When my now-HUSBAND and I first started to plan, we knew we didn't have the financial or mental…read morefortitude for a large, traditional wedding. We originally opted for a courthouse wedding, but quickly realized we wanted to do more to honor our beautiful seven-year relationship and include the people who mean most to us. THIS is where The Hytch came in and created a PERFECT day for us, our daughters (one human, one canine), and 19 of our closest loved ones. From the start, Gina was a warm and knowledgeable coordinator. She covered every detail I hadn't thought of and provided creative options at every turn. She enthusiastically accommodated every unique idea I threw at her, as long as it was anything short of impossible! Leading up to the wedding, I spent most of my time pinning down the details of our music playlist, outfits, and vows. Any other stressor was out of mind and covered by Gina; at most, it just required a quick answer on what would work best for my husband and me. Day-of, though?! Oh my god. Beyond! This team KNOWS what they're doing. I showed up a little later than I had hoped (typical), and they supported me in regaining time to prepare like the true pros they are. Gina and Mackenzie handled EVERYTHING--most of it being invisible to me, I'm sure. They totally GOT my vision and created an event that I still can't believe was real. I honestly think they could become professional cat herders if they wanted to--they're that amazing! As our officiant, Darren helped ease our nerves with humor and liveliness. He took every note we gave him to heart and delivered a service that our guests said was THEIR FAVORITE CEREMONY EVER!!! Of course I'm biased, but our family and friends have a history of being brutally honest. I can tell you it was definitely our favorite wedding ever, though. And then there is the GLORY that is Ashleigh, our photographer. She took the art (I'm calling my wedding art!) we created with the help of Gina, Mackenzie, and Darren and turned it into something we can keep and share forever. You know how sometimes you wish you could SHOW your dreams to other people? If anyone can work magic like that, it's Ashleigh. On a slightly more grounded note, this was our first time doing a couples' shoot. I don't think I've had professional photos done since school, and of course I spent a lot of time fretting over how I would look. I went into this feeling a little anxious, a little insecure, and a lot clueless. If that's you: do NOT worry! Ashleigh has your back and will turn you into a supermodel. Like I said... magic. My final shout-out goes to the venue itself. For us, it being local was a huge plus. Reno is home, and Sierra Water Gardens is very close to our actual house! I'm usually very expressive, but there's just no point in trying to describe the beauty of the SWG spot. It's breath-taking. Thank you to the whole team for your incredible work and the shining personalities you shared with us. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate in what has become my favorite spot in Reno (and maybe the world?). There is a reason The Hytch has such good reviews. If I hear the words "wedding planning" ever again, I'm going to MAKE SURE The Hytch enters the conversation. They will give you the wedding you want, and deserve! Kylie and Ryan -- Married 4.18.26

We celebrated our wedding at The Hytch at Sierra Water Gardens, and I truly cannot say enough good…read morethings about our experience. From the very beginning, I was completely blown away. Yeliz and our coordinator, Gina, were absolutely incredible. They are some of the kindest, most thoughtful, and genuinely caring people I've ever worked with. Throughout the entire process, they made my husband and me feel so comfortable and supported. They were always flexible with scheduling meetings, understanding with payments, and incredibly attentive whenever I had questions (or wedding-planning anxieties!). I always felt heard, reassured, and taken care of. Gina absolutely nailed my vision. I showed her a Pinterest board, and she brought it to life beyond anything I could have imagined. The florals were stunning -- and the team even made me smaller bouquets to take home afterward, which was such a thoughtful touch. The entire staff was professional, sweet, and so accommodating to both us and our families. The venue itself is pure magic. The Hytch spans the breathtaking Sierra Water Gardens and backs up to the Truckee River, which makes for the most gorgeous and unique setting. The moment I walked in, I was speechless. It was everything I had dreamed of and more. One of the biggest gifts they gave us was peace of mind. For an incredible value, you get the entire venue AND their team fully handles setup and breakdown of décor. That level of support allowed me to actually be present on my wedding day instead of worrying about logistics. I cannot overstate how much that meant to me. We did experience one small hiccup the day of (our officiant was double booked and arrived late), but The Hytch team handled it with such grace. They pivoted quickly and generously allowed our celebration to run later so we didn't lose any time. It meant so much that they cared about making our day whole. Overall, the entire process was smooth, joyful, and truly breathtaking. I'm beyond grateful for the care, creativity, and hard work that went into making our wedding so beautiful and perfect. I would recommend The Hytch a thousand times over -- and I will absolutely be finding another reason to celebrate there again.

