My wedding reception venue was only available in the evenings (as it's a working museum all day),…read morewhich means we had all of about 90 minutes to set the place up. And these 90 minutes were while the wedding party would be taking photos. What's a DIY bride to do? Call up some wedding planners to get an hourly service, of course! Very few Madison-area planners would consider an hourly service, but Zoë and Kay were stellar. The price was absolutely right and they were totally flexible with what I wanted and needed. When the day arrived and we realized that the centerpieces and placecards got left behind (my fault!), they were superstars in getting those elements put out at the last minute (when the items finally arrived). A few things at the venue went awry, but they were totally great in going with the flow, keeping me as zen-like as possible and disappeared when their contract time was done without any fuss. Whether you need a little bit of planning help or the whole shebang of planning, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Zoë K Events. They're absolutely superstars. My wedding day left me a bit stressed, but without these two I would have been a wobbly puddle of jell-o in a corner somewhere. These 2 ladies really helped to make my day special.

We hired Martha Coughlin (of Bliss Coordinating) as our Day-Of-Coordinator for our wedding in July…read more2017 and still believe it was one of THE best decisions we made along the way in our wedding planning! We began looking for a Day-Of-Coordinator after realizing that some of our ideas which were unique, personal, and important to us also would require a lot of D.I.Y. last minute work and preparation leading up to our Big Day. Martha not only took on the jobs of setting up our ceremony and reception decor and facilitating the arrival and organization of our vendors, she also ensured that the day went off without a hitch, all while sticking to our timeline. Martha is extremely organized and well prepared, as well as genuine and thoughtful. Unlike other Day-Of-Coordinators we had previously spoken with and considered, Martha truly cared about what OUR vision of the day looked like and respected our style and what was most important to us, rather than trying to change it to follow more mainstream or traditional ideas (as other coordinators had). She took the time to tour the wedding venue and meet with us on multiple occasions prior to our wedding in order to ensure that she clearly understood how we wanted the day to look and feel, all while offering thought-provoking questions and ideas along the way. We truly cannot say enough positive things about Martha or our experience working with her. She is fun, creative, energetic, reliable, and helped us to create the beautiful and unique wedding day we had envisioned! Her services are extremely well-priced, however her work was worth it's weight in gold to us! Thank you for everything Martha - your professionalism and ingenuity are unparalleled and greatly appreciated!

Working with Martha was without a doubt the best decision we made during the wedding planning…read moreprocess. If you are looking for a day-of wedding coordinator in the Madison area, she's it! We planned our Madison wedding while living out of state, and Martha helped us make sure that every detail was attended to leading up to the wedding. When we arrived in Wisconsin, there was nothing left to do but enjoy time with family and friends. Martha arranged her schedule to meet us in person for coffee while I was home for a summer visit leading up to the wedding. She instantly put us at ease, asking thoughtful questions about our venue, special family members, and logistics of the ceremony. I thought I was fairly organized leading up to that point, but after our meeting I realized the benefits of working with a professional coordinator like Martha! Planning from afar was easy with her as she utilized Google docs for sharing purposes and emailed just to check in. It was evident throughout the entire process that Martha's kind hearted personality would make for a wonderful wedding day experience. She contacted all of our vendors in the weeks leading up to the wedding and attended our rehearsal the night before the wedding. Our family and friends loved Martha as much as we did! She used her creative and organized talents to put together a beautiful space at our venue, and took care of small details -- from thank you cards for our vendors, to making sure our cards were delivered to our hotel room after dinner. With Martha's help, our wedding was a day we'll never forget. We cannot recommend her enough! My only regret is not hiring Martha sooner!

Are you excited to fret over what flowers are going to be in which vases at the reception? Would…read moreyou rather dedicate all your waking free time to chasing down rental and florist contacts, or would you rather sleep? Fretting and chasing are not things I enjoy. So I had an EXPERT do them for me. Except for Sarah Sarbacker, those things are not fretting and chasing - they are thoughtfully planning and cheerfully contacting. Thinking about the BIG DAY, I did NOT want to be the one in charge. I wanted to enjoy and relax with my family and friends. And I forsaw the difficulty with a family member being in charge of all the details. That person wouldn't get to enjoy the day! Unless they were a regular bossy-pants, in which case I would not enjoy taking direction from them in the first place. Let me also tell you this: 15 minutes before our outdoor ceremony, clouds were gathering and the wind started to blow. Sarah happily and confidently crawled into the back of our car (where my MOH and I were staying warm) and asked to start the event a few minutes early because the clouds were threatening-looking. Oh a more pleasant woman I couldn't have heard this from! She even took a few minutes to tell a funny personal story and get my mind off THE WALK DOWN THE AISLE. She was a sea of calm. She projected absolute certainty and helpfulness. She does not dominate - she takes direction from what you suggest. She is a wedding FACILITATOR. I believe she is truly gifted in dealing with all different sorts of people, and yet she has a perfectionistic tendency (to get the chairs just right, to get the table centerpieces just right, etc...). She is polite, cheerful, and nothing seems to throw her for a loop. It was a perfect day. And Sarah Sarbacker was a huge part of making it so.

