A&J Event Planning and Coordination Reviews
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Elaine L. Sent on 05/19/2024It takes a team to make a dream
From the start A&J were there for us--from helping us find vendors, reviewing contracts, weaving in personal touches, keeping us sane, and creating space for us to truly enjoy our day. I could not imaging having the day of my dreams without the dedicated support that A&J provided. I know the team has a lot on their plates, but with them I felt like the only bride. Adrian was so sweet and helped me through the whole planning process, and day of was a champion for my partner and me. She made sure everyone was in lock steps (our team of vendors and of course our family and friends) and ensured that our day surpassed all expectations. I truly could not image our day without A&J and we are forever grateful for them in helping us make our day (and all the planning leading up to it) such an amazing, unforgettable experience. I would recommend this team to anyone and everyone.A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Elaine and Steve,
THANK YOU THANK YOU! We just love you both so much! We enjoyed planning with you and already miss our sessions together!
Your Love Story is what everyone dreams of. Your day was nothing short of magical and fun! All of your personal touches truly elevated your Guests' Experience and we were there for it, helping to execute your vision to a T!
Can we please relive this day over again?!
Love,
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Ian H. Sent on 10/12/2024Cannot recommend more highly!
Working with Jena was the best investment we made when planning our wedding. She was incredibly helpful from our first consultation and provided us with every resource we needed to plan the perfect day. She and her team are detail oriented, professional, experienced, and incredibly kind. They thought of all the minor details that never would have occurred to us in the planning process. Their help allowed us to enjoy our wedding day stress free! We recommend them to anyone looking for a planner in Central Virginia! -
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Nicole S. Sent on 10/16/2024Could not have done this without them!!!
There is no possible way I can speak highly enough of the A&J team! We mostly worked with Jena throughout the planning process and she was absolutely beyond amazing! She helped keep me on track with planning by guiding me on what tasks needed to be done while also offering to take over some tasks when I was overwhelmed. She scheduled meetings when we needed to touch base on things but also always responded to my frantic emails with tons of questions! The week of the wedding, Jena took over all communication with our vendors so that she could ensure everything was set while I could relax and enjoy the time. On our wedding day, the whole team was so professional while also keeping things fun and so supportive. When something went wrong with a dessert machine, Jena immediately stepped in to handle it and told my husband and I to just get back on the dance floor! I cannot imagine doing this process without A&J and I am SO thankful we had them on our team. You guys are truly amazing and are the reason why our wedding was the best day of our lives!! Thank you A&J! -
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Jane L. Sent on 09/23/2024Outstanding in every way!
A&J Event planning and Coordination truly made my daughter's wedding day a dream come true. They were organized, professional, kind, and friendly. Planning the wedding with them was so easy, because they thought of every little detail. They took care of setting up everything the day of the wedding all while keeping us on schedule, managing the vendors and helping with little details like steaming the wedding dress. Because of their attention to detail we were able to have a relaxing day getting ready and then enjoy the reception without a worry in the world. We will be forever grateful! -
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Cassidy B. Sent on 07/20/2024The dream team!
Where do I even begin?! These ladies are the dream.team. Not only are they amazingly organized, professional, connected, knowledgeable, communicative, and experienced, but they are also truly wonderful and kind people who I now consider friends. Adrian was our lead planner, and she was there for us every step of the way. From our initial discovery call with her, to every email/phone call/Zoom throughout the process, we always felt we were in good hands. She was patient with all of our questions, took initiative when she saw we needed it, and was firm with any fussy vendors. Our entire wedding party and my parents were amazingly impressed with Adrian and were raving the whole next day. She has that “calm but assertive” attitude that makes you feel entirely at ease because you know she’s got it all handled. Our wedding day was so smooth thanks to her and her team. She handled a small family emergency with grace and efficiency, for which I will forever be thankful. She and her team even came back to our AirBnb on property after the reception and tidied up for us - talk about going above and beyond! I am an event planner in a different industry, so I know how much work goes into coordinating a big event. Even with my knowledge of general event organization, having a wedding planner is the best money we spent. If you are on the fence about if you need a wedding planner or not, hire A&J. You will not regret it. -
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Marissa Sent on 09/07/2024Perfection!
