A Piece of Cake Events, Inc.

our wedding from across the country but Dawnet did a great job keeping us on schedule and making sure we stuck to the deadlines. We definitely could not have asked for anything more in our wedding planner.... down to her and her assistant working to get the stains out of my dress from taking pics outside before our ceremony.

e turned our vision into reality and it came out better than I could have ever imagined!! It brought tears to my eyes when I saw our venue on the day of our wedding. We will be forever grateful for all she did.

s day. My husband and I would have been lost without their help. Things turned out so much better than if we would have planned our day ourselves. Our friends and family were also relieved to have a point person to talk to about decor, schedule, or where we could find a lint roller. Even my bridesmaid commented that our wedding was the one she felt most present at because it was so well planned out and did not require our close friends and family to run wedding. Thanks again A Piece of Cake Events!

d another planner didn't answer us for weeks. Dawnet at A Piece of Cake Events was on a fabulous vacation in the Caribbean and still managed to not only answer promptly, but insist on getting on a Skype call with us later that day. In hindsight, now that I know how hard Dawnet works and how amazing our wedding turned out, I really want to say "Dawnet, ENJOY YOUR VACATION. You deserve a break from work!" But, I am selfishly extremely grateful that she made the time for us anyway. She brought so many amazing venue options to the table right away and scheduled them based on our crazy availability (visiting from New York with 2 days in Seattle). She's a great listener and can see your vision, even if you can't quite see it yourself. And I will note, she is incredibly patient. I, like any bride I assume, had a bajillion questions and was always emailing her pre-emptively with thoughts early in the planning process. She never lost her patience with me, even though I wouldn't have blamed her if she did. Trust her. If she hasn't mentioned it yet, there's definitely a reason for it. She's got it under control! Our wedding was a great success and turned out even better than we really could have imagined. Dawnet is incredibly organized and her personality is a mix of lovely (to us) with a hint of "don't mess with me" (to the vendors). She is definitely a woman you want on your side, because you know she'll go down in a battle on your behalf. The day of, she made sure me & my husband's needs and wants were met at every junction. Her assistant was also a joy to work with — I felt like I had been friends with her for a long time! After the big moment, my new husband and I partied our way into the night and were incredibly surprised to find that there was not a single thing Dawnet hadn't thought of. While we were celebrating, she was working to pack up and organize our things for an immediate departure from the venue. People used to ask all the time "are you so stressed out by wedding planning?" and "are you so glad that your wedding is over so you can just relax?" and I will be honest, I feel a little guilty saying I was not stressed out, not even for a moment. My only other 2 friends who have hired planners both have horror stories of regret and disappointment with their planners. Not me. Dawnet had my back at every corner. Definitely the best!

them being late. She was on the phone with our vendor and had everything resolved before the ceremony even started. She also did not bring this to my attention because she did not want to stress me out, so I had no idea something was going on until after it had already been resolved. In addition to saving the day, Katrina was always there to provide advice, keep us on schedule, and she always made sure I had water or a drink in my hand. She was helpful, calm, and professional. Our day would not have been the same without her. Katrina is a lifesaver and a wonderful wedding coordinator. I would recommend her to anyone!

e calls and consistently went above and beyond what we asked of her. We had our final details meeting with her a month before the wedding, and in the last month she seamlessly handled all our vendors and final details, bringing everything together so efficiently without a hitch. Thanks to her we were able to have a relatively relaxing final week or so before the big day, without stressing too much over the last minute details. Having the peace of mind Dawnet brought us was priceless and made the wedding experience so much more enjoyable. Thank you for making our day so special Dawnet!

y of she took care of without mentioning it to me so that there was no stress. She knows what she is doing and I would highly recommend to anyone!

