YourEvent is an expert wedding planning service that exudes professionalism, calm, warmth, and…read morecare. Paula Smith is nothing short of your personal Mary Poppins - magically taking care of anything that might come up. We all know that weddings are crisis machines - from weather, to vendor personalities, to unexpected health issues, or a sudden change in headcount - things WILL happen. Paula is the person you want by your side to navigate those things. ***Deep Respect & Warmth***: Paula leads with respect, warmth and care in all of her relationships. This is especially important in her deep relationships with a variety of vendors. Because she is such a pleasure to work with, vendors are often willing to help her clients out with small favors - taking on a role they normally might not, setting up a little early, joining a walkthrough call they didn't really have to be on. These are things that you usually cannot pay extra money for - they are professional courtesies that Paula's clients receive because she is so well liked. This respect and warmth of course is a major reason why her clients are so happy and cared for as well. ***A Bespoke Experience***: Paula is curious - about you, about your culture and customs, and about how to meet your every hope for your special day. At the same time, she also manages your (and your parents'!) expectations to ensure you're planning for a day that can be achieved within your budget and your goals. Once the vision is set, she begins going about creating. She is a beautiful creator. She created something SO special for us within our goals - so much so that we got comments like "this was magical, ethereal and the best wedding we have ever been to". People felt that the event was not over-engineered, but just magically flowed from one moment to the next. We knew, this was Paula's doing - to guide the event with a light hand that was imperceptible to most. Wow. Just wow. ***A Swiss-Army Knife Multipurpose Friend***: What you get with Your Event and Paula is an incredibly versatile team. Paula is a wonderful planner, but throughout this process she also served as a therapist, friend, aunt, stylist, decorator, artist, craftsperson, logistics savant - and so much more. ***Calmness***: This was the biggest event of our lives. A lot of money was involved for us. A lot of relationships we treasure, and several that are fragile. This creates anxiety. Out of all the planners we spoke to, we had a sense that Paula would guide us through with calm, joy, and practicality. The fact that she could easily work with both us (the couple) and family members with compassion, and yet a stern hand when it was needed allowed us to delegate even the most tenuous negotiations to her. She was simply a source of calm for us during the process. ***Contingency***: It turned out that we had beautiful weather for our weekend. However, a hurricane hit the mid-east coast during the week prior (AND the week after!) meaning that the weather forecast was changing minute-to-minute for the week leading up to the event. Paula was prepared for anything. You know when the same 3 tennis players win all the tournaments on grass courts, clay courts or turf? Paula is like that - while she only ultimately deploys one particular strategy on the weekend of the wedding, she had to prepare 5 or 6 in advance - which you know she has ready, and so while we would have been disappointed with rain, we know it still would have been beautiful, and we would not have had to do much different ourselves. ***Organization***: We had never planned a wedding before. Paula's team was prepared with timelines, rubrics, and tables that we could fill out in advance. She let us know what was expected of us at the 1 year, 6 month, 3 month, 1 month and 1 week marks. As the day got closer we had less and less to do, so we could focus on things at home and with our family members. It was really helpful so the actual day was as calm as could be. Overall, Paula is a gift to any couple looking to plan an amazing event with the most magical vibes while remaining calm and level-headed throughout. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

Paula was our guardian angel during the craziness of planning a pandemic wedding, and she delivered…read morea wedding that went beyond our wildest dreams. She was so professional and organized, and she guided us every step of the way. From the moment we signed her, she helped us navigate the realities of planning during an incredibly busy wedding season. She helped us book all key vendors in just two weeks after our first conversation, which was so crucial since we were just 6 months from the wedding date and everything was getting booked quickly. She handled key vendor communications and got everyone to show up on time and do their part. She nudged us to get a contingency rain tent, which came in handy when it started raining during our ceremony! Most importantly, she kept everyone calm on day of and reminded us to take in the key moments, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Paula's design services were also stunning -- we got lots of compliments about the wedding invitation calligraphy, the signage around the wedding, and place cards. Paula was just such a joy to work with, and I'd highly recommend her for any event.

