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andling all the vendors and components myself, I overlooked the day-of needs until just days before! But the 2 Friends team were quick to reply to our request, and worked with us to ensure their services were tailored to our needs. Erin had a call with us on Friday to cover the basics, made time to stop by the next day to meet us, run a short ceremony rehearsal, and review all info and to-do lists in person. Then she hit the ground running Sunday morning on our wedding day, and handled every last detail smoothly and with a smile. She made sure we ate, helped our guests, liaised with our venue and vendors, and put me completely at ease with her expertise and great attitude. As an event person it's hard to 'let go' of your projects - especially your wedding! - but I did and Erin did not let me down. She even checked in with me during the following days to make sure all loose ends were tied up. We were SO grateful to Erin for her help, and could not recommend her and the 2 Friends team higher!

imeline ran seem-less between the ceremony and the reception. Saskia and her assistant Melissa handled everything from vendors to set up to making sure everything was packing in my parents car at the end of the night. I had so much fun working with Saskia and I highly recommend her and 2 Friends Events for a beautiful and easy wedding day.

djusting the timeline seamlessly in the moment as needed, so we were able to enjoy the party and relax and have fun instead of running around dealing with everything and being frazzled (which I have seen happen to the bride at weddings before.) Kristen and her assistant set up the spaces just beautifully. We had two venues for ceremony and reception and everything was just gorgeous. I felt like I walked into an enchanted ball or something it was that jaw dropping. I really really hope the photographer got photos of it. Can't recommend them enough. We also used 2 Friends for arranging transportation which worked out nicely.

e phone based on reviews from Yelp and The Knot and Nichole from 2 Friends Events was the one who we felt we really connected with. We ended up choosing "The Complete Event" and Nichole was with us every step of the planning process. We think that communication is very important when working with a wedding planner and Nichole was always very responsive through phone, text, & email in addition to our many face to face meetings. It's so helpful to be able to text her for quick questions such as - 'when should we send out our save the dates?' or 'would these chairs look good for the reception?'. What we learned through the many months of planning is that many questions will come up frequently and randomly! So looking back we would agree that having someone there for you to quickly respond to those random questions helps tremendously. If you have a strict wedding budget, Nichole will make sure to only show you options, designs, & vendors that will fit within your budget. At times she had to reel us in (which we are thankful for) because we tend to have expensive tastes! She helped us choose the perfect venue, negotiated all the contracts with our vendors, helped brainstorm our design ideas (& then implement them), & coordinated our wedding day perfectly. The wedding we had was EXACTLY what we dreamed and imagined and went off without a hitch. The whole time Nichole was calm and cool but at the same time made sure all the events happened on schedule and we were at the places we needed to be at. We had a large wedding party with different personalities and every one of them said they enjoyed working with her. After the wedding was over we were sad to say goodbye because we were so used to talking to Nichole on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis. Theres so much more we could say about how excellent our experience was with 2 Friends Events and we would highly recommend Nichole for anyone out there needing some guidance in planning their perfect wedding!

d found a fantastic company and that was that. We met with Kristen about 4 months before the wedding, discussed our overall vision for the day and generally got a feel for each other. Our backyard (the planned event site) was under a tremendous amount of construction at the time, but we walked her through what the final space would look like. She came up with a few layout designs for us to choose from, sent the information to the rental company, and helped us repeatedly edit our order as we added and subtracted DIY projects. We later met with Nichole, who was utterly fantastic. She reassured us that we could call her anytime with any concerns or questions. She was also great at making sure that the wedding stayed "ours" and didn't turn in to a cookie-cutter day that could have been anyone's. She called periodically to check in and make sure we felt like everything was on track and took everything we threw at her without missing a beat. Despite our joint efforts at planning every little detail, of course there were some curve-balls the day of, as there always are. Nichole and Mary handled all of them while constantly exuded a sense of calm professionalism. We would both highly recommend them to any friends or family that were planning a wedding.

thinking. We are beyond thankful that they were a part of our special day.

