Where do I start with how amazing Michelle was in helping us plan and coordinate this monster of an event called a "wedding"?
TL;DR - She is amazing and you should hire her!!
Rewinding all the way back into 2021, I was frantically searching u...p Wedding Planners on the Knot app hoping to find someone who could help us in partial planning and mainly coordinating for the wedding. I was inspired (and mildly provoked) to consider planning my own wedding after attending my brother's pandemic wedding. By the time I had read what was most likely the 100th article about budgeting and planning a small wedding online, I knew I needed some professional help - and Michelle was just that and more. Out of all the planners I could find nearby, she was the one who gave us the most flexibility and honestly vibed with us the best. She understood that I was not looking for someone who would take on every task of the planning process, but was there to give advice and recommend reliable vendors who could fit within our budget pool. She was honest, down to earth, and open with us on where the difficulties can be in the planning process. She met with us to discuss the general idea/plan I had of the wedding and visited the venue we chose with us to familiarize herself of the Covington, KY area. I emailed her so often during the entire year in frantic states and she responded to them all with grace. She took feedback like a champ (not that we wanted to criticize at all) to make sure she was meeting our needs.
More than anything, I really should have relied on her more during the planning process, because I feel she really shined and showed what she can accomplish. Especially on the last couple weeks before the wedding. Even though she wasn't fully familiar with KY state laws/marriage laws, she did her best to make sure to work with the venue staff and communicated with the other vendors to keep things organized. Such minute details were involved and I knew these were things I couldn't keep straight as time got closer. Small things like card boxes, ring bearer cushions with decoy ring, and blowing up the bakery's phone because they're still MIA with your cake - I didn't even realize there were more and more little things that needed to be attended to on the day of the event. Michelle assured us it would be taken care of and they were. My husband and I are so glad she was there to handle it all.
All throughout the day/night of the wedding, Michelle made sure we were taken care of and reminded me often that I was the Bride (and that I didn't need to help the staff clean up or anything after the night's end. Sorry - it's just in my nature!)
My comment on her services may be vague here, but that's because she made sure to fit to our personal needs. Everyone is different and no cookie-cutter package will fit it all. I know she will work with you to meet your needs too and more. I hope you will consider her for future weddings :)