e that was recommended by the venue and we decide 3 months before the wedding she was not to be trusted with such an important day. We scrambled and found Dawnet through this website. Her reviews were fabulous and I called her immediately. She called me back within the hour and from our first conversation I knew she was great. My daughter and I met her for an initial meeting and we discussed our wedding plans, and she went through her services and her contract with us in detail. We were so impressed with Dawnet from our first meeting and she continues to impress us even now that the wedding is over. She is very responsive to all emails and calls. A month before the wedding we met and she created a detailed wedding schedule for the day. It was beyond helpful to know exactly what we needed to do and what her team would take care of. We were somewhat of a DIY wedding and Dawnet made it a worry free day for all of us. We hired Dawnet for the day of the event coordinator along with 4 of her staff members to help with setup, serving and clean up. She handled every detail of the day so that my daughter and I didn’t have too. Dawnet is very customer oriented and is a delight to work with. Her staff were all professional and hard workers. All I can say is run don’t walk if you have the opportunity to work with Dawnet. I can’t recommend her enough and I will certainly use her for my 2nd daughter’s wedding if and when that happens. From the bottom of my heart thank you Dawnet! You’re the best! Much love! 😊

heard what was important to me and my then-fiancé/now-husband. :) Look no further for your day-of coordinator!

n, and all that jazz... I didn't have to think about anything on the day; her and her assistant were running around making sure everything went smoothly, taking care of us, and attending to anything I noticed that wasn't quite "what I had envisioned". Plus, as a bonus, her rates were FANTASTIC and her services were exactly the same offered by her competitors in the city that charge between 2-3x more than she does. She was great, so that we had a great time, and so did our guests! Thank you!!

ur wedding that you think you might not need (if you're a planner) but you do, trust me. You do NOT want to be decorating your wedding on the morning of or making your friends and family do that. You do NOT want to be tearing down decorations after your wedding, you want to be dancing and hanging with your guests. The time flies so quickly on your wedding day, you don't want to miss a minute.

invest in someone to do it for us. I searched the knot and Dawnet's name was all over it. I had previously spoken to another events company but honestly when I met with the coordinator I didnt seem convinced. When I called A Piece of Cake events and spoke with Dawnet I was hooked and the half hour we spent talking to her I was convinced she could make it all possible for us. The day of my wedding was smooth, amazing and I truly felt very well taken care of. She had two assistants that helped with everything! One of my bridesmaids dress had to be fixed after a broken zipper and they all put their ideas together to make it look like nothing happened and my bridesmaid was able to use the dress all night! The ceremony was smooth sailing thanks to Dawnets guidance, she handed us cocktail hour snacks while we signed the certificate, my dancing shoes were brought to me and they even helped me remove my heels (i couldnt bend over) lol. Dawnet was so sweet and offered to serve me my dinner plate so I wouldnt get any sauce or food on my dress! Dawnet and her ladies were AMAZING!! During dinner they helped calm the flower girl ( my daughter) with movies on their phones so we could eat as well as grandma! 5 stars are not enough to rate the wonderful and amazing job! Dawnet always answered my calls, text, emails, she would always calm me down when I freaked out and reassured me when I needed it! My husband was so so glad she worked with us! She is not only a wedding planner, she becomes a friend!! We highly recommend A Piece of Cake events! especially Dawnet!! I know I will give her a call in about 9 years when we plan our daughters quincenera (sweet 15)!!

ved. I was thankful because I was beginning to lose it. Some things were not going according to plan and I couldn't devote the time to resolving the issues. Dawnet was a lifesaver! She always had a solution and a smile on her face. I have a high level of respect for the work she does. She handled everything flawlessly and professionally.

f the wedding. We found that wasn't going to work out a few months before the wedding and so I looked into hiring a "day of" coordinator. I didn't know any and contacted a few to get estimates. Dawnet was the only one who got back to me immediately and called and discussed what our needs were right away. I was so impressed with her just based on our phone conversation that I was sure she would be the one for us. After our first meeting, there was no doubt. I hesitated a little at the additional expense for the budget, but Dawnet was absolutely more than worth the cost! She'd have been a bargain at twice the price!! From meeting with us for initial planning, helping us locate a vendor for flowers and linens, dealing with all the vendors to ensure a smooth wedding day, having a final details meeting, coordinating and running the rehearsal - she did it all and was so friendly, professional and helpful. We had a couple glitches at the last minute with décor and she got right on it immediately and had things resolved before I could even worry about it! On the wedding day, she and her assistant were busy all day long taking care of all the little details that I would have been worried about. She told me more than once not to do a thing except enjoy the time with my daughter and just to have fun. I had such a wonderful time knowing that Dawnet was handling things before I could even think about what needed to be done and when. She was always right on top of each detail! At the end of the night everything was taken care of and we didn't have to do anything but pack things up in our vehicle! I can wholeheartedly say that you will not regret hiring Dawnet or any of her staff for your wedding or other event. She's amazing!!!

