Takisha Edwards and her team at Blu Print 2 Events were the absolute dream team for our wedding…read moreplanning. Her planning suggestions, vendor recommendations, and presence through the entire experience were all we could hope for in planning and carrying out our daughter's wedding. I highly recommend her and her process for any needing to plan a wedding in the future. She was professional, knowledgeable and a delight to work with.

We could not have asked for a better wedding planner. From day one, Takisha was organized, fun,…read morecalm-spirited, and attentive to our needs and details. She listened to our vision, offered professional advice and vendors, and offered guidance for us when we felt or seemed lost. Through it all, she took the stress away from our back. On the wedding day, we were able to relax and enjoy the moments without having to focus on the minor things. We owe so much gratitude to Takisha. If you're considering working with Takisha, do it--you'll be blessed.

LIG Events provided us with outstanding wedding planning services for our recent wedding. While we…read morewere initially skeptical of hiring a wedding coordinator, this ended up being FAR AND AWAY the best money that we spent. Laura is a true professional who went above and beyond at every opportunity to help us think through our vision, provide us with resources and options, and problem solve. She was able to adeptly think through creative solutions, anticipate potential risks and challenges, and was extremely attentive and responsive to every question and detail. She was also a strong communicator who was transparent with us about risks, costs, and opportunities, who was able to communicate and build relationships with a number of vendors, and who was able to work through any differences of opinion. Laura literally saved us THOUSANDS of dollars by identifying alternatives, coming up with creative solutions, and negotiating on our behalf. Our wedding would not have been possible without her and we are truly in her debt. Each of our guests attested that this was the best wedding that they have attended and Laura deserves a great deal of the credit for helping us identify and coordinate with vendors, build our vision, and execute. If you need a wedding or event planner, LIG Events proved that they are able to adapt to your vision, style, and budget and they will go above and beyond to make sure that your event is a success!

the dress I ordered was to big. took over two months to get. I asked for a refund and they stopped…read moreemailing me. this place is a scam to say the least.

Now that I'm more a year out from doing battle with the wedding industrial complex, I can finally…read moreput pen to paper about how much Pollyanna Events helped us with our big day. As a person who has experience with event planning, I knew I just needed someone who wasn't me or my spouse to coordinate some of those last minute details and to keep track of all of the pieces that go into a event (it also helped to have a professional to talk my wedding crazed spouse through stuff and stop bothering me about it). I am NOT one of those women who have been planning their wedding day since I was a little girl, so it was refreshing to talk mostly logistics and best practices without feeling like a bridezilla (I'm looking at you, Macy's registry who kept trying to register me for frilly plates that I didn't want). Sarah met with me for coffee to walk me through the range of day of coordinator versus full wedding planning packages, and I felt instantly comfortable with her. Since we were approximately six weeks out from the wedding, we did end up going with day-of coordination. Sam was my day of coordinator (with an assist from Kate), and they did such an excellent job. Prior to the event, Sam definitely talked me through one of my freakout moments when the venue "unapproved" our seating chart the day before and wanted to exile a table to 150 feet away from everyone else. Sam ensured that we stayed on schedule and that I had food, and remained professional and calm throughout the whole event. Seriously, I cannot recommend Pollyanna Events highly enough! Note: Pollyanna Events explicitly states that they're feminist on their yelp business description, and their literature with their package pricing was literally one of the first wedding industry items where I saw LGBT couples, interracial couples, and older couples. I was also determined to try to direct my wedding business to women owned or minority owned businesses, and I'm so happy I found such an excellent one.

We will never have enough words to thank Madison and her team for giving us a stress-free wedding…read moreplanning process and most importantly stress-free day. She was organized, kind, fun, offered clear communication and it truly felt like a partnership. All of the vendors she recommended were outstanding. I have no doubt there were a million decisions she made the day of the wedding, that we will never know about, because of that we could focus solely on our friends and family and for that we will forever be grateful. Our only regret was not having her organize our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks- that's how easy she made everything for us. By the end of it all, it felt like we had a friend with us on our wedding day.

