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Adrien Harding
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
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Planning your wedding is an exciting time that should be memorable and enjoyable for you and your fiancé. At RSVP Events, you can be rest assured knowing you have an experienced and knowledgeable planner, by your side, seamlessly handling every logistic and detail. We pride ourselves on knowing the best vendors in the industry, being up to date with the latest trends, cuisine and entertainment, among many more elements to wedding planning. These areas are always a must for RSVP Events.
We also feel it is important to build a great relationship with our clients leading up to their wedding. Working closely with you, getting to know you and your needs is our top priority in making sure your day is personalized and reflects your individual style.
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Adrien Harding
Founder
A Grand Rapids native, Adrien discovered her passion for the wedding and events industry eighteen years ago. She began her career at Frederik Meijer Gardens, where she helped coordinate more than 500 events over six years, while also gaining experience with several other planning companies across West Michigan. Alongside her team, Adrien has grown the company substantially, now serving clients throughout Michigan and Ohio.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0137 reviews
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RSVP Events, particularly Adrien and Paige, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Adrien's meticulous organization, seamless execution, and strong vendor relationships were highlighted, making the wedding day effortless and stress-free for clients. Paige's professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive communication in handling various wedding aspects, including vendor coordination and timeline creation, were praised, ensuring flawless execution. Clients appreciated their expertise and dedication, recommending RSVP Events for a top-notch wedding planning experience.Review photos
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Jennifer W
5.0
2/16/2026
From the very first meeting with RSVP events to the last hour of my daughter’s wedding reception, Adrien was absolute perfection. This was my first child getting married and Adrie...
n walked us through every single step with patience, kindness and total professionalism. I can not imagine going through this experience without her and I truly don’t think you get any better!
She is incredibly thorough, attentive and always gave quick responses to all e-mails and or phone calls. This gave us so much peace of mind throughout the entire planning process. No questions were ever too small, and no detail was overlooked. Adrien runs a completely well oiled machine and I feel so blessed to be working with her again as my second daughter is getting married in September.
Adriens organization and execution are unmatched. The timeline flowed seamlessly, vendors were coordinated flawlessly and the entire day felt effortless for our family because of her. She has wonderful relationships with vendors and is well established in the Grand Rapids area. It’s clear she is deeply respected and that makes a huge difference in how everything came together. We had a dream team, thanks to RSVP events.
As the mother of the bride, I was able to be fully present and soak in every moment with my daughter and all our guests. That is a gift that I will forever cherish.
I honestly don’t know why anyone would choose anyone else. Adrien is kind, organized, experienced and attentive. She is simply THE VERY BEST at what she does. If you are considering having a wedding planner, look no further. I promise, you will not be disappointed.
Kim C
5.0
10/17/2025
Adrien and RSVP Events were amazing! We had the month leading up and day of coordination for our daughter's wedding. She created a detailed timeline for the day and made sure it wa...
s executed perfectly. She understood our daughter's vision, and it was a beautiful and stress-free day. She handled anything that came up. We highly recommend her and RSVP Events to anyone who's looking for a top notch coordinator.
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Kim!
Thank you for taking the time to share this! It was such a pleasure working with ...
you and Emma in those final weeks and on the big day itself. The wedding was absolutely stunning, and I’m so happy we could help make it relaxed, joyful, and everything you hoped it would be.
Any questions?
Lisa L
5.0
10/14/2025
Adrien was so wonderful to work with! I knew right away we were working with the right planner for us. My husband and I are from Detroit and were planning a wedding in Suttons Bay....
We knew we needed to find someone who was familiar with the area as well as trusted vendors. Adrien checked every box and then some. I could not have more positive things to say about our experience with her and highly recommend her to anyone planning a destination wedding!
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Lisa!
Thank you so much! Truly loved working with you Ron and being part of your weddin...
g day. From the very beginning, you had such a clear vision what what you wanted and were so easy to work with, it made the entire process a so a breeze! I’m so happy everything came together so perfectly for you!
Sarah A
5.0
10/07/2025
Adrien was amazing! We had the month leading up and day of coordination. She made sure everyone was on the same page and created a detailed timeline for our day. It was perfect! Sh...
e handled anything that came up (including sewing an accessory that kept falling off my dress!). I am so thankful for her and her hardwork. I'd recommend her to anyone who's looking for a top coordinator.
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Sarah!
Thank you for your kind words! We had so much fun assisting you with your weddi...
ng. Your day was absolutely beautiful, and I’m so glad I could step in to help with the little things, even some quick sewing! And goodness, that candy bar was a HIT that evening! What a great party it was - thank you so much for letting us be a part of it! Tell Ben hello!
