You said: If you're getting married at The Don CeSar--or…read moreanywhere in Tampa Bay--hire Blue Skies Events. Just do it. Everyone told me to work with them because they're on The Don's preferred vendor list and are known as the best wedding planners in Tampa Bay--and now I know exactly why! Heather and Sam were absolute lifesavers throughout the entire wedding planning process. They were professional, organized, and so thoughtful, even amidst all the chaos of my very loud (and slightly crazy) family. They didn't just plan a wedding--they created an experience. Our wedding day was perfect from start to finish, and even ended up being featured on Style Me Pretty! One of the sweetest moments? They saved me one of my grandma's homemade desserts and had it packed up for me to take back to the hotel--because they remembered how much it meant to me. That level of care is just who they are. Our guests are still raving about the day, and I truly believe it wouldn't have been possible without Blue Skies Events. Hiring them was hands down one of the best decisions I've ever made--right after saying "yes" to my husband!

If you are looking for a wedding planner that cares, that is genuine, that will support you, guide…read moreyou, walk with you, advocate for you, accept you and work for your happiness and not just your paycheck . . . then Blue Skies is the company for you. My husband and I got married on December 28, 2019 and we worked with Heather and Chris. I began nursing school right after our honeymoon, making this review is long overdue, but I never once forgot about needing to do it - that's how much we adore Heather and Chris. In total transparency I was a type A, OCD, meticulous bride and they both handled this with stride. We had a lot of hurdles thrown our way, from issues with family and friends to issues with vendors and all things in between, but having them there made everything that little bit easier. Im truly not sure what we would have done without them and are most thankful for the lifelong connection that we made with both Heather and Chris.

I highly recommend Shannon Crona Wilson and Table 6 Productions! Soon after my fiancé proposed to…read moreme, I reached out to Shannon to discuss hiring her to be our wedding planner. I'll admit that planning a wedding is out of my league. Additionally, I work part-time and I'm studying to be a psychiatrist. My husband is a biological scientist and conservation planner, which requires him to frequently travel. Not only did we not have any idea where or how to begin planning a wedding, but we also both have very little free time. From our first interaction with Shannon, we were extremely impressed. In fact, our first interaction with Shannon was on a Friday night since that was the only time that our schedules allowed us to talk with her. Throughout the nine months that we worked with her to plan our wedding, Shannon always communicated with us when it was most convenient for us - including nights, weekends, and even holidays. Because we live in Tallahassee, FL - the location of our wedding - and Table 6 Productions is located in St Petersburg, FL, Shannon communicated with us by phone and email. Shannon worked with every vendor involved in our wedding, which included negotiating and securing contracts with them. Although Shannon was working outside of the area of our wedding venue, the planning process was seamless. Shannon listened to our ideas for our wedding, and she then turned our dreams into reality. We have no idea if Shannon was working with other couples during the time that she was planning our wedding, as she never mentioned it. Shannon gave my husband and I VIP treatment, making us both feel like royalty. Since wedding planning is about your big day, why wouldn't you want to feel like you are the most important couple in the world? We set an original budget, which Shannon strived hard to adhere to. We did exceed it, but that was only by our choice. Shannon was very conscientious with regards to our budget, and she made recommendations about rentals and other aspects of our wedding that were not necessary in an attempt to stay within our original budget. Again, we only went over our original budget by choosing to have specific elements in our wedding that were not originally discussed with Shannon. Three months prior to our wedding date, Shannon made a trip to Tallahassee, FL to meet with all of our vendors, my husband, and myself. Several of our vendors mentioned to us that they were impressed that Shannon came to meet with them in person, as that is rare for other wedding planners that they've worked with - including ones who live in our area. In fact, all of our vendors and everyone involved in our wedding informed us how friendly Shannon was and what a pleasure she was to work with. Shannon's knowledge of the wedding industry, coupled with her attention to detail, allowed her to execute every aspect of planning our wedding with flawless precision and class. There is no possible way that our wedding would have come to fruition without Shannon's help. Over the course of planning our wedding with Shannon, we became so close that we consider her more than our wedding planner - she is valued as a member of our family. We utilized Shannon and Table 6 Productions for full-service wedding planning, which was the best decision we've ever made. On the day of our wedding, we enjoyed relaxing and spending time with our friends and family. The only thing that we had to do on our wedding day was show up to our venue and marry one another. Shannon coordinated every aspect of setting up for our wedding with our vendors, as well as the clean-up that took place afterwards. Several of our friends and family members who attended our wedding later mentioned to us that they wish Shannon was their wedding planner when they were married. They added that they had never seen a wedding flow as smoothly as ours did. To say that my husband and I are pleased with the service we received from Shannon and Table 6 Productions would be an understatement. Shannon exceeded our expectations and created the most memorable experience of our lives. We are forever thankful!

