We plan and coordinate unforgettable experiences.
Central Pennsylvania, East Coast
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Kaci Willwerth
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Lancaster, PA, Simple Soiree serves the entire coast and will help you and your partner celebrate your wedding in style. This talented group of coordinators embraces the belief that every event is a unique expression of a couple's personalities.
The philosophy at Simple Soiree is rooted in celebrating love in all its forms, fostering unforgettable moments where joy knows no bounds. As architects of relaxing weddings and events, this team safeguards the essence of fun and the resonance of positive vibes. Simply put, they are happy to work with couples from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Backed by their seasoned expertise, the Simple Soiree staff assures you that every detail of your wedding and event will be meticulously tended to. They are steadfast partners, guiding you through the planning journey with unwavering support. With Simple Soirée by your side, rest assured that your vision will be brought to life, weaving together moments that will last a lifetime.
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Meet the team
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- Kaci WillwerthOwner/Lead PlannerKaci has been planning and executing weddings and events since 2006. She has a passion for being detailed and organized, so that the host(s) of the wedding/event can enjoy the moment in real time. She believes that every event is unique, purposeful and should be a reflection of her client's personalities. Kaci also served as the Lancaster Fete Committe Chair for the non-profit organization, Fete en Blanc Lancaster, that holds an annual pop-up party in Lancaster, PA for 3,000 people. When she's not working or giving back to the community, she's soaking up life with her family and friends.
- Amy LukensLead PlannerAmy has been planning weddings/events since 2011 and she has a passion for pulling all the pieces together to make the event unforgettable. Amy's attention to detail and creativity has afforded her the skill to work closely with our clients and bring their vision to life. When she isn't working with Simple Soiree, she is working at Penn State Health, taking random road trips and eating all the amazing food Lancaster has to offer.
- Brei Hummer-BairLead PlannerBrei brings a lively and focused energy to everything she does and is always eager to lend a hand wherever it's needed. When she's not collaborating with the Simple Soirée team, she loves volunteering with a local dog rescue, spending time outdoors with her husband and their dogs, and tackling DIY projects around the house.
- Courtney BarryLead PlannerCourtney’s skill set thrives when it comes to event planning. She has a degree in parks and recreation and has been creating, organizing and executing events for over 30 years. Her goal is to support our events so they run smoothly and create lasting memories. Courtney also works as a car seat educator. In her spare time she enjoys photographing nature and family time.
- Marissa DemeoLead PlannerMarissa has developed a love for events since college and enjoys bringing someone’s vision to life for all occasions. Marissa also works as the Marketing Coordinator for a HVAC company and volunteers at another seasonal job. Outside of work, she enjoys running, going to the gym, cooking, and hanging out with her orange cat, Margo.
- Pam EganAssistant PlannerPam is gifted in the area of organizing and keeping things running smoothly. She has spent years in the classroom and continues to offer her skills with private teaching and volunteering for local organizations. She is excited to bring her cheerful personality to Simple Soiree and ensure your event is a success.
- Michaela DelgiornoAssistant PlannerMichaela has a passion for organization and helping clients bring their concepts to life. She strives to find creative ideas for a seamless event that allows the client to focus on celebrating. When Michaela isn't working an event with Simple Soiree, she is working at a detox center, she enjoys reading, relaxing with her husband and three dogs, and having game nights with friends.
- Cherish DoutrichAssistant PlannerFor the last six years, Cherish has been growing her family and raising two beautiful little girls. She has found her passion for the wedding industry by assisting couples on their special day and decorating a venue from start to finish. In her free time she enjoys working out, spending time with her family and helping the family-owned landscaping business.
- Gretchen RothsteinAssistant PlannerAs a former teacher, Gretchen loves organizing and decorating spaces. Her passion of making things look beautiful has transferred into the wedding/event arena. Gretchen loves to make meaningful connections with the couples she serves. In her free time, you will find Gretchen watching her two teenage sons competing at their sporting events. She and her husband have travelled to many destinations with their family insurance business. She enjoys reading, exercising and hanging with friends.
- Cayli SchumannAssistant PlannerCayli has experience working in the event industry in various capacities since 2016. Her love of organization and attention to detail are what drew her into the industry. The connections that she has made over the years with clients and vendors is what she continues to love the most. Cayli also works as an account manager for a supply chain technology company. When not working, you can find her spending time with friends and family, reading, exercising, enjoying happy hour in downtown Lancaster or traveling!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0154 reviews
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Working with Simple Soiree, particularly with coordinators Brei, Pam, Cherish, and the team, has been described as a seamless and stress-free experience by multiple reviewers. They were highly praised for their thorough notes, responsiveness, organization, and ability to keep everything running smoothly on the wedding day. The team ensured peace of mind for couples, managed logistics effectively, and received high recommendations for their professionalism and support in making weddings stress-free and perfect.Review photos
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Caitlyn S
5.0
9/08/2025
Working with Simple Soiree was such a wonderful experience! Brei was our Day of Coordinator, and was thorough with her notes, attentive during meetings, responsive, and always supportive of our requests. On the wedding day, she helped everything run smoothly and stay organized—without ever making us feel rushed or hurried.
Brei was also so helpful in answering our logistics questions and incredibly thorough when it came to packing up our décor at the end of the night. Having her support gave us peace of mind, and we’re so grateful for all the care and professionalism she brought to our day. Highly recommend!
