My husband and I selected a destination wedding and had no clue where to start. After countless…read morehours of research, I selected Merlene for decorating and flowers. In recalling everything we did together before writing this review, I typed Merlene's name into my email search, there were 23 search results. Of those 23 emails, 3 had over 20 responses each. Merlene was THAT dedicated to keeping everything organized and tailored to our personalities. During our first consultation, Merlene explained very clearly what she could and couldn't assist with, and even offered services we hadn't even thought of. Our decorations, centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, arch, pipe and drape and even day-of planning were all taken care of by Merlene. When we lost our catering manager a month before the wedding and when we got reassigned a new entertainment consultant, Merlene was there to support us and keep us on track. She also coordinated very well with vendors with strong personalities. Everything happened on time and was flawless, even when the inevitable (rain in Miami) happened and the ceremony setup had to be moved inside 15 minutes before the wedding. Merlene helped make our dream wedding happen and we couldn't thank her enough.

When I first started planning my wedding, I really didn't intend to hire a wedding planner or even…read morea day of coordinator. But when I met Merlene at my first bridal show and I was so enamored with her that I pretty much said sign me up!! She told me about her own wedding where she was so busy in the details that she didn't get to enjoy her big moment, and because that was a really big fear of mine I decided it was definitely worth it! It was hands down the best decision I made for my wedding day! Merlene is excellent and her level of professionalism made me feel really comfortable knowing everything would be taken care of. The week of the wedding and the morning of she reached out to all my vendors so that I could relax and be stress free! She led the rehearsal the day before and my entire family gave rave reviews, it was fun and enjoyable and everyone knew where to go and what to do! During the actual wedding, her and her team were pretty much everywhere - making sure guests received their specific orders, coordinating with the kitchen, helping with any snags with my dress etc. She took care of everyone and I felt incredibly relaxed knowing that her detailed eye would not miss anything! I highly recommend Merlene to anyone considering a wedding planner or day of coordinator!!

Just WOW. From start to finish, Eli exceeded our expectations and knocked the entire thing out of…read morethe park. We originally contacted Eli about the florals, after mind-numbingly searching high and low for a florist in our price range, and one who would work with us, and it was such a breath of fresh air to work with her on everything from my bouquet to the floral arch and the decor. She helped me turn my vision into reality and never told me no to any of my ideas. Even after it took MONTHS to finally sign on the dotted line after back and forth, Eli made sure that we were getting exactly what we wanted. Because of this, we also hired her as our day-of wedding planner, but she did far more than just day-of. She made sure everything was ready, from the tables to the bridal party lining up, even helping us figure out how to get that "dip" for after the ceremony during our rehearsal. Lastly, she even worked with my mother-in-law to secure table florals for the rehearsal dinner. She set everything up, broke everything down, and even allowed us to re-use the florals for the next day in other areas of the venue. She is an absolute DREAM and the whole package. If you are searching for the right florist or planner, do not search any more!! She was even ready to scold our guests when things got a little too crazy! THANK YOU ELI for being there on my wedding day and practically a year even before that to answer all of my questions. I know it was a lot, and I could not have done it without you!!

We contacted Eli to ask about "whimsical" flowers, as this is my daughter's style. Not only did she…read moreknow what that meant; she provided an extremely thorough proposal with photos of everything (Another florist we consulted told us to look at her Instagram and tell us what we liked -- and everything was white!). Her prices were reasonable, and the flowers were beautiful. Only small complaint was that the corsages and boutonnieres fell apart very quickly. They were glue-gunned instead of wired. She did give us a refund for them, but when I use her for my younger daughter's wedding (and I will), I'll either insist that these items be held together with wire, or I'll just buy those elsewhere. Otherwise, we got many compliments on the flowers, and she also added extra touches we hadn't paid for, such as little bud vases on the tables for the cocktail hour.

