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

5 out of 5 stars and 162 reviews
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Award-winning planners. Exceptional experiences.

i-do Weddings & Events is a team of talented wedding planning professionals operating out of Cincinnati, OH. These experts are adept at all aspects of designing, organizing, and executing milestone events. Brigid and Karen are just two members of this proficient outfit and two extensively experienced individuals. Karen, the dedicated manager of i-do Weddings & Events is an expert communicator and helps couples get a firm grip on their big-day to-do lists. Karen is a master of her craft having started her professional wedding planning career in the late 1990s and has since helped countless nearly-weds realize their dream celebrations. i-do Weddings & Events will work with you on your wedding from start to finish, ensuring you invest your budget wisely throughout. Whether you require day-of coordination, pet handling, or full planning, the team strives to exceed all expectations with high-quality services. One thing you can expect from your experience alongside Karen, Brigid, and the rest of the team is a feeling of confidence knowing your event is in safe hands.

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Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
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Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, RSVP Tracking, Wedding Website
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Honeymoon, Rehearsals & Parties, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
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Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner2011 Best of Weddings Winner2007 Best of Weddings Winner

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

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Reviewed On 1/03/2023 by Martha F
To all brides and parents-of-the-bride: If you are planning a wedding in the coming year and need a wedding planner, go immediately to i-do Weddings & Events and sign up Brigid Horne-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.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2023
Thank you, Martha. We loved working with you! The wedding was both spectacular and fun. Your guests loved every minute of it!
Reviewed On 1/15/2023 by Jordyn T
From our very first phone call with Brigid it was amazing. The calmness and reassurance she and her team provided us throughout the whole wedding planning process and even on the wedding day was perfect. Their attention to detail and your perso...
nality 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.
Response from the Vendor on 01/17/2023
Jordyn - I love that your wedding was the best day ever! Our entire team LOVED working with you & Nico. Congratulations! We wish you many happy years together!
Reviewed On 12/07/2022 by Nada B
Brigid and Karen are truly the best! I can honestly say they made wedding planning fun and as stress free as possible. We attend a lot of weddings and truly nothing compares to the attention the give each aspect of the day to personalize the ex...
perience 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.
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2022
Thanks, Nada. We love hearing that your wedding day was perfect - but it makes us even happier to know we helped make your planning fun and stress-free. We LOVED your wedding - your ideas were both unique and beautiful. It was a pleasure bein...
g a part of your special day.
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Reviewed On 12/06/2022 by Todd V
Brigid, Karen and the team at I-Do Weddings & Events are simply the best! There is no one more clueless than a 40 year old man getting married for the first time. Brigid was so responsive, patient and so on top of every detail; we would have b...
een 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Todd - you were so fun to work with! You made me laugh out loud during every call and meeting. You and Lauren are meant to be together, and we were so lucky to have you as clients.
Reviewed On 12/05/2022 by Nicolette M
Brigid and Karen are the dream team. We would have been so lost without them. They are unbelievably organized and had the very best recommendations for other vendors to work with. I loved how honest they were with me throughout the entire pro...
cess. 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2022
Nicolette - this review made me cry. I had no idea that impromptu dance with your grandpa meant so much. Shout out to The Sly Band for making it happen. I'll be forever grateful that you shared this with me, and I will carry your words in my he...
art when I need a reminder of why I love what I do.
Reviewed On 12/04/2022 by Dina J
My daughter got married in Cincinnati on June 4, 2022. I, mother of the bride, live in Alabama and my daughter lives in New Jersey. Planning a wedding is difficult and stressful. What if it was a destination wedding!! But working with Brigid a...
nd 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Thanks, Dina. We are so happy that you were able to enjoy the wedding planning as well as the wedding day. We LOVE hearing it was a dream come true!
Reviewed On 12/04/2022 by Lauren V
They handled everything professionally and treated us like family. They planned a star studded formal wedding in under 4 months with almost 300 guests. We couldn’t have done this without them! They’re the best in the business!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Thanks, Lauren. We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you, and we are so grateful that you trusted us with your special day.
Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Danielle B
I cannot say enough about Karen and her team. If you want no stress on the week of your wedding or wedding day, I highly recommend hiring them. Everything went on without a hitch all because of Karen. She made sure the day was everything we nee...
ded and more and it was absolutely perfect. 10 out of 10 recommend using them, they are the best in the business!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2022
Wow, Danielle. You made our day! Thank you for your 10 out of 10 recommendation. That means the world to us.
Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Mary R
I cannot put in to words how awesome Karen Montogomery is.This is the third wedding she has helped us with and she has over exceeded our exceptions for each one.There is never a worry 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.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2022
Thank you for your review, Mary. We are so glad the 3rd wedding was as "worry-free" as the first 2. We are grateful for your trust and repeat business!
Reviewed On 12/29/2021 by Joanie P
i -do Weddings was wonderful to work with on planning my daughter's wedding! They helped us find wonderful vendors and were completely professional. Katie was our planner on -site the day of the wedding and she was fabulous! She effortlessly ke...
pt the event moving and I didn't have to worry about anything the entire day.
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2022
Joanie - we are so happy you enjoyed working with Katie. We are lucky to have her. Thank you for your kind words!
Reviewed On 12/10/2021 by Megan S
Brigid and i-do Weddings & Events were SO helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process! Brigid kicked everything off working to understand what was most important to us for our wedding day and what we wanted guests to take away fro...
m 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!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2022
Thanks, Megan. We loved working with you, Larry, and your parents.
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Lindsey S
We used i-do for our day-of coordination and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our day-of-coordinator was Clare and she was always one step ahead in making sure every minor and major detail were met. If there were any issues durin...
g 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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Thanks, Lindsey. We are so happy Clare made your day perfect! We appreciate your trust and are so thankful for your review.
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Brian C
Brigid and her i-do team were amazing. Having planning services was what enabled us to actually relax during the planning process, and Brigid’s approach made it even more so…and made it truly fun!! She was great at coaching and managing us thro...
ugh 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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
We LOVED your wedding Brian. It was so fun working with you on the planning and even more fun to watch it all come together that day. Thank you for your kind words. We are so grateful we had the chance to work with you and Emily!
