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Somer Khouri Bedran and Lisa Costin
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
A Charming Fête was named a Best Wedding Planner in America by BRIDES magazine, a member of Inside Weddings’ elite Editor’s Circle, a member of The Knot Hall of Fame and The Knot’s Best of Wedding Planner and their published work can be found in Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, Inside Weddings, The Knot and more.
Led by Lisa Costin and Somer Khouri, the A Charming Fête team designs and produces stunning, inspired, luxury weddings and events. They work collaboratively with their clients to create memorable, tailored full-scale design experiences with seamless execution. Their team is best known for their highly personalized design approach, creative ideas, impeccable attention to detail and dedication to exceeding clients’ expectations. A Charming Fête is a full-service event planning and design company based in Cleveland, Ohio and available for destination celebrations worldwide.
They are honored to work alongside an amazing team of creative partners to realize the beautiful design vision and to create an impeccable experience for clients and their guests. Aside from visual appeal, their cloud-based, customized event management system and process ensure that no detail is overlooked. Their internal strategic system allows for easy collaboration with clients and visibility into the process, enabling our team to drive the creative vision and executive produce the big show, pulling logistical elements together and guiding the client through the process.
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Somer Khouri Bedran and Lisa Costin
Owner
As Creative Director of A Charming Fete, Lisa oversees and directs the design aesthetic and creative quality of every contracted event and editorial project. With a maximum attention to detail and a carefully trained eye, creating refined and highly personal events is what she does best. As Event Director of A Charming Fete, Somer oversees the planning, production and execution of contracted events and also directs weddings and high profile social and corporate events for her own clients. Somer manages business operations side by side with Co-Founder, Lisa Costin.
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A Charming Fete is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. The team, led by Chelsea, Lisa, and Somer, is praised for their attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism. Clients appreciate their ability to bring visions to life and handle every aspect of the wedding planning process, resulting in stunning and memorable events. The staff's responsiveness, organization, and seamless execution are consistently commended, making A Charming Fete a top choice for weddings and special events.- Top reviews
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Amy S
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5.0
8/11/2021
I spent over 17 years as an event planner and thought I didn't need a wedding planner for my daughter's wedding. That could not be further from the truth! The wedding was a Covid delay wedding of almost a year, so clearly that was tough. A Charming Fete made it all worth the wait and over-delivered on everything. I did need this team to make not only my daughter's wedding dreams come true, but to allow me to truly enjoy everything a s a guest instead of running around like a crazy person. Somer clearly understood the vision of the bride, and took care of all of the "little details" that my guests noticed and have been calling and texting me about...the memorial at the front door (Venue was the Club at Hillbrook), the toiletries in the mens and ladies rooms, assembling and delivering all of the guest welcome boxes to the hotels, etc. Regarding the larger details...the flowers, the DJ, and "the Look"...WOW! I walked into the reception as if I was a guest and I was sincerely blown away. It was beyond my dreams...and my daughter's. The day could not have been more beyond perfect without Somer and her team, and they were worth every penny. I will forever be grateful for A Charming Fete
Amy T
5.0
10/18/2023
My daughter was married over the weekend 10/14/23. We had the pleasure of working with the team at A Charming Fete led by Chelsea. I cannot praise them enough. From the creative design, to working with vendors and calming our nerves along the way, they were amazing. Every detail was perfectly executed. They handled everything with confidence and grace. As a result, we had the most beautiful wedding. I would highly recommend Chelsea and A Charming Fete for weddings and special events. Truly amazing!
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Caroline T
5.0
6/24/2023
A Charming Fête made my wedding a dream come true! They made everything perfect. The planning was so easy with their help. From the design to choosing the right vendors to the day of coordination, it was unreal. I completely trusted their team and it turned out better than I could have ever imagined. I feel so lucky and grateful that I got to work with these amazing and talented ladies for my wedding. Thank you so much for making my wedding everything I have ever wanted.
Caroline D
5.0
3/20/2023
I cannot tell you enough how lucky we were to work with Lisa and the Charming Fete team during the planning of my wedding and post wedding brunch. Not only does she have the most detail oriented eye for design, but she is able to work with the vendors to assure a seamless execution on the most special day! Lisa was such a pleasure to work with and I truly trusted her opinion with each decision we made. Couldn’t have done it without A Charming Fete!
Jacqueline B
5.0
1/13/2023
The best ever, made every thing seamless for us
Barbara T
5.0
7/23/2022
If you have an idea or a vision, the crew and staff at A Charming Fete will work with all of your dreams and make them come true.
The minute I walked through the door, I knew that I had found the perfect planners!
The staff were very friendly. The decor was chic and crisp. I could feel the creativity.
And, right, I was. I initially spoke with lovely Somer. After I shared my ideas with her, she selected two of the most kindest, sweetest, creative and AWESOME planners, BRYNN AND CHELSEA, to help me with my vision.
They were always reaching out to me with ideas and suggestions. They always answered my texts, emails and phone calls. I KNEW that Brynn and Chelsea would make the event spectacular!
The day of the shower finally arrived. The crew under the direction of Brynn and Chelsea turned the venue into an enchanted dreamland for all of my guests to see.
It was drop dead GORGEOUS! Everything was perfect. From the flowers, to the table decorations, to the arrangement and placements of the props…it was stunning. My guests said that this was, hands down, the most beautiful and best shower that they have ever attended!!!
Thank you a million times, A Charming Fete. You truly are top notch.
And, a very special shout out to Brynn and Chelsea for making it all possible.
Gab G
5.0
10/30/2021
Hiring Erica from A Charming Fete was the best money we spent our money on while planning our wedding. Erica was the most amazing day of coordinator. She was kind, patient, understanding, thoughtful, responsive, honest, and diligent. Erica was an overall rockstar and there is no way our wedding could have happened without her. I was hesitant about hiring a planner and looking back on it I cannot even imagine how the day would have went on without her! Erica handled all the things brides/husbands/ and families don't have time to deal with days leading up the wedding. The day of the wedding Erica ran the show without a bump or hiccup. We had a difficult venue coordinator and Erica handled the situation with them with such ease and without hesitation. There are no words to describe how wonderful Erica and those with The Charming Fete are. Thank you Erica!!!!! Thank you A Charming Fete!!!!!
