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an, with her the entire time. From helping us coordinate with vendors to bringing our vision to life, she and her team ensured everything was perfect. It wasn’t just the big items, but the details as well: working with us until we were 100% happy with our paper goods, tracking the smallest details on the day of our wedding, etc. Her suggestions were very on theme for what we were trying to achieve, and we never felt an ounce of pressure to go with one of her suggestions if it wasn’t what we wanted. She was very clear from day one that she is here to bring our vision to life, whatever we wanted. She even helped to successfully negotiate with some vendors when we were unable ourselves to get from them the result that we wanted, taking a load of stress off our shoulders. Somehow, she always made us feel as though we were always on schedule. Even when we knew we were behind on making decisions / finalizing certain details, she made us feel as though we were right on track. We could not give Kelly a better recommendation.

y! It is clear through every conversation that she is so passionate about what she does, and everything is executed beyond perfection! I am a sucker for small details and she was so incredibly patient with me as I made small changes to papergoods, seating charts, etc. She was also incredibly patient with us with big changes when we changed our mind a couple of times along the way. We had a large multi-event weekend, and they pulled each one off absolutely perfectly. I cannot recommend Kelly and the All Buttoned Up crew more, the wedding and the team were nothing short of magic. See the photo for just how far they will go to make the event perfect- as we were on the dock we were thinking how nice it would be to get photos in a canoe. Before we could start walking back to shore, Kelly and her team were in the boat and on their way! 100/10!!!

out things coming together! She made our vision the top priority, and our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her there. McKenzie & All Buttoned Up were such a blessing in so many ways, and we’re SO thankful!!! If you’re thinking about working with them DO IT, they were so great and all of our other vendors commented on how amazing McKenzie / All Buttoned Up Events was💛

t wrong on my wedding day. The babysitter we hired through ABU was not used by the parents, despite me saying I did not want to have children running around. My bridesmaids' corsages were misplaced the day of my wedding (they were used as head table centerpieces), so my friends did not have any florals for my photos. My baker did not make my wedding cake right, which no one spoke up about. Around $300 of decorations never made it to the venue and it was not set up. The decor was left in a storage unit off site. The layout of my wedding was not correct, due to some technical issues with the DJ but most importantly I wanted the money box to be away from the entrance which was not followed. I was compensated for the issues after some negotiations, but it's a day I will never get back. I had a good experience choosing my vendors through ABU, but I wish I had a family member looking out for me. I expected more from ABU since we had 18 months of planning, but overall I was happy to have them help with my wedding since my family and friends are not "hands on". I talked with the owner and my wedding planner to get everything resolved and I hope they look my wedding as a learning experience so this doesn't happen to other couples.

the best... until I had the amazing privilege to work with All Buttoned Up Events! These ladies GET IT! The attention to detail, thorough communication, the care that they take with each event, their friendly staff, it all sets them apart! Anyone that gets the opportunity to work with All Buttoned Up will NOT be disappointed! They are worth MORE than the investment! Thank you ladies for all that you do!

a wedding from across the country. Their breadth of experience, sense of organization, and care for their couples helped us to fulfill our wedding vision. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator/planner, look no further than All Buttoned Up.

oordinator/planner was Alaina, and she was amazing! Although she had a busy schedule of other weddings that she was coordinating when we first started working with her, she did an amazing job helping us select vendors, giving us tons of options for all aspects of wedding planning and design, and taking the weight/stress of coordinating everything off of our shoulders. The month prior to our wedding and the wedding day itself is where Alaina and her assistant, McKenzie really shined. Alaina coordinated and led the entire rehearsal at the church and was super helpful with in making sure everyone knew where they needed to be on the day of the wedding during the ceremony. Alaina delivered us breakfast AND lunch to our hotel rooms the morning/afternoon of the wedding, which was incredible. She even bought me a margarita to have on the party bus because the venue wasn't able to add tequila to the bar for my drink at the head table. Alaina and McKenzie took care of all of the set up and tear down at the reception (we didn't have to do any of it) and made the day super smooth. She checked in with us regularly, was always available, and always on top of everything. My husband and I literally didn't have to lift a finger the day of the wedding, we were just able to enjoy the day and relax. Alaina and McKenzie took care of everything and made our wedding day the most special day ever. I'm not sure how we would have done it without them. To top it all off, Alaina drove to our house the next day and dropped off our cake, all of the leftover food in nice containers, and all of our gifts for us. We didn't have to clean up anything after the reception or worry about any post wedding tasks. My husband and I left the next morning and had a nice breakfast and just drove back to our house, All Buttoned Up did everything else. From the bottom of our hearts, Alaina and her crew at All Buttoned Up did such an incredible job coordinating and planning our wedding, we really can't thank them enough. I highly recommend using All Buttoned Up for your wedding, whether it is the full package or a smaller package. They will make your day so special. It was worth every penny we spent as we now have the memory of an amazing wedding day that we will never forget, which is priceless. Thank you Alaina and All Buttoned Up for making our day amazing!! Kate and Adam

