We were looking for a day of planner and Lori was highly recommended to us by Kelly from Sew Bridal…read more(who was given the recommendation by other brides). We ended up hiring VR Inspirations for the day of and rented couches, an arch and got florals for the arch. Our wedding day went so smoothly largely thanks to Lori and John. They went above and beyond, kept the timing perfect, made sure details were not forgotten, and allowed us to be worry free. We also hired their team to set up our entire wedding, centerpieces included, and it all looked so amazing! They had couches in the bridal suite and moved them around the venue for cocktail hour and the reception. They also found and saved me a piece of cake at the end of the night(and gave it to me the next day) when I was bummed that I didn't eat any and wasn't able to take any home!

Wow, we had an amazing experience with Vrinspirations as our Day of Coordinator. Lori and John…read moreattended our Walk-through asking all the right questions, helped us stay organized leading up to our reception, and provided the exact support we were looking for at our reception communicating with vendors, helping us make sure everything was set up correctly, and always being in the right place to provide support when needed. I would absolutely recommend Vrinspirations to plan your next event. Thank you for helping make sure our big day went so smoothly!

Alicja Events is a very friendly, cheerful and efficient event coordinator. We've worked on many…read moreevents/occasions together - promotional as well as bridal - She's detailed and perfect to detail ~ you won't be disappointed! I would highly recommend Alicja.

I worked with Alicja and her team for the opening of a restaurant. On our end, we went through a…read morefew vision changes and date changes, and Alicja was always ready with an answer or solution. She made the events planning of our opening so seamless. Her team is gorgeous (like, wow) and professional. We wanted two ladies to dress as Vegas Show Girls, and Alicja set up the ladies, got them stunning costumes and had them ready to roll for two of our opening week events. They helped walk the restaurant floor, providing marketing materials to our guests, and they were loved by all. I would recommend Alicja to anyone who needs models for an event.

I hired Alexis Kolpak at Imagine Events as a day-of coordinator for my July 2011 wedding and…read morecouldn't be happier with the service I received. From the moment I first met Alexis until the day of my wedding she always conducted herself and her business with an impeccable level of professionalism and grace. She was extremely organized, insightful, creative, and an all around go-getter when it came to tackling problems and working with my vendors. Although she was only contracted as a day-of coordinator, Alexis went above and beyond and offered me valuable advice throughout my entire wedding planning journey. In fact, of all of the vendors I used for my wedding, the ones recommended by Alexis turned out to be the most reliable, the easiest to work with, and the ones that produced the best product overall. Looking back and reflecting on all of the added value Alexis brought to the table--including her strong work ethic and her positive relationships with vendors--I should've hired her services full time! I found Imagine Events through a recommendation and would recommend their services to anyone else in a heartbeat. I truly could not have pulled off my amazing wedding day without Alexis Kolpak!

I recently worked with Alexis on a promotional bridal event and it was a true pleasure. She is so…read moreeasy going, yet professional and very organized. I felt like we were in very good hands throughout the entire process. Alexis also suggested several talented vendors that executed the event flawlessly. I would highly recommend Imagine Events to others. Thanks, Alexis!

