Simply Brilliant Events

prior to the wedding, and used her connections to ensure that all my vendors were on schedule and providing everything we we needed. I don't know what I would have done without her and her staff!

was one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning.

ave even tried to imagine! The both of us had very little vision or understanding of what we wanted and how we wanted to accomplish it, but Nicola was so patient with us, and always gently guided us to make more thoughtful and informed decisions. She came with us to just about every vendor meeting to make sure the right questions were asked and everything was properly aligned. She genuinely went above and beyond and for that we are so grateful! The wedding itself was absolutely incredible! Nicola and her team created both a visually stunning wedding that also operated so smoothly and seamlessly. When I saw the final look come together, I genuinely could not believe that this was our wedding. Genavieve was amazing as well! The day of, she was so kind when it came to guiding all of our guests and always seemed to appear at the exact moment I needed anything at all. Looking back, I cannot count how many people approached us afterwards and told us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. I cannot recommend Simply Brilliant Events enough!!

utside vendors. She gave us a few option with a few price ranges and was honest and upfront with everything. I trusted her opinion. The vendors she recommended did an absolutely outstanding job. Nicola was available to chat and email through the whole thing. She kept us on track with deadlines and always asked our opinions on what we liked to do. At the wedding, 5 minutes into our reception, my husband tripped up the stairs, busted his lip, chipped his tooth and broke his nose. She didn't panic and knew how to handle the situation. From the first moment to the very end she helped in every way possible. It was truly a blessing to have her by our side. I highly recommend hiring her. I promise you won't regret it!

planner is worth it and you will not fully realize it until after the wedding how much you needed one

la's expertise! She made sure we had the best vendors to make this happen. She made the whole wedding planning process so smooth and was incredible at making our vision come to life. My fiance also lived out of state during our engagement, and she was so wonderful at making it stress-free for us. There were issues that arose that we didn't even know about that she took care of for us. Our main goal was to make sure our family didn't have to worry or stress throughout the planning process and especially the day of the wedding and she made this happen! If you're in the market for a planner, Nicola is amazing! Thank you again Nicola for helping us plan the wedding of our dreams!

n communication, met with vendors when I was busy at work, and was the perfect "sounding board" for design and coordination questions! She coordinated a group of vendors that turned a regular space into an EVENT to remember - we are so grateful! Love, Emily and Steve XO

and that the wedding day was everything we had imagined. Right before the ceremony the skies were rumbling with a chance of a storm. Though the incoming storm was just a threat Nicola made sure the ceremony went without a hitch. We had added some last minute things such a bagpiper and Nicola made sure it was kept a surprise to the bride and groom and that it was filtered into the day perfectly. We wish we could do it all over again it was a PERFECT day for our daughter and her groom.

la for month/day of services for our wedding. She was easily contactable, helpful, and pleasant to work with, willing to work with our busy schedules. I really enjoyed having access to the planning website that she utilizes to keep track of vendors, guest lists, invitations, gifts received, timeline etc. The site was very user friendly and incredibly helpful. I think Nicola was truly the greatest blessing on our wedding day, however. She ensured that everything happened the way that it was supposed to and was in constant contact with my mom and bridesmaids if something needed to be attended to. Even when our reception venue lost power a few hours before our reception began, Nicola worked tirelessly with the venue to procure generators, facilitate changes to ensure the arrival of food and adequate lighting, and truly created the most romantic night my husband and I could have asked for. We couldn't have pulled our wedding day off without her and we couldn't be more grateful for her help and support. We fully recommend Nicola for any and all wedding planning services you may need in the future.

ing process. Some of the critical things she assisted with during the planning process include providing vendor options (that turned out to be wonderful), she worked directly with the vendors to setup meetings so I didn’t have to be involved in every step along the way as it can be very time consuming to coordinate everything, she helped make decisions based on her experience and took the time to understand our vision to ensure it was being captured correctly. Nicola even attended multiple meetings with us with the florist, venue and lighting specialist to help facilitate to ensure we were getting what we wanted. Nicola was available throughout the whole process via phone, text and email to answer whatever (big or small) question I had. I felt like she went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied. Her company also provides a planning website that we used to track budget, guests, vendors, seating, etc. During the day of our wedding we had to coordinate a lot of guests within our venue as we utilized the same room for the ceremony, dinner and reception. I didn’t have to think twice about moving people around or ensuring we were on schedule. The whole day was seamless and allowed me and my husband to focus on enjoying ourselves and our time with our guests. Above all of the tactical items Nicola was an absolute joy to work with and I feel she really enjoys what she does and has a passion for making the couple’s day exactly as they want it. As mentioned before, I wouldn’t think twice about booking Nicola for your planner – she’s experienced, organized, helpful and extremely pleasant to have on your team!