WOW!!! I can not thank Brandie and her team enough for all their amazing work!!! I originally…read morereached out to Brandie via email and she was very responsive from the start. She was upfront about her pricing and helped me bring my vision to life. I didn't even know what I wanted because I'm not familiar with flowers or their names, but after sending her some inspo pics and color pallets, she understood what I was going for. On the day of the wedding, she created a gorgeous flower arch where my husband and I had our first look. I couldn't have pictured it any better. I also added 2 flower crowns last minute to the order and Brandie was able to make them even cuter than the inspo pics I sent her! She even helped me put on the flower crown, which I thought was very sweet of her. Everyone was complimenting the flowers and many guests even asked to take the center pieces home! The flowers were so fresh and great quality that they lasted 2 weeks after the wedding! I would HIGHLY recommend Brandie and her team for anyone looking for florals!! I am one very happy customer! Thank you Brandie!!!

Brandie was an absolute dream to work with. She took our vision for bright florals with mixtures of…read morepinks, blues, other bright colors, and absolutely blew us away! I had so many guests throughout the day come up to me and tell me how beautiful the florals were. They stole the show!

3 stars for the business. 5 stars for Sierra and Robin! Overall, I was very happy with how my…read morewedding turned out. There were some hiccups along the way, but overall, a pretty smooth event. Initially, I was not planning to have a day-of planner because my wedding was at Round Hill Pines, and staff does about 90% of set up. The only thing I really needed help with was decorations. I had enough family and friends willing to help; however, I was going to be 7 months pregnant during the wedding, and I didn't want the added stress of assigning duties to my family and friends and making sure they knew what time to be where, and what to do. Anyway, I hired Plan Your Day, and I was paired up with Sierra. Sierra is awesome. Super approachable, friendly, easy to communicate with, and great to work with. Unfortunately, I had to postpone my wedding due to the Caldor Fire. Sierra said they would roll over my payment to a future date, which was great. Then I am informed in early December 2021 that I'd need to provide a date for my rescheduled wedding by December 31, 2021, or I'd be charged $1,000, or my agreement would be terminated. This was not how the contract is worded. I was rescheduling my wedding, and the Event Rescheduling provision says, "If Client(s) reschedules the Event Date, written notice must be given to the Planner of Client(s)' intention to reschedule the Event Date and if known, identify the new date for the Event ("Rescheduled Event Date")." The contract says, "if known" and I didn't know what the new dates would be when we rescheduled because there was a huge fire in the area. Sharae informed me that she gave me a courtesy of 4 months to provide a new date for my wedding, but the Rescheduling provision does not say when I needed to provide the "rescheduled event date." The contract says, "If Planner is unavailable to perform the Services for the Rescheduled Event Date, then it will be deemed a Termination by Client(s) as outlined below." Either way, Sharae gave me 2 options: A.) Since you have asked for an extension through January or February to provide dates for a rescheduled 2023 wedding. Without a signed written agreement or modified agreement containing 1-2 dates that the wedding will be postponed to, on January 1, 2022, your contract will be considered terminated. But, a new contract will be introduced, signed, and an additional $1000 retainer fee will be applied towards your new event date. This new contract will be signed and due by January 1st to allow for the extended time frame to provide 1-2 rescheduled dates. B.) Without a signed written agreement or modified agreement containing 1-2 dates that the wedding will be postponed to, on January 1, 2022, your contract will be considered terminated and no additional services will be provided. OOOK....with my newly acquired mommy brain, basically, if I didn't have a signed agreement by New Years, I'd either lose my $2,200 that I had already paid or need to pay an additional $1,000. No thank you! I rescheduled my wedding before Sharae's New Years deadline. Fast-forward to 2023 and I'm working with Sierra again, which I was happy about. She was great to work with again, but she seemed to have a lot on her plate. I wasn't too concerned because I had been in close contact with all my vendors already, so I was mainly relying on Sierra for decorations and the ceremony. Unfortunately, Sierra informed me that she would not be there for my wedding, but she did provide me with an amazing replacement - Robin. I was a bit nervous because I never met Robin until the wedding rehearsal, and I didn't know what her background was in event coordination. Robin is superwoman! She handled the flow of the ceremony and kept the wedding events on schedule. A few of the place settings got mixed up, but it wasn't a huge deal. I was also supposed to have 2 people staff my wedding from Plan Your Day, but Sierra said the other person was not available and they could not find a replacement. The issue with that is I paid for 2 vendor meals for Plan Your Day, at $90 per head, and it was too late to deduct a meal. Would I recommend Plan Your Day to others? Unfortunately, I can't say I'd highly recommend Plan Your Day to others, as a business, but I would mention them as a worthwhile company to consider. Did Robin do a fantastic job? Absolutely! I'm not sure if she is a regular employee of Plan Your Day, but I'm glad she was there for my big day!

