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About This Vendor
Experienced, Fun and Fabulous Event Planner & DOC
Trust her experience, personalize your look. Overwhelmed at the process? Merging personality, style and your dream is our specialty without all the stress. Lori brings over twenty years of fun & experience in event planning, catering and styling to the planning table. Impeccable taste, knowledgeable and helps you enjoy the experience minus the anxiety! Offering services for as little or as much help as you need. Best Party Planner 2015- 2020 Susquehanna Style Magazine, Best Event Planner Lanc Co Mag 2011-2017, Best of Knot 2018-2021 Need any help with showers-after parties-brunch or help managing a weekend of wedding events, Second marriage ideas, weddings on a home property specialist, LBGT weddings welcome!! Looking forward to meeting you and share your love story with The Perfect Plan by Lori Hemphill. Love is in the details...
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A la Carte Wedding Planning, Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Full Service Wedding Planning
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Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Shower, Couples Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
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Lori wowed me from the first time we met! Her experience in the field was so helpful through every step of the planning process. She went above and beyond to make sure all of our day of wishes were honored and communicated to vendors. She manag...
ed all aspects of the day and helped to ease all my anxieties. We are so grateful to her and her team for helping make our wedding day an amazing experience!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Thank you thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review. So appreciated. We were honored to help and your wedding day was fabulous with all your thoughtful details... just lovely. I wish you both a blessed future and so ve...
ry happy for you and your family:) Hugs to all from the Perfect Plan Team
Lori
Loti helped with planning a small outdoor wedding for my son and his bride. They postponed their destination wedding so we wanted to be sure they had a very special day. Lori made sure each detail was taken care of. The day was perfect and I am...
so thankful that we hired Lori!
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2021
Thank you Tracy for taking a moment and your kind words . It was a joy helping you on that lovely day and also helping you on your shower and corporate events as well! I appreciate your business and a pleasure working with you.
Lori was incredible! She was always available when I had questions and she made sure I got things accomplished on time. Lori really outdid herself on the day of the wedding though! She made sure things moved along and there weren’t any delays. ...
She was everywhere at once making sure things were perfect for our wedding day! And at the end of the night she cleaned up a lot of our decorations, making it way easier for us the next morning. Thank you so much, Lori. You truly exceeded our expectations ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2021
You guys are the best!! Thank you fpr your comments. Such a sweet couple and wish you all the happiness in the world. May your future be bright and full of love.....I posted you on FB if you missed it...hugs to the new Mr. and Mrs:)
As the groom I initially had reservations about hiring a day of coordinator and boy, all I can say is I was wrong and I’m glad we hired Lori. I figured that so many people were involved in the planning stages that everything would be okay when ...
the big day finally came. While we hired Lori as a day of coordinator, she was honestly the first person to respond to us with every email and new update that we received while getting ready for our wedding. She really was our biggest advocate and made sure the day was about us and what we wanted. When the day finally came, she was the ONLY person to check in on me and my best man to make sure we were okay. Throughout the night it seemed like she was 5 places at once making sure decorations were moved, people were where they should be and that me and my new wife were both happy. Also, I can’t emphasize how much effort she put into making sure that my wife was content and happy with how the evening was running. With Lori in our corner, both of us could relax and just enjoy the evening which meant a lot to us.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Your words Kevin especially coming from the groom mean so much to me!! You were both a joy to work with and so happy for you ..... it was a lovely day and turned out beautifully....much happiness and love to you both:) Lori
There are no words to express how grateful we are for Lori. She is PHENOMENAL! She helped keep our planning on track and always seemed to be exactly where we needed her despite having to be in what seemed like 4 different locations at once on o...
ur wedding day. Lori made our day flow flawlessly and took so much stress off of us. She always seemed to know exactly what we needed, even if we weren’t sure!
Lori was so patient with me and was willing to use her creativity to set up our decorations, even when I had no idea what I wanted it to look like. Lori’s creativity and eye for detail made the aesthetic of our wedding beautiful beyond our expectations.
Our original date was postponed due to COVID and Lori was there to help us through the added stress and logistics of changing our date. She was so supportive and always knew the right thing to say to help us get through it. We could not have had such a great experience without her.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
You are just the sweetest couple and my pleasure to help you both.....thank you for the kind and supportive words they mean so much to me. Thank you for taking the time...may your marriage be blessed...hugs and hugs...Lori
Lori is INCREDIBLE! During our initial meeting, she put our minds at ease and also helped point out details we hadn't even considered to think about. She helped keep us on track during the hectic planning process. On the day-of, Lori was a sort...
of magical wedding fairy, taking flowers/decorations from one room and repurposing them in the next before anyone had a chance to see her do it. She kept us on schedule and made sure everyone was comfortable, informed and happy from the first mimosa to the last dance!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words...you were a blast to work with and your fun creative spirits were evident in your details..love you and your family..hugs and happiness forever!! Lori
Thank you isn’t adequate enough to convey how much we appreciated Lori’s hard work to make our day so perfect! Having Lori plan this party was by far the best decision we could have made. While it was plan Z, it was everything I could have want...
