i-do Weddings & Events the Knot's Hall of Fame Favorite

out of town and are busy with their careers. After doing some research, I interviewed several planners on the phone. I instantly knew when I spoke with Brigid Horne-Nestor from i-do Weddings and Events that she was the planner for us and my daughter agreed. We all just “clicked” and felt like we had a true team of friends helping us with the planning. Due to her years of experience, Brigid is extremely knowledgeable about everything necessary for planning a wedding in Cincinnati. She was extraordinarily helpful during the entire wedding planning process. She helped us to find the venue for the wedding and the reception and made suggestions regarding vendors such as the florist, photographer,videographer, DJ, bakery, photo booth, stationary supplier, hair and makeup artists, etc. Brigid even compiled an extensive list of possible Welcome Event venues, for the night before the wedding. Every vendor that we hired based on her recommendations was fabulous. We’re all very detailed oriented and organized people, but Brigid never flinched at our numerous questions or concerns. She or her team answered always all of our emails or phone calls timely. She understood all of all concerns, whether they were legal, financial, religious, dietary, COVID related, or social. Brigid was always considerate of family dynamics and respected everyone’s opinion. I truly believe that Brigid is part planner and also part counselor, friend, and wizard. Karen Montgomery, another valuable team member, expertly guided us through all of the design elements for the wedding - including giving advice and suggestions regarding color schemes, attendants’ clothing, flowers, linens, stationary, etc. She made excellent and attractive suggestions and was responsive to all budget concerns. We got rave reviews from all our our guests and we are certain that the wedding would not have been as lovely or the same without Karen’s assistance. Brigid and her team assisted us during the entire planning process and on the wedding day. Everything happened seamlessly. Brigid and her staff handled all of the details on the day of the wedding, freeing us to enjoy the day. We’re so happy that we didn’t have to carry a clipboard and folders on the wedding day; instead, Brigid and her team handled everything. Hiring i-do-Weddings & Events to help plan the wedding is one of the best decisions that we made since our daughter got engaged. She and her team helped to create a magical unforgettable wedding which everyone enjoyed.

edding day was perfect. Their attention to detail and your personality as a couple is very well done. Katie and Jen were phenomenal on our day and our bridal party and immediate family were amazed with how things were manage. I myself did not have to worry about a single thing in my day from the timeline, to where my to-go bag would go, and where to place things. Karen, on their design team was very communicative and attentive to our conversations helping us make our vision come to life. I highly recommend Brigid and her team to plan your special day. My husband and I were able to relax and truly be present leading up to our day and on our day thanks to Brigid and her team and their incredible hard work!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! It was the best day ever.

rne-Nestor. It will save you time, energy, and worry. Best of all, you will be so happy with your decision. In 2021, when our daughter began planning her June, 2022 wedding, our first suggestion was that she hire a wedding planner to help her. Not that she wasn’t qualified to do it herself, but we knew how busy she was. We also recognized our own limitations in being able to effectively help her with the massive amount of work that would be needed to assure a wonderful day for her — and us! She wisely selected Brigid Horne-Nestor, and as a result, the wedding was beautifully choreographed, with innumerable moving parts, and a dizzying array of complicated aspects. For example, we surprised our daughter with Irish dancers at the wedding reception, and Brigid made it happen without a glitch, without our daughter knowing, and with cheers from our 225 guests. We had fireworks along the driveway of the country club as the happy couple left the reception, with everyone waving sparklers, and that, too, was a huge success, creating more once-in-a-lifetime photographs. On the day of the wedding, everything unfolded as we had hoped, and my husband and I could relax and enjoy the day/evening, knowing that Brigid was quietly behind the scenes, making sure the hundreds of details were being handled. I know of no glitches in any of the intricate steps that began with breakfast for the wedding party, through lunch, the coordination of the photographers, the wedding ceremony at the church, and finally to the reception that has been described to us over and over as the “best ever.” The flowers were amazing, the band was sensational (the dance floor was jammed all evening), and the food was wonderful. Our daughter and Brigid were the perfect team to create a magical wedding experience for the bride and groom and for our families and friends. For this, we thank both of them for the memories we will treasure the rest of our lives.

