We were trying to do things on our own for my son's Bar Mitzvah and things got a little out of hand. Jody was recommended to us and so glad we hired her. She helped my wife coordinate EVERYTHING, thought of things we would never think of and helped coordinate it all. And very reasonably priced! She is great and has amazing contacts that were very accommodating. We'd recommend her to anyone! read more

When we tell people we were having our wedding reception at Reading Terminal Market, they were always a little surprised and their next reaction was "that is going to be SO COOL!" And after we had our wedding, our guest did nothing but rave about how fun, unique and perfect the reception was. But just having a reception at RTM is not what I'd recommend it. It was so much more. It was having the incredible variety of foods - we had cheesesteaks, DiNic's roast pork, Chinese food, a salad bar, poutine and corn dogs, grilled cheese from Meltkraft, the list goes on. It was having a historic and unique setting that was transformed into a beautiful evening even with string lights, candles, table clothes, decorations and provided an ambiance it'd be impossible to replicate anywhere else. It was the servers who attended to our guests every need, kept the party going, the room clean and the people happy. It was every little touch that the planning team executed perfectly for us, that all happened without us realizing it, without any reminders or questions. The planning team at All About Events were the true heroes of the night - and in fact, the whole planning process. We met with them about 15 months before our wedding, and Christina, Stevie and Liam made sure that everything was easy, fun and exciting. Christina's emails to us were always clear and thorough, addressing every little question I had asked, and pointing out tiny things I never would have thought of. Stevie's communication with our vendors was so appreciated, including our Mummers and DJ! And every time we met with them, the meetings were exciting, joyful. Their personalities and kindness and caring for us and our events just SHONE. We could not recommend RTM and AAE more. They are a truly wonderful team, and a gem in the Philadelphia wedding scene. I hope that we get to go to another event at the market soon, and we will certainly keep them in mind for our 10th anniversary vow renewal!!!! read more

We worked with Bree at All About Events earlier this year for our wedding. Bree. Is. Amazing. We initially tried planning our wedding ourselves but as we got closer and closer to the date we realized we were in real trouble. Enter Bree... Anything we needed. Anything we didn't know we needed. Anything we wanted. Anything we didn't know we could ask for. Bree was on top of it with options, information, and calming tone. I think most people expect or at least hope to be calm for the day of their wedding and get to enjoy the day. And of course Bree and her team were able to deliver that for us. But why shouldn't you also be able to enjoy the planning process with as little stress as possible? That's the extra value Bree added to our experience. And speaking of value... We weren't the only ones who enjoyed working with Bree. Probably half the vendors we worked with gave us freebies or discounts just because they had enjoyed working with Bree in the past. (And the total of those freebies were actually pretty substantial in the end!). Her creativity and ability to execute were invaluable assets to our wedding. I can't even imagine what we would have done without her! read more

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Bree - I can't even even begin to thank you for everything this weekend, there is no way we could have pulled off our flawless, perfectly executed wedding without you !! Anyone out there getting married DO NOT HESITATE to work with Bree and her team. My (now husband) and I were supposed to be married New Year's Eve, and I didn't consider hiring a coordinator, because I thought I could do it on my own. Once covid hit and we had to reschedule, I was feeling overwhelmed and reached out for help. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise because (covid aside) I had no idea what all is involved in the weeks leading up to the big day, the details, and the million things you don't even want to think about day of. Bree and Lauren are professional , thorough, unbelievably knowledgeable and well connected, and will help you coordinate the exact wedding and celebration of your dreams plus so much more. I had zero stress day of, and we all just had so much fun all day long. Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!! We love you, and will work with you again next time we have an event ! Michelle and Jason read more

All About Events - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It is hard to know where to start for this review, so I will start at the beginning. When we got engaged in 2019, my mother and I interviewed a handful of different wedding planners. I know how my mom and I can be and we needed a personality that would work well with ours. I think after we talked to Bree we both agreed she was the fit that was best for us, so we hired her and not just for one wedding but for my sisters too! Bree was and is a god send. From our first meeting she always kept our vision and budget in mind. She helped navigate 3 wedding dates and moving vendors and resigning contracts several times. My mom and I joke that we would have not been able to do it without Bree. When we saw our new venue, Matthew and I were really disappointed. Bree promised the day would be special and she didn't let us down. Together with the vendors they turned our tented, outdoor venue into a one of a kid venue made just for us. On the day of the wedding, Bree and her partner Bridgid were very professional and on top of every detail. So many times during the weekend we heard from our bridal party how wonderful Bree was and how they all wanted a "Bree." People often ask us what went wrong the day of the wedding and we answer nothing and it's the truth. I don't know how many things actually went wrong but Bree and Bridgid shielded it all from us and executed the day without a single problem. Matt joked in the beginning that we didn't need a wedding planner, and the other day he was telling a newly engaged friend that they need a wedding planner above all. Bree -- thank you so much, you have become a very important person in our life and we are forever grateful for you! read more

