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had a very DIY wedding and Charlotte helped ensure it still felt like us while adding some structure. She was critical in pulling together all the last minute items we forgot and on the wedding day was a complete rockstar. We didn't need to worry about thing knowing she was making sure everything was running smoothly. There were definitely some bumps on the day but she handled them swiftly and often figured out a way to make the moment better than we imagined. Can not thank her and the Modern Rebel team enough!

portion of our wedding). Both were well worth the investment. Amy helped with the partial planning services and she gave us several options for each vendor that hit the mark and that we would not have found ourselves, including the vendors we ultimately booked that were perfect for what we wanted. Charlotte was our head coordinator and she was fantastic. She is clearly very experienced, communicative and flexible, so kind and lovely to work with, but firm when she needed to be (which is a must!). She made sure that things stayed true to our vision, but was happy to offer advice or suggestions. In the month leading up to the wedding (which I learned would be the most daunting and stressful planning period for me), she kept us on track and helped navigate the final steps of planning. One of many examples: we had some vendor schedule challenges pop up last minute, and Charlotte quickly removed me from the equation and handled it directly with the vendors -- I LOVED THIS. The feeling of totally letting go and having Charlotte 100% manage the day of was invaluable. I fully trusted Charlotte to do her thing and she did not disappoint - our wedding day was perfect!

hat we were free to enjoy the day and not worry about any of the logistics. And I say this as someone who was skeptical that we needed a coordinator: WE ABSOLUTELY DID and Modern Rebel ABSOLUTELY delivered. Especially in uncertain COVID times, Adriana helped us create and execute a plan that made us and our guests feel safe, and we all got to party exactly was we wanted to. You absolutely cannot go wrong with Adriana and Modern Rebel.

mportant to use the best. And with Modern Rebel, you absolutely get the best. The entire process was incredibly smooth, added significant value and enjoyment to our planning and day-of experience, and was worth every single dollar as an investment. From our initial call with the Modern Rebel team we were blown away by their expertise, contacts, and genuine care that we get what we wanted out of our special day. After signing up with MR, we were connected with our planner, Adriana, who was everything you'd hope for in a wedding planner. Empathetic, friendly, detail-oriented, and a true ally during the process. From quick questions through to developing a robust timeline for our wedding day, she was in lockstep with our vision and helped us understand the "things you don't know you don't know". There's so much that goes into planning a wedding and our calls with her were so illuminating and helped us hone our hopes for the day into a workable plan that made everything run smoothly. A side note was that we were planning our wedding from a significant distance and yet it never felt like that was a hindrance because of Adriana's passion for planning the best event possible. She met us when we were fresh off airplanes and trains and was always willing to do whatever it took to get the job done. On the day of, she was joined by her colleague Sarah who immediately rolled up her sleeves and helped manage our event to perfection. Being able to trust that they would manage the day and troubleshoot any problems, my husband and I were able to immerse ourselves fully in our once-in-a-lifetime day and be truly present. At the end of the night when Adriana was leaving, we were genuinely sad to say goodbye but just so grateful to have worked with her. Modern Rebel prides itself on helping keep couples focused on the true meaning of their event and we can say that our "love party" was everything we wanted for ourselves and our guests. Highly, highly recommended.

excitement after our engagement turned into three+ years of planning. Charlotte came in and gave us the help and assurance we needed to get to the finish line. She gave us the space to get excited and actually have fun. She was so communicative and kind, and I felt like she really understood us as a couple. Everything went so well, and I had truly no concerns the entire day of! Thank you, Charlotte!

on both the creative and logistical aspects of our ceremony and reception was invaluable. We recommend Modern Rebel and Adriana to absolutely anyone going through the wedding planning process!

e months leading up to our wedding and I can truly say that a lot of that can be attributed to this team. Cannot recommend their services enough!

Rebel enough for their incredible support, guidance, professionalism, and cheer.

ngle detail with all of my venders and really took the stress away!

ments and hassles, and made us feel reassured and excited about our wedding no matter how many panicked emails we sent. We lost track of the number of times we turned to each other and said, "thank god we hired Modern Rebel." Amy didn't just help us find and navigate vendors/contracts/logistics like a complete pro, but she understood our vision (at times better than we did!) and every single suggestion and piece of advice she gave us made the final product 10x better. As a queer couple, we always felt like she just GOT it and understood even the little things on our mind when it came to planning a wedding. She shot us straight when we needed to weigh options, helped cut through BS when we ran into issues with vendors, and helped us understand every single one of the steps ahead at every point in the process. Somehow, she actually made each one feel doable and fun instead of daunting and overwhelming. When the wedding finally came, she handled everything perfectly and smoothly and we literally did not stress for one second of the entire weekend. She checked in on us just the right amount, anticipated every possible need, and kept everything precisely on schedule without ever making anything or anyone feel rushed or cut short. Even our friends specifically pulled us aside at the wedding to tell us how lovely our planner was, and what a perfect tone she set for the event. We could never, ever have pulled this off without Amy and the Modern Rebel team (especially through a pandemic). And if we had, our wedding wouldn't have been even a fraction as perfect as it was. We are so grateful, we're sending every couple we know their way, and we can't wait to attend our next MR wedding ourselves. Don't hire anybody else—this is the one.

s on sight and coordinating all events/timeline of the day. She was on top of all vendor communications in anticipation of and during the wedding, developed a detailed timeline of the weekend events based on our information and had helpful suggestions based on her vast experience. All in all my husband and I are SO GLAD we made the decision to hire modern rebel and work with Brittany! Worth every cent!! Of wedding expenses, this one is worth the spend and there are other corners to cut. Hiring modern rebel will be one of the best decisions to make for planning. Brittany was helpful, professional, organized, responsive, and personable.