Brenda D
5.0
9/19/2021
A Charming Fete planners are Top Notch! We have had the privilege of working with ACF for a Rehearsal Dinner, two Post Wedding Brunches, and a wedding over the past three years. The ACF team planned and executed each of our events exactly as we dreamed they would occur! They are detailed oriented in the best way possible, and work so well together seamlessly creating magic! So very thankful to have had A Charming Fete be a part of creating many memorable moments for our family!
Eilish W
5.0
9/01/2021
We are left speechless, enamored, and overjoyed with the perfection of our wedding thanks to Somer, Lisa and their team at A Charming Fete!!! We gave them a vision and they brought it to life. They are hard working , organized, kind, and creative geniuses!! They truly care about you on your special day and want nothing but the best. They will settle for nothing less than perfection❤️ We love you guys!!!
Eric D
5.0
7/26/2021
I am the band leader for Perfect Choice. We were chosen to play for a wedding on 6/19/21 that included A Charming Fete as the planners for the event. I worked with Maggie and she was awesome!
We talked quite a bit before the day of the event to coordinate the details between us. I love being able to go to a wedding and already have the communication and details work3ed out so if anything pops up the day of (as things usually do) we're ready to work together and handle whatever it may be.
Maggie and her team did an outstanding job at putting together everything for a couple that were on a tight timeline. We had a great time playing and I was happy to work with Maggie and the great folks from "A Charming Fete".
Maria B
5.0
2/18/2021
If the option was to give 100 stars I would!!
I looked into at least four different wedding planners before I spoke with Somer from A Charming Fete. After one phone call, I instantly knew her team brought something different to the wedding planning experience. Her team, not only focuses on the wedding and reception, but pays special attention to the details which is what sets this team apart from others!
After getting off the phone with Somer, I was anxious to receive pricing as many events I had seen on Instagram were luxury. Once I received pricing for month of and day of coordination, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was, very much in line with what I had seen through my search.
I met with Maggie a month before the wedding to review my event, her endless connections and vendor recommendations set me at ease during the final month of prep.
Day of wedding, Maggie and her team were show stopping! At every turn, Maggie was there to assist, calm and make sure all details were perfect. I had the most relaxing wedding day due to Maggie and her team. Every ask was greeted with a smile and I did not worry about one thing during my wedding. After the wedding, my mother in law said “If I would have know how great the team was, I would not have worried about anything these last few months”! I had no worries they would be great, but I had no idea how seamless they really made everything.
I cannot recommend A Charming Fete more, they truly made my day special!
Roger S
5.0
10/31/2020
Dani and her crew transcend excellence, creativity and attention to detail, such that any adjectives are inadequate!
Meghan M
5.0
9/14/2020
I am a fellow wedding vendor who works with A Charming Fete on a regular basis and I cannot speak enough about the quality of their planners and the work they do. I have worked with Lisa, Somer, Maggie and Lauren and they are all outstanding. Their attention to detail, overall vision and creativity is second to none and it shows in the gorgeous events they plan and execute. I love working with them and recommending them to couples. Not only do they produce amazing weddings and events, but they are wonderful to work with!
Jordan S
5.0
8/27/2020
They helped us plan an entire wedding during a global pandemic. Need I say anymore!? We couldn’t be happier with how well our wedding turned out & how effortless it all felt with the help of A Charming Fete.
Julie H
5.0
8/26/2020
They are the best around! Literally saved me during all the COVID planning! They made every detail special and worked with me to create my dream wedding. I don’t know what I would have done without them! Best people to work with, best vendors, you will not regret using them!! They will change your life!
Joseph R
5.0
8/26/2020
The staff at a Charming Fête were nothing short of amazing. Planning a wedding during a global pandemic was near impossible and what appeared to be an endless rollercoaster. The team at a Charming Fête were there to guide us every step of the way and keep our confidence high when my wife and I were worried. Thanks to them we were able to pull off our dream wedding (while maintaining physical distancing and abiding by all the rules in place). I would 100 percent recommend the team at a Charming Fête for any event or wedding planning you may need and am confident in saying they will deliver exactly what you are looking for.
Noura A
5.0
2/26/2020
I got the opportunity of planning the 2019 Christmas Party of the company I worked for but due to my crazy work schedule I decided to get professional help. I have been following A Charming Fete for while on instagram and I was so ready to work with them! Let me just say, BEST decision ever!! I got to work closely with Chelsea and Bella who paid special attention to design and what we wanted. The theme was Winter Wonderland...and the peoples reactions when they walked into the ballroom as I recall "This looks like its out of the Frozen Movie"!!! Honestly, everyone was raving about the party for weeks!!! They already talking about the 2020 christmas party! Chelsea and Bella co-ordinated everything flawlessly and worked with our company budget closely to get the best out of it! The centerpieces, the flowers, the lighting, the DJ... everything was beyond perfect! The dealt with all the vendors and were transparent with design and pricing. Other than these Ladies planning expertise, they really are the sweetest to work with! Thank you Chelsea, Bella and A Charming Fete!! ...Hope we can work together again soon!!
Mollie F
5.0
12/29/2019
We will never be able to thank A Charming Fete enough for making our dream day come to life. We were paired with Maggie as our lead planner and it couldn’t have been a better fit. Maggie instantly became so much more than a planner and jumped into being the friend/therapist/problem solver than every bride NEEDS. She got to know our personalities and decision making style (which was mediocre, at best) and played to our weaknesses to ensure that we were making choices that we would love. I had a million last minute ideas, decided to make my own programs, add an extra hotel block, change table cloths etc. and Maggie MADE IT ALL HAPPEN. Like an actual fairy godmother.
