Weddings for the Wonderfully Unique
$2,500 starting price
Metro St. Louis
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Wendy Markum
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Revel & Wonder Weddings (formerly The Savvy Bride) offers multi-award-winning wedding coordination, planning, and florals in St. Louis Metro.
OUR MISSION
Revel and Wonder guides fun-loving modern couples on their wedding planning adventure; by blending dramatic design with seamless logistics, we create unforgettable wedding experiences.
OUR CULTURE
Unabashedly Kind
Unapologetically Organized
Ridiculously Pragmatic
Delightfully Dark
& Always Authentic
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Destination Weddings
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
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- Wendy MarkumOwnerHi there, my name is Wendy, and I am the owner and lead planner of Revel & Wonder Weddings (formerly The Savvy Bride). I have been planning events and productions for over twenty years and have been exclusively planning awesome weddings for some amazing brides for the past ten years. I function on coffee and dark chocolate, relax with bubbles & a good read, and celebrate with red wine, I share my office with four rescue dogs. On my way to client meetings, I ugly sing in the car, geek out to Harry Potter, and emoji banter with my brides.
- Matt SalataWedding Assistant/Custom Decor FabricationMatt and Wendy have known each other since they were children and grew up doing theatre together. As a 20+ year professional carpenter, this guy is our very own McGyver. You might see Matt assisting on setup of complex weddings and in the shop building decor to add to our rental stock.
- Mandy BrewerWedding AssistantMandy has been with The Savvy Bride since 2016 and deserves an award for putting up with Wendy for that long. :-) Mandy is soft-spoken, but don't let that fool you; she has a wicked sense of humor and is very efficient and focused on her wedding tasks. When not working on weddings, Mandy is a small-business owner of Bitty&Bean and loves spending time with her family, including her husband Donny and daughter Meredith
- AndreaWedding CoordinatorAndrea has been in the hospitality industry since 2009 in hotel management, assisting in planning and coordinating weddings. In 2020, Andrea started her own Planning Business and has had the opportunity to work with many amazing couples. Andrea is also one of three team members who have been ordained as an officiant and has officiated multiple weddings. Andrea started with Revel & Wonder in Spring 2022, and since her first day, Wendy has been trying to get her to take a lead role. Andrea is a huge asset to any wedding team and is warm, extremely efficient, and a wonderful problem solver. Plus, she always has the tissue on the ready for the ceremony.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0112 reviews
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Wendy from Revel & Wonder Weddings receives glowing reviews from multiple reviewers for her exceptional planning services, vendor recommendations, and professionalism on the day of the event. Clients praise her for making wedding planning stress-free, running rehearsals smoothly, and ensuring weddings are planned to perfection with humor and efficiency. Wendy's team is commended for their attention to detail, seamless execution of timelines, and personalized service that allows clients to fully enjoy their special day without worries. The team is described as organized, accommodating, and reliable, with Wendy being highlighted for her expertise and emotional support throughout the planning process.Review photos
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Mary J
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5.0
12/16/2024
Wendy,
You knew that planning a wedding was basically my nightmare. I wanted to elope, and instead had to plan a 271 person wedding. I was stressed, not really interested, and definitely not the typical blushing bride. But, I had you. Wendy, you cut the fluff I didn't want and got to the point. Throughout the planning process you helped me become the most decisive I have been in my entire life, introducing me to incredible vendors, and took my pain out of planning. Choosing Revel & Wonder Weddings was the best thing I could have done.
If you want your wedding to be planned to perfection, hire Wendy.
If you want your wedding to come with a multi page manual, hire Wendy.
If you want your wedding to be stress free with a little humor, hire Wendy.
If you want your rehearsal to be quick, fun, and easy, hire Wendy.
If you want your wedding to run on time and have a second to spare to breathe, hire Wendy.
If you want to be present with your partner during your wedding and not stress about ALL the things, hire Wendy.
Wendy, your team was absolutely a dream to work with on the day of our Wedding. They took care of everything. The Revel & Wonder team made myself and my family feel comfortable and relaxed. Thank you for listening to all little requests, changes, and allowing me to be myself. I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work and planning that took place. I didn't think I would be the person to LOVE my Wedding, but with you and your team's help, I still fantasize about that lovely day in the Garden on July 27th, 2024.
Vendor response 12/18/2024
Thank you, Mary. It was an honor to be there for you and Dillon, your family, and your we...
dding party. I loved seeing you again at C & A's wedding. Nothing better than a repeat wedding party!!! Bring on the whole gang!
Katharine A
5.0
2/11/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Wendy and her team. She was the perfect fit for us and our non-traditional-traditional wedding. I have a background in planning large events, but had never planned a wedding and knew I wanted someone to take care of all the details on the day. I was deciding between two planners, and chose Wendy because of the awesome software she uses and because she just seemed to click more with my fiancé and me. It was the right choice. Wendy was amazing. If I had a question about logistics or just needed to bounce ideas off of someone, she was always quick to reply. And in the two month lead up to the wedding, she took over everything vendor-related so I just needed to work through my to dos and not worry about that. She read through all our contracts with laser focus, which was super helpful. And she put together an amazing timeline and packet for the day, so vendors and everyone in the wedding party knew where to be and when. The week leading up tot the wedding, she was checking in with me almost daily to make sure I wasn't stressing out and didn't need help with anything. Day of, the team made everything go smoothly. Our venue looked amazing thanks to their decorating and they kept everyone on time. They even jumped in to bustle my very complicated dress. We also used Wendy for our florals and had SO MANY compliments on how good they looked. She designed our wearables and bouquets perfectly and our reception centerpieces and garlands were gorgeous. She even put together a floral garland for the handlebars of the knee scooter my bridesmaid with a broken leg was using - it was perfect! I also cannot get over Wendy's emergency kit - I was expecting a tote bag, but it was a literal trunk full of anything anyone could need the entire day. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and a complete blast for everyone, mostly because of all the work Wendy and her team did to make it run smoothly. I cannot recommend Revel & Wonder enough!
