Dominique Bell Events

perfect! Couldn’t have done it without her!!!!!! Best decision we made!!!

ave found and hired her. Among so many other things, she kept track of every single tiny detail I would have forgotten (or not even thought of myself!), made sure the wedding party kept to the timeline, coordinated with all our vendors, and negotiated all the inevitable hitches that came up during the day (e.g. transportation mishaps, spills, etc) so that I didn't have to think about them. What a relief! I think everyone needs a Dominique at their wedding. :)

From our first phone conversation, I knew I could trust Dominique to be professional with my vendors and timely with her responses. She completely followed through and perfectly executed our special day. If you are debating hiring a pro, please know that there were so many critical moments in my day that could have went horribly wrong if I did not have a professional in charge. Our photographer mentioned to me numerous times how thankful she was that Dominique was there to keep everyone on track, and how we probably wouldn't have had time for our family shots if Dominique didn't step in and take charge. Most importantly was how well Dominique executed our very complex NYC transportation plan. 25 different vehicle reservations was anything but a simple task. Guests kept coming up to me saying how good of a job Dominique had done to get everyone on the vehicles and on their way. It was also so helpful to have Dominique at the Church thinking for me, so I literally only had to focus on walking down the aisle. Additionally, I specifically remember a key moment at the wedding where Dominique suggested a dance set that wasn't planned that pretty much set the vibe for the wedding. One guest forgot a card in a vehicle and Dominique contacted them to bring it back. So many of my guests came up to me and said how well Dominique executed all the details. There were so many critical points of the day that could have went so poorly if Dominique was not there. I started off wedding planning thinking I did not need help, but I truthfully think I would not have enjoyed my wedding and it probably could have have gone horribly wrong for so many reasons if I did not have Dominique by my side. I can’t thank her enough.

ttentive to detail, patient, and friendly. She did a great job communicating with our vendors; she offered valuable advice from our first meeting through our wedding week; and our families were as impressed with her as we were. But what really distinguishes Dominique is her unflagging commitment to helping a couple have a seamless wedding day. In the days surrounding our wedding, she took our our props and gifts into her own home so that we wouldn’t have to worry about transporting them. When we arrived at our wedding venue and the A/C wasn’t working properly, Dominique calmly and expertly put out that fire. And unlike other planners, she was willing to be available to us for the entirety of our wedding day, rather than for a set number of hours. In the end, our wedding day went off without a hitch, and my husband and I were able to enjoy it to the fullest extent thanks to Dominique. I would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!

ave been like without her. Technically Dominique was our '3-month out' coordinator, but she did SO MUCH more. For the year + leading up to my wedding, Dominique was responsive, helpful and always accommodating. I had ZERO concerns going into the wedding day because I was so confident in her and the team's ability to handle whatever might come up, and of course the wedding went on without a hitch! Not only did she make everything run smoothly, but she was a calming influence for me and everyone around me on wedding day. I can't say enough good things, every Bride & Groom should be so lucky to work with her!! Thank you Dominique!!!

h the wedding. I live in Florida, my daughter works and lives in NYC, and we would never have been able to plan her magnificent Brooklyn wedding at The Liberty Warehouse without Dominique. Dominique has many qualities, but what I would like to address in this review is her contacts in the industry, and her willingness to do extra things that we did not anticipate her assisting with. The search for the venue took time on our part, and Dominique was extremely patient, did a lot of research, and visited venues in person during the search. She gave constructive advice without showing any bias. In addition, she made arrangements for us to re-visit venues as we narrowed down the choices and participated in many phone calls as we debated the options, and even provided detailed analysis of the cost factors for the finalists. She successfully presented the pros and cons so that the bride and groom were able to make an informed decision. Our search for a florist took some unexpected twists and turns and Dominique was instrumental in helping us navigate through the selection process. Again, she calmly and factually broke down the proposals and skillfully helped us as we were torn between two florists. The florist we selected did a magnificent job, and we are incredibly grateful to Dominique for assisting us in the selection process. Her clear analysis of the options offered greatly assisted us and we may have made a terrible mistake if it were not for Dominique. During the planning, Dominique was called upon time and time again for suggestions for vendors and she has a large repertoire to choose from. We ended up with a large budget, but she has vendors for every price range. And while we had a large budget, she clearly indicated to us many times where we should consider spending money, and where we did not need to. Her personal attention during the planning process was actually surprising. She spent many hours participating in conference calls in the evenings, as my daughter could not take time during the day. She even accompanied us while dress shopping on multiple occasions, even attending the fittings! In addition to venue and florist shopping, she personally did so many special things that it is hard to list - but she even delivered the gift bags to the hotels! And, she was at the rehearsal dinner, making sure all the details, were addressed, even though we didn’t expect that! During the planning process, we had some ideas and didn’t know if we could execute it - so we called Dominique - and each and every time she had options for us - from a Rolls Royce to which the newlyweds away to a donut food truck to tuxes to stationary to so many other items, she knows who/where to go! To state it clearly, when you hire Dominique for full service, you truly get full service! I defy you to not end up with a personal relationship with Dominique. She ends up being more than a planner, she ends up being an incredibly important part of your life! When she tells you “I’ve got this”, believe her! My daughter and her husband had a wedding of their dreams, and my husband and I were able to enjoy every minute of the ceremony and reception...because Dominique “had it covered”.

