Blush By Brandee Gaar

ding coordinator, Jess, is the sweetest person on the planet! All through my wedding planning (and covid) she was always on top of things, reassuring me of things and always communicating with me. On my wedding day I had NO worries. I knew my wedding was in the right hands with Blush and Jess!

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r zoom as we got closer to the wedding day. She made me feel much more calm and reassured that I wasn’t behind on the planning. She triple checked all the small details I never even thought about and I didn’t have to coordinate the other vendors on the day of, she handled it all. One of the main reasons I went with Blush was knowing that there would be two people for the day of, it’s a huge value and it meant even less I had to think about. They kept track of the timeline and made it so that our wedding parties and family got to enjoy themselves instead of checking the clock every 10 minutes. On my wedding day, I just had to be there and they did the rest. At the end of the night, they made sure all the random items like cake, envelopes, and flowers made it into my parent’s car as well. It was all so smooth and I am so thankful we got to truly enjoy the evening :)

y we hired her, and was there whenever we needed anything.

e a good experience. Taylor with Blush was a true professional. Communicated regularly, answered every question and the day of the wedding, executed perfectly. My wife and I did not have to worry about anything the day before or day of! I would highly recommend this company and their planners! For someone as anal and detail oriented as I am, they handled everything flawlessly and with style. No regrets!

I met with my coordinator, Lisa H., a couple times and felt comfortable by her sincerity and knowledge that the wedding would go smoothly! I had made a lot of signs, etc and there were many small details that I worried would get misplaced or forgotten, but Lisa and her team made every setting amazing! I didn't have to worry about a thing! When I saw the reception area, I was blown away by how beautiful they made it look. She also helped so much with last minute details and questions I had and my mom had. Lisa definitely made sure our wedding ran smoothly and I'm forever grateful! Thank you!!!

lift a finger regarding any details the whole day. She even went above and beyond to fill out table cards which were blank in my bag the morning of. A lot of my guests made it a point to mention what a rock star she was. So thank you from the bottom of my heart Ali! You made my day fantastic!

zingly she made it all come together! She paid close attention to all the little details we wanted included, so we got to enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about things coming together. Thank you Ali!

in touch with Lexie at Blush. To say that I was stressed was an understatement, we had three days to plan a wedding that I had been planning for over a year. Lexie immediately swung into action. She contacted all my vendors and found replacements for those who couldn't make it to Orlando. In three days Lexie did more for me than my previous wedding coordinator had done in a year. You would have never known that my wedding was planned in three days and that was 100% because of Lexie. She kept me calm and organized and I would have never made it through the day without her. She was the epitome of professionalism but was fun and enjoyable to be around. I cannot say enough amazing things about Lexie and I am forever grateful that she was there to help save my wedding!!

and Brandee made sure things continued to move smoothly, took care of me, and made adjustments to help. I could have not asked for anyone better on my wedding day.

ly professional and well planned. She knew exactly what she wanted to do, but also asked us what we wanted and made sure everything was to our liking. If we wanted to change something, she said okay. She was easy to work with. She made our day so enjoyable because she had everything done. There was no stress. She handled everything. It rained right before our reception and she was right there to help us and communicate what was gonna happen next. Perfect professional! HIRE HER!!!!!! Thanks Lisa! It was a day I'll never forget!

expectations! Like many brides I was overwhelmed with the huge task of planning a wedding. Hiring Brandee was the smartest decision my husband and I made. She has a gift for designing a wedding that incorporates the wants of both the bride and groom. Brandee was able to calmly handle difficult situations with grace and ease! Because of Brandee I was able to enjoy my wedding day instead of worrying about all the many details that had to be dealt with that day. Thank you thank you thank you Brandee!!!!

tuitive. She anticipated every need/want. She really made the day so easy for us. She was a pure rockstar!! Thank you so much Abbey!!!

