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to change so quickly and Kelly didn't miss a beat during the entire process. She was able to pivot from a 250-guest downtown loft wedding to a small tent wedding in our own backyard. The day would not have been possible without her relationships with vendors and excellent communication skills. She's simply the best.

Buttoned Up Events. They really know what they are doing! The team really knows what to ask you and help you prep to make it your dream come true wedding. Working with them made my last few weeks leading up to my wedding day stress free with constant communication anytime I needed! Kelly was so wonderful, she was great at checking in with me through the wedding day and made sure everything ran smoothly. I am so happy that I chose them and if I were to do it again, I wouldn't go any other direction then to work with All buttoned up events!

ven fun!) as possible. Kelly was amazing from start to finish, catering to every need we had from the start to the day of the wedding. She designed our invitations and save the dates, designed a budget, and arranged all of the contracts with our vendors. She reminded us about wedding details we didn't even know existed! Because of her amazing relationship with all the vendors that she has worked with, she was able to secure every single vendor that we wanted on the short timeline and even secured vendors that had already turned down other events for the same date. Everyone at the wedding had compliments about how smooth, beautiful, and fun the whole day was. I could write 5 more pages about how great this team is but hiring the All Buttoned Up team was by far the absolute best decision we made in the wedding planning process and I would recommend prioritizing them into your budget as you start your planning process!

hey really have the system down to a science! I truly couldn't imagine the day without them; they made everything stress-free and I can honestly say I had full confidence in any/every decision they made, which is a lot to say about someone on your wedding day! It speaks volumes to their professionalism and expertise that we had several issues occur on the day of (flooded ceremony site, issues with the bar, to name a few), and I didn't have a clue about any one of them until after I returned from my honeymoon - and only because Kelly was advocating for us with the other vendors to make sure we got our value's worth. Kelly and Allison resolved all of the issues with ease and confidence - and our guests were none the wiser. If you are looking for your wedding planner, look no further!

my now husbands dreams! She was there from the very beginning to answer all questions and to give us advice and guidance. We are from the East side of the state and our wedding was held at a brand new venue that Kelly had never worked at before but she rocked it and the distance was not a communication barrier. We got all of our centerpieces, linens, paper products, signs, decor, ect from Kelly and I did not have to worry about one thing. Wedding planning can be so stressful and all the final small details can be overlooked but not with Kelly on your side. Up until the moment I walked down the aisle I knew I could count on her to make the day run flawlessly. We had numerous compliments from friends, family and other vendors about how professional Kelly and her helpers were and how she executed everything so perfectly and went above and beyond. I have truly found a lifetime friend and mentor in Kelly and I can not thank her enough for being by my side on my special day. There is no doubt in my mind that any future bride needs Kelly on their team and by their side!

She went above and beyond for us taking care of any and every need we had along the way! Not only is Kelly one of the kindest women I've come to know, she is also beyond organized, professional, and creative. Our wedding was BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT and we 110% could not have done it without Kelly and her team! I would recommend Kelly to EVERYONE!!! She is a gem! :) :) :)

or, and Alaina did better than I had imagined it! I’m so glad I put my day into her hands! I received so many compliments about my planners! Highly recommend them!

stions I had and even went over items I hadn't even thought of for our day. Everyone who talked to me the days before the wedding were shocked and impressed that I didn't have any worries at all about our day. I had faith that everything would fall into place with Alaina in charge of the details. Having her coordinate both the wedding and the reception allowed my friends and family to relax and enjoy the day without worry of having to double check anything or be there to approve of any details because she was taking care of every detail the day of. I wanted my mother and mother in law to relax and enjoy the day of and they truly were able to do that to the fullest extent because of not having to worry about the details. If you want to be able to enjoy your day stress free, I could not recommend ABU and specifically Alaina anymore! Everything about our wedding day was perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing about it. I feel like at the end of the planning process Alaina became more like a friend to not only myself but also my family and we couldn't express our thanks to her more! You will not go wrong if you choose All Buttoned Up for your wedding planning or coordination services!

uced our stress levels and made it so we could enjoy the day. Alaina helped make our daughter and son-in-law's vision of their wedding day come to life!

g to help set up and tear down our wedding on the day of. We are so grateful that on our wedding day, we didn’t have to ask a single person to do anything – everything was taken care of by Alaina. On top of that, she made the whole process so worry-free and fun for us along the way! I’ve heard from so many other people how stressful planning their wedding was and they were just so happy when it was over but that wasn’t the case for my fiancé and I at all. We had SO much fun and looked forward to our monthly & eventually weekly calls with her to review the upcoming decisions that had to be made. As soon as we shared our vision and ideas with Alaina she found the perfect vendors that aligned perfectly with what we wanted. It was especially helpful having her as we were planning our wedding from the other side of the state and couldn’t always make it home to scout vendors or rentals. Having someone who knew exactly what we needed was the best thing we could have asked for. We are so grateful to have had the chance to work with Alaina and All Buttoned Up and would highly recommend them to any of our friends and family considering hiring a wedding planner!!

rends. She is polite and is clearly respected by all of the vendors we worked with along the way. Simply put Kelly made our daughters amazing wedding carefree. There was never any stress and Kelly never gets rattled. She handles the very few unexpected situations and last minute requests of the bride (and the brides parents) calmly and professionally as they arise. There are very few people with the skill set and the personality combination that can do this job. We may be a bit biased but we believe she is at the top of her profession and we would recommend her whole heartedly without any hesitation to anyone. Kelly listens and she advises appropriately . She works well with the Grand Rapids churches and the church coordinators. She is the perfect go between and is always looking out for the best interest of her clients. Kelly worked with us for nearly a year before the actual wedding day. If there was any hitch in the evening we certainly did not know about it. You want to enjoy your the wedding day. While the idea of handling all of the planning and making all of the arrangements yourself may sound romantic why not leave that to the professionals who have the skills to make your wedding dreams a reality. Kelly is under priced, over qualified, well connected and super kind - keep that a secret so we never lose her to a bigger geographic market outside the midwest. Reply Reply All Forward

mptly answered every email, text or phone call, and seriously helped keep me sane through all of the craziness that comes with wedding planning. I am not one that is big on planning or coming up with design ideas, which was my main reason for getting a wedding planner. Allison did such an amazing job not only helping with the design of different aspects of the wedding, but including me in all ideas and decisions so that I really felt that this wedding was what I wanted. Everything turned out so beautiful and perfect! Looking back, I cannot think of a single thing that went wrong during our wedding day- and that is a lot to say for a wedding! The day was flawless, and I credit that to Allison! Thank you so much!!

