Strange Events

We booked Strange Events for coordination consulting and event management for our wedding. We had selected our venues and vendors by the time we reached out to Renee, so we didn't need her full planning and coordination support. But with a ceremony and reception in different locations, we were so lost on how to come up with a schedule of events. Renee visited our reception venue with us and helped us come up with a detailed schedule for our wedding day. She served as the primary point of contact with vendors in the 2 weeks leading up to the wedding, which helped reduce the pre-wedding stress for us and our families. Ali was our event manager and she was amazing! She kept the reception moving on schedule and she thought of all the little details (especially making sure we didn't miss out on the food and drinks), so we were able to fully "check-out" and enjoy the moments with our guests and each other. Highly recommend Strange Events! Their level of support and involvement was exactly what we needed for our wedding!

Absolutely fantastic! We hired Renee and the entire Strange Events crew for our wedding, and they were a pleasure to work throughout the entire process. Renee’s verbal and written communication was great, and her feedback helped the event reach its full potential. Our day-of coordinator Wendy and her staff were pleasant and professional, and the wedding went off without so much as a hitch. It was the proudest day of our lives, thanks in no small part to Strange Events!

If you are here and looking at reviews to find and hire the best coordinator, just stop and send an email to Renee already! My husband and I hired Renee and her staff to be our day-of coordinator for our wedding but she went above and beyond any and all expectations. She did monthly check-ins with us and supported us through the planning and preparation process, gave us incredible recommendations for other vendors and services, eased our worries when we weren’t sure how everything was going to align, and was so flexible and ready with a perfect solution to any issue! Our original plan was to get married outside, but unfortunately the weather would not allow it. Renee jumped into action and created the most beautiful spot inside our venue for our ceremony using what she had on hand. You would never have known it was put together the day of! Thanks to Renee and her team, my husband and I were truly able to just enjoy our day without having to worry about a single thing; we are going to be able to look back on this day with only positive memories and no “but then this happened…” thanks to Renee being so amazing at what she does! We will be forever thankful we hired her!

I was hesitant to hire a coordinator/wedding planner. We hosted our wedding in our backyard and I didn’t want a planner to make things feel too formal, but if you’re thinking about it, DO IT!! I worked with Melissa as my day of coordinator and also had contact with Renee (the owner). To start this process I found neither Renee or Melissa were understanding my vision for the day and also kept pushing different vendors that I previously mentioned I wouldn’t be hiring (DJ, Cake Baker, etc). After the 5th time between the two of then my point was finally taken. Beyond this one kink, this was such a worthwhile investment for our wedding day. Melissa made herself available for literally MONTHS to answer any questions we had and ease all our worries. She checked in monthly and then the month of/a couple weeks before the wedding she took over all major vendor contact and reached out almost daily to confirm details as needed. I had hired most of our vendors almost a year before our wedding, so to have that responsibility taken off my plate was a life savor. Beyond Melissa’s incredible work for the day of we also had two workers and a second coordinator that took over when Melissa had to step away. The workers, Chris and Wendy, were such a huge help! Again, this was something I originally thought I wouldn’t need, but they really made the day flow sooo smoothly. Since this was in our backyard, having the extra hands keeping people out of the house, pouring drinks, cleaning up and resetting for dessert, along with checking in with me and my Husband to make sure we were all set was THE BEST. Long story long, Melissa, Chris, Wendy, and Lori (second coordinator) were such a great team. 10/10 recommend even if you’re having a 40 guest wedding ion your backyard like we did.

Bethany Miller Hosmer We definitely transformed the beautiful Cunningham Farm venue into a magical wedding perfect in every way with awesome help, suggestions and great wedding knowledge from the Strange Events staff and our Awesome coordinator Dahneshia. We had our plans to decorate the day before the wedding and they jumped right in and helped wherever needed. Their knowledge and sensible suggestions were awesome. You might think you had everything figured out and they’d come up with great suggestions. If you forgot about something they offered up to bring it the next day “like water pitchers”. The staff and coordinator All worked so well together and we loved them right off. It was so nice not to have to worry about anything because we had such a great team to take care of everything from the wedding coordination to setting up and braking down. It truly was the BEST choice for us to go this route with all the staff including the bar tenders and our great coordinator for the last couple weeks before and during the wedding worth every penny not to worry. All went as smoothly as possible there always seems to be bumps but Dahneshia kept things rolling along. Thank you All from The Hosmer’s and the Beesley’s

We hired Strange Events to help execute a wedding that was a bit further outside of our delivery zone. The team showed up ready to work, was super helpful, and VERY good at what they do, I was very impressed with everything!

