The Wedding Experts in Planning & Event Design
$2,750 starting price
Eastern Iowa & Beyond
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Emily McMahon
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
There is so much to think about for your wedding. The timeline. The decorations. The music. What to wear. The food. The stationery. We are the experts to make sure that everything is executed smoothly, it is all personalized, and no detail is forgotten.
Without a wedding planner, it can be overwhelming to try to figure everything out on your own – but don’t worry. We are here as your advocate, the eyes and ears to the details, and most importantly, your project managers to ensure your goals are met for the big day. Trust us! We know what we are doing. With over 700 weddings under our belt – your wedding is in the most qualified hands!!!
We are an inclusive company specializing in weddings for any and all couples. Love is Love!
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
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Wedding Design
Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
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Rehearsals & Parties
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Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Emily McMahon
Owner
Congratulations on your engagement! I'm Emily, owner of the company and the principle planner & designer for the company. After graduating from the University of Iowa, I started planning social events for two hotels simultaneously. Since leaving the hospitality industry four years ago to start Soirée, I couldn't be happier with my choice to follow my dreams! Helping couples and their families navigate the ever-changing and interesting world of wedding planning is my favorite thing to do. I cannot wait to hear from you and get started on your big day.
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5.0
out of 5.0123 reviews
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Soiree, particularly Emily and her team, received high praise for their exceptional service and professionalism in planning and executing weddings. Reviewers mentioned that they went above and beyond to ensure smooth coordination and resolve any issues that arose. Their proactive communication, attention to detail, and ability to bring couples' visions to life were highly appreciated. Clients highlighted the team's organization, expert vendor recommendations, and personalized approach, making them highly recommended for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.Review photos
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Shonte A
5.0
12/05/2024
As a travel agent who frequently works with wedding planners and resorts, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Emily with Soiree on a recent destination wedding, and I cannot speak highly enough of she and her team's exceptional service for a joint wedding that we planned in Costa Mujeres, Mexico. Despite the many challenges presented by the resort counterparts—delays, miscommunications, and unexpected last-minute changes— Emily remained calm, composed, and incredibly professional and persistent throughout the entire process.From the very beginning, she demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, managing all the details with precision. Her team took the time to understand the couple's vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. Even with a few hiccups on the resort’s end, they ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding.What really stood out was Emily's proactive communication with me and my team. In the end, the wedding was a huge success, and the couple couldn’t have been happier with the experience. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect—no matter the challenges! Their professionalism, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to excellence make them top-tier!! It has been a true pleasure working with them, and I look forward to future collaborations!
response 12/05/2024
Thank you so much, Shonté, for the kind review! I cannot wait for another wedding with you...
!!!
Hannah E
5.0
11/10/2024
Alexis and the amazing team at soirée made our wedding planning process and day of so amazing! I felt supported through the planning process with the check in emails, and thought our pre wedding meetings were very helpful to organize and keep some sanity! I can’t even begin to brag about how lucky I was to have Alexis in my corner for the day of my wedding! She was absolutely amazing, to the point it’s hard to put into words! She was my brain, she helped me keep from running on autopilot the entire day! She made sure I had food and water, used the bathroom, that I was taking time to soak in the moments and that I was having the time of my life the entire time! Dylan and I are so grateful she was apart of our day, talking back we both agreed we felt like she was there the entire day for the both of us, even though we weren’t together the entire time (I think maybe she cloned herself)! She had every detail figured out and if there was a problem I can honestly say I never knew! She was also so genuine about how much she cared about our wedding! She wasn’t just there because it was her job, you could tell in the care she put in that she wanted to make sure we were okay and taken care of, along with making sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more! I could honestly go on and on about how amazing they were, but I’m just saying if you are on the fence about getting a coordinator, use Soirée. I believe my wedding wouldn’t have been everything I wanted it to be if I hadn’t had them, I also believe it cut out all the unnecessary stress I could have potentially had to deal with had I not had them!
response 11/10/2024
Hi Hannah & Dylan! Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing the experience that you ...
had with Alexis! I love that we provided so much value for your wedding weekend experience. Best wishes and please keep in touch! - Emily
Any questions?
Brynne S
5.0
10/26/2024
Emily is legitimately one of the most insightful, empathetic, creative, and well-organized people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with professionally.
When my fiancé and I got engaged, I wasn’t sure we needed a wedding planner, but was curious and just wanted to see what was out there. After one meeting with her, it became entirely clear she was the person to make our dream a reality.
She helped us to maintain sight of our vision for the big day, even in stressful moments that had me in tears of anxiety and confusion before talking to her. There was literally no problem that arose in over 2 years of planning that she couldn’t help me see my options through.
I know that hiring a wedding planner can seem like something only fancy celebrities or rich people do, but I highly recommend Emily and her team if it’s possible for you and your spouse to be. You’ll enjoy your dream day and the planning process itself more because of them. I can’t say enough good about her, Gracie, Aly, and their entire team.
Run - don’t walk - to meet with them. You’ll actually get to skip the chaos and stress to enjoy your engagement and wedding because they’ll make your dreams come true.
response 10/28/2024
Thank you so much for writing this review and sharing it! It was a joy to work on your wed...
ding day for the past 2 years. It was a beautiful celebration! Thank you for choosing Soirée! - Emily
Kathryn C
5.0
6/14/2024
working with Soiree, Emily, Gracie, and their team was so seamless and amazing. They are so professional and personable. They know exactly what they are doing and how to execute the best ever and experience ever. I enjoyed every step of the process while working with them and truly feel like they cared and loved to chat whenever needed. Literally down to every single detail they did not miss a beat. It was so incredible to see it all come together. 11/10 recommend anyone getting married anywhere in the world to use Soiree to make the process seamless and easy as well as make all your dream and visions come to life!
response 07/12/2024
Thank you so much for writing this incredibly sweet review!!! We loved working on your big...
day! Everything turned out to be so stunning and beautiful! We miss you! Congratulations and thanks again!
