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    5.0 (40 reviews)
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    Jordan B.

    Dumi is INCREDIBLE! She made our day so beautiful and flawless and stress free! She was so easy to work with, organized, and efficient. I loved working with her and highly recommend her for your next event.

    Morgan F.

    Dumi was amazing as our day-of coordinator for our wedding! super attentive to our needs and worries leading up to our wedding. She kept us on-track and solved a lot of logistical problems and so many things we didn't even think of; seating for the wedding ceremony, timing of the music walk-out times for the groom and bride veil adjustment, catering questions, and coordinating with all the vendors on the day of and the days leading up. She masterfully handled the craziness of our two families with an even hand --firm when she needed to be, and relaxed and funny in the brief moments of calm throughout the process. Very detail oriented and organized, fast response times to all of our emails. I cannot stress enough that we could not have pulled this off without Dumi. She is first class.

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    Andrea M.

    Our November wedding would not have been the same without Dumi's help and expertise as our day-of-coordinator. We've corresponded via zoom calls and e-mail starting at a month before our big day. Even though we had most of our planning already done, there were still a lot of pending items and ever-changing details that we had to keep track of. Dumi helped us prioritize and address these things so that we can have a stress-free wedding day. She managed vendor communication and created a timeline that everyone referenced which is really extensive and thorough. She also successfully ran our wedding rehearsal the day before, which our friends and families really appreciated! She made sure everyone knew what they were doing and when. On our wedding day, she executed our vision perfectly. There were no details missed, and all of our guests are happy and impressed! My husband and I were also well taken care of, and we were able to do everything we planned on our big day. Thank you so much Dumi and team for bringing our ideas, wedding spreadsheets, and planning slides to life! I believe that every bride and groom should have a coordinator on their wedding day because the last thing you want to do is stress over DIY details, vendors not knowing what to do, or guests causing any trouble. None of that happened on our wedding day, thankfully, thanks to A Gordon Event. Dumi was that coordinator for us, and we highly recommend her!

    Jay K.

    This is a review for our wonderful day of coordinator, Dumi!! We reached out to Dumi several months before our wedding date and felt at ease when we had our initial consultation with her. Her professionalism and attention to detail were evident during our meetings leading up to the wedding and during the rehearsal, but really shined during our wedding day. Everything ran so smoothly, from the weeks leading up to the wedding, the rehearsal, and throughout the actual wedding day. My partner and I reflected on how much fun and carefree our wedding was, and it was all due to Dumi's wonderful and thoughtful work planning and coordination behind the scenes. She is an excellent communicator and quickly resolved any questions that our multitude of vendors had. Our friends, grooms people, and family felt that she did a wonderful job. I would highly, highly, highly recommend Dumi to be your wedding coordinator and will be recommending her to my friends. Thanks so much Dumi!

    Suwanna V.

    Dumi and the entire A Gordon Event team were nothing short of magical for our March 2024 wedding. From our first consultation, Dumi's thoroughness and attention to detail left me almost speechless (which is hard do with a Type A bride like myself). You can definitely tell she knows what she's doing when you have no follow up questions! I knew it would take a specific personality to be able to corral our bridal party and I was impressed that this team was able to do so with such ease. Our wedding day went off without any hiccups (or at least none that I knew about) which only further highlights how much hard work was going on behind the scenes. I could go on forever about how grateful my husband and I to the A Gordon Event team, but I will just say that hiring them was the best decision we ever made and our wedding wouldn't have been as smooth without them!

    Dumi was a dream to work with! I got engaged and set a wedding date that was within 9 months (we wanted to accommodate family schedules, etc). Given that I manage projects all the time at work, I thought it would not be a problem to coordinate my own wedding. Well, I found out very quickly that that was not the case. A few months after setting the wedding date - I started scrambling around to find at the very least a month of coordinator. Dumi was among the first few people that I reached out to and she was definitely the first to respond. We set up an introductory call with her and knew instantly that we wanted to hire her for partial planning services. She is beyond professional, keeps very detailed notes, and clearly knows what she is doing. We had no idea we had to lock down certain vendors ASAP and would have been lost without her. Dumi also has a great portfolio of other wedding vendors that she has worked with, and her recommendations were top notch. I now realize how important it is to have a professional help with your wedding and I cannot recommend Dumi enough. I was completely relaxed the month up to the wedding knowing that I was in good hands. Our day was beautiful and went without a hitch (at least none that I am aware of, which speaks volumes of Dumi and her team!). You will 10000% not regret hiring A Gordon Event for your wedding!

