My mother and I hired NoLo for my wedding recently. Nora was my planner and we hired her for the…read more"Month Of" service. The pricing was reasonable and my mother and I agree - WORTH EVERY PENNY. We both are high strung individuals so having Nora there in the last month leading up to the big day was super helpful. We tend to leave things to the last minute but Nora stayed on us and made sure she got everything she needed from us. Nora attended our rehearsal and helped choreograph the ceremony. The day of the ceremony she coordinated with the DJ for all announcements and music cues. As a control freak myself, I wanted everything to be perfect. Because I didn't have to yell, scream, or even think on my big day, Nora MADE my day perfect. One of the other reviewers said they had the ceremony and reception in the same place and were worried about space. SAME HERE. I was ready to help move our rental furniture around in my wedding dress after the ceremony. I was worried I'd have to tell people "Alright we do! Now everyone pick up a chair and take it over to a table..." but no such thing happened. Nora coordinated the catering staff and her assistant/husband to get the ceremony broken down and dinner set up during cocktail hour while the bridal party took pictures. The biggest rave I have about Nora is that about a week before my wedding I sent her a three page email (single spaced) with every anxiety, fear, and wedding nightmare I've had in the past year and a half. It was definitely an unhinged email. Nora gave me the most valuable wedding gift I could have gotten then: Peace of Mind. She sent me a reply that both validated my feelings and helped me calm down a bit. If I ever need to plan another wedding or help a friend/sibling plan a wedding, I'm strongly recommending Nora's services. Next time, though, I may just have to hire NoLo for the entire wedding planning package because I'm sure NoLo will plan a magical wedding!

I hired Nora and Lorinda (NoLo) a few months out from my wedding as I was realizing I needed some…read morehelp and the coordinator that came with my venue was not being as responsive as I would have liked. I just felt like I needed someone objective to keep me sane and help me with the little details. I met with the girls as they offered a "day of" package for a great price that was within my budget. It took about 5 minutes of hellos and small talk to know these ladies were THE BEST investment of my entire wedding! They reminded me of little details I forgot about and helped to handle those little details. I was immediately at ease and didn't worry about a thing from then on. They worked great with the on site coordinator and the day went as smoothly as it could have. If I started to think about something that may have been forgot, they just flashed me a smile to let me know they had already handled it. They were extremely professional but had fun as well because that is the only way I would have it! Even though it was a "day of" package, they took the time to meet with me a few times beforehand to go over things and offered to hold onto any decor I needed stored until the day. If i sent an email about something, they responded immediately. (And believe me, I sent quite a few emails haha). They truly were my little guardian angels that day and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me. I can say with 100% honesty that I had an absolute blast at my wedding and enjoyed every second of it and I truly believe that is because of Nora and Lorinda.

Beautiful place to have baby showers and weddings reception as well as parties looking forward to…read morehaving an event here

From the owner: De Royal Banquet & Event Hall specializes in venue for all your events such as wedding, reception,…read more birthday, anniversary etc

We could not recommend Kelly more highly. She was so organized and made our day completely stress…read morefree. Best of all, she was super friendly to us, our guests, and our vendors. Every time something could have become a mishap, she was there, and took care of it. The peace of mind was invaluable since it allowed us to be fully present with our family and friends. Kelly isn't just professional and friendly, we felt like she really cared about us and our vision for the day. Thank you, Kelly!!!

Kelly is an amazing person and wedding planner. She has been such a lifesaver through this pandemic…read moreand through the planning of my wedding. She is much more than just a day of coordinator she really is invested in her couples and their wedding. I have not yet had her at my wedding however I have known her for the past year and a half leading up to this wedding date and will be working with her for a whole another year since my wedding has been rescheduled due to covid-19. She has even helped me sort out contracts and getting in touch with other vendors to reschedule she is a dream. I have felt so overwhelmed at times I have just had to reach out and she never seems irritated or sounds like her job is an obligation. She is upbeat friendly willing to take on any challenge. she's a type of person that even if things go wrong not only is she probably going to save the day but she's going to make you feel like it never happened. One last thing that I want to mention Kelly has excellent planning documents they are very thorough and very precise. I have seen pictures from other wedding she has done she is very innovating and can basically do anything you want. Perfect for a bride that wants to do unique wedding styles, as she herself is a very unique and special person and it no doubt comes out in all of her work.

I'm so happy we hired AFA for our wedding a few weeks ago! We hired her as our month/day of…read morecoordinator a year out, and she was so helpful. She helped us navigate all the questions of planning a wedding, and was always ready to jump in for us. She was flexible with our rehearsal too, as we weren't able to have it at the venue due to scheduling reasons, but she was happy to have it elsewhere and work with us. She was very communicative and easy to talk to, and quick to answer all the last minute questions and soothe the final anxieties as we got closer to the day (and there were many, as the forecast was looking quite stormy in the final week--thankfully the rain held off!). She kept us as calm as possible. On the actual day, she was worth her weight in gold, helping to manage everything and make sure it ran as smoothly as it could. We had a small issue with our shuttle vendor, which I didn't know about until it was handled and dealt with, all thanks to Amy. She made sure we knew what we needed to, and that we weren't bothered by the details we didn't need to know. I can whole heartedly recommend Amy for anyone planning a wedding!

