4.9
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Professionalism and Attention to Detail
Planning Distinctive Colorado Events
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We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Emily Norman! She went above and beyond from the beginning of the planning process through our wedding day. She handled every detail seamlessly, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy our day knowing we were in the best hands.
Even when a few unexpected things came up day-of, Emily was incredibly responsive, resourceful, and calm, making sure everything was taken care of and quickly resolved without us having to worry. She truly helped bring our vision to life and made our wedding day everything we dreamed of.
Emily is thoughtful, professional, and genuinely cares about her couples. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side and we could not recommend her enough to anyone planning a wedding!
Natalie L.
5.0
Angie from Sapphire Celebrations and her team did a fantastic job for our son’s wedding! It was a beautiful fusion of Hindu and Jewish traditions, with multiple events spread across 3 days at two different venues — Sangeet, Baraat, the Hindu wedding, the Jewish wedding, the reception, and a Sunday brunch.
Angie was part of the entire planning process from the moment Soham and Sonya hired her, and she managed every single event with ease and calm, seamlessly coordinating staff across both venues.
Her ability to multitask is amazing — she was everywhere at once! She's incredibly detail-oriented, managing all the vendors, attending every meeting, keeping every task on schedule, and being present throughout the wedding and all related events to make sure everything ran smoothly and stress-free.
She also helped me with thank-you notes for the return gifts and beautifully decorated the bangle and bindi table with signage and decorative touches like flowers, brass plates, and bowls. Everything looked absolutely stunning!
After the events wrapped up, she made sure everything was packed and returned to our rooms, and kept us updated every step of the way. I swear she had the thickest binder tracking every single communication with all the vendors and people involved! We honestly could not have pulled off this wedding without her.
Angie, thank you so much for everything — it was an absolute pleasure working with you!
Smita S.
5.0
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Sapphire Celebrations is Colorado’s premier wedding and event planning company, working with couples planning their wedding in Denver and throughout Colorado. Let us assist you in planning your distinctive Colorado event today!
Sapphire Celebrations combines the energy, perspective and creativity of two generations when planning weddings and events throughout Colorado.
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5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Meet the team
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- Sapphire CelebrationsOwnerPlanning Distinctive Colorado Events
- Angie JohnstonPrincipal Event Designer/OwnerAngie has devoured every wedding scene in every movie she has ever seen. Sapphire Celebrations represents the culmination of her lifelong dream to be a Colorado wedding and event coordinator. Angie has seventeen years of experience in wedding planning, more than a decade in corporate event planning and a dozen years in planning events for charities and philanthropic organizations in Colorado. With a sense of elegance and style Angie strives to remove the stress from her clients, while planning the Colorado event of their dreams. Angie graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a Marketing emphasis. Angie currently serves on the Board of the Greater Denver Chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) and is a member of the Colorado chapter of the Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA).
Reviews
4.9
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Sapphire Celebrations consistently receives rave reviews for exceptional wedding planning and coordination. Couples praise the team's organization, calm professionalism, attention to detail, vendor connections, and seamless execution of complex, multi-day events. Many said they felt stress-free and could fully enjoy their wedding while the planners handled everything.Review photos
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Natalie L
5.0
9/10/2026
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Emily Norman! She went above and beyond from the beginning of the planning process through our wedding day. She h...
andled every detail seamlessly, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy our day knowing we were in the best hands.
Even when a few unexpected things came up day-of, Emily was incredibly responsive, resourceful, and calm, making sure everything was taken care of and quickly resolved without us having to worry. She truly helped bring our vision to life and made our wedding day everything we dreamed of.
Emily is thoughtful, professional, and genuinely cares about her couples. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side and we could not recommend her enough to anyone planning a wedding!
Smita S
5.0
7/17/2026
Angie from Sapphire Celebrations and her team did a fantastic job for our son’s wedding! It was a beautiful fusion of Hindu and Jewish traditions, with multiple events spread acros...
s 3 days at two different venues — Sangeet, Baraat, the Hindu wedding, the Jewish wedding, the reception, and a Sunday brunch.
Angie was part of the entire planning process from the moment Soham and Sonya hired her, and she managed every single event with ease and calm, seamlessly coordinating staff across both venues.
Her ability to multitask is amazing — she was everywhere at once! She's incredibly detail-oriented, managing all the vendors, attending every meeting, keeping every task on schedule, and being present throughout the wedding and all related events to make sure everything ran smoothly and stress-free.
