Is Thank You, Thank You, Thank
You! You Have Given Us A Great Gift And We Will Never Forget
You For It.
Sincerely,
Deanna
Unerfusser
Mother of the
Bride
"What an incredible place"
"This (wedding) reminded me of the movie, Father of the Bride, only
better!"
"Every girl wishes she could have a wedding like this."
"Chris and Payton just raised the bar for future weddings!"
"Dear Larry and Sandy,
I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed the wedding and
reception Saturday. We are honored by the invitation, and we loved
being a part of the special day!"
"Dear Sandy and Larry,
Thank you so much for including us in the joyous celebration of
the marriage of Chris and Payton. I know they felt their wedding was
like a fairy tale come true."
Patricia, Larry and I along with Chris and Payton, want you to know
how very much we appreciate you, Sue and your staff at the Annabelle
Mansion for making such an incredible and memorable day in our
lives. Everything was above and beyond our expectations-everything! Your careful attention
to every detail and true concern for everyone was exceptional and
appreciated more than words can say.
We will always cherish the memories of the wedding and the joy in
knowing
that we may have helped in some small way a child at the Jeffrey
School. We
wish you much success as you continue to assist these children.
Thank you again for everything. May you and Annabelle Mansion make
many
more dreams come true.
Sincerely,
Sandy Oldham
P.S. Fell free to have any brides or parents contact us - we will be
glad
to give you a glowing reference!
sandy@plll.com
July 31, 2006
Patricia and Sue
David and I just want to start off by
saying thank you. Thank you for being
such amazing people and allowing us to enjoy such a wonderful
friendship at
one of the most important stages of our lives. We were so
blessed not only
to have found this incredible mansion with all of its beauty,
but also to
have established a life long friendship with you. From the very
beginning
you guys have made this experience stress free, thoughtless and
incredibly
fun. I was able to call several times a day to talk about any
ideas or
questions that popped in my head. If I ever felt or thought a
glitch was
coming up, you two were all over everything. All we had to do
was enjoy the
process and focus on loving each other. It's very rare to hear
anyone say
that they planned a wedding and was still madly in love with
their partner
at the same time. You guys gave that to us. We were able to
enjoy each
others company as you guys were busy working on making our day
unforgettable, and it was. The day the wedding came; I had no
fear, just
excitement. David kept stating that he felt like a movie star.
Everywhere we
turned, you guys were getting us drinks, food, asking if we
needed anything.
We never got caught up in the middle of something or fell late
because you
guys kept us moving and apart of the party; Thank you for making
our day the
most memorable and priceless day. We took on each other in
marriage; we took
you guys on as family and friends for life. We love you all and
I pray that
the future upcoming brides will get to experience the blessings
of being an
"Annabelle Angel".
Love Always Autumn and David Pohl
June 20, 2006
Hi Patricia,
Have you forgotten about Marshall and me yet?? I don't even know
where to start to thank you for everything. I had so many people
come up to me at the wedding and tell me that ours was the most
fun and most beautiful wedding they had ever attended.
Everything was perfect from the table settings to the staff to
how much fun we had with you and Sue. I'm so happy we were able
to meet your husband. Very handsome! You two seem perfect for
each other. If I could I would buy you a giraffe to show you how
grateful I am for everything. You and your staff made my wedding
better than I ever imagined when I was a little girl.
I would love to write a letter to other brides to let them know
how great our experience was. Let me know if there is anything
else I can do to help spread the word about the mansion.
Love, Leah
June 24, 2006
Patricia,
Wow, where do I begin? Thank you for doing what you do. You had
a perfect vision and made it happen with the Annabelle Mansion.
Now, on a weekly basis, you are making so many peoples dreams
come true.
The Annabelle Mansion will forever hold a sacred place in my
heart. I whispered the most precious vows to my husband, had ALL
my family under one roof & just had the most spectacular day of
my life.
Sue is without a doubt the best. She was always there ready to
help. The great thing was She always had a smile on her face –
and I don’t know how she did it/ does it!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Eric & Alison Williams June 3, 2006Patricia, Sue and the amazing staff of Annabelle Mansion,
Thank you for making our wedding a true fairy-tale. We had an
amazing night and we’re still reminiscing every moment of our
special day. Because of you, everything went better than
expected. We couldn’t have asked for more. We appreciate
everything & look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Chris & Payton Oldham More
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