Outstanding Occasions

ly the best. She made planning a destination wedding effortless. She was a joy to work with, she is connected with all the local vendors, and was very detailed oriented. She was there every step of the way and for every tough decision. She truly took my Pinterest wedding board and made it a reality. We also appreciated that she helped us find ways to save money during the planning process not the other way around. We would highly recommend Outstanding Occasions for their wedding planning services, they exceeded all of our expectations. 

le. She has worked with the photographer, bakery, stationary, event, band and florist that we chose; thus knowing how they work and what to expect .  All turned out above our expectations.   She respected the cost of things and allowed us to splurge on what we wanted and cut back on things we could.  I was confident that when we walked into the wedding venue, everything would be perfect; and it was! We would recommend Rachelle to all. Not sure what we’ll do without our weekly zoom meetings!

rfect day and not only provided guidance in areas we couldn’t navigate ourselves, she heard our vision and executed every detail and aspect with precise perfection. Being able to show up and worry about nothing but saying “I do” is every brides dream, and Victoria made that possible. Whether working with us on budgeting, decor and design ideas, and most importantly the flow of the day for ourselves and our loved ones, everything was just perfect. Our friends and family are still raving about how beautiful and intention it was and that could not happen without this team. 

calming presence, made our big day absolutely perfect. Victoria instinctively knew what to do at every moment and was a constant source of reassurance and support throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding day. Not only does she have the sweetest and most genuine soul, but she’s also incredibly organized, efficient, and talented at what she does. If we could do it all over again, we would choose Victoria every single time. ❤️ Thank you, Victoria, for everything! Thank you for your patience, love, and care that you poured into making our day so special. We’ll be forever grateful for you!

She was organized, meticulous, highly communicative, honest, a great listener and someone I genuinely could rely on.   I literally feel like I lived a fairytale on my wedding day and can’t believe that I get to say that wedding was mine. It was beyond my expectations and more than anything I could have envisioned! Caitlin not only understood our vision, but exceeded it, even in the final hours when rain was in the forecast. It wasn’t just aesthetically beautiful, but she facilitated the perfect flow of events from guests arriving and receiving champagne (yum + such a luxe touch) to the ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing. A black tie event that guests will remember because everything was intentionally done and felt personal. She helped plan the most epic event. We have received so many compliments on the florals, the little touches, the music (!!!), the speakeasy, the food - with so many saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended (even one of our groomsmen said they felt like they were living in a dream). I can’t thank Caitlin and the incredible crew of women at Outstanding Occasions (Kathryn and Rachel) enough for being part of our wedding journey and for making it a DREAM for my husband and me, and our entire family! You are incredibly talented, hard working and the kindest team, and we are so grateful for you!! Thank you, thank you THANK YOU 🤍

vided. It was a great visual to make sure I was on track with things.

all the details and really helped me bring my vision to life. She went above and beyond to make sure we picked vendors that would help elevate the wedding day. She helped ease all stresses that come with wedding plan. I would highly recommend Outstanding Occasions! I am so lucky they helped make my day everything I could ask for!

nt communication about what we wanted our big day to look like. On the day of the wedding, Rachelle was there the entire time to make sure it ran smoothly. The peace of mind we had by working with Outstanding Occasions was amazing. Can not recommend enough.

wedding, everything ran flawlessly—we didn’t have to worry about a single thing! Her organization, professionalism, and calming presence made all the difference. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will make your big day stress-free and truly special, we highly recommend working with Rachelle!

could be difficult but she made the process so easy and was amazing to work with. The welcome party was at my parents home and we would not have been able to pull it off without her - from her recommendations for catering to how rentals and lighting should be set up, having her plan and coordinating everything made our lives so much easier, especially the days leading up and the day of. She also gave incredible vendor recommendations for the wedding and we loved everyone we worked with so much. Throughout the wedding weekend we received so many compliments on both events and everything was perfect thanks to Rachelle!!! We said numerous times how grateful we were for her and her team at Outstanding Occasions and I could not imagine trying to plan the wedding without her. The day of the wedding was so relaxing since Rachelle handled everything and coordinated with all of our vendors. Can't recommend OO and Rachelle enough!

on to detail and professionalism. Our day went off without issue and Victoria and her assistant, Bri made sure I felt comfortable and happy along the way. Victoria coordinated and worked seamlessly with our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. I was able to fully enjoy and celebrate!

g and day of - she went out of her way to make sure the wedding was perfect! I. cannot thank her enough for everything she did and the support she provided - without her guidance, we would not have the wedding that we had always dreamed of - THANK YOU Victoria!

