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Susan Orrico
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
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For over 20 years, we at Stasia K. have made personal attention our number one priority. That is why when you work with us, you have full access to us day or night. We offer a wide variety of packages including beginning to end, day of, and anywhere in between. We also offer a free consultation where we can work with you to design a package that works for you, and you can describe your vision from the smallest details to your wildest dreams. We will ensure that you enjoy your special day while we take care of the rest. We at Stasia K. will personally see to every detail, desire, and whim you can imagine.
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Susan Orrico
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I have been planning weddings and events for over 20 years, and I can confidently say that my love for it has never dwindled. I started simply by planning every event I could get my hands on! From my daughter's 5th grade promotion to my company's extravagant corporate events, I couldn't get enough! It was not too long after this that I decided planning was my passion. I decided to focus on weddings, because there's nothing more important than helping someone through one of the most important days of their life. When working with me, you get my full, undivided attention anytime day or night.
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Sue and her team at Stasia K Events are highly praised for their exceptional wedding planning services, with reviewers commending their seamless coordination, professionalism, and attention to detail. Sue's expertise in the industry, vast vendor network, and ability to create detailed timelines contributed to stress-free wedding days for couples. The team's responsiveness, helpfulness, and ability to handle last-minute changes were consistently highlighted in the reviews, making them a top recommendation for wedding coordination services.Review photos
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Shelly Z
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5.0
10/28/2024
My daughter and I knew right away during our first meeting with Sue at Stasia K. Events that we wanted her as our coordinator. Her many years of professional experience showed immediately. At that point we had found a venue but nothing else and we decided we should have help with the rest. She asked us a lot of questions to understand our needs and explained exactly what services she offered. We went with her full package and are so glad that we did.
She got to know us and understand the kind of wedding we were looking to have. She has worked with so many different vendors and knew who to suggest based on what she knew about us. There are so many vendor options that it was very valuable to have them narrowed down for us. She was upfront and would tell us her experiences working with them, or let us know that she didn't have first hand experience with them. I have to say that when the wedding was done, we felt that every vendor she suggested was BETTER than we expected. It was also very apparent when talking to the vendors that they had a lot of respect for Sue. Near the wedding day we ended up with a lot more people staying at the hotel than expected and we realized the hotel shuttle would need to make multiple trips which we didn't want. We decided to try to hire a big shuttle bus which was a lot to ask 3 weeks before the busiest wedding date of the year. Sue made a call to one of her contacts and had it worked out and confirmed within about 15 minutes! Another reason why it really pays off to have an experienced coordinator with many years and contacts in the industry.
The timeline she drafted for us was perfect and everyone knew what was happening and what was expected of them. We shared it with the families and the wedding party and Sue gave it to all of the vendors. It really made the wedding run very smoothly.
You would expect Sue's staff to be top notch and they absolutely were. They kept saying that they wanted us to enjoy the wedding day and that's exactly what we did. They took care of EVERYTHING! They dealt with all of the vendors, received deliveries, set up decor, got the wedding party and family where they needed to be for all of the different events (pictures, procession, sparklers, etc, etc), oversaw the sweet table, etc. Every little detail. Our guests raved about how they were handling every detail for us. It made the day so enjoyable, so stress-free. I really can't say enough about how wonderful they were.
One little surprise was that Sue takes steps to ensure you have the most relaxed "wedding week" possible. She contacts all of your vendors and tells them to please go through her for anything they need to discuss. Of course we could still contact them if we wanted to but we wanted to enjoy the days before the wedding. She had everything worked out so well with our vendors at that point that we didn't feel the need to contact them anyway.
Sue is very responsive either by phone, text, or email. You won't be stressed out waiting for her to get back to you. Even if she has appointments set up, she will tell you when she will be free so you know when she can get back to you.
As I said, we chose her full package and it was the best money we spent on the wedding. I can honestly say that everything, and I mean everything, turned out perfectly. Sue played a huge part in making that happen.
Jennifer K
5.0
2/11/2025
I cannot give enough words of praise for Sue, Donna, and Kim. Our wedding was a smaller event, but still had it's problematic vendors and family members. This team of wonderful women made sure everyone and everything stayed on track and looked beautiful. Our florist did not set up our decor flowers, but these women did, and they did it so well. Our ring bearer got a little off track, but they held his hand and got him down the isle. They helped me deal with issues I had with my ther vendors even after my wedding. If you are on the fence, like I was about needing or not needing a planner, get one, and most definitely hire Sue and her team!
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Madeleine B
5.0
11/16/2024
Absolutely LOVE Sue and her team! She made our wedding day (and all the days leading up to it) run absolutely seamlessly! Donna and Rita were amazing to have there during the day and I could not be happier with how everything turned out!
