I first learned about For Love of Love through a close friend who worked with and raved about…read moreLauren and Ellie. My partner and I followed suit and hired For Love of Love, working closely with Ellie one-on-one for 19 months to plan and execute our wedding, which took place this past May. It's quite literally taken me three months to write this because I've struggled to put into words the effect that Ellie and her diligent, detail-oriented effort and positive, calm, encouraging demeanor (not to mention the quality of her taste/ eye for aesthetics...) had on not only the stellar outcome of the event itself but on my partner and me as humans, with little knowledge of the wedding industry, planning the most expensive event of our lives from across state lines. As creatives ourselves, we came to Ellie with lots of ideas and artistic preferences, and she helped us to get organized and translate those ideas into reality by working tirelessly to connect us with local vendors (like Olivera Floral Design, Common House, Richmond Photobooth, various rental companies and more) within our budget who understood our aesthetic, which required that Ellie truly know us as a couple. Her knowledge of the industry and best practices is extensive, and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients is evident. Additionally, the professionalism that we experienced throughout the planning process was bar none...even in the most testing and emotional of moments involving family--Ellie's patience, positivity, and resolve were unwavering. The bottom line, booking the For Love of Love team is the best money you'll spend. Ellie and her team kept us in the know and ahead of our timeline. On the big day, we were enabled to be hands-off so that we could be as present as possible. I daresay Ellie became more than a wedding planner to us--she supported and encouraged our individualism, made light out of dark, and shared in celebrating our wins. We refuse even to consider what the day would've been like without her and the team. If you're waiting for a sign to take the plunge and hire For Love of Love--it's right here, baby!

Your wedding planner search is over!! Lauren is everything you've been looking for and everything…read moreyou didn't know you needed. Calling Lauren a wedding planner is an incomplete characterization. Lauren is a visionary, stylist, and strategist who is able to both design events and execute the logistics and tactics flawlessly. My husband and I (and our families) worked with Lauren for about 15 months to plan our recent Richmond, VA wedding for 170 guests at an outdoor venue. The entire process was not only painless but fun. As a super type A person, I was not sure I'd find a planning partner who would meet my micromanaging expectations. But Lauren was incredibly organized from Day 1 (I appreciate a good folder structure and Google Doc). She also made planning FUN! I was never overwhelmed, never felt uncertain on where things stood, and always was sure that Lauren and I were on the page with everything - aesthetics, budget, etc. Fast forward to wedding day, and dozens of wedding guests who had recently planned their own events raved that Lauren was the best wedding planners they'd ever seen in action. It was all perfect. She felt like family by end, and we will truly miss working with her!! Work with Lauren. Your wedding (and arguably, marriage) will be better if you do.

Please do not use... Very unprofessional. Does NOT know how to run a business and terrible service…read more BAD BAD BAD. she wants the money but doesn't want to do the work. There are other options in central va as this is probably bottom of the list.. Good luck

A little disappointed. I checked them out on another app. I was in extreme need to help plan my…read moredestination wedding. Ms. Collier gave me some great tips and told me she would look into some things and call me back. Two weeks later after not hearing from her. I called the company and left a message. One week later...still no call back. Communication needs improvement.

We rented a tent for my daughters surprise engagement. This was the third time we've used Party…read morePerfect. They are so easy to work with and the set up was a breeze and happened quickly and smoothly. They come check for utilities first and do set up and tear down without any issues. Angela is wonderful to work with and everything was handled online, efficiently and super organized. I will use Party Perfect again!!!

We had a great experience with Party Perfect! I had a small order for a backyard party and wasn't…read moresure I needed a rental company for extra tables and chairs, but their process was super easy and their prices were reasonable. I found what I needed online on their website and everyone I interacted with was professional and helpful from start to finish. I'll definitely work with them again for future events!

We decided to have a fun bounce house at our residence for Easter! We were celebrating our…read moregrandson's 2nd birthday! It was FABULOUS! The rental process was easy, staff was friendly, and arrived on time! The set up did not take long! I am beyond static with their products and services! We look forward to utilizing their services again!

From the owner: Welcome to Magic Special Events, a full service special event design and production company that…read morespecializes in transforming your vision into spectacular, memorable events with professional yet personal service.

I love Riverwood! They were amazing to work with, they kept things in order for our wedding day,…read moreand they were so kind to us. 10/10 recommend! They are super busy, so keep that in mind but they will get back to you with any questions or concerns you may have.

From the owner: Riverwood is a family owned and operated wedding and events business in Hanover. We specialize in…read moreevent rentals, coordinating, and catering for all types of events. We are a "one stop shop" for many of your wedding and event needs! info@riverwoodeventsandcatering.com