Organized Occasions

day. From navigating family dynamics, to week-of changes, I couldn't be more grateful that I was referred her way. If you are considering hiring Ryan and her team, don't even think twice. I promise it will be the easiest and best decision you make!! We love you Ryan!! Love, The Taylors

made sure all of our bases were covered and the small details went off without a hitch. She truly allowed our families to have the most amazing time at our wedding without worrying about the details! I don't know what we would have done without her! I would recommend the Organized Occasions team to any Atlanta bride for a super organized, thoughtful, creative, and kind wedding coordination team.

ed. She also has substantial expertise and amazing vendor relations from years of experience in the industry. Ryan was committed to making my wedding day the best possible day. No task was too too small or too big! I had multiple people tell me that I was the most relaxed, stress-free bride they’ve ever seen - all thanks to Ryan.

ofessionalism was evident as well as her knowledge of the world of all things wedding. As we proceeded through the process, she provided invaluable experience and made our wedding planning and actual day proceed smoothly and calmly. She kept us organized by providing time tables and schedules that made sense and kept us on track. She honored our budget and gave helpful suggestions to keep us within the budget, while honoring our preferences. I highly recommend her for your special occasion.

venue prior to starting her own business so she was able to anticipate everything that would happen. Our wedding was perfectly scheduled and went off without a hitch thanks to her and we cannot recommend her enough.

day and night was seamless and so smooth thanks to the timeline she created and her execution. In the months leading up to the wedding, she was there to answer any and all questions. Our day would not have been what it was without Ryan!! I can’t say enough about her and Organized Occasions!

d much more. Ryan rolled with the punches, was calm and collected, helped manage some tougher family dynamics, and did everything to ensure our day went smoothly. Ryan helped us source our vendors, and we truly ended up with a wonderful vendor crew … I’m grateful for her guidance there. When we gave feedback that certain vendors were more than we were willing to pay or not totally in-line with our vibe, she was never ruffled and quickly provided us with additional options. I think where Ryan truly provides the most value, though, is her day-of services. She and her team ensured the event went smoothly and we could all truly enjoy. From whipping out scissors when I somehow still had the wedding tag on my dress (face palm) to ensuring the rogue cousin who RSVPed no but still showed up had a plate, she made sure that worrying was *not* on our agenda for the day. Admittedly, I wasn’t a bride that loved the planning process, and COVID-19 really thew me and my family through a loop. Ryan did her best to keep us all in line and manage some of these competing priorities and personalities. While we all had a few setbacks, I think Ryan did an incredible job day-of and truly understands the wedding industry and landscape in Atlanta.

erything would get done perfectly. Michelle was there for every question that popped up and responded right away. You won't regret your decision to choose this team for you event! Thank you again!

nsider a day-of coordinator, and Ryan is who you need to hire. I will admit that prior to wedding planning, I wasn't sure the value of a day-of coordinator, but Ryan's services go beyond just "the day of." We began talking weeks before our first wedding (March 2020, postponed), she helped quarterback all the vendors when we postponed to April 2021, and kept us on track with all the details that I had overlooked even with my meticulous planning. She is flexible, but also honest and straight-forward, which was helpful when I was going down the Pinterest rabbit hole early on in planning and kept me focused on what mattered and what didn't. Ryan is very responsive and professional, and always made me LESS stressed rather than more. She is the perfect combination of ultra-prepared and detail-oriented, but never shows an ounce of stress or annoyance. On our wedding day, my husband and I kept telling each other how glad we were that we hired Ryan and what a calming (and fun!) presence she was. Michelle, who was also there on our wedding day, was also fabulous and helpful --thank you for all your help! :) We would hire Ryan again in a heartbeat. Thank you, thank you for everything.

