I really liked the bouquet, it looked elegant and the flowers were fresh. The colors were beautiful…read moreand matched well. It was just slightly smaller than I expected, but still very nice.

As an event planner, I understand the importance of honest reviews. Here's our experience with…read moreCarla for my September 2024 wedding. We initially met Carla at Château du Feÿ, where she was employed. After a disappointing experience with another planner, we hired Carla 5 months before our wedding, hoping her 3+ years of specialized venue expertise would be invaluable. To our surprise, Carla had not worked with half of our vendors before - even though they were part of the short list of recommended vendors provided by the venue. Despite her website's claims, Carla's design suggestions felt generic and lacked the personalized touch we were looking for. Carla's lack of attention to detail became increasingly apparent as we worked with her. Our wedding had many unique and custom details. Lots of information that a seasoned wedding planner would be able to keep an attentive handle on. The mounting oversights caused significant stress in the final weeks leading up to the wedding. We were genuinely anxious that our vision wouldn't be realized. Luckily, we had multiple vendors and family friends that helped Carla execute the event. As the bride, I distanced myself as much as possible from Carla to allow myself to enjoy the day without frustration. This is not the typical experience. While we appreciate Carla's willingness to take us on with short notice, and she did have some helpful insights regarding sourcing a local florist and unique videographers, her lack of attention to detail ultimately overshadowed those positives. Feel free to message me if you have questions about our experience.

We hired Andrea Ball as our "day of" coordinator for a wedding in the Buffalo, NY area and she did…read morean outstanding job that made our wedding so much more enjoyable as she took so much of the stress out of it. While we did much of the vendor selection and planning (site, florist, cake) on our own, Andrea reviewed contracts for us, came with us to planning meetings, and recommended vendors for areas we had not yet found one. She found people on short notice when things came up (e.g. piano player for our cocktail reception) and made sure that we had thought through all the issues for the day of our wedding. But the real value was on the day of the wedding. Andrea had everything moving on time, with little stress, and it just made things move by so smoothly. Andrea has great working relationships throughout the area which adds to her value in making sure things get done without a hitch -- and if there is a hitch - she'll fix it before it becomes a problem. Worth every penny and then some.

We worked with Daulton throughout the wedding planning process and she was an incredible partner,…read moreadvisor, and friend in what can be a very stressful time! There are so many decisions that couples need to make as they plan a wedding, and Daulton was with us every step of the way. She made us feel comfortable... ranging from challenging financial negotiations that most couples wouldn't be prepared for, to even providing her opinion when we needed an unbiased third party. Daulton was thorough, honest, thoughtful, and will make you feel secure as you go into planning your big day or special event. Plus, she's a breath of fresh air in a cluttered wedding industry where it can be difficult to find a trustworthy person to help you. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat, and recommend her to anyone that needs planning advice or support.

Where do we even begin!?! Daulton and her team were INCREDIBLE to work with! From day one, she…read morehelped us feel so at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her taste is so elegant and simple, and her suggestions for decor and ambiance were always exactly what we were looking for! We hosted two weddings - one in New Orleans and the other in Cleveland. It was not easy planning in two locations (especially because we don't live in either location) for two completely different style of weddings, but Daulton made the whole process a breeze and so enjoyable! All of our vendors spoke so highly about Daulton and how organized everything was. Her day of coordination was flawless, even through a few hiccups, we never stressed as Daulton had everything taken care of so we could enjoy our big days with our family and friends and help our wedding dreams become a reality. She was everything and more in a wedding planner and we were so lucky to be able to work with her!!

Kim, with K Marie Wedding Planning, is without question my directional compass. I would be lost on…read morethis incredible journey without her! Justin & I could not be in better hands with her by our side to get us down the aisle without a "hitch" (pun intended lol). Kim has exceptional attention to detail, professionalism with a spunk of fun and her love for the perfect outcome shines through everything she says, does, touches. Thank you Kim & K Marie Wedding Planning for making our journey fun, exciting, stress-free, loving and exactly what we want: a CELEBRATION! #jjpp9118 You are making our family complete! All our love, Jessica, Justin & Vincent

From the owner: When it comes to your wedding, you should put your time into enjoying your engagement, and the new…read morelife you plan to share with your significant other. How often do you hear couples joke about eloping? There's no secret that the planning is stressful, but that is magnified when you don't know where to start, and you have to balance scheduling, the numerous vendors, timeline management, possibly finding a home with your new half, and your current life. We look forward to being a part of your journey and helping you have the wedding of your dreams!

What a gorgeous hidden gem! Take a ride and check out the shop on the weekends, pop by on weekdays…read morefor "pay and take" bouquets, or message Christy for ideas about designs and offerings for your special events! You will not be disappointed...unless they're sold out...then you might be.