Hands down the best wedding purchase we made! Sharae and her team executed our vision flawlessly,…read moreallowing us to enjoy our day and be present with family & friends. With 3 locations in one day, the setup and breakdown was feeling daunting. We found Plan Your Day here on Yelp and hired them for day-of coordination. I was resistant when family suggested a coordinator as I prided myself on being a low- maintenance bride. I'm so so glad I got over myself. Thank you, Plan Your Day - your hard work and attention to detail made for an unforgettable event!

My husband and I spent over a year planning and doing research for our wedding since we knew it was…read moregoing to be a semi destination due to where we live. Given COVID and many other restrictions we decided to use a service that included everything in one. When you aren't one of those types of people who want absolute control over the details and don't want a big deal over ceremonies, I highly recommend this. LOTSW has a few different tiers of what they have to offer with their appropriate price points. Due to COVIID and our wedding being elopement style, Rev. Dorie was kind enough to let me customize my package. You will be keeping the price point of course, but she was nice enough to let me swap things like providing my own flowers and trading those fees for more photos instead. I have to say, she captured some of the most incredible moments and I could not have asked for anything better. We got married on 8.26.2021 and it was in the midst of everything bad in S. Lake Tahoe. We originally lost our spot we booked a year in advanced, (Emerald Bay) but Dorie did everything she could to make sure that she was able to find a spot that was still open and available so we did not lose out on the opportunity to get married since it was coming down to the wire. (2 days after we left everyone was evacuated) To chime in with people are saying in regards to Dorie and her attitude. Dorie is a professional and she is a bit older. She has been doing this a long time and she knows what she is doing and how she wants it done. Her issue is with people not listening to her, people not following the instructions they were told, people being in her personal space, and things like that. People tend to not realize that when she is taking pictures, they close in on her because they want to get the shot too and it leaves her no room to move and she has to tell people to please back up over and over. She has to remind people "this is what we are doing or this is where we are going" and after 2 or 3 times yes, the annoyance is on her face and apparent and I honestly don't blame her because it does take a long time. We arent natural models so yes, we dont always get the poses she is asking us to do or what she means and she does get frustrated, I could see she was a bit annoyed with me and my husband because we are not naturals LOL. Overall it was a wonderful experience and she did every and anything she could to make it a great day despite the natural disaster around us. I would highly recommend LOTSW to anyone.

Perfect. Thank you Rev. Dori and Rev. Mistina for creating an absolutely perfect wedding day for…read moreus. It was a completely stress free day. Flowers stunning. Limo ride relaxing. Setting unbeatable. Processed the paperwork without issue. The champagne on the ride after was delicious. And the photos she took - priceless. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rev. Dori, Rev. Bill and Rev. Mistina. Thank you so very much. If you are looking to escape to a beautiful place for an unforgettable wedding that is stress free, then leave the details to these wonderful people.

We initially hired Red Carpet to provide drapery and ceiling swag for our wedding, and later chose…read moreto also use them for our chargers and napkins. From the beginning the team's communication was amazing, and they continually put my mind at ease during the wedding planning process. Thank you Emily, Karen, and Allison!Through the many email chains, questions and concerns, etc., they were so professional and helpful. Once our wedding day finally arrived, it brought tears to my eyes to see how beautifully Red Carpet was able to transform our space. Any and all expectations I had for them were completely blown away, and I couldn't believe how stunning our wedding day was because of their service. Thank you SO much Red Carpet, we will happily recommend you to our friends and family in the future!!

We started planning our wedding in the fall of 2019 and due to the pandemic, could not celebrate…read moreuntil the summer of 2021. Through staff changes, venue rule changes, and the ongoing ups and downs associated with the pandemic, the Red Carpet team was right by our side, every step of the way. From the beginning we felt their professionalism and dedication to trying their very best to execute our vision for our multiple days of events. Lake Tahoe rustic and Indian wedding aren't usually themes that go together, but the RC team created a gorgeous storyboard for us after our first couple phone calls that served as the guiding force behind everything we subsequently created together. From regular phone calls and emails, to meeting us at our venue's tasting event with examples of our centerpieces and linens....the RC team went above and beyond to help us feel held during what was an amazingly stressful time in our lives given wedding planning plus the uncertainty of everything on a week to week basis. The decor of your wedding really can do some much for the mood and experience of your guests and we are so happy we invested in working with Red Carpet to create the most incredibly dreamy and magical ambiance for all of our events. Special shout out to Emily whose kindness, attentiveness, and sense of humor especially carried me through those last couple months of planning and reorientation around ever-changing protocols and guest counts!!

