I first learned about For Love of Love through a close friend who worked with and raved about…read moreLauren and Ellie. My partner and I followed suit and hired For Love of Love, working closely with Ellie one-on-one for 19 months to plan and execute our wedding, which took place this past May. It's quite literally taken me three months to write this because I've struggled to put into words the effect that Ellie and her diligent, detail-oriented effort and positive, calm, encouraging demeanor (not to mention the quality of her taste/ eye for aesthetics...) had on not only the stellar outcome of the event itself but on my partner and me as humans, with little knowledge of the wedding industry, planning the most expensive event of our lives from across state lines. As creatives ourselves, we came to Ellie with lots of ideas and artistic preferences, and she helped us to get organized and translate those ideas into reality by working tirelessly to connect us with local vendors (like Olivera Floral Design, Common House, Richmond Photobooth, various rental companies and more) within our budget who understood our aesthetic, which required that Ellie truly know us as a couple. Her knowledge of the industry and best practices is extensive, and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients is evident. Additionally, the professionalism that we experienced throughout the planning process was bar none...even in the most testing and emotional of moments involving family--Ellie's patience, positivity, and resolve were unwavering. The bottom line, booking the For Love of Love team is the best money you'll spend. Ellie and her team kept us in the know and ahead of our timeline. On the big day, we were enabled to be hands-off so that we could be as present as possible. I daresay Ellie became more than a wedding planner to us--she supported and encouraged our individualism, made light out of dark, and shared in celebrating our wins. We refuse even to consider what the day would've been like without her and the team. If you're waiting for a sign to take the plunge and hire For Love of Love--it's right here, baby!

Your wedding planner search is over!! Lauren is everything you've been looking for and everything…read moreyou didn't know you needed. Calling Lauren a wedding planner is an incomplete characterization. Lauren is a visionary, stylist, and strategist who is able to both design events and execute the logistics and tactics flawlessly. My husband and I (and our families) worked with Lauren for about 15 months to plan our recent Richmond, VA wedding for 170 guests at an outdoor venue. The entire process was not only painless but fun. As a super type A person, I was not sure I'd find a planning partner who would meet my micromanaging expectations. But Lauren was incredibly organized from Day 1 (I appreciate a good folder structure and Google Doc). She also made planning FUN! I was never overwhelmed, never felt uncertain on where things stood, and always was sure that Lauren and I were on the page with everything - aesthetics, budget, etc. Fast forward to wedding day, and dozens of wedding guests who had recently planned their own events raved that Lauren was the best wedding planners they'd ever seen in action. It was all perfect. She felt like family by end, and we will truly miss working with her!! Work with Lauren. Your wedding (and arguably, marriage) will be better if you do.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lindsay Kennedy and LK Events. From our first phone…read morecall with Lindsay I knew she would be the perfect mix of calm, reassuring, knowledgeable and incredibly detail-oriented. We hired Lindsay to be our month-of coordinator, but in the year leading up to the wedding Lindsay went above and beyond. Discussing details of the wedding with her was like talking to a close friend. We never felt like we were just a number or just "the October 1st wedding." She was so approachable, friendly and upbeat but her guidance showed a deep knowledge and shrewd understanding of all the inner workings of the wedding industry. She never let us get confused or led astray by other vendors because she instantly understood our personalities and our vision and put our minds at ease with every conversation. All of her preparations in the months leading up to the wedding allowed her to know our wedding like it was her own so that by the time we got to the big day I completely handed over all control and decisions to her and didn't have to worry or second guess anything. We had no hesitation trusting her to flawlessly execute every detail of the wedding - and she did! I am sure she answered a million last minute questions from vendors and guests and made quick decisions on things I would have never contemplated, but I never saw or heard it (and for that I am eternally grateful). Problems that could have derailed the day became insignificant hiccups - not only because of her quick thinking and creative problem solving, but also because she was calm, composed and smiling while she fixed the issues. You cannot help but feel relaxed and taken care of when Lindsay is in charge. She allowed us to keep our anxiety levels at a minimum and enjoy our day - something that is invaluable to any bride and groom. Lindsay is unstoppable. Torrential rain, mountains of DIY decorations to transport, last minute changes and even the birth of her child couldn't slow Lindsay down. Lindsay was on maternity leave just a few weeks before our wedding but she never missed a beat. She made sure we had coverage from her business partner Windy (who was also wonderful to work with) but we didn't even need it! She had everything so well-planned in advance of her short absence and she jumped back in so seamlessly afterwards that it was as if she never left. I was lucky enough to have a team of fantastic wedding vendors, but Lindsay was by far the best of the best. If you are debating whether or not to hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator, stop questioning it and talk to Lindsay at LK Events and Designs. You will not regret it!