ending amazing vendors and imparting their wedding planning/relationship wisdom. We asked them to help us plan a wedding unlike any wedding done in our venue space before and without question they hopped on board with our vision and helped us bring it to life better than we had imagined. Their organization was impeccable and their guidance in the last 30 days leading to our wedding was priceless. We are so grateful to Amy, Brit, Maggie, and the rest of the team who allowed us to feel like guests at our own wedding!

nd made absolutely clear that our wedding was ours, and we could do it our own way. Amy and Adriana are both whip-smart, super organized, and just plain fun to chat with. And when given the somewhat difficult brief “classic… but eclectic” by my husband, they rose to the occasion. Day of, Amy and Sarah were absolute dreams. On a day that can feel both hectic and hazy, they very graciously guided us where we needed to be, when we needed to be there. All while keeping track of gifts, rings, photo shoots, a ketubah, and the occasional roving family member. And one parting anecdote: After our ceremony, but before the reception began, they’d prepared a little space for us to escape to, complete with hor d'oeuvres and two fizzing glasses of champagne—a pocket of quiet to take it all in. It was a small touch, but such a thoughtful one, and it might be my favorite memory of the day.

, and saw that so many people wrote amazing things about Britt Ward. I knew I wanted to request her and was hoping she was available for our new date. When I heard back that she was, I was so excited! In around August of 2021, our invitations went out before our formal kick off coordination call. I emailed Britt to see if she could help me with the Google doc for vaccination cards, IDs, and the health info that our venue required. Britt immediately responded with the Google doc template and answered a ton of questions I had at that point. Around this same time, the coordinator I absolutely loved at our wedding venue left. We started working with a new lady who seemed disorganized and I was very anxious and upset about the whole situation. I had everything worked out with the prior catering coordinator and I felt like I was starting over with trying to go through our selections and everything we agreed upon with a new lady only a few months before our wedding. We then had our kick off call with Britt for an entire hour and I shared all of my concerns with everything going on. I have never felt so reassured that things would go according to plan. Britt sent me over a ton of documents to fill out for the timeline of the day and also all of the decor we were bringing in, where we wanted it set up, if we wanted to take it home at the end of the night and so forth. The timeline and decor documents were finalized and then shared with the entire vendor team for them to comment, provide load in and load out times, and so forth. Britt made sure all of the vendors were on the same page and knew exactly what they needed to do. A few weeks before the wedding I went into a full blown panic because the coordinator at the venue did not order the right linens or the right number of tables, and I started emailing Britt freaking out and she immediately called me. After we hung up, she emailed the venue right away explaining what we needed and also offered to have a phone call with them that week to ensure everyone was on the same page. She did speak with them that week and they went through everything. After the call she emailed me to let me know everything was okay and everything was ordered that we needed. On the day of, Britt and her assistant Rachel arrived when we got there at 3pm. We were freaking out because there was slight drizzle on and off and then the forecast was saying it was going to rain right at the time of our ceremony. We made the decision to keep everything outside and we are so glad we did, because the weather held out! If anything went wrong the day of our wedding, I do not know about it. Britt handled everything perfectly. She was managing all the vendors and the decor and knew everything in and out. We noticed our calligrapher had a typo in one of the signs and Britt even found a gold pen in her bag in order to add in the missing letter. All I can say is our wedding would not have been what it was without Britt Ward. Hiring Modern Rebel and requesting Britt was the best thing I could have ever done. She is so personable and amazing at her job. Her attention to detail is unmatched and her organization is perfect. As a lesbian couple, Modern Rebel was the best choice we could have made.

she wasn't supposed to start till 60 days out, endless emails were exchanged, which Brittany did out of the genuine kindness of her heart and passion for loving couples, Always willing to give advice, recommendations and just chat. During COVID, Modern Rebel was extremely helpful in keeping us up to date on protocols/mandates for NY & NJ and restrictions for venues. Our wedding day would not have gone smoothly if it weren't for Britt, who worked tirelessly to connect all our vendors, collect contracts, COIS, and create a tight-knit cushioned timeline with no aspects left behind. Her and Amy did an amazing job unpacking our decor, setting up, packing it back up and making sure it all got to the right place, handing out tips, etc. Highly recommend. Not only that, they donate part of the proceeds to a charity of your choice, and really make sure the day highlights the couple and drown out the noise. Worth every penny. Thank you A&B xx.

gency that was going to organize a generic, heteronormative wedding at a country club. From the start, Amy and her team were interested in who we are as people, what we valued for ourselves and our guests in our wedding, and focused on our partnership as a foundation for everything else. Every step of the planning process, from building a detailed budget to choosing vendors to rescheduling for a year later due to COVID was organized and streamlined. We especially appreciated the way each task was carefully scheduled to avoid either front-loading or tail-loading the planning process. When we said we met doing college radio and loved Halloween, Amy’s team helped us find a music venue for our ceremony and reception, helped us find the right florist partner to get us the moody gothy flowers that would make our party look like us, and helped us plan a reception stage dive during a surprise band set without stopping for a moment to tell us that isn’t what’s done. When we got to coordination, every part of the day was carefully scheduled. When we actually got to the day itself, Amy made clear that she had everything under control and ensured that we could actually enjoy our time and even eat! Weeks later, we keep discussing how there wasn’t a single problem at our wedding that needed even a moment’s consideration, and that is all thanks to the incredible people at Modern Rebel.

ding day. We should mention that our wedding, like many, was derailed by the pandemic, but that didn’t stop Brittany from sharing with us her patience and understanding as we made hard challenging decisions. When it finally came time to crank the gears again, we were met with Brittany’s genuine energy, positivity, and earnest opinion. We finally felt like we could relinquish control and trust fully that we were in good hands. Brittany is not only a coordinating-logistical master, but she does so with charming precision. She transcends dotting the i and crossing the t. Not one detail was missed and we could purely melt into our wedding day knowing that she had our backs at every turn. We were able to forget about logistics and be present as partners the way we envisioned. Brittany was always available to hear our concerns and exchange her feedback. She was open-minded to our ideas while expanding on them to make them even more of a reality. She expertly streamlined the miles of dialogue needed to communicate with other vendors - approaching the daunting task with ease and clarity. When it finally came to the day, she didn’t miss a beat and provided all the tactical support necessary to ensure a smooth event - down to bites of food and champagne waiting for us after the ceremony. She also never hesitated to adapt to the situation and modify plans as she read the temperature of the room, keeping the night organic and never too regimented. She was truly a huge special part of our wedding and we could never have pulled it off without her. Again, we can only share our thanks to Brittany and the Modern Rebel team for their ability to make our wedding last a lifetime. She was the engine that propelled us forward and did so with genuine passion and heart.

