We used Denean's Party by Design for our June wedding this year and they helped us have the most…read moreperfect wedding I could imagine. I know I could not have done it without Denean! From the very beginning Denean was with us asking the right questions and keeping us on a realistic timeline. All of her vendor recommendations were perfect, and she gave us a great selection. She was very knowledgeable about quality vendors that fit our budget and she had experience working with just about everyone. Every interaction we had with her was organized, professional, and personalized to our wedding vision. She has wedding planning down to a science and it was a true pleasure working with her. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and I know it was because of her! Her services were a big part of what made our special day so wonderful and I would recommend her highly to anyone looking to plan a wedding or event. We also used Denean for our decor and flowers and we were in love with everything she helped create for us. She listened to us carefully and was able to channel our style into the wedding perfectly.

We were attending a wedding of a friend of ours and my wife had a horrible headache. We had taken…read morean Uber from our hotel to the venue so we didn't have anything on hand or an easy way to get something. My friend told me to ask the wedding planner which I was able to find easily. She told me to hold on a minute and not two minutes later she was back with some Advil. Saved the night for sure! If she pays this much attention to small details like this, have no fear that the important ones will be taken care of.

Social media (esp those pinterest charts) have you believing planning a wedding just a longer…read morechecklist of plausibly simple tasks. However, given both our busy work schedules, we decided to spring for a planner to streamline the process. This was November 2019. With Jenny's help we were nearly done with planning our September 2020 wedding before the pandemic hit. Jenny made each step fun and efficient. I didn't have to research 40 photographers, email them to find out who was available, and then figure out if they were within our budget. Jenny did all that. Then, emailed us 3 excellent photographers within our budget and available on our date. She did the same for every component of our wedding. And created a design board to execute our vision and ensure all vendors were on the same page. She also made sure we had the best value for every tiny detail/aspect -- whether it was the napkins, dress alterations, florist, transportation, hair/make-up, or venue. True to form, all the vendors were prompt, fun, and professional. Without Jenny's wisdom, foresight, quick-thinking/response time, and organizational skills on our side -- we would not have been able to keep many of our vendors and get married in May 2021, despite our venue dropping us 2 months before the actual event as well as a host of other small disasters -- par for the course for most large events. Having an excellent wedding planner was the single best decision we made for our wedding. I am a Costco-shopper, and I love a good sale. But, what you don't know is a good wedding planner knows ALL the sales and inside tricks. They have every detail covered, and are 2 steps ahead. They are worth every penny. I have very high standards and Jenny exceeded all expectations. Our wedding was perfect, and very much stress free. I even took a specialty board exam 2 weeks before the date! Our wedding simply would not have been possible without Jenny. 5 is not enough. She deserves all the stars.

As a wedding photographer I get to work alongside a LOT of different wedding planners. They all…read morehave their own way of running the show, different timelines and definitely different personalities. Jenny is not only THE most organized person I know, but she makes it all look effortless. She is calm and gentle, and gives her couples a sense assuredness and comfortability. She genuinely loves the work she does and the people she works with, if I walk into a wedding with her as the planner I know I am guaranteed a stress-free (or as close to it as possible) and truly fun day! When things go smoothly and people are happy guess what? The photos are SO MUCH better!! As a wedding vendor reviewing another wedding vendor I can honestly say that I love working with Jenny, she is an incredible professional in our industry and a fabulous human being. Hire her! -Bethany Fritz; Maypole Studios Photography

My mother and I hired NoLo for my wedding recently. Nora was my planner and we hired her for the…read more"Month Of" service. The pricing was reasonable and my mother and I agree - WORTH EVERY PENNY. We both are high strung individuals so having Nora there in the last month leading up to the big day was super helpful. We tend to leave things to the last minute but Nora stayed on us and made sure she got everything she needed from us. Nora attended our rehearsal and helped choreograph the ceremony. The day of the ceremony she coordinated with the DJ for all announcements and music cues. As a control freak myself, I wanted everything to be perfect. Because I didn't have to yell, scream, or even think on my big day, Nora MADE my day perfect. One of the other reviewers said they had the ceremony and reception in the same place and were worried about space. SAME HERE. I was ready to help move our rental furniture around in my wedding dress after the ceremony. I was worried I'd have to tell people "Alright we do! Now everyone pick up a chair and take it over to a table..." but no such thing happened. Nora coordinated the catering staff and her assistant/husband to get the ceremony broken down and dinner set up during cocktail hour while the bridal party took pictures. The biggest rave I have about Nora is that about a week before my wedding I sent her a three page email (single spaced) with every anxiety, fear, and wedding nightmare I've had in the past year and a half. It was definitely an unhinged email. Nora gave me the most valuable wedding gift I could have gotten then: Peace of Mind. She sent me a reply that both validated my feelings and helped me calm down a bit. If I ever need to plan another wedding or help a friend/sibling plan a wedding, I'm strongly recommending Nora's services. Next time, though, I may just have to hire NoLo for the entire wedding planning package because I'm sure NoLo will plan a magical wedding!