t vendors - Blush has connections with people all over town and helped us find exactly what we were looking for. We met with Ali a few times leading up to our big day and from the first time we talked with her we knew she would do a great job, she is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She thought of every detail we were missing, and worked with all of our vendors to coordinate everything leading up to the day. On the day of the wedding she took care of everything, we had nothing to worry about so we were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing we were in good hands. We are so happy we worked with Blush and Ali is fantastic!

wo elaborate events, from start to finish, with professionalism, taste and the highest level of accomplishment. Most recently, I put the execution of my daughter's wedding at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida, solely in Brandee's capable hands... including a complicated hotel contract covering hundreds of rooms and multiple days of parties, floral/draping/lighting needs for a décor theme so demanding that it required immense creative vision, vigorous negotiation, mulit-vendor coordination, bravado and over 22 hours of onsite, through-the-night, set up. She brought me vendors of the highest caliber and oversaw dozens of custom-made pieces of clothing and art, countless special requests, last minute emergencies and the needs of over 40 international guests. As a result, our event was a masterpiece. Brandee Gaar is a rock star and any of you considering her, or her firm, for your wedding will be nothing more than thrilled with the result.

t and let me know what tasks she would take care of and made sure to let me know that if I had any questions to let her know. Throughout the wedding planning process, there were several times I reached out to ask her for vendor suggestions and she immediately responded with a list of people I could contact. For wedding specific questions, she provided suggestions based on things she had seen at other weddings and her own personal/professional experience. About a month before the wedding, we skyped (I was planning from Boston) and went over all of the big and smaller details. She literally thought of everything, making the process so much easier for me. After talking to her and realizing how wonderfully organized she was, I asked her if I could pay an additional fee to have her at our wedding ceremony at Holy Cross Church. At our rehearsal, Kyle was so friendly, on time, and made sure that everyone knew exactly what they were doing. Having her there left me feeling so calm for the next day. The morning of the wedding, Kyle arrived early and collected everything she needed for the reception. She was just amazing. She made sure everyone was ready-to-go and stuck to the schedule we had created together. She took care of EVERYTHING without me even having to ask her any questions. During the reception, Kyle kept us on schedule, but made sure we enjoyed EVERY SECOND of our wedding. There are not enough words or ways for me to express how highly I recommend Blush, to more importantly, Kyle for any wedding planning you'll need. She will make sure your day is a dream come true.

Ali was SO organized, helpful, and always made herself available to talk leading up to our wedding day. The actual day of our wedding went by without any glitches (that I was made aware of), and for that I was stress free and able to enjoy every minute of our special day, knowing she had it all under control. I would recommend to anyone planning a wedding, not only hire a coordinator, but hire Blush! They are absolutely wonderful! Thanks Ali :)

self. When it came to the month before and day of the wedding, I wanted a right-hand man to be there to take care of all of the vendors and coordination. My wedding day went flawlessly (as far as I know - which is all that matters, right?!). Maria Balestriere was very organized, helpful, understanding and made mine and my husband's wedding day PERFECT. She was more than a coordinator and became a friend. She cared about our day as much as I did and made sure all of the personal touches I added were showcased. I can't thank you all enough for everything. We loved having you all!

hat I did. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Ali and she was absolutely phenomenal! There are not enough words to express how amazing Ali is as wedding coordinator. She is truly talented and has an obvious passion for what she does. Ali went above and beyond to make our wedding day the most magical day of our lives and made us so unbelievably happy. Ali paid attention to detail and did not miss a beat throughout the entire wedding planning process. Ali is personable, easy to talk to, and always made me feel comfortable. She was always prompt with answering my questions and easing my fears— no matter how silly they seemed to be. Ali was full of amazing ideas to make our wedding day special and unique. She took all of my dreams and visions, enhanced them to make them even greater than I could have imagined, and brought them to life. She also referred us to the most wonderful team of vendors! Every recommendation Ali made was a great one! I went into my wedding day 100% worry free (which is a big deal for me— as I am a worrier by nature) and trusted that Ali would handle everything and make it perfect. Ali made sure everything was flawless on our wedding day. If anything went wrong I definitely did not know about it. Ali handled every situation calmly, gracefully and always had a smile on her face. Ali knew exactly what was important to me and advocated on my behalf as if it were her own wedding. I literally could not have planned my wedding without her. If you are searching for a wedding coordinator I highly recommend you stop looking now because you won’t find anything better than Blush! Thank you Blush, and Ali, for creating a wedding that exceeded my dreams!

