Seeds of Celebration Creative Event Planning

a wiser decision. During the year and change that she worked for us, she was earnest, kind, proactive, and communicative. During the final few months, as planning really got underway, she was in constant communication with us to help us realize our vision. It often felt like she knew what I wanted or needed better than we did. On the day itself, Darby's team made the entire process feel the closest we have ever felt to having servants at our beck and call. Within five seconds of us attempting to do anything resembling work (pick something up, try to call someone, have a worry about anything) a Seeds staff member would be doing it for us or taking it off our hands. Thanks to Darby and the whole team, we got to focus on celebrating ourselves the way we wanted, completely free of worry. Her services were the best money we ever spent and our only regret is not being able to hire her a second time!

am not the most organized person so she was great at staying on top of things and keeping me on schedule. On the day of the wedding, she was supportive and gentle, but also took charge and made sure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend Darby.

t ease—she took care of every detail with such professionalism and care that I didn’t feel stressed at all. On the day of the wedding, we ended up changing our timeline because it was raining and 40 degrees, but she handled it flawlessly. Not only did she make sure I got the picture I wanted at my dream location, but she also secured an indoor photo location that turned out to be even better than I could have dreamed of. Her team was also an incredible help. With so many moving pieces, she brought in extra support to ensure every touchpoint was met and that all our guests knew exactly where to go and what to do. What truly sets her apart is her incredible ability to bring your vision to life. She understood exactly what we wanted and made it happen better than we could have imagined. By the end of the planning process and the big day itself, she felt more like family than a wedding planner. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day perfect, look no further. I would recommend Darby to anyone in a heartbeat! My Family used her for my sisters wedding, my wedding and hope to use her for my other sisters wedding when she picks her wedding date! Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality.

research and interviews, we chose Darby as our wedding planner, and we are so glad we did! First, and most importantly from the perspective of wanting to ensure our guests were treated well, Darby is an incredibly kind and warm person, and the same goes for her team. Darby is firm and direct, while being polite and friendly. All of our guests who interacted with her and her staff, especially our wedding party, loved her. Darby is not one to list off all of the things she does behind the scenes, but in the weeks after our wedding, numerous stories have surfaced showing just how heroic she is--how she and her team went above and beyond to make sure we didn't have to worry on our special day. She pulled out tape from nowhere when my sister/MOH's shoes broke on the dance floor; her team steamed and re-steamed all of the bridesmaids' dresses while we were getting ready (including dresses bridesmaids brought as second options!); she helped navigate a large number of guest cancellations after a death in my family. For her kindness alone, we couldn't recommend her more. Darby's experience in the industry, and especially with our reception venue (which only hosts about 4-6 weddings a year), were invaluable. She made good vendor recommendations, including the videographer and florist we ultimately hired. She was also open to feedback when her recommendations did not fit our tastes. We are definitely more Type-A, so early on in the process, it was a bit difficult navigating how we would work with Darby and recognizing that she had other weddings that were more pressing. But considering that we planned the wedding from NYC and were only able to make limited trips to Philly, Darby was always happy to jump on calls/Zooms and do her best to accommodate our schedules. When we got to the month before, there was a lot more communication--weekly meetings, timelines, etc. And once we got to the actual weekend, Darby and her team were just the absolute best. I could go on and on and list all of the little things that they did for us that showed us how much they cared--lugging 20+ umbrellas to our hotel room just in case it rained, tying 150+ ribbons onto our ceremony booklets, organizing and handing out vendor tips, just to start. We highly recommend Darby, especially if your wedding is at the Academy of Music and if you're planning from afar.

y when my sister got married in 2021 and as soon as I got engaged, Darby was the first person my mom called. To say they understand the wedding world is an understatement. They know everything and everyone, which is so beyond helpful. They managed the day so that I didn’t have to. The week leading up to our wedding, both my husband and I lost our grandfathers. There were so many things that we hadn’t yet done and literally did not have time for due to our family situations. With one text to Darby it was done. Just like that! I truly don’t know what we would have done without her. She was invaluable to us and our families. If you want your day to go off without a hitch, work with Darby and her team. You will not regret it!!!!