Kayla A
5.0
9/21/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of having Morgan and Ellie as our day of coordinators for our wedding at the Felt Estate. When I say our day wouldn’t have been nearly as perfect as it...
was without these two incredible ladies, I mean it! They made everything so seamless and constantly checked in to make sure we were having the best, stress-free day. Morgan was also instrumental at our rehearsal, giving everyone clear instructions on where they needed to be and when, which made the ceremony run smoothly.
Thank you again for making our wedding day so PERFECT! We highly recommend booking RSVP Events.
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Kayla!
We had such a wonderful time working with you and making sure everything ran smo...
othly. Hearing that your day felt effortless is exactly what we hope for with our couples. Thank you for trusting us to be part of such an important day in your life, Kayla! Cheers to you and Riley!
Ellie S
5.0
9/20/2025
Planning a unique wedding with different locations, transportation for the guests, and a backyard ceremony required expert help and RSVP Events supplied it. With a backyard ceremon...
y, we relied heavily on Adrien when she stepped in one month out to coordinate vendors arriving at the house and all timing for the day. Adrien and Catherine also helped ensure that guests boarded the transportation and arrived and departed on time. We didn't have to worry about a thing, from supplying a last minute easel to loading all gifts and cards into our car at the end of the night, we were able to enjoy the day stress free!
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Ellie!
Thank you for your review! So happy to hear you didn't worry about a thing on y...
our wedding day! We had a great time working with you up to the wedding day and enjoyed the day of just as much! The conga line with your dad leading, the best! You and Ben looked like you were having such an amazing time - makes it allll worth it! Thank you again!
Katie C
5.0
7/11/2025
Adrien was absolutely amazing for month of coordination! She created a wonderful timeline, contacted our vendors, and helped make the wedding day go smoothly and advocated for us. ...
She even helped think of details to make our day extra special like having appetizers on our getaway boat during cocktail hour. We only wished we had her for the whole wedding planning process! She is truly amazing to work with and would 1000% recommend her company!
Rhiannon C
5.0
3/09/2025
Morgan with RSVP Events did a great job making our day flow well. We were in contact the month prior to the wedding to figure out details and she was VERY detail oriented - down to...
the half hour. If you are hoping to make your day run smoothly without having to worry about the little things and just enjoy your day then this is what you're looking for. She brought an assistant the day of and they even helped clean up our space during/after the day so we could enjoy each moment.
Thank you, Morgan!
Response from RSVP Events on 11/05/2025
Hi Rhiannon!
Thank you so much! I had the BEST time working with you, your day was absolut...
ely beautiful - the room was stunning and that getaway boat moment was such so much fun, even for your guests to watch! Loved seeing everything come together so perfectly and watching you truly enjoy it all with Cullen. And lets not forget your pup, Ollie! Loved that he was a part of the ceremony too! So sweet.
Thanks again!
Paulina L
5.0
12/29/2024
Highly recommend for month of coordination! Emily was experienced, organized, focused, and executed everything seamlessly.
Liz S
5.0
12/10/2024
Adrien Harding and RSVP made our day absolutely seamless. She was super organized and on top of everything, I didn't have to think or stress about a thing on our wedding day! I wou...
ld highly recommend hiring Adrien for your wedding or any other event!
Brandy R
5.0
12/06/2024
Adrien and RSVP Events are incredible!! We hired Adrien for month of plus planning. When it was time to go, she was there ready to go. She is very organized and has great commun...
ication skills. She thought of things I didn't think of and made sure everything we wanted happened. She created this incredible timeline for the day and communicated with our other vendors to make sure everything was set.
I seriously didn't have to worry about ANYTHING on our big day. She made our day even more magical than I ever could have imagined.
Adrien is someone I could trust with any detail and she made everything happen. She even went above an beyond in helping come up with a solution for my bustle that was not working.
I don't know what I would have done without Adrien! I am so happy to have found her. I 100% recommend her. Thank you so much!!!
Grace D
5.0
10/02/2024
Adrien was amazing. She was on top of everything and made the planning and execution of the wedding feel seamless. She handled any issues with an infectious calm that helped me sta...
y relaxed. We had a large number of vendors to coordinate and she handled it all so smoothly! I could not have done it without her! Highly recommend.
Samantha G
5.0
9/19/2024
My wedding took place on June 22, 2024. I had the pleasure of working with Paige from RSVP Events, and I can confidently say that she made my wedding planning experience seamless a...
nd enjoyable.
