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elped us navigate anything we needed. She gave us her full attention and put out any little fires that may have come up. Her decor selection is fantastic and I'm so excited she's moving into her new space, where it can be shown off even more! What she had supplemented our decor that we had, for our rustic themed wedding at King Family Vineyards. Cody went above and beyond on every aspect of the wedding and there is no way you could go wrong with her if you are looking for a planner. She will make your wedding day more perfect than you can imagine and is just the sweetest person you could ever meet!

ect her. She was so helpful in making suggestions and coordinating all efforts to make my daughter's day special and unique. In the process of working with her she became our friend and an integral part of a beautiful celebration. Her reputation for excellence is growing and is well deserved. I recommend you book early and enjoy the ride because you will love her.

vendors, and that we liked as a person. Cody and her team went above and beyond our expectations. The countless emails, phone calls, reassurance that everything would go perfectly was outstanding. I'm naturally a worrier but a few weeks prior, the rehearsal, and the wedding I knew we didn't have to worry about anything. We knew Cody had it under control. As for vendors, Cody had great referrals. They all worked together so well, the wedding went off perfectly without a problem. And above all Cody is very sweet and considerate. She was great throughout the whole planning process. Answered my million questions, never judged what we wanted, and lent her advice when needed. If you're reading this review to see if you should hire Amore Events I highly recommend it! Cody as a person is wonderful, she definitely knows her stuff when planning a wedding, is detailed oriented, and very professional! Hiring Cody was worth every penny and more!

on to helping us navigate the peculiar waters that surround a Charlottesville wedding: make sure you have somebody that understands the different time-line that the Cville wedding industry runs on, because the internet and out-of-town coordinator's do not! As a UVA alum that needed to get my wedding set up from halfway across the country, Cody was indispensable. She helped keep the vendors, venue, and transportation all pulling in the same direction, and (while we were on our honeymoon out of the country) even took care of those little after-the-fact details that crop up after most wedding planners would have checked you off in their books. She and her staff made the night truly memorable for us and our guests! Thanks for everything Cody!

a fairy tale,” another referred to it as “straight class,” and a third could not get over “all the little details that really made it special.” Cody truly went above and beyond to make my wedding perfect! I planned my Charlottesville wedding while completing my last year of law school in Chicago, moving from Chicago to Arlington, and taking the bar exam. My wedding was three days after I finished the bar. The only reason that I felt comfortable with that schedule was Cody. In the two months leading up to my wedding, I was able to focus on studying without stressing out about my wedding. I was completely confident that Cody would handle everything perfectly. And she did! Cody has a lot of experience in the Charlottesville area. She was able to recommend amazing vendors in my price range. All of the people she recommended were wonderful, and all of them mentioned multiple times that they loved doing weddings with Cody because her weddings always went perfectly. I would have been lost trying to figure out whom to hire without Cody. She saved me from making so many mistakes! Not to mention the fact that Cody managed all of my vendors (i.e. confirming, providing timelines, and answering questions) in the weeks leading up to the wedding so I didn’t have to worry. Also, Cody has a vast selection of wedding décor that she allows her brides to use free of charge. She has so many wonderful vintage items that I had trouble deciding which things I wanted to use! Cody is one of the kindest and most sincere people I have ever met. She truly cares about each and every wedding she does, and works hard to make it perfect. We became friends while we were planning my wedding, and I miss getting to talk to her every day now that the wedding is over. Hire Amore Events by Cody. It will be the best wedding planning decision you make!

you time, headaches, and money. It is her business, which she runs on a very personal level. She is totally invested in your wedding, emotionally and financially. She spent a lot of money out of her own pocket any time that she came across something that would add something to our event. She went out of her way to try to save us money, even doing the flower arrangements herself, which looked beautiful. She was at the wedding, and saw to it that the event went off without the slightest hitch. My wife and I are not easy to please, and both of us were delighted with Amore Events by Cody, and the wedding that she planned was beyond perfection.

s taken care of flawlessly, and with ease as the wedding transitioned from the UVA chapel to Mt Ida Farms via UVA transit. The elegant décor created a welcoming ambiance with beautiful bouquets in white milk glass and mason jars, complimented with books, appropriately reflecting the wedding couple! The dream wedding became a reality!

