Lovely Event Planning

n stepped in and they were both fantastic! Jen met with me multiple times to go over everything, and leading up to the wedding, was great at communicating with my vendors, making sure I'd gotten everything on the checklist done, and also at calming me down. When the day came, we could not have asked for her to do more than she did - she went above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed, that our venue was decorated accordingly, and was extra great at deflecting our parents when she saw they were stressing us (Ok, mostly me!) out. She was waiting for us after we said "I Do" with glasses of beer in hand, which was like a sign from the universe that we were meant to work with her! Jen and team, we are so appreciative of everything you did for us and we will recommend you to EVERYONE! xoxo

t what they do and they will crush it no matter where you're getting married. They are the best planners I could have ever asked for and they constantly went above and beyond for us. Kristen was amazing talking me through timelines and logistics, as well as with helping us carry out our vision. She got to know us as people and that came through in everything she did. On the day of the wedding, Kristen and Jen were so on top of everything and they were always making sure Peter and I were all good. They even helped us set up our flowers in the ceremony space, which came out perfect! I can't imagine having anyone else by our side! They are the reason we had the most perfect day. Thank you both so much for all of your support, attention to detail, and passion for what you do! We are forever grateful!

the while making me and the other vendors feel incredibly valued and taken care of. I know that Lisa and Peter (the happy couple) were extremely happy with her, and the fact that she also worked exceptionally well with all of the vendors made the process incredibly fun and easy for everyone!! As you can imagine, that kind of energy is contagious and certainly can be felt throughout the entire wedding. From the beginning, Kristen's communication was open and easy, responses were quick, and she was totally a team player. I love that she really valued what I bring as a photographer, and she was able to set me up to give Lisa and Peter the best experience and photographs possible. On the day of the wedding, Kristen and Jen guided the entire day in such a way that made it feel as if everything was happening totally organically. Morale was high, and it simply was a dream. I can tell you from experience that there are unfortunately many planners who don’t love what they do, don’t love their clients, and although they put on a good show, their hearts simply aren’t in it. Don’t hire one of those planners!! :P Kristen and Jen are in it for the right reason: to make your day the absolute best it can be! I totally recommend this team and look forward to any chance I get to work with them in the future!!

e to unforeseen circumstances I only had three months to plan my wedding for over 100 people at a private estate. From our first phone call Kristen not only assured me it could be done, but also made the entire process go as smoothly as possible. Kristen and Jen had multiple appointments lined up for me within 24 hours of our first in person meeting. Secondly, they never put added stress on me with the wedding date quickly approaching, but instead always had a motto that it would get done. Not only were they able to make it happen, but they were able to find amazing vendors on such a short time period. Thirdly, they listen to exactly what you want and miraculously bring your dream alive. They never tried to push their own styles on my vision, but instead effortlessly saw what I imaged for my wedding and brought it to life. There were a few unavoidable glitches, such as the generator malfunctioning, but the Lovely Event Planning team handled everything seamlessly behind the scenes while my guests continued to enjoy the celebration. Lastly, not only are Kristen and Jen communicative, organized, and in sync with what you want, but they are also fun people that you enjoy talking to throughout the wedding planning process. Thank you both and to the entire Lovely Event Planning team for making my wedding beautiful, fun, and a stress free day for me!

egotiated better rates on our behalf, and supported us in every aspect of the planning, including the day of the wedding. Kristen and Jen ably handled all issues with speed and grace, from small hiccups, to the power going out due to an inadequate generator (restored in about 15-20 mins.) during the wedding dinner. Even though I am usually a worrier, I did not worry throughout the wedding, and enjoyed the whole event because I knew they 'had my back' and were the on-site problem solvers. These two deserve superlative ratings, and I absolutely cannot say enough good things about our experience with them. The bride, the groom and we, as parents, were all enormously pleased.

appreciated. Everyone in my bridal party kept commenting on how I was the most relaxed bride they've ever seen and I believe this was why!