ed - being surrounded by the people that matter most to us...thanks to Lori! Within a very short time, she pulled everything we wanted together and orchestrated our big day to perfection! Lori’s attention to detail, accessibility and willingness to do whatever was asked truly made what was initially not a fun process during this pandemic, much more enjoyable and easy for us! I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
Thank you Katy for those kind words.....you and your family were so easy to work with especially because you trusted me and I wanted Plan Z to be the best...I think everyone had a blast and it looked beautiful. Your family's property was perfe...
ct and all your vendors great...and most importantly the bride and groom were the best... Congratulations Katy and Casey!!! May your marriage be blessed:)
Lori was incredible from start to finish. Her help in planning the day and with our vendors was invaluable. The day of the wedding, Lori was phenomenal. She kept everything moving and made sure all was set up and in order. She never stopped...
working the whole day. One of her talents that I appreciated the most was her ability to move flowers and decorations around as the day went on. She made sure that very space looked special. She has a great eye for decoration and wherever we were in the day, our surroundings looked great. I cannot sing her praises loudly enough.
I could not be more pleased and impressed with Lori Hemphill's work for our daughter's wedding. There are many details and vendors to keep track of, and our bride and groom and their mothers (with Lori's guidance) did a great job along the w...
ay, BUT---the real test comes on the day of the wedding. Lori was the complete coordinator, keeping all elements moving, on time, and making an event with 180 people on several floors of a building moving on schedule and with an ease that made it all feel like magic...just what you want for your daughter on her wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
Thank you most awesome FOB!! What a beautiful day it was and you only needed half the kleenex I thought you might need!! lol Thank you for taking time for the lovely comments. You should be so proud of the beautiful couple Emily and Jonathan ma...
ke!! Very best to you and the wonderful MOB Holly for hosting a beautiful wedding day....and thank you for your kind words... xxoo Lori
Lori SAVED OUR BACON!!!!
We had our son's wedding and rehearsal dinner in our barn. The bride is an amazing organizer and was on top of everything , however, since the venue was our home...we wanted someone to take charge that day, so we hired ...
Lori for her "day of" plan. Despite the name, Lori met with us a number of times prior the we wedding and she and the bride worked well together. She gave such great advice as to table sizes and spacing int he barn and was extremely responsive to texts and emails.
However...the day of the wedding she was absolutely GOLDEN! A couple of the groomsmen were careless with their ties and suspenders and she was ON IT...then during the ceremony she took care of a barking dog and very judiciously arranged for a "surprise" bagpiper to entertain the crowd in between the wedding and during the photos.
And finally...at the conclusion of dinner, while we were dancing the night away and saying good bye to the bride and groom, she removed the linens and table toppers, organized them, and the flowers so that the next day all we had to do was fold the tables and chairs for the rental company. I thought we were going to be up till 2am figuring that out. She also assisted with the caterer's left overs...packing them up and clearing their area...
I have known Lori for a long time and am SO SO delighted that she had our back on that very important day. Thank you girl!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
OH thank you so very much awesome MOG and FOG Heather and Todd! What a lovely venue your home and barn made for this perfect day. Your hard work was perfect and what a grand and fun celebration it was for such a perfect couple Rachel and Cooper...
. So happy to have helped in any way. Thank you for the lovely and appreciated comments!! You guys rock...hugs and thank you...
Lori
Our wedding day was perfect and that is all because of Lori and her planning! She made sure that we were on time with our timeline and was willing to step in anywhere we needed her. I truly appreciated how she coordinated our vendors and helpe...
d the day run smoothly. We had a large bridal party, so it was a handful to say the least coordinating all of our people on the day-of.
I would highly recommend Lori for her spunky personality, go-getter attitude and how she truly cares about every event that she helps run. If you're looking for your wedding to be perfect - look no further than The Perfect Plan by Lori Hemphill.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
Congratulations Rachel and Copper what a fabulous day it was! You did all the hard work along with your families to make this a perfect day and all you dreamed. The guests all had a blast with a backed dance floor and all your details were lov...
ely. So happy I could help so you could enjoy this day! Thank you for taking the time to comment and I wish you a blessed marriage. xxoo Lori
Lori is phenomenal! She took all the stress away the second she stepped on board. She made sure our day was perfect and went smooth. I’m so grateful for all her help and love!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2019
Thank you Britt and Josh for the kind words! You make a beautiful couple and wish you a blessed marriage and fabulous life ahead! Very best, Lori xxoo
Everything about our perfect wedding day went beautifully, and one of the biggest reasons why is because of our day-of coordinator: Lori! She is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! From start to finish Lori was so thoughtful, detail oriented, and compassi...
onate about what our vision for our day was and bringing it to life.
