Jesenia planned my baby shower and I couldn't be more delighted with how it turned out…read more To begin with, the process was extremely easy. We had an initial meeting to go over what we wanted for the shower. She came well prepared and understood my vision immediately. I left feeling confident that it was going to be amazing. After that meeting, she took everything on with minimal outreach and questions, which was perfect for me. With such a busy schedule, I loved knowing that everything was taken care of! The day of my shower was so carefree. I only had to worry about getting ready and showing up. What a treat! Of course, when I arrived, everything was PERFECT. She captured my style and vision perfectly. It was so beautiful I got emotional. She considered all the details and had the schedule perfectly coordinated. Everyone was commenting on how beautiful all the details were. I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy the great company... as a pregnant women, that's golden! Having Pursue Pretty Events plan my shower was a great decision. Jesenia is extremely creative and thoughtful. She also extremely professional and timely. She's able to capture the person she's planning for and doesn't try to impose her own style. She only enhanced what was already on mind. She's amazing and I recommend her to everyone!

Jesenia has been such a dream to work with! Her attention to detail and consistent communication…read moreputs us at ease knowing that everything is being taken care of as if it were her own event. Jesenia has a structure that allows us to communicate the things that are most important to us to make our events feel personal. She takes her time to understand what we want while guiding us with her expertise on having a wonderful event. We've hired her to plan out wedding and with that service came the events leading up to the event. So far we've had our engagement party (which was executed to perfection with a short time frame) and scouted venues for our destination wedding. Jesenia has had excellent communication to ensure all vendors and venue appointments are set up, all extras are purchased ahead of time and set up prior to us getting to the venue, all invites and RSVPs were sent out on time and that we're staying on track with our overall timeline so we never feel overwhelmed with the process. Hiring her was the best decision we made. Knowing that we can just walk into our event and we can enjoy it because all the details have already been taken care of is exactly the peace of mind we were searching for. If you want your Pinterest party dreams to come to life, Jesenia is the event planning fairy godmother you need in your life!

When we started planning our wedding, we had a clear vision. We knew we had the ability to handle…read moremany details ourselves. Still, we made the decision to bring in an expert to elevate our ideas and bring them to life the right way. After attending a wedding expo, we felt overwhelmed. We interviewed several planners. From our first meeting, Stacey removed every fear we had. She listened carefully. She understood our vision. She gave us structure, direction, and confidence from day one. For a full year, Stacey and her team guided us through every step. She managed everything. From our stationery to the napkins. From the overall theme to the décor with the florist. She coordinated vendors, negotiated contracts, and kept every moving part aligned. Everything was handled in a timely fashion. Nothing was rushed. Nothing was late. Every detail landed exactly when it needed to. She saved us money. She saved us time. She eliminated stress. I am someone who likes control. It was hard for me to hand the reins over to someone else. But it was extremely liberating to watch an experienced professional take charge. I stopped worrying about logistics. I started enjoying the process. That shift changed everything for us. Our wedding was one week after Christmas. While most people were still in holiday mode, Stacey was in constant communication with vendors. She stayed ahead of issues we did not even know existed. She protected the timeline and kept everything moving. During wedding week, Stacey and her team went above and beyond. They showed up early. They followed through. They anticipated needs before anyone had to ask. On the wedding day, everything ran like a Swiss watch. The timing was precise. The transitions were seamless. We were able to stay present and enjoy every moment because Stacey was executing behind the scenes. We feel blessed to have had Stacey guide us through this journey. She became more than our planner. She became a true friend, and she will remain one. If you are feeling overwhelmed like we once did, trust Stacey. She has the experience, the network, and the leadership to deliver at the highest level. We wish Stacey and her team nothing but continued success. Love, Melissa & Duff

Very disappointed with lack of communication,lack of details and professionalism…read more I attempted to rate this company in 2021, but Stacy deleted it, so hopefully this review will stick. We wasted thousands of dollars hiring Stacy. At first she was attentive towards my daughter, but as time went by she lost interest. The one time we really needed help with her dress, and she didn't return my call. In fact as the MOB she never acknowledged me the day of the wedding except when I asked to move the cards to a safer spot at reception in which she gave me an attitude. Don't expect her to be at the venue the morning of when the bride shows up or stay until the end. She shows up later to take a picture of rings etc with some fake flowers. ( not my daughters). Also, don't bother using the paper company next door. Little black dress. Hugh rip off. I sat at a table next to the owner, who never looked at me never mind acknowledge the person filling her bank account. Bottom line my daughter could have done all the planning herself. The planner at your venue is all you need. Don't waste your money .