dding planner options on Wedding Wire, and OO stood out immediately. I booked her after one phone call and never looked back. When we had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic, Ryan stepped up immediately to reach out to all of our vendors and made the rescheduling process as easy as possible. In a moment of sadness, panic, and stress, Ryan made it all seem so much more doable. When we finally got to revamp and start planning and executing again, the fun really began. Ryan is not only organized but ridiculously responsive (even when I wasn't at times!) and has the perfect eye for details and a beautiful reception. She convinced us to add a pop of color in napkins, and when we walked into the reception and saw how beautiful the room looked, we were beyond thankful and wished we had never even debated it. Never doubt Ryan! :) She is on top of everything from vendor management, calming down the bride, and of course... the parents! You can't put a price on that. I so loved working with Ryan and her team, and at the end of our wedding night I was sad to leave them and already miss the regular communication. It is so hard to weed through vendors when planning your wedding, and my biggest piece of advice is to book Organized Occasions and never look back because your wedding could not be in better hands. :)

he day of! Having someone with attention to detail and experience was very important to us - Ryan definitely delivered. She answered every question thoughtfully and went out of her way to think of solutions when it felt like everything out of our control was going wrong. Special shout out to Michelle who scrubbed my dress of mud stains in the last minutes before the ceremony! All of their work shows how much they care about creating a magical, stress free day for their couples. Our friends were asking after who our planner was to hire for their weddings because of how seamless the whole day was - we couldn't recommend Ryan and Organized Occasions enough to them and everyone!

ve worked in the events and hospitality industry for over 10 years and I couldn't dream up a better team to handle the details of our wedding day, including in the weeks leading into it. Ryan is kind, calm, collected, funny, all around amazing, and if any type of issue going on behind the scenes, she handles it with ease and grace, and you would never even know it happened. My entire vendor team could not stop raving about Ryan and her team post-wedding; they have worked with an endless list of wedding planners, so this says a lot in its own. Special shout out to Michelle who was equally amazing on our wedding day; I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Ryan, Michelle and the entire Organized Occasions team. I could go on and on, but I'll save you some time so you can stop what you are doing and book Organized Occasions to plan your wedding before someone else does.

ause she had such a wonderful experience with her. I am glad I listened! I absolutely adore Michelle and I will continue to refer her to all of my friends. She was responsive, super organized, and she left me and my family stress free on wedding day. She created a smooth timeline and wrapped up the final details with my other vendors. Above all else, she was just an easy person to be around. Please don't hesitate to book Michelle as your planner--- its worth every penny!"

a, she has the answer and guidance. Totally enjoyed the ride!

It was my first time working with her. She was amazing to work with and truly a talented planner. All of the details were executed perfectly and the event was incredible! As a top vendor in my field, working with someone like Ryan is crucial to ensure events are flawlessly executed! Be sure to consider Ryan and her team for your event, you will be treated with perfection!

is an extra layer of stress no one should have to endure. However, Ryan and Michele made the entire month leading up to the wedding and day of the wedding so smooth that I hardly felt any stress at all! Not only did they take over our vendor management a month in advance they sent us regular updates to make sure we were still in the loop and to ensure that everything was taken care of. Fast forward to our big day and I can honestly say there is no way we could have done our wedding without both Ryan and Michele onsite. They took the stress of making sure everywhere was in place on time, that the timeline was being followed and that we had everything we needed to enjoy out day. Plus, as a bonus, Ryan and Michele are just fun people to be around! So, if you are looking to hire a wedding coordinator look no further that Organized Occasions! I can promise that you will not regret that decision. Thank you, Ryan and Michele, for making our special day so memorable and stress-free!

ll design package. I like to think I am on top of things but Ryan takes it to a whole new level. From the moment that we hit that 6-week-our mark, she completely took over and handled everything! Not only did she coordinate with vendors and handle all the things we expected, she also helped me deal with several last-minute disasters - including learning 3 days before the wedding that my brother’s job wouldn’t let him be in the reception hall (and he was a groomsman). Ryan took every hiccup in stride and made me feel completely at ease knowing that she had it handled. In the beginning, I was one of those brides that thought I didn’t really need a wedding planner because I knew I could research and hire vendors myself so why would I pay someone to do it for me? Fortunately, the caterer I had already hired (shout-out to Hannah at Zest!) talked some sense into me and explained that, even if I wanted to do the initial planning myself, I at least needed someone to coordinate the day-of. So, she pointed me in the direction of Ryan and I am BEYOND grateful that she did. My wedding day was absolutely perfect and I know I could never have done it without Ryan and her team and the rest of my amazing, talented vendors!

