Chelsea, Sarah and the entire Brilliant Events team had to be one of the best decisions we made…read moreduring wedding planning and I'm so happy we had them on board for the month of coordination! I had a relatively small wedding in the Hamptons and assumed early on that I could figure out most of the details myself. I quickly realized that nothing compares to having experts like them who know how to handle any last minute issue and have wealth of experience working with vendors/venues across NYC. Chelsea had great recommendations for vendors I neglected to look into earlier on in the process and was a huge help in making sure critical details, such as the rain plan, were worked out. Where the team really excels is making sure you do not deal with any stress on the day of the wedding and focus on having fun. I was so impressed with how professional, patient, kind and calming the entire team was. They made sure the bridal parties all were on schedule, vendor setups were done on time, food was set aside for my husband/I during cocktail hour, swapped out my heels when they saw I was in pain and even ran back to the house when we forgot our marriage license. These are just some of the little details the team took care of so we didn't have to worry about anything. They truly are your eyes and ears and it was such a relief knowing they got it handled. They truly love their jobs and their passion for what they do shines. Please do yourself a favor and hire Brilliant Events! I'm recommending them to all my friends for their weddings and events.

Chelsea single-handedly ensured that my wedding got off without a hitch and remained hassle and…read morestress-free throughout. Her team was absolutely fabulous, so kind, detailed-oriented, and they executed everything at the highest level. Admittedly, I hired Brilliant Event Planning at the 11th hour leading up to my wedding, right at the two month point when everything started to become overwhelming and all-consuming. Chelsea jumped right into action, handling most everything from that point forward. Hiring Brilliant Event Planning, and more specifically Chelsea and her team, was one of the best choices I made and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Tzo Ai was beyond amazing and I can't recommend her highly enough!…read more I am very organized and love planning things so my mom couldn't understand why I wanted to hire a planner -- but by the day of the wedding my mom was saying how she couldn't imagine how we could have done this without Tzo Ai! I hired Tzo Ai for month-of coordination and she exceeded my expectations in every way. She started working on my wedding a full two months out and she was extremely thorough, organized, calm and responsive. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect! Everything was flawless and exactly as I'd imagined it. Tzo Ai made sure that everyone was running perfectly on schedule, so much so that we were actually AHEAD of schedule at times so we had room for extra photos! I cannot thank her enough for making our day so amazing!

My wife and I hired Tzo Ai for a month's worth of planning. During the time before the month…read morearrived, Tzo Ai was very responsive when we had questions and also was very helpful with ideas when we needed suggestions. Well before the month began, Tzo Ai sprang into action. A year prior to the wedding, she joined my wife for a walk-through of the venue. She also made sure to highlight important points that we needed to focus on in the months prior to the wedding. My wife is very organized, but Tzo Ai used her breadth of knowledge to take things to a higher level. Her attention to detail shined in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She kept us focused on all of the important details. A crucial aspect for us was how well she handled problematic vendors with ease. When our wedding day came, Tzo Ai and Lauren were a delight. I've been to several weddings where the coordinator was overbearing, which made the event laborious. Tzo Ai was calm, focused, and was always immediately responsive when we needed something. She even was able to quickly fix a family member's wardrobe malfunction. The event went so smoothly because of her excellence in management and coordination. We couldn't recommend her more highly.

We absolutely LOVED working with Teissia and Firefly Events!!!!…read more We have the Firefly Events ladies to thank for the most beautiful, seamless and perfect day in our lives! From the moment we hired Firefly, we felt not one ounce of stress or worry for our wedding day. Who knew wedding planning could be so fun? Teissia is the sweetest, most creative, talented and organized person and it genuinely shows through her amazing events. She was there every single step of the way from the concept and design of the wedding, helping us find amazing vendors, organizing and facilitating all vendor meetings, and providing us with professional guidance in a non-obtrusive and tasteful way. With my husband and I both working full time jobs with a full travel schedule, she made planning SO easy and stress free. Our wedding was absolutely stunning and flawlessly executed and it we owe it all to Teissia's dedication to ensure that we had and ENJOYED the wedding of our dreams. We received overwhelming compliments on not only the design details, but how smooth, elegant and effortless the wedding day was. It was the best decision we could have ever made to hire Firefly Events to plan our wedding and feel so lucky to have worked with them. Teissia we love you! - Brett and Anthony

