Weddings In The City
Reviews for Weddings In The City
GUEST
Ashlie and her team were amazing. I am a very type A person and I was planning my wedding from out of state, so my OCD and controlling nature took over a bit. Ashlie took everything in stride with me and made me feel like my organizational spreadsheets and venue layouts were normal. She knew how to work with me and make me feel like I was in good hands throughout the entire planning process. I trusted her completely. She helped us choose the perfect vendors who executed our wedding amazingly! We really had a "dream team" of vendors and it was all Ashlie's suggestions that got us them. On the day of, everything was PERFECT. She got to know me enough to know exactly what I envisioned my wedding look like and she did it to a perfection. I really could not have been happier. It rained on our wedding day and we had both an outdoor ceremony and reception... Ashlie and her team moved everything in and reorganized without a hitch. None of the guests even knew what was going on. It appeared to be seamless and effortless. The day was perfect because I had Ashlie by my side and I didn't have to worry about anything. She made my day the best day of my life and I could not of chosen a better planner. I highly recommend her!
GUEST
Ashlie and her team did everything possible to make our day go perfect! anything you needed they were there for you, Great communication the whole year of planning!
GUEST
I was the bride who wanted to plan it all, meet 100 million vendors, and change my mind just as many times. What I really needed was someone to put it all together for me. I hired Weddings in the City for day of coordination. I expected to have someone show up for the ceremony and send us down the isle; I really got a whole lot more! Ashlie Shea and Rachel Crowley coordinated my day and everything was beautiful. If anything was amiss, I still do not know. Not only was everything set up perfect, and on time, Ashlie spent the night making sure the bride and groom were taken care of. She did the final walk through with the venue at the end of the night, packed everything up for us, and all I had to do from beginning to end was relax and enjoy being married. Ashlie is extremely professional and made me feel like I was her only client. I can only imagine the attention to detail she uses if you book a package where she is more involved. I extremely suggest hiring a day of coordinator, and that it be Weddings in the City!
GUEST
If you are questioning the value of a wedding coordinator don't! They will more than pay for themselves on your wedding day. It was such a relief to know that Ashlie had everything taken care of and under control on my wedding day. She made sure everything went smoothly, she kept everything on schedule (very important to me!) and made sure my entire vision, from start to finish, was realized. Loved her!
GUEST
Weddings in the City was a very important part of our wedding! It felt wonderful knowing that Ashlie had all the details in order and was there to take care of everything. My mind was at ease throughout the wedding day and I really could be in the moment. Thank you really isn't enough for the peace of mind you they provided! Thank you again for all you did to make our special day so perfect and memorable.
GUEST
I met with a few wedding coordinators and Ashlie was by far the best. I hired her for the day of but she did much more for me! She was so sweet and I could tell she knew what she was doing.
I must have e-mailed Ashlie way too many times to count and she was always there to help me with whatever I needed. She helped me pick out linens and also look for a place to have our rehearsal dinner (even though I did not hire her for that). Ashlie was my savior throughout the whole wedding process and our wedding day was amazing. I know Ashlie was a huge part of that! I did not stress out about anything and if I started to she would tell me not to worry, that everything would be fine! Everything was fine, it was perfect!
As far as pricing she was very reasonable. At the time I booked her she was offering $200.00 off her packages! She also has a preferred vendors list and if you have any of her preferred vendors she gives you a discount.
Looking back, I would recommend a wedding coordinator to every bride! You can't do everything and your guests and people in your bridal party should enjoy that day with you! Ashlie will take care of everything and make sure that your wedding day is smooth, perfect and that you enjoy every minute of it!
GUEST
Ashlie was wonderful she took care of all the little things on the wedding day so that my mother and I could just enjoy ourselves! Even setting up the chairs for the ceremony 15min before so that we could have it outside when the weather clearend up. Planning a wedding 4hrs away was definatly hard but she was there to answer any random question I had and was always willing to give suggestions on the best way to do something. A small warning is if you want someone to go to any vendor meetings or mock ups then the day of package is not for you get the bigger package. I would definatly recommend Ashlie and her team!!