her very enjoyable. She did a great job of intercepting stresses that I know could have otherwise been very challenging for us. Victoria carried this same energy to the day of our wedding where she set a calm tone and navigated all the small hiccups that came our way. I would highly recommend Outstanding Occasions and Victoria to anyone!

casions made the whole process super easy for me. They provided a timeline of the whole day, a seating chart and visual, was the main point of contact for all of my many vendors, and set up and took down all decor. That is just a small list of everything they did but there is much more they provided. Katherine victorias assistant was also very sweet and beyond helpful during the wedding. Me and my husband could not have asked for a better coordinator. Will forever be thankful and highly recommend the outstanding occasions team.

ive and armed with advice and knowledge. I live out of the area, and knowing that she was there in-person to coordinate with my vendors was helpful and reassuring. She was also supportive and empathetic in helping me deal with the stress and drama that inherently comes along with planning! Post-wedding, I even now consider Victoria a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone who asks!

e her vision come to life. We knew we wanted a planner to help us, but I also thought that would be difficult as I am a total self-proclaimed control freak! My daughter chose Outstanding Occasions and from the beginning to the end, it was amazing!!! Victoria met with my daughter on multiple occasions to really get to know her and to be able to get the perfect idea of what her dream wedding looked like. She made sure to include me via facetime and always kept both of in the loop on everything going on. She helped us figure out what we could DIY versus where it was worth it to splurge. She made sure we stayed on task during planning and made every decision seem almost easy. The day of the wedding was an absolute DREAM!!!! Victoria and her team made sure everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. She literally handled Every. Single. Detail. the entire day and we just showed up and had fun. The amount of stress that was lifted off our shoulders knowing that this special day was in the hands of an incredible team was priceless for my daughter and myself. I kept waiting to feel stressed or worried and I just simply was not. Victoria and her team were our eyes and ears for everything from the vendors to the guests and there wasn’t a beat skipped all day. I can truly say that the entire experience was a dream and we owe that to Victoria and her team at Outstanding Occasions. I would do the whole thing again and again, as long as I had them!!! THANK Y0U ALL SO MUCH!!!!

t. She was so organized, kind, detail oriented, and fun to work with. I can 100 percent say my wedding day was as perfect as possible thanks to Victoria and her team. Victoria was thoughtful when checking in on me, and was always helpful taking care of any small hiccups. Her and her team worked so hard on every single detail so we could just enjoy the wedding day without stressing about anything big or small. I cannot thank Victoria enough for everything she did for us during the wedding process, and helping to create the most perfect and memorable day!

f their daughter’s weddings. I had an amazing day, and was able to relax and be totally present and enjoy every minute of the day. Rachelle handled every detail and was a pleasure to be around. She clearly understood my daughter’s vision for the day, and was able to make that vision a reality!

mmended we loved. On the day of I was not stressed out in the least and it was all because Rachelle and her team had everything handled. I got to soak up quality time with friends and family and just enjoy the day, rather than worry about details. I cannot recommended OO enough, they are the best!

organized and friendly she was. Everything turned out so beautiful and she took so much pressure off of our shoulders. I absolutely recommend if you are in need!

nd made it come to life. She was always very accommodating of my schedule and made time to meet up when I was free (even if it wasn’t the most convenient for her). She thought of all the little details that I would have missed. Plus, she’s just chill, genuine, down to earth, and very easy to be around. Weddings can be stressful, but not if you have a planner like Victoria!!!

be disappointed. From the very first day we met Victoria for coffee, she made us feel heard and at ease. We were completely overwhelmed by all the little details of our wedding, and she helped us prioritize and streamline the process. The timeline was planned down to the 5 minute increment and included instructions for every single vendor so there was no confusion over who was responsible for what and when. Every little detail down to the fold of the napkins and the placement of the escort sign was nailed down and executed to perfection. In the days and hours leading up to the big day, Victoria and her team (Alexis and Brianna) were extremely responsive, reassuring, and supportive. We were able to fully focus on each other because we knew her team would make sure everything else ran smoothly. You cannot put a price tag on the peace of mind. I’m writing this almost a week after our wedding, and am still just now noticing some of the little things Victoria did that made a huge difference. I can’t imagine how many other fires she put out without us knowing. Seriously if you’re on the fence, just go with Outstanding Occasions (and specifically Victoria). You won’t regret it.

on to detail and ability to hear her client are her greatest assets. She does a fantastic job communicating her clients wishes with their vendors and will exceed your expectations. She has terrific relationships with the best vendors and is highly respected. We would hire her again without hesitation!