Vendor response 02/11/2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Katharine. I will miss our emoji-bantering t...
ext messages.. <3
Working with someone so organized and clear about their vision, yet still full of wonderful humor, was truly a dream! I wish you and Michael a lifetime filled with love and joy. Don’t forget to keep us in the loop about your adventures!
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Rachel L
5.0
11/20/2024
Wendy really helped make an overwhelming process very manageable. She has a lot of great connections within the wedding industry and was able to give us multiple options for all of the vendors that we chose for our special day. Additionally, Wendy went above and beyond to ensure that we felt safe throughout the entire process and tried to protect us from discrimination. On the day of the wedding, her team accommodated us in every way possible and treated our guests with the upmost respect. As with weddings, things change at the last minute and Wendy was able to be super flexible and offer suggestions until the day of. She works with a lot of vendors and couples in the LGBTQ community and we were very happy to have found her to make our day so special. Matt and Andrea were true extensions of Wendy and did all the small, but important things to make sure everything went smoothly. We wanted our reception event to be stress free and to be true a representation of us and our relationship. From day 1 until the end of the night we felt like she and her team did everything we needed and were true professionals, collaborating with us every step of the way.
Rachel M
5.0
11/03/2024
Wendy and her team were so incredibly helpful and friendly through the entire wedding planning process! They provided so many helpful resources along the way, and each meeting was productive and organized.
Libby T
5.0
10/29/2024
Leaving this review will never do justice to the incredible service that Wendy and her team provide. During the planning process Wendy assisted us with vendor selection, tracking payments, planning our budget, creating a timeline, and was a great resource for all the weird un-googleable questions we had (or never even thought of). Wendy is an expert in the market and her familiarity and experience with hundreds of vendors is a service you can’t put a price on. I would pay for Wendy’s service 100x over just for how helpful it was to have her help us plan everything, but her team SHINED on our wedding day.
Hiring Wendy to coordinate our wedding day was the greatest gift we could have given ourselves and our families. Everyone had the privilege of feeling like guests of honor while Wendy’s team seamlessly ran the show. For us and our parents, it truly got to be a stress-free day focused on family while Wendy’s team handled all the vendor coordination, execution of the timeline, and logistics from setting up the decor at our venue, being the point of contact for vendors, and the best part - having my parents’ car fully loaded at the end of the night so no one was rushing around picking up or taking an early morning trip back to the venue. Make your wedding day about YOU and let Wendy and her team handle the logistics - it will be the greatest thing you do for yourself and your family.
Vendor response 11/04/2024
What a beautiful and detailed review. We are over the moon thrilled you were so happy wit...
h our service. It was an honor to be trusted in you and Paul's most wonderful day! <3
Kelli W
5.0
10/05/2024
We will be forever grateful to Wendy! We had no idea just how much we would rely on her expertise (and emotional support!) until we started planning in earnest.
We chose a wedding venue that gave us the freedom to personalize every detail—bringing in our own caterers, a band, and more to match our unique, nontraditional style. This meant managing an overwhelming amount of vendor coordination, and we could never have pulled it off without Wendy. She created detailed timelines and workflows leading up to and including the day of the event. These were lifesavers. She regularly checked in to keep us on track, pointed out things we overlooked (questions for vendors, advice and support for our DIY flowers), and provided excellent vendor recommendations—photographers in particular!
On the wedding day, Wendy and her team worked tirelessly from early morning until close to midnight. They picked up flowers, coordinated vendor deliveries, guided family members, set up both indoor and outdoor spaces, and ensured the entire event flowed seamlessly. The day turned out exactly as we had hoped, and we now have unforgettable memories, thanks in no small part to Wendy.
Last but not least, Wendy is a genuinely kind person who gave us support and reassurance when we needed it most. We deeply appreciated how she tailored everything to make our day as special and unique as we had envisioned.
Thank you Wendy and team!
-Kelli and Michael
Vendor response 11/04/2024
What an awesome, eclectic, and amazingly artistic event it was. From the food to the guest...
interactions, you and Michael had a "uniquely you" kind of day!! Thanks for allowing us to be part of the team of vendors who brought it to life!
Nikki H
5.0
10/04/2024
We could not be happier with our experience with Revel & Wonder Weddings, and particularly our time with Wendy. We are based on the East Coast so had to plan from afar, which brought its own stressors. From day one of wedding planning, Wendy was thoughtful, attentive, detail-oriented, available, and just such a joy to work with; she made the process fun! She helped us talk through ideas, contacted vendors on our behalf, fine-tuned details, progressively organized the timeline to fit our desires, suggested vendors and particular items to include, and ensured time and time again that our wedding was personalized to us and our families. On the day of the actual event, she and her team were both extremely calming and reassuring as well as meticulous and rigorous. When minor things went wrong (as they inevitably will), we didn't even know it because she and her team were so immediately on top of it. She also worked to find vendors that were within our budget but still fit with our aesthetic and asks. We highly recommend Revel & Wonder Weddings and cannot say enough good things!
Erin S
5.0
9/28/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Revel and Wonder Weddings! Wendy and her crew made our day absolutely perfect! From solid vendor recommendations to help before, during, and after the day, they were there for us. I can't imagine how the rehearsal and the day of would have gone if we did not have them. Wendy kept everyone on time and made sure I didn't have to think about anything (and also that I did not forget anything!). She and her team were there to assist us and our entire family and wedding party. Her assistant even came with us on the bus to take pictures to make sure we could seamlessly get in and out of each picture taking spot. What a comfort it was to have her and her team there all day. No detail was left unattended. I honestly can't say enough good things - hiring them was probably the best decision we made in wedding planning.
Christina W
5.0
9/23/2024
Wendy and her team are an absolute dream to work with! Not only do they take complete care of the couple & their families, but they also take care of running the timeline with the entertainment, so we, as a venue, can take care of service, our staff, & guests. I will always recommend Revel & Wonder to anyone looking for a planner! Wendy is professional, very prompt to answer any questions/solve any problems, and so much fun! :) You will not go wrong hiring her for her amazing services! She is pure magic!
