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Boutique-style services at an affordable price. Our clients' reviews say it all: "W.E.D was the best decision I made." "Lynn is amazing." "You need W.E.D." "I don't know what I would have done without her." "She went above & beyond." Knot Best Of Weddings 2013-2015. Couples' Choice Awards 2013-2015.
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I got married over two months ago and people are still raving about the décor and florals. When I walked into the spaces on my wedding day, I literally gasped because it was beyond what I could have ever imagined. Lynn was wonderful with helpin...
g my partner and I turn our many various décor interests into something that was cohesive and beautiful, while remaining authentic to us as a couple. So whether you want the most stunning floral arrangements or hilarious sayings on a mirror, Lynn will make sure that your wedding is the perfectly beautiful for you.
Lynn was always conscious of what my wife and I were looking for out of our big day. She truly spent time getting to know us as a couple and made sure that our bot our unique personalities (and our personality as a couple) were reflected throug...
hout the entire venue. She also did a great job of keeping us in check whenever we started to veer off in a direction that ultimately detracted from the overall effect. Could not recommend Lynn enough!
Lynn is caring and listens to what your vision is very carefully. She is so detail oriented and her wealth of experience is so valuable! Lynn coordinated my wedding and decor - the decor was fabulous! So happy to have her for our special day...
! So many compliments on the coordination and decor of my wedding. :)
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I hired Lynn for day of coordination and eventually hired her for decor & floral as well. She was so quick to pick up on my vision for my wedding and helped me put that dream vision into reality. Lynn was extremely organized from our initial ...
meeting to the day of our wedding and was always in constant contact by email or phone. Her attention to detail was extraordinary and she was never short of creative ideas.
The decor and floral she did for our wedding were perfect. It tied in the industrial, rustic look of our venue flawlessly. The tables and signs she made created a finished look. She even helped me with creating a reserved seat and sign to honor my mother who was watching from heaven. It's easy to see how knowledgeable Lynn is with floral as she helped me narrow down the floral for the bouquets. They turned out so beautiful and really held up the entire day.
Her professionalism, attitude, competence, friendliness, and willingness to help made us forget that she was even working on our wedding day. She blended right in with the guests, yet managed to ensure that all events were running on time. Her cheerfulness and thoughtfulness throughout our wedding planning guaranteed that our wedding day was memorable, enjoyable, and how we wanted it to be. Thank you Lynn for helping create the most beautiful wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Thank you so much Kayla! You and Peter are such a fabulous couple, and I loved working with you. :) I'm so blessed to have the most amazing clients!!!
Absolutely would recommend Lynn and W.E.D! My daughter used Lynn for Day of Event Planning and Decor, DJ and photobooth. I am so happy with her services. I told my daughter that we didn't want to clean up after the wedding and it would be so wo...
rth it to pay someone! That was probably the smallest thing that Lynn did! We picked vendors; she coordinated everything with them. I don't know how the flowers appeared at the ceremony, how the cake got into the reception venue, etc. Believe me, it is an unnecessary stress to put on a bride. Plus, she had so many contacts and ideas. Lynn orchestrated the rehearsal, the wedding, just everything and anything up to and including, letting the bride know that nothing can go wrong that can't be fixed! The reception was flawless, at least for the parents and the bride and groom. I'm sure Lynn had to field some problems that I don't even know about. I think she helps with stress therapy very well LOL So many vendors in the Lansing area said, "Oh, you're working with Lynn? Don't worry about it! We will contact her. She's great." What a relief! I know she was easy to contact and to reply to requests. Lynn knows her business! We were even provided a detailed itinerary of the day's events. Cannot say enough good things. Lynn went above and beyond what I expected her scope of duties would include. The decor was another surprise. I wasn't sure what to expect but the tables were so elegant but fun! Lynn incorporated pumpkins into the docorations as a request of my daughter's. Beautiful! Lynn managed to make the head table with 16 bridesmaids/groomsmen look like a family gathering! Ask her about the decoration over the head table! Again, I wasn't too sure about it. When I saw the table, it was stunning!
Lynn is the absolute best!!!!
She pays so much attention to detail and does astounding work! I would recommend her over and over again! She is so professional and is always there to answer and questions and make any adjustments needed. She g...
oes above and beyond to make sure your day is everything you could ever dream off!
We used Matt as our DJ from W.E.D. and could NOT BE HAPPIER!!! He was so fantastic — easy to communicate with, prompt, and prepared. From just a short list of our “must hear” songs, he somehow nailed our music preferences! As guests came and we...
nt from the dance floor, he adjusted and responded in a way that kept people happy and tapping their feet. It was AWESOME! As an aside, although we didn’t end up hiring Lynn (our venue came with a site coordinator), we did talk with her a lot as well and would 100% recommend her, as she was so kind and knowledgeable! What a wonderful team!
Lynn is truely the best. She thinks of everything, handles everything, gets great discounts, has amazing vendors, very prompt, creative, and a great price! I don’t know why we would have done without her. It was all so perfect.
We hired Lynn for our DOC coordinator and Matt to be our DJ for the wedding. They are a great husband and wife team. They both did an amazing job. Lynn gave me the peace of mind of staying on track and making sure I had everything done. There w...
as so many little things I didn’t even think of that she made sure to mention. If you haven any questions on how to do any of it she knows the answer. I had so much fun the day of the wedding knowing that she was there to take care of any of our needs or any problems that may have popped up. She even went and picked up our late night pizzas and brought them back for us. Matt was also awesome. He did such a great job DJ’ing. He played great music all night and kept the dance floor packed. He knows what he is doing and you can tell. You’re in good hands if you hire these two.
Matt was a great DJ and kept us informed and moving on events. Rocky start with W.E.D due to lack of communication, but after reaching out again they made up for it with a get DJ for our reception.
Matt did our wedding this last weekend and everything turned out amazing and smooth! Couldn’t have asked for a better guy to handle everything! Great price and the photobooth was awesome!
Lynn was amazing to work with before our wedding on July 21, 2018. She is very organized and always made me feel like I was right on track after each meeting. Matt was actually there as out DOC for our rehearsal and the big day, he was the best...
! Everything ran smoothly (that he could control) and looked beautiful! THANK YOU W.E.D, you made our day that much more special!
I had always thought a Day of Coordinator was an unnecessary expense that I didn't need and could not afford, but I am SO glad that I hired Lynn (WED). Lynn was absolutely amazing! From my initial inquiry email to our big day she was profession...
al and thorough and I'm not sure we could have pulled everything off without her! Through our meetings leading up to the wedding she brought up so many things that I hadn't even thought of and she was so flexible with everything that we wanted! Lynn served as the perfect point person on our wedding day. I was able to sleep the night before knowing that everything would be taken care of. I highly recommend Lynn to anyone searching for that perfect person to ensure your day runs smoothly and stress free (or your entire wedding planning process). My only wish was that I had hired her sooner! Thank you for everything Lynn!!
Originally when looking to book services I was only looking for decor for the ceremony, but boy am I glad I went with the day of coordinating package as well! Looking back now that my wedding is done, the fact I was going to attempt the day wit...
hout a coordinator doesn't seem possible!
For the decor I did end up going with - it was beautiful! They had a great selection, and Lynn worked with what I wanted (aka my pinterest board) and had a ton of options to choose from! Our ceremony was beautiful, and exactly as I envisioned it.
As for day of coordinating services... WOW! So. Worth. It. Lynn made the day run ENTIRELY smoothly - from being there with us at our rehearsal the night before, to setting up the decor the morning the day of and working with all my other vendors for me, and to actually making the ceremony and reception go perfect too, I have no idea how she did it! We also experienced a major issue with our shuttle service that Lynn completely took care of! Even throughout the night, she just ensured myself and my husband were having a great time and would confirm any information with us/venue (i.e. bringing pizza out earlier, when running low on wine, etc.).
It truly was a pleasure working with Lynn and I could not recommend her enough. As an out of town bride all I could do was rely on other reviews and I was not at all disappointed! Also as a bride, in my early planning process I completely underestimated the need for a day of coordinator and now I am SO glad I got one. This is your day, and dealing with vendors, decorations, problems that pop up, etc. is not something you will want to do. Enjoy your day, and trust Lynn!!! Thank you so much Lynn!
Matt and Lynn did a great job at our wedding! We not only had Matt DJ, but we also had them bring their photo booth. The music was great and the photo booth was a blast! Everyone had such a great time at our wedding, and the music was a huge pa...
rt of that. They were also so helpful and easy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. I would definitely recommend Matt and Lynn for and wedding or event you are planning. Thank you!
I can't even begin to say how much of a life saver having Lynn by my side was. I suffer from anxiety and was worried that the process of planning a wedding wouldn't be doable for me. Lynn made it possible. She was everything I could have asked ...
for. I felt lucky because of her I was truly able to enjoy my day and look back with no regrets. She went above and beyond including sewing my dress 30 minutes before walking down the isle!! Brides, if you are looking to enjoy your day and take in every last part, Lynn is a necessity.
