We're writing this review about "Your Fairy Godmother Wedding and Events" nearly three months…read moreafter our wedding because, honestly, we had a hard time putting it together. We ended up really liking the owner and operator as a person, and that made it difficult to write this. She was kind and easy to talk to during the planning process, and I appreciated that she communicated with us even before she technically needed to. In fact, she came up with some ideas. One idea we used was for us to have a picture frame signed as a guestbook. We loved that idea and bought what was needed to make the idea come alive.
The Ceremony:
There were significant challenges on the wedding day. People arrived early at our request. Because the venue was far, our guests made sure to get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time. Since it was an outdoor ceremony, guests should have been guided outside, but without signs or direction, many wandered into the reception area instead. This was something we expected to be managed so the flow felt smooth for everyone.
A particularly important issue for us was that there were no reserved signs for our family seating although this was discussed before the event. This meant that some of our closest family members didn't have the front-row seats we intended for them, and other guests ended up sitting in those seats. That was a significant oversight that really impacted our ceremony. Additionally, the order of the wedding party was arranged incorrectly, which was a major issue. My husband did not go out right after the officiant as planned, but after the bridesmaids and this mix-up disrupted the intentional flow of the music. As this seems like something my husband could have corrected on the spot, he was unable to because the owner and operator had him in the bathroom so he wouldn't see me, although I was in a separate room. This was especially disappointing because every song was chosen carefully, and this mistake really threw off the timing.
Our wedding was at a golf course and there was an incident with the golf ball, which caused quite a bit of stress although no one was harmed. The owner and operator appeared frazzled after that, and it impacted the overall coordination. She mentioned that family members were hard to work with. They weren't difficult but they were trying to ensure our day went as planned. They noticed things were not set up as we envisioned and wanted to ensure our vision came to fruition. This should have been a priority for the company.
One of the biggest disappointments for us was that the ceremony started more than half an hour late, even though we were at the venue by 3:40 pm for a 4:00 pm start time and our guests were already there and waiting. There was no reasonable excuse for the 30 minute delay although the golf ball became the excuse for the long delay.
The Reception:
The reception felt like our time wasn't being managed well. We had just introduced our key people, danced, and were enjoying the moment when we were suddenly told we had to eat right now. No heads-up, no transition, just an abrupt shift. She had a timeline to follow, so giving us even a little warning would've made things feel much less rushed and stressful. In addition to that, she did not give directions to the tables to get their meals.
She had also mentioned beforehand that one of her biggest pet peeves was guests interrupting the couple while they were eating, and she assured us she would prevent that from happening. Unfortunately, when it came time for us to eat, we still had guests coming up to us, and she wasn't there to step in and give us that time.
The wonderful idea of having our guests sign the picture frame never came to life. The Sharpie wasn't placed nearby, and there were no instructions, so guests didn't know to sign it. It went completely unused.
One of the highlights we were excited about was dancing with the fans. We bought enough for everyone to "clack" while we danced, and we wanted them displayed in wicker baskets because it would've looked beautiful and matched the vibe. She told me she had baskets, so we didn't need to buy any. Instead, the fans sat in a plain Amazon box on the dance floor until guests used them for dancing. That wasn't my vision and it wasn't hers either.
Since the timeline wasn't followed, we completely missed the toast that three people were prepared to give. It was a moment we were really looking forward to, and something that should have been captured on our wedding video but now it's something we can never get back.
A lot happened that we didn't learn about until after the wedding. We later found out that she hadn't spoken to any of my vendors except the venue. That was the entire reason we hired a day-of coordinator; to coordinate our day. We planned the whole wedding ourselves; we simply needed someone to manage it, and unfortunately she fell short in that area. While we are not asking for a refund, we do believe that a certain level