She also helped me with thank-you notes for the return gifts and beautifully decorated the bangle and bindi table with signage and decorative touches like flowers, brass plates, and bowls. Everything looked absolutely stunning!
After the events wrapped up, she made sure everything was packed and returned to our rooms, and kept us updated every step of the way. I swear she had the thickest binder tracking every single communication with all the vendors and people involved! We honestly could not have pulled off this wedding without her.
Angie, thank you so much for everything — it was an absolute pleasure working with you!
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Susan W
5.0
7/15/2026
Angie is the wedding whisperer. She was recommended to us by the Broadmoor and it was the single best recommendation we received for our daughter's wedding.
Angie knows every ven...
dor in Denver and Colorado Springs, helped us as we compared vendor proposals, made creative suggestions and offered reasonable solutions to each issue, large and small, every week for months prior to the wedding.
She is incredibly responsive and quickly got back to my daughter, her fiance, and me whenever we had a question. We had a complex weekend: two weddings (Hindu and Jewish), five events. Angie is unflappable. Everything moved smoothly, without a hitch. I was stress-free the entire time and just enjoyed myself at each celebration.
Her demeanor is calm and kind (two things that were critical throughout this process!) She is smart and organized and her weekend schedule for the wedding was updated constantly, making it easy to keep track of a thousand moving parts.
The weekend of the wedding Angie and her staff were everywhere without my realizing it. She'd appear at my side to ask a question or remind me of something I had mentioned weeks ago, and then she'd disappear again. She'd text me with a reminder of where I had to be and when. There was no detail too small e.g. organizing a room for us to assemble guest gift bags, making sure hair and makeup people were where they needed to be, collecting everything from the venue and delivering it to us at the hotel the next morning...this list could go on for days.
When my daughter and husband told me it was the best and most magical weekend of their lives, I knew a lot of that was due to Angie's experience and care. She is the best. Worth every penny and more. You will not be sorry if you hire Sapphire Celebrations. In fact, you may hunt me down to thank me!
Alison F
5.0
6/29/2026
Our wedding planner Emily Norman was a god-send! She took care of me (the bride) and every detail down to napkin rings! Her communication, focus, dedication and professionalism wer...
e outstanding. Our destination event was rather small-35 people from all over the USA. She knew everyone’s name, relationship to us, moments we wanted to capture, how we wanted our guests to feel and even food allergies! I recommend Sapphire Celebrations with all of my heart!
Elizabeth K
5.0
6/27/2026
Oh my gosh, where can I even start!! Angie is incredible! She made my wedding weekend so perfect, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Angie truly loves what she does, and gen...
uinely cares about making sure every bride and groom has the best day/weekend ever. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with for our big day! She’s incredibly organized and detail oriented, and was so helpful helping us navigate every aspect of wedding planning.
Angie is very responsive and was always available for a call when we asked for one. The only thing that makes me sad is my wedding is over and I don’t get to hang out with her anymore. She’s well connected in the wedding world and has fantastic vendor recommendations. If you’re looking for a wedding planner or coordinator, look no further!
Kathleen H
5.0
2/04/2026
Angie was absolutely amazing! She worked seamlessly with the venue staff to ensure my day ran smoothly. She also went above and beyond when I had issues with my dress. If anything ...
went wrong on my wedding day, Angie took care of it before I ever even knew.
Jorge L
5.0
11/06/2025
Angie and her team were just amazing. She had to get thrown into the middle of our wedding planning and made our dream just come true. We have gotten so many compliments about how ...
amazing our wedding was from so many guests. She was our rock through the entire process from start to finish! She was in constant communication with me and very organized to make sure we had everything ready to go. She stayed with us for the majority of the day until our reception where she helped in the background. I truly believe we wouldn’t have had the wedding our dreams without her. Her wedding knowledge is extensive and she helped with any family drama that popped up. Could not recommend her enough.
Amanda M
5.0
10/29/2025
We are so grateful for Angie and all the work and dedication she provided for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding. It was a perfect day filled with every dream and vision come tr...
ue. We could not have done a destination wedding at The Broadmoor without her and all the wonderful vendors we chose through her help - especially Southern Charm floral.
We feel very blessed that Angie was our planner and helped make the day that started as a vision come to life. Every special moment of the Wedding are now the memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you, Angie!!!
Francesca C
5.0
10/28/2025
Angie and team were vary helpful with our wedding. Great contacts for for florist, decor, DJ and other items. We were in contact throughout the planning and during the day of the...
wedding. Guests told us it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to.
