This review is long overdue, but it had to be written! Last April, I lucky enough to work with…read more2hands Studios for event rentals for my wedding. 2hands came as a recommendation from our florist, but they up being a complete godsend and really added the special finishing touches to my wedding day vision. The 2hands studio is a real life wedding Pinterest board. :-) We ended up using them for all table decor items, including mercury vases, antique mirrors, antique gold frames for our table numbers, candle votives and floating candle holders. We also rented a card lantern, a few sets of shutters (for our name cards), and multiple chalkboard signs. I also paid for the set up fee, which was well worth the cost as everything was executed flawlessly. They even helped me find a place for and set-up a family heirloom veil. Most importantly, working with Jill and Ally was super fun and super easy. They were collaborative and consultative. If I had found them earlier in the planning process, I am sure I would have found even more reasons to use them on other items b/c they seem to do everything. I would definitely recommend 2hands Studios to anyone planning a wedding and look forward to finding a reason to work with them again sometime in the future!

Ally is terrific and was invaluable in planning my wedding. She is extremely knowledgeable and has…read moregreat relationships around town. She is such a pleasure to work with and I credit her for the total lack of anxiety I had around the planning process. 2hands will make sure you have a timeline, actionable to-do lists, and will generally just keep you on track with contracts, deposits, etc. Every time I got on the phone with Ally, it was so reassuring that we were operating on schedule. They are wonderful partners!

My mom and I found Kawania Wooten (Kay) of Howerton-Wooten Events on the Knot. From the beginning,…read moreKay was extremely professional and stood head and shoulders above the other planners we interviewed. We hired her after booking the venue and I wish we'd waited to get her input because she probably would've saved us money in the long run by going with a smaller hotel. Kay came to the table with a long list of recommended professionals, and all of the vendors she recommended were excellent. Kay was great to work with; she's friendly and easy going, which made it easy to discuss choices with her. She is professional and able to quickly assess what we wanted based on her many years of experience. She was ready and able to solve most all our problems, but also ready to bring different views and approaches to the discussion in order to find a good solution. Her recommendations for lighting and décor were very high style; I'd trust her and her team with any of my events.

If you are looking for a wedding planner do yourself a favor and schedule a consult with Kay at…read moreHowerton +Wooten Events! I had the unique challenge of planning a Maryland wedding while living in Texas. Even though I signed up for partial planning services, Howerton + Wooten completely exceeded my expectations the entire time. She even sent us care packages with wedding magazines and other treats along the way. She assisted us with setting up meeting with vendors and picking out the vendors and items that would best suit our individual style for our multicultural wedding. Leading up to the big day, Kay and her team really saved us by helping with some extra last minute tasks such as gift bags and table settings which was sooo greatly appreciated. Kay was exceptionally kind and patient from start to finish. She even dealt with my 'momzilla' in perfect stride on the wedding day. From the initial contact to several months after the wedding, Kay and the staff at Howerton +Wooten have been wonderful. During the process we not only got the best wedding planner ever but also gained a new friend! We look forward to booking Howerton + Wooten for future events!

Nicole did an amazing job officiating our wedding. The vows were beautiful. We are so happy we had…read moreNicole marry us. She was personal but professional. Many of our guests mentioned what a beautiful ceremony it was.

From the owner: As Wedding Officiants, we specialize in performing beautiful, memorable wedding ceremonies. Simply…read moreput, we marry people.

I've been to a few weddings here and I have to say, this is great place to have a wedding ceremony…read more The house is awesome, and they always have the best food trucks. I'm sure I'll be there again. I recommend them for your next wedding. That didn't sound right did it. Oh well.

There's about an 80 percent chance I was in a screensaver this past Sunday…read more.. Well, I'm trying to narrow it down. It was either A) A Screensaver B) A prescription drug commercial C) An episode of Smallville Let me paint this Beech for ya. Drive up a long soothing driveway to an old stone forged mansion. Park on the left and walk along the back of the house to come up on a deep landscape of rolling hills with sparse fall colored foliage peaking behind some. Separating the property is an almost never-ending white fence that sweeps off and to the right. 2 large wide trees stand close to the house on the left. The brick walk that leads you to the back of the mansion follows into an almost covered bridge style gazebo which then escorts you into a large heated permanent white tent with a light wooden floor and tiny strung globe lights that create outward rays from the top center, almost 20 feet up. Damn, this venue is as cute as a muf! I wanna have my wedding up this in B. At the ceremony space that stands in front of one of the large hawthorne trees, are 2 brightly colored shining barrels for massive floral arrangements to hug the happy couple. Beside the tent is a raised brick patio where guests can enjoy a cocktail or 5, and if you step into the house, you'll find treasures of those described on Portabello Road #BedknobsAndBroomsticks My eye catches an old cabinet-style victrola, a baby grand piano, and rugs from around the world. Some Downtown Abby Sheet

We worked with Hannah for our wedding in Chestertown on 6/9/18. Before we even signed a contract,…read moreshe shared her preferred vendors in the area, of which we ended up using almost all of them. She helped us develop our vision of a garden party theme and rented us furniture and decor. She is extremely organized and easy to work with, which made our big day stress free. Would definitely recommend her as both a planner and a day of coordinator.