We got engaged, then got married 10 months later. In between those two beautiful moments was…read morenothing but stress-free and fun wedding planning thanks to Teissia and Firefly Events. First, we'd like to say thank you to the other Yelpers who gave Firefly such great reviews, because we actually found Firefly through Yelp! After only one meeting we knew Teissia was the perfect person to help plan and execute our destination wedding in Jamaica. It was confirmed that we had chosen the right person when we got to Jamaica 6 months before our wedding and she had set up a perfectly curated list of vendor meetings from thousands of miles away. Throughout the entire process she was organized, thoughtful, attentive and very flexible. She went above and beyond and we definitely could have done it without her. She dealt with all of the vendors, language barriers, family and logistic issues with grace. Not to mention she was extremely pleasant to be around. We felt like we were planning our wedding with a friend. In short she made the experience of planning our wedding really enjoyable. The day of the actual wedding day went perfect and she completely shielded us from all the craziness that happens on that day so our families and us could completely focus on this celebration of our love. Thank you again Teissia, you are INCREDIBLE.

I'm so glad I found Dream Wedding on 150th. After a stressful experience elsewhere where they…read morecanceled on me last minute, working with Sue was such a relief. She was patient, attentive, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. I never felt rushed, and it was clear she values each client's experience. And she did not overbook, which made everything feel calm and well-organized. Bobo, the owner, was also very transparent about pricing from the beginning, which I really appreciated. There was no pressure or uncomfortable conversations...just straightforward, professional communication. Most importantly, she is very skilled. She enhanced my look in a way that felt natural and polished, and I felt confident the entire night. If you're looking for someone reliable, professional, and talented, I would highly recommend Sue!

The best price of all the studios I had looked at. It turned out to be very good photos. They very…read moretook their time to take photos and make up for you. They have all kinds of weddings dress for you to try on.

Hiring Shirley as our day coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had…read morea big wedding with 250 guests and I was anxious all the way up to the day of the wedding, but I was surprised by how much fun we ended up having at our wedding. I would say one big reason is because of Shirley who was there with us every step of the day. I knew I wanted a day of coordinators who are not only bilingual, but also know the Chinese wedding customs. We had many Chinese guests and family members who did not speak English, and this was the first wedding of parents from both sides. I wanted to make sure we have a good time, and our parents are also well taken care of since we will be too busy to tend to them. We had all our vendors booked before hiring Shirley so we booked the classic package. For this package, Shirley started working with us about 6 weeks before the wedding. She introduced herself to our vendors and made sure they had the itinerary before the wedding, attended zoom meeting with us when requested, and she was quick to respond to our requests and questions. Our wedding included elements from both Chinese and Western weddings, it was a 14-hour day including getting ready, gatecrashing, two tea ceremonies, photoshoots, a first look, ceremony, a quick first dance practice, receptions, and three dress changes (7a-11 pm)! With so much to do, we had a tight itinerary, and Shirley made sure the right people was at the right place at the right time so we are on schedule. She communicated with our wedding party on what's next on the itinerary, and guided our parents through the itinerary. Shirley did a mini rehearsal with our parents for the ceremony and reception introduction on the day, and made sure they were there to see our first look through the window without interrupting our own moments. We highly recommend Shirley to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator.