, etc.). It was like working with a friend when we would go back and forth between some last minute changes and she offered great advice. On the actual day, it again really was like having a friend with you helping you along the way with timing and even reminding you to soak it all in and have some food and drinks. It was one of the best days of our lives and we are so happy to have had Adriana by our side helping along the way :)

only wish I had another wedding to plan with Amy.

l our ideas and provided ones of her own too. Not surprisingly, a few logistical items came up here and there during our wedding day and Charlotte handled them all with my husband and I ever knowing! We really couldn’t have pulled it off without her help!

we decided to do a micro-wedding with only our parents and siblings. It was the cutest wedding!!!! Not to mention we planned everything through zoom.. and all the way from Texas! We are super thankful for the most beautiful wedding we could've ever asked for <3

ith both, highly recommend.

oordination. It was perfect for what we needed! Adriana took care of everything the day of the wedding and coordinated with all of the vendors. We’ve already recommended this team to a few friends and we will continue to do so!!

ible! Even if you don't think you need a planner and can handle most things on your own, having a coordinator for those last little details is extremely valuable.

he pandemic, all of our plans had to be replanned...and I can say that Modern Rebel was godsent during 2 years of uncertainty. They proactively kept us in the loop on ever-changing rules in NYC (we were planning this party from across the country!) and were experts on how to navigate these uncharted territories. On the day of the event, Adriana and Chelsea had every thing running so smoothly I honestly had no idea how things were actually happening - from all the elements we planned (dances, speeches) to checking vaccines cards to organizing buffet lines to handing out favors...I didn't have to think of ANYTHING. 10/10 I'd highly recommend Modern Rebel for day-of coordination. Do yourself a favor and enjoy your own party!

acular every single detail was. Everything was just a little better than I had imagined, and I imagined it being a pretty great party. Booking Modern Rebel means getting a truly personalized, bespoke experience. Amy and her team will take the time to get to know you both as a couple and as individuals so that every detail of your wedding feels like presenting the best version of yourself to the people you love the most. Whether you want a nontraditional party or a wedding with traditional elements that just feels more like you, Modern Rebel is inclusive, thoughtful, and meticulous in their approach to elevating every aspect of your day. Every detail of our wedding was thoughtfully planned, and all the vendor suggestions were driven by our personal taste, not some cookie cutter idea of what a wedding is. Everyone at Modern Rebel is not only warm and caring, but highly creative and, above all, listens to your vision and finds ways to turn the kernel of something that you see in your head into an actual plan that gets executed on time and on budget. Once we locked in a budget, I was worried that I’d either have to lose some aspects we wanted because of cost or be a little dissatisfied with a few elements of the wedding to prioritize the ones I cared most about. Neither of these happened. Amy helped us break down the budget to each specific element, then only showed us options that were within those budgets, never once trying to upsell us. The fact that Modern Rebel charges a flat fee rather than using commissions-based pricing means they have no incentive to push pricier options/vendors than you actually need. You can rest assured that all their suggestions are based on years of experience and made because they think it’s right for you as a couple. Another stand out aspect was MR’s communication with vendors. They worked to ensure that all the vendors were on the same page regarding timeline and design/vision – MR went so far as to go to bat for us and run interference when we had a less than optimal communication with a vendor the month of the wedding. I’d credit the fact that they really seem to care about you as people rather than just as clients for the fact that you’ll notice these types of intangible benefits pretty frequently while working with them. When your biggest problem with your wedding was that most of the guests never noticed that you also served pie (and funny pie toppers) because the band was so good that no one left the dance floor, you had a pretty good wedding. That’s what Modern Rebel can do for you – HIRE THEM!!

lly excited then to discover Modern Rebel Co, and even more excited after our conversation with Brittany, our lead planner. We selected full service planning because of the complexity of the event we were planning on a private property. From the very beginning, Britt demonstrated qualities that supported us and kept our wedding on track throughout the planning process; Britt was organized, experienced, creative, with an incredibly kind and optimistic personality. With Britt on our side, we were able to systematically design a wedding that was unique to us, very personal, and fun for our guests. Nothing about our wedding felt like a cut and paste, which we are truly grateful for. Britt was very communicative throughout the process, and we had regularly scheduled check ins that increased in frequency as we got closer to the event. Even though Britt was helping us design an authentic and unique event, she was still able to draw upon her experience as she worked to make this possible. Since our wedding was not held at a traditional venue, we had to bring in everything ourselves: from the tent to the salad forks. Not only did Britt organize this and keep track of the many vendors, she also designed a detailed floorplan of the whole event, which took place in several outdoor locations. She definitely went above and beyond. We also had the opportunity to work with some other members of the Modern Rebel team - Amy and Adriana - who were equally as bad ass and skilled as Britt. It definitely seems like the Modern Rebel team is copacetic and ready to step in to help each other whenever the moment demands. I would highly recommend Modern Rebel. Beyond being very good at their jobs, with great taste and strong experience, they are intentional about how they conduct their business in an industry that can be expensive, exclusionary, and tend towards reinforcing gender norms. We would not have been able to do this without Modern Rebel!