Emily K
5.0
11/14/2024
It was apparent at the first meeting over the phone with Sue that she was the planner for us. She was willing to do a second first meeting phone call so that the groom could speak to her as well. Our venue had recommended a coordinator and she was a perfect fit. She got a lot of information from us about what we were looking for. We decided to hire her as a month of coordinator. One of the greatest benefits of hiring her was that she was willing to recommend vendors even though she wasn't doing full service planning for us. It was obvious that she has worked with many vendors over the years. She would always ask about our budget and made sure she'd stay within it when giving recommendations. Every vendor she suggested was amazing. It would have been difficult to do all that research on my own. All of the vendors liked her and were happy to work with her. The week before the wedding, we realized that we would need transportation to shuttle the wedding party around the venue for pictures. She was able to contact a vendor immediately and we were able hire them within a day. Sue also made sure that someone was at the rehearsal so that we could run through everything. The timelines she made were detailed. She also made sure that all the vendors would contact her instead of us during the week before the wedding. That made everything so much less stressful. The timeline for the vendor set up was really tight. She and her team made it work. They took care of the vendors, received deliveries, and got everyone where they needed to go. Everything ran smoothly. Donna was an excellent day of coordinator. Sue was also the most responsive vendor. She was always available to answer any question we had during the planning process. If she had a prior commitment, she would let us know when she was available. Everyone mentioned how calm I was on the day of my wedding. That was largely down to Sue and her team. I didn't have to worry about anything. We both agree that hiring Sue was the best thing we did for our wedding. Thank you Sue, Donna, and the rest of the team for helping make our wedding unforgettable!
Joyce J
5.0
10/30/2024
We chose Stasia K Events as our wedding planner. Sue offered great suggestions, guidance and needed support during our wedding planning. Her experience and rapport with the vendors was top notch.
On the day of the wedding, Sue and her team did an outstanding job coordinating all the pieces. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went off without a hitch! We could enjoy the wedding day knowing that everything was in very capable hands. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of Stasia K Events.
Sally Y
5.0
10/13/2024
Sue and her team do an incredible job! She has a wealth of experience and is excellent at communicating everything we needed in order to have the wedding go smoothly. We strongly recommend her.
Catherine Z
5.0
10/03/2024
Sue and her team are the absolute BEST and I can’t recommend them enough!! Not only did she take me on as a bride when she was already booked, I would never guess she had other clients, ever! She was always there with a quick response to any questions I had and made wedding planning a breeze. She’s been in the industry for a long time so she has good reliable recommendations for vendors and she KNOWS how to plan a wedding. Her team was absolutely fantastic on the day of, I felt like my every whim and will was catered to and I never needed anything because someone was always there to check on me and help. If I could give her 10 stars I would. She was the absolute best choice I made when planning my wedding!
Michelle C
5.0
10/03/2024
Sue is incredible. From the day I spoke with her to screen planners, I knew that she was the one I wanted to hire and be by my side. Our meetings were organized and so informative, she always was ready to jump on a call and share advice and helped to ensure our wedding was everything we had imagined it to be. Her team was also fantastic during the day of the event. Always checking in and keeping things organized. I could not have asked for a better group of women to be by my side. If you are reading this, call her and get her quickly because she’s one of those planners who is not only worth it but books up quickly. Working with Sue felt like I was planning with one of my friends, and I can say she genuinely cares about you, I can’t thank her enough for everything she did.
Maxine D
5.0
9/04/2024
Working with Sue was really excellent! She took the chaos out of pulling all the last details together so I could enjoy being the mother of the bride and hostess. The coordinators on site at the wedding were great! They were on top of everything. I felt like I had friends doing the things I would have had to do if they weren’t there.
Jacqueline D
5.0
8/13/2024
Working with Sue and her team was so easy. They handled everything so that our wedding flowed smoothly. Would recommend 1000%.
Nicole G
5.0
6/28/2024
There is not enough space to write the amazing things about Sue and her team. From the moment I booked, to the wedding day, and even after, communication was seamless and I felt fully supported. I am a Type A bride who had a lot of my vendors already booked and was on the fence about hiring a planner, but trust me when I say even if you think you have everything together, you will need Sue and her team to help streamline communication and think of things that you would not have thought about. Sue is an expert in all things wedding and no matter how many times I reached out to her with questions or help, she was always there with all hands on deck. The week of my wedding was not stressful at ALL because they took over communication and I was able to relax and prepare for the big day. The day of my wedding was also not stressful because I had Sue's team to help at all times. From creating a timeline, to attending the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, and answering all questions, I will never be have enough words to express my gratitude for Stasia K. Events. Thank you Sue, Kim, and all other assistants/helpers who helped make June 8th the best and smoothest day of my life! The absolute best wedding planners in the world.
LeAnn S
5.0
6/02/2024
Sue and her entire team were amazing! They were incredibly helpful, particularly on the week leading up to the wedding and the day of. Sue was easy to get into contact with, answered all of our questions and provided us sound advice. Sue put us in contact with many of our vendors, and they all did outstanding. She created a very clear timeline and ensured all vendors arrived and were set up on time. If you're considering a wedding planner/coordinator (and you definitely should for at least day of), I would strongly recommend giving Sue a call!