Lindsay Kennedy is the best wedding planner on this planet! From our first planning meeting for my…read moredaughter Emily's wedding to follow-ups after the wedding, she was our rock. Personable, professional, dependable, calm, responsive, knowledgeable, with an ability to handle any bump in the road, she understood my daughter's vision and made it happen. Her adept skills resulted in an absolutely fabulous wedding where the bride, groom, parents, siblings, attendants, and guests were completely at ease to enjoy the celebration, from rehearsal to after-party. Emily described her wedding as perfect...the best day of her life; and her hubby Peter described it as magical...a magnificent Bon Voyage for the journey of their lives; for me, it was "a dream come true." Thank you, Lindsay! Kathy Lowe, MOB

I wish I could give more than five stars! Amanda Gray was my day of planner, but she helped me…read moreevery step of the way. She was always quick to respond to questions and concerns, which was a huge help when you have a timeline to follow. The day of the wedding was flawless and Amanda was cool, calm, and collected! I didn't have to worry about a thing all day. My wedding was absolutely perfect, and it wouldn't have been so without her!

We hired Amanda Gray of Ashley Baber Weddings as our wedding planner for our April wedding at…read morePippin Hill in Charlottesville, VA. We could not have been more pleased! Amanda made the day so perfect. She was so quick to respond to emails and calls leading up to our wedding day. She helped us find vendors, came with us on tastings, gave feedback on invitation designs and was truly a friend to me through my wedding planning process. I don't know what we would of done without her. She created our timeline and made sure our day was perfect. She kept everybody calm and organized and I truly had nothing to worry about because she took care of everything. She was so professional and an overall pleasure to be around. She made our wedding so memorable and the planning process enjoyable and easy. I recommend Ashley Baber weddings over again and again and again. They will save you so much stress and allow you to enjoy your wedding without any stress at all.

The Proper Petal is AMAZING!!!! I can honestly say they blew us away with their work. I had some…read morevision of what I wanted for my wedding; we shared pictures, and they took it to a level that far exceeded my expectations. Their inspiration and artistry were remarkable. I heard from guest after guest after guest that our flowers were the most beautiful flowers they had ever seen at a wedding. My mother was so pleased with Kristen & Sarah's work she wanted to take every flower back home to Massachusetts with her after the wedding. Kristen and Sarah covered the spectrum. My bouquet was remarkable, they put together gorgeous arrangements for our rehearsal dinner & wedding, and they even decorated barn doors we made that were supposed to be on the lawn for our reception. Unfortunately by mid afternoon the forecast was looking terrible, and they rearranged the flowers and greenery inside the tent and created another masterpiece. I have never seen anything more spectacular! They were so easy to work with and super responsive. I highly recommend them for all your floral needs!

My friend told me about The Proper Petal and I am very happy I used them for my wedding flowers. I…read moreordered 4 total bouquets and 5 boutonnieres. This was a smaller order for them but they were happy to help. I sent a couple of emails with pictures to give them an idea of what I was looking for and they nailed it. The wedding was held two hours away from them but luckily they coordinated with my photographer (who lived in their area) for her to deliver the flowers. I was originally going to put together my own bouquets but so glad I spent the money. They were very reasonable and the quality was amazing. My bridal bouquet was so beautiful, I didn't want to put it down! I would highly recommend The Proper Petal for your future floral needs!