This is the second year i hired Morris ENT for my child birthday party. He arrived on time and was…read morevery professional, all the kids at the party had a blast.

Where do we begin? Megan, Kenneth, and Georgia are seasoned pros. From the moment we reached out…read morefor inquiry we were met with timeliness, professionalism, and warmth. Their process is seamless and not at all overwhelming so leading up to the day you feel organized, ready, and on track. They are full of helpful suggestions and truly work with you to build and execute your vision. What we appreciate most is that they're just lovely people who really want to help create a magical day for you. We had the pleasure of working with Kenneth and Georgia for photography and videography the day of our wedding and they were fun, intentional, and professional. They stepped in, even during moments they weren't obligated to, just to make the day run more smoothly for us. Our guests loved them! We never once felt rushed and they even made sure to carve out opportunity for us to slow down and be present. The final edited photos and videos were so beautiful we can't watch without bawling our eyes out. They worked so hard to capture each special moment, RAIN OR SHINE, and made them even more magical with their talents. We now have enchanting keepsakes that we are so proud to share with our family and friends. We are so grateful we chose Megan, Kenneth, and Georgia for our special day and we know you will be, too!

Megan and Kenneth have been our go-to photographers for many moments of our relationship -- because…read morethey're so good that we keep coming back!!! Years before we got married, they photographed us in a staged shoot and made such an impression that we hired them 2 years later for our engagement and wedding. The photos they capture bring out so much more than the obvious beauty of the moment. Somehow, they evoke emotion so effortlessly. The only time you remember they are even photographing you is when they are complimenting you & hyping you up. What I love even more is that they pop over to show you how good you look on camera. There is no time to feel self-conscious when they are behind the camera because they make sure you feel as good as you look. Some of our favorite things about them include: - There are two of them!!! Which means more perspective and better shots. - They have such an insane eye for detail and creative vision. You can just focus on being present, knowing they've got it handled. can't stress this enough: the hype. They make you feel like the main character of your life. - The finished product!! They can walk the walk. Their photos are just stunning. Their editing style feels natural and vibrant but also tailored to the couple they photograph. - Their generosity. They feel like more than photographers in the room. They become your friends and your cheerleaders. Never in a million years would I have imagined that my guests would still be talking about our incredible photographers months after our wedding, but people remember them!! They remember how much fun they are, how kind they are, how freaking cool they look while they're trying to get different angles of the shot. Our wedding will definitely not be the last time we work with them. We can't recommend them more highly. They are indeed the best investment you can make for your day. 100 out of 10.

HELLO GORGEOUS! I had 0 vision on what I wanted for florals. Teresa is hands down one of the…read morecoolest people I ever met, the way her creative mind works allowed me to put my full trust in her to execute a vision. She always came prepared for meetings, paid attention to any details I had, was very on top of communication, and overall was perfect to work with. Aside from local seasonal florals, she utilized lemons, moss, stones, mushrooms, with gorgeous cloches that we could keep post wedding. She was very conscious of budget which made it stress free from start to finish. If you are looking for one of a kind florals, and love supporting mommys in business, book her NOW! My bouquet was the most gorgeous arrangements I EVER saw in my life.

I'm am so grateful and blessed to have had Simone Private Chef Services, create the food soundtrack…read moreto my 40th Birthday party. The food was delicious, it was beautifully designed to make both your eyes and stomach happy. It can be difficult to find vegan options that are both tasty , look beautiful,almost to pretty eat, and taste even better than it looks. I'm am extremely pleased with the professionalism or EfraiM & Kelly's ability to listen and create a menu personalized to my palette and my personality.They treated me like the queen that's lives on the inside of me. Thank you for creating a food soundtrack for my life and 40th birthday! I would recommend them to everyone who wants a celebrity experience that can many a range of budgets. Simone Private Chef is the way to go, no worry ,they deliver above and beyond what you ask for,it's an experience.

