I got married in October and hired Khadeja due to a friend's recommendation. At first, she was very…read morepolite and kind. After we booked her, however, things went radio silent. She had "other brides" she was tending to, and I understood. However, when my time did come, she dropped the ball on the following tasks: -communicating with my bridal/groom party in a timely and professional fashion -arranging the table numbers (many complaints from guests) -transporting my wedding portrait to the venue without hassling me -family pictures with bride & groom at reception -communicating with respect to stressed out family members (M.O.B & cousins) *and most importantly, failing to hire a back up assistant so she wasn't overwhelmed. Her assistant cancelled last minute, understandable. But this is where professionalism plays a big part. As a person who is not in the industry, even I know it is common sense to have someone on standby for such hiccups. She was accommodating to me when it came to my nerves, however that not the only thing I needed accommodations for. A little tip, a client never wants to see her Coordinator feeling bombarded or flustered. This experience was not worth our money.

Khadejah was essential in planning my wedding reception and I'm not sure how I could've done it…read morewithout her! I was planning my reception after moving across the country and Khadejah was helpful, responsive and had creative ideas to make my wedding unique and special. She has great attention to detail so everything came together beautifully. My event ran smoothly from start to finish and she took care of everything so I could have a stress-free night. I would definitely recommend her for any event.

We love, love, loved Sarah and the whole Pollyanna Events team. We were exactly the couple you'd…read morethink wouldn't need a planner -- our wedding was intimate and relaxed, we had incredible family support, and we were lucky enough to share a really clear vision for the day that we were willing to work for. Never mind that we're both detail-oriented with tons of event exposure. But all of that is exactly why we ended up needing someone with us in the home stretch -- so we and everyone we love could just enjoy the experience and focus on having an incredible time together. From the moment we met Sarah, it was clear how great she was. Her energy is both calming and competent, she got us and our style right away, she had useful input for us before we even officially contracted her, and she had methods in place (timelines, collaborative spreadsheets, day-of checklists, and a lot more) that she quickly customized to us, which instantly made everything feel more manageable. And though she had a long list of fantastic vendors for every taste, budget, and imaginable location, she also went out of her way to work with the folks we'd already chosen, especially our non-traditional venues, which were wonderful but not necessarily set up for weddings. It was a huge advantage to have Sarah in our corner in the weeks leading up to our wedding, from nudging vendors on final details to helping us handle what could've been real problems at the last-minute. When our hair stylist had to cancel, for instance, she connected with someone at the salon where she gets her own hair cut and ended up finding us a replacement so good that I still see her to get my hair done. But where Sarah and her team made an unforgettable difference was in the days leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. It's so easy after you've put so much effort into this one weekend to get obsessed with making sure it all goes to plan. The reality, though, is that little things are always going to go wrong. And maybe even more important than that, if you spend your time worrying about -- or trying to fix -- them, you're going to miss out on the big, awesome thing that is your wedding day. Thanks to Sarah, we didn't even hear about the little hiccups -- a key guest stuck in traffic, a backup in the kitchen, etc. -- till our wedding was long over. And Sarah was such a centering presence from the second the day started that we didn't once check or think about the time, yet ended up having enough wiggle room in our schedule to stop in for a drink (wedding dress and all) at our favorite local spot. From then on, I just remember having fun. Here's the truth: For a wedding to feel effortless -- which is what we all hope for -- takes a *ton* of work. Most of us are willing to put the work in, I think, but it's only worth it if you actually get to enjoy the experience of getting married. That's what Sarah and her team make possible. It isn't something that can happen just bringing a planner in day-of -- that person would barely have a chance to build a relationship with you, let alone all your vendors. And it definitely doesn't happen with all planners; having had occasion to hire planners for other big events outside of New York City, I can't overstate how valuable Sarah's empathy, her unique and personal touch, and her strong sense of initiative and accountability are. Honestly, I worried that I'd be one of those unbearable brides with insane standards -- because I'm constantly involved with professional events in my regular life -- but Sarah met and exceeded every expectation. And beyond all that, she just added an air of ease and joy to the planning process that made such an impression on us. Sarah and her team made us feel like they were as invested in our wedding as we were, and that means the world when you're getting married.

