Planning a wedding in New Hampshire while living in DC is no easy feat. That's why we called in…read morePhebe at Making ME Event Planning Firm and never looked back. Phebe is the queen of vintage and romantic design. She totally got the vibe we were going for, took the ball and ran with it. She had wonderful recommendations on how to save money, and even did many DIY projects on our behalf (glazing mason jars anyone?). One of her great recommendations was getting flowers from Whole Foods, which I would guess saved us at least $1,000. Phebe was always accessible via phone and email whenever we needed her. She kept us on track with checklists and reminders of things we needed to do. We had a shared Pinterest board that I kept filling with ideas, so I always felt involved. In the end, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I didn't stress one bit knowing Phebe was in charge. Our guests are still raving about how well designed and uniquely personalized our wedding was. We owe tons of thanks to Phebe and her team for Making ME a happy bride.

My husband Mike and I used Making ME Event Planning for our wedding this past September, and I must…read moresay I honestly do not know how I could have gotten married without Phebe. This is coming from an absolute and udder control freak. Once Phebe was on our team, she kept up with my husband and I, months prior to the wedding, to make sure we were accomplishing every little detail associated with getting married and making sure our vision of what our special day would look like came out. She also kept both Mike and I engaged in the entire process, this was a HUGE plus! Alot of planners we talked to, would only talk to me, that did not sit well with Mike and I. Her professionalism and team made working with her an absolute dream come true. A few days before the wedding, Phebe came over to go over our final production list, that listed hour by hour what would be going on, where each of us should be. It really put both Mike and I at ease because we knew that we could put the entire wedding, one of the most important days of our lives, into the hands of Phebe and her team. The morning of our wedding, Phebe called both my husband and I to make sure we were up and going and if there was anything last minute that we needed. That morning while we got ready Phebe went to the reception hall to make sure everything was set up correctly, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Once we got to the church, Phebe came out to the limo to notify me of a few problems that she wanted to check with me on. Apparently the florist had dropped the ball and put red bows in place of orange bows down the aisle, and had forgotten the rose petals for a big exit. Phebe said no worries she would remove the bows, and during the ceremony she ran over to the local grocery store to purchase roses so we could still have our big exit. That exit ended up being one of my favorite photos from the entire day and it only happened because of Phebe. Phebe also ran interference on some issues that I did not even know happened until I got back from my Honeymoon, including upset guests about seating arrangements, helping me with my 62 tie bustle, making sure my husband and I were where we needed to be at all times, making sure we both ate and were well hydrated, and making sure our vendors had a go to person besides my husband and I. I could honestly go on and go for hours about Making ME Event Planning, Phebe, and her staff. My husband and I are so blessed to have had her there in our corner so we could concentrate on what was important, enjoying our friends and family on an amazing day, that was filled with love and happiness, and honestly not an once of drama because of Phebe. I cannot recommended her and her team enough! And I can promise you, if you hire Making ME Event Planning, you will understand from the first time you talk to Phebe, exactly how special and wonderful it is to work with her.

Leslie was a great help throughout our wedding planning process. She kept us organized and on track…read morein the the final few months with regular check-ins and helpful advice. Her fee is reasonable and she has great tips for keeping event costs down and where to prioritize your dollars. She and her team were especially helpful on the wedding day when our tent company unexpectedly didn't show up! Leslie handled all the communication and worked to quickly come up with plans B, C, and D, and her team still managed to get everything set up in time. We'd recommend Planned Perfectly to couples looking for a reliable coordinator to help keep everything running smoothly on your big day.

Leslie is worth every penny. She not only was incredibly helpful, insightful and supportive…read morethroughout our planning process and in our monthly meetings, but she helped us find an amazing DJ entertainment company, gave us incredible advice, and made sure everything was absolutely perfect the day of. Also worth noting she was so Incredible with timing and with handling my little sisters anxiety (she has special needs and you wouldn't have been able to tell she was anxious. My husband and I would recommend her over and over again. Look no further - Leslie is incredible.

