Elegance by ACE

d she was so organized and the decor which she helped design of my reception head table was breath taking. She proved to be invaluable with her help in recommending and contacting vendors. I was very pleased to have met her and to have her as my planner. I also feel I have made a wonderful friend for life because she is so personable. I definitely could not have done it without her

d knew I was going to need some help for our destination New Orleans wedding. I was impressed with Anissa from the start. She called me back the same day I left her a message (don't expect that from everyone). She spoke with me for 30 minutes about my plans, easing my fears about it all coming together, even offering advice as to where to begin. Hands down the best money spent on our event. She will follow through, go the extra mile and take care of every detail as your coordinator and friend. You don't have to worry about waiting for her to get in touch with you or going days without a response from her. (I'm big on communication and getting a speedy reply) She is efficient, she sticks to your budget and offers alternative solutions, problem solver, has your back and delivers!! She is the only vendor I used that I can honestly say is worth every penny and I missed working with when the wedding was over!

husband (we live in D.C. area) and her knowledge of the perfect vendors and the perfect locations made everything seamless. Her attention to detail made our event the highlight of our year. OUr guests were overwhelmed by how well planned and how beautiful it all turned out. Thank you Anissa for EVERYTHING!!

0 months before myself. Once I saw the calmness and confidence she possessed the weeks leading up to her wedding day, I had to know who was assisting her! She’s hired Anissa as her own planner and spoke so highly of her. Hands down, the best decision I made. I had a very specific look I was striving for and from my very first consultation with Anissa, she FULLY understood it. I hired her 9 months before my wedding for Design & Decor. When I met with her, only my ceremony and reception venue were booked. Not only is she a sweetheart, but she’s knowledgeable about the business and with her resources, extremely organized and personable!! I could show her pics of things I loved and within reason, she always took the reins to show me how to not only “get the look” but to make it even better!! She seriously went over and beyond for my husband, my mother and I. On my wedding day, we could not stop gasping. It was as though everything we built and created came to life thousands of times better than my vision was to even begin with!! Her wedding day team was even wonderful! I truly consider her a dear friend now and would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone considering. In fact, don’t even consider it, Hire her!

smoothly. She gave the event the direction it needed to be pulled off smoothly!

verything work super smoothly and easily. She was perfectly helpful and relaxed, assertive when needed, but never bossy, and totally cool with my crazy plan to get married during Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans. I hadn't planned to spend money on a planner (a friend had volunteered, then had to cancel), but it was so worth it, though ACE was more expensive than I had hoped. As I said, it was worth every penny, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

or our small, intimate ceremony. I have to admit I was a very picky bride and must have changed my design concept at least four times during the months leading up to the wedding. Anissa was patient, willing to listen to my new ideas, and always had her creative juices flowing. During the planning process, she really took the time to get to know me and my husband's styles and tastes so that there was no question that, on the big day, what we were seeing was exactly what we had envisioned...gorgeous tall and low table center pieces with lush flowers, a glowing backdrop for a candlelit ceremony, and so much more.

different planners in the area, including Anissa. After meeting with all of them, we knew right away that Anissa was the right one. You may find this hard to believe, but I did not have any worries or problems with Elegance by Ace, or with our wedding. It just goes to show that when you do business with someone who possess passion for their craft and have extensive knowledge and experience, you will be in good hands the entire time. It was immediately clear that she takes her job and company seriously. She is a great person and truly does a tremendous job. You will not regret hiring ACE!

full time and in school part time during the evenings, I knew I would need the help. My fiance' and I agreed that hiring a planner would be the best decision. After speaking with Anissa over the phone, hiring her was a very easy decision. We then interviewed her face to face. During the interview she allowed us to explain our vision for the wedding and only expressed her personal views when asked. When interviewing her, I could tell that she was very experienced with planning. Things that I like about Anissa: She has a great attitude, is easy to work with and remains professional Her organizational skills are phenomenal which is very important to me given that, I , myself am very organized She pays attention to details She works diligently to resolve any issues that you may encounter She brainstorms with you and provide useful feedback for making the best decision She's prompt with responding to emails and any other correspondence From my experiences, she was never too busy for me when it came to scheduling appointments abruptly to meet with vendors, etc. When she says unlimited communication, she means it! This is the best amentity to have while planning a wedding. I had so many random questions that came to my mind throughout the day and she was always there to assist me She knows several vendors and have healthy working relationships with them- this will be valuable to you! She helps and guides you through every step of your wedding day. She was kind enough to assist me with referals for my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner She uses a online planning site which is awesome while planning and helps you stay on top of tasks and within budget She follows up with you when needed if you've made yourself responsible for completing something She understands what budgeting means and will assist you in anyway that she can to help you stay within your budget Hiring Anissa to assist with planning our wedding was one of the best decision we could have made. Our wedding was perfect!!!! We were stress free and HAPPY! We had a blast and so did our guests!!!!! Anissa is the best in the business. I guarantee it. Deon&Elvis

