Kara was a GREAT coordinator. We were planning from abroad, and she was very flexible over email…read moreand google hangouts. She recommended a bunch of vendors, which was very helpful. We have no idea if anything went wrong, which is the sign of a great coordinator! She checked in with us throughout the day, and if we made any changes to timeline, or requested more time or something different, she made it happen. She did the full decor set up with very little instruction (I believe we said "gourds everywhere, make it pretty") and it was STUNNING. She has a great eye for what looks best. Could not recommend Kara enough!

We hired Alesha as our wedding coordinator and her services were totally worth it. She was able to…read morewrangle our crazy family (including kids) on the day of the wedding to make sure that everything went smoothly. She and the CapRo team were great resources as we had questions throughout the planning process, giving us advice and connecting us with previous clients who used the vendors we were pursuing. This is not a full service wedding planning team (you still have to talk to your vendors and do some of the planning), but great source of organization and double-checking as you get closer to the day of the wedding. And all of the logistics she took care of the night of the wedding (getting decor back into the right hands, gifts, etc) were invaluable.

Takisha Edwards and her team at Blu Print 2 Events were the absolute dream team for our wedding…read moreplanning. Her planning suggestions, vendor recommendations, and presence through the entire experience were all we could hope for in planning and carrying out our daughter's wedding. I highly recommend her and her process for any needing to plan a wedding in the future. She was professional, knowledgeable and a delight to work with.

We could not have asked for a better wedding planner. From day one, Takisha was organized, fun,…read morecalm-spirited, and attentive to our needs and details. She listened to our vision, offered professional advice and vendors, and offered guidance for us when we felt or seemed lost. Through it all, she took the stress away from our back. On the wedding day, we were able to relax and enjoy the moments without having to focus on the minor things. We owe so much gratitude to Takisha. If you're considering working with Takisha, do it--you'll be blessed.

the dress I ordered was to big. took over two months to get. I asked for a refund and they stopped…read moreemailing me. this place is a scam to say the least.

Now that I'm more a year out from doing battle with the wedding industrial complex, I can finally…read moreput pen to paper about how much Pollyanna Events helped us with our big day. As a person who has experience with event planning, I knew I just needed someone who wasn't me or my spouse to coordinate some of those last minute details and to keep track of all of the pieces that go into a event (it also helped to have a professional to talk my wedding crazed spouse through stuff and stop bothering me about it). I am NOT one of those women who have been planning their wedding day since I was a little girl, so it was refreshing to talk mostly logistics and best practices without feeling like a bridezilla (I'm looking at you, Macy's registry who kept trying to register me for frilly plates that I didn't want). Sarah met with me for coffee to walk me through the range of day of coordinator versus full wedding planning packages, and I felt instantly comfortable with her. Since we were approximately six weeks out from the wedding, we did end up going with day-of coordination. Sam was my day of coordinator (with an assist from Kate), and they did such an excellent job. Prior to the event, Sam definitely talked me through one of my freakout moments when the venue "unapproved" our seating chart the day before and wanted to exile a table to 150 feet away from everyone else. Sam ensured that we stayed on schedule and that I had food, and remained professional and calm throughout the whole event. Seriously, I cannot recommend Pollyanna Events highly enough! Note: Pollyanna Events explicitly states that they're feminist on their yelp business description, and their literature with their package pricing was literally one of the first wedding industry items where I saw LGBT couples, interracial couples, and older couples. I was also determined to try to direct my wedding business to women owned or minority owned businesses, and I'm so happy I found such an excellent one.

My husband and I got married in Sept 2017 and Chris was our DJ. I am super late doing this review,…read morebut Chris absolutely rocked our wedding and we are still thinking about it over a year later!! I'm not exaggerating when I say family and friends still talk about how awesome he was and how much fun they had. Another DJ who was booked for our date actually recommended Chris and I immediately recognized his name from the radio thinking there was no way we could afford this famous DJ. He was super affordable and the packages he offered were comparable to others in the area. We met with Chris in person to go over the event and he was so sweet - we clearly didn't know what we wanted and he was super patient. Chris even gave us some sample timelines of other couples so we had something to copy. Our wedding was at Turf Valley and Chris was familiar with the venue, so he had some really good suggestions - he actually was the reason we extended the reception an extra hour, which we are so glad we did! Chris had 2 conference calls with us where we went through some key songs (father/daughter, first dance, etc.), but we just let him take the reigns on everything else and he absolutely KILLED IT! We used Chris before he had the photo booth and other services, but I'm sure those are top notch as well. I would (and do) recommend Chris to everyone! Anyone getting married or planning another type of party knows how stressful it can be and I didn't have to worry one bit about the music, Chris had it handled and made our day perfect.