Shirley is an amazing wedding planner! She had so many connections and knew what would work with…read moreour's and our families' vision. We did not know exactly what a Chinese and Vietnamese wedding fusion would look like and Shirley had some valuable experience to guide us. She was very honest and told us right off the bat if something wasn't going to work and how we could work around it. She did not pressure us to use her floral and decorating company, Jelo, but we did because it was so beautiful and flexible. She is very accommodating and knowledgeable about the wedding industry. Without her, we could not have planned our wedding so beautifully and although it was mentally draining to plan the wedding, Shirley definitely took a load off! Definitely consider hiring her if you are planning an Asian wedding!

Among the many artisanal chocolatiers here in the Big Apple, Chocolate Moderne stands out as a…read morebeacon of deliciousness. I was seduced by the Smoked Sea Salt confection several years ago and have been an admirer ever since. This bonbon oozed with flavor and every bite sent me to edible nirvana. I was able to taste a variety of their confections from a cafe chocolate store. Now Joan Coukos has a chocolatier in the Flatiron District. Self taught after seeing vintage chocolate molds in Belgium the chocolate confections are tempting and have many varieties. La Dolce Grapefruit is inspired by her Greek grandmother. My favorites include the Banane Flambée with cognac, Bazar Milk with marzipan and Hazelnut Hysterie-Milk with praline. The dark peanut bar is also a must buy. It's always a treat for me to go there to meet Joan and her team, sample a few chocolates and then try to decide what all to buy. Joan has won many awards at the Fancy Food Shows and her stellar chocolates prove it. Highly recommended.

Hidden gem alert! It's up on the 9th floor of a nondescript building, down a boring hallway, and…read moreyou find this amazing magical chocolate factory. I was wow'ed by the unique flavors they had. This is now my go-to place for gifts (for other people and for MYSELF). I got their Asian flavors which had yuzu, lychee, etc. All in dark chocolate!! Also got some of their bars which are award winning. Fave chocolatier in NYC now!

We hired Melissa solely to install red drapes for our wedding reception in Manhattan Chinatown. The…read moreprocess to book was quite simple (over texts/calls), especially because she was already familiar with our venue. Her quote included a very reasonable $10/foot for draping. The drapes were a wrinkly raspberry-red satin material that were somewhat sheer if there was lighting behind them. I was hoping for velvet drapes that were a true red, but they still turned out great for photos (especially with flash). Overall would recommend her services!

Melissa is absolutely amazing! After her fabulous work at my wedding a few years ago, we recently…read morebooked her for my baby boy's birthday decor. She transformed the restaurant with a stunning backdrop and balloons! My guests were all very impressed and we can't wait for her work at our next party! 1000% recommend!

Dynasty Weddings is amazing; from the initial booking process all through to the day of the event…read more Chris the owner and manager, was super helpful with schedymy daughter's Sweet 16 event. He helped me make mindful edits and suggestions as an unexpected injury almost sidelined the whole event. His team was so understanding at pivoting all throughout the day. There were so many last minute changes that took place. They were such great sports about everything. They were super patient, very professional when approached and helped me with every change up needed. All of my guests had a fabulous time with DJ Winston, spinning tunes and giving out light up sticks on the dance floor (that was a very nice surprise). Winston was so easy to work with. He arranged our playlist perfectly. Ben, our photographer, was really super! He helped us with staging, posing, checked for optimal angles and lighting. Did retakes on the spot if it wasn't perfect. I really appreciated that. All throughout the event, he was running around taking shots, double and triple checking my pre-set list of must have photos. He didn't miss a beat. During our event, I recall seeing him on the floor, behind the tables, by the back wall - I mean he was literally everywhere! I think he was more anxious than I, about the photos I said I wanted as he reminded me a few times that I didn't take the few shots that said I wanted. LOL (No worries Ben, you did it, we got them all)! And kudos to our photo booth attendant, Jeffrey. A man of very few words but he was patient and took care of 70+ guests in 4 hours. He manned the photo booth solo and it ran very smoothly. Between the multiple prints for each person and those re-takes, he was so quick. (Some of us were caught off guard so outtakes and retakes were indeed a thing). The 40+ teens definitely had a great time taking photos at the booth. All of our photos came out great. Choosing the photo layout and card design was actually the hard part - we took a bit of time to choose. Our guests really enjoyed the variety of props provided, you could tell the had fun with it. The best part was the silver backdrop we chose for our booth -- it was classy and stylish. Loved it and it complimented our decor! I totally recommend Dynasty Weddings without reservation. (Cross posted on Google)

