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rry free evening to enjoy. I struggle giving away control but felt 100% confident in Aquina’s care!

e are sad that she is already booked for our new date but totally understand as she's a total rockstar :). If you are planning a wedding and truly are on the fence about hiring a coordinator- JUST DO IT! Especially with this pandemic we are never sure what the future holds. Aquina was able to keep us up to date on the most recent developments and restrictions as they became available and was able to professionally discuss and help us through with a decision about what is best for us and our families. She is the best of the best!

he idea of planning minute details of a wedding seemed daunting to say the least. I ended up leaving my job and starting a new career just a few months before the wedding, which caused my husband and I to postpone to 2020 instead. LOLOLOLOL, what a choice! Due to Covid we ended up having a tiny little wedding in CO instead of the one (the second one) that Aquina had put all of her time and effort into planning, but instead of throwing in the towel and telling me what a jerk I am, she offered to come to CO with me if I needed her and tried to help me in any way she could. She was so supportive, and laid out all of our options objectively without sugar coating or trying to sway things one way or another. Ultimately it was the right decision for us, and our day ended up being absolutely perfect. Aquina knows exactly what she's doing and has great recommendations for vendors that she has worked with before, and she has a way of deciphering what exactly you're talking about even when you don't. 10/10 would hire again!

l. Even in the wake of Covid-19 she always remained optimistic and realistic. There is no amount of money I can put in this type of service. We took all of her Covid-19 recommendations and were still able to pull off the wedding of our dreams. All of her vendor recommendations except 1 was incredibly. The stress she took off our plates during our 18 month planning process we can never thank her enough for. But the fires she put out in actual wedding day that I had no idea about make me forever grateful to her. Her staff are complete professionals as well. So once again thank you Aquina from the Blake’s!!

her more than I did, but she was also great in letting my Type A, controlling self take the reigns and she and her assistant Emily took over the day-of and pulled everything together so I could enjoy my wedding day. Aquina was very helpful and flexible in separating the hours and services I paid for when I decided to split my wedding into a minimony and reception. In such a stressful and crazy time, this was so helpful and truly shows the kind and thoughtful heart she has. It has been a pleasure to work with her and I look forward to working with her again in a year for my large reception. I trust it will go smoothly once again with her support.

that were PERFECT. In the midst of COVID, we had to change our wedding plans to a smaller scale and Aquina stepped in tremendously to help make our day perfect. She also saved us with last minute day of details (like bags of ice for our beverage trough) and that last minute tablecloth that we didn't rent (Can you tell we are a DIY couple?) . Aquina also did our music for walking down the aisle since we decided to opt out of having a DJ. There are probably various other details that I don't even know about because Aquina helped make everything run so smoothly. Aquina is a friend to us and I will recommend her services to anyone who wants a Coordinator or Planner for their wedding!!

on the ball, organized, and a #boss at what she does. She serves her clients so well, and that’s what is important. I hope we do many more weddings together in the future!

going to get done. I knew Aquina would be perfect for the job from the first day I met her. My mom was a little hesitant because she did not think we would need a coordinator, but all of those hesitations went away as soon as she met Aquina too. Aquina is kind, professional, organized, and was extremely helpful with every single task. I could never say thank you enough. She gave me countless recommendations for vendors, helped me navigate the unknown waters of covid, and made my day absolutely perfect. If you are thinking about hiring a coordinator, DO IT! But meet with Aquina before your decision! Aquina, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your help. Love, Nina and Ryan

