Grand Events By Lori

readsheet, I thought about how busy I was going to be the day of the wedding and I felt a sense of dread. It was at that moment I remembered the flyer I was given advertising Grand Events by Lori. After discussing it with my husband, I reached out and hired Lori to take over the reins the day of the wedding so I could just enjoy being the Mom. Now under normal circumstances my story would just end there and I would tell you how amazing Lori was the day of the wedding.....but these are not normal times! My daughter and her fiancé became ill 4 days before their wedding and we had to postpone it. When my daughter called me and told me she was positive for the virus I felt like I had been hit by a tidal wave. I immediately texted Lori and she just flew into action! Lori was able to easily navigate through all the phone calls, emails, and text messages to the vendors and venue to let everyone know what was going on. She assisted us in coordinating all the vendors to a new wedding date - even though she, herself, was not available on the new day that was selected. It was a miracle that all the vendors could move to the new day....but we were devastated that Lori could not. But she didn’t leave us high and dry - which honestly she could have - instead, she arranged for her assistant Jaime to run the day and it was a phenomenal wedding! The measure of a professional is tested during times of difficulty and I can honestly say that Lori proved, beyond a doubt, how amazing she is at her craft! I think with anyone else at the helm, I would have been panicking! But Lori handled it all with grace and finesse and even found the time to calm me down and put me at ease. So it is without hesitation, and with full confidence, that I HIGHLY recommend Lori of Grand Events by Lori to plan your wedding!! Lori is truly a master in her craft and you will be safe in her hands.

roughout all of it. I could not have found a better coordinator for my best friends wedding... hands down! Thank you Lori and your assistant for everything. You both were absolutely wonderful to work with!

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ing planner! She is just the best and my husband, parents, and I are so grateful!

nd were spot on and were all able to work together in achieving the look and feel I was seeking for the dinner. Lori was prompt in returning emails , texts and phone calls, and always was as positive and cheerful as could be. She would continually say “ I’m here for you “ and she WAS! The day of the party she orchestrated all vendors and during the party itself she was invisible and indispensable! She not only set everything up before but had it all cleaned up after. On a scale of 1-10 she’s an 11! I have had so many compliments on the dinner, and I have Lori to thank for that! Thank you Lori!

e hired her. She jumped in took immediate control and took our plans and add a little twist and what she did exceeded our expectations. With the reception area she came in and rearranged it so perfectly That the owner of the venue had never seen it before and will from now on recommend to set it up the way she did. Me and my wife are so grateful for having Lori be a part of our wedding and will recommend her and only her to anybody needing a coordinator. Once again Lori is absolutely amazing and very professional and with hiring her she will take all the stress away.Thank you Lori so much for helping us on our day

t and was able to have an absolute blast knowing that Lori was in control. Like so many in 2020, we had to postpone our wedding... Lori was a huge help with coordinating and rescheduling our vendors and made our wedding a dream come true. THANK YOU LORI!!!

y is right now, I couldn’t have asked for a better woman to help guide me in planning our wedding day. I assure you 100000% that you NEED her for you special day!

yes to the best man I know my husband. Lori from the beginning helped me pick the best vendors, kept me on track on what I need to do and she did everything else which was so helpful all the way around!!! On my big day it was so relaxing honestly I didn't have a worry at all. Lori and her team even helped me get into my wedding dress, fixed my hair when need for pictures or how about helped pack up at the end of the wedding. My wedding was prefect for Gerald and I it was exactly what we wanted and she made that happened for us we are so thankful. For all big events in the future she will be my planner.

shortly after our first phone call and started the planning process. She coordinated with my bridesmaids about dresses, and hair/makeup. Helped me choose my invitations and wording, she also put me in contact with awesome vendors! Anytime I had a concern or I was worried about something I was able to text or call Lori and always responded quickly. She made the most detailed timeline and coordinated with all my vendors before my wedding. The day of the wedding everything was perfect. She helped me with my confusing bustle and did a great job. Everything went according to the timeline and my wedding was beautiful! I would recommend Lori to anyone looking for a Day of coordinator or wedding planner, she’s guaranteed to make your wedding a dream wedding and will have everything running smoothly.

-plan what ended up being THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES!! I could not have done without her. Our wedding was August 15th and it was relaxed, organized, and beautiful. She genuinely cares about what you care about and gently makes suggestions on how to make it the best day for YOU. Lori and I are still in contact even after the event, she just really cares about people. Thankyou Lori.

y needed on the day of our wedding. I didn't think I 'needed' a wedding coordinator, but I could not imagine our day without Lori. Thank you, Lori, for making our day what it was.

eing to work with me just a few days before my wedding and for connecting me with 3 more amazing vendors! You were such a blessing! I wish you the very best with your career and life. Thank you! <3

the planning phase was so stressful, because I was trying to handle everything from a distance. Lori made sure that everything was amazing. The wedding was very smooth, elegant, and perfect in every way. I could not have imagined anything better. Her attention to detail and her constant updates made this wedding, the wedding of my dreams!