year leading up before she took maternity leave. Because Modern Rebel is so organized and detailed, Adriana (and Britt!) was able to pick up planning and coordinating an event with multiple postponements and small detail changes seamlessly. Every time we had a new idea (like absolutely needing a Froze machine or wanting sing a long cards printed for the reception), Adriana found a way to make it happen and did so with a smile. Her positive energy made such a difference when we were stressed about details coming together in the final weeks in a pandemic. If you are on the fence about having someone else plan and coordinate your wedding, this is your sign to hire Modern Rebel. We got to do all the fun imagination part, and Modern Rebel brought it to life! In addition to be highly organized, effective, and just fun, Modern Rebel’s no assumption approach to the way a wedding should be is unmatched. They will help you pull of the non traditional, never been done, maybe a little weird, perfect, unique celebration!

after being engaged learned they had one date available in August 2021 and boom we were planning a wedding. Working in the events world as cater waiters, we had worked a lot of weddings and by proxy learned the elements that were super important to us, what type of flow we wanted, and what we wanted to make our own. Truthfully, the beginning portion of planning the wedding was eaasssy and so much fun, but we got to a point when we knew that we need help in the final preparation process and running the day. That's when we started looking for coordinators and from the first phone call with Charlotte, I knew we were in good hands. Charlotte jumped in right away and helped with organizing what tasks needed to be finished as well as taking over the responsibilities of working with all the vendors that where part of our day. I think my favorite element that Charolette brought was her open perspective to listening to what we wanted and just finding ways to make it work and offering even better solutions. This wedding felt completely ours, meant for us and our friends and family and we couldn't have done it without Charlotte. I cannot recommend Charlotte enough because this review will never end. Please use Modern Rebel and Charlotte!!!

The last 30 days prior to your wedding can be very overwhelming but Charlotte helped ease many worries we had! She was on our team the entire time and it is exactly what we wanted and needed!

meals and dietary restrictions, email correspondence with slow vendors, day-of timeline, load in and out, tipping, and so much more. There were so many things we didn't think of and we would've been lost without Brittany's thoroughness, confidence, and genuine excitement for us, especially when we were getting overwhelmed. On the wedding day itself, Britt and Nora were on top of everything and if there were any issues, we were none the wiser! We were so relaxed during the wedding and were able to fully enjoy it knowing that everything was in capable hands. More importantly, throughout the whole planning process -- pandemic delays and all -- Brittany was our biggest cheerleader! 10000% recommend!!

redible spreadsheets and timelines Brittany created for me- and made me realize how grateful I was to have such a competent and organized planner at the helm. On the day of my wedding, if anything HAD gone wrong, I never would have known it. Brittany juggled vendor phone calls, shuttle delays, tipping, timelines, setting up decorations, and keeping us all on schedule with grace and ease. She is the ULTIMATE professional. One thing I really loved about Brittany- and the entire Modern Rebel team- is their overarching goal to allow the day to speak for me and my husband, and not any preconceived notion of what a wedding "should be". The day was ours, and ours alone.

month of planning as we began losing steam and energy right as the crucial final coordination steps were needed, Brittany swept in and took everything off our hands. We weren't sure at the beginning if we would even hire a planner as we felt we could do most of it ourselves, but it was the best decision we made! Brittany enabled us to fully enjoy our day and the weeks leading up to it. It was so reassuring to know that she had everything under control. Not only that, she was an absolute joy to work with and was so attentive, positive, and professional throughout the process and on the wedding day. Thank you to Brittany, Amy, and Modern Rebel for giving us the wedding of our dreams!

odern Rebel team made our virtual guests feel like they were part of the action with different angles, a dedicated playlist, and more. Our family and friends can't stop talking about how awesome the production value was. Thanks for making our wedding perfect for those in attendance, and those who attended virtually!

ique challenge in that we would be responsible for sourcing all the vendors ourselves. We knew juggling them all would be stressful so, we set out on a search to find a wedding coordinator to help. We happened upon Modern Rebel and Amy responded in a timely manner, immediately offering to set up a call in which she could walk us through their packages. We knew instantly, in that first conversation that Modern Rebel “got us.” Neither of us had ever been interested in a traditional wedding and Amy completely understood that without any judgment or shaming. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and answered every question we had before committing. We settled on day-of coordination and embarked on the planning process armed with resources provided by them including extensive vendor suggestions (across all budgets) and a lifesaving checklist to keep us on track. As the date grew closer, Amy handed the reigns over to Britt, who is another absolute gem. I was just blown away by the thoroughness with which they prep for events. Britt reviewed every vendor contract ahead of our call and lead us through all the fine-tuning and smaller details that really made our event so special—things we wouldn’t have ever thought of on our own. It all culminated in an epic and super detailed timeline that made things seem completely seamless the day-of. Once we saw Britt at our venue during set up, every ounce of anxiety and pre-wedding jitters, evaporated. Her cool confidence and warm smile put us as ease. If anything was going wrong, we couldn’t tell and that was the entire point of hiring them in the first place. We also have to commend the team for their exceptional communication skills! We appreciated the flexible hours for touchbase calls, frequent updates on COVID restrictions (as they relate to special events) and the kindness with which they treated all our vendors. Their commitment to inclusivity and charitable donations also set them apart. The team is truly just filled with wonderful, caring human beings. We can’t recommend them highly enough and will continue to support them any way we can.

execute it flawlessly. We had such a good time on the day of the wedding with minimal stress and all our guests couldn't believe how great the virtual wedding was. They also recommended a great Zoom DJ for our afterparty - DJ Brent Fierro - the afterparty ended up going for many hours after it was scheduled to end!

ful and willing to do a lot of behind the scenes work to ensure that your entire wedding experience is smooth from start to finish. Adriana really listened to us and was able to help us deliver the wedding of our dreams.

service were: 1. Pricing and payment. It was very clear, no hidden fees, very reasonable and easy to process. 2. Her organization and promptness. She laid out a timeline right away and kept us on task. She was on time and prepared for all our appointments. 3. She was very supportive and kind, which made a potentially stressful event much more fun! We were so pleased with our wedding and our virtual guests were blown away by the event. Many commented that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to--virtual or not! --Renee and Pavel

r professionalism.

ling all of the technical logistics with our friends and family joining us via Zoom. Getting the video and chat log after was a great perk -- we enjoyed getting to relive the day. Thank you!!