Sarah N
5.0
8/13/2025
We had our wedding at Excelsior in downtown Lancaster, and during the initial booking we found out we were require to hire a day of coordinator. Initially, we were skeptical of the need for this, but Brei and Simple Soiree were the absolute best and I cannot recommend them enough. From the very beginning, Brei was extremely helpful for us, answering literally any question we had (sometimes within the hour) and just overall helping our day become so incredibly seamless. Leading up the wedding, Brei helped us with anything and everything and consistently made our lives so much easier. We were so incredibly appreciative of all of the work she did leading up to the wedding, but then through the rehearsal and day of, we were even more impressed with how attentive Brei (and Pam!) were. Anytime we needed something, Brei normally either beat us to the punch with a solution or solved the problem right away. She kept guests, the bridal party, and us on schedule and just throughout the whole night made sure everything was perfect and it absolutely was! Then, Brei and Pam also made sure that the pack up at the end of the night went smoothly, and we didn’t have to worry about anything. I cannot speak highly enough of Brei and Simple Soiree. It is hard to imagine any way our experience could have been any better. If you are looking for a coordinator, you will be in amazing hands with Simple Soiree and Brei!
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Hanna R
5.0
7/18/2025
I worked with Brei as the lead planner for my wedding on July 12, 2025 and I was SO impressed throughout the entire process of just how caring and passionate she was about making my wedding day the best it could be. She was always available to answer questions, even when I got anxious on wedding day. Cherish was by her side on wedding day, and it was so helpful to have another person to count on as well. The two of them worked so well together and were so helpful to me, my husband, and our guests. I was on the fence about hiring a day-of coordinator for budget reasons, but it was truly the best money I spent on my wedding. I loved the confidence it gave me to know that someone was making sure all the little details got taken care of before they made it to my ears - it was such a big stress reliever! I cannot recommend Simple Soirée enough - our day was so much better because of it.
Response from Simple Soiree on 08/12/2025
Hi Hanna,
We are so grateful and honored to have been a part of your special day! Thank ...
you for trusting us! We had so much fun with you!
Nicole G
5.0
6/01/2025
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Simple Soirée! From our very first call through to the big day, the team was organized, responsive, and on top of every detail. Courtney was our lead planner, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly—not just with us, but with all of our vendors. She took the lead on logistics like our transportation schedule and proactively handled anything that could have become a source of stress.
On the wedding day itself, Courtney arrived and orchestrated everything flawlessly. She kept us perfectly on schedule, coordinated setup and breakdown seamlessly, and allowed us to fully enjoy our day without a single worry. Because of Courtney and Gretchen, we were able to be completely present and soak in every moment.
We can’t recommend Simple Soirée enough—if you’re planning a wedding, booking them is one of the best decisions you can make. 1,000% worth it!
Lisa R
5.0
5/28/2025
Marissa did an amazing job with our wedding, we couldn’t have been happier! She handled every hiccup like a pro, and made sure the day went smoothly. We appreciated having her calm presence so much amid the chaos of the day.
Erin G
5.0
5/19/2025
Simple Soiree was absolutely amazing and Kaci and Cherish were our Day of Coordinators! Kaci was so helpful throughout the whole process in contacting all our vendors, creating our timeline, and helping with any questions we had regarding our wedding. Both ladies were sweet, kind, caring, and brought peace of mind to everyone throughout our whole day. I would highly recommend them for your wedding day!
Jessica C
5.0
5/18/2025
Hiring Simple Soirée to help with our Day of Coordination was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. I cannot thatAmy enough for all of the work she put in to making my visions come to life.
As a very Type A bride I was very hesitant to let anyone help, but Amy recognized this and used it to her advantage. She made me feel extremely comfortable by making suggestions and asking for my opinion before making any changes (table layout, decor, timeline adjustments, etc). We had a few meetings before the big day and she asked all the right questions to be sure she was walking in with a plan.
The night before the wedding Amy ran through our rehearsal making sure everyone felt comfortable with the processional and the recessional. She answered any and all questions and adjusted the typical orders to fit what we had in mind.
On the day of Amy and her crew were more than we could have asked for. Amy knew coming in that I may have set up some of the decorations but the moment they walked in, they took over and brought all of the visions we had to life. More than that she was able to read my stress level and quickly found a way to put any and all fires (no matter how small).
If you are considering a day or coordinator (or a full on planner) I would HIGHLY recommend the wonderful people at Simple Soiree! There are not enough words to explain how incredible they are!
Carly C
5.0
5/12/2025
One of the best investments we made for our wedding day was Simple Soirée.
Incredibly organized, effortlessly communicative, and so completely wonderful—if we had to plan our wedding all over again, we would certainly book this vendor first. We had the privilege of working with Amy leading up to the big day, and we had the lovely Michaela on the big day as an assistant to Amy. They were simply the best.
They managed our stress, they handled a particularly difficult relative, and they made sure the day went perfectly.
We cannot thank Amy and Michaela enough for the kindness and professionalism they gave us throughout the planning process.
If you're considering hiring a planner, hire Simple Soirée. For smaller packages, you may not see the benefit until those final weeks, but it is oh-so-worth-it. The last thing you want to worry about on the day is where you have to be and when. If you've just started planning, you likely have NO idea where your leftover cake will go, who decorates tables, who manages paying vendors with cash, etc. The best parts of our day were Amy and Michaela—the moment after the ceremony they asked us what we wanted to drink from the bar, the moment they ran in to the hotel room to hug us during breakfast, the moment we got back to the hotel and all of our decor and food was waiting for us—these two were our rocks from the moment we met them.
Hire Simple Soirée for a truly easy, beautiful, wonderful event. It will be the best decision you make for your big day.