I hired Nora and Lorinda (NoLo) a few months out from my wedding as I was realizing I needed some…read morehelp and the coordinator that came with my venue was not being as responsive as I would have liked. I just felt like I needed someone objective to keep me sane and help me with the little details. I met with the girls as they offered a "day of" package for a great price that was within my budget. It took about 5 minutes of hellos and small talk to know these ladies were THE BEST investment of my entire wedding! They reminded me of little details I forgot about and helped to handle those little details. I was immediately at ease and didn't worry about a thing from then on. They worked great with the on site coordinator and the day went as smoothly as it could have. If I started to think about something that may have been forgot, they just flashed me a smile to let me know they had already handled it. They were extremely professional but had fun as well because that is the only way I would have it! Even though it was a "day of" package, they took the time to meet with me a few times beforehand to go over things and offered to hold onto any decor I needed stored until the day. If i sent an email about something, they responded immediately. (And believe me, I sent quite a few emails haha). They truly were my little guardian angels that day and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me. I can say with 100% honesty that I had an absolute blast at my wedding and enjoyed every second of it and I truly believe that is because of Nora and Lorinda.

Tia and the Cashmere team were the best, from having me feel relaxed not being stressed, caring…read morefrom the day of consultation, to the wedding day. Decor amazing more than I could imagine, from the Dj to all the wonderful vendors she recommended, if your looking for a wedding planner she's the best

Cashmere Events did an amazing job, we had a 2 week timeline and I was very stressed and…read moreoverwhelmed and didn't have a lot done. They were very professional and effective with getting the things that we needed and communicating with our vendors. Our wedding day was as stress free as possible even with the difficulties with vendors being late , the team did what needed to be done and kept everything in order and it was an amazing time everything was beautiful and exceeded my expectations. I was in love the winter wonderland came together and everyone thought it was beautiful thank you for making our day super special despite and obstacles that got into the way we are for ever grateful for how cashmere events saved our big day couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner

When looking for a wedding planner, my top priority was finding someone who would keep things on…read moretrack and stay on top of the details. We got all of that and so much more with Love. She is a great communicator, making sure everyone knows what's happening now and what comes next. She has a million ideas but lets the couple lead with their own style. She is loved and respected by vendors, even those she was working with for the first time. She is unflappable, projecting a reassuring calm and confidence no matter what happens--including a wedding crasher! She absolutely loves her job, and it shows. Anyone would be lucky to have Love by their side on their wedding day.

I do not normally write reviews but my experience with Love was a stark contrast between excellent…read moreplanning and disastrous execution. While the 18 months leading up to the wedding were marked by smooth communication and helpful guidance, the wedding day itself was marred by disorganization and a complete lack of coordination. The Breakdown: * Pre-Wedding: Love was attentive and helpful during the planning process, offering valuable insights and support. We met monthly in the beginning and twice a month as the wedding date got closer. Unfortunately, this positive experience did not translate to the actual wedding day. * Ceremony Disaster: Our ceremony started an hour late due to the late arrival of chairs. The vendor had their own internal issues but this was a direct result of Love failing to include setup in the contract, leaving the vendor understaffed. To make matters worse, guests received no guidance once doors were open, leading to confusion and a rushed entrance. The wedding party was also unable to sit. I instructed Love to reserve the first two rows for the wedding party so that they were seated during the ceremony rather than standing with the bride/groom. However that did not happen, which we had clearly communicated and rehearsed. Total confusion as they could not sit as rehearsed.  * Missing Items and Oversights: Throughout the day, we encountered a series of missing items and oversights: no lighter for the unity candle (had to ask someone from the audience for a lighter -- very embarrassing), no microphones for the ceremony (majority of the guests could not hear us), 15 missing uplights at the reception, chairs/place settings were missing from tables and guest were unable to sit, and even our bouquets were not readily available for photos. * Lack of Communication and Awareness: Love did not communicate with us that the chairs were late and ceremony time had shifted. I had to ask what was going on and why we had not begun, at this point we were 20 minutes past start time. Love demonstrated a concerning lack of awareness regarding the wedding day timeline. She started speeches during dinner service, creating a chaotic atmosphere with speeches competing with the clatter of dishes. * Poor Coordination and Execution: The reception "room flip" was handled poorly, with guests witnessing the transition instead of enjoying cocktail hour. Furthermore, meal cards were not placed at the bridal party table, causing confusion for the catering staff. The day was so chaotic that we forgot to do our welcome/thank you speech and Love did not even remind us.  * Unresponsive and Slow: Love was consistently difficult to locate the entire day and seemed to move at a slow pace, despite the numerous issues unfolding. She was missing the majority of the wedding but she did manage to get instagram content. A few of my guests were asking who/where is the planner. She was missing in action and when I initially voiced my concerns she was not apologetic at all.  * Lack of Leadership: Love was largely absent and unresponsive, and her team seemed completely unaware of the plans and timeline, despite prior discussions and rehearsals. In a post-wedding meeting, I expressed my dissatisfaction. To add insult to injury, Love offered a paltry $800 (only 10% of her total cost) refund in exchange for signing an NDA, preventing me from writing a review, which was a huge slap in the face. I politely declined as this is unacceptable considering the thousands of dollars spent on her services and the significant distress caused on what should have been a joyous occasion. While Love may excel at pre-wedding planning, her inability to execute on the actual day created a chaotic and disappointing experience. I urge other couples to seriously consider whether they are willing to risk a similar outcome despite the initial positive interactions. On one day that every woman dreams about, I was literally left in tears and filled with frustration. My dream wedding was literally robbed from me. While no wedding goes off unhitched with zero problems, no one should experience that many hiccups given the money and time that was spent. Also be aware as her instagram does not depict my disastrous wedding day. Granite the day was still beautiful and the pictures she has posted are gorgeous, thanks to our amazing photographer. But it should have been 100x better with the amount of money we put into it ($60K plus) and over a year of planning. Also received word from the worker at the venue that she has had events in the past with similar outcomes. Book at your own risk.  xoxoxo, A couple who was left severely disappointed.

