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Dear Colleen and Pure Joy Staff, I want to thank you for such a great job on the wedding. Everything exceeded my expectations - the food, presentation and service were outstanding. Please feel free to use my name as a reference, I would love to help spread the word. Thank you for helping make Kylie and Mitch's wedding such a wonderful memory. Sincerely, Nancy Pedicord Mother of the Bride Dearest Colleen and Lynette, Dear Kristin, Thank you so much for throwing such an amazing wedding in Santa Barbara for us! We could not have imagined anything more wonderful or perfect! Thank you for all of your help with all of the details and helping to ease our stress and concerns. It was simply seamless and we have you to thank. GREAT JOB! Love, Tara and Matt Cooper PS Everyone loved the food!! Dear Pure Joy Team , I can't thank you enough! You and Pure Joy exceeded our (already very high) expectations. The food was delicious. Many people commented that they were the best appetizers that they had ever eaten and I'm still hearing about the chicken Provencal from family; it was a huge hit. The presentation was beautiful and the service outstanding. The set up was also perfect! I will happily be a recommendation for you if ever you all should need it. Thanks so much! Sara Ebright Dear Kristin and all the staff at Pure Joy, Brian and I can't begin to thank you enough for making our Wedding Day perfect! You all did an amazing job and really made our wedding stress free! You all really outdid yourselves, the food displays were the most magnificent we've ever seen & the food was SO good. Everything was above and beyond what we expected! We couldn't imagine our wedding without you. We'd recommend you to anyone! Many, many thanks, Brian and Beckie Hoddy Lynette and Nathan, MANY, MANY THANKS for a beautiful evening. We had so many compliments on the food. The presentation was lovely and the service outstanding. We will be your best advertising. Your prompt reply to ALL my many e-mails made me so relaxed. I knew everything was in good hands. I didn't even need asked for the transfusions of Valium!!!! You helped make it a PERFECT day and I am so grateful. You guys are the BEST! Pure Joy! Thank you very much for a wonderful evening and for the incredible feast. We had nothing but great comments about all the dishes. Everyone just loved the feasting style and the way the food was cooked and presented and served. That was like a Home Run! Josh Cobb & Ariana Bearce I unequivocally recommend that you go with Lynette and Pure Joy, they were absolutely fantastic in every single conceivable way. I can't say enough good things about our experience. We also do not live in Santa Barbara so it was important for us to have someone local we could trust to make sure everything came together. Lynette and her team did not disappoint. We were working with a budget and Lynette made it fly. The food was incredible (I actually just received a compliment about it from a friend the other day - 3 months later) and Lynette worked with us to find the menu we wanted, improvising and creating new dishes to match our tastes. Aside from the food, the whole day went off without a hitch and was absolutely beautiful. All of the rentals were delivered on time and were done right. We didn't need to worry about a single thing that was Lynette's responsibility; she was on top of it all and a consummate professional. The only problem we did have with the wedding was our entertainment. We hired a DJ that was recommended by Pure Joy but who later turned out to be a nightmare. We ended up using a different DJ after the relationship was unsalvageable. We told Lynette about the problem and she did everything she possibly could to help us work it out. When the DJ continued to be unreasonable, Lynette reached into her own pocket to refund our deposit. It was an incredible gesture and a testament to her character and her professionalism. I am hard pressed to think of any other caterer that would do something like that, it was amazing. I hope this helps. I have no doubt that Lynette would do an outstanding job for you and your daughter. The next time I have a catered event, I plan on using Pure Joy. We were very fortunate to have such great vendors; it made all the difference in the world. We probably could have saved a few bucks if we used other people but it would have been a mistake. You need to be able to trust these people, it is worth it for the piece of mind. Best of Luck, First off, I adore Lynnette, and I have nothing but positive things to say about Pure Joy. She was a ray of light from the moment we worked with her and made the whole process less stressful and more enjoyable and I would recommend her to anyway planning a social event in SB. She started right on time, the food is exquisite. I do not have a single negative comment, and I can be very critical! I just want things done the right way and Lynnette delivered exactly what I expected, wanted and felt I deserved. The proposed price was exactly what we paid and was it very competitive! I couldn't believe the quote and thought she may have forgot some numbers along the way, but the quote