Emily Ward do a wonderful job with my mother funeral. She really respectful and very helpful with…read moreplanning. I would totally recommend going through Emily Ward's wedding services but funerals are for weddings

From the owner: “Emily Ward Wedding Services, based in Salem, Oregon, is your go-to partner for all things wedding…read moreand event-related. With a focus on personalized planning and coordination, Emily and her team offer full-service wedding planning, event decorating, officiant services, and professional bartending. Whether you’re saying ‘I do,’ celebrating love with a vow renewal, or commemorating a life well-lived, Emily Ward Wedding Services ensures your special moments are beautifully crafted and flawlessly executed."

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.

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.

Katie was the BEST DJ hands down. Katie helped us finalize our timeline, chose songs that the…read moreentire group enjoyed, and even found songs that the kids liked. She went above and beyond for us and moved things along throughout the day. I had no worries day of because of how well katie had planned for the day. We had an amazing experience with Katie and I highly recommend her! Thank you SO much for everything! We had so much fun and I loved that everyone got on the floor to dance! Katie understood the mood of the group and adjusted perfectly! Seriously an amazing DJ

DJ Gianni was AMAZING. He was so sweet and attentive throughout the day, making sure he was clear…read moreon all the details so he could give us exactly what we wanted, while keeping it all super simple so we didn't have to stress. He made the whole day flow so well, while effortlessly making every announcement in both Spanish and English (our wedding was bilingual). He was in tune with the crowd and super responsive, and did a great job of integrating both Spanish & English songs. He even joined us on the dance floor at one point to teach us a quick dance step, which was so much fun! I've had multiple people tell me that it was the best wedding dance floor they've ever been on. Everyone should book DJ Gianni for their event!! (photos by Jessi Ellen Photo)