The team at All About Events was great to work with for our wedding at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, PA. The food possibilities were endless, the tasting was very fun and absolutely delicious, and the night of the event both the groom and I (the Bride) continued to be served food all evening. The team took care of coordination with other vendors, did the transformation of the space elegantly and quickly, and helped to create our dream event. We had two planning meetings with the full team which were both super useful. There was also a specific drop off and pick up day to get all of our items to and from the venue. We just showed up at the loading dock and they took care of the rest. They also packed up all of the extra food very nicely and gave it to us to go. Only point of note is that tips are not included in the wedding estimate so factor a little bit extra into your budget for the day of the event. read more

Working with All About Events is a no-brainer when looking to plan any event! Our company has had the absolute pleasure to work with AAE on multiple events. Their team is friendly, professional, and clearly know what they are doing. It is a delight to see how their team approaches each different client with open arms, ready to make their event unique and unforgettable. As a Photo Booth company, we are so grateful to have developed a fantastic relationship with one of the best event planners in the industry! read more

Not a week went by when I didn't rely on Sarah and her team to help me plan a 300-person reception at the Democratic National Convention. They were always ready and able to answer my questions, no matter how trivial. They totally understand that every little detail matters. They're also great at managing up; they made sure I never missed a deadline, and equipped me for every decision point along the way. But the bottom line is this: They throw a great party! Our event lived up to our very high expectations, and guests are still raving about it. I regret that I don't throw more events in Philly--I wish I could work with Sarah on every event! read more

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Stevie, I can't thank you enough for a fabulous rehearsal dinner @ Reading Terminal Market. Everything went so smoothly I never had to even think about a single detail. The food was incredible, the space was put together so nicely and the to-go bags were such a pleasant treat to enjoy post-wedding! I wish I could do it all over again! read more

We had only 2 months to pull together a full wedding and reception and we could not have done it without All About Events. Obviously with only 2 months to plan, I was assured to have more than a few moments of panic, but Sarah and Courtney were cheerful and positive with every single interaction I had with them. No matter how stressed I became, by the time I was done with any type of conversation with either Sarah or Courtney, I felt excited again for my wedding day. That alone was worth every penny. The best part is their cheerful nature was not phony or 'put on'. They empathize very well and understand how important a couple's wedding day is. Our wedding was gorgeous. All About Events provided lots of organization for the whole process (how else could a wedding be executed flawlessly with only a couple months to give to the planning process?) and referred me to some exceptional vendors who did an amazing job. Sarah made herself available for late night phone calls and worked around my crazy schedule to do the needful. And no matter what last minute idea I had, they would let me know that they would facilitate it and it became one less thing that I needed to worry about. By the time the wedding came, we already knew we was going to have a great time, but the feedback from our guests was overwhelming. Our guests loved the setting and were so impressed at how effortless the evening was, yet completely organized and enjoyable. Thank you Sarah and Courtney! read more

I am excited to have this opportunity to share our amazing experience with Bree Tomar and All About Events. My husband and I are procrastinators (note: it took us forever to actually sit down and write this review) and so we found ourselves with only a couple of months to plan our wedding and an incredible amount of work to do for our 250 person event. All would have been lost if we had not found Bree. From our first meeting, Bree demonstrated how thorough and detail-oriented she was, reviewing each and every facet of our wedding weekend and developing a plan to make sure everything went exactly as we wanted. While you might think this would be anxiety invoking, it was quite the opposite as Bree had an easygoing demeanor and made us feel really comfortable with all of the decisions we needed to make and the process going forward. The moment we walked out the door of her office, my husband and I both turned to each other and breathed a sigh of relief, acknowledging how great a choice it had been to go with Bree and All About Events. From there, Bree continued to amaze. She sent us regular updates on the status of all the components of the wedding, and provided constant reminders of the items we needed to take care of (again, very helpful given our proclivity for procrastination). No matter how big or how small, Bree made sure that every detail was accomplished. Even more incredibly, Bree was a wizard on our wedding day. As anyone who has had a wedding knows, the day can be extremely chaotic and overwhelming. Ours was neither of the two. Bree made sure everything ran like clockwork, ensured we were exactly where we needed to be at all moments, and truly allowed us to enjoy and have a great time. I cannot even begin to count the number of people who commented on how perfectly assembled and beautiful everything was, and we have Bree to thank for all of it. If you want your wedding, or any event for that matter, to be perfect, hire Bree and All About Events. read more

