My experience at the Persnickety Bride was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I walked in,…read moreDenise and her staff welcomed me with such genuine warmth and enthusiasm that I immediately felt comfortable and at ease. Denise has an incredible ability to understand exactly how you're feeling. She could tell what I loved (and didn't love) just from my facial expressions. She carefully selected gowns that perfectly matched my style, and when I finally put on "the one," we all instantly knew, Denise included. I've been back to the Persnickety Bride countless times since then because Denise is also creating my wedding invitations, and they are absolutely beautiful. Every visit has been such a positive experience, and the entire staff consistently makes me feel welcomed, comfortable, and truly special. I cannot recommend the Persnickety Bride enough. Thank you to Denise and her amazing team for helping me find my dream dress and for designing such stunning wedding invitations!

If I could give this review five more stars, I absolutely would!…read more The Persnickety Bride has been a dream from start to finish. As a curvier bride, I was definitely intimidated to start wedding dress shopping because of the sizing industry, but Denise and her team completely changed that for me. They were so welcoming, so kind, and honestly made the whole experience fun instead of stressful. When I went to try on dresses, I ended up finding my dream dress! Their selection is beautiful, thoughtfully curated, and not at all overwhelming. The boutique itself feels homey and personal, which made the experience even more special. From the very beginning, everyone I worked with went above and beyond. Cecile helped me find my dress, and Emmy guided me when I picked it up and chose my veil--they were both absolutely wonderful. Patient, kind, and genuinely excited for me, they made the process so smooth and enjoyable. I cannot recommend The Persnickety Bride enough to any bride--whether you're in Fairfield, New Haven, Putnam County, or even farther away, this is worth the trip. You simply won't find a better experience than this one!

Janet was incredible before and at our wedding. Not only did a friend of ours who is also getting…read moremarried soon ask us for her info while we were still at the wedding, but even the bridal attendant at our venue said that Janet was wonderful, which was especially meaningful to us since she also told us that often the day-of coordinator and bridal attendant end up stepping on each other's toes a bit, which was not at all the case here. She kept everything and everybody on track, and there wasn't even the slightest hiccup of any kind throughout the entire day. Our parents initially weren't entirely on board with the idea of a day-of coordinator, but relented after the day went so smoothly. We were all able to fully enjoy the wedding, and be guests at our own party!

Janet was worth every penny! At first she made us a little uneasy with some of the planning leading…read moreup to it but she was on point the day of the wedding! She handled everything between payments for vendors, setting up food/dessert, making sure we ate and had a drink in our hand and took care of issues we didn't even know we had! She helped make sure everything went smoothly and our wedding day was perfect!!! Would 100% recommend her for anyone looking to do a do-it-yourself wedding!

She is honestly the best. We were so lucky to have her do our ceremony. She prepared our ceremony…read morelike it was her own and she stayed over an hour to take photos and videos of us. She also made me laugh so much knowing well that I was super nervous. Her vows made both me and my husband cry..Thank you Mary!!

Mary is absolutely great. I reached out to Mary in late September/early October to hire her for my…read moreJanuary wedding. From our first phone call, we got along very great and she made me feel comfortable and informed me across the board. Not being familiar with Connecticut she asked what we were interested in and gave us many choices as far as locations, cities, and so forth. We reserved Mary via Paypal and the moment that she received payment I got a personal drop box filled with photos, forms, hotel/restaurant recommendations, and anything I would need to consider such as vows and different types of ceremonies. Recently, we had to relocate our wedding to closer to home instead of traveling to Connecticut. Reaching out to Mary about our changes in plan, not only was she really pleasant and actually provided a refund of the full amount. I really loved working with Mary and appreciated how much information she provides. I like to know all my choices and like being able to reach out to someone immediately and I can do that with Mary. She answered whenever I called and always emailed back immediately. I would honestly recommend her to anyone who wanted to get married in that region and we're upset that we had to change our plans because of how much we really enjoyed her.

I am thrilled to recommend Lovely Day Styling & Events! Colleen & Beth were an absolute pleasure to…read morework with when planning my big day. They put together my full look for the rehearsal party, accessories for the wedding day, and gifts for my bridesmaids. All of the choices were classic & uniquely me! I really appreciated the variety of choices they provided (via inspiration boards) & how speedy they were with the recommendations. You can't go wrong with Lovely Day Styling & Events!!

From the owner: Lovely Day is an event design and styling firm that creates lovely, unforgettable celebrations…read moreguaranteed to make you and your guests swoon. With locations in New York City and Connecticut, we specialize in Northeastern weddings. As your event designers we'll provide the absolute best service, treating your wedding like it's our own and obsessing over the details to deliver a stress-free event that brings your vision to life. We'll be your vendor experts, your friends to vent to when your bridesmaids drive you crazy, and your support on the big day so that you can sip champagne and take it all in!

We had my daughter's wedding reception here two days ago and the service was phenomenal! Doreen and…read moreher staff did everything possible to accommodate everything that we requested! All the set ups that we left for them were absolutely gorgeous! I highly recommend this venue because they were a pleasure to work with. We received many, many compliments about the food and the overall event! Thank you very much for making our daughter and son-in-law's dream wedding come true!

From the wedding manager down to the wait staff, we were nothing but pleased for our wedding…read morereception. The food was great, the backdrop outdoors was beautiful, and the service was top notch. 5 stars from us! Thanks!!!!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

SED did an Amazing job helping me plan my husband's surprise 30th birthday. Kay was delightful and…read morea pleasure to work with. She is professional and easy to collaborate with. She has terrific ideas and takes what the client wants into consideration. My husband was surprised and loved the work that she did to make his birthday extra special. I would HIGHLY recommend Signature Event Design to plan your next event. I will be using them again!

From the owner: Signature Event Design, LLC (SED), specializes in unique and creative event planning. Whether…read moreyou're planning your special day, a blowout birthday bash, graduation party, baby shower, or a momentous anniversary, we can help you design and plan your one of a kind celebration. Your special celebration should be a reflection of you, and Signature Event Design wants to bring all those details to life. Signature Event Design puts great care and attention into coming up with the perfect mix of all the details' the invitations, the cocktails, the music, the flowers and the menu. If you can imagine it, Signature Event Design can make your party idea a reality, handling every aspect from planning to execution. Please contact us to discuss for pricing for your social occasion.

Martha is absolutely amazing! She is so thoughtful with all her ideas and really takes the time to…read morego over all details! She was so kind and helpful throughout my wedding planning process as well as bridal/ baby showers. And the results were BEAUTIFUL , original , and EXACTLY what my vision was. I can not recommend martha enough- overall a wonderful experience each time!

Martha was absolutely wonderful. From the start, she was attentive, organized and went above and…read morebeyond to how I envisioned the florals on my big day. She was easy to follow up when I had forgotten and very communicative during the times details needed to be finalized. When I was indecisive, she always knew where to step in and provided the perfect solution. We played around with the ideas of rose petal holders and a huge bow for our reserved seats during the ceremony, and she custom made them for me!! A huge perk as well is that she has a diverse inventory of decor that added the cherry on top to the ambiance of our venue. The dedication and passion she has towards her work is inspiring. At the end of the day, she cares how you feel about every decision you're making which made it easy for us to trust that everything would turn out beautiful. When we look back on our wedding day, it wouldn't have been half as perfect as it turned out if we didn't book Belle Petal Events.

The most beautiful arrangement, and Cyrus was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend The…read moreFlowerfall if you're in the Westport area.

Cyrus has a knack for putting together the most incredible arrangements. The different colors and…read moretextures are a testament to how special his talents really are.