    D S.

    Do yourself a big favor. Stop your wedding planning/ coordination search and just hire Dumi right now. You will NOT regret it. Dumi was my day-of wedding coordinator for my wedding on 10/15/22 and the day could not have gone more smoothly. I literally would not change a single thing about my wedding day and Dumi and her team are to thank. Dumi was the first to get back to me out of the five coordinators I reached out to and that level of responsiveness and enthusiasm locked me in. Her level of responsiveness and enthusiasm never diminished. She never once left me hanging and she brought great energy to every meeting, the rehearsal, and the day of. What I appreciated most about Dumi is her confidence. Any time I had a question, she let me know what she's found to work best from her experience. This made planning very straightforward for me with very little second guessing. Her confidence kept me in reality and on budget. Her confidence allowed us to have an efficient, effective rehearsal and therefore a super fun rehearsal dinner. Her confidence commanded respect from my vendors. Her confidence never overshadowed my needs or dreams. Her confidence gave me confidence in my choices and in letting go on my big day. If you need any more convincing, I'll tell you that Dumi STOPPED TRAFFIC in the middle of downtown San Francisco so that my photographer could get an epic shot of my husband and I in the street. That sums up Dumi as a wedding coordinator. She ensures that your day is YOUR day and do whatever it takes. I cannot thank Dumi enough for all of her hard work and dedication. I was told by multiple wedding guests that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. Thank you, Dumi! You are beyond amazing at what you do.

    Jazmin S.

    If you need someone to handle all the little details for your wedding, Dumi is your person! Dumi thinks of absolutely everything and anything along the way. I was so grateful to work with her the month before my wedding to nail down logistics and final planning. On the day of, I didn't have to worry about a thing because Dumi had it handled in every way. Thank you so much Dumi!

    Working with A Gordon Event was the best decision! From the very beginning, Dumi knew exactly what we needed to do at every step of the way. She always gave us the creative freedom to explore ideas while ensuring we stayed on track. She went above and beyond in every single interaction. Her connections made everything so much easier. Not having to research and find florists, bakers, DJs, photographers, and wait staff simplified so much of our decision making. I would recommend A Gordon Event to everyone!

    Shay M.

    My wedding was 2/18/23 and it was absolutely PERFECT! WE LOVE DUMI! She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly! I really appreciated how thorough and responsive she was from the moment I hired her about 6 months out from my wedding. Even though she was hired for day of coordination, she was very helpful and did everything she could to make sure the day went perfectly. Even designing my wedding venue with all my decor on the day before the wedding after our wedding ceremony rehearsal. The whole process went so smooth, we were really in sync and she made it a priority to know my vision exactly! I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator to help me make all my wedding dreams come true. I'm sad the wedding is now over and we can't work together anymore. We definitely recommend Dumi for all your wedding coordination needs, you won't regret it!!

    I can't say enough good things about Dumi - she was so kind, funny, communicative, a great listener, a lifesaver at many times, and made sure our big day was a complete success. Our wedding would not have been as amazing and perfect without her and Brandin there. She made sure we got to do everything we wanted to make our day special. I have no idea how she can manage to make a 160 person wedding run so smoothly but she made it look easy - it brought me so much peace of mind knowing she was there. Some memorable moments for me are that while I was busy on my wedding morning Dumi made sure everything was in place and reported back to me what was happening/being set up so I never felt out of the loop. Then I realized I forgot silver sharpies for the guest book and out of nowhere she pulls out exactly what we needed from her fanny pack!! She is always one step ahead. Dumi also made sure my pictures were on point and had the idea to throw my veil to make it look like it was blowing in the wind - she literally thinks of everything. She was not only my coordinator but also my bestie for the day. If there is anyone you can trust to bring your vision to life during your wedding, it's Dumi. You would be so lucky to have her by your side!!!

    Taylor R.

