Words cannot express how my wife and I feel about our wedding planner, Jordan Xu, of Emily Jordan…read moreEvents (formerly Jordan Flowers of Wedding Belles). She is the best. We were truly lucky to have found her. Throughout our entire wedding planning process, we were very appreciative and grateful to have Jordan by our side. We relied on her heavily. Her guidance and support made everything about our wedding so much easier. We trusted her fully. We can't recommend Jordan and her team enough. Our wedding was April 15, 2022 at the Atlanta History Center. We first started working with Jordan in July 2018. Yes, we had been planning our wedding for about 3 years 9 months. No, we did not plan it that way. Our original wedding date was May 30, 2020. My wife and I had planned for a roughly two-year engagement and wedding planning period. Then of course, COVID happened. Our wedding was postponed twice: First, to May 7, 2021. Then, to April 15, 2022. Jordan was with us and supported us every step of the way. We went from planning a pre-COVID wedding to a post-COVID wedding. We went from in-person planning sessions to virtual planning sessions. We went from "normal" tastings to masked and socially-distant tastings. (BTW, the tastings - both for the food at the reception and for our wedding cake - were some of my favorite parts of the planning process.) We found Jordan after doing internet searches for Atlanta wedding planners. Jordan was one of multiple planners we contacted. One of the planners we spoke to wasn't a good fit. She recommended Jordan to us. Also, an Atlanta wedding photographer I know put in a good word about Jordan. After meeting with Jordan, my wife and I agreed, Jordan was an excellent fit. We immediately felt comfortable and jived with her. Coincidentally, Jordan and my wife went to the same college for undergrad (Emory) and Jordan and I are from the same part of North Carolina (Piedmont Triad). We've gotten along with Jordan so well that we consider her and her husband our friends. They are just really good people. Jordan is very professional and organized. With her years of experience in the wedding industry, particularly in Atlanta and with our venue and vendors, I knew we were in great hands. In general, my wife was more involved in the planning process with Jordan - she was more particular about certain details than I was. However, I think I was involved at an "above-average" level for a groom. I attended every meeting, but admittedly, tried to stay as hands-off as possible. Jordan was invaluable at securing appointments with the vendors that made the most sense to us based on our budget and preferences. Here were our vendors: * Venue: Swan House, Atlanta History Center * Florist: Unique Floral Expressions * Caterer: Affairs to Remember * Cake: Confection Perfection * DJ and MC: Andy of EuroAndy Events * Ceremony Music: Piedmont Strings * Furniture: EventWorks * Wedding Car: Ramblin' Reck from the Ramblin' Reck Club * Photographer: Leigh Wolfe Photography * Videographer: WedFlix * Bride's Wedding Dress: Sweet Elegance and Gizzelle James Couturiere * Bride and Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup: Scoobie West & Company * Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids * Groom's Tux: TRIO Custom Clothiers * Groomsmen and Bridesman Tuxes: The Black Tux * Hotel: InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta * Trolley: Georgia Trolley Services * Dance Lessons: Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Durham, NC) * Planning Platform: Aisle Planner * Website, Registry, RSVPs: Zola * Paper Save the Dates and Invitations: Minted * Digital Save the Dates and Address Collection: Paperless Post Going through two years of postponements, we did have a couple vendors change due to life circumstances: (1) Our cake vendor changed from Lush Cakery to Confection Perfection. (2) Our dance studio changed from Daza Dance to Fred Astaire. A few of the vendors, we found ourselves. For example, I already had an existing relationship with TRIO, so I got them to do my custom tux. My wife and I already had our minds set on a Swan House wedding. Jordan made it happen. She and her team, along with many of the vendors we chose, have a lot of experience working together *and* working at the Atlanta History Center. So, for the most part, everything was quite easy. I think the hard part, at least for me as the groom, was decision-making on certain details (e.g. menu) and getting our guest list in order. In addition to securing the vendors that fit us best, Jordan and her team (including Sydney Woods and Gerard Wright) took care of so many details, I can't even begin to tell you; from reviewing and coordinating contracts and payments to little things on our wedding day, such as getting lip balm for my lips that were chapped from so much kissing. Jordan is a consummate professional. Simply put, Jordan exceeded our expectations and executed the wedding of our dreams. Check out our wedding trailer to see exactly what I mean: https://bit.ly/3laAY1h. Thank you, Jordan!