Paige was consistently professional. We had several Zoom meetings, and she was always on time and well-prepared. Her structured planning process and attention to detail were impressive. I had the Full Planning Package, which included 50 hours of planning prior to the wedding, and Paige made the most of every hour.
Her expertise was evident from the start. She took the initiative to visit the venue on her own to plan the table chart and layout, showing her dedication and thoroughness. She also had a vast network of vendors to suggest and set up meetings for me, including my food tastings.
I preferred email communication, and Paige was always responsive, typically within one business day. This level of communication was especially vital on the day of the wedding, where she was constantly available to address any needs.
Paige's organizational skills were top-notch. She helped me finalize the timeline and coordinated with the vendors to schedule their arrivals, allowing me to focus on my work without worrying about the details. Her taste was impeccable, and her suggestions were always spot-on. She even managed to secure the last transportation bus available and ensured it would fit our tight venue driveway.
On the day of the wedding, Paige was full of energy and excitement. She attended the rehearsal and ensured the processional went exactly as planned. Thanks to her, I was able to enjoy my wedding day without any stress, knowing she was handling everything behind the scenes.
Overall, my experience with Paige and RSVP Events was outstanding. I would not change a thing and will definitely consult with them for my next big event. I highly recommend Paige from RSVP Events. 5/5 stars!
Rob T
5.0
9/13/2024
We selected RSVP Events to help plan our Wedding Day in Aug 2024 that had 100 guests. We wanted to be more involved in the planning, so we went with their partial planning services...
package, and we are so glad we did! We had no idea where to even start with the daunting planning process (e.g. selecting vendors, reviewing contracts, design, schedule etc.) so having Adrien's expert advice, guidance, vendor connections, and support leading up to the perfect day made everything seem so easy and not overwhelming-and ultimately lead to a flawless, beautiful, and perfectly executed day! It was such a pleasure working with Adrien. She was very personable, caring, professional and responsive. We highly highly highly (!) recommend using RSVP Events. Thank you!
Michaela R
5.0
7/26/2024
We got married in Grand Rapids, Michigan in July 2024, and we had Adrien as our main coordinator. I dreamed of doing part of the planning and decor, but I definitely wanted help st...
aying on track, communicating with vendors, organization, and day-of help. RSVP Events were the perfect fit for me! Adrien and her team were AMAZING to work with!! I cannot imagine what this experience would have been like without her help. Having someone to bounce ideas off of, get recommendations for pricing, vendors, or decor, and put out any fires that come up is one thing - but having someone like Adrien do it is another! She is so kind, adorable, and hard-working. She knows the ins and outs of the "wedding world" and has great connections. RSVP Events is the best of the best! Truly! Adrien is available 24/7, and she was always so great with communication. I am currently in grad school in another state, and I had an intense schedule for the month of June. Adrien handled all communication and decision-making for this month so I could focus on my studies. Additionally, a few months before the wedding, we had a few instances come up that we did not know how to handle. Adrien took care of it for us without hesitation. Finally, she was absolutely incredible on the day of, and I truly would not have had the perfect day that I did without her and her team. I cannot express enough gratitude to RSVP Events for their hard work, positivity, creativity, and love as we navigated wedding planning! 11/10, HIGHLY recommend! Thank you!!
Victoria M
5.0
7/26/2024
It was such a pleasure to work with RSVP Events! We were paired with Paige as our main coordinator, and Emily as her assistant for the day of our wedding. Paige was extremely helpf...
ul and knowledgeable throughout the entire planning process. She contacted us very quickly after we booked with RSVP Events and introduced herself and made sure we knew she was there if we needed anything. She made time to have an extra meeting to help ease our nerves about creating a day-of-timeline, attended the meeting with our venue manager, as well as ran a final details meeting with us. She left us feeling super confident that our day would run smoothly and she made that happen!
She decorated our venue beautifully, ran a smooth rehearsal, picked up our flowers on the morning of our wedding, and coordinated everything from timeline to photos. She even reached out to all of our vendors prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was on the same page and knew their roles!
We are super thankful for all the work she did to help us feel so at ease and supported! Without her our day would not have run as perfectly as it did with her!
Lydia G
5.0
7/22/2024
Emily from RSVP planned my wedding in Charlevoix, MI. I am SO grateful for her, especially the month leading up to our day. Her demeanor is so calm, which was needed as a higher-an...
xiety bride. She handled every little detail and had an answer for any and every question. I am so appreciative for her and recommend RSVP and Emily specifically 10 x over.