Throughout our time working with Lori she was a dream. She would send us checklists and outlines of our progress and what information and details we still needed to provide and accomplish. These reminders allowed us to review and tweak our vision to ensure that our day would be exactly the way we pictured it. She also provided us with some items for the venue like table numbers, props for set up, and even went out to buy our niece and nephew gifts to reward them for a job well done after they walked down the aisle as our ring bearers.
We should note that Lori was so knowledgeable about working as a coordinator of an LGBT wedding as well. She was so kind and sensitive to the differences between a gay wedding and a more traditional wedding and we appreciated her sensitivity to this along the way. Lori is truly a part of our family now! We look forward to coming back and seeing her and catching up because she is just the type of person that you can’t get enough of!
Thank you Lori and the whole Perfect Plan team (Karen!) for making our day perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2019
Thank you thank you thank you for your kind works! You are DEFINITELY family now lol! it was a joy to worth with you and Andrew and your wedding was amazing. Every single guest was present that day for each special moment... the love surroundi...
ng both of you was off the charts that day ...just loved that...and you guys. You better stay in touch....love you. L
I would 100% recommend Lori to other brides. She is the real deal. Lori helped make wedding planning effortless. Working with Lori was such a delight. As soon as i hired her she stepped up to the plate and started working on my wedding day. We ...
got a lot accomplished throughout our meetings and because Lori is very easy going and sweet, it was like meeting my friend for coffee. It just makes the planning process not as stressful. She coordinated with all my vendors and confirmed there arrival. She coordinated with my wedding venue on timelines so that everything lined up perfectly. Lori did our rehearsal and made sure all the bridal party new exactly what they were suppose to do. We had a lot of decor for the wedding so Lori set everything up at the venue perfectly. The day of wedding she brought a lovely assistant that was very helpful throughout my wedding day. She calmed my nerves with her sweet words of encouragement and brought me water when she saw that i was struggling in the heat and standing for pictures. Her lovely assistant steamed my dress and made sure i was ready to go. Lori was handling the vendors and setting everything up so i didn't have to worry. I could truly enjoy my wedding day and have a great time in the bridal suite getting ready with my girls knowing i was in great hands by Lori's team. After the wedding was all said and done, Lori still continued to go above and beyond to make sure everything was squared away with the venue and vendors. If you hire Lori as your wedding planner ( from one bride to another) "YOU will not be disappointed."
Response from the Vendor on 09/03/2019
What sweet comments thank you so very much!!! They are so appreciated....You were a sweetheart to work with......and a lovely wedding day it was! I wish you both the very best and a beautiful life together!!! Hugs, Lori and Karen!
We are so happy that Lori and her assistant Michelle Rene were with us on our wedding day! While we were planning, Lori was very easy to contact and frequently touched base with us to check if we had any questions or if we needed suggestions. ...
Lori was a pivotal part of our day, basically anticipating our needs before we even realized what they were! Her assistant made sure that the entire bridal party was dressed perfectly, ironing and steaming all of our dressing and even quickly repaired a groomsman’s jacket and a bridesmaid’s dress. Lori helped keep the event on schedule and was wonderful at directing the guests to the next part of the evening. She even packed all of our decorative items, which made clean up at the end of the night a breeze! Our day was wonderful and went off without a hitch and we know that was because of Lori! We honestly can’t thank Lori and her team enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/25/2019
What a sweet couple you are Pam and Jordan!! and your parents and bridal party too! A fabulous celebration for a lovely couple. You were so easy to work with as well and so appreciative of all we do ...we thank you for your comments and suppor...
t and wish you all the blessings for a happy marriage....xxoo ....
We hired Lori early on in our process as our Day of Coordinator. She was definitely on top of everything, even going above and beyond just the "D.o.C." piece we hired her for, sending us documents to fill in and look at as we went along. She al...
so met up with my husband and I about 3 months before we were suppose to at our venue walk-through just to A. meet face to face and B. get an idea of what our day would look like. We were very excited and had a game plan in place.
When we got to our walk-through, Lori mentioned toward the end of our time there that she wouldn't be at our rehearsal and that her trusted co-worker, Karen, would be with us at that point. We were slightly frustrated because this was sprung on us last minute. It ended up being okay because our officiant ended up running the show that evening and Karen was just taking notes and making sure we knew when to walk.
Something else that bothered my husband and I was that we had set a timeline in-line with what our photographer sent us and Lori took this timeline and changed it all around based on her experience. This took a bit of back and forth communication to fix, but we were able to get the timeline to where we wanted it based on our photographer's needs for the day.
Our wedding day went pretty smoothly, but my husband and I agreed that Lori, while trying to be helpful, was also trying to be a bit more of a director to our other vendors and not giving them the space to do their jobs to the best of their ability which caused a little bit of stress because our team of vendors were very laid back like my husband and I are.
