When my husband and I first met Kelsey, we were immediately impressed by her knowledge, confidence,…read moreand easy friendliness. We trusted her from the beginning, and the whole Vanity Affair team did not disappoint. Kelsey is kind but definitive, listening to your ideas and concerns, and at the same time moving you forward in your planning process. She's the voice of reason and stability within the chaos of a million decisions, and she's so fun when she's doing it! The Vanity Affair team is responsible, smart, and quick to adapt to any wedding scenario. They were essential for my wedding weekend and ensured that it was executed with fluidity and sophistication. When you hire Vanity Affair Events, you not only get a team of highly creative and organized professionals, you also get some new friends. My family and guests loved these ladies almost as much as I did!

We had an amazing experience working with Vanity Affair Events for our wedding. They were our day…read moreof coordinator and did an amazing job. They made the day as stress free as possible and were so easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding. We worked with Kelsey for the most part, and she is the perfect combination of super organized but also laid back and personable. She has such and eye for details and is very professional. She answered all of my email questions (no matter how small) promptly and clearly. All of our vendors loved working with them as well. They seem to have an excellent reputation in the wedding community in Portland--all of the vendors we talked to had nothing but positive things to say about Kelsey and VAE. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

Sabrina and the J29 team were THE special sauce in delivering our multi-day, "Old…read moreHollywood/Bollywood meets PNW cozy" Indian-Western fusion wedding that dazzled every guest. We are STILL getting cards and notes from guests that it was the highlight of their year. Originally I was looking for a planner that was organized, reliable, and could help bring my vision to life, who would ensure things went off without a hitch. Did I get those things? Absolutely. Sabrina had every detail covered, helped me delegate each task, and created the most comprehensive planning doc for every vendor. Thanks to her, we were 10000% present on our wedding day. All things that the How-To-Pick-a-Planner articles say you should look for - we got them in spades. But man, it's the things you don't realize you need that had me floored about working with Sabrina / J29. One was network. Sabrina, Shauna & J29 are clearly well-known in the community for doing what they do with zest, gusto, and style. Every vendor we interviewed had amazing things to say about J29 or was expressly eager to work with them. When we couldn't get responses to outreach emails, Sabrina had the connection that helped get things booked. She knows the industry expertly and saved us HOURS of research, giving us the perfect vendor recommendations. (I finally stopped asking for 5-6 recos because we always ended up narrowing to her original top two!). The team that we assembled was sheer perfection. We got a room block at a hotel that generally doesn't do them. The list goes on. All this to say, Sabrina and J29 are well-known, well-respected, and can get you the team you need and want while saving you time, stress, and headache AND making the process fun. What blew us away though - Sabrina herself. She is Superwoman. Kind. Funny. Endlessly energetic. Did I mention funny? She will get sh** done on your behalf. All my little neurotic worries -- Sabrina had already foreseen the details & had solutions up her sleeve. Whenever we worried we were being too fussy, she would lovingly remind us that WE were "the pie," and we deserved this day. Her energy is infectious. She was the perfect salve to my procrastination - I couldn't not pick up the phone because every conversation was so fun. Sabrina was also committed to making sure that both my personality and my partner's were well represented in the details, from napkin color to DJ choice. She talked us through our opinions, getting to the heart of what mattered to both of us and offering creative, beautiful compromises that felt greater than the sum of their parts. We felt like our wedding was truly ours and nobody else's. A final thing: cost, only because I found similar comments helpful in my own search. Hiring Sabrina and the J29 team was THE best investment in our wedding. We'd do it again in a heartbeat. We had no idea the incredible creativity, knowledge, and execution that we were signing up for, and it was worth every penny we paid and then some. If you have the budget and are waffling at all on hiring a planner, I am telling you that the ROI on J29 is huge -- you will not regret this choice. I could go on about Sabrina & J29 for hours (and my bridesmaids are probably sick of hearing me gush), so I'll simply end: I could never imagine our spectacular, multicultural celebration without Sabrina, her heart, and know-how. She really is the ride-or-die planner/friend that people ache for. She is our dear friend, she has our hearts forever.