edibly helpful! Nicola was so easy to work with and she was knowledgeable about everything from local vendors, to ideas for backup plans, to creative ways to organize things based on our specific logistical challenges. Our wedding day was crazy hot, and she was outside almost all day working on setting things up and coordinating with vendors and was still pleasant and kind to work with despite how uncomfortable she must have been! I think working with Nicola would be a great asset to anyone planning a wedding, but especially if you are not working with a venue, I cannot stress enough how helpful it was to have her support and guidance! We had a better wedding day than we could have ever thought possible and that was definitely in huge part to Nicola. Thank you!

We had weather forecasts of rain the day before - Nicola spoke with us and our venue to make sure there was a plan B, and made some suggestions that we would be happy with should plans need changing. The day of, when we still had bad weather predicted, Nicola again walked us through our options and checked in to see how we were doing. She added a lot of calm and perspective the day of when we needed to make our final decision... and thankfully we had the sun shining. Our party gave Nicola a run for her money... we had wedding crashers, someone got sick, and we ran out of alcohol (and she was the one who went to the liquor store and got us more!) but she remained calm and had a positive attitude the whole time. Glad we had her by our side the day of!

sured we didnt stress leading up to the wedding day. She was extremely professional and really took the reigns for the rehearsal and wedding day which was a huge help and allowed us to really enjoy those moments! Highly recommended!

thing came together. She went to meet with various vendors, as necessary, and handled calls and appointments with our location vendor (which at times could get a little tricky - Nicola was great at keeping everyone happy and still making sure that my husband and I had enough flexibility to carry out our vision). We were so grateful for her help in recommending various vendors for floral arrangements, band, etc. Also, Nicola was great at working with my crazy work schedule - if I needed to talk to her in the early mornings or evenings, or even on the weekends, she always found time to be available. As we got closer to the wedding, I don't know what we would have done without her - she always had a contingency plan in case anything went awry, and came through at the last minute in so many ways to make sure that our event ran smoothly and without a hiccup. At the end of the day, our wedding was beautiful and we will treasure those memories forever, and I don't think it would have been possible (or at least so much more stressful) without Nicola.

and many guests commented on how wonderful of a job she did.

including making payments. Nicola went above and beyond her duties as a wedding planner when my mother was in the hospital the week before the wedding. When I was stressing over the final details, Nicola assured me that everything was taken care of and that I should focus on my mothers health. On the day of the wedding, Nicola made sure to be present at all venues, including the bride and grooms homes, the church, and the reception hall. Her organizational system is flawless and efficient. We recommend her services to anyone planning a wedding.

ice on wedding venues, flowers, photographers, and places to stay. I basically hired everyone she recommended and was thrilled with how everything turned out. Nicola was very attentive and I felt that she gave me the same level of service as she would have with a much bigger wedding. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to hire a planner. I thought Nicola was worth every penny and couldn't have gotten married without her help.

er our wedding. Nicola's knowledge of the wedding scene in Ann Arbor was extremely valuable leading up to the wedding weekend. Then Ashley's experience and amazing attention to detail on the day of made the day of our wedding go as smoothly as we could have ever imagined. Throughout the whole process Nicola and Ashley were there to help and made the process extremely easy. We were referred to Nicola by another couple who had a similarly fantastic experience and we can't thank them enough. From the intro on, she were always very responsive and easy to work with. Using the easy online system helped us to make sure we had everything in place leading up to the day. When the day arrived, Ashley masterfully executed our vision even when everything didn't go exactly as planned. Having someone we could count on throughout the entire day who took care of all the little details helped to make it the best night of our lives. We cannot thank Nicola and Ashley enough for all of the amazing work they did for our special day.