Allie A
5.0
9/03/2025
If I could give Angie and her Sapphire Celebrations team 10 stars, I would! We hired Angie as our day-of- coordinator for our wedding at The Broadmoor, but she offered so much more...
than just a single day of help. We had regular check-ins several months ahead of time, in which she offered support and guidance. Her attention to detail and calm energy made us feel so relaxed and stress free on our wedding day. Angie is truly a delight! I could not recommend Angie and her team enough!!
Sarah G
5.0
8/21/2025
Sapphire helped us have the wedding of our dreams. We picked their month-of coordination package but started receiving guidance months before the wedding. Emily helped us think of ...
things that never would have crossed my mind and she was incredibly organized and efficient during the whirlwind of the wedding day.
Mela B
5.0
7/16/2025
We are so incredibly grateful to Sapphire Celebrations for planning our wedding at the Broadmoor — everything went off without a hitch! From start to finish, the process was seamle...
ss, and that’s all thanks to Emily, who was the perfect combination of detailed, thoughtful, and supportive without ever being overbearing. She anticipated our needs before we even voiced them, and her calm presence gave us total peace of mind on the big day. If you're looking for a professional, organized, and truly caring planner, look no further. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Casey B
5.0
6/03/2025
We had the best experience with Sapphire Celebrations coordinating our wedding. Angie is an absolute rockstar when it comes to event planning and was the perfect "wedding mom" for ...
us. She and her team were so attentive and knowledgable about the entire process and we really believe they were irreplaceable. We received so many compliments from our guests about how smoothly the whole weekend went and Angie deserves all the credit for that. We definitely recommend Sapphire for event planning (especially weddings) and would absolutely hire them again in the future.
Jessica J
5.0
4/28/2025
Working with Angie and her team was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the moment we started planning to the very last dance, she was right by my side — ...
calm, encouraging, and so incredibly helpful every step of the way.
On the day of the wedding, Angie handled everything so seamlessly — picking up details I hadn't even thought of, coordinating with vendors, and making sure the entire day ran perfectly. As an event planner myself I kept asking "What about..." and Angie confidently reminded me she had it covered and all was handled - keeping me the Bride at all times. I always felt supported and cheered on, and I never had to worry because I knew she had it under control.
Not only is Angie an amazing planner and calming presence, but she also has a fantastic network of vendors, which made the entire process even easier. I am beyond grateful for everything Sapphire Celebrations did to help create the most incredible, stress-free day. Highly, highly recommend!
Suzie M
5.0
1/28/2025
If I could give Angie & her team 10 stars, I would! The planning process is stressful as is, and Angie made it a point to help me break things down into manageable tasks. She was c...
ommunicative, prompt & professional every step of the way.
We worked so well together, it got to the point where Angie could read me like a book. Day of, she could sense when I felt stressed or needed a moment away from everyone and would act swiftly to ensure the day was everything we dreamed it would be. I would often refer to her as a ninja because whenever I said "I need to talk to Angie" she would literally just appear!
My only sense of sadness is that I don't get to plan more events with her! My husband & I are forever grateful for the magic she created with her vendor partners (who were all A++), and we cannot recommend Sapphire Celebrations enough! We love Angie :)
Anna F
5.0
12/02/2024
We had the greatest time, everything felt perfect and beautiful, Angie did a fabulous job helping us achieve our dream wedding. We are so appreciative of Angie and her team as they...
provided guidance recommending vendors while planning an out of state wedding. During our weekend, they kept everything moving along seamlessly while also creating magic in the small details, they did not go unnoticed. Thank you!!
Ashley B
5.0
11/17/2024
We recently had the privilege of working with Angie Johnston for our wedding at The Broadmoor, and we can honestly say we couldn’t have done it without her. From start to finish, A...
ngie was an absolute dream to work with.
Throughout the entire planning process, Angie was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. She made the often stressful process of planning a wedding so much easier and more enjoyable. She provided thoughtful guidance every step of the way, helping us make decisions with confidence. What really stood out to us was how available Angie was—she was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns, and we never felt like we were on our own.
With her years of experience in the industry, Angie’s connections with top-quality vendors and The Broadmoor staff were invaluable. She has a network of professionals who truly know how to execute a beautiful event, and we could see the benefit of her relationships in every detail of our wedding.
On the day of our wedding, Angie’s organizational skills and calm presence were key in ensuring everything ran smoothly. She coordinated seamlessly with multiple teams, keeping everything on track and running efficiently. Her ability to manage every aspect of the day while keeping things stress-free for us was something we’ll never forget.