Reviewed On 7/23/2021 by Alex A
Brigid is the absolute best. We were drawn into her website immediately and after the first phone call, she affirmed every positive quality that we wanted and needed in a wedding planner. Brigid listened to our needs, was willing to go the extr...
a 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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2021
Alex - thank you for your wonderful review! I was especially touched knowing you felt nurtured and was confident I had your back. I loved working with you and your mom and wish you many years of happiness!
Reviewed On 7/07/2021 by Nancy T
A little over two years ago, we hired i-do Weddings and Events to help us plan a large wedding for our daughter. Brigid recommended wonderful vendors and helped us develop a timeline. Covid-19 hit hard just after we ordered invitations. Brigi...
d 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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/07/2021
Thanks, Nancy! We loved working with you and your family. We also loved how everyone pitched in to ensure the best day for Chloe & Cam. From vacuuming cicadas to lighting candles - it was a team effort.
Reviewed On 12/16/2020 by Morgan C
I cannot imagine planning a wedding without Karen and the I-Do team! They helped make our wedding AMAZING! Their organization, coordination, and attention to detail helped make planning go smoothly... even through a pandemic! The week before o...
ur 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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/24/2020
Thank you, Morgan! Your wedding was a great way to end our season this year. We are so lucky to have Karen, and we are grateful for wonderful clients like you who take the time to review us.
Reviewed On 10/04/2020 by Debbie W
Exemplary! Excellent Coordination Brigid went well “beyond the call of duty”...made sure all areas were covered..did quite a bit of trouble shooting and graciously made last minute 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."
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2020
Debbie - thank you so much for this review. We love hearing that Morgan thought the wedding was "perfect" and you thought it was "magical". Our #1 priority is that you and Morgan felt like guests and enjoyed the wedding day!
Reviewed On 8/31/2020 by Christina L
Where do I even begin?!? First of all, planning a wedding during a pandemic was not my first choice, but I would not have picked anyone better to have done it with than Karen Montgomery and the i-do Weddings team. In addition, planning a weddin...
g 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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
We loved working with you, Christina. Thank you for your kind words and positive attitude during the pandemic. We so appreciate you taking the time to review us!
Reviewed On 8/27/2020 by Lori B
As a mom of two daughters getting married in 2020 I can not emphasize enough how much I would recommend I-Do Weddings and Events. Our first wedding happened on August 15th and it was simply amazing. Every detail to have a beautiful wedding an...
d 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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
Thanks, Lori. We are so thankful for this review and can't wait to help with your second wedding of 2020 - the craziest wedding year we have ever experienced!
Reviewed On 1/30/2020 by Casie W
We can not recommend i-do Weddings enough! We had Karen as our point person and she was amazing. I have a crazy work schedule and my mom and bridal party are not local, so communicating and coordinating with our vendors was difficult. Karen hel...
ped 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!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
Casie - we are so grateful for your kind words. We love reading that you and your mom got to relax and focus on enjoying the wedding day. That is ALWAYS our #1 goal!
Reviewed On 11/03/2019 by Denise W
Cannot recommend i-do Weddings & Events in Cincinnati enough! We hosted an out of town wedding for our daughter in the area and Karen & her team walked us through every detail with such grace, care, thoroughness, professionalism and was very fr...
iendly! 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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2019
We are so happy to hear you were able to enjoy the party in spite of the rain. Thank you for your 5-star review!
Reviewed On 11/01/2019 by Jenny W
Brigid is the BEST! I’ve witnessed her proficiency in multiple weddings, most notably my sister’s and my own. She truly makes things seamless and handles all logistics in a calm manner. Her expertise is easily noticeable. She’s the one who thou...
ght of all the little things that everyone else forgot. She makes it all happen without the added stress. I highly recommend Brigid!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Thanks, Jenny. We love your family and had so much fun helping you and your sisters!
Reviewed On 10/28/2019 by Wendy H
I was in the best of hands with this dream team. Brigid and Karen helped me flesh out my vision with the help of their amazing Rolodex of talented vendors. Fresh ideas and new trends 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
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thanks, Wendy! We adored working with you and Dave. Your wedding was truly a highlight of our season. Your impeccable taste and sense of fun challenged us to find creative touches worthy of your keen eye and joyful personality. We were honored...
to be a part of such a special day.
Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Briana M
Brigid and Karen were amazing and so helpful in planning our wedding day. Their recommendations and expertise were spot on and made us feel prepared! Karen and Brigid were always available 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thank you, Briana. You and Mike were lovely to work with. We admired how you both kept everything in perspective, which can be stressful and difficult when planning from out of town. Your love and support for each other throughout the planning ...
process was inspirational. We know you will have many happy years together!
Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Chloe H
We couldn’t be more thankful to Brigid, Karen, Deanna, and Amanda for making our wedding day completely stress-free and everything we’d imagined! Particularly for our reception space, we had multiple vendors involved and they managed those rela...
tionships 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thanks, Chloe! Our team loved working with you and your mom. You were one of our most organized brides EVER - which made our job so much easier. Your creative ideas and clear instructions on what you wanted were simply brilliant!
Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Cali H
The I-Fo team was great to work with and made wedding weekend stress free and smooth!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thanks, Cali. Our whole team loved working with you and Chloe! It was clear that your guests had so much FUN! It was an honor and pleasure to be a part of the celebration!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Kim G
Brigid, of I-do Weddings is the BEST! She is an amazing listener and makes you feel at ease with knowing that she understands your vision. My daughter's wedding was a mashing success 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Wow - thank you for your kind words, Kim! You and Jewell were so much fun to work with. Your loving mother-daughter relationship was also inspirational. We wish all of our clients had that kind of emotional support - especially when planning a ...
wedding from out of town. It was a pleasure getting to know you and an honor to be part of Jewell's special day.
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Stephanie M
I-do Weddings -Was totally amazing! Wow, Wow, Wow, Everything went perfect. My daughters wedding was amazing and beautiful! Your great suggestions, ideas, designs, wedding invitations were wonderful. Such sweet people to deal with. You all ma...
de my daughter’s special day go down in history. Thank you so much !