Leah N
5.0
7/21/2024
We hired RSVP Events for a soup to nuts experience and to say Adrien delivered is an understatement. Her knowledge and professionalism made planning a breeze. She enabled us to pla...
n a full wedding with all the pomp and circumstance in 6 months. I never had to worry about anything because I knew Adrien was on it. We literally had the best day ever, and it’s thanks to having such a wonderful wedding planner support us along the way. Best money you’ll spend!
Kelli S
5.0
6/11/2024
We did the month of coordination package, and Emily exceeded our expectations. The contact that I had with both her and Adrien before our day was incredibly quick and detailed. Emi...
ly was always moving and took care of everything on our wedding day. We were able to enjoy the day because of her and we have already recommended RSVP events to several couples who were at our wedding!
Response from RSVP Events on 06/11/2024
Hi Kelli!
So sweet of you to leave us a review, we appreciate it SO much! Emily had noth...
ing but amazing things to say about you and your wedding. You were a joy to work with!
We are so pleased to hear you were happy with our services enough to recommend us to friends and family at YOUR wedding (!)...we feel word of mouth is the best kind of advertising, so thank you, thank YOU!
Wishing you all the best,
RSVP Events Team xoxo
Mary R
5.0
5/27/2024
We cannot express how much we appreciate all the help that RSVP events provided in the planning the month of our wedding day and facilitating its seamless execution the day of. Ou...
r planner, Morgan, was very thorough and helped us put everything together to ensure our event was the best days of our lives.
Response from RSVP Events on 05/27/2024
Thank YOU so much for your kind review, Mary, appreciate it so much! We are happy to hear ...
you were thrilled with Morgan's assistance on your wedding day...we absolutely love her! Thank you for trusting us on such an important day in you and Kevin's life.
Our team at RSVP Events wishes you both all the very best. :)
Scott F
5.0
12/15/2023
We hired Adrien to be our wedding planner for our wedding and couldn't recommend her more! Our wedding was held at a location and venue where you have to organize and bring in ever...
ything yourself, and we were so thankful to have Adriens direction and expertise with organizing it all. Adrien and her team bring all of the qualities in an event planner that you look for: great communication, leadership, proactiveness, patient, friendliness, resourceful, able to quickly react when needed, and much more. We also quickly realized how overwhelming it can be to try to research and talk to dozens of vendors, so it was a huge relief getting her support and direction on this. Not to mention, all of the vendors we hired that she had recommended, did a fantastic job. All in all, we were extremely thankful for her leadership and would recommend her to anyone.
Kate S
5.0
11/07/2023
We had an absolutely wonderful with RSVP Events! We worked with Paige who is an absolute superstar. We were planning our wedding in just 6 months and Paige did an incredible job of...
finding us top of the line vendors even in that short period of time. She helped us massively deal with some problems that came up with our venue and went over the top to make sure that these things were handled before our big day. I highly recommend both RSVP Events and Paige if you are looking for a real professional to help you take on such a large event!
Kelsey S
5.0
10/28/2023
- I can’t say enough good things about Adrien! We went with the ‘Month of Package’ as we’d already planned most of the wedding and selected vendors ourselves. Adrien created a deta...
iled ‘day of’ itinerary and communicated with all vendors 2 weeks in advance to ensure the day went off without a hitch. She also provided insightful feedback which helped us proactively manage any hiccups. Having her handle logistics/timing was a huge weight off our shoulders. Adrien was a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend her services!
Brooke B
5.0
10/23/2023
We worked with Emily as our month-of planner. She was organized, thorough, and super friendly. She made the week leading up to my wedding stress free because she handled all commun...
ication with my vendors who I had arranged. She did an amazing job directing our families and friends at the wedding and reception venue. She took all my notes about decorations and executed it perfectly. I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day because I knew she had everything handled. Absolutely would recommend.
Jenna P
5.0
9/28/2023
I had RSVP events booked for month of coordination and had Paige assigned to me. I can’t say enough positive things about her! She checked in with me several months in advance to s...
ee if I needed anything (even though I had her for just month of). Paige maintained communication between all of my vendors which made my life SO much easier! I felt so comfortable with Paige that I knew everything was going run smoothly the day of my wedding. All I had to worry about was enjoying spending time with my new husband, family, and friends! I can honestly say I have no idea how our day would have gone without Paige. We can’t recommend them enough!