Matt was amazing!! He kept me informed through out the whole night! He played a great mix of music. My new in laws are still talking about how happy they were they could dance to some of the songs played. He was accommodating when it came to a ...
birthday surprise for our friend. He help me surprise my new mother in law with song she wanted to dance to. It was a perfect night! Thank you Matt!
Words cannot express my gratitude to Lynn for all that she did for us during our whole wedding process. We were engaged for almost two years and throughout that process, Lynn was so extremely helpful and kind. I feel like she was not only our w...
edding planner but also a dear friend and a HUGE support system throughout the stressful moments of planning. She went out of her way to sit down with my husband and I to go over every detail of the wedding for the months leading up to the big day! I received so many compliments after my wedding on how organized, relaxed, and professional the day was and I credit that to Lynn. It was an honor to work with her and I will refer her to many of my friends and acquaintances! Thank you Lynn, for making our big day so PERFECT! We are endlessly grateful!!!
We used W.E.D. for D.J. and Day of Coordinating services. It was one of the best decisions we made. I was originally planning to handle it all myself and I'm so glad I didn't. Having Lynn there really eased our anxiety about the day. Our meetin...
gs with her leading up to the wedding were extremely thorough and she really made sure that we were on top of everything that we needed to be to ensure that everything would go as smoothly as possible, and it did. We paid a bit extra to have her set up our dessert display and I honestly wish we would have just gone the extra mile and hired her for the full wedding package. She did such a phenomenal job with the display. It totally exceeded my expectations and ended up being a really big hit at the wedding. Everyone was extremely impressed. Needless to say you can't go wrong if you choose W.E.D. to help plan your big day.
W.E.D. provided Décor and Day of Coordination services for our Secret Garden themed wedding in May 2017. From the first meeting with Lynn, she not only understood exactly what we wanted, but was able to make it much more than we could have ever...
imagined. Walking into the venue before the ceremony, we were speechless at the beauty and attention to detail. With the Décor service, we did not have to worry about set-up or take-down the day of the wedding, which reduced the stress of the day immensely. Her extensive collection gave us lots of different options for table settings, signage, and any other décor we needed. Lynn was always flexible with our meetings, even willing to meet in the evenings. With the Day of Coordination, if something unplanned occurred during the ceremony or reception, we would have never known it. The day before our wedding, our officiant was unexpectedly unable to attend the wedding, and Lynn found us a replacement that same day. This is the type of impeccable service that you will receive when utilizing any service from W.E.D. Lynn and Matt take such pride in their work, and are so invested in the weddings they help plan, that by the time the day shows up they feel like part of the family. We cannot thank W.E.D. enough for helping us to have the most beautiful wedding day that we could have ever imagined.
I have worked with W.E.D. for several years and they always make our prom so elegant and fun to plan. Their ideas are so unique just like their decorations! They will go the extra mile to make sure your event is unique and stress-free. I wil...
l never use another decorator!
WED is the best way to get married!
Needless to say Lynn made our wedding day so perfect. We were not stressed at all and actually enjoyed the planning process. She was very willing to work with our schedules and helped us think of things that we never would have thought of on ou...
r own. We absolutely loved working with Lynn and would reccommend her to any of our friends string married in the future!
Lynn did a fantastic job at my son and daughter in law's wedding. The wedding was at Packard Proving Grounds and we had to contract with vendors to provide everything including the caterer, chairs, linens, flowers, decorations, cake, bar and ...
even the ice! Lynn is extremely organized, reliable and creative. She assisted with making all the plans. On the day of the wedding Lynn was the point person for all the vendors and she made sure everything was done so that the bridal party and families could relax and enjoy the day without worrying about details. At every wedding there is always something that "goes wrong" and Lynn fixed all the little problems. We could not have pulled this together without her! Thank you Lynn!!!!
We used Lynn for the full planning services as well as purchasing their decor package. All of our vendors used were recommend by WED, and they were all amazing!! We live in Minnesota, so planning an out of state wedding is very difficult. It ...
was nice knowing Lynn had connections with these people, and everyone was so nice and professional. As the bride, I felt like there were never ending decisions that needed to be made. Occasionally conversations felt stressful, as I think Lynn is SO knowledgeable with everything, and I didn't know much about planning events like this....so we weren't always on the same page. However, it was helpful having someone there, to listen to my desires, and somehow find a way to make it all work within our budget. When all is said and done, everything turned out wonderful! When it came to decor, that's where I really appreciated Lynn's expertise. She truly made my dream a reality. I remember walking into our reception room for the first time, and thinking, "This is SO pretty, is this really our room?!" . I couldn't stop smiling and looking around at all of the details. She even purchased some new pieces because she thought they fit my vision. It was wonderful to have her set-up and take-down decor services as well. My family and I were able to fully enjoy our day. Lastly, we used Matt for our DJ services. He was great, and kept the dance floor going all night! It's so fun looking through our wedding photos, with everyone dancing and seeing the happiness!! I recommend Lynn and Matt, -and appreciate everything they do!
Our whole experience with W.E.D was incredible. We mainly interacted with Lynn via email leading up to our wedding and had the pleasure of having Matt as our DJ at our wedding. Lynn was super accommodating, sweet, professional and always quick...
to respond. Matt was a fantastic DJ! He was prompt and fun and truly made our wedding day special. Bonus points for having a nice little black umbrella which he was kind enough to let us use for pictures outside since it was raining. Matt was professional and fun! We were worried about having a DJ that was tacky, but Matt was completely the opposite. He was so professional, helpful and kept the dance floor full all night! He even got an encore at the end of the night! I would absolutely recommend W.E.D to anyone looking for a great, professional DJ for any event. Thank you Lynn and Matt!!
My wife and I couldn't imagine wedding planning without Lynn. She was absolutely wonderful and made sure things were done when they needed to be done. She took a lot of stress off my wife and to me that was priceless. I couldn't thank her enoug...
h and I couldn't recommend her more to any couple aspiring for some stress relief in their wedding planning!
Let me just say that Matt and Lynn were the best investment we made for our wedding. Our guests still talk about our chic, farm themed wedding! Lynn and Matt will always hold a special place in my heart, and they know why! As a bride you will h...
ave a lot of things going on, and I was so glad all I had to do was show up to my wedding and see the wonderful decor!! We love you guys!! And will see you soon at some of our pals weddings!!
We hired both Lynn and Matt as our DOC and DJ. They both did a good job in making our wedding run smoothly. However, Lynn was a little too pushy with her ideas and what SHE felt was best for the wedding, decor and how we wanted to do things. Sh...
e did give a lot of tips and advice that were very helpful but she sometimes took over with what she thought was right not what we wanted or with what fit in our budget. I did most of the planning and work myself, almost seemed like we didn't need to hire her at all but in the end I'm glad we did.
Matt did a great job as our DJ. The music was fun and he played everything we wanted. Was good about making sure he played what we wanted and knew our taste in music.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2016
Hello - this is Lynn, and I would love to speak with you directly. I can't contact you, as you didn't put a name with this review and the wedding date listed is actually a future date, so I can't tell who this is. I just want to say I apologize...
- I'm not sure exactly what for, again, as this is all news to me and I can't tell who you are, but if I made any client feel this way, I am mortified. I do know that my job is to give feedback, and some times it isn't always what the client wants to hear, but I try to give them alternative perspectives so they have the opportunity to make the most solid decision for their Big Day, as it cannot be repeated. I ALWAYS want my clients to have their vision be what happens - that is the most important thing in the world to me. I guess my advice here wasn't interpreted the way I wanted it be - just that I was trying to protect the client's interests, helping them to have their vision actually be possible, and fit in their budget to help them be happy after the fact as well. I don't know how I could have "took over," as all I do is give advice based on the parameters the clients have provided me with. Again, I don't know for sure, as I don't know who I am talking to. Regarding the planning, if this was a DOC contract, that is the nature of the contract as I explain it to my clients - they do the planning, we meet periodically to review the details, and then I am there for the rehearsal and the day of the wedding to make sure everything goes smoothly. I am assuming the rehearsal and day of went very well, as she sounds happy in the end. Many other DOC contracts don't include pre-meetings, as there are some planners who feel DOC means just that - Day-Of only. Plus I make sure to let my clients know that if something comes up to please reach out and contact me if I can help. I strive hard to be accessible to clients, even during non-traditional business hours. As you can tell, this review has distressed me greatly, and I wish the client would have let me know their feelings during the actual planning process. I would love to have the opportunity to talk with them now, to see if there is something I could do to make it right.