GUEST
I had originally planned on doing all of the wedding details and set up myself. That was at the old hotel. When we had everything moved to Buena Vista Palace, I had to have some kind of coordinator. I knew right away that I wanted to work with Weddings In The City. I met several times with both Ashlie and Rachel. Rachel was MY coordinator, and she had the help of Ashlie (and a few other gals with all of the details that my wedding entailed)
And, like I said in the beginning, if something actually went wrong on my wedding day, I had no idea. Everything was perfect from my angle. She did such a great job setting everything up and making sure all of my DIY projects were displayed. She was a big help on the big day getting everyone situated and keeping everything moving (like for first look, me coming down the elevator, getting everyone ready with flowers, etc.)
And, she was there if I needed anything. She'd check in on me to make sure I was okay, and to see if I needed help with anything. (Since, I'm assuming I had taken on SO many DIY projects)
GUEST
After my sister's wedding, I knew I wanted Ashlie to be my DOC as well. She originally wasn't on our venue's preferred vendors list, but I told her if she got on it, she would be hired. She got on the list, and I was thrilled!
On the day of the Rehearsal, I was running late and was stressed out. As soon as I got to the Rehearsal, I looked for Ashlie, found her, gave her a hug, and felt so relieved. She ran the rehearsal perfectly and quickly.
She continued her great work on the wedding day. I truly don’t know what I would have done without her because I don’t know where my head was that day. All I know is that I didn’t have to worry about anything because she had everything under control. She made sure we were on time (time was a huge issue for me because I HATE being late), and at the Reception, she made sure I ate and always had a drink. I got a little stressed out before the ceremony due to my husband’s family running late, and she could tell because she came over to calm me down.
I think my family fell in love with Ashlie for the second time. They can’t stop talking about how great she was. She even remembered what my dad liked to drink from my sister’s wedding!
There are not enough words to describe how lucky I am that Ashlie was a part of the wedding. She made sure everything was perfect, and she was definitely worth every penny!
GUEST
We had no intention of hiring a Day of Coordinator but after hearing about all my other bride friends rave about having one, I wanted one too! I also realized more than half way into my planning that I wanted to be able to enjoy my wedding day with my bridal party and families so at that point hiring one was a no-brainer. When I met with Ashlie and knew she was the perfect fit for me.
In the weeks leading up to my wedding, Ashlie was my sanity. She was always there to calm my nerves and ever climbing stress levels. Being the control freak that I am, I wasn't sure that I would be able to hand over my Control Freak Wand but I DID!
The wedding day went as I planned and was everything I ever wanted PLUS, I got to enjoy my day! Ashlie and Rachel are the amazing ladies who made that happen.
GUEST
Ashlie was amazing the day of the wedding. I couldn't say enough great things about her. I would never had made it through my day without her. The second I got to the isle I felt so rushed and anxious, I totally lost it. To help calm me down so I could look good walking down the isle, Ashlie told me a joke. It really helped me take my mind off things, and get down the isle smoothly. The entire time during the reception she was always there to let me know what was coming up next so I was ready. She went above and beyone doing so many things for me that you would not expect a wedding planner to do. She fixed my bussel when it broke, fixed my hair that was falling out, and so many more things. She was truly a lifesavor that day. Most people think they can do it all on their own. Trust me Ashlie will make your day so much more relaxed and enjoyable. No matter what you should def. put her into your budget. She is AMAZING!!!!
GUEST
Ashlie was amazing!! I honestly can't imagine how I would've done it without her. Seriously, if anything went wrong, I had no idea. She took care of everything and kept me so calm throughout the final two weeks. I was so calm and relaxed on my wedding day and that has a lot to do with her! If she's available, book her ASAP!
GUEST
Ashlie was my coordinator for my wedding day which I planned myself from the UK. I was in two minds as to wether to hire a wedding planner or not as I felt like I had done all the hard work myself in choosing and planning everything. It turned out to be one of the best things I had done and I would recommend Ashlie to anybody. My day ran so smoothly and her attention to detail was amazing, she asked the questions that needed to be asked (which I wouldnt have thought of until the day!) and everything was just how I wanted it to be without me needing to even think. I thouroughly relaxed on my wedding day and enjoyed it immensely, and without Ashlie it would definately have been a very different affair. She also came to my rescue with some beautiful table decorations as my wedding was intimate.
