I do not know where to begin with Jacqueline and Darryl. As the groom, my Involvement did not much…read moreexceed the food tasting and tux fitting. To be honest, I was pretty useless. However, as the groom, I absolutely did not have to endure a 'bridezilla.' Jacqueline and Darryl were the primary factors for this. Jacqueline was at every dress fitting, and the bridal shower. She helped form the strategic plan, but was on point with the smallest of details. The contacts they had for every imaginable service made planning a breeze. Although they are very busy (for obvious reasons), they promptly replied to every email, text message and phone call. They went above and beyond to serve as referee, counselor, mediator, and fixer. I cannot accurately describe how reassuring it is having a go-to (or two) to put out any fires or better yet, prevent them before they started. For brides-to-be, you will not find a better planner with more solid contacts in the industry. For grooms, cut the check! In retrospect I would have paid triple what they charged for the quality of life and piece of mind leading up to the events, and for the smile on the face of my beautiful bride on the day of. Stop searching, you have found your people!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Martha is absolutely amazing! She is so thoughtful with all her ideas and really takes the time to…read morego over all details! She was so kind and helpful throughout my wedding planning process as well as bridal/ baby showers. And the results were BEAUTIFUL , original , and EXACTLY what my vision was. I can not recommend martha enough- overall a wonderful experience each time!

Martha was absolutely wonderful. From the start, she was attentive, organized and went above and…read morebeyond to how I envisioned the florals on my big day. She was easy to follow up when I had forgotten and very communicative during the times details needed to be finalized. When I was indecisive, she always knew where to step in and provided the perfect solution. We played around with the ideas of rose petal holders and a huge bow for our reserved seats during the ceremony, and she custom made them for me!! A huge perk as well is that she has a diverse inventory of decor that added the cherry on top to the ambiance of our venue. The dedication and passion she has towards her work is inspiring. At the end of the day, she cares how you feel about every decision you're making which made it easy for us to trust that everything would turn out beautiful. When we look back on our wedding day, it wouldn't have been half as perfect as it turned out if we didn't book Belle Petal Events.

Had a breezy experience setting up the food order with Eliscia. She answered every question and…read moregave great feedback to the options we chose to cater our housewarming party. Food arrived on time, friendly and delicious. Thank you for making this whole process so easy. Couldn't recommend them more!

Had Christmas dinner catered by Foodies Cafe - Rich and his staff provided exceptional food and…read moreservice - highly recommended!!

Flowers were amazing for my wedding! Easy to work with and…read morefast. Thank you So much!!!!

Sheryl & Alexis at Black Dahlia in Melville, NY made my daughter's wedding at the Crescent Beach…read moreClub absolutely magical. They worked within our budget and brought her beached theme vision to life with gorgeous flowers, starfish and seashells, as well as an actual fish in a giant wine glass surrounded by the oyster shell place cards. The arch on the beach was beautifully decorated with palm and flowers. The rows of chairs were accented with tulle & giant seashells which tied together the perfect scene. Every detail was stunning. Sheryl & Alexis were so kind, creative and wonderful to work with. We're forever grateful for how beautiful they made her dream wedding come

Hiring Ashley Merisier was the best decision I made!! I love her crazy OCD personality. She was…read morefocused on perfecting all the details as much as I was! I actually had to stop her from reprinting dinner menus because she didn't like the quality of the paper it was printed on. She will be bridezilla on your behalf so you don't have to be! The speed Ashley worked at to get everything in order was amazing!! Because of Ashley's connections I got an amazing deal on my rentals (tables, linens, charger plates). She managed all the contracts, rentals, timeline, guest list, COVID regulations, all vendors, all the last minute disasters (and there were plenty). Due to COVID Delta Variant my guest list was decreasing by the day. Ashley adjusted my rentals, seating chart along with per person cost on a daily basis. My hair stylist cancelled on me the night before, the menu printing was delayed due to a storm the night before, the cake was delayed. A bride's worst nightmare!! Ashley worked all night.. to get me newly printed menus, stood outside a salon to get hair extensions, called around cake places to get a new quote under my budget ...and then somehow this crazy woman managed to stay until 3am the night of my wedding to sure everything was in order and my vendors cleaned out. Trust me when I say this the number of things that will go wrong no matter how much you plan is crazy...this is where a wedding planner is a life saver. Not just any wedding planner but a one that is willing to go the extra mile! I had spoken to wedding planners who charge by the hour. Trust me when I say this please hire someone who is willing to work around the clock and a personality you get along with! She was also so sweet and helped me out with an event I was having prior to my wedding which was not included in our contract. When I say this woman goes above and beyond I meant it. She was worth every penny!! Ashley was always focused on my needs. I can't thank her enough because of her I was able to relax and enjoy my my wedding!!