This team is incredible, thoughtful, and reliable. Incredibly easy to work with, and they made our wedding preparations easy - and operated with an incredible amount of independence. We can't recommend them enough!

I can’t say enough great things about Strange Events! From pre planning with Renee, making sure everything was on schedule and taken care of, and to our big day! Dahneshia was absolutely AMAZING for our wedding at Barton Family Farm. She truly helped bring my stress level down as a bride to a minimum with doing all the things I would have forgotten and making sure things were on task, or fixing things for me. Even when things didn’t go as planned, she kept a smile and went with it and made everything work perfectly! She was super fun to work with, got along with everyone, and always kept us laughing. I got many comments on how awesome she was. We also used them for our bartenders, who were AMAZING and so fun to work with!! 10/10 recommend anyone at Strange Events 🥰 - Caitlin & Justin Kaufmann

If you need any level of support for planning or coordinating your wedding, look no further than Renee and her team at Strange Events. Renee was not just easy, but fun to work with and was always lightning fast to respond with support, answers, or great ideas. Her connections and recommendations saved us money. Our wedding day was stress free and everything went as planned without one issue. This may sound not real or over the top, but Renee truly thinks of everything and will handle things without asking so you can enjoy your day. I'd give her 6 stars if I could! Lastly, we used SE bartenders for our cocktail hour and reception and multiple guests commented on how great they all were. Hire Renee or her team! You won't be disappointed!

I needed some additional help for my wedding but found out about a month before the date and they came in at the last minute and saved me! Unbelievably kind and easy to work with. Can’t recommend them highly enough!

If you are contemplating hiring a day of coordinator, do it. If you are considering Strange Events for any wedding coordination services, do it!! Renee is so professional and kind. She helped us stay organized and on track for our wedding that we unfortunately had to postpone. Our day of coordinator Nicole was amazing! I am so type A and she kept me in line and kept me at ease. She even brought us treats for our 3 dogs that were in the wedding! By the end of the rehearsal dinner, I felt like we were old friends. She was the best and I look forward to keeping in touch. Thank you Renee and Nicole for all that you did to make our day wonderful! We could never thank you enough! Nikki & Brendan

Put simply: our wedding would not have happened without Renee, Dahneshia, and Strange Events. Lifesavers, superheroes, geniuses - whatever you want to call them, they made our wedding weekend as magical as it was!! We live in Los Angeles and had this grand dream (delusion?) of a camp wedding weekend in Maine (where neither of us are from), and Strange Events made it the smoothest, easiest planning process it could've been. They were attentive, communicative, and eager to help; any question we had about a vendor or a location, Renee was quick to offer advice and guidance. She has solid relationships with vendors in the area, which made coordinating a lot of moving parts so easy because not only could she recommend companies, she could get in touch with them if we were having issues. We felt we were in safe hands the entire time and can't express how grateful we were/are because of it. So many people talk about how planning a wedding is so stressful, and we're constantly saying, "Oh really? We're having a blast! Find yourself a Strange Events!!" And their staff!!! Dahneshia, our month-of coordinator, was the absolute BEST. Lovely, funny, engaging, warm, but also incredibly organized and diligent. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend, one who wanted our weekend to be exactly what we imagined. She kept everything calm and fun, and did a great job of allowing us to be in the moment throughout the day. We also hired event staff through Strange Events and they were brilliant. They knew where to be, how to help, and any questions or concerns we had, they addressed with smiles. They made the dreaded clean up go so quickly, and helped handle any of the residual *stuff* so we didn't have to worry in our post-wedding bliss. The bartenders were just as great!! Organized and professional, but also friendly and fit right into the vibe of the night. We can't gush enough about this special group of people. If you're debating whether to get a coordinator, DO IT. If you're debating whether they should be through Strange Events, DO IT. Thank you to Renee, Dahneshia, and co for everything!!!