l rave about it. Having Nicola be apart of our special day was one of the best decisions we could have made. She was so easy to get ahold of and replied to emails/texts/phone calls very promptly. Good communication was very important to me and Nicola provided that throughout our entire year and a half of planning. She took care of everything - she communicated with all the vendors, had a thorough timeline of events, and reminded of me little details that I would have never even thought of. On the day of our wedding, I was so at ease knowing Nicola and her team were there to make our day run as smooth as possible. With a bridal party of 27 people, I was very nervous that the day could become unorganized and chaotic. Because of Nicola and her team, our wedding day was perfect and everything went as planned. I cannot thank Nicola enough for making 12/31/17 the best day of our lives!

rs for the wedding as well. The day of planner, Ashley, was also great. I did not worry about a thing on my wedding day because I knew Ashley was taking care of every last detail. Thank you, Nicola and Ashley, for making our day run so smoothly!

eremony and reception supplies in her car overnight and then distributed them to the appropriate locations and set everything up on the wedding day. She made a good timeline for the day that helped us stay on track with all the events planned. Overall we are very happy we had Nicola as our wedding planner!

ull-service coordination’. As someone who was working full-time, trying to plan a warehouse wedding where everything had to be brought in, It quickly became overwhelming before we hired Nicola! The event wouldn’t have been do-able without the help of her and her assistant. Nicola gave great recommendations for vendors to work with when we didn’t have someone particular in mind. There were SEVERAL barriers we had to overcome during the wedding process and we changed our mind SEVERAL times on the ceremony location, and every time I got in touch with Nicola about it, she was patient, positive and always gave advice/input. She put together multiple floorplans and was great about following up when other vendors would not return my calls. She came to all of the walk thru appointments and was able to meet in person when we held meetings to talk about the wedding. The day of the rehearsal she was there ready to help get everything set up and also helped our rehearsal run smoothly. My sister officiated our wedding and this was her first one and Nicola was able to give her some etiquette advice. The day of the wedding was completely stress free for myself, my mom, and my husband because Nicola and her staff were on site to take care of everything that came up. I would highly recommend Nicola and her team for any and all wedding planning services; you will not be disappointed!

nt end to make sure our day was a true reflection of us. Our goal was to be simple, so just the name Simply Brilliant fit well. When we first found Nicola, we were in a panic about finding a venue. She was helpful in providing suggestions, and then meeting with our dream venue when it was finally secured. We moved forward with a month of/day of contract with Simply Brilliant. Nicola was kind, patient and organized throughout the process. We met twice, she reviewed the vendor contracts we secured and we were thrilled to use aisle planner to keep all the details in one place. On the day of, she picked up all our decorations, made sure the room was set up beautifully and most importantly, reminded us to eat! She was knowledgeable about all the potential challenges a couple faces on their wedding day and was thoughtful in taking special care of us as well as our guests. While our day turned out wonderfully thanks to Simply Brilliant, and there were a few specific takeaways from our experience: (1) we were clear about our vision and desire to have a non-traditional wedding, however at times Nicola made dismissive comments about our choices; (2) we had to deal with vendor issues days before the wedding that could easily have been addressed earlier with more foresight and attention from Simply Brilliant; (3) many of the day-of details felt through the cracks leaving us along with my mother/my friends to tie up loose ends, particularly at the end of the wedding when we, along with our friends, were left to pack up last minute items in our car and drive it back to the hotel; (4) upon bringing these issues to her attention, Nicola sent a series of emails in response that ended with “I wish you had talked to me about these on the day, you both seemed very happy.” To us, the final moments of our wedding is the wrong time and place to discuss issues with a vendor. We found this unprofessional and ultimately negatively impacted our impression of Simply Brilliant.

wers and works tireless to make sure your day is perfect and your vision is fully seen through from start to finish. She has an ever present calm about her that is contagious. You never worry with Nicola because she has it all under control. Nicola, thank you for everything! We are so lucky to have worked with you!!