Cayli S
5.0
2/12/2025
Simple Soiree made the planning process and the day of our wedding as stress free as possible. Kaci kept me on track with everything I needed to do leading up to the wedding, helped with so much of the planning, and answered my millions of questions. Brei & Pam made our wedding day relaxing - yes, relaxing! We were able to relax and spend time getting ready with our friends and family and then celebrate and party without worrying about anything. It truly was an amazing day and so much of that was due to the help of the Simple Soiree team. You will absolutely not regret hiring them for your wedding!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Cayli,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so ...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! Your wedding was so intentional and special! We love that you did a private ceremony with your closest guests and then kicked off the party with the rest of your guests arriving to cocktail hour. We had an absolute blast and you were a gem to work with! We are so honored to have been a part of your special day!
Alexis H
5.0
1/16/2025
We just had our big day in November and Kaci and her team were honestly fantastic. Whether you're considering them for day of coordinator role or as planners, they are diligent, dedicated, very personable, and overall great professionals. Having them part of our big day as the Day of Coordinator, Kaci and her team were great with helping tweak our timeline, assist with set up and breakdown, coordinate the vendors, and with anything in between on the day of the wedding. Communication was excellent on all fronts, really can't recommend them enough.
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Alexis,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! You were a dream to work with you and we are so grateful for the trust that you placed in us!
Cassie S
5.0
11/14/2024
You NEED Amyl! I'm very type A I'll be honest, and she took my ideas and brought them to life perfectly! She knew exactly what I wanted and made it happen-she was AMAZING! From planning to day of she was a god send. Especially day of because my husband and I are both anxious people especially with tons of people and she recognized that and made sure we got mini breaks- quiet moment, during pictures, it was actually her idea to eat dinner in the bridal suite and that is probably the only reason we weren't totally overwhelmed. Not to mention we got to actually eat! She was such a stress reliever especially in the final stretch and went above and beyond! Everything was amazing from start to finish and we couldn't of had such a perfect day without her! Even Our parents loved her (dad got photo with her lol!)
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Cassie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our f...
uture couples! Amy had so much fun working with you! We are so grateful that we could calm your wedding day jitters and give you a stress-free wedding day! Making sure that our couples are fully present and are able to eat is one of our biggest goals. Thank you again for trusting us with your special day!
Alexandria K
5.0
11/08/2024
Simple Soirée was the best decision we
made during wedding planning. I cannot recommend Kaci and her team enough!
We were blessed to have Kaci with us during the planning process (as a day of coordinator) and on our wedding day with an assist from Gretchen.
Kaci was an amazing asset during wedding planning. Even though we did her “day of” option, she truly felt like a full blown wedding planner. She was always willing to answer a phone call or text if I had a question, and she had amazing tools to help you plan all of your details leading up to your wedding day.
The night before our wedding, my husband and I were talking about our excitement and we both agreed that we had 0 concerns going in to our wedding day because we had Kaci there. We had so much faith in her and her team that everything would go flawlessly. And we knew if something didn’t go the way it should, that Kaci would have it handled and we’d never know.
The day of our wedding.. Kaci and Gretchen were amazing. They were so kind, helpful, and always one step ahead. They thought of things before they even happened and understood everything we wanted within our day. They were so supportive and made me feel like royalty, all while handling our set up and day of care.
If you’re considering a wedding coordinator or a day of coordinator.. give them a call immediately! It is the best thing you can do for yourself for your big day!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Alexandria,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank yo...
u so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! We miss you already! You were an absolute dream to work with and we are so grateful for the trust that you placed in us! Your wedding was so fun and so special! We are so honored to have been a part of it!
Peyton B
5.0
10/22/2024
Amy with Simple Soirée was absolutely amazing! We worked with her for about 2 years planning our dream wedding! She made sure that our vision was a reality! I could not say enough amazing things about them!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Peyton,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! Amy had a blast working with you and is so honored to have been a part of your special day! Thank you for trusting us with your special day!
Scott K
5.0
10/16/2024
We recently had the pleasure of working with Simple Soiree for our wedding, and we cannot express enough how exceptional our experience
was. Under the initial guidance of Kaci, and with the dedicated support of our planner, Courtney, our special day was executed flawlessly. From the outset, Courtney demonstrated an outstanding ability to manage every detail, ensuring that nothing fell through the cracks. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach provided us with peace of mind, allowing us to fully enjoy our ceremony and reception without worry. It was evident that she genuinely cared about making our day perfect, and her efforts did not go unnoticed. Thanks to Courtney’s expertise and the seamless planning and coordination, our wedding was everything we had envisioned and more. We wholeheartedly recommend Courtney and Simple Soiree to anyone seeking an stress-free planning experience and a beautifully orchestrated event. They have our utmost gratitude for making our day truly unforgettable.
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Scott,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so ...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! Our team had the best time working with you and helping bring your vision to life. Your wedding day was special and meaningful. We are so honored to have been a part of it!
Rachel G
5.0
10/12/2024
Simple Soiree was just incredible to work with! We selected Brei as our day of coordinator, and to be honest, I wish I would have used her to plan the entire wedding because she was so amazing! Brei was communicative throughout the entire process, easy to get ahold of, easy to talk to, and had fantastic ideas when we were debating about some things. The day of was absolutely magical, I felt so comfortable and Brei and her assistant took care of everything and if something didn't go to plan, I didn't know about it :). I would highly recommend using Simple Soiree to any person planning a wedding!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Rachel,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! Brei had so much fun working with you! Your wedding day was so magical and we love looking back on the photos! Thank you again for the trust that you placed in us!