out. We booked her 6-week coordination package, which meant she was available to us during the 6 weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day of, of course. But Dominique still made herself available to us prior to the 6 weeks to answer quick questions or give us some advice or recommendations for vendors. Within the 6-week window, she essentially took over communicating with vendors. She created a day-of timeline for us. She made herself available for phone calls with me, or with vendors. On the day of the wedding, she arrived at the same time that I did and she made sure everything ran smoothly. She knew when each vendor would be arriving, and she coordinated everything. I just showed up and she told me where I needed to be and when. I can be a bit of a control freak at times, but I felt so comfortable handing over the reigns to Dominique! Additionally, some of our vendors had expressed how wedding planners can sometimes make things more complicated for them, but several of our vendors told me that they thought Dominique was fantastic and made their jobs easier. The only anxiety I felt on my wedding day was the normal "oh my god I'm getting married today" jitters. Dominique and her assistant were crucial to the success of our wedding day.

that I don’t have a reason to keep calling her now that the wedding is over! she’s truly lovely, totally wonderful to work with and I can’t imagine planning a wedding without her.

flawless. She handled all the things so that my mom and I could really enjoy the day. She was GREAT with communication and responding to all my questions. The best wedding planner out there. I highly recommend her. She knows all the good vendors and takes care of everything for you.

this was crucial and very helpful In communicating with the venue. She was organized, came prepared with an emergency kit, and was willing to do some running around if needed. She stepped in with over the top stressful family projects, and unexpected demands from other vendors. Dominique kept us happy and fed (not easy on your wedding day they say?). She put in a huge effort with support we didn't know that we would need. With her help were able to pull off the super customized wedding of our dreams in Brooklyn while living in Pittsburgh!

n the best way. Every call with her was just easy! I truly think that hiring Dominique was the best decision of my wedding. My father, who is notoriously frugal, was raving about how amazing she was and how he and the rest of the family didn't have to worry about anything during the weekend. Her assistant Keisha is also the BEST and was so sweet and easy to work with. Dominque knows Brooklyn like the back of her hand, and was able to suggest some awesome vendors too!! Thank you Dominique for making our very unique wedding (at Hill Country BBQ another AMAZING wedding venue BTW!) a weekend we will never, ever forget - and our guests keep raving about!! Do yourself (and future, wedding-day self) a favor and call Dominique today!!

ot THE best decision I made throughout the entire process. She is a true professional, and she knows this industry through and through. Not only did she help us plan a day that I am still (4 months later) receiving compliments on, she made everything so EASY. Her warmth and energy, organization, attention to fine detail, and creativity are some of the things you will notice about Dominique upon first meeting. What you will also learn later on, is that she is well respected by her industry peers, calm under pressure, and listens to every request with an open mind and an honest opinion, if you want it. I had friends and family raving about Dominique to me after the wedding- saying how professional she was and always anticipating the needs of the guests. Above and beyond! She respected our budget, and I appreciated when she would suggest where we could scale back a little (save money) and when to work within a slightly higher budget for quality's sake. With Dominique, I never once felt like I had a "planner" with me, but an ally to help make sure my husband and I could enjoy the best day of our lives together. xxoo

really appreciated her focus on understanding our priorities, feelings, and communication styles. She also did a great job on simplifying the endless decision-making into something manageable and even fun! And it was especially great to know that she was on top of all the little details (when will this arrive, what's on the horizon, where will that speaker go, etc.) and communicating with each vendor to confirm along the way (so we didn't have to worry). On the day of the event, she and her team were endlessly funny, professional, and supportive. I can't recommend her highly enough!

imagine. I do not how we would have gotten through the day without her. We hired her for the month of services but Dominique was there for us throughout every step of the way. Providing advice on vendors, logistics, etc… whatever we needed Dominique was there. As amazing as Dominique is she is even better when problems arise. We had a near disaster a few days before the wedding and she was instrumental in making it go away completely. She is worth every penny and the day of the wedding is her specialty. You get to enjoy every moment stress free and not worry because Dominque has everything and I mean everything under control!

