Samara Josephine Events

Where could I even begin with Samara and Just as Planned? First of all, if you are on the fence or toying with the idea needing planner, you do and you need Samara. Even stellar venues, attentive and involved on-site day of coordinators, dedicated friends, and knowledgeable family cant compare. No matter how hard and long you prepare to even the smallest detail, having Samara will not only give you the priceless piece of mind but she is also insurance for one of the biggest and best days of your life. You spend so much of your time, energy, and money for this one day, why wouldn’t you want to solidify that everything goes according to your vision and plan? That’s what she does. While she can’t control the weather or stop your crazy uncle from falling on the dance floor, she can just about do everything under the sun. We went with Samara for one of her less involved packages and one of the things I just kept saying was, “I wish I found you sooner, I wish I involved you sooner” and it’s so true because I would have gone the extra miles right then and there if I found her at the beginning. I originally took a lot of the planning on myself because I had a specific plan I thought I could execute on my own because I didn’t trust anyone and I had worked a lot of events with my mom. Especially because I had an out of state wedding, I wish I found her at the beginning of my journey. I’m telling you from the first conversation with Samara it was effortless. She goes the extra mile just because she values this day just as much as you do. She cares about every detail. She thinks about things you would have never even considered. She reviews every contract. She talks to people you don’t want to. One of the most important things you don’t consider in this process is decision fatigue—especially towards the end. She takes that pain away, and she keeps your mission and vision at the forefront all the way through. When every other vendor shows up and does their thing and gets to showcase it, she’s the one making sure all of them are doing the job you paid them for in the way you need it done. She fills in the cracks and is somehow everywhere the whole time. She is the one silently orchestrating the chaos she doesn’t let you see. She’s the one fluffing your dress right before you walk down the aisle and making sure your husband to be is wearing his boutonnière for the first look. I could go on forever and exhaust the amount of characters I’m allowed on a review. Simply put, she’s one of the best decisions you could make. I implore you to take the leap and trust, she is worth it because you both are worth it and deserve the best day you could possibly have.

Samara is THE BEST!!! We can’t say enough good things about her. She is exactly the type of person you want by your side when planning a wedding. She truly listened to us, she’s the calm in the storm and incredibly organized. She goes above and beyond with anything you task her with. She kept us on track with our to-do list, she connected us with amazing vendors, worked closely with our venue, and handled last-minute surprises with confidence. Having her there throughout the process allowed us to really enjoy all the special moments with no stress. Not many people can say they truly became friends with their wedding planner. We’re genuinely sad to not have our regular check ins. We cannot recommend her enough!! Book Samara ASAP!!

Samara was AMAZING to work with! She thought of everything, was incredibly organized, and super professional. She worked with us closely leading up to our event on timeline, vendor details and schedules, and overall look and setup. On the day of, she helped everyone stay organized, worked with all our vendors, and had everything I could need. I would recommend her to anyone because she is truly the best.

Samara is amazing. We initially weren't planning on hiring a coordinator, but our venue required it and boy did she deliver! She kept us on track with planning, and took things off our plate when things got crazy. She handled all those little annoying details that you just don't want to deal with. She was always so enthusiastic, kind and responsive. Then on the day of the wedding she was like an invisible magician, everywhere and nowhere all at once, making sure the entire day ran smoothly, directing people in the sweetest way, keeping us on our timeline, all the things. I highly recommend her and will send any friends and family getting married her way in the future. She was a joy to work with.

Samara was our 'day of coordinator' for our wedding. Starting 2 months out from our wedding, she dove into the details and helped us ensure we were as prepared as possible for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Samara was awesome, ensuring that everything was getting done and executing our vision. As the bride, I was free to enjoy the day without any stress, and I knew everything was in good hands. Our wedding was two years in the making, and as an extremely Type A person, I had high expectations for the day. Samara helped exceed those expectations and everything went as smoothly as I could have imagined. Multiple guests told me our wedding was one of the most solidly planned and most well run weddings they had ever been to, a compliment that made me very happy- kudos Samara and the entire team!

Samara was a true gift in helping us create the wedding of our daughters dreams. She is professional, kind, organized and we are so grateful to have met her !

Samara flawlessly made our vision come to life and we could not have done it without her! She was responsive, patient, had great ideas and kept us on track over the course of our planning year. Our venue was not traditional and required a significant amount of coordination. We had 13+ vendors and Samara perfectly handled everything without missing a beat. We would highly recommend her to be part of your wedding planning and weekend!!