Colleen M
5.0
10/07/2024
I can't express enough how amazing Kaci and her team were from the beginning. She was always accessible and responded quickly. She was organized, friendly, and very involved in every step. I can't express enough how valuable she was to the success of my wedding day and how grateful I am to have met her. It was by far the best investment and money well spent. I'd recommend her to ANY bride. She also got rave reviews from my wedding venue team. If you want a smooth wedding day and someone to be in your corner from day 1 of planning Simple Soiree is the way to go!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Colleen,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you s...
o much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! You had so many stunning details at your wedding and it's an absolute honor that we could help bring your vision to life. We sincerely appreciate all of your communication and organization. We had so much fun at your wedding! Thank you for trusting us with your special day!
Lisa H
5.0
10/02/2024
I’m so grateful that we hired Simple Soiree for our daughter’s wedding . Kaci and her staff were so experienced, professional, and had everything so well organized. We received so many compliments at the wedding and it’s definitely due to the compassion Simple Soiree has for their clients. Kaci’s main focus is to give you a stress free and memorable experience and that is exactly what we received. Thank you all ❤️
Nicholas B
5.0
9/30/2024
Absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend Kaci and her team enough. From timely communication constantly leading up to our wedding, to the dozens of details we hadn’t even thought of for the day of, she had everything prepared and organized. Her thoughtfulness and preparation allowed us to fully immerse in our wedding day and not have anyone ask us anything or bother us throughout the entire day. She met with us for about 2 hours a month or two before our wedding day to go over EVERYTHING and it couldn’t have been more helpful. I can’t imagine anyone being better at their job than she is.
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Nicholas,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you...
so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! We are so honored to have been a part of your special day! We are so happy to hear that you could be fully present on your wedding day. That is our number 1 goal. Your wedding was so intentional and special. Thank you again for the trust that you placed in us!
Carley G
5.0
9/25/2024
Best money we spent!! Kaci and Courtney at Simple Soiree were amazing! From the beginning communication was easy, fast and answered all the questions that would pop into my head. Kaci helped me organize and made it so I didn't need to answer a single question on wedding day. These women helped me from getting my shoes on at reception to pinning me into my dress when I popped a button- they helped with set-up, clean up and creating a timeline for everyone. Would definitely recommend to other couples :)
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Carley,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! You were a gem to work with and we had a blast with you! Your wedding was so special and had so many beautiful touches. The DJ mixed with the live musicians was so fun and all of your guests loved it! Thank you again for trusting us with your special day!
Renee R
5.0
8/30/2024
Holy crap did they go above and beyond everything I could have asked for!!! Even fixing my dress that broke before I went down the aisle!! I am a slight control freak but Amy put me at ease just took the reins with a smile on her face! She had it all handled so smoothly I couldn’t have asked for better!!
Hannah L
5.0
7/23/2024
Simple Soirée was amazing from start to finish! From our consultation call that helped us figure out which package would be best for our occasion, to answering all of our questions about softwares and layouts and helping us navigate unforeseen challenges throughout our wedding planning process, they were great! Courtney and Cherish were fantastic the day of our wedding and did so much to help us pull it all together and navigate our day!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Hannah,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples! We are so happy that you loved our software as much as we do! Courtney and Cherish had so much fun working with you! Thank you again for trusting us with your special day!
Sarah R
5.0
7/15/2024
We had such a great experience working with Brei as a day-of coordinator for our May 2024 wedding at Moonstone Manor! She was so organized and communicative, and made our rehearsal and wedding day so easy and stress-free. Everything turned out so perfect, and we couldn't have done it without her!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 02/19/2025
Hi Sarah,
Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day! Thank you so ...
much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future couples!
Brei had a blast working with you on your wedding day and leading up to. You were great to communicate with! Thank you for trusting us with your special day!
Erin D
5.0
7/04/2024
Hiring Kaci was hands down the best decision for our wedding. Kaci was professional and displayed exceptional communication throughout our planning process. Even when we gave options to not attend a walk through or pass on a step Kaci wanted to be fully involved. The day of wedding we were extremely thankful as Kaci kept everyone calm, on time, and feeling so taken care of. We cannot praise Simple Soiree enough!
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Erin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our futu...
re couples! Your wedding was so special and an absolute blast! You were a dream to work with and we so appreciate how organized you were! We wish you and Mike all the best!
Madelena M
5.0
7/01/2024
I immediately chose simple Sioree because of the software they had available. It was awesome, everything it one place, printable documents, tracking, floor plan, etc. my planner was Amy Lukens and I LOVED her. She was extremely available, SO nice, great at her job, and beyond professional. Anything I was confused about, Amy had a million recommendations and I loved all of them. She made our wedding SEAMLESS. We were ahead of schedule all day, she knew everything I wanted and was one step ahead of me which is hard because I’m extremely controlling. She’s amazing and I cannot recommend her enough.
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Madelena,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and taking the time to sh...
are this! We are so honored to have been a part of your special day! Thank you for trusting us!
