An Event to Remember

From the very first meeting with Shamika, my now husband and I felt completely understood and supported. Shamika's knowledge and experience in all things wedding related cannot be understated. She was able to ascertain the type of coordination we needed and helped us execute our vision. Shamika was also our go to subject matter expert for every question, detail and need throughout the process and she had a good rapport with every vendor we used. She was communicative and honest with us from beginning to end and we so appreciated her candor and transparency. Shamika made herself available to us whenever we needed her and when I tell you she comes prepared, I sincerely mean it. On the day of our wedding, we were short some boutonnieres and she was able to use an extra bouquet to make some! She coordinated everything so that we could focus on what really mattered to us. Shamika is the embodiment of ingenuity and her thorough approach made our day so special and memorable. If you are considering a wedding or event coordinator, Shamika should be at the top of your list. Thank you again for everything!

everything went smoothly, and it was great not having to worry about all of the tasks. We also hired bartenders and general staff through AETR, and they did a great job as well. We really enjoyed working with Shamika and highly recommend AETR!

day came, the staff was friendly, helpful, and very competent. We had several wedding guests comment on how friendly the bartenders were. We used several vendors for the wedding, and I believe that Shamika and her staff were the most helpful of all! I would highly recommend hiring her company for staffing and bartending.

ood hands. Our #1 priority for the wedding was to not be stressed, and that is the job of the coordinator and what Shamika promised. Unfortunately, on the wedding day Shamika was not able to show due to a "family emergency" and she left her two assistants who were not part of the main planning process to coordinate the wedding day. First the decor people were not going to put cloths on the family tables, even through they were ordered and if it wasn't for MY MOM checking they would have never had them, guests were coming inside the building while vendors were still setting up instead of being sent outside, they did not sit the families where they needed to be, they forgot to place essential ceremony decor where it belonged, they did not make sure cake was being passed and champagne, and instead of giving the top of the wedding cake and food packed from the caters to us to my mom they gave it to the wrong people. My videographers and photographers did not know exactly where to go all the time and I had to be the one to tell them where to stand and go. Honestly, we were a bit behind due to our officiant being late, and the assistants did the best they could and had great attitudes, but they did not know how to lead, which ultimately causes wedding day stress. My fiance and I were running all over the place the best we could to make sure things were done how we wanted. Its disappointing because we believe if Shamika was there, the promise of it being a stress free day would have rang true, but behind the scenes we couldn't enjoy the day like we wanted. When we talk about what we wish we would've changed for our wedding day, it comes down to coordinator.

e, insight, and answering panicked phone calls and texts about any little detail. As for the bar service - we could not have been happier - the staff was so professional and made top notch drinks for our guests.

made our time planning and big day so very special.

at I needed. She gained my trust immediately and honestly, I do not know what we would have done without Shamika in our corner. Her skills, candor, hustle, creativity, resources, connections and professionalism are unmatched. All of our wedding party and family were so impressed by her and her team (we hired bartending services through her as well). Planning a wedding is already stressful, and add ever changing pandemic conditions to that?! LORD....too much. Shamika was there every step of the way with us, communication was on point from start to finish. Although, I saw her and her teams hustle and grind the day of the wedding, I was relaxed in knowing that she had complete control over it all. Our wedding day was seamless; we cannot recommend Shamika ENOUGH!

ore we spoke about our dream wedding, we would get more and more excited because we knew Shamika would be able to pull it all together! She knew exactly what vendors we should work with, and she made the entire wedding planning process fun and seamless. We had the perfect wedding, and we know this wouldn’t have been possible without An Event To Remember! Look no further because this is the event planner you need in your life! Thank you for everything! - Alfonzo & Johnny

d two amazing specialty drinks: the Lavender Moscow Mule and the Rosemary Bourbon Sour. The specialty drinks were a hit, and Shamika was able to garnish our drinks with lavender sprigs, provided by us, and rosemary sprigs, provided by her team. We had almost 200 guests at our wedding and they provided excellent service. We also had a whiskey & cigar bar at our wedding and they were able to use one of the bartenders for that specialty bar - it was amazing! The planning process throughout our engagement was so easy and we always felt like we were in great hands. We had a Zoom meeting to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, and Shamika also met us at our venue and helped us determine the best spots to put the bars. She also ordered all of our alcohol through Specs and made sure it was delivered for us, so we didn't have to worry about it. Hire Shamika - you will not regret it!

wedding was postponed due to COVID. She went above and beyond her duties and we appreciated her so much. We are so glad we hired An Event to Remember!!

ue. From start to finish, I could not have asked for a more dedicated visionary working to make everything happen. You would never know all the hoops Shamika had to jump through working with our complicated venue because of how truly magical and easy she made our day/weekend. The details to the design and the execution of how everything turned out was beyond expectations. Not to mention gaining a friend through it all to make it even more special! Shamika has a gift and those who experience her become richer because of it. Would recommend a thousand times over and over again!