And then Lauren was the design lead and she delivered on bringing our very detailed vision to life, on steroids. We chose a completely bare industrial venue in Cleveland (The Madison) which required so many vendors and moving parts. We wanted a speakeasy-style bar and Lauren took it as far as it could go, dressing the bartenders in 1920s accessories. Her ability to understand the vibe of us as a couple and lean into our style while enhancing every detail beyond the scope of our imagination was magical. Lauren went so far beyond what she needed to do to make us feel covered across all angles, even attending our food tasting to make sure that the plating was right because food was so important to us. She also was so respectful of our budget and gave so many options to scale back in areas that were less important to us.
Not enough good things to say about ACF. The entire event went so smoothly and the investment of a full service planner was worth every penny. If you are on the fence— do it!!!!!
Chelsea A
5.0
11/20/2019
My husband and I were married at BayArts in September. We had been working for over a year with the venue coordinators and in July we had received an unsettling email that our coordinator had left and A Charming Fete would be taking over. We were extremely upset to have this last minute change especially since we were planning a wedding from Cincinnati. Our wedding planner was Bella and she was exceptional! I cannot recommend her enough, she was very responsive to all my concerns and helped ease our frustrations. Our day was so smooth from set up to clean up. We had zero worries on our wedding day because Bella had made our Pinterest wedding a reality. Thanks Bella!!
Shawna Y
5.0
10/28/2019
Best day of my life. Everything ran smoothly. They did everything we asked. I have heard from friends, they said it was the best and most beautiful wedding they has ever been to.
Madeleine B
5.0
10/07/2019
Somer, Maggie, and the Charming Fete team helped us execute an incredible and memorable wedding on less than five-months notice. On our own, we initially had difficulty locating a venue to accomodate our large guest list on such a short timeline. Charming Fete identified the most unique and incredible property in the middle of downtown Cleveland. Their creativity helped us fulfill our vision of showcasing the best of Cleveland to all of our out of town guests. Throughout the planning process, they managed a lot of high emotions and impossibly pleased all stakeholders to produce the perfect event. Our demanding expectations were beyond satisfied.
Most importantly, they seamlessly managed the day of the wedding so that we (and our families) could enjoy the celebration. They juggled hair, make up, photography, videography, band, complicated shuttle schedules from different hotels, security, set up at the ceremony and reception sites, and countless other details so that we could focus on our guests and our party. Somer doubled as a last minute make up artist and did touch ups and hair fixes before we walked down the aisle. They are the consummate professionals and are always prepared with useful emergency supplies (we were so grateful for their double-sided tape and shout wipes). Throughout the day, they kept all of the vendors and bridal party on an efficient timeline and kept track of the bride and groom, family, and bridal party, who were spread out at different locations around the city for pictures and pre-ceremony events. They produced a flawless wedding!!
Debbie L
5.0
9/25/2019
My entire experience with the team of A Charming Fete was flawless from beginning to end. We hired them as our day of coordinators and the entire team could not have executed our vision more seamlessly. From placing the right macaron on each plate, to sending my daughter down the aisle - not one detail was missed. And trust me, there were a lot! Their attention to the small things is what truly sets them apart. I cannot say enough kind words about this wonderful team of people - thank you for executing the most perfect day for not only my daughter, but for all involved!
Sarah Z
5.0
9/25/2019
Our wedding day would absolutely not have been possible nor would it have been as beautiful without the help from the Charming Fete team. We worked closely with Erica and Lauren who brought my very vague and sometimes (okay, always) disorganized thoughts to life to create the most beautiful day for us. Every single detail down to the tassels on our napkins was incredible. Not only did everything look perfect, but everything was incredibly organized and straight forward throughout the process. Also, the team was so kind and quick to respond to ALL of my e-mails, texts, and Instagram DMs that said "Oh can I do this too?" Truly can't say enough about this group! So grateful for their kindness, patience, and talent.
Karen W
5.0
9/20/2019
A Charming Fete helped to make our wedding day perfect. They allowed my husband and enjoy our day while they took care of all of the behind the scenes work. Everyone in the bridal party enjoyed them and they fit right in to the party. The team understood our personalities and what we wanted for our wedding day and they did everything that they could to make us feel comfortable and happy. I would recommend them 100%. Like I said our day would not have been as perfect without them. The team is AMAZING!
Lois W
5.0
9/18/2019
We had booked Bayarts for our daughters August 17, 2019 wedding midsummer of 2018 and thought the Bayarts staff would be handling all of the details. We were very concerned when we got a message from Chelsea of A Charming Fete that we now had a wedding planner that we didn't remember hiring. It turns out it was our lucky day. Bayarts had teamed up with Chelsea and A Charming Fete to manage all of the Bayarts weddings. The wedding turned out fantastic. Everything went as we had planned with Chelsea. All I had to do was enjoy the ceremony and the guest, everything went like clockwork. Even cleanup was taken care of. Almost everything was already in the cars and ready to go. It was amazingly simple. Thank you Chelsea!
Lois Wolfe
Mother of the bride
Tate P
5.0
9/17/2019
A Charming Fete took over day of planning for our wedding venue about 3 months before our wedding. What could have been a really stressful situation was really easy and even fun! We worked with Bella and Nikki and they made everything absolutely perfect for our wedding day. We really felt like we didn't need to worry about a thing the day of, and everyone keeps telling us about how sweet, fun, and easy our wedding was. Pick them and you won't be disappointed!
Amy B
5.0
9/13/2019
Somer and her team are truly impressive. As an event planner myself, I know the amount of attention to detail and time that goes into planning an event- and couldn’t even begin to imagine how extensive her work was behind the scenes with the wedding she gave us. At no point was I ever stressed or made to feel like I wasn’t a priority. Somer and her team truly made this day the best of our lives. She has a magical way of bringing a sense of calm to all those around her. She is incredibly professional, even when presented with some of the last minute-ness of my family and their unending modifications. My partner and I come from two very diverse backgrounds, both ethnically and financially and there was not one family member or culture that wasn’t represented during our special day. I never thought I wanted a large wedding until after my experience last weekend with Somer and her team- now I’m sad it’s over :) I cannot way enough just how incredible this experience was for us.