Listen up. Hiring Bustled by Christina was BY FAR the best wedding money we spent. From answering…read moreinitial questions to flawless event execution, Christina and her team were critical to our wedding weekend's success. Christina helped us navigate what felt like an overwhelming amount of decisions. She is professional, honest and straight-forward. If we needed recommendations or help figuring out reasonable pricing, Christina provided extensive knowledge and insights. Leading up to the big day, Christina made sure our wishes were communicated to the venue, vendors, and vice versa. With family, Christina was great at handling "big" personalities. She made it clear that the bride and groom are her #1 priority. (All wishes given by anyone other than my fiancé or me were cross-checked accordingly :) Bottomline - hire Christina. Venues promise a day-of coordinator, but they will often be stretched thin and focused on other things. We love our families, but they will be enjoying the wedding and not focused on keeping people on task. Whether your budget is big or small, do yourself a favor and hire Bustled. Before it's too late!

Christina is a life saver. She kept us on track for everything. We are absolutely not an easy bunch…read moreof people to keep on track. We have strong personalities and tend to be late to everything that's where Christina came in. She moved us to where we needed to be, when we needed to be there. Our wedding would not have been as stress free as it was without her. Leading up to the day of, she connected with all our vendors and coordinated their timelines and needs. She is an absolute professional and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator.

Linda and her team were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-! She was on top of all the details and her communication…read morewith all of the vendors was fantastic. She was on our call with the bride to make sure that all the timeline details were perfect for photography which is extremely important to us. We completely fell in love with the way Linda works and look forward to many more weddings with her in the future!

We had such a great experience with Linda at Forever in Love. My sister-in-law recommended her to…read moreme and I'll be forever grateful she did! Linda did a gorgeous job for our wedding flowers. My bridal bouquet, the bridesmaid bouquets, the boutonnieres, the table centerpieces, and the beautiful and creative flower arch for our ceremony were all impeccable and exactly how I wanted it. We received endless compliments from our guests. The best of all is that she was able to give us a perfect look within our budget.

I must have compared at least 15 florists before I met Marilyn, the woman behind Petals with Poise…read more When I reached out to her, I had given up hope that anyone would be able to bring my wedding vision to life here in Miami (an enchanted forest meets dark academia concept). I shared this with her and without missing a beat, Marilyn said "No wedding is the same, but we do this kind of thing all the time." I didn't need to give her much direction. Within minutes, she had created a sample tablescape using the unique pieces in her highly curated, vintage collection. It was like she had read my mind. Marilyn just GETS it. Most florists will put together basic, cookie-cutter arrangements and centerpieces, but Marilyn is NOT like most florists. She does not put you in a box and she has incredible range and impeccable taste. She'll respect your vision, but she's not afraid to share her opinion and advise you so that your event is elegant and beautiful, which is refreshing. Aside from sharing my Pinterest board and general moodboard with Marilyn, I didn't have to do much. She respected my budget, kept me informed throughout, and was flexible when I had changes here and there. When I arrived at my wedding, I was blown away. I had high expectations, but she surpassed them a million times over. She is a creative genius. The photos I'm attaching (some professional, some from phone cameras) don't even begin to do her work justice. I would definitely work with Marilyn again and would recommend her to anyone in need of florals, whether for a wedding, baby shower, corporate event, or anything in between.

My daughter got married this past weekend. We worked with Marilyn and she stuck to our budget and…read moremade such beautiful arrangements. She was a joy to work with and the flowers were lovely. We heard many comments from guests about the pretty flowers, glaucous greenery and centerpieces. You can book with confidence with Petals with Poise.

I want every girl who's getting married to go visit this lady. She is so great. We had visited over…read more5 different florists before finally meeting Elsa. She is so nice and attentive. She really knows the flower business. You will be overwhelmed by all the beautiful merchandise she has in her shop. To our great surprise, she turned out to be half the price of all the other florists we had been to. Can't wait to have pictures of her beautiful arrangements in our wedding.