Sally O
5.0
7/16/2024
Wendy and her team are absolutely the best!! We planned our wedding from out of state (and I will admit neither one of us are great planners) and we met with Wendy several times via Zoom. She was kind, fun, and organized, and was excellent at keeping us on top of our planning. She helped us navigate through every tiny detail of the wedding and had great suggestions for personal touches that really made our wedding feel extra special (she had great ideas for involving our dog in the ceremony). Having Wendy’s team the day of the wedding was invaluable! We had a different ceremony and reception locations and they were great at coordinating with all the different vendors. Any hitches the day of the wedding were taken care of, and we didn’t have to worry about the little things such as how the guests were going to find the shuttles or moving our getting ready stuff to the hotel room because Wendy and her team had a plan for it. We could really just spend the day being together and with the people we loved- we couldn’t have asked for more. I had multiple people telling me I was the most relaxed bride they had ever seen, and it was because I knew we were in good hands. Hiring Wendy guarantees an organized wedding that will go smoothly on your big day.
Daina M
5.0
7/12/2024
Working with Wendy and the Revel & Wonder Weddings team was an amazing experience. My husband and I were in the middle of selling our home, moving across the country, and starting new jobs as we were planning our 2024 wedding. Wendy and her team helped us manage the process smoothly and with an incredible amount of patience and expertise. During a very stressful period for us, we were able to put total faith in Wendy's ability to bring our vision to life and she far exceeded our expectations. She kept us on track with efficiency, coordinated our large wedding party flawlessly, and allowed us to have a stress-free wedding day. Our guest still gush about how smoothly the day went! I highly recommend Revel & Wonder Weddings for all of your wedding planning and coordination needs.
Vendor response 07/15/2024
Hey Daina and Alton, thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly was an absolute...
honor to make your day stress-free and enjoyable for you and your guests.
Britni T
5.0
6/27/2024
Wendy through out our entire planning journey was exceptional! Wendy and her team made our day SEAMLESS, I wouldn’t of have trusted anyone else! She was always so helpful answering any and all of my many questions and concerns and was so patient. She always gave her advice when we needed it and always gave us recommendations on how to make this the best day! She had amazing vendor recommendations that I never would have found as I was planning from out of state! ( all the way from Florida!) but even being so far away, with Wendy I felt at ease during the whole process.
Matt and Liz were also exceptional! Always helpful to answer any questions and right there with you every step of the way! I really feel that we have a made friends from this team!
I highly recommend Revel and Wonder to all brides wanting to have the perfect wedding day!
Vendor response 06/27/2024
Thank you for this lovely review and the photos as well. We were so honored to be a part ...
of your wonderful day! <3
Savannah H
5.0
6/04/2024
Working with Wendy, Matt, and Liz was so much fun! They were very organized throughout the whole day and communicated very well with all the vendors, such as myself, and the guests. I would highly recommend them for any event!
Jared G
5.0
5/28/2024
Wendy and her team were amazing. We met with her multiple times prior to the wedding and each time came away feeling better about our big day than before. She seamlessly coordinated with multiple vendors, including last-minute additions and helped us identify areas of concern that we didn't even know were problems. Everyone in our families and the bridal party all agreed that she was fantastic, and she was a major reason why our big day went off without a hitch!
Sharon A
5.0
5/28/2024
We could not have asked for more. Planning the wedding, Wendy talked and texted with us often to make sure she knew exactly what we wanted. The day of the wedding, Wendy and crew had everything planned and prepared so well, that we all had a stress free day. I’d recommend them to anyone who wants their wedding to run smoothly. They have the talent and experience to shape your day into a beautiful, joyous event so you can enjoy every minute of it!
Anna H
5.0
5/23/2024
Working with Revel & Wonder Weddings as a vendor was a great experience. Wendy and her team were extremely communicative leading up to the wedding day and kept us in the loop with schedule changes, location adjustments, and more! They answered any questions we had and were helpful to the bride and groom on the wedding day, and ensured everything ran smoothly. We'd very much enjoy working with them again in the future and we're recommend them for any couples looking for a great wedding planner in the STL area!
Katie G
5.0
5/12/2024
Wendy was absolutely fantastic! Throughout the planning process, she was always available for questions and provided much needed advice and guidance and the vendors she recommended were great to work with. On the big day, she made sure every small detail was attended to so my parents, groom, and I could just focus on enjoying everything. I can't recommend Wendy enough.
Sydney G
5.0
4/16/2024
Wendy and her team are top notch! They are knowledgeable, efficient and extremely kind! I look forward to working with them again soon.
Sarah D
5.0
10/31/2023
Working with Wendy leading up to and on our wedding day was a wonderful experience. We hired the Savvy Bride for their "premier" wedding coordination services and floral services. To say Wendy exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. At the end of our wedding night, my husband and I realized that nothing had gone wrong that day. People warned us that there's always something, but somehow there wasn't for us (but really I know a lot of it was because of Wendy).
From the time we first spoke, I could tell how detail-oriented Wendy is. Leading up to our big day, she asked us tons of questions to make sure she knew what would be happening and when, and even helped us realize there were things we weren't even thinking about that we needed to iron out. She helped us create our timeline for the day, down to the minute and differentiated by vendor, making it easy to know what needed to happen and when. She even sent out a packet to the wedding party with their schedules, responsibilities, and tips for the big day, which my maid of honor loved and used to help keep me on time that morning.
My parents and in laws were extremely impressed with Wendy as well. She got along with all the vendors, those she had worked with before as well as new ones, and carefully navigated the dynamics at our ceremony venue which had its own on-site coordinator.
And not to be forgotten is her amazing talent with floral design. She helped translate my disconnected thoughts on the vision for the floral arrangements, even adjusting course when I completely changed color scheme. She also helped us to stay on budget, and talking through types of flowers and pricing as we came up with our final decisions. Ultimately, she designed and arranged the bouquets, bouttoniers, altar arrangements, sweetheart table arrangement, and reception table florals (a mix of bud vases and small vases, mixed with votives and floating candles along 8 foot tables). The results were beautiful and exactly what we were looking for.
Wendy is so knowledgeable, organized, and on top of things that I had no concerns going into our big day. Plus she was so friendly and easily approachable that if she was stressed, you wouldn't know it! I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner, and also recommend her for florals as well.
Ps. If you're deciding between "basic" and "premier" coordination services like I was at first, the premier is so worth it!