attention the give each aspect of the day to personalize the experience for guests and also ensure everything runs seamlessly. Beyond their expertise in planning and design, Brigid and Karen were both wonderful to work with. They were reassuring, consistent, and calm advisors on big and little decisions. They helped us select amazing vendors and brought everything together. I had a very clear vision for our wedding and Brigid and Karen understood it immediately. They helped my to priorities our rentals and extras while not sacrificing the over aesthetic or impact. They also suggested additional ideas to take everything one step further. From my perspective our wedding day was perfect. Maybe things went wrong but I truly will never know because Brigid and Karen are truly that good.

ponsive, patient and so on top of every detail; we would have been completely lost without her. The savings alone was worth it, not to mention the time savings and the fact that the team at I-Do was able to facilitate our dream wedding within an extraordinary tight time frame. Brigid, thank you so much for everything!!

I loved how honest they were with me throughout the entire process. They were not afraid to say "that's a waste of money" or "I think you'll regret that choice". I truly cannot recommend them enough. The best single example of their flexibility and can do attitude came during our reception. After the father/daughter dance and during the mother/son dance my grandma came to me and said my grandpa would like to have a dance with me too. I told Brigid what was going on and she was able to coordinate with the band to announce another dance and picked the perfect song based on my description of "slow and short". She did this in about 60 seconds. None of our guests knew that this dance wasn't originally planned as part of the evening. It was seamless. The dance ended up being something I'll always cherish being able to share with my grandpa and I'm so thankful Brigid was able to make it happen. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and that wasn't because there were zero hiccups, it was because the team from i-do took care of any issue before I even knew something had happened. They are the absolute best!!

hat if it was a destination wedding!! But working with Brigid and I Do Planning team made our experience easy, fun, pleasant and stress free. The whole team worked in a very professional manner, delivered on time and have always excellent ideas/advice. The wedding day was a dream comes true!!

ithout them! They’re the best in the business!

ll because of Karen. She made sure the day was everything we needed and more and it was absolutely perfect. 10 out of 10 recommend using them, they are the best in the business!

rry when Karen is around.She takes care of every detail and does it in such a professional and friendly manner.The4re is nothing she can't handle.I do weddings and Karen Montgomery is probably the best invest anyone could make for their wedding.

the day of the wedding and she was fabulous! She effortlessly kept the event moving and I didn't have to worry about anything the entire day.

s for our wedding day and what we wanted guests to take away from the experience. She was then there to answer any questions and provide recommendations on additional vendors and plans for the day. We were a COVID couple, so Brigid helped us navigate postponing our wedding until 2021. Brigid's helpful advice was what guided our decision and I credit her for helping us make the call early enough that we were then able to move most of our vendors from 2020 to our new date! She was instrumental in working with vendors to finalize the updated contracts at a time when everything in the world was so up in the air. We so appreciate Brigid's candor, advise, and calming spirt during such a chaotic time. Once we FINALLY made it to our new wedding date, Brigid and i-do Weddings & Events made sure everything ran smoothly. This allowed us to focus on family and friends and truly enjoy the day. Brigid's timeline, attention to detail were super helpful and I also enjoyed the software she provided to help keep track of everything along the way. Thank you Brigid and the i-do Weddings & Events team for creating such a special day for us! While I'm sure things went awry behind the scenes the day of, you made everything feel seamless and perfect!

minor and major detail were met. If there were any issues during the day, she handled them and we never know (exactly what we were hoping for). From communication prior to the day, to the timeline and organization, to the actual event execution, we appreciated the expertise, feedback, and professionalism throughout. If you're looking for full planning or day-of coordination, we cannot recommend i-do enough. Thanks to Clare and the whole team for making our day absolutely perfect!

de it truly fun!! She was great at coaching and managing us through the inevitably stressful situations, kept us honest on our personal to-do list, and every detail was proactively thought of and addressed seamlessly. We really appreciate all she and her team did and would recommend her to anyone!

lanner. Brigid listened to our needs, was willing to go the extra mile and went to bat for us as situations arose in the planning process. Her suggestions were of great value, and they played out in creating a POWER TEAM of vendors who executed the perfect wedding ceremony and reception. She is nurturing, protective, caring and devoted to her client’s every need and it shows in her planning. The result…an exceptional wedding day!