We hired Pollyanna Events for month of coordination. We mainly worked with Karolina and she did a…read morefantastic job. She checked in with us about 2 months out just to help ensure that we were getting everything in line and had the right items on our checklist. From there on we started checking in more regularly and she was super helpful with any questions we had. In the month leading up to the wedding, she took over vendor communication which took a bit off our plate. During our walkthrough of the venue, she showed up prepared and ready to go with so many helpful questions that we never would have thought to ask when planning a wedding for the first time. In the weeks leading up, she put together a really helpful timeline for us to ensure we got to do all the things we wanted to do on our wedding day (getting ready, photos with our families, pictures of the two of us at sunset, dancing etc.). It really helped us plan out the day and ensure we could allot as much time to dancing as possible! Finally, the day of, we couldn't have asked for a better team. Karolina stayed with the bride all day to keep the timeline on track (and make sure she didn't forget to eat!) while her teammate, Kristina, was helping put everything together at the venue. Karolina gently kept us on track all day by reminding us when it was time for photos, dance, cake-cutting, but also gave us the flexibility to move things around a bit if we needed a few more minutes talking to our parents. It was truly fantastic and I cannot imagine how much of a mess we would have made of the wedding if Karolina wasn't there to help keep the whole show on track. Our guests commented on how smoothly everything went and how well the timing was all laid out from arrival to ceremony to food to dancing. No one was left hungry or felt like they were waiting for something. For us, this was the most important aspect: our friends and family were able to enjoy themselves without having to worry about the process of the wedding. Thank you so much Karolina, Kristina, and the whole Pollyanna Events team!!!

Terrian and Dream Plan-It Events made our wedding unforgettable! I am very particular and did quite…read morea bit of research and interviewed numerous planners before making a decision. When we met with Terrian the connection was immediate. Even my husband liked her and he's a tougher critic than me! Throughout the planning process she morphed from a planner to a friend talking me off the ledge when needed and giving me a dose of reality when my visions got bigger than our pockets! However, my vision was executed beautifully and Terrian was also very creative with her ideas - we made a great team! From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, people cannot stop talking about this wedding, the details and how magical it was. I highly recommend Terrian and her team!

Terriann was the absolute best!! When my husband and I first started planning our vow renewal we…read moresaid we only wanted 60-75 people. Our vision completely changed, but Terriann was so flexible and accommodating. One thing that never changed was my desire to have a flower less party and she executed that vision perfectly!!! Terriann was always professional, warm, accessible, knowledgeable and so generous with her knowledge! I loved loved loved working with her!

My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding, and we are eternally grateful to Kritzie and the…read morewhole team at Unruffled for their extraordinary work to make our big day so special. Our celebration had 100 guests coming to Westchester, NY from all over the world, with a ceremony at the historic Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow and the reception at Windrose-on-Hudson. Featuring a blend of different cultural traditions and fully bilingual events, this wedding had a lot of moving parts! With Unruffled as our Month-Of Coordinators, everything came off perfectly. We had the pleasure of working with both Emily and Kritzie in our planning sessions. Kritzie, Genesis, and Robert took care of us on the big day. The Unruffled team could not have been more thoughtful, patient, accommodating, and attentive. From the welcome questionnaire to the planning meetings to the site visits to the rehearsal to the wedding day itself, they were not only organized and helpful, but a very calming presence. Their deep attention to detail allowed us to trust that everything big and small would get taken care of, and everything indeed came out perfectly. Because Kritzie and Emily really took the time to get to know us, they were able to make many helpful suggestions throughout the planning process (and during the wedding day itself) that perfectly aligned with and complemented our vision for the event. Kritzie did a great job working with our other vendors, including our reception venue, where we were the first wedding they ever held. On the wedding day, Kritzie and Genesis kept everything moving smoothly without being intrusive at all. We were able to really enjoy our wedding because we knew they had everything well in hand. Robert took amazing video of our private Tea Ceremony (before the professional videographer arrived), and was on top of troubleshooting any minor hiccups throughout the day (clutch job quickly fixing the cocktail hour speaker!). Our families, the church, the reception venue, and our vendors also uniformly (and completely unprompted!) told us that Kritzie and the whole team were the best wedding coordinators that they had ever worked with - high praise indeed! We consider ourselves lucky to have worked with Kritzie, Emily, Genesis, and Robert. I can't stop thinking about how spectacular and perfect and fun our wedding was, and that was in no small part due to their help! We are very grateful and cannot recommend them highly enough! Thank you!