I cannot tell you how awesome Matt was! Lynn, his secretary is so organized and helpful and has all the best tips! I wasn't even sure what I wanted for our small, low-key wedding at MSU's Conservatory, but Matt has been at the venue and knew ev...
erything I didn't! He kept the music going at just the right volume and pace, and got everyone on the dance floor! We had special request music, and some high-maintenance requests and he made everything happen. He knows when to ask the Bride or Groom questions on the Big Day, and when to make the calls. He is friendly, organized, and knows his stuff! I had so many people tell me they thought it was the best wedding music that had heard. I couldn't believe how affordable it was for such a professional service. I would 100% recommend Matt!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2016
Thank you for the review Hilary! It was so great working with you, and Matt and I wish you both many years of health and happiness! :)
We were living in Chicago while planning a Michigan wedding. Living 4 hours away meant it was hard to meet with vendors and plan the big day, but thank goodness we had Lynn at W.E.D. helping us through it all. She was able to get us set up wi...
th amazing local vendors, helped us make difficult decisions regarding decor and other logistics, and made sure we thought about all those things that someone who has never planned a wedding wouldn't even realize were important. Lynn gives so much of her time and energy to your special day. We had a beautiful fall wedding in East Lansing and I didn't have to worry about a thing that day because I knew Lynn had it covered. The decor she created and designed was beautiful. The staff at our reception venue said ours was one of the most beautiful they'd ever seen, and we had so many compliments from our guests! We can't thank Lynn enough for helping create the wedding of our dreams. Really, truly, do yourself a favor and hire W.E.D. It's worth every penny.
We hired Lynn for Day of Coordination services but what she gave us was so much more than that. I didn't really realize how much work goes into planning a wedding and Lynn was there every step of the way to offer advice and keep us on track wit...
h the important things. Without her, planning our wedding would have been so much more stressful, so thank you Lynn for making this a great experience for us!
I was a bride that was skeptical about the spending the money on a wedding planner or day of coordinator (especially since I'm quite particular and a little bit of a control freak). That said, we were planning our wedding an hour away and I gav...
e in to the fact that there was no way I'd be able to handle all the wedding decor at the reception the morning of the wedding! I really enjoyed working with Lynn; she helped us keep on pace with a to-do list, helped us think about details we might have missed and was a voice of reason when we were overthinking or over stressing on small things. I really appreciate the fact that she respected my budget and helped me make sure I wasn't spending money on things that weren't necessary to make our big day special. I felt confident going into wedding week that Lynn had everything covered and it was great to see her at the rehearsal and at the ceremony to help calm any last minute nerves. She made sure our reception decor was a success and I was beyond pleased to see it exceeded expectations and matched the vision I had been planning in my head for the past year. Even better, she took concerns my mother, and my (now) mother in law had on rehearsal day and simply took care of them - I didn't have to do a thing! Small price to pay for a little bit of sanity! I felt more confident about being able to handle any snafus that could've popped up throughout the planning process and on the wedding day with Lynn by our side. I would certainly recommend her to anyone, including brides like me who like to be in charge of everything :)
We hired Lynn for her day-of-coordination services, and are very pleased that we did so! She was a force for sanity amid all the hustle, bustle, and stressors (many of them out of our control). We were a very “hands-on” couple, but in the wee...
ks/months leading up to the wedding, we really appreciated her detailed review of our timeline and spot-on questions regarding tasks that we hadn’t thought of. But it was that week before that she most definitely proved her worth beyond any doubt. She made herself amazingly accessible, and when our day came, worked her tail off to make sure everything came together as smoothly as possible. A number of friends/family independently told us that our event was better for Lynn’s presence.
Our one regret was that we did not take full advantage of Lynn’s help as well as we could have, in particular, especially with respect to reviewing contracts with potential vendors.
If your budget allows, hire Lynn. And if you have a greater-than-average number of moving parts, hire Lynn even if it means cutting back elsewhere. We highly recommend her.
Matt did an absolutely awesome job. He played all of the music we requested, and found the perfect music to get people out on the dance floor throughout the night. Everyone loved it! He knew when to speed it up and when to slow it down. I w...
ould recommend Matt with W.E.D for anyone planning their wedding! Most of the DJs we were looking at cost the same or a little more for only four hours of service, but this company has an "unlimited hours" clause. It didn't matter how long we needed his services, it cost one flat fee, which was great for us because we wanted a really awesome DJ but we were on a budget. Matt with W.E.D was affordable and exceeded our expectations. We could not have asked for anything more, he did such an awesome job!
Most Important Decision You Will Make
Hiring Lynn (W.E.D.) was the best decision we made for our wedding, and it wasn't close.
I was stunned how many thing went into planning a wedding. Things I never would have known without Lynn. I'm ...
sure you could figure some of this out on your own, but it would be very time consuming, stressful, and not nearly as good.
You can spend money for a wedding on a lot of things, but hiring W.E.D. is BY FAR the best investment, because it is the ONLY thing you can do that can make every single subsequent investment, all other aspects of your wedding, better. Lynn knows the best vendors. She's a master with arts and crafts, designs, and final details. She immediately understood my brides vision for our wedding, and her taste on individual items. She helped make every single item beautiful, while fitting it perfectly into our overall scheme. Every. Single. Detail. Every aspect of your wedding....Lynn makes them ALL better.
Do yourself a favor, hire Lynn.
Lynn will massively reduce your stress. She knows just how to space out everything so that planning never gets overwhelming. A wedding is a big deal, and you're gonna be afraid you forgot something. Hiring W.E.D. means peace of mind. It means not having to worry.
Do yourself a favor, hire Lynn.
Lynn can save you money. Its definitely worth it to buy the full package. She knew where we could save money and where we could afford to splurge. Not only will she keep you on budget, she'll know how to maximize things to get the most out of your budget. She's got crazy pull with vendors too. She convinced all our vendors to waive their standard travel fees. She convinced our photographer to show up early and stay late at a crazy discount.
Do yourself a favor, hire Lynn.
Lynn will work TIRELESSLY. Its insane. It really is. I shudder to think what we paid this woman per hour. She worked for us for a year. She met with us after normal work hours at our convenience. It was very common for me to get an email from Lynn at 11 pm, and another one at 630 am the next morning. To say that she will work tirelessly for you to make your wedding perfect is to barely scratch the surface of how hard W.E.D. will work for you.
Do yourself a favor, hire Lynn.
Lynn is a BEAST the day of. She makes sure every detail is perfect. She makes sure the set up is exactly right. She made sure my bride was hydrated. When I couldn't get away during cocktail hour, she made sure a waiter brought me a full plate of food just for me. She's amazing. It's hard to even explain.
Do yourself a favor, hire Lynn.
When I got engaged I was so excited about marrying my best friend, that we decided to get married only 5 months later! I had no idea what that would entail, and all of the work/thought/details that go into planning a wedding.
Luckily, one o...
f my coworkers told me about W.E.D, and that Lynn and Matt would take care of everything. They were right! After our first meeting with Lynn, I knew that that wedding would be special. She added so many creative touches that I could have never come up with on my own. She took my ideas and color scheme and went to work. They even designed and built a cupcake stand and huge chalkboard with handwritten details of my husband and I to go with the theme!
My guests are still talking about our reception and ceremony decor to this day. The venue coordinator also commented that she had never seen the venue look so beautiful, especially the head table.
I would highly recommend them for decorations, but also for wedding planning if you need someone to handle the details so you can enjoy the planning process!!
We were very satisfied, and W.E.D exceeded our expectations!
P.S. We had met with another company prior to Lynn and they were so focused on money that the fun was lost. They were also very pushy, and we never felt either of these things with Lynn and Matt!
We used Lynn for Day of Coordination and decor services. She was very friendly and helpful with making decisions. She also helped keep us track leading up to the wedding day with the timeline of booking other vendors - which was especially impo...
rtant because we were planning our Michigan wedding from Seattle. Lynn was a great help for avoiding stress before and during our wedding day.
Lynn from W.E.D. did a phenomenal job in helping to plan our wedding! I knew she was the perfect planner for us when I first talked to her on the phone. She was bright, cheerful, and already putting together ideas and suggestions over the phone...
after only hearing a few of my wants and desires. From there, she was able to help me orchestrate the multitude of vendors we employed for our big day. Although I am notorious for over-planning and over-organizing, I still found Lynn to be invaluable. She went above and beyond my expectations and I would gladly hire her again!
Matt was wonderful! My husband and I are very low key, and not always on top of our to-do list. Matt was super patient with us and flexible in a couple last minute changes. He respected that we wanted the less flashy type of DJ services (no ...
crazy lighting or disco ball). He made sure that he knew how to properly pronounce the names of all members of the wedding party and that he knew who the key members of the day were. He paid special attention to they types of music that we wanted and stayed away from our no-play list. He even was able to include a few songs from our more obscure category (ElectroSwing!) The bottom line is that our dance floor was packed the entire night, and our guests seemed to really enjoy the music. He was there when we needed him, and did a perfect job to set the mood of the night! He did a great job at the various announcements for the evening and wasn't in any way obnoxious (as some DJs tend to be). I would absolutely recommend Matt as DJ for your next event if you are looking for a professional, flexible, and friendly DJ who is dedicated to doing a stellar job!
