I cannot say enough good things about Shelby and her team at Shine Event Design. After working with…read moreher for my sister's wedding, she was one of the first people I made sure to get on my team when I got engaged. From making sure I had the right vendors on board to helping me think through all of the little details of my day, Shelby provided so much comfort and ease throughout the process. She is a true professional and clearly takes joy in her work. She also did all the floral design for my wedding, which was AMAZING. She was able to recreate my vision even better than I could have imagined. All my guests and vendors were commenting on her beautiful work. If you have a big event coming up, Shelby is your person!!

Shelby was our day of coordinator at Olympic Rooftop Pavilion and we can't recommend her enough!…read moreLeading up to the event, she was thoughtful and directive on our day-of wishes. She had excellent insights into vendors, day-of events, and overall event direction. She assisted with our rehearsal, which was well-executed and allowed us to go into the day feeling confident. At our wedding, Shelby was critical in executing our day-of plan. She was extremely professional, organized, and kind. Many of our guests commented on how helpful she was. We can't thank Shelby enough for helping our vision come alive and we recommend her 1000% to anyone else!

Cannot recommend Melissa enough -- Brightside Events is the best decision I made for our wedding! I…read moregot the Day-Of Coordination package, and Melissa went above and beyond. Qualities: Knowledgable, communicative, organized. She answered so many questions I had about the process, and planning with her was a breeze. When our summer wedding this year suddenly turned rainy and 40-degrees and we had to change our ceremony location last minute, Melissa and her team took care of it all, working with the venue + other on-site vendors, and made sure all our guests knew where to go. I didn't have to worry about a single thing. They even cleaned the train of my dress that I had been dragging through mud for pictures before! Melissa was a delight to work with and truly gave me the confidence and reassurance I needed for our wedding to go off without a hitch. Highly recommend her team for any wedding or event planning needs you have :)

I cannot recommend Melissa enough! I knew from the first phone conversation we had that she was who…read moreI wanted to work with for my wedding planning and day of coordinating. I primarily was looking for a day - of coordinator but had some specific projects that I wanted help with, and Melissa was able to customize a package to specifically address each of these needs. Melissa was so knowledgeable and responsive throughout the planning process, which helped to put my mind at ease and focus on other areas. Our wedding involved several logistics, given the location on San Juan Island yet Melissa was on top of each aspect (ferry, lodging, transportation, etc.) Her planning helped to ensure things went smoothly arriving at Roche Harbor. I appreciated getting to work with someone who helped bring my vision to life and who genuinely took the time to listen to and understand my preferences. Everything turned out so lovely and I was able to enjoy all aspects of my wedding weekend without stress or worry. The photos truly speak for themselves. Thank you for everything!!!

December: things started out....OK. During the interview we told Ashley what we had already…read moreplanned (the venues, my dress, the DJ) and that we would truly require guidance regarding the use of other local vendors. We provided her with a budget and asked her how things should be allocated. Her answer should have been a sign from God; she told us to use the budgeting tool on theknot.com. The wedding planner told me to make my own budget? When we asked her for guidance? The plot thickens. We told her that we needed her mostly for the day-of coordination. She offered us a Partial Planning package, which included 8 hours of planning, 2 hours for the rehearsal and 10 hours on the day of the wedding. We asked her when we would need to have a caterer and a photographer contracted and if she could help with this. She gave us a deadline by the end of January. Ashley told us that she would have some vendors out to us shortly for us to choose from. She also suggested that a plated meal, rather than a buffet would be the most cost-effective method. This seemed illogical, but she was the expert so we went with it. I did not hear from her until February. I emailed and called her several times during the month of January (while I was also starting a new job), asking her to send the vendor selections. I received an email back from her stating that she was sorry that she hadn't gotten back to me, but January was the only time of year that she could go on vacation. She sent me 3 sample menus and 3 photographers. I had heard of one of the photographers and selected that one. The caterer was more difficult because I wanted my fiancé to have a say in our meal planning. We noticed that the menus were pretty spare considering the costs that were being estimated. I asked Ashley about this and she responded that she had made a mistake in telling us that a plated meal would be less expensive because all of her experience was in hotel weddings. Now? She tells me in late-February that we've been on the wrong catering format now? The photographer that I selected provided a contract. You can read about the details of my experience with that vendor at Elegant Images. The contract was not acceptable; they insisted that no other photos could be taken at our event. When I asked Ashley to negotiate the contract and remove that clause, she waited 2 weeks and told me that "I had better really like [this photographer's] portfolio and work, or drop them because they were not budging on the contract". 2 weeks work and no changes? April: we selected our caterer and started the contract process. At this time, I was becoming increasingly frustrated with Ashley. I would email her or call and leave a message and would not receive a response for at least a week. When I received a response, I was told that I was just one of many clients that she was planning for and that I needed to be patient. Too many clients? Is my money not just as green? So I started to ask around. One coordinator told me to fire Ashley and hire her for 50% of the cost, she was so offended by the examples I gave. Now, it's May. I don't have a photographer at all. I selected (practically at random) a vendor from theknot.com (because that had worked out SO WELL already) and asked Ashley to reach out to him. He was miraculously available and willing to do the deed. His contract terms were far more acceptable than the first, so we did the deal. Finally, one thing off the list! June: panicking. We had no caterer, no decoration plan, no rentals...the list went on. I asked Ashley to meet me at the venues so that we could talk about décor. I asked her to meet me at the church at 3PM. She was 30 minutes late. She had no groundbreaking ideas or money-saving hints. NONE. At the reception site, I had a blunt discussion with her about what I expected from here on out. She left, telling me not to worry, that she had everything handled. I was to expect a plan of what needed to be done on a timeline on the Tuesday after our meeting. Tuesday came and went with no email, not even one to ask for more time to put something together. What I did receive eventually, was an email saying that we were dangerously close to the 8-hour planning limit and would I like to upgrade to the Ultimate Planning package for $500 more? I responded asking her for her time break-down. I was SHOCKED when I received it. 2 hours spent "researching" caterers? Another 2 hours spent "researching" photographers? Why would an established wedding coordinator have to research vendors? Shouldn't she come with stock vendors that she's worked with several times? Half of my time was spent doing what one of my unemployed friends could have done for free. I stopped being diplomatic and sent her a strongly worded email that said what my expectations were. I received NO RESPONSE. July: I terminated the contract. She was shocked and told me that it was unexpected. WHAT?