I could not be happier with my wedding day and I owe it all to Shannon Wilson!…read moreAn experienced and well connected wedding planner can make your money go a long way. She helped me stay on budget without having to make any sacrifices. She was so easy to communicate with-It was like having your most competent girlfriend (the one that also happens to have all the connections) laser focused on bringing your dreams to reality. She helped me sort through the countless vendors and matched me perfectly with each one based both on personalities and expectations. Shannon kept all the contracts together, reminded me of due dates for payments, and coordinated timelines with all the vendors. My husband and I got to sit back and enjoy the planning process, because we knew we had a professional to steer us in the right direction. Each taste testing or mock up was like a fun date that only brought us closer as a couple. Shannon helped ensure that everything was to my taste and I thoroughly enjoyed one of the most memorable days of my life. I don't know what I would have done without you Shannon!

Highly Recommend Modern Aesthetic!…read more Modern Aesthetic did an absolutely amazing job coordinating my wedding. From start to finish, they helped the entire day run smoothly and stress-free. They made sure all of our vendors arrived on time and were doing exactly what they needed to do, which allowed me to enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. They also took great care of the bridal party, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. One of the things I appreciated most was how they helped me explore so many beautiful décor options and truly brought my vision to life. If you're looking for a wedding coordinating company that is organized, attentive, and genuinely cares about your big day, Modern Aesthetic is the one to choose!

Event planner extraordinaire!!…read more Michelle, the owner of Top Notch Events, is currently helping me plan my father's 70th birthday party. Working with her these last few weeks has been wonderful. Michelle is quick, thorough, amazing at follow-up, detailed, innovative and most importantly, very nice, kind and easy to work with. She keeps things on task and on time - and I feel like with Michelle on the case I don't have to worry about anything at all! I'm looking forward to the event. If you want a great event planned where you don't have to worry about any of the details - call Top Notch Events today :)

I worked with Michelle and I was very impressed by her professionalism and her ability to plan and…read morecoordinate my event beautifully.

Cristina, Ryan + her team were phenomenal to work with. I would absolutely recommend them for…read moreanyone looking for an event hosted in the Clearwater/Tampa area. They were extremely responsive, creative and hosted an elegant event that was enjoyed by all. Cristina had such wonderful ideas for everything + even a specialty cocktail that was a hit with all the guests. Her communication was FANTASTIC throughout the entire process and she was able to coordinate the entire event in a short timeline which was greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, uDream Events we'll definitely only use them moving forward and recommend them to anyone we know!

UDream events staff is amazing to work with! Cristina and her team not only listen to your every…read moreneed but is there to help along the way of planning, communicating with all vendors and pull of a flawless event. We had an intimate wedding at home and all of our guests complimented how beautiful everything was! Ryan and Jen put together a beautiful bar and served amazing craft cocktails! Can't wait to work with UDream events again in the near future!

