With full-time jobs and hectic lives, we needed a full-service wedding planner and a seasoned…read moreprofessional. Knowing that this was going to be one of the most important days in our lives, we did a lot of homework and interviewed several planners. In addition to experience and strong references, the single most important factor to us was chemistry. Warm and genuinely caring, we connected with Carisa from the start and knew we didn't want to entrust our wedding to anyone else. The other factors we considered: 1) clear, reliable communication skills - including the ability to listen and really understand our vision and intention for the event; 2) strong organizational skills and follow-through; 3) established relationships with the best vendors; 4) clear design inspiration and passion; and 5) a game-day MVP who calmly directs the show behind the scenes and makes everything run smoothly. Carisa delivered on every criteria, and, in fact, exceeded our high expectations. It has now been over a year since our special day, and we still get compliments from our guests who tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to! The whole experience was truly joyous and magical, and Carisa and the entire Adornment Events team were essential in making our dream a reality. The financial investment in hiring Carisa and her A-team to seamlessly orchestrate our big day was worth every penny, and we could not have done it without them. We cannot recommend Carisa and Adornment Events highly enough!!!

Best wedding and event planning company! The team makes it an enjoyable and fun experience…read morethroughout the entire process, and they delivered on the most wonderful experience ever! Look no further, you've found the best!

Jessica and Lori are new to the game and do not have relationships with vendors or prior experience…read morewith most of them. They lied to me about their connections and experience when we first spoke and then found novel ways to blame me whenever they were supposed to do something and didn't. It made me super sad as Jessica was totally lovely when we first met. And, they kept our $950 deposit despite only one vendor actually being retained and the fact that we terminated 6 months before the actual wedding due to lack of performance under the contract. It's been a spiral of passive aggressive emails since then with an "agreement" that Jessica has demanded that I sign to say that I accept this is all "fair, reasonable, and just". I couldn't make that up if I tried. Jessica and Lori have since re-branded to Kindred Spirits Planning and Design. Word of advice: read their "contract" carefully because their interpretation of it defies common sense and they will take you for everything you are willing to give them while providing as little as they feel they are contractually obligated to provide in return. Their expectations of you, however, will greatly exceed anything they put in writing for you to sign. And if you don't live up to it, you're the one to blame for them not doing the work you contracted them for. If you are a bride-to-be, it's not worth the emotional energy. Feel free to send me a message if you want a recommendation for a wedding planner that actually knows what they are doing.

I've rented chairs, tables, and linens several times from special occasions for many different…read moreevents. The experience is always good. The website shows clear images and dimensions of their inventory and ordering online or by phone is very easy. I've even rented equipment just 24 hours in advance and it's never a problem. Pick up and drop off is a simple process. They even deliver for a responsible fee. Would highly recommend Special Occasions to anyone.

We rented all our table settings, extra tables, and linens from Special Occasions for our wedding…read morein August 2022. We were very impressed with how responsive and flexible the team was as we figured out headcount and added rentals. We were even able to visit their showroom to see everything fully set in person. We would recommend them for anyone's rental needs.

Rachel was our day/month of coordinator, and we cannot thank her enough for her work. In the year…read moreleading up to the wedding, we would reach out with questions via email or text, and she was so quick to respond and walk us through any issue. The month leading up to our wedding was stressful with final details, vendor calls, and organization, but Rachel alleviated so much of that stress! Her incredibly calm demeanor helped me to relax in the final push of wedding planning. Our rehearsal ran smoothly, and our wedding day was perfect. I cannot recommend her enough to any couple in the PNW! Thank you, Rachel!!