If you’re planning a wedding in Colorado, I highly recommend Angie Johnston. Her professionalism, expertise, and personal touch made our wedding day unforgettable. Thank you, Angie, for making our dream wedding come true!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 11/19/2024
Thank you for your kinds words, Ashley. I enjoyed working with you and Ben on planning you...
r wedding celebration. Thank you for trusting us with such a special day!
Kelly T
5.0
10/23/2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond Perfection – Angie and Sapphire Celebrations Made Our Dream Wedding a Reality!
Where do I even begin?! From the moment we hired Angie, the owner of Sapphire Celebrati...
ons, we knew we were in the best hands. I had a very unique vision for our wedding at the Broadmoor – from my untraditional green dress to the luxurious, intricate details we wanted to incorporate throughout the day. Angie not only embraced our vision but elevated it beyond our wildest dreams.
Her meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism were evident from the first meeting. Angie made every step of the planning process feel effortless, taking away any stress and replacing it with excitement. No idea was too grand, no detail was too small – she managed everything with the kind of expertise that only comes from years of experience.
The day of the wedding, Angie and her team were a godsend. Every moment flowed seamlessly, every detail was perfectly executed, and I was able to fully enjoy my day without a single worry. From coordinating with vendors to ensuring every detail was in place, Angie handled it. We truly felt like guests at our own wedding, knowing Angie had everything under control.
If you are looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life, while making the entire experience magical and stress-free, look no further than Sapphire Celebrations. We would not have trusted this day to anyone else, and thanks to Angie, it was everything we dreamed of and more. She turned our ideas into a masterpiece that we will cherish forever!
Thank you, Angie, for making our day so incredibly special. 💚 You won't get rid of us that easily, we are your biggest fans and friends for forever.
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 11/19/2024
Perfection is an understatement! Thank you for trusting me to take you vision for your wed...
ding and bringing it to life! I will miss our calls and cannot wait to one day come visit you in London!
Sara P
5.0
9/18/2024
Choosing Angie and Sapphire Celebrations was the best decision we made for our wedding. Angie is incredibly professional and easy to work with, guiding us through decisions without...
ever being pushy. Her extensive industry knowledge was invaluable an d eased so much of our stress (and my moms!). Thanks to Angie and her team, our wedding day was the best day ever. We are truly grateful for their exceptional service and would highly recommend.
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 09/18/2024
Thank you for trusting us with your day! We loved working with you both and your families!...
Tori H
5.0
8/26/2024
Angie is professional, organized, good hearted and thoughtful. As the mother of the groom she was so great to work with planning the rehearsal dinner and welcome party. She made ...
us feel like an important part of the wedding weekend. AND she helped plan an absolutely wonderful wedding! It was perfect in every way!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 09/18/2024
Mothers of the groom are always special to this boy mom! I am so glad that we were able to...
work with you and your family!
Hailey W
5.0
5/19/2024
Sapphire Celebrations was spectacular to work with! It's obvious why they are a Broadmoor preferred vendor! We worked with Teri Hales who was amazing to work with and ensured every...
detail was not only executed, but executed above and beyond!!! Being a fish out of water for the wedding planning process, Teri helped us navigate through the process with ease. Our big day was exactly what we envisioned and more all thanks to Teri and Sapphire Celebrations!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 09/18/2024
Thank you for trusting us with your special day!
Lura V
5.0
3/29/2024
Angie from Sapphire Collections was amazing from beginning to end. She is kind, competent, and thorough. She was a huge help with all of the details of the planning, the day of the...
wedding went spectacularly well, and many people told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to! I am recommending Angie to all of my friends.
Marlo V
5.0
3/11/2024
My wedding was absolutely perfect and magical all thanks to Angie! We could not have asked for a better wedding planner to work with than Angie at Sapphire Celebrations. She is sup...
er detailed oriented which really put my mind at ease knowing that I could relax and enjoy the process since she had a handle on everything. She made us feel like we were her only clients even though I know she's hard at work on several projects at once. You can tell that she's super passionate genuinely enjoys what she does. She's also great at wrangling family members, guests, and rowdy groomsmen in a kind yet assertive way! Cannot recommend Sapphire Celebrations enough!