duced me to some crucial vendors that I loved. Dominique helped me stay focused on the details that mattered and always made me feel like things were being taken care of... and they were! My wedding could not have gone smoother! She was an immense help especially the day-of, making sure everything and everyone was in its/their place. I didn't have to think about the cumbersome details -- my family, friends and I could just relax and enjoy the evening. Thank you, Dominique!!

sive about certain decisions that had to be made we could always count on her to offer confident, clear, and honest guidance. Working with Dominique allowed us to focus on what was really important which was having the best time at our wedding! Dominique is super organised yet light hearted and nurturing. She is so well respected in the industry and knew which vendors we would like based on our conversations together. We felt fully taken care of and couldn't imagine having our wedding without her. During the wedding itself Dominique and her team were everywhere overseeing everything. The day ran so smoothly and many people told us how it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We would recommend her to anyone! To be honest, we often miss her.

rdinate everything. We are extremely fortunate to have been introduced to Dominique the day we got engaged! Ever since then (3 years in the making) until our wedding day (June 2016) Dominique has been beyond AMAZING, WONDERFUL, RESPONSIVE, HELPFUL, PROFESSIONAL and an absolute joy to work with! Her connections and knowledge of NYC/Brooklyn made planning our wedding day carefree and simple! She was able to help us with things that never crossed our minds from hotels for us and our guests, picking out a photographer, the reception place, the florist, transportation, time lines and much more! On the wedding day she even proved to be more than a wedding planner! Her and her assistant became a florist (to fix my oversized bouquet), a hairstylist, shoe repairman, and anything else you could imagine you need on the day of your wedding! Most importantly Dominique has become a friend for life and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND her for all your wedding needs! We were able to fully enjoy our day with zero concern or worry about anything! STRESS FREE WEDDING PLANNING AT ITS BEST! YES, I used stress free and wedding together cause that is exactly what you will get with Dominique Bell Events!

to come to my dress fittings, florist appointments, and a meeting with the reception venue. She knows the industry well and can recommend reliable and high quality hair and makeup artists, transportation companies, DJs, hotels, photographers, and videographers. She can also help with wedding-related events like bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. Dominique also has great taste in food, flowers, clothes, and wedding spaces. She will understand and honor your vision and not lead you astray! She is virtually always available to respond to communications, and will tell you in advance if she will be offline for a short time. Dominique worked well with our vendors and our priest. Her help was instrumental during the wedding ceremony, mass rehearsal and the wedding reception. My husband and I actually enjoyed our wedding and had to deal with ZERO issues the day of because Dominique handled everything. If I had to do it again, I would definitely hire Dominique!

m) to set their vision and then help them carry it out. We hired Dominique for the month of, but she was checking in and setting up meetings well in advance of the month before. Not to mention that she was always available to answer questions via e-mail or phone, whether it was 9 months out or the week before. As the months went on, we were in constant communication and she alleviated so much anxiety and stress. Love her lists and level of organization! Although she wasn't our wedding planner, and instead our month of coordinator, she was helpful in recommending shuttle bus services and food delivery (for the bridal suite while all the bridesmaids got ready). On the day of the wedding, and especially once the ceremony started, we had not one tiny worry at all - she pulled it off spectacularly! The night felt so magical and smooth. Our guests even commented on just how well our large wedding was handled. She also managed to seamlessly coordinate my very large family and was able to knock out 17 posed pictures in less than 15 minutes - that's no easy task! Whether you are the type A micro-managing type like I was, or a relaxed type B, she can easily deliver the same results. We would highly recommend Dominique!!!

to us when we had an issue with our first wedding planner. We interviewed a few people and chose Dominique on her personality, skills, and a couple unique features that were going to benefit us in the long run. If you get nothing else from my review, this is the one thing: Interview multiple vendors for your wedding… and make sure Dominique is one of them! When choosing a wedding planner, you want to be comfortable with her/him. Keep in mind the wedding day: Who are you comfortable with asking to do things? Who will keep you calm? Who are you comfortable possibly being naked in front of? For me, this was 100% Dominique. I was completely at ease giving up control on my wedding day for her to take care of payments, getting the band set up, making sure the décor was how we wanted it, etc. I was also completely comfortable when Dominique had her hands in my dress to pin on my jacket, or up the skirt to pin up my bustle. Dominique worked in the restaurant industry before wedding planning. With us being out of state and hosting our family and friends for a few days, this came in handy when booking for a large party meals or just getting suggestions for restaurants around our hotels. Another great thing about Dominique is that she has worked with a wide variation of couples and she really knows how to bring your personal touches to the wedding. She will also tell you that something won’t work, why, and what another option would be. But, she will also ultimately make your own decisions. And she has a stellar assistant! I have touched on the day of, but as our reception ended and I went to collect my champagne flutes, grab an extra piece of cake, find my phone and my stole, Dominique had already grabbed all of that (well, 4 pieces of cake) and was headed to our room. I didn’t have to do anything but say goodbye to the remaining guests and enjoy the evening with my husband! I could go on, but if you are like me, you want the bottomline. Call Dominique and see if it’s a fit. If she is, I promise she will do everything to make your day as amazingly wonderful as she did ours!