Ashley S
5.0
9/11/2019
We were married at Bayarts on 9/1/19. When we originally found our venue, we thought our day of coordination would be handled by the ladies at the venue. We found out earlier this year that they had both left BayArts and that our day of coordination would be handled by A Charming Fete. Quickly after finding out about this change, our new coordinator, Chelsea, reached out to put us at ease.
From that email to countless more over the next few months, Chelsea was wonderful to work with. She didn’t bat an eye when my husband and I showed up two days before the wedding to drop off all of the little items we wanted on our day. She and Lauren from Bay Arts (who was also amazing!!) started carrying in the heaviest pieces (including cases of beer)).
The day of the wedding wasn’t looking great weather wise and Chelsea made an executive decision to move our outdoor ceremony indoors. I was so thankful that she made this decision and called me to confirm. This took a lot of responsibility off of my plate and our ceremony turned out beautiful!
Lastly, Chelsea was top knot on the day of our wedding. Everything we wanted to do was done on time and was executed the exact way We had envisioned. We truly appreciate all of the work Chelsea did for us and would recommend her 100%!
Brittany R
5.0
9/04/2019
Maggie Mitchell and Lauren Hibbard were our planners and they took care of everything, it was easily the best money we’ve ever spent! Maggie handled logistics and we had weekly calls with her to go over all of the details and decisions. Lauren was on the design side and we had a several design-specific in person meetings with her. They both did a wonderful job working with us and working with one another, we always had 100% confidence that everything that needed to get done was getting done.
Lane R
5.0
9/04/2019
Maggie & Lauren took care of everything down to the smallest detail! Obviously the end result turned out amazing, but we were constantly impressed at the expertise they had and the ability to plan for things we hadn’t even considered.
Katie C
5.0
9/03/2019
I do not even know where to begin with my experience using A Charming Fete! We were paired up with Maggie as our event coordinator and lead planner alongside Lauren who was the design guru for our reception! These two ladies were so great to work with! A Charming Fete assisted with venue options, vendor choices, and discussed which vendors would go best with our specific vision! I was busy with work while my husband was living out of town finishing school and it was so nice to have such a reliable company taking out so much of the stress out of the day-to-day planning! Every vendor meeting I could count on these ladies to be attending with me and providing me with the best input and ideas. I always felt confident in my planning because these two ladies were always there to answer my phone calls, e-mails, texts, and keep me on track! The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. Maggie stayed with us all day to make sure things went smoothly while Lauren and 3 assistants helped to set up the venue. We are WOW-ed by how beautiful our reception hall was and the entire evening went so smoothly! We received endless compliments on our wedding for weeks after! I really cannot say enough about how calm and at ease I felt on my wedding day because of these two. They are so wonderful and I had fun planning with them and getting to know them as well! I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is planning a wedding! My husband and I just love them! Thank you so much Maggie and Lauren!!!
Cindy U
5.0
8/11/2019
This "momager" hired A Charming Fête the minute we knew our daughter was about to get engaged! Within days of our now son-in-law asking us for her hand in marriage, I connected and met with Somer and it was love at first sight!! Being the mom of 3 daughters, I felt the need to learn everything I could about weddings and wedding planning so connecting with the best planners in Cleveland was the best decision I made. My daughter's work schedule made it very difficult for her to be present and engaged in every detail.. but for me, it was my full time job for the past year. I loved working with Somer & Lisa and somehow they managed to keep me calm and focused as we navigated through the hundreds of options from flowers, to table linens, to chairs, to place settings, to layouts, to invitations, to food, etc. etc. etc.!! They assisted us with every detail and decision. The amount of time and planning that goes in to this one weekend is unbelievable. With Somer & Lisa's experience, expertise, and connections, it all comes together beautifully. We had planned for an outdoor ceremony and tented reception. We had 2 plans in place... Plan A and Plan B for rain. Unfortunately for us, it was Plan B. Who would have thought on June 15th it would be a complete rain-out.. but this is CLE and you never know what to expect with the weather. Somer & Lisa made the transition from Plan A to Plan B seamless. Our guests were WOWed and in awe of our wedding - never knowing that we were in Plan B. I don't know what we would have done without Somer & Lisa and their team on this rainy day. Back to being a "momager" of 3 daughters... my thought (and sales pitch to my husband) was that we would make this one-time investment in wedding planners so that for our next 2 weddings, I could do it all myself. LOL!! You can bet that once we are asked again for a daughter's hand in marriage, the first call I will make is to Somer & Lisa at A Charming Fête!! XOXO
Jessie M
5.0
6/27/2019
Charming Fete is the BEST! My husband and I are both from Ohio but knew we would be moving out of town for medical residency. Given that we would both be in residency AND out of state (read: no time to plan) we fully handed over the reigns to Somer and Lisa. From a creative standpoint, they took our vision and blew it out of the water. Their sense of design and imagination for how to transform a space is unparalleled. They planned the most epic and perfect wedding we could have imagined. They stressed about all the little details so we didn’t have to. They have relationships with so many vendors and seem to know exactly who to pick for each couple. We had a bit tighter of a budget than most, and Somer and Lisa were essential in helping us make our budget go as far as it possibly could. They negotiated pricing, found the best vendors and helped us figure out best places to splurge vs where we could go with a less expensive option. They were there with us ever step of the way and made sure everything went off without a hitch. I can honestly say we could not have done it without them. I would recommend Charming Fete to absolutely anyone planning a wedding (or other event)
Aryn G
5.0
6/26/2019
How do I even sum up how wonderful these people are? I personally worked with Lauren and Erica but everyone in this company is truly wonderful. Lauren's design for my wedding was like someone got inside my imagination and brought it to life. I felt like I could barely describe how exactly I wanted everything to look, but somehow Lauren got it and made it better than I could have ever dreamed. It was truly a fairy tale. Erica, as our coordinator, could not have been more wonderful and helpful, especially on the actual wedding day. Anything that we needed or anything that wasn't completely perfect was taken care of efficiently and seamlessly. Not only did these two give me the wedding of my dreams, but they did so graciously. We never once saw them get impatient or annoyed with anyone or any vendors. They are extremely talented and professional individuals. I could go on forever about them and what an utter dream our wedding was because of them but I will stop here. I feel like I can't even do the justice with just my words. We cannot thank them enough and will sing their praises to anyone who asks.
