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Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Bridal Luncheon
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
Reviews
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4.5
out of 5.08 reviews
Sandy was the most incredible wedding coordinator we could have imagined! From our first meeting, it felt like I’d known her for years—she’s the most genuine person I’ve ever met....
Sandy handled every detail with ease, taking care of things I hadn’t even considered, which kept me organized and calm throughout the planning process. Her positive energy was infectious, and she hyped me up when I was most nervous, making me feel ready to shine. She even ensured some of my favorite intimate moments were perfectly captured, adding such a personal touch to our day. No matter how many times we asked to switch the schedule around, she never hesitated, always adapting with a smile. Sandy was just a phone call away, ready to help at any moment. Her warmth and professionalism made our wedding day unforgettable, and we can’t recommend her enough!
i have no words to thank sandy and her team for everything that they did for us i will give her 100 starts if i could. she goes above and beyond she has a passion for what she does...
! my wedding on july 22 2017 was perfect because of her, having a wedding coordinador like sandy is a dream come true and every bride deserves to have that! for those people who are planning a wedding or anything else , a wedding coordinador is a MUST( but sandy :))!! honestly a wedding coordinador was the last thing we budget for but i am soo happy we made the decision to do so and we found sandy and for me that was the most worth expense we did for our wedding, we honestly paid nothing compare to everything that she did for us! plus she is bilingual that for us that was a blessing.. Sandy you are amazing and not only you do an amazing job but you personality and your generosity is what make you soo perfect
Hiring Sandy was the best decision and investment for my wedding hands down! I'm a pretty organized person, but Sandy was beyond amazing!!! She helped with flowers, making last mi...
nute changes to the schedule and seating arrangements all while making sure the day went perfectly. Sandy went out of her way to help us set up the day before our wedding and ensure everything went as plans. She is AMAZING!
Sandra was recommended to us by a recent bride that we had randomly met. It was a very serendipitous meeting, but we are very grateful. Our wedding day (as well as details leading ...
up to it) would not have been the success it was without Sandra.
Sandra went above and beyond in every aspect. She put out fires we were not even aware of until later, which made our wedding day perfect and stress free. We can't image how different it would have been without her there running the show from behind the scenes. Easy to work with, accommodating, knowledge, friendly, courteous and a born leader, Sandra played a huge role in making our wedding the most amazing day ever.
Sandra and Adriana did all of the following (some are part of her job description and many were above and beyond):
- made multiple drafts of our day-of timeline, and patiently made changes as we needed them
- intercepted ALL day-before and day-of issues that came up with vendors, guests, decoration, food
- kept our event running on time, seeming seamless and smooth (this is actually a HUGE thing, as we have noticed at other weddings where there isn't a coordinator)
- picked up all of our flowers the day-of
- arranged last minute roses we got into about two dozen small vases
- ushered guests to where they were supposed to be for various "moments" during the day (receiving line, exiting the church, cocktail hour, etc.)
- coached and guided our photographer as needed
- intervened and came up with a game plan when it turned out our cake was not enough for our guests. Our only vendor complaint was our bakery. We ordered a cake for 100 servings, had about 90 guests, but it was so pitifully small that we couldn't serve the cake to people without it being the smallest sliver. She figured this out, worked out the details and came to us briefly during the reception to give us the option of what to do.
- there was a last minute seating arrangement issue due to the caterer over-estimating the size of the venue, Sandra worked diligently (and unexpectedly) with the groom and groomsmen to come us with an alternative seating chart
- gave us countless advice. Some we used (florist recommendations, decoration options on a budget, etc.) and some we didn't use (regretfully we should have started our ceremony 15-20 minutes after our invitations' listed time, per her recommendation - she was right! Many people showed up late!)
There are countless other things she did that were helpful along the way. People never know how many details go into a wedding until you've lived in the planning process. Everything from when do we know to cut the cake to who lights all of the candles to what order the meal should be served if there is a timing issue, etc. etc.
Sandra made our wedding day one we could enjoy instead of manage. She did the managing and directing, the troubleshooting and the coordinating. And we got to just live it and experience it.
I highly recommend Splendid Weddings and Events to any Bride looking for a wedding planner! I hired Splendid for day-of planning and design, I didn’t know where to start with...
my planning so I decided to contact Sandy as she was referred to me by a friend, as soon as I spoke to her I was relieved that I’ve found someone knowledgeable and professional. During our consultation she truly listened to our needs and made the appropriate suggestions and recommendations to get our planning organized and came out with creative ideas for our design.
Within a week Sandy presented a beautiful design with everything we needed, I love that she took the time to deliver exactly what we were looking for. She was always responsive, answering my emails right away and available when we needed help. On the day of my event the room looked BEAUTIFUL and even better than what I had envisioned. I was really worried because the venue only gave us 2 hours to set-up! Thankfully, Sandy came up with a detailed itinerary and everything we planned was perfectly executed and on time, I still can’t believe how they were able to setup within 2 hours!
The fact that I didn’t have to worry about anything and truly enjoy my day was priceless. Sandy is the most organized person I know, many of my friends asked me for her contact info and keep raving about her work. I’m already planning on hiring her again for a family event. I just want to take this opportunity to thank Sandy for all the hard work she put into our event and I recommend her services 100%
When I met Sandra during the planning process of my wedding I was impressed by my interview with her. I could tell what a genuine and hardworking she was. Matt and I hired her for ...
the day before and day of our wedding. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. Everything went so smooth, literally nothing went wrong with my special day. She made sure everyone was where they should be and that all my guests were well taken care of. It took all the stress off my shoulders so I could enjoy one of the best days of my life. She had a timeline of events and everything was followed! Couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner! I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Jess Kossak
I hired Splendid Weddings & Events for my wedding in May and was severely disappointed. I do not feel they delivered on our agreement including not resolving day-of requests, not d...
elivering to the timeline and not ensuring my guests were taken care of. I found the staff to be unhelpful and unprofessional and would definitely not recommend to a personal friend.
A few brief examples are not accommodating wedding day adjustments due to bad weather, skipping key events in the timeline, not ensuring guests had seats during the ceremony and not coordinating the bridal party for introductions.
We hired Sandra and Adriana from Ur Event Ur Planner to be day-of-coordinators for our 9-24-11 wedding. Hiring them was probably the smartest and best decision we made while planni...
ng our wedding. Before the wedding, they took the time to meet with us to make sure they really understood our vision for the day. All of that effort on their part really made a difference for both our rehearsal and our wedding day because they knew exactly what we wanted and they ensured it happened accordingly. (Such as an outdoor wedding despite weather which threatened all day long to pour during our ceremony!)
Their level of service is exceptional. They are professional, organized, efficient, and yet warm and a joy to work with. I received several compliments from guests, our family members, and wedding party members about how impressed they were with Sandra and Adriana. I recommend Ur Event Ur Planner as a day-of-coordinator to any bride and groom who are not hiring a wedding planner but want to make sure that the day still comes off smoothly and as they have been envisioning. (And for someone looking for a wedding planner--I have no doubt they would be just as fabulous). Through their hard work and effort, we were able to relax and celebrate with each other and our guests. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Contact
833 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Splendid Weddings and Events, LLC