When looking for a wedding planner, my top priority was finding someone who would keep things on…read moretrack and stay on top of the details. We got all of that and so much more with Love. She is a great communicator, making sure everyone knows what's happening now and what comes next. She has a million ideas but lets the couple lead with their own style. She is loved and respected by vendors, even those she was working with for the first time. She is unflappable, projecting a reassuring calm and confidence no matter what happens--including a wedding crasher! She absolutely loves her job, and it shows. Anyone would be lucky to have Love by their side on their wedding day.

I do not normally write reviews but my experience with Love was a stark contrast between excellent…read moreplanning and disastrous execution. While the 18 months leading up to the wedding were marked by smooth communication and helpful guidance, the wedding day itself was marred by disorganization and a complete lack of coordination. The Breakdown: * Pre-Wedding: Love was attentive and helpful during the planning process, offering valuable insights and support. We met monthly in the beginning and twice a month as the wedding date got closer. Unfortunately, this positive experience did not translate to the actual wedding day. * Ceremony Disaster: Our ceremony started an hour late due to the late arrival of chairs. The vendor had their own internal issues but this was a direct result of Love failing to include setup in the contract, leaving the vendor understaffed. To make matters worse, guests received no guidance once doors were open, leading to confusion and a rushed entrance. The wedding party was also unable to sit. I instructed Love to reserve the first two rows for the wedding party so that they were seated during the ceremony rather than standing with the bride/groom. However that did not happen, which we had clearly communicated and rehearsed. Total confusion as they could not sit as rehearsed.  * Missing Items and Oversights: Throughout the day, we encountered a series of missing items and oversights: no lighter for the unity candle (had to ask someone from the audience for a lighter -- very embarrassing), no microphones for the ceremony (majority of the guests could not hear us), 15 missing uplights at the reception, chairs/place settings were missing from tables and guest were unable to sit, and even our bouquets were not readily available for photos. * Lack of Communication and Awareness: Love did not communicate with us that the chairs were late and ceremony time had shifted. I had to ask what was going on and why we had not begun, at this point we were 20 minutes past start time. Love demonstrated a concerning lack of awareness regarding the wedding day timeline. She started speeches during dinner service, creating a chaotic atmosphere with speeches competing with the clatter of dishes. * Poor Coordination and Execution: The reception "room flip" was handled poorly, with guests witnessing the transition instead of enjoying cocktail hour. Furthermore, meal cards were not placed at the bridal party table, causing confusion for the catering staff. The day was so chaotic that we forgot to do our welcome/thank you speech and Love did not even remind us.  * Unresponsive and Slow: Love was consistently difficult to locate the entire day and seemed to move at a slow pace, despite the numerous issues unfolding. She was missing the majority of the wedding but she did manage to get instagram content. A few of my guests were asking who/where is the planner. She was missing in action and when I initially voiced my concerns she was not apologetic at all.  * Lack of Leadership: Love was largely absent and unresponsive, and her team seemed completely unaware of the plans and timeline, despite prior discussions and rehearsals. In a post-wedding meeting, I expressed my dissatisfaction. To add insult to injury, Love offered a paltry $800 (only 10% of her total cost) refund in exchange for signing an NDA, preventing me from writing a review, which was a huge slap in the face. I politely declined as this is unacceptable considering the thousands of dollars spent on her services and the significant distress caused on what should have been a joyous occasion. While Love may excel at pre-wedding planning, her inability to execute on the actual day created a chaotic and disappointing experience. I urge other couples to seriously consider whether they are willing to risk a similar outcome despite the initial positive interactions. On one day that every woman dreams about, I was literally left in tears and filled with frustration. My dream wedding was literally robbed from me. While no wedding goes off unhitched with zero problems, no one should experience that many hiccups given the money and time that was spent. Also be aware as her instagram does not depict my disastrous wedding day. Granite the day was still beautiful and the pictures she has posted are gorgeous, thanks to our amazing photographer. But it should have been 100x better with the amount of money we put into it ($60K plus) and over a year of planning. Also received word from the worker at the venue that she has had events in the past with similar outcomes. Book at your own risk.  xoxoxo, A couple who was left severely disappointed.

