As You Wish, weddings & events

I cannot rave about Monica and her fantastic team enough. I had hired her about 18 months prior to my wedding because I knew I wanted her help from the beginning. She was an absolute joy to work with and guided me from day one on my wedding planning journey. She was always there to provide insightful information on the venue, timeline and decor. Monica conducted the rehearsal beautifully, was able to round up a large group with ease and made it such a fun experience with her charm and humor. When it came to the big day, I can only say Monica had superhuman abilities, because she was everywhere taking care of business. Her and her team assembled the decor, coordinated with vendors, and always had time to make sure our wedding party was comfortable. Her knack on everything wedding was exactly what my husband and I needed for a smooth, stress free day. Monica was the highlight of our entire wedding and there have been so many family and friends who have come up to us after our wedding to tell us Monica was the most amazing person ever. Let this be your sign to book her!!

I may be a bit biased because Monica is my mother, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that she’s the best wedding planner in the world. She’s there for you at any hour of the day, whether it’s 10 a.m. or p.m., to answer your questions or give you advice. My wife and I wanted to stay under budget while having a rather large (160 people) wedding, and Monica helped us to achieve that goal. She set us up with Aisle Planner, which was a lifesaver from day one of the planning process. It was an especially valuable tool when it came to organizing the seating chart, budgeting and keeping track of tasks. Monica also has a wide variety of decorations, which helped us save money. From delicate glass candle holders to ornate signs and boxes, she helped us to create a beautiful reception for a fraction of the price. Monica has great attention to detail. Her timelines are more thoughtful and organized than anything I could come up with. She thinks of things that most wedding planners don’t. She makes every effort to make sure your wedding day is as perfect as possible. The best part of having Monica as your planner is that she cares. Yes, I’m her son, so of course she’s going to care about me and my wedding. But because I’m her son, I know how much she cares about her couples. I’ve sat at the dinner table while she raves about how much she loves a new couple after their first call. Or talked to her after a wedding as she recounts all the wonderful details of the night that was. She likes to stay in touch with her former couples as they grow up and become parents themselves, and she will reminisce about their wedding that was five or 10 years ago. It was an honor to have Monica as our wedding planner and finally see firsthand why so many couples before my wife and I chose her and loved her as theirs. Love you, mom. P.S. - Quick shoutout to Cortney, who designed our amazing seating chart! Cortney is super talented and kind and you’d be lucky to end up with either of her or Monica as your planner. Also, if you’re hiring As You Wish, I would recommend Atomic Entertainment for your DJ needs as well. Patrick, my dad, and Monica’s husband, brings fire and energy to each one of his gigs!