Christy recently provided the flowers for my bridal shower at The White Inn in Fredonia. She spoke…read morewith me in the weeks prior, understanding what I was looking for. She arrived an hour early to help set everything up which was SO helpful. The flowers were BEAUTIFUL and exactly what I had wanted. She had tulips, hydrangeas, daisies, and a few other spring time flowers, along with a few succulents and even a few pussy willows! The arrangements were the appropriate size and style for the shower and tables. I had requested a "flower buffet" type of thing, so that the attendants of the shower could make a bouquet to take home with them. She brought the flowers in these huge rustic tins, all cut and read to go. She had shears also so people could cut them even smaller if they wanted, and was ready to assist anyone. She had helpful tips for how to keep the flowers fresh. I absolutely love Christy's.. what I would describe as a raw and rustic aesthetic! She has a true passion not only for flowers, but for gardening and growing those flowers naturally. I am truly excited to be working with her for my wedding coming up in May as well, as I know everything will be beautiful! Below are links to the pictures of the floral buffet and the arrangements for the tables. https://www.facebook.com/wildblossomhollow/photos/pcb.1582526085319385/1582525991986061/?type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/wildblossomhollow/photos/pcb.1582526085319385/1582526065319387/?type=1&theater

I had my wedding with them in 2023; the team is amazing, and the prices are unbelievable. They have…read morethe best customer service ever - I highly recommend them.

From the owner: Our team's focus on quality work and distinctive prices sets us apart. When art and service are…read moreprovided together, quality and trust become the investments that matter most. Our commitment to quality and fair pricing has earned us a reputation for excellence.

We hired Tara 2 years ago when my daughter got engaged. My daughter was very specific about the…read morekind of wedding she wanted. She wanted a wedding with multiple day events (wine tour, welcome party, ceremony on the Cornell campus, two cocktail parties, reception and a brunch). We were also challenged with having 160+ guests from out of town. My daughter didn't want a traditional wedding banquet hall look, she wanted to have farm tables with lush greeneries and flowers, and lounge sofas for people to relax. It was hard to find a place around Ithaca to accommodate so many guests. Tara spent days with us in finding a perfect venue for the wedding. On the day of, we had photographers videographers, multiple banquet coordinators, bus drivers. Tara was amazing in coordinating everything and getting everyone to work together. She had 7 pages of the event schedule. She worked tirelessly to refine it with us, down to when food would be delivered for the bridal party to eat before the ceremony. At the end of the reception, when she saw I was going back to the hotel by myself, she personally drove me back. She then delivered flowers for the next morning's brunch to our B&B at 2am. On top of that, she showed up at the brunch to make sure everything was ok and helped us pack up everything. We had few crisis (or we thought) during the wedding, Tara was able to take care of them for us and more importantly calmed us down. All of our guests told us how much fun they had at the wedding and how beautiful the venue was. I think a lot of it was due to Tara's careful planning and diligence. I would highly recommend Tara as a planner for any special event.

Tara (Terra Rosa) was such a wonderful and integral part of our wedding team! She came highly…read morerecommended by a close family friend and owner of a local florist company - if other vendors say somebody is great to work with, believe them! Our venue, the Ithaca Farmers Market, requires an immense amount of planning and organization as you must bring in everything (rentals, food, alcohol, decor) yourself. In addition, set-up time is very limited so it pays off to have a team of vendors who have worked well at the market before and know what they're doing and how run of show should go! While we signed on for the month-of package, Tara was so helpful in providing recommendations for additional vendors throughout our planning process who not only have worked market wedding before, but who would be able to help us create our exact vision for the day. Tara was responsive and always made herself readily available, whether it was well-before the month of our wedding or in the days leading up to it. As a self-described Type-A planner, I was so grateful to have Tara on top of everything especially the day before and the day of the wedding so that I could kick back and relax to enjoy such a special day. She executed everything perfectly, - including when a guest stepped on the bottom of my dress and broke off a bustle hook! Not only did she have safety pins of all sizes on hand, she perfectly pinned the dress back into its proper bustle so nobody could even tell! I can't recommend her highly enough - every couple should be so lucky as to have her support, eye for style, and organization on their big day!

Went to a wedding this past weekend. The grounds are gorgeous. The waterfall was beautiful. It had…read morea good flow. The best was they might so we could hear the bridal and groom say their vows. The house was cute parking was limited, so it was a lot of work for them to put together, but they pulled it off and it was beautiful.

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We cannot recommend Melissa and Simple Celebrations enough! From the very beginning of the planning…read moreprocess, Melissa was incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and such a joy to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, and her experience was invaluable throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, everything came together seamlessly thanks in large part to Melissa. She thought of so many little details that Adam and I never would have considered, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy every moment. Her guidance, professionalism, and calm presence gave us so much peace of mind. The rentals were absolutely beautiful and exactly what we envisioned. Everything was delivered and set up perfectly, making our venue look even more stunning than we imagined. Thank you, Melissa, for helping make our wedding day so special. We are so grateful for everything you did and would recommend Simple Celebrations to any couple looking for someone who genuinely cares about making their day perfect! -- Maggie & Adam

Melissa was absolutely wonderful and did an over the top job planning my wedding! She is organized,…read moredetail oriented and so kind and considerate. She thought of everything and did an amazing job decorating my venue! It looked so beautiful when I walked in. I couldn't have asked for more in a wedding planner. She really made our special day stress free and everything went so smoothly! Jennifer & James