We can honestly say that, without Brittani Adams-Perret and her outstanding team at Unique…read moreWeddings, our destination wedding in New Orleans would not have been close to as beautiful, fun, organized, special or distinct as it was. In short, this team makes MAGIC, people! Brittani is the ultimate professional, providing guidance and advice from her deep level of experience in the industry and her lifelong familiarity with the local area. She brings calm and compassion to what could otherwise have been difficult to navigate situations (weather scares, last minute guest changes, family dynamics), essential for an out-of-town and sometimes anxious bride. She is supremely organized, timely and responsive, taking advantage of technology and her own flexibility to ensure communication is as convenient as possible. She is also an outstanding creative, designing layout, logistics and decor solutions to fit and exceed whatever initial vision you might have had. Most importantly, we felt cared for, listened to and prioritized as a couple, from our first conversation with Brittani through the end of our wedding night, despite the thousands of details she and her team were handling in the background simultaneously. Our non-traditional wedding in the French Quarter was filled with love, live music, food, parading, dancing and laughter with a decidedly New Orleans spirit and flair and our diverse group of guests from all over the world and all walks of life continue to ask when we'll get married again! So much of that is due to Brittani, the Unique Weddings team and Brittani's design arm, New Orleans Candlelight & Decor, who are all pros at making events like our wedding truly unforgettable.

My husband and I were married in March of this year. We met Michelle and Brittani in 2009. From the…read morestart we we were confidant they could provide us the wedding we wanted. Michelle was able to quickly know our taste and priorities. She had wonderful recommendations to make the day complete. We very much enjoyed our days spent with her in planning our wedding and she, Brittani, and Yasmin were excellent the day of. Our wedding was as gorgeous as we could have hoped for. These ladies took excellent care of us on the day of the wedding. They kept us on schedule all while providing a calming energy. During the reception they were at the same time in the background yet, making sure we all were having a great time and my husband and I always had what we needed. I cannot say enough about Unique Weddings in New Orleans. They really know what they are doing and are an asset to the whole endeavor from planning to the day of.

Kelley was recommended to us by a mutual friend. We were planning a Thanksgiving family vacation…read morein New Orleans for a party of 10 people, ages ranging from 86 y/o to 12 y/o. We had already arranged our own accommodations 1 block from the French Quarter nearly a year in advance. New Orleans is a unique city and we wanted to experience it like a local while hitting the touristy destinations that everyone should see at least once (several of us had been there and had our own favorite experiences) - so deciding what we could pul off financially within in a week and getting reservations became a daunting task. Luckily I mentioned this to a neighbor in Miami Beach (where I live) and he immediately told us about his friend Kelley. He assured me she could help sort it out. Having traveled a lot, I've had mixed results using the concierge services at hotels so I would have never sought out a concierge service. Often in tourist destination cities like New Orleans I've been steered to places off the beaten path that were not good at all, or tourist destinations where the experience was sub par. I have come to the conclusion that recommendations often are based on where the concierge can get the best reward for the referral, rather than what the best place for my particular needs might be. By hiring Kelley this fear quickly disappeared. Given the extraordinary service provided, her fee was nominal and she put together a 10 page customized brochure for us with a map of the city highlighting the places she was suggesting specifically for us. Every suggestion was based on knowledge she had gained about the individual likes and dislikes of members of our group - no easy task to please diverse needs when dealing with strangers. One example of value she added - she pulled strings to get us inside the clubhouse on the finish line at the Fair Grounds for Thanksgiving Day for "opening day at the track" a New Orleans tradition we 1. would have never considered and 2. couldn't have pulled off on our own, as this books up in advance (she has connections). At her suggestion we all dressed up for the occasion and we fit right in. Great fun! Private dining rooms for 10 at Jacques Imo and Cafe Atchafalaya don't just appear out of thin air - she booked these for us and made it all happen. That little cocktail bar tucked away in a hotel just around the block from us became a regular hangout during down time - we would have NEVER found it if she hadn't clued us in. A couple of weeks before our trip one member of our party was hospitalized and it was touch and go whether or not we would be able to take the trip at all. We still hadn't finalized dinner reservations. I advised Kelley to hold off finalizing anything as I didn't want her to go to the trouble of making bookings she might have to cancel. A week before the trip everything was a go. Fortunately she had already taken the initiative to book us in the most popular places we had discussed to ensure we wouldn't be out of luck. During the trip we texted her for on the spot suggestions and help several times. She was always responsive, friendly and helpful. She even texted us during the trip a couple of times to let us know about just announced musical experiences and festivals in the Quarter. I could go on and on, but let's just say the adults had the experiences they wanted, the kids had plenty to do and had a great time, the mobility issues of one member of our party were taken into account by Kelley: She came up with a pedi-cab bar crawl (just ask her) so he could enjoy bar hopping without walking and advised us where to valet to avoid long walks at each destination. Everyone has raved about every suggestion she made. I finally met Kelley in person at the track, on Thanksgiving Day. It's great to have a knowledgeable, trusted friend who lives in a city your visiting. If you're headed to New Orleans and want to experience it like a local, I'm confident Kelley will create a memorable, personalized experience for you whether your a party of 1 or a major corporation. We felt guilty accepting her services at the fee she charged so we adjusted it to a price we could afford, but still know she put in hours of work beyond what we paid her. I can't recommend her highly enough. Clandestine sounds like it could be a bit naughty. Well, that's New Orleans for you. It also implies a secret - well, I'm letting the cat out of the bag.

