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Listed below are a few kind words
from some of our customers
Good Afternoon Linda & Tom~
I just wanted to thank you for an amazing job on Saturday! Thank you for all of the extra efforts that was put forth! It was truly a success and I do enjoy working with you and your team!
Have a great Holiday!!!

Chaparral Whaley | Event Coordinator
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
PH 616.977-7690 | TF 888.957.1580 | FX 616.975.9545
cwhaley@meijergardens.org | www.meijergardens.org
Dear Thomas and Linda,
We are now home in Holland and since I have computer access right now (our computer is down!) I wanted to thank you so much for making our day so special. I couldn't have been more happy with the service you provided. The carriage was there waiting before I even arrived...and I was early!!! Unfortunately, a few of my guests were late which caused the wedding to be delayed and no ride for the children, but it was PERFECT for us. I really enjoyed it. Thomas told me that everything was all set and to just relax. It was what I needed and completely trusted him that things would go as planned. I can't say enough about your company. It was very professional, accommodating, easy to work with etc etc etc!!!! No problems whatsoever!!! I am so glad that I chose you! Once again, thank you very much for taking part in our special day!
Thanks again,
Lisa Ipenburg
Dear Linda,
Thank you for a great ending to a wonderful day in Grand Rapids. What a pleasant ride! Thanks so much for helping to make our press trip successful.
~Elaine, Oklahoma
Dear Tom and Linda,
Thanks!! The sixth annual Taste the West Side was without a doubt one of those unforgettable evenings. Of course, it would have meant nothing if it were not for the tremendous support of persons like yourself, who really care about what's going on with the youth in our community.
Dick B.
Director
Steepletown Neighborhood Services
Dear Linda & Tom,
Just a note to thank you for the lovely trolley ride last week on our "Experience Grand Rapids" Event. Everyone enjoyed the day and especially the trolley ride. Thanks for helping to make the day special.
The Horizon Club Coordinators
Independent Bank
"Dear Tom and Linda,
On behalf of Princess Karlie, her family, and all of us here at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, we salute you with our deepest and most sincere thanks for making Karlie’s wish a magical day to remember! Together with caring companies and individuals in our community, Make-A-Wish brings smiles and laughter to hundreds of special children, like Karlie, each year. Thank you for helping us to share the power of a wish and turning a little girl’s make-believe into realty!
With heartfelt appreciation and royal best wishes,
~Make-A-Wish~"
"We had such a wonderful time at our event last month! I keep hearing from people telling me how wonderful you were and how amazing the carriage rides were, also. Going down by the river was incredible.
Thanks again, and we can't wait to use your services the next time. I am talking you up all over town!”
~Tracey~
"Antonio and I again wanted to thank you so very much for the wonderful time we had on our Wedding Day! You gave us a memory of a lifetime!"
Sincerely,
-Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Rodriquez-

"Thank you in helping to make our daughter’s wedding one she’ll never forget."
-Terry & Judy Birgy-

"Thank you very much for your recent donation. Your donation helped the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office raise money for cancer research-specifically for Relay for Life. Thanks to your assistance, we were able to exceed our goal and raised over $1,000. Thank you again!"
-Kent County Prosecutor’s Office Staff-

"Linda & Thomas: Thanks for your great service. Your dedication, reliability, and promptness were greatly appreciated."
-Ken Wenger-
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

"I just want to say Thank You on behalf of the Cops Fore Kids Committee. Without support from community businesses such as yours, our program would not be a success."
-Jen Westerhof-
Cops Fore Kids Committee
Annual Golf Outing
Promoting positive relationships between police and community youth.

"Hello! I have finished filling out your information. Thanks for the detailed response – you have provided the best service of everyone I contacted, it is why we have chosen you. Thanks again!"
-Craig-

Valentine's Day
"Thank your for working with me to help me get a time for a carriage ride. The ride was a lot of fun, and my fiancee loved it. You guys were very friendly, and seemed to have put a lot of effort into making the rides memorable. Thank you. "
-Nick-
Civic Theatre's Cinderella
"Thank you so much for the carriage ride after Cinderella. .....it added to the significance of our special night beyond measure. The driver was nice and Gus was a perfect gentleman.
Thanks again, Randy & Abbie
PS. I will readily recommend your service to any who are in need of a horse & carriage."
2 Year Old Princess Birthday Party
"I was thrilled to receive the copies of the photograph's from Isabella's party. I was too busy to take one for each group. Thank You! We are very pleased with Grand Carriages. Your company is professional, flexible and friendly - we could not have asked for better service! We have, and will continue to recommend you highly!"
-Mariel Poortenga-
Marriage Proposal at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
"Thomas, Claire & Peggy,
Thanks so much for making it a special night for Molly and myself at the gardens. You made the proposal wonderful. Thanks for taking care of everything. We enjoyed the ride in the carriage.
Thanks again,"
-Josh Wolfe-
Girl Scout Neighborhood Christmas Party
"Linda,
We'd like to extend a great big thanks to you and Grand Carriages for helping to add an extra sparkle to our event, the girls all thought that was the greatest thing and really enjoyed the ride.
Thank you again for the great time,"
-Vera Hamacher-
"Hi Linda and Thomas,
Just want to send you a quick note of thanks for your 2nd year of services at our Girl Scout "Toys for Tots" party. Everyone especially loved the trolley rides this year since they could go with their full troops.
I've attached a few pictures that I took last night, if I get any others I'll be sure to forward them to you so that you can see them for yourselves.
We hope you have a great holiday season!!!
Thanks again,
Vera Hamacher
CKC Girl Scout Neighborhood
Event Manager & Treasurer"
Please contact Thomas or Linda at 616-893-4984 or
email info@grandcarriages.com
for more details.