Ellen Dubin is phenomenal…read more We chose her based on a referral from friends who've had her do their various bar/bat mitzvahs and weddings. There were several things that made our wedding planning rather challenging - an April wedding in DC with unpredictable weather, a wedding taking place at a private home requiring everything to be imported to that site, and a bride, a groom, and parents that were in three different locations in two different time zones. Ellen was very flexible and adaptable and cleared her schedule to make the most of the limited time we had with her when all three of us were in town. I think one of the best and most useful things about using Personally Yours was the access that Ellen had to various vendors - three things - the tent, the decor, and the food - were the most important part of this wedding and all three were phenomenal. Our wedding was on somewhat short notice - about 8 months to plan - and she was able to acquire Joel from Occasions and Jeffrey from Fox Ventures and Davis from Sugar Plum Tents. All three were exceptional and made multiple trips to our wedding site to plan and coordinate the event. All three had rave reviews about Ellen and it was clear that the people and vendors she surrounded herself with were all people very familiar with each other and worked well with each other. Ellen was able to provide experience, wisdom, and advice about the way we were trying to shape our wedding. She listened carefully and made significant efforts to understand what we wanted for our wedding. There were certain things she was adamant about that we had never really considered including the flow of the guests, the rhythm and scheduling of the band in conjunction with speeches and meals being served. How to introduce a WOW factor for guests when they stepped into our tent. And she paid close consideration to the theme and atmosphere we wanted to have. We wanted to go for a vintage chic / garden wedding that was intermingled with the natural beauty of the house where we were getting married. She advised us on the position of the tent, the dance floor, ways to accent the natural warmth of the home, and how to make sure everyone was fed and watered without any glitches. Ellen is experienced and has done what I'm sure are hundreds of weddings. Before hiring her we had concerns that since she does bar and bat mitzvahs too, that the wedding wouldn't have the perfect wedding feel- but that was not an issue whatsoever! Our wedding was a dream come true. It was perfect - like a work of art in motion. If wedding planners could be named artists she's a Van Gogh or da Vinci. She works so hard and is brilliant at it too! Ellen listens, executes, is efficient, and gets the job done. She is very much about business and there are some times when she might say some things are less feasible than others. It's not difficult to believe her because for most things she'll bend over backward to execute and have her staff work accomplish. But she is honest and will let you know when she disagrees with a suggestion or would like to tweak something and see if you'd like it better that way. The second place where her brilliance comes in is the day of the wedding and ensuring everything goes smoothly. The order of the ceremony, the flow of guests, collecting gifts, re-bustling my dress as she predicted the bustle would come undone, directing bridesmaids/groomsmen, getting the crowd onto the dance floor, and making sure shuttles are coming and going etc. Things were flawless! We wish we could go back to last weekend and relive it all over again! Thank you Ellen!

Ellen and her team at Personally Yours are absolutely phenomenal! She was the planner for our…read morewedding, and we couldn't be happier with how the event played out. First of all, Ellen was completely dedicated to making sure that the wedding reflected us: our choices, our vibe, our personality. While she has opinions about how to make sure you get the best vendors and the best quality service, she made sure that the event was about us: not about her, not about our parents, but about us. But boy, did she assemble a dream team! Her extensive experience in this industry means that she knows who the best people are, and everyone she chose, from the caterer to the florist to the photographer, were absolutely excellent. I really appreciated how she made a point of figuring out what our vibe was and what we were looking for, and then matched us with a top-quality vendor who could deliver that vibe. We also can't help but mention how organized, thorough, and patient Ellen and her team are. They thought of everything, every little wrinkle and nuance, and they navigated those nuances through a decidedly larger-than-normal planning committee of six people! Not only will Personally Yours deliver an absolutely amazing, personalized event, they'll do it in a way that can make you, your guests, and even your in-laws proud and happy. We can't recommend them strongly enough-: if you want a fantastic event, go with Ellen and her team.

Michael and his team provided an exquisite spread for our 12/2/2023 wedding. We heard over and over…read morefrom guests and continue to hear this was the best wedding food ever. We, as the bride and groom, agree! We actually had time to sit and eat and we are so glad we were able to enjoy the Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes, beef tips, pasta and sides and salad. Everything was so fresh and made to perfection. We would hire them again in a heartbeat for any future catering needs we have. They were easy to work with, very professional and friendly, and was able to advise on how to manage some of the guests dietary needs. Fantastic! We didn't get a chance to try the hors d'ouvres and charcuterie display, but heard amazing reviews to no surprise. Thank you, Michael and Team!