Britt as our virtual coordinator! Britt Ward was exceptional every step of the way - super organized, communicative, responsive and thoughtful. She coached us through all of the specifics and helped to figure out everything from the flow of our ceremony and vendor recos to the technical aspects we were dealing with by having our wedding in the Catskills with pretty bad wifi. We feel so lucky to have worked with Modern Rebel and really recommend their coordinating services no matter how big or small or virtual your wedding might be!

so under control that we had no reason to feel stressed out about anything else but how much we were going to enjoy ourselves after the ceremony! My father in law was amazed by Brittany, he asked me "Where did you find your planner?", not only she was extremely professional and meticulous, but also an amazing person with the best attitude, every single time. We are eternally grateful to Modern Rebel, 10/10!

tt, I knew that I had to work with her. Britt took care of everything, from writing the copy for my invitation, tracking RSVPs, creating a day of timeline, coordinating our rehearsal and a lot more things that I'm forgetting. The biggest help was her moderating the Zoom part of the wedding. As the bride, the last thing I wanted to worry about was making sure everyone was logged on to Zoom and that all of the little, personal touches made their way into my wedding or making sure that everyone was on mute. She took all of that stress away and I couldn't recommend Britt or Modern Rebel more. Thank you so much for making my wedding and wedding day so stress free and special!

r a day of smooth success. From the most organized schedules, prep memos, templates, timelines calls and in person meetings she was on top of every thought, detail, idea, and concept. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors with her like able personality, and can do anything attitude she was able to make the impossible, possible. During the party she was in 10 places at once in the more organized and seamless way. The best way I could describe it was she was like superwoman. Many family members and vendors came up to me after asking who she was and asked me for her number. One family member even said, "No one truly has a wedding date until Brittany is confirmed for it." At the end of the night when my dad and I were anticipating having to load the car with all the props that we had brought in for the ceremony and party, Brittany and her team had already packed everything up and had it waiting by the curb. She looked at us and said, "Just bring your car to the front you're all set!" We were so relieved and excited! She truly became part of the family and as the bride she kept me fed, hydrated, taken care of, happy and made sure my needs were set. I can't imagine my wedding without her, she was the glue that kept it all together with so much love, laughter, and ease. This is the best investment I have ever made!

. From our initial conversation with Amy, we knew that they were right for us. She was so professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly we felt that she had our best interest as a couple at heart. We also loved that they donate a percentage of proceeds to a non-profit organization. That made us feel even better about our decision to go with them! We chose to work with them for day of coordination, but it was definitely more of a month of coordination and they went above and beyond our expectations. Maryam Shariat was our head coordinator, and she was truly incredible! We can't say enough great things about her!! From the second we had our introductory skype call, we knew she was going to be great. She was so poised, clearly very experienced in what she does, and genuinely wanted to make sure that we had a smooth and FUN wedding day. We essentially passed over all of our vendor information to her and she took the reigns and wrangled everyone together to pull off the day! We really appreciated how organized she was, and especially loved how she made a point to tell all of the vendors to reach out to her directly vs. us in order to give us some "pre wedding chill" space. When the actual weekend was near, she offered to come to our rehearsal dinner 30 minutes early to meet with our families and the wedding parties to give everyone a run down of what to expect the next day. This was so unexpected and above and beyond, and I believe it really helped our wedding day run more smoothly. On the day of, she handled everything with grace. We had minor annoyances come up that she completely took care of so quickly, to the point that we didn't even have time to worry for a second. She brought two assistants with her, Brittany and Sana, who were also so sweet and very on top of it all! After the wedding, she ensured everything got dropped off to the correct person and that everything with vendor break down was taken care of. If you are looking for coordinators who are passionate, knowledgeable, organized, inclusive, and genuinely incredible people - hire Modern Rebel! You will be very happy you did.

volved, the stress of planning such a complicated and important event really melted away. She was kind, funny, and incredibly competent across all of her responsibilities. She took on things that were beyond her official scope of work, and truly made the day run perfectly. We had truly zero issues on our wedding day. This can be credited to Maryam's organization, foresight, and professionalism. On top of all of this, she feels like a real friend to us now. We cannot recommend Modern Rebel and Maryam highly enough. If you're thinking you don't need a wedding planner, you do.

dressed to our satisfaction throughout the entire planning process. With our busy schedule, it was a comfort to know that we had an all-star team looking out for our best interests and they were able to bring our vision to reality with all the little personal touches that represented each of us to our family and friends. Thanks again to Modern Rebel for this wonderful memory!

es, and kept us on schedule for the entire wedding. From the very first meeting, she put us at ease, because of that, we were able to put any worries and stress aside to soak in every moment of our day.