I do want to thank Lori and Karen for bringing her "emergency kit" of supplies and steamer; Karen stayed in the house with the ladies and meticulously went over all 8 dresses (mine, bridal party, and MOB/MOG) steaming out wrinkles, clipping any loose strings, and cutting out the hanger loops.
All-in-all, my husband and I are thankful for what Lori did for us, but wish a few things played out a little differently.
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2019
Thank you for your frank comments. I take them very seriously and sad if you were not pleased as 99% of my clients are and become lifelong friends...I will improve upon my services and duly noted. You and your vendors were delightful and easy ...
to work with and photographer was lovely... I wish you a blessed and happy marriage. Sincerely, L
Lori was so great! She answered all of my questions throughout the year and helped me in my wedding planning to make it an easy process. On the day of our wedding, she ran the show! She and her assistant were great and actually kept a 22 person...
wedding party plus parents ahead of schedule! She also really allowed us to enjoy the day and took care of all the behind-the-scenes stuff without us knowing about most of it. I would recommend a day-of coordinator to every bride and would specifically recommend Lori! She was definitely our secret weapon to pulling off one hell of a wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 05/08/2019
Thank you Erin and Kyle for the awesome comments so appreciated! What a beautiful couple you are and what a fabulous celebration...Karen and I were happy to help you and your family savor and enjoy this very special day...continued love and ha...
ppiness ! xxxoo Lori
Lori helped make my wedding day effortless! During the entire planning process she was responsive and so helpful. I had a pretty elaborate day of plan and was worried I would be moving my guests around too much. Lori ensured me that my plan was...
doable and she helped everything go off without a hitch! Lori seamlessly helped guide the guests from the ceremony at a church, to the reception site were cocktail hour was in the court yard, dinner in the upstairs ball room and dancing/cake in the downstairs parlor room, and lastly to the after party across the street. I even had members of the wedding party come up to me after the wedding and say how awesome Lori was!
Response from the Vendor on 01/25/2019
Thank you Rachel and Eric your wedding day was a dream come true!!! It was a pleasure working with you..Your review was so appreciated and may your marriage be blessed
Lori was absolutely amazing! From day one, Lori was on top of it - answering questions, texts, phone calls and emails, not only from myself, but from my parents as well! She checked in with me periodically as the planning progressed, provided r...
ecommendations and necessary encouragement. As our wedding day got closer, she touched base with our vendors, created a weekend timeline and made sure everything ran smoothly. I don't know how I would have done it without her! The best thing about Lori was that she allowed me to step back enjoy our day and everything we worked so hard to plan. I cannot thank her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/31/2018
Thank you so very much Renee and Alex for your awesome comments and testimonial it is very appreciated!...What a lovely couple you were to work with along with your family.....it was a beautiful day and so happy to see you both celebrating and ...
savoring every minute of it...you are a match made in heaven and may your marriage be blessed! Hugs:)
Lori went above and beyond to make our day special. She and her team ensured that everything went seamlessly. I was given the best gift by her - the ability to be present and just enjoy the day. Lori is a must have for a perfect day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2018
Thank you Holly and Mark!! What a pleasure it was working with you and an amazing gorgeous wedding! Many blessings your way...Thank you for your kind words and taking a moment to leave a comment💕
Lori is absolutely wonderful. She brought the idea of what I wanted and turned it into a real life dream. I couldn’t be more pleased, or thankful. Her attention to detail is impeccable and my dream day was flawless because of her. I couldn’t be...
more thankful or grateful.
Lori is absolutely top notch when it comes to planning and executing the perfect wedding. Her background as a caterer, a designer and a specialty business owner uniquely qualify her to handle all aspects of your wedding day. Her energy, enthu...
siasm and experience made our daughter's wedding perfect. I cannot say enough positive things about working with Lori to plan the perfect wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018
Thank you for your kind words and support....so appreciated ...and
hugs to the family:)
Lori was a huge part of our wedding day joy. Because of her, our wedding went off without a hitch, and was gorgeous on top of that because Lori used the decor I supplied her in such a beautiful, tasteful fashion - it was better than I even imag...
ined. My husband and I had a
relaxing wedding day because Lori was there for us from early on in the prep of the day. She even was a big support and organizer before the wedding day, available to answer questions months out from our wedding as we like to plan well in advance. Her warm personality and easy to work with demeanor made our experience wonderful. Her assistant Karyn was the cherry on top of Lori’s expertise and helpfulness! Thank you Lori for a wonderful experience!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Oh Ali and Brian thank you so very much for your kind words...!! You guys are adorable and what a fantastic wedding day it was. All your vendors rocked and it looked so lovely...glad I lived up to your expectations in decor design!! LOL!!
Hugs ...
and happiness to you both!! xxoo Lori and Karen
WOW is the only way to describe my daughter’s wedding day. So much of that wow is because we had Lori, and her Perfect Plan. Her warm personality, sense of style, and especially her attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. Nothing is ov...
erlooked.
We were able to enjoy the entire day (and wouldn’t be surprised if she had something to do with the perfect weather) without worrying about the details, and there are many.
Hole in the best man’s pants, Got it! Steamer for the wedding dress and bridal party clothing, Got it! Where to stand, when to walk, Got it! Keeping all the vendors on track, Got it!
We had a Lori for “day of” coordination, but she does much more than just the wedding day. Don’t hesitate for a minute to hire The Perfect Plan!
Heaps of hugs to Lori and her assistant Karen for a lovely and memorable day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
You are the best MOB ever!! Thank you for the kind words and hugs to Carla and Dom!!!
The Perfect Plan By Lori Hemphill is an incredible party planning agency. We worked with Lori from the start to plan our wedding day. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive, accommodating and always thinking of the little details tha...
t slipped our minds. She attended all of our in-person meetings at the venue and always took detailed notes so I didn't have to. I like to think of myself as a very organized and in-control person, but without Lori's help to plan every step of our big day, it wouldn't have gone nearly as smoothly or wonderfully as it did. On the wedding day, we worked with both Lori and Karen. Even after meeting Karen for the first time, it felt like we knew her forever. Both were timely and professional and made sure everything was set up according to plan. Lori and Karen helped shepherd a very large wedding party and many family members through the day's activities and made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the appropriate time. There was so much behind the scenes work that was done, I have no idea how we would have managed without them! It was so nice to arrive at cocktail hour and see all of our tables beautifully set up with tasteful designs and layouts, all thanks to Lori and Karen! When the night came to an end, both Lori and Karen had everything packed up and loaded into our family's vehicles - it was painless and so nice not to worry about handling that type of stuff at the end of such a long and exciting day. Our personalized champagne glasses somehow managed to get cleared with the other glasses before the night was over, and while we were off enjoying our honeymoon, Lori was even able to track them down and get them back to us. The Perfect Plan by Lori Hemphill went above and beyond our expectations and we would recommend to anyone (even the most organized) looking for some help to manage the most important day of their lives!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2018
oh Megan and Kevin thank you for the lovely comments and review....love you guys and your wedding was FAB because of all your awesome organization and hard work too.....
You family and friends and everyone truly celebrated and savored that awes...
ome day......May your marriage be blessed...love from Lori and Karen!! xxooo
Lori was absolutely wonderful to work with and such a huge help in the entire planning process of our wedding. She provided support and always was sure to check in with us regularly from the day we signed on with her. Lori was instrumental in e...
nsuring that our wedding day ran smoothly to plan and helped coordinate every last detail. She helped keep everything on track and at the same time helped us setup at our venue to ensure everything looked perfect. She also was such a great help in ensuring that the vendor timelines were handled properly. We could not have imagined our day running as smoothly and to plan as it did without Lori and would highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 07/31/2018
Thank you thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely testimonial...you and hubby were a joy to help and I wish you a blessed marriage...may the party continue!! Hugs and happiness to both of you :) Lori
We cannot thank Lori Hemphill enough for everything she did to make our daughter's wedding day PERFECT!!
Professionally, Lori handled all the details with ease. She was patient, sweet, and kind to everyone. When we were stressed about whether...
the ceremony would take place inside or outside because of the touch-and-go weather, she calmed everyone down, assuring us that the wedding would be beautiful either way. We were able to have it outside, and our daughter's wedding and reception were beautiful! Lori truly allowed my husband and I to enjoy our daughter's special day because we knew Lori would take care of everything. If you're looking for a wedding planner/coordinator, choose THE PERFECT PLAN by Lori Hemphill. Lori made our daughter's special day the best ever!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2018
Thank you so much JoAnn! It was a beautiful fun day and appreciate your comments......Alyssa and Derek are an awesome couple and their marriage is blessed! :)
Lori was so incredibly helpful all throughout my wedding planning process. She was always available to answer questions when I was unsure of something and made great suggestions about things I hadn't even thought of! Then she did an amazing job...
making everything run smoothly on the our wedding day. My bridal party, family, and guests even commented on how helpful and nice Lori and her assistant were throughout our event. I'm so glad that we booked her for our wedding and I really couldn't be happier!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2018
Happy belated thank you and belated anniversary!!! I just saw a pic from SMJ and wanted to say hello and hugs to you both!! Hope you are well :) Lori
My wedding was two days ago and I can't say enough how amazing it was to have Lori as my day of coordinator! She kept everything running smoothly so that I didn't have to worry about one single thing! Throughout the planning process, she was al...
ways available to answer any questions from big to small and really helped me feel at ease so I could go into the day and enjoy every minute!
Lori was the absolute best!!I am so thankful we had her as our Day of Coordinator. She solved issues that I never even realized happened and allowed us to truly enjoy our day fully. She was so patient, sweet, and organized throughout the whol...
e process and I felt so at ease on my wedding day because I knew she had everything under control. I honestly wish I could give her 100000 stars!!
Lori is the best day of coordinator!! It's as simple as that! She was a pleasure to work with from day one. Lori walked us thru the wedding planning process, guiding us thru each step. She handled all the details the day of. She truly allowe...
d me to actually enjoy my daughter's wedding. I wouldn't have made it with out her. THANKS Lori!!!
We had such specific needs for a wedding planner. We wanted a gorgeous, elegant wedding and we needed someone to lead us in the right direction. Lori was laid backed and flexible which fit the needs of both my husband and I. She also was deta...
il oriented, organized, and so helpful. She had so many resources and connections. We are so appreciative of all she did to make our day perfect. One of my favorite stories of the night, was when I walked over to Lori to ask if the lights could be turned down a bit. Literally, as the words were coming out of my mouth the lights were already going down. She was always one step ahead of me!
Lori and her assistant were great to work with from beginning to end! She helped guide us through time-lines and vendors. She put together hospitality bags for my out of town guests and assisted us with invitations, decorations and menus. The...
day of the wedding, she was fantastic in keeping us all on time and overseeing the many vendors coming in and out preparing for the event. At the end of the event, she helped us clean up and gather our things. We were so glad we had Lori. I think every bride should use a wedding planner and if you're in the area, call Lori, she will take care of you for sure!!
Lori made my sisters BIG day so special. I was the maid of honor and Lori did everything she could to ease EVERYTHING. She was such a positive energetic spirit for the day and I couldn't recommend her enough.
Lori and her assistant both did an amazing job making sure every detail was taken care of for our wedding. She brought things to my attention that I would've totally forgotten about if I planned on my own. She clearly knows what she's doing. He...
r assistant came to my rescue numerous times throughout the night as well, from blotting my watering eyes during pictures, to literally sewing my belt back onto my gown. Brides, you'll be in good hands with The Perfect Plan, our wedding was a complete success!
I am so so so thankful I found Lori. We just loved working with her! Leading up to the wedding, whenever I was stressed or had questions, she was always there to answer my emails/texts and to calm me down. When my mom couldn't attend meetings ...
with me, Lori was there. I knew I could trust her. She has so much experience, always knew the questions to ask other vendors, and always thought of the things I never would have. Our day was 100% stress free because of The Perfect Plan. Her attention to detail is amazing. Her style choices when setting up matched what I had in my head but even better! Her attentiveness to us, our needs, and our guests goes above and beyond. I am beyond thrilled and pleased with the way our day went. And a huge part of that is owed to Lori and The Perfect Plan! Not only is she good at what she does, she is professional, and just a lot of fun!!! In such a short time I can say we became friends. It was almost sad saying goodbye to her knowing we wouldn't be seeing her again soon. LOVE THE PERFECT PLAN!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2018
Hi Amanda!! I just wanted to say hi and hope you are doing well and happy!! What a lovely memory your wedding was and Happy belated Anniversary!! Your review came across my email as I was responding to another one and wanted to say thank you ag...
ain for the kind words and may your marriage be blessed!! Hugs, Lori
When it came to selecting our Day of Coordinator I could think of no one other than Lori Hemphill! She is a family friend, but beyond that she has an amazing eye for design and is outstandingly organized. I was the first to get married in my fa...
mily and Lori was very helpful in providing me with the checklists and questions necessary to bring my ideas to life. Throughout the planning process she was there for me to bounce ideas off of, and she also checked in regularly to make sure I was booking vendors and completing my checklist as the months rolled by. The month before the wedding she attended our final meeting with our vendor and caterer and asked the questions that I would never have thought to ask, it was so helpful to have her by my side through the planning process.
Before our rehearsal she came to help us set up all of our centerpieces and other decorations throughout the venue. She lent her design skills in our guest book display table, escort card display and ceremony space. She also pulled decorations from her personal stash to help us enhance the rustic theme we used for our wedding. During the rehearsal, she and her assistant Karen organized and directed our bridal party and parents, and helped to give everyone a schedule of the events of the day.
On our wedding day Lori routinely checked in with both sides of the bridal party, and each of our vendors to ensure we were running on time. When we had to make the call to move our ceremony inside, Lori and Karen worked together with our venue coordinators to stage and decorate the space to make it as beautiful as the outdoor space we had originally planned to use! Throughout the reception both Lori and Karen check in with my husband and I remind of us of special moments (special dances/ cake cutting and sunset pictures) and also to see if we needed a drink or any food. At the end of the night, as my husband and I said farewells to our guests, both ladies were amazingly helpful in collecting all of our decorations and packing everything into our cars.
To say we could not have gotten through our wedding day without Lori and Karen is an understatement. It was so helpful to have someone there to keep us on time and organized all the way through the end of our wedding day. Even though we did a lot of DIY for our wedding, it was very helpful to have someone in charge on the day to take the pressure off of my family and bridal party!
Lori Hemphill and The Perfect Plan rock! My daughter and son-in-law (!) utilized Lori for ‘day of’ coverage. Day of coverage is much more than Lori and assistant Karen showing up for the ceremony and reception.
For Lori day of coverage is ...
much more the showing up for one day. Lori met with the bride and groom months prior, getting a feel for the couple, their budget, must-haves, needs, wants, and if only… Lori provided lists and ideas for the couple. Then she checked regularly with the couple on progress including venues, flowers, catering, rentals, music among other details e.g. do we need extension cords for the backlighting? will the backlighting blow the fuses in the historic building? does the dj bring handheld and lapel mics to the ceremony? who knew you can rent 7’ plants and that SKH delivers? Lori knows. Lori and the couple did walk throughs and met with the caterer. Lori nudged an occasional late responder and gave useful advice to the couple and me, MOB. These and others are reasons to select Lori Hemphill and The Perfect Plan.
Lori is accessible, easy going, and responsive. Additionally, on the ‘days of’ Lori guided the events with a firm, fun, and confident hand. Yes, Lori rocks and comes highly recommended, terrific ROI (return on investment).
Lori is one of the best persons I've ever met. She's very professional but very loving. She has an eye for things that I would have never seen.
My wife and I are very pleased with our decision to hire her. We did not have to worry about a thing...
when the wedding day came. Lori took care of everything. She has very good relationships with all the vedors we chose so she new exactly how to work with them to meet our wants and needs! My wife did not have to worry about a single thing when the big day came. Lori is a gem and would be a blessing to anyone looking for that special day to be perfect!
If you need a planner in Lancaster, you have found her. Lori is such a treat. You will not be sorry the day of your wedding when you don't have a care in world. Enjoy!
I cannot sing Lori’s praises enough. She saved my wedding day multiple times. She really knows what she’s doing and is the best in the biz! She kept everything on schedule, was in contact with all of my vendors and helped execute all of my Pint...
erest dreams! If I could add the pictures of all of the things she executed I would! She went beyond my expectations and I would recommend her 1,000x over!
Lori Hemphill is a fabulous wedding coordinator! My husband and I recommend her with the highest review and would refer her to our closest friends and family. Lori exceeded our expectations in her role as our “day of coordinator” for our weddin...
g – She was attentive to meticulous detail and accommodated our every need throughout the day! She was an integral part of the planning process and offers professional advice with guidance that is personal to your style and plan. I was able to relax and enjoy my time with my loved ones as she orchestrated the events of my wedding day perfectly :) Lori is an expert in her business – if unexpected things occur she is able to network and troubleshoot to come up with quick solutions. She is genuine, fun and has a caring spirit that is absolutely heartwarming! Her assistant (Karen) was equally sweet and attentive – her team is extremely helpful and demonstrates incredible work ethic. These ladies never miss a beat and are aware of every detail involved with your plan. Lori will serve as your advocate for a successful event and will warm your heart as she demonstrates her commitment to moments you will cherish for a lifetime!! We owe her our sincerest gratitude and will miss her vivacious energy!
Lori Hemphill took our ideas and dreams for our special day and made them a reality. She covered every possible detail and her 25 years of experience in the industry proved invaluable in relieving the pressures of planning such a big day. She c...
ommunicated extremely well with us throughout the run up to the events and made sure to insert herself in every possible decision and work stream to reduce our stress. In other words, Lori played an integral in our success! She added great insights and suggestions, used her experience to "calm" a few storms and executed the plans for both the rehearsal party and the actual wedding to perfection! So she might want to change her company name to "The Perfect Plan AND Execution"! Lori is not just a great professional, she's just one of those great human beings. By the end of the first meeting, we felt as if our dream and our vision became hers. She's one of a kind...and that's her advantage! Lori Hemphill...our Wedding MVP!
I cannot say enough good things about Lori. She is a true life saver and I could not imagine my wedding day without her. Her emergency kit saved my wedding party more than once during the day. Her expertise and knowledge helped the day go so sm...
oothly. She made sure the reception space was perfect and I didn't have to check on anything. Lori interacted with all of my vendors and made sure that everyone was on schedule. I was relaxed on my wedding day!!! Relaxed! If you are thinking about a wedding day planner definitely do it and choose Lori because she is truly a master of her draft. Thanks for you help making our day amazing!!!!
