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Full-service wedding and event planning firm also offering invitations and addressing services. Experienced, honest, and supportive staff to guide you through the wedding planning process. You select the services to best suit your needs. Available hourly, flexible contract, or full service. Free initial consultation.
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Planning
- Day-Of Coordination
- Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Rehearsal
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Samantha was nothing short of incredible. She ran our 6/4 wedding at Greenville Country Club and when I tell you she could have done it with her eyes closed and still executed it flawlessly, I mean it.
Wedding planners are needed in three stages: long term planning, 1-2 month out planning, and week/day of planning, and Samantha did it all seamlessly.
For our long term planning, she had all of the recommendations for all of the vendors - we went with as many vendors that she recommended as we could (out of those that were available) and they were all amazing, just like she said they would be. She took time out of her schedule to tour rehearsal dinner spaces and wedding venues with us, telling us the pros and cons of each one and how the logistics would work there. It was incredible to have someone with that much knowledge already considering the details of our family dynamics and number of guests in the venue considerations.
For the 1-2 month out planning, she knows her stuff inside and out and all of the little details that brides normally worry about, I did not lose a single minute of sleep over because Samantha handled everything. From menus and print-outs, to logistics, to welcome bags, she handled all of the last minute, small items that make a wedding great, but that I did not have time to cover. She reaches out when she has a question but otherwise takes over where she knows she can handle it within the scope of your vision.
For day-of she is a force - she knows who needs instructions, where they need to go, and when we had a little challenge with the logistics of the shuttles, she was all over it, spending all day making sure the issue was resolved. From fluffing my train to getting an extra shuttle from a hotel we weren't even staying at to make up for a last minute cancellation, she was amazing.
Outside of all of the planning, she is easily reachable, and so knowledgeable and reasonably priced for the service you receive. Seriously cannot recommend Samantha and her team enough.
Samantha was truly a godsend at the ninth hour for us. Having run into a few issues a month before the wedding, it became clear that we needed someone with us on that day to make sure that everything went according to plan so we could actually enjoy our day. After some research I came across Samantha's company and I knew after our initial consult on the phone, she was the one. She's thorough, professional and on point. Every last detail, she made sure that we were in sync on and always made sure that we knew that she was there to make things go smoothly. Her quick responses via email, texts and phone calls put our stressed out minds at ease. Having been in the industry for so long, she even know most of our vendors on a first name basis, which made us feel even more at ease. Anyone looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator who just knows how to get stuff done and make sure it all turns out perfectly, Samantha is your best bet.
Attention all brides-to-be: Samantha is the best! She brought me a lot of peace of mind throughout the wedding planning process all the way up until the wedding weekend—and then the big day! She was very easy to talk to and always accessible via email. Seriously, she would respond to my crazy email questions very, very quickly! She's extremely knowledgable about the wedding industry and traditional wedding etiquette, which I also found very helpful throughout the 6 months we were working together. She took care of business. All in all, I would definitely recommend Secretariat's services!
For one of the most important days in your life you want the best and I can honestly say Samantha provided just that.
I got to know Samantha when she planned my sister's wedding awhile back. When it came time to planning my own, she was the only person my family wanted... and luckily for me she was available!
I had my wedding in Boston and even though Samantha doesn't live here, she was with me every step of the way. She made herself available 24/7. She is extremely reliable, very organized, insanely dedicated and most of all a comfort for any bride. She takes time getting to know who you are as a person, spends time listening to what you want and provides honest feedback. She is also amazing at offering advice about situations you might not be comfortable speaking to your family/fiancé/bridal party about.
On top of all that, there is no one better at executing a Wedding. I was a very nervous bride, yet Samantha couldn't have made me feel more comfortable. If there was an obstacle, she not only fixed it, but made it seem as though it never happened.
Samantha helped create one of the most memorable days of my life and I would highly recommend her to any bride.
I have had the privilege of working with Samantha for both of my daughters weddings. The first was in Wilmington at the DuPont . Could not have been a better experience. She was with us every step of the way. And the best part was the day of the wedding we did not have to think about anything. She did it all including protecting us from from problems. She told me if people don’t hate me at the end of all this I haven’t done my job. She took the heat on everything. We loved her so much we asked her to do our other daughters wedding in Boston. Again lights out. I will say she had to work hard on that one and always had our back. Would totally recommend for a destination wedding. Samantha is hard working, honest and an all around great person. Recommend very highly!
TO ALL SOON TO BE BRIDES AND MOTHER-OF-THE BRIDE: Samantha Harris (owner of Secretariat) was paramount in planning and executing out perfect wedding!!! She made things so easy for us and painless. My mom, bridal party, husband and mother danced the entire night and literally had NOTHING to worry about. It was so amazing having her organize and keep our timing on point! She would also give us head up on how much time we had left through the night just to make sure we enjoyed every second! She really made our day perfect, we consider her family now!!!! Love you Samantha!!!
How do I phrase this...Samantha is just the best! Not only did she ease my anxiety of planning a wedding, but she made the wedding day itself feel so easy! She always has her clients' best interests in mind and was an irreplaceable resource to my mom and I. If you want to actually enjoy the experience of planning your wedding, I highly recommend Samantha. She is worth every penny.
Samantha Diedrick, owner of Secretariat, was the perfect fit for my daughter and for me as we planned her 5/13/17 wedding in Delaware. She kept us on track and gave us the confidence we needed to know that we weren't letting anything fall through the cracks. She took care and pride in executing our vision. Her knowledge of and access to vendors played a key role in our decision-making. Day of, she was organized, professional, cheerful, courteous and caring even as she moved everyone along the event timeline. Thank you, Samantha and assistant Alex!
Secretariat offers professional planning and guidance. Samantha ( our planner) is that person that can help with everything wedding. Timelines, resources, ideas and a wonderful personality, she has it all. She pulls everything together smoothly. Our wedding was a huge success and everything we had hoped if fact,even better than we could have imagined. We highly recommend Secretariat for your event.
For our wedding we worked very closely with Samantha. I honestly cannot imagine planning a wedding without her. She kept us focused on the big picture and worked with us to cut costs with vendors. If you're looking for a wedding planner, you'd be crazy not to use Secretariat.
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