Without a Hitch made our wedding day such a beautiful success! Our wedding planning was plagued…read morewith constantly changing COVID regulations and I was full of anxiety about how our big day would go. Allison and Sarah could not have been more comforting and proactive. Over email, phone, and video call, they put my mind at ease and I felt so prepared the day of my wedding, no matter what restrictions were in place. Allison could not have done a better job the day of. She built a great rapport with my family, bridal party, and the venue's event manager to ensure the day ran smoothly. She knew the schedule and set up like the back of her hand. When the timing of certain day-of activities changed last minute, she made sure to let me know of the changes and the night went on without issue. If it were not for COVID and my anxieties around how it would affect our wedding I likely would not have looked for an outside coordinator- our venue did provide one that began to work closely with us (and Allison) in the month or so before the wedding and I truly believe she would have done a comparable job in the day-of execution. But it's the long term commitment to the planning process that makes Without a Hitch special. And while our venue did not host many weddings during COVID, Without a Hitch planned so many, and had the experience and suggestions that made the wedding feel as normal as it possibly could. For any of my friends planning weddings at a less conventional venue or just want more support, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Without a Hitch, and more specifically Allison!

Think you don't need a coordinator? Think again. As an event planner bride myself, I knew I had…read moremost of the planning covered but needed support leading up to and on the big day. Sarah and her team are there every step of the way, providing advice, guidance, support, and everything you could possibly need. We are so grateful we could rely on Amy to support our special day. It would not have gone nearly as smoothly without her professionalism, organization, and precision. I would turn to Without a Hitch for any major event and know I can trust them to care about the details as much as I do.

Amy was so amazing throughout my wedding planning experience. We bonded over our love for Disney…read moreand my wedding vision of white flowers and greenery while bringing Disney elements to the event. I got 25 centerpieces, 10 bridesmaid bouquets + my bridal bouquet, 2 corsages, and 12 boutonnieres through CID and everything was so perfect, exactly what I always envisioned. Everyone complimented how beautiful the flowers were and how big the blooms were, and her prices were great. She made the whole experience so amazing I will definitely recommend moving forward and use for future events! :)

Amy did all the flowers for my daughter's wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We had such a…read moregood feeling after our initial meeting with her months before the wedding ... she listened to all of my daughters ideas and was very enthusiastic with suggestions to help her achieve her vision. All of the arrangements for the ceremony and reception were just magnificent! They were more beautiful than we could have imagined. Her crew arrived exactly when she said they would and set up everything just perfectly. She even coordinated with the baker since my daughter wanted fresh flowers on their wedding cake. When they say....Consider It Done ..... Amy sure knows how to make it happen!

I would like to thank my amazing wedding planner, Julie Riley, @somethingbleuweddings. Julie was…read moreprofessional and incredibly flexible with my time schedule which helped since I lived overseas. I have never planned a wedding before or helped in planning a wedding so I was not sure what to expect. She created a timeline as well as set an expectation of when everything needed to be executed, e.g. when the save the date should be sent, invitations sent, menus set, everything. Julie designed the seating plan, the ceremony as well as a bak-up plan in case it rained, which it did. She was incredibly creative and made me feel confident with my choices. I can't really say enough how much attention to detail Julie gave, down to the timeline of events on the day of the wedding. She made sure that I was comfortable and taken care of on the day of the wedding, as well as my guests. Thank you, Julie! I strongly recommend her.

I have used Cheryl for several parties and guests have always been amazed at both the decorations…read moreand the food. She pays close attention to details and has made sure I have been able to enjoy my own parties. I will use her for every party I have.

Cheryl has done 3 parties for us , 2 in 2013 and one in 2008. Cheryl's attention to detail is…read morefantastic. She has great ideas and executes to perfection. The food is amazing and decorations are wonderful. We've had about 70-90 guests each time. We've had a 60's theme, a Gilligan's island theme and winter wonderland theme. The big and little touches have made the parties. I love that Cheryl is smart, fun and easy to work with. She gives it her all to make your party a success. And, she is very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong!

Mandy was amazing. I had her as a day-of planner, and from the first day we spoke she was so…read morehelpful. We had a 20 minute conversation before even booking, where she asked a bunch of questions to get an idea of my plan so far, and even provided some pointers before any money was exchanged or anything was booked. Before the wedding we communicated regularly, and she provided a detailed timeline I could share with my vendors. I strongly recommend doing a site walk through with her as well. It was so worth it. She emailed with my vendors also the week prior to my wedding for last minute planning and coordination, which took so much weight off my shoulders. It was so nice to know she had everything under control, so all I had to worry about on the day of my wedding was getting ready. She is genuinely kind, outgoing, professional, and incredibly organized, and on the day of the wedding interacted with my family and got to know by dad a little bit, which was meaningful to me. You can tell she cares a lot about making your big day run smooth after all your hard work in planning. Highly recommend! Thank you, Mandy!