did such an outstanding job we decided to book them for our recent September 7th wedding. My husband and I live in Metro Detroit and not being from the Grand Rapids area but planning a wedding a great distance away from our home we knew it wasn't going to be easy, which was why we decided to book a coordinator in the first place. With what we got from All Buttoned Up was far more that we expected and I don't know how people could do it without this team. From day one and through-out the entire planning process, Kelly went above and beyond and was always available when we needed her. The weeks leading up to the wedding she was fantastic, she was insightful on small things we didn't even think about and always gave an honest opinion. Our wedding day went smoothly and aside from the weather cooperating, the biggest reason for that is because of All Buttoned Up. I am forever grateful for Kelly and her team and I highly recommend to anyone; they truly made it possible for us to have stress-free wedding day and their expertise is unbeatable. Definitely hire them, you won't regret it!

s are you’ll look back and realize that it was the most important action you took in the whole planning process! It was no doubt the best decision that we made. Our wedding was an absolute DREAM and All Buttoned Up Events was the foundation that allowed this magical day to come to fruition. Being the first of my siblings and close friends to marry, I would have been completely lost without Kelly. One of the most important gifts that Kelly gave me during the planning process was that I knew I could trust her to make sure that every last detail was getting taken care of. I’m detail-oriented myself, but being in a PhD program across the country significantly limited the amount of time that I could spend on wedding planning and also limited my opportunities to meet with vendors in person. I could rest easy knowing that as long as I did the tasks that Kelly delegated, everything would not just get done, but would get done with exceptional quality. The services are affordable and the price of each level of service is very reasonable for the amount of work that this team does. Kelly helped us to create and maintain a budget, she arranged and collaborated with the vendors along the way, created our save the dates and invitations, coordinated the rehearsal, set up and took down the ceremony/reception sites, and much, much more. I really believe that any Grand Rapids bride who works with Kelly or her team has a huge advantage because of her connections to the wedding business community. Kelly is clearly admired and respected by other vendors and she knows the best vendors in the city. She will provide you with a list of several different options so that you can make an informed decision, but honestly, I would recommend trusting Kelly’s suggestions every time. Kelly is so informed that I trusted her to make better decisions than I ever could. And I was able to place that level of trust in her because I knew that she really understood my vision. Kelly has a special talent for understanding vision and making it come to life. She actually had a better sense of my own vision than I did! She took our vision and made it even more uniquely us than I could have imagined possible. Kelly predicted which venues we would want on day one (she was right!), and was very skilled at identifying what matters to us and at understanding us as a couple. Over the course of our 2-year planning period, Kelly became like family. I can easily become emotional if I reflect back on the role that Kelly played in making our wedding day so meaningful. The only regret that I have is not getting a picture with her on my wedding day. Kelly is the epitome of what a competent, professional, and trusted event planner and business owner looks like. Kelly, thank you for saving us time and money. Thank you for preventing stress (okay, let’s be honest, for preventing meltdowns). Thank you for understanding our vision and seeing us as a couple. But most importantly, thank you for allowing us to be fully present for our wedding day. The gift of being able to be fully present on this day is the best possible gift that a couple could receive.

r second meeting Kelly provided us with a budget and through the planning process did her best to find just the right vendor to keep us within that budget. She presented ideas and gave suggestions but made us the ultimate decision makers. We more often than not went with what Kelly recommended! Kelly has built relationships with many of the vendors in the area and as a result has earned their respect. Walking into the tented reception at Watermark Country Club was magical. Kelly and her team went above and beyond to create the garden look Lauren had initially described. All the little details we discussed throughout the year were in place. We received numerous compliments throughout the night. The band, the food, the atmosphere, and the incredible weather all added to our guests having a wonderful time. Kelly made sure any glitches were taken care of by her or her staff allowing us to thoroughly enjoy the day and stay in the moment.

al other weddings and having seen the stress on the day of and the number of things that, despite meticulous planning, will not go according to plan and will crop up at the last minute I knew I did NOT want to deal with that. I also didn’t want any of my bridesmaids or family to deal with it because my main goal was for everyone to just enjoy the day. We worked with Allison from All Buttoned Up, and she was very pleasant and professional from the start- getting a budget, laying out our timeline of to-dos and setting up meetings. She coordinated our vendor meetings/contracts as well as our venue tour dates. All of our vendors came upon her recommendation and were professional and delivered superior service. She was attentive to our overall vision and responsive to feedback throughout the process. She kept us to our timeline and we didn’t feel rushed as the date approached. Allison will give you feedback and an opinion if you ask for it about design elements which is helpful because you will get decision fatigue at some point in the process. No planning process is perfect, and we did have a few snafus which Allison and her team handled professionally and gracefully, which speaks even more to their quality as planners. During the week before the wedding, she was incredibly responsive and was very reassuring. She was calm and organized in dealing with issues last minute. She was incredibly prepared for everything on the day of and it ran so smoothly and flawlessly. Most importantly, she really wanted to make sure that my fiancée and I had a few moments throughout a busy day to really just take it all in and share a few private moments together and we got those moments. With all the hullaballoo surrounding such a momentous event, Allison and the All Buttoned Up team never let the details detract from what the wedding itself it about. We really feel our wedding was perfect for us and was exactly what we wanted. We would do this whole thing over again, in a heartbeat, the exact same way without changing a thing. We were able to enjoy each and every moment on our wedding day and I know my family and our friends did too and we have Allison and the All Buttoned Up team to thank for a lot of that. Highlights: - Book them EARLY- they are highly sought after - Absolutely worth it for the day of to let you and your family enjoy the event completely without distraction - Great if planning an out of state wedding - Flexible as far as how involved you want them to be - Attentive and responsive to feedback - Handle any issues during the planning process professionally and gracefully - They have their own paper supply and design company and did a great job with a request for a unique save the date and program design - They know and communicate regularly with excellent vendors. - Allison will give you feedback and an opinion if you ask for it about design elements which is helpful for decision fatigue. - They work endlessly on the day of to make sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and that you don’t hear/know or see anything that comes up that may not be part of your plan. - They are prepared for everything on the day of - She is professional in all of her interactions - Great eye for design

