As a Type-A person, I felt confident I wouldn't need a coordinator for our wedding. It would be…read morefilled with close friends and family who would all be willing to chip in the day of to get things done, and I didn't want outsiders there changing the atmosphere anyways. As it got closer to the wedding, I heard a wonderful quote: "Your wedding is as special for your friends and family as it is for you. If you don't take care of things during the day of the wedding, they will spend it taking care of things rather than enjoying/celebrating you in your marriage." That quote hit home, and I knew it was time to call in help. Cause We Can Events' Instagram and website speaks to the beauty of their weddings, but it doesn't highlight how great they are to work with. From the beginning, Jessica heard the vision we had for our wedding and figured out how to make it happen. I was worried that a coordinator would mean extra expenses as we tried to match the Instagram-perfect wedding, but instead she helped us figure out how to create the wedding that fit within our idea and financial limitations. Jessica helped us end the party an hour early when everyone was too tired (I swear it wasn't lame, just a long day), made a good effort to balance handling decisions versus asking our preference, and managed the waiters/set-up excellently. My husband was most amazed when Jessica and her assistant had already made/started passing out coffee when he realized we needed to sober some guests up as they prepared for the bus to the hotel. Cause We Can was fantastic, and I would recommend them to anyone planning a destination wedding!

My husband & I married in June 2017. Our wedding was an all day event. Our first ceremony was a…read moreHindu wedding at South Coast Botanic Gardens starting at 1pm. Second ceremony (non-denominational) and reception was at Pointe Vicente Interpretive Center from 5 - 10pm. It was an intimidating day to plan to say the least. I was originally interested in hiring Gabby due to her experience at South Coast Botanic Garden. Upon first meeting her in January, I felt an immediate connection to her & a sense of confidence in her experience,. I chose the "Month of" package, but she was always available for questions, answers, recommendations & support throughout the months leading up. In fact, my husband and I went on an international trip during a critical planning phase (it was my brother's wedding), and while I was away, she connected with multiple vendors on my behalf in order to keep the process going. This was extremely helpful during such a busy time. Throughout planning, Gabby gave excellent recommendations for vendors & general flow of events. I ended up using many of her vendor recs who were all outstanding, and her timeline recs were very helpful. But where Gabby shined the most for me was the day of. She is literally worth EVERY PENNY. I never thought once about where to be or go, nor did I have to interface with any vendor to ensure things were going as planned. My wedding truly was seamless and I have the guest compliments to back it up. Your wedding should be the best day of your life and mine truly was with many thanks to Gabby & her team. I could not have done it without her & I will forever be grateful. As evidence of her good work, a couple who attended my wedding interviewed multiple planners and ended up choosing Gabby for their wedding next year! I can't wait to see her again and thank her in person once more. She is everything and more. Thank you, Gabby! Photos - Bramble & Vine

One of the most exciting times of life is having a daughter to celebrate when the man she loves ask…read moreher to marry him. Recently our daughter, Allie, was joyfully engaged and the time had arrived for wedding planning. We agreed that the guidance of a Wedding Planner was definite, yet had no idea where to start. Not having sources that had used an independent wedding planner, we perused internet reviews and one name floated to the top over and over. Her reviews were stellar and her pictures exciting. Together we agreed to reached out the CHRISTINA LOGAN EVENTS and set up a meeting with Christina Logan. Aware that planning a wedding was complex - complicated by Allie's work schedule and with me living out of state - it was critical to find the right person to tackle our lives while pulling together the dream wedding. As Christina introduced herself, it was clear that we were in the presence of someone who was not only skilled at her craft but genuinely passionate about making Allie's special day perfect. Our anxiety slipped away, knowing we met our perfect wedding planner, we joyfully hired Christina Logan Events to plan Allie and Alex's wedding. Christina quickly presented a detail outline of our budget and put together a board of Allie's thoughts - dress ideas, colors and flowers - a highlight of her dream. It was spot on! Allie's text to Christina was "So excited! You're doing amazing pinpointing my vague idea!"  We were realizing the fortune of finding Christina, who was professional, dedicated, giving attention to detail that was beyond our comprehension. Before long, a delightful sense of humor emerged from Christina, making the entire planning process enjoyable and stress-free.   Christina worked effortlessly through every phase, no matter how big or small, ensuring everything was executed flawlessly. She respectfully listened to Allie's ideas, saw her vision, and worked tirelessly to bring it beautifully to life. (And thank God for that sense of humor which was fully appreciated when attention to numbers attending and table assignments were required). With everything perfectly in place prior to the wedding, on ceremony day, Christina was a stealth spirit of perfection. She set finial touches on tables, perfected the bridal cake, straightened the groomsmen, pinned my dress lining, oversaw food service and the entertainment, orchestrated the wedding party, ensured all facilities were well-maintained, and more. The evening flowed flawlessly as she guided Allie and Alex with calming ease and complete support .... Always with her lovely smile. At night's end, not missing a step, she had the getaway car packed and awaiting the new Mr. & Mrs., sparklers passed out, arms open sending Allie and Alex off with hugs. It was beautifully moving for me, Mother of the Bride. Christina was a highly treasured part of Allie's wedding journey. She also became a cherished friend, whom I miss speaking with weekly. We are forever grateful for this Angel - truly a gift from God. We highly recommend to all of you seeking someone to guide you through to your dream wedding - she is here - Christina Logan of Christina Logan Events.