work opposite schedules and only have Monday evenings off together. Cody was amazing and was able to meet with us that evening after I got off work . From first meeting Cody, I knew she was amazing and I knew right away we wanted to hire her. From that point on, Cody was very responsive to our emails, phone calls, etc. She helped us get our remaining vendors and had only absolutely amazing recommendations for vendors. Cody's decor and style also impressed us! She has a great taste of doing enough but not too much! She worked at our venue for the first time with us and did an amazing job. It was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen there (and everyone else agreed too!). She even went out of her way to get other decor items for our wedding to make it even more special. On the morning of the wedding, Cody picked up bread we had ordered for the dinner and also cut fresh lavender from a local lavender farm to tie on the bread pieces. She was always eager to help us save money and had a true interest in making our day as special and beautiful as it could possibly be. Cody is an amazing person, with a genuine interest in her couples that she works with. Not only do my fiancé and I love her, but all of our family members and friends do as well. Our families loved the fact that they could actually enjoy our wedding day because of Cody and all of her hard work! She is the hardest working person I have ever met and she has such a great personality and attitude. She is real, honest, caring, and one of the most genuine people I have ever worked with. Hiring Cody saved us in so many ways- with lack of stress before and on the wedding day, answering questions, providing decor (new and already owned), and the list goes on and on. Hiring Cody was the best decision we made for our wedding!

he helped us save money in a variety of ways and came up with great decor ideas. During my actual wedding day I really didn't worry about anything since I knew that she was there to orchestrate it all. She is a great combination of organized and easy-going, is fun to talk to, and is genuinely passionate about her job. I highly recommend working with Cody!

, and him deploying a month after getting engaged things very quickly started becoming more complicated. I soon found myself very overwhelmed! From the very first time I spoke to Cody I knew she would be the perfect person up for the task. Her bubbly, enthusiastic self calmed me right one the spot. :) The thing that originally interested me in Amore Events are the beautiful vintage/rustic decorations that Cody supplies to her brides. That in itself is worth the investment! I later realized Amore Events is worth so much more than that. I could come to her with any problem, question or concern and she kept me focused and level headed. Her enthusiasm is just incredible! On top of all her attention and detail that made the big day flow perfectly, she helped me build the perfect team for my wedding. All her vendor recommendations were just what I was looking for and if someone wasn't available for my wedding day, she didn't miss a beat finding another perfect option for me. Finally, besides making the planning process fun, exciting, worry-free and building my dream vendor team, Cody made our wedding day more incredible than I ever could imagine. I had such a specific idea for the big day but never could have executed it myself. She listened to everything I had to say and made recommendations I never would have thought of. The entire day, starting at 11am, I never worried about a single thing. She took care of absolutely everything :). If you're looking for someone who knows her stuff, has great connections, beautiful decorations AND will make your day flow problem free, Cody is your planner. No one loves her brides more and the best thing is I truly made a great friend in the process! Thanks Cody

e find a wedding planner, and we are so lucky that we found Cody! After one phone conversation with her, my mom and I knew that she would be the perfect person to help to organize all the details leading up to the wedding - and our instincts were correct! We both really connected with Cody over the phone, and felt so comfortable with her, even before we actually met her in person! Cody is warm and confident, experienced and reassuring, and available to her brides at all points during the planning process. Cody's suggestions for vendors proved to be such a valuable time-saver - we felt that we could trust Cody immediately, and we moved forward with each vendor that she recommended, rather than having to shop around - and we were so absolutely thrilled with each and every connection that she gave us. Although Cody was already booked on the day of our wedding, she was able to recommend a day-of coordinator, Cate, who was equally awesome! The transition from planning with Cody to the rehearsal and actual day of the wedding with Cate was smooth and seamless - Cody and Cate worked so well together, and both made sure that all of our vendors were ready to go. My husband, family and I enjoyed our day SO MUCH, and were able to relax and celebrate, knowing that we were in such good hands, and that all the little details had been taken care of. Cody and her team (and most especially Cate) are truly amazing at what they do, so kind and wonderful, and we can't recommend them enough! :)

~15 month engagement and she put together a wonderful team for us. I always felt very confident in Cody's suggestions and guidance. My wedding was in great, experienced hands! I feel so fortunate to have grabbed this up and coming star. She truly cares about her brides and will bend over backwards for them. She was flexible, responsive, and very patient with me. I had no clue what direction I wanted to take my wedding and changed my mind several times. Each time I was met with enthusiasm and reassurance. She was such a pleasure to work with! On top of that, having access to her extensive collection of decor makes Cody truly a priceless asset by your side as you wade through the wedding industry. I would HIGHLY recommend her to any bride!

and efficient, and I'm sure we couldn't have had such a relaxed, joyous event without her.