Thanks to Renee and our amazing coordinator Melissa my daughter's wedding went smoothly and beautifully! The details of the day, the planning and working with the vendors were incredible and the day went so much better than I could’ve ever imagined…Melissa is the very best. The servers and bartenders were amazing and worked so hard to make sure everyone was cared for … i especially loved meeting Nicole who is just the sweetest! I am so grateful to have worked with such professional and kind people and have my daughter's wedding be something she’s always wanted. You all are top notch and I'm eternally grateful!

Thank you Renee and Nicole for working with us for day of coordination. Nicole you were super sweet to the girls and a huge help to me. My new husband said Nicole was great took the reins and ran with our day! It was a year of getting things together with Renee’s guidance we learned things we would not have thought of! Great work ladies!

I hired Strange Events to provide Event Staff Services for the day of my wedding. Renee's team was AMAZING!! From setting up to taking down at the end of the evening her team DID NOT STOP! Gabi, Danielle, and Aloyoise made sure everything was perfect for our day- they were so kind and patient with this nervous bride. I am so grateful they were there to make our day come off without a hitch. I highly recommend Strange Events !! Thanks Again Renee and team!! Denise and Darren

Couldn't have asked for a better team than Renee provided. We used Strange Events for day of coordination, event staff, and bar staff, and all were excellent. We always got answers to any questions we asked, and the service we received in the months leading up to the wedding was above and beyond. Renee did have to find a substitute for the day of coordination when our new wedding day conflicted with a previous engagement, but the substitute was fantastic. Thank you again for everything.

It’s hard to know where to begin describing all the different ways Strange Events showed up for us. Renee and her team (HUGE shoutout to Wendy!) were a tremendous help throughout the planning process and the day of. Communication was always prompt – even during peak wedding season – and they consistently exceeded expectations, going far above and beyond everything agreed upon in our contract. Multiple people commented on how calm and relaxed I was on the big day and that was because I knew Strange Events was handling all the details that I would otherwise be worried about, and I completely trusted their decision-making. When it started raining a few hours before our outdoor ceremony and reception, Wendy worked with the other vendors to come up with a plan B which was executed so flawlessly, guests didn’t realize it wasn’t plan A! I strongly recommend Strange Events for brides and families looking for superstar, reliable teammates and peace of mind.

I wish I did not have to write this review but I did give the company the ability to address my concerns but my email has gone on unanswered or acknowledged for weeks. I basically did not have a wedding coordinator the day of; I was left to manage everything from my rehearsal, vendors, timing and everything in between while trying to also get married and live in that moment. After signing up with Strange Events I was told Renee would be our planner, a few months in she asked me if it would be alright to be in a wedding of her friends that was rescheduled for the same day, of course I said yes and we started working with a new coordinator through the company, Kayla. We had zoom meetings and emails and everything was as great until less than two week before the day I received an email saying I would be having a new day of planner, out of the blue. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt but it was a disaster. She had no idea what she was doing, was nowhere to be found most of the time and when she was she was on her phone. She was not assertive nor organize. Myself and the owner of the venue were doing everything. It was awful. She even asked if I wanted to walk down the aisle…what? We also used Strange Events for bar tending and were reassured they knew what exactly to do for everything we wanted when in fact they did not. They used glass and plastic together-when plastic was supposed to be rolled out late night-they even told me they ran out of glasses (we found 12 slates of unopened glassware the next day!) I was horrified when I saw a guest with a solo cup! I understand things happen and I have tried to give grace but the fact that no one has reached out to me after my email weeks ago shows the lack of professionalism. I am disappointed and really hope this happens to no one else of their big day. Thank god for all my other vendors for saving the day!

Wedding planning can be very difficult. Especially if it is the first wedding in a long time. So many things have changed! The people at Strange Events made this entire process so much easier. We hired a day of coordinator for our event. Everything was flawless as far as we knew. If anything needed "tweaking" the coordinator took care of it without anyone in the bridal party knowing there was an issue. We had already done a lot prior to finding out about the full services of Strange Events. The only thing I would have done differently would have been to hire them from the very beginning to plan the whole thing. Very professional, friendly, and caring.

Renee and her team are incredible. Can’t say enough nice things about her. You’d be lucky to have Renee as a planner!

