Lola Grace - Events & Designs

ue and required rentals for almost everything, willing vendors, and a creative approach. Laura met with us monthly for a year leading up to the big day, quelling our fears, keeping us on track, helping us sort through design ideas, recommending vendors local to the venue and troubleshooting issues along the way. On the actual wedding day, both my husband and I were able to focus on each other and enjoy the fruits of our labor while Laura bustled around battling wasps nests, keeping our table decor from flying away in high winds, managing guests, and helping every vendor get settled in. She handled a medical emergency with absolute poise and kept us calm through it. The day ran smoothly only because of her commitment and hard work. She made us feel so supported, and reminded us to take in the day and enjoy our collective effort. We are incredibly grateful we had her expertise, design eye, humor, and hustle with us during the planning process, and on our wedding day. We couldn't have done it without her!

, she was always at least two steps ahead of any questions I had. Leading up to the wedding, she helped to ease concerns by supporting me with timeline, priorities, and vendor communication. On the day of the wedding, she owned all the planning and I did not need to worry about anything which was huge for me!! All around, Laura was a total rockstar. I would definitely recommend!

ing. She worked diligently onsite to ensure that we could completely enjoy our wedding without having to answer questions from vendors, make decisions, or set up and tear down the event. I would highly recommend Laura and Lola Grace to any bride wanting to plan their own wedding but leave the execution to a professional.

hat our day was everything we dreamed it would be. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, I didn't know about it. Our day wouldn't have been nearly as magical if we hadn't had Lola Grace there to support us. Seriously can not recommend her enough. Thank you Laura! xx, The Wellses

ely amazing. I’d recommend her to everyone who is planning any type of event!

g. On the wedding day, she made a day that could have been extremely stressful into a day that I will remember for the rest of my life. She frequently checked in with me and made sure that I had everything that I needed. Without her attention to detail and communication, our day wouldn't have run smoothly. Thank you for making our wedding day a day that we won't ever forget.

a pro! It was awesome she was at the rehearsal dinner to walk through the processional and recessional. She had an answer for every question we had and worked with all of the vendors to stick to the timeline. We had one issue with a vendor not showing up on time and Laura contacted them right away! She made sure my husband and I were doing well throughout the day and night. We also took advantage of her set up and tear down service. She made sure the decor looked beautiful. She had an eye for things that I never would've even thought of! Everything was gorgeous! I couldn't have asked for a better day of coordinator! :)

ich we truly appreciated so our us and our families could take part in our wedding day instead of worrying about all the little things. Laura always looked out for my husband and I and our families and guests from dawn until dusk, ensuring we had everything we needed to stay present and cherish the day in its fullest. We are so thankful that Laura- her hard work and passion for weddings doesn't go unnoticed, and we are so appreciative for her and would recommend her to anyone planning their wedding!

us to her. Given that both myself and my fiancé were working full-time and I knew that I would need help planning our wedding day along the way, we booked Lola Grace for Laura's Partial Planning Package. Since I am pretty detail-oriented and was incredibly excited about the design portion of planning our wedding, I thought that booking a vendor for Full Planning Services would be more than I needed. However, I thought that Day-Of Coordination wouldn't be enough to ensure that us, our family, and our friends wouldn't have to stress and help do set-up/tear-down during the wedding day. We met with Laura over Zoom every-other or 1x/month to discuss timelines and to keep us on track as we were 8, 6, 3, and 1 month(s) out from our wedding. Some of these meetings were helpful, but given the amount of info that is on the internet, podcasts, and other resources to help couples during wedding, I am not sure if we needed the partial planning services. The partial planning package with Lola Grace does not include vendor communication which is one of the most time consuming part of wedding planning. Laura gave some recommendations for certain vendors like transportation and photo booths, but overall, we did the heavy lifting for researching which vendors would be best for our needs, finding our own contacts/navigating the hotel blocks (which can be very complicated), sharing information among key vendors (venue/catering, photographer, florist, HMU artists, etc) and brainstorming how our design vision would be executed. I didn't quite expect to do all of these planning pieces on our own. Had this been more clear, I think we would have gone with booking day-of coordination. However, the day-of coordination did not include full event break-down which was one of the major perks of the partial planning package for us. Perhaps booking for Day-of or the Full Planning package would have been the better value for what we actually needed. Communication could have been a bit stronger throughout the planning process. During the months leading up to our wedding, Lola Grace relocated to northern Wisconsin so meeting in-person or having Laura visit our venue (in Milwaukee) before our wedding day was tricky. That all said, Laura was INCREDIBLE during the day of our wedding and I think Day-of Coordination is where Laura truly shines. She arrived at the venue early to start set up and then drove back to the hotel to greet us during the late morning to check in on the wedding party. She communicated with the photographer, videographer, florist, and venue coordinator to make sure that the timeline was on track. The decor was set up to bring my vision to life. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception transitioned beautifully and Laura was impeccably attentive to our and our immediate family's needs (making sure we had water, drinks, and food throughout the night as well as being mindful of any "issues" that came up). At the end of the night, Laura did the break-down of the decor elements and organized everything back in boxes for us to pick up at the venue that next morning which was so helpful. Overall, our wedding day ran smoothly and Laura was key in making this happen.