Read comments refarding Ashlie on theknot.com forums and every one of them is positive. Thank you Ashlie for everything.
GUEST
Do yourself a BIG FAVOR and hire Ashlie for your wedding!! She took care of everything from start to finish, and is such a kind, down-to-earth, creative person who really listened to what I wanted! She knew exactly the image I had in mind and was a great friend throughout the planning process. She truly cares about her clients and her work. And her mother is a phenomenal florist as well! ;)
Weddings in the City is a fantastic company. They are delightful to work with and know exactly what they are doing. They can assist with all sorts of wedding and event planning needs and know how to create the perfect love story on your wedding day.
We have enjoyed working with Ashley especially - what a fun and organized planner - you will be impressed and stress-less when booking with Weddings In the City. We recommend their services to you -
Best and happy planning,
Shannon Caine, Beautiful Music
www.beautifulmusic.cc
Absolutely love love love working with Ashley! She's fun, energetic, creative and organized! She has a loving and giving heart for her brides, their families and for the people she works with in the industry. We definitely recommend her for Day Of Coordinator or as the Full Event Coordinator from the first day of planning!
Weddings in the City does it right! From start to finish Ashlie is there in every step of the wedding planning process. She has worked with the best vendors and can give you multiple recommendation to choice from. Ashlie will plan your wedding day in a stress free way so all you have to do is get married and not worry about any of the behind the scenes issues.
Ashlie and her team at "Weddings In The City" do a superb job, ensuring your wedding day is flawless!
Ashley is loved by brides and vendors alike. Truly a professional and dedicated to her clients.
Ashlie is AMAZING! She is organized and professional and most of all an all around awesome person! She will make your day special and anyone would be lucky to have her on their wedding team :)
About Weddings In The City
At Weddings in the City we strive to create a stress free and enjoyable planning experience for all of our
Brides and Grooms as well as their families.
We are so excited about your wedding and we would love the opportunity to sit down and meet with you to discuss your wedding dreams! We typically meet with clients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, either during the day or in the evening. If there is a
date coming up that works for you, please let us know and we will try to get you on the schedule as soon as we can.
Our most popular package is “Day Of” Coordination and it includes rehearsal, ceremony and
reception coordination through the end of the event. We confirm your vendors, create a detailed itinerary and insure that your Wedding Day runs flawlessly.
At Weddings in the City we pride ourselves in remaining up to date and current with industry standards. We have many years experience and can provide you with design, decor and organization elements to insure that your event is one you will never forget.
Please contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
FAQ for Weddings In The City
Considering hiring a wedding planner but not sure a) if you need one, b) what exactly they do, or c) where to start? Chicago wedding planner Heather Lynne Vickery of Greatest Expectations recently published an article on OneWed that summarizes my career perfectly. Here she shares her tips and knowledge on the benefits of hiring a planner and how to select one that's right for you.
1. There are three kinds of “Wedding Planners”
A) Event Producers – If you speak about your wedding as “a wedding production” and have plans to have the video screened at your local theater, this may be the way to go. Event producers can cost $20,000 or more, and specialize in very large events with multiple moving parts.
B) Wedding Day Coordinator – Many people love doing all the legwork and planning of their wedding, they just don’t want to worry about details the day of the wedding. For $500-$3,500 a wedding coordinator can step in, and take care of making sure all the details are in place the day of your wedding.
C) Wedding Planner – A wedding planner helps bring your vision of your wedding day to life. He or she takes care of all the details from day one through the last dance and beyond. Depending on what services you need, and where you live, a typical wedding planner will cost between $1,700-$15,000.
Knowing which kind of event planner you’re looking for can make your search process a lot easier.
2. This should be your first step
If you’re hiring a wedding planner, do yourself a favor and make it the first thing you do (well, besides finding someone to marry). No matter where you are in your planning, an event planner can always step in and help, but involving one at the very beginning will increase your savings of both time and money.