I can’t say enough good things about Renee and her team! We hired them for day of planning, bartending, and event staff and couldn’t have been more pleased with their services! I was absolutely blown away with her kindness and professionalism leading up to our wedding and on the day of! We had to postpone our wedding twice and she was so great at helping me navigate what to do next in this crazy covid world! Not to mention I felt absolutely stress free the day of my wedding thanks to her and her staff! If you’re on the fence about hiring a wedding planner just do it! It will be the best decision you make!

How do I even BEGIN to talk about how awesome Carrie and Dahneshia were on our day, and how great Renee was during planning? I hired Strange Events for day-of coordinating, to help set up tables and make sure the day ran smoothly. THIS WAS THE BEST INVESTMENT I MADE FOR MY WEDDING DAY. The whole day I wasn't worried about a single thing because I knew Carrie & Dahneshia were on it and taking care of everything. Renee booked with us back in 2019 and she was the main point person for the planning. She sent us monthly emails checking in with us and following up on everything. This was great because it kept me on track. When it got closer to the day, Carrie became our main point of contact. Not only did they handle day of coordination, but Carrie began reaching out to our vendors a month before the wedding to make sure everyone would be on time, and knew where/what was needed from them. This saved me SO much stress in the month before the wedding. Seriously - I felt like they went above and beyond here as I was not expecting them to do this for me and it was AMAZINGLY helpful. The day of, Carrie and Dahneshia showed up and set up all our tables, and coordinated the entire day for us. All of our vendors commented on how seamless our day ran and how well it was all organized. They seriously made my vision and dream come true. Dahneshia sat with me while I was hiding from my fiancé in the barn and talked to me to help keep me calm before the ceremony. I just felt like both Carrie and Dahneshia were genuinely happy to be part of the day, and not just "working" the event. I'd happily book them for any other event in the future! BFFS for life!

Strange Events provided absolutely exceptional bartending service for our wedding. We were absolutely blown away with the ease and professionalism of the two bartenders, Whitney and Nicole, they provided. They were so kind, efficient, and helpful, including going above and beyond to help clean up dishes after the night had ended. We highly highly recommend Strange Events for any of your needs and hope we have an opportunity to book them again.

Rene & Carrie from Strange Events were awesome. I couldn't have picked a better planner. Carrie met with us several times and helped us outline what we wanted and how to get the job done. They helped us find extra help for the event to make things run smoothly too. Thank you so much for making our day unforgettable!

Strange Events, and Renee in particular, was fantastic to work with! Although we ended up cancelling our wedding due to COVID, I can confidently say it would have gone smoothly thanks to Renee. She was so easy to work with and answered all my many questions throughout the process. I'd highly recommend Strange Events!

Don’t hesitate to hire Renee. It’ll be the best logistic decision you make. Strange Events is the best!

Very well organized and friendly. Made the wedding day stress free!

Strange Events acted as my daughter’s wedding planner. We live in the Midwest so we were planning from afar. Renee made sure my daughter’s wedding was all she had ever dreamed of. Renee even loaned us decorating items since we were traveling from across the country. She is very organized and responsive. When I asked my daughter the next morning what she would have changed she said “nothing, it was perfect”. Strange Events made it happen!!!

In short, Renee was a lifesaver with my wedding! Firstly, her ability to handle any situation, issue, or task that came at her was incredible, so I really think she would be perfect for anyone. Additionally, she took a lot of time to make sure everything was set up before in exactly the way we wanted (including the addition of two very wonderful helping hands), ensuring that we had the wedding of our dreams. Finally, she's so friendly, which goes a long way at de-stressing such a big undertaking. I will be referring any of my friends seeking a Maine wedding her way! Thanks Renee!

Renee and her staff went over and beyond on our wedding day, any issues were easily solved, and they kept their cool the entire time!

Renee and her staff did bartending services for our wedding last weekend. They were super professional and responsive throughout the process leading up to our event as well as our wedding day. We would recommend them to anyone looking for bartending or event planning services!

Renee was absolutely amazing from.the time of hire to the day of our wedding. She was very organized, personable and right on point. Everyone loved her!! She made the day stress free and did way more than I had ever expected! Couldn't have done this without her! The biggest help from this company was creating a timeline for the very short allowed time frame we had available.. you will not be disappointed.