I immediately feel at ease working with her. We live 3 hours from Charlottesville, so early on I knew I needed guidance with vendor selections, logistics, etc. Cody helped us with recommendations on everything from DJ's to hotels. Each need we had, Cody had several suggestions of experienced and trusted vendors. Every suggestion she made was fantastic! Although we hired Cody for 'day of' planning, she went above and beyond! Her expertise with event planning really shined though in any situation. She handled any bump in the process quickly, effectively, and professionally. I LOVED meeting with Cody. She was extremely organized, prepared, had fantastic ideas, and made wedding planning fun. I always left our meetings with a clear vision of what I needed to get done and she ALWAYS offered to help with anything. If I was feeling anxious or overwhelmed at any stage of the process, Cody always made me feel better. Another amazing thing about Cody is her response time. I swear, sometimes I didn't have time to blink after I sent an email and she already had responded! Being a graphic designer, I had a lot of little details I made for the wedding. Before I met Cody, I was very nervous about who was going to help execute all those details in the same way I envisioned them. When the wedding came, every single detail was executed JUST the way that I imagined, if not better! I didn't even have to explain much to Cody, it’s as if she could read my mind! Her eye for design is impeccable and she even added several touches here and there to enhance the things I made. Our guests are still commenting on what an amazing time they had and how beautiful it was. 'Flawless' was a way that it was described by one guest and I truly mean it when I say it wouldn't have been that way if it wasn't for Cody. I think that at that time we hired Cody, she had only about 9 or 10 reviews online and each one was outstanding. Today she has well over 5 times the reviews and each one is exceptional - it's no secret why! Your wedding day is one of the most important (and best) days of your life. One of the things that I will never forget about Cody is that she makes you feel like your big day is just as important to her and it is to you. Not only does Cody LOVE weddings, but she loves her brides too. She genuinely is just as excited for your wedding day as you are. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Amore Events. It was without a doubt, the BEST decision we made when planning this wedding. Over the past two years Cody became more than just our wedding planner, she also became a dear friend. She's an amazing and loving person, someone that I hope to have in my life even after all the wedding excitement is over. Our families, bridal party, and every guest who crossed paths with her, just adored Cody. She's a beautiful person and a true blessing to anyone she comes in contact with. This wedding would not have been the same without her. Cody, Bob and I love you dearly and you will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will be thanking you forever for everything you did to make our wedding the best day ever. Love you!

e was very professional. She worked with us over a year and a half on our wedding with multiple phone meetings, meetings at her home and meetings over lunch in Charlottesville. She made it work with our schedules since we were from out of town. She accommodated us so well. In addition, she did all of the design for the wedding, which was gorgeous! When our flowers were going to be crazy expensive, she offerred to do them herself! She went above and beyond for us! The day of the wedding, she was calm and collected and things ran seamlessly...plus I did not have to stress about anything. I would recommend her to any bride looking for a beautiful carefree wedding in Charlottesville and the surrounding area. Plus, she is just an awesome person and so kind! :)

to worry about a thing. I would pick them again any day. Im so lucky to have found them!

zle (2nd only to the groom:). After about 30 seconds of meeting her, I knew that I wanted to hire her! She was kind, bubbly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic and we shared many laughs while bouncing around wedding ideas that first afternoon:) She was an endless wealth of useful information, ideas, and support throughout my wedding planning process. In addition, her responsiveness is out of this world! Whenever I called or emailed her, she would get back to me within a mater of hours (sometimes even a matter of minutes)! Not only does Cody cover all of her professional bases, but she went above and beyond and supported me emotionally throughout the often stressful process of planning a wedding. I can remember one specific time about 3 weeks before the wedding when I called her up in an overwhelmed state of tearful panic. She listened to me as friend would, talked me down, and helped me figure out solutions to everything that was worrying me. The mere fact that I felt comfortable enough to call her in such a state speaks to the tremendous trust that she builds with her brides. She truly makes you feel like you're her only one! All and all my wedding went off with out a hitch! It was beautiful, magical, wonderful, romantic, fun, dream-like, etc.! You could pick just about any positive adjective that you like and it would apply to my wedding:) And the best part about it was that I was able to relax and truly be a guest at my own wedding, knowing that all of the details were in the hands of a seasoned expert:) If you're currently searching for a wedding planner, look no further! Cody is your woman! The relatively small investment of hiring her will pay off 100 fold in the long run:) Cody Grannis, you're a brides dream come true!