    If you're thinking of hiring a wedding coordinator, LOOK NO FURTHER. Dumi is everything I could have asked for and more. Having Dumi as our coordinator was the BEST decision my husband and I could have made. From the beginning, Dumi was extremely responsive and professional. We had a zoom call early on in the planning process and Dumi helped me tie up so many loose ends and helped me with questions I wouldn't have even thought to ask my vendors. She completely took the time to read through my contracts and was so meticulous in ensuring all communication among vendors was clear and concise. Dumi attended a venue walkthrough with me and my husband and created the most amazing timeline for the day of my wedding to keep our day running smooth. Two days before my wedding my videographer fell through due to Covid. Dumi was ON IT and helped me find many qualified videographers within my budget literally within hours. She literally came to my rescue and helped me stay calm and stress free. On the day of the wedding, Dumi was so helpful with keeping our wedding party on schedule. She planned our first look so beautifully. She was there to address every need and issue that came up on the day and literally left me stress free and able to enjoy every moment of my wedding day. Dumi was quick to come up with solutions for problems that arose during the day and put out mini fires that I had no idea about. I feel eternally grateful for A Gordon Event for making my wedding day one to remember forever.

    A Gordon Event helped make our wedding day perfect! We planned our wedding from states away and had to trust others to bring the vision together, with Dumi being the most essential piece. She took care of the little details, bumps in the road, and keeping everyone on the timeline. We would highly recommend A Gordon Event!

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    We were looking for a month of coordinator for our wedding reception, as it was required for the UC…read moreBerkeley Botanical Garden. Brenda did a fantastic job helping with layout planning, timeline creation, decor/floral ideas, coordinating with other vendors and making sure everything ran smoothly the day of. Even prior to the month of, she was already touring the venue with us and gave suggestions when I had any questions or concerns. She made sure to meet with / communicate through e-mail / text/ zoom in a timely manner to address any issues and coordinated smoothly with other vendors. Overall our special day went exceptionally well, exceeding my expectations. We were very grateful we had Brenda to help make sure everything went smoothly and did not worry about anything the day of. If you're looking for an affordable and professional wedding planning in the East Bay, we would strongly recommend Brenda.

    Cierra did an excellent job as my month of coordinator for my Millbrae backyard wedding in August…read more She met me several months ahead of my wedding at my family's property to guide me where things should be placed. We had several meetings to ensure I was on the right path and checking off all the to do's. And the day of coordinator was perfect. She knew exactly what to do, never bothered me asking for anything. She kept us on schedule, she did all of the day of set up, coordinated with all my vendors and handled the tips. I was also so pleasantly surprised and thrilled when I came back on Sunday that she and her assistant had put everything away, all decor and staked the tables and chairs and put away linens. Not enough ice arrived and the bar was lacking some items and her assistant went to the store to grab everything. I am SO glad to have hired Cierra because I was fully present during my wedding day and can't imagine how differently and stressful the day would have been without her help. Best money spent!

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    Big Day Service

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    For future brides and grooms, one thing I learned through this process is that wedding planning is…read moredefinitely not all fun and pretty things. There are endless logistics, difficult decisions, and stressful moments. So more than anything, you need a planner you can trust -- someone who can calm you down and actually make you excited about your wedding again. Celia was absolutely that person for us. She brought so much positivity, creativity, patience, resourcefulness and experience to the entire process. The second thing that really sets Celia apart is her eye for design. It's one thing to find someone who can manage logistics well, but it's much harder to find someone who understands who you are as a couple and can translate that into a wedding that actually feels like you. Celia has a strong point of view and gives you her honest opinion, which I really appreciated. Our wedding design and décor (she also does flowers and production) turned out more beautiful than we could have imagined, while still somehow feeling completely "us." And finally, what I'll probably remember most is how personally invested Celia felt throughout the whole process. We worked together for about seven months, and she never made us feel like we were just another wedding on her calendar. She was incredibly responsive and always happy to jump on a call and bounce ideas. It really felt like something we created together. Her excitement and love for what she does were contagious, and by the end, she felt like such a meaningful part of this chapter of our lives. We feel incredibly lucky that we found Celia and her team!