Evelyn F
5.0
9/27/2023
We used Wendy and her team for florals and table décor and the outcome was truly incredible. I did not come to our first meeting with a lot of inspiration or concreate thoughts on how I wanted the tables and venue to be decorated. Wendy was so knowledgeable, asked amazing questions and was able to quickly figure out a way to bring my ideas to life. I also greatly appreciated that Wendy respected and stuck to my floral/décor budget. One our wedding day, Wendy and her team took care of setting everything up and it looked absolutely amazing!
Kate L
5.0
9/25/2023
I used Wendy and her team at The Savvy Bride for both floral and coordination services. Our wedding day would not have gone as smooth as it did without Wendy and her team! From meeting with me to walk through the venue 8 months out to discuss floral options, to zoom calls to assist in decision-making from afar (we were living across the country), to Matt from her team being at the hotel all morning to coordinate timeline adherence from both the stylists and between the two rooms-- The Savvy Bride team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure our day was stress-free and enjoyable. Wendy allowed me to actually able to be in the moment and enjoy every single second! I can't even imagine what our wedding would have been like without you all!!!
Kierstin and James K
5.0
6/26/2023
There is no wonder at all why Wendy of The Savvy Bride is a multiple time award winning wedding planner. We booked with Wendy close to a year and a half before our destination wedding date. My husband and I had Zoom meetings with Wendy every other month, and she would assign us tasks to keep our planning process on schedule. She was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the planning process. Wendy though of every detail and included them in our wedding day timeline.
On top of recommending amazing vendors, she was wearing two vendor hats for us! As our florists, she created flower arrangements exactly what I envisioned, and the price was comparable to other florists.
We would recommend The Savvy Bride to any upcoming bride and groom. Our once in a lifetime celebration would not have happened without the help of Wendy. Our families were hesitant on why we chose to have a wedding planner, but after seeing Wendy and her team in action they were so pleased with our choice of The Savvy Bride!
Thank you, Wendy!
❤️K&J Kremer
Liz C
5.0
6/20/2023
I cannot imagine what my wedding journey would have been like without Wendy. She went above and beyond in every aspect. She kept me in line throughout the planning process, and then did an incredible job keeping my entire wedding party on time during the wedding day. If things weren't going according to plan, Wendy handled it before the stress even made it to me. What a saint. We love our Wendy and would recommend her to absolutely anyone and everyone planning a wedding!
Something B
5.0
2/28/2023
I had the pleasure of working with The Savvy Bride on a recent wedding, and I have to say that I was incredibly impressed with their services. From start to finish, the team at The Savvy Bride were professional, organized, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
One thing that really stood out to me about Wendy and her team was their attention to detail. They were incredibly thorough in their planning process, and they made sure that every aspect of the wedding was carefully considered and executed. This attention to detail really showed on the day of the wedding, with everything running smoothly and seamlessly.
The team at The Savvy Bride were also incredibly friendly and accommodating. They worked closely with the couple and their vendors to ensure that everyone was on the same page, and they were always available to answer any questions or concerns. They also went above and beyond to make sure that the couple's vision for their wedding was brought to life.
Overall, I would highly recommend The Savvy Bride Wedding Planning to any couples who are looking for a professional and experienced team to help plan their wedding. As a photographer, I have worked with many wedding planners over the years, and I can honestly say that The Savvy Bride is one of the best. They truly care about their clients and their weddings, and it shows in the quality of their work. I look forward to working with The Savvy Bride again in the future!
Spenser C
5.0
2/03/2023
Wendy was extremely helpful as our day of coordinator providing helpful tips throughout the planning process that were above and beyond what we were paying for. I was originally against hiring a day of coordinator, but it ended up being worth every penny as Wendy and team kept everyone on track.
Tori S
5.0
1/16/2023
Wendy and her crew were PHENOMENAL. We have told everyone, and sincerely mean it, that Wendy was worth every penny. I can't imagine things running as smoothly as they did without her, both in the lead up to the day and the actual day of our wedding. She was super responsive, gave great recommendations, and was very on board with helping us make what we wanted happen. She was also our florist, and did an incredible job with our arrangements; everyone comments on how beautiful the flowers were when we show them photos from our wedding. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a fun, amazing, creative wedding planner!
Kathy R
5.0
12/22/2022
Wendy was great to work with and very responsive! She and her crew went above and beyond to make our event beautiful!
Jamie B
5.0
9/18/2022
Omg. Words cannot describe what an awesome, selfless, efficient, knowledgeable, professional and resourceful wedding planner Wendy is. I seriously don’t know what I would have done without her support and organization. Her team works so well together, and they run an efficient yet still meaningful event. I truly thought of her as an extension of myself when I did not know how to navigate a situation, or felt overwhelmed. She had not worked with many of my vendors previously, but she absolutely made my wedding a seamless event despite being unfamiliar with the specific flow of how these people worked. She is worth way more than her monetary value on any day. Even during a rough time in her life, she was always readily available to guide me through the wedding planning process. Truly a passionate soul about her work as well as her clients. Nobody else will keep it more real with you than Wendy. Stop what you’re doing, and BOOK NOW!
Sarah F
5.0
8/29/2022
Wendy is hands down the best investment we made while planning our wedding, you need her on your team! When we had our first meeting I told her, one of my goals for the wedding day is to not cry because I’m too stressed or something doesn’t go to plan. Wendy assured me the only tears I would shed on the big day would be of happiness, and man did she deliver! Wendy and her team made our entire day absolutely perfect!
Wendy made the entire planning process completely painless, she was always available when we needed and also when we didn’t know we needed her. The planning software was a great and really kept us on track. The vendors she recommended were absolutely amazing, and the vendors that hadn’t worked with her prior to our wedding couldn’t stop telling us how impressed they were with her thoroughness.
Her emergency kit had everything you could ever need if anything went awry. When my husband ripped his pants before the ceremony, she didn’t skip a beat, she pulled out her sewing kit and had them repaired within minutes!
Wendy and her team truly made our dream wedding a reality and we could not have wished for anything more!