us, as we had all vendors in place and needed help with coordination and making sure we didn’t miss any details. I spoke with Kelly weekly up to the event and any time in between. She always had the answers and went the extra mile to help. She kept us organized and on time the day of the wedding. She did all the behind the scenes work and checked in with the bridesmaids, groomsmen, vendors, and event space throughout the day. I am not sure how people plan a wedding without the help of Kelly and her team. If I could do it again, I would hire them from the beginning of planning. If you’re on the fence about a planner, absolutely choose All Buttoned Up Events- they will ease any wedding stress that you have!

, and I was really looking for peace of mind that all the details would be seen to and I wouldn't be rushing around last minute. Alaina was SO AMAZING from our multiple phone calls leading up to the wedding, detailed documents & timelines she assembled, and execution of the event. I cannot begin to thank her enough for ensuring we had the most beautiful, flawless, STRESS FREE day. I truly enjoyed every moment of my wedding day, and that is all thanks to the ABU team. Every detail was perfect ~ Alaina took care of everything and anything we needed. I must have said at least 100 times during my wedding week that getting a coordinator is the best decision I made!! You will be in great hands with this team.

king sure that everything ran smoothly and that Dan and I could just focus on having fun. it was also great having access to their rentals for things like a gift card box or cake cutter! Highly recommend!!

ut she helped coordinate and transition everything to our new date when we had to postpone due to COVID. Everything was seamless and the wedding weekend could not have been executed more perfectly. Kelly and her All Buttoned Up Events team were easily the best money we spent for our wedding. Thank you for everything! Kevin & Phoebe

came in and hit the ground running. She paid close attention to our vision and was full of amazing ideas to help us pull this off. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was not easy but Kelly kept us calm, focused and helped us make and plan the wedding of our dreams. She helped us bring our vision to life and we still can’t believe how beautiful and perfect everything was! Kelly and her team at All Buttoned Up took care of everything from picking up our cake to making sure our bridal party had everything they needed. My husband & I were both so calm and weren’t worried about anything on our wedding day because of Kelly and her team. It was the best day ever and we couldn’t have done it without ABU. We highly recommend Kelly to anyone and everyone!

ne in the planning process, it is to book All Buttoned Up Events as your wedding planner. The experience working with Kelly and her team is priceless and takes the stress out of the planning process. Every crazy idea I had or decor that I wanted, Kelly made come to life...and 10X better than I could have ever imagined! On top of that, Kelly made planning a wedding in Grand Rapids from a distance in Chicago easy peasy. Her knowledge and expertise was unmatched, and we were thrilled with all of the recommended vendors and special touches! To us, it was the little things that Kelly did that stood out and made for an incredible experience. When we arrived for our wedding weekend, we really didn't have to do anything, as Kelly and her team had it covered. On wedding day, Kelly was by our side to ensure we got to experience every moment, from making sure we had a taste of every appetizer, to hunting me down tea when I lost my voice, ensuring we got to pass out glow sticks to our guests on the dance floor, and snagging us the first piece of late night pizza (yum)! We are so very lucky to have worked with Kelly and the team at All Buttoned Up Events!! A truly incredible team that goes above and beyond anything you can hope for on your wedding day!

as my wedding quite the feat as we battled the ever-changing pandemic mandates, I was also working with her from across the country. I am not sure what it is like to plan a wedding outside of these conditions, but Kelly made it feel like a breeze. If you are looking for a wedding planner that is highly organized, extremely good at her job and just an overall joy to be around, look no further than Kelly. Her organization, eye for design and ability to envision your dream wedding are truly a gift. As she certainly did most of the heavy lifting, she made wedding planning feel fun and stress free, while I very well know it can be quite the opposite. Additionally, the day of my wedding went off without a hitch, and it truly would not have been as seamless if it weren't for Kelly. Just as early as she was up in the morning to make sure everything was perfect, she stayed up just as late to make sure everything was taken care of after the reception. From picking up breakfast for my 10 bridesmaids, last minute steaming of my dress (it had an extremely long train might I add), perfecting every detail of the 200+ person reception, to driving across town multiple times and keeping everyone/everything on schedule, she did it all with grace and ease. That not only speaks volumes to her dedication to her job, but her character and commitment to the brides/families she works with. Thank you Kelly and team for creating my fairy tale wedding. It will forever be one of my favorite days and I feel so lucky we were able to work with you. If you are looking for a wedding planner to create your dream wedding, you are in the right place. ABU, especially Kelly, is exactly who you are looking for.