Patrick S
5.0
9/27/2023
Adrien and her team at RSVP helped us create and bring to realization our dream wedding! We had a vision for our wedding when we began planning, but it was overwhelming and hard to...
comprehend where to begin. Adrien was able to take our vision, break it down, and step by step bring that vision to life. She made the planning process manageable and reasonable. Her relationship with vendors and industry knowledge made finding the right florist, photographer, bakery, and rental companies easy. Throughout the process, Adrien kept us informed and up to date on what was happening and kept everything on schedule. Adrien took the stress off of us by constantly communicating with the vendors about what was needed and expected from them. During the last few weeks leading up to the wedding and the wedding day, Adrien and her team ensured everything went smoothly and was in place. On the wedding day, Adrien was on site until midnight, working with the vendors and our venue to ensure everything went off perfectly. We cannot thank Adrien and the entire team at RSVP events enough for making our wedding an unforgettable day! We strongly recommend RSVP events to anyone planning their wedding.
Emily F
5.0
8/16/2023
We worked with RSVP Events' Adrien for partial planning services and both Adrien and Morgan the day of our wedding. Adrien is highly professional, very organized, and does a fabulo...
us job of balancing high level goals and the small details. She is communicative, collaborative, hard-working, and will do everything to make sure your event goes off without a hitch - and if there are hitches, she will take care of them without you knowing. Adrien made sure that my husband, our families, and our guests had everything we needed for our wedding. The day of the wedding, Adrien was exactly where she needed to be at the time she needed to be there: making sure we didn't get too off schedule and coordinating all our (many) vendors, but was also nearly invisible to our guests. Out of all our vendors, we were thrilled to have Adrien by our side through the wedding planning process and wholeheartedly recommend and endorse RSVP Events for any of your event planning or coordination needs. They are absolutely worth it.
Leann G
5.0
6/25/2023
Adrien and her team were everything that we could've hoped for, and some. We used her for month of coordination and it made the planning process a breeze. Her communication leading...
up to the wedding was amazing, she answered every question I had extremely quickly. When my wedding day came, she continued to exceed my expectations with her set up and coordination of decor and vendors. If anything went wrong throughout the day, I was blissfully unaware. She allowed me to truly get lost in our wedding and enjoy every second of it. I can't recommend Adrien enough!
Gretchen V
5.0
6/16/2023
We worked with Morgan for our month-of-coordination for our May 2023 wedding, and we fully believe that our wedding would not have been nearly as magical without the meticulous pla...
nning and support we received from RSVP Events! Morgan created a beautiful timeline for us and managed all of the details, from decor to vendor communication, and so many things that we wouldn’t even have known to plan for! She was an incredible resource in bringing our vision to life, and while we weren’t sure at first if we would need to hire extra help for planning/coordinating, I ABSOLUTELY recommend her. I would have been incredibly overwhelmed had I not had her support and expertise on my side. She and her team deserve all the credit for making our day a success, and I highly recommend their service if you are even slightly nervous about the management of your big day! In my experience, they will put you entirely at ease so your energy can go in enjoying every moment!!
Elizabeth V
5.0
12/27/2022
Working with RSVP Events for the month and day of the wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Adrien made sure we were in good shape on our end and that we weren't forgettin...
g anything. She also communicated with all of our vendors about the timeline and logistics for the day, which saved us so much time and energy. It was a great comfort to know that everyone was on the same page. On our wedding day we felt in such good hands, knowing that any issues that may arise would be handled. Adrien kept us on schedule so we didn't have to worry about anything besides being present and enjoying ourselves. She and Wendy also helped with little things we wouldn't have thought to ask for, like making sure we had appetizers and drinks ready for us at our table. On top of all of this, they were so sweet and seemed genuinely happy to be helpful to us on our special day. We are so happy we worked with RSVP Events and highly recommend them to anyone who is considering hiring a wedding coordinator. Thank you so much for making our wedding day run so smoothly, Adrien and Wendy! We had such a wonderful day and you helped make it happen.
Shawnee R
5.0
10/23/2022
Oh gosh where I do I begin?? Adrien is so so so awesome! She went above and beyond for our special day and I ALWAYS felt supported and cared for. Getting married can be stressful, ...
and she was there to deal with every vendor and make sure the night went smoothly! I honestly wouldn’t describe the night as just smooth, it was perfect. ❤️ if you’re shopping for any kind of event planner, you absolutely need to contact RSVP events and connect with Adrien! You won’t regret it and in the end, you’ll be wondering how she made all of the intense work and planning seem so effortless! She really is an incredible human being and I’m so fortunate enough to have gotten to work with her on arguably the most important night of my life. 🥰 thank you Adrien!!
Jenny N
5.0
9/21/2022
Adrien and her team were great! We hired RSVP events to help with events we had Friday and the wedding Saturday. They did an excellent job helping make sure things ran smoothly and...
getting the ceremony snd reception space set up. Wouldn’t have changed a thing. 10/10 would recommend.
