I was one of those brides who foolishly thought I could handle planning a wedding on my own but quickly realized a few months into the process and feeling completely overwhelmed that I desperately needed help. I had an aesthetic and elements I ...knew I wanted but no cohesive vision, felt lost in the timelines, and in general, just felt like I had no idea what I was doing and was stressed things wouldn't come together in time with less than a year of planning to go. Thankfully, it was suggested I consider hiring a wedding planner and that is when I found Maricela and Ehmann Events. Bringing Maricela on board was hands down the best decision I made when it came to planning my wedding. I truly felt so lost until she came along and provided the guidance, support, resources, and vision I was so desperately looking for. She took all of my ideas and pieces of inspiration and seamlessly put them together to form a beautiful, cohesive design for the big day - one I know for sure I would not have been able to come up with on my own. Her lighting/greenery design for our reception space was a standout example and it was stunning! She also really listened to what my husband and I wanted for our wedding weekend, what was important to us, and was mindful of our budget during the entire process. She provided thoughtful ideas, kept me in check in terms of what was realistic and feasible (every brides needs this - trust me!), came up with solutions when things went awry, and was a wonderful liaison between our venue and team of vendors. When the wedding weekend finally arrived, she made sure everything was executed flawlessly and was there every step of the way to ensure my husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. Admittedly, I was a complete ball of nerves on the wedding day and Maricela not only provided logistical support but also provided some much needed emotional support. I swear knowing she was there just made me feel so much better! Above all else, I think the most important thing to note about Maricela is how much I truly enjoyed working with her. We met several times in person over the course of planning the wedding and each time it felt like going to catch up with a friend over coffee vs a business meeting. I always looked forward to our meetings and phone calls. She was not only my wedding planner but a friend and for that I am the most grateful. I cannot recommend Maricela and Ehmann Events enough. When I think back on my wedding weekend and what a true dream turned reality it was, I know none of it would've been possible without bringing Ehmann Events on board.