sband or I needed anything which we really appreciated! She worked extremely hard the day of and had great communication the day of and everyday coming up to it! We were very happy with how the day turned out and couldn’t have done it without Laura and her team!

found Laura. She was so well prepared from the very start, and was a huge help as we were planning our wedding from a distance. She worked with all of our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, and continued to check in with us leading up to the big day. On the day of the wedding she made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure we had everything we needed, making our day everything we could've dreamed of and then some. We would highly recommend Laura if you're looking for a coordinator (and you should be).

t prepared and never overwhelmed. Hiring Lola Grace was the best money I spent on the entire wedding! So many of my guests commented on how efficient, professional and lovely she was to have at our wedding. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Laura and all the little details she handled so I could truly enjoy my wedding day!!

one in line so we didn’t have to stress, you consistently made sure all of us were ok, eating food, and drinking enough water. If anything went wrong, you were on it instantly. You made my stress level go from a 10/10 to a 0/10. We cannot thank you enough for your communication and organization, but mostly, being a great support and friend on our big day. We appreciate you—- The Bardys.

aura was definitely the right fit for us as she was not only very kind and easy to communicate with but also so organized & detail oriented! On our big day, Laura was so incredibly thoughtful and constantly was checking in with myself & my husband along with our parents and bridal party throughout the whole day to make sure we had everything we needed. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, we never would have known as she handled everything so seamlessly behind the scenes helping to make our day so stress free! If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further as Laura is truly the best!

time that I can only imagine how helpful she would have been if I had her throughout the whole process! She took so much stress off my shoulders, was dead locked on the timelines, so detail oriented, and everything ran so smoothly. I can't say enough about how awesome she was to work with.

’t even know we’re happening. Laura made sure our day went smooth and was as stress free as possible. Couldn’t recommend her enough !!

could get everything into place and keep everything on track made planning a much less stressful process. When the wedding day came, she followed through and was active every step of the way to make sure all our preparations were in place. She maintained a high level of communication the week leading up to the wedding and the day of. Even thought it was a very hot day, she was positive and professional throughout our entire wedding. We couldn’t recommend her services more!

on Laura's part, and she CRUSHED IT. Even though we had to make some pivots to the original plan, everything worked out beautifully and none of the guests even knew the difference. Laura was organized, in control, friendly, and trustworthy. I couldn't recommend Laura more highly!!

eeded help finding a hotel block on the busiest weekend in the city. She was able to do it without any problem!

No detail was left behind! Laura is punctual, pays attention to detail, and can wrangle any crowd. She checked in on me frequently and made sure I always had a drink in my hand. ☺️ I am confident that she made our big day a huge success and lifted so much anxiety off my shoulders. I would 100% recommend Laura to anyone in need of a wedding planner.

ight long she checked in with us, helped us with setup and made sure everything looked perfect! She is so sweet and kept me stress free on our big day and we are so thankful for her! As a wedding day coordinator, she is an angel and I’d highly recommend her!!

il you have someone handle everything for you. She constantly checked in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. Thank you, Laura!

were good hands and that our wedding day would run smoothly. From running back and forth to get the boutonnières to the right spot, sending me pictures while setting up the reception to ensure it was exactly what I envisioned, making sure we were eating and drinking during the reception and overall making sure every small detail was taken care of from the beginning to the end of the day. She was not only attentive to me and my husband, but also to all of the wedding party and guests. If there was a problem, we never knew about it because Laura handled everything with ease. She listened to my ideas and transformed them into the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend Lola Grace, you will not be disappointed!