, and I cannot wait to see it all come together!

incredibly grateful to her.

nd her to be a great resource, responsive, etc. We only had partial planning since I had done much of the upfront work already but I really thought she went above and beyond. I haven't been involved in many weddings but my bridesmaids had and they all made comments about how great she was to work with compared to other planners they or their friends had had so I guess I lucked out! A++++ :)

eative and supportive. Even my friend who was in the wedding swears she wants to hire Saskia when she gets married. Saskia was not only my day of coordinator, but my support person when I had any questions or concerns in the months leading up. She really took the time to address one of my main concerns and brainstorm ideas to manage the concern. She came the night before the rehearsal, where she was very organized and got the job done quickly and efficiently and I left feeling completely at ease. On top of the fact that she offered to help by taking home my unfinished project of thank you notes to be cut and tucked into folded napkins. Such dedication to making sure my day was PERFECT! I can't imagine the day without her there, she truly feels like a friend to me. Although I mostly worked with Saskia, the whole company was amazing, responsive and organized. I can't say enough good things about them. I didn't find their prices to be outrages, just average, but they are worth every cent!

ing. Nichole was great at breaking down the overwhelming task of planning a wedding into simple, manageable steps and she held our hand through the process. She did an excellent job listening to what we wanted for our wedding and helping us create the day we wanted, rather than imposing her own ideas and vision for the event. Nichole was very accessible - every time we called her she answered or called us back quickly, and her email responsiveness was also great. She did a great job keeping us on task so we covered major planning milestones as they came. Nichole is very organized and meticulous with details, and we felt that we could actually relax during our planning process knowing that Nichole would catch anything that we weren't thinking of. Nichole also has a great personality and is easy to communicate with. And every time we spoke with her, we felt less stressed about our wedding planning process, which was something we really appreciated. For the day of coordination, Jamie and her assistant did an absolutely outstanding job making our wedding day run smoothly and seamlessly, all the while keeping a low profile. Jamie's excellent work on our wedding day really helped us to be fully present for our ceremony, our reception and the significance of our wedding day, without being distracted by all that needed to happen behind the scenes. She did an excellent job keeping track of the day's schedule and managing our vendors, while also allowing the day's events to unfold organically. Jamie and her assistant did an awesome job setting up our reception site and they did a fantastic job breaking everything down and helping us get packed and cleaned up so we weren't thinking about this on our wedding night. We felt so deeply supported by Nichole and Jamie, and this allowed us to really enjoy our wedding day and be fully present to each other and all of the people who attended our event. They are truly committed to supporting couples in their wedding planning and day-of details in a way that allows you to truly enjoy this beautiful moment in your life. We felt that we got incredible value for what we paid for, and would happily recommend 2 Friends Events to friends, family and anyone reading this review.

morable. I had so much fun planning the wedding with her and our big day was beyond perfect. Saskia did a lot to help me make my dream wedding come true and I can't thank her enough for it! Saskia's assistant, Coley, was awesome too. I only met her on the wedding day, but she and Saskia took care of everything for me and made sure that things would go smoothly on my big day. I highly recommend asking for these two lovely ladies to be your wedding coordinators. You will be glad that you took my advice and made the right choice.

more than that. On my wedding day, everything ran smoothly and if there was an issue, I had no clue because they took care of it. My family and I absolutely love Lindsay and we will be referring our friends her way. I couldn't have been happier. They made our day amazing.

many weddings. Just trust her and let her do her job... I am so glad I let her make some decisions because she made my life so much easier! You really can't go wrong with these ladies!!

ing went wrong during my wedding I have no idea because Lindsay handled it all. I was able to enjoy my day worry free thanks to her! I would recommend Lindsay and her crew without reservations. Hands down best decision you'll make!!!!

ch a beautiful wedding without their help! She was very professional (even when dealing with my pain in the butt groomsmen) and she made sure everything went to plan. If I can get 10 stars I would. Seriously best in town and honestly worth every penny!

nue beforehand. She and her partner did a good job of having everything run smoothly at the church and reception. I did wonder about Nichol's choice of clothes on the day of which were a pair of bold floral shorts. If you work that out ahead of time everything should be fine.

to be brought in the day of. She was there early to orchestrate all the rentals and vendors. At a wedding it is inevitable that things will go wrong or be forgotten last minute and man oh man did we have some major hiccups the morning of the wedding. Nicole was there to save the day, she wasn't afraid to get dirty, and just make everything work last minute. She was great to work with and money well spent for sure. I would highly recommend her! She will help you enjoy your day from start to finish!