would not be so perfect without them. I was out of the state and in school when trying to plan this wedding. After a short talk with Nicola, I found she's a really organized and responsible person so we decided to have her help planning the wedding. Nicola kept me on a schedule and gave me reminders and helped us a lot on finding vendors and negotiate with them. Both Nicola and Amanda were also very creative in giving ideas about the theme and activities for the wedding. They were very cultural competent and did research on our culture to give our suggestions. I really appreciate it! At the wedding, Amanda did a great job in collaborating all activities and coordinate vendors, families, friends, etc. which helped me a LOT on the wedding day so I could enjoy my big day:). Definitely the best wedding planners ever!

within the last 2 months. She delivered on more than just a wedding itinerary, she provided advice when I didn't know how to handle vendors, support when I was having difficulties dealing with family expectations and a plan fit for a queen to ensure that everything was taken care of throughout the entire rehearsal, wedding day and clean-up. The quality of service was beyond what I ever expected!

o that when we got closer to the wedding there was only the smaller things to worry about. The month before my wedding was actually the least stressed I felt throughout the entire process due to knowing Nicola was handling things and she made sure we had most of it done early. She was also great dealing with my mom and all the different opinions being shouted.

ne I could trust with all the logistics of our wedding. We hired her first for the Month of Services but realized that we would need help for the whole planning process and hired her full time. She is detailed oriented and did not miss one single element! She provided Aisle Planner which is an extremely helpful tool that she uses. Aisle Planner was helpful in the way that everyone was on the same page. She went the extra mile to make sure that everything was accounted for and that our day would be more than what we had imagined. She is also extremely personable and down-to-earth. Her professionalism is admirable, too! Her responsiveness to our email and phone correspondence was so quick, and always accurate, we never felt alone! Nicola and her team were the ones behind the scene on our wedding day that made everything possible. We gave them SO much decor to set up, and they made it all look so beautiful, just like a fairy tale! ​Throughout the night, Nicola kept track of us and made sure we had whatever we needed. Nicola will exceed all of your expectations, she will fight for you to make sure you're getting great deals, and she will coach you through every step of the way. With her, you are in great hands and literally have nothing to worry about. I could not have picked a better coordinator; she made all of our dreams come true!

exible and willing to roll with the punches. For example: say when the bride wants to wear an inflatable T-Rex costume to surprise the groom, Nicola goes for it! We hired Nicola for her "Month Of" package, where she starts planning and organizing our wedding with us about 6 weeks before the date. She set us up with a planning website that kept us organized and on track. Even though we had hired her for just before the wedding, I was still able to ask questions about invite etiquette or if I needed assistance with vendor contracts; she was happy to help and was quick to respond. If we could afford it, I'd have a wedding once a year, just to be able to hang out and plan a smashing party with Nicola at the helm! Thank you again for your outstanding service, professionalism and your ability to laugh along with us.

vely understanding our wants and needs and providing guidance and suitable recommendations for vendors, linens, design, etc.! The Aisle Planner software was an added bonus that helped keep us on track. She was extremely flexible, as most of our meetings took place over Skype with a six-hour time difference. Additionally, she went above and beyond working with our venue’s very specific regulations. Simply put, Nicola brilliantly got the job done for us – and we have and will continue to recommend her to family, friends, acquaintances, even strangers!

r our wedding and I dismissed the idea of getting a wedding planner because I though that would be an unnecessary cost. After trying to plan a wedding in a town I’ve never been to and three nervous breakdowns where I very seriously suggested to my husband that we should elope to save my sanity and lose the deposits on the vendors we had already booked, he suggested we get a wedding planner. I looked at every bridal site to find the best of the best, and we Skyped with 4 different planners. I knew Nicola would be the one as soon as we spoke to her. She is the perfect mixture of professional and kind. It was truly a joy working with her and I wish we would have gotten Nicola from the beginning! We ended up getting her month planning services, which worked out perfectly for us, but if I could do it all over again I would have gotten her full service so she could help right at the start. The ceremony we had was very DIY and Nicola was essential in thinking of the details my husband or I never thought of. There is a really great website included (AislePlanner) that you can start putting all the information in so it is in one place. The biggest reason you should hire Nicola is piece of mind. After meeting with her a month before the wedding I stopped panicking about all the details and started looking forward to it. I would recommend her and her incredibly thoughtful and capable assistants (we had Amanda and Stephanie help out at ours) to any couple getting married, not just a DIY wedding. It really made all the difference to know that my husband and I didn’t have to stress about the details on our big day and that our family didn’t have to do any work either. She will save you money and tears. Do yourself a HUGE favor and get her services immediately.