Heidi and her team are top notch pros with the best vision to help your event look spectacular!…read more Carly Greenberg was amazing and easy to work with. She and Cheryl the designer went above and beyond to surprise and delight us with little touches like adding our daughter's logo to vases and decorating the sign-in mirror better than I could have. I HIGHLY recommend this company for your next event, large or small! I can't sing their praises enough! Thank you Heidi and Innovative Party Planners!!!

I went for an 8 mile run the morning of my wedding and had brunch with friends-- because I knew…read moreHeidi from Innovative Party Planners had all the details worked out. And unlike most brides, I got to enjoy my dinner which was fabulous, because I knew Heidi was making sure everything was going smoothly. And to top it off-- she even brought some leftover soy candles (she hates waste) for free and had them lit on the tables and around the room so it all looked stunning as the sun set. She helped with every detail and was so caring during the event, most people thought she was a relative. There were a couple of potential snafus that could have happened (not her fault at all, it was something to do with the building) and she said, "don't worry, I got this." And she did. Everyone told me how much they loved the space, the food, and the whole vibe of the reception. Heidi is a big reason why.

I had a 10/10 experience at my boudoir session with Lisa! She is professional and friendly, and she…read moreimmediately makes you feel welcome/comfortable. Her studio is AMAZING and the photos she sent me are better than anything I could have dreamt up. As a former wedding planner, I can only imagine how special each of Lisa's couples feel while she is capturing their big day. I will be recommending her to anyone I know that is looking for a photographer- thank you so much for everything, Lisa!

Lisa is an absolutely amazing and versatile photographer. I found her after researching a ton of…read morephotographers in the area, and I knew I wanted someone that could create amazing pictures even in the worst and rainy conditions. As it turned out, it rained on my wedding day and those were some of the best photos I have ever seen! She is so down to earth and made our engagement and wedding shoots so much fun and she makes it so easy to relax and be comfortable. We are using her for our Christmas card photos too! She really captures the memories of the moment, I was absolutely stunned at her creative talent and her awesome personality!

We planned a wedding in 5 weeks and Alicia came highly recommended from our florist. I was…read moreexplaining that I was having difficulty finding a Black photographer in Baltimore who had a very specific outdoor photography style and wouldn't make our brown skin look dull in photos. She immediately sang Alicia's praises and I reached out to her that same day! Alicia was amazing and extremely professional to work with - from our initial consult call to emails back and forth about rescheduling because of a pending hurricane to our actual wedding day! She did a beautiful job capturing our love for each other and for our wonderful city of Baltimore. I highly recommend Alicia and I hope that my family can collaborate with her again soon!

Alicia is a phenomenal photographer who is very professional, very responsive to client needs and…read moremost of all has a great eye. She can capture great photos of couples in a short time frame with the utmost level of comfort/non-awkwardness and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her quality of work. Quick turn around to boot! This was the best recommendation I have received from a coworker and couldn't thank her enough. We are so in love with our pictures!!