"day of" but she did so much more. We met with her months in advance to do a walk through of the venue. She set up a perfect floor plan and GIANT detailed timeline that was passed out to all our vendors. She also made rehearsal a breeze. She knew how to set up the bridesmaids and groomsmen perfectly. You can really tell she has lots of experience and is very professional. The day of she was so on top of it! During formal pictures after the ceremony she brought us a tray of appetizers and drinks. Her assistant helped move all the decorations from the ceremony spot down this big hill to the reception. She also picked up thousands of flower petals off the lawn from the ceremony which seemed like a daunting job but they had no problem doing it! The decor was set up perfectly-just like I asked. Lastly, they managed to herd 135 drunk people to line up for the sparkler send off. We literally couldn't of done it without 2 Friends Events! I would highly recommend 2 Friends Events to any future bride. The price is reasonable and they DO so much! Its definitely worth it- they made our day our "happily ever after!"

ese two friends started their business. I inquired and got an immediate response back from Nichole. When Scott and I met with Nichole, she had quickly assessed our style, what was important to us and how she could support us planning our wedding. There was no question that Scott and I knew that Nichole was the right woman for the job! She is the consummate professional – organized, detail-oriented, and pleasantly persistent when I needed to get something done! She was there for us in times of crisis – when my wedding invites arrived in the wrong packaging, she immediately jumped in, found options and then took the invites from me to fix them while Scott and I drove cross country moving me to California. I have very high expectations and Nichole exceeded them. On our wedding day, I didn’t worry about anything as I knew Nichole (and her assistant Mary) had everything covered. If anything did go wrong on our wedding day, I still don’t know to this day! I HIGHLY recommend Nichole and the 2 Friends Event team!!

ple times prior to the wedding day, she was always calming, reassuring, helped me IMMENSELY with the timeline, details, etc. etc. etc. I can't say enough how awesome she was at making sure everything went smoothly. REHEARSAL: We had a rather big bridal party, and Lindsay was ready and whipped everyone into shape at the rehearsal! Not a minute was wasted, everyone knew where they were going to stand, what they were supposed to do, how they were supposed to walk, etc. etc. Literally.. every detail was taken care of. Even some of our bridal party commented how awesome Lindsay was! WEDDING DAY: Lindsay had everything at the venue set and ready to go. She had all our vendor contracts, handled all last minute "fire drills," and made sure that I didnt have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day. She was the most awesome person to work with, and I wouldn't have picked anyone else to be there, helping me on my big day! Cheers to you Lindsay!! YOU ROCK!!!

nlimited advice/assistance over the phone and through email. This is not the "full package" because we were on a tight budget but it was the perfect amount of help and it was a great price! She started helping us choose vendors more than a year out and made our wedding day run completely smoothly. We did not have a single moment of stress the whole day and everything was just perfect! She recommended so many great ideas which made our wedding what it was -- the best day of our lives -- from the PERFECT venue to the Anniversary Dance to the advice NOT to do our own fresh floral centerpieces (we went with vases/potpourri and it looked amazing and was so much easier). We cannot recommend Nichole highly enough. Book her!

, and day-of continuity, in case the coordinator couldn't turn up for some unforeseen reason. Although we signed up for the junior coordinator package, we ended up working with Lindsay since the junior coordinator ended up leaving her job. Lindsay is a type-A personality and will assertively see through everything to make sure things will get done as needed. About a month before the wedding, she started by taking the lead on all vendor-related coordination, which freed me to pursue other wedding-related planning. She was also very responsive to the multitude of emails I've sent throughout the course of the month, and was very good at compiling all of my miscellaneous requests without missing a beat. However, what really impressed me was her day-of execution, task handling, and unwavering resolve to get things done. Lindsay was 8 months pregnant but that did not deter her from making sure all details of my wedding were pitch-perfect. And even when we had a major catering-related fiasco when 1/3 of our guests were left without enough food (plus our guests were running off with cake before we even cut it), she still managed to shield us from hearing about this disaster as it unfolded, plied our hungry guests with drinks while they waited for their food and kept them happy, and handled the kitchen staff, all with utmost grace. She also helped us resolve the catering issues by counseling us and advocating for compensation, and really helped us retain our sanity during what became an unwanted and stressful time after the wedding. If there's anyone you want on your side to fight for the things most important to you as the client and a bride, look no further. Lindsay handled our day-of fiasco as cool and collected as the situation allowed it to be, and it immensely speaks to her personal professionalism.