Hiring Veronica for our wedding as our Day of Coordinator was the best decision that we made during…read morethe 27-month wedding planning process. From the moment I spoke with her, I could tell that she was someone I could trust to make sure that our day was amazing. I am a perfectionist to a fault, and I had very specific ideas and needs for the wedding. I was worried that I wouldn't find someone who could do as good a job as I could with organization, delegation, and accuracy. But she remembered every single detail. She also handled some larger issues - such as helping me with the shuttles. We needed shuttles for 130 people to leave the venue at essentially the same time - and I could not find a 3rd shuttle. She was able to book me an additional coach bus within 4 days of the wedding - that honestly saved the day. I also asked her to come to the florist with us so she could see our 'vision', since it was a bit more than just putting flowers on tables. When I arrived at the venue, I saw that she took our vision and made it even better! She added touches of gold and lights and greenery in places I didn't think to decorate, and it looked amazing. She was with me the entire night, keeping the sleeves of my dress from falling, helping me with eyedrops when I couldn't see, and constantly checking in with our band, maître d', and photographers to make sure everything was running smoothly. She got us through the mid-reception family photos (which I thought would be a disaster time-wise) so quickly, and was truly managing the time for the entire night. All of the vendors raved about her, and said her communication and precision was impeccable - and that she had great improvisation skills for whenever things did go a bit astray. I didn't have to worry about anything the entire evening, and that was the best feeling ever. Veronica is great at what she does - which is making sure your day is amazing. She is professional, great at communication, and she makes you feel safe. You can trust her completely, and know that your day will be in the best hands possible.

Jesenia planned my baby shower and I couldn't be more delighted with how it turned out…read more To begin with, the process was extremely easy. We had an initial meeting to go over what we wanted for the shower. She came well prepared and understood my vision immediately. I left feeling confident that it was going to be amazing. After that meeting, she took everything on with minimal outreach and questions, which was perfect for me. With such a busy schedule, I loved knowing that everything was taken care of! The day of my shower was so carefree. I only had to worry about getting ready and showing up. What a treat! Of course, when I arrived, everything was PERFECT. She captured my style and vision perfectly. It was so beautiful I got emotional. She considered all the details and had the schedule perfectly coordinated. Everyone was commenting on how beautiful all the details were. I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy the great company... as a pregnant women, that's golden! Having Pursue Pretty Events plan my shower was a great decision. Jesenia is extremely creative and thoughtful. She also extremely professional and timely. She's able to capture the person she's planning for and doesn't try to impose her own style. She only enhanced what was already on mind. She's amazing and I recommend her to everyone!

Jesenia has been such a dream to work with! Her attention to detail and consistent communication…read moreputs us at ease knowing that everything is being taken care of as if it were her own event. Jesenia has a structure that allows us to communicate the things that are most important to us to make our events feel personal. She takes her time to understand what we want while guiding us with her expertise on having a wonderful event. We've hired her to plan out wedding and with that service came the events leading up to the event. So far we've had our engagement party (which was executed to perfection with a short time frame) and scouted venues for our destination wedding. Jesenia has had excellent communication to ensure all vendors and venue appointments are set up, all extras are purchased ahead of time and set up prior to us getting to the venue, all invites and RSVPs were sent out on time and that we're staying on track with our overall timeline so we never feel overwhelmed with the process. Hiring her was the best decision we made. Knowing that we can just walk into our event and we can enjoy it because all the details have already been taken care of is exactly the peace of mind we were searching for. If you want your Pinterest party dreams to come to life, Jesenia is the event planning fairy godmother you need in your life!

