I actually laugh out loud when I recall how I first thought I didn't need a wedding planner. I…read morefigured I had plenty of ideas, a good sense of design, and thought I could manage my time well enough to get things done when things needed to be done. Looking back now, I can't imagine this past year without Alexis and her team at the Little Things. Alexis is cool, calm, and collected. She has an incredible eye and seemingly limitless patience. She gave me the space to design specific elements of our wedding while providing her expertise at every turn. Her high standards have helped her build a network of vendors who truly bring their A-game. My fiancé and I definitely put The Little Things through the ringer with our out-of-the-box interactive displays and AV set up. Alexis took it all in stride, remaining positive, managing our expectations, and meeting every challenge presented and exceeding expectations throughout. If you view wedding planners as a "nice to have," and not a "necessity," I would change your thinking. There are SO many things that can come up, and they would have easily derailed us many times in our planning if it were not for Alexis who acts as part wedding planner, part therapist throughout the process! ha! When you look back at your wedding, if you're like us, you will constantly be bringing up amazing memories, and you will find yourself saying "Imagine we didn't have Alexis."

If you're beginning to plan your wedding and you're looking to be creatively engaged but not…read moreoverwhelmed by the process, it's time you meet with TLT. If you value design and love beautiful detail but don't have the time to chase every email or treat your wedding like a second job, it's time you meet with TLT. If you have a bunch of ideas in your mind of who you and your partner are, and how you want to present yourselves as a couple, and want a planner who can understand you better than you understand yourself, it's time you meet with TLT. If you want to enjoy the process of planning your wedding as much as your wedding itself, run, don't walk, to TLT. Alexis & Kayla were by far the most important and most valuable decision we made for our wedding. After following TLT on IG for some time, I knew I liked their high-end, laidback vibe, and from our first conversation we were bowled over by how those traits translated to the people behind the scenes. From early days with thoughtful questionnaires into every aspect of our identity, Alexis and Kayla began the journey of getting to know us better than we knew ourselves, and helped us establish a mood, a design aesthetic, and a way of working together that made the year of planning our wedding a true joy. What you can expect from working with TLT: monthly meetings where you will laugh until you cry, a meticulously organized online checklist of to-dos with assigned owners and gentle and timely reminders, to be presented with teams of vendors who match your vibe and price point (you can always suggest your own vendors and TLT will vet them too), never having to send a single email to a vendor (!!!!), a sense of comfort knowing that everything is IS THE BAG, and in the critical days leading up to the big day and including the big day itself - being able to be present and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. Alexis and Kayla helped us author our first big creative project together as a couple and will be lifelong friends. They assembled a squad of the COOLEST, most hardworking vendors we could imagine, and we will be forever grateful. If you are on the fence about working with a planner, DO NOT HESITATE to take the leap with TLT. They are worth their weight in solid gold.

What can I say about Robin Perry? She is wonderful. From the first time I picked up the phone to…read moreask her about her wedding planning services, I was hooked. She is just a lovely person and boy does she know her stuff! When it comes to planning a wedding on Cape Ann, Robin has you covered. She helped us figure out what was and wasn't feasible within our budget, recommended vendors, negotiated pricing, researched venues, and overall kept me sane leading up to our wedding. We didn't need her for everything soup-to-nuts (though she can certainly do that!), but she was there for whatever we did need and charged us an hourly rate based on how much she worked. Robin was also our day-of coordinator and helped to make the entire wedding day run smoothly. As I was getting ready that day, it never even occurred to me to be worried about how things were going with the caterer or other vendors - I knew it was all in good hands. Robin is professional, well-respected, smart, confident, willing to work hard, and so gracious and kind. I LOVED working with her and would recommend her to anyone who needs a full-on wedding planner or even just a little extra help along the way. She is THE BEST!