was right on. Good luck with your plans!!! I just want to thank you and the Pure Joy Team for making Rachel and Clint’s wedding reception such a happy event. The food was simply wonderful – our guests raved about the quality and the presentation and helpful service as well. Thank you also for all your help in planning, it was a pleasure working with everyone. Sincerely, Thank you so much for your contribution to the most wonderful night of my life. The food was amazing, the staff was courteous and resourceful and the presentation was exactly what I wanted...simple, yet elegant. So many of my guests made a point of telling me how much they enjoyed the food, service and whole ambience of the evening. I highly recommend Pure Joy Catering. Regards, Thank you very, very much. Yesterday was terrific, the food was amazing, the presentation was great, all your employees were terrific, and it was truly spectacular. Once again you’ve outdone yourself! Carol Behrman Thank you again for an absolutely beautiful day. Heather and I had the wedding we always dreamed of and it was in no small part thanks to you and your fantastic team. The food was wonderful and everybody was raving. In particular, we really loved the cocktail hour and passed appetizers - me the open faced grilled filet on baguette slices with aioli and shaved parmesan and Heather the garlic artichoke hearts. In addition to the food, the whole event came together beautifully and it really helped to make our special day even that much more special. Thanks again, Lynette, Can’t avoid this play on words…It was a “PURE JOY” dealing with you for our special day. We heard nothing but compliments on all aspects of your service, food and presentation. Lynette, you will always be 1st on our list. Thank you lots and lots! Love, Nancy and Wayne Kjar …I think you are a real, amazing asset to people's wedding planning. Not only are you an extremely excellent chef/cook/etc. but you are positive, knowledgeable and a 'JOY' to work with :) Amber Sanders Dear Lynette, Chris & I cannot thank you and your team for your out of this world service, great food, amazing professionalism and just the plain fact that you made our reception feel like a dream! We are so glad that Pure Joy Catering was a part of our wedding. You exceeded our expectations in many ways. We will always remember you with the fondest of memories, Thank you!!! Love, Dear Lynette, Wow-Wow-Wow!!! You and your team are spectacular! Thank you for making Page and Joe’s reception so very special. Norbert is fabulous _ everyone is still talking about how good the food was. Tiari was the perfect, beautiful mermaid; she was over the top fantastic. Chad is so efficient and helpful, he did an outstanding job. Your company name is so perfect fore you. Everyone is still raving about the fabulous party and you and your team. Thank you for a perfectly special evening. Love, Dear Lynette, I would like to extend my appreciation and compliments for the wonderful job you did in catering my daughter Laura’s wedding last Saturday. Laura had spent many months planning out the details of her event and we all agreed that your attention to the myriad details and thoughtfulness in overseeing the décor, food and service was without exception, perfect. It was a pleasure working with you and your staff. I cannot imagine a more professional or pleasant team to work with. Sincerely, Dear Krisitin, Thanks so much to you and the Pure Joy Catering Staff for making our wedding day simply PERFECT! I can't tell you how many people came up to John and I saying how amazing the food and service was! You were such a joy to work with ... I want to do another event just so we can have more fun!! Thank you again for all that you did! With Regards, Gillian Libbert Hi Lynette, I had the pleasure of working with Colleen this weekend up at Firestone Winery. I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience I had working with her. She was so on-top of every detail and handled everything perfectly. You are lucky to have such an amazing employee and I can’t wait to work with her again! Best, Cori Avante Events Wedding Coordinator Dear Pure Joy, Thank you for the wonderful food, service, and efficiency with which you organized our event. Ookie and I were extremely pleased and happy with your services. We would like to thank all of the staff for being so attentive and understanding to our needs. Without your help this wedding would have been impossible to organize from New York. Thanks! Lina and Ookie ma Dearest Lynette, Words cannot express what an extraordinary party you created for our wedding. Most significantly the FOOD was exceptional! I was in awe of the superior quality & artistic design of the stations. Unlike most bride & groom stories of not getting to eat, we indulged thanks to your thoughtfulness in serving us. The Crab and the Garlic Mashed Potatoes were my favorites. Many of our guests stated it was the best food THEY EVER HAD, pretty impressive coming from Italian New Yorker food connoisseurs. I would also like to note that your staff was excellent; they took great care of our every need; including set-up and break down of everything. Robert was particularly