I have had the pleasure of working with Mandy, first as a bride myself, and later as a colleague in…read morethe wedding industry. As a bride, I didn't need a lot of help on the creative side, but Mandy's help was crucial to getting everything executed. Without her organization and recommendations for vendors, I guarantee we would have arrived at our wedding day with a lot of enthusiasm and very little actual wedding Also, I appreciated throughout the process that when I wanted to go with my own vendor or DIY, Mandy was very open to those ideas- I never felt pushed to choose someone she prefers to work with or anything like that. As a fellow wedding vendor, we have collaborated since and it has been a joy to watch her creative design and styling process as well. Mandy has extremely chic taste, and yet she is a chameleon when it comes to creating events and inspiration shoots that are unique, creative, and show incredible variety. It is always a pleasure to work with her and see what she comes up with. I highly recommend bringing Mandy in to make your planning process as smooth as possible, resulting in the wedding you wanted, elevated.

Mandy and her team are masters of their craft. I could not recommend them more - she made wedding…read moreplanning actually FUN for my husband and I throughout the entire process, ensuring that we never once felt overwhelmed. She listened to all our crazy ideas and made our entire vision come to life flawlessly. We had the absolute best time and were actually able to enjoy ourselves because she executed our day to perfection. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner - DO IT. This is the best money we spent on our wedding and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Staff member assigned to our event was a no call, no show leaving us high and dry for our Christmas…read moreparty at our home. She was scheduled to arrive at 6:15pm. No answer after multiple calls, voicemail box full, and did not answer email. Totally unprofessional and disappointing. We had used another company in the past but after inquiring felt Party Host Helpers were more organized and straightforward. We hired them because we needed the service and were overwhelmed without the help. I received an automated email 2 days later saying our deposit was refunded but no apology or acknowledgement of how inconvenienced we were. I do not recommend risking it by hiring them. It doesn't seem like they are able to oversee or manage their staff properly.

LOVE Party Host Helpers! I used the service for a recent event in my home. I had a general helper…read moreand bartender. Both workers were professional, on time and super friendly. Highly recommend!!

Bey was our day-of coordinator for our wedding at Camp Kiwanee. We were so impressed with her…read moreorganization and attention to detail. After sharing our vision for the evening, she allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding day knowing that everything would (and did!) go smoothly. Our vendors also raved about how well she coordinated everyone and everything. I am so glad that we hired her and highly recommend her for anyone planning a big event.

We did one session with Bey to prepare for our wedding planning. If I don't enjoy planning myself I…read morewould've totally hired her to plan our wedding. The session was very informative and pointed out some things I wasn't thinking about. She provided us with speed sheets to keep track of our budget and time line. It was a good experience and completely worth it.

Wendy for It's Your Day did an outstanding job coordinating my wedding 1 month ago! She really took…read moreover EVERY detail so that I could relax and fully enjoy the day. I had planned almost every detail of the wedding and knew exactly how I envisioned my big day but the problem was I could not oversee the coordination of all the vendors/individuals in the execution of my plans. However, Wendy seemed to take over flawlessly and made sure everything happened EXACTLY as I had hoped. My fiance and I were beyond thankful for her because she really enabled us to enjoy every moment of our big day!! When tiny things went wrong (and of course something will go wrong!) - Wendy always had a creative solution and did her absolute best to take care of it as quickly and quietly as possible. I was especially thankful for Wendy because I my niece (the flowergirl) had an issue come up and was unable to make it to the wedding ceremony with her dad so we were unable to get a complete family photo right after the ceremony. Very near the end of the reception, my niece and her dad finally came and Wendy orchestrated getting EVERYONE together for several complete family photos! We were SOOOOOooo thankful!! Anyway, I highly recommend Wendy and know you will not regret it =)

I am still reviewing my top 20-something favorites and I can't believe that I haven't reviewed It's…read moreYour Day. Working with Wendy is like working with your best friend and your Mother at the same time; You always get the truth wrapped in attention and love. Literally the best combination you can ask for in an event coordinator. Last month I was at a Thanksgiving Dinner done by Wendy (and her assistants) that was phenomenal. The "flow" of the dinner and throughout the entire evening was exceptional. And, it was incredibly MEMORABLE! If you don't have time or energy for all the work that goes into an event, hire a true professional. I have made the mistake in the past of not working with a pro. "It's Your Day" is perfectly named. When you hire Wendy, you expect the best and she outperforms. Get her while her prices are still reasonable!

Thank you Carly of Pave the Way Events. You have stellar communication and organization skills. We…read morehired her for our daughters wedding in May and from that moment on we didn't have to think about timelines, schedules - anything. Carly has always been readily available. She shined as her day of - coordinating expertise was evident. Things get hectic and something unexpected comes up ... no worries Carly has you covered in her calm and composed demeanor which was certainly appreciated when it was necessary. And let me say this, how many event coordinators help you go on an all out search from several states away and help score a hard to find pattern for place settings with no hesitation? Carly and Pave the Way did. Oh and she toted it all the way to the venue. Heartfelt gratitude.