needs someone who knows what the heck they are doing at a stressful time like this - as someone without family or married friends in the area, I turned to Lindsay. And thank goodness I did - she knows exactly what she is doing - she knows what makes a wedding great, and can tailor it to what each couple is seeking. I occasionally had trouble communicating with her over email, but we had multiple in-person meetings which were always wonderful and productive, and she was incredible on the day of. Plus she can help you stay on track if you are working with a more conservative budget. Highly recommend!

e were doing what we needed to. They were by far my favorite vendor at our wedding and I am extremely over the moon happy with how everything turned out. I would recommend getting the full package it is worth every penny. My husband and I were not looking forward to planning our wedding as we are both very busy with our jobs, this took all the pressure out of it and we had the ability to be as involved or not involved in whatever we wanted to be. My favorite thing about Nichole is she walked me thru everything and made me feel calm and stress free the entire time, she has the best personality and was so easy and wonderful to work with we laughed the entire time. My husband and I have Nichole and Mary to thank for our amazing day looking better than we could have ever dreamed of. I will be so bummed to not have my weekly check-ins with Nichole I loved her to pieces. I would recommend Nichole and 2 Friends Events to any of my friends, family or strangers for any wedding or party planning events. I want to have my wedding all over because of them, it was the best day ever. Contact me with questions or pictures. Jess & Tim

to me and all our guests). Not only did I think that everything was perfect, but my parents were able to enjoy the day without any stress, and all of our guests commented that it was "perfect, flawless." Lindsay was able to take my dream and make it a reality. She was always mindful of our budget and didn't pressure us to make any decisions that would have compromised that. I felt that she was honest with me, yet didn't try to change my mind or turn my vision into anything else. During the event, and throughout the whole process, Lindsay was extremely professional and managed all of our vendors very well. Thank goodness we hired her because about two months before our wedding, the venue changed event coordinators and Lindsay was the key to keeping everything together. Words can't express how grateful I am to have worked with Lindsay. (And I know my husband appreciated how much easier his life was during the wedding process!) I highly recommend 2 Friends Events for event/wedding planning, but only if you want to truly enjoy your event :)

the same situation, don't hesitate, 2 Friends Events is worth every single penny (and more)!! Nicole was our coordinator and she was incredible. Every time I talked with her I felt less stressed about the planning process. She is so easy to work with, is always available (even for simple random questions), and handled everything perfectly on my wedding day. I did not worry about a thing on the big day because I had complete confidence that Nicole was in control and would handle anything and everything. If you need wedding coordination services 2 Friends Events is the way to go!

planned it was. They are saying it was the best wedding they have ever attended. I tell them- it was the planner. We hired her to plan and be there the day of the event. If you are like me: I like facts so here they are The reason you should get a planner: 1. You can never imagine the amount of questions you will have and they know every answer. 2. You can never know the amount of details 3. Vendors can be a pain and they solve it for you. 4. Weddings are so so expensive- really no matter what- they know how to get you great deals. 5. You can actually enjoy planning the wedding- not just stress out on getting it done. 6. They keep you in budget- unless of course you really want to spend more. 7. They make everything you really want happen. 8. You really cannot do it all alone and family can be less helpful. 9. Enjoy planning with your mom about the details and not just want to stress out about them. In my case several moms, but piece of mind is so valuable. Let me list the ways she saved me money: 1. Venue rental issue 2. FOOD- a lot of money saved there and the food was amazing 3. flowers 4. outside rental- bargined a new price 5. hotel stay for my party discount 6. room block in SF for rates not in the city. 7. alcohol 8. hair makeup 9.photographer... I am sure even more ways than I even know or can think of off the top of my head. She was on every deal and dollar to save me money. And hey it adds up! Our wedding was at the Generals Residence Fort Mason in San Francisco. From the day I began working with Nichole, she made me feel calm cool collected and most of all confident, confident that I could really get everything done. Not only did we get everything we wanted- She surpassed our expectations. The decor and coordination of the day was flawless I can honestly say there was not one hiccup or one thing that even went the slightest wrong. Nichole was in charge from start to finish and made sure the day was perfect when I said bye to her at the end of the night I was thinking how I would ever survive without her. I was so thankful to her we feel like we could never repay her for making our day perfect. My groom and later I- wanted a wedding in SF and hey- I was a bride on a budget-like most. I thought there was no way we could afford that. But Nichole really understood and supported it. We paid for the wedding and felt like we really recieved the best wedding we could have wanted. My favorite thing about Nichole is her personality. I can get flustered sometimes and she made me feel calm and reassured every step of the way. And that qualify makes her priceless. Thank you Nichole you are truly a class act and I wish you all the success in the world because you truly deserve it!