Lauren T
5.0
2/08/2024
Sue and her team were fantastic!! From helping me find vendors to being there for everything I need on wedding day, they were all just fantastic. I highly recommend Stasia K Events!
Katherine O
5.0
1/06/2024
If you are looking for a wedding planner then you absolutely have to work with Sue. She is so knowledgable about everything in the industry and has the absolute best recommendations. Whatever your dream is for your special day, Sue will make it happen. She is so organized, so prepared and so professional that not a single thing went wrong on our day. It was absolute perfection. Whether you are looking for decor, photography, venues or even donuts, Sue knows the right people to reach out to. Our day was absolutely magical and it would not have been possible without Sue. She is a pleasure to work with and is always there for you whenever, wherever for whatever you need. She will work with you until you get exactly what you are looking for! Thank you so much Sue!
Rich K
5.0
11/12/2023
During the course of our wedding planning, my wife mentioned that she wanted to hire a coordinator for the day of the wedding. My initial response was that I didn't feel like we would get that much value out of a coordinator for just the one day, but boy was I wrong.
Sue and her team handled everything for us that day so that my wife and I could focus on enjoying the moment, which is exactly what we wanted. There was not a single thing that took place that day that the team wasn't able to handle and take care of for us, which really did allow us to focus on what was important - making memories.
The whole team was so sweet and friendly too! By the end of the day, they felt more like a part of the wedding than a hired vendor. They were always thinking two steps ahead and genuinely seemed to care about how my wife and I were doing, constantly asking if there was anything extra we needed them to do. They were even making sure we stayed hydrated, getting us bottles of water before we walked down the aisle!
All in all, for something that I wasn't sure about in the beginning, I sure am glad we hired Stasia K. Events to help us navigate through one of the most important days in our life. They were kind, helpful, and professional the whole way through. In addition to that, it is very clear that they really did care about our day and genuinely seem to really love what they do - which makes such a big difference in my opinion.
If anyone is in need of any assistance with their event planning, my opinion is that you don't need to look any further because I don't think there is a better team out there.
Thanks Sue and team for helping my wife and I make our wedding day so special and one we can remember!
Daphne B
5.0
11/07/2023
We made a lot of great decisions about the wedding but hiring Sue was definitely one of the best ones we made. Our wedding was on the more simple side and we hired her as our day of coordinator, with her services officially starting around 2 months before our wedding date. She was very knowledgeable about the wedding industry and vendors, super great at communicating and responding, and very friendly! We had issues with our venue giving us straight answers to some questions and she made sure she was in our corner fighting for us. Every time we talked to her we were reassured. Even my new husband said she was worth the money after just one meeting with her. Our wedding went so smoothly because of Sue and her assistants! She gave us the chance to actually enjoy our day and not worry about the small stuff! We can't recommend her enough!
Amanda G
5.0
9/13/2023
Sue & the whole team at Stasia K. Events went above and beyond for our wedding this summer (July 2023 bride). We booked the "peace of mind package" and I'm so glad that we did because having Sue as a sounding board and fountain of knowledge truly kept me sane during the planning process. She was with me every step of the way and always guided me in the right direction, especially through the tough decisions. Sue and her team are clearly experts and my mom, my husband, & I all felt like it was the best money we spent on the wedding. Donna and Kim were our team for the day of the wedding and they made sure the timeline stayed on track and everything ran smoothly. Our every need was taken care of and we (along with our parents) were able to have a stress-free day and just enjoy the celebration. I would give them 10 stars if I could! Thank you team Stasia K!
Jackie F
5.0
9/12/2023
Amazing attention to detail and Sue was great to work with. Highly recommend!
Shannon K
5.0
8/08/2023
Sue at Stasia K was a dream to work with! From our first phone call all the way through our wedding day, Sue was a huge help. She is an experienced, organized, and well-rounded wedding planner, as well as a truly down-to-earth, kind, and personable woman! Her team was just the same and were such a joy to have as day-of coordinators. Highly recommend!
Dan M
5.0
7/06/2023
Sue and her team were fantastic to work with! Right from our first meeting we could tell that we were in great hands. Sue was available anytime that we needed to help us prepare and ensure that we didn't miss any details. Our wedding would not have gone nearly as well without all of Sue's help. Her previous experience working with our venue and some of our vendors only aided in making sure everything went smoothly for our wedding. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch and we were actually ahead of time which took all of the stress off. We owe a lot to Sue and her team for such a fantastic job helping us pull off a great wedding. Couldn't recommend a vendor more highly!