I truly can't imagine working with a wedding planner other than Kyleigh…read more Her care, attention to detail, and positivity carried us through a very difficult year, with COVID-19 forcing us to postpone our wedding back in March 2020...5 days before our original wedding date! Kyleigh never panicked and kept the train on the tracks, helping my wife and I focus on what we could control throughout the planning process. What resulted was a wedding better than anything we could have possibly dreamed of! COVID aside, Kyleigh made the process of planning our wedding about as seamless as possible. To start, she is a true swiss army knife for all things wedding related. Kyleigh possesses the technical chops to build a stunning wedding website, the project management skills to execute a FLAWLESS wedding day, and the attentive eye of a designer who can connect your aesthetic from invitation to cake decoration and everything in between. Just as important, Kyleigh has assembled a "dream team" of vendors who combine to make you feel like you're Michael Jordan surrounded by the Chicago Bulls. The florist, photographer, band, etc...they are ALL world-class and they LOVE working with Kyleigh. To top it off, she has an amazing relationship with our venue (The Ritz Carlton, Northstar) so she was able to expedite decisions and make special things happen without us having to stress. Honestly, I don't think we would have had the confidence to get married this year without Kyleigh and her team. It's easy to let paranoia and anxiety make you doubt your ability to execute a wedding during a year like this. But Kyleigh was the right person to assuage our fears and keep us focused on what mattered most, which was getting married surrounded by our closest friends and family in the most beautiful place in the world. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Kyleigh! Sincerely, Jack Huber

The team at Audere Events is absolutely fantastic. When I began wedding planning, I knew I would…read moreneed a wedding planner, especially with my busy schedule and the wedding being a destination wedding in Lake Tahoe. Audere Events was recommended by the venue (Ritz-Carlton), so I quickly scheduled a phone meeting with Kyleigh and Chelsea to see if they were a good match. I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, organization, kindness, and overall passion for event planning. I knew as soon as the phone call ended that I didn't need to interview any other wedding planners. Our wedding date was 2/11/23, and I believe we hired Audere Events at the end of June. I already felt behind in the planning process, but the ladies at Audere assured me that we had plenty of time to make my vision come to life. They weren't wrong! Throughout the entire process I felt supported, heard, encouraged and taken care of. They did everything possible to calm my anxiety. Kyleigh and Chelsea truly cared and I can honestly say I will miss our weekly calls and working with them. As for the wedding day, I did not feel stressed at all - which is a big deal for a naturally anxious person. Kyleigh and Chelsea flawlessly executed the wedding of my dreams. I have never seen such a beautiful wedding. It was truly better than I could have ever imagined. If it doesn't end up in a magazine/website, I will be shocked. If you don't believe me, check out the pictures! Kyleigh and Chelsea (and the rest of the team) I can't say thank you enough! I hope we make it back to Reno so we can meet up . You're the best! Much love, Erin & Bryce

Bell of the Ball hosted a Sip & Paint at a chicken wing restaurant in Reno. They supplied all the…read morepaint supplies and gave us a drink voucher for the restaurant. We all got to open a tape individually for food orders too. We got to pick out our own canvases with stencil art. There were a lot of designs to choose from. Our tickets were prepunched before the event for $40. We had good music and good food and drinks. I got to connect with some new people and we had a great time. Definitely would recommend a Bell of the Ball event. Not only does she plan events, she does wedding planning, notary, party supplies rentals, and balloon art for celebrations. One stop shop for all your party needs!

Love love love your services from book bags to custom shirts. Event planning is exceptional, hands…read moredown best in town. Family business also. Love love love this. Thank you for helping with my birthday.