d simplify the process and kept me on task with what needed to be accomplished. Our visits in person were always so fun and productive. She connected us with so many incredible vendors and gave so much guidance to us throughout the planning process. In addition, she also created our beautiful custom paper products and invitations that were so incredible! Alaina and Kelly were both so kind and professional to work with and no detail was overlooked. My family, Josh, and I are so grateful for all they did to make our day so perfect! I would highly recommend working with this great team!

nversations checking in on the budget so we stayed financially on track. I can't recommend them highly enough, the wedding surpassed our expectations.

cause there are endless options. Kelly was able to look at my Pinterest board and bring us a few options that worked within our budget. She helped us navigate selecting vendors, making decisions, and determining what would make an impact, and what would be a waste of money. From the beginning, Kelly made us feel like ours was the only wedding she was working on. Throughout the process, she was professional, organized, available, cheerful, and kept things moving. Best of all, on the day of our wedding, we didn’t have to worry about one single detail because we knew Kelly had it covered. And better yet, our parents, siblings, and friends were able to have a great time because they weren’t given any responsibilities. I don’t want to imagine what the process would’ve been like without Kelly and her team. Kelly, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our wedding day so special.

ing easy and stress free. My husband and I, our families, the bridal party , and guests truly got to enjoy our wedding and the planning process. We love Kelly and All Buttoned Up Events!

ze enough that paying for an event planner was money well spent. Alaina was a godsend in our last month leading up to our wedding, and she and her team were exactly what we needed the day of our wedding. We live out of state, and Alaina was able to do all of the in town coordinating of vendors, set up and tear down of our wedding. We had troubles deciding on vendors since we weren’t in town, and Alaina gave us an entire list of trusted vendors which made our decisions so much easier. We wanted ourselves and our family to just show up to the wedding and have a good time, and that’s exactly what happened! She and her team handled any bumps in the road with level headedness and I was not privy to any problems the day of the wedding (everything was perfect!) From day one she understood our vision for the wedding and was so organized and helpful with planning for two laid back individuals. She put together a weekend timeline, communicated everything to vendors and bridal party, gave us a family picture template and thought through all of the little details that we didn’t care about or missed. If you want to have a stress free, amazing wedding, go with ABU!

nvinced we should spend money on this. If you ask him now, he will convince you, not only how great of an investment it is, but that Kelly and her team is the one you should choose! I never had a doubt – from the moment we met Kelly when we were researching vendors, her professionalism and how prepared she was for the first meeting blew us away. She knows what she’s doing and she gives you that feeling of “I can trust her”. Kelly is not the only amazing one though. We went with the day-of coordination, but throughout the planning process, if we had a question about wording the invitations or how to address a specific type of family on the envelope for the save the dates, Kelly or Alaina would answer our email within a couple of hours! When it came to the 2 month mark, Kelly jumped right in. She had no problem understanding our vision for the wedding. She took over, she executed our vision perfectly and elevated it! She made sure all of our vendors were on the same page – all of them (officiant, photographer, DJ, venue, cake, flowers) all told us how wonderful it was working with her. She made sure our wedding was on time and the timeline was followed perfectly (we were even ahead of schedule). Kelly brought 2 assistants to our wedding, they made sure everything was set up the day before and the day of, and picked up after the reception, put everything away in safe places and nothing was misplaced or lost. I'm a stressful person, all my life I was convinced I was going to be the most stressed bride ever. Not only was my husband and I stress-free on the big day, but I was able to release our family and friends from the stress of doing things for us during the wedding, so they could enjoy with us. Everyone told us that we had to be okay with the fact that after all the planning, a lot of things were not going to go as we wanted them to. Boy, were they wrong. Our wedding was EXACTLY how we dreamt of, and it’s all because of Kelly and her fabulous All Buttoned Up team. If I could rate her 1,000 stars, I would without a doubt!

of the Bride, and a destination wedding on the Lake Michigan shoreline, Kelly handled all the details and arranged a site visit weekend, with vendor and tasting appointments to help with our final selections. She was there with us every step of the way to make our wedding weekend magical, and effortless! Truly professional with an award winning smile!

t to be dramatic or anything, but our wedding would have been absolutely NOTHING without Kelly. Like, really. The fire marshal showed up 5 mins before our reception and threatened to shut it down because of a tent permit (minor oversight by our venue - yikes!) and she HANDLED IT LIKE A BOSS and didn't even let it show to me, our attendees, our families (most importantly). Anyway, back to the normal stuff. I am a type-A planner myself, freshly "retired" from the event industry, and once we hired her and communicated our vision to her, I was able to LET. GO. without a care in the world, other than choosing between some great options she gave us along the way. Finding someone with a personality that fit mine & my fiancé's was a big priority, since we'd be talking and planning for a whole year. She won my heart after interviewing about 5 or 6 planners in the area. She's got all the qualities of an amazing wedding / event planner - organized, efficient, flexible, priorities set, great connections, a style that matched ours - but she is so much more than that! For example, I had a crazy vision of having fireworks over the lake at the end of our wedding. I figured it was unlikely, but Kelly took my dream and ran with it. She hunted down a company, met them for a site visit, got the permit, and WE HAD FIREWORKS!! I also had an idea in mind for our "place cards" - I wanted to have "Christmas crackers" (a British tradition and a family tradition of ours). It's a small party favor you pull on both ends and a paper crown pops out with a little prize. SHE AND HER WHOLE TEAM MADE THEM. I didn't even ask her to and was ready to just buy them, but she was enthusiastic and passionate about these projects that make each of our weddings unique. I was so thrilled looking out at our reception of 230 people wearing different colored paper crowns. We texted almost every day for a year and she was always keeping me on top of stuff and sending me amazing ideas. She kept our priorities straight, despite being in touch with both sides of parents while working on different events for the weekend. The weekend of, she was in her element - never appearing stressed, zipping from one venue to the next setting everything up with her team. She appeared with lighters for the bonfire, clear umbrellas in case it rained, and giant wire-cutting scissors I randomly asked for. She offered crucial tips to the bridal party, our parents, Zach and I, etc. that would never cross our mind. "Hold the rings like this so you don't drop them through the deck down the cliff" (important stuff like that). You should hire her right now (or at least set up a phone call) and go forth and have the best wedding EVER. Every team member she brought with her or that I met along the way was on top of it and probably an incredible wedding planner themselves - I wholeheartedly trust that whole team! Thank you for everything, All Buttoned Up Events!!! We love you!!!