g, but in the first four months, the only thing accomplished was booking our venue. Darby said she was talking with vendors behind the scenes, but there was little (if anything) to show for it. She wasn't very responsive to us during this time period - we only talked three times in the first four months of planning. When my spouse and I finally insisted on getting to work, with four months remaining, we were starting from scratch on nearly every aspect of planning. This led to a rushed, stressed, and overwhelming experience and caused us to miss out on some things we had wanted. Sticking to our budget was a constant battle. My spouse and I repeatedly made clear that our budget was a priority. But Darby continued to steer us towards vendors we could never afford, mislead us about pricing and encourage overspending. Darby's guidance around certain planning pieces felt very limited. For example, when we were choosing stationary, she sent us an email that was just a few links to basic sites like Minted, Zola, and Zazzle. No further information or guidance. At times, working with Darby just felt way harder than doing things ourselves. Eventually, we stopped even bringing up things that we wanted, because we knew it would turn into a draining black hole of conversations in which little was accomplished. At times, I felt like Darby was trying to just convince us to be happy with subpar service, rather than actually address our concerns and solve the problem. Day-of issues included: 1) Darby's team failed to coordinate family photos. I (the bride) had to jump in and coordinate photos to try to get at least some of our desired photos. 2) Our ceremony candles didn't fit in their candle holders. Darby's team didn't take care of this. My spouse spent his wedding morning finding a solution. 3) after the ceremony, my spouse and I were supposed to immediately go to a private room to share a meal and enjoy the first moments of our marriage. But, Darby's team did not have the room set up properly. We awkwardly waited in a hallway for the room to be set up. 4) During the reception, in the middle of dancing, Darby interrupted me and asked me to decide on the spot what I wanted to do with the leftover alcohol. 5) Darby did not make a plan with us for the end of the night logistics. By the time the reception ended and we were ready to leave, my spouse and I had to spend about 45 minutes cleaning up, packing up and coordinating the leftover food, flowers, etc. 6) My maid of honor got pooped on by a bird right before the ceremony. She said she asked my planner for a wipe and my planner acted annoyed at her, refused to help and said she was busy with the ceremony. When we expressed our concerns to Darby, she would respond with some combination of apology, defensiveness, and reassurance. She typically didn't take action to make things right. My spouse and I have had to process a lot of difficult emotions with regard to our experience with Darby and her impact on our wedding. Nearly every aspect of our planning process and wedding day was affected by the stress, rushing, disappointment, overspending and exhaustion of working with Darby. As for the positives, Darby connected us with a few good vendors, and she is a very nice and friendly person to talk to.

onsive and supportive. She made everything so easy, including finding and coordinating with fabulous vendors, keeping us on track, and addressing last minute glitches and details. Our wedding day was absolutely seamless because of the Seeds team! We are so grateful to them, and would highly recommend Seeds of Celebration for others' event planning needs, big or small!

ing and helped keep us calm whenever things started to go awry. She and the day of coordination team were truly a force to be reckoned with on the wedding day. They helped us pull final things together after rain changed some of our layout, coordinated complicated shuttle schedules, and kept us on track. We can't thank Darby and the team enough!

hing. She is so kind and her presence is so calming. She is absolutely the best money we spent for the wedding weekend! I cannot recommend her and her team more.

ng, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. On the wedding day, they truly went above and beyond, ensuring everything was perfect while allowing the families to relax and fully enjoy the day. Their communication was excellent throughout, and it was clear that they genuinely cared about making the day special. Not only were they highly professional and detail-oriented, but they were also incredibly kind and easy to work with. If you're planning a wedding or any large event, do yourself a favor and hire Seeds of Celebration—you won't regret it!

Throughout the planning process, her attention to detail was impeccable. Communication was seamless from start to finish. Darby was always accessible, promptly responding to emails with questions or concerns, and was amazing with check-ins along the way. Her calm demeanor and professionalism, especially on our wedding day, allowed us to relax and enjoy the day! Loved working with Seeds of Celebration and will refer to all my friends! Thanks again Darby!

ure that I had everything I needed throughout the day. It allowed me to truly enjoy my day. Thanks, ladies!

on schedule while still having a blast! Darby suggested several vendors that we chose to work with who were all spectacular. She helped us feel prepared leading up to the wedding and then made sure we had the time of our life without any logistical worries on the wedding day! Highly recommend working with Seeds of Celebration!

afar a breeze! She was calm, thoughtful, and communicative throughout the entire process. We opted for her full service planning option, and were so impressed with the value we experienced - Darby brought a complete team to support her on our wedding day, so my husband and I truly didn't worry about a single thing. Our wedding party and family who got to know her all commented on Darby's kindness and incredible work - also that they wished they lived in Philly so they could hang with her regularly! If you have the chance, work with Darby!!