the process! She also was great the day of and everything went off without a hitch! I would HIGHLY recommend working with Outstanding Occasions!

e, organized, and knowledgable. Even when out of town on vacation, Rachel was more than willing to chat and answer questions. She gave her honest input which we really appreciated while making some of the tougher decisions. On our wedding day itself, we were absolutely blown away by how seamless everything went. I could not recommend Rachel and OO any more!

reviewing some pictures. She took care of everything from start to finish which was essential for us as we live across the country and had very busy schedules. She was always a phone call or email away and always had the answer that we were looking for but at times might not be aware of. It is safe to say not once we were stressed about the event. She made this such a fun experience for us to plan our wedding. My friends joke that I was the least stressed bride but this is thanks to Rachel and her team.

ideas and dreams and turned them into a magical wedding day that exceeded our expectations. Her relationships with local vendors was invaluable, and her organizational skills are exceptional. Rachel always had our best interest in mind as we met with vendors and made countless decisions. We are truly grateful for Rachel and her team at Outstanding Occasions - they are the best!!

that when our day came we would have her full attention. Leading up to the wedding, I always felt like our wedding was not a priority- there would be very delayed response/communication and on multiple occasions vendors that she was managing would have our names wrong, and we were sent other couples contracts. My mom would reassure me that they (OO) needed to focus on the bride that was that week and on my day, the focus would be all mine. Unfortunately, "all mine" on the day of only works if the legwork leading up to the day is completed accurately. There were so many things that slipped through the cracks it is hard to know where to begin. First of all, our photographer did not have our very detailed shot list which started the wedding on a stressful note as we were trying to make sure we got all the shots we wanted. Next, right before the first look Caitlin notified me she could not find the marriage license. The license was supposed to be included with all day-of items given to her the day before. We are shocked that she did not have a checklist to make sure we gave her everything needed for the wedding. The reason we hired a planner was so that I would not have to be stressed or worry about things going smoothly the day of. The assistant forgot to give me my bouquet (it was sitting in water in the bridal suite) and they sent me down the aisle with no bouquet. I realized as I was walking down the aisle and didn’t know what to do with my hands and my heart sank. Caitlin and her assistant were the final check before sending me down the aisle and completely failed me. In addition to making sure the details are in order and the day runs smoothly, the planner’s main job is to ensure everything was set up correctly, which it was not. I specifically said multiple times no colored lighting as I wanted soft/candle-lit lighting for reception (and paid $$$ to have candles and extra chandeliers rented). The band had set up colored (blue/purple) up lighting on the stage and had a large TV screen with their logo right in front, ruining the backdrop of our first dance. We did not see the full set-up of the reception until after our first dance as we entered the room and immediately started dancing. Now all of our first dance pictures are colored blue and have an ugly TV in the background. I had to text Caitlin under the table during my father’s toast to tell her to fix the lights and remove the TV so they wouldn’t ruin the father/daughter dance pictures as well. This is something Caitlin should have corrected before anyone entered the reception space and certainly before I had to ask her to fix it. I felt the entire time like I had to fix things she was not paying attention to. It is hard to put in words how disappointed and devastated I feel. To add salt on the wound, we reached out to Caitlin a few weeks after the wedding to express our disappointment in her services and never received any response. The sole reason we paid a wedding planner was to make sure the details were all in order. Outstanding Occasions is clearly either taking on more business than they can handle or are just not organized and detail-oriented.

ic. I can’t recommend Rachel and Outstanding Occasions more highly . Thanks again Rachel for making our truly memorable day one we could enjoy without worry or stress.

ign and execution, Rachel is your go-to person. She took inspiration from my Pinterest and articulated a spot-on theme that reflected our aspirations. She and Carte Blanche, the floral and event design company, then came up with an absolutely amazing design that was beyond our dreams! (You can see our head table on their Services page right now.) I honestly only had one note which was to add the color red and they made it happen. During the critical months leading up to your wedding and on the day of, Rachel and her team will pull together your wedding and all the details with what seems like little effort. Meanwhile, there is so much happening behind the scenes to make sure there are absolutely no issues. Wait until you see her day of schedule for the wedding party! I would say selecting your planner/designer is absolutely the most critical decision in planning a wedding - for Arizona weddings, Rachel and her team are definitely the best of the best.

r own decisions but gave her input when needed. Part way through planning, we decided we wanted to have her plan our rehearsal dinner as well. She handles all of the stress so well and always seems cool, calm and collected. Our rehearsal dinner and wedding by far surpassed our expectations and we owe it all to Caitlin and her team! If we did it all over again we would 1000% use Outstanding Occasions!

