Greene Signature Weddings

TLDR: Ana brought our modern fairytale wedding to life—saving us from a scam caterer, embracing our wild ideas, and handling every detail with heart, skill, and magic. Long: Whew… where do I even start? My fiancé Nathan and I got engaged in 2023, and we had a clear vision from the beginning: A Modern Fairytale wedding. Think Bridgerton vibes (even though I haven’t seen it). We booked the venue first and were told we needed a “day-of coordinator.” Hiring a full planner wasn’t even on our radar—until the planning actually began. As we started dealing with rentals, catering, and a million tiny details—all while juggling full-time jobs—we realized we needed help. So, we started looking. We met a lot of planners, mostly through The Knot. Some were kind, but many left us feeling discouraged. More than one ended our intro call the moment they heard our budget, saying something like, “Let’s not waste each other’s time.” Ouch. Then we met Ana, and everything changed. Instead of shutting us down, Ana explained why planners might say that—and how our vision wasn’t impossible, but would need some thoughtful adjustments. She made us feel confident, not small. She treated our wedding not just as a job, but as something she genuinely believed in. Ana listened. She made smart suggestions. She told us where we’d need to compromise, and where we could push for magic. For example: we wanted to skip a traditional wedding photographer and have five of our college friends (who ran the photography club with us) volunteer to shoot the day in shifts (which made it more affordable) while I edit the photos myself. A lot of planners might’ve faltered and encouraged us to hire an experienced photographer instead. Ana embraced it, gave us a game plan, and made it feel exciting. Our wedding was full of unconventional ideas—ten cakes instead of one, a two-hour drag show, a theatrical set instead of a photo booth. Ana never made us feel like anything was out of the picture. Instead, she helped us dream bigger, while also guiding us toward what was doable. And then, there was the catering disaster. Before we met Ana, we signed with a caterer who seemed perfect. Great reviews, gorgeous kitchen, uniformed staff, and an unbeatable quote. But after we hired Ana, things unraveled fast. They missed deadlines. They ghosted us. They canceled walkthroughs—twice. When they finally showed up, they knew nothing about our wedding. Ana stepped in immediately. She took over communications, gathered evidence, helped us file a dispute with our bank, and spent hours researching their shady history. Turns out, their marketing photos were stolen, and the chef’s credentials didn’t add up. We realized we’d been scammed. Thanks to her, we got a full refund. But that’s not all—this was less than two months before our wedding. Ana still managed to introduce us to a new caterer, one she trusted and had worked with before. She helped us rework our menu, stayed within budget, and somehow made it all feel seamless. The food was amazing. It was like the first caterer never existed. Ana was our planner, yes—but she was also our advocate, our creative partner, and our fairy godmother. Because of her, our wedding stayed on track and true to our vision. She made the impossible feel effortless. If you’re lucky enough to have Ana in your corner, you’re in the best hands possible. She doesn’t just plan weddings—she makes dreams come true. We hope she gets to bring your own fairytales to life too.