Zee and her staff were absolutely incredible from the very beginning of this process to the very…read moreend and then some. My fiancé and his family used Zee to plan our proposal and every single detail was taken care of. Not only was it an absolutely stunning engagement but her execution was flawless. From arriving early, to perfecting the set up and even filling a vendor cancellation spot she went above and beyond any of their expectations. We would highly recommend Romantic Essentials to anyone looking for an extraordinary experience! Thank you Zee and team!!

This is just a warning to anyone wanting to use Romantic Essentials for their special occasion. My…read morestory began when I was in need of an engagement proposal specialist. I found Romantic Essentials online and the gallery was amazing. I sent the business an inquiry and they responded with a telephone request for May 23rd. We spoke on the telephone and expressed my ideas for an engagement proposal. They requested $200 deposit to lock in my July 1st date. I paid those monies on June 2nd. On June 9th, I paid another $399 towards the $999 package that I selected. June 25th was the next correspondence I received via email. It was a reminder about an upcoming telephone session that was scheduled for June 27th. Next, I actually received a notification at 0500hrs that my monies would be refunded and my telephone appointment was canceled. I was blown away by the notifications. I quickly researched past emails and saw that I missed a payment reminder two days prior. I was very busy with a very sick friend and mentor in the hospital. I will own that and I will be accountable for that. The issues are as follows: I tried to email & text the representative Zakiya several times. She eventually called me back and expressed that they would no longer be able to help me with my proposal less than 4 days away. Regardless of my ability to pay the remaining $399. She only apologized for her assistant not calling me about the final payment reminder. I asked if I could utilize the "MARRY ME" letters to somehow salvage the date. Zakiya said that she would check the availability and call me back later. She never called to assist me. They ghosted me! At that point in this journey, they have $600 of the monies that I have paid. She advised that I would only receive $399, the other monies are non-refundable ($200). If you told the assistant to call me and they did not, there needs to be more accountability from the business. Two hundred dollars for two phone calls is excellent money if you can make it off of someone. Throughout our communications, they expressed faith in the conversations. My question, where was the grace that could have been shown to me?Ultimately, God received the glory and it was a beautiful moment that my fiancé will never forget. God brought together a different planner and photographer in the eleventh hour.

I can't say enough great things about Carrie. Due to her professionalism and concern about my big…read moreday everything went so smoothly. She was available by email, phone and even in person whenever I had questions. She also gave me great recommendations on all aspects of my wedding. She has such a great personality which made working with her so comfortable. She has a calm spirit and treats you like a friend who wants your wedding day to be as special as you hope it to be. Regarding her photographer, priceless. Such beautiful work! I love my pictures! All my family and friends were as impressed as I was. She is truly an artist. The only picture we posed for were family portraits all the others were candid and really illustrated the happiness and joy of our wedding. Her photos told the story well. I highly recommend Carrie.

Carrie does an amazing job. My wife and I were married in October. After an extensive search for…read morephotographers (by far our single hardest vendor search) we found Carrie. We were both impressed with how different her photography was from the standard fare we had seen from so many others. Our engagement shoot only confirmed our belief in her talent. Not only are her and her husband, Hank, a talented team, but a true pleasure to work with. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and they both had a lot to do with that. Their calm demeanor and professionalism shone through and the end result was a series of phenomal photos. We look forward to working with Carrie again. When my wife turns 30, she'll be back to shoot the party!

I heard about Anita and Tampa Personal Concierge through our florist, Geoffrey's florist, about 6…read moremonths before our New Year's Eve wedding. The second I talked to Anita I knew we would get along well. She was able to meet with us immediately to discuss what our needs and hopes were for our special day. The second I met her I knew she was going to be perfect! Anita has such a wonderful personality and is so good at what she does! She has many connections that helped us plan our wedding perfectly. She was even able to arrange last minute buses and limousines for our 250 person wedding. She made our planning easy and our actual wedding day even easier! Anita made sure that everyone and everything was in place throughout the entire evening. We did not have to even think! We enjoyed our wedding so much and Anita was such a big part of it! I would recommend her to everyone for weddings, parties, etc!