We had a medium size wedding, just a few guests shy of 200. A few months before my wedding, I had already have most of the vendors picked out and in place. However, we were still working on the music and caterer and a few little things. But it was time to search for a wedding planner to bring our wedding vision to life. I had interviewed with a couple of wedding planners based on their great reviews. All of them seemed to know their craft well. However, Alyson stood out to my husband and I because of her flexibility and her willingness to step up and make things happen for us. She put up with our procrastination. She didn't have a survey with 100 different questions for us to fill out. We just had to give her the vendors info, general idea of our vision for the wedding, worked on what was being set up where, and the schedule for the wedding. We did have to go back and forth a few times before we got the wedding calendar worked out. I wasn't quite sure when who should arrive and what should happen when. Alyson didn't have too many input in that regard so my husband and I turned to our friends who've been to a ton of weddings and shared their feedback. But in the end, the schedule worked out very well. Alyson is a god send for stressed out brides. Once I hired her, a weight literally lifted off of my shoulders. On my wedding day, I didn't have to think about anything at all, I just had to get dressed up, stay hydrated and fed (ladies, eat before your ceremony!), and look pretty. Of course, just like any wedding, a few things didn't go as planned, most I didn't even know about, and any issues that I did know about, Alyson had it covered and kept my wedding day a stress-free day for me and my husband. And my husband is an event planner. He's also attended and been a part of his fair share of weddings. So it was amazing that me and my husband got to enjoy our day without my husband worrying about the running of the event itself read more

We met with and hired Alyson Desha (Owner of Mockingbird Lane Events) in October of 2019, even though our wedding wasn't until March 2021. She was with us every step of the way, and quickly answered questions throughout the entire time period between hiring and our wedding date. She was always available and made it seem like we were her only clients (even though we know that wasn't true!) She took over everything starting the week or more before the wedding; and let me tell you, having someone go and do all those final checks, ensuring contracts are fulfilled, and creating a timeline so you don't have to...AMAZING! We would have paid double for all the services Alyson provided and it still would have felt like a deal! On our wedding day, we literally just had to show up, at the time she outlined on the timeline, and she did EVERYTHING else based on our specifications. She knew exactly what we wanted and followed through impeccably. With Alyson and her assistant, every member of our bridal party got to enjoy the day as guests (as they should!) Mockingbird Lane Event staff brought us food and drinks during our private time as a couple 20 minutes after we got married, so we could enjoy the moment together while our guests were having cocktail hour.  They ensured that we were served our dinners first and we didn't have to go anywhere. She bustled the bridal gown, and did anything and everything you could imagine you would want done. She took our car keys so that they would pack up our get-away car with all our gifts, food, and bags that we had brought with us to our venue to ensure we didn't lose anything! We highly suggest Mockingbird Lane Events! Alyson, and her staff are truly amazing and you can tell how much they love what they do. We both have a deep appreciation for what she did for us, and easily recommend her for your event as well. Photos by: Two Pair Photography read more

Brook Nunez at Mockingbird Lane Events was the absolute BEST! From our initial meeting to the week after the wedding, Brook gave us so much thoughtful and professional care. Our wedding day was December 11, 2021, and everything came together because of Brook's amazing event coordination skills. We didn't have to stress about communication with the vendors because Brook was on top of it. She sent check-ins, asked pertinent questions, and thought of every last detail that we would have missed without her help. Don't hesitate, just hire her for your wedding! Believe me, you will not be disappointed. The day of our wedding, Brook gave us total peace of mind so we didn't have to worry about any last minute details. She and her assistant actually put up all the decorations with the garland and flowers we bought from Costco and fairy lights and vases borrowed from a friend. I was stunned at how gorgeous it all looked and am so thankful for their expertise! On top of all of that, she is a fun-loving, witty, and charming person to be around during the whirlwind of planning and having a wedding. We really lucked out! Thank you so much, Brook! - Kelly & Philip read more