Lynn is an amazing person to work with. She listens to all of your ideas and will help you turn it into an amazing event. Custom and unique details seem to be her specialty. Even if you want Star Wars or a country themed wedding or both, she...
will blow you away. She is able to visualize everything while making you feel comfortable that she knows what she is doing. She can seriously create an awesome event from something as simple as a love for sunflowers.
I contemplated on hiring a DOC and I am so glad that we chose Lynn to help us on our special day. She is extremely organized and she has a true passion for wedding coordinating. We had a change of venue less than 24 hours before our wedding and...
Lynn was by our side the entire day making sure everything ran smoothly. You will not regret hiring her, she truly is the best!
Lynn was extremely organized and was on top of all of the details that a bride who is trying to do most of it on her own, needed! My friend used Lynn for a DOC the summer before so when I got engaged she was on the top of the list to lock in t...
he date. A few months before the wedding I had bi-weekly calls with Lynn to start finalizing details. She had honest opinions and was a wealth of knowledge in terms of etiquette and common practices. Also , we tackled details that no one really thinks(or wants to) about such as transportation (which is key!) and smaller details of the ceremony. She makes sure you are buttoned up and everyone knows where they are going and where they are supposed to be. Basically she kept my mom sane and made me more organized leading up to the wedding. I would see if she can stay through the end of the reception(we knew she was only staying until 10-10:30) maybe because that is where things fell apart for us. The last thing you want to do at the end of the night, either you or your parents, is to load gifts and make sure the reception area is cleared out. I would recommend Lynn to anyone getting married. And she travels too! Our wedding was in downtown Grand Rapids.
Lynn is a gem! Creative, patient, passionate, service-minded and on top of every detail. If I hadn't hired her, I would probably be in a straight jacket today. She's always reachable, works hard to understand your vision and bring the vision ...
to life all while keeping your budget in mind, I hired Lynn to provide decor and Day of Coordination services. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. My 'vision' for my wedding was not very clear and I was unable to articulate it well to her. She asked good questions and figured it out despite my inability to effectively describe what I wanted. Everything turned out
PERFECTLY! Most of the decor for my wedding was custom made by Lynn and her husband Matt in order to perfectly match my dream day. AND....when I realized I had forgot to order coffee from the caterer (as I arrived at the reception venue after the ceremony), Lynn took care of it. A quick trip to Biggby and my coffee loving family members and guests were happy. So many little extras that she provided that went above and beyond for us. We would hire her again and again!!!
We hired Lynn for Day of Services, and never had any regrets. She assisted us with planning our wedding from out of state, and helped us coordinate vendors, made recommendations, and kept track of hundreds of details I never would have thou...
ght of. She kept us on track, created a detailed timeline, and communicated with all of our vendors on the day of so that we could enjoy the party. Lynn was an excellent investment- she is experienced, professional, and gives you great advice on all the small things you won't think of. Despite having thousands of details to sort through for all of her weddings, she makes your big day feel like the most important. On the night before our event, she threw together a beautiful bad weather plan when we realized we couldn't hold our ceremony outdoors. We were so thankful she pulled it off without a hitch! We would definitely recommend her services to anyone.
As a groom, weddings can be confusing. You need a wedding planner because you don't know what you're doing. Lynn will help you understand it and she explains it simply. If you want your event to go smoothly, you need to hire Lynn. It was the be...
st decision we made.
I didn't know much about weddings before mine, but I knew I wanted to be involved. Anytime I didn't know something, or had a question, Lynn was right there to help. She's everything you want: responsive, respectful, professional, compassionate, smart, creative, logical--the list can go on. Lynn knows her business, and has contacts that can help you get the best value.
Most of all, wedding planning is going to be a tremendously stressful period (I can't even explain why, it just is) and Lynn understands what you're going through. She has a way of making you feel like you're her only client, even though you know you're not.
You may think a wedding planner is a needless expense. It's not. Take it from someone who knows first hand, Lynn is worth every penny.
Lynn paid for herself 20 times over. We hired her for Day of Coordination (DOC) services for our September 2014 Wedding. I can't count how many times during the planning process my husband and I said hiring her was the best decision we made (af...
ter the decision to get married, of course!).
She knows this industry and it shows with everything she does. She has worked with most of the vendors in this area one time or another and made several recommendations for different florists, caterers, etc. within our desired price point. With Lynn's help, our wedding became more special and beautiful than we could've ever imagined possible. And the best part was on our wedding day I could just relax and enjoy it.. because I knew she would handle anything that could ever possibly come up.
I would run out of adjectives trying to describe Lynn's awesomeness. She's just the best at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding (and I have recommended her to several people I know)
Lynn began working with Jim and I in May of 2013 for our September 2014 "destination" wedding. It was a destination wedding for Jim and I as we lived out of state. She held our hand through the entire process providing me with lists of what w...
as next on my list of things for me to do. Lynn was my own personal Wonder Woman who had the ability to really "get us". She was always available to talk and put together the best of who we are into our dream wedding all while sticking to budget. Someone who could incorporate the geek of us into the pretty pretty princess that I became during the process was something to truly admire and appreciate. Lynn did an absolutely amazing job and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone to take the stress off the bride, groom and their respective families.
Lynn "officially" provided wedding day-of coordination, but what she did was so much more than that. She worked with me between November (when we signed our contract with her) through August to make sure things were coming along. She had so man...
y questions I would have never thought about, and I consider myself pretty organized. Our phone meetings were always extremely thorough and she never made me feel like I was an inconvenience or a lesser client because I didn't use all of her services. I even had a very stressful event with our musician and she had ideas and was ready to help me find a last-minute solution, if need be. She was easy to make appointments with and very responsive via email! Though I didn't use W.E.D. for DJ services, decor or any of the many services they offer, I am sure they are just as 5***** as Lynn's day-of work! The wedding wouldn't have been the same without her! I really cannot recommend her enough!!!!!!!!
I hired Lynn for her Day of Coordination (DOC) Services. Lynn was helpful leading up to the wedding and scheduled periodic checkups with me that we squeezed in between both of our crazy work schedules. Her timeline and check list was also helpf...
ul to prioritize tasks and focus – especially as I only hired her for the DOC services. However, I was very disappointed that Lynn was not able to join us at the wedding rehearsal due to another last-minute conflicting work event (and suggested that I visit her there if I really wanted to meet her before my wedding day, even though it was the same day as my rehearsal in another city…). She did send her assistant to the rehearsal, who was fine but not going to be at the wedding. As an out-of-town bride, I had expected to meet Lynn before the wedding day, not to mention the kinks that stemmed from her not being at the rehearsal - for example, we had a Ketubah (Jewish wedding contract) and the morning before the ceremony my mother and father had to debate with her that it was supposed to be displayed outside - this would have not been an issue had she been at the rehearsal the day before when we discussed it.
On the day of, she set everything up beautifully, just as we had discussed – which really brought my wedding vision to life. There were a few instances where I think she should have stepped in given her DOC service agreement. A few examples are when the MOG had to argue with the bartenders when they were late, and she should have ensured that announcements were heard (pie cutting, first dance, etc.) - since we hired Lynn and the DJ through W.E.D, this could have been easily resolved. My mother was particularly disappointed that Lynn didn’t check to make sure that the MOB, FOB, and MOG were all at the wedding “highlights” before they started which forced them to occasionally rush through the crowd to see the start of a special dance, for instance. Overall, despite some of the problems, I’m still happy that Lynn was able to address a handful of the issues that came up throughout the wedding day and to ultimately make things run smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2014
Often a bride isn’t always aware of the behind the scenes happenings. Lisa had a beautiful vision for her wedding, with a very detailed DIY setup that we discussed in depth. When I learned that our setup time might be shortened (by the venue), ...
