5/5 Stars Wedding Wire Review on 06/02/2018

'If I could give 9 million stars I would."

"My now husband and I planned on paying for the majority of our wedding ourselves, so when I was booking vendors I struggled so much trying to decide what my wedding actually needed, and what I was being brainwashed by the industry into thinking I needed. So being honest I struggled whether to book or not, being my venue offered up lighting for a couple hundred cheaper. And when you’re in that wedding planning panic you with these huge numbers coming at your back to back to back, you lose sight of reality and at least For me, tried to only spend where I felt absolutely necessary. It wasn’t until I read some Testimonial on Steve’s website that made me book. It said something along the lines of having a DJ/venue provide your lighting is like having your florist take pics- they can but it’s not their specialty. I booked and I can confidently say it was the best decision I made. You don’t even realize how much the lighting sets the tone for the ambiance and overall vibe of your event. And needless to say Steve blew away my expectations. Steve was just a genuine joy to work with. He was so understanding to my hectic schedule as a nurse and worked with my hours to communicate whenever I needed. He helped me form the vision I wanted but didn’t know how to put into words. I could honestly go on for yours giving him accolades. All I can say is for brides crunching numbers and trying to figure out what you absolutely need and don’t, hiring Steve was single-handedly one of the best decisions I ever made. At other weddings I’ve ever been too, the up lighting was so intense, any picture I personally took was drowned out by whatever color the newlyweds chose. Everything else concerning up lighting that I’ve ever seen seemed tacky and harsh. Mine was so beautiful it literally brought tears to my eyes when I was able to first walk in my venue. Perfection is an understatement."

Theresa Lucibello Wedding 5-11-18

Lit to Perfection....Steve is a lighting guru

"Hi Brides, I was lucky enough to work with Steve Fernandez from Hourglass Lighting for my recent October wedding. I never realised how important lighting is to set mood and really create ambiance for your special day. He transformed my country club mansion into a soft, romantic and fun place to celebrate. I have received so many compliments on the lighting from guests and even other vendors. Check out pictures of some of his work and you will see what I mean... sky is the limit with Steve's creativity and keen eye for detail. You don't want to miss out on hourglass Lighting as the perfect finishing touch to your big day."

Erin Benza- The Knot

"Steve this is amazing. IT IS EXACTLY what I dreamed of. Thank you thank you thank you."

Amanda Posner 7-16-16  Mohonk Mountain  Wedding

"No one's work is as beautiful as Hourglass when it comes to lighting. No one."

-Grandview Events Poughkeepsie NY 2015

 

       Wedding Wire Review 11-23-16

  5.0/5.0

      Quality of Service: 5.0

• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

"THE BEST OF THE BEST! Steve of hourglass lighting is absolutely phenomenal to work with! I wanted the lighting to look a specific and unique way and I had many questions during the process. Steve was right there answering all of my questions with lightening fast speed. I had never felt so confident in booking a vendor before. He was even answering my questions during nights and weekends! He was such a great help during the whole process and even assisted me with areas that was beyond his call of duty. I wanted to rent wine barrels for our ceremony and didn't know who to ask and where to get them. Steve recommended where I could find them in the area - this was truly above and beyond. The day of I was so excited to see the lighting and let me tell you the lighting was beyond our wildest expectations it was so so so completely gorgeous, it made the entire venue come alive !!! We were on a tight budget and at first debating if we should add the lighting since lets face it lighting is not as important as the food on your plate but wow what a phenomenal decision it was. The lighting really made the entire party and I can't imagine my wedding would have been half as good without it. This is an investment SO well worth it, if you are at all considering lighting for your wedding, do yourself a favor and hire Steve! Regardless of whatever venue you picked he will make it 100 times more beautiful. We couldn't have been any happier, Steve you are a super star! A million thanks from a very happy bride and groom!"



11-23-16 Alyse  Landers

"We chose to work with Hourglass Lighting for our wedding at the Mohonk Mountain House on memorial day weekend 2016.  The results were absolutely stunning and blew away our expectations.  

The lighting designer Steve Fernandez was familiar with the Mohonk and had designed there before many times.  The dinner was at the Pavilion, a large, stone-pillared roofed open area the size of a barn.  Our vision was for stringed festoon lights to create a fairy-tale like wedding.  Steve worked closely with us on our site visit and through many calls to talk through how to enact our vision.  Steve was very knowledgeable, creative and hard-working.   He was also mindful of the electricity output and worked directly with the other vendors.   

