Deb from Cracchiolos helped me plan everything to do with the meal, from linens to glassware to custom recipes. I gave her my mum's Shepherds Pie recipe and she made it! It was absolutely delicious. All of the staff were so helpful. Deb even told me not to bother ordering two set of chairs, as they would gladly move the chairs from the ceremony site to the reception for us! I spent a long time searches for caterers who would come out to the ranch, and Cracchiolo's was by far the cheapest and most courteous. We had a wonderful meal, the linen, glassware etc was great, and the Shepherds Pie was an immediate success!
Rick was a fantastic DJ and emcee. He was so much fun! We spoke a few times before the wedding and he helped me with the timing and organization of the reception. He also introduced some really fun elements, such as the bridal party introduction (we had "Pretty Woman" for the girls, "Regulate" by Warren G for the guys and the Star Wars theme for my husband and I). Not only did Rick read his audience and play music to suit, but he also took requests and even allowed my uncle to do a sing along version of "Love Me Tender"! In the end, we were all having so much fun that we paid him to stay and extra hour and he ended up staying all night! Our guests were partying until 5am. Rick was a blast, a great DJ, and an awesome guy. You can contact him directly or go through Great Rate DJs (although they charge a small fee.) The rate for Rick was about $100 an hour. So cheap considering what you get! Lights, music and an emcee for the evening.