Alyson and her team are absolute game changers for any wedding. From planning to execution, Alyson is everything you could want in a planner or day-of-event coordinator and truly goes above and beyond to make sure your day is as special as it can be. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our day, and to be honest her team handled things before we ever thought to handle it ourselves (if we thought of it at all). The quality of service she provides is second to none, but most importantly Alyson takes time to figure out what your priorities are for your wedding and makes it her priority to execute on those items. For our wedding, we felt strongly about our mothers not feeling obligated to help "host" the wedding so that they could enjoy the party as well, and so Alyson made sure her team handled anything and everything before our mothers even had a chance to realize it needed to be done. Regardless of the size or scope of your wedding, I cannot emphasize enough that it should include Mockingbird Lane. They make your day their priority so that you can enjoy your wedding rather than oversee it. read more

I cannot recommend our wedding coordinator enough - Caroline Desha with Mockingbird Lane. From the very beginning, her communication was excellent -- clear, prompt, and reassuring every step of the way. She paid incredible attention to detail, making sure that even the smallest elements were thoughtfully handled and aligned with our vision. On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly. She ensured that every timeline was followed, every vendor was coordinated, and every moment unfolded smoothly. What truly stood out was her professionalism and her remarkable ability to navigate everyone's emotions with calm and composure. Weddings can be overwhelming, but she remained steady, kind, and solution-oriented throughout it all. Because of her, we were able to fully enjoy our day without stress. We are beyond grateful for her dedication, expertise, and the care she put into making our wedding absolutely perfect. read more

Alyson was a life saver this summer for our backyard wedding celebration for my daughter. About a month and a half from the date I realized I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and needed help. I found Alyson and Mockingbird Lane and immediately slept better that night. Our event was for approximately 100 people and my main goal was for it to be casual but I didn't know how to make it all happen. Alyson provided a detailed to do list broken down by each week we had before the event. She checked in with me often and I replied to my countless emails and texts with questions as they popped into my head. The day of the event she came and set all up and remembered things that I had forgotten just a few hours before. Our celebration was a success and we are so very grateful for Alyson! read more

Alyson and her team were the absolute lifeline of my wedding! Without Mockingbird Lane, the event would not have come together! I choose the day-of coordinator package, but let me assure you Alyson was very helpful leading up to the event. She went above and beyond reminding me when to be on top of things, provided excellent vendor recommendations that not only fit my budget, but also were a perfect fit for my husband and my personalities. Her checklist kept me focused and helped me break up the wedding planning process so it was less overwhelming. Her weekend timeline was very well organized and kept all the vendors and wedding party on the same page. I seriously cannot express how much I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding coordinator of any caliber! read more

Alyson and the Mockingbird Lane Staff are amazing! After our initial consultation with Alyson, we knew immediately that we wanted to work with her. Before the wedding day, Alyson provided suggestions for vendors, a checklist, she answered our questions, she checked in with us several times, and she created the wedding timeline. On the day of, Alyson and her staff made sure everything went smoothly and according to schedule. All of our guests commented on how well the events flowed from one to another and how beautiful the day was. If you are looking for a day of coordinator, we would highly recommend Mockingbird Lane! We cannot thank them enough for everything they did to make our wedding day so amazing! read more

Alyson from Mockingbird Lane Weddings & Events was amazing during the planning of our wedding and on the day of our wedding. We hired her as a wedding coordinator but we feel like she went above and beyond that role. We found different vendors or items that we wanted for our wedding, and paid for them, and Alyson pretty much did the rest. Honestly, it felt like we didn't have to do a ton of things for the wedding and that's because Alyson did a lot of it. We got so many compliments about how beautiful our wedding was and how smooth it went. Alyson was with us to guide us through every step of the way. If you're in the area and you're planning a wedding, we highly recommend using Alyson and Mockingbird. read more

Alyson and Brook with Mockingbird Lane Events were fantastic! I'm not sure how most weddings go, but ours seemed to have more than our share of challenges. The main ones being that the groom tested positive for Covid 4 days prior to the original date which led to postponing the wedding 3 weeks and rescheduling every vendor! And then, on the day of, the charter bus company called and canceled! But even with all the challenges, they never seemed to be overwhelmed, always stayed "cool, calm and collected", quickly found solutions to the problems that came up unexpectedly, and were able to keep everything running smoothly! They are AMAZING!! We could not have pulled it off without them! read more