    Fantastic planner who truly delivers on the big day!…read more We had a wonderful experience working with Big Day Service for our wedding! From the start, Celia handled communication, overall strategy, and design options splendidly. The final look and feel of the wedding actually turned out even more beautiful than we had anticipated. On the day of the wedding itself, everything went so smoothly that my partner and I were completely free to just focus on each other and enjoy the moment. She was also great at vendor matching--she recommended incredible vendors who had extensive experience working with her, and that existing synergy showed in how seamlessly everyone collaborated. When unexpected hiccups popped up (as they inevitably do with weddings!), she handled them with calm and quick problem-solving. If there's one thing to be aware of, it's that response times can taper off around the middle of the planning process (sometimes responding once every 1-2 weeks). However, this is simply because she prioritizes clients whose dates are immediately upcoming to give them her undivided attention. Sure enough, once we got within 2-3 weeks of our wedding date, she became incredibly responsive and was available for urgent calls promptly whenever we needed her. Overall, we had a very positive experience and are so grateful for her work. Highly recommend Big Day Service if you want a beautiful, stress-free wedding day!

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    My AMAZING wedding would not have been possible without TDE! We chose the Glitz package with a few…read moreadd-ons, and it was worth every penny. My husband and I received countless compliments on how smooth, organized, and beautiful our wedding was. Thanks to the incredible TDE team, I was able to enjoy the most perfect wedding day. Jessica: Jessica was our main point of contact throughout the planning process, and she was truly amazing. Whether we had questions or requests for the decorators, MC, DJ, day-of coordinator, photographers, videographers, or HMUA, she was always there to help. She was patient, kind, incredibly organized, and never made me feel like my questions were too much. Our Service Instruction worksheet was so detailed that every vendor knew exactly what to expect, which made the entire day run seamlessly. Decoration Team: The décor for both our ceremony and reception was absolutely stunning. Just two weeks before the wedding, I made a major change to our reception backdrop, and the team worked hard to bring my new vision to life. Jessica even arranged for me to see digital mockups after we discussed how important they were to me. Because of that, I was able to completely refresh the design from the inspiration I had shared over a year earlier. My advice: be as specific as possible about what you like and don't like--it really helps the decorators create your vision. Everything was executed beautifully. MC Eric: Eric was phenomenal! We specifically wanted a bilingual English/Vietnamese MC, and he exceeded every expectation. Even our hard-to-impress Vietnamese aunties and uncles couldn't stop complimenting him. He was charismatic, organized, and handled last-minute changes effortlessly. We had to adjust our timeline during the reception, including pausing photos and adding speeches, and he kept everything flowing naturally without awkward downtime. He also perfectly coordinated our unique sequence of dances with the DJ, making every transition feel seamless. DJ Otis: We didn't know who our DJ would be until the wedding day, and we were thrilled it was Otis! He absolutely nailed the music all night. The dance floor stayed packed until 11 PM because he knew exactly how to read the crowd. He mixed current hits with 70s-90s favorites that kept both younger guests and the older Vietnamese crowd dancing. The glow sticks and light-up glasses were a huge hit, and the energy never dropped. Day-of Coordinator Carina: Carina was incredible. She was warm, personable, and unbelievably organized. I thought my planning documents were detailed, but hers were even more thorough! She made me feel completely at ease leading up to the wedding and even drove to Pleasanton to run our rehearsal (an add-on that was absolutely worth it). Multiple vendors and family members commented on how efficient and organized she was. Photography & Videography: Our package included an engagement shoot plus two photographers and two videographers. Sam photographed both our engagement session and wedding, and his work was beautiful. We chose his light and airy editing style, and our engagement photos turned out amazing. On the wedding day, Sam and Christine were fantastic. They captured every moment while making us feel comfortable. One thing I'll never forget was how Sam noticed we hadn't had a moment to ourselves because of nonstop photos. He quietly pulled us away under the guise of a private reception reveal so we could enjoy a few peaceful minutes together. It was such a thoughtful gesture. Overall, I couldn't be happier that we chose TDE. If you're looking for a wedding that's beautiful, organized, low-stress, and genuinely enjoyable, I HIGHLY recommend them. They truly made our dream wedding come to life.

    Our experience with The Day Entertainment was nothing short of amazing! The team was so organized…read moreand made sure they understood our needs for our wedding day. They worked well together with our other selected vendors and our venue, resulting in little to no hiccups during the wedding day. We primarily chose The Day Entertainment for their trilingual MC since we needed Vietnamese, Cantonese, and English - our MC, Henry, was so kind, professional, and efficient. We received many compliments on how impressive MC Henry was and we are so glad we went with him. We also booked TDE for their photobooth, DJ, and sound system - all were efficiently set up throughout the day. Thank you TDE Wedding team for being part of our successful wedding day!