When we arrived at the dinner after the cocktail hour, we were stunned with how beautiful the lights were.  It was the perfect amount of light; a romantic atmosphere and not too dark or light.  The stringed lights were truly dream-like and incredibly beautiful.   Steve had said there was a generator running but we didn’t hear anything.  It was also good value based on the cost of similar lighting arrangements, and well worth the cost.   We are so pleased with Hourglass Lighting and strongly recommend them."



5-28-16  Ferve  Ozturk

 

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

 

Private User said...
Steve brought to life the wedding of our dreams! My husband and I got married at the grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY overlooking the beautiful Hudson Riiver this past August. With the sunset being later in the evening I wanted to create the sunset experience in the ballroom for my guests. Steve was very helpful in picking the right candlelight color and feel we wanted. When I walked into the ballroom the day of the wedding I was blown away. I was definitely nervous because of course you want it to be perfect and Steve made it incredible simple and easy and of course perfect! Thank you Steve your the best!

 

Wedding: 08/16/2015

Services Used: Lighting & Decor, Unique Services (Other)

Reviewed On: 09/18/2015



-Review  on Wedding Wire

 

posted 10/12/2016

"We hired Steve and his company for our wedding and we are so glad we did. He was easy to work with and his lighting looked great. We live out of state so we had a very short time to meet with Steve to discuss our lighting preferences. On short notice of a trip to NY, Steve adjusted his schedule to meet with us at the venue which we greatly appreciated. He did not have to take time out of his busy schedule on a weekend to meet with us, but he did. You can tell he cares about his customers and it was more evident that he wanted to make sure he met our needs and stayed within our budget.. He provided suggestions and listened to what we liked and didn’t like. He was not pushy at all and was fun to work with. He did a great job and we were very happy with how everything looked. He is up to date on his equipment, too; we did not use the updated options but it was nice to know we were working with a company who stays up to date. We would definitely recommend his company to anyone getting married".



9-10-16  Jeremy Gaertner 

"We were so stunned when we went into the room and saw how absolutely magical it looked. The tree shadows completed the room and I was so happy they were there- it just made everything look so finished and "polished". You were such a pleasure to work with and I really really love ALL the photos on your website- we are Honored to be the wedding of the month!! I really wish you all the luck in the future with your business and your family- I know you will always be our go to guy for any lighting and for anyone that asks. Thanks again one million times over!!!"

Storm & WayneTentler

5.0/5.0

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Adanna said...
Steve was a pleasure to work with!!! We were skeptical about using lighting since our wedding was in the prime of summer but we are so glad that went through with working with Hourglass Lighting. The lighting at our wedding was AMAZING and really made our reception look different and beautiful. The lighting truly helps to create a different atmosphere! Steve was very friendly and quick to respond to any of our questions. I would definitely recommend Hourglass Lighting to anyone who wants to make their wedding look that much more Amazing!!!!!!

Wedding: 07/19/2015

Services Used: Lighting & Decor

Reviewed On: 09/21/2015



Wedding Wire  Review

Knight in Shining Armor posted 10/29/2012

My wife and I found the perfect setting for our dream wedding. An incredibly rustic barn in the Hudson Valley area in the fall with the leaves turning. My wife and I had a friend of the family who assured us he could provide everything we would need for lighting, as we had done a great amount of research and brainstorming as to how we wanted this barn to be lit. Unfortunately, a few weeks before the wedding date, our lighting source fell through. In a state of panic and stress, we turned to TheKnot.com for suggestions. As it turns out, we couldn't have been luckier than finding Steve from Hourglass Lighting. In our first conversation, he immediately checked his availability and ensured us that this was something he could take care of. Steve at Hourglass Lighting has the means to do some really incredible things with lighting, however, he was most concerned about giving my wife and me exactly what we wanted. With only a few days to plan, Steve used pictures of inspiration that we had sent him to mock up precisely what we wanted. After speaking with Steve on the phone a number of times, I had complete trust in him that he was going to light our barn to its fullest beauty. In a million years, I never thought a lighting designer could create such warmth, beauty and ambience, let alone with practically no warning. Steve blew away every expectation we had, all the while doing it with extreme ease and kindness. The pictures we have from the reception are truly stunning, and we have Hourglass Lighting to thank. He truly saved our day. Cannot recommend this company enough!

