Viva Bella Events

We had an outdoor ceremony in practically a field midsummer and had no stress that the day wouldn’t be perfect (there were 3 rain plans). If you are hiring a wedding planner you want design AND execution. Something that’s hard to tell by in photos is the behind the scenes of how they put it all together. I legit think any issue that could have come up they would have figured out exactly how to handle it and still make the day perfect. This is why you want a wedding planner! 2. They make your vision come to life in every way. You explain your vision, and they not only can execute it, but know the perfect vendors for you. I would have never of found the photographer, band, and florist we used without them. I wish someone would have stressed the importance of this when initially planning a wedding. Use planners with experience, they know the best references for YOU. 3. They let you and your family 100% enjoy the wedding weekend. My advice would be to come to Viva Bella with a vision and overshare with what you want. They’ll make everything come together. Okay stop reading and hire Viva Bella and have the best day! It’s been 6 months since our wedding and I’m still looking back n smiling about it. :)

ding and took to the internet in search. All roads led to led to Viva Bella. My mother and I met with their team around March of 2017 and decided we DEFINITELY could not achieve the vision that we had in mind without them. Honestly, I could have walked into their office that day and told them that I wanted an outer space themed wedding and I am convinced that they would have personally strapped themselves into Ares I and gone to the Moon to bring me back real space rocks. From there on out, and through the whirlwind of the 5 month countdown, Monica, Cheri and Diana were by my side morning, noon and night. These ladies have incredible experience and vision. They know and work seamlessly with all of the vendors in the area and I consistently got the impression that they were extremely well liked and respected among the industry. The girls recommended key vendors (DJ Toad and Laura Leppert among many others) who ended up being absolutely integral to so many parts of our wedding day. We would not have found them without Viva Bella! I received multiple wedding updates each week which helped me and my mom stay on track and let us know that we were always being taken care of, even behind the scenes. I never once felt that I had to make a decision regarding a design element merely from looking at a photo. Monica and Cheri were always right there to give me the full story, including how each decision would affect our budget. Even when I was having a hard time making a decision, the girls were careful not to offer their influence or opinion unless I begged—they truly and genuinely wanted the day to be mine. Finally, the day came...and honestly, I am still speechless when I think about how much Viva Bella did for me and my family. Not only did they take care of the tiniest issues—they practically anticipated them before I could even begin to worry. Most importantly, their final product was AMAZING. One of our guests snapped a photo of me as I walked into the tent for the first time and my mouth was literally on the floor. I would have needed ten times the time and ten times the manpower to organize and execute what these ladies did and even then, I am not sure I could have come close to pulling it off. It is worth noting again how absolutely genuine each member of the Viva Bella staff is. Once you’ve been engaged/planning a wedding for a while and gotten some exposure to the wedding industry, you begin to notice that some companies can seem kind of… tired. The Viva Bella girls never once caused me feel like a ‘number’ or an obligation. They shared my excitement and adopted it as their own. I felt protected from all of the negative aspects that are sometimes associated with planning a wedding. I was—and always will be—eternally thankful for them. If you are still reading this—CALL THEM NOW!! You will not regret it. PS—you can read my husband’s review (Chuck P) for more details!!

of it is this: The short: Viva Bella would not, could not, and did not disappoint. Without hesitation, the staff (specifically Monica and Cheri) took a chaotic mess of a wedding and turned it into a masterpiece. The long: Viva Bella was not something we were referred to, nor was it a company we knew about. However, the reviews generated much interest on our behalf and we felt it was best that we meet with them and discuss what they had to offer. Admittedly, my wife did the majority of the planning and prep work, but I was always apprised of the situation and what we were setting out to do. In the midwest, lavish weddings are hard to come by - the vendors do not have adequate supplies, the caterers are relatively run-of-the-mill, and the weather is guaranteed to be unpredictable. Yet, amidst all the potential for chaos, we were taken by the hand and led down a step-wise path of how our wedding would work. Not only would the girls go out of their way to contact vendors with whom they had no familiarity, but they came out to the venue multiple times (months in advance) to get a glimpse into our minds. They wanted, just as bad as we did, to envision what was ahead. Progressively, their summer wedding schedule filled up, yet they never "put us on the back-burner" so to speak. We were regularly sent emails and had meetings scheduled well in advance. Each move was calculated and recorded. Be that as it may, we also gave the girls a decent amount of autonomy to make certain decisions on their own. This move is a move I would recommend to all: not only will Viva Bella lighten the load on your pocket book, but they will exceed your expectation by producing something far better than you had envisioned. The ability to read a person is generally something few people can do well - at Viva Bella, that is their specialty. At no point was anything "off the table." At no point was our voice drowned out by extenuating circumstances. Before we asked for something the girls had already researched it and found a way we could do it under budget. This is the centerpiece of their capabilities. From a specificity standpoint - the girls provided us with easy to use products for generating a budget, guest list, seating chart, and day of instructions. They provided an itinerary for the day of, the day before, the day after and the day before the day before. There was an entire staff of employees ready and capable to do what was called upon each of them, and when it comes to improvisation - there was no sense that they were confused, bewildered, or frustrated .... by ANYTHING. Each situation, from the first day of our relationship to the last was met with a well thought-out, well executed plan. Viva Bella is not just a wedding planning institution - it is a miracle making factory. Coming from the groom, that is high praise. With elegance, grace, and sophistication - Viva Bella will go down as the critical cog in an otherwise beautifully chaotic experience.

y 1 throughout the process. On our actual wedding day, they helped us with absolutely everything. Monica and her team were the best! We didn't have to worry about a thing because they had everything under control. We were able to relax and truly take care of every last detail to create the best day of our lives. I would highly recommend Monica and Viva Bella to any bride. From the design, to the details, to the day of coordinating--I couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding day! Thank you so much!