cs for the wedding day, helping us set-up our website/rsvp system in The Knot, and being the most, amazingly supportive person/friend to us both on our wedding day. We were always grateful for her positive personality. For the months leading up to the wedding, her organization kept us on schedule and honestly, she made planning a wedding feel easy! Moreover, we felt like we were completely in the moment on the day of our wedding. She and her team took care of all the little details that you don't want to think about on the actual day (i.e, meal counts, seating issues, floral set-up, etc.). I was amazed by how smoothly the day went. Thanks to her and her team we had the best wedding we could imagine, and we are so grateful! p.s. she has a great network of vendors, and did a superb job guiding us to vendors that were within budget and reflected our tastes.

laid back and calm. She had everything under control & caught things before they were problems. She also just brought the absolute BEST energy to the day. I found myself escaping the crowd when I needed a breather just to get a pep talk from Darby. She is awesome.

e stressful. If you layer on a pandemic, multiple events, family traditions, a postponement, and ultra-busy schedules, it can turn into a disastrous cyclone. Thankfully, we made the best possible decision and found Darby @ Seeds of Celebration. There is no possible way we could have pulled off the wedding of our dreams without Darby. Through countless zoom meetings, site visits, new requests big or small, Darby was a calm, guiding force through it all. Wether you need to shut down an entire city street, find a Henna artist that does home visits, hunt down a nut-free bakery, or really any other seemingly impossible request, Darby is your gal. She is incredibly organized, resourceful, creative, and respectful. It is no surprise that clearly the various vendors enjoy working with her. My now-husband and I joke, that even if Darby wasn’t our planner, she would still be invited to our wedding. If you are searching for the best planner for your Wedding, look no further.

f my daughter’s wedding was handled beautifully and with a smile despite having a multitude of vendors (3 different transportation companies were just one of many complicated details). Darby makes you feel like your event is just as important to her as it is to you. Just flawless!

commendations before then! Communication was a breeze with Darby. Once her month-of services kicked in, it was like a weight was lifted off our shoulders. She took care of all the vendor communication and confirmations, created our wedding timeline that reflected what we wanted and made adjustments very willingly, and was so meticulous, kind, and professional in the process. She provided so many helpful tips and suggestions that set us up for success. On the day of the wedding, I don't know how we would've gotten through the day without her and her team! They executed everything perfectly and with such laughter and joy. If anything was going awry or off schedule, we had no idea because they took care of everything behind the scenes. Darby and her team were also so thoughtful - they made sure to pack up one of each dessert and left it in our refrigerator as well as packed up all of our items and dropped them off in our apartment that night! We cannot thank Darby and her team enough for their help!!

and managed our large bridal party with smiles and laughter. 10/10 would hire again.

Not only was she such a huge help the day of our wedding, but she was such a pleasure to work with throughout the whole planning process. Always so responsive, professional & helpful. She thought of things that I never would have thought of on my own & knew exactly what she is doing. I cannot recommend her enough!

aken! I absolutely, positively could not have pulled off our dream wedding without the expertise, time and advice of Darby! She is a master at the skills of organization, timing, dedication and so much more! Do not move forward with wedding plans or any event without contacting Darby! Her service is invaluable, and it is impossible to even put a price tag on the services she provides! Best money spent on preparing for the wedding EVER!!

and did not miss one single detail. As the bride, I did not have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day because I knew they were taking care of it for me. They made the entire month leading up to the wedding as stress free as possible, and I was able to truly sit back and relax on the day of. My wedding was perfect in every single way, and I was able to enjoy every second of it thanks to my team from Seeds of Celebration!

stics and concerns, she was always reachable and patient. The day before, she even called to brainstorm alternative photo options given rain in the forecast. The day of, she ensured we were on schedule and coordinated with our vendors so we didn’t worry about a thing. When something was missing, she took care of it! Not a ball was dropped on our wedding day. The day after she even called to ensure we filed our marriage license appropriately with the city! I would highly recommend Darby and the Seeds team!

t make her the ultimate wedding planning teammate. I cannot recommend Darby and her team's services enough!

idance above and beyond our expectations. Darby took the time to get to know us so she could guide our planning to include and emphasize the things that were most important to our celebration. Darby made excellent recommendations for many of our vendors and her working relationships and experience with them made for very smooth planning and seamless operations. Darby took all of the stress out of our wedding planning and we aways felt like everything was being taken care of with the highest attention to detail. Her super-organized coordination during our wedding day really allowed us to focus on the important things and truly enjoy our time with our family and friends. We highly recommend Darby and her team!!