We love, love, loved Sarah and the whole Pollyanna Events team. We were exactly the couple you'd…read morethink wouldn't need a planner -- our wedding was intimate and relaxed, we had incredible family support, and we were lucky enough to share a really clear vision for the day that we were willing to work for. Never mind that we're both detail-oriented with tons of event exposure. But all of that is exactly why we ended up needing someone with us in the home stretch -- so we and everyone we love could just enjoy the experience and focus on having an incredible time together. From the moment we met Sarah, it was clear how great she was. Her energy is both calming and competent, she got us and our style right away, she had useful input for us before we even officially contracted her, and she had methods in place (timelines, collaborative spreadsheets, day-of checklists, and a lot more) that she quickly customized to us, which instantly made everything feel more manageable. And though she had a long list of fantastic vendors for every taste, budget, and imaginable location, she also went out of her way to work with the folks we'd already chosen, especially our non-traditional venues, which were wonderful but not necessarily set up for weddings. It was a huge advantage to have Sarah in our corner in the weeks leading up to our wedding, from nudging vendors on final details to helping us handle what could've been real problems at the last-minute. When our hair stylist had to cancel, for instance, she connected with someone at the salon where she gets her own hair cut and ended up finding us a replacement so good that I still see her to get my hair done. But where Sarah and her team made an unforgettable difference was in the days leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. It's so easy after you've put so much effort into this one weekend to get obsessed with making sure it all goes to plan. The reality, though, is that little things are always going to go wrong. And maybe even more important than that, if you spend your time worrying about -- or trying to fix -- them, you're going to miss out on the big, awesome thing that is your wedding day. Thanks to Sarah, we didn't even hear about the little hiccups -- a key guest stuck in traffic, a backup in the kitchen, etc. -- till our wedding was long over. And Sarah was such a centering presence from the second the day started that we didn't once check or think about the time, yet ended up having enough wiggle room in our schedule to stop in for a drink (wedding dress and all) at our favorite local spot. From then on, I just remember having fun. Here's the truth: For a wedding to feel effortless -- which is what we all hope for -- takes a *ton* of work. Most of us are willing to put the work in, I think, but it's only worth it if you actually get to enjoy the experience of getting married. That's what Sarah and her team make possible. It isn't something that can happen just bringing a planner in day-of -- that person would barely have a chance to build a relationship with you, let alone all your vendors. And it definitely doesn't happen with all planners; having had occasion to hire planners for other big events outside of New York City, I can't overstate how valuable Sarah's empathy, her unique and personal touch, and her strong sense of initiative and accountability are. Honestly, I worried that I'd be one of those unbearable brides with insane standards -- because I'm constantly involved with professional events in my regular life -- but Sarah met and exceeded every expectation. And beyond all that, she just added an air of ease and joy to the planning process that made such an impression on us. Sarah and her team made us feel like they were as invested in our wedding as we were, and that means the world when you're getting married.