Catherine H
5.0
9/08/2022
Adrien and team were incredible! She was so helpful through the entire planning process and most importantly, handled everything on wedding day. She's experienced, organized and so...
wonderful to work with. I would recommend her to any of my friends!
Mikayla S
5.0
8/25/2022
I am so grateful. Unimaginably thankful that Adrien provided us partial planning services. My wedding was a dream, and the happiest day of my life made possible with little stress ...
because of her. People were asking me why I wasn't panicking about the little things, and it was because I knew Adrien was handling it. The day of the wedding, our limo broke down and we had to drive our own cars. Adrien handled it, solved the problem, and we were able to get to where we needed on time. We are so thankful for her.
Nathan S
5.0
8/19/2022
My son and his fiancee live on the other side of the planet, so I planned their Michigan wedding with Adrien's help. Adrien was very professional and easy to work with. She thou...
ght of every detail, and the wedding day flowed beautifully. Best of all, I was able to relax and enjoy the day because I knew Adrien was there to take care of everything. Hiring RSVP Events was the smartest wedding decision I made, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Rosemary Z
5.0
8/09/2022
Adrien, through her company RSVP Events, was an essential part of my daughter’s wedding planning, rehearsal day and wedding day. She helped with everything from vendor suggestions,...
ideas and suggestions, keeping us on track for timing in decision making, scheduling timing and travel plans for ‘day of’ transportation to/from ceremony and reception, placing of all decor, contacting vendors, gathering items/decor after the reception, AND remaining calm and pleasant through out the weeks/months of preparation! We are blessed by her, her assistant, and the beautiful wedding day she helped us give to our daughter and her husband!
Maureen S
5.0
7/01/2022
Adrien was a dream to work with. My son and his (now) wife live out of state but wanted to be married in my yard. We could not have hosted this event without Adrien's help. She hel...
ped us book vendors, provided suggestions when needed, and was just easy to work with. I highly recommend Adrien.
Cindy B
5.0
6/24/2022
We loved working with Adrien at RSVP Events! My daughter and her fiancé decided to get married in Grand Rapids even though they live out of state. As mother of the bride, I knew I ...
would need help with planning. Thank goodness we reached out to Adrien! She is very good at her job. She helped us to find the best vendors, design invitations, stay on track with all of the pre-planning, and much more. On the wedding weekend, she managed everything from setting the décor, to coordinating with vendors, to cleaning the space after everyone left. When we needed help with anything, from Band-Aids to bustling a wedding dress, she was there. Throughout the entire process, Adrien was organized, calm, and responsive to all of our questions. She managed to be professional but also truly fun to work with. We highly recommend and cannot thank her enough!
Ashley T
1.0
1/07/2022
I couldn't have been more disappointed in my experience with Adrien. I knew I wasn't going to get warm and fuzzies with her, but never expected it to be just a business transaction...
for her. I needed support planning our 3rd wedding (thanks COVID) and got very little from her. Our "day of" package included support at 6 weeks out - yet she waited until then to contact us (for a call the following week, shorting us a week), and also tried to reschedule because she wasn't prepared. She did not schedule any followup calls, only those I reached out for. I don't know how you help someone with their wedding without being in regular contact. Additionally, despite our package included her taking over comms with vendors, she delayed outreach until 2 weeks before the wedding, requiring me to continue to field their questions. Other issues:
- Our "day of" package included on-site support the day - which should cover pretty much anything needed (within reason, obviously). Yet, when we needed help with linen tear down (which simply meant taking off tables and stuffing into bags), we had to pay a $100 fee. WHAT? After the wedding, I found out family members handled - but never received a refund.
- We had to find a new linen vendor at the last minute. Adrien stepped in to help, but eventually had the nerve to send an (incredibly rude) email that included - "if I'm being frank, I feel we have exhausted the linen subject... we too are getting frustrated...I am sorry for being blunt but this needs to be put to bed." A wedding planner is a luxury, we paid too much to be treated this way.
- She had a PPT with mocked up decor and a to do list (that she prepared), so nothing would be missed - yet, still made mistakes. I had to move photos (that were in a specific order for a specific reason) after the ceremony and ask our photographer to take new pics. She didn't put custom drink coasters out. Didn't move ceremony flowers into the reception space where asked to (VERY pricey floral arrangements were hardly visible). She just clustered votives together on the bar corner.