Kyle V
5.0
11/22/2023
Hiring Angie was the best money that we spent on our wedding. We needed a day of coordinator for our location and she was the top preferred vendor for our location. Angie was super...
easy and fun to work with and took so much stress away from us that I wish we hired her sooner to help plan the whole thing. She truly made the entire experience of planning and the wedding day special and we can not thank her enough for all her hard work to make our special day perfect!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 11/23/2023
Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day! It was so beautiful and yo...
u were a joy to work with! Wishing you all the best in life and love!
Alexa G
5.0
10/30/2023
I absolutely recommend using Angie and her team at Sapphire Celebrations. I found Angie about a year before our wedding and she maintained consistent and prompt communication with ...
us throughout our wedding planning process! She helped us plan our wedding through unexpected losses in the family and was always there to answer all the questions we had on the wedding planning process. We chose the month of coordination and started working with Teri Hales. I cannot say enough positive things about Teri! She did a wonderful job throughout the day and handled all the stress behind the scenes to make our day so memorable. Sapphire celebrations plans many weddings and events at The Broadmoor which made communications with The Broadmoor so much smoother. 110% recommend using Sapphire Celebrations and their wonderful team. Teri and Angie, thank you for all of your hard work and making our day so beautiful!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 10/30/2023
Thank you for trusting our team for your wedding day! We loved working with you and it was...
a beautiful wedding. Wishing a life filled with love and laughter!
Emma C
5.0
8/25/2023
I hired Sapphire for wedding month-of and day-of coordination. The team gave us the level of care that exceeded our expectations, particularly in working with the venue, vendors, a...
nd other surprises that came along the way. I was grateful to have an expert at the helm with the planning team, and relied on them heavily with questions and suggestions, to which they were very attentive. They were especially supportive and went outside of their “normal” level of service when we had an issue even if it wasn’t their responsibility. I appreciated the truly human nature of each person I interacted with and I never felt like a number. Thank you so much for helping us make our day truly magical and special. We will never forget it!
Caitlin W
5.0
7/11/2023
Angie Johnston with Sapphire Celebrations was the best. Handled everything. I didn’t have to stress about anything she was so on top of it. Really made the whole day go by without ...
a hitch. And I think having her as a full planner as apposed to just day of coordination was so worth it. We planned for over a year together and I really felt like she got the vision and knew exactly what I wanted and needed! I cannot emphasize enough how she took the stress out of wedding planning. It was a truly fun experience. I could not have had the perfect wedding day without her!
Bailey T
5.0
6/18/2023
I can't say enough good things about Angie and her team at Sapphire Celebrations. They were absolutely amazing to work with in the months leading up to our wedding and they made ou...
r Wedding day so stress free and easy that we were able to enjoy every second without worry. As someone who is usually a planning nut, I was so thankful to be able to take a step back and not have to stress or second guess anything. I thought to myself so many times "Thank goodness we have Angie" and she came through for us 100% of the time. Sapphire Celebrations easily ranks 5 star in professionalism, communication, and quality of service and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning their wedding.
Keely M
5.0
5/08/2023
Loved working with Angie and her team. She was an absolute lifesaver not just on the day of the wedding but the entire weekend. Could not recommend her more.
brenda k
5.0
5/08/2023
Sapphire Celebrations is a 5-star event planner business. Angie and her team supported us through a wedding on private property. We had the barn and the views! Everything had to...
be brought in, organized and coordinated. Our family was able to enjoy the event because Sapphire Celebrations just took care of the details. Our daughter had a vision and Angie patiently helped to bring it alive. It was a beautiful wedding. They are wonderful and supportive! Love them and I hope I have the need to hire them again, whink whink!
Jaclyn K
5.0
11/28/2022
I would absolutely recommend working with Angie and her Sapphire Celebrations team! I am a Denver native, however, I currently live in Nashville. Angie was so helpful in scouting v...
enues and vendors for us, and be our local eyes and ears for our Colorado Springs wedding. I was a bride with a lot of "ideas". She would listen to each one and help me source it for the wedding with a smile. Having her be on our team from the rehearsal dinner through the following Sunday allowed for all of us to enjoy ourselves, as she handled any and all curve balls. By the end, my family started referring to her as our second mother! Thank you again Angie, your truly helped make our wedding weekend perfect!