Lauren P
5.0
7/04/2023
I worked with Sue leading up to my wedding and Kim was team lead on the big day. I would recommend Sue and her team with Stasia K to everyone! Absolutely phenomenal and made my day run so smooth with no problems whatsoever (and if there was, they took care of it and I had no idea). I wanted a day of coordinator who would take the stress off of me and my family/friends and they did that and so much more! From the time I signed the contract with Sue, she was available for a text, email, or phone call to answer any questions, ease my mind about things, and ensure that I was doing everything I needed to be doing in order to plan a wedding for 140 guests. She was so friendly, professional, and had great advice for the wedding industry. She was extremely personable and I'm so glad I hired her for the most important day. She handled every detail and request with ease and never made me feel like I was asking too much. I cannot stress enough how crucial Stasia K events was to my day running so smooth and easing all my stress through the lengthy wedding planning process.
Elizabeth V
5.0
6/21/2023
There is truly no way I would have had as successful as a wedding day without Sue and her team. Sue is THE BEST wedding planner I could have asked for. She thought of details/ideas that I never would have thought of and made me have the most perfect wedding day. She is known in the industry and people respect her and listen to her direction. She referred me to amazing other vendors, also making me have the perfect wedding day. I would NOT have found our photographer and florist without Sue, and my wedding day would have been completely different without her recommendations. Not only is Sue knowledge in the entire wedding business/industry, she is personable, kind, and thoughtful. She made sure I was doing ok during the entire planning process, while making sure I was staying on task while also enjoying myself. Sue not only helped me plan the most amazing wedding, she also became a friend to the family. I cannot speak more highly of Sue and owe her for the success of my wedding.
response 06/21/2023
Thank you so much, Lizzie! I’m speechless…which as you know, is hard to do! This is unbeli...
evably kind of you! You were a pure joy to work with, and it was not at all work! You are absolutely correct, I was lucky to become a family friend, and I intend on keeping it that way! We had such a great time! Thank you for this amazing opportunity. I was so lucky to be a small part of your wonderful wedding!!
Kellie K
5.0
5/08/2023
Choosing Sue and her team to be our coordinators for our wedding was the best decision we made! Sue was fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and she was available at all times for any questions we had! She was incredibly helpful and just a joy to work with. Donna and Kim were amazing the day of and I got to enjoy my wedding day without worrying about a single thing! They took care of everything we asked/needed! I had a wonderful stress-free wedding and it was all thanks to the whole team!
Jessica D
5.0
3/10/2023
Sue, Kim, and the rest of the team were great from start to finish! We utilized their Peace of Mind package, and that's exactly what they provided. We had already booked our vendors before hiring Sue + team, but Sue took over at the appropriate time to make sure all our vendors and timeline were ready to go for the big day. I felt that I could fully trust Sue + team to take care of all the final details leading up to the wedding and day of. Their communication, transparency, and attention to detail were all on point. Sue also helped book a last-minute vendor, avoiding a potentially very stressful situation. Additionally, Sue + team did everything in their power to accommodate our request to set up our intricate centerpieces for our reception. Several of my friends and family members have also used Stasia K.'s services, and there is a reason we keep coming back to them!
Adrienne M
5.0
3/10/2023
Sue is so great to work with! She was so easy to work with and answered my questions in a very timely fashion. Sue was able to ease my mind when it came to feeling stressed about arranging transportation for the weekend. She quickly set it up and made it stress free for me. Sue and her team created our wedding day timeline to the minute and it was so detailed! This timeline was so helpful for myself, bridal party and our vendors! The day of the wedding my husband and I were completely stress free thanks to Sue and her team! I highly recommend using them. Sue is so incredibly genuine and truly wants the best for her brides!
Nicholas D
5.0
3/10/2023
If you are looking for a team of experienced individuals to ensure your wedding planning and day go smoothly, then look no further than Sue and her team at Stasia K. Events! My wife and I could not be happier with all they did for us throughout the final planning stages up to the day of the wedding day. Sue is an expert on all things wedding planning and will always make herself available for you as you go through the planning process.
Sue and her team were incredible by helping review all of our vendor contracts, communicate with all of our vendors the week leading up to the wedding, and putting our minds at ease on our wedding day. The only thing I regret is that my wife and I did not contact Sue sooner!! Sue and her team will go above and beyond for when you begin to work together and you will be so thankful you decided to work with her and the team.
Andria H
5.0
11/14/2022
Sue did an amazing job. Very personable and detail oriented. I was very stress-free on my wedding day! Everything went as planned. Would 10/10 recommend!
Sydney D
5.0
10/03/2022
All I can say is-WOW!! Sue was so amazing to work with leading up to our wedding! She was available and so quick to respond with any question we had or dilemma we faced! Our timeline was put together and so great as she worked with each of our vendors and took the stress off us! Sue, Kim, and Donna kept our wedding day moving and came equipped with an emergency kit that we were so thankful to have!!! Thank you ladies for making our day stress free and being an absolute joy to work with!!!
Kate C
5.0
9/29/2022
I truly don't believe my wedding would have been possible without Sue and the rest of the Stasia K. team. I'm beyond thrilled that I chose to work with them, as they were able to help me manage other vendors, make strategic recommendations, offer advice, and beyond all else became like family. I would highly recommend working with Stasia K. to any Bride looking for planning support!
