The Perfect Plan By Lori Hemphill

ring 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!

e made. While it was plan Z, it was everything I could have wanted - 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!

ng 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.

heir mothers (with Lori's guidance) did a great job along the way, 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.

r 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!!!

. I truly appreciated how she coordinated our vendors and helped 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.

to finish Lori was so thoughtful, detail oriented, and compassionate 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!

epped 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."

s 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!

ing us documents to fill in and look at as we went along. She also 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.

! 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!

ving 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!

d in with me periodically as the planning progressed, provided recommendations 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!

t enjoy the day. Lori is a must have for a perfect day!

able and my dream day was flawless because of her. I couldn’t be more thankful or grateful.

er to handle all aspects of your wedding day. Her energy, enthusiasm and experience made our daughter's wedding perfect. I cannot say enough positive things about working with Lori to plan the perfect wedding.

h a beautiful, tasteful fashion - it was better than I even imagined. 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!

r attention to detail is nothing short of amazing. Nothing is overlooked. 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.

ive, accommodating and always thinking of the little details that 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!

y from the day we signed on with her. Lori was instrumental in ensuring 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!

weet, 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!!!

out 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!

ut one single thing! Throughout the planning process, she was always 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!

. She was so patient, sweet, and organized throughout the whole 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!!

step. She handled all the details the day of. She truly allowed me to actually enjoy my daughter's wedding. I wouldn't have made it with out her. THANKS Lori!!!

which fit the needs of both my husband and I. She also was detail 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!

ts 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!!

ouldn't recommend her enough.

t if I planned on my own. She clearly knows what she's doing. Her 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!

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!

outstandingly organized. I was the first to get married in my family 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!

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).

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!

contact with all of my vendors and helped execute all of my Pinterest 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!

ectations in her role as our “day of coordinator” for our wedding – 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!

ble in relieving the pressures of planning such a big day. She communicated 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!

ing the day. Her expertise and knowledge helped the day go so smoothly. 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!!!!

es Lori is the one for the job. From her calming manner and terrific 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!

d 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.

(and the rest of the family) through the day of the beautiful wedding. Thank you!

would never do a wedding without her. The planning was superb but 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!!!

They proved the "Perfect" in their title is well deserved. My family 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.