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o work with!! You will not be sorry hiring An Event To Remember!! She brings a great presence of being in charge and kept the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception all running smoothly! I did not have to worry about a thing because I knew she would take care of everything!!

ler wedding. She truly made our day magical! Shamika and her team are the best!

e and being flexible with all my requests. Highly recommend!

as I am without me having to deal with the craziness or inevitable last minute issues. She was honest and straightforward with me and executed my vision for the experience we wanted for our special day! I can’t imagine using ANYONE else bc I am confident that God brought her in our path to keep me sane 😊

he was organized, proactive, and professional all the way through. On the day of the wedding, she ensured everything ran on schedule and was helping however needed. Our wedding was running behind, but Shamika was easily able to adjust and get us back on track. Our day would not have been the same without her!

endor or the overall event run smoother. As a venue manager who has worked with her countless times, I know you will love working with Shamika and be glad to have her in charge of your wedding day/event.

he best experience on your wedding day.

me hiccups throughout the day (mostly due to my scattered brain) and Shamika (#2 haha) was right there to take care of it all and I never even had to worry. Aside from that, she joined me on the dance floor and sealed it even more for me..the best wedding team out there!!! Thank you all so much for helping pull off the best day of our lives!

s expediently and provided a network of vendors of the highest caliber. Even when one of the vendors failed to meet our expectations, Shamika advocated for us so that we could experience our wedding day stress-free. With her in our corner, we felt safe and confident. Shamika and An Event to Remember provide high quality, professional service, with the care of a small, family business. We highly recommend her services to any and all.

it a reality, all while not making it more cumbersome for myself or my fiance. Shamika and her team were this and more, and I truly can't recommend them enough. Their calm and collected demeanor, both before and during the big day, put me at ease and allowed me to enjoy what was truly a perfect day that would not have happened without them! They ran with every idea I had and made every vision come true and I can't thank them enough. I would HIGHLY recommend using them for your special event!

chedule throughout the year of planning and offered many tips and suggestions that made it a smooth process. Day-of, she was on top of everything and it went perfectly. Highly recommend!

a “day of coordinator” she started working with me right away. She took over all communication with the vendors, scheduled appointments for me to see the progress of all the wedding details, and met at the venue with me several times to discuss all the little details. I was planning my wedding in Texas all the way from Colorado, so having her there to guide me and help me with all the behind-the-scenes work while I was away at school was so helpful. Additionally, when it came time to make the wedding timeline and on the wedding day itself, she was very flexible and catered to our needs. Overall, hiring her was a great help that I didn’t even know I needed, so I would highly recommend her if you’re planning a wedding on your own!

ortly after signing on with Brushy Creek we were put in contact with Shamika for our day-of-coordination. From the start (maybe 7 or 8 mos before the wedding) Shamika worked with us to determine what rental needs we had and since she had experience working with BCE she provided a lot of insight into what upgrades we may need to consider and what additional things we may need to rent/buy that were not part of the package. She knew what most vendors would be bringing (and what they would not) and whatever she didn’t know, she went and found out. She went WAY above and beyond for us during the planning phases and then knocked it out of the park the day of. Everything went according to plan. Her staff took care of everything and made sure everything went on schedule and that people who needed to know where to be and when. And she did it all with a smile and a friendly attitude. She was invaluable to us and our wedding would not have been the success it was without her. She has many years experience in the biz and it shows. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and her team!!