ability. Korie - who unfortunately moved to Hawaii and no longer works for ABU - was just amazing. I imagine all other wedding planners under ABU are just as high caliber!

the nitty gritty details that didn’t interest me. From my first call with Kelly I knew that she was going to be a fantastic partner and do just that. The team at All Buttoned Up far exceeded any expectations I may have had going into this, they were responsive, creative, hard working, and an absolute delight. I highly recommend All Buttoned Up for anyone looking to offload the stress and thoroughly enjoy not just their wedding but their wedding planning process. Thank you Kelly and team for everything you did to make our wedding beyond perfect, we love you and couldn’t be happier with the wedding of our dreams.

dding where she helped keep things on track without me feeling rushed or behind. I can't imagine our wedding day without her help with timelines, family pictures, and setting up/breaking down the venue. She is extremely friendly and I can't recommend ABU and Alaina enough!

a is so kind and created the most beautiful detailed plan for our dream wedding. One of the best parts about having a wedding planner was that it takes away additional stress on family members the day of and lets everyone enjoy the day. Alaina we can't thank you enough!

faith in her to execute our plan day of and I was able to FULLY enjoy our day. I wasn't worried or stressed about a single thing. She truly went above and beyond...she even peeled my swollen feet out of my heels and helped me switch into slippers after our ceremony (now that's service)!!! I could go on and on but I will stop here and simply say hiring a wedding coordinator was the best wedding related investment we made!

ting our planning process, there was NO QUESTION about who we would use. Kelly and her team exceeded my already high expectations. She handled every twist and turn that COVID-19 brought to our planning process with ease, and she turned our vision for a backyard wedding into a true dream. Not only was the planning process and day of incredible, but the "clean-up" process was so quick, professional, and truly appreciated by my parents who hosted the backyard wedding. I would absolutely recommend ABU to any bride and groom! Sadie and Evan

s. She was so helpful, organized, patient, and responsive to us. Our main goal was to be able to be present during our day, and Alaina helped us do that. Any issues that arose, Alaina was able to handle them for us. She was very connected with our different vendors, making communication super easy. We are so thankful for Alaina and the All Buttoned Up team and would HIGHLY recommend them for your wedding.

ith a date originally scheduled for Spring of 2020, moved a year later to Spring of 2021. In all of this time, Kelly and her team were present and supportive, lending a hand and checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly. We essentially had to re-plan the wedding, going from 120 people to 20. Kelly was helpful in every way possible, down to consulting on linens, menus, and pandemic-friendly seating. In fact, I slept like a baby the night before the wedding, knowing that Kelly would have everything under control. And she absolutely did. I can’t even begin to list all of the things that Kelly and her colleague Alaina did to make our day go perfectly. Every time I turned around, they were there to help. From grabbing a fresh cocktail to orchestrating the family photos, setting up a special dance with my elderly grandfather (which I am eternally grateful for), and even mailing our marriage license - they were there. As a type A person myself, it is often difficult for me to let others help. Any need I had was anticipated and met. Hire these wonderful fairy godmothers! You won’t regret it.

ole team at All Buttoned Up. ABU made planning fun, stress free, and turned our wedding day into the best day of our life! The whole ABU team really does button up every single detail and you cannot go wrong by hiring All Buttoned Up!