Brenda P
5.0
10/12/2022
Sapphire Celebrations particularly Angie come with my highest recommendation. As a matter of fact, the day of the wedding a guest approached me and told me she also had hired Sapp...
hire Celebrations for her wedding. I attended that wedding, and it was a beautiful affair. My daughter's wedding was so well received that I actually received notes from guests thanking us for including them, they used words like classy, bright, elegant, beautiful, happy, meant-to-be, joyful and blessed and oh-so-special day. It would not have been all that without Sapphire Celebrations and their guidance regarding options for venue, photographer, florist, music, room decor and all the rest that go into that amazing wedding day.
Natalie B
5.0
9/29/2022
Angie and the Sapphire Celebrations team were incredible to work with! I found Angie 6 months before my wedding reception, and I truly wish I had hired her way before then! She hel...
ped me with everything, and talked me through so many decisions and conversations that would have been really challenging on my own. She navigated vendor relationships, found us incredible vendors within our budget, and helped keep everything organized. The day of, she made our vision into a reality, and we had the most spectacular evening. She helped with everything, from set up, to guest coordination, to keeping us on our timeline, and clean up. Angie is a wonderful woman, and my wedding would not have been what it was without her help! I will recommend Angie and Sapphire Celebrations to anyone that asks. They are amazing at what they do, they are all so kind, and they know how to make you feel so special on your big day!
Gretchen S
5.0
9/15/2022
I was on the fence about whether I needed to hire a month of coordinator for our wedding, but I’m so glad that I did and that I went with Sapphire Celebrations! Rachel was amazing ...
to work with and helped out so much leading up to the wedding. I am so grateful I had her there to deal with anything related to the venue or our vendors. She created our timeline and thought of every detail that I never would have thought of. Our wedding day went so smoothly and all credit goes to Rachel for being there every step of the way.
Kristin H
5.0
7/31/2022
Angie and her team were AMAZING! Due to Covid, we had to reschedule our wedding twice. Throughout the entire rescheduling process Angie was integral in coordinating with our vend...
ors and making sure that our vision was delivered. She was very responsive and able to provide sound advice on difficult decisions. On the day of the wedding she and her team were terrific in making the day go seamlessly. Our wedding day had a lot of moving parts and she made it all look effortless to us and our guests. Perhaps most importantly whenever we had concerns or anxieties she was able to put us at ease and simply say “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it” and she did. We have grown children and look forward to working with her on their weddings. We cannot recommend her strongly enough – you will not be disappointed!
Barbara H
5.0
7/26/2022
Angie and her team at Sapphire Celebrations were wonderful! They are very reasonably priced for the amazing job they do. My husband and I were very impressed with how well they han...
dled the month prior, and day of, details of our wedding. They were truly life savers and reduced my stress greatly. They handled anything that came up that we didn't know how to handle. I would highly recommend Sapphire Celebrations.
Mary O
5.0
3/02/2022
Angie was so professional and attentive during the entire planning process. She eased so much of the wedding planning stress, and I completely trusted that she had everything taken...
care of!
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 03/03/2022
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day, Mary. We wish you and Kevin a...
lifetime filled with adventure and love.
tamara p
3.0
3/01/2022
o be successful at planning a wedding (or any type of important event), one must give 100% focus to make it successful, be proactive in communicating with the client, and pay atten...
tion to every single detail. A wedding is made up of a few big things (food, venue, attendees, etc), and 1000 little things. Sapphire gave our wedding approximately 82% focus, which showed in all the little details.
We entrusted Sapphire Events, and the primary planner Angie, with one of the most important days of our lives. She was warm and confidence-inspiring during our virtual and live meetings, then brusque in emails. Planning a Kosher wedding, in Denver, during the tail end of a pandemic presents challenges of its own, and we were impressed with how she got quickly and fully up to speed and coordinated with the local Vaad, the caterer, and the synagogue. She helped organize and finalize details for our Friday night and rehearsal dinners, and there were many times we said (or thought) “so glad we have Angie taking care of this.” She really shines in providing guidance with turning a vision into reality with decor and linen rentals.
Communication with Angie was great at times and infrequent/terse at other times. We were able to get comfortable after we set up weekly Zoom calls.
When it came down to the last few weeks - the lack of attention to details began to show. For example, we had planned to have 10-person tables, which dictated our seating chart, floral arrangements, linen rentals, and layout. A week before the event, we found out the tables only sat 6-8, so everything had to be changed. Another example is that we had cards on the tables for people to share suggestions for a happy marriage. The pens that we bought weren’t placed on the tables. Desserts were supposed to be served to the elderly guests from the dessert bar, but never were. A plate of food was supposed to be brought out to the bride and groom and a few members of the wedding party at a small Tish/Bedekken/ “first look” a few hours prior to the ceremony. This was never brought out, and the caterer later indicated that Angie told them not to worry about it. Part of our floral decor was supposed to be left at the venue, and the bouquets loaded into SUVs; Angie had no recollection of these instructions and we had to follow up directly with the florist to get our purchased items back.