into my wedding and questioned a lot of my decisions. On the day of I went over to the cake to add more cake flowers as well as add a couple of finishing touches and she immediately gave me attitude about how I didn't say I wanted more flowers. Mind you I never complained about how the cake was decorated I just wanted to add some more touches on my own. However she apparently took this as a personal attack and got very rude and defensive about it. This was not the only instence of something like this happening. All of my family and friends at the rehearsal we're appalled at how she spoke to me and carried herself the whole evening. She was upset that people were late but we still had plenty of time to practice and the rehearsal basically just so that people could see the venue. She lashed out frequently and rolled her eyes multiple times at me and overall made the day a lot more stressful than it needed to be. She also asked both my husband and mom about getting a tip (probably hoping neither one of them knew about how rude she had been to me throughout the day as well as at the rehearsal). As the bride I should have never been treated how she treated me.

up the way I want but she is super understanding and does her best to give you your perfect vision. My parents were definitely thrilled to be able to relax and enjoy the night without having to worry about making sure everything went smoothly because she was on top of it! She is also very responsive to email.

hings she had promised like steaming our table cloths. She allowed a major error to happen, when they made an announcement that the wedding was ending early. She did not have a handle on the timeline, didn’t manage the band, and left out half the wedding party during introductions. She only knows her way and doesn’t make a brides vision happen. She caused me much stress throughout my wedding day and night, I would not recommend her services.

above and beyond what I would have expected from her. When BCE confusion and vendor issues before the wedding stressed me out, she calmed me down and helped me figure it out. When the wedding day itself became a shitshow (and oh did it become a shitshow - torrential downpour, last second vendor cancellations... you name the bad thing, it happened on our wedding day), Shamika took the reins, called in backup, and miraculously pulled it off. We had a beautiful ceremony and a wonderful time, and I cannot believe she managed to make it happen! We're legitimately considering naming our first born after her haha. Basically, words cannot describe how highly I recommend her. Thank you Shamika - you have no idea how much your efforts mean to us.

portunity to enjoy all of that. Thank you for helping our day turn out as beautifully as it did! xo Wendy & David

ut she took a hold of everything. My wedding was so memorable and it was beautiful and there's no way I could have done it without her. I hope it anyone who considers hiring a professional turns to Shamika. She is extremely well-versed and knowledgeable and made our day so extra special. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone looking to make their day stress free.

to still get everyone’s attention to run the show. You can’t do any better than her!

edding day timeline, set-up, executed a rain plan (which luckily we did not end up needing). She arrived at 12pm and started setting up on our wedding day and communicated with me a few times, but mostly stayed out of sight and everything went perfect thanks to her and not even feeling like she was around. She is professional, listens to what you want and also has some great suggestions! I would definitely recommend her for your wedding for your day of coordinator. It was so stress free to have someone run the whole event so my family and my husbands family could just relax and get ready and enjoy themselves the whole day!

t everything running on schedule on the big day. Shamika is has a ton of energy and I really enjoyed working with her.

well as communicating with and visiting vendors and providing input. Shamika was our ROCK when unexpected changes occurred (oohh there were many..). Her professionalism is top-notch and the women who help her on the day-of were great. My husband says they were worth every penny and more!! Hire An Event to Remember to make your day go smoooooooth! Shamika, you're the best!! <3

stories you read on all the wedding websites always seem to be the “ideal” situations, well it rained on our wedding day...her team was AWESOME they moved everything around like it was nothing, and it was even MORE beautiful than I hadn’t planned. She was as involved as I asked her to be with planning and so accommodating. Look no further for your coordination team! LOVED An Event to Remember

pportunity to work with many great coordinators and planners. An Event to Remember is the best, and I did not think twice about booking them for my wedding. Shamika is kind, organized and knows what works well and what looks good. She kept me on track throughout the planning process and was there to answer every question and to bounce ideas off of. From the second she arrived on my wedding day, I was immediately put at ease...she has a very calming presence. She took care of every detail and my family, my bridesmaids and I did not have to lift a finger. I could not be more grateful for Shamika an everything that she did to make my wedding day perfect. Book her! She is worth every penny plus much more. It will be the best wedding decision you make.

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ine, and more! I can't thank her enough for all her help in the planning process and especially the day of the wedding! It was such a great night and we owe a lot of it to Shamika and her team.

e able to give you a hug at the end of the night to show you our appreciation! Everything was just so beautiful and it was everything we imagined and more thanks to you! Thank you for all the amazing vendor recommendations ...they were all the best! And all my family and friends raved about all of them- including you! It was truly the best wedding! :)