Jessica W
5.0
6/23/2022
Wendy and her team truly are the best! They really are the dream team and we couldn’t be happier. They helped our magical weekend wedding dreams come true. They were always very patient, responsive, and are in the know with the most current and fabulous trends. We absolutely reccomend them without hesitation! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Lauren M
5.0
5/27/2022
Wendy was the biggest gift we could have ever asked for for our wedding day. I am a type A personality that can plan like nobody’s business for events and work related items— turns out this was NOT the case for weddings and she came to my aid almost immediately. The check-ins and initial planning were one thing— the day of coordination was a dream. Not one person came to ask me what the next thing on the agenda was or if I could help do something— Wendy anticipated everything and that was the biggest gift by letting me relax and enjoy every aspect of the celebration we had put together (which is usually next to impossible for me). Do not wait and just hire Wendy and her amazing team. It’ll be the best decision you’ll make through the whole wedding process.
Katherine S
5.0
5/20/2022
Wendy is incredible! I'm not sure I'll be able to do her justice. We did the partial planning and all of the vendors she recommended (DJ, florist, officiant) were all also punctual, reliable, and just phenomenal in how they truly captured our essence and put it into the wedding. The day of was a total breeze thanks to Wendy who worked tirelessly behind the scenes (including hounding our flaky bakery into actually delivering our cake, making sure the head table look gorgeous, wrangling the groomsmen, etc.) She personally decorated our dessert table and it looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot recommend Wendy and her fabulous team enough and I've already had friends/family ask me for her information for their upcoming nuptials.
Kristin M
5.0
4/17/2022
Oh my gosh, book now. Book yesterday. You need this team!!! Wendy and her team are just unbelievable (in the best way). I cannot say enough good things and emphasize enough how ESSENTIAL Wendy was to me through the whole process.
So, I was a Covid bride, started planning in 2019 (engaged December 2018). I booked Wendy without knowing what was to come. It was honestly, looking back, hands down the best decision I made for the entire wedding. Our original date was in May 2020, and we all know what was going on around that time. Covid. Having to postpone was honestly devastating for me, but Wendy got me through it. She handled all the new contracts, coordinated all of my vendors to see what new dates they had open so that I could keep them if I wanted, talked me through the process and seriously calmed me down, and we rescheduled for December 2020. We planned everything for a second time...and then, the world shut down again. And we had to postpone again. And Wendy came through for me, again. She took the reigns and handled the postponement in a way I could never have done alone, again. I would not have known what to do without her even without Covid, but with that added on top...she was essential. The biggest blessing was having her help through such a turbulent and scary time. I can only imagine how lost, upset, scared and confused I would have been without her help. Hopefully, other brides will not have to deal with Covid postponements going forward, but even without a global pandemic, you still NEED Wendy.
For the service I booked, Wendy helped me as needed while I planned what I wanted for the wedding, and as we got closer she became more and more involved on a day-to-day basis. It was the best of both worlds for me - I got to plan the day exactly how I wanted, and I had this awesome friend (I really do think of her as a friend after all we went through) giving me invaluable advice and help all the way through so that I maximized my budget and picked the best vendors STL had to offer. She was always available to talk to when I needed help. Her planning software and customized timelines were so so helpful and exactly what I needed. Then once we got closer, she really dug her hands into every detail to make sure everything was planned and taken care of to perfection.
Please understand, there are so many details to planning a wedding that the average person just doesn't know, and won't think about. There were so many moments in the planning process that Wendy thought of things that I would say "Oh my god. I wouldn't have even thought of that without you. It just wouldn't have gotten done." So many details of the day that would have gotten missed if it was just me on my own. So many things that were made perfect because she was there, because she knows exactly what needs to be done.
Honestly, my wedding day was the best day of my life. I wish I could go back and do it over again every day. And it was because of Wendy and her staff, making sure I got exactly what I wanted. Wendy, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you so much for giving me such a magical, perfect experience. I will never forget you - you deserve all the success in the world. I am so happy to have met you. Booking you was the best decision I made (besides the groom I picked - he's pretty perfect too). Thank you, thank you, thank you. <3
Emily B
5.0
4/17/2022
Wendy and Matt were amazing! Leading up to the wedding, Wendy met with us numerous times and helped discuss all of the details and keep us organized. The day of, they did a fantastic job. From helping get our decorations set-up and torn-down to any small snafu's with their emergency kit to keeping everyone on the same page, the timeline of the wedding went off without a hitch! Thanks so much, Wendy and Matt!
Sam F
5.0
2/24/2022
If you’re wondering if you need a Day of Coordinator, you do. Hire Wendy. Do not hesitate. Our day was literally perfect because of this woman and her staff. Not only is she incredibly talented at multitasking, she also helps with everything. She had amazing ideas, she doesn’t take slack from anyone. Wendy is organized, confident, and honest! She resolved our issues and questions in minutes. I’ve never been more impressed.
She gave amazing advice and kept two very anxious brides calm. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her.
At one point in our night my wife made a comment about a stain on her tie, while in the middle of their break, Matt- Wendy’s assistant whipped out a Tide pen and the problem was solved. That moment defined our entire 2 years of planning with this team.
Wendy also handled all of our florist needs as well! Our flowers/bouquets were gorgeous. They were exactly what I envisioned.
I tell you she’s a mind reader and produces amazing results.
We love you Wendy and Thank you for the most amazing experience.
Vendor response 02/24/2022
Oh ladies,
I am always so touched by couples who take the time to write reviews, but this ...
one holds a special place for me due to many life-changes happening. I can't tell you what a joy it was to escape and laugh with you during this process and share in your joy on the wedding day.
Wishing you a lifetime of the way you look at each other and love so intensely.
<3 Wendy
Amanda H
5.0
1/02/2022
Hire Wendy. Don't think about it. Just book her. She's amazing and she will make your wedding day and your planning process soooooo much better. I promise.
You can't possibly foresee all the little things that are going to come up that you will be so grateful you have Wendy to ask advice or help from. She helped us navigate some tricky invite list questions, find vendors that were amazing, saved the day when hair and makeup had to back out last minute, and so much more. Then on the day, she made sure that all the little things were put together, that the vendors were taken care of, that the ballroom looked amazing, that the glass ceremony and decorations we took care of ourselves were set up, that we looked right, that we were relatively on time, that extra shoes showed up at the table and on and on and on.