BUYER BEWARE! My sister and I attempted to work with Kelly to plan a private dinner for my…read morebachelorette party... Despite confirming in the initial conversations a "vegetarian and fish" menu (as shown in the attached photo) which was within an agreed upon budget, this team later repeatedly insisted we requested a vegetarian only menu and sent a vegetarian and fish menu for $500 over our budget. The only concrete solution this team was able to provide was suggesting to cancel the event less than two weeks out and provide a partial refund. Kelly would not disclose the amount of her suggested partial refund until we agreed not to post on social media... Well here we are, still waiting for our $675 deposit and heading to small claims court! The conversations with Kelly were full of contradictions and confusion... spend your time and money with someone else. UPDATE: In response to our public reviews, Kelly has messaged my sister referring to us as "ugly," a "fink," and a "krying k***."

Hiring Angela as our Day of Coordinator was one of the best decisions for our wedding. She and her…read moreteam helped our big day to run smoothly which allowed us to enjoy the evening to the fullest. From creating a schedule that fits for our venue to google docs with all important information, Angela made sure everything is covered. A couple weeks before the wedding she handed the coordination with our vendors, many of which she already knew thanks to her years of experience. On our wedding day, Angela, Shaye, and Haley were on top of everything!! From directing vendors to setting up everything exactly how we discussed it, directing guests, checking in with my wife and I regularly, to the smallest of details like hanging ear protection headphones over the highchairs for our little guests. We would not have wished for a better team to have on our side that day! If you are planning your wedding, hire Angela and her team at Elite! They are absolutely amazing!!

Unfortunately, I do not recommend Angela of Christofora Events. My daughter hired her for the day…read moreof coordinator because it was required by the venue. Two weeks before the wedding, Angela recommended that my daughter change her choice of tables telling her why her choice would negatively impact the success of the day. She also discouraged my daughter by telling her the venue hadn't done too many weddings. We found Angela to be inflexible. It was raining the morning of the wedding. The venue was willing to wait until an hour before the ceremony to determine whether it would take place inside or out. Angela tried to pressure my daughter 5 hours before the ceremony to make a decision. Thankfully Angela's unnecessary pressure was ignored, the rain stopped and my daughter was able to have the outdoor wedding she wanted. At the reception, all guests were seated and ready to begin food service. Angela insisted they stick to her schedule and wait even though guests were hungry and the kitchen was ready to serve. My daughter asked the venue manager to begin food service which they did. While the bride was eating her salad, Angela went over to her and scolded her for not going through "the chain of command." Finally, Angela left the reception, leaving her assistant behind, without ever notifying the bride. Angela should have been a source of comfort and encouragement for the bride. Instead, it almost seemed like she was going out of her way to add stress.

Fellow florist here. Had a favorite client of mine who requested I help her send flowers to a…read morefamily member in Fishkill. I am not a member of the wire service, so I searched the zip and found Batt's. As much as I love my client, she asked me on a Wednesday before Mother's Day to send flowers for a birthday on Saturday (amidst what may have been the busiest Mother's Day in history). I was worried I'd find anyone who could accommodate such a request with such short notice during the busiest time of the year. Batt's was the first I called (because of their stellar reviews) and thank God I did! They were extremely helpful and got everything taken care of, and made my client (and myself!) a wonderful bouquet. From one member of the crazy business to another, thank you for taking care of us.

I sent my friend in assisted living a bouquet from Batt's. She couldn't be happier with the…read morearrangement that showed up. The flowers from Batt's not only made her smile, but also those assisting in the facility.

We found Sue on Groupon & have fell in love with her since. She is amazing with my daughter(10…read moremonths old). She made us comfortable from day one, she understands moms are never on time lol. She goes above and beyond and makes sure you get exactly what you wanted. I would recommend Pure Pixel to everyone and we are booked to do our Christmas photos with her next month. Absolutely love her