Lola Grace - Events & Designs

l-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.

ed 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!

as 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).

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!!

ure 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.

y 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!

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.

h and was as stress free as possible. Couldn’t recommend her enough !!

de 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!

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!!

ity. She was able to do it without any problem!

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.

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!!

ecked in with us to ensure we had everything we needed. Thank you, Laura!

m 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!

u’re looking for a coordinator for your big day, Laura is who you want!

r. 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.

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.

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.

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. :)

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!

ave 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.

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.

oth. 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!!!

poise, and backbone to make sure everything is running smooth is so important.