We were in town for the 100th annual Western Fairs Association convention (held inside the Grand…read moreSierra Resort) and when is a better time for a couple of our friends (in the fair industry) to finally tie the knot than then? Worked out great since many mutual friends were already in Reno and conveniently there is a chapel just down the escalators from the main floor. Beautiful venue. Simplistic and very high-end all at once. Rows of chairs on either side of the aisle with an altar, some steps, and a piano at the front. All of the small details were handled perfectly - a sign announcing the bride and groom, wedding cake, and celebratory drinks on top of the piano. Behind the scenes (literally behind a very decorative curtain) is a back area with rooms for privacy to change and prepare for the big day. The pastor was great. A friend played the piano as a wedding march and then sang a beautiful song for the couple. Huge congrats to our friends AnnMarie and Michael. So glad we were able to be there for them at their nuptials - especially in such a wonderful setting. If you're looking for a place to get married in Reno you can't go wrong with this hidden gem of a chapel within the Grand Sierra Resort.

Well, it would have been 15 years ago this January 1st, when i was married in this very Chapel. My…read morefirst, and only marriage. I remember that it was decently clean, and decently organized, hence the decent rating. I dont remember very much of that day, just nerves, Crown Royal stashed in a 16oz water bottle (brides cousin, thanks Jim!), and of course my best mans comforting words..."Dude, im driving you over to the chapel now. We can totally leave town, RIGHT NOW! Im serious. Im just offering." I would not wish marriage on anyone, but if you are hellbent on doing it, might as well do it here. I recommend that you elope, get married by the city and save the $1200 price tag that getting married here cost me, and have a really cool honeymoon. But, what do i know.

Stephanie was absolutely incredible to work with and truly made all of my wedding dreams come to…read morelife. From the very beginning, she brought such a calm, confident energy that immediately put me at ease. She is unbelievably organized, endlessly creative, and so thoughtful in every detail. No idea was too big or too small for her to take seriously, and she always made me feel heard and supported. Our entire wedding weekend was seamless because of her and her amazing team. From the Friday welcome party to hiking and golf with our guests, to the wedding itself and the post wedding brunch, every event felt intentional, beautifully executed, and completely stress free. She thought of things I never would have considered and handled every moving piece with such professionalism and grace. What meant the most to me was how detail oriented and thorough she was. I never once felt worried about logistics or timelines. I was able to be fully present and actually enjoy the weekend with our family and friends, which is such a gift. She made everything feel effortless even though I know so much work was happening behind the scenes. Now that the wedding is over, I honestly miss our check ins. I cannot recommend her enough. If you are lucky enough to work with her, you are in the very best hands.

We 1000% recommend having Stephanie as your wedding planner. Because we wanted a low-key wedding…read morethat better fit our personalities (and we were paying for it mostly on our own) I wasn't sure I wanted or needed a full-service planner. After explaining our broad vision she was super excited to take on something a little outside the box! Deciding to have her as our full service planner was the best decision we could've made! She's kind, straightforward and easy-going, and didn't have a template or her own agenda. Her expertise and relationships with amazing vendors and venues 1000% helped make our weekend so unique and even better than we possibly imagined, AND kept us under budget. All of our guests are still raving about what a fun wedding it was and it couldn't have happened without Stephanie!

We wanted someone to help day of. Liane did this beautifully. She was professional, attentive,…read moreassertive, and sweet all rolled into one. She knows her stuff which was helpful because our only vision was something low key, but elegant. She was able to help us coordinate vendors and set up the ceremony so that it went off without a single hiccup. She made our tables gorgeous. She soothed a scared kiddo. She provided a steady arm down old stairs. We wanted to focus on the day and our loved ones, without thinking about the details and Liane made that happen. From the moment she walked in the door she took charge but never felt intrusive or pushy. It was lovely working with her.

Worst money we spent on our wedding. Liane consistently ignored our budget and provided only one…read moreoverpriced option per category (ex: caterer 60-70% of our total budget, lighting 50-60% of budget etc.)--then told us we needed to contact those vendors to decline them ourselves. We ended up sourcing most of our team independently (caterer, lighting, dessert, photographer, officiant) because she offered no alternatives and little guidance. Her actual contributions were minimal--mainly inputting our own rental lists (often incorrectly) and pushing a florist who was unprofessional and tried to upsell us on unnecessary items. When we raised concerns, she repeatedly got defensive and claimed she limits options to avoid "overwhelming" couples, yet rarely provided more than one choice. On the wedding day, coordination was poor. Guests were directed into the bridal space before the ceremony (the BRIDE had to ask family to be seated...), meaningful décor items provided by family weren't set out as instructed (items all labeled with an clear itemized list), and our photographer and DJ--not the planner--kept the timeline on track. The following day, we had to return to the venue to fix misplaced rental equipment - another job that she failed to do properly without any apology. Our wedding turned out beautifully despite her involvement--not because of it. I would NOT recommend hiring her.