Madison and her team were nothing short of extraordinary! We decided to hire Madison for…read morecoordination and design five months before our wedding, realizing that bringing our dream wedding to life was a more ambitious endeavor than we had anticipated. While most of our vendors were already secured, we still needed a florist and a cake designer. Madison's thoughtful recommendations led us to two exceptional vendors who perfectly complemented our vision. She kept everyone on track with timelines, including us, which was much needed given all the fine details. Madison had many great ideas to help us make decisions and her creativity also helped bring it all together. From the very beginning, we had complete confidence in Madison and her team. Their meticulous attention to detail allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our wedding day, free from worry. We would absolutely recommend getting a wedding coordinator and hiring Madison was the best decision we made. We could not have done it without her and her team. Everything came together flawlessly, and we are forever grateful to Madison and her remarkable team for making our day so unforgettable.

It's been 7 months since I married my husband, but my appreciation for the work my wedding planners…read moredid only increases as time goes by. Amber Karson and Emily Butler--who are twin sisters, by the way--took this ADD bride by the hand and created the most spectacular, meaningful wedding day imaginable. They were helpful for the entire year of my engagement, but they morphed from mere mortals into something truly mind-boggling on the day itself, shepherding every vendor, guest, and detail in the schedule. Since our wedding, a lot of our guests have come up to us and said something along the lines of the following: "I usually just say this to be polite, but in your case I'm serious: that was the most fun I've ever had at one of these." I'd like to pretend it was because my husband and I are just awesomely magnetic people who create instant fun in a 90-foot radius, but ha ha, no, it was entirely down to Karson Butler Events. Hire them.

My wife and I were traveling to D.C. to get married and were starting from scratch with the…read moredetails. We quickly realized we couldn't manage the process on our own and were so very blessed to have found Karson Butler Events. We loved every second of our perfect day and are so grateful to Amber and Emily for all they did to make it so special. They listened to us and were able to create an event that reflected who we are as a couple. We both agree that we wouldn't change a thing about our day and we have Amber and Emily to thank for that. If you are looking for a wedding planner, we highly recommend you call these two. Once you talk to them, you'll want to choose them to share in your day.

My mother and I hired NoLo for my wedding recently. Nora was my planner and we hired her for the…read more"Month Of" service. The pricing was reasonable and my mother and I agree - WORTH EVERY PENNY. We both are high strung individuals so having Nora there in the last month leading up to the big day was super helpful. We tend to leave things to the last minute but Nora stayed on us and made sure she got everything she needed from us. Nora attended our rehearsal and helped choreograph the ceremony. The day of the ceremony she coordinated with the DJ for all announcements and music cues. As a control freak myself, I wanted everything to be perfect. Because I didn't have to yell, scream, or even think on my big day, Nora MADE my day perfect. One of the other reviewers said they had the ceremony and reception in the same place and were worried about space. SAME HERE. I was ready to help move our rental furniture around in my wedding dress after the ceremony. I was worried I'd have to tell people "Alright we do! Now everyone pick up a chair and take it over to a table..." but no such thing happened. Nora coordinated the catering staff and her assistant/husband to get the ceremony broken down and dinner set up during cocktail hour while the bridal party took pictures. The biggest rave I have about Nora is that about a week before my wedding I sent her a three page email (single spaced) with every anxiety, fear, and wedding nightmare I've had in the past year and a half. It was definitely an unhinged email. Nora gave me the most valuable wedding gift I could have gotten then: Peace of Mind. She sent me a reply that both validated my feelings and helped me calm down a bit. If I ever need to plan another wedding or help a friend/sibling plan a wedding, I'm strongly recommending Nora's services. Next time, though, I may just have to hire NoLo for the entire wedding planning package because I'm sure NoLo will plan a magical wedding!

I hired Nora and Lorinda (NoLo) a few months out from my wedding as I was realizing I needed some…read morehelp and the coordinator that came with my venue was not being as responsive as I would have liked. I just felt like I needed someone objective to keep me sane and help me with the little details. I met with the girls as they offered a "day of" package for a great price that was within my budget. It took about 5 minutes of hellos and small talk to know these ladies were THE BEST investment of my entire wedding! They reminded me of little details I forgot about and helped to handle those little details. I was immediately at ease and didn't worry about a thing from then on. They worked great with the on site coordinator and the day went as smoothly as it could have. If I started to think about something that may have been forgot, they just flashed me a smile to let me know they had already handled it. They were extremely professional but had fun as well because that is the only way I would have it! Even though it was a "day of" package, they took the time to meet with me a few times beforehand to go over things and offered to hold onto any decor I needed stored until the day. If i sent an email about something, they responded immediately. (And believe me, I sent quite a few emails haha). They truly were my little guardian angels that day and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me. I can say with 100% honesty that I had an absolute blast at my wedding and enjoyed every second of it and I truly believe that is because of Nora and Lorinda.

