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.

Lauren is phenomenal! She is thoughtful, organized, creative, and so talented. We could not have…read morehad the wedding we dreamed of without her. She took a standard brewery and helped us dress it up in a way that was unrecognizable to the brewery owner and staff without busting our budget. She's a jack of all trades- she can arrange flowers in such a beautiful way. And, she's an amazing baker! We hired Lauren before COVID and she easily adapted our vision once COVID caused our plans to change. As a very type A person and bride, I felt at ease knowing Lauren was taking care of everything as our day of coordinator. Thanks Lauren!

Lauren is a dream wedding planner! From start to finish our experience with Lauren truly made our…read morewedding day truly special and truly us. From the start Lauren blew me away. The very first question she asked me before the big day was, "What are you worried about?" I cannot tell you how important this was and what a difference it made. By going through everything that was important to me, Lauren was able to take the lead and guarantee that I would not have any worries and the day would be stress-free. I really did not need to lift a finger on my wedding day! Lauren has vision, Lauren has passion, and Lauren works so hard so you don't have to. Lauren had everything handled from the showing us where to order affordable candles, making table arrangements, designing place cards, gorgeous programs, and even the delicious heavenly cake. She even made a surprise grooms cake for my husband for our rehearsal dinner! After our wedding my husband and I just rode off into the sunset and she handled it all! Her attention to detailed is unparalleled and she goes above and beyond. If you are like me and have an idea of what you want but are unsure where to begin- hire Whisked Away Weddings & Events!

I've had the opportunity to work with Ampa Events as an independent scenic contractor on a variety…read moreof projects over the years. They've always treated me with honesty, professionalism, and respect. As the owner of Ready Set Go Co., I've worked with many production companies and event firms throughout my career, and Ampa has consistently been well organized, direct in their communication, and fair in their expectations. They value quality work and the people they hire. The management team has always been straightforward and easy to work with, and I've enjoyed collaborating with them on their projects. Based on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ampa Events again or recommend them to others in the production and event industry.

As a nonprofessional taking on the planning of my niece's Bat Mitzvah, I knew I needed a partner…read morewho could guide me through the process--and Ampa Events exceeded every expectation. From our first conversation, Andrew made me feel at ease. Not only is he a talented and knowledgeable event expert, but he's also fun and genuinely funny, which made the entire planning experience enjoyable and stress-free. Andrew was more than a vendor--he was a true collaborator. He listened to all my ideas, offered thoughtful insights, and helped shape every detail into something even better than I imagined. His sense of humor and positive energy kept things light, while his professionalism ensured that nothing was overlooked. On the day of the event, Andrew and his team were on-site going above and beyond to help ensure everything went seamlessly. Their props, supplies, creative input and especially the lighting completely transformed the space, giving it a polished and celebratory feel. I cannot say enough good things about Andrew and the Ampa team. They turned a potentially overwhelming project into a creative, joyful journey--and helped deliver an unforgettable event. Highly recommended!

An amazing Wedding Officiant she caters to what the couple actually wants. She also does the same…read moreday and Courthouse weddings. Very convenient for any schedule.

Great officiant. Performed the ceremony for my hubby and I. Everything was perfect. Thank you Mrs…read more Lisa.

Mary Lee gives the perfect personal touch to her weddings. We met her about a year in advance, and…read moreafter an hour or so in a cafe, she felt like family! I really appreciated getting to read her speech ahead of time. I was worried that, because we aren't religious and didn't have any special passages to read, the ceremony would be bland, but Mary Lee put together a moving piece that honestly made me cry the first time I read it. She's also flexible - a few months before the wedding we decided to add a moment of silence for deceased loved ones, and it was no problem. AND she's funny - we were giggling through our entire rehearsal. :)

I've had the honor of attending a wedding officiated by Mary Lee. It was a beautiful, casual…read morewedding outside on a hill overlooking the water in front of the couples' home in Urbanna, VA. The couple was super "themselves" and had a very specific vision of what they wanted the ceremony to entail (I know, I helped them plan it and put it together!) Mary followed their vision to a tee. She kept the ceremony light-hearted and short (it was a pretty blustery November day) just as the couple had requested. Despite the wind and the fact that we were outside she spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear her. Mary made the entire process as easy as possible for the couple which is so important! (Really, who has time to worry about more details on their wedding day or the time leading up to it???) I had an amazing officiant at my wedding so I can relate to how important these details are. Finally, and most importantly, Mary is completely open-minded to all requests and knows when to interject with thoughts and knows when to keep silent and respect the couples' wishes. As much as I LOVED my officiant, I wish I'd had the privilege of working with Mary Lee!!!

Angi and Chera are fabulous interior decorators. If not for them, my loft would still be full of…read moremoving boxes. Their ideas for art and furniture placement are absolutely wonderful -- I would never have thought of the great ideas they came up with. They're kind, fun, gracious, very talented, and they're the best! You cannot, I repeat cannot, choose better decorators!!

Very talented ladies. I had a lot of fun working with them. They made excellent suggestions that…read morehad not even occurred to me. I highly recommend them for all your decorating needs. I will use them again!

It doesn't get any better when it comes to photography. We hired Hood Media for our wedding and…read moreour engagement photo session after hearing through the grapevine about their services. Stephanie, the owner, is very professional and keeps everything as simple as possible with regards to pricing and what to expect or do. This helps for those of us who are completely oblivious to the process. Based out of Richmond, after we saw their portfolio and heard how they do business, we felt comfortable to give them our business. Even though they were over an hour away from us, we still felt that Hoot would take care of us. In the end this was one of the best decisions we made. For our package we opted for the engagement photo session, photo booth, and the 8 hours for our wedding. We had a few other add-ons that included prints and signing pictures. Everything came out quickly and included a very professional presentation. We were elated to see how creative Stephanie was with the things she gave us. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend using Hoot Media all over again. In a very competitive world of photography our key points were creativity, pricing, flexibility and turn-around time. All of which Hoot Media delivers with flying colors.

More than I expected. Service was above par..Quality was superb. All guests complimented, but all…read morecredit goes to Whitney. She is 5 star chef. I Highly recommend her service.

If I could give this 6 stars I would. Whitney and her team genuinely care about you. They catered…read moremy wedding and took care of everything perfectly. I cannot say enough good things about this business. If you want your wife to be happy with your wedding food and bar, you are in the best hands in the richmond area here. Simply amazing.