our wedding day went so smoothly, I didn’t worry about anything all day! I would recommend them a thousand times over!!

n't wait for our next wedding to use them again. Highest recommendation!!

ve out of town from my family and could have NEVER pulled off a wedding like I did if it wasn't for Caitlin and her incredible team. She was unbelievably responsive throughout the whole process and was so quick to act when anything happened. She made the day and weeks leading up to SO smooth for my whole family and I that I can't adequately put into words how helpful she was. Her team is beyond professional and has this whole thing from start to finish down to a science. I would absolutely recommend OO to anyone and specifically Caitlin!!! Every bride has last minute changes, needs help running items back and forth, managing vendors, etc. and this team couldn't have executed it more perfectly. I owe my perfect and magical day to them!

re extremely professional, organized, detail oriented and fun to work with! I was truly able to enjoy every minute of my wedding day because I knew that we were in good hands with Outstanding Occasions!! They were always ten steps ahead of us throughout the wedding day and they didn't miss a beat! We could not have been happier with the services that Outstanding Occasions provided for our wedding.

ghout the planning process and made sure that every detail was taken care of before our big day. The whole team has impeccable taste and design skills. Rachel executed our vision perfectly, and we couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out!

process, Danielle was on top of everything. She listened to what our daughter and her fiancé wanted, gave us all great advice, then managed our agreements with the vendors and kept everyone on the same page at all times. Thanks to Danielle, we all could relax and enjoy the entire preparation experience. But it was on the wedding day that Danielle really showed us what a pro she is. Everything was coordinated to the minute. In her friendly and relaxed way, she was in total command all day, and the wedding was … perfect. We would not have changed anything. We enthusiastically recommend Danielle and Outstanding Occasions!

he day of she brought another lead planner, Danielle, who was also fabulous. I couldn't have made it through the day without them. I would highly highly recommend Outstanding Occasions! Thank you for making our day so memorable, detail oriented and beautiful! - Paige

lawlessly my wedding went off. They didn't miss a detail, there were no hiccups whatsoever (at least that I was ever made aware of!), and Danielle's constantly calm and "everything is great!" demeanor helped keep me present and calm my entire wedding weekend. Leading up to the wedding, the communication back and forth was timely and thorough. Every concern, stupid question, and demand I made were always addressed. They completely had everything together every step of the way, and didn't miss a detail. Coming down to game time, they were in constant contact with me, making sure everything was handled and on schedule. The day we arrived in Scottsdale for the wedding, Danielle had to break the news to me... "There is possible rain in the forecast for the wedding day. Let's just come up with a backup plan if it happens.". She was calm and laid out all the possible options for us being that we were having an entirely outdoor wedding. I told her point blank "I am NOT getting married indoors or in any of the ballrooms. If it rains, just make an outdoors ceremony happen". She just said "Ok, we will handle it". There was no objection, complaining about the amount of work it could take, etc. I was extremely impressed and happy that she understood. Thankfully it didn't end up raining (it actually wound up being a sunny beautifully perfect day!) My wedding day was perfect. Nothing was missed or went wrong. Danielle was such a joy to be around, and she executed perfectly. I cannot thank her enough for making my special day truly perfect. I made the best decision ever by choosing Outstanding Ocassions!

nks to them our dream wedding was brought to life.

was picking Cailin as our wedding planner. She went above and beyond and printed all the ceremony readings on cardstock and provided our officiant with a beautiful portfolio and all the night before. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend working with Outstanding Occasions.

and options thrown your way. I spent a lot of time researching the best wedding planners for a Paradise Valley wedding and was recommended over and over again to the OO team. Both Rachel and Danielle had the expertise, professionalism and relationships built to help us plan the absolutely perfect wedding day! I really couldn't have done it without them. One of the best investments we made!

lling to sacrifice on all of the details (who doesn't want their cake and to eat it too?). I hired Outstanding Occasions for Day of Services and Design Assistance (someone had to make sense of my Pinterest board!), but I received SO much more than that. Constant communication, vendor coordination (matched us with the perfect vendors), personal favors, in person meetings (aka happy hour), but most of all we were given a sense of peace from our first day of planning to the morning after brunch. I had the pleasure of working with Danielle, and she executed flawlessly on my vision of an intimate, non-traditional, southwest/bohemian wedding. The majority of our guests were from out of town, and we had two main requests; 1) They fall in love with the desert 2) They have an unforgettable weekend. I can say with confidence both goals were exceeded, our guests cannot stop raving about our wedding. Even male guests commented on "the details" LOL. We would do it all over again if we could without changing a single thing, we had a blast! That's when you know you have an amazing wedding planner!!