rtless for us that I was never stressed for even a moment. If you’re looking for a coordinator for your big day, Laura is who you want!

the wedding details before even considering a day-of coordinator. Unfortunately, as the bride and the mother of the bride I knew we would be incredibly preoccupied on the day of the wedding and I had nightmares about missing those little details I had spent so much time planning, making, stressing over. I found Lola Grace recommended on the Knot and Laura's reviews were glowing. I assumed bare minimum she would be able to make sure the caterer wasn't clanging dishes during our ceremony (another nightmare of mine), but I was not prepared for what a gift having Laura at our ceremony would be. She is incredibly professional, confident, and has expertise to offer even the most well-planned wedding. Even though we had a 'wedding bible' already pre-printed with vendors, details, timeline the first time meeting with Laura, she was able to ask questions and provide context that we had never even considered. Like if we wanted to do an aisle runner on grass we should consider the fact that I'm likely to trip walking on it - apparently that happens a lot. The advice and expertise Laura provided from our first meeting until the end of our wedding day far exceeded our expectations. She ran through our rehearsal as many times as we needed to feel comfortable that we all knew what to do. She contacted all our vendors in advance to make sure they were all on the same page. She rearranged the chairs for our ceremony after they were delivered - I never asked her to do that and I had next to no expectation for what they looked like but they looked perfect when she was finished. She made sure the groomsmen ate lunch, our vendors got tipped, and I didn't realize until I watched a video of me walking down the aisle later - she snuck in and fluffed the train of my dress after walking down stairs. I didn't even notice at the time but I know now - she is the unseen angel making sure everything happens exactly when it is supposed to. That woman was moving around non-stop all day. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, I don't know about it. Laura made sure we were at every moment perfectly on time, made sure we had drinks for toasts, made sure we ate dinner on our wedding day. I cannot thank her enough for the peace of mind she gave me that allowed me to truly just bask in the joy of the moment instead of fussing about the details. I was on the fence about hiring a coordinator but I can tell you that hiring Laura was the best decision I made and I would do it again a million times over and I will scream at all my newly engaged friends that they need Laura. It's what allowed me to never once think about anything other than entertaining my guests and loving on my new husband. That is the greatest gift you can have on your wedding day.

able to enjoy myself if I’m stressing about the timeline of the day?” I came to the realization that I needed a wedding coordinator to relieve some stress on myself and my mom. We came across Lola Grace and hiring Laura to coordinate our wedding day was truly the best decision we made for our wedding . She made sure everything ran smoothly and according to plan, she set up everything the way we envisioned, she ensured our timeline was followed, and routinely checked in with us to see if we needed anything. I had the best day of my life and my stress level was almost non existent and it’s because Laura was there to help with anything we needed. Absolutely no complaints and will recommend her over and over and over again.

worked so hard from early morning on the wedding day and was the last to leave. She kept everyone on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day. I am convinced that she was the sole reason the wedding was such a huge success. We could all relax and enjoy every moment of the special day. She was truly our guardian angel and I am forever grateful for her. Don’t hesitate… hire Laura! You will not be disappointed.

did so much more for us than just day of coordination. Rehearsal night went so smooth as she instructed and was very clear on where people needed to be and what they needed to do as many of us have never been in a wedding party before. The day of the wedding she never hesitated to make sure that my husband and I had everything we needed and made sure that our day ran as smooth as possible (as it did rain up until my outdoor ceremony). She was so organized and even handed everyone in my bridal party a day of wedding timeline that she printed out and it was the little things like that that she provided that helped so much! Hiring Laura was one of the best decisions I made my for my wedding day and I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married. :)

asons my husband and my wedding was the best day of our lives. She’s prepared, organized, on-top of everything, personable, friendly, and truly impressive. I am so glad I read the reviews here because I feel so blessed to have had her there that day. I had guests come up to me stating how impressed they were with her, besides my bridal party and family. Seriously look no further. She’s incredible!

ding her sooner! Laura is amazing; working with her could not have been easier or better. She immediately made us feel comfortable on the first introductory call, and was extremely helpful and so on board with making our celebration what we wanted it to be. In fact, she had great ideas and helped us to make it so much better. And, when our dessert vendor fell through at almost the last minute, Laura referred us to a replacement which we ended up liking more than our first choice. In both the practical/tactical mechanics of what we needed to have a great outdoor celebration and also in big, visionary, fun ideas, Laura was instrumental in our celebration being a success. I truly believe that she cared about us and about our celebration; she was a real partner in this process. She made it so that we could really enjoy our celebration and not have to worry about any of the details being taken care of or our family and friends having everything they needed. In fact, we had multiple family members and other guests comment to us about how amazing and wonderful she is. I could go on and on about how great it is to work with Laura, but what I must say for anyone still reading this review is “Hire Lola Grace. NOW.” You will be so glad you did.