ine. Covid-19 hit hard just after we ordered invitations. Brigid was our guide as we figured out when and how to cancel, then re-structure our wedding…twice! We were one of her first COVID weddings and we appreciated her ability to think on her feet! Ultimately, we had two beautiful, scaled-back wedding events a year apart, both at our home. I would probably not have considered a coordinator for a home event, but Brigid and her assistant were invaluable that day. They worked with the caterer, bakery, florist, photographers, etc., and allowed us to truly enjoy and remember our celebration!

nning go smoothly... even through a pandemic! The week before our wedding, more restrictions and guidelines came out and Karen didn’t even blink an eye. She pulled together last minute changes that made our wedding day so special! I highly highly highly recommend you use the I-Do team to help with your wedding!

ute changes/additions. Our daughter and her fiance's goal for the wedding was to be elegant--and yet fun. That goal was totally accomplished. Feedback from guests was that the wedding was elegant; and yet, the most fun at a wedding that they have ever had (actually there was a guest---work colleague--that said it was the most fun she had ever had in her life!) Brigid was able to connect us with vendors that not only met the new bride and groom's needs, but were fabulous-from the amazing flowers provided by Floral V Designs, The Indian Hill Little Red Schoolhouse Venue (my daughter & I are both teachers), Jeff Thomas Catering (most delicious food ever!), gorgeous photos by Megan Noll Photography, personalized design of invitations, etc. to renting a last minute wheelchair for an out-of-town guest. My daughter's last words to me as she left the reception were that the wedding was "Perfect." I thank Brigid from the bottom of my heart for making my daughter's wedding "Magical."

omery and the i-do Weddings team. In addition, planning a wedding in general is very stressful, and I felt at ease knowing Karen was there to help us the entire time. Her knowledge of the industry and local vendors is extremely critical. I felt I could trust her recommendations, which made the process a lot more efficient. We did have to pivot on one of our vendors later in the planning process due to a family emergency, and it was all hands on deck to find a replacement who was just as talented. I am also appreciative of the attention to detail the whole team gave. Even down to using a monogram “L” on the dance floor, chalk stencils and face masks we handed out, to the hotel and wedding welcome gift bags. I basically sent my Pinterest board and said, “I trust you,” and it paid off. Most importantly, during our wedding day, I didn’t have to worry about a single logistics issue or minor mishap, as Karen and the team took care of it while we could just be in the moment and enjoy the day. I am so grateful for all of the work Karen and the team put into our wedding. It truly was our dream wedding, and all of it can be attributed to the planning, coordination and creativity of Karen and the i-do team. Thank you SO much for everything you do, and if you are a bride-to-be reading this review, you will NOT regret using this team to help you plan your big day!

was simply amazing. Every detail to have a beautiful wedding and to keep it safe for our guests was thought of. This was not the original date it was 6/6. Karen Montgomery and the team at I-Do Weddings and Events immediately stepped in and were able to find a date that all of our vendors were available and completely reschedule our daughter’s dream wedding to August 15th. We had to navigate through a lot of uncertainty and changes in our plan, but our guests could not tell and it was an amazing day of Joy! Every little detail was thought of and it was a beautiful celebration of our daughter Christina’s marriage to Jayson! There is nothing more than parents want than to to help support their children fulfill their dreams. When Christina told me that Jayson and her had their dream wedding the day after and that it was an amazing day and they wouldn’t change a thing, as a parent you could not be more happy, and this truly would not have been possible without Karen and the team at I Do Weddings. As our daughter Morgan and her future husband Taylor look forward to their wedding day in November we are even more at peace knowing that this team will guide us through our second wedding in 2020 and deliver Morgan and Taylor their dream wedding too!

ating and coordinating with our vendors was difficult. Karen helped guide the way and took tons of stress off our plate! The day of, she was there to do everything from being our liaison between vendors, to safety pinning my dress after my bustle broke! Plus my mom and I got to relax and focus on enjoying the day. We are so grateful!

such grace, care, thoroughness, professionalism and was very friendly! Our outdoor, tent reception ended up being a day of torrential rain. Karen and her assistant made Plan B, C and D happen with total ease. Everything was still beautiful and fun and most importantly I got to totally enjoy the party!

nner. Her expertise is easily noticeable. She’s the one who thought of all the little things that everyone else forgot. She makes it all happen without the added stress. I highly recommend Brigid!