Kelly and the Clandestine team literally made our JazzFest spectacular!…read more From the exclusive all access pass she arranged for us, to the hand picked venues, restaurants and local haunts we would never find on our own, each experience was top notch! However her team really went above and beyond when they noticed the rainy weather and began to scour the New Orleans area looking for all but sold out shrimp boots for 10 of us. Shrimp boots you ask? Well she correctly assumed the fair grounds would be a muddy disaster and she was right! While the rest of the tourists were slopping around in the mud like WoodStock in '69 my krewe was blasting through those puddles right to the front of the stage like a monster truck rally champ!!

I had to order some flowers for a funeral and repast. I chose this florist because it was close…read moreand a friend of mine recommended me. From the moment I walked in to the day/time I picked up my order Stem Studio was extremely supportive and in my opinion went above and beyond. We chatted several times to make sure the order was perfect. They had a wide range of flowers. I think I found my favorite flower shop!

Absolutely amazing flowers every time I get them. I've ordered flowers for my special lady friend…read moreseveral times and each time they get nicer and nicer. I have chosen the option where you let them pick the arrangement and they never disappoint. I've generally ordered online and had them delivered but the one time I stopped in the store they were friendly and helpful and again the flowers looked amazing.

My wife and I got married a month ago and we just want to thank Sapphire Events Nola for their…read moreservice!! If there's anything that I love most about businesses, is the personal customer service. There're the average business that only touch the surface of personal customer service. Then there's Sapphire Events. These women are so professional in the way they consulted us in the beginning, all the way to executing the day of! Most couples who gets married usually are skeptical about hiring a wedding planner because they want their wedding done their way. We were no different but after talking to Sapphire Events, we were confident that they were that good, to know how to help manage and execute but leaving plenty of elbow room for creativity! There were also many times that our wedding planner respectfully adviced us against some bad ideas and for that I thank her for it! Then there are also the times that we have stretched her to run with our ideas, like getting us a piano right smack in Audubon park. I was told by the pianist that she came up to him during an outdoor concert and asked him if he could make it happen for a wedding she was planning. Such a small world, the pianist turns out to be a friend of mine and we got our piano in the park (Thanks, Chase!) On the day of the wedding, everything happened like clockwork. I didn't have to manage anything because our wedding planner had it all lined up. There were some major coordination that needed to happened since it was an outdoor wedding in a public park, with a secondline band, that led us to the streetcar... needless to say, we wouldn't have enjoyed all the details as much as we did if it wasn't for Sapphire Events! EVERYBODY that attended the wedding enjoyed themselves and could not stop talking about how well it flowed. And everytime we reply, "it's because we had a wedding planner, so totally worth it!" To Sarah, Valerie (and Kristen), Thank you all so very much for the best day of our existence! You guys rock and we are so honored to have your support!

The only reason I'm posting 4 stars is because Sapphire Events and Valerie won't actually be…read moreplanning my wedding. I started looking for planners a few weeks ago, Sapphire was the first I looked into. Valerie was more than willing to meet with me via Skype, since we're planning this wedding from the West Coast. She was honest, sweet, and very accommodating to all of our ideas and vision. She said outright that our budget had no room for her rates and she wasn't going to waste our time, but that she would be more than happy to refer us to others who would be a better fit for us financially. When I still wasn't sure, I asked her for another, and she very quickly responded with another recommendation. I'm now confident that this event is going to be amazing, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without Valerie.