I cannot say enough good things about Wedding Belles. During wedding planning, I had asked my…read moregirlfriends who had recently gotten married themselves for tips and advice on what services they thought were helpful. The unanimous response was "hire a day-of coordinator." My husband and I had already done a lot of the planning so we didn't need a wedding planner but the idea of someone else handling all of the details in the days leading up to and on the day of the wedding sounded like a great idea. Hiring Jordan and Kristen was one of the best decisions we made and some of the best money we spent on the wedding. They were with me all day as I was getting ready, ran interference on the couple of inevitable hiccups that happened with guests and wedding participants, ironed my dress one more time, made sure we ate, and even played chauffeur since the church and reception venue were so close that we hadn't hired outside transportation. Above all, these ladies were calm and professional throughout the entire event. I can't imagine a better team to hire to help with your wedding.

Where do I start!!! Holland is amazing!! I am in Los Angeles and was looking for a corporate…read morephotographer while our company was in Atlanta for a conference. It was for 20 head shots and team group pics. She made everybody feel comfortable during their shoot and has such a positive energy!! She is literally the best photographer I have ever worked with hands down!!

I called Holland on a Thursday in desperate need of some corporate headshots by Monday. I received…read morean immediate response and we coordinated our scheduled. The process was easy! Her energy game me energy. Watching her work to get the best shot and lighting was amazing. A true professional and someone I would recommend for amazing photos. Holland returned my selected images within 24 hours. I am so thankful that I found her, she is the best and has a customer for life.

As a current bride-to-be, I'm one of those seemingly rare girls who never daydreamed about my…read morewedding. Needless to say, upon getting engaged I was lost and clueless on how to plan a wedding. Sure, I'd been to a few but this was going to be My Day, not my friends' days. I had to find guidance. Enter The Not Wedding, a yearly event where brides and their moms/fiances/bridesmaids/family/etc pay money to become guests of a "wedding" that is put on by different vendors every year. The vendors treat this as a real wedding so you can see how they perform under pressure to please an extremely large crowd. I was very impressed. All three photography companies did an excellent job, all the event planners and decorators and bands and dress designers did amazingly incredible work. The best part about it? It features local folks like you and me. Second best part? If you go with many of these vendors, you'll know you're getting a customized wedding just for you. No cookie cutter weddings here! We found our caterer through this event, discovered a cake we weren't too fond of, found a vintage decorator to work with, and even reconnected with an old friend from long ago only to discover we a) live 5 minutes apart, b) we are getting married at the same location, and c) I really needed to contact her wedding coordinator and now she's also my coordinator. Lots of things that normally you'd pay money for tastings and trials but here was everyone's work out for all to see and it was only $35 a person. I saw bridal shows asking for more money and those are just places where run of the mill vendors from all over the place harass you into buying things. Give this a whirl if you want something fresh, fun, and YOU. If you have an extra long engagement, go twice! Vendors change out yearly and again, they are all local. Best way to get ideas is to see it all in action, hands down. They're now expanding to San Diego and Orlando this year, which is great news for brides in those locations!

I had a fantastic experience with HOB for my wedding day this summer! We used them for month of…read morecoordination as well as wedding decor set up services. LT and team were extremely detail oriented, helpful, and I truly don't think the day could have gone better thanks to them. My husband and I, as well as my mother, could actually enjoy the day rather than worrying about the details and flow! Thank you HOB!!

House of Bash is the absolute best! We used them for our wedding this past March of 2024, which was…read moreat the Four Seasons in Atlanta. They coordinated everything from start to finish - everything from our venue search, contract negotiations, decor & florals, timelines, and every detail in between. My fiancé and I have told everyone that hiring House of Bash was the best decision we made during wedding planning. Wedding planning can be stressful but not with House of Bash :)

I have had the pleasure of working with Beyond The I Do multiple times at our venue, the Decatur…read moreAlpaca Cottage, and not only is Janelle a true professional, but visionary in her planning and guidance to her clients. She is a delight to work with all around! Professional, an excellent communicator, a skilled wedding and event planner, and lovely all around! We look forward to working together again!