ds to delight your guests are their specialty. My daytime plans and nighttime celebration rolled along seamlessly. Everything was managed with the utmost professionalism! Along with warm and wonderful personalities, these two break down the aspects of putting a celebration into manageable and fun decisions. I will keep these two in mind to help with any and all future events and parties. I highly recommend and admire them. Wendy

vailable for any concerns or questions and I had. Throughout the planning process they always made me feel at peace that everything was coming together. Karen designed beautiful invitations for us and helped us with design elements-which everyone loved. Brigid was amazing on the day of the wedding, she made sure things ran perfectly and on time. As the bride, I did not have to worry about the timeline or coordination of anything the day of, which was amazing! They kept all of our vendors up to date about any timeline changes and made everything seamless. Brigid was so sweet, considerate, and attentive our feelings and concerns throughout our entire planning process. I am so grateful to have been able to work with these two and they made our wedding day exactly how we wanted!!

ce, we had multiple vendors involved and they managed those relationships and set up seamlessly. They were happy to handle even my more detailed requests and brought everything together perfectly! The day of the wedding, Deanna and Amanda not only took care of the logistics, they were also so great with our wedding party, family and friends. I so appreciated their genuine care and support throughout the day. THANK YOU I-DO TEAM! Our day could not have been more perfect, and that’s in large part thanks to the hard work of this amazing group of experts.

cess thanks to Brigid's understanding what we wanted and making sure that it came to life. She is very patient and makes valuable suggestions for all aspects of the wedding including suggestions for venue, rehearsal dinner, cake, photographer, videographer, ceremony, and reception, to name a few. Her fantastic organizational skills and calm demeander kept everything on schedule during all phases of the ceremony and reception. Our guests had so much fun! If you want top notch service and a beautiful outcome, I would highly recommend Brigid and I-do Weddings and Events. We are SO HAPPY with the experience we had!

ions were wonderful. Such sweet people to deal with. You all made my daughter’s special day go down in history. Thank you so much !

be paid, however, I was proven wrong by the service and professionalism that Brigid paid to our wedding. 'EXCEPTIONAL LADY' created our wonderful wedding!

nalism, responsiveness and sweet personality made wedding planning so fun for my daughter and I. Her vendor recommendations were fabulous which helped make a perfect wedding day. If you want to enjoy the planning and your wedding day, hire Karen she will definately not dissapoint. Thank you Karen and I do Weddings!

s there to fix any issue without me or my husband even knowing. She made sure everything was taken care of and took all the stress away from the week of and day of and it was truly the best decision we could have made to use her! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

needed to get our wedding set up in 6 months time. We found Karen from I-Do weddings from theknot reviews and couldn't be happier. We honestly had no idea how to plan a wedding and Karen made it super easy for us. Everything from budgeting, finding vendors, and wedding day coordination was very smooth. There wasn't a single bump in our wedding planning. Karen gave us our dream wedding and we will forever be thankful. We even got featured theknot magazine! Make sure you guys book Karen from I-Do weddings. She's truly the best

ed in Turks & Caicos, threw a large reception locally, tons of family & friends traveling from out of town). None of this phased Brigid at all & she went above and beyond to help plan things that weren't even part of our wedding package as they came up (ex: looking into flights for my family). Brigid is probably the most responsive person I've ever worked with, which really matters when it comes to a wedding! She's obviously smart, competent, and gets things done. She knows everyone in the local wedding industry it seems & put us in touch with the absolute best vendors. Super friendly and fun but at the same time able to handle the 5 million things at once that it takes to plan a wedding. My type A personality resulted in me e-mailing her multiple times a day sometimes as questions/items popped into my head but she never seemed to mind & was always helpful, prompt, & friendly when it came to taking care of things as they came up. Karen Montgomery who is on the design team at I-do Weddings & Events has great taste & obviously paid close attention to exactly what sort of vibe/look we wanted at our wedding! It was the most beautiful wedding I've ever attending (obviously I may be just a tad biased since it was my own ;) but I actually received that compliment from several guests. Every single detail she planned out from the layout of the room, the linens, lighting, florals etc. turned out gorgeous & the finished product actually brought tears to my eyes. On the day of I had the best time & got so many compliments from guests on how smooth and perfect everything was. They made sure each detail and request was taken care of & I literally did not stress even once on the night of our reception. My wedding & reception were absolutely wonderful & I know I couldn't have done it without Brigid, Karen, & the amazing team at I-do Weddings & Events. I would highly recommend them to anyone & sincerely hope I can use them for another event in the future!