As I write this review, we are only weeks away from my daughter's wedding and I am RELAXED! I thank…read moreRobin at Friend of the Bride for her ability to think creatively, outside of the box, as she puts all the pieces together for the unique wedding celebration my daughter envisioned. Robin's resources and professional contacts, as well as her expert negotiation skills, provided us with the best of the best, all within our budget. Robin has the style and grace we wanted reflected in our daughter's wedding celebration., with the added bonus of a great sense of humor. Robin has the character and integrity we value in professional relationships-- so very important for a wedding planner.

Planning a wedding in New Hampshire while living in DC is no easy feat. That's why we called in…read morePhebe at Making ME Event Planning Firm and never looked back. Phebe is the queen of vintage and romantic design. She totally got the vibe we were going for, took the ball and ran with it. She had wonderful recommendations on how to save money, and even did many DIY projects on our behalf (glazing mason jars anyone?). One of her great recommendations was getting flowers from Whole Foods, which I would guess saved us at least $1,000. Phebe was always accessible via phone and email whenever we needed her. She kept us on track with checklists and reminders of things we needed to do. We had a shared Pinterest board that I kept filling with ideas, so I always felt involved. In the end, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I didn't stress one bit knowing Phebe was in charge. Our guests are still raving about how well designed and uniquely personalized our wedding was. We owe tons of thanks to Phebe and her team for Making ME a happy bride.

My husband Mike and I used Making ME Event Planning for our wedding this past September, and I must…read moresay I honestly do not know how I could have gotten married without Phebe. This is coming from an absolute and udder control freak. Once Phebe was on our team, she kept up with my husband and I, months prior to the wedding, to make sure we were accomplishing every little detail associated with getting married and making sure our vision of what our special day would look like came out. She also kept both Mike and I engaged in the entire process, this was a HUGE plus! Alot of planners we talked to, would only talk to me, that did not sit well with Mike and I. Her professionalism and team made working with her an absolute dream come true. A few days before the wedding, Phebe came over to go over our final production list, that listed hour by hour what would be going on, where each of us should be. It really put both Mike and I at ease because we knew that we could put the entire wedding, one of the most important days of our lives, into the hands of Phebe and her team. The morning of our wedding, Phebe called both my husband and I to make sure we were up and going and if there was anything last minute that we needed. That morning while we got ready Phebe went to the reception hall to make sure everything was set up correctly, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Once we got to the church, Phebe came out to the limo to notify me of a few problems that she wanted to check with me on. Apparently the florist had dropped the ball and put red bows in place of orange bows down the aisle, and had forgotten the rose petals for a big exit. Phebe said no worries she would remove the bows, and during the ceremony she ran over to the local grocery store to purchase roses so we could still have our big exit. That exit ended up being one of my favorite photos from the entire day and it only happened because of Phebe. Phebe also ran interference on some issues that I did not even know happened until I got back from my Honeymoon, including upset guests about seating arrangements, helping me with my 62 tie bustle, making sure my husband and I were where we needed to be at all times, making sure we both ate and were well hydrated, and making sure our vendors had a go to person besides my husband and I. I could honestly go on and go for hours about Making ME Event Planning, Phebe, and her staff. My husband and I are so blessed to have had her there in our corner so we could concentrate on what was important, enjoying our friends and family on an amazing day, that was filled with love and happiness, and honestly not an once of drama because of Phebe. I cannot recommended her and her team enough! And I can promise you, if you hire Making ME Event Planning, you will understand from the first time you talk to Phebe, exactly how special and wonderful it is to work with her.

