Elegant | Effortless | Entirely You.
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Rachel Nyhart
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Rachel Marie Events & Co. is a wedding and event planning company in Croton, OH. It was founded in 2018 by Rachel, a passionate person with a heart for planning and happily ever afters. She established this wedding planning company to help couples bring their love stories to life with ease and elegance.
With over 300 weddings planned, Rachel Marie Events & Co. brings a wealth of experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to making each celebration unforgettable. Known for her professionalism, creativity, experience, and warm, outgoing personality, Rachel instantly puts couples at ease—making the planning process feel not only relaxed but genuinely fun. She wants all of her couples to know and feel they are her number one priority and truly be their best friend. Her dedication to understanding each couple's unique vision allows her to craft weddings that are deeply personal and flawlessly executed.
Whether you need day-of coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly or full-service planning to guide you from the first "yes" to the final "I do," Rachel is there every step of the way. From timelines to table decorations, she handles it all with care, passion, and precision. Let Rachel Marie Events & Co. help you create a wedding that feels like you—beautiful, seamless, and filled with unforgettable moments.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Rachel Nyhart
Owner
Hi there! I’m Rachel, the heart behind the planning—bubbly by nature, detail-obsessed by choice, and absolutely passionate about weddings. I started this business in 2018 with one goal: to help couples create a day that feels effortless, beautiful, and uniquely them. Since then, I’ve had the honor of planning over 300 weddings, and I still get excited for every single one. Whether you need full-service planning or just someone to step in and make your day run smoothly, I’m here to handle the logistics, sweat the small stuff, and make sure you actually get to enjoy your celebration. With a mix of professionalism, creativity, and a whole lot of heart, I’m all about turning your vision into a seamless reality—I can’t wait to meet you!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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Rachel, the wedding planner, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail. She was described as enthusiastic, energetic, and resourceful, helping to bring couples' wedding visions to life while ensuring a stress-free planning process and flawless execution on the big day. Reviewers appreciated her helpful ideas, vendor coordination, and ability to handle unexpected challenges with calm confidence. Rachel's personalized approach, dedication, and impeccable communication with vendors were highlighted as key factors in creating magical and seamless wedding experiences. Highly recommended for couples seeking a top-notch wedding planner.Review photos
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Alivia M
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5.0
1/12/2026
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding planner. From the very beginning, Rachel was extremely professional, always available to meet over Zoom whenever I had questions,...
and incredibly helpful when it came to creating our entire wedding day timeline. She guided me through so many decisions throughout the planning process and made everything feel manageable and stress-free.
On the wedding day itself, she completely saved our wedding when a few hiccups came up. She handled everything with such calm, positivity, and confidence — all while being a total ball of sunshine. She worked her butt off from start to finish, and because of her, our day was absolutely perfect. I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from Rachel Marie Events & Co. on 01/12/2026
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to me. Working...
with you throughout the planning process and being part of your wedding day was such an honor. I’m so glad I could help make everything feel calm, manageable, and stress-free — that’s always my goal. Your day was absolutely beautiful, and I’m so grateful for the trust you placed in me. Wishing you and Andrew a lifetime of love and happiness! <3
Sarah B
5.0
2/01/2026
Rachel was organized, professional, and very enjoyable to work with. She helped bring our wedding vision to light and made sure our day ran smoothly. She offered helpful ideas for ...
decorations and made sure our room set up was exactly what we wanted. Not only was she great with our details, but we also had a lot of fun working with her. She coordinated our vendors seamlessly and advocated for us when needed. Hiring Rachel as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding process!
Response from Rachel Marie Events & Co. on 02/02/2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Working with you ...
and Travis was truly a joy and I’m so glad I could help bring your vision to life and ensure everything came together just as you imagined. From the details to vendor coordination, it was an honor to be part of your day and support you throughout the process. I’m so grateful for your trust and wish you both nothing but love and happiness in this next chapter!!
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Kristi S
5.0
9/10/2025
Priceless. I didn’t know that we were a Wedding Planner family but we are and you should be too. Rachel was the extra set of hands that we all say we wish we had. Rachel is smart, ...
resourceful and warm with the slightest touch of bossy that every wedding needs. She delivered her instructions with a smile and with confident authority. She moved through our family and friends with smiles and arm squeezes, celebrating right along with us. My daughter and I got to enjoy the planning and Rachel handled the details and itinerary. At one point I said “Can you ask Rachel what time..” it was literally already determined for us freeing up all of our time and energy for the joy and excitement. She rounded up groomsmen, anticipated every single next step and looked like a gorgeous wedding guest while doing it all. Do not hesitate to contract with Rachel for your engagement
Sandy M
5.0
7/22/2025
Rachel did an amazing job coordinating my daughter’s wedding rehearsal and wedding day despite a rain delay, a late caterer and a number of other mishaps. She took everything in st...
ride, keeping a calm demeanor, and having no issues with doing manual work or getting her hands dirty to ensure everything went smoothly. Rachel is professional, organized, detail oriented and a delight to work with. Things would not have appeared to go so smoothly without her help. I highly recommend her. You won’t be disappointed.