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Thanks, Stephanie. We loved working with you, Briana and Mike. We really appreciate your kind words!
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Madeleine B
If we were using a rating system 1-10, 10 being the very best, I would rate Brigid-Horne-Nestor and team, a (100). I did not think it possible, that attention to every detail could be paid, however, I was proven wrong by the service and profess...
ionalism that Brigid paid to our wedding. 'EXCEPTIONAL LADY' created our wonderful wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Thank you, Madeleine. We loved working with you and Mike!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Karen L
My first thought was do i need a wedding planner? After working with Karen at I do Weddings I couldn't be more thankful we hired her. She was amazing from day one. Her professionalism, responsiveness and sweet personality made wedding planni...
ng 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
We are happy to hear we made your wedding planning fun! Thank you for your business!
Reviewed On 8/21/2019 by Lauren S
KAREN IS AMAZING. My husband and I cannot thank her enough for how well our wedding day went. I literally did not think it could have gone as smoothly as it did. Karen was always 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!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2019
Thank you, Lauren! Our team loved working with you!
Reviewed On 7/17/2019 by Feng L
My Wife and I can't thank Karen enough. We had a December engagement and knew we needed a summer wedding. We also knew we didn't want to wait a year and half for our wedding. So we needed to get our wedding set up in 6 months time. We found Kar...
en 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
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
So happy to read that Karen made your wedding planning super easy. Congratulations on being featured in the knot magazine!
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by BEVERLY M
I can't praise Brigid Horne-Nestor & Karen Montgomery at I-do Weddings & Events enough! They were the absolute best. Me & my (new!) husband had quite the complicated wedding (eloped in Turks & Caicos, threw a large reception locally, tons of f...
amily & 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Thanks for your amazing review, Beverly. It's one of the best we have ever received!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Kim T
Karen Montgomery and her team are fantastic. My daughter Alex loved Karen, which was most important. Alex told me after our first meeting: Karen is so nice and so easy to talk to!". I agree! I could e-mail Karen any question before the wedd...
ing 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!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
We love hearing you had a blast at your daughter's wedding because of Karen. Thank you for your business!
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Sally G
Brigid and Karen are the best! It was a pleasure working with them. They are very knowledgeable and professional . Having a wedding planner was worth every penny. As the MOB, I wanted to enjoy every moment of our daughter's wedding, and they m...
ade it possible. It was a stress free , well organized day. I can't say thank you enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
Thanks, Sally! Your wedding was one of the most beautiful we have ever seen!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by M B
We had such a great experience working with i-do Weddings & Events. We live out of town and had very limited knowledge of the city where our son would be getting married. No need to stress. We hired i-do Weddings & Events and things went perfe...
ctly. 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
We are so happy to hear you were able to relax and enjoy the party. Thank you for your trust and your business!
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Kristen V
My wedding planner was Karen Montgomery, and we just loved her! She always kept us on track with planning, and she made our wedding just BEAUTIFUL! She made the wedding planning process fun, and kept the stress off of us. I recommend her to any...
one looking for an organized, punctual, and CARING planner!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
We are so happy you enjoyed working with Karen. Thanks for your wonderful review, Kristen!
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Megan G
Brigid and Karen made my wedding day better than I pictured in my dreams. Both took my ideas of what I wanted for the wedding day and designed what each person in my family said as “the best wedding they had ever been too.” From the design pro...
cess 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
We love hearing you would recommend us a thousand times over, Megan. Thank you!
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Sarah J
Karen was so wonderful! She was our day of coordinator and we could not have had our day happen without her. Karen went above and beyond by helping my mother in law by picking up hundreds of cookies and storing them in her fridge in her home! S...
he 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.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
Thanks, Sarah. It was great working with you, and we are so pleased we helped your day feel organized.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Angela G
With a tight budget, busy work schedule, and minimal interest in the "little things," I needed serious wedding help. Brigid was able to turn dreaded planning into a really special and fun experience. She kept us on track, had great ideas for ne...
w 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Thanks, Angie. We loved working with you!
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Seamus G
i-do Weddings & Events made our wedding happen. They thought of everything we didn't and had answers for any questions we had. They offered suggestions and solutions when needed and supported our view of the wedding we wanted. From the beginnin...
g, 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
We are so happy to know we eased your minds. Thank you for your kind words!
Reviewed On 9/24/2018 by Travis B
Karen helped us so much on our big day. We had a very tight timeline and with so many vendors running around we would have never of pulled it off without her. Day of she wore so many hats. From making the center pieces to ensuring everything wa...
s 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Thanks, Travis. We enjoyed working with you and your family!
Reviewed On 8/23/2018 by Ashley S
Words cannot express the gratitude, appreciation and admiration I have for Karen Montgomery. I interviewed multiple Wedding Planners because I had a vision, a vision that our wedding day would be perfect. After meeting with multiple planners, i...
t 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!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear you thought your wedding day was PERFECT!
Reviewed On 5/31/2018 by knottie3a8266cc99f0e260
Karen is awesome! We planned our wedding with her over ~18 months and the process was great. She was quick to offer many options for any questions we had, and when the options didn'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
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2018
We are so happy Karen made your planning easier, and we are so grateful for your referral to your sister! Thanks Meg & Dan!
Reviewed On 10/24/2017 by Nancy K
What can I say? Karen is the BEST! I reached out to I-do because we decided to get married 6 months after our engagement. I work a lot and am admittedly not a great "party planner". Karen put together our design, recommended fantastic and ...
reliable vendors and made sure our "day of" went smooth and perfect. There was never one time that I thought "I could have done this myself" or had any concerns that things weren't going anything other than great. Karen had it under control. The level of detail and planning that goes into a wedding should not be left to just anyone. Please do yourself a huge favor and hire I-do to make the most important day of your life perfect!! It's the best investment you can make. Thank you Karen for your professionalism, wisdom, experience and patience. It was a perfect day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2017
We are thrilled to hear you felt the wedding was smooth & perfect, Nancy. Thank you for your kind words.