These are just a few examples of how the details of our special day weren’t handled with the care or attention needed and expected from a professional wedding planner. It’s been over a week since our wedding. There’s been no email or phone call checking in, or asking for feedback on the experience. We considered the 5 months of wedding planning a very personal experience where we shared our lives with an unrelated person. To have zero follow-up on the experience is probably the saddest and most disappointing part.
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 03/03/2022
I wanted to respond to complaints and allegations you have made about Sapphire Celebration...
s in emails to others and your three business reviews.
While I know in hindsight you see some shortcomings in the service provided to you, I know Sapphire Celebrations fulfilled our contract with your mother. This is based on comments from both of you, your family and guests leading up to and on the wedding day.
Planning a wedding from start to finish in under 6 months takes clear and consistent communication. This was provided to you through an online planning portal, in person meetings, countless phone calls and text messages to relieve your concerns, weekly video planning calls, and too many emails with you both and your vendors to count. I made myself available to both of you, your mother and vendors whenever and however possible.
Regarding the catering on the wedding day there are some missing details in your allegations. The timing was confirmed regarding the food for the Tish with the catering staff. My team and I requested it several times while Brett and the gentlemen enjoyed their celebration. However, it was not delivered until after the group had moved on to the Bedeken. During the unveiling ceremony and ketubah signing there is no food, nor was there a table appropriate for displaying it during the ceremony.
When desserts and cake were displayed, I personally delivered cake to the entire head table. I then mentioned to your guests in their seats that the sweets were available. Additionally, I delivered Mr Coffee a cup of hot chocolate to enjoy. I asked the other guests at his and surrounding tables if I could get them anything to which they declined my offer.
At the end of the night I loaded as many floral pieces that would fit in the rented SUV with your four family members and their belongings. Putting more in the car would not have been safe for the driver or comfortable for your family. There was a miscommunication regarding the ceremony trees, however, they have now been delivered to your home by the florist.
I spoke with the livestream vendor directly regarding the unfortunate technology glitch impacting the recording of your ceremony. They went above and beyond to resolve the issue that was uncontrollable. Within 2 hours of you bringing me into the email conversation with the vendor informing you about situation, your response had become explicit and threatening. As per our contract, this behavior is not appropriate and breaches our contract. Inserting ourselves in the conversation once it got to that level would not have been productive.
The recommendation to set no more than 8 guests at a table was in honor of you planning the reception with a COVID conscious mindset. Seating was not finalized at this time and you continued to change it up to the week of the wedding. I worked with the florist to reuse pieces and make the additional tables as little of a financial impact as possible.
The special pens for the cards were set out on tables, however, only 6 were provided for the 11 tables at the reception. When this was brought to my attention during the reception, I provided the other tables with pens from our emergency kit.
I stand behind the service Sapphire Celebrations provided you throughout your planning and on the wedding day. We navigated questions and issues as they arose and ensured that all of your details and guests were well taken care of.
I wish you a lifetime together filled with clear communication, patience, support and love.
Jessica H
5.0
10/30/2021
As someone who is very controlling, I was worried about giving in and letting someone else manage all the details of my wedding day. But, let me just say, I am SO glad I had Angie ...
by my side throughout the entire process. From vender recommendations to handling all the nitty gritty details/contracts, she helped us navigate all corners of the planning spectrum with ease. She also helped ensure that my vision came life, even though I have a very opinionated and stubborn mother.
Truly cannot recommend her enough - if you are looking for an energetic, organized and knowledgeable planner, look no further! Angie is the best of the best, and I cannot thank her enough for the role she played making our wedding perfect! 💜
Marilyn C
5.0
8/03/2021
One word: OUTSTANDING! Best experience ever. Thanks Angie, thanks Pam, and a million thanks to Nikki! You made the day seamless.
Bonnie N
5.0
7/28/2021
Angie was amazing. We really could not have done it without her. We lived out of state and relied heavily on her connections to vendors to produce a beautiful wedding. She was so p...
leasant, calming, and productive - she gave us such undivided attention that I couldn't believe she actually had other clients planning at the same time. I would recommend her to anyone. 10/10
Kaitlin M
5.0
10/20/2019
Working with Angie as our day-of coordinator absolutely made our event go off without a hitch. In reality, "day-of" ended up meaning Angie was available to answer questions, coord...
inate vendors, and keep planning on track from the first day I met with her (which was months in advance of the date). She was extremely professional, organized, and practical. I had originally thought I would be able to coordinate everything myself, but Angie was absolutely indispensable, particularly with all of the details I had not even considered. Would highly recommend her services!