What would we have done without Mandy?! Due to COVID, my…read morehusband and had a ceremony in 2020 but left the fun wedding celebration for June 2021. We wanted our wedding to feel light and effortless, and not put too much pressure on our wedding party or parents to do any heavy lifting. With Mandy on our team, my husband and I were able to focus on the big-picture. Through her timelines, emails, and phone calls, she helped us keep track of all our vendors and not worry about the little details that always come together day-of. We are so grateful to have worked with her - she handled our wedding day beautifully, keeping us calm through the hiccups, on task and excited for those wedding day obligations, and managed our guests and vendors exceptionally. Thank you, Mandy!

If you are lucky enough to find an available date to book your wedding at the Granite Rose, BOOK IT…read moreIMMEDIATELY! I cannot say enough amazing things about this team and venue. It was recently renovated and is absolutely gorgeous. Everyone assumed that we'd be getting married in a barn when we said we'd picked a venue in NH, but it is modern, chic and needs very little in terms of decorations. They have all inclusive packages that take the stress off your plate because you don't have to worry about all the little details or coordinating all of your vendors (especially important if you're out of state). They have set planning meetings throughout your pre-wedding timeline and it's awesome because you stay on track and organized. Megan - She's amazing! She walked through all the details in our check in calls. Kept us on track and when we were getting close to the wedding we had barely any to-do's left. I was able to get everything done with her help and she was so sweet and kind throughout the entire process. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!! I could tell she truly cared about us as a couple and our wedding day - this is NOT just a job for her. That meant so much. Victoria - amazing energy to have around you on your special day. We loved having her as part of our wedding day and she was there to help in any way, including fluffing my train before walking down the aisle :) Carly - What can I say - Carly NAILED IT! She was fantastic during the planning process, rehearsal and wedding day. She thought of every detail (ones that never crossed my mind) and made the most important day of our lives go off without a hitch! It was so important for us to make sure we got all the pictures done and stayed on a timeline. She went above and beyond with details to make sure that we didn't have to worry about anything. I can honestly say that I was able to relax and enjoy our wedding because of Carly. Janet - what an absolute class act. She literally did everything we needed on the wedding day. Every single thing we could think of, she took care of. To make sure we ate our meal and had some time at the sweet heart table, Janet and Carly personally brought out of dinner plates, put our napkins on our laps and brought us cocktails so we could relax and enjoy! Cairo - she was our Bartender and was fantastic! Beautiful smile and great energy! This day was perfect. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Granite Rose. They thought of everything, they managed the timeline, kept us on track and also did it all with a smile on their faces. I honestly have so much love for this team. We were able to relax and enjoy our wedding, which isn't something that I hear many people say.

Joshua is the best! He was so enthusiastic and made sure everyone had a great time! Specifically…read morethe bride and wedding party. Thanks for extra attention for the maid of honor

My husband & I hired Seamless Photography for our wedding and what we got was so much more than…read morephotography. Seriously.. so so so much more! In addition to our wedding- we had our engagement shoot done by them. I cannot believe how relaxed Joe & Kaylyn made us feel! From steaming our clothes to moving pieces of hair out of my face in between shots, these two REALLY are professionals. You don't just get a point + shoot. All of our photos came out too beautiful for words. For our wedding, I did not hire a 'Day of Coordinator' thinking it was a small enough wedding & the people involved all knew their duties. HA!! WAS I WRONG!! Kaylyn not only spent the entire day getting ready with me (while Joe was with the guys) but once the wedding was really rolling she was the one to keep us all in order with the timeline! I cannot thank Kaylyn enough- she literally came in & saved my wedding! Without her I'm pretty sure we would've forgotten to cut our cake.. or even throw the bouquet! LOL :) As far as how long it took for the photos to come back I was so thrilled to see teasers to keep me satified until the whole set came to us (which was not very long at all)! I have heard horror stories of people waiting more than 3 months! That was not the case here at all. Their bright, uplighting style really catches the eyes + pops. I honestly cannot wait for our next big adventure that will need professional photos so I can work with them again!

We are SO happy we chose Seamless Photography for our winter family photos!! Joe and Kaylyn were…read moreprofessional, detail-oriented, talented and easy going. We have a one year old and they were awesome with him. My husband and I aren't big fans of getting our photos taken but even we felt comfortable during the whole process. Then, when we received the photos, we were in awe of how great they turned out! I highly recommend Seamless Photography for anyone looking for high quality photos.