Carly of Pave The Way Events is AWESOME. We did most of the planning of our 10/3 wedding, but as…read morethe date got closer I knew I was going to need a day-of coordinator to help me execute my vision - luckily Carly was available! She quickly took the reigns and established contact with our vendors to set up a comprehensive timeline, ensuring that everything on the big day would go according to plan. A week and a half before the wedding, she met us at the venue and did a walk through with management, figuring out how the different parts of the day would flow, asking questions we hadn't even thought to ask. On the day of, Carly set up all of our DIY decorations and flowers BEAUTIFULLY and, in concert with the venue, she managed the flow of the entire day, making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be at all times. She handled all the payments for our vendors so we didn't have to worry - we could just sit back and enjoy our day. She seemed to be everywhere, and she was always right where we needed her, checking in on us, but never obtrusive in any way. She was easy to reach and very responsive, and she accommodated all of our last minute requests without batting an eye. I honestly couldn't have been happier with Carly's services and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a day-of coordinator!!!

I could shout from the rooftops the love for Whim Events and it still would not be enough. I love…read morelove loved working with these ladies and my wedding day was better having had hired them!! I had a very clear vision in my head for what I wanted my wedding day to look like and it is as if the ladies of Whim crawled into my brain, sorted out the gazillion ideas I had floating around, and organized them into a very cohesive look. Every time I left meetings with Natalie and Moira I felt inspired, excited, and most importantly: less stressed!!! They are dream makers. The florals they provided for me were absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and guests are still gushing over them months later. Everything looked like a fairy tale. Natalie and Moira really knocked it out of the park and I am forever grateful.

Moira was the creative genius behind the flowers for our June wedding and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with the outcome! We gave her some basic color & flower type guidelines, and then let her work her magic. The sample arrangements were amazing, and the real thing came together perfectly at our venue. It was exactly what we'd hoped for! She's great about working with your budget and bringing your ideas to life. Everyone commented on how unique the flowers were! Can't wait to see what's in store for the future of Whim Events :-)

Megan Whithed from Tangorra Wedding Planning was our day-of coordinator for our May 30th wedding…read more Hiring a day-of coordinator was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process, and Tangorra Wedding Planning offers that service at a really great price. I first met with Megan months before our wedding and we had a couple of two-hour-long meetings before the week of our wedding, besides many emails and phone calls (she would even pick up her cell phone on her way to another client's reception to help me). We had already hired almost all our vendors, but Megan also helped me with DJ recommendations. The week before our wedding Megan did an amazing amount of behind-the-scenes work, coordinating a schedule with all our vendors, checking that no detail had been overlooked, and coordinating the drop-off of place cards and cake servers/toppers with me the day before the wedding. The big day came and....my husband and I enjoyed every minute of it! Most importantly, we didn't have to worry about anything, because Megan and her assistant made sure everything flowed smoothly and everyone was where they needed to be. All we had to think about was having fun and enjoying the beginning of our marriage. Tangorra Wedding Planning has a studio in the North End, in addition to Newburyport. I highly recommend hiring them, and the day-of package was budget-friendly, especially given how much it reduces wedding day stress!

This workshop was so much better than I could have imagined! I have only been to a few weddings so…read morewhen the time came to plan my own, I was completely clueless. The materials and tips that Missy gave were extremely helpful. I have been referencing my notes constantly as I have been planning my wedding. She was able to cover every detail of a wedding and mentioned things that I would have never thought of on my own. I went in to the workshop nervous and intimidated by the amount of information she told us we would be covering and left with the motivation and confidence to plan a wedding that I know will be amazing. My fiance went as well and we were extremely impressed with Missy's ability to get the groom as excited about planning a wedding as the rest of the brides in the room! She was also able to offer personalized tips for everyone's unique wedding. This is without a doubt a must for anyone planning a wedding! Missy is amazing and I cannot imagine planning my wedding without taking this workshop.

iDo Wedding Workshops was hands-down one of the most helpful events I have ever attended. I am…read moreplanning a very large DIY wedding for next summer, and the process has been (unsurprisingly) a very difficult and stressful one. Mostly, my family had no idea where to begin. That's where Missy and iDo Wedding Workshops came in. In one Saturday, my mother and I heard more pertinent and helpful information than I've found in all my months of careful research. Missy organized the day perfectly: she addressed so many nuances of weddings, from budgeting to negotiating gratuities to handling busybody family members to recent trends in lighting and wedding music. The day flowed so smoothly and presented the information in a very clear and organized structure. Mostly, after the iDo Wedding Workshop, I felt completely confident that I could plan my own wedding and it would be a success. Missy is a complete wealth of knowledge, incredibly friendly and engaging, and provided hilarious and informative stories about her ample experience in the wedding industry. This workshop is a MUST-HAVE for all brides. Whether it's a destination wedding for 20 immediate family members or a giant wedding of 300, iDo Wedding Workshops covers it all. I could not have been more impressed!