planner is 100% the reason that my stress was manageable throughout the entire process. Literally, my wedding wouldn’t have happened as flawlessly and as stress-free if it weren’t for Aquina and her team. Retaining a wedding planner was the first thing I did—I work long hours and usually exhaust all my planning/organizing momentum during the work hours, so I knew I needed someone to keep me focused and on track. I’m also a bit of a perfectionist, which often translates to being indecisive, so I needed someone to narrow options down for me and help me talk through ideas in an unbiased manner. Aquina was just that and SO much more. Aquina and I started working together in January 2019 for my April 2020 wedding—which is already a long partnership! Then Covid hit. Aquina was quick to talk through the options with us and we all agreed, rather quickly, to postpone only 4 weeks before our wedding. There are SO many layers to postponing, worst of all is coordinating with your vendors AGAIN to try to line up the same day. Enter Aquina--she contacted all my vendors and a new venue to make it happen for 8/8. I had very little stress when I should have been stressed out of my mind. Aquina had a lot of vendors that she already works with in the industry, so that made my search much easier—but she was also open to other vendors that I may have found through other avenues (although I didn’t end up using any b/c she already had the best picked out!). She was incredibly well organized with email correspondence (including all coordination with vendors & CC’ing me on them) and outlines, she was quick to reply to texts/emails/calls (even when I wasn’t!!) and she was willing to give me honest feedback to help me narrow down my vision. I had zero worries the day of my wedding. Aquina was very clear to me and my family that she didn’t want us to worry about anything the day of the wedding and if we had questions or concerns to take them directly to her to figure out. When we arrived at the venue, the vision that we had discussed FOR MONTHS was executed exactly how I had imagined. She was able to turn the wedding I described into a tangible experience. Aquina and her team made sure we all got down the aisle in order, she made sure the “room flip” was handled efficiently and kept the reception on track. I’m still on a high from that day and relive so many of the memories! My family and then-fiancé thought I was ridiculous for hiring and seeking out a wedding planner. They have since changed their minds and recognize that Aquina was essential to the planning process and making our wedding day unforgettable. It is clear that Aquina takes great pride in her work and prioritized my needs through the process. She was instrumental in the best day of our lives.

wish we could give them more than 5 stars! Would absolutely recommend!

more added stress - and all of that was even before the actual wedding day. On the day of, I didn’t have a care in the world because Aquina and her team handled everything. And the day turned out so fabulously. Without a doubt, Aquina was the best decision I made as it relates to my wedding. She is just so fabulous I can’t even quite put it into words.

it all in stride and was always ready to tell it like it is to point me in the right direction. Even more than the help with planning and booking (which I 100% desperately needed), what I’m most happy with is how little I needed to worry. I knew I wasn’t going to miss any detail or have any hiccups ruin my day because Aquina had it covered. I woke up the day of my wedding calm and confident and I know that wouldn’t have been possible without her.

to everything that my now wife and I had to say and found a way to execute all of our ideas (and made sure that we kept within budget). On the wedding day, everything flowed very seamlessly. My wife and I had a blast and we were able to focus on our family and friends, while I am sure there was a ton of work being done behind the scenes. We really appreciate everything Aquina helped us get through with not only the wedding, but everything it took to get us up to that day.

lt that between me and the future mother in law, we could knock this out together. Boy was I wrong!!! Aquina made it a point to emphasize the fact that her mission was for my daughter and I to not have to worry about anything and just to "let go." (which I have a hard time doing at times.) There were many last minute changes and it was one of the hottest days in June. Aquina and her staff improvised with a barrel filled with ice cold water to photo displays at the entry that we hadn't planned. I let go so much that I gave her my credit card and said..."go for it, keep the receipts and don't lose it." She is super trustworthy and truly has a knack and passion for making any event stress free so you can focus on what truly matters...why you're there. From set up to clean up she made everything move like clockwork. Truly a day that won't be forgotten because I was worried about clean up...which is exactly what happened with my first daughter's wedding without Aquina. I highly, HIGHLY recommend AH Planning KC to anyone that just wants to enjoy the moment at any event.

ly calling all the venues in Kansas City trying to find me a new venue. She even went on tours with us during the awful Kc snow storms. Throughout the planning process I was able to text and call her as often as I needed. She went to our venue with us multiple times for help with idea planning even though it was 45 minutes outside of Kc. The week of she called all our vendors and confirmed and made it totally stress free. She helped make all my crazy design ideas come to life even better than I could have done myself. We even borrowed a few items from her at no cost! She went over and behind in every category possible. We had a no show for a vendor and she called them immediately and handled it and helped alleviate that stress post wedding. I am going to miss working with her because she was that amazing! So do yourself a favor and hire this amazing woman!!! She even came with extra personnel to hire for cleanup at the end of the evening.