e day even that much more special. They are on top of everything, very organized, and affordable. I felt like I was working with a close friend which made it that much more enjoyable. Thank you!!

t responding to emails and unexpected incidents. Three weeks before my wedding, my flower vendor dropped out. Lindsay was on it and got me a terrific replacement in a very speedy turnaround.

simply cannot express how grateful we are to have had her help make our wedding a dream come true. We found her planner’s fee to be extremely reasonable and competitive, and we felt like she earned it all in the first month! Everything was planned and handled well in advance, and no matter how often unexpected things came up, or we changed our mind or our budget, no matter what-- Nichole was always the calming voice assuring us that it would work out fine. And it did! She was so patient and kind about keeping us on track with our schedule and our budget. When we had trouble making decisions, she was happy to discuss the situation with us, either on the phone or in person, and offer suggestions and options to help us decide. On the wedding day, even though the bride & bridesmaids were WAY late after hair & makeup, Nichole was, again, amazingly calm and reassuring, and she was somehow able to get the ceremony underway right on time! Also, although we had planned out every detail, when our special day came, we were able to relax and not worry about anything, knowing that Nichole would make it happen. She kept us on track and also handled all the vendors with kid gloves, but they could tell that there was iron in her fist if necessary. Many of our guests commented on how romantic our wedding was, and how beautiful the reception area was, and we could not have done it without Nichole. Nichole is an absolutely awesome planner, but more importantly, an absolutely wonderful person to have working to make your wedding dreams come true. If you want your wedding to go smoothly and according to plan, you NEED to call 2 Friends Events!

listened, and offered valuable advice that we were happy to receive. I really needed a lot of hand-holding and Lindsay was great at walking us through the whole planning process and making sure that I was calm! We couldn't have been more happy with how the wedding turned out. I highly recommend this company-- they get it done and get it done beautifully.

uld trust being three time zones away and who knew enough about the local area to be able to help make recommendations as we would not be able to meet with many of our vendors. Nichole proved to be an excellent option. She was proactive throughout the whole process and I felt confident that she would take care of everything. She also recommended excellent vendor partners and was able to assist us in cost savings where applicable. We also had the pleasure of working with her partner Lindsay to choose our venue as well as on our wedding day and we were very satisfied. Overall our wedding was a dream come true thanks to these two. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone who is looking for a competent planning team that you can trust. Thank you Nichole and Lindsay for making our wedding perfect!

isted throughout the entire planning process, Lindsay did WAY more! She made herself available to us throughout the entire planning process, made sure that my check lists were all in order, and was very accommodating to our families. Everyone at our wedding was complimenting their planning abilities and how they facilitated the entire event. I couldnt have been happier with Lindsay and Nichole. They did an amazing job with everything and there isnt one area that I can critique in a negative way. Hiring Lindsay was one of the best moves my husband and I made! We were able to enjoy this day, each other, and our family and friends. We cant thank you enough!! Love, love, love them!

elp me navigate the inevitable sticky wedding prep scenarios. The help she provided leading up to the wedding (including a 3 hour session a month or so before the big day) was key to my sanity and our wedding success. I myself am overly detail oriented at times and she covered items that I hadn't even thought of - imagine that! When it came time for the big day she was our angel! From wrangling family and bridal party at the Rehearsal dinner and coordinating vendor set up to making sure everything went off without a hitch on the big day, she was on it. Having her there allowed me to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about anything. If they ran out of ice, I never knew - things were taken care of without me knowing a thing. Not only did I get to relax and enjoy but so did my family. I cannot thank her enough for that. She even worked with the caterer to put together a box of food for us and had it all set to go in the getaway car! It was all the little things and the details like this that made her so special. The next day when we went back to the estate to collect all our things (décor, left over booze etc.), we found everything EXACTLY how it was when she arrived. She even re-tied the bow on the box that had transported our toasting flutes! It's as though she read my mind and knew exactly how I would have done things. Of all the painful purchases you make during the wedding planning process, this is one you should NOT lament. Nichole was worth it! 20 times over! I strongly recommend Nichole and her team for your wedding or any event for that matter. THANK YOU, NICHOLE!