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    Lower Pacific Heights

    My fiancé and I were planning a large wedding with family and friends, but then settled for…read moresomething a lot more intimate as we didn't have time or desire to plan it on a large scale. In our search for the vendors we found My City Hall Wedding which happened to be perfect for us. They provided a full package that included highly rated professionals - from hair/makeup stylist to photo/video. Instead of communicating with 5 different vendors we worked with 1 single point of contact - Tej from My City Hall Wedding. She guided us through everything we would need on our wedding day - hair, makeup, flowers, limo, photo and video. All in one single package. Tej helped me chose a hair and makeup style as well as flowers. And we completed trusted MCHW with their choice of photographer and videographer - look at their website - the images speak for themselves. On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly without a single worry. Our stylist was on time and was great. The florist delivered the flowers to our hotel room. The car was waiting for us, the photographer and videographer met us at the entrance of the City Hall and guided us through the whole process. Can't thank Josef (our photographer) for incredible photos. Alex - the videographer - captured very intimate and personal moments. Can't thank My City Hall Wedding and everyone involved enough. I have heard lots of stressful wedding stories and have been to a few of these myself. That was not our experience.

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    Tickled Events

    (115 reviews)

    Financial District

    Adrienne did an absolutely stunning job coordinating my wedding at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens…read more It is a challenging venue with a lot of strict timelines and Adrienne navigated everything flawlessly. Adrienne was always incredibly responsive and answered any and every question; she provided guidance throughout the entire process when needed and was always very direct. Adrienne takes all the guesswork and unknowns out of the planning process to ensure you can focus on the things that truly matter. Adrienne's day-of coordinator, Lisa, was a joy to work with and went above and beyond to keep the entire day stress-free. She listened to all our concerns and ensured everyone in attendance was comfortable and taken care of. The value and piece of mind you get from Adrienne's services and Lisa's day-of work are commendable. I highly recommend Tickle Events for anyone that wants an experienced, responsive, and detail-oriented team. I can very happily say my wedding day went flawlessly and is memorable for all the right reasons.

    I worked with Adrienne, Nalee and her team for our wedding in July at the Brazilian Room and they…read morewere absolutely fantastic. I can't say enough good things about them. We did the package that started two months prior. First of all, Adrienne helped me set up hotel blocks before the two months started, which from the start seemed above and beyond. Adrienne was always prompt answering my questions and concerns. She created a very detailed day of schedule and flagged details I hadn't thought of, and helped coordinate with all our other vendors behind the scenes about their schedules. They ran our rehearsal as well and pointed out little details of what to do during the ceremony to make it more seamless that I would never have known to do. Day of, Nalee and her assistant kept us all on track and took care of so many details that would have been really hard to do on our own, from setting up our materials to managing timing, coordinating vendor meals, getting us lined up and ready to walk out, and so many more. They even had some nice touches like bringing us a plate of appetizers from cocktail hour so we would have a chance to try them, bringing us champagne right after our ceremony -- little above and beyond touches. If you're considering day of coordination with this team, DO IT! They are 1000% worth it, I truly don't know how we would have pulled it off without them. Thank you Adrienne!!

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    Blooming Wed

    (53 reviews)