care of them without me ever knowing! Loved her, and would highly recommend!

day of the wedding (she also attended rehearsal). She was also available for a year leading up to the event to answer any planning questions we had via email. On the day of, Nicola’s help was absolutely invaluable in coordinating the venue set-up and décor, communicating with all the other vendors, timing of everything from first look to first dance, and handling any unforeseen issues that came up. Nicola gave us the opportunity to just relax and enjoy the wedding and know that everything was in good hands. I cannot recommend her services enough.

k book. Planning a wedding should not be about one day, but rather, the rest of your life. Nicola helped us regain our focus & remember this day is about us. Our love, our commitment, our future. I found Simply Brilliant Events while researching wedding planners on TheKnot. I had interviewed 2 planners before I found Nicola. I watched one of her videos & was instantly attracted to her lovely accent. I expected her to be the Mary Poppins of wedding planning. She is so much more! Michael & I chose to work with SBE for multiple reasons. After our interview, I truly believed she had an invested interest in us & I trusted her. I had numerous concerns. Will I need to hand over all control? Can a planner maintain our wedding vision? This day is about us. It was important for our wedding be uniquely us, not a cookie cutter wedding of some planners go to vision. It was also important my planner not receive kick-backs from vendors. I wanted to make sure when we asked for a photographer, videographer, florist etc we were receiving the best options, not ones with any financial incentives. Nicola addressed all my concerns up front & helped us in so many ways, including keeping my sanity intact! I have listed a few ways SBE helped us stay calm & focus on what is most important; our relationship. 1. She kept us organized. I forwarded all contracts to Nicola. She kept them available in case we needed to refer to 1 for any reason. Most vendors contacted Nicola directly when they had questions, which was great. Whenever I received an email regarding wedding info I would either forward it to Nicola & she would respond, or I would cc her & she would update them if I missed something. 2. She kept us on track with a detailed to-do-list using aisle planner. 3. She managed our time appropriately. Ex: When we went to look for linens Nicola arrived before us & selected a few options she thought we might like. We looked around a bit, but ended up going with the first 1 she put down. 4. She worked on our schedule. I would send a list of times Michael & I were available to meet & she would take care of contacting the vendors & scheduling appointments 5. She helped us create a wedding that was true to us & our personalities. I envisioned a winter wedding with navy & gold, with a timeless, classic, romantic feel, but not stuffy. I had no idea how to make that happen, but Nicola did. We worked together to find florals, linens, décor etc. that matched our theme & personalities. Our wedding was more immaculate than we could have ever imagined. 2 of the most wonderful things about working with Nicola are her flexibility & patients. I would find something I liked on Pinterest one day & the next something completely different. She rolled with it, but also kept me focused. She would recommend option A over B for X & Y reasons, but ultimately let us make the final decision. I highly recommend Nicola to anyone I know planning a wedding. It is very difficult to express in words the amount of adoration & respect we have for Nicola. We are forever indebted to her & the services she provided to us.

anner, partnership and trusted that the wedding would be beautiful....and it was! Thank you, Nicola!

she knows also give her clients great deals because they love working with her and love the referrals they get. The florist she suggested for me is someone who did the most amazing job. She is always double checking and making sure the vendors get good reviews to because she wants to ensure she is always recommending the best. She was there on the day handling everything which allowed me to enjoy, I did not have to think about anything on my day. She also makes a detailed time line and adjusts it for each person ( the bride, bridesmaids, groomsmen, family etc) so that each important group had specific detailed instructions on what to do. There was also a sheet for each vendor. She gives access to a website at no additional charge with helpful tools to plan a seating chart, put in meal choice, find inspiration, manage the budget etc. She also makes sure you are within budget and keeps you on track if that is something you need. She is great at taking anything off your plate you need help with but also not taking over so I still felt like I chose and controlled everything. She has a lot of great questions and comments during vendor meetings which she will attend with you if you hire her as a full time planner. I overall just loved working with her I think she is great at what she does and I couldn't imagine planning my wedding without her!