All those pieces that either family or friends would have to take care of instead of being present with you or that just wouldn't happen - she and her team made it happen and made sure that I, my husband, and our families were able to just bask in the day, enjoy ourselves and be present.
Wendy and her team are absolutely amazing and booking her was 100% one of the best decisions we made during planning. She was worth every penny and then some and she's a fun person who's really great to work with to boot. We cannot recommend Wendy and her team enough.
Vendor response 02/24/2022
Thank you so much for your review Amanda! <3
Molly C
5.0
10/10/2021
Wendy and her team made our day the best day we could have imagined! Wendy was with us every step of the way, helping us decide what was important, working with our budget, helping us pivot with every curveball we were thrown. She went to bat for us when we needed it, and truly had our backs, knowing what we wanted for our day. We could not have had our perfect day without her! She truly made it all happen, and made our beautiful reception flowers to boot! Save yourself the stress, and book Wendy. You won’t regret it!!
Shantel S
5.0
9/23/2021
I have so many great things to say, I am not sure where to start.
Wendy and her team are in simple terms:
Amazing, professional, resourceful, kind & understanding.
Having Wendy help me with my wedding was like finding a sister I never knew I had but instantly loved. She is friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. How could you ask for anything more? You can't, so look no further - you've found your wedding planner/coordinator/decorator. They do it all!
Working with the Savvy team, help me put into focus the very small but important details of making your wedding day dreams come true. They have a professional and thorough system that allows you to cover the ground on things you are possibly too busy to even consider.
I loved having Wendy & her team help us and could rave on and on about their professionalism and resourcefulness!
Thank you so much Wendy and team for all you have done to help every bride on their special day!
With tons of love & respect,
Paul & Shantel
Sam O
5.0
9/20/2021
Wendy and her team did an awesome job helping Lauren and Zach navigate their beautiful wedding at the Missouri History Muesum. Their attention to every detail allowed the couiple to enjoy and celebarate with their guests. As their caterer Orlando's worked closely wiht Savvy Bride and we found them very orgainzed, proffesional and easy to work with. Orlando's highly recommeds Savvy Bride!
Beth H
5.0
9/09/2021
I am so glad we hired Savvy Bride for our wedding! I do not think I would have had it in me to postpone and then keep planning a wedding by myself during the pandemic. Wendy made postponing easy. I hope future brides won't have to think about that, but still, I include it here so you know the Savvy Bride team has your back. Wendy was so helpful with communicating with vendors and answering questions throughout the planning process. She was flexible with changes in plan, had solutions to problems, and helped me so much in staying on top of things. Day of my wedding, Wendy and Emily did a fantastic job keeping people on schedule, setting up, and adjusting plans quickly when needed. Aside from logistics, Wendy had great suggestions for the wedding too. She put together a "tea party" table to display our favors (individual tea bags) that was so cute and not something I would have thought of myself! Please hire Savvy Bride for your wedding too!
Elijah W
5.0
9/02/2021
I'm a local videographer and worked with Wendy and Emily on a wedding recently. They were very helpful with communicating the timelines of everything before the wedding and helped me with scheduling with my client. On the day of the wedding Wendy was quick to get food for the vendors which is something a lot of planners/coordinators fail at. She is not only thinking of the bride and groom, but everyone behind the scenes too!
Leanne H
5.0
9/02/2021
Wendy is organized, professional, and responsive! I always thought that a wedding planner was out of my budget, but Wendy was surprisingly reasonable and was absolutely worth it. We had so much less stress in our lives thanks to Wendy. I also appreciated Wendy’s personality. She was fun, not stuffy, like I had imagined a wedding planner would be. That being said, she was also incredibly organized and on top of the details-a perfect blend. Most importantly, she helped pull off a beautiful wedding. Very happy!
Vendor response 09/02/2021
Thanks Leanne! I had so much fun working with you and Dan on this wonderful wedding. Can...
't wait to follow baby Brody's growth and your adventures as a family.
Jenny R
5.0
8/14/2021
Wendy and her team at The Savvy Bride is absolutely amazing! She is so knowledgeable, organized, responsive, and overall great to work with. I can't imagine having pulled off the wedding without her. I think having a coordinator was definitely a must and I highly HIGHLY recommend Wendy!
Ellen S
5.0
7/27/2021
If you're reading this review, your time would be better spent immediately hiring Wendy to be your wedding planner!! I truly cannot say enough good things about Wendy and her team. Wendy basically planned us two weddings due to COVID-19, and she did it with grace, support, and enthusiasm! When the pandemic hit and we had to reschedule, she made spreadsheets and coordinated everything with our vendors to seamlessly secure a new date. She ensured that our new vision came to life, and I knew I could trust her with anything that came up on the day of the reception. Wendy went out of her way to help us with our destination wedding, including last-minute color printing, picking up wedding flowers, and directing our vendors. The smartest move I made was choosing Wendy to help me. Wendy is the person you need as your planner--trust me on this one!!
Leslie S
5.0
6/29/2021
Wendy was indispensable during the entire planning process and on the day of the wedding. She helped us breeze through two postponements ensuring all vendors were either re-booked or new vendors were found . She also was a great mediator between the Event Planner at the Wedding Venue and the Bride and Bride's Family when miscommunications occurred. Wendy is very organized and keeps updated records on Aisle Planner. She was easy to work with and always available for questions. She was also quick to follow up on things. On the day of the wedding she handled unexpected issues (two bridesmaids leaving and one not returning) with grace and professionalism quickly devising a workable solution. I really do not believe we could have pulled this off without her. And it was a beautiful ceremony (even if Ace the dog didn't cooperate) the dining room looked lovely, and the reception was so much fun.
Jill P
5.0
6/04/2021
We had the opportunity to work with Wendy and her team for a beautiful wedding in the city. As a caterer who provides on site cooking and meal assemblies, timing and punctuality are a must for our team in order to assure an efficient, hot and tasty meal.