look for anyone else. At the time we hired Dominique, we had already booked most of our big vendors, and she was very open to negotiating pricing to help us from that day forward. I cannot say enough about how she put me at ease through the rest of the process. The moment I got slightly stressed about something I would email Dominique and she would make it all seem so simple and easy and my worries would wash away. I was finally able to sleep at night without having concerns over a vendor or a wedding to do list flashing in my brain. The day of the wedding I never even thought about one vendor or what was happening inside our reception space. I knew it would be perfect, and it was all because Dominique understands your vision and makes sure it is perfectly executed. Obviously there are always hiccups with one vendor or another on the wedding day, but I didn’t even know about them until after the wedding when we could laugh about them together! There is no better money spent then on Dominique to make you feel at ease through the entire wedding process, help find you the perfect vendors to make your vision a reality, and to execute everything with such ease and grace. Also you will want to continue to be her friend after the wedding day!

most couples feel this way). Our venue highly recommended hiring a day-of coordinator which we decided was probably a good idea. After a few interviews and feeling like just another couple we met Dominique and we just knew she was perfect. She made us feel like she was really listening and wanted to get the feel of our wedding and help us accomplish everything we were envisioning. She was there for us from the very beginning lending us her expert advise as well as sharing her extensive knowledge of NY vendors - if we needed something she had the perfect person to recommend. We had so many compliments on our wedding and how it came together and honestly it could not have happened without Dominique's help.

ed, creative, professional, hard-working, dedicated, warm, sweet and friendly. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Dominique Bell and Big Juicy Events for our recent wedding in October 2015 in Brooklyn, NY and were beyond thrilled with her leadership and service from our big day. Everything Dominique touches turns to gold – from the year-long planning process, to the vendor selections, to the finance budgeting, to the accommodation of parents and family, to the timeline coordination, to the day of management, to the friendship we built together. Dominique made sure that my wife and I had the most special day of our lives, all while making it look effortless in the background. A successful wedding planner allows their client to set the tone, see the vision and choose their preferences, while being their compass and backbone to help navigate them along the way. And that’s exactly what Dominique does. Dominique is a remarkable human being. She is driven, self-motivated, extremely hardworking, dedicated and loyal. She started her own company after cutting her teeth in the ever-competitive and fast paced restaurant/hospitality world of New York City. She knows about food, she knows about wine, she knows about service and she most importantly knows firsthand about customer satisfaction. She is hands on, detailed oriented, well organized, extremely responsive and routinely goes over the top for her clients. She has that understated but telling skill at making each client feel as if they are her only client. If you let Dominique and Big Juicy Events into your life and your story, we promise they’ll help to give you a fairy tale ending!

rything, because I still knew what I wanted for the most-part, just not how to execute it. After convincing my fiancé that the added cost would be worth it, I began my search right here on Wedding Wire. Dominique responded to me within 24 hrs, we set up a meeting, and immediately clicked. Since I still wanted to choose most things myself, we went with a "Day of Coordinator w/ additional Planning Support" package. Right away, she helped us divide up our overall budget and gave us a timeline. Over the course of a year & a half, she referred us to our DJ (who was awesome), helped me look for other vendors and look over their contracts, came bridesmaid dress shopping with us, & came to one of my gown fittings (where she pointed out to my seamstress that the bustle didn’t look right, which was really helpful because I wouldn’t have known what to look for, and it looked better after they fixed it). On our big day, Dominique & her 2 assistants were absolutely amazing. There were some snafus with our venue (they changed their onsite coordinator on us shortly before the wedding, and the new guy was a little clueless) that she dealt with and shielded us from, so we could enjoy our day. She only got us involved when necessary, and some of the issues we didn’t even hear about until later after they were taken care of, which was great. As far as the guests could tell, everything was perfect. She stayed until the end of the night and made sure I was happy, and even brought my comfortable shoes from my room to me at the after-party before calling it a night, and then followed up with us after the wedding to make sure we were satisfied with everything. Most importantly, she kept me calm when I needed it, & made everything run as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone!