Your Dream Day, Dayton and Cincinnati

planning needs! I am so thankful Kathy worked with me to make these heart felt reels to look back on of my wedding day! She captured every important detail! I was on the fence about using a videographer. I would choose Kathy 10 times over one! It is hard to post a hour long video of your wedding day on all platforms. Most married couples who have a video of their wedding day tell me that they only have watched it a couple of times. Wedding day reels from Kathy is the way to go! I have probably watched my reels a thousand times already. Also I can share the reels to friends and family with a breeze! During this process Kathy and I had a meeting to go over what content I wanted captured and she exceeded those expectations! I could not be more amazed with the reels! She has so much knowledge about the wedding industry and is a great communicator. I am so thankful we were able to work with Kathy!

s awake for and it didn't go great, so I was very traumatized at the time) and I was running late trying to parallel park my car with one arm. I remember Kathy calling and me crying on the phone saying how I was struggling to park and Kathy offered to park the car for me. The moment she whipped that car into its spot, I knew she was the one for me. I have numerous health issues and trying to explain my dream wedding and how those issues fit into it, as well as all the normal overwhelming aspects of wedding planning, seemed daunting to explain to a stranger, but Kathy really understood. She got it. Meeting Kathy was one of the best things that ever happened to me honestly. She not only got my wedding back on track, but became one of my closest friends and confidants. Kathy helped me find the most amazing vendors, from the photographer to the DJ, and averted so many crises, from helping find someone to rescue my dress the day before the wedding after the alterationist didn't finish it (but said he did, amongst other issues) to making the random "bubble guy" disappear (apparently people follow wedding parties now and literally stalk you to the church and then offer to blow bubbles for photos for money, but he wouldn't leave after we said no until Kathy stepped in) and everything in between. If you are the person that crazy, random stuff happens to all the time and you really need someone who is at the top of their game, I cannot recommend Kathy enough. If you are looking for someone who will be a friend and a confidant, a protector and manager and emotional support through a challenging part of your life, I recommend Kathy. If you are looking for someone who is a genuinely kind and happy person who will make you feel safe and better about yourself after every conversation you have with them, I recommend Kathy. Kathy, thank you, truly from the bottom of my heart, for making it Our Dream Day! We love you!

ing day she was quick, to help with anything and everything, ran errands and was able to make sure all the small details were ironed out. Having her will be the best thing you do for your wedding and your sanity.

p our sanity. We knew we needed help, and then we found Kathy from Your Dream Day, and I think we both were kicking ourselves that we didn’t find her sooner. Kathy took on the crucial details that we hadn’t even thought about. She made sure everything went smoothly from rehearsal dinner to reception. She continuously went above and beyond for us, and cannot imagine the day without her. My advice for future brides is to get you a Kathy for you dream day 🤍

It was a day to remember and we couldn’t have made it happen without them.

d won’t stop! You will not regret hiring Your Dream Day to help you through your big day! Stop stressing and hire the team at Your Dream day!

e to fruition. Kathy made was so friendly and took on so much that I had very little to do except doing all of the fun stuff with my daughter! I would highly recommend Kathy as your wedding and event planner!

n our two-year anniversary. Even though we had hired her prior to everything when we first got engaged, she was compassionate and understanding about our need to delay and be flexible. She helped us navigate that and always worked at 110% to bring our vision to life in its adapted form. Kathy listened to every part of our vision and requests (broadcast the derby?... "yes, let's do that!" Serve mint juleps?... "How fun!" Skip the traditional wedding cake?... "great idea. Let's save a ton of money by buying sheet cakes and serving it straight from the kitchen!" and so on.) She brought all of our visions to life, and our guests have told us that it was the best wedding that they have ever attended. We are so grateful!

any friends and connections in the wedding industry. She knows how to budget and she’s willing to go the extra mile to save you money. Kathy was my wedding planner and my florist. We picked out the flowers together and she made all my arrangements, bouquets, and boutonnières. Everything was beautiful and we saved so much money. She even drove me to all the wedding appointments and I could always lean on her anytime I was feeling overwhelmed. By the end of the experience I consider her to be a great friend. I expect we will always keep in touch. ❤️

fit for our wedding. It's like having your friend help plan your wedding, if your friend has an in with everyone in the wedding industry. I highly recommend Kathy and Your Dream Day!!

mmunication, contracts and all the bumps along the way. This was unlike a year any of us have ever had, and Kathy helped make it move as smooth as it could have.

s so worried about having everything set up as "I wanted it". Her team blew my expectations with the decor and all def had a "decorative eye". We even had some "drama" with someone leaving a personal item back at the hotel and they needed it during the wedding. Kathy personally went back to the hotel to get the item so that the bride/groom didn't worry. We honestly didn't hear about this until the next day!