d need a day of coordinator at our venue. We were married on a working apple orchard with a hard cider tasting room. Everything had to brought in, accounted for and planned. Every. Detail. It took me months to find Kristen, and it was worth the wait. So many planners have "set pricing and packages". What I needed was unique since I had done so much prior to contacting the planner. Once I contacted Kristen, I knew I met my match. I was transparent with our budget and what we needed, and Kristen made it work. I cannot thank her enough for her honesty, and transparency with what we could do with her assistance and how to supplement without breaking the bank. Ex: Hiring one of her assistants, Kacie to take over for her for during our after party. Kacie, was a gem. She was SO attentive in making sure me and my husband had drinks and food, were happy, and things were moving smoothly. Kristen, was the best investment we made during our wedding. If you are still reading this and are not sure if you should hire her, do it! No wedding size, venue, budget is out of her scope of business. I cannot stop ranting and raving about how you need to hire her. We both cannot imagine our day without her (and Kacie). The best was the compliments from wedding guests at how smoothly the day went. Our wedding was different than nearly all others our guests had attended. Lots of moving parts, lots of traditions thrown out the window. Yet, it worked perfectly because she managed it. Thank you for e v e r y t h i n g you did. xo

an amazing listener and really helped make our vision happen. From having great creative ideas to just talking me off the ledge, I was in great hands from start to finish. We also had a non-traditional venue (summer camp) and Kristen took on all the challenges like a pro! For example, when a vintage pickup truck happened to break down in our venue space before the cocktail hour, Kristen and her team rose to the occasion, decorated it and made it our place card display! It was a huge hit with all attending. I truly believe our wedding wouldn't have been nearly as amazing if she had not been involved. I could really go on and on raving about Kristen and her team, so just do yourself a favor and hire Lovely!

ed by Jen that my wedding would be perfect and it was! She was professional, prepared for anything and we even developed a friendship after the wedding was over!

d helped us make sure we had all the logistics figured out so the day ran smoothly. Kristen was always there for me - answering emails/texts and being available for calls, all while pregnant/with a new baby - I literally don't know how she does it but it's superhuman! We interviewed other wedding planners who wanted to fit our vision into their idea of a wedding. Kristen isn't like that at all - she really listened to what we wanted for our day and worked with us to achieve that. We had the most magical wedding day and I credit that with everything Kristen did to handle the details and logistics. My husband and I were actually able to eat on our wedding day (if you've ever been married you know how rare that is!). Thank you thank you thank you Kristen and the whole Lovely Event crew!

here things go, etc. given our wedding had to have everything brought in and there were a lot of moving pieces with vendors and the timeline. I sent an inquiry to Lovely Event Planning through their website and a few days later had a call with Kristen to talk about out wedding, her services, and how the day of coordination worked. After getting off the phone with her I felt like all my bridal anxiety had melted with the discussion I had with her, how knowledgeable she was, and told my future husband that we needed to go with her because I had the greatest feeling that she would be fantastic for what we are looking for - and was I ever right! Kristen and her team a beyond organized and you can tell the know the best way to keep things running smoothly and have a great worry free day. When she sent me their google sheets link for the wedding coordination and planning google document, I was beyond excited, it was so well laid out, organized, and really had everything you could want and think you need for the wedding. We had a few meetings with her, an initial kick-off to go through everything wedding related and talk with her and pick her brain on things we may be overlooking or forgetting about, and then we had a month our planning call to pass the torch and a final week of call to make sure we were all set. Each call and meeting we had with her was so thorough it really put my mind at ease (being the type A planner that I can be) that she was going to think of everything we needed, she understood what we were going for, and that she also would be able to think of things we didn't even know we needed to be worried about. On the day of Kristen, Nicole, and Kacie came to help organize and put everything together for us, and these girls are amazing! They are so lovely, friendly, prepared, easy going and organized. On our wedding day it went exactly how we imagined it, and didn't have to think about or worry about a single thing - they ran everything perfectly and were prepared for everything! Even when I got a big red wine stain on my dress, Kristen calmly came over cleaned it off and out for me all while I was still talking to one of our guests, like I said, these girls are amazing. I am so happy that we had a chance to work with them and cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend them in a heartbeat!