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Deborah Minarik came highly recommended to us by Crossing Midnight, our wedding band who we trust…read moreimmensely. From the minute we reached out to Deborah in June of 2020, we knew we needed to work with her. She was unbelievably responsive, but most of all kind and compassionate. Within 20 minutes of speaking with her, we immediately booked her for Day of Coordinator services for our May 1, 2021 wedding. Throughout Fall 2020 and Winter 2021, Deborah continued to be responsive and listen to our worries and concerns. When we made the decision to proceed with a 50-person "micro wedding" on May 1, 2021 and postpone our 300-person reception to March 2022, Deborah was right there to assure us that everything would work out. Leading up to May 1st, we were assigned Kristin as our Day of Coordinator. Kristin met with us and helped to organize our wedding day itinerary, which still involved a decent amount of logistics even though we were still only having 50 people. She followed up with all of our vendors leading up to May 1st to confirm details and timing, as well. Both Deborah and Kristin showed up at our rehearsal on April 30th and even though we were meeting them in person for the first time, it felt like we had known them for years. They were prepared and knew the details of our mass in and out. On the morning of May 1st, Kristin texted us when she was on her way and asked if we needed any last minute items. As soon as she arrived, though, is when we saw the value of having the Deborah Minarik team with us in action. Kristin swooped in and ensured that every single detail (big and small) was handled accordingly. She checked in on the groom, dads and groomsmen to make sure they were all ready, made sure the bride, moms and bridesmaids had all eaten enough and set up all accessories for detailed photos. Kristin worked closely with our photographer and videographer throughout the day to make sure that every photo we wanted was taken and even held the cathedral veil and train throughout countless photos to ensure the perfect shot was taken. When we arrived at our venue, Kristin checked to make sure everything had been set up as requested. She even went to great lengths to find a banner we thought had gone missing and needed for a picture, and even offered to drive back to the hotel to get it (thankfully it ended up being under the sweetheart table). Not once during the day, did we stress about logistics. Kristin was a calming presence and we were so lucky to have her with us. Having her there throughout the day allowed us to be worry-free and truly enjoy every single moment. Hiring Deborah and her team was one of the best decisions we made and we are so thankful that we'll get to work with them again in March 2022. We highly recommend booking them ASAP!

Janet was incredible before and at our wedding. Not only did a friend of ours who is also getting…read moremarried soon ask us for her info while we were still at the wedding, but even the bridal attendant at our venue said that Janet was wonderful, which was especially meaningful to us since she also told us that often the day-of coordinator and bridal attendant end up stepping on each other's toes a bit, which was not at all the case here. She kept everything and everybody on track, and there wasn't even the slightest hiccup of any kind throughout the entire day. Our parents initially weren't entirely on board with the idea of a day-of coordinator, but relented after the day went so smoothly. We were all able to fully enjoy the wedding, and be guests at our own party!

We used Faze 4 for our wedding at The Liberty Warehouse July 2022 and could not have had a better…read moreexperience. From our first interactions with Bob, the owner, we knew we wanted to work together and valued his personability and flexibility to align with our vision and expectations. Bob was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions promptly. We booked the Metropolis band, and we were blown away. Metropolis consists of some of the most talented musicians and masters at their craft. - they are rockstars and threw us the party of a lifetime! During the reception, the band kept everyone on their feet all night! Every member of Metropolis has incredible talent. They performed every song, including our requested songs with energy and passion. We loved that they interacted with the crowd and they truly seemed like they were enjoying every minute of it. We loved their plan for the flow of the evening, which maximized the time on the dance floor - we've attended other weddings where this was not the case, and it was very noticeable! So many of our guests raved about how good the band was, and have asked for their information to recommend them for future weddings - everyone enjoyed themselves so much and all of our guests were out on the dance floor all night. Our guests were raving about the band for days after our wedding and we definitely recommend them to anyone. We truly did not want the night to end, just so we could continue dancing and partying with Metropolis. We also had live music through Faze 4 for our ceremony (violin & keyboard) and cocktail hour (sax & keyboard.) And we were absolutely thrilled! Thank you to Bob & Metropolis for truly making our wedding day absolutely unforgettable!

Between planning my own wedding and the dozen or so I go to each year I definitely know weddings…read more Katherine Heigel in 27 dresses has nothing on me...:) If there's 1 thing you're going to spend money on it should be the band...a good band makes all the difference. And a bad band can make things go sour pretty quickly as well. Fortunately for the wedding I attended this weekend, Scott Yanney Band (which apparently is one of the featured bands of Faze 4 entertainment) is one of the good ones. They had everyone on the dance floor within seconds (then again, they had a fun crowd to work with- my new family!) and we didn't stop shaking our booties all night long. I've got the blisters on my feet to prove it!

Lisa Traina is absolutely the most caring, sensitive,personable officiant you could have…read more During 2020 we had not one, but TWO daughters getting married... Dates changed, venues changed, guest lists changed for each, but Lisa was a constant for both. She is calming, she is understanding and to witness her performing two ceremonies two months apart for two very different couples was truly amazing . The ease in which she was able to make each couple feel that they had the best day ever was remarkable. She spends countless hours getting to know " her couples", which makes for the most intimate of ceremonies. She spends the time to learn what makes each relationship special and with humor and sensitivity she effortlessly weaves a beautiful story of their relationship. When I am not playing father of the bride I am a wedding photographer and have been to an endless amount of ceremonies and there is none better than Lisa. She is a gift that stays with your family for a lifetime. With love and affection, we felt truly blessed to have Lisa there to marry both our daughters.

She did it! Perfectly! There were some challenges with our particular situation, but Lisa was…read moremagnificent. I could relax and be in the moment and trust that she would make everything OK. We owe her so many thanks. Also, I don't know how she did it, with a fair wind blowing and no amplification, but everyone could hear her, perfectly well, enjoyably. Sooo many guests commented on how impressed they were with Lisa, how she presented, how much they enjoyed the ceremony. One friend even commented thankfully to me on how wonderfully clear her enunciation was. At least a couple of people asked for her information to have, in case ever asked. Also, I heard from a few different guests how Lisa exquisitely elegantly and politely shoo-ed away a recalcitrant park-sitter! This is all from my email directly to Lisa to express my admiration and appreciation. I am in awe and so very grateful. I can't say enough. Thank you.