We recently had a cocktail event in April 2015 at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia (our specific venue was Molly Malloy's) that All About Events helped us coordinate. We planned the event remotely from Colorado and had never been to Philadelphia before, and thus needed to coordinate all logistics through All About Events given our limited knowledge of the area. I can honestly say that we could not have been happier with All About Events. Gina and Sarah worked extensively with us in planning the event and molding it into exactly what we intended. They were both extremely responsive and worked tirelessly to assure that the details were all covered. The event ended up being a cocktail hour (really 3 hours) for networking and doubled as a celebration for our organization. Because of the nature of the event, though, head counts were tough to completely pin down and we were operating on a tight budget from our organization. Gina and Sarah were happy to work with us throughout the planning process, and Gina was exceptional in coordinating everything on the actual night of the event. The cocktail hour was everything we could have hoped for: great food, great drinks, great opportunities to socialize, and an incredible atmosphere. Reading Terminal Market was a unique spin on the typical cocktail event that we have every year, and Molly Malloy's in particular was spectacular for a nighttime event. The staff at Molly Malloy's, Teresa, Gina, and Sarah were phenomenal and our experience at All About Events and Molly Malloy's could not have been beaten. We would highly recommend All About Events, and the Molly Malloy's venue for anyone looking to plan an event - formal or informal - in Philadelphia. Whether you are in Philadelphia or traveling from elsewhere, the staff at All About Events and Molly Malloy's will provide you with an outstanding experience. read more

Sarah, Stevie, Christina and the rest of the AAE team are absolutely amazing! During the planning process, they were available to answer any and all questions, no matter how trivial. They made us feel like we were their number one priority every time we spoke with them or met with them. They were so attentive to every detail and were extremely organized. They also took the time to make sure not only that we were happy, but that our parents were as well. On the night of our wedding, Stevie and her team had the RTM turned over and looking exactly as we envisioned. They kept an eye on us and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. I couldn't ask for a better team to plan and run my wedding! read more

Sarah and Courtney were nothing short of FANTASTIC!!! They did my day-of coordination (which came with meetings before, as well as coordination of the rehearsal dinner). They really made sure that every detail was perfect and kept me so calm before and during the entire weekend. I am very, very detail-oriented, and they brought so much to my attention that I wouldn't have thought of otherwise. To have them coordinating with ALL the moving pieces allowed me not to worry about all of the logistics (which was a big weight off of my shoulders). The weekend wouldn't have been nearly as perfect if they weren't a part of it. I highly, highly recommend All About Events. I was truly able to relax and enjoy our day, as I knew they were taking care of everything, making sure it all ran seamless! Not to mention, these two are wonderful people, who are just fun to be around! THANK YOU!!! read more

Just held a reception event at the Reading Terminal Market for our annual franchisee convention. Sarah and her team were awesome to work with and helped us put on an amazing event. Highly recommend the venue and team for your events. read more

Sarah and her team at All About Events were the best investment that we made for our wedding day. Her Final Stages Package was perfect for us. We had already selected our vendors and had a plan for how we wanted our wedding to happen. She came in during the last several weeks and finalized all plans with our vendors and was irreplaceable on the day of our wedding. Our family and friends were so happy to have her around so that they could enjoy our day as well and not worry about the little details. I would, and will, recommend Sarah, Courtney and everyone else at All About Events to anyone planning a wedding or large party who wants to actually enjoy it! read more

All About Events, specifically Sarah, came highly recommended by a friend of mine who works in the wedding industry, which, to me is the best recommendation you can get. Initially, I was just looking to hire her and her staff to help out with the ceremony, since I had such a large wedding party. We were on a pretty tight budget and figured we could handle everything else but had no clue what we were doing when it came to the ceremony. I met with Sarah a little over a month before our wedding, and sat down with her and her staff and told them what I was looking for. Without being intrusive, she asked about details and what I had set up so far in regards to vendors, itinerary, etc. She recommended that we think about using her as a day-of coordinator because of all of the coordination that was necessary (we had a 2:00 ceremony and took pictures at a different location beforehand, not to mention had to get the full bridal party hair and makeup finished within about four hours - which is not a lot of time for 12 women). She had convinced me after a couple of minutes of explaining what it was that she would do, but convincing my fiancé that it was a necessary expense was not as easy. Fast forward to the wedding day and both of us KNOW for a fact that it would not have been as smooth as it was if it weren't for Sarah and her staff. We got to enjoy the day and night with our families and friends, and not worry about timing or vendors or anything. She was always right there but not in the way, and both my fiancé and I are extremely happy that we spent the money. Right off the bat I felt as though Sarah and I had been friends for a long time, and as much as that may not sound like a big deal, when you are giving the handling details of the most important day of your life to someone, you want to be able to trust that they will do everything in their power to make it the BEST day of your life. And she did, and it was...hire All About Events, you won't regret it (and neither will your husbands, fathers, etc.). read more