veral occasions. Our situation was unique and we found their services most helpful the day before and day of "acting as catering" until the surprised was revealed. Dawn spent 8 hours at our home doing everything I asked of her. We highly recommend Simply Brilliant Events!

the more I started to look at vendors and coordinators, the more I wanted a full service planner. This helped me maintain my professional and personal schedule while at the same time still have first and final say in my wedding planning process. I had a clear vision on what I wanted our ceremony and reception to look like and Nicola helped me achieve just that. She made the entire planning process easy and lead me through to each vendor and decision with ease. She is the reason why I really enjoyed the entire planning process. I had some crazy ideas, things that haven't ever been done before at weddings or maybe done differently, and she made them happen. Most importantly, she was always on my team. That was so crucial for me as a bride because its such a high pressure time. as a bride you get a lot of stress from your family, friends, groom and grooms family and friends, and its hard to tell them all no or get your opinion in. Nicola always made me the first priority and would always ask me "what do YOU want?". She kept my wants and needs a priority and that was so helpful during the entire process. The other thing that I loved about Nicola when I first met her was her charm and professionalism. I knew she was the perfect planner for me because she really genuinely loved planning weddings. She did it all day everyday, and she has vast experience, so that's what really made my decision so easy! My wedding was to die for and Nicola and her team were Simply Brilliant!

I contacted Nicola and I'm so glad that I did. There is no way I could have planned our dream wedding without her. Everything turned out perfectly and having her alleviated so much of the stress beforehand and on the day of the wedding. From early on, Nicola met with us multiple times to get an idea of the look I was going for as well as get to know us. She is extremely organized and somehow manages to keep all of the details straight. With our wedding being almost two hours from home, she traveled to the other side of the state with us to meet with various vendors. She knows all of the right questions to ask and makes sure you're not missing anything important. She was always very easy to get in contact with and always answered questions quickly. She is very knowledgeable about the whole wedding industry and has relationships with reliable vendors that she can put you in contact with or help facilitate. The couple months leading up to the wedding, Nicola had a timeline constructed that was down to the minute. Every detail was accounted for. She organized and coordinated all of the vendors and met with me several times to make sure we weren’t missing anything and that she had everything straight. There are so many details I never would have thought of if it weren’t for Nicola. Stress levels were high on the day of the wedding due to weather and the wedding being outside. Nicola handled everything with grace and calmness. Fifteen minutes before the ceremony was scheduled to start, as people were arriving, she asked me if I wanted to go ahead and have the ceremony under the reception tent or delay ten minutes and hope that the rain stopped. We delayed and somehow miraculously the clouds parted, and the sun peaked through as I walked down the aisle. But during that time, Nicola and her team had been out there quickly drying seats for the guests and making sure all of the decorations were put out. We got so many compliments all night and several people telling us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Nicola played such a big role in that and we couldn’t be more appreciative of all that she did for us. It was such a relief knowing that she was behind the scenes making sure everything ran smoothly. It allowed us to enjoy our special day with friends and family. Her expertise was invaluable to us and we were so grateful to have her guidance in every detail. She helped my husband and I create a day that we will remember and cherish forever. She was so amazing to work with and I would highly recommend her services!!!

ure if everyone saw the vision we had for our wedding, I knew she would work hard to do everything I needed. Her strong work ethic and constant communication kept me on my toes and kept reconfirming that we had made the correct choice in hiring Nicola. The day of the wedding was overwhelming for everyone. Nicola and her staff had their work cut out for them. They pulled it off brilliantly with patience and control. Thanks to Nicola, all of the hiccups that occurred throughout our day, which are bound to happen, were handled quickly and quietly. I could not recommend Simply Brilliant Events enough to anyone, both in-state and out-of-state, to help plan their wedding. Thanks!!!!

an invaluable part of our experience. She was the main source of organization at our rehearsal. Additionally, on the wedding day I felt so comfortable leaving everything in her hands. It turned out exactly how I wanted it! Thank you so much for everything, Nicola.