Wendy was not only easy to work during the planning stages months before, her team also provided very timely updates for us on ceremony progression for meal service coordination. Of all the weddings we have worked, this had been one of the most punctual and organized events we have had the pleasure of working. Great Job!
Rani H
5.0
5/03/2021
I loved working with Wendy and her crew. She made our day run smoothly and without her I would have been an absolute mess. She answered all of my emails quickly and I had such a good time working with them all. I felt truly comfortable with my wedding day in their hands!
Rachel S
5.0
10/15/2020
There is no way that this little box can hold enough characters to adequately share how amazing Wendy and her team are! Without them, there is no way we would have been able to pull together our wedding, especially during a pandemic! We started working with Wendy prior to the pandemic, and we were sure that the pandemic would deter vendors from working with us. Wendy ensured that we found the right vendors to make everything just perfect. Venues closed, and people got sick, and we had to change so many things - but this didn't even worry Wendy. She worked with us to find solutions and - I think she knows everyone in St. Louis (if that is possible) because she had a list of vendors within about 5 mins of any conversation we had! We also had our wedding on Rosh Hashanah and so there may have been a mix up regarding bagels, but her team ran over to a bakery and basically demanded bagels on a Jewish Holiday! My dress bustle wasn't done correctly, so Wendy came through and safety pinned it! It was perfect! She was so on top of things that during the event she would "Mama Bear" us and tell us to eat! We were having so much fun we almost forgot about food - Which was also amazing! And Wendy helped with the tasting too! I mean, honestly, I don't think there is anything that Wendy cannot do! Anxiety was high given everything going on with COVID (and a bit of family drama), but she knew how to keep us focused on the happy things. She helped us is so many ways over the span of a year and a half... We could not have done this without her and her team. They are truly wonderful at planning weddings and truly wonderful people. I am so beyond thankful!
Vendor response 06/12/2021
Thank you Rachel for this really touching review. It shows in amazing candid detail what t...
he process between a couple and me looks like during the planning and the day of. It also shows the bond that develops 💕💕
Megan C
5.0
10/10/2020
If you're reading this review and trying to decide whether The Savvy Bride is worth it for your wedding, stop right now and immediately message her. Wendy and her team are the BEST in the business, and you will absolutely not regret hiring them.
We knew about The Savvy Bride from my sister, who booked her for her wedding last year. We were amazed at how she kept the event on time, and at her ability to "herd cats" (ie: the wedding party and Bride and Groom) to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be throughout the night. We knew, after that night, that we needed her for our wedding!
Once we booked, Wendy helped us navigate everything from invitations, color schemes, and seating, to (closer to our date) how to effectively negotiate the new COVID-19 rules and regulations for weddings. She was a wonderful go-between for us, our vendors, and our venue, and kept my now-wife and I organized, calm, and informed...especially when things popped up last minute with the city's COVID rules that might have derailed our event completely.
Wendy and her team are creative, cool-headed, and easy to work and communicate with. She always has a Plan A, B, and C to make sure that your big day has no hiccups and it's everything you want it to be. I honestly can't say enough positive things about this company!
Marsha C
5.0
10/09/2020
YOU NEED WENDY AND HER SAVVY BRIDE TEAM !!!!!!!
Who knew that planning a wedding could be so hard and this was our 3rd wedding!!?!!
Who knew that we would need to regroup and re-plan 1 1/2 weeks until the Big Day?????
!!! CORONAVIRUS !!!!!
Wendy was our Knight in Shining Armor! We would not have had a wedding if it wasn’t for her Expertise and professionalism in talking and working with our building vendor. This wedding will go down in the history books!
Wendy was right there with us, Zoom meetings, phone calls, emails. We always knew what was going on and all the rules and regulations during this Covid 19 time. ( we could not have all of our guests inside the building and so moved ceremony and all activities outside) Again... we would not have had a wedding if not for her! She worked her tail off for all of us!!
Besides the weeks before, Wendy was there for us at the rehearsal and all day for wedding. She and her staff were wonderful!
Our day, the first part of Oct., was cloudy and a little rainy- Wendy kept positive and guess what??? The rain dried up right at the time for the ceremony! Ceremony was beautiful! The reception was perfect and she made sure everything went smoothly for us! We got to sit back and enjoy.
It was a fantastic night for my daughter and her Bride! They were so happy!!!!
Wendy... you and your team are amazing! We are so grateful that you came into our lives! We could not have planned this event any better.
You are a SUPERWOMAN!!!!!
Now, go get some sleep!! ;)
Kimberly S
5.0
9/24/2020
Wedding planning during the global pandemic was a major challenge for everyone involved. Constant change became our "new normal." Without the dedication and the excellent level of service provided by The Savvy Bride Team, I know we would not have been able to enjoy the wedding ceremony or the reception. It is a testament to The Savvy Bride Team that our celebrations were enjoyed by everyone who participated. We have received many comments from our guests that they felt safe at both the ceremony and the reception because of the care we took to collectively brainstorm and execute solutions to the challenges of COVID-19 precautions.
Margaret T
5.0
7/31/2020
Stop searching for a wedding planner or coordinator because you will not find anyone better than Wendy. My fiance and I first came to Wendy after recently moving to and deciding to get married in St. Louis. She guided us through planning not one, but two (!), different versions of our wedding during COVID. Although we ultimately decided to elope, Wendy did everything in her power to help our big day happen. She is incredibly communicative, creative, organized, funny, supportive, and I am so grateful we had the opportunity to work together for the past year. Wendy not only rolled with the punches, but always had suggestions to overcome challenges. Seriously, stop looking because Wendy is A+++. I cannot recommend her services enough.
Britnee M
5.0
1/21/2020
I think I've been procrastinating writing this because I knew there was no way to adequately express how beneficial having Wendy as my wedding coordinator and wedding stylist was. What a lifesaver she was can't possibly be put into words. It's not an exaggeration to say that I do not think we would have managed a wedding without her.
Everyone knows why you hire a coordinator - you don't want to work on your wedding day or deal with mishaps. Wendy handles those things beautifully, to be sure, but I'm going to try to outline the unexpected ways she was great.
She saved me tons of money. She is brilliant about saying 'That's not going to matter' and even though I'm not the type to want personalized everything or need extra fancy chair covers, she saved me a ton of money on unnecessary spending and time wasted on crafts no one would see.