e this interesting is that my husband and I are in California but my family lives back in Michigan (where I am from), which is where we knew we wanted to get married all along. That's when we decided it would be tough to do the planning process on our own. So, we starting working with Alaina from All Buttoned Up Events. Alaina was amazing! She kept me in the loop with everything while I was across the country and worked with my mom/family that were in Michigan. She was such a blessing throughout the short planning process. She kept everyone up to speed with the checklist and deadlines. Come the wedding day she was such a help! She kept everything running smoothly and told everyone where they needed to be and what to do. She was there for assistance when anyone needed it.

zed, follows up quickly and will never let you forget anything! Thank you again SO much!! Both of us would recommend All Buttoned Up to anyone and everyone!!

stic to work with beginning to end. They helped with vendor selection and recommendations for every aspect of our very large and formal wedding. If there were any issues, we did not know about them! Kelly took care of everything so we could enjoy every moment of this very special day. She was professional and she and her team were amazing to work with. I cannot recommend All Buttoned Up Events more highly!

assist with décor and planning months ahead of the wedding. Kelly went above and beyond for us and our wedding. She led us through every step, always had the best advice and any questions or concerns we had, she had already thought of. Kelly not only helped create a timeline for our wedding but was there the day of to keep everything on schedule and handle any last minute changes. Kelly helped keep me and my family calm and took charge of the wedding day! She also helped design, print, address and send out our save the dates, invitations, place cards, menu cards, programs and wedding signs. All buttoned up is a true full service planning organization and they are truly well oiled machine! Kelly's thought to detail and organized mind, helped ensure our wedding ran smoothly and without any issues! All buttoned up is the BEST decision and money we spent for our wedding! If you are considering hiring a wedding planner or party planner, look no further and RUN, don't walk, to book All Buttoned Up. You will not regret it! We can't thank Kelly and her team enough for making our dream wedding come true! The day exceeded our expectations in every way and all of this is because of the hard work of Kelly and Alaina!!! Thank you All Buttoned Up!

itially began speaking, we thought we would be planning a summer 2019 reception in Michigan, following a winter civil ceremony in California...but plans changed and we decided to embark on a seven week plan, (yes, you read that right, seven total weeks) to plan for a winter wedding in Grand Rapids. With their help we pulled it off and had the dreamy winter wedding my daughter and new son in love had hoped for! To be clear, not many people get married in Grand Rapids in January, and so we had wonderful vendors to choose from...which actually made it difficult because you can fall into a Pinterest/Instagram hole looking at beautiful pictures, wondering, how will I decide who to hire? Kelly assured me we could make it happen, assigned our event to Alaina and she was marvelous to work with. I loved her "we can do this" spirit and advice on vendors...Alaina and her team are top notch party planners. Her advise was spot on-helping me to choose a wonderful photographer, venue, florist and DJ...and keeping all the details organized and on task was flawless. As I said, there are so many wonderful wedding vendors in Grand Rapids-how do you choose? Using their "preferred vendor list" gave me confidence to select and secure the date. Having Alaina and her assistant Rachel on site at the rehearsal and day of was invaluable. It allowed me to not be responsible for ordering anyone or anything around. My husband and I felt free to enjoy the day and enjoy our guests. At the end of the evening, they took care of so many clean up details-loaded my car with all the stuff, handled any snafu's with the evening at the end of the night (there are always little things you honestly don't want to cope with!) Alaina handled everything with grace, energy and friendliness. In the end, I whole heartedly recommend All Buttoned Up Events. Cheers and many thanks to my new friends Alaina, Rachel and Kelly.

ey spent on your wedding. I thought our wedding planning process was going to be tough because we live in Florida and we were getting married in Grand Rapids. Because of Kelly, that thought was completely wrong. Not once did I ever feel the effect of the distance because Kelly was so helpful, always available and guided us right along. Kelly personally knows so many vendors in the GR area so it made planning fun and stress free because it was like friends working with friends. Also, a huge and I mean HUGE perk of All Buttoned Up is they literally can do everything.. invitations, paper goods, calligraphy and I could go on and on. You aren't just getting a planner, you are getting a first class expert in all things weddings. I shared with Kelly what we wanted and she made it come to life and personalized to us. Not only was Kelly helpful to my husband and I, but she was so helpful to our families who had questions and some asks. The weekend of our wedding Kelly took charge and made everything so stress free. Kelly has an incredible eye for the little details that I think most other people would miss. I would recommend Kelly to anyone who wants to make sure their wedding day is absolutely perfect and stress free! THANK YOU to Kelly and the All Buttoned Up team for making our dream wedding come to life!

rdination package and let me tell you it was worth every penny. I worked with Abby and she was absolutely amazing. She handled creating our timeline for the weekend, took over vendor communication as we got closer, and pretty much held my hand along the way. I didn't worry about a single thing the day of, because we had either already planned everything, or she took care of it. This was absolutely some of the best money we spent for our wedding!

rely appreciated that she would provide her opinions if she knew you were having a hard time, or if she thought their might be a better way, but would still keep your Vision in mind! Kelly is a true professional and wants nothing more than to make your wedding day everything you could have asked for! Thank you Kelly and the All Buttoned Up team for giving us the most perfect wedding day and wedding planning experience!