Kylie K
4.0
6/19/2019
I found A Charming Fete on The Knot and immediately fell in love with their work! I insisted on wanting to hire them however, my husband was a harder sell. It is a large investment for sure and I would be lying if we didn't question if it was worth it a few times during the process but, I feel our experience may have been a little different than most. We started off with our planner Lauren and about halfway through planning our wedding she reached out to us telling us that she was leaving the company and set us up with our new planner Erica. I was a little in shock because when you have been working with one person for 6 months and basically planned out your entire design with them it's scary putting all of that in the hands of someone you don't know yet. I will say that everything on their end was handled seamlessly Lisa was very involved with the transition and made sure that nothing fell through the cracks. Erica also welcomed us with open arms and ready to hit the ground running with getting up to speed with our wedding! I would give Erica herself 5 stars she was amazing she had the kindest heart but she does not mess around when it comes to paying attention to every detail and caught things that we would've never caught. The weeks leading up to our big day I was so calm because Erica was so on it, I didn't have to worry about a thing! The night of our rehearsal she told me she read through every single email to make sure she didn't miss a thing (there were 100's of emails!!!) The day of I was getting a little overwhelmed while getting ready with people asking me questions and when Erica showed up I was immediately relieved to see her beautiful smiling face and knew all was well again! Now being on the other side I would say it was 100% worth it to hire a wedding planner and my husband agrees. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is because of the little hiccup in the middle but I am thankful because everything happens for a reason. Even though Erica was a wedding planner thrown into our wedding halfway through she was amazing, and I feel I left this whole experience with a new friend!
Angie E
5.0
11/14/2018
After researching several options online, I decided to go with A Charming Fete for my wedding - their portfolio displayed one gorgeous event after another and I loved the idea of having someone to guide me through the entire planning process.
Following a consult meeting so they could get a feel for the style and budget I had in mind, I was set up with Lauren, one of their lead planners. Lauren was an absolute dream to work with - she listened to my wishlist, got me the perfect venue (which I never would have found on my own), and put together an incredible team of top-notch vendors. She was there for vendor meetings, always had great ideas and advice on design elements, and kept things organized and moving smoothly. Plus she was just fun to be around - I always felt like she was as excited for my wedding day as I was which was pretty cool.
Day of the wedding...I didn't have to worry about a thing! Lauren coordinated with all the vendors, oversaw the entire set-up process, dealt with any issues that arose, directed the flow of events, etc, etc. When my fiance/husband and I saw the space transformed, we were just blown away - it was so stunning!
I can't recommend A Charming Fete and Lauren enough - they made our wedding day stress-free and simply amazing!
Omrou A
5.0
10/27/2018
We were so stressed out and nervous about our big day , in fact our wedding day went so Somooth and was a great success, big part of that is due to Somer and A charming Fête!
Their organization skills, punctuality, ability to communicate and advise were amazing!
Thank you Somer!!❤️❤️
Jeff L
5.0
10/24/2018
We used A Charming Fête to plan our wedding this October 2018 at the Old Cleveland Courthouse. Words cannot adequately describe the amazing job they did. Even with my wife and I no longer living in Cleveland, the Company seamlessly worked with us to plan vendor meetings and ensure we everything went according to schedule. Their responses were always timely, thoughtful, and exactly what we needed. Moreover, their recommendations on local vendors were spot on and fit exactly what we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, Erica and her team pulled off the wedding flawlessly. The design was everything we hoped for and more.
I cannot state enough how amazing A Charming Fête is at their jobs and it is easy to see why they are one of the premier wedding planners in Ohio. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
amanda m
5.0
10/22/2018
Ten thousand percent WORTH IT. I worked with Somer and Lisa, which was the best decision I made in the entire wedding planning process. These ladies did all of the simple expectations- helping with vendor selections, bringing every detail and more to life, coordinating day of time line, etc. What set them apart from anyone else is this:
I chose a florist that was a poor choice. I had a vision of this beautiful head table floating floral arrangement that, in short, the florist completely forgot about on the day of. Additionally, the florist brought wilted flowers and a substantially smaller quantity of flowers than I had ordered. Somer & Lisa wanted my dreams to come true, so without hesitation (and without me knowing this at the time) they went and bought out flowers from various locations, and made a trip to home depot to build a last minute head table piece so that i would not be let down. To top it off, they sent me the most beautiful bouquet of roses when I got home from my honeymoon to resemble the flowers that I should've had on my big day! Beyond this story- they were there for bridesmaid dress shopping, at my request. They navigated through all of my awful family drama. From food tasting, to make up touch ups, they literally did.it.all. They even got all of the items for my hotel bags and assembled them all! I could go on for days. They are the sweetest, classiest, hardest working women you'll ever meet... and they genuinely care!! They truly are THE BEST <3
Audrey P
5.0
10/10/2018
My overall experience can be summed up in two words, absolutely fantastic. I love these two! So where do I start?
I found Somer and Lisa off Instagram and loved their work. It was detailed, thoughtful and you could just tell they put the bride (and groom ;) ) first. I wanted my wedding to be elegant and classy but with details that set it apart from other weddings.
I’m a type A person that makes the to-do list, loves organization and likes to control things. I was planning our wedding in the midst of a hectic football season. Though I’m that person that likes control, I knew I needed to find planners, because it just wasn’t logistically possible for me to plan on my own since I was out of town.