Taylor E
5.0
6/10/2024
Soiree was a joy to work with through our wedding process. Emily helped us with coordinating with vendors and creating our timeline and Mackenzie was our day it help and was truly the best. She was on top of everything and made the day enjoyable for everyone. I have told everyone how I think hiring Soiree was some of the best money we spent on our wedding!
response 06/10/2024
Hi Taylor! Thank you so much for the kind review! We appreciate it SO much. It was great t...
o work with you! Best wishes to you both!
Sarah T
5.0
5/08/2024
Not knowing anything about how to organize a wedding, it was an absolute relief and pleasure to work with Emily and her team at Soiree Iowa. We took the full wedding package, which meant that she would help with three events. We had a dinner along with other events for all the 200 guests the night before the wedding. Next day wedding at the same venue. So there was a lot that was different on each day. She also helped us with a brunch at home the next morning for about 100 people. Once she came on the scene, I stopped having nightmares about the wedding. She started out by telling us about the next few things that we had to do and it just went on from there with regular reminders. We could make calendly zoom meetings with her anytime we wanted, there was no limit to the number of times we could talk to her , figuring out how to arrange things . We had a few in person meetings, but the zoom meetings were more than adequate most of the time. Although she had a long list of things that could be done at a wedding, we were able to pick and choose from those and she never pressured us to do anything different than the bride and her fiancé and we wanted We used some of her vendors and came up with some of our own and once we had decided on vendors and signed contracts with them, she took over and made sure that all arrangements were being followed as planned. Anytime we called to ask about something she would answer that it was already done By the day before the wedding, I felt that she and her assistant Aly, who was there had everything in control and things just moved easily without us having to do anything. All that remained was for us to enjoy ourselves, enjoy our guests and help our daughter and son-in-law feel loved .
Emily worked well with the staff at the venues and we all made a good team
She was very good at sweetly calming disagreements between the bride and her parents about how to do things, with her focus always being on the bride and what she wanted, which was truly appropriate and appreciated by all
Emily and her team helped to make it a truly enjoyable event for everyone.
response 07/12/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We loved planning this wedding...
and just got the pictures. They are stunning! Congrats again to the happy couple. Hope you are doing well!
Shalini T
5.0
4/30/2024
Wonderful every step of the way! Highly recommend!
response 04/30/2024
Congratulations Shalini & Shane! It was a ton of fun to plan and design your gorgeous week...
end! I can't wait to see the pictures! xo! Emily
Erin C
5.0
4/30/2024
I got engaged a few weeks before having major surgery that would require months of recovery. A little while after surgery, we looked into getting a wedding planner to help reduce the stress and workload of planning a wedding, so I could focus on healing. This is where Emily and Soirée came in. Emily and her team were so happy to help us, and listened to our story and reasons for choosing their services. From the beginning they were committed to reducing the stress aspect, simplifying choices, making trusted recommendations, and accompanying us on site visits to make sure we asked the right questions. Regular emails with short "to do" lists kept me on track without overwhelming me. All emails and messages were responded to promptly, sometimes within minutes. Gracie was our coordinator on the day of our wedding, from 12-10pm, and she did a phenomenal job of keeping everything on schedule, organized, and the least chaotic possible. She was so kind and accommodating, regularly checking in to make sure we were having the best time possible and seeing what she could take care of. We were able to leave the venue on time because almost everything was ready packed up and loaded. I certainly could not do her job and am just in awe of her skills and fortitude. I do not plan on ever getting married again, but I certainly would use Soirée again if I did, and I will recommend them to anyone who needs help with planning their own wedding. They have all those awards for a reason...they ARE the best!
response 04/30/2024
Thank you so much for posting this review here. We loved working with you and Bryan! Congr...
atulations and best wishes in your new life together!
Elizabeth C
5.0
1/04/2024
Thank you so so much Kady and Emily for an amazing day/night, I had a ton of fun and it could not have been more beautiful or perfect ❤️ Everything ran so smoothly and was exactly how I had pictured it :)
response 07/12/2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Thank you for trusting us with your im...
portant wedding celebrations. It was an honor to support you and your families! Congratulations!
Mary Lou M
5.0
12/14/2023
As the mother of the bride, I can sum up my experience with Emily and Gracie from Soirée as absolutely FIRST CLASS. From the moment we met with Emily to talk about their services, I felt her warmth and professionalism. We heavily relied on her preferred vendor list and were never disappointed. Emily and Gracie guided us through our many questions and ideas and were so organized and unbelievably gracious. I can’t imagine planning a wedding without their extensive knowledge and working relationships. Heading into the wedding day, I was calm and composed - what a gift! Gracie was with us for the rehearsal and for the wedding day. She was so on top of all of the details and took care of everything! She even checked in with us frequently to see if there was anything we needed! Wow!! If you are looking for a wedding planner that is going to walk every step of the way with you, make you feel valued, and knows this world of weddings from start to finish then look no more. I highly recommend Soirée.
response 12/14/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, Mary Lou! Congratulations! ~Em...
ily
Rebecca R
5.0
11/04/2023
Soirée was wonderful!! They truly helped us to perfectly craft our wedding vision. It was so incredible to see everything that they helped us plan come to life the day of the wedding. Having them there with us the day of the wedding made the day flow so easily and I never felt like I didn’t know what to do since I knew they were there helping us. They were so beyond helpful throughout the whole planning process time, always answering questions, having suggestions on what we should do and more. We’ve gotten so many wonderful comments about the wedding and it couldn’t have come together without them!
response 11/05/2023
Thank you, Rebecca & Alex (and Mindy plus your families!!). Congratulations on the wedding...