There is no denying that Tony is a talented guy with an amazing team. When my wife showed up at…read moreour wedding venue- she was completely distressed. The area where you walk in was a complete disaster, it looked like a construction zone. She called frantic, and I told her not to worry- Tony's got this (and crossed my fingers). Everything was phenomenal. All my wife's tiny personal touches came to life with Tony's over-the-top pomp and show. The reception room was magical. A few things that went wrong: 1- one of the boutonnieres fell apart and there was no replacement 2- there were supposed to be two floral crowns - one was never taken out of the box 3- My wife and I chose blue flowers- Tony suggested some pink for a "pop" of color- we agreed and the room was full of pink flowers - and not very many blue at all... One thing that every bride should remember is to ask for a throw away bouquet during the bouquet toss. My wife forgot- threw her own, and the girl who caught it -well she never gave it back of course. So- don't make this mistake ask for a throw-away bouquet. We had to have a second bridal bouquet made for pictures a few days after the wedding- we called Tony and explained that the photographer was taking us to the park- and he made another one up for us no problem.

Tony is super rude and does not know how to treat his customers respectfully. Every paying…read morecustomer should be treated equally and with the basic respect that any normal human being would expect. He has a severe lack of communication within his team and blames his customers for his team's blatant errors. DO NOT ORDER FROM HIM.

It's taken me some time to gather my thoughts after my wedding, but I finally found the words to…read moreexpress my gratitude for Abby at Blue Orchid Events. Let me start by saying if you're reading this review, you've found the perfect person. Abby is truly exceptional. From the very beginning to the end, she was by my side every step of the way. Not only is she incredibly professional, organized, and proficient in her craft, but she's also personable--a confidante you can turn to with any concerns as you navigate one of the most significant days of your life. Abby transformed what could have been a stressful wedding planning experience into something truly seamless. Her reassurance and personal, professional insights guided me throughout the entire journey. I'll forever be grateful for choosing her to orchestrate my wedding. Countless people have remarked to me that they wish they had a wedding planner like her, and I couldn't agree more. To all the brides-to-be out there, trust me when I say this: your wedding day deserves to be the easiest, most beautiful day of your life. Don't hesitate--run to Abby. You won't regret it. Abby, my sincerest and most heartfelt thanks for your extraordinary work in making my wedding the best day of my life.

Where does one even begin with writing a review for this marvelous piece of work?! Abby is YOUR…read moreGIRL. Stop hesitating or debating over whether you think you *need* a wedding planner....You NEED Abby! I found Abby in perfect time -- about two months before my wedding -- and she was a true God-send! Immediately from the start, she made me feel calm and made me feel like everything was going to be okay -- and it was! We sat down together about a month before the big day and we went through EVERYTHING together: who my vendors were, what I had for a schedule so far, what my vision was for the decor, what my vision was in general, my to-do list, etc. There were big holes in my wedding to-do list and Abby stepped right up to the plate. She rolled up her sleeves and got to work in helping me finish all of the last-minute planning details that I just didn't have the time for. She called all of my vendors, confirmed their services and arrival times, sent them each schedules, and helped me figure out a transportation schedule for my wedding guests. Fast-forward to the day of the wedding. It's early. I'm inside the venue (where my family and I also stayed the night), just waking up, and I look out my window. There's Abby, coffee in hand, getting right to work with setting things up. A couple of hours later, while I'm getting my hair done, Abby comes in to check on me and make sure I feel good and have everything I need. I peek outside the window and our reception area is looking fabulous! I've never felt so RELAXED...I knew my wedding was totally handled and there was nothing for me to worry about. I just had to drink my wine and enjoy my day :) If there were any problems on my wedding day, I didn't have a clue. She always had her clipboard in hand with all of the details, schedule, phone numbers...everything at her fingertips. My mom and mom-in-law were always asking her questions, needing this, needing that, and while I was rolling my eyes at them, she handled all of their questions, favors, and needs with grace and a genuine smile. Throughout the wedding evening and in the days, even weeks after the wedding, all of my guests were saying that my wedding was truly the best they'd ever been to -- all of that praise honestly goes right to Abby. Also, on top of all of this, Abby is just a really cool person! She's got such an interesting background and is just a lot of fun to be around -- which made it easy to have her be with me on wedding day. If you'll take anything away from reading this review, it's two things: 1) Let's face it, you're reading reviews for wedding planners -- so you NEED a wedding planner and 2) That wedding planner should be Abby. Trust me.