Hired them for a professional school "ball" and couldn't be happier! The employees are nice and…read morehelpful, there are many backgrounds to choose from, lost of props and the pictures turned out so bright and clear. The graphic on the photo-strip was very classy and simple and they send you a proof of it before hand, unlimited print outs and you get to see the photo gallery after the event. I highly recommend them!

Haven't even booked yet but their response and quality of service received thus far deserves 5…read morestars. Will be back in 2020 to write my full review.

DREAM CAKE: Where Floral and Cake Artistry Meet…read more Working with J.J. Ash Events and Designs for a Jacksonville wedding was an absolute dream. I was the cake artist, and Ashanti handled the florals. When the bride shared her vision, I immediately thought of Ashanti because I've worked with her before and absolutely love her work. She's one of the rare designers who can balance creativity with realism while delivering flawless execution. For this wedding, we had to transform an inspiration photo into a glam-style red wedding design, and Ashanti absolutely delivered. The bride wanted florals showcased inside acrylic tiers for the cake--a unique and challenging concept. These acrylic tiers had to be sourced from London, measured precisely, customized with Ashanti's florals, and transported from Virginia to Florida and survive 3-4 days. Not only did the floral design make the journey, but it also held up beautifully throughout the wedding. The result? Stunning florals that tied the cake seamlessly into the overall wedding design. The bride was overjoyed, the guests were amazed, and I was blown away. Together, we created a once-in-a-lifetime piece for a deserving couple and seeing the bride's ecstatic reaction made all the effort worth it. Ashanti's talent speaks for itself, but what truly sets her apart is her professionalism. She's communicative, detail-oriented, and incredibly down-to-earth. She knew exactly how to bring the vision to life and worked closely with me to ensure every detail was perfect. Honestly, I couldn't have pulled this off without her expertise. Good on J.J. Ash for requesting reviews from vendors and guests--it's a smart move that highlights the joy they create for couples. I've seen Ashanti and her team work tirelessly through weddings, sometimes staying until the very end (I'm usually there past the cake cutting, haha!). By the time the dust settles, the couple is married, their photos are stunning, and their videos capture every magical moment. Reflecting on those moments reminds me how much of a privilege it is to be part of such special events. As a vendor, I appreciated how communicative and organized Ashanti was throughout the process. She asked all the right questions, provided clear instructions, and made herself available if I needed clarification. Unfortunately, not everyone in this industry is that dependable. I've seen vendors drop the ball, fail to respond, or avoid accountability--but not J.J. Ash. Ashanti and her team were on top of every detail and worked to have all vendors comply and work together seamlessly. Their dedication and professionalism made this collaboration a joy, and the end result was nothing short of magical. Their results don't lie--J.J. Ash Events and Designs truly delivers excellence. Hats off to Ashanti and her team for creating unforgettable moments for their clients. I can't wait to work with them again! -- @ButtercreamPlease * Modern wedding and celebration cakes

This is going to be a long review, so we will start with the positives:…read more Ashanti was nice & her assistants were helpful & worked very hard on the wedding day. We also had a music system issue about 15 minutes before the ceremony, & her husb& rushed over with a speaker for us to set up so that we could have music. This is where the positives end & the negatives & unnecessary stress begins with this vendor: TL;DR- Ashanti & JJ Ash Events lies, deceives, & does not provide adequate services for the price!!!!! & we have the receipts to back it up! To start, when we were interviewing her for her services (pre-hiring, 2-3 months before the wedding), she implied that tablecloths, flatware & chair covers were included in the package ($1500) we paid for. We thought that that was an ok deal. At our venue walkthrough a month before the wedding, she mentioned that she also had great votives, an arch, flatware & uplighting that she would bring. Later, to double check, we asked "that's included right?" based off of the way she was talking. NONE of that was included in the price we paid. No linens, no chair covers, no decor, nothing. Those were an additional '$300 package' that she didn't tell us about. & the disposable flatware wasn't included in that package; that was an extra $60 on top. Total was $1,860 (over $360 what we were quoted) Throughout our 2 months of "coordination", it would take several days/weeks to get responses back to our questions/concerns & she had to be reminded of things we asked for multiple times. For example, when we asked for a vendor payment timeline based off of our vendor contracts (month & a half before wedding), we did not receive it for over a week, causing us to miss a payment. Then, when we did receive one (after we reminded her), it was incomplete & inaccurate almost causing another missed payment. She claimed that she contacted our vendors & confirmed everything- Videographers did not hear from her until 2-3 days prior to wedding, Hair & makeup were NEVER contacted, Photographer was only first contacted 3 DAYS before the wedding after we called her out saying he had never heard from her. Then she lied to us saying that she's been trying to contact him for 2 weeks with no answer! (Photographer is a professional friend, who we had regularly asked if she had reached out to him- which she hadn't). We would not have had any of our vendors if we had not kept in contact with them OURSELVES, because many never knew who she even was until day of. We asked her a few days before the wedding the amount of tablecloths & other things she was bringing, she assured us it was "enough" but would not give a number. On the day of the wedding, she did NOT have enough, they were not steamed like agreed upon, & their steamer was not adequate enough, so they had to borrow the mother of the groom's steamer. She showed up to the venue half an hour late, & was still setting things up as guests started arriving (4 hours later, small venue with only ~25 guests). Instead of getting ready with the bride & socializing, bridesmaids chose to help completely set up front room & steam the tablecloths because she was running so behind & it would not have been completed in time. Right before the processional, one of the bridesmaids had a dress zipper issue which took 15 mins to fix. Ashanti stood in front of every guest & announced to the entire venue (including our ceremony livestream) that there was a dress malfunction for one of the bridesmaids, causing a delay. You're not supposed to say that anyone has a dress issue in this industry because that could make the person self-conscious & bring attention to the issue. During the evening, the bridesmaid confronted Ashanti about the incident & Ashanti denied, saying "When did I say that?!", when we have multiple witnesses & a live stream to confirm she did in fact say it. As we were about to make our reception gr& entrance, she tried to move the first dance to immediately after the entrance & before we ate. She was told by the groom that we wanted to eat first, but to ask the bride about it. She found the bride & TOLD her we were doing the first dance first, then told the groom that the bride had okayed the change. The bride & groom discussed seconds before the gr& entrance that neither of them had wanted the change & had to tell the DJ themselves that they were not doing the first dance before dinner. After a guest got sick during the reception, the groom's family started to clean up the mess. When asked if she could find a mop (didn't even ask her to clean it, just to help find one), she said there wasn't one after not even trying to look. The groom's parents had to search for it & found it almost immediately because it was not hidden; just in a cleaning closet. She generally did not seem to know what was going on during the entire 2 months. We had 10+ people mention that they felt the need to apologize to us because of how poor of a job Ashanti