Reviewed On 8/27/2017 by Caryn M
I can't thank Karen enough for helping make our wedding day absolutely spectacular. She was so much fun and easy to work with over the past 6 months. She was so attentive and even fixed my bustle in the middle of the party without even being as...
ked. I can't imagine working with anyone else because she was seriously the best!
Reviewed On 8/25/2017 by jeanie M
Karen and Brigid are the BEST! We have worked with them for both of our daughters weddings and I can't imagine planning an event without their help and guidance. From start to finish they were great - organized, efficient and always willing t...
o listen. The weddings were both spectacular and if something went wrong, we didn't know about it! I was able to enjoy all of the day, without worry. Do yourself and your family a big favor - work with I-Do! Jeanie Messer
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2017
Thanks, Jeanie! We loved working with you, Lesley & Caryn. It is such an honor when the same family hires us twice! We are so happy you were able to enjoy both weddings without worry.
Reviewed On 7/24/2017 by Lee C
Karen is literally the best. From start to finish, she was extremely helpful, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! I would not have been able to have the wedding of my dreams without her support, planning, and advice leading up to the wed...
ding, and without her organization and and skill managing every aspect of it on the day of. I can't say enough great things about her. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a great wedding planner and friend!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2017
Thank you for your kind words. You two are an amazing couple and we are so grateful for the opportunity to work with you this past year!
Reviewed On 7/15/2017 by Jessica P
Where can I even possibly begin thanking Karen for her expertise, professionalism, organization, and kindness in helping my step-daughter plan her wedding. Karen worked with us at all hours of the day and night exchanging ideas and recommendat...
ions. The day of the wedding, we could not be more impressed with how the day went. Karen and her team worked every detail perfectly knowing exactly what my step daughters vision was. Because of Karen, the day and all the little details were spectacular!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2017
We truly appreciate you taking the time to review our services and are thrilled we could bring her vision to life!
Reviewed On 6/21/2017 by Brittany R
Karen and her team were absolutely amazing. They made the day seemless and most importantly my mother got to enjoy the day and not stress a bit. THey are so kind and seem to genuinely care about you and what you want and need to make everythi...
ng so perfect. I will definitely recommend them to any and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2017
We love hearing that your mother got to enjoy your wedding day, Brittany. Our goal is that you and your families feel like guests while we handle the details.
Reviewed On 2/10/2017 by Kristin M
I worked directly with Christina throughout our wedding planning process and it couldn't have been easier. She helped us to not only find the vendors that we needed, but helped us to finder cheaper ones that were trusted partners. For her day o...
f service alone I am so grateful, I wasn't stressed even once! She either handle problems without telling me, or came to me with both a problem and its solution in action. She kept my(and my Mom, husband etc.) cups full of drink as we cruised the party trying to be sure that we got to talk with everyone there. Trust me, you need i-Do weddings and Christina in your life!
Reviewed On 1/06/2017 by Stephanie W
Words cannot express how happy we were with I Do and specifically Karen! She was PHENOMENAL, and even that is an understatement. I did not have to stress for even a second on the days leading up to my wedding or on the day of my wedding. She wa...
s cool, calm, and collected, and made sure everything went smoothly. Karen made our wedding perfect, and we cannot thank her enough for that. There were things I didn't even consider on the day of the wedding that she took care of before I even had a chance to think about it. I can't recommend I Do and Karen enough. If you're considering getting a wedding planner, then look no further. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed On 1/05/2017 by Karen S
A week after my daughter's engagement I found myself wide awake in the middle of the night wondering how I was going to juggle my family, my job, aging parents and enjoy planning a wedding. Someone suggested I look into a wedding planner, and s...
o a little reluctantly, we met with Christina Penfield and Karen Montgomery of I-Do Weddings & Events. We knew from the initial meeting that this would be the best decision we made to ensure my daughters wedding would be all we had hoped for. Right from the start, they understood my daughter and her fiancée's vision and created a clear path to make that vision a reality. They had fantastic recommendations for vendors who were just wonderful to work with and made the night go off flawlessly. Our meetings were filled with creativity and detail, and my daughters voice was always heard and respected. We looked forward to every planning meeting and the organized and thoughtful way Christina and Karen kept us on track. They offered wise suggestions and were compassionate and professional in the few stressful situations that arose. They were our sounding board for decisions we were unsure of and kept close contact with our venue and our vendors. The day of the wedding was SO much fun thanks to Christina and Karen's organization and experience. Christina was the point person at the venue since we had worked closely with her on design. She made sure everything was perfect and we were so thrilled when we got to see our vision come to life. Karen was with us at our house, where the both the bridesmaids and groomsmen got ready and pictures were taken. She graciously kept us on schedule ( picture herding cats 😺) and both families got to enjoy the beautiful special moments that happened that day. They handled the distributions of payments and tips for the night so my husband did not have to worry about that. Christina made sure my daughter and her husband got off at the end to their honeymoon suite. Thanks to I-Do Weddings my daughters wedding was just perfect. I can't tell you how often my daughter or I would say "Thank God we have Christina and Karen!" Probably the best compliment of all, three weeks after my daughters wedding, we both mentioned that we missed seeing Christina and Karen. They are so very dear to us. Hiring I -Do was by far the best decision and the wisest investment we made and we feel very blessed to have worked with Christina and Karen!
Reviewed On 11/15/2016 by Jillian M
I-Do Weddings (and specifically Christina) was the best thing that happened to our wedding. I'm originally from Cincinnati, but planned my wedding from Chicago and Christina made it the greatest experience. She was always honest with us and hel...
ped guide us to making the best decisions for the wedding. She was always willing to help and answer questions. I trusted her to make choices for me when I couldn't be in town. It rained the day of our wedding and her professionalism and calm demeanor plus impeccably planning made the situation not even be a problem (which is the most a bride could ever ask for). Everyone at and in our wedding commented on how professional, organized and wonderful she was to work with. I would recommend Christina and I-Do weddings for anyone getting married (and not just in Cincinnati). Christina was not only my wedding planner, but she also became my friend.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Kyra G
I cannot say enough positive things about Brigid Nestor and Karen Montgomery of i-do Weddings & Events! When initially starting the wedding planning process, I didn’t really think that a wedding planner or coordinator would be necessary for us...