st that’s how she made it seem. Behind the scenes, Cody worked really hard. We could not have done it without her! She introduced us to outstanding service providers, effectively negotiated prices with them, did a great job managing their services and keeping everyone on schedule. She used many items from her beautiful collection of wedding décor to create amazing and unique touches to the wedding and reception. Cody put her heart and soul into every detail, smiling every step of the way (even while flawlessly moving the wedding from outside to inside when it started to rain). She is not only an amazing wedding planner but also now a special friend. Cody knows how to make a brides dream come true!

as the best decision ever!! Cody is absolutely amazing!! All the stress we had felt immediately went away. Cody was so so helpful during wedding planning. She is on top of everything and keeps track of all the big and small details so you don't have to worry about anything! She knows all of the local vendors and had great suggestions and recomendations which was so helpful with our budget and decision making. Thanks to Cody we had our fairy tale wedding! Our wedding really was everything that I had ever dreamed of and more. It was such an amazing feeling to know on my wedding day everything was going to be perfect and I wouldn't have to worry about anything! She is so creative and has gorgeous decorations. She decorated our ceremony site and reception hall and they looked absolutely beautiful! Everything went perfectly. She took care of all the details and made sure everything was taken care of with the other vendors so all we had to do on our wedding day was have fun! Cody is amazing! Choosing her to be our wedding planner was the best decision ever! We had the wedding of our dreams and we also gained an amazing friend!

kind nature is something that I admire in her. This process was that of an emotional one for me as I lot my mother to cancer a few years ago. It was tough planning my wedding without her - Cody has been such a huge support system for me in this arena. She even came up with creative ways to include my mother in my wedding celebration! I really felt lucky to have her help and wouldn't have been able to do it without her. Furthermore, I do not live in the immediate Charlottesville area so this the logistics have been slightly tricky. Cody has really gone above and beyond for our wedding! She has been more than accomodating of scheduling appointments with vendors in one day while we came into town as well as keeping in touch with us frequently throughout this process. She always made it a point to keep us involved. Cody was able to keep us organized and on track without getting us overwhelmed. She has also been able to help us save money in selecting our vendors throughout this process and has been worth every penny that we paid for her to help on our special day! We also used some unique things from her collection which really brought out the theme throughout the wedding. Without hesitation I would highly recommend Cody's help to any Bride out there! There isn't a doubt in my mind that she has always listened to our ideas and my wedding turned out to be nothing short of a dream! Guests have told me that they were so enamored with the beauty of the entire day - that is purely attributed to Cody and her hardworking team. My wedding was perfect! I married my best friend, had a glorious day, and made a lifelong friend (my wedding planner). THANKS CODY! Always, Megan Beasley

to oversee wedding day details. But she proved to be so much more. From the beginning (10 months before the wedding) Cody made herself invaluable. She welcomed our questions, calls and emails and answered everything promptly and professionally. She made it her job to know everything that was going on with our planning. I felt that we always had someone on call to rely upon. I don’t know how she does it, but she made us feel as if we were her only clients. Without exaggerating, I’d say she responded to 95% of our calls or emails within 15 minutes. Cody is extremely savvy about all things wedding-related. She knew protocols, practices, etiquette, and had contacts for anything we needed. Included in her services was the development and continued refinement of a wedding-day timeline. This vital tool was central to the big day: everyone knew exactly when they had to be where and for what. On the day of the wedding, Cody worked tirelessly. From early morning she coordinated deliveries, departures, arrivals among a dozen or more wedding vendors. I sense that if anything had gone wrong she would have had a Plan B at the ready. I have no doubt that Cody could have solved any issue that arose. Cody is extremely hard-working and dedicated. She takes initiative—you can rarely ask her to take care of something that she hasn’t already seen to. At every step, Cody anticipated our needs and acted accordingly. She is super-organized and extremely punctual—two qualities critical in a wedding professional. I sense that Cody genuinely likes and cares very much for her brides and grooms and their families, and the feeling is mutual. We are so lucky to have found her.