We had the best experience with Rachael for both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day! Not…read moreonly is she a super talented photographer, but she is organized, great at communicating, and kept everything running smoothly and timely on our wedding day! She took the time to get to know us as a couple and became a friend more than just a photographer-making us feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera (we originally thought we would feel awkward in front of a camera, but ended up having so much fun because of her). She did an amazing job at capturing our photo requests on our big day as well as capturing so many other genuine moments throughout our wedding day that we wouldn't have thought of. Our photos are always edited and delivered faster than we even think is possible and always turn out so beautiful! You will not be disappointed if you book with Rachael! We are SO lucky to have had her for our engagement pictures and wedding day and can't wait to book her for family photos with our dog and many more future family photoshoots!

Christy did an absolutely amazing job - she is a true livesaver! She answered all my questions…read morepromptly and professionally in the months leading up to my wedding, and she was always so sunny and optimistic. She thought of everything and took so much off of my plate - I really could not have done this without her. On the wedding day I had no stress at all - Christy handled everything smoothly and with a smile. She is worth WAY more than she charges, and even more tellingly she is willing to go above and beyond for her brides. Event though I only purchased her day-of coordination services, she never hesitated to answer my calls or emails even months before the wedding, and had not one but two in-person consultations with me. She is the real deal, and I can't recommend her highly enough.

From the very beginning working with Miranda and Tiffany they put me at ease. They are so very…read moreprofessional and handled everything about our wedding with expert care. Any questions I had they were able to find an answer to, and when I unexpectedly had a vendor cancel they were able to find us options very quickly. On the day of our wedding these ladies were on top of everything! And they blended in so seamlessly, like family. Everyone complimented how professional and fun everything was. I could not have asked for anything better. These women are blessed at what they do. You can't go wrong by choosing them to to coordinate your event.

Paul is incapable of taking a bad photo! He just shot my daughters wedding Dec. 29 in Williamsburg,…read moreand only my contribution was having a beautiful daughter. Paul did the rest. The photos are stunning, and beyond what we expected. And, what a professional! He is organized beyond what I have ever experienced with a photographer. Yelp only allows 5 stars. Paul deserves 10 stars! Hire Paul for you special event!

I received a lovely bouquet from them via delivery. So cute and a beautiful piece to celebrate…read morewith. Delivery driver was kind too.

I recently used Dawn in the planning of my daughters wedding day. We had found and booked all our…read morevendors before finding Dawn. However, she could be very helpful in finding vendors that would meet your needs if you need that. In the few weeks leading up to the day Dawn made contact with all our vendors and got timeline information from them as what to expect on the wedding day. Months before the wedding she met with my daughter and got to know her and what she wanted for her special day! I think one of the most important things she did for me, the Mom, was to reassure me that everything would go smoothly. On the day of the wedding she was amazingly helpful in getting all the people in the right places at the right times. She had wonderful suggestions on positioning of the bridal party for the best view by all those attending the ceremony. I also had three elderly grandparents that she made sure was comfortable until their time to be escorted in. At the reception she spoke with and got to know all the vendors. She set up escort cards, had favors arranged for the guest, took care of the gift table and helped guest find their tables. She kept everything going to the timeline we needed to follow during the reception. At the end of the night all the gifts were taken to my room and she let me know what I would need to gather after it was over. She truly made my evening relaxing as well as the bride and groom! I would highly recommend Dawn in any aspect of the planning of your wedding!