Response from Rachel Marie Events & Co. on 08/27/2025
Sandy, I appreciate you so much! I truly want the best for my couples on their wedding day...
, and if I have to run through the rain or move decorations, I will do it! I am grateful to have worked for you and Crystal and Mason on one of the best days of their lives. Thank you so much again! <3
Jonathan M
5.0
5/09/2025
Rachel is an absolutely outstanding wedding planner. She is enthusiastic and energetic with great ideas and increíble attention to detail. She has incredible insight and does a ver...
y good job and planning out every detail to make your wedding day run as smooth as possible. She is also very up to date with the trends. We relied a lot on her expertise for ideas to make our wedding fun and exciting. She knows how to keep things moving and make sure there are no gaps in time and moves everything along. She is also a great listener and is very accommodating and will incorporate any of your ideas to make your wedding day special. On the day itself she executed everything to a T. If there were any problems on our big day I had no idea because Rachel had everything running so smooth. I know a lot of the set up and tare down she did herself and everything was set up perfectly. She is an incredibly hard worker and will do everything she can to make your wedding as memorable as possible. I cannot say enough about her and if you are in need of a wedding planner then look no further.
Allison E
5.0
4/27/2025
We can’t say enough amazing things about Rachel. She is very detailed, organized and attentive. She helped us bring our dream day to life by giving amazing vendor recommendations, ...
creating a timeline specific to our special day, and executing every single detail better than we ever could have imagined. She was always open to our ideas, even at the last minute, and was quick to respond to all texts/calls/emails. We highly recommend to anyone looking for an experienced wedding planner who will execute your vision flawlessly. We truly couldn’t have done it without her!
Response from Rachel Marie Events & Co. on 08/27/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Allison! Being your go to girl on your wedding day w...
as such a pleasure and everything was beautifully executed. You and Thomas deserve a beautiful life, I appreciate you two so much! <3
Kaelyn
5.0
4/26/2025
When planning an event, it’s hard to remember every detail you’ve ever imagined to have or have seen online. Rachel makes it so much easier as she has an incredible eye, pays atten...
tion to detail, and truly cares about her clients. Her work is breathtaking! She knows what you’re thinking without you having to verbalize it. Rachel could not be more reliable and makes any experience so much more enjoyable and stress free! She is great to work with as she is truly passionate about her work and making any event the best it can be and more for her clients! I couldn’t recommend Rachel more as your event planner!
Marie
5.0
4/26/2025
Rachel is THE BEST! Her attention to detail and doing it so effortlessly is so impressive! Not only does she taker her time with her couples, but also is so attentive to the whole ...
wedding party. I was in a wedding with her in September 2024 and not only was she the wedding planner but also the maid of honor. How she did that at the same time and excel in both roles amazes me. Will definitely be recommending her to anyone wanting someone to go that extra mile for their wedding day and ease the stress that comes with planning a big event!
Jillian M
5.0
4/26/2025
Rachel is THE best!! She brings every vision to life, is personable & truly is the best to work with! I could not recommend her services more.
Morgan P
5.0
4/26/2025
Rachel did a phenomenal job throughout the whole wedding planning process and coordination the day of. She was attentive, prompt, responsive, and knowledgeable. On the day of every...
thing was on time, and went very smoothly. Every detail was perfect and placed just like we discussed during the planning. I would not have been so relaxed and able to enjoy my perfect day with her!
Jordyn D
5.0
4/26/2025
As a wedding planner, Rachel was an absolute rockstar. She possesses an exceptional talent for organization and a deep understanding of what it takes to create a seamless and beaut...
iful wedding. She expertly guided us through every stage, from initial concept development to the final execution on our wedding day. Her experience and knowledge were invaluable, and she consistently offered insightful advice and creative solutions we hadn't even considered.
What truly set Rachel apart was how personal she made the entire experience. She took the time to truly understand our vision, our personalities, and our priorities as a couple. We felt heard and understood every step of the way, and she infused our personal touches into every aspect of the wedding. It felt like she was just as invested in making our day perfect as we were.
The level of detail Rachel managed was astounding. She meticulously took care of absolutely everything, big or small. We never had to worry about a single logistical element. From managing the guest list and seating chart to coordinating transportation and ensuring all the décor was flawlessly in place, she handled it all with grace and precision.
Her communication and coordination with vendors were also exceptional. She proactively contacted and managed all our vendors – the caterer, florist, photographer, DJ, and more – ensuring everyone was on the same page and working seamlessly together. This relieved an immense amount of stress and allowed us to truly enjoy the engagement period and the wedding day itself.
Thanks to Rachel’s dedication, expertise, and personal touch, our wedding day was more magical and stress-free than we could have ever imagined. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for a truly exceptional wedding planning experience. She is a gem!"
Response from Rachel Marie Events & Co. on 08/27/2025
Jordyn, thank you so much for the beautiful review. You and Dominic were one of the best t...
o work with, you were so patient and kind and I so appreciate that! You two deserved nothing but the best and I was happy to provide that. I appreciate you choosing me and allowing me to execute one of the best days of your lives! <3
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