Words can't describe how grateful and fortunate we were to come across Sabrina and have her as our…read morewedding planner/coordinators. My now wife and I had a vision to create a weekend getaway in Hood River for our guests, including ones that had never been to the Pacific Northwest and have multiple events that included a day of Indian wedding festivities (Mhendi and Sangeet), followed up a day of western wedding while still paying homage to Indian culture. Sabrina took on the challenge, coordinated, designed and planned events across the weekend and delivered above and beyond our expectations. Sabrina's strength is carefully listening on her client's vision, learning our communication style, problem solving in high stressful environments and bring proactive. Sabrina is easy to get along, very approachable and each time we meet with her made us more excited for the big day. Sabrina was great at getting early inputs from us on the vibe and feel for the weekend and events we envisioned, and brought her own design inputs which uplifted the theme of our wedding to create an incredible experience for us and our guest. This resulted in her recommended us to do the Indian events at the Society Hotel around hood river and helped us secure room blocks for accommodating our guest. My wife and I, being very literal, needed more visual cues to better understand how different designs would come together. Sabrina understood that and was quick at putting together design boards/decks to simplify brainstorming but then to see the final vision. Sabrina made herself available when we need and quick was taking out feedback and turning things around. After our initial meeting, Sabrina had a compressive plan in place, including a budget planner we followed that allows us to stay within our budge. As a groom, I was very much involved in the design process and what I appreciate about Sabrina was balancing inputs from my wife and I who at times had different design aesthetic. Instead of favoring one design input vs another, Sabrina was patient with us, dove into understanding what specific were important to us and figured out design blends that in the end were exceptional and satisfied both my wife and I. Her ability to turn a boring and empty gym at the Society Hotel into an incredible space with Indian wedding astatic was incredible to experience and more importantly was significantly better than we would have imagined. Something I really appreciated about Sabrina was having periodic check-ins that were quick and to the point to continue to make progress on items that required our input. She gently nudged us when needed to close on decisions and kept us on budget and found great alternatives when something we wanted would exceed our budget. Instead of given us too many options, she would curate vendor and design choices to 2-3 items that helped us avoid being overwhelmed with choices. Sabrina's problem-solving skills, coupled with her knowledge about the wedding industry, her designing skills, and network of vendors is an asset. For example, when we weren't satisfied with the existing lighting at our venue, she was able to put together a plan with one of her vendors even though initially it appeared that adding more lights would be difficult. Similarly, as we struggled to find an Indian caterer, Sabrina worked with the catering team for the non-Indian event to work with us to put together an Indian menu that was impressive. The pool of recommended vendors that J29 has in its portfolio is an important asset. Because of Sabrina's personal connections to various vendors, it felt that the entire vendor team was in-sync and knew each other's rhythm. Another strength of Sabrina is how well she is organized to where my wife and I were never aware of all the work happening behind the scenes during the events and everything were smooth and according to the plans Sabrina laid out well in advance of the events. Sabrina and her team managed and coordinated with all the vendors and it and ensured the event went on as planned with all the backup plans in place just in case they were needed without hassle. It was quite impressive to see them all curate each event. I would highly recommend Sabrina and the J29 team and will looking for more excuse to require their service in the future. Throughout this process my wife and I became great friends with Sabrina and were really grateful to have made the choice to work with her and the J29.

Did not fulfill the expectations. Even though all the details were laid out in advance, things sat…read moreundone week after week. Despite constant check-ins and assurances that things were moving forward, we got the run around each time. Finally had to terminate services and go with another planner. Would not recommend or at least caveat emptur.

Lisa Marie and her team are absolute ROCKSTARs. You have to use her services, either it's for…read morewedding "day of'" coordination, wedding planning, or corporate events. She is a huge help in all aspects of an event. Here are a couple stand out moments with Lisa Marie that set her apart from other event planners: Wedding tips: you think you have your wedding all planned out, but you will leave out some planning details and she will catch them! She has great tips about ceremony timing, how you should time out your wedding day, and the flow of the reception. Stuff you don't think about planning out or questions that you need consulting on, Lisa Marie will iron out those concerns for you. Our other vendors adored Lisa Marie and appreciated her thoroughness and willingness to help. This makes your whole wedding staff have a fun time working our event. This brings great vibes for the guests and the wedding party. She doesn't operate like her competitors, who can be sticklers on charging you for every extra thing they do for you. She is a good time. She turned into a friend during our wedding planning year. The whole family enjoyed sharing the weekend with her. She even acted as a "therapist", coaching me through the emotional times throughout the wedding week haha! She does her research on whatever you provide her with to fully understand your wedding ins-and-outs. Lisa has great taste. You can trust her to get your theme and design concept and make decisions for you to enhance your event! Picture below for proof:

I knew I wanted a day-of-coordinator from the beginning and Katie at Gather Event Planning was…read morerecommended to us by our photographer and thank god for that! The moment we met with Katie we knew she would be perfect for us. At the time of our meeting with Gather Event my anxiety was high. I felt like I had nothing under control and wasn't sure how I was going to handle everything, but by the end of the meeting I felt much calmer and confident that Katie would make our day run perfectly. Through the entire process she was cool, calm, and collected. Her team made sure every detail was covered, thought about, and managed. They helped create our wedding timeline and made sure all vendors were aware of timing and facilitated those relationships from start to finish. I didn't have to think about much during the last couple of weeks before the wedding and what a gift that was; to be relaxed and confident before the big day! I am so thankful we decided to have Gather Event Planning be a part of our day. I received so many compliments on how smooth everything ran, and how perfectly calm the wedding atmosphere seemed. That was all thanks to Katie and her team. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Do yourself a favor, and hire a day-of-coordinator and make sure it's Gather Event Planning!

I can't put into words how grateful I am that Katie Wilgus was our wedding planner for our wedding…read morelast month. After our first coffee meeting, I knew she is IT. She is super dialed into the wedding industry and was able to easily rattle off recommendations for vendors that matched our style, wants and needs. I also found her to be very thoughtful, strategic, smart, and extremely calm, not to mention super experienced. And the proof is in the pudding -- if you look at photos of her events, they are so incredibly beautiful, put-together and stylish. We were originally supposed to be married in May 2020, and having to put off our marriage several times due to the pandemic was a huge disappointment. But Katie stuck by us through two rounds of rescheduling and helped us through it ALL. She understands events and the industry so well that even though the pandemic was uncharted territory for all of us, her knowledge and gut instincts saved us many times. She was always quick to answer emails and phone calls, and there was never a loose end on her watch -- she is so organized and focused. And we could always count on her to be super honest and transparent with her advice; if spending money on something added a lot of value or made a lot of sense, she would tell us, but she would also let us know where we could easily save money. I was happy with every one of her recommendations -- vendors, decor, paper goods, everything! I will also never forget the many examples of kindness and empathy that Katie showed us, including literally HOLDING a plate of cheese and fruit for me to eat from between photos on my wedding day! Her compassion and positive energy are honestly humbling. When we were planning our event with all these masking and safety restrictions, I was worried that after all this work and all these postponements, the resulting event was going to feel like a compromise. But our day was honestly perfect and stunningly beautiful, and a lot of the credit for that goes to Katie. I am forever grateful and would heartily recommend her to anyone planning an event.

Molli and her team were awesome. We hired Soiree as our day-of coordinator for our 120 person…read morewedding at McMenamins Edgefield this August. Whitney was our onsite coordinator and she did a fantastic job. I was able to enjoy everything about the day and didn't have to worry about much. Whitney handled all of the vendor set up and guided the reception along wonderfully. She showed up at just the right times to ask me quick questions (like "Do you need more time with guests before speeches?") but otherwise handled all the other curveballs thrown her way without burdening me. My whole family was so glad she was there, we all though Soiree did an amazing job. 100% recommend!