multiple emails, she was able to capture our vision of what we wanted perfectly. From the moment I got to Grand Rapids for the wedding to the moment I left Kelly had everything planned. Sometimes I felt like I did not give her enough information to go off of, but I was wrong. She figured out the exact vibe Alan and I were going for and just ran with it, which is exactly what I was hoping she would do. Another thing that I truly appreciated was that she kept our budget in mind with ever vendor recommendation and décor choices. I would recommend her over and over again to everyone who is having a wedding/party in the Grand Rapids area.

dding planning process and Kelly helped us make nearly every decision (linens, caterers, DJ, timeline, invitations, etc.)! She has impeccable taste! On the day of we (and our families) were truly able to relax and enjoy every moment - Kelly and her team managed everything from organizing family photos to making sure everything was beautifully set up at our reception venue and even helping to keep the dance floor full. She even sewed a button back onto my bridesmaids dress after it popped off moments before walking down the aisle. Our wedding day would not have been the same without their help - we are forever grateful! We HIGHLY recommend All Buttoned Up!

heard back. We finally got an email, very impersonal, a few days after the initial call, saying sorry they were busy and couldn’t call me but if I wanted to schedule another call we could. Why would someone want to work with a company that ignores potential clients? At least call and say something came up and you need to reschedule. This is your job, responsibility to find clients and help them with the most special day of their lives. Waste of time and very unprofessional.

with the All Buttoned Up team, I knew we were in good hands. This team is incredible. Abigail was always available to answer our questions via email and was flexible in meeting with us at times and locations that were convenient for us. We felt so taken care of and were at ease knowing that Abigail and Emma would be around to make sure that all the moving pieces on our wedding day went smoothly... And let me just say... it went PERFECTLY down to every last detail and was completely stress free for us and our families. They truly had everything ‘All Buttoned Up’.

to me "You were so smart to hire her. Well done". And that my friends - is a true story, and a big reason why you should hire All Buttoned Up Events. I was an out of town bride, living on the other side of the country, having an outdoor wedding with a MILLION details. Even if you think you are organized and on top of your game - invest in these women to keep your mind at ease on the most magical day of your life. Even when I had completely left a table off of my seating chart, Abby didn't skip a beat to quickly get a table assembled and get those guests seated. You would have never even known! I can't thank these guys enough, because they definitely had their work cut out for them. I really couldn't have pulled off the weekend with out them!

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at a dream that would be, right? Nope! Not a dream. Our wedding was a total dream come true thanks to Kelly and her amazing staff at All Buttoned Up! From the time I spoke to Kelly several months out, up until the week of our wedding, she was there to give suggestions, guide us through each and every detail of the wedding, and relieved so much stress from us. Her and her team walked us through the rehearsal, set everything up on our wedding day, was there in the morning to help us get ready, and followed the timeline throughout the whole day without a hiccup. They packed our decor with care, and helped us get it home while we continued to celebrate through the night. Kelly is so professional, friendly, and down to earth. It felt like a good friend was helping us throughout the whole process. Her team was so talented and helpful as well. Thank you Kelly and ladies!!

e ideas that they brought to our design meetings, the way they understood what I wanted just by a few words and their execution is unlike anything I’ve seen before. If you don’t think you need a wedding planner - I promise, you do! I got to enjoy every moment of my day because of All Buttoned Up. We reached out to Kelly with any questions and she was a great help making decisions based on her experience. Her relationships with all local vendors is another reason to hire her team. All the vendors we went with were through Kelly’s recommendations and they all mentioned to me how much they love working with her team. Kelly, Allison and Alaina - THANK YOU!! Shannon and I are more grateful than you will ever know. You are all truly talented. Our guests cannot stop talking about how our wedding was one of the best nights of their life. Keep up the good work!

capable hands. The women at this company are wonderful at taking an incredibly overwhelming process and helping you manage piece by piece so that it is 100% enjoyable! They helped to bring every aspect of our vision to life in a way that was truly exquisite. Their suggestions and expert connections within the industry added a level of beauty and elegance that was beyond my wildest expectations while making me feel completely confident in all of our vendor selections. My husband and I cannot thank Kelly and Abby enough for everything! Our wedding day was absolute perfection!!!

ear response and opinion. If you have never planned a wedding before, you truly need Kelly and her team just to talk you off a ledge at times and bring you back down to earth to what is realistic based on your budget, time, and venue. Kelly and her team have done it all so they have the best ideas and answers to those hard questions. If you're worrying about your budget and on the fence on if you can afford a Wedding Planner, let me say this - if I knew how much Kelly and her team were going to do for our wedding, I would of paid double what I did to have them. They created and printed our save-the-dates, invitations, and signs for the reception. Kelly has lots of decor items that you can rent from her too to save money which made it so easy! I had no worry in the world on our wedding day because I knew Kelly had it all laid out and handled, and that truly is priceless. Your special day is supposed to be carefree and a day you remember, not one where you remember running around, sweating, and being stressed. Let All Buttoned Up Events take this off your plate. They are worth every penny, I promise! I can't thank Kelly and her team enough! <3<3

embered every single detail that we discussed. She was so incredibly helpful leading up to the wedding and took all the stress off in that week before and especially that day. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more thanks to her!! Hiring Kelly and her team was the best money we spent!!

a wedding planner. Last fall, I met Abby from All Buttoned Up when I was at my venue just to see how they had set up another wedding. She was there working that wedding and let me ask her questions about what kind of services they offer - I was hooked when she showed me her binder including a 6-page detailed agenda for the wedding day :) We hired Abby for day-of coordination and a few extra hours for help with design, and we also ended up ordering all invitations and paper products through All Buttoned Up. Abby is kind, professional, and answered all of my questions. While we had already hired about half of our vendors by the time we hired Abby, she also gave us a list of vendor suggestions from All Buttoned Up which was incredibly helpful. We met a few times over the winter and Abby is so calm and easy to work with that each time I left our meetings feeling much less stressed out than I had been! The best part was in my last few weeks of studying for my boards exam, the invitations needed to go out and Abby took care of everything - she just texted me to make sure everything was correct and then texted me again on the way to the post office to mail them (seriously, she was my wedding angel). She ran our rehearsal wonderfully and efficiently. On the day of the wedding, everything was truly flawless, and I credit so much of that to Abby. It was such a blessing to know that she was on top of everything. She thought of literally everything - things we forgot to pack up at the venue (like some decorations), sending the cake home with my parents, etc. Our wedding was everything I hoped it would be, and then a whole lot more. I'm bummed that it's over, partly because it was such a happy weekend - and partly because I don't get to work with Abby anymore! Our wedding day was amazing, and I truly love all of the vendors we hired and would hire them all again in a heartbeat, but the absolute best decision we made in the whole wedding planning process was to hire Abby.