. It was a beautiful day. Thank you for trusting us with your vision!
Kerry M
5.0
11/03/2023
Gracie is the BEST! She handled everything on our wedding day and at our rehearsal. She ensured everything ran smoothly and that we didn't worry about anything but enjoying the day. My dad said after, "That Gracie is a hard worker!" Coming from a him that is the highest praise! We would recommend Soiree to anyone getting married in Iowa, or really anywhere. I especially appreciated the Slack channel to send over quick questions and get peace of mind immediately. Emily has put together an A+ operation!
response 11/05/2023
We love Gracie, too! Thank you for sharing your kind words and posting a review! It was su...
ch an honor to plan your gorgeous wedding! Congratulations!
Josh K
5.0
10/14/2023
Can-doer. Dream maker. Client obsessed. Emily and the Soirée team are that and more. When we started planning our Iowa wedding from DC, we thought we could do it all and lean on a coordinator for the big day. "We have Pinterest, how hard it could be?" One session with Soirée and everything changed: we wanted the full experience, and we're so, so happy we did.
When couples talk about their wedding planning and describe dropped balls, last minute hiccups, and pre-event dread, it's hard to relate. "That's why you hire Soiree," I think to myself. Every step of the production was meticulous, and personalized for us.
Some highlights: steering us away from unnecessary investments. Negotiating better deals from vendors. Last minute printing. Mood boards that captured all of our wishes. Effortless texting through Slack (where we already work all day). Plus, I can't explain it, but I'm positive they made the rain go away JUST in time for the ceremony.
Most important of all? It was actually the BEST wedding. Truly, no notes. And we couldn't have done it without Soirée.
response 10/16/2023
Thank you so much for the amazing and kind words about our services. Congrats to you both!...
I'm so happy it was the wedding celebration you were dreaming of!!!
Meghan H
5.0
9/22/2023
Emily and her team were a game-changer throughout the wedding planning process. We felt so prepared and relaxed going into our wedding day. She provided great advice, expert planning and countless resources!!
response 09/22/2023
Thank you so much for the sweet review! I appreciate it! Congrats!
Lauren N
5.0
9/14/2023
Emily and her team were excellent! We went with her "Everything" package, and she made our wedding effortless. She guided us through each step of the process, her communication made sure that we were always up-to-date with the planning. She also has access to an amazing network of vendors. On the day of the wedding, Emily and her team made sure every detail was perfect. If we could rate her 6 starts, we would!
Yonni M
4.0
9/14/2023
The Soiree team was a nice asset to have for our wedding! On the day, they were helpful with coordinating different groups and staying on time. However, there was a bit of a disconnect during the months of planning the event. Based on the Experience package that we purchased, I expected the planning of the event to be hands-off and stress-free. Unfortunately, I was constantly double-checking that things were booked and that details were in order. In a number of cases, important details slipped through the cracks causing more stress and anxiety on us. I was in contact with each vendor throughout the process and wish that Soiree would've stepped in to take the stress off of us with that coordination of vendors. I've talked to other people who had wedding planners and learned that it is uncommon for the bride to be contacting vendors themselves. There were multiple times when I didn't feel validated and that my vision of the event was being shut down. The day's design looked good, but the way it was communicated felt a lot like a "one size fits all" company. I loved that they handled the rsvps, and stationary coordination.
Dave K
5.0
8/23/2023
I dont usually work with many wedding planners but I worked with Emily at Soiree for a wedding at the Har Mac In Cedar Rapids and she was excellent. Any questions I had for her she answered and also made sure I was good with everything as well. If you are looking for a great planner, go with Emily.
Jenna P
5.0
6/27/2023
Emily and her team are absolute experts at what they do! I was blown away at just how much I didn’t need to worry about after hiring Soirée. They make the wedding planning process so much easier and can’t recommend their services enough! Emily was around the entire wedding day to ensure everyone got where they needed to go at the right time -family, guests, wedding party, vendors, etc. Soiree helped make our wedding day that much more amazing!
response 06/27/2023
Thank you so much for the sweet review!! It was so fun to plan your wedding! Congratulatio...
ns!!! 🖤
Erin T
5.0
5/15/2023
Emily + Lexi were great to work with! I am a very type a bride ( wanting to research & plan everything then hand everything off the day of) and my package was perfect for me!
I could ask any question, no matter how big or small throughout the process. I could have multiple professional opinions to help me make my wedding day the best it could be. Then, the month and week of the team was so helpful in taking things off my mi nd + shoulders like confirming last minute details or picking items up from vendors. The day of I coudn't imagine not having Lexi by my side to be the point person and coordinator of everything. She was so on top of all the things the whole day (from hair+makeup to the late night snack). She was so amazing and didn't let any last minute fires stress me or my husband out. I highly recommend soiree, and I'm so grateful they were my planners for our wedding!
response 05/15/2023
Hi Erin,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. We loved being a part o...
f your wedding weekend and helping you prepare for the celebration! Congratulations!!!
H K
5.0
4/25/2023
They are very professional! They exceeded my expectation. Hire them especially you are from different culture. They know all different styles of wedding!
response 05/15/2023
Thank you so much for the sweet review, Hannah! We loved helping you and John with your we...
dding celebrations. Best wishes to you both!!!
