I've been married only three weeks and I'm already on Yelp giving Stella Harper Events (SHE) a…read morereview. Yes, our experience with them was THAT amazing that I really don't want to miss any of the details before it all becomes a huge blur. To give a bit of background, I was planning my wedding from out of state so I knew that having an event planner would be key. After not getting some call backs (terrible thing if you're a wedding planner, btw), I got in touch with Emily, the founder of SHE, and I fell in love right away. As they say, "You just know". ;) She was incredibly down to earth & funny, and her heart & passion for her work were evident even in the first moments of our conversation. We decided on the "Month of" package and imagine our delight when Emily was responding to emails and random questions, sending us vendor referrals (she is well connected!), etc. far before we even entered the last month. This spoke volumes about her character and showed just how willing she was to help clients even if it wasn't contractually necessary (unfortunately, this is pretty rare in the wedding world...). The last couple of weeks were hectic for me but knowing that Emily was so organized and on top of every single one of my emails (which had accumulated over several months by now!) relating to vendors, wedding day timelines, etc., made my anxiety vanish and I was able to focus on just a few things rather than everything at once. I can't stress these next words enough: Our wedding day was UNBELIEVABLY calm and stress free (even our pastor thought it was so weird to see such a calm bridal party just chilling before the ceremony started)! From the moment we arrived at the venue, I really felt like Emily's #1 priority, and I can't emphasize how important this was for a bride on a day where so many things can potentially go wrong. I had a couple of communication errors with our caterer and Emily was able to step in and rectify the situation right away. Deciding on SHE was hands down THE BEST money we spent. There's simply no price tag on "peace of mind" and I'm so grateful that I can look back on our wedding day and all I feel is a sense of calm - no tears, no freaking out, no Bridezilla moments. I could really go on, but here's what you can expect if you ever work with Emily/SHE: - A "Type A" event planner that is actually pleasant to be around. Top notch professionalism but with loads of humor (the girl is funny!), yet she never misses a beat - not a single one. - Punctuality at vendor meetings and the incredible ability to think of questions on the spot, various scenarios that could occur, and to consider all the moving parts of a wedding as a whole. - Incredible calmness. This is SO important as an event planner! - Bride is the priority: She will always ask how you're doing, if you feel uneasy about anything and if you have any concerns. The second you express any concerns, she's already on top of it. - An event planner that is as involved as you want her to be - she can adjust and adapt to any situation. Lastly...Emily is one of those people you meet and you instantly want to be her best friend, seriously. She's so much more than a "vendor" and this is certainly one relationship that's come out of the wedding planning process that I'll cherish. Emily - Our words are so paltry but if you're reading this, thank you for making our wedding day dreams come true. We adore you and wish Stella Harper Events the best!

When I got engaged at the end of April 2015 and decided I wanted to get married before football…read moreseason (southerner here), I knew that Step 1 was finding a full service coordinator. My mother helped me out by interviewing about 15 coordinators, narrowing it down to three. Within ten min of meeting Courtney Drake, I knew she was the one for me! After we had a good laugh about trying to pull this off in just 4 months, she was at work! Within 48 hours I had the initial 'critical items' I needed to get started. She was brilliantly organized and knew exactly how to fit everything into a compressed timeline for a Bride that travels and works long hours. We got married Aug 30th, just 4 short weeks ago, and everything was perfect. The venue (Ventanas) was beautiful, and all my vendors were on point. I rented just about everything, including huge 8 foot long farm tables for an indoor space up an elevator. When I say Courtney had a challenge on her hands, that's an understatement. All I know is this - even though that was the most vendors Ventanas has ever had at an event, it came together flawlessly, and I didn't have a single moment of stress. My wedding day was about my friends, family and the new chapter of my life with the love of my life. It wasn't about details or schedules. Courtney made the entire planning process fun. Everyone at SHE was professional and supportive. There is no way I could have pulled that off on my own- even if I'd had a year to plan it. I simply didn't have the time. My time and happiness is worth more to me than what I paid SHE. I highly recommend them to anyone who asks. Your wedding day should 'automagically' happen. Work with SHE, and it will!!

L+A was incredible to work with!! Bill and his daughter were extremely flexible and really did an…read moreamazing job with our photos. They showed up early and were friendly and calm, which is much needed on that day. Bill and his daughter were literally laying on the floor to make sure that they got the PERFECT shot. We got out photos literally DAYS after our wedding and they were GORGEOUS! We get a free wedding album and canvas with the package we chose and we are having such a hard time choosing which ones to include! Can't say enough good things about L+A. They did amazing work for an unbeatable price.

L + A Photography is a great business with great artists. They are focused on customer care and…read morequality work. They do a great job focusing on capturing the important moments in life!

I've had multiple sessions with Kati, and each time has been an incredible experience. Her…read moreknowledge of posing, kind words and encouragement, and skillful photography have brought me so much confidence over the past couple years. These sessions are life changing and empowering for all women! I would recommend any woman who is thinking about doing a shoot, to do it, for any reason! You won't regret it, and you'll have truly stunning pictures! Her studio is clean and beautiful, with multiple scenes for different moods. She's kind, warm, welcoming, professional, and will make you feel like a celebrity with this luxurious experience!

Ahhhmazing! We were…read morebeyond delighted/pleased/thrilled/impressed/etc. to have Michelle shoot our engagement photos and our wedding along with her husband as the second shooter! They captured so many candid and posed photos AND managed to do so quickly & efficiently (trying to manage our families for photos is like herding cats- they must have the human equivalent of catnip). I'm also shocked that she doesn't charge an arm and leg because the quality of her work speaks for itself. On a personal level she is very warm and puts you at ease- which is a great feeling when you're not so comfortable in front of the camera. We have received so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos! 5 Stars all the Way!!!