If I was stressing about something, she handled it or she outlined why I didn't need to stress about it. And she's a professional, so I believed her. Without fail she was right. We had last minute disasters - things that would have absolutely crushed me to deal with. But I didn't even stress about them because I knew she could handle it.
Many people - including my now husband - didn't think we needed a wedding coordinator. In the months leading up to the wedding, I heard "Thank god we have Wendy" from someone on a daily basis. My family still raves about her.
Wendy does so much so you don't have to worry about finding someone new. Want someone to handle your wedding decor? Wendy can. Don't know what florist to use? Hire Wendy. If she can't do it, she can recommend a bunch of great people who can.
After a year+ of wedding planning, we had several unexpected family tragedies and I was just depressed and worn out and *done* in the last months leading up to the wedding. She was not only an amazing emotional support, she basically was the only reason anything got done. I never expected to be in a place like that at the end - but I think the point is that no one does, and she is like the world's best insurance policy.
It's almost criminal if I think about what we paid her and compare it to how much work she did. She is priceless.
If you're having doubts about hiring a wedding coordinator - I promise you you should hire one. I'm not rich, I had no blank checks for this wedding. No trade off would have been worth not having her. Anyone who is against it will see how right you were in the end, and you will still be sane, and you will enjoy your wedding day.
Vendor response 01/21/2020
Oh Brit! How I adored working on this wedding with you. A wonderful client, you became a ...
kindred spirit. Your review is so heartwarming you have no idea how I beamed to read this.
All my love to you and Drew!
Jessa G
5.0
12/08/2019
Working with Wendy is the single best decision we made when planning our wedding. She and her team are so kind, encouraging, easy to work with, and a lot of fun. The Savvy Bride team made our wedding day so incredibly smooth and wonderful. On top of that, Wendy’s guidance during the planning process was invaluable. She introduced us to most of our other amazing vendors, answered all kinds of random questions, and talked me out of a few stress spirals. We also hired her for florals and she created the most beautiful bouquets I’ve ever seen, going above and beyond to get me the dahlias my heart desired. Wedding planning was not my favorite activity, but Wendy made it bearable and at times even fun. :)
If you are in the market for a coordinator, hire Wendy if you can. You will not regret it.
Stacy A
5.0
11/01/2019
Wendy is really nice, clever, and easy to work with. She shows all respect and is very creative to work with. 5 stars!
Paul P
5.0
10/26/2019
Working with Wendy was an absolute dream! She is detail orientated, quick with communication, and all around fantastic at what she does! Having her in house the day of to help the couple really made the day go smoothly. Both the couple and our staff loved having Wendy around and have recommended her fantastic services to our other couples.
Mary S
5.0
10/26/2019
Wendy and her staff at the Savvy Bride were AWESOME!!! Friendly, knowledgeable, comforting, and hard working are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about our wedding planning experience. I didn’t think we needed a wedding planner and I am well aware now that we COULDN’T have pulled off what we did WITHOUT HER!!! A backyard tent reception for 250 people!!!! WOW!! We will be contacting you again as our other daughter will be getting engaged soon!!!!
THANK YOU Wendy!! From the bottom of our hearts!!! You and your staff ROCK!!!
Rebecca M
5.0
10/17/2019
If you're looking for a coordinator, look no further. Wendy and her team are just incredible. We could not have survived the wedding process without them. Wendy was a wealth of information and suggestions throughout our planning process and an absolute rockstar when she took the reins 2 months out from our wedding. Our entire wedding party was blown away by her professionalism and organization. I simply cannot say enough good things about her.
Chelsea K
5.0
10/14/2019
Wendy and her team were the absolute best decision we made! I was skeptical about hiring a day of coordinator because I’m type A and love planning but I couldn’t have done it without her! There were so many things I wouldn’t have thought of our planned for that she helped with. The wedding ran smoothly, my family got to relax and I was stress free! She even put together timelines for the bridal party the week before so everyone knew when they were needed and what was happening.
Reshma D
5.0
10/04/2019
WENDY IS PERFECTION! She is the sweetest, most detail oriented, problem solving Queen I have ever met! I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She was so lovely to work with, and made me feel like I had nothing to worry about. She went out of her way to help me with literally anything and everything! I could call, text, email her and she would always get back to me in a timely fashion. Wendy and her team not only handled my wedding day like a pro, but they put so much love and care into it as well. I can't begin to thank her and her Team for all that they did for my wedding to make it perfect. BOOK HER!!!! You will not be disappointed, I promise!
Tabor P
5.0
9/11/2019
We, at Barnett on Washington, had the pleasure of working with Wendy for a clients wedding. She made our job as a venue effortless. She was very responsive with our clients needs and was very easy to work along side for the couples big day. We look forward to working with Wendy again very soon.
Jessica C
5.0
9/02/2019
When my fiance and I hired a wedding coordinator, we wanted someone to collaborate with, not someone to control our day. Wendy fit that role perfectly, and balanced keeping us in line with letting us execute our vision. Everyone (wedding party, parents, officiant) was so impressed with Wendy and her team. We are forever grateful to her, and give her our highest recommendation.
Maureen C
5.0
6/10/2019
What else can I say besides ABSOLUTELY THE BEST?! I'd give them 10 stars if I could. Wendy and her team were SO much fun to work with and took the stress of wedding day logistics off of our shoulders with a smile. Wendy is incredibly detailed and really helped with the final steps of the planning and took everything over with ease. Not an easy feat considering my type-A personality (hey, at least I know it!) AND that I was an out of town bride. On the day of our wedding, she was so calm, collected and happy and made sure everything went incredibly smooth. I cannot sing her praises enough. I wasn't sure that we "needed" a day-of coordinator but I am so glad that we decided that we did, and that we decided to go with The Savvy Bride for our special day. Thank you Wendy, Angela and Emily for your help in making our wedding day absolutely perfect!! We couldn't have done it without you!
Megan T
5.0
5/04/2019
Can’t say enough good things! We didn’t have to worry about one single detail. Everything was perfect and we would highly recommend!!!
Andy J