My fiancé and I had a terrible experience with Rachel Ward (Rediger) from Rachel Rose Event…read morePlanning. We hired her for full planning over a year in advance, specifically selecting her top full planning package because we wanted a detailed planning structure and budget management plan. Unfortunately, there were issues from the start, but since this was my first wedding planning experience, I didn't know what to expect. However, as the months went by, it became clear that Rachel was not delivering what we had agreed. Despite paying extra for her most extensive package, we were surprised that we had not received anything personalized from Rachel after five months, with no mention of a checklist or budget plan. We were also concerned that she needed help remembering our budget, even though she had previously assured us that our wedding was feasible within our budget and would provide a detailed plan for achieving it. Interestingly, of all the wedding planners we spoke to, only Rachel assured us that our dream wedding was possible within our budget and guest count. In contrast, the other planners were honest and gave us a more realistic cost estimate. Even though I knew deep down that it wasn't possible, Rachel's claim that she had her wedding at the same venue made me trust her judgment. However, it turned out that Rachel had limited expertise in budget planning, and we'll always wonder why she gave us such false hope. When we expressed our concerns to Rachel the first week of December, she suggested we schedule a call in January, which was disconcerting since I had just informed her that I would have a month and a half of less busy work before I got really busy again. I wanted to take advantage of that time to complete as much work as possible. It would take 15-30 minutes to have a phone call and ease our concerns, but she didn't have time for a month. Despite having ample time to discuss our concerns, Rachel seemed uninterested and unenthusiastic about our wedding plans. After numerous red flags, we decided to part ways with Rachel over nine months before our wedding date, giving her enough time to fill that date with another wedding if she wanted. We even asked her to provide us with an itemized list of what she worked on and her hourly rate, intending to pay her for her time worked. However, it was clear that Rachel had yet to do what we agreed to, and the one thing she did do was initiate a conversation with the catering company via email, and I took it from there. We were left feeling scammed when Rachel refused to provide an itemized list of what she had worked on and told us that we had signed a non-refundable agreement, regardless of whether she had done the work. Hiring a new planner only confirmed that we had made the right decision to part ways with Rachel. Our new planner sent us a personalized mood board and budget within a week, which Rachel should have done, given that we paid her $5k for her services. We caution anyone considering Rachel and RR Events as their wedding planner. We were left feeling scammed, frustrated, and disappointed that we had paid so much for a service that was not delivered as promised. While we understand that everyone is different, Rachel's job is to provide personable service and uphold her end of the contract. We hope that our experience serves as a warning to others to beware of Rachel Ward & Rachel Rose Event Planning and that they find fantastic, knowledgeable planners who deliver what they promise.

Daniel was an amazing DJ and MC for my wedding this September. We had a phone call meeting prior to…read moremy wedding and he understood the assignment! He made my wedding a party all night long just like I wanted. He was great at announcing different events throughout the night and stuck to the playlist we gave him. On top of that, his prices were amazing. Super affordable, which is why we originally went with him, since we were on a small budget. He has all of his own equipment from microphones, separate set up for ceremony location, and lights. Cannot recommend enough!

Becky helped us plan a large company event and she did an AMAZING job. She really listened to…read moreeverything we wanted and replied to all of our calls and emails right away. She also stayed calm and organized throughout the entire process, which we really appreciated! We highly recommend Becky at Event Crush if you're planning an event and will definitely use her services in the future.

From the owner: Event Crush has everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind wedding or event that celebrates your…read moreunique story, so that you can relax and truly enjoy the experience.

I started working with this company 6+ months before my wedding date. We planned and agreed on…read morebeers/ciders that would be provided, and everyone was on the same page for availability. The day before my wedding, we were told that a beer was unavailable for them to provide.. the ONE beer the groom wanted most. There was no chance of a keg being provided. Lovely right?? I figured maybe a discount would have been provided or some kind of accommodation.. nope! Then at the wedding, one of the two ciders ran out within the first hour. Which seemed a little difficult to believe considering not many were drinking it, and it had only been maybe 45 minutes of the taphouse being opened. So it seems as though they brought a small remainder of an already opened keg. Again, no additional ciders brought as a backup option. Towards the end of the drink service/wedding, the bartenders made a comment to another vendor employee, "we need to hurry and get out of here because we over served these guests" and packed up and left. For the money we paid.. I am very very disappointed!!

The Travelin Taphouse not only has a huge selection of beers and ciders on tap, but he is willing…read moreto customize to any event. Food, drinks, games, he will bring it all! He knows all the in's and out's of the OLCC permitting. They people serving had a wonderful attitude at the event. I would definitely work with this organization again!