!". I agree! I could e-mail Karen any question before the wedding and she had a practical, sensible answer. She helped keep us on budget and on a timeline, but at the same time design, plan, and execute the best wedding ever. The ceremony was beautiful and the party was so fun- instead of being a nervous wreck, I actually had a blast at my own daughter's wedding! If you need a wedding planner... choose- I-Do and Karen Montgomery!

nted to enjoy every moment of our daughter's wedding, and they made it possible. It was a stress free , well organized day. I can't say thank you enough.

to stress. We hired i-do Weddings & Events and things went perfectly. Karen guided us through all the components of the rehearsal dinner. She found the perfect venue that met our desires and needs. She guided us through all the other elements and we were able to relax and enjoy the festivities.

ocess fun, and kept the stress off of us. I recommend her to anyone looking for an organized, punctual, and CARING planner!

“the best wedding they had ever been too.” From the design process to the day of details, Karen and Brigid= perfection. Both took the pressure off my mom and I to make planning a wedding a breeze. Would recommend them a thousand times over!!

undreds of cookies and storing them in her fridge in her home! She helped set up a beautiful cookie table all while helping to arrange our home made table centerpieces. Karen was very organized and prepared for anything and we highly recommend her to help make your day a reality.

and fun experience. She kept us on track, had great ideas for new and cool touches within budget, and she was extremely organized. The wedding party, family, and vendors could not stress enough how helpful it was to have a detailed timeline. Everything ran so smoothly and we were able to just have fun and enjoy our special day. I am still receiving compliments on our wedding for the flawless flow and how true it was to us as a couple.

d supported our view of the wedding we wanted. From the beginning, they were quick with their responses and eager to work on our behalf. From coordinating the hotel blocks to researching venues in our price range to contacting each vendor individually to discuss our day, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was planned to a T. They created a timeline with every individual's name and role involved that laid out what would happen at what time starting from setup the day before and the rehearsal dinner all the way to the end of our wedding night. As a young couple, we had no idea what it would take to put together such a huge event and they gave us the comfort and support that our wedding would go off without a hitch. I can't express how professional they were and fun it was to work with them throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives and we don't know what we would have done without them. Our minds were at ease knowing they had every base covered while we were focused on our bug day. For any couple looking to truly enjoy their engagement and the time up to their wedding, I would highly recommend i-do Weddings and Events.

ny hats. From making the center pieces to ensuring everything was cleaned up afterwards she was always doing something behind the scenes to ensure the party kept rolling. Weddings are incredibly hard to coordinate and the bride and groom have virtually no time the day of to manage things. If you have even a semi-complicated wedding I highly recommend Karen.

ng day would be perfect. After meeting with multiple planners, it was evident that I needed Karen on my team. Throughout the entire 13 month process Karen was there day-and-night to answer any questions, provide insight and give her support to me, my fiance and my family to ensure we were getting what we wanted and what we needed to plan our dream wedding. She met numerous times onsite whether to discuss linens, song selections, entree selection, etc. I knew I could count on her to be there. August 18th came and Karen was nonstop all day making sure everything went smoothly. She was popping in to the bridal suite to make sure we were being taken care of, down in the ballroom setting up place cards, placing wedding favors on tables, running bouquets back-and-forth for pictures, she did it all. Only being a couple days out, I seriously have major post-wedding blues! I can honestly say our day was PERFECT. Karen coordinated a detailed timeline for all vendors to ensure the entire weekend went seamless! The quality services we received is more than I could have expected, and I am so grateful I got to say 'i-do' with Karen leading my team!!

't feel right for us, she was happy to talk it out. She seems to know all the best vendors and contacts and that made so many things easier. There were plenty of difficult, painful decisions to make, but Karen made them feel more manageable. In the end, our wedding was like a dream. It was amazing to see everything come together and run so smoothly. We didn't get to spend tons of time with Karen on our day, but we could tell she was behind the scenes, taking care of things the whole time. We're sad our time with Karen is over, but look forward to seeing her at my sister's wedding in a few months. Thanks for everything Karen! Meg and Dan