. If there were problems on the big day of, I wasn't even aware of them - as everything went perfectly in my book. No doubt there were actually challenges, but that's a testament to her hard work that the bride and groom aren't even aware of those. She kept us on schedule and was willing to help with literally anything to ensure it was a success. I highly recommend working with Dawnett. She and her assistant were great!

st been a year since we got married!! Time flies as they say! It's been an incredible first year! BUT it all started with the big wedding day, which naturally made us think of Dawnet! Looking back on our wedding day, we both agree that it was perfect, exactly what we had hoped for, and a great way to kick off our marriage! We pretty much credit Dawnet fully for making it all go off without even a hiccup! :-) And with that, we would be very remiss in letting our anniversary go by without saying THANK YOU AGAIN for all the hard work and effort she put in leading up to and on the day of to making our day special for us! She truly is a rock star and we could not have found a better coordinator!

malfunctions, making sure that all of our decorations were set up correctly and overall ensuring that both my husband and I stayed calm and got to enjoy the day. We received so many compliments from our guest on how smoothly the day ran thanks to coordination by A Piece of Cake Events. We truly cannot thank them enough for their assistance on our special day.

ng people where they needed to be, and taking care of all the little things that needed to be done.

dding Production Package. I really like the way she worked, being thoughtful and wise to give you advice and suggestions, very organized and clear. Dawnet got to know about our story, the style we like, the wedding theme we want and BUDGET as well. I think this is a very important part, discussions back and force which made us much easier for the vendors searching. She has very good networking with so many vendors and venues in Washington State, which saved a lot of time for us to find our dream place together. Venue is always on the top of the list. Dawnet took me several places that I liked and it was really helpful to go together with her, because she could figure out all the possible questions and imagine the condition in professional way. Otherwise visit is just a visit, we cannot really tell what the day will be, how the catering works etc. Then we had 8 months long distant communication because of my job, during this time, my dear husband and Dawnet worked together on tons of things on the list. We had a mix&match wedding – traditional Chinese tea ceremony before classic western ceremony, which made our timeline a little tight. But with all the help of Dawnet and vendors, it went really well. On the big day, I did not need to worry about the schedule, the flowers, the catering, the guests or any tiny thing, because Dawnet will have her assistant to coordinate everything. So being a bride, just enjoy each moment and feel the happiness. I would highly recommend Dawnet to be your wedding planner!

sides the groom of course!). Hands down. I've heard brides talk about how stressful it was to plan a wedding as well as coordinate everything on their wedding day, and thanks to Dawnet that was not my experience in any way, shape, or form. She had my back and my best interests in mind throughout the entire experience, from day 1 of meeting her for a coffee and consultation, until the day after the wedding when she wished my hubby and me a lifetime of happiness. I met Dawnet through a friend who hired her to plan her entire wedding years ago. That friend only had positive things to say about Dawnet, and I only have positive things to say about her as well, to the point where I could write an entire book about how amazing and wonderful she is. I chose the Basic Coordination package, yet Dawnet went above and beyond and above and beyond again and again (and again!) to deliver a stellar experience for my groom and I. I had so many ideas, questions, thoughts, and needs along my journey to wedded bliss, and Dawnet expertly helped guide me through every single step, call, and email along the way. She has a calming aura and sense of warmth which provides comfort and trust for all involved - you will immediately feel at ease in her presence. She thought of all the little things along the way - from recommending the best and brightest vendors to work with (and setting up meetings and handling all details); to kindly keeping me in line and on track; from calling me the morning of the wedding to quickly and sweetly congratulate me, share in my excitement, and assure me it was going to be a fabulous day; to making plates of food for the groom and I so we could relax during dinner hour; to guiding our guests and family so we could sit back and enjoy our day; to setting up all the decor to exceed my wildest Pinterest dreams... the list goes on and on! Dawnet is worth her weight in gold. Do not simply think about hiring her - just do it!!! There is no possible way you will regret it. Thank you to the moon and back Dawnet!