helping me about a month out from the wedding; finishing up details, helping me decide some last things, and gave me great ideas. Then at the rehearsal they were great. They got everything (and everyone) organized and done quickly. For the Wedding day itself, with torrential downpours and a structure fire adjacent to the venue, Nichole and Lindsay handled everything perfectly. They setup the ceremony and reception better than I had envisioned. Getting the guests into the venue, running the wedding schedule, handling the shuttles, and a million other things was all done so smoothly! I couldn't be more happy or grateful for having Nichole and Lindsay there. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend hiring them!

hese two gave us so much assurance that everything would be taken care of and sure enough it was. We received so many compliments on how everything from the ceremony to reception flowed so well and all the credit goes out to them. Everything ran in a timely fashion without a snag. They provided so much comfort for us and wanted for us to enjoy this special day without worrying about a thing. They were very organized and were always in communication with us as well as the various vendors we had for our wedding. We can’t thank them enough for EVERYTHING they accomplished. We highly recommend 2 Friends Events if you’re looking for someone to coordinate your upcoming wedding. You will not be disappointed!

when I was about to have an emotional breakdown! They filled in all the gaps and tidied up all the plans so that we had an amazing wedding.

o view as many venues as we needed and even proposed options that we didn't know were available. I feel that they went above and beyond what other wedding planners were offering and I would definitely hire them again if I were planning another big event. I don't know how we would have handled everything the day of without them. Thank you for everything Nichole and Lindsay.

y gave us a checklist/timeline of things we needed to consider and organize. To help us out, they had suggestions and recommendations of items and vendors, but they were totally flexible. As the big day drew nearer, they toured the wedding and reception venues with us, offering pointers and assembling a timeline for the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception. We gave them the contact information for all the working parties (officiant, SF Zoo coordinator, florist, DJ, photographers, and even our military saber arch!) and they were able to organize everyone into one coherent effort of getting the wedding setup and moving. Throughout the reception, our planners would find us and let us know when certain events would be happening (ex: in ten minutes we’ll do the garter toss), and they coordinated with our DJ so that he could time the music and make the appropriate announcements. When it was finished, they helped us tear down and pack everything up, even driving some of our leftover cake to our hotel room nearby! Overall, we are thrilled we hired our day-of planners. The wedding went off exactly on time and finished exactly when we planned on it winding down. Additionally, there were no foul-ups and there was no confusion between ourselves, our guests, or any of our vendors, and this was owed almost entirely to them.

g vendors? Absolutely not me. We knew right away that we would need an experienced, reasonably priced and flexible Day-Of Wedding Coordinator to help pull it all off. We found even better in "2 Friends Events": we found TWO coordinators! Not only are Nichole and Lindsay personable and friendly, but they really know what they are doing! I imagine that it is not the easiest job to coordinate a wedding with so many opinions in the mix. I am sure that it is even more difficult when the coordinator has not been with the bride and groom every decision-making step of the way. But these ladies asked the right questions. We met at the venue to discuss my vision. I told them what I had accomplished so far, what I wanted the day to look like, what concerns I had, what areas I needed their help with executing, and considered Nichole's excellent tips and advice. I could call, text or email anytime that I needed. Compared to other coordinators that I had looked into, who limit your number of emails or charge per phone call, that was a relief. Our DIY wedding, presented the ladies with a couple of uncommon challenges, but not to worry - all was taken care of perfectly! We had a coordinated ceremony rehearsal which was very helpful, and they even drove out to Berkeley to pick up our pies. On the big day, the flow of the ceremony and reception was flawless, our timeline was tight and they stuck to it, our vendors got paid, hiccups were discretely dealt with, clean up was painless, and everyone got off the property in a timely manner. We got our deposit back in full because of "2 Friends Events" (my Mom says "Thank you" for that!). I have realized now that last minute panics (on my end), late vendors, and left behind boutonnière pins are bound to happen. Even the best laid plans can go wrong. But if you have a great team to back you up, that is invaluable. Champagne always calms nerves, allowing a small time cushion in your timeline for the possibility of late vendors is comforting, and experienced coordinators never leave home without safety pins in their emergency supplies! And of course, a phone call from my coordinator who was already on site while I was at the spa, on the morning of the day I was to marry the man of my dreams, that started with "You're getting married today, are you excited?!" was the perfect way to keep me focused on my goal for the day! In the end, that ultimate goal was accomplished - we got married and had a fantastic time doing it! We are so happy that we choose "2 Friends Events" - thank you Nichole and Lindsay!