, but I am so thankful that I changed my mind. Brigid was very helpful during the beginning stages of the wedding planning process to bounce ideas off of and was a wealth of information for me as a Cincinnati bride. She had a vast knowledge of venues and vendors and was able to give recommendations based on our budget. She also provided a timeline software that was easy to use, manipulate, and made planning the wedding week/weekend a breeze. It was helpful to have all the information for the weekend in one place. Karen went over the timeline with me the week before the wedding and was able to provide suggestions on items that I had not thought of and also some areas where the timeline should be extended so that we would not feel rushed. Karen was invaluable as a coordinator the day of the wedding. She eased any anxiety, was a calming influence and allowed my whole family to be fully present without having to carry the responsibility of the details themselves, which everyone was truly grateful for. She was there every step of the way and felt like a member of our family who we love. She arrived on time, made some last minute payments that were overlooked the day before, kept us on schedule and silently facilitated many other things that she didn’t bother us with. She was a point person between all of our vendors and helped the DJ queue up some of the important moments like my father’s welcome, maid of honor and best man speeches, cake cutting and first dances. She made sure everyone was where they needed to be throughout the day and was willing to help with anything. Karen provided our photographers a lot of assistance with keeping the process smooth and on time. She made sure that all requested photos were taken within the allotted time before and after the ceremony. We all feel very lucky that we had Karen by our sides on such an important day and are thankful for the special connection we developed. After the wedding we received a very special and personal note from her which brought me back to our perfect day. I thoroughly and heartily recommend i-do Weddings & Events. They blew me away with their professionalism, knowledge, genuineness and kindness. Their passion for helping others plan and execute their special day is evident the first time you meet them. They truly enjoy what they do and are who you want to help you plan and execute your special day.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Colleen R
If you're reading this review , chances are you're a newly engaged bride. With that, PLEASE, do yourself a favor and invest in I-Do Weddings for a wedding coordinator. It truly will make a difference on your day. I don't even know if anything w...
ent wrong on my wedding day because Karen and her team were there to make sure everything was PERFECT. I was so fortunate enough to work directly with Karen from I-Do. Planning a wedding is stressful; No matter who you ask. Karen was amazing at taking the lead and asking questions that I would never think of. Ex. "how would you like your towels folded?" Crazy, I know, but those are questions you're asked leading up to the wedding day and believe me, that's the last thing you want to think about. Karen was a life saver. No joke. I'm so thankful for Karen and her team because I didn't worry about one thing on my big day. Not a thing and that's how every bride should feel on their wedding day. Stress free and fabulous. :)
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Rachel T
We hired i-do Weddings for our wedding on August 6, 2016 and they did a fantastic job! Each meeting with them leading up to the wedding showed us just how much needed to get done by when, and they were so helpful and willing to give us advise. ...
On the day of the wedding, they kept things running smoothly and allowed us to have a wonderful time full of great memories. I'm so glad we found them, because they made our day that much more special!
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Knottie1d5394bf71624098
Working with Christina was great. She put out a lot of small fires during the process that would have turned into something much bigger. She was able to keep the secret videographer I hired and made it a huge success. Overall highly would re...
commend them.
Reviewed On 10/14/2016 by Ashley S
We hired I-Do weddings to assist in planning our wedding. I am not originally from Cincinnati and my family and maid of honor lived out of town, so I was going to need help! Karen and Christina were AMAZING throughout the entire process. My hus...
band and I were so impressed with their guidance to find vendors, setting up appointments, and keeping us organized and on track. They were both very professional and were quick to respond to questions and concerns. On the day of our wedding, we completely trusted Christina and Karen and knew our day would go smoothly and perfectly having them there, and it did! Now, 5 months after the wedding, my husband and I miss our meetings with them as they will forever be a great part of the memories we had planning our perfect wedding day!
Reviewed On 10/04/2016 by Jane L
Christina and her team from I-do wedding boutique made all of the difference on my wedding day. Christina was organized, prompt, and very flexible when it came to scheduling meetings around my busy schedule. She had great ideas and knowledge ab...
out wedding planning that I never would have had on my own. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and everything went exactly as planned!!! Having her as our wedding coordinator gave us so much peace of mind, so we were really able to enjoy the big day!
Reviewed On 10/04/2016 by Lou M
What can I say other than Christina totally rocked my daughter’s wedding! From start (a year ago) to finish she was energetic, hardworking, responsive, creative and professional. We felt in true partnership with her as her listening skills were...
exceptional, only equaled by her ability to turn our desires into reality, and within budget. Importantly, she also pushed back when that was needed. She created a wedding that anyone would be ecstatic about. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Reviewed On 10/01/2016 by Andrea M
The absolute best decision we made was to hire I-Do Wedding & Events for our wedding planners! Everything we wanted our daughter’s wedding to be and had envisioned, Karen and Christina brought to life perfectly. Their design knowledge, profes...
sionalism and organization skills make them top-of-the-line wedding planners. We had so many ideas, decor and personal touches that we wanted to incorporate into the wedding day. They worked their magic in setting up and executing everything we wanted into a stunning, customized setting. From the minute we signed up with them, they gave excellent vendors recommendations that started bringing our dream wedding to life. Every recommended vendor we chose was perfect and the time savings in narrowing down those choices was significant! On top of that, Karen and Christina made sure everything was on schedule at numerous meetings we had with the vendors and our venue over a 12 month period. Karen and Christina helped develop a detailed timeline for us which helped everyone (vendors, venue, wedding party, etc) stay on schedule and made the wedding day flow flawlessly. At the end of the night, the I-Do team packed everything up for us (27 boxes in all) as we went on with the post wedding celebration. I can’t say enough about everything they did for us and how they made our day completely stress free. We are truly grateful that Karen and Christina were by our side for the past year and especially on our wedding day.
Reviewed On 7/28/2016 by Kelsey M
Karen and Christina are the unsung heroines of our wedding! The weekend was seamless thanks to their VERY detailed timeline we created together over several meetings and emails. I loved that our wedding was completely stress-free thanks to them...