razy day go so much smoother. Laura took charge starting with the rehearsal, making sure all of our questions were answered, even ones we didn't know we had. Even though we were at a venue she never worked with before, she knew exactly who to work with for what, made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be, and saved the day numerous times, including guiding lost guests after the venue started locking doors unannounced. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she makes it all look so effortless. I would recommend her to anyone.

ding with 140+ guests, and she made sure the entire day went smooth. She coordinated all of our vendors (caterers, bartenders, DJ, officiant, etc), put together all centerpieces & decorations, kept our schedule on time, constantly checked in on us to make sure we were happy, and made sure everything was perfect. She stayed all day and night; she is the most hard working person I know! So many people were raving about Laura. She is honestly the best decision we made and I couldn't have asked for someone better to help us during the most important day of our lives. She's amazing and I would 100% recommend her to anyone! Thank you Laura for all your hard work. You have no idea how much we appreciate you!!!

attitude, which as a bride or party host, to have that support, poise, and backbone to make sure everything is running smooth is so important.

actly what I envisioned, she made sure I was taken care of from the beginning to the end of the day. She was not only attentive to me and my husband, but also to all of the wedding party and guests. If there was a problem, I never knew about it because Laura handled everything with ease. She listened to my ideas and transformed them into the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend Lola Grace, you will not be disappointed!

lous job. She has endless energy, creativity, and positivity, and everyone loved her. There was an accident right at the beginning of the wedding, and Laura sprung into action and helped troubleshoot to keep things on track. We were so grateful to have her there. We wholeheartedly recommend her!

with the layout and font that I wanted. I absolutely loved them! She was upfront and very helpful through the whole process making it a breeze! I highly recommend her work! You won't be disappointed!

and vision for your wedding. If you are looking for a professional who can help you keep a clear head and make hard decisions look no further. A week before the wedding, my mother called and told me that my step dad had been admitted to the hospital to intensive care. David had been suffering from cancer for a couple years and he took a turn for the worst. We didn't know if he would make it out of the hospital. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if I should call the wedding off or not. I hope no one reading this ever goes through something like this and has to be faced with this choice. Laura was with me when my mom told me the news. She helped me process and work through what was happening in the moment and together we made several plans for if then scenarios. Laura is someone you want to be in your corner when faced with hard choices big or small. David by sheer force of will and determination regained his strength and was discharged from the hospital a couple of days before the wedding. I am so happy that we could share that moment with him. So many thanks to Laura for helping me and my family through not only wedding planning and day of management but supporting a family while they are caring for a ill loved one.

regret was that we did not hire Laura sooner to handle more of the wedding planning details!

ng my lip gloss all night and coordinating vendors, she made our day run incredibly smooth. She stayed as long as we needed her to and was constantly asking me if I needed anything. We even had guests comment on how great she was and I (and my mom) were way less stressed about the day knowing she was there to help. I'm SO happy she was there and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to help make their wedding day better. Had I known how amazing she is, I would have hired her to help plan my entire wedding! She's AWESOME! :)

g what one might need. No task was too big or too small for Laura. When times were slow, she was hanging on to purses, grabbing drinks for the wedding party, and more; always asking where she could assist! Numerous people in the wedding party thought Laura was great and I would highly recommend her coordination services! : )

n. Wedding guests were always telling me how much they loved the invites which fit our personality exactly. Price is more than reasonable for the time, effort, and fabulousness of the work. Would recommend Lola Grace to anyone and everyone looking for someone to work on not just invites but programs, escort cards, menus and beyond. I cannot say enough good things. Absolutely loved working with Laura!!!

day of the wedding. She transformed the wedding space into a beautiful place to get married and I couldn’t have asked for more. She took care of everything and was always thinking ahead to things I wouldn’t have thought of without her. I would highly recommend Laura for all of your wedding needs.

ted a super cute snap chat filter for us also! Her response time was always timely, especially when I wanted to change things at the last minute. I can’t even thank her enough for all the work she put into making each piece perfect! I would highly recommend her work