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Elise Ann Woodward was an amazing wedding planner. We contracted her as a "partial planner" for my…read moredaughter's wedding, and she did a lot more than "partial" planning. She was by our side for the entire wedding weekend. Nothing went undone or un supervised without her input or expertise. I could not have enjoyed the weekend without her. She did a spectacular job on ALL the floral arrangements for both the RD and reception. Communicated with the venue staff on all levels and directed "everything", She just handled every single detail involved in a destination wedding. She kept both the bride and the bride's mother sane and worry free. There are just not enough words to praise this woman. She worked non stop for 2 days. If anyone is looking for a wedding planner or any event planner, I highly recommend Elise Ann Woodward of Bliss |Weddings and Events of Atlanta

Elise Ann handled everything and was really enthusiastic from start to finish. We just had our…read morefirst year wedding anniversary so my details might be a little rough, but let's see... * she helped us understand what it would take for getting a wedding planned * she helped us with the ideals behind photographers, DJ, caterers, venue, flowers * she took care of everything on the wedding day * she probably saved at least as much money as she charged by helping us comparison shop or other nifty tricks * she calmed down my wife on any given day * she coordinated whenever possible with the photographers, venue, etc to make things go smoothly And bottom line, the wedding would never have been this smooth and enjoyable without her. I recommend her to anybody!!!

Morgan, owner and principal planner of Scarlett Events went above and beyond our expectations at…read moreour recent Vow Renewal in Atlanta, GA. We live in Orange County, CA. Morgan made planning this event a breeze. We can't say enough great things about Morgan and Scarlett Events. Morgan was very organized, efficient, timely, communicative and easy to work with. The venue Morgan selected was phenomenal. The team of vendors she chose did an outstanding job! Our vow renewal exceeded our expectations. My husband and I were like newlyweds! The entire event was like a fairy tale! We highly recommend Scarlett Events - they go above and beyond your expectations. We didn't lift a finger - working with Scarlett Events was truly a luxury experience. We highly recommend Scarlett Events!

Scarlett Events is a dream to work with! The owner, Morgan, is one of the most professional and…read moretalented people I have ever worked with. I have hired her to plan and execute multiple events and it is always absolutely beautiful and polished. I cannot recommend her and her entire team enough!

The services were exceptional, professional and matched perfectly with our needs. We booked…read morephotography and DJ services. I will say Frank our DJ was outstanding and would use again for a party. His Playlist was great and he read the crowd perfectly. He added to a perfect day of fun for our beach luau wedding!

The Photography experience with Wedding Bug and our assigned photographer, Julie, was a MAJOR…read moreDISAPPOINTMENT. From the beginning, I was VERY clear about one specific photo we wanted: a full-length shot of our first dance with the dry ice when it was at it highest, which featured the illusion that we were dancing on a cloud. I brought this up several times in advance and the day off. I emphasized that this was the one shot I truly cared about- everything else was secondary. What we received was two cropped photos from the waist up, and one when the dry ice was nearly gone, completely missing the intended effect. During our first dance, instead of focusing on us, Julie was taking photos of guests--including the children playing with the dry ice. To make matters worse, she captured twenty nearly identical photos of my in-laws putting on their flowers, yet couldn't get the one moment we specifically discussed multiple times. When I called to express my frustration, Julie casually suggested we could try editing the fog into the photo. If I wanted an artificial effect, I wouldn't have spent $500 on a dry ice machine. She never offered an apology or took any accountability. When I spoke with a supervisor, I was offered a free photo--as if that could make up for the once-in-a-lifetime image I'll never have for our living room wall. Beyond the missed moment, the overall quality of the photos was poor. Many were off-center, heads chopped off and our wedding party shots looked sloppy--especially the groomsmen, who were all doing something different in nearly every photo. It looked unorganized and unprofessional. I would absolutely NOT recommend Wedding Bug or Julie to anyone. Unless you want photos that look like a toddler took them, with no regard for your clearly expressed wishes, I'd look elsewhere. This experience left me not only disappointed but heartbroken that the most important image of our day was never captured.