I had serious concerns about setup time. So, I rearranged the staffing schedule with my assistants so that I could bring in an extra helper (notifying the bride). I added this in for free. In order to accommodate the staffing switch, I did have to go out of town the day prior. I explained this to the client, as it was done to really make sure that she had extra help on the day of her wedding. I can confidently say that the only reason her gorgeous and detailed vision was set up in time is because I had arranged for the extra help. I was very relieved to have the foresight to take the measures needed to make sure everything was handled as it needed to be. Regarding the ketubah, I noted that the wind on that particular day was a potential problem. This is something that would have had to have been assessed on the day of, given that it was weather-related. The compromise we came up with worked well. When the bartenders were late, I immediately got on the phone with their supervisor. Then I placed a call to my bartenders (who the bride opted not to use) to see if they were available. While on the phone, her bartenders showed up. Instead of fruitlessly arguing with low-level workers, I focused on making sure that all the supplies were there, that they had what they needed to begin serving quickly, bussing tables, and constantly checking in with them to make sure they were getting the job done. When there was an equipment issue that they didn’t know how to resolve, I once again got on the phone with my bartenders, and got their advice on how to proceed. It is my experience that when possible it is better to focus on how to offer support in order to ensure the guests of the event are taken care of in the most seamless way possible. If I were presented with this situation again, I would proceed in the exact same manner, as it really was the best way to ensure that the event ran as smoothly as possible. And if I had been asked, I would have gladly helped pursue a refund for the clients after the event. We saw several people respond to the announcements when they were made, and we performed a mic check earlier. It is always a bit of a challenge when the DJ is positioned in an area separate from the bulk of the crowd (guests were inside for dinner, DJ was outside under a tent). Also, I know that I did spend a great deal of time trying to locate VIPs for the different events – but it can be hard to get the attention of people when they are chatting and having fun. This is also one important reason why we hand out typed up VIP guides ahead of time, so that all of the VIPs know what is happening and when. I understand how stressful it can be trying to plan a wedding from out of state, especially when you are a very busy bride. Lisa’s vision for her day was detailed and beautiful. The event had some typical and atypical challenges, and I am relieved that everything worked out so well. It was a really beautiful event, filled with people who were all able to celebrate the joyful union. I wish the couple my very best, and pray that their memories of their wedding are filled with joy, knowing that everyone there was focused on trying to give them the day of their dreams. :)
I cannot begin to tell you how amazing Lynn was for our wedding. We booked her for 'day of' services and truly got so much more. I wanted to design my own event but Lynn gave me lots of advice on how to pull everything together. I consider m...
yself a creative, organzied planner and she thought of so many questions I would have never known to ask! Her experience and thorough approach cannot be matched and her dedication and interest in her client demonstrates how passionate she is for this business. On the day of my wedding I did what every bride wants to do - RELAX! Lynn took care of everything and my wedding WOULD NOT have gone as smoothly without her. My bridesmaids were impressed as well and it got them to realize how crucial a wedding planner will be when they have their big day. I would reccommend her services to anyone (and already have!) If you're looking for someone to take the vision in your head and make it a reality - you've found your girl!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2014
Hi Megan! Thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was so great working with you - you guys were so sweet, and so much FUN! Absolutely adored the setting - how many people get married in a theater?!? Was a real workout for me, but totall...
y worth it! I just want to wish you both decades upon decades of happiness, and thank you again for including me in your special day. - Lynn :)
We used W.E.D. for our DJ services this past weekend at Mill Creek Barn in Watervliet, MI. I would just like to say that Matt was seriously awesome!!! Not only did he keep people on the dance floor for most of the night, but he did an awesome...
job with our ceremony music, as well as keeping fluid communication with us about what we wanted and when and didn't start anything without our approval. Matt even helped my husband find his wedding ring when it flung off his finger while dancing during the reception...which thankfully was found! I would definitely recommend Matt to any bride-to-be! One thing we learned from our wedding is not only do the guests make your wedding amazing, but having amazing vendors makes it that much better. Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect!!
She knows what she is doing. She is a little expensive for what you get from her.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2014
The Maid of Honor initially contacted me and arranged for me to provide a one-hour consultation, as she was concerned about the Bride’s stress level. During the consultation, the Bride asked about my costs for DOC services. I advised her that m...
y fees were too much based on her very small budget and that she needed her money for other items. I was surprised, yet pleased, when she later contacted me and said she really wanted my help and came up with the additional funds for the contract. Because the Bride displayed more stress than average, I added in meetings and attempted to be accessible day or night. I contacted some vendors directly on her behalf – a service not part of the contract. I created a personalized approach to her flower design that saved money. The caterer I recommended cannot be beat when it comes to presentation and affordability. I drew multiple options for room layouts. The couple did not hire a DJ nor a bartender, so I filled in the gaps. I was constantly moving and monitoring the room, in order to ensure things went as smoothly as possible. Later, I received an e-mail from the Bride, thanking me again and telling me that she “could not have done it without” me. Since the review, I have asked the Bride for some insight on how she believes I could have provided her with better service. She responded, “I was much more overwhelmed than I wanted to be. I just thought you would help me be better prepared for what I was going to have to go through.” I then asked for specifics, explaining that I would truly love to analyze her feedback for improvement and a potential refund, because it is important to me that she look back on her day with only fond memories. Sadly, I have not heard back from my e-mail over a week ago. IMO, I believe the Bride experienced an exceptional amount of stress due to common wedding issues, and despite my thorough planning consultations and stress management tips, that stress never abated to the level that she wished. As I explained in my response e-mail to her, “If it was mostly an emotional state you are referring to, there was honestly little more I could have done than to caution you that things were going to be stressful, and to recommend how to psychologically cope with everything, and to offer to listen when you needed to talk. If there were specific logistics that you feel I didn't cover though, it would be really helpful for me to know what those were so I could assess to see if any sort of compensation is due. I work very hard to try to have all of my clients be happy, and I am so sad to think you feel let down, especially because I also truly like you and think you two are just one of the sweetest couples. :) .” I question whether or not this is a case of buyer’s remorse – a sense of guilt over what for her was indeed an extravagance based on her very limited budget. The Bride is a good person, and I am still grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a joyous day. But I do question the accuracy of her assessment in the brief review that she posted, and as I have little feedback from the Bride herself, cannot ascertain if it is really a critique of my services or rather if it represents an amount of money she wishes she had back now for whatever reason. I’m not sure what changed between then and now, but if I had the ability to fix it, would absolutely love the opportunity. I still wish the Bride and Groom many years of happiness and blessings – all my best to you both.
For 10 months I had been busy planning my daughter's wedding. As the date drew near, my daughter suggested I look into a 'day of' wedding coordinator so that I would be able to enjoy the day. I will be forever grateful that my first call was to...
Lynn. After one conversation I knew immediately that this was the right choice. Lynn reviewed the plans and made significant improvements; completely took over management and execution of all (12) vendors and venue; and did significant troubleshooting the day of the wedding. Through her efforts, the bride and groom and guests had a fantastic day. And I was able to relax and enjoy my daughter's wedding.
Lynn is a consummate professional, collaborative and fun to work with. When my other daughter gets married, the first call I will make is to ask Lynn to plan the whole thing!
WED and Matt were the DJ for my wedding this past June. Matt was fantastic. Calm and knowledgeable and considerate. He arrived right on time and did such a great job. He was really able to read the crowd and got everyone on the dance floor....
Even people I hadn't seen dance in forever couldn't resist!
I would highly recommend WED and Matt. The night literally could not have gone better and that has a lot to do with WED.
Matt is the DJ that we compare every other DJ to. My husband and I can't stand DJ's who love to hear themselves talk and constantly play the wrong music. Matt is the perfect mix of a DJ who knows when he needs to talk and when and what he nee...
ds to play. He has this amazing ability to read a room and know exactly what to play to keep the dance floor full. Worth way more than he charged!
We booked W.E.D for day of coordination, decor, and DJ. Thanks to Lynn and Matt, everything turned out perfect! When I first started looking for wedding vendors, I was pretty off put by most of them, they were rude pushy, etc. ( I am not a big ...
fan of the wedding industry…) With Lynn I was relieved to find someone down to earth, yet still experienced and professional. I can't count how many times my husband and I were like "Thank god we booked Lynn." My wedding was complicated, a mix of Indian, American, Muslim and Christian traditions. We booked her over a year in advance, and were continually making changes as we figured out how to pull off a fusion event (and please both sides of the family). Lynn had never done an Indian wedding, but she was eager to learn and be creative and patient with us. This included two fancy stage set-ups, beautiful centerpieces, dessert tables, and some very last minute changes and problem solving. Added bonus, we saved money by using some of the vendors she recommended. Planning our ceremony was hard, and I do not think we could have pulled it off without Lynn. After the rehearsal, we were so relieved thinking this might actually work out. In the end it was perfect. We also loved having Matt as our DJ! We did a pretty poor job of telling him our music preferences, but he was great at reading the crowd and got people on the dance floor. He was also great as an MC and was super patient with us as we had a few glitches in the schedule. Matt and Lynn both helped everything go smoothly and thanks to them it turned out perfect and everything was beautiful.
Being the mother of the bride, W.E.D was incredibly helpful! My daughter (who got married) lives out of state, so that can be a challenge in itself. But W.E.D made the planning seamless. There were things I would have never thought of that t...
hey pointed out to me. It's the small details that they thought of, that made all the difference in world. They were a tremendous value in assisting with the planning. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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Matt was terrific! A crowd pleaser, very professional, and very easy to work with. Music during dinner and the reception was all very tasteful and fun - perfect for our wedding. We both just love him - would recommend him for any occasion. :...