ow stressed I was making sure little details were happening behind the scenes. I wanted to relax enjoy my day and my husband. I literally could not have done this without her. She works hard, she runs, she sweats, and she makes sure the day happens exactly how you need it. She also was very good at reacting to a slight change in something and making it happen and moving on. She is a good listener and makes sure not only the bride and groom are taken care of but everyone else too. She is on top of it and all the questions I got everyday from family about the wedding day my answer was “Kathy’s got it.” She did. When she says she’s the first there and the last to leave she is. After the wedding we had minimal work to do, she had our cars packed with all our decorations, cake she cut for us, leftover food, our sand ceremony wrapped in bubble wrap etc. unbelievable how easy she made our day. The good lord made our paths cross at just the right time and I am so blessed they did. You should hire her!

ching wedding date, I relied HEAVILY on Kathy's experience, judgment, and contacts. After only 2 telephone calls, she totally got my style and understood exactly what we wanted. She arranged tours, meetings, and tastings for all our vendors that we conducted during our only weekend visit. She even secured us some pretty great deals with our vendors. To say that Kathy is a superstar at her job is a true understatement. I will forever be indebted to her for helping make my dream a reality!

ight about how great the wedding was. Every time I go over the wedding in my head I think of one more thing the 'dreamgirls' did to make it all happen. I have already passed their information to a co-worker and continue to sing their praises. Thanks for everything!

ing is done for a wedding. She said that we would go on a ‘first date’ to get to know each other, and if it was a good fit we’d keep dating. It was so awesome getting to know her and just having fun in this wedding planning process. She recommended such great vendors for our day. I can’t thank her enough for all she did for us. Our guests keep telling us it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. It was a day we will never forget!

n the industry. (My husband was blown away by her expertise and he is not easy to impress!) Thank you for making the planning seemless!

moothly and I was able to enjoy the ceremony and reception without any interruption thanks to Kathy and her staff. All our needs were anticipated and issues addressed with only needing to provide a bit of direction as to our preferences. Our guests commented on how smoothly the day progressed. And, one of the bridesmaid's

e excellent. Kathy is very organized, detail oriented and makes planning a wedding fun. On the day of each wedding our family enjoyed each minute of the day as Kathy and her team took care of all the details. Thank you Kathy!

dding day stress free! She and her assistants even helped pack up long after most of the guests had left. Her positive attitude, hard working nature, and sweet personality makes her a perfect choice for anyone’s big day!

ry about anything. And that’s exactly what we got.

to working together in the future!

ations on vendors to decoration inspiration. From our first meeting, she really took the time to understand exactly what we wanted our big day to be like and what things were most important to us. Our wedding turned out perfect and exactly what we wanted. Not only was it beautiful, but Kathy really helped us add little details that fit my husband and I’s interests. Also, on the day of, the last thing you want to do is have to worry about anything. With Kathy and her team being there, I was able to enjoy my day and relax and not have to be stressed or worried if things were getting done. Thank you, Kathy, for making our day wonderful!

hy made the wedding stress free; as she was so professional, organized and kind. At times she worked tirelessly to smooth out any kinks as to give us the perfect fairytale wedding weekend. Every detail perfect. Thank you Kathy, we were truly blessed to have you with us for Maddy and Ryan's Wedding.

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e A!) Her patience and great personality helped create what everyone is dubbing 'The Perfect Wedding.' Kathy and her team of dream girls did a great job of making everything run so smoothly. My mom was impressed with the little things, like when they scrubbed down the ceremony chairs after it had rained the night before, until they were gleaming white. That level of detail is what made the day special. They also hooked us up with the DJ and Photographer. Those references were invaluable! They made our wedding day special. Highly recommended!

t a "date?" You were the second planner they met that day. Did you know she cancelled the interview with the third? It was an instant level of comfort, professionalism and support. use a wedding planner, and use Kathy! Very up to date on the different style of weddings that are out . Kathy was spot on and helping with different vendors to use that fit our needs and our vision for the wedding and reception. I definitely will be using Kathy for my second daughter.

ner, not our venue planner) did an amazing job at making sure our wedding day was exactly what we'd designed. If she hadn't been there to assist in the 11th hour reconstruction of our wedding, I don't want to think about what it would have been like versus the "wasn't even a single hiccup" wedding we had. If you're looking for an energetic planner that has several weddings under her belt, Kathy's your person.

talk to and was always there during the stressful times leading up to the big day. I would recommend her and her team in a heart beat. Just awesome experience all around I wish I could relive that day over and over again. Took all the stress off my shoulders and just let us have fun and enjoy the moments. Kathy was awesome and still is awesome :)

everything under control and her back-up plan played out beautifully. Everything was perfect and the day went so smoothly. We couldn't have done it without her!

family. So we got to enjoy the day with no stress!!! End of the night we got back to our honeymoon suite with all of presents, food, cake, and a beautiful set up!!! A great personality and fun to work with too!