Alaina T
5.0
6/25/2024
Where do I even begin? 5 stars doesn’t even scratch the surface of how amazing Kaci and her team are. This team allowed my husband and I to be nothing but present on our wedding day. They’re amazing at their job, but they are also beyond amazing people that make you feel so special and important leading up to your day/ your big day. Whether it’s helping with bustling a dress, calming your nerves down before your first look, coordinating with numerous vendors, timelines, setting up decorations..truly no detail is forgotten with Simple Soiree. I will never ever forget this team and thank you will never be enough. 10/10 recommend, I promise you will not regret it ❤️
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Alaina,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! We ...
are so honored to have been a part of your special day and it's a day that we will always cherish. Your vision was stunning and every detail was so intentional. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Claire W
5.0
6/19/2024
We worked with the planner, Amy. She was absolutely incredible from day one. We started working with her almost a year prior to our wedding last June (~275 people). Throughout the days leading up to the wedding, she was extremely communicative, kind, and made the process feel effortless. She gave us recommendations for nearly every vendor, making certain that they fit into our budget, which in the long run saved us a lot of money! She helped us choose vendors we never would have found without her. Amy was an absolute joy, I miss having our meetings with her because she became a friend. We truly got to know one another. I will never forget, that shortly after we got to the wedding venue, she pulled me aside. We had a few minutes of reminiscing of the planning process and of the time we had spent together leading up to this moment. We both shed a few tears and a hug and then let the wedding day begin. In that moment, I was even more confident that we had picked the perfect wedding planner. She was just as invested in us, as we were in her. She was more than just a wedding vendor, she was a friend and a wonderful person.
Our wedding day had a few uncontrollable challenges, but I was never told of anything until after it was handled, which I greatly appreciated! For example, due to the heat, our cake collapsed from 2 tiers down to 1 tier. Amy handled it with ease and kept the day 100% stress free. She could not have done a better job and we are so grateful to have had her be a part of our special day. Thank you Amy!
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Claire,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our fu...
ture couples! We had a blast working with you and your wedding was so special! Thank you again for trusting us with your special day!
Lyndsay B
5.0
5/31/2024
I believe having Simple Soiree (specifically Brei) coordinate our wedding was the greatest decision we made throughout the whole planning process.
Brei deserves all the praise in the world! This is her fun job and you would never know it wasn't her only job. She immediately made herself available to answer any questions and address any concerns I had throughout the process and the closer we got to the wedding the more she took off my plate. Meeting her in person it felt like we’ve known her for years. She’s so personable and fit seamlessly in with my family, everyone LOVED her, and I got so many comments about how amazing she was. For me her presence was so incredibly calm, and reassuring, that when she told me “it’s your time to relax, I got it”, I was honestly able to forget about it.
Too all the brides that already have Brei for your big day, just know you are in the best hands, and for any brides looking for a coordinator you won’t regret going with Simple Soiree!
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Lyndsay,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our f...
uture couples! We had so much fun working with you and value the trust that you placed in us. Thank you again for trusting us with your special day!
Rebecca B
5.0
5/24/2024
I am not even sure where to begin on how wonderful Kaci and the Simple Soiree team is. We had the pleasure of hiring Kaci to be our day-of-coordinator for our wedding. After talking to Kaci on the phone, I didn't even contact another company because I knew I needed her. Kaci went above and beyond to make our day perfect. She has the most calming personality, made sure the bridal party was happy and attended to, attended all our meetings with us, made sure we didn't know if there were any hiccups, and did it all with a smile. Our day was seamless and there is no doubt in my mind that is because of Kaci. I cannot recommend enough!! All my bridesmaids commented on how amazing she was. It truly felt like we had a friend with us (who also took care of business).
Response from Simple Soiree on 07/10/2024
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! You were a dream to work...
with and we had so much fun with you! Your wedding was so special and we will always cherish it. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree and trusting us with your special day!
Rebecca M
5.0
2/29/2024
We worked with Amy as a "day-of coordinator" for our wedding at Excelsior and were so thrilled with her. It is clear that the Simple Soiree team are filled with pros. Amy was so organized and was there with absolutely everything we needed on the day. She always was quick to get our larger bridal parties in line when they were goofing off (literal & figurative line) and developed a quick rapport with all of our vendors. When I got pollen on my dress from my bouquet right before walking down the aisle, Amy was there miraculously cleaning it off and ensuring it was dry and perfect. If anything went wrong on our big day, we couldn't tell ya because Amy handled it all with grace and a smile behind the scenes. She exudes competence and "I got this" vibes. The best investment we made for our wedding. All we day to do was show up!
K M
5.0
2/19/2024
From the initial outreach call we knew we had made the best choice in hiring Simple Soiree! Once we hit the 6 week mark it was all systems go. Amy and Courtney met us at our chosen venue and had an entire gameplan already laid out for us. During the first meeting with the venue they came prepared with a number of questions and requirements for the venue and catering teams and we were super impressed with everything they had thought of to get clarification on. It was such a wonderful experience, we came away from the run through meeting feeling as though an enormous weight had been lifted from our shoulders. Every contingency was planned for and we just had such a great feeling of confidence. In the final week before the wedding, all of our vendors (DJ, video, florist, etc.) received their itinerary and schedule. Every single vendor had clarity on what their role, requirements and timings were. As we drew closer to the day Courtey kept in constant contact with us, which we really appreciated and helped keep our nerves and stress levels under control. On the morning of the wedding, Courtney was in communication with our bridal party letting them know what was happening and timings they needed to be aware of. The ceremony, reception dinner, first dance, etc. all went off without a hitch - if there were any hiccups on the day we certainly didn't know about it - we were able to completely focus on enjoying our day with our family and friends. We would recommend Simple Soireeto anyone who wants to make sure both their wedding planning and wedding day goes perfectly.
Mark S
5.0
12/26/2023
We were recommended to go with Kaci and Simple Soiree from the beginning and we could not be happier with that decision! Everything was super easy from our first meeting all the way through our wedding. My wife's and my wedding was the first one we've been to as a couple (8 years together), so we really didn't know everything to plan for and what to expect. Kaci was there for my wife at all times, helping coordinate and answer any questions we might have. Once it got down to the week of, Kaci made sure she had constant communication with us, texting us whenever needed, and was more than happy for us to text her with any updates, as well. She made sure everything was planned out (timeline, vendors, etc.), took notes for each call, and made sure everything was documented online, which was very helpful to reference whenever needed. Her advice on where to get ahead (like adding invitees' names into her system early) really took as much stress away from planning as possible.
