I do want to start by saying before I came on Yelp to share my review, I sent my concerns via email directly to her for transparency and to have an open conversation. She emailed back saying "Thank you so much for taking your time to write this to us." and that she will review with her assistant. It has been almost a week and I have not had any sort of apology or response to my very lengthy email regarding my concerns. I ultimately wanted an understanding on her perspective of the wedding day, but I got nothing. Thus leading me here to write an honest review. I'm going to be very transparent in hopes to help a future bride and groom in their search. I booked Grace for 100 days prior and for a day of coordination. I am a planner myself and have done lots of coordinating events for my job so I understand what it takes to coordinate a wedding. I hired all my vendors, picked my ceremony location and venue location, I organized my own payment plan, I kept a detailed folder of everything related to my wedding etc. All I needed was assistance in executing the day and ensuring everything ran smoothly and assisting for any issues that came up. I hired her to ease the stress and trust that all is taken care of so I can enjoy my wedding. Overall, I give 2 stars because yes she did help in several ways and there were positive things she did as a coordinator that we felt was great. She helped set up the ceremony and reception, she held 1 virtual meeting and 2 in person meetings with us to get a better understanding of what she needs to do as a coordinator. The files she shared were helpful. She was there for our venue walk through and rehearsal. The very basic needs of a coordinator - she provided. However, when it came down to logistics management, communication between vendors, self initiative, attention to detail, and problem solving, we felt these traits were lacking. I also felt we could have discussed each document she had me fill out in detail to ensure it's being executed accordingly during wedding day, but we did not. I filled out the forms and that was it. In all honesty, we wished we would have seen her and her assistant in the reception hall a little more executing the timeline. Our photographer was fluffing my dress before each photo, our videographer and photographer tagged team to ensure we kept up with the timeline. Sadly, our family and friends constantly asked us "who are those girls just sitting at the front" The communication between us and the vendors could have been better. We started to notice that leading up to the wedding our photographer, videographer, DJ and MC were constantly reaching out to my fiancé and I with questions regarding our big day. Mainly asking what the timeline was, they all wished that they received this earlier. We had the luxury of having our close friends and family be our vendors, so their honest feedback was definitely shared with us. They've also expressed to my finance and I that the communication was very delayed. One thing that really stressed us was the photo permit wedding week. When we held one of our in person meetings, she gave us the confidence that she would handle all paperwork for the park (COI, permits, etc). Though this part seemed lacking. Ours photographer called us 3 days prior to wedding day asking questions. Definitely something that should happen wedding week for the bride. We had the understanding that everything was communicated to our vendors on requirements for the park. We would have hoped this was all squared away and vendors were confident 2-4 weeks prior to wedding day. I have plenty more to say but I will only add one more thing that really upset me. My best friend was my flower girl (no kids wedding) and somehow she played the coordinator role. She assisted in valet parking and seating guests because Grace stated "she knew more people" My best friend felt that Grace kept pushing her to do things. She even asked her at one point how many seats were open. Isnt this a coordinator's job not a flower girl? Sadly I did not get to celebrate with her as much as I would have hoped. It was upsetting when my best friend vented all this to me rather than sharing what she enjoyed about my wedding day. All in all, The work she provided did NOT meet our expectations. The large amount we paid for her services did not equate to the work she delivered wedding day. We just hoped there was a little more planning for sensitive things throughout the wedding day. We hoped that there was a little more communication on her end as a coordinator and self initiative on issues that arise. We would've liked for her to take more initiative and attention to detail. It seemed like there was a lack of concern on her part. Felt like she just came to collect a check. read more

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Absolutely love Grace! This is a much overdue review as a lot has happened since we got married! But they deserve 5 stars! Grace was with us through all the steps and came to all the meetings with the venue (while she was pregnant!) and made sure the event went exactly how we planned/wanted. I was also pregnant by the time our wedding came and oh boy, Grace and her team took great care of us. Made sure I was fed and had my non-alcoholic beverage ready to drink! She stuck to our timeline and we felt at ease throughout the whole night that everything would go as planned. read more

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I highly recommend Grace and her team! I was a COVID bride and had to reschedule my wedding. She was so accommodating throughout it all and I really appreciated her support. She was so prepared for all of our meetings and the meetings with my venue. Grace answered all of my texts and emails super quickly and let me borrow some of the items from her vault. She let me know in advance that she couldn't make it the day of my wedding due to her pregnancy but she made sure to find an amazing replacement and even set up a meeting so she knew our vision. My wedding day went great and I'm so thankful to have had her throughout the planning process. read more

Grace is amazing! Since my wedding was very simple and small I thought I would be able to do it all on my own. Next thing I knew it was a month away from the wedding date and I had a million things to do. I knew that I would need help the day of the wedding. I did not have any bridesmaids or a MOH and I didn't want my mom doing it all. Out of no where Grace contacted me, we know each other from college, and asked if I had a day of coordinator. She told me she was getting in the business and she was available for my date. I right away jumped on it since I knew how organized and detailed oriented she is. Best decision. We only had about 3 weeks to get everything ready. After our 1st meeting, Grace drove to the venue (which is about 1hr away for her) took a tour, asked the owner questions and took a bunch of pictures. For our next meeting , which by the way was all over the phone as I live in NorCal, she had a list of ideas on how to set up, time frame, what I would and would not need. She helped me realized I was not prepared at all and helped me with everything I needed. She drove once again back to the venue 2 days before the wedding to meet up with me & my fiance and go over all the details. She even helped me create signs for our party favors. On the wedding day we had some minor hiccups but Grace was prepared and help me remain cool. We had to be out of the venue by the contracted hour or else we would get charged more. Grace was on it. She made sure the venue was cleaned and everything was packed. Even though Grace was my day of coordinator she went above and beyond her role. I would definitely hire her for another social event. Thank you Grace! read more