Amanda M
5.0
9/29/2022
I don’t think there are enough words to encompass how absolutely amazing Sue and her team are. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars! Hiring Sue was the best decision we made out of the entire wedding process. She made the process fun, understood my vision, and helped me bring it to life exactly how I had envisioned it in my head. From the beginning, Sue was amazing with recommending vendors and reaching out to venues to help us find our wedding date. Every vendor she recommended was very high quality with a better price than we expected. Everything was easy because of her. She was professional and there when I needed her any day or hour. Seriously - I felt like I was her only client! She made the entire process and day of the wedding run smoothly. She put out fires I didn’t know existed. My husband and I woke up the next day and said nothing went wrong at our wedding and it truly was the best day ever. This is all thanks to Sue and her team. I was not stressed on my wedding day. Everything was well organized and the attention to detail was incredible. She was an extension of me that handled absolutely everything I needed.
Do not question it - hire Sue and her team! I would hire her 100 times over. She was worth every penny!!
Anne B
5.0
9/07/2022
Sue was great to work with and was on top of all the details. My wedding had NO disappointments, which is rare, and I'm sure it was because of her. Would recommend her highly.
Shauna Y
5.0
7/27/2022
Sue is the exact type of wedding planner you want guiding you before, and on, your big day! She is extremely organized and professional when it comes to your vendors and contacting them. She keeps you in the loop and is ready to problem solve, because things can (and probably will!) go wrong on your day, but she is there to help! She will give you her honest opinions and genuinely cares for you, your bridal party, and your family. She is superb. Thank you Sue, and your team, for making our day so special and for making those mishaps seem so small. You know exactly what you're doing and were always there to answer any of my questions and calm my nerves. Trust me, you NEED Sue and her team!
Maddie G
5.0
7/07/2022
You NEED Stasia K. Events for your wedding!! Wow it was all AMAZING! I’m still in shock at how wonderful they all were and I know the day went so smoothly and magically because of Sue, Rachel, and Donna. My husband and I will forever cherish this day and all they did to make it so special! I recommend Stasia K. Events to every person I know!!!
Anna G
5.0
7/04/2022
I can't say enough about how amazing Stasia K. Events was in planning my wedding. My husband and I thought we could plan an out-of-state wedding by ourselves, and realized 6 months out that we were totally lost. After interviewing a few wedding planners, I was discouraged and overwhelmed, that is, until I talked to Stasia K. Events. They went absolutely above and beyond in every single way. Our wedding day would not have happened had it not been for them.
I didn't just find a wedding planner, I found a friend.
Thank you so much Stasia K. Events for everything you have done and continue to do.
Caela O
5.0
7/04/2022
I hired Sue and her team as a "day of" coordinator. We were married at a private residence and needed someone to manage all the vendors. They were absolutely fantastic!! Everything about the day exceeded expectations, and I know it's because of the hard work they did behind the scenes. They were great to work with and were willing to help with everything!
Lynn B
5.0
6/24/2022
I had no idea when I hired Sue and her team what to expect in planning my wedding and I was so taken back how Sue helped me and my now husband it blew my expectations out of the water! I hired Sue and her team as a “Day of” wedding coordinator. Sue has from day one been responsive to my every call or email no matter what time of day! She helped with reviewing vendor contracts to ensuring I get the most out of the money spent for vendors. It made everything so much leas stressful with her helping me wade my way through the craziness of planning a wedding. Her team kept us on track on wedding day which we really needed. They all went above and beyond and I would recommend them to everyone I know!
Jennifer A
5.0
6/20/2022
Oh my gosh...where to start. I was planning a big fat Greek wedding in Chicago where my fiancé is from, but I am from Fargo ND, a few states away. I convinced my groom that I needed a wedding planner/non family point person in Chicago so that I wasn't so stressed out, and let me tell you...WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY. Sue (and her wonderful crew) took care of everything. Guidance during planning, calming my fears during a pandemic, quick responses on questions, keeping track of vendors and contracts...pretty much whatever we needed. And the day of...zero stress. If anything didn't go exactly as planned on our wedding day, we had no idea. Every single thing was perfect, and we had such a wonderful day. If you hire Stasia K, you will not be disappointed. I wish I could give them 10 stars! They are the absolute best, they keep track of all the details (down to the minutes), so that you can just relax and get yourself MARRIED!!!
Kristen H
5.0
6/16/2022
We cannot say enough great things about Sue and her team at Stasia K Events! Sue was so helpful during the planning process and made herself available for any and all questions. She and her team made the day-of stress free and we were able to just enjoy the day without having to worry about coordinating vendors, handing out tips, setting up the room - they were just so amazing and we feel lucky to have had them be a part of our day.