Let me just say that I don't often write reviews. However, I LIVE by reviews. So please PLEASE take…read morethis review to heart and hire Simply Chic Soirées! Amaris is passionate, organized, calm under pressure, knowledgeable and NICE! She's extremely professional in every way. My bridal party loved her. My vendors enjoyed working with her and my family was in awe of her ability to make my vision come to life. Amaris helped me plan my wedding from start to finish. She assisted me in picking every vendor. Although she had her own recommendations, she didn't push them too heavily on me (although we did pick a few of her highly recommended vendors). She was available by phone, email, in-person meeting, carrier pigeon (lol) at any time of day. She ALWAYS had her notebook/planner with her and kept track of all of our contracts and notes. I never ONCE had to take notes myself or keep track of the details. She also didn't work alone. Be weary of any coordinators who do everything by themselves. Something is likely to be missed or forgotten. She has a whole team of staff who assisted in bringing in my decor, setting it all up, AND CLEANING IT ALL UP! I did not have to lift a single finger AT ALL. Even with the best laid plans, issues arise. At my wedding, people showed up without rsvp-ing. Amaris scouted out additional tables and she had extra table cloths, center pieces etc that she brought with her (bc she's always prepared). She created more seating in the blink of an eye so that my guests were accommodated. When I walked into my bridal suite, she had a beautiful bucket of champagne and sparkling juice for my bridal party. She also moved constantly in the background! She handled all questions, comments, concerns with grace and never became flustered. Lastly, she made my vision come to life. She has an entire floor in her home dedicated to ALLLL things wedding. A storage facility for tables, vases, flowers, table cloths, chairs etc. she was able to do a LIVE mock-up of my centerpieces on the table. When I asked to see many different table cloth combinations, she had them available. SHE IS AMAZING! I asked for a broach bouquet and she had a breathtaking one waiting for me when I arrived at the bridal suite. She is amazing at what she does and you will be lucky to have her. Lastly, she handles various budgets but never allows anything to look cheap or basic. Her design suggestions are diverse but always classically beautiful. I look back at my pictures and I'm just in awe!! She was a joy to work with.

I've never planned any important events a day in my life.. With that being said, I am so grateful…read morefor the expertise and professionalism of Amaris Taylor with Simply Chic Soirées. She planned and did the decor for my daughter's sweet 16 and I was able to focus on my daughter. Everything was beautiful and my daughter loved every bit of it! If it wasn't for Simply Chic Soirées, I surely would not have been able to pull it off.

Forever Fabulous Events is truly a first class one stop for all your event needs. I used Forever…read moreFabulous for my wedding in 2012. Mrs. Brandi and her team were amazing. I was an out of state bride and was a little anxious to make sure everything went perfect. Not only was our day perfect it was Fabulous! Not only did we develop a professional relationship but we have become friends. Mrs. Brandi is a true Godsend. Any person that meets her will know exactly what I mean. She goes over and beyond. Continue to stay fabulous !!

My wedding was ABSOLUTELY ruined! My husband and I were married in 2012 and I have not spoken about…read morethe service of that day until now. That's how distraught I was! We did not have much money and our budget was about $1800 for 80 guests. When i first came to Brandi, she made me feel very confident that i could trust her and that she really cared about what I wanted on my big day. As time progress, Brandi begin to not answer my phone calls and emails ( which will make any bride go berserk!) When we finally touch basis, she told me she was having a lot going on in her life and she apologized. So, i said to myself "ok well everybody goes through things, whatever let's proceed." Every time i met with Brandi, she had me thinking she was gonna be at my wedding and reception to serve as and overseer to make sure everything was perfect. WRONG! She didn't tell me until 3 days before my wedding day that she wasn't gonna be there. Also, one day while i was at work, i thought about the candles for the candelabra and wondered if that was included with it. Well, i'm glad i asked! She told me that they were not included and I asked her why she didn't tell me this b/c my wedding is in 6 days. She said that she thought i knew. Also, detailed instructions listed in the contract were not carried-out. My servers were confused and not only that, they begin to pack up and take up my tablecloths at 8:45!!!! Who does that!! Overall, my wedding and reception was a disaster and there's NO WAY I can get that day back! She seems to cater to the ones that has more money to spend which is very inconsiderate and thoughtless. If you have over $5,000 to spend, go right ahead and book her b/c she will POSSIBLY make your day forever fabulous. But if you're a bride on a budget, I would NOT recommend her.