Marcus B
5.0
1/16/2023
Emily and Shelbi are absolutely the best in the business. I can’t put into words what they mean to us as a couple. From our first meeting with Emily to the wedding day, Emily was right by our side guiding us through the planning process. She has a million contacts to make your wedding dreams come true. during our first meeting, she fired off texts and found us a videographer and photographer in 30 minutes. Way better than searching on your own. On wedding day, I caNOT stress how stressless our day was. Both her and Shelbi were steps and bounds ahead of us. Had items on the bus before I even thought, “oh we need that.” Emily turned to me said, “they are on the bus, just have fun!” It allowed for us to just have fun with our friends and family. We put our focus on what was important to us, spending the day of our lives with those we loved. I will be forever grateful to Emily and Shelbi. They allowed us to be carefree and stressless on our wedding day and spend precious time with our family and friends. There was no task or idea that was too big. The best decision you can make it to hire Soirée wedding for planning needs. Best money we spent on our wedding.
response 01/17/2023
Thank you so much for sharing this review of our services. It really means the world to us...
. I will miss working with you both! 🖤 xo, Emily
Haley D
5.0
11/21/2022
This team was the greatest, most professional team I could have hoped for. They came in when I started to feel as though I didn't know where to even start with the timeline of the day and all of the "small" details started to pile up. They came in, took it off my plate, and still made whatever vision I had come to life. My only regret is not hiring them sooner!
response 11/22/2022
Hi Haley, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It makes my heart jump ...
for joy when I hear your only regret for your wedding was not hiring us sooner. Thank you so much! Congratulations to you and Mickey!
Abby B
5.0
11/17/2022
Emily and her team were attentive, professional and so easy to work with. They made the entire wedding planning process stress free. I couldn’t imagine doing any of the planning without their help. Any questions I had were responded to quickly and often with answers to follow up questions I hadn’t even asked. They thought about and took care of every detail so we wouldn’t have to. Emily and the team at Soiree are hands down THE BEST at what they do.
response 11/17/2022
We loved working with you, Amy, and Brenda for the wedding planning! It was so much fun an...
d everything was gorgeous! Xo! Thank you for the review!!!! 🖤
Brit K
5.0
11/01/2022
The words "thank you" will never truly capture our gratitude for Emily and her team. Our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and more, much of which was thanks to Emily's and incredible attention to detail, organization skills, and knowledge about all things wedding. I am not sure that the joy I felt all day during our wedding will ever be topped, and it was so great to have her by our side through it all. Emily is really, really, really good at her job and she is allowing SO many couples to start out their marriage in the best way possible. Emily deserves all the success that is coming her way!
response 11/02/2022
Oh my goodness - you're making me tear up! 🥺 Thank you so much for sharing this message. ...
It means so much to me. It was an absolute honor to help you plan your wedding. I wish you two all the best!!!
Brittany A
5.0
10/18/2022
Hiring Emily and the rest of the Soiree team was the best decision we could have made while wedding planning!! I would recommend them to everyone planning a wedding!! They made our wedding planning so fun and stress-free! Not only that, but our wedding was absolutely beautiful! I could not have imagined a better day! We got so many compliments! My own bridesmaids kept saying how great our wedding planner was the entire day. That is truly a testament to how great Soiree is! The day would not have gone so perfectly without their team!
response 10/18/2022
Hi Brittany, Thank you so much for the review! It was wonderful working with you and your ...
family to design your dream wedding to Matt. Congratulations! xo!
Kaelyn A
5.0
10/12/2022
As a owner of a Rental Company (R and D Events) I cannot say enough great things about Emily and her lovely team and Soiree. They have amazing wedding planners, are quick to respond, and they know exactly what their customers are looking for! I would highly recommend Soiree to any of my clients!
response 10/12/2022
XO! WE LOVE WORKING WITH YOU TOO!!!! You're the best! 🖤
Michael A
5.0
10/06/2022
Living in California, we knew it would be tough to plan a wedding where we met -- Iowa City, IA. That's why we sought out a wedding planning team who knows Iowa City and all the vendors in the area. Emily, Maggy, and Alexis were incredibly supportive. During our wedding weekend, Maggy and Alexis completely took over, which was a huge relief. From setting up, coordinating with vendors, making sure we were well taken care of, and ensuring all of our belongings made it back to the hotel -- they were superb. They made our day so much more special, because we were able to simply enjoy it.
response 10/06/2022
Aw, thanks Michael, for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with you and Jake....
Congratulations!!!
Mercedes M
5.0
9/30/2022
I had the absolute best experience working with Emily and her crew at Soirée! I was blessed with the opportunity to work under Soirée as a Bridal Makeup Artist and it was wonderful. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the efficiency of Soirée! I hope for more opportunities to collaborate again, as the mentorship and guidance was much appreciated. You can definitely tell there is experience behind the efficiency I received while working with Soirée!
response 09/30/2022
Thank you so much, Mercedes! It was lovely to work with you too! 🖤 Cannot wait to work to...
gether again!
Abigail M
5.0
9/22/2022
Our wedding day couldn't have gone more smoothly and I truly believe that this is because we hired Soiree Wedding Planning!! Planning a wedding with Emily was fantastic. From her communication, attention to detail, and knowledge, I was able to remain 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 stress free throughout the planning process!!
Bella and Mackenzie were also amazing on the day of our wedding. Everything got done without myself or husband even noticing!! They definitly have a passion for what they do and it shows through their work!
response 09/22/2022
Thank you so much for the sweet review! We loved working with you. Thank you!!!