Aimee Barousse is an absolute godsend! I hired her as a 'day of coordinator' for my French Quarter…read morewedding on Halloween night & she was amazing. Although I wanted to plan the wedding myself, I needed help on the ground locally (b/c I live in Chicago), as well as guidance regarding the different phases of the reception, etc. Between April & October we had several conference calls & one in-person meeting. I gave her copies of all the contracts w/ my vendors & she followed up w/ each one periodically before the wedding to confirm all the details were still in place. That by itself is fantastic & extremely helpful when planning 900 miles away! Once we landed in NOLA for the wedding, she was helpful & attentive & by my side 100%. I could ask her any question & she helped w/ innumerable details including but not limited to: tricky relative placecard arrangement, post-reception party decoration, & finesse-ing all vendors. Now that the wedding is behind us, she continues to help by shipping all our reception items back to Chicago so we didn't have to either check 5 bags nor scramble to find a FedEx store. Seriously she is incredible & you are doing yourself a tremendous disservice if you do not call her immediately to help plan/coordinate your wedding! Aimee, we couldn't have done it w/o you - a million thanks!

Aimee is epic! We hired her to plan our wedding and it went perfectly. We had a huge wedding with…read morelots of crazy ideas and a ton of out of town guests. I was super DIY about a lot of the decor. Aimee was great about giving me deadlines and keeping us on schedule. The day of the weeding her team was perfect. We were able to actually enjoy our own wedding. Definitely book her for Full Service; It's totally worth it!! We met about 100 times and her vendor suggestions were great! By the time the wedding came around I felt like Aimee was an honorary part of my bridal party. We couldnt have done it without her.

I don't know if there are superlatives enough to describe how exceptional Latrobe's is and I…read moreunequivocally recommend it to anyone planning an event in New Orleans. The historic space is beautiful and provided excellent flow at my daughter's wedding. The food was exquisite. And I simply can't say enough about Rylan, Millie, Hana and the rest of the staff at Latrobe's. Their professionalism, their attention to detail, their care and patience - all are unmatched. We did not hire a wedding planner and now, knowing just how much work is involved in planning a wedding, I think we simply couldn't have done it without their guidance and tips, which they provided even for events beyond the wedding and their scope of work. The whole event ran so smoothly that I was worry-free and thoroughly able to enjoy the wedding myself. And the rave reviews from the guests (as well as from participating vendors!) prove just how exceptional Latrobe's is.

Latrobe's on Royal is the perfect wedding venue! As an out of town bride, booking at Latrobe's made…read morethe planning process way easier. So much so that we did not feel the need to hire a wedding planner. The venue's highly-skilled and experienced team are able to provide helpful insights every step of the way and are always willing to answer questions. Their vendor list is very helpful, everyone they recommended did an incredible job. The building itself is nothing short of magical. Giving our guests a real taste of New Orleans was incredibly important. If our guests did nothing else during their trip, we wanted them to feel like they had an experience unique to the city. Latrobe's definitely helped us achieve that. From the beautiful courtyard complete with burning gas lamps, to the grand banking room, to the wonderful food selection of delicious regional delicacies. Many of our guests told us that they felt they had been transported back in time. That it was the best, most unique wedding they had ever attended - and with the best food! Lastly, the team at Latrobe's is incredible - I actually miss talking to them every week! (LOL) Rylan, Hana, and Millie are the best. I am so grateful for their expertise, patience, and kindness during the entire planning process. A big thank you to Rylan especially for her guidance during our tasting and rehearsal! We would also like to thank the day-of event team, including Marté and David, who made us feel so special on our wedding day. Many of our guests commented on the kindness of the Latrobe's staff who made them feel so welcome. In conclusion, there are simply not enough stars to accurately review Latrobe's! If you have been searching for a venue in New Orleans, congratulations, you've found it! Trust me. We will cherish the memories forever.

As the proposee, Stacey. Kills. It. When it happened, I said "this looks like a scene straight out…read moreof 'The Bachelor.'" And after seeing the pictures, so many friends have echoed that sentiment. I'm not typically a very sappy person, but my fiance's proposal melted my little ice-queen heart. I have heard that my boyfriend had quite a few ideas for the proposal that Stacey vetted and organized. Her attention to detail and consideration couldn't be more keen.

From the owner: Project Proposal is New Orleans' Premier Proposal Planner. We help clients from around the world…read moreplan and design their surprise engagement proposal. Project Proposal will do the location scouting, hire all vendors, negotiate rates, execute contracts, create itineraries, follow up with all vendors to ensure a flawlessly executed event, and more.

My House Events provided exceptional service! We used them for both catering and event management…read more They found the best food truck providers and helped to make our wedding super instagrammable, which was our goal. Kelsey and Katherine were extremely responsive and made the process of wedding planning much simpler. Even better, they made my destination wedding so magical for everyone! I am so happy I found them to help with my wedding.

From the owner: My House Events unlocks the power of people coming together over a meal by providing you with a…read morecustomized mix of the right chefs, logistics, and menus for your event. Through collaborations between chefs and event organizers we produce delicious once-in-a-lifetime experiences that tell your unforgettable story.