! If anything went wrong during the day, we were none the wiser because of their services. We can't thank them enough!
Reviewed On 7/11/2016 by Sarah K
Every woman deserves to fell the way I did on my wedding day and I could not have been that happy and stress free without the Incredible work from Karen and Christina at I-do weddings!!! I worked with this AMAZING team for over a year to plan m...
y dream wedding… and I mean it when I say it, they are the best! I hired them shortly after I got engaged knowing that I did not want a bit of stress on my mom throughout the entire process. And it worked! My mom was able to enjoy herself the day of and not worry about a thing! Karen and Christina were absolutely great at helping me mold my vision into a reality. They were very responsive to my many emails, and they had so many great vendor recommendations! They made planning fun! And the day of, I got to sit back end enjoy every minute because I knew we were in such good hands! I am so grateful to have worked with these hard working ladies! I would highly recommend them to my family and friends. If you’re a bride to be, do yourself and your mother a favor and hire I-do Weddings!
Reviewed On 12/15/2015 by Anna L
I cannot even begin to describe how happy I am that I went with I-do Weddings and Events for my wedding coordinators. The minute I met Karen and Christina I knew they were the perfect fit. They are so beyond wonderful and seriously will go abov...
e and beyond the call of duty. If it wasn't for them I do not believe my wedding would have been as beautiful as it was or would have gone as smoothly. I am so grateful and cannot thank them enough. I would 100% recommend them to my family and friends. Hire them you will not regret it! :)
Reviewed On 12/09/2015 by David H
Christina was wonderful to work with! We we're very much DIY-ing our wedding, but having an objective 3rd party keeping track of everything as well was invaluable! We were planning our wedding from a-far (Destination: Cincinnati!) so we spoke...
with Christina several times in the months leading up to the wedding as the plans for various elements became clearer. It was great to have her give us friendly reminders about things we needed to clarify and lock down. Then, the best part, was on the day-of, we turned everything over to her and we didn't have to worry about a thing! Our guests could be guests and the day ran very smoothly! It was a team effort and having Christina on the team was a big win!
Reviewed On 11/05/2015 by Knottie1446778064
I have used I do weddings for two daughters and have had an absolutely wonderful experience. From start to finish Brigid and her staff have handled every single detail for two very different daughters with patience , professional and very perso...
nal attention. I don't know how I would have enjoyed being able to focus on my daughters special day without them. They made every step of the process so relaxed - and let me focus on being part of that special day!
Reviewed On 11/05/2015 by Kate W
How could I ever have done this wedding without the fabulous team at I Do Weddings?! They were the BEST! Not only were they helpful in the planning and tolerating my many many emails, but they also connected me with wonderful vendors. On the da...
y of, they were nothing less than professional and helpful. I wouldn't have made it without them. They are the best and they made our day super special. Thanks to everyone who was a part of helping!
Reviewed On 10/18/2015 by Kelly M
If you are looking for a wedding planner, your search should end here! If you are on the fence as to whether or not you need or want a planner... in the words of Nike... "JUST DO IT"! Just make sure it’s “i-do Weddings & Events”. Trust me whe...
n I tell you, you will not be disappointed! Their expertise and professionalism are second to none. I cannot even begin to tell you how instrumental Brigid, Karen, and Christina were in bringing our dream wedding to fruition. These ladies are nothing short of amazing! My husband and I were able to plan our entire wedding from Louisville, amidst the craziness of everyday responsibilities with minimal trips to Cincinnati and little stress (yes…really)! There was no detail left unattended, and no request too large. From communication with all of the vendors, keeping us up to date on what needed to be done when, to a timeline of events down to the minute for the weekend, they really did think of everything! When the big day was upon us, the only thing I had to think about was keeping it together on my walk down the isle, and they even had great advice about that as well! It was so wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy my friends and family the weekend of our wedding, knowing that Brigid and Karen had everything under control. Were it not for i-do Weddings & Events, I know our special day wouldn't have been the same!
Reviewed On 10/17/2015 by Danielle W
Karen and Christina from I-Do Boutique are amazing! They helped make my wedding day flawless! It was the most perfect day and I don't think that would have been possible without them! I have referred them to everyone I know that is getting marr...
ied! They go above and beyond for their clients! Thank you for making it the best day ever!
Reviewed On 10/17/2015 by Knottie1445105396
If you are looking for a stressless, calming, beautiful day on your daughter's Wedding Day, HIRE THEM! If you don't you will need someone to keep you calm. I saw Karen in action in August 2014 at my friends daughter's Wedding. I knew them I...
wanted to schedule an appointment to discuss hiring her for my daughter's Wedding. Best investment I made. By Profession I am a Planner and have organized and coordinated many events. My goal was to be stress free and more importantly enjoy the most beautiful day fof my daughters life, her Wedding Day! And that's exactly what happened for me and my daughter. My daughter at first, didn't understand why I was making this investment. However, after our first meeting she was overwhelmed with all that had to be done; deadlines, time frames, coordinating with all the vendors, etc. she herself was very happy that I hired Karen. Karen and Christina were amazing to work with. They are so calming when you think you have a crisis, They talk through with you providing guidance, suggestions and most importantly keeping you calm. I"m not sure how they do it but they do. They never made me feel as if I was bothering them when I called with questions or asking for suggestions. As the Big Day was nearing Karen stepped in and took complete charge, Dealing with all the Vendors and providing them with their schedules. Sending a Reminder of Things To Do Making sure you had the Rings, Marriage License, etc. the little small things. Making sure nothing fell through the cracks. From the Rehearsal to sending the Bride & Groom off at the end of the Reception, they were there every step of the way. Coming to the house while the girls were getting ready, taking charge, keeping everyone focused and on time. Still coordinating with Vendors. If anything went wrong I can tell you I didn't know about it. Karen and Christina took care of it. It was the most PERFECT DAY!