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We just got married on 11/23/19 and let me tell you a little about my coordinator BFF Grace. After interviewing a few day of coordinators, I knew Grace was the one. She's quick and you can tell that she is always thinking a million thoughts at a time while organizing all her ideas on paper. When we would meet she always came prepared and always left me homework to do. I am a very organized person and thought I could handle it all, but I was transitioning from my old job to my current new one and I needed someone I could trust to make sure my dream wedding become a reality. Grace was my person, she stepped up to the plate and handled my week of details. She contacted all my vendors and gave them the details and what was expected of them the day off. She collected all my contracts and understood them fully. She even saved my life a few times when I failed to contact a serving staff. She got quotes for me and helped me pick the right team. On Thursday, the Saturday before the wedding, we had took on the daunting task of creating a seating chart with 200 names. My husband and I were exhausted after grouping them all and I could not get myself to format, print, and frame the chart. I text Grace and she told me not worry about it, that she would take it from here and get it all done. She most definitely did! Now lets talk about my rehearsal, I was an hour late because of traffic and instead of wasting time, Grace got my wedding party fed and then got them all to help with the reception set up. Our bridal party consisted of 26 individuals and Grace kept them all organized. Grace definitely went above and beyond. Now when engaged couples ask me what is the one piece of advice I could give them, it's definitely get yourself a Grace! Grace coordinated my wedding day and gave me the freedom to enjoy the most special day of my life. Her and my other BFF (Mom) orchestrated the event of a life time! Between the both of them I knew my wedding dreams were in perfect hands. Grace was so sweet to her and they both held it down for me. If you are looking for a coordinator/planner/BFF, look no further! Grace is the real deal:) Thank you Grace for Everything! I appreciate everything you did to make last Saturday the best night! I could not have asked for more. read more

Grace is AMAZING! I couldn't have done it without her. She was super precise, and professional. I had a vendor cancel the same day and Grace was able to find a replacement. I had not one worry my wedding day. It was wonderful. read more

In the beginning of our wedding planning process, I knew I needed someone that was able to help and support throughout everything. I was getting married about 2 1/2 hours away from home. It was considered a destination wedding and I did not realize how tough that was. Well, I want to say Grace made it such a smooth, and easy process. I am so thankful I found Grace. Grace is simply AMAZING. She is very kind and professional. I really wanted a Latina, and bilingual coordinator. I wanted someone that understood my language and was able to relate with my culture traditions. I wanted someone able to communicate with my family and friends the day of my wedding. Grace was always so attentive with turning all my visions to reality. She was very determined, created vision boards and templates for the day of. Grace provided with very cute décor items for the day of my bridal shower and wedding. The champagne wall, loved all her vault items that brought a special touch to the day of my wedding. The day of my wedding was simply magical, and I cannot thank her and her team enough. She made sure everything aligned with schedule. She communicated very well with all the vendors. She and her team, coordinated all the small details I wanted for my wedding. I will highly recommend Grace and her team. It was a pleasure having you as my wedding coordinator! read more

Where do I even begin with Grace! The Grace Avenue team is so awesome, but Grace is AMAZING! I'm sure there were many problems day of (like the crazy wind), but did I know or even get worried? No! Grace was on top of everything. Even months before the big day, she was so much more help than I ever thought I needed. Everything I didn't think of, she was prepared. She was constantly checking in on me and was always 3 steps ahead. She is also so creative and gives great suggestions, which you should 100% listen to. Highly recommend and will be referring her and her team to everyone I know. Couldn't imagine my day going so well without her. read more

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Grace and her team were amazing! I sought out Grace because I was looking for a bilingual coordinator for my wedding that could communicate in Spanish with my family and understand cultural components of my Mexican wedding. I really appreciated her attention to detail, she even made an infographic of the day of timeline, she set everything up beautifully and kept everything so organized. On the day of the wedding she was in contact with all the vendors and diffused any situations that came about. I was able to be present and enjoy the day with my family because of all she and her team did and I am so grateful! I can't recommend Grace enough! read more

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There's so much I can about Grace and her team. They were so amazing throughout the planning process and the day of! Everyone in my family was complimenting her organizational skills and how wonderful she was. Our wedding was amazing and we couldn't have done it without her! So many little details and little things and she was on top of it all! So professional and friendly. I highly recommend using her! read more

My wedding was one month ago, in our backyard. It was small and intimate. Going into the process, I thought I could save money and go without a coordinator. But as the wedding drew near I knew I needed help. Grace was there for the month before and helped me so much! She brought up so many loose ends that I never would've thought of and made sure they were handled. She helped me book a last minute videographer. She was there whenever I needed her and followed up with all my vendors so everyone showed up when they were supposed to. She even made cute little signs for various things like the welcome table that matched with our decor perfectly. She handled the rehearsal so that no one was confused where we were supposed to be. Before the wedding , I was a ball of nerves, but once it began, everything flowed so smoothly. I didnt have to worry about anything. She was so sweet, she went above and beyond and helped my family wash dishes after the night was over! I couldnt have asked for a better coordinator. read more