From the owner: Amy Frances Affairs LLC is a professional wedding and event planning company serving clients who…read morewant to get wed under the banner of love or celebrate with a bang! As the name suggests, Amy is the proud owner and certified wedding and event planner of this creative business. Whether it's a quaint countryside elopement, a lavish hotel reception, or a good ole celebration party, this professional has you covered! Amy has always had a deep passion for organizing and planning. She loves to collaborate with couples, learn about their stories, and ensure that their dream celebrations are brought to life. With years of experience to her name, Amy has made many great connections with industry-leading experts and vendors. This enables the planning process to run smoothly and stress-free! Amy Frances Affairs LLC offers packages for those needing Month/Day-of coordination, Partial (Peace of Mind) Planning, and Full (V.I.B. Very Important Bride) planning assistance, The V.I.B. option is ideal for those who feel daunted at the prospect of organizing their entire celebration and includes full décor and theme creation. With this option, Amy can guide you through every step of the way. Amy's wide range of décor and her helping hand will leave you breathless and soaking up every moment of your special day. She will guarantee that your wedding will be filled with unforgettable moments and everlasting memories!

Oh my! What a very special weekend here where we attended a family members wedding and reception…read more This beautiful and wonderfully appointed old mansion was an incredibly romantic spot for two young people to join the knot. Our accommodations as guests attending the wedding for the weekend were in the "Tudor" room. The four poster bed was extremely comfortable with plenty of pillows. HVAC didn't appear to be adjustable but was quite comfortable nonetheless. Bathroom had a very large Jacuzzi as well as sink and walk in shower. Plenty of hot water, strong pressure, very refreshing. The grounds are absolutely amazing and neatly landscaped. The food for the event, including dinner and breakfast were spot on! All-in-all, simply charming.

I stayed here for a friend's wedding recently and let me tell you this is hands down one of the…read morebest BnB's ever and I've been to a few. The building is in the Tudor style but has lots of medieval accents, which I found to be interesting. There are several vintage pieces and artwork for sale at affordable prices on display throughout the building. I was super excited about that and purchased a couple of pieces to take home with me. The rooms are very cozy and the mattress/pillows/towels are such good quality. And to top it off, breakfast is solid and hearty. They also know how to host an event. Decor and the setting in the garden was lovely. Already plotting my next visit here.

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!

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!

Ally and the 2Hands team are the best!! My wedding in June 2024 went so smoothly and I never had to…read morethink about anything on the day of. My husband was very nervous about the logistics of shuttle transportation and Ally made sure everything ran perfectly. I could not recommend her and her team more - I'm so glad I chose them be part of our wedding day!

I also heard bad reviews about this company. I also heard the business does not return security…read moredeposits to customers that's required to book with the company. The company services is waaaay over priced and not worth the money.

Do not book with this company! They are extremely unprofessional! The girl was late setting up at…read moremy baby shower! She came in in with a horrible attitude. I booked for a Luau theme and to be honest nothing looked Luau! I called the company owner and she agreed that her colleague was in the wrong and agreed to give me a percentage of my money back. I sent her my cashapp and she has yet to send me my money back! I have a lawyer now to take them to court because after paying almost $1000 I believe I deserve something back! She has now blocked my phone number. When I tell u I am livid, that's an understatement. This is my very first baby and baby shower and I feel like it was ruined because of her. This is not over! She will be hearing from my lawyer!

We found Rev Kirsten at a wedding expo and had a great conversation. We also reviewed her work on…read moreher site for 'Services of Distinction'. We truly were blessed to find her. We had a follow up meeting on facetime where we expressed our decision to use her services and requested next steps. In the coming months we then had some homework to do from Rev Kirsten. The homework was for us to provide info so she could know more about us. We then had a follow up meeting weeks before to go over any concerns. Oh yes, and we filled her up with information about us. In turn this only help her create a ceremony which revolved around us and what we wanted to see. Every phrase was vocalized so artistically. How amazing. How incredibly amazing! What have you done Rev Kirsten Blom-Westbrook!! You made our wedding ceremony so incredibly wonderful. What a poetic expression of our love. I'm so grateful. I would not change a thing. We thank Rev Kirsten Blom-Westbrook, Services of Distinction, for making our day so very very special.

I contacted Rev Kirsten a few weeks ago (at the last moment it seems) because we'd simply forgotten…read moreto contract an officiant/celebrant to perform our wedding ceremony (which was held Oct 9th in Washington, DC) From the moment we spoke (online via Skype!) to the moment we eventually met an hour before I walked down the aisle, she made me feel like I was the most important bride to her and that our happiness was of the utmost importance to her. We are an interfaith couple, with no particular affinity towards either one of our religions, but we wanted to include elements that pleased both sets of our parents/grandparents. Rev Kirsten presented us with a wide array of options that we decided to include in the ceremony eventually. We married at the Jefferson Memorial outdoors and it was a beautiful day, but it was absolutely flawless simply because of her! She crafted a a stunning ceremony that we had endless compliments on throughout the rest of our day! We were panicked because we weren't on top of things in our planning the most important part of the ceremony. Rev Kirsten took charge and smoothed out our rough edges and made our day perfect. We can't thank her enough! Charlie and Kay Brown