Xheni T
5.0
5/30/2022
We worked primarily with Sue, and also Rachel and Donna. Sue was vital in helping us plan our big wedding. She was always so positive and kept me sane throughout the stressful process, which I truly appreciated. There were several "fires" that came up a few weeks prior to our event and she helped us navigate and problem solve. Also she's so prompt at responding via email, text, and phone call. Overall very reliable team and professional and kind, which is everything you need. I am truly honored to have worked with Sue, Rachel, and Donna. I 110% recommend them for your wedding day especially the "Peace of Mind" package, which allows the team to help with creating a timeline, talking to all vendors, and helping during the big day.
Rachel R
5.0
5/11/2022
My now Husband, Andre & I spoke with 2 different wedding planning companies prior to speaking with Sue, the owner of Stasia K… When we got off our first call with Sue, Andre looked at me and said something along the lines of “I’ve never seen you click with somebody so fast”.
When it came to discussing wedding plans, I am the type of person that has so many ideas running in my head and not sure how to put them into words, but on our call with Sue, I started rambling I was talking so much!!
Sue was an amazing sounding board during the process of planning, she would check in on me when we needed to make decisions on vendors & when I felt that I might be behind timeline schedule she ensured me that I was ahead of timeline.
Early on, Sue kept an upfront approach and helped us understand what to look for in vendor contracts, what’s included in different venues, catering packages & everything for us to be on the hunt to have the perfect wedding.
Fast forward to a few weeks before the wedding…. Wow, I was not prepared for the chaos! Or should I say, I didn’t even know chaos was going on! Sue & her team took care of everything regarding vendor communications, building our day of timeline & calming my nerves that I should be doing something that wasn’t.
Our package included a member of Sue’s team to be with us during our Ceremony rehearsal & what a blessing Kim was! Kim was so helpful during the run through of the ceremony. We had one of our best friends officiate the wedding, & it was a first time for all of us. Kim helped navigate my thoughts & ideas & put them to play in real life.
Day of our wedding, we had Kim & Kim from Sue’s team running the show & they were wonderful!!! I did not have to do anything but enjoy the moments with my friends, mom & mother-in-law. HUGE THANK YOU TO KIM & KIM!!!!
TO ALL THE FUTURE BRIDES OUT THERE…. BOOK STASIA K FOR YOUR WEDDING, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!
response 05/11/2022
Thank you so much, Rachel! You are so sweet! We did click! And we still do…yay!! I had so ...
much fun planning your wedding with both of you! I can’t wait to continue this friendship! You guys are the absolute best!!!
Amanda P
5.0
4/12/2022
I could write an entire novel about how great Sue and her team is. They are true professionals of the industry and will help you with anything you need. Our wedding went perfectly. Book Sue and her team before it’s too late, you won’t regret it! Thank you Sue for all that you helped us with throughout the process.
response 04/12/2022
Thank you so much, Amanda! It was such a pleasure working with both of you! I miss it alre...
ady!!
Staci C
5.0
4/09/2022
Hiring Staskia K was one of the best decisions I made during the wedding planning process. The owner, Sue, was heavily involved from day one. She was always available to help with silly questions that would come up and was happy to help with any larger issues that arose along the way as well. She has a few different packages available and I chose the one that was focused on the "day of" planning, and she and her team were incredibly helpful that day!
They helped us with things such as creating a thorough timeline on what would need to be done when, when we would expect all vendors to come, what times each bus needed to drop us off at the venue, etc. At one point that day we were running a little late and she called the vendor to remind them when they needed to be done to keep the day moving as planned. They also did things like setting up place cards in alphabetical order, putting family pictures up on display, coordinating last-minute items with the venue, handing out tips to vendors and the list goes on and on. They were worth the money and much more! Not to mention - they are incredibly lovable people which makes working with them a pleasure!
I was truly able to enjoy the day because you were there to worry about all the little things, so thank you so much Sue, Kim, and Donna! Couldn't have done it without you guys.
response 04/10/2022
Thank you so much, Staci! It was such a pleasure working with you and Bryce! I told you yo...
u’re now stuck with me!! 😊
Kelsey G
5.0
10/28/2021
I cannot say enough great things about Sue. My husband and I went from planning a big wedding celebration, to a small ceremony in the peak of the pandemic, to planning our "year later" reception. Sue was there every step of the way to answer questions, offer much needed advice, and provide solace and reassurance during a time of many unknowns. She went way above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly. Not only is she prompt and professional, she is a truly wonderful person. Our wedding may be over, but I know that my family has found a lifelong friend in Sue. ☺️
Erica H
5.0
10/20/2021
Sue and her team are amazing. I hired her for day-of coordination, but she helped the entire year leading up to the wedding. She looked over contracts, gave advice, and listened to concerns with a compassionate ear. When the day came, she had a team of two girls who were absolutely phenomenal-- they were so friendly and encouraging and worked so hard to make sure everything was going exactly to plan. I thank them endlessly for making our day so special. A true dream come true! Thank you!!