ey became our support for the entire day. We are everyone thankful for the help they provided and the friendship we gained with Darby and her team!!

my daughter's wedding so much more and found the entire process so much less stressful because of Darby. I will hire Seeds of Celebration for our next family wedding. I highly recommend!

essly with our other vendors to make it a reality. In the days leading up to the wedding, she met with me multiple times to discuss any outlying questions or concerns, and helping me identify any last details we hadn't thought of. Darby and her team made our actual wedding day a dream. There was a clear schedule, and they made sure everything flowed smoothly so that I as the bride (as well as my in-laws, who were hosting our wedding at their home) didn't have to worry about logistics. Our guests loved the small details, down to the baskets of emergency supplies in the bathrooms. Throughout the whole process - which was somewhat extra-stressful due to COVID rescheduling - I felt like Darby truly cared about us and making sure we had everything we wanted. Though I don't plan on getting married again, I would definitely hire Darby in the future and would recommend her to anyone!

onal throughout the entire process and they helped make our family wedding so much fun! Darby possesses excellent communication skills , and she seems to know every vendor in our region. She effortlessly organizes and completes any task needed! Darby is now a family friend and we are grateful that we used her services and gained a friend as a bonus!!! Lucille S.

date was May 2020. We postponed twice and even changed venues. Darby was with us every step of the way. Darby was available for phone conversations, emails, text messages. She was always responsive in a timely manner and professional. I always felt more calm after speaking with Darby. Fast forward to our wedding month/day. Darby handled all communication with vendors and made sure the entire event ran smoothly. The timeline she created was followed by the band, photographer, videographer, etc. She and her team handled everything! We never searched for a drink, food, or a fan (July outdoor wedding) without someone right there to see what we needed. While Darby is great at her job, perhaps what stands out most is her wonderful personality. She is so incredibly kind and calm. She made everyone in my large immediate family feel important and relaxed. She was so impressive my bridesmaids, aunts, siblings, etc. couldn’t stop raving about her and her team! Erin worked closely with Darby on the wedding day - she was energetic, funny, kind, and hardworking. You truly will not regret hiring Seeds .... We love them so much that my brother and his fiancé hired them for their wedding this August! Thanks again, Darby!

er, because of Darby and her Seeds of Celebration team, it was truly a perfect and magical weekend, with no blips, happily enjoyed by all, including hosts. The team kept everything moving along smoothly without rushing and without anxiety. Darby was a true delight to work with from the very beginning. She showed on schedule, followed up on every detail and always communicated in a calm, professional and caring manner. She always added joy to the preparations. She and her team were a huge part in creating joyous lifelong memories.

nd a compressed timeline, and she handled a succession of near-crises with grace, poise, creativity, professionalism and good humor. I honestly don't know what we would have done without her, and can't recommend her highly enough!

also was able to point me in the direction of any vendor or item I needed. She is the kind of person who will never tell you no, there were several things that others told me would be too hard or not possible and Darby made it happen. She is fantastically creative and was able to transform all my visions into real life! And that's only half of it! Day of coordination was an entirely different set of skills that Seeds of Celebration showed off. They kept us on time, they made sure everything was executed perfectly and when I got to the venue and wanted to make a few slight changes they made it happen. They had someone with me and my bridesmaids and then someone was able to stay with the groom and his groomsmen which was such a relief to know everyone was where they needed to be at all times. It was very strict and punctual but it never once felt that way, Darby and every member of her team kept a calm and happy demeanor which made me feel at ease and well taken care of the entire day. My Husband and I will always tell engaged to couple to use Seeds of Celebrations because if you're getting married you absolutely NEED Darby :)

ent up from there. She instantly understood my husband's and my desires and never wavered. We were adamant about not letting the wedding process take over our lives and that would have happened if not for Darby. Her chill energy makes the process seamless and she always kept us at ease. If I could have created my perfect wedding planner, it would have been Darby. I just felt like she "got me" and there is no other way to say it. I felt like I had a best friend there with me on my wedding day and I recommend Darby and her team to everyone I know getting married in the near or distant future. Not only because of my amazing experience, but also selfishly so I get to hang with her and her team again! I will always be grateful for Darby and her team because she helped create a wedding that was so incredibly representative of my husband and myself. It was a uniquely beautiful day and it would not have been possible without Darby. I cannot say enough, but I shall leave it at that. I recommend Seeds of Celebration over and over again!