impressed with their ever-famous response of, “don’t worry, we’ll take care of it”. This should be your logo. The Ice sculptures ROCKED! Please convey to your sculpturist that he is fabuloso. I can’t thank you enough for your attention to detail; you and the weatherman were our most stellar performances. It was truly a pleasure to have found you and to have worked with you. Your exquisite food presentation and unparalleled food taste, your expertise, and your unsurpassed attention to detail, made our event the most memorable day of our lives…THUS FAR! Sincere warm regards, Lynette, The opening was a huge hit – we had over a 100 guests – each of whom raved about the food from Pure Joy. You’re a gem. Cheers, Dear Pure Joy, Thank you so much for making our reception so amazing. It truly was an exceptional event, which couldn’t have happened without Pure Joy Catering. We look forward to planning another bash with you in the future. Love, Dear Lynette, We just wanted to thank you for the amazing catering you provided for our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. We have received countless compliments on the food from both occasions from all of our guests. Our priority was the food and you definitely made sure all of our expectations were exceeded, even with two so very different themes! We are so grateful for the good food and excellent service you and your staff provided for our parties. Thank you so much, Dear Lynette, We wanted to let you know how very pleased we were with your catering services for our daughters wedding. We were so impressed with how you managed the entire occasion, which provided us with total peace of mind so that we could really enjoy the wedding too. Thank you for all your advice and assistance. It was a joy to work with you. All of the guests raved about the appetizers and the dinner. The food presentation was very professional, beautiful and artistic. We enjoyed your staff, all of who were very friendly and efficient. The service was excellent and the guests felt so pampered. Please use us as a reference. Sincerely, Hi Lynette- we just wanted to send you a quick note of thanks for our August 24th wedding. Everything was perfect- everyone was raving about how the food was gorgeous, elegant and delicious, and how the service was extremely pleasant and attentive. There wasn't one thing I would have changed. Thank you, thank you for making our wedding day even better than we imagined! Jaime and Keith Bussell Lynette, AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Of all the vendors, you guys totally exceeded our every expectation, everything was so perfect! Lori & Robert Lynette, What can we say? You and your staff were excellent! When we first started planning the wedding, I knew I wanted the catering to be one of the highlights of our day. With so many people traveling long distances from so many different directions, it was very important to me that I give them a meal they wouldn't forget. It was all that and more! People raved about the catering. We can't get them to shut up about it. It's actually kind of annoying. What about the bride and groom I say?! And I predict the Sangria will become a legend. "It was on an August day. Just like this one..." I also have to point out that over half our guest are designers and illustrators who are very, let's say, visually aware. I can't tell you how many of them commented on the presentation of the food and the I hope we have many opportunities to recommend you in the future. Thank you for your professionalism. The Formerly Single Brian Keenan Lynette, I wanted to tell you that I got nothing but fabulous reviews on all the food and service and that it all looked great and you did a fantastic job. I also want to thank you for being so flexible and handling our chaos so well. I will of course be recommending you all over. Ellen Dear Lynette and all the wonderful staff, You all lived up to your name and more…you made our celebration a Pure Joy!! We have heard nothing but wonderful things since our party; the food, the presentation, the service were all so incredibly awesome. No one could ask for a better caterer. Thank you to each of you that did your part to make our celebration so fabulous. Jeannette & Tom Schneller Hi Lynette, Missy Mc Fadden Lynette, Thank you Thank you!! For the wonderful job you and your staff did on our wedding. Everything was beautiful and the food was EXCELLENT! Please feel free to use us as a reference in the future – we are happy to recommend you in the highest! Thank you for all your work and patience and the wonderful meal. Jackie & Greg Eliason Dear Lynette, Chad & everyone at Pure Joy, Thank you so much for such an amazingly beautiful wedding. It was stunning, perfect. The food was divine. Everything was just as we’d hoped and even more delicious than we’d imagined. Many people told us it was the “perfect meal”. Your staff was excellent. So kind and friendly and quick! You transformed the place beautifully! I hope you heard from everyone how perfect it was. You made it so easy and took care of and coordinated everything. I know that you do many of these, thank you for making ours so special. Sincerely, Lynette, Kerry Dickey |