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Matt did a great job with our wedding! He is always professional and was willing to work with me to make the reception everything that we had hoped it would be! Thanks Matt!
Matt was a prefect touch to our barn reception. He played the music we wanted and kept the guests on the dance floor to the very end! If he didn't have a song that was requested, he made sure he found a way to find it. I would highly recommend ...
Matt to anyone!
Matt is very professional and very friendly, he made everything run smoothly. We were very pleased with the quality of his service and our guests enjoyed themselves. We would highly recommend Matt for anyone in need of a DJ for any event :)
Before we met Lynn, my wife was stressed about how she was going to manage everything and still have the pinterest-perfect wedding she wanted. After an hour consultation with Lynn, we walked out of the meeting and I told my wife that if she did...
n't hire her, I would. As we talked with Lynn I saw my wife lose all of the stress that she had and for the first time looked like she really enjoyed wedding planning. We ended up hiring Lynn for day-of coordination and decor services. My wife and I spend a lot of time with Lynn working out decor details and when I walked into my wedding and saw what Lynn had transformed our venue into, I realized how grateful I was that we hired Lynn to make our wedding so beautiful. The day of the wedding went so smooth and I can say with 100% confidence that it was all because of Lynn. I was able to just enjoy my wedding day and I know my wife did too. It was really special being able to just enjoy this moment and know that we were able to trust EVERYTHING to Lynn. Lynn is affordable, intelligent, creative and just a genuinely kind and nice person. You will not be disappointed if you hire her.
We also hired Matt for our DJ and he was awesome! Music was very important to me and I am so glad I hired Matt to handle the music. He listened to the type of music we wanted and gave recommendations of music that was similar that we might like too. For example, we wanted something original for the cocktail hour and during dinner and he showed us a playlist of acoustic covers for new songs. I would have never thought of this and it was PERFECT. Matt knows his music and is GREAT at reading the crowd. He kept everyone on the dance floor all night and everyone LOVED him! We got a lot of compliments on Matt and I am so happy we chose to use him as a DJ!
Lynn helped us plan our wedding from the very beginning; from helping us look for venues in the greater Lansing area to making sure things went smoothly the day of our wedding. She spent countless hours meeting with me to get an idea of exactly...
what I envisioned for my wedding. Lynn did everything she could to make my life easier as a busy bride. She was extremely receptive to my ideas and very quick to respond to emails and phone calls. She goes out of her way to help plan every little detail - I can't tell you the number of times she thought of things that never even crossed my mind.
I don't know what I would have done without Lynn. Absolutely amazing! Best decision I made for my wedding. Thank you Lynn!
My wedding would not have been possible without Lynn. I mean that very sincerely. Not only did I work full time at a demanding job, my wedding venue was located three hours away from the closest family member on our centennial family farm, I ...
was a five hour flight away, there was a three hour time difference between us, everything needed to be brought to the venue (excluding the barn and dinner bell) and the nearest vendor we could find was an hour away. Talk about a tall order! Lynn was incredibly helpful and didn't blink an eye. We scheduled several hour long phone meetings and just as I thought I had thought of everything, she'd come up with twenty things I hadn't given an ounce of thought to. E-mail and text responses were always timely and she was always friendly and professional. She came to our rehearsal dinner, had an agenda for each bridal party member and I could sit back and take it all in. The day of also went incredibly smoothly. We were so on schedule I even snuck in a 20 min nap! Unreal!! Lynn greeted every vendor, updated them on any changes, she had copies of all my contracts and knew what was expected of each of them and she warned me about a potential additional photographer charge should we go beyond our scheduled time, which I had completely forgotten about. At the end of the night I had at least twenty people tell me that was the best wedding they had every been to. I owe it to Lynn. She's far underpaid for what she delivers. You won't be disappointed!! Thank you again Lynn!
Lynn was a huge help each step of the way. Providing assistance and great advice where needed. Our wedding was beautiful, everything I ever dreamed it would be. She thought of everything and more! They did a fantastic job and I would like to t...
hank WED again and take this opportunity to recommend their planning services to other Brides in the greater Lansing area.
We wanted to do a small budget wedding and I have to say hiring Lynn made everything work so well! She did all of our decor and day of planning.My decor was amazing!!! For day of: She kept me sane! She told me all the questions to think throu...
gh as I planned. I told people I hired someone to essentially task master me to do all the right things in preparing and she did. She answered etiquette questions too and made sure I remembered things like etiquette I might not know (you only get married once). I had a lot of trouble finding a florist and she helped me find someone amazing who fit with the ideas I had for wedding! She was awesome. I was a bride within a budget and Lynn really helps with that too :) I should add I live in Boston and planned the whole wedding from afar and it worked well with Lynn's recommendations of some things/ places she loved.
I wish I could rate more than 5 stars!
I was married on 7/27/13, and had Lynn not been there....I don't even want to think about it!
My mom had been planning my wedding since January and things were going well....but I could see that the ...
week of/day of the wedding were going to be a bit chaotic. I reached out to Lynn, who happened to have a cancellation for the day of my event - thank goodness! My mom was a bit resistant at first, having done much of the vendor planning, however after our first call with Lynn, she realized the benefit of having a day of planner. Lynn was responsive, asked all the right questions (and then some), and offered extremely helpful advice, not just for the day of, but throughout the process. She even 'fixed' my hair and makeup appointments by suggesting Nicole's Salon in St. Johns - they were AMAZING, too!
The day of the wedding was much cooler than we had anticipated. I didn't see much of Lynn b/c she was running - literally sprinting - to ensure the guests were ready for our abbreviated ceremony. Later in the evening we had to rapidly shift the dance floor inside due to the cold weather - and Lynn managed that so that very few people even noticed the transition!
My mom and I are SO thankful to have had Lynn as part of our special day. I would HIGHLY recommend her services as a day of planner, and while I did not experience some of the other services she offers, I feel confident in saying that any event she 'touches' will come off without a hitch!
Lynn of W.E.D. was my day-of coordinator, and I could not have been happier or more grateful for her on the day of and leading up for our wedding. Lynn is so detail-oriented and organized that I never once worried about anything getting done on...
the day of the wedding. She did a wonderful job of coordinating our rehearsal, and she really goes above and beyond for brides. Our contract only allowed for two pre-wedding meetings, but Lynn met with me at least four times. And each meeting helped me to know exactly what I still needed to do and whether I was on track. Lynn also has great relationships with local vendors, which was very helpful in ensuring that everything happened the way we planned on the wedding day. Lynn is great!
I contacted Lynn less than 2 months before our April 2013 wedding. We planned to do everything ourselves to save money. Of course, as we got closer to the day many things were still not done and my husband and I were trying to finish our disser...
tations. I called Lynn after a recommendation from another bride using my venue. It was the absolute best decision we made (aside from the whole getting married to each other part).
At first we hired Lynn to do day-of coordination services. We were on a budget and I didn't think we could afford a coordinator at all. I was so glad to be wrong about that! As the day got closer, I was totally overwhelmed with DIY decorations I had half-planned. Thankfully, because we were having a smaller wedding, we were able to hire Lynn and her staff to do the decorations for our venue as well. Her rates were very reasonable and I was kicking myself that I didn't call her a year ago and save myself a lot of stress.
Lynn was very patient, had tons of great ideas, and was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls. I had become so overwhelmed, I really put the creative vision in her hands - and when we walked into the reception, the room looked as I had always hoped it would. It was magical. So many people complemented the decorations. We had our reception in a barn, which was essentially a blank canvas. She added wonderful touches and created a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
I'm not sure whether my husband or I am happier that we hired W.E.D. The first thing you should do when planning a wedding is meet with Lynn and talk over your plans. You will find you get to focus on the fun parts of wedding planning.
What can I say about the amazing service that was provided to me? To be quite honest, amazing is an understatement. There are no words to describe how blessed I have been to have found W.E.D. They absolutely were the best thing that could have...
happened to me. Every dream or vision I had for my special day, they brought it to life and not just that, but exceeded my expectations. Lynn responded to every single email in an incredibly timely manner. She made me feel like I was her only bride in the whole wide world. It takes a special person to be able to make you feel that way. If I can encourage anyone reading this, I would HIGHLY recommend W.E.D for wedding planning services. By far, the best decision I have ever made. I'm so grateful.
Hiring Lynn Lucas was the best decision that I made for my wedding. I can't even begin to describe the quality of service that Lynn provided. She went above and beyond on MANY occasions and is truly the reason that my wedding went so smoothly. ...