ned for and she was there to guide us through all of it. Not to mention, she was the most flexible vendor we had. She was creative, accommodating and also set limits when we needed them. Most of all, it was her sense of humor that was a perfect match for us!

ow Kristen was the best hire we made for our wedding and helped us in more ways than we thought possible. Kristen was flexible with meeting times and details as we live outside of the US and helped us to provide insights and advice on what would or would not work, while also quickly gaining an understanding of the type of wedding we would like to have. On the wedding day we received multiple compliments from friends and family on how smooth the day ran and how they could tell Kristen and her team's organization kept everything on schedule while also being flexible to changes that arised. If you are thinking about hiring a planner, either for full planning, month-of, etc. Kristen and Lovely Event Planning should be the first place you contact! You will be so happy that you get to work with such a professional team while also be able to fully enjoy your event. Thank you for making our day so special! XOXO - Julie & Ben

without this angel from heaven. Jen was not only professional, organized, and knows her stuff but is genuinely a person you want to spend time with which is really important during what is arguably one of the most emotional/time consuming experiences of your life. My family and bridal party live 3,000 miles away and when I was faced with going to some dress fittings alone she generously gave up her time to come with me so I would have a buddy, swooped in to fix a floral disaster right before the wedding ceremony when the florist we hired just couldn't get her act together and has even taken my emails after our wedding to answer some last questions. You will be in good hands with anyone at Lovely but I highly recommend Jen!! Congratulations to all the brides to be out there.S tay calm :)

lutely thanks to Kristen. From day one she makes you feel like a best friend or part of a family, she listens to all your visions and ideas and gives honest opinions and advice always to your best interest. Lovely Event Planning goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and that your wedding goes exactly as you hoped and imagined. There are simply not enough words to express how grateful we are for Kristen and her team! XOXO

on to all the little details made a big difference. She guided me throughout the whole wedding planning process with finesse. She’s worth every penny and I encourage any bride who is seeking, or even considering to hire a planner to meet Jen! You’ll instantly feel like you’ve met the perfect match.

an not thank Jen enough!!

everything from start to finish!

ll the "what ifs" and see the opportunities to make my wedding day that much more special. And Jen did just that! Jen seamlessly (and what seemed like effortlessly) executed every detail to perfection. I felt as though I was working with a teammate, a friend, the entire time. From the minute we met I knew Jen would be able to find the common thread in my barrage of ideas and design the most beautiful, elegant New York in Fall wedding (with just enough white but all the pops of color!). Jen is a true partner and will give care to all of the things you deem important. She will go above and beyond and ensure every ball stays afloat. Jen isn't shy to share her expertise to help guide you to a decision (as we all know we brides think we know best) while staying respectful of opinions and desires. This is what you NEED in a planner. I wish I could post a picture with this review because you could see my reaction as I entered the room for the first time with my husband and I'm making the perfect symbol with my hands! Jen, I think I've said it a million times but THANK YOU. You're the best and I can't wait until we create some more magic together.

as beyond smooth and beyond FUN because Jen was ALWAYS calm and on top of everything. (She also did an amazing job at working with my mom and my husband's mom too! Whew!) She truly made the day everything I ever dreamed of. Can we do it again soon? :)

om beginning to end, and will be recommending her to all my friends and family!

the extra money on this service, let me leave you no doubt, you will not regret it! Especially with the Lovely team! Kristen was available to answer all my texts and emails leading up the wedding , helped with unruly vendors, and put my mind at ease every time there was a bout of anxiety. On the day of I felt relaxed and was able to focus on spending time with my family and friends getting ready rather than worrying about if vendors were on time and if setup was going ok. Even when my husbands vintage car broke down in the midtown tunnel on the way to the ceremony, the Lovely team was on it making sure the schedule still went according to plan. Thanks to the Lovely Event Planning team our wedding day was incredible and we were able to enjoy every second!

