Sara is an amazing person and a consummate professional. I can't thank her enough for all she did…read morefor us - she helped us with absolutely everything. Every decision we made was informed by her good sense, valuable experience, and sound judgement, not to mention her great poise, tact and humor. Sara ran each meeting with vendors and with us with fantastic efficiency and skill. Her taste and design sense were unerring. The vendors she recommended and secured for us were so so good. Her attention to detail and mindfulness of our budget also on target. She also has an excellent team for the day of our event - Travis and Jessica along with Sara Rachelle did an incredible job. In short, Sara crushed it and we had an absolutely amazing wedding. It was over the top, as many guests attested.

Sara was a dream come true in a partner for our wedding planning. Her vision, support, and guidance…read morethroughout the entire process were wonderful and she created an elegant, timeless event for us. Sara's creativity and expertise were everything we hoped for in a wedding planner and by the end of the process, we considered her as much of a friend as a partner. Sara is responsible for making our wedding feel seamless and cohesive. We had extremely high expectations for what we wanted from our wedding and Sara delivered a level of execution, counsel and attention to detail that far exceeded what we hoped for. Sara's Partial Planning package was perfect for us and she and her team went above and beyond at every step. Her technical execution was flawless and her close relationship with the top vendors in the City was evident by the ease of coordination across our event. Thank you to Sara and her team for accounting for every detail, large and small.

Hiring Andrea as our month-of wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made. Throughout…read morethe planning process, she played an instrumental role in turning our ideas into something tangible and absolutely beautiful. She was full of practical suggestions and helped us avoid planning pitfalls that couples sometimes run into. She provided us with a great deal of direction with our decor and floral arrangements. I wanted something a little different for our centerpieces, and I felt that she really listened to what I was saying and applied her expertise to make my vision come to life. On our wedding day, Andrea not only organized and managed all of the nitty gritty details, but she also ensured that my husband and I were relaxed and enjoying our day. There were a few moments where I found myself getting nervous or overwhelmed, and Andrea's calming presence and words of wisdom really helped to keep me focused. Our wedding was more perfect than I could have ever imagined, and our family and friends agree. Thank you Andrea for all of the hard work you put into making that possible.

Andrea Freeman is an outstanding event strategist and planner with the proven capacity to execute…read morein a very effective manner. As Co-Chair of the Columbia University International Coaching Conference, I had the opportunity to appreciate Andrea's capabilities in dealing with a very complex, global event, involving over 500 persons. Andrea demonstrated at all times intelligence, attention to details, creativity and a taste for smart design, all of this in a very professional manner. Andrea's action packed game was very effective enabling us to deliver an outstanding world class event, on time and on budget. I highly recommend Andrea Freeman without reservations. She is that good!