Dynasty Weddings really elevated my wedding!…read more From the initial inquiry, Chris was very easy to work with as he provided a template schedule for us to follow. When it came down to the wedding, everything was amazing! Everyone was raving about the photo booth and the animated GIFS! The prints/photos were some of the highest quality I have seen from a wedding! Tommy was great with the light setup and managing the photo booth! Following the wedding, we also received a photo gallery. The pictures were enhanced and everyone looked amazing in their shots. Chris and his team provided ease of access to the photos for us to relive all the memories! DJ Lo provided such a great ambiance and really transformed the dance floor when the time came! He understood what the wedding needed in terms of music and was great with accommodating all of our song requests. The music really brought everyone together and made it a fun night! And lastly, Terry did a great job of navigating me throughout the night as my bilingual MC! He made me feel at ease and I appreciate all the coordination! Everyone loved the opening ice breakers he brought up! I appreciate how smoothly everything turned out with Terry navigating me throughout the night! Dynasty Weddings brought such a great team to my wedding! I highly recommend them as they made my wedding reception unforgettable!

I worked with this company last year on an event for about 200 guests. I found the staff I worked…read morewith to be snotty and indignant. The event happened and hey did everything they said they would do in the contract, but I can't say I enjoyed the process.

One man Jason Mitchell Kahn!!! He is the BEST wedding planner in the world, literally…read more Jason is at Shiraz Events in NYC. Let me tell you, he is very organized, passionate about his work, beautiful decor skills, detail orientated, calm (that's unheard of from a wedding planner), works with amazing vendors, I mean I could go on and on.... If you are having a wedding, hire this man. After working with many many wedding vendors and planners, I can tell you Jason is one of the superstars. He's only going to go up and up and up.

Run don't walk!…read more Meena is seriously the BEST EVER. She has planned two events for us this year -- a large-scale party on Long Island and complex destination birthday party for 20 in Morocco. Meena blew us away. Her organization, attention to detail, artistic eye, command of vendors, ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and pragmatism make her incredibly special. For our Memorial Day Long Island party, Meena had to contend with unexpected winter-like conditions. She nimbly found a way to bring the DJ and games indoors and rented industrial strength heaters, making our outdoor tent as toasty as a cabin, all the while crafting an aesthetically stunning dining experience. Morocco required organizing the travel and logistics for 20 guests coming from around the world. This was complicated by pandemic-related restrictions that included nightly curfews in Morocco. Meena flawlessly adapted our trip so that we spent two days in the desert and surprised us with dune buggies for the group, fire performers, snake charmers, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the beautiful desert landscape. Meanwhile, she remembered little details like traveling with my favorite drinks and hot sauces at all times. Everyone who attended gushed about Meena's planning and considered this a once in a lifetime trip. Beyond that, Meena and her husband Philip are lovely people and a pleasure to work with. My only regret is we didn't meet her sooner. If you have the opportunity to work with Meena, you must!

I can't imagine what my wedding day would have been without Meena and her team. All of the stuff…read moreyou expect from a good planner, like managing vendors and deliveries, payments, creating a comprehensive timeline and providing impeccable aesthetic advice was flawlessly executed. Where Meena made my day was in solving the many unforeseen problems that could have become disasters. She did this so quickly and well that I never knew there were issues! From steaming everyone's dress and tux after they got wrinkled, re-working and essentially re-creating my bouquet, arriving with 50 pashminas when the temperature dropped to decorating my cake (something I completely forgot about), tying bow-ties and figuring out how my dress worked when we couldn't get it on she saved the day at least 100 times. Meena is a wedding super-woman. I have no idea how she does it but I'm delighted she does.