To Have & To Hold Wedding Planning

he best thing we did. From the monthly calls to the big day, Judi was exceptional in every way. Her attention to detail, creative vision, and ability to manage everything seamlessly took so much stress off our shoulders. The day went off without a hitch, and every element was executed perfectly, just as we had dreamed… and more! Judi managed our vendors, put up some of our decorations, and executed the perfect wedding timeline. We could not have done it without Judi by our side. Their professionalism and dedication truly made our wedding unforgettable. Judi was the friendliest and gentlest wedding coordinator I talked to during my search. During our calls and on the wedding day, I felt that Judi truly cared and wanted our wedding to be the best day ever. If you're looking for someone to make your special day perfect, look no further!

iness. I then discovered many things about Judi. Professionally: she has years of successful networking experience & is a thoughtful communicator. She is very thorough with information, data entry and choices. Judi is ALWAYS on time & more than 100% committed to the task at hand. Regarding her character: she LOVES people & SERVING others. Judi has impeccable integrity and is generous with her time, support, energy & encouragement. I have observed and worked with a variety of wedding coordinators over the last 8 years. The position requires listening, personal involvement, empathy, and compassion. Judi embodies all of those needed qualities. I'm so glad I get to work with her and her amazing husband Sean. What!? A 2-fer?

ning" package. I admit we were a bit unconventional because we had a lot of nontraditional activities (ie silent disco, giant lawn games), but if she wasn’t be able to accommodate that, we wish she hadn’t made the promises that she could. Things that went well: 1. Judi was very encouraging and upbeat in our phone calls. 2. She recommended a photographer that we liked. 3. She has an inventory of many decoration items that we got to borrow. Several things that bothered us: 1. Organization: On some phone calls, she asked about things we had already discussed and/or we had already given her in our shared google docs notes. That made me feel like she didn’t even spend time outside our phone calls to review the notes, or maybe she mixed us up with another couple? She also told us that she would send us a wedding timeline (as was also in the contract) - she never did, so we had to make our own for ourselves/family/vendors. (When we asked her about it, she said she didn't realize she hadn't sent it.) 2. Assistant team: On our initial phone call, Judi had advertised her company as a team of two. But her assistant Sean (her husband) seemed completely unprepared on the day of the wedding. Our family was the first to arrive and last to leave for setup and cleanup, and several family members said they overheard Sean angrily saying, “no one told me about this” and he seemed to have little idea about the event procedures or layout. (Plus he was in a bad mood?) I would have thought, at the very least, that Judi would have reviewed plans with her assistant beforehand. Also, he was rude to my dad during setup, up until the point when he found out that he was the father of the bride. (At that point he became sweet and accommodating.) I might suggest that To Have and To Hold advertise their services for smaller weddings only, or to have more (and more prepared) assistants for larger events. A friend of ours had a wedding of a similar size and budget - but their planner brought 3 well-prepared assistants. Maybe that's necessary for larger events? 3. The weirdest thing: Judi and her husband left the wedding early, when tear-down had barely started, definitely less than the contracted 12 hours which supposedly included tear-down help, and without even saying bye to us or so much as a text afterward. It was such a strange exit that we texted her the next day because we thought maybe they had a health emergency or something went wrong. She replied in her usual tone with heart emojis and saying the day was lovely, which was just soooo weird. TLDR: I don’t want to leave too negative of a review because I know they are a small business, and maybe Judi and her husband were just having an off day. Or maybe we asked too much of them - but if so, they should have clarified things beforehand or followed up on any notes that were unclear. The reality is that we did save up a lot of money to pay for their service, with the expectation that they could help deal with some of the wedding planning stress. Our honest review is that we felt like To Have and To Hold fell short.

t meeting made the entire process and the event even better! Judi ensured everything ran smoothly. We felt like we were in the best hands. We are so grateful that we got to work with her. We could not recommend her more for wedding planning! She is truly amazing! :)

nd excited about our big day. We were two educators totally in over our heads with all of this and Judi walked us through every step of the way. Do not hesitate to hire her, seriously. THANK YOU JUDI!!!!!