Because we had decided to push our wedding back an additional 6 months, we worked with A&J for almost 2 years! Throughout the entire time, Adrian & Jena genuinely wanted to support us and were available to answer any questions and make us feel comfortable about any concerns. They truly helped us bring our vision to life to create one of the most memorable days. We couldn't have asked for anything better! Thank you A&J!!!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
It was the best two years together though! When your Wedding Day finally got here, we felt like we had been friends forever. (:
Thank you for entrusting us with supporting you with planning and coordinating your Wedding. You two were the absolute sweetest!
Love,
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Casey Sent on 08/01/2024Excellent service- professional, communicative, flexible
We worked with Jena, and she was great!
She was very communicative, gave great suggestions, and answered all of our questions thoughtfully. She was flexible to accommodate all of the important details that we wanted, while also giving us her knowledge about what usually works/looks best. We had a minor emergency during our cocktail hour and she and her team handled it perfectly, helping coordinate getting emergency services to address the situation while also keeping everyone calm and the rest of the party going smoothly. They helped our day run smoothly and it was a great relief to know that all the behind-the-scenes management was in capable hands!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Hi Casey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing, honest review of our coordination services and your experience. We really do appreciate it! It was such a pleasure being your Wedding Coordinator.
Warmly,
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Jaya M. Sent on 07/10/2024We highly recommend A&J Event Coordination!
We really appreciate Jena and Adrian, and they did a fantastic job coordinating our wedding. In the intro call, they gave us a great idea of the planning areas we needed to focus on, and the spreadsheet they created was a wonderful guide that I kept open on my computer for the entire 6 months before the wedding. They were also a huge help at the venue walk-through and made sure to ask the important questions to keep us on track. A&J made our floor plan which was such a blessing - we had no idea how many logistics went into a floor plan. They also have rentals for many common wedding items which was so helpful as an out-of-state couple. On the day of, we can’t express to you how grateful we were for A&J. Our table numbers box went missing and we didn’t even know! A&J found it for us and got everything set up in time. We also completely forgot a cake-cutting set but we never even knew we forgot because A&J brought a backup! Our whole day ran seamlessly and we didn’t have to stress about the logistics. A&J are wedding day guardian angels and we couldn’t be more grateful for them. (Photos by Sarah Houston Photography)A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Jaya and Tav,
You both are so genuine, kind, and sweet! We loved working with you to bring your wedding vision to life! Thank you so much for this amazing review of our services! We wish we could put your wedding day on repeat, seriously!
Love,
A&J -
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Madelyn Sent on 07/09/2024June wedding at Montfair Resort Farm
A & J brought my wedding vision to life! They were so helpful and impressive with their attention to detail. Our wedding day went perfectly and it was all thanks to them!!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Hi Madelyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of our services. We were truly honored to be a part of your beautiful wedding celebration and loved working with you and Andrew to bring your vision to life! We hope that you are enjoying married life in Montana!
Love,
A&J -
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Nicole H. Sent on 07/12/2024A&J went above and beyond!
My husband Scott and I worked with Adrian and Danielle for partial planning for our June wedding at Mount Ida in Charlottesville. We were planning from across the country in Seattle and started working with them about a year and a half out from the wedding. They were super flexible with coordinating meeting times and jumped in right away to help us start planning. Through every step, they made us feel comfortable, were very communicative and responsive, and kept us on track. They did everything from helping us find the best vendor team, helping to review contracts, to going through multiple iterations of our timeline and seating charts.
They helped coordinate both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding - and made sure both events went off without a hitch! They have such an amazing attention to detail - from setting up decor and a candy bar to ensuring our timeline stayed on track - they made sure everything was flawless! Additionally, their calm and caring nature put me at ease on my wedding day, which I was so thankful for. We really could not have asked for a better team to work with!
Adrian and Danielle - thank you SO MUCH for everything you did for us! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day and know that was in large part a testament to your work! :)A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Nicole and Scott,
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review of our partial planning services. It was our pleasure to support you and your families with planning and executing your fairytale wedding day at The Event Barn at Mount Ida. What a beautiful day it was!
