Cassidy from Peace & Pine Events is incredible. She will go above and beyond to help you envision your dream wedding and/or elopement. If you have an inkling of anxiety that you might need someone to help you on your big day, HIRE HER!
I decided that I needed a wedding coordinator a few months before my wedding because I couldn't bear the thought of (1) not being in control and (2) getting mad at my soon-to-be-husband for trying to coordinate when he has never once planned an event in his life.
Cassidy is organized, helpful, and low-key (in the best way). She worked with my budget (very reasonable!), and once we determined my needs and wants, she shared a Google Drive folder like I couldn't believe. It included a budgeting spreadsheet, a to-do list based on the time left before your big day (she customizes this for YOU), and my favorite: a document with all vendor information as well as the schedule of events (it includes so much more, but I don't want to give it all away lol).
Aside from the amazing Google Drive goodies, I was thankful for Cassidy's frequent reminders to not procrastinate -- I am terrible when it comes to planning things in my personal life, and she lovingly (and professionally) did not let me do this...and believe me, I tried.
It's also helpful to note that Cassidy was there for my husband and me for two events: our secret elopement and our big wedding event. As someone who also got married in the pandemic, Cassidy was able to empathize and talk me through some of the harder parts of these events and even gave helpful tips/solutions when dealing with challenging moments.
ELOPEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- She got ordained so that she could officiate our elopement!
- She gave us an excellent recommendation for where to obtain our marriage license (no wait at all!)
- She camped out at our elopement site and was ready to "fight" another couple who tried to steal it from us (she's a great negotiator lol)
- My husband and I didn't care to decorate for the elopement, but she brought candles and decorative crates anyway
WEDDING DAY HIGHLIGHTS:
- She organized and guided our wedding rehearsal which is helpful for anyone who has never been in a wedding before (including the bride and groom); my bridesmaids who have been in 3+ weddings said she was the most professional and experienced coordinator they had seen
- She arrived early to the venue with her team, brought me Philz Coffee (seriously, Cassidy's the best), and worked quickly to set up everything
- She checked in with me, the maid of honor, and best woman a few times throughout the morning/early afternoon to ensure we were on schedule
- Throughout the evening (reception), she would check in with the groom and me to remind us of the small activities (cake cutting, tossing bouquet, speeches, etc.) and see what we wanted to do (or skip). She did this in the most non-intrusive way ever, and it was great.
- Cassidy and her team worked with all my vendors behind the scenes and the day went as smoothly as it could because of her.
- She also packed up all of our decor and put it away for us in the hotel
MOST MEMORABLE HIGHLIGHT:
This is hard for me to write about, but of all the things I was thankful for, Cassidy provided a questionnaire that asked about any challenging family dynamics that she (and possibly other vendors) might need to be aware of. While I wasn't too worried about family drama, I let her know about some tensions that made me uneasy, and she stored that knowledge away.
Day of my wedding: my dad and brother were almost 30 minutes late. My bridal party and I were running late as it was, but as we lined up for the processional, she told me as gently as possible (after calling them a few times and checking in with my dad's brother)...but I still broke down. They showed up shortly after and Cassidy showed them to their seats, but she calmed me down.
She gave me all the tissue in the world (and I think some for my maid of honor to hold on to), told my groom and I that we could take as much time as we needed before the ceremony, and reminded us that it was our event. Our day. She asked if we wanted to walk down the aisle together (instead of me by myself). We both loved that idea, and now when I look back, I wouldn't change it for anything.
Cassidy, if and when you read this, I hope you know that I will never forget your professionalism and, more importantly, your kindness and empathy.
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