From day 1 of meeting her she made me feel like I was the only wedding that she was working on. She was quick to respond to EVERY single email and was always so flexible with meetings around my busy schedule. I was a bride so I know that you are looking for the best service in a reasonable price range and I PROMISE that you will get this with Lynn. She will work hard to make your wedding very special. Whether it be her incredible creativity and attention to detail with decor services, her amazing organization skills with day-of-coordination or just the fact that she clearly loves her job, Lynn Lucas will not let you down for your wedding. She will give you everything you want and more. Please take my advice and let Lynn make your day as special as she made mine!
We also hired Matt as our DJ and he was GREAT! He was so laid back and funny. Our guests loved him! He played all the right music and was SO great at reading the crowd and playing songs to keep everyone on the floor. We couldn't have been more happy with our choice to hire Matt!
My new husband and I contacted Lynn just 4 weeks before our wedding for day-of-coordination services. She willingly accepted the task and quickly began offering her guidance and advice. Due to the unusually short timeframe for coordination, Lyn...
n had a lot of catching up to do to understand all of the planning that had already taken place in the many months before. She never once complained or sounded stressed. Instead, she made sure she understood every detail that had been thought out, as well as the vision for our big day. Our wedding taking place in a barn, combined with extensive details for incorporating personal touches of the bride and groom, meant a BIG task for Lynn on the wedding day. Not only did she ensure that all of our details came to fruition, but also ensured that the ceremony went off without a hitch. During the few weeks leading up to the wedding day, Lynn coordinated at least one, sometimes two, phone appointments - showing a great deal of flexibility since we were out of state. She created a detailed wedding day agenda for ourselves and the vendors to outline exactly what the timeline would look like, noting important details that most would never think of - but that contributed to a seamless execution. Lynn ensured that the timeline progressed throughout the evening and dealt with any issues that popped up. After the bridal party's entrance at the reception, Lynn even took drink orders (for a total of 18 people)! I was amazed. I highly recommend Lynn to anyone looking for some help on their big day. She is extremely professional and, without a doubt, understands exactly what is needed to create the wedding of your dreams. I wish we had hired Lynn months before!
Matt was very wonderful at keeping the party going the entire night and picking up on the guests music tastes. We were planning a destination wedding and so I was very happy with the prompt responses we received from his wife Lynn. They were ve...
ry flexible with last minute changes and very reasonably priced. My husband and I were very pleased we made the decision to hire Matt.
Hiring W.E.D. to handle the decor for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Lynn did an amazing job of taking my vague ideas and inspiration photos and turning them into the perfect look and feel for our wedding.
Lynn was extre...
mely helpful and accessible. I really appreciated the thought and planning she put into our decor. Planning a wedding can definitely be difficult, and it was a huge relief not to have to worry about any of the decorations. And, we received many, many compliments on the decor from our guests.
Lynn met with me for an hour and in that 60 minutes she alleviated all of my worries about my wedding. She has an amazing service where she does consulting by the hour and half hour and it is worth every penny. She walked through my entire time...
line with me, offered suggestions about my decor ideas, helped me figure out the processional, and gave me a multitude of helpful tips and tricks (for example, gluedots! which are amazing and that I should get another usher - which I'm so glad I did! We needed him). Finally, Lynn is so calm and professional and doesn't make you silly or stupid for any questions you might have. She made me feel 100% listened too and was sympathetic to all of my concerns/needs. I couldn't afford a planner or DOC, so this was my option, but I can safely say that I would have been beyond happy to have hired Lynn for either of those roles. Thank you Lynn for helping make me wedding day the day I'd always dreamed of.
Lynn was the DOC for our wedding September 15th. I am so glad we decided to use a DOC!!! She did so much more than just the day of!!! Lynn met with me every month to ensure I was on track during the wedding process!! Without her I wouldn't have...
known many important details that needed to be done. She really helped alleviate my stress (= Thank you to Lynn for all of her guidance and help throughout the whole process!!! She also helped me with decor and my head table looked amazing!!! -ASHLEY
My husband and I used W.E.D for all of their services for our wedding: event planning, décor, and DJ services. We had a unique situation; we had a three year engagement with me living in Arizona and my husband living in Michigan. We needed a we...
dding planner that was willing to work with our situation, keep us within our budget, and help us express our unique personalities. Friends of ours in Arizona recommended W.E.D, since she planned their wedding in Michigan and they loved her! With a couple of years until our wedding, my husband I decided to meet with Lynn. The moment we met with her, we knew she was going to be a perfect fit for us. For two years, Lynn worked with us by phone conferences, email, and personal meetings (the few times I was able to visit Michigan). Some of the best things about Lynn were her depth of knowledge, experience, and honesty. She kept us within our budget and recommended vendors that would complement our personalities and our vision for our wedding. When we would hit a bump in the road, she was very encouraging and always had another idea up her sleeve. On the big day, Lynn was extremely organized. Everyone knew where to go, when to be there, and they had everything they needed. If there were any “snafus” that happened that day, I did not know about it. Things flowed smoothly and beautifully. Our guests could not stop raving about the décor, the reception, and the music. They said that the wedding was like “personalized Hallmark card” that perfectly captured our personalities and love for each other. The entire experience was such a great ride. Whether there were ups and downs, Lynn was there supporting us every step of the way! We loved Lynn! If you want a very organized and personalized event, we HIGHLY recommend W.E.D’s services!
Hiring W.E.D to do a full coordination for our wedding was the best vendor decision we could have ever made! We were at first hesitant to even consider hiring a wedding planner for our big day because we had a budget wedding...and we could do ...
it on our own, right? True, but after the stress started to add up, we got an amazing recommendation to check W.E.D out. Needless to say, after meeting with Lynn, it was an obvious choice to hire her! Even on a very small budget, she was able to pull our vision together and somehow make it more perfect that we had even dreamed of. She skillfully guided me through every aspect of the planning process and I am so thankful for her. Lynn took away so much of the stress for not only me and my husband, but our familys and guests as well. It made me so much more confident that our day would be perfect. Her ideas and knowledge far surpassed anything that we could have done on our own, and I completely believe that she is one of the main reasons that our day was so special. Not only is Lynn an amazing wedding planner, but she is also an amazing person. I recommend W.E.D to everyone!
Matt played a great selection of music that kept everyone on the dance floor for the entire night. Our guests appreciated that the dinner music was kept at a conversational level. Matt is great to work with and was very attentive to us and our ...
guests throughout the entire evening. Highly recommended!!
I first contacted WED for DJ services. After reading great reviews on the knot, I decided that they had the best price and (hopefully) the best service. It wasn't until the next spring that Lynn approached me with DOC services. I was so happy t...
hat I took her up on the offer. Both Lynn and Matt were so accommadating and wonderful to work with. My wedding was in Livonia and they drove all the way down from Lansing at no charge! I felt so much less stressed after having the help from Lynn! At the wedding, I got so many compliments on both Matt and Lynns services! I couldn't have asked for better! Matt even helped us devise a special interest that suprised all of our guests! They truly are wonderful to work with and are the best around. :)
My new husband and I are very pleased with the price we paid and the service we received. All communications were timely and informative leading up to our reception, and our DJ Matt was completely focused on us the entire night. If there were a...
ny guest requests, Matt ran everything by us first. Our expectations were certainly exceeded, especially when we learned about all of the other services the company could to provide to us. We can honestly say we would recommend W.E.D. services to any one of our friends or family.
Lynn is wonderful!!! I booked W.E.D. about a month before the wedding for day-of coordination services. I regret not having her help from the beginning. We live outside Philly and got married in Michigan and planning a destination wedding wa...
s extremely stressful. I realized that there was a mountain of things that I needed to do and I didn't know what 90% of them were despite those nice checklists that are out there. From the first phone call, Lynn completely set my mind at ease. Her experience and knowledge were invaluable and as hard as your mom, sisters, aunts, soon to be mother-in-law, ect want to help, they just can't replicate Lynn. For example, I couldn't get information from the church - who was marrying us, setting up the ceremony and music, ect (kind of important things). Lynn had worked with the church before and talked me through the whole situation. She gave great suggestions, advice and recommendations and she was a perfect sounding board to bounce ideas off of. She steered us in the right direction on so many things and I always felt like she had our best interest in mind. She never tried to sell us on things we didn't want and suggested things that we never thought of like some inexpensive pew decorations that look amazing in photos. And then the wedding day...It was wonderful and perfect and the best day of our lives. And honestly, it would NOT have been that way if Lynn did take care of everything. Here are just a few of the things that Lynn did for me in addition to everything behind the scenes - a crystal fell off my dress and she sewed it back on, the bridesmaids needed bandaids for their feet, my dad changed the father-daughter dance song, my sister didn't want to give her toast and she arranged for another bridesmaid to give it, I dropped a giant piece of steak with gravy on my dress and she got the stain OUT!! I could go on and on. Seriously, I can’t recommend Lynn more highly.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lisa! Working with you and John was a great experience, and I am truly honored to have played such an important role in your Big Day. Thank you again, and here's to many, many years of wedded bliss! :)
Lynn was the first vendor we hired, and she was great throughout. In our first meeting she took one look at my pictures and suggested the perfect venue for us, then called them on the spot to see if they were available on the date, and arranged...