Allie M
5.0
10/20/2019
I was extremely lucky to already have Angie as a friend before getting engaged, but I can't emphasize enough how helpful it was to have her in my corner while we were planning our ...
wedding. As a teacher I hardly have enough time to get my work done let alone search around for vendors and make contact with them, and having Angie's wealth of knowledge of the vendors in the area and their price ranges meant I didn't have to do ANY of that. Beyond helping to coordinate and contact vendors and manage contracts, though, Angie helped us to make sure our wedding day was perfect for us and exactly what we wanted, and I know it was not just because we are friends. I know that she puts the same personal care into all of her weddings and goes the extra mile to make sure they are perfect, and most important, that on the wedding day, the couple only has to think about the joy of the day instead of all of the little details behind the scenes. I highly recommend Angie and Sapphire Celebrations!
LaRona M
5.0
9/27/2019
Angie was our day-of coordinator for our wedding at the Broadmoor. Angie's relationship with the hotel staff and other vendors ensured that our wedding weekend went perfectly. I ha...
nded off the details to Angie a week or two out and didn't worry about a thing for the whole weekend. Angie was great to work with, responsive, and very knowledgeable about the industry. I highly recommend Angie for any wedding or event!
Rachel H
5.0
7/21/2019
Hiring Angie to be our planner was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She helped keep everything on track when planning and helped me not stress or worry about anyt...
hing. On the big day she had it all under control, it was wonderful and I got to enjoy my wedding as I hoped I would! Angie is truly amazing and a gifted wedding planner and I would recommend her to anyone getting married or planning something special!
Megan M
5.0
7/11/2019
Having Angie as our day-of coordinator was absolutely incredible. After our initial meeting with her a few months before the wedding, my now husband said "I feel better already." ...
She was responsive to all of our asks and make sure that everything went smoothly from the time we hired her to the moment the wedding ended. Her kindness and attention to detail helped keep us calm through the end of the planning process and ultimately helped make our wedding day amazing. Angie is the best and I truly don't know what we would have done without her!
Terry O
5.0
7/09/2019
Angie and Sapphire Celebrations were one of the greatest decisions we made. I live in NY , and my daughter lives and works full time in Denver. We really had very little time to ...
put in a full effort to planning a wedding. Angie was great in every way. She is organized, creative, a great communicator, a take -charge person in a nice way.
With Angie, every detail is covered , and your wedding vision will be fulfilled and enhanced. Most importantly, she cares. She treated our wedding as if it were her own.
I can't say enough great things about her. When one of my other children gets married, (even out of Colorado), I will contact Angie. At the end , you will feel like you've made a valued friend for life.
Anne C
5.0
10/28/2018
My daughter hired Angie to be her wedding planner and Angie really made the rehearsal and wedding go so smoothly! Whenever we needed anything Angie was there to help! I also rented...
Angie's office space for my daughter's bridal shower which was a perfect setting and location. Angie again was such a big help and made everything go so smoothly. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married.
Julie C
5.0
9/15/2018
Jaime was absolutely amazing. We were reluctant to hire a wedding planner. We thought we could do things ourselves with friends and family. We were wrong! Jaime thought of things t...
hat we may not have. She was kind, professional, helpful, organized and a marvelous communicator. She worked with us on the front end of planning to gather all information and see the vision. She helped with sorting out some frustrations with a vendor. Jaime made the rehearsal smooth. She helped make the day a dream come true. The whole bridal party loved her. My other daughters will absolutely hire Jaime when it is their turn.
Kaitlin L
1.0
7/19/2018
Terrible and stressful experience. Would NOT recommend. We never felt like our lives were easier as a result of hiring them. And they quit 3 weeks out, mid-day, via email.
Response from Sapphire Celebrations on 07/19/2018
Free and open communications with all wedding vendors less than 30 days prior to a wedding...
is critical to fulfill the Day Of portion of a contract. Sapphire Celebrations removed itself from the contract with the Client when vendor communications were forbidden and our obligations were no longer able to be fulfilled.
We wish you the best, as you embark on the next phase of your life together.
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