I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lindsay Kennedy and LK Events. From our first phone…read morecall with Lindsay I knew she would be the perfect mix of calm, reassuring, knowledgeable and incredibly detail-oriented. We hired Lindsay to be our month-of coordinator, but in the year leading up to the wedding Lindsay went above and beyond. Discussing details of the wedding with her was like talking to a close friend. We never felt like we were just a number or just "the October 1st wedding." She was so approachable, friendly and upbeat but her guidance showed a deep knowledge and shrewd understanding of all the inner workings of the wedding industry. She never let us get confused or led astray by other vendors because she instantly understood our personalities and our vision and put our minds at ease with every conversation. All of her preparations in the months leading up to the wedding allowed her to know our wedding like it was her own so that by the time we got to the big day I completely handed over all control and decisions to her and didn't have to worry or second guess anything. We had no hesitation trusting her to flawlessly execute every detail of the wedding - and she did! I am sure she answered a million last minute questions from vendors and guests and made quick decisions on things I would have never contemplated, but I never saw or heard it (and for that I am eternally grateful). Problems that could have derailed the day became insignificant hiccups - not only because of her quick thinking and creative problem solving, but also because she was calm, composed and smiling while she fixed the issues. You cannot help but feel relaxed and taken care of when Lindsay is in charge. She allowed us to keep our anxiety levels at a minimum and enjoy our day - something that is invaluable to any bride and groom. Lindsay is unstoppable. Torrential rain, mountains of DIY decorations to transport, last minute changes and even the birth of her child couldn't slow Lindsay down. Lindsay was on maternity leave just a few weeks before our wedding but she never missed a beat. She made sure we had coverage from her business partner Windy (who was also wonderful to work with) but we didn't even need it! She had everything so well-planned in advance of her short absence and she jumped back in so seamlessly afterwards that it was as if she never left. I was lucky enough to have a team of fantastic wedding vendors, but Lindsay was by far the best of the best. If you are debating whether or not to hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, stop questioning it and talk to Lindsay at LK Events and Designs. You will not regret it!

Lindsay Kennedy is the best wedding planner on this planet! From our first planning meeting for my…read moredaughter Emily's wedding to follow-ups after the wedding, she was our rock. Personable, professional, dependable, calm, responsive, knowledgeable, with an ability to handle any bump in the road, she understood my daughter's vision and made it happen. Her adept skills resulted in an absolutely fabulous wedding where the bride, groom, parents, siblings, attendants, and guests were completely at ease to enjoy the celebration, from rehearsal to after-party. Emily described her wedding as perfect...the best day of her life; and her hubby Peter described it as magical...a magnificent Bon Voyage for the journey of their lives; for me, it was "a dream come true." Thank you, Lindsay! Kathy Lowe, MOB

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.

I wish I could give more than five stars! Amanda Gray was my day of planner, but she helped me…read moreevery step of the way. She was always quick to respond to questions and concerns, which was a huge help when you have a timeline to follow. The day of the wedding was flawless and Amanda was cool, calm, and collected! I didn't have to worry about a thing all day. My wedding was absolutely perfect, and it wouldn't have been so without her!

We hired Amanda Gray of Ashley Baber Weddings as our wedding planner for our April wedding at…read morePippin Hill in Charlottesville, VA. We could not have been more pleased! Amanda made the day so perfect. She was so quick to respond to emails and calls leading up to our wedding day. She helped us find vendors, came with us on tastings, gave feedback on invitation designs and was truly a friend to me through my wedding planning process. I don't know what we would of done without her. She created our timeline and made sure our day was perfect. She kept everybody calm and organized and I truly had nothing to worry about because she took care of everything. She was so professional and an overall pleasure to be around. She made our wedding so memorable and the planning process enjoyable and easy. I recommend Ashley Baber weddings over again and again and again. They will save you so much stress and allow you to enjoy your wedding without any stress at all.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank Classic Party Rentals for making Sam and Mikes wedding…read more such a memorable event.  I have heard nothing but compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was and how seamless the set up and delivery was. Classic was nothing less than stellar.  The professionalism and courteousness of your staff was beyond expectation.  We were extremely pleased with the advice and the help with the vision for the wedding.  Martha's ideas for the tables, linens, glass ware, and decorations was so helpful, as was her attention to detail!.  Knowing Classic were working so closely with Mosaic made the entire planning process almost stress free! Please know that I would recommend Classic to anyone and should the need arise, I would not hesitate to hire Classic again. Thank you so much for all you have done and helping us through the rescheduling during COVID.

From tables to linens to glassware, Classic Party Rentals has got you covered when it comes to…read moreplanning an event. (I realize that sounds like a promo line, but it's the truth) On a recommendation from a fellow party planner, I contacted CPR in December for an event and was totally pleased with how easy it was to work with them. Granted, I only needed tables so my order wasn't complicated, nor did I need a consultation, but from the moment I phoned them, it was smooth sailing. Amanda took my order and sent me an invoice almost immediately after speaking with me; I picked up the tables the day before the event and returned them the day after. Easy peasy. And the prices are super reasonable, too. With two locations for pick-up/drop-off, it's pretty convenient no matter where you live. In December I used the West End location, but I rented tables again this week and used the Southside one. Southside is their main warehouse/showroom, so if you use the West End, they actually transfer your order there for pick up. I have to give a shot out to Jim (one of the owners), who is just so darn personable! When I popped in to pick up my order on Wednesday, he was super friendly and engaging - I could tell that he takes great pride in his business... as he should! And I got to meet the office pup, too, a two-year old black lab (I'm not a dog person, but he was at least part lab, if not full) who was the sweetest dog ever. I'm not usually a dog person, but I couldn't get enough of this adorable guy. Jim told me all about the walks they take down the street from the showroom, and it was clear this puppy's living the life. I will certainly be using Classic Party Rentals for many events to come!

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 owner: Events by Truly Yours is a full service wedding planning company in Williamsburg, Virginia with an…read moreemphasis and expertise on planning Virginia weddings. Hiring a wedding planner can be greatly beneficial by saving you both time and money. We have contacts and connections with some of the top-featured vendors in the industry.

Brown girl events is as good as it gets!! Eloquent events, lots of options, and great customer…read moreservice sets them apart from the rest. We used them for my daughter's sweet 16 party and it turned out awesome! Thanks Brown Girl!!

Brown Girl Events recently hosted a major fundraiser for our nonprofit organization. They were so…read morediligent in their efforts months in advance, securing over two-dozen corporate sponsors for the event. The materials they selected were high-quality, and the follow-up was top-notch. They made sure that all attendees received personal attention and lots of gifts. This is a company you want to do business with - Gloria will not allow you to 'Sweat the Soirée'!