We hired Pollyanna Events for month of coordination. We mainly worked with Karolina and she did a…read morefantastic job. She checked in with us about 2 months out just to help ensure that we were getting everything in line and had the right items on our checklist. From there on we started checking in more regularly and she was super helpful with any questions we had. In the month leading up to the wedding, she took over vendor communication which took a bit off our plate. During our walkthrough of the venue, she showed up prepared and ready to go with so many helpful questions that we never would have thought to ask when planning a wedding for the first time. In the weeks leading up, she put together a really helpful timeline for us to ensure we got to do all the things we wanted to do on our wedding day (getting ready, photos with our families, pictures of the two of us at sunset, dancing etc.). It really helped us plan out the day and ensure we could allot as much time to dancing as possible! Finally, the day of, we couldn't have asked for a better team. Karolina stayed with the bride all day to keep the timeline on track (and make sure she didn't forget to eat!) while her teammate, Kristina, was helping put everything together at the venue. Karolina gently kept us on track all day by reminding us when it was time for photos, dance, cake-cutting, but also gave us the flexibility to move things around a bit if we needed a few more minutes talking to our parents. It was truly fantastic and I cannot imagine how much of a mess we would have made of the wedding if Karolina wasn't there to help keep the whole show on track. Our guests commented on how smoothly everything went and how well the timing was all laid out from arrival to ceremony to food to dancing. No one was left hungry or felt like they were waiting for something. For us, this was the most important aspect: our friends and family were able to enjoy themselves without having to worry about the process of the wedding. Thank you so much Karolina, Kristina, and the whole Pollyanna Events team!!!

Did not like Premini Events. I did not found Elizabeth Priya Kumar to be trusting. Found that she…read morepromoted certain vendors (obviously since she would get a kickback). However when I would ask her if certain vendors were available that I looked into, she would say no. When I did my research, I found that my selected vendors were actually available. Basically, she lied. Would never recommend her to others. FYI - Krishtina who wrote the 5 star review below is a friend of the founder of Premini events.

As a hair and beauty vendor, we absolutely love working with Premini Events. We work high end…read moreweddings all year round and many of them are Premini Events clients. The bride, groom and family members (which can be the hardest to impress) are always raving about how smooth event planner Elizabeth Priya Kumar (owner) makes the entire process. They have an amazing eye for design and execution and have an awesome team of planners on hand to secure all aspects and areas of the event are perfect. This makes our job a whole lot easier because there is nothing better than working with a bride who is at ease the morning of her wedding day. We highly recommend Premini Events for your next special event...wedding, sweet 16, birthday, corporate and destination.

As soon as we met with Jen as a prospective planner, we knew she was the one! Having eloped just…read morethe two of us earlier in the year, we wanted a celebration with family and friends that was anything but traditional - Jen knew exactly what our vision was and brought it to life better than we could have imagined! From the cocktail party to the after party, everything was exactly the Manhattan party of our dreams. Planning a party in New York while living in California definitely gave us pause, but Jen was there every step of the way to scout out venues, florists, food, etc. and kept us in the loop whenever we could not be there in person. As party planning amateurs, we relied heavily on Jen for florist, photographer, caterer, hair/makeup, etc. recommendations and she did not disappoint! Jen and her team were amazing on the day of our party, taking care of every detail and allowing us to have the most stress-free and fun day to celebrate with those closest to us - we cannot thank A Taylored Affair, Jen and her team enough for such an unforgettable event!!

Jen is the number one best wedding planner - period. We knew we wanted a planner right away, I read…read morea few reviews about Jen online and reached out. She immediately responded, sending me a calendar invite for our first chat (I appreciated that organization!) and I could hear in her voice that she was real, invested, creative and hardworking. And that was just the beginning. We worked together for 7 months or so, she found us our venue, dance teacher later, videographer, ordered us last minute late night wedding pizzas, helped with gift bags, invites, and ON AND ON. She helped us save $ with creative wedding hacks, always responded to a barrier or stumbling block (like vendors being booked or something not quite coming in the way we'd hoped) with a thoughtful solution. She NEVER let us down. Her mind is quick and she truly wants your wedding to be everything YOU want it to be, so you can give her your honest feedback on things you like, things you don't and she bounces along with you to keep cranking it all out while keeping you calm, and subtly giving you hints of what to think about next without EVER making me feel overwhelmed. On a human level, Jen is a star, the kind of person you can tell is a solid friend - she really brings that humanity, the fun, the candor and the humanness to the insanity that can be the wedding industry. HIRE HER, you're welcome :)

It was an amazing blessing that we were so lucky to get Tara from Tara M. Events in New York as our…read morewedding planner. You will not find a more friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking planner. Tara cared about our wedding as if it was her own wedding. Although all our vendors (referred by Tara) were amazing, I cannot speak more highly of anyone I have ever worked with. THANK YOU TARA for being the MVP of our wedding.