Considering we haven't been to a wedding in 10 plus years, Kaci's rehearsal was great and gave us, plus our wedding party, full confidence going into our big day. On our wedding day, Kaci and Courtney made sure everything was on time and according to plan. All we had to do was follow their lead. Both of them were calm, cool and collected the entire day. We cannot be more thankful for Kaci, Courtney and Simple Soiree for making our day truly perfect.
Lauren P
5.0
12/15/2023
My husband and I got married on 11/25/23 at Excelsior in Lancaster PA and Simple Soiree was the perfect fit for our wedding day. Kaci was the heart and soul of the vendor team at our wedding day and we couldn't have been more thrilled with her and her team's work. As someone who has known Kaci through working with her professionally, it's no coincidence I hired her to be my own wedding planner. She is responsive, no matter how far out from your wedding you are. She cares if you're worried or anxious about something, and gets you answers, even if they aren't pressing for the time. Kaci really keeps the mental peace for brides and she remains calm, cool, and collected through the process. She is innovative with suggestions, takes care of logistics you didn't know existed, and does it all with the biggest smile and sweetest demeanor. She sat in on every meeting, took many of my phone calls, brainstormed solutions, and made the entire process incredible. We booked her for partial planning so that we were in contact more frequently and it was beyond anything we could've asked for. Kaci communicated with all our vendors for us, set everything up, knew exactly my vision for the day. My family members still are raving about her and how amazing she was. If anything at my wedding went wrong- I don't even know! She made it perfect. I look up to Kaci so much as a person and as a fellow vendor, and so having her do my wedding was such an honor. We are forever grateful for the friend and person she is, you can tell that she was born for this industry.
Jessica M
5.0
11/13/2023
Our wedding day was 11/11/23 and it was perfect, no doubt thanks to Kaci! Kaci was my main point of contact throughout the planning, and Michaela was with her on the day of. I worked with Kaci for about a year and she took every thought, worry, and idea I had and turned it into an organized plan. Leading up to the wedding, Kaci was prepared at every meeting with action items/next steps and always had an agenda. On the day of the wedding, Kaci had everything ready. I gave her pictures of my vision and explained my ideas, and she made it happen down to every last detail. She thought of every last possible thing, down to the point of having cough drops for me because I had a sore throat the morning of the wedding. Being hands off is super difficult for my Type A personality, but I put my trust in Kaci and her team and I don’t regret it. Our wedding party and both sets of parents loved Kaci as well and appreciated her help. If you are planning a wedding, PLEASE hire Simple Soiree as they will be the best vendor you have.
Hannah H
5.0
11/03/2023
We were blessed to work with Kaci and Michaela for our wedding day, and if there's anything I have to say about them is that they were absolutely worth every penny. Both sets of parents, our guests, and our vendors complimented us on the professionalism and hustle of our coordinators. When we first met, I told her that we wanted to enjoy the day with our family as much as possible and she made that happen. She answered all of my questions, was incredibly thorough, and I was able to let go of all of my day-of worries and just put my trust in Kaci. They were like wedding fairies making things come together and problem solving issues before I even knew about them. I would recommend her to any of my friends in a heartbeat.
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Hannah, thank you for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! We are extr...
emely honored to have been a part of your special day and value the trust that you placed in Simple Soiree!
Caitlyn G
3.0
10/23/2023
We hired Simple Soirée as a day of coordinator. Looking back I regret not doing a wedding coordinator to help with planning throughout the year. I also think it would’ve help with the planner knowing what I wanted because I tried to explain my ideas but they did not fully grasp it. I even added pictures of what I wanted my decorations to look like and they did not do it. During the end of the night a lot of our guest said the coordinating team was not very friendly.
Response from Simple Soiree on 10/24/2023
Caitlyn,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples. We are tak...
en back and shocked by your 3-star review given that your wedding day was seamless and how thankful you were the entire day of your wedding.
We understand where it could be challenging for you to see all of the moving and behind the scenes pieces on your wedding day; as our main goal is for you to be fully present enjoying your special day. We recall you apologizing for your rowdy and intoxicated guests and thanking us for our work throughout the day. It was certainly an unusual wedding day and rarely do we have to deal with the types of situations that arose on your wedding day. It was actually our first wedding where the venue owner called security to come assist us until all of your guests left the property. We had multiple alcohol related situations throughout the entire evening that required a lot of our attention. For example: mopping the entire dance floor after your wedding party shot-gunned and poured beer all over the dance floor, helping care for an intoxicated groomsmen that passed out at 6:30pm and had to stop a guest multiple times from pouring their own drinks behind the bar. It was all very unfortunate and disheartening, but we did our absolute best to protect you from all of these moments and sincerely apologize if it was obvious at the end of the night how much of a toll this had on us.
We discussed your feedback as a team and are truly sitting here scratching our heads. You were such a dream to work with and communicated so well throughout your planning process. We are truly not sure what you mean by “they did not do it.” You provided a tremendous amount of décor that took 5-6 people to load into the venue and the 2 of us did our absolute best to create your vision, even though we are not professional decorators. You had an opportunity to view everything before the ceremony and we sincerely wish you would have pointed out what you were not pleased with. It’s incredibly important to us that our couples are beyond happy with every aspect of their wedding day. Again, we are just so confused and trying to understand where the breakdown happened and we would appreciate it if you would elaborate on this so we can explore ways to grow.