Christina truly is the best wedding planner out there. Not only was she able to jump in last…read moreminute, under pressure and make my wedding day a true fairytale, but she also made me feel heard, understood, and was so excited for me. You can tell she truly loves her job and wants to make everyone's wedding day spectacular and perfect. Christina made it possible for my husband and I to have the wedding of our dreams! We're so grateful for her and all of her help. Not only did she go above and beyond in the most important things- like picking out a good florist, giving recommendations on caterers, tents, etc., but she also made sure to send us back to the hotel on our wedding night with extra entrées and cake because she knew we wouldn't have the time to eat while entertaining our guests. She would truly thought of everything, down to the smallest details!

These two are fantastic. They are so creative and really know how to make their clients wedding…read moredays spectacular. Becca was my wedding coordinator when she worked at Stones River Country Club and she just made everyone feel so comfortable and relaxed... which is hard to be during the stressful wedding planning process. She is so on top of things and they are both so organized! They would be a great choice!

Becca and Jessie and superstars. They helped me organize everything for my recent wedding. I can…read morenot even begin to describe the amount of work that they put into our big day. They were the first ones there making sure everything looked perfect and the last ones to leave. Prior to the wedding they helped me work out and plan all of the details of our big day. They contacted and organized vendors, had meetings with me to make sure I hadn't forgotten anything, and on they day of they really took care of EVERYTHING! My family was able to relax as they took over to make everything happen. When the flowers showed up in a state of total disarray the even step us as impromptu florists to fix the bouquets. I can not thank these two enough!

If I could give these girls a million stars I would! Both Courtney and Anna did a phenomenal job at…read moremy wedding. There is literally nothing they can't accomplish. From Costco runs to getting floral arrangements together and beyond. They put together a flawless, beautiful, dream wedding for me and my husband. I didn't have to worry about a thing because I knew that the entire wedding was in good hands with these two. Not only will these girls work so very hard for you, they will also give great advise, come up with awesome ideas, problem solve, and use their many creative talents to pull off the ideal look and feel of your wedding. I know weddings can be stressful and can put the bride in a panic but if you'd rather sit back with a glass of champagne and enjoy the day then Ryder and Rhoades is the way to go.

I hired Courtney and Anna to be my day of coordinators and OH MY GOSH, they were worth every…read morepenny-- and then some. I gave them my vision for the ceremony space and reception area and they made it jump off a Pinterest page and come to life. They were cool, calm and collected-- solving problems that arose and taking care of all the behind the scenes chaos that happens getting weddings set up. They're professional, personable, and punctual-- hardworking and creative-- I mean it truly doesn't get any better than these two. There's no question in my mind that I wouldn't have been able to pull off the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to (I realize I'm slightly biased) without the help of Ryder + Rhoades. Whether you want the full experience of wedding planning collaboration or just want someone to make sure things run smoothly day of (BELIEVE ME, YOU DO), choose Courtney and Anna to make those perfect wedding visions come true! They'll be my recommendation to my nearest and dearest friends, and strangers too! :)