anning, design, and coordination capacity. This means they helped us pick every single one of our terrific vendors, including our venue. Helped us define and refine our vision. And kept everything moving smoothly in the weeks leading up to our love party and of course, day of. We were truly blown away and were humbled by the fact that so many of our guests used the description “best ever,” “most fun,” and “totally you.” The entire affair was full of joy, love, and so much happiness. And the best part is that none of it felt cookie cutter. It felt unique and special Now to individual shout-outs: Amy was with us from the very beginning. We were originally unsure if we wanted to go the full planning route, but wow are we glad we did. As soon as we first spoke to Amy, we knew we wanted her on our team. We loved Amy’s perspective on the wedding industrial complex and felt like her philosophy, values and focus on inclusivity and partnership were so aligned with how we strive to exist in the world. Amy also represented the best combination of fun/creative and super organized, which spoke to both of us! Cait is an absolute hero! Not only did we have a big, complicated party to pull off, but we had different dynamics at play, too. And Cait handled it all with grace and in a way that allowed us to stay centered, focused and supported. If there were any problems or things that went off the rails, we really had no idea because Cait helped keep it away from us at every turn!! Our parents are still (a month later) talking about how amazing Cait is. And we surely agree!! Maryam’s creativity and execution is truly awe-inspiring. Maryam helped us define and refine our vision and brought it to life so beautifully that it exceeded our wildest expectations and set the tone for such a fun, warm party that truly reflected us. This sounds weird to say, but the whole space literally felt joyful. There's no one else in the world that we would trust to build such a beautiful giant hanging fabric structure! Most importantly, the very ethos of Modern Rebel is what drew us to them to begin with. Not only do they donate a portion of their proceeds to local organizations but they are also truly committed to elevating and celebrating partnership. And they are pushing the entire wedding industry to be more inclusive and representative of couples, everywhere! I don't plan on getting married again but I do plan on singing their praises from the rooftops and recommend that EVERYONE I know getting married works with them. Run, don’t walk. They’re truly something special! Thank you for helping to make this such a magical event for us and our guests. We’re forever grateful for your hard work, support, and friendship!

answer any questions, concerns and most importantly, deal with all of our vendors, so we could focus on our personal preparations. She was incredibly organized and didn't waste any time. We felt certain that our wedding day would run smoothly knowing that all of the little details would be in her hands. The day of the wedding, she was INDISPENSABLE. She was always within an arms reach but not hovering over us and she took care of any issues that arose with the vendors. All of the logistics from the setup, execution and cleanup went perfectly. If you are at all hesitant about hiring Modern Rebel, don't be! It's totally worth it!

de during the wedding planning process. Our wedding was small, but the format was unusual, with lots of location changes in lower Manhattan. From the minute we briefed-in Maryam one month before the wedding, we knew everything was going to be OK and that we could pull it off. She asked us questions that we NEVER would have thought of and put together a timeline that became our bible for the final 30 days. When there were some inevitable setbacks in the days leading up to the event (like a bomb cyclone and a photographer with the stomach flu), Maryam was more than just a coordinator, she was our friend. When the big arrived, Maryam orchestrated everything to a TEE, while delighting our family and friends with her humor and good energy. We truly were guests at our own wedding and I shudder to think about the experience would have been like without her guidance, expertise, and comforting presence. As a company, working with Modern Rebel was a dream. They’re responsive, philanthropic, and reasonable with their pricing. We also love their philosophy on Love Parties. It made us feel understood, since partaking in an institution like marriage was a tough decision for us to begin with. Modern Rebel and Maryam were the key to making our wedding the best day ever!!

ening. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour on The Summerly Rooftop and Brittany staged it perfectly and ensured there was not one hiccup! We then moved into The Apartment for our reception/party and everyone was in awe of how Brittany organized the space for perfect flow to have one of the best parties ever! Stated simply, our guests were blown away by Brittany's attention to detail and the entire evening, for which we are eternally grateful to her. And, she made everything seamless for us from start to finish. Brittany started working with us 60 days before the wedding and I cannot think of an easier and better person with whom to work! We cannot imagine working with anyone else to plan one of the most special days of our lives! She was super, super, super communicative. She offered wonderful and unparalleled recommendations. She was beyond accommodating. And she was beyond personable and sweet -- she made us feel so, so, so special and that nothing else mattered leading up to the wedding/love party or on that day other than us and our happiness. Her attention to detail was beyond reproach and made everything that evening perfect -- for both us and the guests. We could not have asked for anything more. She made that day for us so easy so we can do one thing -- enjoy the moment! She reduced our stress tremendously. I would not hesitate for one millisecond in hiring Brittany and Modern Rebel. Lastly, even all of our vendors (photographer, DJ, singer, guitarist, officiant, events staff at The Hoxton) all raved about Brittany and working with her. Indeed, since our wedding/love party, I know that many of them have already formed strong professional/working and personal relationships with Brittany. Which makes sense, because she's the best! I wish we were able to do it all over again and would highly recommend to anyone that they hire Brittany to plan and/or coordinate their wedding/love party or any other special event.

the midst of chaos, keeping the timeline crystal clear, and as if that weren’t enough, all of the best (non-photographer) photos of our wedding were taken by Maryam! We don’t know how we would have done it without her. If you’re having a “love party,” you simply must use Modern Rebel. Five stars! 10/10! Little man clapping out of his seat! No praise is an exaggeration for our great team.

-up with our vendors was equally diligent and detailed, catching several gaps in the weeks leading up to our wedding. She even helped us find a new staffing company 10 days prior when we ran into communication issues with the company we'd hired. On the day of, she was friendly, caring, and ready to put out whatever fires arose (including troubleshooting a missing delivery from our beer vendor). Hiring Modern Rebel was unequivocally one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding - it allowed my wife and I to be present and actually enjoy our day as it flew by!

this is a very Do It Yourself (DIY) venue, we were very grateful for her organization of all of our vendors, creation of a detailed timeline, identification of any gaps in our planning and taking charge for the day of the wedding! She also knew the answers to all of our questions, such as “how do we transport the leftover alcohol and our belongings back to our apartment?” and "what should our layout look like?", confirmed the details directly with all of our vendors and oversaw set up and take down so that our friends and family could sit back and relax. It was wonderful to leave the stress to Brittany, while my husband, family and I celebrated such a special day. I would highly recommend Brittany to anyone – she is friendly, organized, listens to our preferences, takes charge of details, and made our wedding the best day.