- She never asked for vendor contracts, so she never knew what they were being held to (I sent them, but no idea if she reviewed bc she never responded). As a result, our DJ didn't put up the photo booth backdrop - so many didn't know we had a photo booth/didn't use it.
- We had issues with bus company the week of the wedding and she refused to help, stating she only handles existing agreements/plans.
- She allowed DJ to seat people for reception while we were still doing photos - forcing us to rush and not leaving time for touchups (after photos in the rain) or bustle my dress. My hair is a wreck in all reception photos as result.
- Was informed by many that they asked her to do something on several occasions and she didn't do it. For example - when our bus broke down and we were going to be late, she was asked (more than once) to make announcement - but continued to greet guests (not her job). Thankfully my uncle handled.
I could go on... but bottom line is, she just didn't seem to care. She was paid in advance for her services and I don't feel we got what we paid for our off her. We had an extremely challenging wedding day - but something that a wedding planner should have easily been able to manage/smooth over - but that didn't happen. Go with All Buttoned Up - I had a wonderful experience with them before we switched wedding dates and they were no longer available.
Response from RSVP Events on 01/08/2022
Ashley, I'm very sorry to read this. I wish these areas were addressed at the time and not...
months later on here. Had I known, I would have been more than willing to address those issues. Here is some clarification that hopefully helps.
I'm not sure where the 6-weeks came into play. Per our contract you signed, it states we reach out 4 to 5 weeks prior with our Month of Coordination package. We likely did reach out 6 weeks prior to schedule a meeting with you 4 to 5 weeks before your wedding.
With you feeling I was not prepared for our first call...that call is when we begin preparing with you so I'm not sure where the confusion was. Our first call was 2 hours long where you spoke mostly how unhappy you were with the vendors you were having challenges with. We rescheduled due to the fact it was getting late in the evening, not because I was unprepared.
Yes, if the linens do not come from us we do charge for setting up and tear down of them - similar to how your caterers also charged you to place them down earlier in the day. We did tear down linens that evening and yes, a couple of your thoughtful family members offered to help but please take note, we did not ask for their assistance and in fact told them they did not need to help and they insisted.
We wouldn't have recommended this due to timing but you cancelled your linen order a month prior to your wedding. We did try finding linens that would fit your budget, with no wrinkles (per your request). We could not find low priced linens that worked for you. Exhausting our resources and many emails later, no decision made, we did get a little frustrated, running out of options with the wedding two wks away. Also, your package does include confirming details with vendors but does not include searching for new vendors - we did this as a nice gesture.
I was not aware that we placed photos on your memory table in the wrong order. Our apologies. We did place the drink coasters out after dinner due to the fact that we were unable to locate them. This rarely happens with us not finding decor items to be placed out. Our apologies. You weren't available during set up to ask their whereabouts.
We did move your ceremony flower arrangements to each side of the head table per your request. They were very visible on each end of the table and looked beautiful.
We felt the candle cluster at the bar looked lovely. You mention that we could use our best judgment with setting up the bar area with floral and candles. We apologize that we did not space them out the way you would have preferred.
We didn't ask for your vendor contracts because you had already sent them to us. Yes, we did review them and if we had questions we addressed them directly with the vendors. So not hearing from us with any issues on the contracts is a good thing!
The DJ did have the photo booth backdrop up, we watched him set this up that afternoon. I am sorry if you felt not many used the photo booth. We, as well as the DJ, did recommend that it would be more utilized in another area of the venue but you disagreed.
We also did assist with the bus issues. I remember being on the phone with them and have multiple emails from them as well as to yourself, trying to work out a solution days prior to your wedding. I am more than happy to forward you these emails.
I can't specifically recall guests asking me to do items for them and simply not doing so. I also do not recall anyone asking us to make an announcement that your bus broke down and you were running late - during that time one of us was greeting guests, as we always like to do, and I was finding another solution to getting you to the venue on a new bus, with the transportation company.
We are genuinely sorry you were unhappy. Hopefully hearing our response helps ease your mind a bit. Please feel free to call us if you'd like to discuss this further.
All the best to you and Jeffery
Danielle B
5.0
10/21/2021
We hired Adrien for month/day of coordination. I can’t say enough good things about our experience and working with her! She was so responsive to our emails and questions and went ...
above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect! From doing a mini ceremony rehearsal the day of with our wedding party to making sure all our decor was set up properly to coordinating with all our vendors, she did it all. There are so many little things/questions that come up the day of the wedding and Adrien took care of everything for us! She relieved so much stress and allowed us to focus on celebrating and enjoying our day! I will recommend her to everyone I know, our day wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Zoë K
5.0
10/15/2021
We hired Adrien to do our wedding planning and help with day of coordination. She was incredible and made everything run smoothly. The bridge, groom and all their family members we...
re able to relax and enjoy the wedding day thanks to Adrien. She is very professional and so sweet. You cannot go wrong hiring her!