d make, and she was worth every penny. I was unsure at first of whether or not I needed a planner to help me, I figured I had enough time leading up to the wedding to plan and organize everything myself. When you think about it though, and realize how much time and money is being put into such a special day, its necessary to have a planner there the day of to help with any minor details that will end up coming up and to help coordinate the timeline of your wedding to make sure the bride and groom with their parents are able to enjoy the day! Nicola and her team went out of their way to make sure I had help with ANYTHING I needed leading up to the wedding and for the day of. They made me feel so calm and assured that everything was going to be perfect for the most important day of my life! I am so happy with all the work Nicola has done not just for my husband and I, but for the mothers and fathers, so that they could relax the day of enjoy the special day too. I highly recommend hiring Nicola for your special day! -Ashley E.

rs. The day of the wedding Kara and her assistant were right by our side making sure our special day went off without a hitch. I would recommend Simply Brilliant Events to everyone.

entire timeline. The wedding venue was a blank space requiring many vendors to be coordinated. Nicola and her team did that professionally with the event running smoothly. Kara, and her assistant , were the go to people during the entire event and did an amazing job. The wedding was a success from start to finish.

provided services for the Simply Brilliant Month of Planning package. Her recommendations on vendors, etiquette, and timeline were invaluable to us. Each vendor that we utilized from Nicola's recommendations was impeccable (florist, photographer, lighting, DJ entertainment, make-up). She keeps you on track during the planning process. Reminding you of small details that you may not have thought of and then ensuring that every other small detail you've been worrying about will be taken care of on the day. She takes most of the responsibility from you on your wedding day ensuring that it will be Simply the best day ever.

as it was a last minute trip. Nicola was amazing at planning and organizing the wedding. She had great contacts for other vendors and with those relationships she was able to continue making sure all of the details were followed through per the original plans. Even after the wedding she continued to work with me to make sure I received all my photos and videos etc... in a timely manner. She was extremely professional and really able to handle all the different elements that were involved for the wedding. My husband and I come from different cultures and religions and she had no problem working with both families to get us all on the same page (so we were on time etc...) for the rehearsal and wedding day. Thank you Nicola for all the hard work you put into our wedding, it was the perfect day!

I was stressed. I met with my photographers and they referred Simply Brilliant Events to coordinate my wedding. So, two weeks before the wedding I called in panic that she would not be available but she was!! Finally, a weight lifted off my shoulders. We met a couple times before the wedding and spoke about everything. I felt so comfortable leaving her in charge of the setting up and coordinating the whole ceremony and reception. Without her and her assistant I would have not known what to do. She made sure ever vendor was there when they should have, the DJ was announcing every detail, had the correct placement of bridal party, that everything was happening at the time it should have, she went and got Tupperware for all of our leftover food, cleaned up all decorations after reception, you name it she did it! I was so pleased and absolutely recommend her.

all that she does, and her ability to organize, manage and delegate makes each wedding day run seamlessly. Nicola's work and organization is also key in reducing stress on any wedding day. Her planning is thorough and she works hard to create a beautiful, stress-free day for all of her brides and grooms (and mother-of-the-brides too). We highly recommend Nicola to all of our wedding clients.

possess all those qualities, and makes sure it shows in each wedding she coordinates. I would highly recommend Simply Brilliant Events to any couple who's planning there big day!

about hiring a coordinator, hire Simply Brilliant Events. You will not be disappointed!

ions I had. She is so very detailed which is so important. She took care of everything on our special day. My husband and I were able to just enjoy every moment as Nicola handled everything that day for us. The reception room was amazing. She made sure that everything was set up perfectly. To see your plan, all of your ideas come together and not have to worry about it is priceless. I had planned an outdoor ceremony and it rained all day. Finally, an hour before my ceremony, sadly I had to call it and have it moved indoors. Ten minutes prior to ceremony time, the sun came out in full force. I was bummed because I had already made the decision to move it inside. When I got to the venue, Nicola came out and asked what I would like to do. I felt bad because so much work had already been done to rearrange everything. She told me it was my day & I should have the wedding if my dreams. She had the ceremony moved back outside in less than ten minutes. I was able to walk down that beautiful outdoor path that I had daydreamed for so many months. It was everything I dreamed of and more. Perfection. I would never have been able to have the day as special as it was without Nicola. My mother, who thought hiring a planner was 'ridiculous' even said that Nicola was amazing and my day wouldn't have been the same without her. I can't thank her enough for everything she did.