Brian Sears-Broadway Actor

5.0/5.0

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Danielle said...
Steve did an awesome job with the lighting for our wedding. It created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Not only was the lighting exquisite, but Steve could not have been more accommodating or helpful throughout the whole process. He went above and beyond to help us have the perfect day.

Wedding: 09/27/2014

Services Used: Unique Services (Other)

Reviewed On: 10/20/2014



Wedding Wire  Review

Dear Steve,

 Just wanted to drop a note to say hello and thank you for the wonderful job you did with the lighting design and basically in transforming our reception venue to such a beautiful room! Our guests and photographer/videographer were all raving at how the lighting just really transformed the room and added that touch of class and sophistication Humberto and I really wanted for our reception.  I just got back from the honeymoon, and saw all the wonderful pictures. Lyna (my wedding planner) just informed me as well that the wedding will be featured on the Knot and the Wedding Channel. I made sure to mention Hourglass Lighting of course :) I just loved the color you used to match our color palette! Thanks as well for your kind words and text message. Your work just blew all of us away and was more than I could have asked for.

 Best regards,

 Christel 

Christel  Ruiz

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"A dream come true!!!"  posted 11/16/2010

"I couldn't have asked for a better vendor. Steve was accommodating an a pleasure to do business with. he worked with me so, we could plan my perfect event. Without him my day would be incomplete.Thanks hourglass lighting for making my wedding a fairytale."

Deana Gugliotta-Bride

"Matt and I cannot thank you enough for providing such an amazing aspect to our wedding day.  You were a complete joy to work with and were so incredibly accommodating.  The lighting in the ballroom was absolutely phenomenal.  We had a vision and without you, it would not have been realized.  I can honestly say that our wedding would not have been the same without that gorgeous lighting.  Everyone was in awe of how stunning the entire room looked and that was because of the amazing quality of your work and expertise.  We wanted that room to look different and because of Hourglass Lighting we were able to accomplish that and so much more!  I will be recommending your services to all of my girlfriends that are future brides.  Thank you so much for everything.  Best wishes for all of the success in the world…" 

-Brittany & Matt

"Amaizing vendor "  posted 11/19/2010

"Adding lightning to my venue really turned it into a fairy tale moment. My favorite color is pink so it was one the most important component of the wedding. steve really understood my vision and put toguether such a beautiful color. The lightning was the talk of the night. It made my reception looked elegant and have a piece of me at the same time."

Deyanira Tejada-Bride

Wonderful! posted 9/26/2012

I used Hourglass Lighting for my wedding in May 2012 and couldn't have asked for better service and quality. Steve Fernandez was wonderful to work with and was quick to offer honest advice when asked. He is very trustworthy and knows what he is doing. My reception looked beautiful thanks to his work and I am so thankful to have found his company. You certainly get impeccable service for such a generous price. Lighting can make or break a reception room, and it is best to go with an experienced company, who specializes in that particular service. Steve Fernandez of Hourglass Lighting is the one to use!

Meagan Hosford

One of the best decisions!!! posted 9/24/2012

Hiring Hourglass lighting to do our wedding was one of the best decision my husband and I made. Steve is beyond great at what he does and totally transformed our venue into truely a magical setting. He was so attentive to our vision and made sure that it looked perfect! He was very quick at responding to emails and even set up a preview at our venue before the wedding so we could get an idea of what the room looked like. This was Huge and we were so appreciative of this. So if your looking for someone to do your uplighting contact Hourglass lighting, you will be happy you did!! :)

AmyJo Rosado

"Hey Steve... I just wanted to thank you again for a fabulous lighting job on Sunday! I can't express how pleased I am with the decor of this wedding. It was amazing and the guests went nuts over it! I just want you to know how proud I am to suggest you as one of my preferred vendors to ...all of my clients! You are amazing!"

JoAnn Provenzano-Bridal Consultant & Event Planner
What Dreams are made Of

Excellent Service!! posted 10/1/2012

I was one of those Brides that everything had to be done after hours (due to work schedule) and via email since I couldn't talk during work hours and Steve was great! He responded to all my emails. I sent out a few late emails and to my surprise he would respond instantly. I only met Steve once at the Anthony's Pier Nine Bridal Show. My transaction was done via email which to me was the best. Hourglass lighting made our lighting decor look beautiful and our Monogram was exactly what we asked for. Great service and delivery.

Vanessa Deleon