LIFE. Literally the first moment my now husband and I spoke to Amy I automatically fell in love. We are both generally non-traditional folks and were very anxious about being cornered into any 'more traditional' wedding components. That being said, Amy was a sheer pleasure and joy to work with the entire time. She kept us on track from day one, guided us to the best vendors, and also made recommendations and suggestions on items I never would have thought about. Come the wedding day, I was the most relaxed I had been in 5 months because I had 110% confidence that Amy was on top or and could handle literally anything that could happen. That being said, our wedding was an absolute smashing success! Amy gently corralled my husband and I through each step of the evening and was an absolute pleasure to have around! I'm pretty certain she's now been adopted into my family as a new sister and adopted daughter. EVEN BETTER, they're a queer and feminist friendly and forward organization that donates a percentage of their fee to charity. Literally make the best decision of your life and hire Modern Rebel.

me in the loop on everything, and handled a few last minute changes like a pro (which she is). I was able to spend my wedding day concentrating on the important things (looking pretty & sipping mimosas) while she handled all the details. As an event, our wedding was close to perfect - and I have Brittany to thank for that.

under control. She genuinely cares about figuring out the best way to bring YOUR vision of your wedding to life, so you can enjoy every moment of it. You'll never have to worry that you don't know what's going on, as she's super communicative with everyone throughout the entire process. And she does all of this with a smile on her face and makes it all look effortless. She's a genuine friend + confidant, and someone you want on your team on the most important day of your life. Hire her!

just went with the DOC package. Leading up to the big day, I was having a blast following their social media, but was not 100% sure that a DOC was going to end up being worth our money. VERY wrong! Maryam was our rock leading up to the day. Everything we said we wanted to happen, she went out of her way to make sure that it would. Thought the hair and makeup started too early? Maryam talked them into starting later. Specific moments we wanted to include? Maryam talked us through the best way to make it happen. Forgot to print the vows? Maryam’s on it. My sisters want to give a surprise Hamilton toast and it’s not on the schedule? Maryam won’t let it happen unless it’s cleared with us first. Lost the marriage license? Maryam made phone calls to figure out exactly what we needed to do and then reported back to us. Too tired to attend our own after party? Maryam called and cancelled. The ethos and spirit of Modern Rebel line up so exactly with ours that having them there was the best way to ensure that not only our day went smoothly, but that it was a genuine reflection of us. Can’t recommend enough!

Austin to LA, Amy was incredibly helpful in sourcing all of the vendors, and when Chelsea took over at the 60-day mark, she was very communicative with each one of them (venue, food, bar, DJ, flowers, photographer, an artist - even a magician). We met with Chelsea several times leading up to the big day, and she was always incredibly punctual, organized, and kept us on task. During the actual reception, Chelsea anticipated our every need and made everything go so smoothly. Aside from their incredible work ethic, Amy and Chelsea are also genuinely wonderful people. They got serious when we needed to get serious, and they joked around when we were lighthearted. They got our personalities and how we wanted this love party to represent our relationship, and we truly felt understood and heard. All in all, we could not have asked for a better group of people to work with for our special day, and feel so fortunate to have had Modern Rebel in our corner throughout the entire process!

r wedding, Brittany was down to business. She and her assistant Maryam set everything up as we intended, greeted guests, answered questions, handled issues that arose, all along stayed attentive to myself and my husband but not overbearing at all. The day went smoothly and organically and our guests had a BLAST! I truly feel her services are priceless and I am so thankful we found Modern Rebel to connect us with Brittany. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend Brittany to anyone planning a wedding. Her passion for what she does is evidenced in her work!

n NYC. Before we selected Modern Rebel, I had a call with Brittany. And honestly, I had a call with another wedding planner an hour before I spoke with Brittany, and about three minutes into my conversation with her - I knew, there was no contest, she was it! Brittany is super upbeat and sweet, and totally on the ball. She had excellent communication with all of our vendors. She thinks of everything, and I was a pretty organized, type A bride. I oversee logistics for a living, so I know how important it is to remember the details and problem solve on the spot. I was able to relax because I knew we were in good hands with Brittany on our wedding day. She had safety pins on her to fix the strap of a dress for one of my bridesmaids, and when suddenly you realize you unexpectedly need a tampon, Brittany is there - she had one in my hands in 30 seconds, and one an extra in my pursue in the bridal suite for later. She’s an absolute dream - you won’t be disappointed with including Modern Rebel on your day!

. She has the perfect disposition — she is simultaneously super detail-oriented and also calming when things start to feel stressful. Amy helped us find the perfect vendors and orchestrate all of the details; throughout the entire process, she was super responsive, easy to work with, and did an incredible job! I am very into details and loved Amy’s timeline, cheat sheets, and other guides for the big day. She made us feel totally prepared — both logistically and emotionally. We have recommended Amy & Modern Rebel to all of our friends planning a wedding / love party or event! Our wedding day was magical — way beyond what we had imagined. THANK YOU Amy and Modern Rebel for making everything so seamless and so dreamy!

ndors, put together a detailed timeline, and was relentless in chasing down any missing details. We were fairly organized already (both working in project management roles) but Brittany was so helpful in taking things off our plates in the final month, and in allowing us to be fully present with family and other guests on the wedding weekend. At both the rehearsal and the wedding Brittany (and her assistant Rachel on the wedding day) was on top of everything across both venues, from setting up both locations with the personal touches we designed, through to ensuring bridal party, family, MCs and vendors were in the right place at the right time and troubleshooting along the way. She was the perfect mix of approachable + super-efficient. We didn’t have to worry about any of the details as Brittany owned it all by that point. The whole bridal party and family raved about her ability to keep everything moving while looking so calm. She is a rock star. We would recommend Brittany and MR to anyone!