3/7/18 To Martin's,…read moreMy name is Latonia Weathers and I am sending this letter of sincere gratitude on behalf of my family that rented the Martin's Westminster on January 13, 2018 for my mother's 80th birthday party. I would like to apologize for taking this long to send this letter. We have had a few deaths in our family to deal with and I am just now able to get my thoughts together. I would like to begin with thanking Ms. Kitty who I dealt with regarding the payments. This event was put on by 7 siblings, and 19 grandchildren, each paying a portion and living all over the United States. So the headache of that situation was handled with sincere grace and professionalism by Ms. Kitty. She never showed any frustration, even though I was ready to strangle my family. Secondly, and not in order of appreciation, we would like to thank Mr. Richard who was the EVERYTHING to the event. He was so accommodating to my craziness. I am a very very particular person whose OCD really gets out of control sometimes, and he never wavered in his professionalism. I kept changing things, and adding things, and requesting things, and needing things and on and on....and he always said, yes we can do that. Even up to the day of the event...he made so many accommodations for me and my family. He has the best temperament for a person in his position, because you never know when he is fed up with your request and changes. And now to the event!! When I chose the Westminster location it was because of the price, so I did not think we would get the same service that I was used to getting at the Security location which I have been in attendance dozens of times. WRONG!! I can't put into words how we were treated at this event by the staff of Martins Westminster. Every request, change and extras were done to perfection; and it was so beautifully decorated. The food was delicious and well-seasoned (which was one of my many requests). The interactions that my guest had with the staff were pleasant and professional. The event was a memorable one for my Mother (Ms Ella Byrd), that she calls me every day to reminisce about it. I will choose this location over All the Martin's locations. I have absolutely NO complaints (and that's big for me) with regards to my dealings with Martin's Westminster and would recommend it over and over. Kudo's to Ms, Kitty, Mr. Richard, the Cooks and ALL the Staff. A+++ Latonia Weathers and Family

Both my brother and I got married here and all I can say is WOW. They have gotten even better than…read more8 years ago when my brother tied the knot! Bob was awesome, along with everyone helping this past Sunday night! Totally seamless, took care of us, high attention to detail and making us know we were in good hands! Let's also mention the AMAZINGly delicious food that we got many compliments on. I was hesitant about doing a buffet, but SO glad we did! And always get the crab cakes! We had a tuxedo cake with a caramel flavored filling and got many compliments. The DJ (DJDELIGHTS) was also awesome! They played all the songs we wanted and kept the dance floor busy! I really could go on. A wonderful deal for the money! I highly recommend Martin's. I live two hours away and it was worth all the hassle that went along with the traveling to and fro :)

Meghan was the photographer for my surprise engagement shoot and she was INCREDIBLE! She captured…read morethe absolute perfect moments throughout the proposal and I'm so grateful for her! She and her daughter are a perfect team and the turnaround was incredibly fast for our photos. We love you, Meghan and thank you again for being part of our perfect day!

The best experience. I would strongly recommend. She made the ceremony personal to us both. She…read moremade it a memorable event.

Rick and his colleague sketched caricatures at my sister's wedding and it was SUCH. A. HIT…read more There was a line all night long and people were so excited to leave with such a fun memento. Rick was so easy to work with, quick to respond to emails, and even stayed longer originally scheduled. I'd recommend him to anyone looking to take their event to the next level!

Rick provided us with a wonderful caricature artist- Tom C. He did an amazing job and even stayed…read morean extra hour to get as many portraits in as possible. Everyone loved their portraits and had a great time talking with Tom. Will likely hire again!

Bean Productions LLC was an absolutely amazing choice for our wedding! I was sent a detailed…read moretimeline to fill out so that we were both on the same page for when to play certain songs. The music we chose was always played right on queue, the filler music was right on vibe, and transitions were smooth. Most importantly they kept things lively while still keeping the wedding classy! Their equipment did not take up much room. We wanted to use their projector for our photo slideshow and they worked with us till we found the perfect spot for it! They were great to work with. 100% recommend!!!

Rave reviews from everyone that has seen their work. Check out the website:…read morehttps://www.beautifulpromises.net/

Kate was an absolute dream to work with. She brought my vision to life in ways I couldn't have…read moreimagined. Kate's talent, professionalism, and attention to detail were evident in every bouquet, centerpiece, and floral accent she designed. Not only is she an incredible floral artist, but a magical (and very patient- I made a lot of last-minute changes) human! I can't thank her and her team enough.

I cannot recommend Kate enough for your floral needs. She knew what I needed and wanted better than…read moreI could even articulate, making our wedding vision come to life. She is worth every penny and then some. She made each and every flower so beautiful and it truly was some of the best money spent at our wedding. Thank you so much, Kate.