g in Central Florida (where I'm from), so we really needed help with all of the logistics. Abbey, our planner, was AMAZING! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. She was an absolute joy to work with and thought of every little detail to make my wedding day completely wonderful. I'm a pretty organized, type-A person, but Abbey is on a completely different level when it comes to weddings. She thinks of everything, from the perfect rain contingency plan (which has to be just as lovely as the non-rain plan) to where your gifts will be stored during the wedding itself to making sure you have a great "exit" planned. Furthermore, Abbey coordinated with all of my vendors - they worked together seamlessly, and Abbey made sure they were 100% on time. She also took care of things like loading my personal possessions and our gifts into the "getaway car" so we didn't need to stop to do that at the end of the night and returning our cake tray to the cake baker so we didn't need to do that the next day. Honestly, if you are carefully researching planners (which I understand, since I spent hours doing that myself last year), then you can stop right now, because you won't find a better planner than Blush. Or Abbey. I can without hesitation say that the best money we spent from the entire wedding was on Blush, and the most fun I had during the planning process was during my planning pow-wows with Abbey. She is phenomenal. Thank you, Abbey and Blush - it was my dream wedding!

the planning process. Ali was available to answer all of our questions, big or small, and provided us with wonderful and helpful guidance as we planned our big day. Ali was also wonderful at coordinating all of our vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding-- it was amazing and such a relief. The day of the wedding, Ali was absolutely amazing- she kept things moving, set up our decor, and helped us get down the aisle in one piece! I cannot recommend Blush by Brandee Gaar and Ali Watkins more-- they were absolutely amazing!!

was hard to get a hold of them at first, but eventually Brandee contacted me and we were able to set up a plan. I was living outside of Florida, so worried that I wouldn't be able to do much planning for our wedding in person, I wanted to rely on someone who could design and plan our day for us. We were assigned to Abbey. Our initial meeting went really well and promptly received an email with a list of vendors. I was under the impression that wedding planners would be much more communicative and involved in all the options I was looking for. When I asked questions, I barely received any answers from Abbey so I was confused as to what services I had signed up for. I thought paying 3500$ would cover many services since we were not in Florida and needed someone who would do things for us, but in the end I felt like I could have just gone with a Day of Coordination Package for the help that I eventually got. I definitely feel like I went with the wrong package and overpaid for the services received. I was only recommended vendors, which I could have just found on sites like the Knot or Wedding Wire in the end. My groom tried to make me feel better by telling me that they would probably make the real difference the day of the wedding. We had a second meeting with Abbey a month before the wedding, and she went into all the details. She said she would adjust a few things and helped us decide on a few loose ends and take over, so in the end I was much more calm and relieved of all the stress. She said she would be in touch with all vendors and send everyone a timeline. As days went by, I was getting nervous as I didn't hear back from Abbey and had to pay all the final contracts. Some of the vendors were asking me if they were going to receive the timeline for the wedding 1 week prior, and also inquired as to who our coordinator was as they were still not in touch with her yet, so I was confused as I thought this would have been taken care of already. When I inquired, she promptly sent us the timeline, but it had other people's names on it, and stuff was not according to plan... On the day of the rehearsal and wedding, Abbey was unable to attend due to sickness, so Brandee was there to cover for her. I was in part a little worried as I didn't know how much Brandee knew of all the details we went through with Abbey. But the day of the rehearsal went really well. Brandee went above and beyond expectations, so we were all super relieved and happy about how it all turned out. The day of the wedding, Brandee also took care of us, we were very happy with the overall result, but I think I would have liked to have had more time to discuss plans and go over smaller details like I had with Abbey since she was the one who knew us and went over everything way more in depth because it was important to us, and I had really planned everything months in advance. Even though some things weren't according to plan, we were definitely happy with the final result.