lders. We chose to only have a day of planner. However, Cody went above and beyond and was available and there for us every last step of the way. If I emailed her a question that wasn't too urgent, she would still get back to me within an hour. She was absolutely incredible! Not only was she always available, it almost seemed like I was planning my wedding with my best friend. She has a great way of guiding brides without being judgmental nor to heavy handed. I never once questioned her work ethic or if the big event would turn out okay. Well, it didn't turn out just okay, it turned out amazing! Everything I could have asked for was that way because of Cody. I should mention that Cody is not only a great and well organized planner, she also has a ton of great decor which she does a wonderful job setting up which sets the stage and romantic atmosphere for the night! There is nothing negative I can say about Amore Events by Cody. Cody did an amazing job and is absolutely a miracle worker! I couldn't of asked for more!

rsonality and passion for making your wedding a dream-come-true is so inspiring and really makes everything so much easier and more beautiful! The decor we used from Cody's collection really added such a special touch to our day. We loved her shepherd hooks and lanterns, vintage books, tables, and wooden boxes, the vintage mailbox and those old leather luggage pieces are to die for! They made the perfect addition to our guest book and gift tables, and the books added a special touch to our centerpieces. More than that, though, was Cody's eye and vision: She was able to help us pick out the exact pieces that would create a cohesive look to the wedding without over-doing it (when I just wanted to clear out her whole collection and use everything!). I am an event planner myself, so I didn't think I needed to hire a coordinator, but I wish I had been smart enough to go to Cody right when I got engaged! With Pinterest and so many bridal magazines and blogs these days, it's so easy to just want to do everything. Cody is incredible to work with, start to finish, and I know my day would have been flawless if she had done the coordination too. But even though I was just using her decor items, she was always there to offer support, recommendations for any detail of the wedding, and offer a hug when I was freaking out about the weather or other details. She even came out to my venue with me to walk through the site and my plans so she could offer additional suggestions! The perfect vendor, a flawless eye for design, and someone I am so honored to have as a friend even though the wedding is over! I recommend Amore Events by Cody 100%!

ve the wedding to an indoor venue at the UVA campus. She was able to gather all the vendors and organize the move about an hour before the ceremony was supposed to take place. It was truly amazing. The new venue was absolutely beautiful, and Cody remained a calm presence throughout it all! I would absolutely recommend Cody to any bride. She is creative, resourceful, and most of all a friend to the bride during what can be a stressful time. Thank you for everything Cody, you were able to create an amazing wedding, despite the curveball you were thrown!!!

ody was the very first person we spoke with, and from our first phone conversation, she provided me with tons of helpful information and advice. We worked with her specifically for day of coordination, but her services as an advisor and invaluable resource began way before. The recommendations she provided for other vendors helped me put together the ideal team for my budget, miles away from Charlottesville with only a few pre-wedding planning trips. She is extremely responsive by phone and email and we were able to meet up every time we were in town. Cody also has an amazing sense of style and design, and her collection of beautiful vintage accessories really added a lot to the atmosphere of the reception for no additional cost. I complete trusted her, and was delighted to see the decorative touches (escort card table, additional decorations) she added at the reception. Her kind professional attitude will put everyone from your mom to your officiant at ease – you will have a new friend! She will help you solve problems during the months before (know that selecting and finalizing proposals with your vendors is still your responsibility with day-of coordination), put together a table plan of your reception venue, and will create a timeline with you and coordinate these expectations with your vendors. The best part is, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience the day of and days immediately before the wedding. Everything was handled perfectly by Cody and her team, and I had the time of my life. I enthusiastically recommend Amore Events by Cody!

ould go as planned. She had great ideas to share and suggest when we were unsure about what to do during the planning process. Her passion for what she does really shows in her work and dedication. If you want to know that your wedding day will go as you've planned I would recommend her to any other bride!