ten to my daughters idea's and bring them to fruition. There attention to detail is amazing! And we had a lot of fun with them as well!!

and a truly great person. The team made our dreams come true and I (the bride) literally did not worry about a thing! We were introduced to the best vendors in our budget and Viva Bella had a great relationship with all the vendors. Our wedding was truly in the best hands, we still receive compliments on our wedding details! We had the best day of our lives thanks to the VB team.

have done without them! So completely organized, professional, and the most creative people we know! Thank you for all the ideas and inspiration! Thank you for taking our dreams and making them a reality! And thank you for keeping us calm when things got busy! Every detail was perfection! We had so much fun working with you and we were really able to be present and enjoy our special day!

dislikes into a cohesive final design that we loved.

letely understood our theme and the correct avenues to achieve our look! They made our entire wedding planning experience amazing and on our actual day they kept us calm knowing they had everything under control! I cannot say enough about this team! If you are looking for the entire package look no further than Viva Bella!!

into my wedding day confident that everything would go as we planned it.

ever seen. The day ran so smoothly, even with a rain concern for an outdoor ceremony, and that was because of their team. Our wedding would have been incomplete without them. You dream it, honestly, they will make it happen. Truly magical. I would recommend for any event - personal or professional!

ginative with their suggestions for the wedding day. I absolutely loved their design process! They really listened to what we wanted and turned a few initial ideas into such a gorgeous wedding day. And most importantly, they made the whole process fun! They were creative, upbeat, responsive and so much fun to work with. We actually looked forward to our planning meetings with them. And their flawless execution on the day-of let me completely relax and enjoy the day. I will forever be grateful to Dora and Marianne for creating such a beautiful and memorable day! I would highly recommend Viva Bella to any future brides and grooms. They are absolutely spectacular!

every last detail. The day of the wedding, I could just enjoy being the Mother of The Bride because they looked after everything else. Truly a spectacular group to work with!!

d her crew took care of EVERY SINGLE detail big and small, down to the details I didn't even know existed! My wedding was in Santa Barbara, California and Dora went out of her way, making the trip across the country, to be on location multiple times (even a few times without me) meeting with vendors, make up artists, and salons to make sure everything would be perfect for the big day. Dora is the sweetest person Ive met and she is also the most badass person Ive ever met, she GETS IT DONE and she will go to any length imaginable to make your wedding day perfect and exactly how you want it. :) With that being said don't let the "non-bride" title fool you, I am the pickiest person you'll EVER met. Dora and her team were reachable 24/7 and always took the time to really listen. They understood and caught on to my vision right away and went above and beyond to make sure everything was PERFECT, STRESS FREE and everything I ever dreamed of. No matter how difficult some of my ideas were they made it happen, no questions asked. There wasn't one thing my husband or I would have changed about our rehearsal dinner or wedding day, everything was magical, unforgettable, intimate and perfect. I couldn't imagine anyone else but Viva Bella Events planning my wedding, the whole crew will always have a special place in my heart. I recommend them to EVERY BRIDE OUT THERE, I promise you will be absolutely blown away. PS Dora's Husband, Steven, was the pastor who married my husband and I and I would also recommend him! There wasn't a dry eye (tears of happiness of course) after the ceremony he gave, I had chills the whole time it was so personalized and intimate. It was perfection. - the most satisfied bride EVER.

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t the team at Viva Bella would bring my vision for an elegant equestrian-themed wedding to life. They truly did a fantastic job transforming the simple venue I chose into something spectacular! No detail was overlooked! My actual wedding day could not have been any more perfect. My parents and I were able to relax and enjoy it while the Viva Bella team made sure everything went according to plan. Monica was especially helpful throughout the wedding planning process. She really went above and beyond to ensure my dream wedding became reality! I would highly recommend Viva Bella Events to future brides and grooms!

w shoes when he lost them (they were in his suitcase- nerves!), they got me a new limo when ours didn't have AC and they even changed the color of our monogram because I didn't like it when I saw our reception room. In addition to all that they planned a beautiful wedding that encompassed everything in my head and brought it to life. My only complaint it that the cost is a little expensive compared to others in the area, but it is so worth it! I felt like I got so much more than those other companies would provide. My wedding planner, Monica (and team), became of one mind with me during the process and knew everything I would like even before I said so. She knew my vision better than I did! Amazing! Superior planners!

amily on the day of. We enjoyed working with them every step of the way, and we were incredibly happy with the celebration they planned for us!

ra, Monica, and the entire Viva Bella team were amazing to work with from start to finish. Their attention to detail throughout the planning process and their execution on the day of was impeccable! As a bride, the last few weeks before the wedding were undoubtedly stressful, but Viva Bella took every task that they could off of my plate. They created a truly beautiful celebration for us, and we were able to cherish every moment!

beginning of planning to the last minute of our wedding day, and beyond. Couldn't say enough about our experience with Viva!

e and me, allowing us to enjoy every minute of our special day. Monica and the rest of the VB crew were extremely easy to work with and were always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that everything was perfect! Thanks so much for a great event - we loved every minute of it!

stressed out I would have been without her and the Viva Bella team on the day of the wedding. My dad was skeptical about hiring a planner and afterwards said they earned every penny and did a great job. I couldn't agree more. I was really involved in the process, but felt at ease knowing that Monica's attention to detail would result in a flawless execution. Monica was great to bounce ideas off of and always had trade offs in mind - if I splurged in one area, where could I save? A lot of hard work went into every detail and the wedding was perfection. I cannot say enough great things about Monica and the VB team. WE LOVE YOU!

so glad not to have to worry about any details or be nervous about anything- they catered to my every wish and gave me a wedding I couldn't even have dreamed of! I thank them so much!