Monica T
5.0
9/13/2022
I ran into a Soiree on a Google search when I was absolutely stressed out with wedding planning. Calling them and hiring them was the best decision I made. Emily, the owner, is brilliant!! She listens to every single detail you’re wishing for, she’ll give you advice on everything, she’ll connect you to other vendors to make sure your dream wedding is executed. Emily’s team is wonderful, they pay attention to details, they send reminders, they hype you up! If you’re looking for your dream wedding to become reality with a dream team, Soiree is your team!! 10/10 highly recommend!!!
response 09/13/2022
You're the sweetest Monica! It was an absolute pleasure and honor to design your dream wed...
ding. Thank you for the review! xo!
Briaunna S
5.0
7/24/2022
Emily and her team were incredible from day 1. From the first consultation I felt at ease about the entire planning process. My fiancé and I planned our wedding from out of state, and we couldn’t have done it without Emily and her team. The day of went seamless. Big thank you to Caitlyn! She was amazing and even kept me dancing all night with a huge safety pin when my bustle came out. Our entire wedding party agreed it was the smoothest wedding they had ever been a part of. Caitlyn handled everything and we even ran a little early on the timeline. Thanks for giving us our best day ever!
response 07/25/2022
Hi Briaunna! Aw, thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review of our se...
rvices. We are so happy to hear about your great experience. And yes!!! Our bustle pins are the best and one of our trade secrets. Thanks again for choosing Soiree!
Marcy D
5.0
6/19/2022
My fiancé and I decided to bring the Soirée team on mid-way through our destination wedding planning, and my only regret is that we did not reach out to them sooner in the planning process.
Our entire experience with Emily (from the moment we had our consultation call to the end of our wedding day) was above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. Emily is extremely detail oriented and ensured my vision came to life.
Emily and her team did an amazing job of communicating with myself, my travel agency, and the resort where we were getting married. There were several instances where Emily took initiative on things that I would’ve assumed the resort would have initiated, but did not. I felt so at peace and zero anxiety leading up to our special day, and the credit goes to Emily and the Soirée team.
I decided to have Emily accompany us to Cancún for our wedding and am so happy she was able to be in person. Emily ensured that everything was executed perfectly and was a huge support to me on the wedding day.
I was so grateful to have Emily’s expertise as we navigated throughout the wedding planning process! I know that, without her, I would not have been able to enjoy the big day as much as I did. Thank you Emily & Soirée!
MARY D
5.0
6/13/2022
Emily and her assistants are absolutely over the top amazing. Every detail was handled and every question answered and asked. I have planned 3 weddings before this and would never do it again without this woman by my side. You can’t go wrong here.
Thea D
5.0
6/11/2022
Emily and her team at Soiree were incredibly professional, organized, and a joy to work with. They were worth every dime and I couldn’t imagine having my wedding without them. Seriously, everything went off without a hitch due to their planning and help and I knew they would be there to solve any issue that arose. I would recommend them to any couple planning an event, no matter how big or small!
NICHOLE H
5.0
6/07/2022
I could not have done it without Soiree.
I worked primarily with Emily throughout the planning process, and then Maggy for the day of. Leading up to the wedding, I received monthly reminders/checklists to let me know what needed done each month to help stay on track. Emily not only made a mood board for me but an entire “mood” powerpoint. The powerpoint was categorized extremely well and was a very helpful resource to keep everything organized and to really help visualize the day. She helped us to stick close to our budget and still have our dream wedding. It was very easy to get in contact with them at all times. I always received a very timely response to my questions and making appointments was a breeze. They’ve got this down to a T.
Let’s talk about the day of…I will never understand how people get through their wedding day without at least having a day of coordinator. Maggy was absolutely amazing and on top of EVERYTHING. No one bothered me with any logistical questions or drama on the day of. She coordinated all day with my photographers, DJ, officiant, wedding party, venue, rental company, florists…everyone…to make sure the whole day went smooth. Everything was perfectly on time (even slightly ahead of schedule, which allowed for a bit of much needed down time for my husband and I.) It was absolutely perfect. Maggy even made sure all of our personal items (memory table photos, decor brought from home, cards, etc.) were locked away in my bridal suite before leaving for the night. I didn’t have to lift a finger.
Hire a wedding planner. It may seem expensive but it is truly worth every penny. Ultimately, they will help you actually stick to your budget and have so many connections you wouldn’t have on your own. Hire Soiree.
Chris M
5.0
6/02/2022
Are you on the fence about getting a wedding planner? We just got married and had Emily and Kady from soirée and I’m here to say GET THEM. The wedding is supposed to be enjoyed as much as possible for the bride and groom, and they helped so much. Ranging from helping set stuff up to knowing how to put a corsage on a lapel, they did it all. And largely because of them, our day was PERFECT. Highly recommend using soirée for your upcoming weddings 👍
response 06/03/2022
Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved working on your wedding. Congrats to you a...
nd Maddy! :)
Hayley B
5.0
5/19/2022
Emily and the Soiree team (shout out to Maggy, our day-of coordinator too!) are absolutely phenomenal. They always have an answer, a solution. I knew I could call/text/Slack/email and they would make it happen. Their wide network of connections and vast experience in the industry is so valuable!
The organization and structure they provide is incredible. From the planning tools to the wedding timelines, we knew we were in good hands. We had SEVERAL wedding party members comment that this was the most well-organized wedding they'd been in. And most importantly to us, we both felt relaxed throughout the day. We enjoyed every second of our wedding thanks to Soiree's incredible logistics and behind-the-scenes magic.
response 05/24/2022
Hi Hayley! Aw yay, thank you so much for the sweet review! We miss you already! Congratula...
tions and don't hesitate to reach out if you want to catch up with Maggy & Emily next time you're in town! xo!
Shelbi B
5.0
5/09/2022
Emily and her staff are so helpful when it comes to all things wedding planning! She has the best preferred vendors lists and has all the insight of planning the best wedding!