orries the day of even when we had some extra guests show. Dawnet took care of everything!

r. She was prompt with everything; appointments, emails, planning, and phone calls. She goes above and beyond. Her positive attitude and work ethic are commendable. She seamlessly took over what I'd already done and made this beautiful wedding day play out without a hitch. It was a spectacular day. I couldn't have done it without her. The best part of it all is, we were able to truly enjoy the beautiful day knowing she had it all under control. Dawnet, your service was the best investment. Thank you for everything. You truly are a gem.

e sweetest woman! She is very laid back and takes everything in stride which made the entire planning process and wedding day execution so much more enjoyable for me and my husband. Dawnet and her team exceeded our expectations with everything they managed to accomplish! The whole wedding day was such a pleasant and fun experience for me and I really have them to thank for that because they handled everything so well! They managed to make my dream come to life, everything looked phenomenal. Things got a little crazy with the heat and pushing the ceremony back and whatnot but A Piece of Cake handled and executed everything so well! And of course the entire planning process and 6 months prior to the wedding was done so well! I definitely would have gone crazy without them! I honestly appreciate everything they did soo much! The entire process was fun and the outcomes were all so beautiful!

to be. We had a big backyard wedding, and didn't have the slightest clue where to even begin planning-wise or if what we wanted was even possible since we had a budget we needed to work with. Dawnet was able to tell us from day one what our options were, what we would need, and what our responsibilities would be throughout the planning process. She truly made us feel like our wedding was just as important to her as it was to us. She handled all of the vendor bookings, appointment scheduling, quotes and price comparisons, and even provided us with to-do lists and schedules (which we couldn't have done without!), and went to several appointments with us. She made wedding planning so fun and easy for us, there really wasn't ever a time that we were stressed because we knew she had everything under control and wouldn't let our wedding be anything but perfect, which in our eyes it was. Hiring Dawnet was the best wedding decision that we made, and the fact that we were actually able to enjoy every second of our big day was worth it alone!

Her execution of the day was flawless and she was a real pleasure to work with. Hire her!

e nail down some details that I was questioning. At about 1 month out we met for our scheduled meeting and she mapped out a very helpful, very detailed day-of-schedule. She brought to my attention many questions that I would have never thought to consider. These were small details that could have given me a huge headache during the rehearsal and the wedding. She was quick to resolve little dilemmas, and more importantly, preventing most from even happening. It was a pretty incredible feeling to wake up the morning of my wedding day without a single worry that the wedding would not be setup and implemented flawlessly. I was able to put all of the planning out of my hands and into hers for the full day and enjoy time with my bridesmaid and family. And sure enough, I showed up and everything was calm and sorted out and just as I requested. Dawnet was available for organizing photos, she produced the entire ceremony to run smoothly, she took all vendor questions so no one was talking to me. The only vendor I really had to answer to was Dawnet! My photographer, videographer, DJ, banquet captain, etc all directed their questions and concerns at her and I was left to enjoy my guests. Best of all, when it came time to say goodbyes and get into the Shuttle home, Dawnet already had all of our decorations/gifts/things cleaned up and in an organized manner to take home. She made sure our gifts ended up in responsible hands and that we didn't leave anything (or anyone) behind. We did have a little snafu during the wedding that Dawnet handled. Long story short, we were supposed to have 2 shuttles come at the end of the night to take guests back to the hotel, and one was apparently cancelled! This news came halfway through the reception. Seemed scary at first, but Dawnet handled several phone calls from the company and organized for the shuttle to take a group back early and return for the rest of us. Disaster avoided pretty painlessly. Can't even imagine how it would have turned out without her. Funny thing is, most brides you speak to will have a similar story; there are always things that go wrong during the wedding and it's worth every penny just to have had Dawnet there just for that moment to solve it for me. Lastly, in addition to being great at her job, Dawnet is a kind and friendly person. I enjoyed her company each time we met, and she was extremely sociable and fun with my family and friends.

just truly knows her stuff!! You will not be disappointed in your decision to hire her!

e was a wonderful support and offered wonderful ideas. She made it possible to have a perfect wedding in Seattle while the majority of the planning took place in Michigan. I can not recommend her highly enough. Thank you Dawnet!