Reviewed On 10/17/2015 by Jenny B
We used I-Do Weddings' Day-Of Coordination service. We worked with Karen to organize our vendors, create a timeline, and meet with our caterer prior to the wedding. The day of we worked with Julie and Teresa to keep things on track. Working wit...
h Karen was great, she responded to emails in a timely manner and was able to answer questions throughout the planning process. Julie and Teresa were also great, I knew they were there to keep the day moving and put out any "fires" that may have come up. If there were any "fires" they did their jobs very well, because I never knew of any and the day/evening went flawlessly from my perspective! It was great to know that they were there to work with our vendors throughout the day so myself, my husband, and our families could enjoy the day we worked so hard to plan and put together.
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Kelly H
From start to finish, I-DO helped us to stay organized and ensure that our wedding day went by seamlessly. Karen was absolutely wonderful in helping us to plan our wedding weekend timeline and ensure that every detail was considered. On the day...
of, Julie was there to ensure that neither my mom nor me had to worry about a thing! It was wonderful to know that somebody was there for you so that you could focus on having the best day of your life!
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Lindsey P
Two words: Hire them!!!! By far the best use of funds for our wedding. Brigid, Karen and Christina are awesome. They listen, are supremely professional and Kept us organized and calm. They know all the best vendors and all these vendors have...
nothing but praise for them. We are beyond happy with how our daughters wedding turned out.
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Olivia W
Loved working with Karen from I-do. "Day of" planning service was wonderful! As the bride I was not aware of any of the hiccups Karen and team handled it all flawlessly. Highly recommend the I-do team.
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Erin C
I cannot thank Karen and her team (Christina and Evelyn) enough for making our wedding so wonderful! From the start of planning, I knew having a coordinator was a priority so my husband and I and our families and bridal party could just enjoy t...
he day. Karen went above and beyond any expectations we had, working with her was a dream! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Karen took care of everything and made the process so painless for my husband and I. She dealt with issues with our venue, coordinated with all the vendors, assisted us with a last minute linen order, helped me keep track of things, and basically just took care of everything so we did not have to worry about it! I legitimately would have been lost without her. The wedding day went so smoothly and our entire bridal party commented multiple times about how wonderful Karen and her team were, it was the most organized wedding they had been in. All my husband and I wanted was to not have to worry about a thing and they absolutely made that happen. We loved working with i-do Weddings and highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Knottie1445024264
I-do Weddings, Karen and Christina, were fabulous! I was a first time MOB and I questioned the need for a planner because I have always been very organized….. Fortunately, my daughter and I decided to hire I-do for planning and coordination. We...
both said after all the fun was over that we simply COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THEM!!!!! Karen had a positive, delightful but assertive way of keeping us on track and keeping us from stressing out. She was SO knowledgeable and helpful. She and Christina were also unflappable when the big weekend arrived. The little bumps that came up last minute had nothing to do with their work….but they just found ways to keep us floating over them instead of worrying. Count on them!
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Robin S
I-Do Weddings and Events is a life saver! Their whole team was more help than we could have ever imagined. They are very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and over the top helpful. We worked with Karen throughout our whole engagement, and ...
then Brigid and her team were there with us on our wedding day, and we couldn't have asked for a better group of people to make our wedding day go flawlessly. I would recommend to every type of bride, even if you're overly organized (like me!).
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Knottie1445015792
can't imagine hosting a wedding without Karen and the I-do team!! We have had two weddings in two years, and they were such an important part of each wedding. Karen was so wonderful to work with, easy to reach, and great at asking all the righ...
t questions. The team handled all the complexities in the days leading up to the wedding and were in total charge of all the details on the wedding day -- all we had to relax and enjoy the day. They are the best!!!
Reviewed On 10/16/2015 by Hana C
This is an amazing team of ladies!! My sister used them for her wedding of almost 500 and the guests were even complementing how amazing the day of coordinator was so, of course I used I-Do Wedding and Events at my wedding 2 years later! My fia...
ncé and I got engaged and were married within 5 months...Thanks to Karen - our amazing planner!! She made planning seem easy and allowed us to be stress free!
Reviewed On 10/08/2015 by Knottie1444335324
Brigid did an amazing job at keeping us on track and helping communicate between vendors to ensure that our wedding vision was on par with what we wanted! They were great!
Reviewed On 8/28/2015 by kathy s
Our daughter’s wedding was two years in the planning and I-Do Weddings was there every step of the way from the start of the planning process right to and including the last minute of the reception and beyond. I am the Mother of the Bride an...
d by nature, I’m a very organized person with high expectations, and need to plan things way in advance, so as to avoid pressure and stress. I wanted my only daughter’s wedding to be perfect in every possible way and believe it or not, it well exceeded my expectations. I-Do Weddings was an integral part of the wedding’s success in a very huge way. Brigid and Karen were always there to answer any questions, concerns, give advice, coordinate, and follow up on any and all issues with the wedding. They were also quick to respond to any questions that came their way. Because of their broad knowledge on event planning, they were able to negotiate with vendors to find us the best possible way to save money which helped immensely. They were well worth the price for their services. Having a wedding is like a giant puzzle with lots of pieces that have to come together for one amazing day. I-Do Weddings were the ones I counted on to make that happen and they did it flawlessly. I’m sure there may have been issues along the way that didn’t fit perfectly into the giant puzzle, but we were totally oblivious to the behind the scene mishaps that may have been happening throughout the entire planning process. They handled it all so we could just enjoy the wedding and the magical day that it truly was. The sad part to this whole process is that now it’s over. I feel like I have made a bond with Brigid and Karen, similar to a friendship. Because of that, I know I can look to them for help and advice on any event that comes my way. I also know that if we ever need a planner for any future event, they’ll be the first we’ll call. Well done, I-Do Weddings and Events! You’re the best!!!
Reviewed On 8/24/2015 by Rachel C
I absolutely loved my wedding day. I wish I could have that day over and over again. As a perfectionist, wedding planning was difficult for me. The sheer number of options for vendors and decor were overwhelming. I had an idea of what we wanted...
for our day and for our guests, but I wasn't at all sure how to execute it. I decided to turn to a wedding planner. I had never thought of myself as a fancy enough person to have a wedding planner, but I determined that whether you have big ideas or small ideas, a big event or a small event, i-do Weddings & Events makes you feel like you are the only event they are planning. I contacted multiple event planners, but felt the most comfortable when talking with Karen. She truly was invested in making our dreams for our wedding a reality and was so excited about our theme. She was able to identify vendors that would align with our style and budget, and implemented a schedule that made the day flawless for our guests. She helped me through times where I was indecisive, and really became someone to lean on throughout the process. Our wedding was truly unique and beautiful, and I owe much of that success to Karen and her team. My husband, my family, and our guests were truly impressed.