ing , not only will I be recommending her to future brides she is always welcome back to the Pelican. Thank you Lori, I hope to be seeing more of you

ything. She made my wedding a dream! I don’t think I stressed or worried about anything the day of. She tackled and conquered all obstacles that came our way. I’ll forever be grateful for Lori and I’m so glad I chose her and her team to help plan our special day. You will not regret booking Lori, she is worth every dime!!

ings, was an encyclopedia for wedding etiquette and protocol, and very responsive to texts, emails and phone calls in a timely manner. She even stuffed and mailed our invitations which can be very time-consuming. She went above and beyond by doing lots of extra things. On the day of our wedding, she even insured we stayed fed and hydrated throughout the day by going out of her way to pick up platters and drinks for the wedding party. After the wedding, she sent us home and stayed to clean up. We truly felt like guests at the wedding as she and her assistants took care of everything in the background. The wedding was a month ago and she is still in touch with our photography and videography vendors to make sure we are completely taken care of and satisfied. I could not recommend Grand Events by Lori any higher.

nce then, Lori has been extremely diligent in finding us the best quality and affordable local businesses to partner with. All of her suggestions have been amazing and have worked perfectly for us. Even through my indecisiveness, she continues to be helpful, patient and kind! I cannot wait for our wedding Because I know Lori has my back! Seriously, she is kind, hard working, smart, and she CARES.

wedding day was flawless. I didn't have to worry about a thing. And...I remember the entire day!!! She made sure I ate and stayed hydrated, helped me find missing people, whatever I needed - she was there to help! She had an assistant with her the day of, Jamie, who was amazing as well! I can honestly say it all went exactly as planned. If you are undecided about hiring a wedding planner - DO IT. Lori's prices are very affordable, and she is always a text, email, and phone call away. I would recommend Lori to any of my friends, and hands down believe 100% that I would have been so stressed out without her. Thank you so much Lori!

definitely figured something would go wrong, but nope it was a perfect flawless evening. A dream come true and that is because of Lori. Her pricing is beyond fair and affordable considering her ability to take your vision and make it a reality. She was nothing but helpful, kind, understanding, and just everything a couple needs when planning their perfect day.

one of the pinterest budget brides that gave me so much inspiration online. After about 2 months of trying to plan things myself, I realized just how overwhelming the process would be for me, which is hard for me since I like to have control over my own situations. A friend referred me to Lori, and the most important thing I can say is that my wedding would not have been anywhere near as incredible as it was without Lori. Even in times of panic and feeling completely overwhelmed, Lori was there for me, having a solution for everything. She made the process of planning so much easier for me and my husband. It is hard to imagine just how much work is involved with planning a wedding, how many individual details that have to be considered, until you try to plan one yourself. Lori is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met, and her level of organization and professionalism is incredible. She orchestrated my entire event and had it run so smoothly, even when we encountered hiccups. She is also a wonderful advocate for the bride and groom, helping to keep guests in check (including those family/friends who may not be the most well versed in manners). She made sure that we had time to eat without interruptions from our guests constantly walking up to our table. She brought water for me during our photo sessions outside. I just can't say enough good things about her and the amazing job she does. It is obvious that she does her job because she loves what she does and loves making people happy on their special day. After this experience, hiring a wedding planner, especially one so amazing as Lori, is the best advice I could ever give to a future bride!

r. Definitely the best decision we made choosing her as the wedding planner for our daughter's wedding - there was not one issue she wasn't right on top of!

rties and events for friends and family, I found myself exhausted and overly stressed during the entire planning process, perhaps because I have that Type A personality that makes it more work than it should. Therefore, I couldn’t have made a more wise decision in hiring Lori from Grand Events by Lori to be my planner/coordinator for my most important event, my wedding. From the very beginning, Lori was able to provide me with the resources necessary to help get the process started. From vendors to venues, she provided reputable people to choose from that would not only work within my budget but would also make my day unique and special to me. For example, my budget for a photographer was under a thousand, which is really hard to find. Even if you do, the pictures probably won’t be stellar. Lori worked hard and was able to find a photographer that was well under our budget and the pictures were more than stellar! They were PERFECT! I honestly would have NEVER found that vendor because they were an hour away from us but she did! When the time drew nearer to our special day, Lori designed a thorough and easy to follow timeline that fully delineated to the vendors, bridal party, immediate family, and of course to my fiance and I how the day was to unfold. I so desperately needed that structure and it gave me such peace knowing that she was going to be handling everything behind the scenes so that I can enjoy my day without a single worry. Lori provided that and more. She cheerfully guided us through our entire ceremony and reception so that we could just enjoy our special day to the fullest extent with all of our friends and family. Even with all of the last minute fixes and unexpected issues that came up, Lori was flexible and resolved them. Even as simple as reminding me to breathe before I anxiously walked down the aisle! Lori has a beautiful passion for what she does as a wedding planner and it shows in her professionalism, her timely responsiveness, flexibility, and quality of service. I highly encourage and recommend to any couple planning a wedding to utilize her services. It was blessing in and of itself to be able to thoroughly enjoy my wedding day carefree.