process. She was a tremendous help in coming up with the design for the event and coming up with the small details to make our event special. Our wedding day went so smoothly, there was not a thing we would have changed! Ryan made sure the groom and I were comfortable and had everything we needed the entire event. She even made sure we had extra cake and food packed for the getaway car at the end of the night. We would highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for help with wedding planning or design who does not want to have to worry about a thing on their wedding day!

smoothly that I didn't even check the time the entire day. The ceremony and reception went off without a hitch, and to top it off she made sure we had extra food and cake in our getaway car! I'd highly recommend Ryan to anyone that doesn't want to have to think about a thing during their wedding day!

we ended up cancelling the wedding 5 weeks before the big day. Ryan worked tirelessly to help us cancel with all the vendors, including our venue, which was no easy task. She made us feel very supported throughout the entire experience. I cannot recommend Ryan enough!

n stands out for several reasons. First, she has a true understanding for how each element of an event (catering, photography, music etc) must tie seamlessly together in order to create a smooth event. She works closely with each vendor to ensure they are working cohesively as a team while fulfilling their client's vision. She has a meticulous eye for detail and design. She does all of this with the most positive attitude and a great sense of humor. I recommend Ryan to my clients not only because I know the couple will LOVE working with her and receive great support but also because I know with her organization and great communication on the wedding day, we as a venue and caterer can provide excellent services to our mutual client. --Lauren, Director of Sales, Park Tavern

nts was invaluable. She made our wedding weekend stress-free so we could actually enjoy ourselves. As someone who is an OCD Type A Planner, it was the best feeling knowing that I didn't have to worry about any of the details on my wedding day. I would 100% recommend Ryan to anyone- she is incredibly laid back but also firm when needed and very organized. All of our other vendors enjoyed working with her as well.

vendor, and after hearing great reviews of Ryan from a friend and talking to her on the phone, I knew we had to work together. We worked together on her design and coordination plan, as I (sort of) had a vision of what I wanted, but wasn't sure how to make it come together. From the very start, she made me feel like her #1 priority and never made me feel like any question was too small. I can truly say I wasn't stressed out at all leading up to or on our wedding day because Ryan and her team had it all handled. She's SUPER organized and professional. On the day of, they helped everything run flawlessly. My only downside is that I'll miss getting to email her all the time now that our wedding is over! :) 15/10, would recommend.

pful with keeping me on track with all the little details. And she was very responsive to any questions I had. On my wedding day, her and Savannah handled everything like pros! I really did not worry about a thing, because they had everything covered. I'm sure little issues came up, inevitably, but I didn't hear a thing about them because they were all taken care of by Ryan and her team with Organized Occasions. This is a bride's dream! She is an absolutely delightful lady and a pleasure to work with. I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone reading this review!

ed and kept us on track throughout the year+ of planning, gave excellent recommendations and ideas and was very prompt with all communication. She managed all vendor relationships exquisitely which made our lives so much easier! From start to finish on the wedding day, Ryan and her assistant Kristen were flawless in keeping to our planned timeline with smiles on their faces and calm demeanors. There were no hiccups and I'm convinced that is because Ryan had managed all aspects with precision leading up to the event. After hearing so many friends remark that the money they spent on wedding planners was the best money spent, I now whole-heartedly agree - especially if it's Ryan!

what was important and the natural process of coordinating a large scale event, and Ryan kept impressing me along the way. Ryan understood my concerns, my thoughts, my goals, and wasn't afraid to speak up and say something she thought she had a great solution for. She isn't just a "yes" person, she actually presents you with different solutions to accomplish your goal to make sure it pleases you as the bride, and her team, for a flawless execution. I had to compromise my table settings, the napkin fold in particular, because the hotel staff was not confident they could execute the look. I was a little bummed, but not a huge deal. Unbeknownst to me, Ryan remembered that conversation with the hotel from months ago, and as a surprise to me, she and her team hand-tied every napkin the way I envisioned on the entire head table, just to put a huge smile on my face. When we got into the reception room for a "first look" and I saw the napkins, I had tears swelling up in my eyes. I also didn't want to waste money on sparklers for a grand exit, so what does Ryan do? She goes through her stash at home, finds some spare sparklers laying around, and surprises me right before the reception with them. We stage a sparkler exit, just so we could get the shot with our photographer. One more story, because it's just so great. Two of my bridesmaids are new moms and were breastfeeding. They were a little stressed trying to find the appropriate time to go pump in a private room when they had to be at the ceremony, then pictures, and then reception introductions all back-to-back. This last minute concern was easily fixed when Ryan suggested that post pictures, they sneak off and do their thing right before the bridal party introductions into the reception in a private boardroom with a locking door. Ryan is hit with a last minute request, problem, or "bump" in the timeline, and she finds a solution, fast, and rolls with it. It just works. She really makes sure everyone is taken care of. Ryan is calm, cool, collected, and incredibly detailed. She rivals any corporate event planner I have met or worked with, and above all, I consider her a friend. I only wish I could get married again so we could hang out more. Do not hesitate booking Organized Occasions - this girl will conquer the world!