all of the moving parts with a calm energy. She is so talented at making sure the wedding party, guests, and vendors are all coordinated so that your only worry as a bride is not crying too much or tripping over your dress (failed at both haha). If you want to be one of those rare brides that gets to be relaxed on her big day, Darby will make that possible!

rms of meeting with us, answering our endless questions, and being ready to email, text, or return calls essentially immediately. Beyond being readily available, her guidance and advice covered everything imaginable, from finances to vendor recommendations to being a creative soundboard and to simply being a friend. At the end of our night, when Darby said goodnight and goodbye, we realized just how thrilled we were to have been so lucky to have her as a part of our experience; we were happy that she was there not just because of how easy it made our lives on a busy day, but because of how much she loves and cares for us as individuals, and as a couple! The day, itself, was July 20th, with a RealFeel of 115 degrees. Darby and her staff were with us for twelve hours, working through the heat and running around out of air conditioning so we wouldn't have to. The Seeds staff kept us on a tight timeline, brought us food and refreshments, were flexible when we just needed to cool off in front of an A/C unit, and helped us cultivate the easy-going charm that we wanted to feel and that we wanted our guests to feel. Darby's staff is also expertly professional; they handled everything for us without us even needing to ask, and we felt confident and safe with them, whether in terms of capturing our vision of the event as a couple, distributing our tips to vendors, or ensuring that everything that was important to us happened smoothly, was taken care of expediently, or was where it needed to be. We love Darby and Seeds of Celebration and guarantee that you will, too, no matter what kind of event you are having, what needs to go into it, or how much you want to be involved in the planning process!

schedules. Darby was incredible to work with. She is a true expert and so kind and conscientious. She made the wedding planning process a joy instead of a chore. Darby is a professional - she really knows what she is doing. Our wedding was 170 guests with a Friday rehearsal dinner, Saturday ceremony, cocktail hour/reception, and after party, and a brunch on Sunday (all in separate locations)! Darby helped us with the logistics and vendors of all of these parts of our wedding! The weekend ran seamlessly, there was never a time when we felt stressed. Darby is detail oriented and organized. She helped us figure out so many aspects of our wedding that we never would have thought of without her! Darby is honest. She guided us with integrity to create the wedding experience that we were hoping for. Darby is responsive! She emails back, she texts and calls back, she met with us in person numerous times, we never felt like we couldn't reach her. Darby is kind. Her kindness shines through in everything that she does - and she has people who work with her that also share this kindness - it was so lovely to spend time with her, we genuinely looked forward to it! Honestly, we cannot express it enough, hiring her was the best decision we made!!! With our busy schedules we never could have created the wedding of our dreams without her services!!! Thank you Darby!

ok all of my requests in stride with grace and perfect execution. On the wedding day not one thing went wrong which is no easy feat! Each detail was executed exactly as my husband and I planned and discussed with Darby. In particular, Darby’s head planner Erin did an outstanding job. I received so many compliments from wedding guests for how wonderful the day was. Thank you Darby and Erin!

e communicated with our vendors prior to our wedding day, to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be, doing what they were suppose to do on the wedding day. She dealt with all the details of the wedding day, so that we could just relax and enjoy. Darby was always professional, friendly and just the nicest person to work with on planning a special wedding day.

60 person rehearsal dinner and a 175 person farewell brunch. All of that plus the fact that I live out of state - she made it all possible. I fully admit that I am an anti-bride, wedding planning was not my thing. But Darby made sure every little detail was taken care of, even when I would forget to answer her emails. And I can’t even describe how amazing she was on the day of the wedding. She had a whole team to help coordinate my 24 person bridal party. It was like she cloned herself - she was literally everywhere I needed her. And she does it all with a positive and peppy attitude. I couldn’t have asked for more.

ild from scratch, over 200 guests, first wedding on either side of the family for our generation, siblings and cousins included) and Darby helped us work through every detail in a process that was as organized as it was fun and collaborative. We used her for full wedding coordination and would repeat in a heartbeat. She made everything easier: from introducing us to the best vendors to helping us with things like ordering flipflops and finding a program designer at the 11th hour to advising on backup weather plans (actually plans A, B, C and D in the end. . .) and bringing a friendly all-star team with her on the big day. We can't thank her enough, and want to spread the word so more benefit from her extraordinary skill.