ention to detail was unmatched. Her suggestions, ideas, and know-how were especially helpful to our planning process. We truly couldn't have pulled it off with out her!

or, Ali, was extremely helpful throughout the entire process and really helped make the planning easy. I could not have done without her help on the day of...I truly had NOTHING to do but enjoy my day. Any hiccups that happened were addressed in seconds and my day was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend Blush for anyone looking for flawless and professional service, especially if you are dealing with a larger venue where experience is key!

ess but also for day of coordination so my family could enjoy the day too. I met Kyle Grafton (one of many planners/coordinators available with Blush) through another vendor and knew instantly from her calm and friendly personality that she would be easy to work with. Throughout the entire planning process Kyle and Blush were there for me. They gave me recommendations when I asked for specific styles of vendors and helped me stay in my price points. Day of, the big day, everything went perfectly! Kyle handled everything--planned and unplanned. She was quick to step in for any problems that came up but also to monitor the days events and adjust details as needed. I was so glad we went with Kyle and Blush for our wedding!

r wedding that I would not have thought of. It was the intricate details that Kyle had covered that made our wedding above and beyond. Kyle took care of everything including making sure the programs, wedding favors, seating for the reception, guest book, etc... were all set up and in the proper place. She took care of timing, making sure guests knew where to go and guided everyone and everything perfectly. One of many things that Kyle did for our wedding that did not go unnoticed was that one of guests had a mechanical problem with her scooter and was struggling to get around with her walker. Kyle picked up on this right away and had hotel staff on the spot with a wheel chair. Friends from the wedding could not stop talking about Kyle and how spot on she was . This was not the first time we heard this since the wedding and reception. We can not thank Kyle enough for all the hard work she did for us and how professional she was at all that she did. We want to Thank Lindsey for bringing Kyle into our wedding plans and let her know what a valuable asset you are to any wedding at Champions Gate. Lisa and I know that things would never have gone so smoothly without Kyle and we are forever in debt for the hard work you provided us. Thank You again for the best wedding we could have imagined! If you would like a perfect wedding we recommend contacting Blush and ask for Kyle.

ut the entire planning process. The day of the wedding was perfection thanks to Brandee! She was close by the entire night and made everything so smooth. My 200+ guests were blown away by what Brandee (and a little bit me) put together. I would LOVE to work with her again and HIGHLY recommend her!

ing and logistical detail for us to ensure the wedding went off without a hitch. She gave us multiple suggestions for back up plans (we were expecting rain on the day of our wedding), and great advice every step of the way. She gave us several vendor contacts that ended up working perfectly for us. Most importantly, she completely reduced the nervous and stress of the entire wedding planning process. She was fantastic!

process. She was FLAWLESS! As a previous wedding planner my expectations were high and I was very certain about what I wanted and did not want. Ali went above and beyond to make sure that every detail, even the tiniest thing was just as we asked it to be. Ali answered every email, every question and often offered up information before I even asked. She was right on time with a full and accurate timeline of events and reached out to every one of our vendors to confirm details, so I did not have to. The day of the wedding she was on point, on time and made sure every detail (probably details I am not even aware of) was flawless. She kept everyone on time and the groom and I did not have to worry or do a thing! At the end of the reception, she so kindly packed up all our items, and delivered two slices of cake to our Villa. (We were married at Reunion Resort and were staying on property) There are many people out there that do not realize the value of having a day-of wedding planner. When you are the bride or groom, even a close family member, the last concern or thought you want to have is are the programs out for the guests, does the reception look nice, have the vendors delivered, you want to enjoy and savor every moment. That is what Ali did for us and that is the kinda of experience you will receive if you choose any of the Blush by Brandee planners!