When I first met Paige she immediately understood me and my wedding vision! She and her team did an…read moreamazing job at making everything come together beautifully. She was extremely professional and was always available to answer all my questions and concerns. I could not imagine working with any other planner!!! She's was such a pleasure to work with. Paige is an outstanding out of the box wedding planner, her ideas and suggestions were very unique and I Ioved them all!! She put together the most beautiful decor that made our venue very magical! It's because of her hard work that I can honestly say the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended was my own! Thank you to the Paige Brown Design team!!!

Paige, I have not had the time to sit down and process…read moreeverything that happened at our wedding but what we have all processed, without any shred of doubt, is how PHENOMENAL, OUTSTANDING, BLACK GIRL MAGICAL, SLAY QUEEN ESSENCE, and every other dope adjective you can think of, you are. You are all that. All that to the point that i asked Byron if he would ever pay for an interior designer for our future home and he responded "if Paige does it I will." That's how dope you are. We went through sooo much. They tried to dim our light, but they couldn't. I have nothing but praise for you and if i ever throws another event, no matter where it is, I will use your company and your people. Thank you for being so professional, so honest, and knowing all of your stuff. You knew more than the entire management team combined and there would not have been a wedding if not for you. We owe you more than positive reviews, we owe you our sanity, and the entire wedding. We pray blessings over your business and we are rooting for your growth. Please create a package with Jarquise, ALYX, and dj chubbe. Those management teams would not know what to do! Lord I can't wait until you take over the wedding world in Nashville. Create your own lane because you are that talented. You deserve it all. I'm so glad we got to work together and we will never forget how much you did for us. We bow to a queen because you did that!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. P.S. We broke the system girl!

I had the pleasure of working with Mark on our event florals for our wedding. He was nominated as a…read moretop vendor selected by the venue we had already chosen, so I reached out. From the very beginning Mark was prompt, sincere, and came with a lot of great expertise and ideas on how to make our wedding unique! We looked at other florists but none compared to Mark - his personality and thoughtfulness is one-of-a-kind! On the day of the wedding, Mark was the first vendor there. He set up everything and coordinated with the venue and planners flawlessly! The flowers were incredible and the talk of the wedding... I teared up walking into the venue and seeing how beautiful they were - he took this task on and I didn't have to worry one bit! I would highly recommend Mark for his skilled expertise on event florals.

Helen did a great job helping to plan our wedding. She made vendor selection very easy and I always…read moreended up picking the first person/company she recommended. We had a few rough communication patches but she always worked with me to get everything resolved. Helen also was super helpful with managing family drama and any issues on the day of so that I was not bothered by anything. She is worth the cost and all of my vendors gave us discounts for working with her!

Helen is a must-have planner for any wedding! She is the perfect wedding planner - organized and…read moretrustworthy with all wedding needs, genuinely caring that you have the best experience at your wedding and during the entire planning process, years of experience to support you in challenging moments, and consistently in touch whenever needed. Helen was really fantastic at providing options as well as great guidance and thoughts from experience that helped us feel supported when making big decisions, while being open to new ideas. She has an invaluable wealth of knowledge about the Nashville and surrounding area. I can't say enough about how balanced she was between the organizer role and the empathetic genuine person to help bring our vision to life. She was there by our side at every decision point and helped us get a grasp on all the big to small items that go into a wedding.

Davis did an amazing job DJ-ing for my wedding in Chattanooga, TN last weekend. Davis was very…read morethorough leading up to the ceremony with our song choices and the specific details throughout the celebration to make it absolutely excellent! We can't recommend Davis enough for anyone looking to have a top-tier DJ perform at your wedding, party or event. We cannot recommend Davis enough!!

DJ Davis did an outstanding job for our outdoor wedding. He was easy to communicate with in the…read moremonths before the wedding, giving us full control of the music to be played at the party. Once at the party, he was excellent with reading the crowd and changing up music to get everyone involved and having fun! I would totally recommend him!!