A full service group, and a value that can't be beat!…read more We worked with Canards for catering and event design and execution for our wedding of ~175 guests, and we were incredibly impressed with the results! Lisa and her team are very creative and detail-oriented, and you essentially get a free event designer (as well as coordinator) included in your catering costs, it is a value that cannot be beat! They were responsive to the needs and ideas that were unique to our event and helped turn our thinking into a real vision - and then they executed it! Guests were impressed with the food and the cocktails! The executive chef is very talented and the menu was creative; Canards listened to the food styles we were interested in and suggested items that would add some special elements and elevate the menu. They are so flexible and the sky is the limit, and everything is plated in a beautiful way. Really can't go wrong with food from Canards. Canards is very fairly priced and the team looks for ways to save you a buck where possible. They coordinate rentals and other vendors for no additional fees. They designed a linen/décor/tablescape plan that was super unique and then handled rentals and set up, and the results really were stunning. They suggested a decorative scheme for our ceremony space and handled it directly, creating a floral backdrop. They ordered bulk florals/décor which they turned into simple but beautiful centerpieces, which saved us a pretty penny. They helped us do a "welcome" greeting before the ceremony and cocktail hour without inflating the price. It really does result in the best value that you can find for wedding catering, really impressive what they can do for each event. The vendors and service staff they work with are extremely professional. Service was excellent throughout dinner and the rest of the event. The contract, tasting, and event planning process was very easy. In the end: highly recommend - incredible value and attention to detail!

I came in here with super low expectations because being a plus size girl, I've been let down…read morebefore many, many times over. I let the owner know this and she reassured me that I would most definitely be able to try on dresses with no problem at all. The selection of dresses were so beautiful. I got to try on so many different styles. I also had no idea what to expect in terms of price and the way they have their floor set up you don't even have to look at dresses out of your budget if you don't want to. They ask you up front what your budget is and go from there. Overall it was such an amazing experience. The owner really knows her stuff and has been doing this for YEARS. She truly made me feel so good about myself and reminded me throughout my time there that it is whatever I feel most beautiful in. There was a dress I loved but I wanted sleeves and the owner went and got all various types of sleeves and really made my vision come to life. At the end of all of this, I left saying YES to the dress!!! I cannot wait to wear my beautiful dress on my day.

We emailed and called weeks before to see if they had colorful, particular styles. Well, we are at…read morethe appointment and they certainly don't have what they said they had. Next, it's very hit or miss with what stylist you get. Ours was on her phone half the time. The co founder was doing an appointment, though, and engaged with hers. Overall, it seemed like a factory setting with little engagement as well as not having dresses they said they had. We felt catfished and we're grateful we had other places set. The instagram doesn't match what's actually available. Lastly, we wanted to ask the seamstress if a slit can be added. The lady said very rudely "not right now." So, if you want a comfortable, fun appointment don't go here. I'm sitting here watching so much cringe. No one should experience that for such a joyous time! This chair is all I could think about. May it symbolize the quality or lackeof. Below 1 star--may change or closure come soon.

Events by Henson assisted me in decorating and preparing for a 70 person luncheon this past…read moreweekend. The decor came out beautifully. Their work gave our event a charming and welcoming atmosphere! We are so glad we chose to work with Brenda and her team!

Ally is terrific and was invaluable in planning my wedding. She is extremely knowledgeable and has…read moregreat relationships around town. She is such a pleasure to work with and I credit her for the total lack of anxiety I had around the planning process. 2hands will make sure you have a timeline, actionable to-do lists, and will generally just keep you on track with contracts, deposits, etc. Every time I got on the phone with Ally, it was so reassuring that we were operating on schedule. They are wonderful partners!

Ally and the 2Hands team are the best!! My wedding in June 2024 went so smoothly and I never had to…read morethink about anything on the day of. My husband was very nervous about the logistics of shuttle transportation and Ally made sure everything ran perfectly. I could not recommend her and her team more - I'm so glad I chose them be part of our wedding day!