Michelle is a master planner, full of ideas. During this time of uncertainty due to Covid-19, she doesn't just create, she builds relationships in order to deliver a product that you're both proud of. I found these gift boxes circulating on social media, and they were so perfect to send my mom for her birthday and Mother's Day. My mom loved her box and was so happy with the personalized details! I 10/10 recommend these gift boxes for birthdays, graduations, holidays, and any other occasion really. read more

I'm not sure "great" adequately describes my experience with NORA events. Because of Omicron we had to quickly transition a reception from live to virtual. I was determined to create some sort of "at home" reception for the guests of honor, two colleagues who deserved a real party. Another event-planning colleague recommended NORA events. I contacted Michelle, explained the situation, and she instantly went into creation mode. She asked for details about each person, made suggestions, and quickly produced an initial proposal that was close to perfect. After one or two more discussions it was perfect, and the boxes were customized to the specific needs/preferences of each recipient: cheese, charcuterie, personalized Champagne bottles, chocolate - already ingredients for perfection, right? But Michelle didn't stop there. I sent customized gift enclosure cards (with logos etc.) at her suggestion, and she found two unique boxes to wrap everything up in. (It's worth noting that both recipients were men, and both were really impressed with the presentation as well as the box contents.) The day of the event I received an email with sneak preview photos. I was blown away. Within minutes of the first delivery I heard from the first recipient who was equally so; and later that evening the other recipient sent me a note, paraphrased as follows: "...We enjoyed a small post-event reception later in the evening... with the wonderful chocolates, cheeses, and Champagne. Thanks so much for finding a way to make the remoteness of this event more personal and meaningful." Beyond the gift boxes themselves, what impressed me most was the short timeframe in which they were accomplished (14 days!); and that Michelle gave as much personal and thoughtful attention to a small order as she would to a large one. She really wanted to get every detail right, and she succeeded. We'll definitely use NORA events again, and I'll be sharing information with other event planning colleagues. Highly recommended! read more

Ordered two personalized boxes for Mother's Day and was so happy with the results. Ordering was seamless and personable. Michelle did a great job paying attention to details and following up. What great gift ideas. I will definitely recommend these boxes to friends and will highly consider gifting these again in the future. Thanks Nora Events! read more

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I love working with Michelle, she had done an event for me that was amazing and perfect! Just recently I ordered one of her famous gift boxes for my mother-in-law for mother's day and it came with a beautiful hand poured and customized candle. So much detail and care goes into everything that she does! read more

I'm not one to write reviews or complain, but this wedding planner caused my mother to have a seizure from the amount of stress she went through watching her daughter's dream wedding crumble under this planner and her teams direction. They lack adequate communication skills, and were extremely rude and disrespectful to the bridal party, guests, mother and father of the bride, and vendors. She completely disregards family/cultural traditions, so if you have a traditional wedding, steer VERY clear. The planner knew it was a traditional wedding but did not inquire, listen, or accommodate for anything outside of the average modern wedding that she forced upon a traditional couple. There were so many sentimental and traditional elements that were completely disregarded. She contacted our stylists, photographer, and videographer a week before the wedding with a last minute schedule change all for "robe photos" which the bride had never even requested. She assumed "all was well" when she had zero confirmation the day before the wedding. Vendors had voiced that she had harassed them throughout the process. This caused unnecessary stress and panic among the bridal party and stylists whom we have prior experience with and know are very professional and efficient. She rushed hair styling and makeup for a robe photo shoot. One of the bridesmaids only had half of her hair styled with the other half unstyled and was demanded to get into the photo. She tried to rush the makeup artist and one of the teammates tapped the makeup artists hand to communicate with her while she was applying eyeliner on the bride. The mother of the planner who is a teammate was in the background of all of the families photos/videos recording the wedding for her own advertisement instead of helping out the bridal party, she was falling asleep during the limo ride to the ceremony. The team was speaking in their language and snickering in the bride's home the entire time causing us to feel uncomfortable and unsure as to what was going on and what the plan was. At the venue the singer and his band did not have lighting on their stage the entire time and there was miscommunication between the planner and the singer. She needed to be reminded and redirected throughout the entirety of the wedding. I am very dissatisfied with not just how unprofessional this planner and her team was, but how completely inconsiderate she was of sentimental moments. It was these special moments that were ruined, along with the unecessary stress my sister, our family, the bridal party, and our vendors went through and the sadness my mother felt on her daughter's special day because of this planner that forced me to write this review. Save your money and your wedding, do not book this planner. read more

Michelle has such an amazing eye for making people feel loved and special. Her ability to create amazing experiences through gift boxes, especially when we can't be together, is perfect. I've also planned small intimate events with her that have left the receiver feelings alllll the feels! I can't wait until we can partner for bigger events once we can all be together again. read more

I ordered a personalized birthday box for my best friend in NYC from Michelle and WOW! She was nothing short of amazing throughout the entire process. Her experience is unmatched, she knows exactly what to ask to personalize these boxes and exactly what to suggest and provide. My best friend couldn't have been happier. Her favorite part was the handmade candle. I can't wait to order my next one! read more