s before we married, we interviewed event planners. Nicola Wilson of Simply Brilliant Events was the standout candidate and we hired her to help us with preliminary planning and to step in with intensive assistance in the month before our wedding. Nicola listened carefully to what we wanted and recommended vendors. We interviewed photographers, florists, linen/table providers and caterers from her recommendations, chose our vendors and were not disappointed. In the months before the wedding, Nicola was available for any questions. When our guest RSVP list topped 850, Nicola toured and studied the church and reception area and made specific plans for the movement of guests and the placement of tables and serving stations. She met with us to plan the day and provided schedules. Nicola was present at our wedding rehearsal and had already, that day, met with vendors and begun to set up for the large event. On the day of the wedding, she and an assistant were present before we arrived. Nicola handled all interaction with vendors on the day of the wedding. My fiance and I had no worries or concerns about possible problems; we trusted Nicola to put out any "fires". The wedding ceremony was beautiful. The reception, with Nicola's organizational skills and eye for elegance, meant hundreds of people were severed food and drink efficiently in a beautiful setting. I am grateful for Nicola's experienced insight and confident guidance. She truly loves making the big events in a person's life special. Her professionalism, patience, and encouragement were welcome gifts as we prepared for our wedding day. For anyone planning a large event (or even a small one), I would highly recommend Simply Brilliant Events.

would entail, I realized a wedding planner was needed. I didn’t mind the preplanning but what I did not want to miss was being a Mom on my daughter’s wedding day. This is where Nicola and Simply Brilliant Events stepped in. We agreed to Nicola’s Brilliant Month of Planning Package. I contacted and signed contracts with all the vendors in the 8 months preceding the wedding but Nicola was always accessible if I had any questions or in need of advice during that time. The month prior Nicola became involved with finalizing details with vendors and creating a time line for all involved. Putting together an outdoor tented wedding on your own requires an incredible amount of coordination. Nicola made herself available days in advance so that she had a thorough understanding of the vision my daughter and I had created. From the rehearsal the night before to the day of, Nicola’s calm demeanor was such an asset. As I got to go to the salon with my daughter and the bridal party, Nicola and her staff were already hard at work beginning with the final set-up. In coordination with our florist and the vintage prop vendor, she created a magical wedding day. As a side note, there was the threat of rain the whole day. Nicola mentioned that she had never had an outdoor wedding ceremony ever rained on. This is still true! No rain on our ceremony! Thank you Nicola!

my wedding would not have went as smoothly as it did. I highly recommend Simply Brillant Events to help with any wedding!

k while planning our 300 guest wedding in a short amount of time (3 months!). There is no way we would have been able to pull it off without her help. She was able to bring my vision to life, and it all turned out even better than I imagined. I felt so stress-free on my wedding day because I knew she had everything under control. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner!

re was a lot of planning and an incredible amount of things to rent. Nicola took care of every little detail and I basically had to say yes or no. I would recommend Nicola to anyone for any type of wedding. It was by far the best money I spent on my wedding.

e to be at every meeting, and heavily relied on Nicola to make decisions for us, trusting she knew what we wanted, and she went over and above! We were so beyond pleased, and can't thank her enough. If you're recently engaged, save yourself the wedding planning aches and pains, and hire Simply Brillant. Amazing, and affordable! Thanks again! <3 Ashey & Weston

day of the wedding, including pull together centerpieces. (In the end, we opted for a florist, but she didn't blink an eye at having to do that.) We had two meetings at the venue before the wedding and they helped us organize ourselves. Nicola thought of things we would never have considered. Those meetings were incredibly valuable. She also brings on other planners and interns when necessary. Nicola did that for our wedding and we felt like there were enough people to make sure every detail was in order. All in all, working with Nicola and her team was a great experience.

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calls to vendors and helped to find locations. We hope to continue using her when the wedding is rescheduled to help lend her expertise.

thing was going on, and made the most amazing timeline for the day of the wedding. She set up my reception at Portofino, which was gorgeous.. She was very good at listening to my little details. As a busy bride, I would send her a little text here, and an email there..whether it was an idea, a change in plans, (or a change in chair covers, cake, etc.) she immediately noted the changes..she is amazing. so sweet and kind as well.. my guests loved her. Highly recommend! I just love her!

most of all stayed within our budget! I would highly recommend her for your wedding or event!