Michael K
5.0
3/14/2022
We were exceptionally pleased with Emily and the Soirée team in planning our wedding. We were struggling to keep track of all our vendors and Emily and her timeline system really was instrumental in making our day successful. Our wedding turned out amazing and we believe that was in large part due to Emily and team. We would definitely recommend Soirée to anyone planning a wedding and felt we got very good value for our money.
response 03/14/2022
Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved working on your wedding! :)
Katherine K
5.0
3/03/2022
Hiring Emily and her team was the best decision I made for the entire wedding. I was not excited about having a big wedding but Emily made it so effortless and beautiful that I'm thrilled I did it. A million stars, would hire all over again.
Caitlyn V
5.0
11/23/2021
Soiree was exactly what we needed during our long haul of a wedding story. Like many, due to the pandemic we had multiple wedding dates which meant multiple scheduling, rescheduling, and re-rescheduling with vendors. Emily, even being a vendor herself, was there with us every step of the way. Her expertise, understanding, organization, and kindness brought a sense of calm to us during everything. And the day of was even more impressive! Emily’s team is like having another friend/family member and they allowed my husband and I to live our day & not be overwhelmed with questions and issues. And I’m sure there were issues :)
Christine S
5.0
11/19/2021
Emily and her crew are the best choice for a wedding planning service! Emily was recommended to us by our venue when we mentioned thoughts of possibly hiring a wedding coordinator for the weekend of our wedding!
Emily & Bella made every moment of our wedding weekend as stress free as possible and made sure that everything was always handled! Our shuttle service hit a snag and they handled everything for us!
We received so many compliments on how well the day went from our family and bridal party as well stating how awesome they thought Smily & Bella were!
If you are looking to hire. Wedding planning service Soiree is the best choice out there! We HIGHLY recommend Emily & her team!
Thank you to Emily & Soiree for making our wedding so amazing! ❤️❤️ If we could do it all over again I’d hire them first!!
Shelby K
5.0
10/26/2021
I can't explain how awesome Emily and her team is. We hired Emily over 2 years ago right after we got engaged because we knew we'd have a big wedding and we didn't have to have to stress about anything. We did the full package with Soiree where they helped plan EVERYTHING up to the day of, we had rehearsal dinner help, day of help, and help on that Sunday as we did a brunch. Emily and her team were there every step of the way and always answered any questions we had, gave us timelines for the weekend, and what to expect. We can't thank the Soiree team enough. Our weekend went perfectly and the design was absolutely breathtaking!!! I cried during our walkthrough, it was everything we could have ever dreamed of. Day of help was top notch! Caitlin and Bella were always asking if I needed anything, carrying my bouquet for me and even getting us our food so we didn't have to get up! They were always asking if we needed a drink and were seriously just the best. The day went so great and I just really couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner.
response 10/26/2021
Awww thanks so much! We loved working with you, Tyler, your mom, and everyone so much! It ...
was a stunning celebration and it was our honor! xo
MaryAnne M
5.0
10/17/2021
I cannot even begin to convey how grateful I was to have Dacey from Soirée at my wedding. She was the best person and me being the bride made me feel heard, special and overall cared for throughout my entire wedding. She was there for me in the biggest moments - sewing my dress when it ripped, fluffing my dress before I walked down the aisle and in the smallest -getting me a drink, offering a kind smile and a small question of “how are you, have you ate something?” She was the MVP of the whole wedding. She was beloved by the wedding party who always knew who to get for questions, comments and concerns. She had a plan for everything and seemed to be two steps ahead of everything. I come for a large family and she was able to navigate all personalities and strengths/weakness on the big day in order to create the smoothest and most stress free wedding I have ever been apart of. I don’t know what I would have done without her. As I sat down at the head table one of the first things my new husband said to me was “you look beautiful and Dacey is awesome!” We loved her! The next morning I found myself missing Dacey because all of the sudden I didn’t have someone having my back all day.! Soiree is a great company who only seem to employe professional, kind and strong people who only want to help uplift your wedding and leave you missing them the next day. ;) thank you Dacey for everything !
response 10/17/2021
Xo thank you so much for this amazing review of our services and Dacey! We love her too!! ...
Michelle B
5.0
10/11/2021
Do you want to have the most stress free wedding experience of your life? Do you want to enjoy your entire wedding weekend? Do you want people to be surprised at how relaxed you are while planning a wedding? Do you want your friends and family to relax with you to enjoy your day? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you HAVE to hire Soiree wedding planning! It is SO worth the investment. Emily and her team made everything more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She took a Pinterest board, a meeting and made a fairy tale. Any question I had, Emily answered and meetings with her made everything so easy. She found the best vendors who made our day absolutely stunning. I will be forever grateful and want everyone to have a day as beautiful as ours because of Soiree! The day of, she had built in extra time, so when we were running behind, we still had time to do all the things I wanted to do and get every photo op. They thought of everything. Bella, her assistant, made sure to check in on us, helped carry my dress on a photo shoot in the orchard, and when there wasn't enough room on our shuttle, she gave us a ride back to the hotel (which was SO generous). I can't give them enough praise, so if you are hesitating, this is your sign to hire Soiree!
response 10/12/2021
Thank you for your kind review! I loved working with you & Tim for your amazing wedding da...
y! xo
Grace B
5.0
9/23/2021
Emily (Soiree wedding planning) was absolutely the best. Everyone in our bridal party and some of our guests came up to us to tell us that as well. She got everyone moving (with a smile on her face!) and made the ceremony and reception happen. She was assertive, organized and just the best. I do not think our day would have gone as well without her. Throughout the wedding planning process she was always available and was super helpful at keeping us on track and made sure we were well organized as well. Could NOT recommend her enough. Simply fab! Grace and Pacifique
Beth P
5.0
9/22/2021
Emily knew all the important connections we needed to make, and Haley made sure everything went smoothly at the wedding. Total pros!!!
response 09/22/2021
Xo thank you so much and congratulations!! So happy for you both! Thanks for choosing Soir...