My Experience with Happy Planning Events: A Cautionary Review…read more I am writing this to share my honest experience with Tanya from Happy Planning Events, in hopes of helping others avoid the stress and disappointment I went through. My wedding venue was ultimately canceled due to poor communication on Tanya's part and her failure to clearly explain basic contractual terms. As a professional planner, she should have guided me through the process with clarity and transparency--but instead, I was left confused and misinformed. What was promised to be a "stress-free" planning experience turned into the opposite--Tanya created more mess and work for me than she solved. She lacked basic organization and attention to detail, especially on the day of the wedding. Rather than focusing on ensuring my day went smoothly, she appeared more interested in networking with my vendors for her future business than in making sure my event was successful. She failed to keep track of our pre-planned schedule, which led to major moments being missed--including my father-daughter dance and bouquet toss. Throughout the night, she seemed more concerned about eating and staying in the air-conditioned venue than checking in with me or my husband or making sure the timeline was on track. From the beginning, Tanya made promises she didn't deliver on. I hired her as a day-of coordinator six months before the wedding. While I only paid for day-of services, she insisted on helping earlier in the process--which I initially appreciated, since this was my first wedding. However, within just two months of giving her contact information to my venue, she had already caused enough frustration with the property manager that I had to step in myself. By that point, the damage was done--he canceled our contract two months before the wedding. Thankfully, I was able to find another venue, but even then, Tanya again managed to upset the new property manager. Multiple vendors and both venue managers told me the same thing: "Your planner is very unprofessional and doesn't understand the basics of wedding planning." Despite their warnings, I held onto hope that she would follow through on the day of. Sadly, she didn't. When it came to execution, there was no flow. As the officiant, she failed to ask the DJ for a microphone (which was readily available), resulting in guests not being able to hear the ceremony. She also forgot to ask guests to stand when I walked down the aisle--something we specifically discussed in advance. A guest had to step in and call it out. Tanya is what I would call a "yes" planner--quick to agree, but slow (or unable) to follow through. I constantly had to remind her of things and even suggest solutions myself. Her behavior lacked professionalism at every turn, and she did not have the knowledge or presence of a competent wedding coordinator. What's more, Tanya was seen vaping in front of my guests--completely unprofessional and inappropriate. When she finally did get on the microphone, instead of sharing important timeline information, she spent her time talking about moving cars--something that could've easily been handled off-mic and by someone else. In the end, my experience with Happy Planning Events was full of broken promises and unnecessary stress. Tanya appeared more focused on building vendor relationships than prioritizing her client's experience or staying within budget. I strongly urge anyone looking for a true professional to look elsewhere. Don't be fooled by the branding--this service has a long way to go before it lives up to the name.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Happy Planning Events and the incredible Tanya! From start…read moreto finish, she completely exceeded my expectations and gave me the baby shower of my dreams...... all on short notice! Every single detail I mentioned was delivered to perfection. The food was exactly what I asked for, down to the last dish -- not one item was missed. The theme and color palette were spot on and came together beautifully. It truly looked like something out of a storybook! What impressed me the most was how hands-on Tanya was throughout the entire process. She found my venue, secured and coordinated with all my vendors, and made sure everything stayed on track without me having to lift a finger. She communicated every step of the way, which made me feel so supported and at ease. On top of that, Tanya designed the most beautiful invitations and stayed in touch with my guests to handle RSVPs and confirm attendance. That level of care and professionalism is so rare to find. Tanya brought my vision to life in every way possible. I felt celebrated, stress-free, and truly seen throughout the whole experience. I'm so grateful to have worked with her, and I will absolutely be booking with Happy Planning Events again for future celebrations!

Michelle & her crew are amazing and she has "in" everywhere. I met with a few event planners before…read moresitting with Michelle and just right away as we walked away we knew she was the one. She is professional, funny and makes you feel like everything you say is important. She gave really good suggestions and anytime we needed assistance getting a contact or appointment, it was just done. Everyone knows her, she has tons of experience, she has a great disposition and is highly organized. She is literally the best, and then on our wedding day, everything went so smooth. Her crew was so nice, I never saw them until the very end, they were like secret ninjas. And best of all, she held our cake topper for a year (yes this review is a bit old)....A YEAR, didn't hound us to come get it, it just sat in their very nice and large freezer. She is the best, if I had another event to plan I wouldn't even think about it I would just go to her again. Side note: she has adorable dogs and pink monkey cookies for you to eat.