her about a year before the wedding. The month before the wedding she was AMAZING! She dealt with all of the details for my other vendors, made sure everything was going smoothly, and basically made everyone happy. She was fun to work with, and very professional. She’s great!

ery organized and will make sure everything is done and follow up on any loose ends! My venue even said she was probably the most organized wedding planner they had dealt with. She provides great insight and will bring things to light that you might not have thought of. She made the stress of the wedding so much better because I knew from our first meeting that she gets stuff doneee. What makes her a step above the rest is that she has a true passion for what she does and it shows in her work. I absolutely loved working with her and would do it again in a heartbeat!

organized and on top of everything. She was also very responsive to all my questions/needs. She communicated and handled all coordination with my vendors seamlessly. On the wedding day, Ryan handled everything perfectly! All my bridesmaids & groomsmen were talking about how great she was! She was a calming presences which is rare in a wedding planner! She went above and beyond to make sure my groom and I had everything we wanted/needed while also coordinating everything else at the wedding!! I was overwhelmingly pleased with Ryan and her team!!

ding weekend (she planned the rehearsal dinner as well) stress free because I knew that she had everything in order. She made sure to field questions from vendors and made everything run SO SMOOTHLY. I did not even have to have final calls with the vendors because Ryan had already reached out to them and had them on the same page! Our wedding was the most perfect day!! Savannah, her assistant, was great too! Her time line was spot on and everyone had a great night! I wish I could have Ryan plan my everyday life!! :) THANK YOU!!

d engaging at just the perfect level of involvement prior to the event and day of, especially. She's firm and professional toward all the quirks you may run into regarding vendors and guests, which is no small task, while also protective of the couple's ultimate outcome and satisfaction. We would not hesitate to recommend Ryan (and assistant, Savannah) for a wedding or any other exclusive event in Atlanta!

sion and communicate it to everyone involved. There are a lot of details that go in to a wedding, and I would have gone crazy if it weren’t for Ryan and how organized she is. During our engagement my fiancé and I moved states, started new jobs, and felt a whole lot of stress. Ryan helped eliminate so much of that stress related to our wedding and I am forever grateful to her for that. On the actual day, everything was so smooth and stress free. Both Ryan and Savannah were there to make sure every flower was in place, everyone knew where to be when, and that the bride and groom were beyond happy. On a personal note, Ryan is just great to be around. She’s funny and smart, and I’m not ready to move on from talking with her all the time!! Seriously, do yourself a favor and work with Organized Occasions.. they are THE best planners in Atlanta!

meone on my side who was so incredibly knowledgeable on everything wedding, especially in Atlanta, was the biggest help I could ask for. On the day of my wedding I didn't have a single worry in the world, that was because I knew how on top of everything Ryan and Savannah were. Ryan did such a good job creating and sticking to our schedule, but she was also extremely flexible the day of. All in all, if you are planning a wedding, Ryan and Organized Occasions are an absolute must!

they had ever been to and I have to say its all thanks to Ryan. I came to her with a headful of ideas and she worked her magic and brought it all to life in a streamlined and modern way. Ryan is so incredibly and caring for her brides, professional VERY organized, and she made me feel as if she had everything under control during the whole process. Her timeline that she made for the day of is what dreams are made of when it comes to organization . On TOP of that she helped me plan while expecting a little one :) Trust me when I say you want her on your team!!