ée!
Jessica W
5.0
9/13/2021
We booked the deluxe package with Emily, which included a design plan, unlimited planning help, an extensive vendor list, easy to use spreadsheets - everything you need to plan and pull off a large event. As an Iowa girl who moved out of state but wanted to get hitched at home, it was the best decision I could have made and I didn't even know it yet.
I knew what was outlined in our contract, but what I didn't know we would be getting along with her expertise and vendor list was a friend, confidant, supporter of fun ideas and the wise voice that tells you when your quirky plan might be a little ill-advised. When the pandemic picked up speed again or we had to make last minute changes, she had a plan of action or back-ups (which ended up being even better than I could have dreamt) lined up for us within mere hours. When my cousin's pants split mid-excellent dance move, she was johnny on the spot with the duct tape (who knew!). Over the last few days looking at photos my friends have been sending me of the day, I catch glimpses of Emily and her crew here and there, quietly and efficiently making sure everything is running perfectly. I could not have planned a wedding - at any time - much less during these strange and stressful times, without her.
So many people have told me that our wedding was one of the most beautiful they've attended, to which I've been saying - we hired excellent people, gave them a sense of what we were going for and then trusted them and let them take it from there. Emily and the vendors that she essentially hand picked for us helped us execute the wedding that we ourselves wanted to attend (i.e. a giant party), and it ended up being the best day of my whole life. From one bride to another - hire this woman, you won't regret it for a second.
Amy S
5.0
9/01/2021
Thank you so much for giving my sister and new brother a beautiful wedding! Everything was amazing and everyone working to make it happen was wonderful! Highly recommend hiring Soirée for your big day!
Nicole B
5.0
9/01/2021
Haley is an absolute delight & we couldn’t be happier with her services. She went above and beyond and genuinely was not happy until everything was perfect!
response 09/01/2021
xo Haley is the best! Thanks for your sweet support of our team! We loved working with you...
!
Stephanie H
1.0
8/31/2021
I signed a ~$2000 contract for "The Essentials" (weekend-of coordination) and honestly am not sure what exactly I paid for. Prior to booking, I asked if Emily/Soiree had experience coordinating a traditional Greek Orthodox wedding and was led to believe that they had. After booking, however, Emily and her associate Hailey (who was assigned to my wedding two months before the day) had to be told multiple times about basic components of the ceremony. In April, Emily shared at a meeting that she had actually only ever coordinated a wedding for Greek people, not a wedding held in the Greek Orthodox church.
The first time my husband and I were scheduled to meet Hailey, Emily informed us at the last minute that Hailey would not be attending the meeting, but would "facetime in" on her drive home from work (we were in a noisy restaurant; this didn't work). Emily drank a glass of wine while we met in the restaurant. When I finally did meet Hailey via Zoom, she sat on her couch in her pajamas and also drank a glass of wine. All meetings with Soiree are held at a restaurant (where we felt obligated to order food), at Emily's friend's flower shop (which was uncomfortable, as we did not book her friend for our florals), or via Zoom (which would have been fine, but the few times we did meet via Zoom Emily was at noisy swim lessons with her children and Hailey was in a bar).
The night of my rehearsal, Hailey told me she had to attend a funeral the following morning, but would get to my wedding "as soon as she could". When she finally showed up the following day, she seemed very frazzled. She came after noon, but had not eaten, so she asked to eat some of the catered food we had ordered for the bridesmaids (this would have been fine, but we weren't planning on feeding her and didn't know we would need to). Hailey left her notes for the day in my suite and did not transport my reception dress to the venue, as she was supposed to. She did not assist me or my bridesmaids with getting our flowers to the venue (she had already left the hotel by then). She didn't have any of the things we were expecting her to, including the "emergency kit" listed in my contract. She had nothing my MOH had asked her for throughout the day, she did not have a safety pin when one of the flower girls' sashes came off of her dress, she did not even have a tampon for herself and had to ask my guests if they had one she could use. Hailey instructed my bridesmaids to hold their bouquets the wrong way before walking down the aisle. She showed up to my FORMAL wedding wearing black joggers, a black tank top, Birkenstocks, and a messy bun; multiple guests made negative comments about her appearance to my parents and wedding party. Hailey did not assist the photographer with getting people together for photos (as was part of my package); as a result we do not have a single photograph with any of our grandparents. She could not bustle my dress even with a detailed video (also part of the contract), my mom and MOH had to crawl on the ground to do it. She complained to multiple people in my bridal party that she was overwhelmed/worried I was going to leave a negative review.
Since my wedding, Emily has not contacted me besides sending a form email saying "Hailey said everything went great!". She has not reached out to me to apologize or ask questions, nor has she responded to any of the reviews I have left. I am hurt, disappointed, and angry that I wasted my money.