From the owner: Hannah Belle Events is a boutique event planning company comprised of a few expert event planners…read more Weddings are our specialty however we love all kinds of social events as well as various corporate events too! Our packages can be tailored to your event's specific needs! Give us a call today! :)

Jackie was very professional from the beginning to the end. I liked the fact that no matter what I…read moreemailed or called her about she always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. Unfortunately I was a bit of a control freak and wanted to be hands on deck throughout the process and Jackie was open to my ideas and crafty vision and that allowed us to work great together. Jackie exemplified great services and made the day off my wedding worry free. I would recommend.

From the owner: A Beautiful Wedding Just 4 U is a full service company that provides complete consulting services…read morefor weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, beautiful candy table arrangements, etc., you name it, we can make it happen!

I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

Exceptional - that's the word that comes to mind when we think of Exclusively Entertainment. From…read morestart to finish, Iman and his team did absolutely everything they could do to make the wedding planning process seamless and our wedding day exactly how we imagined. We were planning our wedding during the pandemic and things were constantly uncertain as to whether or not the wedding would be able go to on. Iman and DJ Kia had routine calls with us to check-in and offer advice. We knew we could trust their opinions and flexility during the uncertain times. On the day of the wedding, DJ Kia was so involved with every aspect of the ceremony and reception. He knew exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to make our wedding day an unforgettable experience. He literally orchestrated our ceremony processional and was making sure everything was running smoothly. Everyone felt at ease walking down the aisle because DJ Kia was there to send them off. We were lucky enough to have Iman MC our wedding, and believe us when we tell you he knows how to put on a show. The dance floor comes alive with Iman on stage and everyone was out of their seats and dancing the entire night. Our cocktail hour ended up going over schedule, which pushed back our reception. It was no worry though, because Iman was there to quickly restructure the timeline and ensure everything ran smoothly. Even with unexpected issues, we felt completely at ease knowing he had us covered. He is such a genuine person who truly cares about his client's happiness. We also used Night Owls for our video production and working with them was a truly pleasant experience. They captured every aspect of the wedding beautifully. In just a few short weeks, we had our trailer and wedding video created, both of which were edited to our liking. They were extremely patient with us throughout the process and the end result is videos we still can't stop watching! Thank you to Brandon and the team at Night Owls for all of their hard work. We also want to give a special thanks to Wake on the sax, Farzan on the drums, and Cyrus on the cello. These three gentleman made the music come alive and our guests could not stop raving about how talented they were. My wife and I still talk about just how great it was working with Exclusively Entertainment and we would absolutely recommend them for your events!

My husband and I used Javhana's day-of-coordinator services for our wedding in Lake Tahoe and we…read morecouldn't have been happier. She went above and beyond in every aspect and paid close attention to details that we didn't even know existed throughout every step of the process. Leading up to the event, we had multiple calls to iron out everything to make sure we were on the same page and she asked so many important questions about details that we hadn't even considered. On the day of the event, all we had to do was relax and enjoy ourselves because everything was handled to a T. Hiring her will be the easiest decision of your life! On top of everything, she is just a delight and a really great person. I can't recommend enough!

From the owner: Javhana's passion is unwavering, grounded in the profound belief that events act as powerful…read morecatalysts, uniting communities and individuals to enhance their lives. With over a decade of expertise as an accomplished event planner, Javhana boasts a versatile track record, having orchestrated an array of events, from weddings to high-scale government, corporate, association, and nonprofit meetings and conferences and working for renowned companies like Walt Disney World. In her journey, Javhana's proficiency shines in meticulous event coordination, budget management, and the cultivation of robust vendor relationships, all aimed at elevating events into powerful platforms for meaningful engagement. While her career has navigated her through various facets of events management, Javhana has discovered her true passion in weddings. She has worked with numerous couples, alleviating their concerns, and turning their special day into a seamless and joyful experience, creating lasting memories. Her unwavering belief in the transformative power of events, especially weddings, and the positive ripple effects they generate in the world is the driving force behind her commitment. We hope to work with you to make your dream wedding and event come alive!

I highly recommend KC Artistry for hair and make up services. Krystal and her team were super…read moreresponsive, easy to work with, and very professional throughout the entire process- they made me feel so special on my wedding day. I can't say enough about the quality of the services that my bridal party and I received on my wedding day. Krystal and her team are so attentive to detail and made sure that my hair and make up were perfect- both my hair and makeup remained in perfect condition throughout the entirety of my August wedding, and I received so many compliments on how great my hair and make up looked.

Future brides, You NEED Krystal and her staff at KC Artistry on your wedding day!! I have never…read morefelt or looked more beautiful in my life! My hair and makeup was done so well, they exceeded every expectation! Ladies, Krystal is the truth! My makeup lasted until hours after the reception and it was so perfectly done, just the way I wanted it.