day! I turned to Kristen, whom I’ve learned from past experience was amazing! That being said…I didn’t know just how much I needed her until the last two weeks. I couldn’t handle any more and she came in and took all of the last minute details off of my very full plate. She was an absolute blessing!!! She contacted all of my vendors, coordinated all deliveries, adjusted timeline issues and made the day run absolutely flawlessly. I truly enjoyed every single minute of the day and didn’t have to worry about a thing because Kristen handled everything. After the wedding I got the most wonderful feedback from family members as well as all of my other vendors (and industry friends). Family and friends all said how kind and helpful she was. My vendors all made it a point to tell me how gracefully she handled any issues and what a pleasure it was working with her. Kristen, I cannot thank you enough for your help!!! XO

ices she would provide as our day-of-coordinator. When we decided to move forward, we did not realize how much we truly needed Kristen and how beneficial she would be both in the coming months and especially on our wedding day! She proved to be so much more than a day of coordinator and went above and beyond our expectations to proactively call and confirm all our vendors months in advance, and stayed in touch with us throughout the entire process. I quickly came to value her expert opinion and trust her to get things done and help make my vision come to life. Kristen is extremely well organized, very responsive, and took care of every little detail we asked and handled many more we would not have known to ask - now we can’t imagine our wedding without her! I felt so relaxed on my wedding day all because of her and I really cannot thank her enough! We’ve already recommended Kristen and her team to our good family friends and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking to get married!

t of rentals and decorative items to personalize the event space so I knew I would need some help, and THANK GOD for Kristen. When I initially met Kristen, I knew she was the right girl for the job because I immediately felt like I have known her for years. She is such a personable, caring, down-to-earth person and anytime that I was stressed out about anything she knew just what to say to reassure me that everything was going to work out perfectly, and it did. Kristen has an amazing sense of detail and organization and since she has such a strong background in this industry she asks questions and brings to your attention details that you would have never even thought of. The weeks leading up to the wedding she did a walkthrough of the venue with me, developed a timeline of the day, hair and makeup timeline for my bridesmaids, a phot shot list, reached out to every vendor to introduce herself and let them know she was the contact for the day, and she even came to our rehearsal to make sure everything was organized and everyone knew where they had to be. The day of she was at our ceremony for flower delivery, set up of other personal items, and organizing the bridal party’s procession. At the reception she set up every personalized detail from signage, to escort cards, candles, flowers, a memory table, our sweetheart table. She even placed the floral on our wedding cake! When it was time for the reception to begin and she brought us into the venue it was beyond what I could have imagined and I owe that in large part to Kristen. If you are thinking of hiring a wedding coordinator or day of coordinator, I highly recommend Kristen as she is truly the best at what she does.

come to a decision. Her knowledge is vast and she asks the right questions to make sure everything is accounted for. At our wedding, Kristen was there to make sure everything went smoothly. She assisted with the transitions from the field, to the barn, to the tent, and ensured that our vision was carried out. I'm sure she did a lot behind the scenes, and my bridesmaids told me that Kristen magically appeared when they needed her. Hiring her was one of the best decisions as it took all the wedding day stress off my shoulders and allowed me to truly enjoy the moment. Know that she will go above and beyond to make sure you are a happy client!

recision and focus. Every little detail was considered far beyond anything I would have ever thought of myself. As the groom, she assessed the areas that I was interested in being involved at the beginning of the process (music and food) and made sure to include me when appropriate. There were also several points along the way where she encouraged me to get creative and put my own touch on certain aspects of the wedding (e.g. bathroom signage and amenities). She knew when to take control and make decisions and when to solicit feedback. I'd definitely recommend her to my buddies and I'm sure their (future) wives will also be thoroughly satisfied.

eded Kristen every step of the way because I'm not even close to being knowledgeable when it comes to the intricacies of event planning. Kristen understood my budget and had creative alternatives for vendors outside of my price range. One of the toughest vendors for me to lock down was a photographer. Kristen was so patient with me, and kept sending possibilities until we found the most perfect, amazing photographer and hired her on the spot. Kristen is the person you want in your corner while you're dealing with in-law stress, family chaos, being overbudget -- the works! As my wedding drew closer, I began to get overwhelmed juggling the details and running my own business, and Kristen was the most perfect, calm voice of reason during my bridezilla moments. She stepped right in and took charge of everything, and my vendors loved her. Since my wedding three months ago, I can happily say that Kristen is now my friend. We even went for mani/pedi's last week because I missed calling her about napkin textures and seat cushions. And because she gives so much of herself to every client she works with, make sure to book her early before her calendar is full! She's seriously the best decision you could make!