There are not enough characters or words in the world to explain how absolutely BEYOND INCREDIBLE…read moreSweetchic Events, specifically our wedding planner, Courtney is!!! I originally thought that I could plan a wedding on my own and just hire a day of coordinator. When I realized I just didn't have the capacity to do that, I knew I needed to hire a wedding planner. I didn't want just any wedding planner though- I wanted someone who had a similar personality to mine, who could match my energy and really elevate my ideas and execute the vision I had for our big day. My now husband and I met with several planners. I am a huge 'vibes' person, and all of the planners I met with just didn't seem like the right fit. I felt like I was just another wedding to them and didn't feel like the attention to us would be individualized or prioritized. That is, until we found and met with Courtney from Sweetchic Events!! From the very start, it felt like I was catching up with an old friend. Courtney is so kind, super knowledgeable in what she does, and is honestly one of the coolest people I have ever met. At our initial meeting, we joked and laughed as my husband and I shared our ideas, and she immediately had some incredible ones of her own! Courtney was a calming presence to my chaotic mind, and immediately made my husband and I both feel at ease. We knew we had to have her on our team- she was the PERFECT fit and we both were so excited to start working with her! Courtney is a true professional in her work. She has connections with some incredible vendors, who like herself, have insanely creative minds. Together, we were able to turn our wedding into more than I ever thought possible! Courtney is also EXTREMELY organized, detail oriented and always prompt. She is also one of the most reliable people that I have ever met!Throughout the wedding planning process, there was never a time that I felt like Courtney wasn't there for me. In fact it was truly the opposite- she continuously went above and beyond for me, making sure I felt comfortable and ready for the big day in any capacity she could. She constantly checked in, listened to my crazy ideas while keeping me grounded, connected us with some of the absolute BEST vendors, reminded us of due dates and deadlines, and made sure that both my husband and I were feeling good throughout the whole process. On my wedding day I was jumping out of my skin because I was so ready to see Courtney and watch the magic we created together unfold! She of course brought such calm, positive vibes and joined in my excitement for the day that was to come!! I had been so impressed with her and her work thus far that I didn't think it could possibly get any better. When I tell you she CRUSHED the entire day, she honestly CRUSHED IT!!! From the second she walked in the door to the second she (sadly, haha) left, she was a well oiled machine. Literally. A machine! She never stopped- she was so prepared, like a level of preparedness I'd never witnessed in anyone and I was really just completely blown away by her and her assistant, Mia throughout the entire day! Everything was ACTUALLY PERFECT (from my eyes and that's why she is so good at what she does) because I never knew about any little mishaps or minor issues, because there weren't any by the time Courtney arrived to the scene! Mia was also SO great!! She was always there when I needed something, and was also such a calming presence for me which was so appreciated! One of the most memorable parts of the day was my entrance to walk down the aisle. I had chosen a Taylor Swift orchestral mash-up and wanted to enter at a VERY specific time. Courtney had already explained to me that timing these things can be very very difficult, and that it might not happen at the exact moment I wanted it to. I went forward with the plan because in my mind, I had no doubts- I knew she would do whatever she possibly could to make it happen and that it would look amazing regardless. Times like these are the reason why we leave things up to Courtney, because it was literally SPOT ON!! It was so incredible! I am still getting text messages from friends about how awesome the timing of the entrance was! It is a feeling I will never forget and I owe it all to Courtney. I honestly didn't want the day to end, and Sweetchic Events made it all possible!! It truly says something that I was always SO excited to see Courtney. Planning meeting days, tastings and walk throughs were always something I looked forward to because I got to spend more time with her! I feel like it is rare to find someone like Courtney not just in the wedding industry but just in life in general. She truly feels like a best friend to me now, and I am so beyond grateful for her, Sweetchic, and everyone who she brought on to help us make this day so memorable. Thank you Courtney, to you and your team! If you need a wedding planner RUN don't walk to Sweetchic's inbox!

As a guest at a wedding coordinated by Courtney of Sweet Chic, I was surprised by the level of…read moreunprofessionalism I witnessed throughout the event. The coordinator came across as condescending and dismissive when interacting with both guests and vendors. Rather than helping create a welcoming and organized atmosphere, her attitude often felt rude and unnecessarily abrasive. There also appeared to be significant communication issues with vendors. Several moments throughout the day seemed disorganized, and it was evident that vendors were not always clear on their specific responsibilities. This led to confusion and delays that could have easily been avoided with proper coordination. Courtney's response when asked for clarification of duties was " It was not her job." And "I have a contract in writing if you need to see it." Perhaps most concerning was that the Courtney left the event before the evening was over, leaving others to manage issues that arose later in the celebration. For a service that is meant to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, this was disappointing to witness. The guests were left helping the vendors clean up the event so that the happy couple could enjoy their evening. The bride and groom deserved a coordinator who would help make their special day stress-free and enjoyable. Unfortunately, based on what I observed as a guest, Sweet Chic Wedding Coordinators did not deliver the level of professionalism, communication, or customer service that I would expect.

Wow! Is what every person who attended our event said as they walked into the venue. Stacey and her…read moreteam were amazing to work with. She is so talented, she asked about things I would have never thought to consider and boy did it make such a difference! The guests were blown away by the attention to detail, the beautiful décor and how smooth the night went. This was our first time using Stacey for our event and we have already requested LEAD events to come back next year. Once you work with someone like Stacey, you can see what a big difference a true professional can make to your event. Great job!