Reviewed On 8/17/2015 by Erika S
My mother and I shared the task of planning my wedding, and we are both extremely organized, thorough people. However, it is not an exaggeration to say that my Memorial Day wedding would only have been half as good without the help of Brigid an...
d Karen from iDo Weddings. What they have to offer goes far beyond helping with the basics of the planning, but they have the inside scoop on all of the vendors, are very knowledgeable about what comprises a fun, memorable wedding, and they are indispensible when it comes to day-of activities. iDo Weddings took it upon themselves to take care of all of the tedious items on our to-do list, arranged details with the vendors, and handled problems before we had a chance to even worry about them. Their insight led to many of the decisions we made leading up to the wedding, and they were very honest about what was worthwhile as well as what was feasible/expected in a given timeframe. On the Big Day, Brigid and her team were a huge part of making sure everybody was fed, comfortable, and most importantly on time! I cannot overstate the value that the team from iDo Weddings brought throughout the entire planning process, and trust me when I say you don’t realize how much you can benefit from a planner (no matter how organized you may be) until you begin to work with people who are masters at wedding planning like the team at iDo Weddings!
Reviewed On 11/21/2014 by Knottie67142564
I was planning the wedding from the east coast and my mom knew we'd need someone the day of due to our large guest count. Brigid and Karen were quick to respond to even the silliest of our questions and made everything run so, so smoothly. My m...
om and I wanted to be able to enjoy the day without any stress and having Brigid there made it all possible. I seriously don't know how we could have done everything without them!
Reviewed On 10/31/2014 by Knottie67200121
Karen Montgomery at i-do Weddings and Events was so wonderful! She is incredibly knowledgeable as well as just plain fun and comfortable to work with! With Karen's help, my daughter and I got more accomplished in a one hour meeting than what wo...
uld have taken us three weeks of endless phone calls. I would highly recommend i-do Weddings to anyone who wants a stress free and enjoyable wedding! Karen was with us throughout the entire process from helping to coordinate the vendors and timelines to the rehearsal and wedding. She was with us from the beginning of the wedding day till well after the reception was over. It was by far the best money we spent! My daughter, husband and I were able to thoroughly enjoy the beautiful occasion knowing that we were in such capable hands. We can't thank you enough!
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Alison W
I can't thank Karen and Brigid enough for a perfect wedding day. Karen was great to work with and kept me on task, always providing help too whenever I needed it. Brigid was more than awesome for my rehearsal and wedding day. She helped every...
thing run smoothly and took away any concerns during the day so my family and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Thank you! Cheers to another perfect wedding! XOXO Alison Montoya
Reviewed On 10/23/2014 by Knottie82291896
WOW! Brigid and Karen created such a spectacular wedding for us. Everything was perfect! So beautiful, so special, so perfect! With my daughter's busy schedule and my inexperience in planning weddings, they provided such great guidance and o...
ptions. I was so impressed. I could not have asked for a more professional and efficient wedding planner.
Reviewed On 10/22/2014 by Lauren I
Both my groom and I have full time demanding jobs, thus planning a wedding in 6 months was a bit intimidating. Thankfully, Brigid, Karen, and their staff were extremely helpful. They set up appointments, helped us narrow down vendor selections,...
gave tips for the big day, and even organized RSVPs. They really helped with producing a timeline so everything went smoothly. On our wedding day they made sure everything went as planned so that we and our families could enjoy the day. As my father said, "best investment" of the whole event! Well worth the cost and couldn't imagine having a wedding without them!
Reviewed On 10/20/2014 by Mallory B
Karen and the rest of the I-Do team helped us pull off a wonderful wedding day. They were very helpful and organized both during the big day and during all of the preparations beforehand. Karen was great to work with and well worth the price. W...
ould recommend I-Do to any bride!
Reviewed On 10/20/2014 by Knottie60901630
Our wedding planner, Brigid Horne-Nester at i-do-weddings was the bomb. She paid attention to exactly what we wanted and helped create the wedding WE wanted.
Reviewed On 10/19/2014 by Knottie12819913
As a first time mother of the bride I chose i-do weddings to take the last minute work and worry off my do list. Karen and Theresa made our wedding day worry free and perfectly lovely. Even last minute guest issues were dealt with promptly an...
d gracefully. I-do weddings is a mother of the bride must! With six more weddings in our future, I will be using I-do weddings each time!
Reviewed On 10/16/2014 by Marja E
I-do Weddings & Events was a gift and blessing for my daughters wedding. We lived out of town and had to travel two hours for appointments, fittings, and decision making. Karen was a blessing for us. She scheduled our appointments making sure ...
we made the most of our time. She recommended only the best while keeping our budget in mind. She saw to all of the details that made my daughters wedding so special. Without I-do Weddings I am not sure what we would have done. Thank you for making my daughter's day sparkle and memorable.
Reviewed On 10/16/2014 by a member
We hired I Do weddings to be our day of coordinators. Karen, Theresa, and Julie were great! They organied meetings with vendors before the wedding day to make sure everyone was on the same page. They also were able to help with issues that came...
up on the day of our wedding - finding seats for unexpected guests, making sure everything was at the reception that we needed, and especially helpful with helping keep me calm before I walked down the aisle! :) They were great at helping us plan the timeline and were very professional. Thanks for helping make our wedding day so great!
Reviewed On 10/16/2014 by Knottie67967150
Hiring i-do Weddings and Events was one of our best decisions. Our planner was professional, reassuring, caring, eager to help, and knowledgeable about how everything should proceed. We felt so comfortable with Karen and liked her personality ...
immediately. Several mishaps were avoided because of her able guidance, and her assistant's presence proved to be invaluable when we ran out of something. Karen's experience and calm demeanor meant everything to the success of our day. I cannot praise them highly enough.