ow valuable it was to have her there. She put us at ease on the day---having witnessed her swift and precise coordination of our vendors throughout the month. She knew every detail of what we wanted, having studied our packet of schedules, photo lists, seating charts, props etc. She is sweet and fierce, open and experienced, the perfect wedding day ally to have on your side. We are truly thankful to have found her!

ey, our previous experiences with wedding planners had been disastrous, and I've planned events for hundreds of people before without any hired help. But Kristen made our lives, and the entire planning process, infinitely easier. She navigated between my and my husband's more casual/earthy preferences and my mom's more formal requests. I think I would have lost my mind if she wasn't around to help. In the end, our rustic-elegant wedding was lightyears beyond perfect. Our family and friends are still raving about what a beautiful, happy wedding it was. Kristen saved us monstrous amounts of research time and money with her knowledge and creativity. She knew where it was worth it to spend or to DIY without driving ourselves nuts. When I pulled a couple photos to give her a glimpse of our wedding vision, she immediately turned around with a Pinterest board of photos that was spot-on. And that made everything easier, especially with the florist (FYI for those of you who don't know flowers, she is a flower genius). She helped find gifts to give out to all the women (my wedding was on Mother's Day), printed/folded our programs, created a flip-flop basket, handled all the signage, and put together a "Bucket List" for our guests to sign. She was able to take care of all the small details that helped make the wedding feel that much more personal. She's also incredibly organized. She handled the hordes of vendors and payments, called and compared pricing, and sent us off with lists of things we wanted to take care of to keep us organized and ahead of schedule. Tell her anything once, and you can trust she'll take care of it. And I can't tell you how many vendors I encountered that made me feel like my wedding was just another gig. Which is understandable, from their perspective. But Kristen actually cares, and helped me get so excited about the wedding. She knows that this is likely one of the most important days of your life, and will treat it as such. She responds as soon as she can (sometimes immediately, if she's available), and will even be there to give you the biggest hug and pep talk if you get overwhelmed (it may have happened). I can't tell you how much of a difference it makes. Most importantly, she is just the warmest, most wonderful person you'll ever meet. You can't not love her. She's the person you'll enjoy talking to and spending time with. She's just a million percent pure joy. If you're even considering hiring a wedding planner, she's the best choice out there.

lists. I booked vendors way in advance and kept close tabs on all of our wedding decisions. I was getting married at a venue that books up more than a year in advance and is used to having multiple weddings each weekend. However, about 3 months before my wedding I started to find myself stressing out about the tiny things I would need to do on the day of. I also started to stress out about having to coordinate across 10+ vendors. My now husband noticed and suggested we look into hiring a wedding coordinator. Hiring Kristen was hands down the best wedding decision we made. Kristen was so organized and was always two steps ahead of me whether it be related to the weather, handling the gifts, or making sure senior guests were taken care of. I would have been so much more stressed out had Kristen not been there. I should also note that Kristen had her assistant Nicole also attend the wedding for an extra set of hands, and she was so great. At one point I had off-handedly mentioned to one of my bridesmaids how I hoped one of the buses had made it. Nicole must have overheard because within 5 minutes she came to me and confirmed the bus had made it and the guests were enjoying themselves pre-ceremony. I really recommend hiring a wedding coordinator and that wedding coordinator being Kristen.

verything from big scale work permits that are needed to handle an off-site event to the tiniest of decorative details that will make your event sparkle! Kristen is absolutely LOVELY to work with and I highly recommend her for your next event!

afraid to jump in and take care of the grittiest details and frankly, you’ll never know about it, because it will already be handled. Kristen is straightforward and will not promise things on a budget that can’t be delivered. She’s fast, fun, creative, and a joy to work with – that’s why I’ve worked with her multiple times – I would book her for anything!

gy and flawless execution. She is dedicated to making sure your event is perfect for you. I want Kristen to plan and produce all my events!