HANDS DOWN the best event planning company I have ever worked with in NYC or anywhere. My family…read morehosts a lot of social celebrations and there have been several weddings in our family all handled seamlessly by Tara M. Events. The events are dreamy, thoughtful and creative, everything you could imagine. The attention to detail and dedication to creating a spectacular event is incredible. Whatever venue, location or style you choose Tara will make it happen.

I had the pleasure of working with Berenice over the weekend. She has a wealth of knowledge and…read moreexperience in the wedding industry, great communication and is an all round lovely person. Looking forward to next time!

My relationship with Berenice is complicated. I do not know whether to call her a planner, a…read moredecorator, an artist, a vendor liason, creative director, or friend. I initially was with another planner who got very sick and was recommended Berenice. I was apprehensive with the wedding jitters changing planners, but it was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Berenice was organized having multiple portfolios with my vision in tow. Multiple layouts pictures, and google docs to create my vision meeting her on the first day after just one phone call. She explained everything in detail and nothing I wanted was over the top and we ALWAYS stayed in budget. With a planner you want someone who is creative so that things that may be financially out of reach they can manipulate and create it for you. Berenice did that multiple times. My guests were astounded with the details all spear-headed by Berenice. Everything I asked for I got and then some, nothing was out of reach. Up until the day of the wedding Berenice had added all these details that made the guests really in awe. On my wedding day Berenice made sure everything ran smooth and on time having walkie talkies lookin like the CIA! Did I mention all the vendors that she found that were high quality but gave us good prices because they knew her (One that made us a wooden seating chart decorated with beautiful greenery). Berenice is also a calligrapher, and wrote out all of our wedding items in this beautiful cursive! I can't put into words how awesome she is. If you want someone who is creative, organized, dependable, loves meeting in person, goes above and beyond, Professional, Kind, Smart, and will be a pitbull if you need it. Then use Oh So Beautiful Events! I recommend 100x over!!! SHES AMAZING I MEANT IT

Run don't walk!…read more Meena is seriously the BEST EVER. She has planned two events for us this year -- a large-scale party on Long Island and complex destination birthday party for 20 in Morocco. Meena blew us away. Her organization, attention to detail, artistic eye, command of vendors, ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and pragmatism make her incredibly special. For our Memorial Day Long Island party, Meena had to contend with unexpected winter-like conditions. She nimbly found a way to bring the DJ and games indoors and rented industrial strength heaters, making our outdoor tent as toasty as a cabin, all the while crafting an aesthetically stunning dining experience. Morocco required organizing the travel and logistics for 20 guests coming from around the world. This was complicated by pandemic-related restrictions that included nightly curfews in Morocco. Meena flawlessly adapted our trip so that we spent two days in the desert and surprised us with dune buggies for the group, fire performers, snake charmers, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the beautiful desert landscape. Meanwhile, she remembered little details like traveling with my favorite drinks and hot sauces at all times. Everyone who attended gushed about Meena's planning and considered this a once in a lifetime trip. Beyond that, Meena and her husband Philip are lovely people and a pleasure to work with. My only regret is we didn't meet her sooner. If you have the opportunity to work with Meena, you must!

I can't imagine what my wedding day would have been without Meena and her team. All of the stuff…read moreyou expect from a good planner, like managing vendors and deliveries, payments, creating a comprehensive timeline and providing impeccable aesthetic advice was flawlessly executed. Where Meena made my day was in solving the many unforeseen problems that could have become disasters. She did this so quickly and well that I never knew there were issues! From steaming everyone's dress and tux after they got wrinkled, re-working and essentially re-creating my bouquet, arriving with 50 pashminas when the temperature dropped to decorating my cake (something I completely forgot about), tying bow-ties and figuring out how my dress worked when we couldn't get it on she saved the day at least 100 times. Meena is a wedding super-woman. I have no idea how she does it but I'm delighted she does.