Mockingbird Lane & Lanell met all our needs. Lanell assisted with all our coordination, caterers, vendors and kept our planning on track. As the Mother of the Groom I was able to see how she kept my son & daughter in law calm and kept the planning moving forward with minimal stress. I could not have envisioned the amount of small details that can be overlooked. Lanell & Gracie kept their wedding moving smoothly, coordinating the entire way until we were done at the end of the night. They never sat still, always moving and going to whatever was needed next. After reviewing every coordinator I came across, I am so glad we went with Mockingbird Lane. I could not recommend them enough. read more

We had the easiest, best, and most relaxed experience with Mockingbird Lane! Kelby was amazing to work with - she was quick to answer questions throughout the entire process and had answers with solutions to everything that came up! When we were asked in our intro meeting how we wanted to experience our wedding day, we both wanted a day where we could just focus on each other and not worry about any details. Kelby made this happen for us even with unexpected rain in the middle of July. Kelby was calm, organized, and kind, and we are so lucky to have had her running the show on our wedding day. We cannot recommend Mockingbird Lane enough! read more

Alyson and team at Mockingbird are the absolute BEST. We met and hired Alyson a full 18 months prior to our wedding, and she was with us every single step of the way. Even with multiple weddings going on, COVID reschedules, and everything in between - She made us feel like we were her number one priority at any given moment. During the wedding, her and her assistant had every possible detail covered - She even stitched my wife's wedding dress that had ripped WHILE we were eating dinner! We absolutely adore Alyson and would highly, highly recommend her for your wedding or any event that requires a helping hand. She's the best! read more

Alyson was AMAZING! We even got comments from our wedding party and family about how she was so great. She was incredibly helpful and quick to respond throughout the whole planning process. She was also extremely knowledgeable about what needed to happen day-of and has great connections with the entire wedding industry. She recommended fantastic vendors. The whole day was seamless and it wouldn't've been possible without her and her crew! HIGHLY recommend for a bride who is comfortable talking to vendors and securing contracts but needs guidance though the process and someone to take-over and run the show day-of. read more

I absolutely loved working with Alyson and her team at Mockingbird Lane! My wedding would not be what it was without her. From the day I booked her to days after my wedding, Alyson has been incredibly helpful, professional, and kind. She can handle ANY situation you could face on your wedding day- I saw it first hand! Alyson and those at Mockingbird Lane are detailed oriented and hard-working individuals that have very likable, graceful personalities. Coordinating and planning is such a critical piece of having a wedding, and I can vouch that you will be in the BEST hands when you choose Mockingbird Lane! read more

A great experience all around! Alyson did an amazing job from day 1! We started with a different coordinator who ended up leaving the company and Alyson (owner) stepped in to make a stressful situation stress-free! From attention to details preparing for the wedding up until day of the wedding to even following up afterwards showed how truly genuine the experience was. It's not like I can get married again (and don't tell my wife, LOL) BUT if I did, Alyson would be on speed dial! I will definitely be referring to anyone that will listen that is ready to say 'I do' read more

Mockingbird Lane helped make our wedding day as stress free as possible. Alyson was our wedding coordinator and she was very punctual, professional and organized! When we had questions throughout the planning process they were answered in a timely manner, and we were given all the support and helpful recommendations we needed to make our day perfect! Anything we needed at the wedding was brought straight to us, and she made sure we stuck to our timeline while having a great time. We are so grateful to have worked with such a great wedding coordinator. read more

Alyson was an absolute joy to work with! She was reasonably priced, very hands on, extremely knowledgeable about all things wedding-related, and just overall a lovely person. She uses a great program that makes it really easy for you as the client to comment on and fine tune the wedding day timeline that she creates. Knowing that Alyson was in charge and handling everything on my daughter's wedding day gave me the peace of mind I needed and she allowed all of us to truly enjoy that entire day and evening. I would hire Alyson again in a heartbeat! read more

We are thrilled with the job Alyson did starting months before our wedding. She held our hand every step of the way. Who knew there were so many details to a wedding?! We could not have done it without Alyson. She was always available to answer any questions throughout the planning process, and always seemed to be one step ahead which helped avoid pitfalls. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is not easy, but Alyson and her team made it seem that way. Our wedding was flawless! read more