Lisa and Somer instantly calmed any fears or concerns that I had. Both are approachable, honest and very organized. I wanted planners to spearhead my “vision” and do their thing so to speak. They did that and more. We scheduled weekly phone calls, direct emails back and forth and texts. I know they had other several weddings before us, but we never felt like we weren’t a priority. They were ALWAYS there for us. During the planning process, life got extremely hectic with some career changes and moves, Lisa and Somer didn’t skip a beat. They constantly kept me in the loop. My(now) husband and I view these two ladies as close friends and family. I understand that our situation is unique and may differ from others, but rest assure that they are there to help you plan your wedding even when life gets crazy.
As a bride, you want to see options. You want to be reassured that you are making the right decision. Lisa and Somer provided me with several options for vendors and pricing throughout the entire process. I loved the mood boards they created for every aspect of the wedding. You also want to make sure that your hard-earned money is being spent the right way (Amen!). Lisa and Somer were on top of all it. I cannot stress enough how helpful their organization and transparency were. Also, not every vendor is right for every wedding. These ladies sought out the florist, photographer, band, production company, linens etc. that fit best with the style & budget of my wedding. A Charming Fete is extremely well-connected with several vendors nationally and in Ohio. I incorporated both at my wedding because of them.
I entered my wedding day, so relaxed. Why? Because the planning was done. By done, I mean we walked through the entire day serval times, talked about what was expected and what I didn’t want etc. My wedding day was long (Catholic Mass) and very hot, throughout the entire day, the entire A Charming Fete team was there hands-on to help in any way possible. The execution and communication were seamless. Our wedding day was unique because we had an after-party, which added more to everyone’s plate from planning to execution. Once again, they showed how talented they were and the after-party was everything and more!
I whole heartily believe that A Charming Fete is THE best wedding planner in Ohio and among the top in the country. These two amazing women get to know you and your family, they find out what’s important and help in any way they can. They value you and your spouse, they value your trust. They are there to make YOUR day, truly yours.
Jennifer S
5.0
10/03/2018
I cannot even express how thankful I was to have A Charming Fete plan and coordinate our wedding day. I was debating on hiring a wedding planner and met with different Cleveland planners, but ultimately decided on A Charming Fete because I wanted a unique wedding executed with a professional eye. They have amazing taste! Lauren Hibbard went above and beyond for us during the entire planning process and wedding day. She was truly invaluable and our dream wedding would not have happened without her. She kindly answered all my type A emails, coordinated a flawless plan with my vendors/ venue coordinator, and executed our taste better than we could have imagined. I was set on having an outdoor wedding and when the Cleveland summer thunderstorms became a threat, she transformed our venue into a rain plan that was better than the original. Lauren and her team of vendors worked hard all morning and afternoon while I could get ready for the wedding stress -free (minus checking the rain forecast continuously). She also stayed past 1 am breaking down and bringing my belongings used in the reception to my parents' hotel room. I could go on for days about the value of having great wedding planners like Lauren and A Charming Fete. Basically, if you want to have the wedding of your dreams that guests will rave about for months, you should work with A Charming Fete!
Lilly G
5.0
10/02/2018
The most knowledgeable, honest, hard working people I have ever encountered. I give their number to everyone!
Lilly G
Ninos K
5.0
10/02/2018
Some said you don't need a planner and you could work things out yourself, and I say, you won't have a wedding like the one we did unless you had A Charming Fête make it happen. It is amazing to me how they were able to understand the image we hand in mind and turned it into reality. Being able to envision an idea is not an easy task, and this company nailed it.
Thank you for making our special day a very special memory.
Jennifer J
5.0
9/09/2018
This group of planners are the best I have ever seen or worked with. My family has been to many wedding in the Cleveland area and beyond. These ladies exceeded my expectation of what a wedding could look like. They had every place setting placed perfectly, every napkin folded precisely and every table had the perfect table scape. I am so impressed! The team of ladies also made sure that everything ran smooth and that there was never a glitch in the program. If any issues arose, they handled it. These Classy and hardworking girls are amazing!! Book them if your looking for the best in the business!
Erin A
5.0
9/07/2018
We used A Charming Fete for "day of" planning and couldn't be happier with our decision! I am a little bit of a control freak and a designer so I knew that I wanted to be hands-on with planning my wedding but I didn't want my wedding day to be stressful for me, my mom or my MOH/bridesmaids. Jenny was our planner and she was AMAZING. Throughout the month before my wedding she thought of every detail that I had overlooked or didn't think of, and came to meetings with me, asked the right questions, and told me I could text her/contact her 24/7. The wedding day she was everywhere taking care of problems, coordinating and anticipating the needs of my husband and I, our parents, the wedding party and the vendors. Afterwards, everyone in the wedding couldn't stop raving about her and how on top of it she was. My wedding day was so stress free thanks to Jenny!
Laura G
5.0
6/26/2018
Hiring A Charming Fete for our day-of coordination was the BEST decision we made! If you are already spending thousands of dollars on the wedding , you might as well ENJOY IT!!! Maggie and her assistants brought my vision to life in such a beautiful way. She went above and beyond to relieve tasks from my parents/family -- such as picking up desserts from our freezer the morning of and bringing them to the venue, and tearing down at the end of the night. "Little things" like this saved us from extra wedding stress and allowed us to enjoy the day without worrying about decorations, vendors, or timelines. She was always there when we needed her and our day ran flawlessly (at least, to me and my guests it did -- and that's what matters!). Thank you, Maggie and team, for helping us have the most perfect day!!!
Michelle M
5.0
6/18/2018
Erica Lasky at A Charming Fete is THE BEST. She went far above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our wedding was perfect, and did so with professionalism and enthusiasm. Our venue was difficult to work with (the Old Courthouse) and required that we bring in all of our own vendors. Erica handled the high level of coordination flawlessly. She recommended the most fabulous vendors, handled the complicated logistics, and helped to make our wedding unique and beautiful. On our wedding day, we had several potential problems (wrong beer delivered, rowdy guest broke a glass door, a whole family attended that did not RSVP...). Erica handled each potential crisis with ease, with zero concern to me and zero interruption to the festivities. Erica and the Charming Fete team are a dream. If you're looking for the best wedding planner, look no further!