If I could give Ana more than 5 stars, I would…read more The best decision I've ever made was saying "I do" to my husband. The second best decision I've ever made was hiring Ana as our wedding planner. I was TERRIFIED and overwhelmed by the thought of having a big wedding. My parents really wanted one (150ppl) so I took the plunge. I dreaded the thought of the planning... the linens, the flowers, etc etc. Ana made it so easy AND to my shock.... enjoyable!! She truly listens to what your "vision" is but she also gets to know you and almost literally reads your mind. One anecdote: Ana knew I was obsessed with our dogs and without me saying anything she put us in touch with a cake vendor who specialized in cake toppers.... our dogs were the bride and groom on the cake and it was so, so perfect and "us". She is classy, sweet, elegant and fun... but she is also a mama bear and will stop at nothing to protect her bride and make sure the brides day is perfect. Ana is a professional. She knows the business. She knows the vendors. She knows where to go, who to use, and what to say. She is also a total blast to work with. And, again, this is coming from a person who didn't want to do the "bride thing". Ana was gentle yet forceful and truly only cares that she creates a day where the bride and family will feel loved and so happy. She accomplished this more than I could have ever imagined. Our wedding was breathtakingly beautiful and the best part was it was without stress (for us) and seamless. It truly was perfect... thanks to Ana. You MUST hire her. She is a pro and a joy to work with.

I wasn't sure exactly why I needed a wedding planner. Ana is such a calming influence while…read moreinsanity is swirling around you. She has very classy taste and has a way of offering you advice (which is usually right) in such a kind way. She is so very knowledgeable about vendors, locations etc. She made the process so easy. I will miss you Ana

I cannot wait to get married so I can hire Lyn from Winchester's Florist!…read more I was recently a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding and on a very stressful day Lyn made things so easy. She delivered all the flowers to where we were having our photographs taken, she set up the flowers at the church and pinned the boutineers on the groomsmen, also arranged all the centerpieces at the reception venue. The personal touch really meant a lot. It was definitely nice to have one less thing to worry about. I mentioned how easy she was to work for because the flowers really speak for themselves. They were absolutely PERFECT.

Rude, obnoxious people to deal with. Sent repeated emails inquiring about prices and they replied…read moreasking the name of the band. I gave them the name and they won't reply.

Peggy, the owner of Warehouse XI, has an enormous heart, the size of the one painted at the…read moreentrance of her stunningly beautiful space. In June 2024, she let 9th graders from Prospect Hill Academy High School hang and celebrate their art in her professional space, allowing them a special opportunity to be artists and to invite their parents and community to admire their "Visions of the Future" (the title and theme of the show). It is not everyday that you run into people interested in donating their space and time to elevate the worldviews of local teenagers, so we are forever grateful. Beyond running a gorgeous event space in our neighborhood, Peggy epitomizes what it means to be a community partner and champion for others.

Michael at Beantown Audio was always quick to respond to my questions by email or phone. The…read moreequipment was easy to pick up, set up and return. Everything you need to get the party going at a fraction of the cost. We had a friend create a playlist on her laptop and she acted as DJ during our wedding. It was perfect.

I recently rented DJ equipment from Beantown Audio for an event this past weekend. Everything…read moreabout it was a five star experience. Mike was very, very helpful. The equipment was top notch and extremely easy to use. Pricing was affordable - especially for the quality of the product and experience. I will be using Beantown Audio for any and every function in the future that equipment will be necessary. Furthermore, I would personally recommend Beantown Audio to anyone that is looking for quality, affordable DJ equipment and great personal service.

Cheryl gave us the most beautiful ceremony we could have ever asked for. We both had not been to a…read morewedding before so we did not know what to expect. Any anxiety I had melted away when we met Cheryl. She was organized, thoughtful and we could tell she truly cared about our story. We knew we could trust her to coordinate the day, she was organized with notes and knew exactly what to do. She even stayed late at our rehearsal when one of our bridesmaids was late. At the ceremony everything was flawless and so perfect. She is so well spoken and told our story so beautifully. We were able to make the ceremony our own, we opted to do private vows and the ceremony was still very personal and special. We are so thankful to Cheryl for such a beautiful ceremony. I would recommend Cheryl to anyone getting married!

For our wedding, we had Cheryl Macintosh as the official. She made the process really easy. The…read morechoices she provided for readings, wedding vows and the ring ceremony contributed to our magical day. Cheryl was a great listener. She listened to our love story and captured it perfectly for our ceremony. She was attentive to our emails and texts and her response time was quick. We wanted a small, intimate wedding to have a personal feel and Cheryl was an integral part of our vision.