TRUST. THIS. TEAM. Yasemin and her crew know their…read morebusiness!! When we first met her, I asked her for a wedding that would leave the guests amazed. Not only did they deliver, but EXCEEDED my request. My friends and family were not only amazed, but after the wedding and to this day, people are STILL TALKING about how fun and incredible the wedding was!! Her team handled our wedding like clockwork. They worked like secret service and everyone on her team was aware of EVERYTHING that was going on. There was constant communication amongst each other so my wife and I could just sit back and enjoy the day. They also recently handled my parents' 50th anniversary. Yasemin and her team worked with my parents and got them everything they asked for. They put everything into consideration: guest logistics, vendor recommendations, and their attention to every detail is impeccable!! This team is passionate about what they do. They have excellent relationships with their vendors and they work with you to create a vision and help you get what you want (and even things you didnt know you wanted, lol). If you trust their expertise, be open to their suggestions, and let them handle the stressful stuff, you WILL enjoy your event.

Working with the Reveled team made my life SO much easier while planning. We chose the month-of…read moreservice and I'm so grateful for their team. The pre-planning with Yasemin and Noelle, and then having Noelle and Gabbi onsite allowed us to actually be present for our wedding and it was the best money we spent during the whole wedding planning process. The weeks leading up to the wedding Noelle went above and beyond to make herself available and was such a support in getting everything across the finish line. They kept everything on time during the day and absolutely crushed the timeline and onsite management. I would 100% recommend working with them, they NEED to be apart of your wedding day.

Carmen and her team did SUCH an exceptional job from start to finish. Very professional. She did…read moreeverything we asked for when it came to our daughters very magical 5th birthday. She was very organized and detailed. I would use this company again.

Carmen was wonderful from start to finish. Very professional and listened to all my ideas (and many…read moreI kept adding) she made my babyshower worry free, all I had to do was show up and enjoy it! Also she was able to find me a nut-free baker due to my nut allergies which was a huge plus! I had so many compliments on how simple and beautiful the decor was! I def would use the Branch Events for another occasion. Thank you for such a beautiful and memorable Babyshower!

After interviewing several wedding planners, we made the decision to hire Jackie Travers, and I can…read morehonestly say she is worth every penny. We went with her full planning service package, and worked with her over 16 months. Nothing fazes her -- we changed our plan from an at-home wedding in CT to using a venue in Manhattan, and it was no issue. She is incredibly responsive, and replied to my many, many emails in a timely manner. She helped us secure ideal vendors, kept us on track with our planning tasks, and put together an incredible day-of timeline. Her attention to detail is superb, as is her familiarity with contracts and her skill for negotiation (Jackie was actually previously an attorney!). The wedding day itself was an absolute dream. Jackie and her assistants dealt with any problems before we even heard about them, making sure we were able to enjoy our wedding day without stress. They dealt with even the most minor of tasks, like helping organize the hotel suite for the first look, steaming my dress after the photographs, and even helping me get in to my dress. They also made sure everyone was where they needed to be at all times, ensured that we were fed and watered, and looked after our wedding party and parents. I would consider myself a fairly demanding person who has extremely high standards. Jackie knocked this out of the park and we are so impressed by her professionalism and planning skills. Most importantly, Jackie is kind, caring, and warm. By the end of the wedding planning process, we really felt like we were working with a friend. Our friends and family all absolutely raved about what a great job Jackie and her team did making all the moving parts of our wedding come together seamlessly. We are recommending Jackie and Busy Bride Planning to everyone we know.

We hired Jackie to help us with final countdown and day-of coordination for our wedding a few weeks…read moreago. It was a fabulous decision! She was the planner for our friend's wedding and they highly recommended her. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, and the last month in particular is crazy. I really don't think I could have maintained my sanity without her help! Jackie was patient, kind, responsive, professional, detailed and thorough. She thought of things that I hadn't even thought of to consider and made sure that everything was ticked and tied leading up to the wedding, including creating an extensive run of show. She even helped us find a videographer three days before the big event! I was relieved to know that day of she and her team were there making sure that all of the details were in place and that things ran smoothly. Thank you, Jackie!