Events Extraordinaire did a fantastic job in helping me with my wedding. I hired Ashley to be my…read more"day of" coordinator and she was so much more than that. My wedding day was completely stress free - she took care of everything. My bridesmaids and parents were able to enjoy themselves because they didn't have to be the ones that everyone comes to when a problem occurs. And she made sure that all my things - from important family heirlooms like our toasting goblets, to my sneakers and left over wedding favors - were safely returned to us. And during the planning state, she returned my calls/emails promptly and with good suggestions (and I only hired her for "day of", but she was still helpful with other stuff!). She was great and I am so glad that I hired her.

It's a beautiful spot for an event. Right off south lake Union with a wall that opens for outside…read moreseating, a bar and area for food. Perfect for a party or as in my visit a celebration of life. It's a good sized room!

I hosted a professional event for a group of about ~120 legal professionals at the Extra Ingredient…read moreand was blown away with the experience working with Kat & Elizabeth and their team. The food was AMAZING, the venue was beautiful, and the staff were amazing. Overall, working with the venue was remarkably easy. Their pricing and policies were clear upfront, and they gave sample menus to help guide pricing estimates. Kat and Elizabeth were very responsive and proactive with logistics, which made planning much easier. As for the space itself, it was perfect for my group because it looks beautiful without extensive decor and has a polished and formal look perfect for a professional event. The outdoor patio was an amazing plus, especially on a gorgeous day. I was worried about the venue being loud, but it is totally quiet inside and on the patio. The staff were incredible professionals who provided a very high level of service. I would highly recommend this venue and look forward to hosting this event at the Extra Ingredient next year!

Tammy is on the point and almost psychic in her ability to predict your needs…read more Its really just about great listening, though. That, plus fabulous taste. Your Wedding Story will be special and unforgettable - for you, your family, and your guests!

Angela made planning my wedding a DREAM! I was lucky enough to meet her & Katy at the Seattle…read moreWedding Show & I am so thankful I did. Angela handled absolutely everything & we also hired her as our florist and she did a stunning job! She took all of my beautiful Pinterest ideas and turned them into reality. She is extremely personable & friendly, while also being detail oriented and professional. & the 'Day of Coordination' was a game changer. I did not worry about a single thing on my wedding day knowing that Angela was in charge. I am SO grateful for her & cannot recommend Seattle Stunning Events enough!

Katy did an incredible job putting together our special day!! I did not realize the stress that…read morecame with putting together our wedding and it was extremely useful to have someone with knowledge and experience to guide us through. Anytime something went wrong during planning process Katy took care it! On actual wedding day it was a bit rocky and I could not have made it through the day with out Katy taking control of the timeline and working with me to get things done! As well as coordinating our wedding Seattle Stunning Events did floral and everything came out so elegant and PERFECT! My bouquet was so beautiful I did decide to keep instead of tossing ! From the floral back drop to center pieces and everything in between Katy and her team made my vision come true. They worked hard to be able to achieve vision efficiently as well as being extremely caring and understanding!! Thank you Katy I truly cannot say it enough.

Your wedding is forever remembered by the photos that are taken and if the Photographer captures…read moreall that is important about the wedding. Ron and his staff did an outstanding job in asking us what we wanted and then making sure that everything we wanted captured was indeed captured in a stunning, masterful way. Ron goes out of his way to make sure that he stays in the background and the Bride and Groom have the center stage. He tirelessly works to make sure every detail is correct and is so very pleasant to work with. I cannot give enough compliments or speak more highly of all that he did to make our wedding remembered in the most beautiful way. He has fair pricing and again goes out of his way to make sure you are happy with the results. You will not be disappointed if you put your wedding pictures in his hands!!!

I used Always Focused on You 2 years ago for my wedding and just finished up with my wedding…read morephoto's. It was a wonderful relationship from the first moment I met Ron and Christy. Their professionalism and knowledge of how to capture the perfect wedding shot is outstanding. They have a good variety of packages and options to choose from and all of their photographers were excellent. You hardly know they are there on the wedding day but when you look at the proof's after your big day you realize they were actually everywhere! I highly recommend Always Focused on You, because they will be just that - focused on you and your big day!

We worked with Kelly at Seattle Parks to host our party at Alki Beach Bathhouse, and they were…read moregreat! When a large city event got in the way of our original date, they worked with us to change dates painlessly, and early enough in the process that it was no trouble at all. They know that they're more experienced than we are, and worked with us to make sure we had the proper event insurance, banquet permits, and everything else. The venue was exactly what we wanted, a nice, basic blank space to have our Wedding Reception-esque party for 65 in. That headcount felt good for having sitting & eating, with our caterers inside as well. We could have easily fit at least 20 more in. Melinda at the venue was also a breeze to work with, helping us get checked in, worked with Parks & police when we couldn't get trucks down to the beach, and checked us out easy-breezy! I look forward to the next opportunity I have to throw a party, because Parks venues are a great option!