My husband and I booked Chris for our wedding this summer in DC. There were a little over 200…read morepeople in attendance and I can honestly say the dance floor was packed from the moment the music started to the moment it ended. Chris did an amazing job mixing in the songs we wanted along with reading the room and keeping the energy high. He even mixed in some amazing remixes and really blended songs together well. In the weeks after the wedding we have had friends and family still talking about how great the music was and how much they danced! We had high expectations from the glowing reviews and he absolutely blew them away. Chris also was a phenomenal MC. It was clear he had an organized process and seamlessly executed some special announcements as well. We would recommend Chris to anyone looking for a wedding DJ 10/10 times. He was extremely professional to work with and made us feel comfortable about the entire process. Hiring Chris Styles was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!!

Amanda and her team are absolutely amazing! My FH and I have been working with her for the past…read moreyear and a half in preparation for the big day. When we were in the process of selecting a wedding coordinator, we spoke with many wedding planners, but after meeting Amanda we knew Remembered Events was the team to go with! We appreciated her positive attitude and how established her processes are. This is such a special time for us so we wanted to make sure that anyone involved was someone that we could connect with and that would support us. She has always gone above and beyond to guide us as we floundered through the wedding planning process. She has handled an unprecedented situation with such grace and care. We had to postpone our March wedding to September due to the coronavirus pandemic. The weeks leading up to postponing the wedding was probably one of the most stressful times because of all the uncertainty surrounding covid-19, however Amanda was able to answer our many questions and once we made the decision to postpone, get us right back on track for our September 2020 wedding. Although our wedding day is still to come (I'll provide an updated review after the big day!), I couldn't wait to describe just how spectacular Remembered Events has been throughout this process. I told my FH that I really don't know how we could have handled the entire situation without Amanda and her team! If you are looking for a wedding planner, you don't need to look any further than Remembered Events!

Kurtis was very helpful from the beginning and really personalized our service. He officiated for…read moreus and his company also provided 2 DJs for our reception. Both jobs were done perfectly and we all had a blast. He met with us over zoom multiple times to coordinate details and clarify.

There are a lot of DJs in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, we chose Kurtis Cross for our…read morewedding based on reviews and affordability; this was the BEST decisions we could have made!! Kurtis and his team were WONDERFUL, they are friendly, flexible, professional and bend over backwards to make sure you have the event of your dreams!! They served all of the technical needs for our ceremony and kept everyone on the dance floor during our reception. Their attention to detail with our requested songs, playlist and introductions was above and beyond what we had envisioned. THIS IS THE TEAM YOU WANT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!!

Yamal did an excellent job with our wedding. She worked with our budget, and her personal service…read morebefore, on, and after the wedding day was above and beyond. She has a great eye for decorating. We had to change our original plans due to the COVID pandemic, and she helped make it a very special day for us. I would definitely recommend her services.

Yamal Events was the BEST decision we could have ever made for an event planner & designer for our…read morewedding in June. All the design elements were beyond our dreams, I had the bride glow for weeks thereafter. All elements were planned and executed for our outdoor wedding with the highest level of professionalism, reliability and amazing grace. Our day would have been so different without them. The tablescape: greenery flowing garland with flowers and vintage crystal and gold & crystal tabletop chandeliers were gorgeous. Our couples table was amazing as well. Amal and her staff made sure we felt this day was truly our day, Taking away so many levels of preparation and stress, made the day smooth as silk. Especially dealing with all the vendors and guest. Very attentive. The entire event was filled with extra touches including the cake table and buffet stations. The lighting was perfected from the ceremony to the ceremony at night. Even with the downpour of rain, the design elements were adjusted accordingly as if we planned it that way. Special touches and design elements were throughout from the bouquets, ceremony platform, water feature, gazebo/bar , tent dance floor/ & table designs. The two arch designs for the ceremony were flowing with cascading flowers and tulle. Made the ceremony so dreamy. Even the lanterns designed with lighting, cascading flowers and ribbons... In rating Yamal Events, the message appears WooHoo! As good as it gets! This is exactly how we felt, except, it was beyond good. Dreamy

I couldn't have done it without Macy and all of her support! Macy was a pleasure to work with from…read morethe beginning, and it was clear how dedicated and passionate she is about her craft. The entire process leading up to the event felt seamless, and on the day itself, we felt completely at ease knowing we were in such capable hands. She was even able to help me when I noticed a huge stain on my dress. Macy cleared it up right away and was very calm and reassuring throughout the entire process. Having Macy there made a huge difference, and we're so grateful she was a part of our celebration. Macy's professionalism, creativity, and warmth helped create an unforgettable experience for us and our guests. Anyone who works with Macy will be in excellent hands. Thank you again for everything. I would absolutely recommend Macy to family and friends for future events and wish her and her team all the best in their future endeavors!

Macy and her team are the ones you want behind you on your big day! Her kindness, patience, and…read moreindustry expertise made the entire wedding planning process smooth and enjoyable. She was always there to provide guidance without pressure. She made sure everything was taken care of so on the day of the wedding, we didn't have to stress at all!