Kerry C
5.0
9/29/2021
Do I have enough space to write how many wonderful things Sue did for us? We worked with Sue from 2019 to our wedding in Sept 2021, we hired her as day of coordination with support on our contracts and for our rehearsal too. Sue worked so hard to help through our Covid delays and worked with our vendors a ton, she truly went above and beyond. We did have one hiccup on our wedding date with our transportation and Sue jumped right in to help out with additional contacts. The rest of the weekend was 100% perfect and that is because Sue does an incredible job keeping everyone on track and organized that you won’t have to worry about your day. Highly recommend Sue and her team. Thank you!!!
Rachel Z
5.0
7/19/2021
Sue is THE BEST!!! I would highly recommend Stasia K. Events to anyone looking for wedding coordination. Sue is so personable and so fun. I was so thankful to have someone that really seemed to “get it” - especially with all of the COVID issues I had throughout the planning process. She definitely made the wedding planning process feel so simple! Sue has an incredible response time to any emails, calls, or texts, and is so helpful in making the day run so smoothly. She also was flexible in making changes to her package to fit my budget. Throughout the wedding process, Sue looked over any contracts I sent her and helped me make sure I was making good decisions. I felt completely confident in all of my vendors and the wedding day working out so perfectly because I knew I had a wonderful team of coordinators there! There were some things that I forgot to take care of, but they made sure everything looked beautiful and that any problems disappeared. Sue, Kim, and Elisa were rockstars at the wedding! They also made me feel so special throughout the day too. I have only good things to say and I don’t think my wedding would have gone nearly as well overall without their help!
Anna D
5.0
7/15/2021
Sue was so great to work with, from our first phone call she spent a lot of time understanding my “vision” and then we kept in touch throughout the planning process, she took over as the point person during the month before the wedding and it was always relaxed, she made sure she understood what I wanted but didn’t bug me for every detail. There were a lot of things I didn’t think of that she brought up and figured out. She kept the day going and everything went smoothly. Thanks so much!!!
Elaine S
5.0
6/29/2021
This was not a traditional wedding or a traditional venue. We struggled to make our plans and wishes clear with nearly every vendor involved- except Sue and her day of team of Kim and Elisa. From the first moment they were absolutely wonderful. Sue listened, she helped with other vendor issues, she offered suggestions and options but never once was anything but positive and supportive. From the moment Kim and Elisa arrived I was free to enjoy the day I spent two years planning. Yes, we are among the Covid-postponed! I am a professional stage manager and it takes a very competent person to put me at ease to enjoy instead of oversee. I can not say enough about these amazing women! Call them. Book them. Relax and enjoy the wedding.
Taylor B
5.0
6/23/2021
I cannot say this strongly enough...YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH SUE AND HER TEAM!!!! They were amazing!!
From the moment I got in contact with Sue, she was a dream! It felt more like I was planning my wedding with an older sister or aunt then working with a wedding coordinator. She was so easy to get in contact with and I knew I could call her with any issue my COVID wedding planning brain could come up with and she would sooth my nerves.
She and Donna flawlessly brought our vision to life and made everything about our wedding day run so smoothly, which is something that I had been stressing over in the 11th hour.
Seriously, if you are at all on the fence about who to hire to help plan your wedding, you cannot go wrong with Sue! I wish I could have worked with her for longer, she was truly awesome!
Lauren B
5.0
6/22/2021
Sue and her team were AMAZING!!! During a pandemic she helped us find a new venue 3 months before the wedding, helped organize all of my vendors and answered every phone call and text in a matter of minutes! Because of her and her team, our day was so magical and we didn't have to worry about a thing! I could not recommend Stasia K. Events enough!!!
Jamie Q
5.0
6/18/2021
Sue is the absolute BEST! Because of concerns with COVID19, we had to postpone our wedding for another year. Sue kept in touch and always made herself available to call/text/email. Sue made sure my wedding day ran smoothly so I could just focus on enioying our wedding. I couldnt ask for a better coordinator and Im so happy I found her!
Emily W
5.0
5/26/2021
We loved working with Sue for our wedding this past weekend! I highly recommend Sue and her planning services to anyone looking for a beautiful and personalized wedding. Sue went above and beyond to take all of our ideas into consideration and to make sure everything went smoothly the day of our wedding. Everything she put together was absolutely gorgeous and my husband and I were able to truly relax and enjoy the day with the team making sure everything was accounted for behind the scenes! It was the perfect day thanks to StasiaK. Thank you!!!
Caroline B
5.0
5/21/2021
Seriously I don't think my wedding would have happened without Sue and her team. From the initial stages of planning, Sue was always just a quick phone call, text or email away and was really responsive to all of my questions and concerns.
We had a backyard wedding and Sue's team did an incredible job of coordinating all of the vendors and making sure everything went smoothly. We weren't even at the house when the cocktail hour started and they managed to pull together our perfect vision nonetheless. Highly, highly recommend Stasia K Events!
