Little Church of the West Review

Reviewed by HappilyMarriedNow from Orange County, California on 9/5/08
I was married on August 9, 2008 and I thank my lucky stars that I was in a great mood all day until arriving at the chapel to see about 6 wedding parties waiting outside, no parking anywhere near, and our guests had to wait outside (in 105 degree scorching sun) for 45 minutes after the time our wedding was supposed to begin.

They advertise that the bridal parties will be given a room to relax, change clothes, put on makeup, etc. Except the problem is they double booked the entire day and we were told the changing room was “under construction”. No it wasn’t, it was that they double booked the day and were not able to escort so many brides and parties in and out of these rooms so they just locked them up. Not very professional, especially since it is advertised on their website and is part of the package you pay for on your, supposedly, special day.

So picture me, having to change into my beautiful wedding gown by placing it onto the public bathroom floor before stepping into it (mostly naked) in the NON-air-conditioned public bathroom, nearly fainting due to the heat, stress and nervousness.

The girls who worked the counter were absolutely rude and completely un-sympathetic. We couldn’t get anyone to answer how long we and our wedding party were expected to wait. My maid of honor attempted to escort me into a side room to get away from the hustle and bustle of all the parties checking in (about 1 every 5 minutes) and one of the counter girls very rudely stated: “That is our private break room and you are not allowed into it!” So I stood in my dress, veil and frown in front of the only air conditioner I could find, right next to the check-in counter while the “break” room went unused the entire time. Wow.

I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere – or getting married on a weekday, the chapel is cute, the minister was nice and the photos turned out wonderfully – but intimate it was absolutely NOT. There was no where to take pictures with your family outside as you were surrounded by about 100 people waiting their turn. It was crazy, I can laugh at it now but it was so not what I had in mind. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy!

Member Rating: 1.2
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