we even officially hired her for her services, she was already giving us vendor recommendations. She was much more than a "Day of Coordinator" because she was there to offer advice or give recommendations throughout the entire planning process. We were planning our Orlando wedding from Fort Lauderdale, so it helped a lot that Kristen was very flexible with scheduling our consultation and phone meetings. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day. Kristen made sure that everyone knew exactly where to be and when. She kept everything running as smoothly as possible, even sending her assistant out for bloody mary mix when we ran out. We are extremely happy with all of her vendor recommendations. So many of the vendors were excited when they heard that she was the coordinator. Everyone got along well which definitely helped to make the day even more special. We would definitely recommend Blush by Brandee Gaar to anyone who wants a perfect wedding day!

he months leading up to our wedding with tiny details to make our day perfect. She quickly picked up on my likes and dislikes and made me feel comfortable that everything would go smoothly on the day of our wedding! She has amazing relationships with the other vendors we used, and together they made our wedding at the Four Seasons Orlando absolutely perfect. I would strongly recommend Brandee to anyone looking for a talented, professional and detail oriented wedding planner!

. I didn't realize how much I needed one! Maria Balestiere was much more than a day of! She reached out early on to see how planning was going and even helped us find our dj. She came to our tasting and went through an extensive list with us which helped ease my mind of what I had left to do. Her timeline was so helpful and she made sure everything with all of our vendors was in order so that all I had to worry about the day of our wedding was getting ready! She keep the night running smoothly so that we could really enjoy ourselves. And everything that was ours to get back at the end of the night was taken care of so that we could continue to spend time with family and friends afterwards! Even though she was provided to us I would highly recommend to any bride to at least book a day of coordinator. They really help you enjoy your day! Thank you Maria!

me together so all we had to worry about was getting married and enjoying the day! All the vendors she recommended were perfect. She always responded to e-mails promptly and was professional. We could not have had a better day. The day would have been more stressful and disorganized if it weren't for Kyle. She really knows what she is doing.

e to work with. They thought of things I never would have, and my wedding went very smoothly thanks to their foresight and experience. I'd definitely recommend their services!

ave done without her. She saved my mom and I from a lot of head aches and stress. She was easy to work with, so unbelievably knowledgeable and always there when we needed her. She met with us multiple times before the wedding and had an outline with every single detail of the wedding, which kept me very calm. She was quick in her responses, as nights when I woke up in the middle of the night thinking of something, I'd email her and she would respond within hours with an answer. Ali was so unbelievably friendly and made my entire family, wedding party, and all my other vendors feel comfortable. She was overall amazing and I recommend Ali and the whole team to every bride that I come in contact with.

, my husband and I knew we felt confident in her abilities and professionalism. She had a lot of experience with our venue and our other vendors so we completely trusted her to lead the team putting together our wedding day. If we had room in the budget, we definitely would have hired her for full wedding planning services. But for the day-of coordination package, Blush planners still put in a lot of work! Alison was always available for any questions I had and she did a great job keeping all of our wedding details together throughout the entire planning period. One of my favorite aspects of working with Alison was that the night before the wedding she took everything out my hands with full instructions including favors, guestbook, etc. So I basically had nothing to do on the big day but show up, get married, and have a wonderful time! This was a big moment of relief for me after so much planning and I felt completely comfortable putting everything in her care. Everything went beautifully on the wedding day and our families were very impressed with Alison's experience and attitude. Later that night as the wedding reception came to a close she made sure everything was packed up and went home with the right people, which was a big help! I absolutely recommend working with Blush as you put your dream wedding together. They truly know this business well and every aspect of my experience was wonderful!