lute joy-- the team is truly fabulous and you'll be in excellent hands with them.

t day of our lives. Our wedding took place at my Husband’s family lake house, so we had to rent everything from the tent, down the forks and knives at every table setting. Her connections in the Southwest Michigan area helped us secure the most amazing vendors! In addition to finding vendors, Kelly assisted us through ever step of the process, from creating and sticking to a budget, keeping our timeline on track, to orchestrating the entire wedding weekend with such grace and ease. In addition to being the most organized and prepared person I know, she is also an amazing designer. Kelly created all our of paper goods: save the dates, invitations, place cards, menus, & programs. We received SO many compliments on her work! I cannot stress enough how truly amazing Kelly and her team are! I would recommend her to any and every bride I meet!

re absolutely incredible to work with. We were planning our wedding from out of state which was a bit stressful, but as soon I had my first phone call with Kelly and Alaina at ABU, I knew we were in good hands. Throughout the last couple of months of our planning, Alaina helped to put us at ease and organized every detail of our day into a seamless timeline. The day of, we had to go with a rain plan that changed our ceremony location, yet Alaina and Rachel helped everything run smoothly and the wedding still went off without a hitch. We would recommend their coordination services 1000x over! Thank you, again, ABU!

a reality and it was SO much more than I could've imagined. She was extremely flexible and always willing to go above and beyond - especially when it came down to the last couple of weeks of planning and coordination. I would recommend Kelly and her team to anyone in the GR area looking for an amazing and passionate wedding coordinator.

r day perfectly. I’m very Type A and have a hard time letting go of control but Kelly built trust with us throughout our engagement by being a constant resource when we had questions. It was easy to let Kelly take over because she really took the time to understand what we wanted for our wedding day and made sure we were always on the same page. The entire week of our wedding, Kelly thought of and handled every last-minute detail while keeping our vendors informed so we weren’t stressed leading up to the day. When you hire All Buttoned Up, you’re getting a team of super friendly, highly creative professionals and their years of experience in the wedding industry shows. I’d like to add that Kelly is also just a really cool person who you’ll look forward to chatting with, even if you’re under “wedding stress”! My ONLY negative about Kelly is that she can’t plan my entire life! It was such a pleasure to work with All Buttoned Up and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

three. First, both my husband and I recently moved to the area and started new professional jobs. We didn't have time to call vendors and make a lot of in-person visits. Kelly and Alaina did all of this for us and made sure we only attended meetings that were critical. This was both good for our jobs and allowed us to relax and enjoy the planning process. We got to do the things we enjoyed and had time to do, and Kelly ensured we were on schedule, on budget and not overwhelmed. There was no stress or uncertainty leading up to our wedding or on our wedding day. In fact, many people asked me how I was so calm. It was because I had absolute confidence in Kelly and Alaina! Second, Kelly and Alaina helped us find vendors that fit us and our wedding, and she did it on a six month timeline. For example, we wanted nice photos, but we wanted the photography process to be simple and unobtrusive. Kelly recommended a photographer that was fun to work with, understood our desires and blended into our wedding day. Third, neither of us are really design oriented. For example, we told Kelly and Alaina some colors we liked and mentioned a few other thoughts, but neither of us had a real "vision" for the design of our wedding and weren't really interested in looking through a ton of Pinterest photos and wedding website. However, we also wanted a number of non-traditional things (e.g. no dancing). That said, we still wanted a personal wedding that was "us." Kelly and Alaina turned our random musings into a beautiful, cohesive wedding that was clearly very "us," and we received many, many compliments. Both of us would absolutely work with Kelly and Alaina on an event again. Whether you're sure you want a wedding planner or are still deciding, we highly recommend you meet with one of them!

sults. Every team member had incredible attention to detail, which made our job so much easier. We had constant contact via email and phone calls, which was crucial for me because I live in Kansas and couldn’t be in Michigan on a regular basis. Kelly even helped me with my bridal shower invitations and helped with clothing suggestions. My daughter didn’t want many of the traditional wedding and reception elements, and Kelly never batted an eye. From start to finish, she and her team were dedicated to creating exactly what the couple wanted, and they succeeded beautifully. Alaina and Allison did a great job with the day-of preparations and follow-through with the reception. They were attentive and unobtrusive at the same time. Alaina even stepped in to help with a hotel room snafu, which was not part of her job. In summary, I can’t give All Buttoned Up a high enough rating—they’re perfection!

of everything after all the fun was over. Thanks to them, the only thing we had worry about on our wedding day was having a great time! Thanks again, All Buttoned Up!

he guided the bridal party and our guests throughout the day and night, coordinated our vendors, transported flowers, cupcakes and stayed with us until the end. Nothing is a problem with Kelly and her team. I very highly recommend All Buttoned Up.

fer advice. She literally melted away all of my wedding stress. She listened to our vision, opinions and ideas for our big day, and she made it happen flawlessly. Not only did she coordinate everything for the reception, but she was a big help for the ceremony as well, offering direction for everyone involved. I felt so relieved to have her around for our wedding weekend. Kelly handled EVERYTHING, and that allowed us and our families to truly enjoy ourselves, alleviating any stress or worries. We have already gotten multiple compliments from family, bridal party members , and other wedding guests on how wonderful, professional, and helpful Kelly and her team were. I cannot thank Kelly enough for all of her hard work and dedication for our wedding. Five stars is not enough for All Buttoned Up Events!