About two months before my wedding, i broke down and hired Soiree. Our wedding event was a pretty…read moresmall gathering (around 60 people in total, us included), and I totally thought that I could handle it all on my own. Haha, I was wrong. I called Soiree and lucky me, they were still free for Labor Day weekend. I talked to Molli and Krissa, and they were able to lower their rate (since I picked a venue they knew well) that was within my wedding budget. They offer a great variety of services, and had I known sooner that planning a wedding required so much work, I would have totally hired them to do the whole thing from the start. Since I'm not local, most of our "meetings" and information exchange was done over the phone and via email (yay for modern technology). Krissa was able to coordinate and effectively handle all the follow ups and pointed out a lot of details that I had totally either forgotten or not known about. She was available to discuss my last minute changes and ideas and make recommendations for our wedding. Our wedding was a complete success. Most people have told me it's been one of the best weddings they've been to (definitely ranking high on the "best wedding food" list as well). I'm glad everyone had such a great time - and I know it wouldn't have run as smoothly if I hadn't hired Soiree. Even the smallest weddings require a lot of planning, and as a bride on the big day, there are many other things to be pretty and dolled up for - no need to worry with a great wedding coordinator!

We were recommended Bridal Bliss by multiple sources, and they lived up to the hype. Our planner…read moreCandida was amazing! She was super responsive and helpful throughout the process, especially in the final few weeks leading up to the wedding. We did "partial planning", which still required work on our end interviewing and selecting vendors, but Candida was there to help when we needed it and provided tons of recommendations. On the day itself, Candida and her assistant Shelly handled a rainy outdoor venue and dozens of staff perfectly, and we didn't have to lift a finger

Catherine from Bridal Bliss was truly incredible to work with for Julian and I's wedding at…read moreWaverley Country Club on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. I was recommended to hire her through some of my mother's friends, and it could not have been more worth it. From the very beginning, she was kind, attentive, and took the time to truly understand our wedding vision - classic and timeless - and what mattered most to us. She was thoughtful and prompt in her communication throughout the planning process, making everything feel seamless and stress-free leading up to the big day On the wedding day itself, Catherine went above and beyond--stepping in to help when we needed it most (especially with our cake!)--all while maintaining such calm professionalism. She was always present without ever feeling intrusive, bringing a sense of ease to the entire day. Her eye for detail and artistry are remarkable, and she carries herself with such warmth, grace, and care that made Julian and I feel supported from start to finish. We are beyond grateful to have had Catherine by our side. She not only helped make our wedding day run smoothly but truly enhanced the experience with her compassion and dedication. I cannot recommend her enough to any couple looking for a wedding planner who combines exceptional talent with genuine compassion and an unwavering commitment to making their wedding day unforgettable. Thank you for everything Bridal Bliss and Catherine!

I just called to see if they had the supplies that I needed and when I got Toni she let me know…read morethat she did not have what I was looking for and let me know where to get it and the ins and outs of how to use said supplies. It was refreshing to deal with a true professional and I am confident that we will be using her services in the future. In the meantime if you are considering using this company and have any reservations, I can assure you that Toni is someone who cares about her clientele.

Toni from Purple Lily Events is THE wedding planner you should ever go with. When she did my…read morebrothers wedding, we were so impressed that we hired her too! We hired her for the whole package from planning, working with vendors, and organizing the day of the wedding. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. She works super hard to keep things stress free, and her super sassy attitude made me feel super at ease, almost like just hanging out with a friend... a very talented friend! Purple Lily Events has worked extensively with many of the local vendors, and always knows who to call, regardless of what you want. Every vendor we chose told us independently that Toni is their favorite wedding planner to work with. If we ever plan another event, this is the ONLY planner we will call.

9 months before my wedding I contacted Loretta to hire her to officiate. Over the next 9 months we…read morewere in contact three more times to confirm the chosen vows, time and place of wedding. On the day of my wedding, Loretta was no where to be found. About 10 minutes after the ceremony was to begin, I called her cell phone to ask her where she was. She responded that she was just coming out of a meeting and stated that my wedding was not on her calendar. She said that she needed to get dressed and would be there in approximately 1/2 hour. That would have delayed my wedding by over 40 minutes with all of my guests waiting. Fortunately, a wedding guest who was ordained and could perform the ceremony was available. I called Loretta back to let her know her services would not be required. At no time did Loretta take responsibility or apologize for her scheduling error. This could have absolutely ruined my wedding.

Loretta was wonderful to work with! She really worked with me to create a ceremony that reflected…read moreour personalities, and helped make our day more special. Would highly recommend!