Quyen N
5.0
8/19/2021
Soirée was the absolute best in helping me ease my worries, both in the planning stages and during our wedding day. I had to do all the planning from out of state and sight unseen, but Emily's relationships with vendors and knowledge about all things wedding planning helped the lead-up go smoothly. Haley was INCREDIBLE. From the moment I met her at the rehearsal dinner, I was completely confident the wedding day would go smoothly with her behind the scenes. And it did! I can't thank Soirée enough for all their help, energy, and genuine care. This was really the best investment—I couldn't have been happier.
response 08/19/2021
Hi Quyen! Thank you so much for writing this wonderful review! I loved working with you an...
d wish you two the best in your new lives together! Keep in touch! :)
Anna S
5.0
8/18/2021
Emily is a life saver! We had no idea where to start and how to plan our wedding in just 4 months. Emily didn't miss a beat. She made the process stress free and super simple. She kept us on track and did so many of the planning details for us. On the day of our wedding Emily took care of any and ALL things that popped up throughout the day. We didn't have to worry about anything! If you are back and forth on what to spend money on for your wedding, don't skip the wedding planner! She was the number one resource that we couldn't live without for the big day. We love you Emily!
response 08/18/2021
Congratulations you two! It was an honor to help with your big day! Everything was amazing...
and I'm so happy for you both!
Heather P
5.0
8/16/2021
We had the pleasure of working with Emily and Haley for our weekend-of coordination. Both of them were so wonderful to work with in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and it took so much stress off of our shoulders knowing that they were handling all of the vendor communications and timelines. They were quick to respond to any questions we had, and checked-in with us often to see if we needed anything.
We especially want to thank Haley for doing such an absolutely AMAZING job as the coordinator on our wedding day. She was a rockstar- the whole day she was constantly on the move. She was constantly checking in with us to see if we needed anything and was always available to help if we had any last minute changes or requests. We received so many compliments from our families on how amazing and friendly she was. We cannot imagine what our day would have been like without her, and we could not have asked for a better experience than what we got with Haley. We can't stop talking about how perfect our wedding was, and a big part of that is because of Haley's work behind the scenes.
response 08/16/2021
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! It's great to know how helpful and wonder...
ful our services and hopefully this helps other couples find us as well! Congratulations and best wishes! <3
Lia P
5.0
8/16/2021
We booked Soiree for a day of coordination, and I am SO grateful that we did!! Through the planning process, Emily and Caitlyn were both very helpful with any questions I had, and helped me with anything I was missing in my planning and organizing! The day of, Caitlyn was a rockstar. I cannot see how the wedding would have gone so smoothly without her presence. She was very calm and flexible, but organized and helped us stick with the schedule, which I really appreciated. She checked in with us (bride and groom) and the wedding party constantly to see that we had everything we needed. I cannot overstate how grateful we were that she was there. I highly recommend Soiree! Thank you for helping make our day so special!!
response 08/16/2021
Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star review! It was wonderful to work with you and Hug...
h on your big day! Congratulations and best wishes! <3
Emily T
5.0
7/24/2021
Emily is the definition of calm/ cool and collective. Seriously was like my right hand wing woman throughout the ENTIRE engagement- we booked her two years ago and she was so great from day one! My family couldn't stop talking about how on her game she was because she had everything we needed from A-Z if we forgot something, she had a solution immediately! Highly recommend!
response 07/24/2021
Thank you so much for the super sweet review! It was great to work with you and Scott! Bes...
t wishes to you in your new life together! xo!
Scott G
5.0
7/16/2021
Emily was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond and I’m not sure how we would have had our wedding without her! There was so much attention to detail, and so many things we didn’t even think about that she took care of. We would recommend Soirée wedding planning to everyone who is getting married!
response 07/17/2021
Scott, thank you so much for the awesome review! I loved working with you + Emily T. and s...
o happy for you both! xo - Emily
Kayla H
5.0
7/16/2021
Simply the best! Such a cool, calm, and collected beautiful person. She made our day and the months leading up to it go so smoothly. I cannot imagine doing it without her. Save yourself stress for you and your family and book Emily! You’ll have the best and most organized day.
response 07/17/2021
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the sweet review! I loved working with you and so happ...
y for you both! xo - Emily
Haley B
5.0
7/06/2021
I highly highly recommend using Soiree as your wedding planner!!! I worked with Emily and she was absolutely amazing. I cannot rave about her enough. I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done without her. It was so helpful to have a professional to bounce ideas off of and ask questions to. She also helped me stay on track to make sure I was doing everything I needed to at the right times. It really helped my stress levels! 😂 During the planning process we had a few emergencies and things go wrong, and she ALWAYS had a solution and handled it for me, or helped me handle it. She was great! And for the day of the wedding, she helped the day run so smoothly. She made the timeline, made sure all the vendors were coordinated, coordinated all the timing for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, was the go-to person for vendors setting up, etc, and did literally so many other things that I didn't list! She is the reason I was able to enjoy my entire wedding day and not worry about all the little details. I’m a super type A person, so I had lots of little details and high expectations. She made sure everything got done, and I didn’t have to worry about anything. If something went wrong--she handled it. I mean everything from the littlest things like needing to cut off part of my dress because it kept catching on my shoes (she has a fanny pack full of everything you could possibly need) to the big stuff of telling everyone where to be and when/helping set up all decor etc. She just really was amazing and was THE reason I was able to enjoy the whole wedding without worrying about anything. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner--just do it! That is my number one advice! If you're trying to fit it into your budget, then take something else out because a stress-free day is priceless!
Will M
5.0
7/05/2021
Emily and her crew from Soiree exceeded our expectations for their wedding planning services! From the very start of our journey and through the pandemic, they were there for us without exception. I consider myself a planner, but I've got not nothing on Emily! Not only did their services help us have a better wedding than we imagined, they helped us find ways to save money and connect with vendors we would not have found on our own. Emily and her team are professional, responsive, caring, fun, and above all else - amazing people!
response 07/06/2021
Thank you so much for the sweet review! We are so happy that we got to help you in creatin...
g the perfect wedding! Congratulations, we wish you the best in your life together! 😊
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