r was not exactly ideal, Kelly made it so easy and 100% stress-free. My wedding would not have been what it was without her! Her and her team are definitely the best investment! I've heard there is no such thing as a perfect wedding, but mine was, not a thing I can think of went wrong thanks to Kelly and it was so stress-free. Throughout the planning process she was so helpful in keeping me on track, offering advice on vendors and everything else, and did I mention how organized she is which made everything flawless, down to everything little detail! Throughout planning I would describe my vision and she created exactly what I had hoped, a mixed metal, gatsby inspired, winter wonderland wedding, which was the perfect fairytale! The most fun night of our lives, one we could never forget! Kelly and her team made planning a wedding, fun, easy, and stress -free, and they were always available to help with any concerns! I wish I could rate her 100+ stars, because All Buttoned Up Events was truly the best ever!

you so very much ! Rhonda

ign and paper products and they turned out amazing! She is also so friendly and always very responsive, even after just having a baby! She is someone you can count on in any situation. She is the best!!!

me they still had our wedding day open. I was very impressed with how quickly I heard back :) Allison was assigned as the lead planner for our wedding. From the moment I met her at Starbucks, I knew I needed her to help me plan my wedding. As someone that struggles with planning and organization, I knew I needed someone by my side keeping me on track. Allison made me feel so special and I knew that my wedding was in good hands with her! Throughout the planning process she treated me with kindness, and eased my planning anxiety. She was there for me every step of the way and I am so incredibly grateful for her. I also have to give major credit and props to Kelly! She helped me design our wedding invitations and paper products and she perfectly captured my vision. Kelly worked with me on several revisions without ever making me feel like I was a bother. We received sooo many compliments on our invitations and paper products. Kelly has true talent and we are so grateful to her. Another shout out has to be made to the wonderful Abby! Abby stepped up and helped as the head planner for our actual wedding day. She met with us a few weeks before the wedding to make sure that everything was in order and I never once felt like she missed a beat. She came into the picture with true professionalism and kindness. I knew on my wedding day I didn't have to worry about anything because she was there to make sure everything went smoothly. I am truly grateful for the All Buttoned Up team. They helped make every dream and wish I had for my wedding day a reality. Each and every one of planners is so wonderful and I am so grateful! Thank you! xoxoxo, Jackie

erate, for month-of coordination. After our first phone, I felt immediate relief. Kelly is friendly, professional, and overall an AMAZING project manager. She has the knowledge and experience to think of all those little details that would have never crossed our minds, and made all the difference. She stopped at nothing to make our wedding day absolutely perfect, and it couldn't have been done without her. She handled anything and everything we threw at her - she basically ran our ceremony, handled all communication with our vendors, and cleaned up at the end of the night so that we could walk away stress free. Seriously... if you are debating whether or not to hire her and her team, DO IT. It was the best money spent. Kelly is wonder woman, and as I said throughout the whole planning process - our wedding angel. We couldn't have done it without her! Thank you, Kelly!!!

or our wedding day. We never knew if we were “getting a good deal” or not. Kelly was able to step in, recommend vendors that would work with our style, vision, and budget and brought together a cohesive team to help make our wedding day run smoothly. Kelly continued to impress us when we went to visit our destination wedding site/vendors and was prepared with presentations of our vision based on pictures I had pinned on Pinterest. She took my hodge-podge bundle of ideas and turned them into a beautiful, romantic, elegant decor theme. I was especially pleased when she was able to work with the florist to make my non-traditional floral elements come to life. Kelly and her team were also able to help us with all our paper goods for the wedding which relieved so much stress! As the wedding day approached Kelly was there for us with weekly and then daily phone calls as requested to make sure we had every last detail set. She created an organized timeline and distributed it to all our vendors so everyone was on the same page for the big day. On wedding day I was able to wake up and enjoy sunrise yoga with my bridesmaids (Kelly also helped facilitate this) which put me in the right head space to enjoy and be present in my special day. I was able to stay present by knowing that Kelly and her team were looking after everything. Kelly proved her worth again when we had to delay the ceremony for over an hour because of a terrible accident that made traffic very backed up delaying the coach with all our guests. Again I didn’t worry and let Kelly and her team take care of everything. The day definitely flew by, but I was also able to be present and enjoy every moment which I am confident would not have been possible without Kelly and her team! If you are on the fence about whether you “need” a wedding planner, I urge you not to hesitate. Kelly ended up saving us money in the long run and the peace of mind her team provided was priceless!

eam made planning my wedding far from stressful. In fact- because of Kelly I was able to enjoy the planning process. When it came to the wedding day I had no anxiety! It was the best day of my life. Kelly and her team made my dreams a reality! They completely understood my taste, style, and vision. Kelly's recommendations on a florist, makeup artist, hair stylist, band, etc. were all on point! We had a massive number of people tell us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! THANK YOU ALL BUTTONED UP! You guys are the best in the business!

to deal with unforeseen hiccups and last0minute requests. We had a wonderful event and have heard from so many attendees that it was their favorite wedding.

s happy! I heard many times throughout the week and the special day how "on the ball" our wedding planner is. This is not our first experience with Kelly and All Buttoned Up, so it was no surprise just how awesome the service is! Thanks Kelly and crew!

to be. We talked regularly and she was consistently helpful, calming, and overall nice. I trusted her completely to execute our wedding day. And she and her staff nailed it. I tell all of my friends that a day of coordinator is worth every penny. And Kelly was priceless to us. THANK YOU for everything - you truly helped make our day extra special. <3 Maggie and Evan

incredibly professional, and made sure the day ran smoothly. Apparently we ran out of white wine at cocktail hour, and I never knew this happened and the issue was fixed before our dinner started. There were also little things I forgot that Abby thought of such as napkins for late night pizza, candles for our centerpiece on the head table etc. She was with me throughout the entire day and it felt like she was one of my best friends. She made me feel so calm during everything and I cannot thank her enough for making our wedding day so special. If you are considering hiring them, please just do it. It will be worth it!