I would need one, but I'll tell you right now I am so grateful for Kathy and her team of dream girls. My whole day went so smooth, and it was honestly the best experience and day of my life, and I know I have Kathy to thank for that. Not only was I impressed, but after the wedding my husnand, father, and other wedding party members couldn't stop raving about how great she was. She really saved the day on several issues, and allowed me to just enjoy my day without any extra stress.

s a vital piece to making our wedding day like a fairytale. She was on top of everything, very organized, kind and generous, with numerous connections to vendors all over the country to bring together your vision for the day. Anything you need or could want in a wedding, she will find a way to make it happen. Kathy is a fabulous wedding planner and we could've have been happier with how our weekend turned out. My husband and I were blown away with how everything came together, and even to this day, our guests talk about how perfect our wedding was. I would recommend Kathy to anyone who ever needed help with planning their wedding. There's no way I could have done it all without her!!! :) (Btw, we got the top tier package that she offered because we had a large-scale wedding with multiple day events.)

I would highly recommend her!

and desires of the wedding party, families and guests. You can tell when you are working with experienced professionals. Wow! Five Stars!

ly for many of our vendors. She asked a lot of questions to help us figure out what we wanted... and when we weren't sure what we wanted, she gave us a variety of options at different price levels so we could be sure to stay in budget and still get top notch quality. The vendors we chose knew her team & they worked well together. We had a few vendors she had never worked with before (family or friends of ours), and she made sure that everything ran smoothly. There were a lot of issues with our reception hall the day of the wedding, and Kathy and her team made sure it didn't impact us or our guests. Also at the last minute we had about 30 guests not be able to make the reception and Kathy and her team made sure to coordinate the change of plans with our reception hall (and when the reception hall didn't make the changes the day of, her team was there to fix it before guests arrived). We were also able to borrow a few items from her office so we didn't need to purchase some extras, that definitely helped us cut our costs. Thank you so much!

ut of the service. We were sold at the beginning by the fancy software and planning/detail she mentioned, but on the day of the wedding, we found out Kathy had booked other weddings and was frantically jumping between them. She had promised us that we were the only wedding of the day, but we had to find out through a third party that she had lied to us. A tremendous amount of details regarding the wedding were missed because Kathy was not present and her team was not aware of the details we had asked for. Even when she was there, she messed up the food at the after-party and the honeymoon suite was nothing like she had promised. To top it all off, she was running around, sweating and yelling at our guests during the reception. On a day when the bride and groom are supposed to be nervous and in need of a support staff, Kathy was just the opposite making things hectic, disorganized, and incomplete. Sadly, she is what a lot of our guests remember about the ceremony/reception. It was a bad decision to go with Kathy Piech-Lukas and Your Dream Day services and we insist that you do not make the same mistake.

kudos for that! :) On the wedding day, you were nothing but helpful the entire time. Anything I needed, you were there. I appreciate your organization, your professionalism and your overall willingness to go the extra mile to make my big day that much more smooth. Thank you for handling all situations with confidence and ease. You were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend any bride use you!

ning a wedding in the Dayton area. She came over to my house the day of and steamed my girl's dresses, made sure all the vendors delivered on time and according to our plan, and basically handled everything while still being in the background. She also filmed my whole bridal party entrance for us and thought of things we did not, like saving menus, place cards, programs, etc from the event. Use Dream Day for your wedding!

they had Kathy there to spring into action and get things handled. Years later, I crossed paths with Kathy again while planning my own May, 2014 wedding, and it quickly became evident that Kathy had valuable, in-depth knowledge of the wedding industry and vendors in the Cincinnati/Dayton/NKY area, and was extremely responsive, pro-active and genuinely interested in helping however she could. Kathy's Dream Day Cafe space in Dayton is adorable - I could hang out there all day (Free cake samples?! A bridal goody bag? Yes, please! ). Kathy definitely goes the extra mile for everyone she works with, and is a true professional. Her great attention to detail, organization skills, dedication to her clients, and bright demeanor make Kathy of Your Dream Day Cafe a "Dream Wedding Planner" - or as she would say, "Lead Dreamgirl". Highly recommend!!

she was not just my planner she was a friend she was there for me when everyone was stressed and I needed a safe person to vent to. My one point of advice is to trust her team to do what they need to get done my family ended up doing way more than they were supposed to and it made things confusing had we just let Kathy and her team do it I think it would have been much less stressful. The biggest plus was cleanup they did all break down and put all of our stuff back in the containers. Kathy even came the night before when everyone was ready to kill each other to help defuse the situation and stayed way into the night helping with flowers. Best part I had a beautiful wedding and someone I still connect with and check in with to share life's joys. Just remember it is expensive but if you trust them and let them do their job it's well worth it and I only had them for the weekend package.