r contracts, makes sure you consider all of the essential aspects of your event, creates to-do lists for you, and sends tactful reminders to keep you on track. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, I certainly didn't know it, my mother didn't know it, and my husband didn't know it. Ryan had every vendor on the exact same page weeks before our event. There was literally nothing to even discuss in the days leading up to the wedding, because it was ALL handled. My mother and I spent the wedding being pampered, and no one bothered us about a thing. When we showed up at the venue, it was gorgeous and all under control. I cannot imagine pulling off a wedding without her. We are so very grateful!

solutely no way our wedding would have been as perfect as it was without Organized Occasions! Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t regret it at all.

ery tiny detail for us. Our wedding weekend was stress-free and a huge success thanks to her team. Ryan's kindness and willingness to go above and beyond is exactly what you'd hope for in a wedding coordinator. Plus, she makes everything more fun!!!

e loved working with her and would 100% recommend her!

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autiful wedding it was and how much fun they had. Your organization skills were instrumental in making that happen! You were a pleasure to work with, and I am grateful that we had your support. Thanks so much!

d without Ryan helping every step of the way. I never planned on hiring a wedding coordinator, and never thought I needed one. After I booked multiple vendors my mother and I discussed how the flow of the wedding day would go. We quickly realized that we were going to have a lot of work on our hands to nail everything down and set up the venue by ourselves. TRUST ME, YOU NEED RYAN! Ryan and her team handled everything perfectly and flawlessly! My wedding day was absolutely amazing and truly would have been a mess without Ryan Marston. As you contemplate booking a coordinator or day of; you truly will never understand their value until the wedding is happening. The time and effort it takes to put together a timeline and have all vendors coordinate their perfect timelines and schedules is crazy as it is! And this is just one of the hundred things Ryan does! Ryan's reputation around Atlanta speaks to truly how helpful her and her team are. I HIGHLY recommend this woman and Organized Occasions to plan you're wedding!

of the way for us. A few months before our wedding, my workload greatly increased but Ryan made sure I stayed on track with what I still needed to get done while organizing all my vendors and day of timeline. When the big day came, it went perfectly without a hitch! She had appetizers waiting for us after our pictures were done, kept the entire night on schedule (which was very important to my husband and I as we wanted as much time as possible to dance the night away with our friends and family), and even called our uber at the end of the night and sent us off with lots of food and cake! I HIGHLY recommend Ryan to anyone who is looking for a day of coordinator, you really can’t find anyone more genuine or caring!

zation and coordination burden off me in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She did that beautifully, was extremely thorough, and kept everyone involved on schedule. What I did not expect was for her to go above and beyond the way that she did. Example 1: Three weeks before the wedding there was an issue with the photographer we had hired and within 24 hours she had put me in touch with an amazing replacement photographer who was available on our day (we hired her and the pictures came out perfect btw). Example 2: Day of the wedding, unbeknownst to me my dad informs Ryan that he would like to give a welcome speech AND a toast at the reception, she briefly suggested we stick to the schedule before giving in and approving the change because she knew I would care more about my dad being happy than about sticking to the schedule. Example 3: We left the reception via and Uber X, I didn’t find out until later that it was actually the second Uber, she had turned the first one away because the driver was rude. Example 4: Maybe this is standard, but I’m so glad she was there to keep the ceremony and reception on schedule. People aren’t exaggerating when they say the day flies by! We would never have wrapped up the dinner in time for any dancing if she hadn’t keep everyone and everything moving. It was such a gift to be able to just relax and enjoy the day knowing I had someone that I trusted making sure everything went smoothly.

e sure everything was organized day of and leading up to the wedding! She handled unexpected issues with venues very well, and she kept the wedding party in check to while making sure everyone still had fun. I would and am recommending Ryan to everyone i know for weddings and events. Shes an awesome wedding planner and a great person!

long list of requests effortlessly. She was always easy to get in touch with, always open to the last-minute changes we threw at her, and took care of all the vendor communications. Ryan was also incredibly organized on wedding day. We had TWO brides, a large wedding party (23!), and a pretty large venue, and she made sure that everything went seamlessly from beginning to end. We recommend her to everyone we know!