    Pacific Heights

    **UPDATE**: Lisa is now threatening me with LEGAL ACTION, accusing me of "defamation" when I've…read moreonly shared my honest experience on Yelp. I've had no updates from Lisa since our last email on Feb 21 (over a month ago). At that time, she replied she was consulting with "industry experts" and will get back to me. Rather than reaching out to me personally she hired a lawyer to threaten me in the hope I will take my honest review of my experience with Blooming Wed down (photo of legal letter attached). I signed a wedding planning contract with Lisa and found myself needing to terminate it merely two months later. The process has been incredibly stressful and disheartening. Throughout it, I had the opportunity to meet with ~15 wedding planners both domestically and internationally, and gained a lot of insight into the wedding planning industry and contract nuances. I'll start my review with objective observations and end with my personal experience. **Strict Signed Contract** Lisa's contract is one of the strictest planner contracts I've ever seen. It does not have an Act of God clause that protects clients, meaning if anything happens (the venue is destroyed, a hurricane comes, the couple is sick, pandemic round 2...etc) she will not refund for any reason. She did not even give out refunds during COVID. This leaves her clients extremely vulnerable to unforeseen circumstances. **Problematic Payment Structure** This is how Lisa's payment is structured: flat $15k fee or 15% of the total wedding cost, whichever is higher. It's not unheard of for a planner to request payment this way, but it's incredibly uncommon. This arrangement creates a conflict of interest, as it may incentivize steering clients toward pricier options. Also, she requires 50% upfront, while many planners I talked to only required 30%. **Budget Transparency** Lisa's services are not for budget-conscious clients, or even clients who have a budget at all. In the two months she was my planner, she failed to provide any estimated vendor costs and we never talked about my budget. I specifically asked her for a sample cost breakdown of a venue and waited a month for her response. I never received it. All of the other wedding planners I met with sent me a cost breakdown for FREE immediately after the intro call. They did this without being asked to. **Communication Challenges** I've experienced a lack of responsiveness from Lisa during our entire two months together, from our initial interest form (1 week delay) to our most recent email on which she said she would consult about our partial refund request (it has been a month without an update from her). Between her vacations and other wedding clients, I never felt my project was a priority for her. **Personal Experience** I'm deeply disappointed with the services provided by Lisa. Our decision to terminate our contract was difficult. Due to immigration issues, my father can no longer enter the USA in the foreseeable future so my partner and I have to relocate our wedding to a country unfamiliar to Lisa, rendering her services impractical. We signed our contract November 2023, encountered this problem in January 2024, and immediately let Lisa know of our situation. Despite our efforts with Lisa to find a amicable solution and many touch-points with her, my partner and I eventually landed on requesting a partial refund. Lisa refused to refund any portion of the $7.5k , even though it is written into our contract that she has the power to do so AND despite her agreeing verbatim that she did not provide $7.5k worth of service. At this point we have no date (we were considering years 2025/6/7), no venue, no vendors booked. We don't even have a budget breakdown. We have only had one venue tour with Lisa. It's evident that she has only completed a fraction of the work (2% to be exact), yet insists on keeping the full payment. I dislike posting a one-star rating to a small business, but I feel the need to be transparent and caution future clients about Lisa. It is crucial to choose a wedding planner who demonstrates flexibility, understanding, and a willingness to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, Lisa's refusal to adapt to our situation and the issues outlined above do not align with her premium pricing. For me, Lisa has broken my trust and it feels like theft that she is keeping $7.5k for one hour of work. I urge potential clients to consider these factors carefully before engaging Lisa's services.

    We had the absolute best time working with Lisa! Hands down the best decision we made for our…read morewedding - Lisa helped my now-wife and I plan our wedding which took place in the fall of 2023 at Nestldown. Firstly, she knows Nestldown through and through as a venue - it has a bunch of uncommon and often difficult to navigate rules and restrictions. This meant that we didn't have to worry about surprise venue fees or fines, and instead could focus our attention on how we wanted to use the space instead. Lisa set month-by-month goals for us, which meant we were always confident that we were on track and didn't forget about certain things. This made the process so much less stressful for the both of us. She handled communicating with and following up with all of our vendors too - a blessing that can't be understated. Wedding planning is a constant stream of decision-making, which Lisa made so much easier by listening to our wants and needs and suggesting vendors, designs, timelines, hotels, and so much more. She made it so that our responsibility was to choose between a few, generally all great options rather than having to sort through the unlimited amount of choices. As an aside, Lisa has impeccable taste and knew how to execute our vision better than we could have dreamt of. We're still in love with our table settings! We were most impressed by the wedding day itself - Lisa managed all the stress of logistic so we could enjoy the day without a care in the world. Sometimes we could hear time-pressed questions being asked by vendors over the walkie-talkie, and Lisa responding to each of them expertly. None of those logistical challenges ever made it to us - and while with us, she and her team were focused on ensuring we had everything we needed and were having a good time. Our wedding went off without a hitch, and everyone had an amazing time!

    A Gordon Event - wedding_planning - Updated September 2026

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