sure all details are covered and vendors show up on time. Trust me when I say, hiring Dawnet will be your best purchase for your big day. I honestly don't know how our wedding day would have gone without Dawnet and her team there to make sure everything ran smoothly. Do yourself a favor and hire Dawnet so you and your spouse can fully enjoy your wedding day and not be stressed out worrying about if the table setting was done correctly or if the dessert table was set up just the way you want. I would highly recommend Dawnet and the entire A Piece of Cake Events team to any couple getting married!

we selected her because of her professionalism while interacting with her prospective client. She's very detail oriented; prompt in replying to your mails; will give you loads of options as her network of venues and vendors is immensely wide. She was the only one responsible for planning and managing our wedding from starting to end. She referred us the best people in the industry for everything whether it the flower decorator or venue or wedding officiant or anything else. In the beginning we faced some challenges in getting a suitable wedding venue who can allow an outside food because we wanted authentic Indian cuisine. But she was as usual very patient and kept on her search for a suitable venue. We're so glad that we hired her as our wedding planner because our wedding was definitely a difficult one with both of us being away until a week before the wedding. But she managed it very well and I highly recommend her to all of you. She is one the best in the industry and you will never be disheartened after choosing her for your D-day.

elationships and recommendations, she was on top of the many, many details that needed minding, she answered a constant barrage of emails from me at all hours of the day, and she did it all with a big smile and a calm demeanor. Dawnet had good answers to my questions every step of the way, and come wedding day, she set everything up beautifully. She also dealt with any bumps that came up, and helped keep me calm and happy. Dawnet is a fantastic planner and helped my family and me put together the wedding of my dreams.

est decision I made for the wedding! Dawnet is so knowledgeable and made putting together a day of schedule a breeze. She also emailed all of our vendors and wedding party to ensure everyone knew where to be at what time. On the day of, Dawnet completely exceeded my expectations. My bridesmaids and I were running behind, making it impossible for us to help with setup, Dawnet totally stepped in and helped my family get everything setup and look perfect! Furthermore she made the entire day run so smoothly! If I were to give one piece of advice to brides out there, it would be make the investment and hire Dawnet from A Piece of Cake Events. It is the best decision you will ever make, and it'll make you feel so much more at ease on your big day! Thank you Dawnet for making everything perfect! We couldn't have done it without you!

She stayed so organized that I was never worried something was taken care of, and she went above and beyond; from completely coordinating our rehearsal, picking up a replacement dress for one of our bridesmaids, setting up favors, keeping the bridal party and family in line, fully scheduling and coordinating the reception events, down to sending our licensing paperwork in for us and having our keepsake wedding certificate done by a calligrapher for us-- we're so, so glad we hired Dawnet and A Piece of Cake to be a part of our special day.

ey were very responsive via e-mail. Dawnet helped us out before the wedding (answering our e-mails, providing a schedule, e-mailing out a reminder for the rehearsal etc) while Monet and Althea were there on the event day. Everyone did an amazing job. My one issue was that they were responsible for giving the payments to the vendors (the ones that require payment day of) and I wish they would have done that as soon as the vendor arrived. Other than that they were great. Everything was set up and things were organized during the evening. It was nice that I didn't have to worry about much - they kept things on schedule as best as they could. Very helpful and not to pushy. My family appreciated their service.