Keep in touch!
Love,
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Aaron K. Sent on 05/13/2024Greatest Ever
When my wife and I initially began wedding planning... we were skeptical about getting wedding planners of any kind. Once we decided to go with A&J Event Planning and Coordination, we quickly backtracked on our words since they were so helpful. We worked closely with Jena, and she really went above and beyond with the services she provided. She was always willing to talk through any problem, whether it was big or small and always provided great solutions to those problems.
Jena really took our special day and our vision and ran with it. Our wedding day turned out absolutely perfect because of A&J Event Planning and Coordination. Jena and her team really handled everything perfect, from the decorating, to helping guests know where to be, and keeping everything on track. Her team also helped us with our special ring bearer Boom (our goodest boy) by making sure he was taken care of. I always struggle with letting go of responsibilities (a bit of a control freak) but I felt no issue when it came wedding day to let Jena and her team handle everything.
You will not regret choosing A&J Event Planning and Coordination for any wedding planning or coordination services. They are an extremely dedicated and thoughtful company and they truly will do everything in their power to make your day as special as it should be. Jena and her team were the biggest help during all of the planning and execution of our vision and we truly could not have had such an amazing day without them. Seriously, if you are wanting wedding planning services- I could not recommend A&J Event Planning and Coordination enough!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Aaron and Julianna,
This review of our services is everything! It truly encompasses how Couples initially feel about hiring a wedding coordinator/planner - - "I don't need that". You truly helped to explain why it's so important to invest in our coordination and planning services in your case. We enjoyed celebrating your love story and helping to bring your vision to life! Our In-House Floral Designer nailed it!
Thank you again for taking the time to write this. We truly appreciate it!
Love,
A&J -
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Jo Mahaney Sent on 04/17/2024Wonderful vendor partner and expert wedding planner!
As a wedding photographer, I have gotten to work with the A&J team twice recently. They are professional, great at what they do, and clearly go above and beyond for their clients. They managed to find rug aisle runner rentals for a couple the night before their wedding to manage a muddy aisle situation, and it worked flawlessly! I even witnessed them handling things outside their scope, like finding a solution for a dress that wouldn’t bustle right for the reception. Excited to continue to work together, and highly recommend their services!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Jo,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our services! We absolutely LOVE working with you. SO SO excited for future events with you - A Dream Team when we are together!
Love,
A&J -
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Lisa C. Sent on 01/11/2024Calm, Collective and Supportive Every Step of the Way
A&J Event Planning and Coordination amazed us with their exceptional service during the planning and at our wedding on October 28, 2023. From the first moment we met, the team was wonderfully supportive and put our minds at ease that they would be by our side each step of the way. We lived 3hrs away, and among all the other steps involved, they stayed true to their word and navigated our distance without a hitch. They were mindful of our limited vendor visit schedule and recommended local vendors to advise when we were feeling overwhelmed. The day before our wedding day, we encountered an unpredictable situation during the rehearsal. Rather than leaning into feeling overwhelmed, I looked at Jena and told her I trusted her 100% to take care of the solution. She once again remained calm and collected. She kept everything on track on the big day and made everything look easy. She and her team were everywhere, ensuring every detail was perfect and we had the best day of our lives! I cannot recommend A&J enough. They are worth every penny!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Lisa and Dean,
We absolutely adore the two of you and loved planning your wedding day together! Thank you so very much for your kind words and thoughtful review of our services. We hope that you both are doing well!