I booked Mosaic Catering for my wedding after tasting their food at the Richmond Wedding Expo, and…read morejudging by the many compliments from all of our guests, we clearly made the right decision! John Lilley worked with us from beginning to end to create a menu for dinner, choose cocktail hour appetizers, answer my many questions, and ensure we had everything we needed for an amazing party. Mosaic's prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and service, and they made sure everyone had more than enough to eat. The servers were amazing, and I was very glad I had added the wine table service, as it made drinks during dinner very easy for everyone. Their bartenders helped keep the vibes high and Mosaic kindly accommodated my groom's request for a specific beer. John even brought the wedding party food from the cocktail hour as he knew we would be taking photos and miss out otherwise - just another example of the amazing service from this team. Overall, I cannot recommend Mosaic Catering enough, if you're looking for delicious food and great service, this is the caterer for you!

absolutely the very best business to deal with! The representatives are helpful, courteous,…read moreservice is outstanding. They are always on my list for gatherings.

Lauren is phenomenal! She is thoughtful, organized, creative, and so talented. We could not have…read morehad the wedding we dreamed of without her. She took a standard brewery and helped us dress it up in a way that was unrecognizable to the brewery owner and staff without busting our budget. She's a jack of all trades- she can arrange flowers in such a beautiful way. And, she's an amazing baker! We hired Lauren before COVID and she easily adapted our vision once COVID caused our plans to change. As a very type A person and bride, I felt at ease knowing Lauren was taking care of everything as our day of coordinator. Thanks Lauren!

Lauren is a dream wedding planner! From start to finish our experience with Lauren truly made our…read morewedding day truly special and truly us. From the start Lauren blew me away. The very first question she asked me before the big day was, "What are you worried about?" I cannot tell you how important this was and what a difference it made. By going through everything that was important to me, Lauren was able to take the lead and guarantee that I would not have any worries and the day would be stress-free. I really did not need to lift a finger on my wedding day! Lauren has vision, Lauren has passion, and Lauren works so hard so you don't have to. Lauren had everything handled from the showing us where to order affordable candles, making table arrangements, designing place cards, gorgeous programs, and even the delicious heavenly cake. She even made a surprise grooms cake for my husband for our rehearsal dinner! After our wedding my husband and I just rode off into the sunset and she handled it all! Her attention to detailed is unparalleled and she goes above and beyond. If you are like me and have an idea of what you want but are unsure where to begin- hire Whisked Away Weddings & Events!

Demetrice and her team at I Do Dreams was the best investment we made for our wedding. Full stop…read more People probably say that about all of their day-of-coordinators, but Demetrice's impact on our wedding feels head and shoulders above them. Her dedication, never-give-up attitude, and enthusiasm literally got us through some days during our preparation and on the actual day. Demetrice is peerless. A brief example of her tenacity: when my wife and I were confronted with the possibility of colder, wet weather on the day of (which mercifully did not occur), Demetrice was already neck deep into her problem-solving mode. Outdoor heaters? Camping/tent heaters? Hand warmers? Extra umbrellas? Maybe an extra tent? Move it inside? How do these decisions affect vendors and guests? She helped us look at these options and more, then calmly helped us understand the pros and cons. This example is one of thousands of small ways that Demetrice made the actual day the best wedding I've ever been to - and it happened to be my own wedding! A final note: a couple of our friends are getting married in the next 6 months, and you'd better believe I've spoken to each of them about hiring I Do Dreams. If you're in the market for a coordinator, Demetrice's team at I Do Dreams is for you.

Demetrice was amazing! We hired Demetrice for day-of-coordination of our wedding and she…read moreconsistently checked in with my husband and I throughout the month leading up to the wedding. She always made herself available to us for questions and we valued her expertise and on-the-fly problem solving, especially as inclement weather threatened to derail our plans. She was incredibly professional and had a take-charge attitude - even directing our rehearsal in the pouring rain. Our wedding ran so smoothly and I didn't have to do a thing - hire this woman!

Please do not use... Very unprofessional. Does NOT know how to run a business and terrible service…read more BAD BAD BAD. she wants the money but doesn't want to do the work. There are other options in central va as this is probably bottom of the list.. Good luck

A little disappointed. I checked them out on another app. I was in extreme need to help plan my…read moredestination wedding. Ms. Collier gave me some great tips and told me she would look into some things and call me back. Two weeks later after not hearing from her. I called the company and left a message. One week later...still no call back. Communication needs improvement.