Pre Wedding: We met Christie in New Orleans at Hi Volt Cafe to "interview" for month of wedding…read moreplanning. We met mid July 2017 and our wedding was scheduled for June 9, 2018. She was recommended by a friend. Christie showed up on time and was very professional and friendly. She gave a lot of recommendations for florists, caterers, bands, etc...I was definitely being the serious questions asker while my fiancée was being friendly and chatty. Post Wedding: We we're so well taken care of and didn't want for anything- they were one step ahead of us the whole night, whatever we wanted they had already thought about it. I highly recommend you book her for your wedding. She will be a friend for life and will help you make your dream wedding come true. Below are specific topics I asked her about when we first interviewed her nine months from the wedding, then how I felt about it post Wedding. |Knowledge| She was very knowledgeable about wedding planning. So many thing we didn't even consider she talked about. Things from caterers providing servers and wait staff to pick up food, to the band/DJ doing acoustic checks while we're out doing the second line, and even having a point of contact for receiving all the items (guest book, excess alcohol/food, pictures etc..) after the weddings over. Post Wedding Knowledge: I feel a bit silly writing this now, she worked extremely well with the caterers, florist, venue owner, etc...they all gave her high praises |Professionalism| She was laid back and professional at the time time. A comfort to talk to, and work with. Post Wedding Professionalism: Top Notch! Christie was very professional. She was helpful not only to our needs, but to our guest needs as well. She always had a smile on her face :-) |Services| She talked about backup plans for any weather issues. Even though we only want a month before package, she said we can email her at anytime and ask her questions or advice. Post Wedding: Christie and her assistant Amanda were full of tips and tricks throughout the planning and the wedding pre and post ceremony. They got us tucked away in our private room after the second line with appetizers and entrees waiting for us. They knew we wouldn't be able to have quiet time together (or time to eat) during the reception. Lol they were right, thanks y'all! |Challenges| I asked about her challenges she's faced, and she told us about a time she had a second line issue. The police officers didn't want to take a canal bc they didn't want to go against traffic, and bourbon st was closed on their new route. She spoke to the police officer, he allowed them to go down canal street. Amazing story- ask her about it Post Wedding: No challenges, hot June weather with no rain. ^_^

There are no words to fully express our gratitude to Christie and Hailey for ensuring that our big…read moreday was everything we hoped for and more. Having no idea what to expect or how to prepare for a wedding, we were so worried that things wouldn't go according to plan, especially my mom. Hiring the pros at Mise En Place was the best thing we could have ever done. There are so many little details involved in a wedding that you would never even think of. They are organized and have the most helpful worksheets to help you get things in order. Christie and Hailey have weddings down to a science and are cool under pressure... especially when a pandemic is taking over the world. We had our wedding on March 14th which was right before COVID-19 really blew up. Days before the wedding, we had quite a few guests cancel, and I was freaking out. I immediately called Christie and she put my mind and anxiety at ease. She contacted all the vendors to ensure that they were still "on" for our big day. Most importantly, Christie and Hailey are two of the kindest people that we have ever met. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and they build lasting relationships with their clients. I see frequent Instagram posts from Mise En Place wishing their clients a "happy anniversary," or "congratulations." Mis En Place isn't for 8 hours or a month, but for a lifetime. Weddings can be so stressful but it is so important to enjoy the process, and more importantly, your big day. Mis En Place will allow you cherish the moment with your significant other on your special day which is what it is all about.

Professional staff-Amazing Food-Planing Experts....Just a few of the highlights we experienced…read more while having Bacon + Fig as our catering partner. I use the word partner because that's exactly what it felt like throughout the entire planning and execution process. The team at Bacon + Fig made sure that no detail was left to the wayside and made us feel comfortable even post event. We did all of our planning from St. Louis but it never felt disconnected. The team at Bacon + Fig will truly be a part of our special day forever in our hearts and we look forward to hopefully someday being able to utilize them again. Charlie and the team rock!!

From the owner: Bacon and Fig Events is family owned and operated. We are a local catering company partnering with…read moreBRQ Seafood and Barbeque along with Louisiana Culinary Institute. We focus on being accessible, accountable, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our kitchen and chefs use fresh, local and high quality ingredients. This is very important to us and our customers. We cater 7 days a week, providing food, drinks, desserts, hospitality and more. We are considered a one stop shop for all of your catering and staffing needs. Bacon and Fig Events does travel but also hosts events at BRQ's Backyard (250 guests) along with LCI Dining Hall (150 guests) for private events. Our culinary and hospitality team is trained, professional and can help with big, small or larger corporate style events. Our team can handle plated dinners for over 1000, weddings, tailgates, buffets, receptions, holiday parties, and more! We deliver 7 days a week, contact us for more information!

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Michelle Norwood and Exclusive Events…read more Michelle and her team were extremely professional and provided quality customer service. They went above and beyond the call of duty. It's because of Michelle Norwood and Exclusive Events that we even had the wedding of our dreams.

From the owner: The benefits of choosing Exclusive Events LLC, will be an unbelievable experience that makes…read moreplanning an event easy, "from concept to completion". Our experienced designers and planners have the knowledge and resources to assist you in creating any and everything you have envisioned. We will be available before, during and after the event, providing guidance and support. We provide a high quality of service for very suitable prices, and would like to offer our services and our company to you. We can accommodate the following events: Corporate Events, Social Events, Decor Design, Event Rentals, Venue Transformation, Anniversary, Baby Shower, Bar / Bat Mitzvah, Birthday, Bridal Shower, Christening, Debutante Ball, Engagement Party, Graduation, Holiday Party, Memorial, Prom, Quinceanera, Sweet 16, Jazz Brunch, etc.

I can't say enough about Rhonda! She made our ceremony extremely special with her warmth and…read moreenthusiasm. She truly cares about being a part of your special moment and everyone felt it was a memorable and beautiful delivery. Thank you Rhonda!!

From the owner: Custom wedding ceremonies for all people in love desiring the unity of marriage. An officiant…read moreoffering an abundance of love and passion for their ceremony. Your ceremony, the heart of your day.