Shelby had zero consideration for the grooms side. When we would ask questions, she was rude and…read morecondescending. She posted incorrect information about the rehearsal dinner times which was not her event without ever confirming with the grooms family who were hosting. She was unprofessional during our interactions. I do not recommend. there are better planners to choose from.

Excellent Wedding Planner! As the selected reception band,…read morewe had the pleasure of working with Shelby from The Southern Planner for a recent wedding! Shelby's communication style was efficient, organized, and effective. The quality of her work and attention to detail was diligent, detailed, and informative. Shelby's expert coordination between the couple, vendors, and event venue ensured the special day went off without a hitch. We would love to work with The Southern Planner again on future weddings - Shelby made the day a breeze! Blackberry Breeze Band www.blackberrybreezeband.com

I can't say enough wonderful things about The Collective on 4th! We hosted our graduation…read morecelebration there, and everything was absolutely perfect. The space is beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and created such an elegant atmosphere for our event. The owners went above and beyond by meeting my vendors while I was at the graduation ceremony, which took so much stress off my shoulders. Their kindness and willingness to accommodate made the entire experience seamless. The restrooms were spotless and absolutely lovely a detail that definitely didn't go unnoticed. I also fell in love with their unique serpentine table setup. I had never seen that design before, and it added such a modern, upscale touch to the event. Even better, they had tablecloth colors that matched my color scheme perfectly! If you're looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional customer service, I highly recommend The Collective on 4th. I would give them five stars without hesitation!

I've used Amerson Events for everything from DJs to photographers. I originally found them when…read morehunting for someone to host a Karaoke event for me. I can honestly say that I've never worked with a nicer, more professional "party" company than this. Not only can they Dj and help you make a fool of yourself singing, but they are the kings of party photos. They can use the green-screen photo booths, which are a ton of fun. He hands you a copy of the photo on the spot. Also, he uploads them to a website for you to view and download them... FOR FREE. If you are looking for a business to cover all of your event needs, this is who I recommend.

Amazing food, beautiful presentation. Could not ask for…read moremore, they can do veggie grilled right, and their dishes have the most wonderful sauces

Awesome local catering company with a fantastic staff!! The food is amazing! The menu items you can…read morechoose from are always so creative and seasonal, and you can tell that the chefs use fresh, local ingredients. Some standout dishes: "Bacon Bites" - Conecuh sausage wrapped in bacon and served with a tangy barbecue sauce, "Cuban Crostinis" - simple but soo good, and "Cali Steak Skewers" - Tri-Tip Steak perfectly seared with an amazing sweet and savory steak sauce. Chae and Nico are so fun and easy to work with, and Richard Bishop and the back of house team do a exceptional job. I've seen them do buffets for intimate groups to MASSIVE wedding receptions to seated dinners for over 300 people and absolutely kill it. Seriously the only catering company you ever need to know. Thanks guys!

This Black woman-owned co-working space is in the heart of the Black business district. It's a huge…read morespace with different private offices, a podcast studio, a kitchen, and meeting rooms. I've attended several events here, like a podcast launch party and a networking mixer. It's a great place to go meet new people and find fun professional development opportunities.

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! Kelly is amazing! There were many mistakes and fumbles by many vendors…read moreinvolved in my rehearsal/wedding/reception, but Kelly most certainly was NOT one of them. She was amazing!!! She arrived early. She had a copy of our contract including every special detail I wanted photographed. She went through the contract and detailed checklists page by page to ensure she did not miss a thing. She scouted special places of which I did not even think for beautiful pictures. In group shots, she directed people on how to stand to look the best. She. Was. Amazing. Worth every penny! Additionally, within a few days of the wedding, she sent me a "preview" of her favorite shots which included a slideshow of 84 images. WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHER!!!

Absolute perfection! Exquisite photos that are truly magazine-worthy!…read more Kelli and Daniel Taylor are absolutely wonderful to work with and they will be the ONE piece of your wedding that you will not need to worry about! They are exceptionally pleasant, attentive, detail-oriented, and super, super organized! We booked the Taylors many months before our daughter's April 2014 wedding because we fell instantly in love with them and their work! Kelli is a wonderful resource for anything related to wedding planning in Birmingham, which proved to be a huge help since we are fairly new to the area. Both Kelli and Daniel take stunning photographs and each manages to somehow capture those little moments on THE DAY that later make for heirloom pictures. There were so many amazing photos from our daughter's wedding and reception that she and our son-in-law struggled to choose pictures (from more than 800) for their wedding album. Simply the best, hands down!

Brittany is the only reason that I had a stress free, fun, and easy wedding day. she met with us…read moreevery month. I had calls to go over everything with her. She allowed me to express my ideas for my wedding and she knew just how to help me achieve them. I was able to plan my wedding in 6 months while traveling and working and finishing school because of her expertise and experience. Thank you Brittany!!!!!