3. Get recommendations and referrals
If you’ve read a lot of these top tips articles, you’re probably sort of bored with this point. But, as I’ve said before, it’s the single most important thing to do. It’s why sites like OneWed let you rate and review vendors. When you first meet with a planner ask him or her for 3-5 referrals. Heather always tries to refer people to more recent clients, including someone for whom she is currently working. If you have any special concerns about your wedding make sure to ask for a referral to a similar couple. For example, if you are planning aJewish or Catholic wedding, which both have specific requirements that other weddings don’t, ask for a referral from another Jewish or Catholic couple. The planner should also have a portfolio of events, but keep in mind that each of those events was someone else’s vision, it doesn’t have to be yours.
4. Wedding planners are supposed to be helpful
Contrary to reality shows and movies, wedding planners are not supposed to be scary. They are not supposed to make you nervous, yell at you, or impose their will on you. A good wedding planner willlisten to you, understand you, and make you feel less stressed, not intimidated. At your first meeting he or she should be asking you questions about your ideas and vision, not forcing their own ideas or vendors on you.
5. Fit is everything
As with the perfect dress, fit is the most important aspect of choosing a wedding planner. You’ll be working closely with this person through most of your planning. One of the things a good planner can do for you is run interference with family members, if you feel that this is a service you’ll need, make sure you feel comfortable that the planner can handle it with tact and discretion.
6. Understand how a planner saves you money
If you’ve ever been a regular customer at a local store or restaurant, you know that it has it’s benefits. You get extra goodies, special treatment, and special deals. Hopefully, you will not be a repeat customer of any wedding vendors! But, your wedding planner is. This is one of the ways they save you money. It’s not that vendors overcharge brides (of course some do), it’s that planners are repeat customers who know how to ask for favors. Similarly, they know how to check vendors’ contracts to make sure that all your needs are included, and prices are reasonable.
The other way planners save you money is by understanding what is and isn’t needed for an event. For example, if you’re having both wedding cake and a sweet table, do you know how big the cake should be, and how many sweets you should order? Probably not, but your planner does and can keep you from over-ordering.
7. You’re paying the planner to have recommendations
One of the reasons you hire a planner is for his or her expertise with other vendors. Your planner should have great options for venues, caterers, photographers, etc. Notice, I said OPTIONS. Planners should recommend vendors they know will serve you well, but they should not push any specific vendor on you. It is important to note though that the more comfortable all your vendors are with each other, the more smoothly your event will run.
8. Understand what you’re paying for
Different wedding planners charge in different ways. Some have specific packages from which you can choose. These packages may specify the number of hours they’ll be working for you, or the services they’ll provide. Others, like Heather, work with you to determine your needs and then give you a flat fee. In either case, the contract should spell out exactly what the services and fees are. You should expect to pay 50% of the fee when signing the contract.
As with all “day of” vendors, tips are not required, but are of course appreciated. Under much duress, Heather suggested 10% of your catering bill would be an appropriate amount to tip a wedding planner who had gone above and beyond the call of duty.
9. Ask about emergencies and contingency plans
One of the main reasons to hire a planner is so that you don’t have to worry about anything the day of your wedding. That includes, whether or not the planner will show up! You should ask a planner what happens if he or she is sick, or has a family emergency the day of your wedding. There’s no right answer to this question, but you should get a sense that this person is a professional who has thought about how to handle this issue.
If it won’t stress you out, you might also want to ask the planner about day of emergencies he or she has handled for clients. For example, Heather told me about a limo stuck in traffic, and having the wrong cake show up. These problems were both handled without stressing out the couple, AND after the wedding she was able to contact the vendors and arrange for refunds for the couple. This is another benefit of hiring a planner. If you have a problem on your wedding day, a planner has a lot more pull in getting a refund then you do.
10. The wedding is over, the planner is still working
It may seem impossible to believe now, but the day after your wedding, you won’t want anything to do with weddings! A planner can take care of everything from returning tuxes, to having your dress cleaned and mailing out your pre-written thank-you notes.
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