If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, especially for partial planning or day-of coordination, we wholeheartedly recommend Alisha from ThirtyOne:Thirty. She was abs...olutely essential to the flawless execution of our wedding day, turning potential stress into pure enjoyment. It was important for us to have an event coordinator who has experience with multicultural ceremonies. We had 90 people in our home for a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony and Alisha was able to keep the day going without a hitch.
We hired Alisha for month-of coordination, with many major vendors already secured, she immediately understood and executed our vision to perfection. She didn't try to change our plans but instead enhanced them. Her electronic planning tools were incredibly useful, and the added bonus of their included in-house rental company (Sobremesa Rentals) for decorations was a fantastic perk that streamlined our decor needs.
Alisha proved to be a master of vendor management and timelines. Whenever we had a question about one of our existing vendors, it felt like she was already one step ahead, always having the answer and ensuring communication between all parties. She expertly managed our packed wedding day timeline, making sure everything happened on time, even when it felt like we had squeezed in too much.
Where Alisha truly shone was in her crisis management. On our wedding day, when the bride got sick, Alisha was immediately attentive to her needs. She swiftly corrected a wrong boutonniere for the groom before the ceremony, and most incredibly, when the bride's reception dress was a bit loose, Alisha was able to find someone to make alterations moments before the reception! It honestly felt like we just told her what we wanted, and then it all magically happened without any stress on our part.
Alisha's communication was consistently excellent—responsive within 24 hours and always supportive. She is incredibly professional and reliable. The presence of Alisha allowed us to completely relax and soak in every moment of our wedding day. We felt the value she provided was exceptional. Her deep knowledge and expertise, particularly with multicultural ceremonies, were key reasons we chose her, and she absolutely delivered. For a stress-free and perfectly executed wedding, you need Alisha and Thirtyone:Thirty.