whelming and stressful- prior to our wedding day, I had witnessed this as many of my friends were tackling the never ending to do lists on their own. So when we got engaged, I naturally prepared myself for all of the obstacles and stressors that were bound to come my way. In the early stages of planning, my Mother-in-law recommended Kelly, as her daughter had worked with her before for invitations and wedding decor. Shortly after talking with Kelly, we decided to hire her for day of planning/coordination as well as additional hours of service prior to the big day. Kelly went above and beyond in every aspect you could possibly think of. She listened to my vision and applied it to everything from the decor to the flowers to the ceremony. I can honestly say because of Kelly, the entire year of planning was minimally stressful! On top of that, our wedding day couldn't have gone more perfectly! I trusted Kelly and Elaina the day of to make sure everything was on time and running smoothly- they did just that! I would highly highly recommend using All Buttoned Up Events for the planning and organization of your wedding day!! THANK YOU KELLY FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID!! Love, Marissa and Mike :)

x, Nick and I felt so at ease and at peace. We cannot recommend her enough. Abby is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet- she made us feel taken care of, listened to, and handled every bump-in-the-road with our various vendors with ease. The rehearsal and our wedding day Nick and I enjoyed immensely and I honestly NEVER felt stressed because Abby and Alaina, All Buttoned Up Events amazing intern, handled everything. There was one point that Nick's boutonniere got completely smashed due to hugging and celebrating with all our guests. I didn't even have time to be sad because Abby came running over with another gorgeous perfectly new boutonniere. We were amazed. Every little detail was perfect. Everything was handled and truly "all buttoned up." If you are a bride who like me was wondering if hiring a wedding coordinator/planner is necessary- let me be the first to tell you that you will absolutely not regret being an All Buttoned Up Bride. This will be the best investment for your wedding day because you will enjoy it, not stress over the little things. Abby and Alaina, thank you so so much for everything you both did to make our day so very special and lovely. Nick and I agree we have the best wedding day thanks to you two. Thank you for EVERYTHING you did behind the scenes, all the long hours, and the love and joy you infused in our wedding. you both seriously are the best!

ty to recommend vendors that were such a good fit for us as a couple given our taste/preferences. Our "team" of vendors worked so well together and we received numerous rave reviews! Kelly also did an amazing job with her day of coordination! We are confident that there were a thousand and one details that her and her team were attending to without our knowledge. Whether it be making sure we were where we needed to be on time, finding a nail kit:), reserving tables at a nearby pub before cocktail hour for our wedding guests, picking up lunch, delivering flowers, assembling a wedding cake (it looked amazing!!), picking up a rehearsal cake, dropping off welcome bags, etc., the day truly went on without a hitch. Throughout the planning process, we knew that with the time difference, limited availability for in person visits, and various stressors that are "planning a wedding", Kelly stayed the course with us. We appreciated her patience, tolerance, creativity, design ideas, "behind the scenes work", expertise, flexibility, ability to listen and counsel and overall incredible work to do so much more than we could have done if left to our own devices. Kelly truly made our wedding a beautiful, memorable day full of celebration!

coordinator help with your wedding. They also make things happen how you want them to be done. Specifically, I wanted balloons at my reception, and the venue wouldn't allow them. Allison spoke with the venue and was able to get what I wanted pushed through. They also stuffed and folded envelopes prior to the wedding which was a huge help since I was an out of town bride. They went above and beyond to be sure my family and I were excited rather than stressed prior to the big day. Abby was our day of coordinator and we were ahead of schedule all day and everything went seamlessly. She checked in to be sure we had everything we needed and I know behind the scenes there was SO MUCH MORE that she was handling, but we weren't bothered with problems etc. We also were able to use All Buttoned Up for paper products ( escort cards and stickers) which were amazing and it was so easy to work with them with these! My day was perfect for many reasons. But a large reason was because All Buttoned Up took care of so many details and are literally "All Buttoned Up"! Thank you to all!!

years in Japan with the Air Force, I wanted my husband and I to have an easy, special time with them both before and during their wedding day. We asked her to coordinate "the day of", but little did I know how Kelly operates! She started 6 weeks before the wedding with a 5 page timeline, met with us 3-4 times, numerous emails, phone calls with the bride and groom, and picked up all our wedding supplies 3 days before the event. She was there for rehearsal, and early the next day to start the wedding tasks and activities. SHE TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING! I can't even begin to tell you all the things she did, large and small, that day. We were so well cared for, and she kept everything and everyone moving through photos, cocktails, dinner, dances, everything. At the end of the evening, she cleaned and organized everything for us to take home. We literally walked out the door, loaded the car for 5 minutes, and drove home! I would encourage you to seriously consider having her for your wedding planning. She is terrific! Thank you, Kelly!

Buttoned Up Events and am beyond satisfied with all of the things that Carrie helped with! Thank you for everything! Our guests were so happy and felt that everything went so smoothly! You will not be disappointed with All Buttoned Up Events if you feel you need some help with coordinating your big day! Thank you for going above and beyond for us! We will cherish it for a lifetime!

nce answering our millions of questions throughout the process. Everyone that attended the ceremony and reception commented on the beautiful and unique design. Kelly really helped us throughout the process to pick and choose what elements would be worth a little extra money and where we could save which was so helpful! Our family and bridal party were especially impressed with how efficiently she ran the entire day with her team. I've always heard how stressful wedding planning is, and I can honestly say that Kelly's organization and knowledge made this whole process more fun than stressful. Our wedding was absolutely flawless thanks to All Buttoned Up Events!

s time. We completely trusted Allison with all of our vendor communications and day of coordination. She was very thorough and detail-oriented. On several occasions she thought of things we needed before we realized it. Our wedding day was one we will never forget and we are very thankful for Allison's expertise & hard work. Our expectations were exceeded.

ble with suggestions, tips and other questions I had as I was planning our wedding. Honestly--I think our wedding went even better and smoother than we had even envisioned and that was all due to Kelly and her team. I cannot express enough how happy my husband and I are that we chose Kelly--it was best investment we made throughout the entire wedding process. We literally had to worry about NOTHING on our big day besides having fun and enjoying the day. We're so grateful to Kelly!!!