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.

Tracey helped us plan a reception luncheon after my mom's funeral. During such a difficult time it…read morewas nice to deal with someone with empathy and compassion. She was extremely helpful with suggestions and recommendations. My family did not want to have to worry about or do anything, and we did not have to. The food was delicious and the staff was polite, friendly and helpful.

PLEASE READ before you book. I wish I could give a negative star. Stay away. They are horrible to…read moredeal with. We were under the wire and were out of options for choosing caterers for my daughter's wedding. We had to switch venues and caterers a month before the wedding due to covid. They tried to over charge us not just once but twice ( at a total of $412.84). They promised they would pack leftovers for us. We provided a cooler and at the end of the night they told us the food was 'taken care of' and in the cooler. They knew we were spending the night in a hotel. We were going to have our out of town guests come over to enjoy the leftovers with us before they head home. We opened up the cooler in the morning and the shrimp and crab balls were rancid. There was NO ice in the cooler. Not even a drop of water. What a waste of food and money. If that wasn't the worst of it, one of the employees was going through our boxed up alcohol (in our pick up truck) as we were trying to vacate the property. We had only an hour to pack everything up from the wedding and she was 'digging' through our boxes looking for a bottle that was promised to her IF it was empty. How unprofessional. Then I found out after the fact that the water jugs we provided for the florists to fill the table arrangements were taken away by the caterer upon 2 separate occasions even though they were told it was specifically to be used by the florist. They had taken it to fill up the lemonade and iced tea containers. The water was stored in a boiler room for years and was deemed unsafe for consumption that is why we were using it for the flowers. I reached out to the owner to tell her about these awful experiences and all I received were excuses. As far as the last incidence, I found out a week after the wedding. I tried to reach out to the owner feeling that she should know her staff could have endangered our guests and had no right to confiscate something that they didn't provide. She is refusing to answer my phone call. EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL! Please go somewhere else and safe the money and headaches.

Used multiple times they offer services in Cosplay, boudoir, Alt model, event photography. Total…read moreprofessional and quality work and experience.

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!

These are some awesome ladies who I can't say enough about. Very fun event bartenders that turn…read moreyour event from good to great! Very social and friendly, organized with limitless abilities. I'm really looking forward to my next event, having them not only work hard but bring that little extra to the party with their amazing personalities and great service. I highly recommend them to friends, family and anyone reading this review.

I used Spirit Sirens for a private birthday party and they exceeded all of my expectations! Jess…read moreand Denali helped me prior to the party with how much I needed to order and offered to make a signature drink. There was always an open line of communication and they responded quickly to any questions I had. They arrived early to the venue to set up and already had all of the bar supplies needed (meaning I didn't need to purchase these). Both are great bartenders with friendly, outgoing personalities. I had a lot of guests comment on how nice it was to have professional bartenders at the party vs just having coolers of beer and everyone trying to figure out how to make a mixed drink themselves. They took the party to the next level and I'm so thankful for their help. You won't be disappointed if you use them!

There's a reason why Jim Skipper's "Black Tie Video" has been a) in business for over 20 years, and…read moreb) voted "Couples Choice" award winner for 2018 by the Wedding Wire! They are, hands down, the top wedding and special events videography company working in the Baltimore/Washington/Virginia area, and their work speaks for itself. I can't say enough good things about this organization. Their staff is professional, unobtrusive and knows how and what to capture in terms of highlights of that special day. We were incredibly pleased with Jim's work. His prices are competitive and more than fair, especially considering the finished product. (Jim himself has a background in the Fine Arts, and has carefully passed that knowledge and experience to his staff.) Again, we were and continue to be absolutely thrilled with Black Tie Video, their sense of professionalism, respect and diligence in presenting their clients with an amazing finished product! Truly the best of the best!!

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

I recently moved to Cockeysville from Illinois, and I needed bi-annual photos of my son's family of…read more5. In yelp, I saw photos from a variety of photographers, and Brandon's shown out above the rest as most sensitive to the subjects and appreciative of their surroundings. They were gentle, just what I needed for my son's family. Brandon made a date with us and met us in a wooded area. He must have spent an hour and a half taking such a variety of photos in woodlands and by water. Photos turned out deep in color in the woods and bright by water. He took excellent photos of all of my son's family and threw in a head shot of me I needed to replace a 10-yearold one I'd been showing on the internet. When I struggled with the software for viewing the phots, he responded with several emails and finally with a lesson. Please consider Brandon Charles Productions for your photographic needs.