Love,
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Kaitlyn K. Sent on 11/07/2023Absolutely amazing wedding coordinators
Originally, I didn't think I wanted to hire wedding coordinators, but as we got further into the process, I started to worry about everyone coming up to ask me questions on the wedding day. Our venue recommended A&J, and by the end of the process, I seriously think booking A&J was the best money we spent on the entire wedding. They were super helpful from the start, providing lists of recommended vendors at our price point early in the planning process. Jena helped us with designing a schedule and deciding on a floorplan, and at every step in the process brought up details I hadn't thought of that made our day run so smoothly. A month out, she took the lead with reaching out to all of our vendors to ensure everyone had the details they needed and was confident about the plan. A couple weeks ahead of the wedding, Jena alerted us to an issue with one of our vendors and helped come up with an entirely new plan for catering a week and a half before our wedding. The team stepped up and staffed our buffet with literally a week and half of notice. I can't thank them enough for saving our wedding day and looking out for us the whole way. Jena was so helpful, responsive, and kind at every step, and I truly can't recommend A&J enough. You won't regret adding them to your wedding team!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Kaitlyn,
It was such a pleasure getting to know you and Maddi throughout the process! We sincerely appreciate your kind words! You two are truly so kind and and your kindness and the love between the two of you radiated throughout your beautiful day! Congratulations! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!
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Erin M. Sent on 11/18/2023The Best Team of Wedding Planners / Coordinators
A&J and their amazing team were an absolutely essential vendor for our wedding day as well as all of the planning leading up to it. They were a very professional group, both in communication to us as well as with our other vendors. The value that they provided to us was incredible and so appreciated by myself, my husband and my mom. We were so grateful to have A&J every step of the way. We planned the wedding from a couple hours away which made it a bit more difficult, but having them on our team made everything much more seamless. Finally, I was so appreciative of their execution of the wedding decor I had made/brought etc., they made our ceremony and reception look amazing and executed my vision beautifully! We trusted them completely and our wedding day turned out to be so amazing!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Thank you so much, Erin! It was such a joy to work with you, Tyler and your families! We appreciate your kind words and taking the time to share your experience! We hope that you are enjoying married life and wish you and Tyler nothing but the best!
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Rachel M. Sent on 07/11/2023The Best Wedding Coordinators
A&J made our day absolutely incredible. I adore their entire team. They worked so seamlessly behind the scenes and made the day truly one that all could enjoy. I am so thankful to their attention to detail and experience. I would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to host a large event.A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Rachel & Tyler,
It was truly an honor coordinating your wedding day at Sky Ridge Farm. Setting up your OREO Cookies and Milk Bar was hands-down the most fun, unique dessert bar that we have seen in a long time! Can we go back and relive this day?! We wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventures together!
Love,
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Samantha L. Sent on 07/11/2023S&T Dream Wedding
A&J helped bring my vision of my dream wedding to life! Everything from in house decor rentals, floor plan layouts, food preparation, dress bustling, and everything in between, they truly went above and beyond for our wedding day! There is no avoiding wedding day jitters, but with A&J the day was absolutely stress free!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
What a beautiful bride you were! We absolutely loved being a part of your wedding day at Mead Lake Lodge! Your wedding vision and level of attention to detail helped us to execute your day flawlessly. Let's relive the day again, please?!
Love,
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Rebecca L. Sent on 08/01/2023Amazing Planners!
We cannot thank A&J enough for everything!! They responded to every message/email/question we had! We had our first meeting and were running late and Adrian and Jena were so flexible and still met with us even with our short notice. They have a very smooth system and take care of all the little things you haven't even thought about! When our linens showed up the night before wrinkled they found a way to fix the situation so we didn't have to worry about it. They are very organized. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us! We highly recommend them!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our planning and coordination services. We enjoyed working with you and Colton to make your wedding day the beautiful, flawless day that it was. You were a stunning bride! It was so magical sending you out to the peninsula of Big Spring Farm to all of your families and friends. It was truly an honor being a part of your celebration!
Love,
A&J -
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Meg T. Sent on 11/18/2022
A&J are the BEST!
Adrian and Jena are the reason why my wedding went off so smoothly! From day one (which was 11 months before my wedding!) they were so helpful. They are extremely communicative, organized and collaborative. They helped with vendors, timelines, checklists, everything! They really went above and beyond and were able to execute on everything I had envisioned. Not only are they amazing at what they do, they are so sweet and kind. I loved working with them. Please do yourself a favor and use A&J Event Planning and Coordination!A&J Event Planning and Coordination's reply:
Meg and Dan,
We enjoyed getting to know you both! It was so much fun working with you to plan your day! Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience!
We wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
Best,
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