tting into the logistics, one of the top reasons I’m so happy with our choice is that Brandee is just an absolute joy to have around. You spend so much time with your wedding planner and it makes the whole process so much more enjoyable if you really like her. Especially since she is in and out while you get ready for the wedding. Here are my top logistically reasons to work with her: - Design: Brandee’s eye for design is just phenomenal. You come in with a few Pinterest pictures and a billion questions and she transforms your venue space into the image in your mind that you never even properly conveyed to her. - Vendors: The team of vendors she works with blew me out of the water. They are all brilliant at what they do, but they also seem to genuinely care about making sure you have the perfect day. Especially Lee James (Florist) and Ben with Kaleidoscope (lighting). - Emergency management: Like with any planning, there were apparently a few hiccups right before my wedding. I never even knew about it until after the reception because she dealt with everything. All in all, she was absolutely incredible. I am so lucky to have had her help through everything. Thanks Brandee and the Blush team!!!

tails! My wedding day was absolutely perfect!! Alison and her assistants took my plans and executed them perfectly! I never had to worry about a thing! Alison was so organized and always emailed or texted me back right away if I had a question about something. I definitely recommend the Blush team to any bride who is looking to have a stress free wedding! These girls know what they're doing! :)

r" to help make my wedding perfect even with the wet grass and my last min crazy changes to the venue so my beautiful bride could have the outdoor wedding she dreamed of. Thank you Alison for everything!

es to a lot of things I didn’t even think about. I don’t hesitate to recommend Blush to anyone I know getting married. I never thought my wedding day would go off without a problem and having Ali there let me relax and live in the moment and not worry about the details. I am truly grateful for all she did to make my day perfect; I know she had a lot to do with that. If you are looking for a planner, Blush is really the best for the money and service.

from Brandee Gaar, with Blush - it turned out even more spectacular than we could ever have imagined. We knew what Amy wanted, but we had no idea how to get it done or which vendors would be able to deliver. Brandee knew. She recommended and worked closely with the most wonderful vendors. Brandee recommended Denise Wilson from Dogwood Blossom Stationery who helped us create beautiful invitations and all our other magnificent paperwork. She found us a spectacular florist (Lee James Floral Design) who just blew our minds with the things he was able to do with the tables and decor! Amy wanted a chandelier to hang from nothing. Brandee said, "No problem. We can do that!" and recommended Ben Lawles from Kaleidoscope Event Lighting who turned the reception into a fairytale better than anyone could imagine. We wanted a fantastic band that everyone from different generations would love, Brandee said to get the Buzzcatz who helped us party the night away. Amy wanted a song for her processional from a childhood favorite movie. The score for the song she wanted had never been produced. Brandee said, "No problem. I know someone who can listen to the music, write the score, and gather the artists to perform it for you!" She called Shannon from Beautiful Music and it was done. These are just a of few of the many magical moments in our dreams - that Brandee made come to life. It was bigger and far better than we even imagined. That was all just in the pre-planning. We were even more blown away by the grace and professionalism she and her staff showed as day-of coordinators. Even though there were a thousand moving parts to pulling off this wedding, Brandee and her employees were calm, soft spoken, and completely lovely through the whole event. Everything was perfect! I can not think of one thing that we would have done differently - from a year of planning through our day-after brunch. We used ALL of Brandee's recommended vendors and not ONE of them disappointed. Without a doubt, we will use Brandee with Blush for our next daughter's wedding. There could not possibly be another wedding planner that is better! I cannot even imagine using anyone else!

big advantage when planning your event. Always on top of the details and timeline, she gives wonderful advice and has great ideas and follow through. She really made our destination wedding a stress free day. Kudos to Blush and to Brandee for a job well done and an unforgettable experience!

did. You were there for me when my plans went sideways and offered solutions that not only worked but probably worked better than my original. You provided the most awesome references to the truly best vendors in Central Florida. Each vendor was able to take MY vision and make it a reality! They ‘got me’ and ‘our vision’ and there truly was no better feeling during the process! Each guest said that it was the best wedding they had ever attended, which I NEVER expected. They loved the traditionally untraditional theme that we were after! Your hard work did not go unnoticed - thank you, thank you, thank you!

always there to answer questions, suggest vendors and make my daughter's wedding an affair to remember. She knew our budget and helped us keep to that. The day of the wedding, I didn't do a thing, but just enjoyed they day. They are well worth every penny!