When I got engaged last July, the first thing I did was start looking for wedding planners. I…read moreactually work in the wedding industry so I knew that working with me wasn't going to be easy. On one hand, after being surrounded by brides/weddings for the past 7 years, I was almost "weddinged-out" and wanted to basically hand my wedding planning over to someone else to deal with. On the other hand, I knew that the kind of wedding I wanted wasn't going to be easy to plan and that I had some fairly specific ideas about what I wanted. I made a few appointments with established wedding planners I had worked with in the past and for good measure, googled and read reviews to make appointments with a few newcomers. After an exhausting day of being interviewed about my wedding and receiving totally extravagant and ridiculous quotes, I met Michelle. Walking into her townhouse/office was so calming and I immediately felt better. She had comfy couches and an array of snacks and drinks out on the table (which seems like a small thing but after meetings with planners who just sat me down at a desk in their office and were on their laptop the whole time, it was nice to feel like someone prepared for me). There was a slideshow of ideas going on the big screen on the wall that had been prepared just for our wedding based on what I told her when we talked on the phone the day before. We chatted for about an hour. She was incredibly friendly and warm and I felt like she would be on top of the details without being pushy. As compared to some other planners who charge a percentage of what you are spending on your wedding AND limit you as to the amount of e-mails etc, you can send them, Michelle was a breath of fresh air. Her package was basically all-inclusive and was a flat rate, not based on how much we were spending. I signed up the next day. During the planning process, Michelle and her team were amazing. Not annoying, not pushy, very laid back and took care of a lot of details behind the scenes without me having to deal with them. I could not have asked for a more fun planning process and I was able to enjoy every minute without being bogged down by details. Michelle screened every vendor and presented us with the top choices in every category that fit into our budget and style. She made all the appointments and dealt with all the contracts and negotiations. She was so good a picking vendors that I booked the first vendor in every category without needing to see more. On the day of our wedding, Michelle was truly a gift. I knew (from talking to people afterwards) that there were things Michelle dealt with and catastrophies she was able to avoid without me knowing anything. I partied, ate, and enjoyed my day without having to deal with ANYTHING. She basically ran the entire day. My fiance and I agree she was worth every penny and so much more. She seemed to be everywhere at once - managing the flow of the day, dealing with guest questions, wrangling vendors and setting up photo shots. One second she's cueing the 2nd course and the next minute she's on the floor buckling someone's shoe before a picture - no joke. One of my bridesmaids complained off-handidly about her feet hurting and Michelle produced a pair of silver flats she had a bunch of just in case. We had a perfect wedding day and enjoyed every bit of it and 100% of the credit goes to her.

Tejal and her team were phenomenal in guiding me and executing my vision. She was very professional…read moreand courteous in creating a beautiful Indian baby shower with gender reveal. Tejal listened to all my concerns and requests and exceeded my expectations for the event. We had a last minute stage issue by the venue where she stepped in with a backup plan in order to complete the decor. Glamorous Event Planners are highly knowledgeable and experienced at their craft...I highly recommend them.

I have contacted this company over a week ago had a brief phone consultation and was told to text…read morethem at their 516 phone number with any inspirational photos I am interested in for my wedding. Come 2 weeks later I've been left on read with no response. All these reviews must be fake or from relatives or friends of the women who run this business. Great customer service exudes actually replying to your potential customers who are trying to do business with you. Unfortunately I will be taking my business elsewhere. I would not recommend anyone booking this vendor, unless you would like to chase them and constantly make phone calls and texts only to be ignored.

Bardin Palomo, not only made my sister's wedding incredibly unique, special and executed perfectly…read moreon the bride and groom's every wish, they also saved the day. My sister happened to get tar/oil all over her white dress while taking photos on the carousel at Pier 62. Robert and Robert jumped in without hesitation, they went over and beyond and helped remedy the situation. They made the most beautiful ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and saved the day. We had a very positive experience and highly rec them for any private event. Thank You!!

For the wedding, we worked with Luis and Nella, who simply were a joy. Not only did they listen…read morecarefully and hear everything we wanted, they brought their own creativity and enthusiasm to the project to create a spectacular event. The beauty of the wedding space literally made our guests gasp. Plus, Luis and Nella were so much fun. We looked forward to every meeting with them, and left in the highest of spirits. We give them the highest recommendation possible.

Sheavonne was the day of coordinator for our wedding at the Burden Kahn Mansions in Manhattan…read morerecently, and she was absolutely wonderful. She and her staff ran our wedding day to perfection. It went off literally without a hitch thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. They knew exactly what our plan was and worked continuously in the background to make sure that everything that needed to get done, got done. And Sheavonne has a great, relaxing demeanor that we greatly appreciated. She never put any additional stress on us, and we were able to spend our time and energy on enjoying our special day, which is exactly what we wanted. We absolutely could not have pulled our day off without her. Plus, in addition to her work on the day of, Sheavonne was available to us ahead of time and worked with each of our vendors in the weeks leading up to the wedding to make sure that everything was taken care of.

Michele answered all my questions in a timely matter. I was able to have the ceremony of my dreams…read morethanks to Pop The Knot! would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Me and my now husband had our micro wedding at SF- City hall and it was beautifully executed. We…read moredid not have to stress about anything and it was a beautiful ceremony and the photographs came out amazing. Our point of contact was Mitchele, and the communication was clear and on point! We are very happy and would recommend it for people who want a very stress free wedding ceremony!