Attended a wedding here last summer and it was BEAUTIFUL. Nice sized outdoor space. The interior…read morewas a bit cramped with a strange layout but not to the fault of the building.

Our wedding day on August 31st was absolutely amazing! Words cannot begin to express how much we…read moreappreciate all that the Higdon House has done to make our special day absolutely sheer poetry! We booked this venue 3 1/2 years ago and since my husband is in the military we've had to reschedule our wedding twice. I couldn't have picked a better venue, because they were so understanding about our situation. Jack the owner and Harvey the event manager became like family to me by the end of it all. Always encouraging me and telling me not to worry when I would feel defeated about our hectic schedule changes! Pick this venue to have your wedding, because you will not be disappointed. Our wedding coordinator was Kathryn. She immediately emails or calls you back and is always there to answer any questions you have. She helped out so much from easing differing opinions, to reminding you of things you would have never known to do, and was so key in directing our ceremony. If you're a worrier like I am, she is amazing at reassuring you everything is going to be fine and if something does go wrong she is there to take care of it before you even realize it's happened. She made our wedding day so amazing because we knew she was on top of it all. Burke Brennan was our DJ! He was a delight to work with. He's the type of DJ that would get out on the dance floor and teach you the wobble! Who wouldn't want an interactive DJ!? I also recommend Judy Leeson from At Your Service Catering for your caterer. Judy answered all my emails. Helped me put a light summer menu together, I mean our guests couldn't say enough about the dinner, service and overall the atmosphere her and her staff provided for us. Beside the venue itself being BREATHTAKINGLY GORGEOUS, the friendly staff provided impeccable service! They were easy to work with and every single one of them was professional, organized, and happy. They were full of great ideas, and I can't even begin to describe what a value they are! The venue provide SO much standard with their all-inclusive pricing, they can't be touched by competitors. Anyone who is lucky enough to book their wedding with The Higdon House will not only not be disappointed, but should be prepared to be blown away! Thank you so much for making our wedding day the best day of our life!

We heard about them from one of our friends, who was one of their former clients too. To make the…read morelong story short, you won't regret if you choose them as your photographer. In fact, you will be impressed by their amazing work. They are very dedicated to their work, nice and hospitable to clients, considerate and pay attention to details. You can tell all of these during not only the shoot session, but also before and after the shoot session. If given a second chance, or we need another shooting sometime in the future, we will ask for The Blume with no doubt!

Great couple that made our wedding day amazing. Very professional and willing to adjust to the…read moresmall instant hiccups that came about during the wedding to still make it look amazing with their great photography. I highly recommend them for your wedding, they'll keep it very humorous and entertaining while taking what I call the best photos I've ever had taken. The review of the photos and their studio was also a good and amazing time as well. If ever in need of a major event I'll use them again

A good friend referred me to Ambience Event Services when looking for a reliable (and fun) DJ for…read moreour wedding. Once we spent a few minutes on the phone with Mark, we knew we found a great match. This is a very professionally run company, one that you can count on! DJs are very important when planning the "big day", they help facilitate the evening - from the ceremony, to wedding party announcements, toasts, bouquet toss, last dance, exit, etc. etc. etc! Do not compromise when it comes to finding a DJ, you really want someone that you can trust to take care of the details, that is organized and friendly (yet assertive) to get things done....and that is definitely Mark and his wife Kristine and the Ambience team. During rehearsal (the night before the wedding) I was surprised to be approached by Mark and Kristine (it was the first time we had met them in person), although we spent quite a bit of time on the phone prior. They stopped by to check out the venue-to make sure everything ran smoothly the wedding day. They take everything the extra mile. Very reliable and dependable people! The wedding day....every single person... I mean every single one... was on the dance floor. We had an absolute blast, and I am so happy to have found Ambience Event Services!

We hired Ambience Event Services to DJ for our wedding. From the beginning it was clear that Mark…read morehandled his business in a professional and devoted manner. It was clear that he had lots of experience with weddings and not only from the DJ perspective. When we met with Mark about the details of the event he methodically worked through what we wanted, as well as potential planning conflicts we may have in our schedule (maybe we should take sunset photos and then cut cake, etc). Since he has worked many aspects of the wedding experience (planning, DJ, etc) he was able to point out potential weak spots in our timeline and offer advice on how best to achieve the experience we wanted. For the event, we had a very specific entrance for the wedding party, entrance for bride/groom, and finale for (secretly choreographed) first dance. Our timing was pretty precise, down to the second, for all of the aforementioned and Mark got it PERFECT. It was really important to my wife and I, and it was reassuring when he showed up having clearly practiced for what we wanted. The same goes for the ceremony, as my wife's processional song was a secret to everyone there, even me. Mark is also a master of handling a crowd. He politely and respectfully nudged people into the right place, whether it be inattentive groomsmen about to make the wedding party entrance or getting folks efficiently through the catering line. He can even handle slightly intoxicated family member/friends looking to make rogue song requests. He does everything in his power to ensure that your big day is exactly what YOU want. Our wedding ceremony and reception was perfect, and Mark played a very big role in its perfection.

My fiance and I met with Alyssa last night for our engagement shoot. She was so amazing and…read morefriendly made us feel at ease. I can't wait to see all the images! I would definitely recommend her to family and friends :)