Thank god for Samara!! That is all I can say!! Samara worked with me, my mother, and my now husband to make our wedding day the best day ever. I honestly do not know what I would have done without her, she is so detail orientated, has amazing connections with other industry vendors, and was a person to who I was able to vent throughout the stressful wedding planning process. I am so sad our wedding is over because that means no more monthly/weekly chats. I highly recommend Samara Josephine Events to any couple planning their dream wedding! Thanks a million, times over Samara! XOXO - The LaMarche's

Samara was an amazing day of coordinator that went above and beyond just managing the wedding day. She was in constant contact with us leading up to the wedding and anytime we were feeling super stressed about planning her video chats would calm us down and assure us that it was all coming together. The day of the wedding was seamless and Samara played a huge role in that. She took all the stress out of it and allowed us to enjoy our special day. We can't recommend her enough!

Our venue required us to hire a wedding consultant, and we are thrilled they did and even more thrilled to have found Samara. She was a star from start to finish. She provided such amazing advice; she found fabulous vendors in the area; and she helped to create the most remarkable wedding day that exceeded our vision and our every expectation. Samara is a dream! She felt like a true friend and partner through the whole wedding planning process.

Samara was instrumental to helping us plan and execute a wedding in the midst of COVID. We wanted someone who would be ready to take on any day-of issues, and I assure you- I knew of none of them, since she handled everything. She is kind, gracious, organized, and ready to make whatever you'd like to happen, happen. It's lovely to see her grow her business, and you will not be sorry if you choose to hire her.

Samara made the entire planning process organized, less stressful, and helped us stick to our budget. We had monthly check ins via zoom/FaceTime and she kept us on track. On our big day, my husband and I felt stress free and everything went seamlessly. Samara handled coordinating deliveries/vendor arrival times, and set up/ break down. It was so nice to be able to enjoy ourselves the night and day after the wedding and not worry about breaking everything down. Many of our vendors commented on how organized Samara was. I can’t recommend her enough and truly don’t think I would have had such an amazing day without her.

Samara was AMAZING!!! She truly went above and beyond our expectations and for that we are eternally grateful. She is a logistics master and we SO appreciate how expertly she coordinated with all of our vendors (especially the ones who were ghosting us!). The regular check-ins were so great for our planning and piece of mind and helped us go into the wedding day with confidence and way less stress. Her setup of the venue and calm presence during the wedding saved our lives! Samara met us at the venue the day before the wedding and spent all day (and probably most of the night!) setting up all of our rentals- and we rented EVERYTHING. The barn looked absolutely STUNNING- her design instincts are on point! It was like walking into a fairytale wedding. I know she handled all of the bumps in the road beautifully because we never heard anything about them! It was so amazing not having to worry about setup or breakdown at the venue. We were really able to enjoy the moment as well as the days leading up to and following the wedding. Not only is Samara great at her job but she is truly a delight to work with. Everyone that met her commented on how sweet she was and what a great job she did. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her.

Such an incredible experience. Samara made our wedding completely stress free. Everything was executed perfectly. She listened to my concerns and made me feel cared for throughout the entire process. She was there from beginning to end and then after! Her professionalism, ability to coordinate chaos and artistic vision made everything go so smoothly. If there’s anyone you want by your side for ANYTHING; she is the MVP.

We are so lucky to have found Samara! She went above and beyond to help make our vision a reality. It was clear that this isn't just her job, it is her passion. She's quick to respond and take action. Her guidance while planning was incredibly helpful, her coordination with our vendors was stellar, and her day of execution was flawless. Most importantly of all, she did it all with a smile while letting us relax and enjoy our wedding knowing that everything was in such capable hands!

Samara was absolutely wonderful. Our wedding plans changed several, and I mean SEVERAL times due to COVID. Every time I called her to tell her about the changes she was accepting, understanding and supportive of our changes. She took the new changes and challenges by the horns and executed my vision beautifully.

Samara is a rockstar. She was the glue to our wedding. She had every detailed cover. She was the perfect coordinator to work with. Samara’s preparation and organization allowed for us to sit back, relax and just enjoy our wedding. She was always two steps ahead and has a great feel and vision. You’d be crazy not to inquire about Samara!