Working with Monica of MJM Occasions was such an incredible experience from beginning to end. We…read morereached out to plan a workshop for my wife's birthday and from filling out the inquiry form, to all the communications in between then and the event, to the day of, Monica went above and beyond every step of the way. She was always so interested in all the details that would make my wife feel special and I always felt her care, thoughtfulness and excitement throughout the process. Monica even went as far as to connecting with other vendors to help surprise her with a dessert she loved. The day of, Monica seriously thought of everything. Her and her lead designer, Connie, arrived early and were so efficient in setting everything up in our space. Not only was every detail you can think of covered (eg. napkins, utensils/plates, ice, drinks, fruit, custom cookies!, bluetooth speaker!) all beautifully laid out in addition to linens on the tables, beautiful flowers for our group to work with, vases for each of us as well as all the materials we'd need for the class AND after care instructions. Any time I tried thinking of what I could help with, they both had it covered. And the actual class? The perfect balance of guidance, education and creative freedom to have so much fun. Also, they're both great storytellers and kept the laughs and vibes going the entire time. I cannot rave about Monica and Connie enough. My wife is still telling stories about this experience weeks later and I am so happy they've been doing workshops in addition to their wedding and event work. Our entire group left feeling so happy and inspired to keep gathering flowers to play around with in their own homes. Thank you so much Monica and Connie!

It only took one meeting to know I wanted to work with NLED. After providing them with a brief…read moredescription of the building opening I was working on, Cory and Cathy came prepared with research and creative ideas so we could hit the ground running. The leadership of my institution had a large stake in this event and it meant a lot to me knowing NLED was completely invested in its success. We faced many last minute changes leading up to and even on the day of the event, but they seamlessly made everything fall into place as if we'd planned it that way all along. In addition to Cory and Cathy's great work, their team of onsite professionals put everyone at ease and were very well prepared to take on the challenges of the day. I know this speaks volumes to the organization and level of detail that goes into the events they work on. And the cherry on top is they made the entire process so enjoyable that no matter how hard everyone was working, we were always having a good time.

Highest praise for Anika Kai Events and the lovely Anika herself! I hired Anika for day-of wedding…read morecoordination and she did that and so much more. Anika helped me think through every nuance of the big day and, along with help from her staff, orchestrated the event flawlessly. Anika did not miss a single detail that we discussed and executed everything perfectly. She also came prepared with the most well-equipped "bridal emergency kit" ever and saved my bridal booty on several occasions with bandaids (those hot pink satin kate spades looked so innocent...), bobby pins, scissors, a brand new deodorant (whoops...).... the works! In addition to pulling off the wedding coordination with total perfection, Anika was also a pleasure to work with - for us and all of our vendors. Many thanks to the lovely Anika and all the folks at Anika Kai Events!!

We purchased the "Glitz and Glamour" package from AnikaKai Events for our November wedding. The…read morelovely Anika was our primary wedding planner and this package was worth every cent! Not only was every service provided, but AnikaKai Events went over and beyond to assure that our day was unique and flawless. Anika is thee "Event Coach", she provided clear direction and vision that was custom for my husband and I. When we hired Anika, all we had was a date and venue for our ceremony. We were overwhelmed with the choices of reception venues and all that comes along with the planning process. Anika gave us a game plan and we completed each phase within the given timeframe. Anika turned dreams into reality. Everything was more than we could have imagined. The standard of excellence wasn't applied solely to our wedding, but our engagement shoot was featured on media sites such as essence.com. The anticipation for my big day was the talk of the town because of her strategic marketing plans. Not only was the anticipation there, but no guest was disappointed by the day. The wedding day was nothing short of AMAZING! Anika orchestrated an amazing event down to the smallest detail. Every vendor she recommend was a pleasure to work with. The collaboration between her vision and the vendors talents, took our wedding to the next level. As we reflect on our wedding day almost a year later, we are extremely satisfied to have utilized the services of AnikaKai Events. Anika and her staff created a lasting memory for all in attendance. Our only regret is that we didn't hire her sooner.