o recommend vendors, keep us on top of guidelines, offer expert advice on things like alcohol purchases, seating charts, and even managing our own expectations of how many things we really could do ourselves, and all as a helpful, calming presence. She also put up with a million of our emails and questions with patience and support. The results spoke for themselves: we had a wedding and reception that went off totally as planned, and we had a wonderful, stress-free day, thanks to Cait and her assistant. We've told ourselves throughout the process that hiring Modern Rebel was one of the invaluable things we did for pulling the wedding off, and could not recommend highly enough.

weren’t missing any details—and providing a much needed reality check. Day-of Ainsley and Candace made certain that everything was smooth sailing. If something went wrong, neither my guests nor my husband or I knew.

f-professed superpower is organization, which I will testify to and remain amazed by. And I'm pretty spreadsheet-friendly. It's just a lot. Ainsley's also positive, detail-oriented, and in charge, yet laid back and genuinely interested in you as individuals and a couple. Every call, email, in-person chat plummeted my anxiety levels. They're a total professional whose only concern is to let us enjoy our day with total peace of mind. We got that, plus an easy way to give back by having 5% of our fee donated to one of their preferred non-profits. I'll be recommending MR to anyone planning their wedding.

te from 10 months away to 4 months away. The team at Modern Rebel really showed up for us and helped us pull of the most amazing event for our 215 guests. From keeping us organized (and on track), to coaching us through major decisions to designing an absolutely stunning rehearsal dinner and ceremony, we are still pinching ourselves 9 months later that it all came together. Amy really listened to what we were hoping for in a ceremony and reception and continuously shared ideas and inspiration to help us deliver on that. Doing community vows was one of our favorite parts of the ceremony, and that idea was all Amy. We are so, so grateful to the team (and now friends) at Modern Rebel, who so helped us fully execute our unique, community centric vision.

o get all of our details and vendor information so she could start organizing and getting a timeline together. She’s very personable and responsive and made the final month of our planning process significantly less stressful. During the day of, you get so caught up in the moment and there’s so many things going on at once that it really makes a difference to have someone who knows what they’re doing to tell you where to go and where to be (yet not be overbearing) all the while directing the vendors and taking care of whatever their needs may be as well. That’s what Brittany did for us and we couldn’t be more grateful. Bonus! They also donate a portion of their proceeds to a non-profit of your choice! If you’re looking to plan a dope party, we highly recommend Brittany and Modern Rebel!

rsations, Cait really got to know us and our vision for the wedding, and from there she quickly gathered all of our details and laid out a plan to make everything a reality. Cait from the start made sure she understood our values and what was important to us about the ceremony and the party. She was flexible and creative and it was clear she had so much experience to draw on. She established clear deadlines and expectations and stuck to them, and that made everything seamless and smooth. She was great working with our vendors to synchronize all the arrangements and set the wedding day timeline down to the minute. On site, Cait was calm, prepared, organized, and ready to handle last-minute details. We did not have to think about a single thing and just got to enjoy ourselves and celebrate! Plus, she was able to recommend vendors and suggest ideas to help make everything easy. Throughout, she was a joy to work with! We fully recommend working with Cait and Modern Rebel Co.

d rely on someone who was so on top of all the details - even ones I didn't think about! - made all the stress of planning melt away. Ainsely went above and beyond day of, and handled all the small emergencies (running out of whiskey, me thinking my cat somehow made it to the venue...) with professionalism and a level of calm that proves they are a true expert. AND, on top of just how amazing Ainsley and Modern Rebel are at weddings, the company also does social good? They are amazing, and everything a wedding company should be. Truly, they made the day what it was.

y start, our experience was incredible. Amy found phenomenal vendors that matched our somewhat eclectic requests and all of them far exceeded our expectations. She was tireless in responding to our questions, sensitive to our budget, and made us feel at ease throughout the process. We had to deal with a fairly last-minute change in our ceremony location (outside of our control) and Amy handled the situation with amazing sensitivity and generosity. The wedding itself went off without a hitch and we and our families were absolutely thrilled. Overall, we could not have asked for a better wedding planning experience.

to work with, and just an overall great person. First off, if you are on the fence about whether or not you need a wedding coordinator, you do. There are so many moving parts to coordinate on the actual day (not to mention the weeks leading up to the wedding), and you need someone to handle all of these details so you can actually enjoy your day. Cait is that person (and more!). To say we were behind in planning was a bit of an understatement, but we brought Cait aboard about 45 days ahead of the big day, and she immediately kicked things into gear. She is one of the most organized and thorough planners you could possibly ask for. From our first phone call, we could tell she was on top of everything. She helpfully pointed out a bunch of logistical and other issues we needed to think about, many of which we wouldn’t have thought of on our own until it was too late. Understanding we were really trying to stick to a modest budget, Cait also made several suggestions for reasonably-priced vendors and (non-tacky) DIY options for the many decisions we hadn’t made before she came on board—which was a huge help in keeping costs down and limiting the stress of those last minute expenses, which can get out of control if you (and your planner) don’t keep an eye on it. We’re really grateful for that. Cait put together, and consistently updated, the most amazing timeline document which covered every aspect of our day. She coordinated with all of our venues and vendors. We received unsolicited feedback from several of our vendors about how organized Cait was, and how easy she was to work with. We knew she was running a tight ship, but also treating everyone we hired with kindness and respect. That type of reassurance really went a long way towards calming nerves as the big day approached. Our wedding day turned out flawlessly, and we have Cait to thank for that. We got to enjoy the day and spend time with our family and friends, and Cait made sure everything happened as planned. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, and we experienced none of the stress that can dampen the fun of such a big event. Cait went above and beyond to make sure we had the most memorable day possible. She spent considerable time getting to know our preferences and devoting time to phone calls and venue walk-throughs. Things went so well that we ended up extending the event by a few hours, and Cait was there with us to the end! To wrap this up, if you are looking for a planner, go with Cait. She’s amazing!!! #caitforpresident