for us to go see it. At every meeting, she would listen to my plans - no matter how bizarre - then ask detailed questions I had never thought through and point out any concerns or issues that would never occur to me. If I said I didn't care, she let it go, if she pointed out something that was a problem, she helped come up with a solution. The day of, everything went smoothly and I didn't need to worry about a thing, because she was there throughout to take care of it - for instance, the pouring rain was causing a little puddling around the edges of the venue because their drains were backed up, and she made the venue take care of it and had towels and mops on hand in case it rained more - and I knew her experience was backing all the decisions we made, even on stupid little things like how many candles did I need to buy for the room to really look nice. She also knew what was realistic to plan on doing the day of and in the days leading up to the wedding, so I didn't over-commit myself at the last minute. In all, she helped make the day very laid back and low stress, allowing me to have the most fun day of my life.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
Thank you Michaela for allowing me to be part of your wedding - it was truly beautiful and personalized just for you two! I loved all of your fun touches, from the trivia games to the AMAZING band from Chicago. What a beautiful and unique weddi...
ng! All my best - you guys are great!!! - Lynn
Matt is AMAZING!!!! Thanks to him, our dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone was raving about the awesome music and high energy level! The groom and I have the exact opposite taste in music, but Matt accommodated both of our tast...
es perfectly and seamlessly. He kept our whole night organized and on pace; I was so relaxed knowing we were in such good hands. He was so polite, professional, and calm (even with last minute changes thrown at him throughout the night!). Also, you can't beat the price/value! Picking Matt as our DJ was hands down the best decision we could have made :)
Matt from W.E.D was a great DJ. He did a great job of playing the music we wanted and not playing the music we didn't want. He really did a great job of "getting" our music style and we love it! As a bonus he was super helpful want we didn't ha...
ve any thing to cut the cake with and ran to get us something from the kitchen!
Matt was wonderful and very personable. He knew just what to play and when to play it. He was key in calming the nerves of my friend before she gave the toast. Thanks Matt!
Lynn-
In short, I don’t know what I would have done without her. I used Lynn for full wedding planning and décor. There is no way our wedding would have been everything that I dreamed of without Lynn. She spent countless hours helping me pla...
n, think of ideas, and nail down every possible detail to ensure that everything went smoothly. I initially met with Lynn and decided that I really needed her as my wedding planner. I’m one of those people who just “knows” when they meet someone, and Lynn was exactly what I was looking for. (It helped that she already had great reviews!)
At first my mother was hesitant about hiring a wedding planner or anyone to do the decor because she felt that we could do it on our own. After a two hour long decoration and wedding detail meeting with Lynn, my mother left it saying, “thank goodness you have Lynn, because there is no way I could do all of that.” The Sunday after the wedding, my mom sighed and said, “you know what, I’m really glad you had a wedding planner. She made it a lot more fun for us”.
I wanted a unique wedding that wasn’t just your ordinary “flowers in a vase” wedding. I met with other planners and decorators and no else seemed to get the vision that I had or was willing to help me pull all my ideas together. Lynn pulled everything together and made everything come to life. I had many people come up to me and my parents saying that it really was one of the most unique, fun, and best weddings they had ever been to and it was really all because of Lynn.
Everything went smoothly (at least I didn’t know if anything went wrong) and Lynn (and her team) helped me pull of the perfect wedding for us! Thanks Lynn, you are truly a lifesaver and I recommend every future bride to book Lynn.
Matt-
Matt was a great DJ, he really knew how to get, and keep, everyone on the dance floor and keep the evening moving! What I really liked about Matt is that he felt the mood in the room and played the right music at the right time and picked great fill in songs - when my mother-in-law disappeared and we had to wait to cut the cake even though the song was already playing, or when the slideshow went longer than the music I picked, he just kept on going like it was planned. If you're looking for a DJ who will help make your day go smoothly and not be one of those loud and obnoxious DJs, then Matt is your guy! I would recommend Matt to everyone looking for a talented DJ!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
Sarah and Mike had such an amazing vision for their day! From vintage fabric chandeliers to a wine and cheese pairing, it was truly a day to remember! Thank you for allowing me to serve you in what was an absolutely AMAZING day with so many uni...
que details - I will always cherish your wedding day! - Lynn
Lynn was my all over wedding coordinator and I don’t know what I would have done without her. Lynn was incredible and helped me put on what not only I thought, but my guests also thought, was the most beautiful and fun wedding. My wedding wa...
s perfect. Since I live out of state I was not familiar with the local vendors and Lynn helped me hire a great team. There is not one thing I would change about my wedding and everything occurred as planned. Lynn has excellent taste and I grew to value her opinion very much. Lynn even took over to finish the design of my printed pieces when the graphic designer was not as responsive as needed. I had the utmost confidence that Lynn would get everything done and I knew no detail would fall through the cracks. Lynn was very responsive and I enjoyed working with her. Now that my wedding is over I find I really miss talking and e-mailing with Lynn.
Lynn deserves to be paid much more for her services than she charges. She is more than a bargain. Lynn spent a lot of time on my wedding, including driving to other cities to meet with florists and clergy. With Lynn you get an excellent and experienced event coordinator, a very talented designer, a pretty good graphic designer and a compassionate person that is accustomed to helping nervous brides make their dreams come true. I wholeheartedly recommend Lynn.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
I worked closely with Kathy for over a year - her in Atlanta, me in Lansing. But what a great experience it was! We pored over every detail together, and I felt truly honored to play such an important role in one of the most beautiful events I ...
have ever seen. Kathy - even though I wish the circumstances were better (I'm having to facilitate an issue for her with a vendor over a year later), it has been nice getting to e-mail with you again! I always miss my clients after the wedding... Tell Todd hi, and keep in touch! - Lynn
Lynn Lucas is amazing. She is super-human in all respects, above and beyond even with the day of coordination which I hired her for. She was always quick to answer e-mails, even ones that were not urgent. She had great ideas and helped out deal...
ing with any issues with vendors that I had and suggested resolutions to problems NOT related to the actual planning that came up during the wedding. She is incredibly caring and nice. She is smart and knows what she is doing. I have absolutely no idea how she is so organized, but she is. Her day of coordination services were more than worth their price, which was incredibly reasonable as well. I can’t say enough good things about Lynn, she is invaluable and I definitely think she was the smartest “hire” I did for our wedding. From the phone calls and e-mails, to the vendor schedule, to setting up centerpieces and place cards, to making sure everyone was where they needed to be, absolutely incredible. I do not know how the day could have come together as it did without Lynn.
We also hired her husband, Matt to DJ our wedding. Actually, we hired him first before hiring Lynn! Anyway, Matt was fantastic as well, and so nice as well. The price we paid was SO reasonable and included *unlimited* DJ hours. He DJed our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Everything was perfect. He played all of the music we requested and none of the music that we did not want to hear. The lights that Matt used during the reception were great as well! The quality of sound was amazing and we had a great time!
If you are looking for someone to be a day of coordinator, decorator (she does this as well), plan, and or DJ, hired W.E.D. Lynn and Matt are the most professional and smartest vendors we hired, seriously. You cannot go wrong with them! I can’t recommend them enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
Natasha - you are one of the sweetest people I have ever known, and I enjoyed working with you so much! I can still picture all the fun details like it was yesterday (and it's 14 months later LOL). I hope you are having an amazing year and rece...
ive all the blessings in the world - you deserve it!
Lynn Lucas is amazing and was worth every penny we spent on her services, which cost $650 for day-of coordination. She went above and beyond the call of duty several times and saved the day by finding me a shop to press my wedding and bridesma...
id dresses the day before my wedding. Lynn did more than man DOC's will do for their set price, including meet with me numerous times, spend an entire day with me scouting photo locations and meeting with vendors and venues, and communicated via many phone calls and emails. She is a true professional and knowing that I had her to take care of all of my wedding day details kept me at ease. I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day with very few distractions thanks to her.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2012
I remember Kari's wedding like it was yesterday. She put so much thought and care into her wedding, and I was honored to be trusted to help pull all of these details together. It was a truly beautiful day, and I just loved working with her and ...
Pete. You will never find a more beautiful couple more in love. Thank you guys for letting me be of service to you. All my best!!! - Lynn
Lynn did pretty good work when it came to the actual event. Setting up appointments with her was tricky as she kept canceling on me and I had a busy work schedule. The reception did turn out amazing, just a few things that weren't done as I had...
asked. I would recommend giving her a detailed list of how you want everything to be.
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