Michelle F
5.0
6/03/2018
Choosing Charming Fete for our wedding planning and design was hands down the BEST decision we made throughout the whole wedding planning process! We worked with Lauren who was so incredibly amazing. She was very accommodating around our busy schedules and was able to meet on weekends and evenings. She helped us come up with a vision for our wedding, and the day was absolutely stunning and totally exceeded our expectations! She knew exactly which vendors to suggest based on the look we were going for and our budget, and helped make all of our vendor appointments (and came to many of them as well), and continued to communicate with all of our vendors up until the day of our wedding to assure everything went smoothly. The day of our wedding, we did not need to worry about a single thing - if there were any issues that came up, I didn't know about them because Lauren and her team took care of everything! If you are thinking about a wedding planner, seriously do not look any further - A Charming Fete is THE BEST!! If you need any more convincing, just look at their gorgeous Instagram - that could be your wedding!
Brooke S
5.0
5/19/2018
Working with Charming Fete was a dream! I was an out of town bride and needed a team I could trust to bring my vision to life. They far surpassed any and all expectations I had. Lisa, Somer, and Tiffany are beyond professional and always responded within minutes of my texts/emails. Tiffany even responded within seconds! I was never in the dark and always knew exactly what was going on throughout the planning process. The team read my mind and knew my vision better than I did! They use the best vendors and have an incredible network. Being out of town, I wasn't able to meet some of our vendors until our reception. I trusted Charming Fete to select top notch vendors and they delivered! Many of my guests commented on how well my wedding flowed and how seamless everything was. I was totally stress free on my wedding day because I knew I had the best of the best supporting me and making sure everything was going to plan. I couldn't imagine getting married without Charming Fete. They're truly remarkable and I know our friendship will continue for many years to come. (Crying as I write this because I love them so much!!!) My wedding was a dream and I couldn't have asked for a better team.
Amy D
5.0
3/10/2018
We loved working with A Chatming Fete and Kristina was awesome, she paid attention to every detail. She was able to create our vision for the perfect wedding. Thank you!
Katie B
5.0
10/26/2017
As an out-of-town bride I was looking for planners that were super organized and understood my ascetic and vision. Somer and Lisa fit those requirements above and beyond. I was able to give my input and make decisions while Somer and Lisa took care of all the details. I trusted them totally and completely to give me the wedding of my dreams and they delivered! As a Type A person, I got many complements on my wedding day of what a "chill bride" I was. I was able to chill because every little detail and day-of issue was handled flawlessly.
With so many moving pieces involved when planning a wedding, they were always 10 steps ahead, knowing exactly how to handle the situation. Throughout the planning process they were easy to communicate with whether it was by phone or email.
With a big family and involved in-laws, they were able to handle every opinion and conflicting desire. At the end of the day they made sure I (the bride) was happy.
I didn't have to worry about searching the internet for the best vendors, they presented me with the best options for what my budget and vision was and I was able to narrow it down from there. Living outside of Cleveland, I knew I each weekend I was in town I would have to have a bunch of vendor meetings and visits scheduled in a row. They worked with each vendor to make sure my fiance and I could have extremely productive meetings and visits each time I was home. They have personal relationships with these amazing vendors and were able to organize them and have everything ready to go for our visits.
I am not artistic but know what I like when I see it. After our initial design meeting, Lisa made a design board which was distributed to each vendor so everyone knew the important elements of my vision. This was key to make sure everyone was on the same page. Somer did the same with the agenda and timeline as we got closer to the wedding date. Having the vendors coordinated ensured a flawlessly executed event.
Overall, I don't have enough positive things to say about these planners. They are designers, planners, problem solvers, therapists, maids-of-honors, and everything in between. I recommend them hands down to any bride!
Kelley A
5.0
10/21/2017
The one piece of advice I kept hearing when I got engaged was to hire a planner- even if it's just for the day of the wedding. I could (and will) hug everyone who told me that, because A Charming Fete was a lifesaver. We used their day-of services and dessert table design, and our planner Lauren was so on top of everything! From contacting all of the vendors, to finalizing plans and getting everyone on the same schedule, to managing every lovely detail of the day, she understood our personalities and our vision and was awesome to work with. Sometimes I have a strong idea of what I want something to look or feel like, but I have difficulty actually describing it to other people and Lauren just seemed to get it. She always answered any questions I had almost immediately and made me feel confident about the 10 million tiny decisions that needed to be made. Knowing that Lauren and the team would be there on our wedding day felt like having an actual weight lifted...and as someone who gets sick every time they get stressed, having that kind of "zen" is enough of a reason to not only hire a planner, but to hire A Charming Fete (of course, if your reasons are wanting your wedding to be beautiful, unique, and flow seamlessly, they've got you covered there too).
Alexa B
5.0
10/09/2017
A Charming Fete was able to make my wedding dreams a reality. I chose the month of/day of planning package, but if I would have done it again I would've hired A Charming Fete first to have their assistance during the entire planning process. A big shout out to Lauren who was amazing before and during our wedding! She was able to put my whole vision together and allowed me to have piece of mind on my wedding day. Lauren was available to provide me with advice and was attentive to all the details that I know I would have missed without her. Not to mention she designed the most beautiful dessert table! Thank you A Charming Fete and Lauren!
Mallory K
5.0
9/19/2017
Working with Maggie at Charming Fete was amazing! We opted for day-of/month-of planning and having Maggie and her helpers there on the day-of made the day run so smoothly. Our venue came with a coordinator but having Maggie there allowed the venue coordinator to worry about the staff and set up, while Maggie could focus on my little details and myself and the bridal party! The photographer and videographer were also thrilled to have her there to help them. She was so patient with me and took the time to read through all my crazy lists leading up to the big day. Hiring Charming Fete was some of the best money we spent on the wedding. I'd highly recommend them to anyone!
Beth H
5.0
9/18/2017
Our planner, Tiffany and the entire Charming Fete team planned my dream wedding, which was above and beyond what I had ever imagined! I'm an interior designer and have also been 'planning' my wedding since I was a little girl, so when it was actually time to really start planning I knew we would want to hire the experts to help us execute the perfect day! Tiffany really understood the look and feel I was going for and even brought in some pieces I would not have thought of, like a rose colored velvet table linen, which ended up pulling the whole look together.