ed to be the best day of my and my future husband’s life in the middle of a global pandemic. Since March, I had put all planning on pause and was too nervous to get committed to vendor contracts amid so much uncertainty. And then Kelly and her team came along. I had not previously considered having a planner, but in this situation, I realized I needed help… and in hindsight, I needed help regardless of Covid! There is no possible way we would have been able to accomplish even 10% of the specialness in our day without Kelly and her team throughout the planning process and the day of. She seriously helped all my dreams – all the big and small details – come true. Kelly immediately got to work with me to assess where I was and what our first steps were going to be to get vendors lined up, details confirmed, and guests informed that we were moving forward with our wedding in November 2020. We live in Chicago but wanted to have our special day in Grand Rapids, and Kelly helped us pull it off very easily. Kelly and her team are exceptionally efficient and make the best use of everyone’s time, which is a huge benefit to have while trying to plan and work fulltime. All the vendors Kelly connected me with – catering, bar service, hair and makeup, DJ, floral, linens, transportation, hotel blocks, paper goods, etc. – were all FANTASTIC. And I honestly would not have found any of them on my own…. Which would have drastically changed the entire experience for us and our guests. All Buttoned Up Events is worth every single penny. Seriously. I would partner again with Kelly in a heartbeat and would recommend this company to anyone who is getting married. Despite where I mentally and emotionally started out with Kelly in this process because of Covid, I quickly started to have fun again because of Kelly. And, it wasn’t just me. My parents, fiancé, and bridesmaids all loved every moment of the planning process with Kelly’s help. After our first visit with Kelly, my Mom, fiance and I returned home and my Dad was floored by how happy we all were. We were all excited to plan again, and I had started to regain hope that our special day was actually going to happen. This has left me with not only the most perfect wedding day, but such fun memories in the planning process that I will cherish forever. My family, bridesmaids and I still look back on the day and can’t think of a SINGLE thing that went wrong. Long and short – All Buttoned Up is exceptional, and you should really stop your planning and coordination search efforts here. You won’t find anyone that is better to work with and that is as committed to making all your dreams come true than Kelly and her team.

e of money they both stated. Well, after the event they both commented on how great Kelly and Ann were on the wedding day, worth the money they told me. These ladies made sure every little detail was perfect on the wedding day. Kelly pinned all the boutonnieres on the groomsmen and fathers. Ann washed all the muddy pumpkins that my daughter insisted on having at her wedding. We ran out of water and the ladies ran to the store to get more water during the reception. At the end of the evening, as we were saying goodbye to guests, Kelly and Ann were packing everything up and loading it into the suburban, during a heavy downpour. These ladies are rockstars. Kelly sends an itinerary before the event so everyone knows what to expect for the rehearsal and wedding day. After the ceremony, Kelly was organizing people to have their picture taken with the bride and groom while Ann was making sure the church was cleaned up, she picked up all the rose petals the flower girl tossed. The ladies then hurried to the venue to greet the guests, while the bridal party stayed back for photos. From meeting me to unload the suburban at set up, to packing the suburban back up, Kelly and Ann were there by our side. They checked in with me to see if I was having fun during the reception and if they needed to do anything for me or my daughter. These ladies were fabulous and by the end of the event, they were like family. They knew our names and what we needed. I have three more children that will one day be married and I will recommend All Buttoned Up Events to them, well really I will insist they use their service. Thank you Kelly and Ann for all your detailed planning, for making Amber's day so special, and thank you for putting up with all our requests. Thank you for being so awesome and making Amber's day perfect. You will be a permanent memory of this special wedding day.

amazing during a typical wedding season as well. She helped bring together everything I had hoped for my wedding day and more. We absolutely could not have done it without her!

guest wedding.....then Covid-19 became everyone's reality. Our daughter and now son-in-law, still wanted to get married on their original date. Kelly, who was maneuvering through an ever changing situation, arranged an alternative venue, the catering, and everything in between for the most gorgeous 24 person event. AND she balanced all this while contacting all vendors involved with the original plan and is doing " wedding part 2" next April to celebrate with all the family and friends unable to attend because of the pandemic. Kelly and All Buttoned Events did an incredible job, even in the most undesirable circumstances. This mother of the bride never had a worry!

ke sure I still had the wedding of my dreams in the middle of a global pandemic. I would highly recommend any couple hire ABU, especially during these uncertain times. With their knowledge and connections, we planned my wedding in under 2 weeks and it was picture perfect. I cannot thank them enough!

ke - I think we planned about 3 weddings as the rules continued 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.

out to the end of my wedding night was wonderful because of All 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!

h only a 6 month timeline. The process was as stress free (And even 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!

so incredibly helpful in the weeks leading up to the big day; they 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!

beyond helpful and she really pulled off the wedding of mine and 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 made the whole process exciting, stress-free, and easy! 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! :) :) :)

ssor going into the day was having someone set up all my DIY decor, 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!

our big day! She made everything so easy, helped me with any questions 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!

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ry detail. Knowing she was taking care of things definitely reduced 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!

ll we knew was that we did not want our family and friends having 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!!

s responsive, creative, innovative and is up to date on modern trends. 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

ress how thankful I am to have had her there to help me! She promptly 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!!

ating for my best friends wedding in Grand Rapids and since they 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!

ahead and make that call to book All Buttoned Up Events. Chances 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.

ediately captured her vision and went to work creating it. At our 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.

as living in. I had the benefit of being MOH/bridesmaid in several 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