YES PERFECT IS THE WORD to describe Lori. She was the day of coordinator for my daughter's wedding and if you want your the "big day" to run smoothly without surprises and glitches Lori is the one for the job. From her calming manner and terr...
ific personality to her expertise in handling those last minute details, that no one thinks about, makes her an invaluable addition to your wedding day. She comes prepared to handle everything from coordinating your guests for transportation, fixing wardrobe malfunctions, to getting us all including the groomsmen(complete with perfectly tied bow ties and straight bouts) to the church and down the aisle on time. I did not have to think about anything but enjoying the day and the special moments with my daughter as she was getting dressed with her bridesmaids. Our photographer even commented that our bridal suite had the most chilled out and pleasant vibe, not at all what he was used to. Thanks to Lori handling all the details and day of mishaps(and they do happen no matter how well you plan)we were able to relax and enjoy! Her years of experience prepares her PERFECTLY for the job. Thank you Lori for a job well done and for a happy wedding day!
Lori brought 25+ years of event planning experience to our daughter's wedding to make it the Perfect Day. She helped us pull a wedding together on very short notice so that we could include the groom's father. She was very understanding of such...
a tenuous situation, a wonderful shoulder to lean on. Her connection with wedding vendors in the area is extensive and she had wonderful recommendations from the minister to where to buy dresses off the rack. Having her plan out and implement the day from start to finish, including the rehearsal was wonderful. We appreciated how easy it was to communicate with her, and her responses were always very quick, even when her schedule was very full and busy. She made us feel that our daughter's wedding was every bit as important as all other events she was working on. Her special day ran very smoothly from the morning preparations, through the ceremony, till the closing song at the reception. The other vendors we selected for our daughter's wedding commented on how they liked working with Lori.
Lori was such a wonderful help with planning my daughter's wedding which was February 6. She provided my daughter and her groom with lists to help them organize and supported them (and the rest of the family) through the day of the beautiful we...
dding. Thank you!
We used Lori Hemphill to help us plan my daughter's wedding. She was filled with great ideas, lots of energy and fun, and thought of many details that I would have overlooked. I would never do a wedding without her. The planning was superb b...
ut even better was her dedication to us the week and day of the wedding! I was able to enjoy the wedding as much as my daughter and knew that she had it under control and kept everything running smoothly. I would not have changed a thing!! I did not find her fees expensive, and in my opinion, she was worth every penny and then some! Great Job Lori!!!
Lori provided day of wedding help for our wedding, and helped pull it all together with last minute set up! She is reliable, generous, and will make sure your day is stress free!
I do not know how many brides can say their wedding day was the most care-free and enjoyable days of their lives, but I certainly can - all thanks to Lori and her fantastic team. They proved the "Perfect" in their title is well deserved. My f...
amily and I agree that Lori was the best investment we made in the entire wedding.
Lori was there for us from the beginning. She offers a variety of packages, and I chose one that included coordination and assistance with the planning process. I did the picking, and she helped guide me to keep me on track and made recommendations and suggestions. This was very important, as I was planning the wedding from Washington, DC. She kept site visits running smoothly and joined me for a few of the vendor visits as well.
When the craziness of the week before the wedding began to set in, she took the helm, handling last-minute vendor coordination and putting together a phenomenal schedule for everyone.
From start to finish, I never had to worry about a thing on my wedding day! Lori took care of making sure the reception was set up and perfectly decorated, while her assistant joined us for hair, make-up, and getting dressed. The assistant even had a coloring book on hand to keep my very rambunctious flower girl entertained.
Lori kept the event (which we were told by MANY friends and family was the best they'd ever been to... thanks in large part to Lori) running very smoothly. They went above and beyond, even helping to pat me down with some small towels when I got sweaty on the dance floor (not in front of the guests of course).
A testament to how great Lori was: My sister said that the FIRST thing she will do when she is engaged (she isn't even dating at this point...) will be to call Lori.
We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...Lori! She is a "must have" for any bride. I hired Lori for not only the day of coordinating...but the whole planning process. She attended all my vendor meetings with me such as the florist, invitation designer, reception ...
hall, cake decorater, etc. She has years of experience in interior design and the wedding industry, so she brings a level of expertise that not many people can offer. Planning a wedding can cause a bride to go on an emotional roller coaster. Lori was always a "phone call" away to calm me down and put everything back into perspective..or to celebrate good news! On the day of the wedding she had a couple very sweet assistants working with her to make sure everything went smoothly. I don't know what I would have done without Lori's help during the planning process & the day of the wedding.
Our wedding turned out to be absolutely stunning and I didn't have to worry about a thing!
Thank you Lori for everything...you are an angel!
The Sullivans
XXXOOO
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Lori Hemphill
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I have loved the hospitality industry for decades. As an art major in college I ended up in "culinary art" where I found my perfect niche and here for years. Combining my love of food, entertaining, party planning, great design & people.... event planning just came naturally. My vast experience in restaurants and hotels got me hooked. Then owning my own successful catering biz "Chefscargot" to opening a sales division for Special Occasions Linens, & Event Director at Hamilton Club and Country Club of Harrisburg , I bring a well rounded understanding of great design & logistics to your BIG day
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