me together on your wedding day. It was truly a dream come true and it was all because of Aquina. Thank you so much for being amazing and so much more!!! I lost a planner but gained a friend. <3

ur non-traditional wedding. Over the next year, she helped us put together the most amazing day that I am still reeling from - everything was absolutely perfect! The vendors she suggested were all incredible and over delivered any expectations that we had. In addition to this, she was so much fun throughout all the madness that is planning a wedding that she managed to take all of the stress out of it. I know, that seems impossible, but with Aquina by your side, it totally is! The time she took to get to know us and what we wanted our day to be meant so much to the both of us. We had dreams of a rooftop ceremony and reception, but days leading up the weather looked bleak, so Aquina helped put together the most beautiful Plan B that I would have honestly been just as happy with (we did manage the rooftop in the end!). I really cannot say enough good things. If you are considering booking a wedding planner, please do yourself a favor and book Aquina. Ya welcome.

decor and bouquets a surprise (which she knew I would love,) and then set up the photographer and videographer up to record our reactions to the venue. It was absolutely perfect! I cried when I saw how beautiful it was! And even though we got a bit behind schedule on our itenerary, she made sure everything ran smoothly and was 100% flexible. I also would suggest booking her brother, Sala, as DJ if you can! They work flawlessly as a team and they both made our day absolutely wonderful! If I went back and did it again I would book them 100x over! Thank you for making our day wonderful and stress free!!!

of our accommodations were perfect! I couldn’t of asked for anything better. She went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you AH Planning!

ur wedding goes perfectly and help every step of the way! She’s awesome!

that the day was extra special for the bride. Highly recommend!

ed with a calligrapher to do a welcome sign for us using her sign she let us borrow for the day. She also brought some cute chairs that we used behind our sweetheart table. Aquina took the time to meet with us several times at the venue and met with me on several other occasions to coordinate everything. She is incredibly reasonable and will do everything in her power to make sure your day is perfect. Thanks Aquina!

d as I hoped to be. Aquina turned that around! After our first face-to-face meeting, I knew she was who I needed to get my sanity back before the wedding. As the big day approached, she stayed in close contact with me about all vendors; she confirmed with them the week before; and she handled all issues day of in conjunction with our designated decision maker (the Father of the Groom). I am so happy to say my Wedding Day was the most beautiful, exciting, fun, stress-free day I could've imagined. As far as I know, there was not a single issue, and I attribute that whole-heartedly to Aquina's ability to organize and complete tasks!

anaged to still make it perfect. She was able to simultaneously handle difficult guests and make sure everyone was happy, especially my husband and I. Her connections in the wedding world are immense and she never had hesitations when it came to working with our limited budget. Personally though, the way she relieved my anxiety through the planning process and took the wheel when I was overwhelmed is what I appreciated most. Having such a genuine person aid you in the biggest day of your life is an unparalleled blessing. Thank you Aquina!

complish. Aquina handled them all calmly, efficiently and professionally. I think she was the only one there that wasn't sweating.

om the very beginning and went above and beyond what was expected. She set up the ceremony and the reception space, and tore everything down. I have already referred a few cousins and friends to her! Please use her!

hank you Aquina!

making my role purely enjoyable and allowing me to focus on making memories with my daughter! She is organized and very knowledgeable, as well as having many amazing contacts in the bridal industry. My daughters day is going to exceed our expectations due to her expertise! The only thing I have to worry about the day of Karas wedding (Sept 28th at Red Barnfarm Weston MO) is being with her and my family, soaking up each moment! I can’t wait. Thank you Aquina!! If you are on the fence about whether or not to hire Aquina, DONT HESITATE! She will exceed your expectations!!

e searched for it and found us the best options! Shes very organized and her prices were more then affordable.

ent and paid so much attention to detail. She brought my Pinterest board to life! She handled everything on the day of, i showed up and didn’t have to worry about a single thing! She went above and beyond to make sure my day was as stress free as possible And she nailed it! If you are considering a day of coordinator or a wedding planner I would highly recommend Aquina!