Literally can't say enough amazing things about Andrea!! She is truly the absolute best! Our…read morewedding would never have happened without her. I decided I wanted to get married on our family farm, a daunting task that she truly brought to life. She thought of every little detail (needed a generator, bathroom trailer, lights, mosquito treatment, valet, etc) and was extremely organized and thorough. She laid out a very easy to follow timeline, checked in each month with the tasks to focus on every month, gave suggestions of professional experienced vendors, but was also willing to go way outside anything she had done before and find new options. For example we wanted really adventurous food with a mix of thai/peruvian/mediterranean/vietnamese/indian and somehow she found the perfect caterer who could make it happen. Andrea is simply the best and you will be lucky to have her, I thank my lucky stars she was available on the date we wanted. She is worth way more than she charges. I cannot recommend her more highly.

What can I say about Lisa and her team at Inside Décor? They brought the party--and made it…read moreunforgettable. I can't count how many compliments I received about the amazing atmosphere Lisa created for my 50th birthday. I came to her with three random ideas--Sally O'Malley, Miss Hannigan, and kitty cats--and she turned them into a playful, immersive wonderland. Guests walked the red carpet through velvet ropes like it was a NYC premiere, surrounded by pure joy. Every detail was spot-on: Miss Hannigan tending bar, kitty cats peeking around corners, and Sally O'Malley touches everywhere. Lisa even surprised me with Annie wigs, a camel, and the crowd favorite: glowing hula hoops. Every nook and cranny became a picture-perfect moment. She delivered everything exactly within my original quote, and her professionalism, creativity, and warmth made the whole process fun and stress-free. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat--even from 1,000 miles away. I nside Décor is pure magic.

Excellent service is an understatement! They took my dream and inspo pics and made my reality 100…read moretimes better! They heard everything I said and nailed it. The options you have to choose from are endless and if Lisa and Jenny do not have it, they will get it for you but I doubt there is much they don't have on hand! When we met to go over decorations they had several options and were able to use those as a jumping point to add on or change from there. We didn't have a photo booth rented but they created one for us with a couch, and balloon arch with it. Perfection! While there I also found out that they do rentals on flowers! They had some bouquets out and we fell in love, they were perfect for our wedding!!! They decorated for my shower and my wedding/reception. 20 out of 10, I cannot recommend them enough! Call. Book. Enjoy.

Decor was good but my bridal bouquet was the same size of the bridal party. I never got a final…read morepicture of my bridal bouquet and never received my toss bouquet. I had to adjust quote many times over changes i made in person. Not happy with the one thing that was most important bummed my day. Every time I see pictures with me and my bouquet and it gets me upset. I had to take most pictures without a bouquet.

I cannot say enough positive things about "I do Events" and owner Nicole! She and all she works…read morewith, created an absolutely beautiful space for my niece's Reception. It was celebrated at the Stardust in Davenport. Nicole transformed a wide open modern "industrial styled" space into an intimate beautiful setting. She has a wonderful talent for incorporating colors, textures and all the elegant special touches to bring to life a gorgeous vision in the venue space. With all the "crazy" that goes along with organizing a large event for nearly 220 people, Nicole has a calm confidence that allows you to relax a bit and know that all is good and no need to worry about a thing.... she handles it all beautifully. I can't think of a single thing that could have been better! She thought of everything and all was perfection. I would eagerly and happily recommend Nicole and "Ido Events" to all I know looking to celebrate in style any special occasion.

L&D Everyday Events set up my daughter's birthday party and they did such an amazing job! Very…read moreprofessional and detail oriented. They helped let me focus more on the fun that comes with parties and not on the stress. Everyone commented on how great it looked. I will definitely be using their services in the future.

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If your looking for a great rustic venue for your wedding this is one!…read moreFrom start to finish Pam Ehler and her crew have you covered. Pam will bend over backwards to make sure you have everything you need to make your event everything you wished for .They provide all the information you need to make your event the talk for years to come. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect setting or crew for our daughter's wedding, you won't be disappointed with this venue.

Ehrler Ranch is such an amazing place to have a wedding. My husband and I got married there on…read more3/23/19 and couldn't have asked for a better night. Pam was amazing and was there through it all. Anytime my nerves would get the best of me leading up to the day, she was there to calm me down. She took care of everything. If I could give the ranch 10 stars I would. The transition from the ceremony to the reception was flawless and there wasn't one hiccup. I highly recommend Ehrler Ranch and I am looking forward to the lasting friendships that have been made throughout the time of our wedding planning.