Julia Y
5.0
8/24/2021
Adrien was the best wedding planner a bride could ask her for her wedding. Her services were top notch and she was always responsive, caring and had great attention to detail.
Our ...
wedding day was the best day of our lives and RSVP events helped make that possible.
Everyone has told me it is one of the best weddings they've been to and how beautiful the decor was.
I thought everything went perfectly and I couldn’t recommend Adrien or this company strongly enough.
Edward L
5.0
8/21/2021
Wow. Adrien was *fantastic* and we can't recommend her highly enough. She had the entire day fully under control, and my wife and I were able to just relax and enjoy the show. In ...
addition to the amazing planning, Adrien responded immediately to any unplanned minor hiccups both quickly and effectievly. She delivered us the wedding of our dreams...It was so reat, we'd like to do it all over again ;)
Thanks, Adrien!
Emma T
5.0
8/13/2021
Wow, Adrien really came through for us! We pivoted to a backyard wedding event due to Covid, and we kind of threw together a bunch of different local vendors, changed the ceremony ...
location, and a bunch of last minute issues arose. It was so wonderful to know that Adrien and her assistant were there, smiling, handling it all so that Tim and I could just enjoy the time with our family and friends. We appreciated her go with the flow attitude and attention to making everything go off without a hitch. She is organized, fun, kind and easy to work with. Thanks Adrien for helping us have our dream wedding!!! Could not have done it without you. Xoxo, emma and tim
Crystal B
5.0
8/11/2021
Weddings are full of decisions. And decision fatigue is real! Let our family’s experience hosting a wedding during the recent pandemic help you make a great decision. If anyone ...
asks us, “Do I need a wedding planner?” We would say, “Of course! As long as you hire Adrien of RSVP Events!” Yes, this requires budgeting for her expertise. However, our decision to hire Adrien meant we had the support we needed to enjoy one another throughout the planning process, and especially on the wedding day. Adrien is a listener, well-networked in the area, organized, assertive when she needs to be as your advocate, and kind. She wants all participants in a wedding to focus on what is good and right and cast off what can rob a person’s joy. Hire her. And enjoy the experience!
Rebekah W
5.0
7/22/2021
When our son and his fiancée first started planning their wedding, we told them step #1 was to hire Adrien and RSVP. She helped with our daughter's wedding in 2018, and we don't w...
ant to do a wedding without her. Adrien knows how to work through all of the details of the day, set a beautiful table, recommend excellent vendors and confirm all of the specifics with them, corral all the people and keep them on schedule, work with a wide variety of personalities, navigate tricky situations, read the crowd and keep the event running smoothly, AND--most importantly--be absolutely lovely and professional through it all. She has a cheerful "can do, no problem" attitude about everything and is the consummate professional who goes above and beyond in every way. Adrien is an absolute joy to work with and will be the best money you spend in planning your special day.
Carly F
5.0
5/13/2021
Adrien did such a wonderful job as the month and day of wedding coordinator for our intimate wedding! She ensured everything ran smoothly, was super organized and took a lot off of...
our plates. She really helped make our day so special. I highly recommend Adrien for your wedding!!!
Krystal B
5.0
10/21/2020
Adrien and Chantel from RSVP Events were absolutely fantastic. They were super helpful thorugh everything! This included when I had to make changes to plans due to COVID. They were...
so good at calming me down and making sure everything from the planning process to the actual day of went well mainly behind the scenes. They even came out on the dance floor and danced with me when I asked them to. They truly went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect. If I ever have another large event to plan in the area again I will definitely be reaching out to them to help me to plan it.
Lauren P
5.0
10/19/2020
We used Adrien throughout the whole process. She was very helpful with talking to vendors and coordinating things for us. She is very knowledgeable of wedding vendors. She helped o...
ur special day to run smoothly and it was a beautiful day. I couldn't have asked for anything better!
Sally H
5.0
10/14/2020
Adrien was absolutely worth every dime! We chose to do the partial package and felt that the amount of time spent with us was the perfect amount. The rehearsal dinner and day of co...
ordination are essential in our eyes and we cannot imagine our day without their help. We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and were grateful that we had Adrien by our side during this stressful time. She knows the local vendors and was able to communicate with them for us during the planning process. We would absolutely recommend RSVP to others during the wedding planning process.
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