Kelsey B
5.0
5/17/2021
Sue was amazing to work with! She is always super responsive and thinks about every little detail- even things that would've never crossed my mind. She was very flexible and helpful with all the changes due to COVID. We had an issue with our pastor not showing up for the rehearsal and we were grateful that Sue took the lead. She made it super easy for us the week before the wedding- she took charge of speaking with all of our vendors and coordinating timelines. It was so nice to be able to relax the week leading up to our wedding and not worry about a thing!
We had Donna and Kim at our reception. They were amazing as well! They made sure that everything was set up exactly the way we wanted and made sure the day ran smoothly with our timeline. The room was truly our dream come true.
Highly recommend Stasia K. Events!!
Emily D
5.0
5/10/2021
Where do I begin. Hiring Sue was hands down the very best decision we made for our wedding. I could not have gotten married without her. Through over a year of planning, through a pandemic, she became more like family. Not only did she come through by giving me peace of mind, she gave us so much more. She went above and beyond my expectations for a wedding planner. She was my support, my cheerleader, my friend. I could count on her any time of day, to calm my nerves, to sort out a vendor problem, or just help me decide on a shade of sage. She was incredibly dependable and professional. I also could count on her to care about my wedding as much as I did, which, what more could you ask for in a wedding planner. She completely understood my vision, and she did everything to help me make it happen. On the actual wedding day, she made sure I didn't have to worry about anything. It was my dream day, my dream wedding and Sue made it happen. I will be forever grateful.
response 05/11/2021
Thank you so very much, Emily! You’re so sweet, and it was an absolute pleasure planning w...
ith all of you. I am so lucky to have you in my life, and I plan on keeping it that way!!
Sarah C
5.0
5/07/2021
I unfortunately did not get a chance to work with Sue due to some uncontrollable budgeting issues on my part, but I still wanted to leave her a review because she was so unbelievable kind and professional. She took time out of her day to talk with me and get to know me and my vision and was prompt with her responses and offered great advice. Even after I let her know we weren’t going to use her services, she still offered to answer any planning questions that may come up for me. This is truly above and beyond service and truly shows she cares! I wish I would have gotten the chance to work with her but please know if you do hire her, you’ll be in the best of hands!
response 05/08/2021
You are so sweet, Sarah! Thank you so much for your kind words and this wonderful review. ...
Please know I truly meant that offer to call with any questions, so take me up on that!! And again, thank you very much!
Alex M
5.0
1/10/2021
I cannot recommend Sue and Stasia K. Events highly enough!! She is beyond amazing!! Due to covid we ended up planning four different receptions, it was a mess. But, Sue was with us every step of the way. She recommended great vendors, and was always available just to offer support if we needed it. She went above and beyond in so many ways; I will forever be thankful! You want her on your wedding team!!
Kylee B
5.0
10/28/2020
Stasia K. Events was everything and more that I needed to get me to my big day. From my consultation, I knew Sue was it. Her and I just clicked. She then introduced me to her daughters and their teamwork was unbelievable. I love that it is a family oriented company. Sue was available to me whenever needed (morning, night, weekend, holiday). She even took the time to converse with my mom, mother in law, and MOH to make sure things went the way they needed to. Sue and her girls made things up until and the day of the wedding go smooth. The day of the wedding, I focused on my husband and I. Sue and Katie handled the rest. Sue made me feel like one of her own daughters in the process of planning. She had my back, always valued my opinions, and voiced her concerns when necessary. Stasia K. Events truly is the way to go when planning your perfect day.
Maureen T
5.0
9/21/2020
I. Love. Sue.
Our original wedding date was supposed to be 10/10...but due to COVID we are now getting married in April 2021! We have a guest list of around 250 people and lots of vendors, but thanks to Sue and her team the date switch was seamless for me! I am also an out of town bride (I live in NY and am getting married in Chicago) so Sue has been a huge help being full of knowledge on all the local things to do and incorporate into the wedding.
She even researched locations and is helping plan my bridal shower. I am generally a very organized person and originally wasn't sure if I was going to want/need a planner...but hiring Sue was the best decision. The personal attention you get and most importantly, having someone to help remind you of the little things that need to get done or added has been amazing.
100% recommend. Can't wait for the big day.
Gina C
5.0
8/30/2020
Sue was absolutely AMAZING! I was not planning on hiring a wedding coordinator, but when our large event turned into a mini ceremony because of COVID, I needed help to replan the whole event and some added motivation because I lost most of it when our large wedding had to get postponed. Sue helped me create a vision for the new event and was so incredibly helpful the day of. She responded to every email and phone call of me panicking and just kept me calm and helped me figure everything out for this new event in such a short amount of time. I can't want until our big event next year because I know Sue is going to make everything so much better!!
response 08/30/2020
Thank you so much, Gina! I truly enjoyed being part of your beautiful ceremony! I’m so loo...
king forward to the big event and our adventure to that wonderful day!
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