aved us money but kept us stress free. She also did a great job mediating in times where parents wanted to go a different direction than the bride etc . Hiring Judi will be the BEST decision you make for your wedding! Her enthusiasm and genuine love for weddings sets her apart and her knowledge is unmatched. I’ve never been happier to have someone on my side! Thank you AGAIN judi for all you did to make our day perfect!

stions, guide my decisions, and give me excellent advice on vendors, timeline, and decor. She has amazing relationships with vendors so you can be confident in choosing the right one, and then she brings it all together for the big day. She helped make the rehearsal run smoothly, spent extra time to help set up ahead of time, and she even has her own inventory of items that can help fill gaps. Judi is a true pro. On the day of, I didn’t have to think about anything but enjoying the moments. having fun, and connecting with my guests. I highly recommend Judi to anyone who is getting married!

ink of things I didn't consider and our whole family loves her. She feels like family and we are really grateful. There was zero stress working with Judi and that is exactly what we could have hoped for. Thank goodness I don't have to plan a wedding again but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate to call her again. Our wedding day was seemless and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you Judi and Sean, everything was perfect!

ted for our special day. One of the things that really impressed us was how organized she was and how much attention to detail that she gave. From the Ceremony thru the reception she made sure we got everything we wanted. On the day of we had the assurance that all of our family and friends were taken care of. It truly was a special day for us thanks to Judi.

ke Judi and Sean. Their willingness to go the extra mile is on full display at every celebration. Whether it is decorations, arrangements, creating detailed timelines, scheduling and coordinating with family, friends, as well as vendors. This beautiful and loving couple transfers their happiness in to everything they do and it shows. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with them because I know I will receive expert communication and transparency everytime. Book them today and when you speak with Judi, you will see what I am talking about. Judi and Sean, you are the best!

to manage and solve a lot of last minute dilemmas and kept us stress-free in the process.

r day of coordination and she went absolutely above and beyond! She set up all our decor, fixed problems before I even knew there was a problem, and kept the day running smoothly! If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator, hire Judi!! She is worth every penny and a gem of a person. Thank you Judi!!

well as supportive in keeping the dream matching the logistics. Judi was very easy to reach, responsive, and made sure all the details were tended to, I really could not have survived the day of the wedding without her. Because of Judi ‘s help, I was able to enjoy our special day instead of getting bogged down in the minutia. I would recommend her without hesitation.

of our budget and had great suggestions that saved us money while still keeping the wedding elegant and personal. She was wonderful at our rehearsal, so considerate of our relatives and made everyone comfortable. She kept everything running smooth on the wedding day and I was blown away by beautiful touches and how everything came together. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Judi to anyone, she's absolutely amazing!

d very professional. She has a large inventory of decorations that can go with all themes. The day of our wedding she handled hiccups with ease, and made the day flow accordingly. She went above and beyond her duties and it was clear she wanted our wedding to be a success as much as we did. 1000% the wedding planner to hire!

the wedding fun and stress free. From start to finish we could not have asked for a more dedicated and talented company working to make everything go smoothly. It was truly a magical day. Judi's attention to detail and the design and execution of how everything turned out was beyond amazing. From the first email contact and phone call, to the clean up after the reception, Judi was responsive, efficient, and dedicated. Not only was she knowledgeable in every aspect of planning, she was also a consummate professional who obviously loves and enjoys what she does. We absolutely recommend her to be your wedding planner, you will not be disappointed!

ughout the entire process. She went above and beyond to make our wedding so special and memorable, even going as far as surprising us with a gorgeous display for our ceremony. I highly recommend her services- she allowed my husband and I to not only enjoy our wedding without worrying about details, but handled everything with grace so that the ceremony, music, and reception went off without a hitch. We were stress-free and so beyond thrilled with her work. Our wedding was so perfect and it was because of not just the hard work, but the love and time Judi put into it. She got to know us, our likes, dislikes, and who we are, so that every detail in our wedding was personal. She is hands down, the best person to coordinate!