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we needed someone to help set up and direct the flow of events at our reception; so our family and friends wouldn’t have to. All I can say is what a disappointing investment it turned out to be. Quite frankly, her lack of performance came as complete shock because the planning meeting went great and the day of schedule created was perfect. We all knew from the beginning that there was only a short 2-hour window to set up for our reception; but Dawnet assured us this would be no problem for her and her staff. But this was not the case— she seemed to be understaffed for the amount of available time. When my husband and I walked in to the reception location, a few minutes early, there were still boxes everywhere that we ended up putting in a closet, just so it would look presentable when guests arrived. Thank God the florist had done their jobs perfectly or the place would have look terrible. Charity cards (our guests gifts) that were to be placed at each place setting were thrown on tables (and not on every table, which resulted in many not even knowing they were there), gifts were loaded into the wrong car, and linen napkins we purchased were sent to the linen rental company and were molding in bags when we finally got them back. (Dawnet placed our linen order for us with one of her preferred vendors). All of the above could have been graciously ignored if Dawnet and her assistant had been present to help the wedding party and guest during the evening, but they were both MIA. Whenever she was needed she couldn’t be found. My understanding of an event coordinator is that they should be a visible presence to make sure things are running smoothly. A concrete example is she said she would help positioning us for cake cutting right after the first dance. Yet she was nowhere to be found so we just went for it and it turned out fine. At one point my husband found her hanging out in the prpe-kitchen chatting with the catering staff, while the bridal party and parents were running around getting things done. My husband and I honored Dawnet before posting this with a phone call to discuss our concerns, but she never once apologized or took partial responsibility for how things went. Rather she started trying to pit my husband and I against one another, told us our family and friends were lying to us about her performance, and told us completely misunderstood her services. All and all, I am completely saddened that my family and dear friends had to work to make our wedding day the perfect day it was, when we had paid someone good money to be responsible for that. I would seriously think twice, or maybe even three or four times before hiring Dawnet and A Piece of Cake events. And if you do make sure you have competent family and friends willing to pick up the enormous amount of slack that will occur if you do hire her.

u and I would hire her again in a second. No need to look anywhere else for a coordinator because she definitely has what it takes to get the job done!

helped finesse all the details, ensured everything was addressed, overall she did awesome! Everything went without a problem the entire weekend thanks to Dawnett! I would highly, highly, highly recommend her to every bride!

he wedding and give me very useful suggestions and guide me through. I believe she has a very good network all kinds of wedding services. She recommend a makeup artist Taryn Hart to me and she is really good.

e I felt like it was only for weddings with huge budgets but we ended up using Dawnet and we were so happy. She helped us negotiate with a venue that we probably would not have been able to afford otherwise. Also she was very caring and always available when we had questions throughout the whole planning process. Countless friends and members of the bridal party said that our wedding was one of the best they have been to and they could tell that we were all having a great time. No one was stressed because Dawnet and her assistant coordinated all of the logistics. I would recommend A Piece of Cake Events to any bride who wants to enjoy the whole wedding from planning to the day of.

wasn’t sure I needed a wedding coordinator but Dawnet’s services have proved to be invaluable and the guidance she has provided is something that I will always be grateful for. Like most brides, I have a budget to work with but when I found a dress that was significantly over the amount we had set Dawnet was right there to help me figure out how I could make it work. I never thought in a million years that my budget would accommodate the wedding of my dreams but thanks to Dawnet that’s exactly what I’m getting. Without A Piece of Cake I would either be in debt after my wedding or end up making my own wedding cake. I have and will continue to recommend A Piece of Cake to all of my friends not only because of Dawnet’s ability to make my budget work but because of the tremendous help she has provided since the first day I met her. Dawnet truly cares about her clients and A Piece of Cake is definitely the best!

as already writing all of her ideas down for me at my consultation. Through the whole process Dawnet was there for it all. She comes with you to meet your vendors and helps you each step of the way. I titled my review above and beyond for a couple reasons. Dawnet went above and beyond for me. One of my friends was getting married a few months before me and her caterer had a kitchen fire and told that she would not be able to cater the wedding just 2months before the day. I being the good friend that I am called Dawnet right away to see what she could do. Dawnet was able to find a cater that was available and also within my friend's budget. That was just truly awesome to me. Later my friend signed with Dawnet and her wedding day was seamless. The guests would have never known that the cater was late or anything else for that matter. Dawnet is able to roll with the punches and keep your day on track. My wedding was in October in western Washington. If anyone knows a thing about Washington it is that it rains up here, but I REALLY wanted to have an outdoor wedding. (I had an indoor backup) So my rehearsal was the day before and it was pouring. We had decided to have the wedding indoors. However, just 3 hours before the wedding the clouds opened up and there was blue skies and sun breaks. I asked Dawnet if she could get it set up in time for my sunset wedding and she did! It looked amazing. Dawnet truly fulfilled my wedding day dream. I got my outdoor wedding, had my sunset pictures, and an exquisite reception, dinner, and cake. I would recommend A Piece of Cake Events to any bride. They are affordable and definitely go above and beyond your expectations.