My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Angie as our wedding coordinator. From the…read morevery beginning, it was clear that she is genuinely passionate about weddings and deeply invested in helping couples bring their vision to life. One of the things I appreciated most was how comfortable she made us feel throughout the planning process. I never felt judged for our personal style, budget, or for incorporating elements that may not fit the mold of a traditional American wedding. Instead, Angie was supportive, encouraging, and focused on helping us create a celebration that felt authentic to us. Angie also offers rental services for a variety of wedding items, including arches, lawn games, and décor pieces, which can be incredibly helpful for couples looking to simplify their planning process. We also loved using Timeline Genius, the planning platform she utilizes. It made collaboration easy and allowed us to review timelines, comment on details, and stay organized throughout the planning process. Another area where Angie truly excelled was vendor coordination. She communicated professionally and effectively with our photographer, caterer, venue, DJ, and other vendors, ensuring that everyone was aligned and informed. This gave us tremendous peace of mind leading up to the wedding. On the wedding day, Angie and her two assistants were absolutely phenomenal. Their organization and teamwork were evident from the start, and they remained in constant communication through their walkie-talkie system throughout the day. Thanks to their coordination, the timing of the entire event ran even more smoothly than our original timeline anticipated. The transformation they helped create at our venue was incredible. They assisted with setting up numerous DIY elements, including our floating candle centerpieces with Orbeez and floating pearls, and helped bring together our florals, including centerpieces, bouquets, and boutonnieres. So much of the beauty of our wedding day came together because of their hard work, attention to detail, and willingness to jump in wherever needed. Their support at the end of the evening was equally impressive. Our venue had two levels, with the wedding party getting ready upstairs. Without being asked, Angie and her team helped gather and bring downstairs countless personal items as the night was winding down. This was an enormous help, especially since everyone was either exhausted or enjoying their final moments celebrating together. Most importantly, Angie and her team ensured that the entire day ran seamlessly. They worked closely with the caterers, DJ, photographer, venue staff, and wedding party to keep everything on track while allowing us to remain fully present and enjoy the day. Their professionalism, kindness, organization, and dedication were invaluable, and we truly cannot imagine our wedding day without them. We are incredibly grateful to Angie and her team for helping turn our vision into reality and making our wedding day feel effortless from start to finish.

My wedding was done by Wendy Raab from 4Rave reviews and it was an incredible event. She provided…read morethe best location in DC and hotel Sofitel and a famous Georgetown photographer. She has access to all the best sources including catering and all details like stationery, flowers etc. If you want her to do calligraphy she will and she can mail your invites and it's beautiful and flawless. She is onsite at the event to make it an elegant upscale and memorable event. She is like an orchestra conductor seemlessly pulling it all together. Please invite Wendy to do your Wedding, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah or any special event with class!

Event Planner, Wendy Raab, of Rave Reviews....is a gem. Hiring her was the smartest thing I could…read morehave ever done and was a great gift to myself...no stress. While respecting our budget, Wendy listened to what my daughter wanted for her wedding and made it happen. She had creative ideas, she had vendors (eager to work with Wendy) who gave us their best work at reasonable fees...from florists, to photographers, dance bands, invitation specialists...my mind swims thinking about all the details that were involved in pulling it all together and I, MOB, had nothing to worry about but enjoy this special time with my daughter. Wendy was with us every step of the way...and was there throughout the wedding and reception.... She was our voice of reason when we needed one. She told my husband and I what was important to spend money on and where we could save. The result...a wedding that looked 3 times more expensive than it was, a very happy Bride and Groom, and relaxed rested Parents who had a wonderful time. Wendy was so pleasant and FUN to work with. She was extremely professional, very positive, always calm, and confident. Our guests are still talking about how magical the venue was - Wendy took an ordinary ball room and transformed it into cascading flowers, floating crystals, candle light, guests dancing into the night, and a wedding that my daughter and son-in-law were very proud of...it was a night to remember... AND ONE OF THE FUNNEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!