Katie G
5.0
10/22/2023
I don’t even know where to start in sharing how phenomenal it was to work with Simple Soirée!! Amy was our main point of contact throughout the planning process and she had Gretchen with her on wedding day. They were both AMAZING. I can not say enough good things. We hired as “day of” coordination but got SO much more. Amy was with us at our 2 planning meetings with our venue, she had zoom meetings with us to make sure we were doing ok and to answer any questions, she wrangled all our vendors, coordinated our entire timeline, and was immediate in responding to texts/calls/emails, etc. Amy ran our entire rehearsal and commanded a wild wedding party with ease. The next morning, wedding day, she showed up ready to roll, with a hangover and emergency kit prepared for us and was eager to do anything and everything we could have ever needed or wanted and then some. She kept the entire day running smoothly, executed all of it exactly to my vision, and could not have made it all more perfect. Amy was truly the hero of our entire wedding and I have no idea how we would have done it without her. 100/10 for Simple Soirée and 1000/10 for Amy!!!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Katie, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our fut...
ure couples! You were a dream to work with and we are extremely honored to have been a part of your special day! Thank you for trusting Simple Soiree!
Eryn T
5.0
10/19/2023
Kaci and her team are absolutely incredible. Kaci’s professionalism is top of the line and her kindness and positive spirit make it easy and an absolute joy to work with her throughout the whole process. She is very quick to respond to emails and text messages and has such a great working relationship with all vendors. I could not recommend Kaci and her team enough. We adore her and Simple Soiree!
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Eryn, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! Your ...
wedding day was incredibly special and one that we will always cherish! Thank you for the trust that you placed in Simple Soiree!
Michelle B
5.0
9/24/2023
I cannot recommend Simple Soiree enough!! Our planner was Kaci and she was absolutely wonderful. She helped us pick every single vendor for our wedding day. We received so many compliments on the DJ, caterers, etc from guests and it was all thanks to Kaci and her wonderful recommendations. Kaci was always available via email or phone, and always had an answer/solution to any issue. Kaci kept us so organized and on track throughout the entire planning process.
On the actual wedding day, Kaci and Brei were wonderful! They set up all of our decor, centerpieces, welcome table.. everything! Not only did they set everything up, but at the end of the night they packed everything back up and loaded up our cars for us! If there were any issues that came up, we didn’t know about them because Kaci and her team handled it. Kaci checked in with me (the bride) throughout the day and made sure I was eating and hydrated. We had to make the decision to move our ceremony location due to wind/rain.. Kaci came up with the best solution and no one would have even known we had to change our plans. Kaci and Brei managed every single part of our day, all we had to do the day of our wedding was be present and enjoy every moment. Do not hesitate to book them to plan your wedding, it will be the one of the best decisions you make!
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! W...
e had so much fun working with you and planning your special day! You were so organized and fabulous at communicating your vision. It was an absolute honor to be a part of your special day! Thank you for the trust that you placed in Simple Soiree!
Julia L
5.0
9/20/2023
Words cannot describe how grateful myself, my husband, and my family are for Kaci and her team! We hosted our wedding at my family’s farm never having thrown a party of this scale at our home, and never having hosted a wedding! While we had the grand ideas and were happy to help execute, it was so helpful and so much less stressful to have Kaci’s expertise and for her to take over communication with the vendors. She was always so calm, focused on what we wanted, honest, had the best advice and knew how to make what we wanted happen. Leading up to and the day of our wedding, we were so calm and confident everything would run smoothly - and it did! It was everything we could’ve dreamed of and none of it would’ve been possible without Kaci. Truly so grateful for her and her team!! If you think you don’t need a coordinator… I’m telling you now you do and it needs to be Kaci! You won’t regret it.
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Julia, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! You ...
were an absolute dream to work with! We value the trust that you placed in us and are forever grateful to have been a part of your special day!
kim l
5.0
9/18/2023
Absolutely the one vendor we could not have done it without. Professional, knowledgeable, calm, efficient, organized, a leader and fun. Highly recommend!
Response from Simple Soiree on 11/06/2023
Hi Kim, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us and our future couples! You we...
re an absolute dream to work with and we hope that our paths cross again in the future! Cheers to a beautiful and successful wedding!
Heather G
5.0
9/14/2023
Hiring Simple Soiree was the best decision I made for my wedding. Planning a wedding in PA while living in VA was very intimidating and I truly couldn't have done it without Amy and her team. Amy was kind, attentive and enthusiastic. She was the ultimate hype woman and also went above and beyond. She connected me with the majority of my vendors who were absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond by arranging, picking up and returning a rental item for me which made my dream seating chart come true. Ultimately our wedding day was perfect and I owe 100% of the day's success to Amy and her team. They truly were fantastic and I highly highly recommend!!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future co...
uples! We had so much fun working with you! We value the trust that you placed in us and are extremely honored to have been a part of your special day. It is a day that we will always cherish. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Jenna C
5.0
8/27/2023
This team went above and beyond any expectations I had! We had Amy as our day of coordinator and she was incredible! From the month out she made sure all of our vendors were organized and everyone had a timeline! She was such a fun presence to have on our wedding day and made everything go seamlessly! I 100% recommend their team for all things wedding planning!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Jenna,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future coup...
les! We had so much fun working with you and your wedding day was a blast! We value the trust that you placed in us. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Kelly d
5.0
8/20/2023
Simple Soirée was a great company to work with. The planning software was super helpful and made wedding planning more fun. Amy was awesome to work with! Our day stayed right on time and we didn’t have to worry about anything. She followed our vision completely and was very reliable throughout the whole wedding process. Would recommend her and this company to anyone planning a wedding!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future coup...
les! We had a blast working with you and are so grateful for the trust that you placed in us! We are so honored and will always cherish your special day. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Emily T
5.0
7/28/2023
Highly recommend! My wedding day was stress-free thanks to Amy, who is very kind and a joy to be around.