ing me to every idea I had, she put it in a realistic view and told me what was practicable. I absolutely did not want to work with someone who would just say yes to everything I thought was a good idea if it wasn’t really going to work right. Her personality also lights up a room and she has so much energy that it’s contagious. She is also great with coordinating with your other vendors and is big on communication. She provides you a great detailed itinerary of your day down to the minute! She is so organized. The best is that she truly cares about you as a couple and wants to make sure your event is exactly what you pictured.

July 2013 nola wedding. Anissa was extremely responsive, delivered detailed status reports, was always accessible and/or responsive and exceeded my expectations with quality service. I visited New Orleans, less than 8 weeks before my wedding to confirm vendors (i.e., bakery, florist, hair, make-up artist etc.). Anissa accompanied my family and me to each vendor meeting; she was very professional, arriving on time and prepared with itineraries and meeting agendas. She even held in-person discussions with my parents and maid of honor who were located in New Orleans. Anissa became our “family” wedding coordinator yet she always ensured that the preferences of my fiancé (now husband) and I remained priority. Anissa is a great listener who sincerely cared about making my wedding vision a reality. I am beyond pleased with our results.

eral months before the wedding and she stayed in touch with me and on top of things up until the day -- always responding to my emails and calls right away. My family and I had much of the wedding planned but what we really needed assistance with was developing a timeline of the day and communication amongst all of the vendors. Anissa and I worked together, step by step, to come up with a suitable timeline and from that point forward, she served as the contact point between me and each vendor. She was also very helpful when doing walk-throughs for both my ceremony and reception sites. She found a perfect balance between offering advice and assistance without being overbearing. But ultimately, she was most helpful on the big day. She and her assistant ensured that my husband and I were able to sit down and eat before we were overwhelmed with guests and from there, that everything ran smoothly. From taking care to ensure my photobooth guest book and wedding gifts went home with the right family memebers to helping us cut the cake and take photos when needed, they were perfect! Anissa's calm and collected demeanor helped keep me relaxed throughout the entire week before the wedding. I am so happy that we chose Elegance by ACE and I would highly recommend their service. Once we began working together, the entire planning process became much less stressful for me, which is ultimately just what I was looking for in a wedding planner. I cannot thank Anissa enough for her help!

e end. Everything was well planned and everyone was aware of everything that was happening. Thank you again for making this day beautiful for us. The quality of the service was a great value and I highly recommend ACE! Kim

was available for every meeting, phone conference, etc I had with other vendors (including the hundreds of times I texted or called her for her suggestions or assistance). She went above and beyond what I paid for and kept me grounded and calm throughout the entire planning process. Anissa and her team coordinated all decorating, table assembly, lighting and more for the reception. She also acted as my right hand woman through the rehearsal, morning of the wedding and reception. I never thought I would have needed or used a coordinator, but I am so happy I did. Her team took care of all the little things that could have added a lot of stress to the day. Even when one of my vendors had a few issues, Anissa had it all taken care of before I could even notice something was wrong. I was so relaxed just knowing that she was there. I really could not have done it without the amazing Elegance by ACE team!

riend at the same time. My daughter's wedding was everything we had hoped and dreamed it would be and Anissa made it happen!

didn't like and I totally trusted her to make decisions for me. I highly recommend her.

l sweet heart, ACE went way out of her way to help me when I really needed it. Highly recommended!

l the world! We will be forever be grateful for her timeliness and commitment. Our wedding was planned in 4 short months and it was the most fun we've ever had. What an unforgettable experience that ACE helped us get! I recommend her services for all planning needs. -Grateful Bride :)

o details is impeccable, so much so that she made sure all members of the wedding party stopped to eat! She loves what she does and it's evident!