I cannot say thank you enough to Tiffany for helping us plan and hold our hands through out the entire wedding process. It was so comforting knowing I would always have someone there for me on the day of, and help us navigate through all the wedding details before.
On the day of the wedding I was more calm then I ever thought I would be and that was largely due to having the support of the fete team. The best decision we made was hiring A Charming Fete help us plan our wedding, and we couldn't have done it without Tiffany!
Liza F
5.0
9/14/2017
Words cannot express how amazing Tiffany was leading up to our wedding, the day of, and even post-wedding! Tiffany was super organized right from the beginning, which we really appreciated. A Charming Fete was able to take our vision and make it happen for our wedding. Tiffany was very responsive every single time we sent a text, email, or called, no matter how little the issue was! We had no worries the day of the wedding, because Tiffany & her crew had it all covered. Thank you again for the best day of our lives!
Reem A
5.0
9/03/2017
Working with A Charming Fete was the best decision I made with my wedding! I rarely write reviews but they deserve one. My husband and I are both professionals and I personally am not into planning and design, so carving out the time for wedding planning was not something I wanted to do. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Hibbard, she was incredibly calm always (I was an annoying bride--big shocker!) and very creative. We have received so many beautiful comments about our wedding, most commonly that it was very organized and every detail thought out. If you are considering working with these ladies, definitely go for it, I assure you that you will not regret it!
Nicole S
5.0
8/28/2017
We worked with Maggie for our day of coordinating and she was wonderful. She had our whole wedding day flowing perfectly, she was the absolute best. From the prep work to making sure everything and everybody was where they needed to be. She was always available and responsive. We weren't sure at first if we wanted to hire a day of coordinator, but this ended up being one of the best decisions we made! We highly recommend A Charming Fete, especially Maggie!!
Katelyn B
5.0
8/23/2017
Maggie was truly wonderful to work with! She went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect. From the last minute details, to the unexpected mix-ups, Maggie was there to fix everything and make sure I didn't have to worry about anything. It was worth every penny and I would recommend A Charming Fete to any bride planning a wedding in the Cleveland area!
Molly S
5.0
8/22/2017
A Charming Fete team made our wedding day the best day ever. From the start of our planning to the actual wedding day, Somer and Maggie made each aspect of our wedding planning enjoyable and assisted us with creating the most amazing design vision for our day--seeing it all come to life on 8/19/17 blew us away; we could never remake or repeat our wedding day. We love you, A Charming Fete, and will forever be grateful for you ladies!!!
Rachael W
5.0
8/21/2017
Working with A Charming Fete was the best decision my husband and I made when planning our wedding. We worked with Lauren for over 12 months and while I knew the wedding would be amazing because of Lauren's attention to detail, her amazing vendor recommendations and design ideas - I was still speechless the day of the wedding. We couldn't have been happier with the way everything turned out. I was so relaxed the day of the wedding and I attribute that all to Lauren and the amazing ACF team - they truly took care of everything. I was really worried that I would be sad when the wedding was over and while I am - I'm more so happy because everything went so well. Four months later and I can't stop looking at pictures and watching my wedding video and best of all - getting compliments on the wedding. I give all credit to Lauren and her team!
Mary D
5.0
8/17/2017
Absolute perfection!! My daughter and I had the pleasure of working with Erica and she was amazing. Her charming energetic personality made our journey to the wedding day stress free and so fun! Her attention to detail and her ability to anticipate our every need was incredible. We could not have had the perfect wedding day with out her ...A thousand thanks for making Chelsea and Teds wedding a dream come true !
Luke S
5.0
8/15/2017
We picked A Charming Fete for our wedding planners, and couldn't have been happier with the decision. From the moment we scheduled our initial FaceTime consultation with them, their attention to detail and desire to ensure that our wedding would be exactly as we had hoped were apparent. We had the pleasure of working with Tiffany, who was incredibly kind, thoughtful, attentive, and organized - not to mention possesses a wonderful eye for style and knowledge of how to bring together different vendors and elements of the wedding to create a cohesive and beautiful theme. ACF worked with us throughout every phase of the wedding planning process to plan an wedding on our terms - truly a tailor-made solution. We looked forward to the frequent email and phone conversations with Tiffany, and her "short list" of vendors for venue, flowers, bakery, photographer, etc. were all incredibly helpful as we sorted through the vast universe of wedding planning options. At every step in the process - vendor selection, initial consultations, discussions about details, coordination, and payment - Tiffany was as available as we wanted her (or needed her) to be. We couldn't have been more pleased with how everything turned out. And can I say how AWESOME Tiffany and the ACF team were on the day of? They went above and beyond to make sure that every element of our day went off without a hitch. It was as if they could read our mind on the day of - we had MANY guests comment on how lovely the wedding was, how cohesive the design theme was, and how it seemed to embody us perfectly. We thanked them, of course - but deflected all praise to Tiffany and the ACF team.
In short, Tiffany and the entire ACF were so incredibly kind, thoughtful, attentive, and wonderful to work with. Prices for wedding planning services were extremely reasonable for the amount of care and attention we received throughout the entire process. Daresay, they made the seemingly insurmountable task of planning a contemporary wedding an absolute pleasure. I'm kind of sad our wedding is over, since I won't have the chance to work with ACF again...but I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone else looking for the best wedding and event planning services that NE Ohio has to offer. Thank you all so much!
Jennifer M
5.0
8/14/2017
The Fete team was so unbelievably amazing to work with over the almost 2-year process of planning my wedding. They were responsive to emails/texts, had the best vendor suggestions for NE Ohio, had an incredible eye for design and decorating, and were all-around lovely individuals! I knew the minute I got engaged I wanted a wedding planner and the Fete team, and in particular Tiffany Dziak, were a perfect fit for me. They took my Pinterest wedding board and brought it to life! They were