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Emily,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future coup...
les! We are extremely honored to have been a part of your special day and love that it was stress-free. You two deserved every second of it. Thank you again for your trust and for choosing Simple Soiree!
Kaitlyn T
5.0
7/20/2023
Brei (lead) and Amy (assistant) made everything so seamless the day of the wedding. I didn’t have to worry about a thing, which I greatly appreciated. They are amazing and they truly decorate and lead like it was theirnown wedding. Thank you guys so much!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Kaitlyn,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future co...
uples! Your wedding day was flawless and so special. We are extremely honored to have been a part of it and value the trust that you placed in us. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Ally B
5.0
7/06/2023
We had the pleasure of working with Kaci, Brie & Gretchen on our wedding day. I booked simple soirée’s package to assist on the day of the wedding. I couldn’t imagine getting through my wedding day without them. My husband and I were so lucky to have found Kaci and her team! They all went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were taken care of. They were even going to send someone to pick up a coffee for my mom! (Of course my mom said no, but how nice and thoughtful!!!!) From the moment Kaci and her team showed up to the moment they packed up, they were helpful, attentive, creative and willing to make sure our day went smoothly. While we did photos they walked around with me carrying my water bottle, (it was June and super hot)& lipstick for touch ups! They even fluffed my dress twice as I was walking down the aisle and Brie bustled my dress for me since I was in a rush. Kaci and her team are fantastic, don’t hesitate to book them for your wedding!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Allyson,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future co...
uples! It was an absolute honor to be a part of your special day. You were a gem to work with! We would follow you around any day with water and lipstick :) Thank you again for trusting and choosing Simple Soiree!
Kelsy K
5.0
6/18/2023
Kaci & her team at Simple Soiree are amazing. Originally, I was considering not hiring a coordinator to save money, but I am SO GLAD I did - they were worth every penny!! They made sure all my vendors were taken care of, set up and cleaned up everything, and just helped the day run smooth in general. Kaci is super organized and professional - I felt totally comfortable handing the reigns over to her to take care of all the logistics the day of our wedding so we could just enjoy our day. I would highly recommend Simple Soiree to anyone.
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Kelsy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future coup...
les! You were an absolute dream to work with! Thank you so much for the trust that you placed in us and for choosing Simple Soiree for your special day!
Shannon B
5.0
6/14/2023
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Amy as our wedding day planner. From the very beginning, Amy demonstrated a remarkable level of attentiveness and care towards us, ensuring that every detail of our special day was flawlessly executed. She quickly responded to any questions or worries we had and followed through. Her eye for detail and organizational skills allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our wedding day, knowing that Amy had everything under control. Multiple times throughout the wedding morning, Amy made sure to ask me how I was doing and if I needed anything. She went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly unforgettable, and we are incredibly grateful for her outstanding service. We highly recommend Simple Soiree!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Shannon,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future co...
uples! We value the trust that you placed in us and are extremely honored to have been a part of your special day. Thank you again for choosing Simple Soiree!
Danielle W
5.0
6/01/2023
We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Simple Soiree for day of wedding coordination. All of the women I have spoken to and worked with at Simple Soiree have been very kind and quick to respond. Amy was the lead coordinator for our wedding and she was a fantastic help not only on wedding day, but for months beforehand. She was so easy to communicate with and is very knowledgeable, offering us guidance and tips to help us through the stresses of wedding planning. As for day of, as soon as Amy and Kaylee arrived wedding morning, you could feel the sense of calm they brought with them to the venue. If any problems actually arose, my husband and I didn't even know about them because these ladies are so gifted at keeping things running smoothly. The team was so detail oriented and came extremely prepared to execute the vision we had for our big day. The biggest asset this team brought to my husband and I was that we were able to truly enjoy and be present for our special day without stress because we knew this team had each and every detail covered. We're so grateful to have found such kind, hard working individuals to help make our dream wedding a reality. Thank you Simple Soiree! We highly, highly recommend hiring them.
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Danielle,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future c...
ouples! Your wedding day was seamless and so special. You were a gem to work with. We are extremely honored to have been a part of your wedding day. Thank you again for your trust and for choosing Simple Soiree!
Lara P
5.0
5/30/2023
I hired Simple Soiree to help plan a wedding for my cousin whose father recently passed away. I knew she deserved to have the best wedding day and wanted to make sure that she had all the help and support she would need to make it perfect. Kaci and her team were amazing! They did everything and MORE to make this day extra special, to make sure that the bride wasn't stressed, literally from the beginning of the process to the end. I chose the final details package, but what I received was so much more than that. Hiring Simple Soiree was the best decision- it was piece of mind, a friendly and kind support system for the bride and groom, an expert to guide them through their selections, and literal boots on the ground ALL DAY to make sure that everything was perfect. They stayed until the end and cleaned up everything they could so the couple and family didn't have to worry about it. The bride and groom both say it was the best day of their lives, and I can't imagine that it would have been as smooth and seamless without Kaci and her team supporting them every step of the way. I HIGHLY and STRONGLY recommend Simple Soiree!!!
Response from Simple Soiree on 09/19/2023
Hi Lara,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and our future coupl...
es! Your cousin was surrounded by so much love that entire day and we are extremely honored to have been a part of it. You all were a blast to work with! Thank you again for trusting Simple Soiree!
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