Assorted Artistries Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
20 reviews
97% recommend it
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Claire M. Sent on 10/02/2024A Wedding Planner Who Becomes Essentially Your Family in the BEST WAY!
Anika and her team at Assorted Artistries are the absolute best in the business at what they do. My husband and I got married in Vermont on August 31st this year, and we keep mentioning to each other now that it's over how odd it feels to no longer have regularly scheduled Anika-meeting times on our schedule! Living in Los Angeles, CA but planning a wedding in small town lakeside Vermont (where my husband is from) was simply not possible without the incredible wedding planning talents of having Anika & Assorted Artistries as our full wedding planner vendor. Our wedding day was sheer perfection from start to finish, we could not have possibly asked for anything better, and it would never have come together so wonderfully without Assorted Artistries (Anika + Claire you are rockstars!). We spent months with Anika on scheduled zoom calls between the two of us on PST and her on EST time zones - she went above and beyond to accommodate our calls with our availability being three hours behind. She truly throws her entire self into her couple's vision, and is so passionate about making sure every last detail that you wish for your special day is not only secured/booked/rented but is also executed perfectly on the day itself. She connected us with many of our other stellar vendors, most of which we booked immediately because we knew right away that they too, like Anika & Assorted Artistries, were a perfect fit for our wedding plan.
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Lia M. Sent on 11/18/2023Truly amazing and the best thing we did in our wedding process!
My husband and I got married 11/14/23 and both of us agree Anika is truly one of the kindest and most thoughtful humans on the planet. When I found her, I immediately knew that I wanted to work with her for our wedding. I appreciated how comprehensive her website was and that her offerings would mean that from start to finish, her and her team would be with me. It felt like all my needs were going to be met, and I could trust her to make the decisions and choices that were going to work for me and my husband. From our first discovery call, Anika, never once let us down. The planning materials that she gives you are so helpful and allow you to take your wedding process and put it into bite sized pieces. It made my life 1000 times easier. Her vendor referrals and knowledge of the area made it so that each time I came to her with an idea, she was able to find me the exact person to meet my needs, within or even under our budget. Everyone who knew her also loved her as much as I did, which made me feel even better about my choices. She also offers a beautiful selection of rentals which saved us so much money in the long run for decor and so before you even start buying anything, I would highly suggest looking through what she has to offer. When our plans changed, and we shifted to an elopement, Anika was understood our pain and frustration and was able to help us navigate transitioning our plans to work for the two of us. She approached not just me but my now husband with empathy and love, which is why I truly believe working with Assorted Artistries and Anika is such a special experience. You are part of their team, and they will do whatever they can to help you. Everything we invested was worth it because there is a misconception that as brides you can DIY your wedding. Sure, you could try and struggle alone... but why would you when you can have a superstar like Anika in your corner solving problems and putting together everything behind the scenes so you can actually enjoy what should be the most important day of your life? As someone who planned large scale events for a living before my wedding, I can say you 1000% need Anika and Assorted Artistries with you to help navigate this. It's all worth it so you can enjoy it and have people who are focused on you and your fiancé's needs when you both are trying to meet the needs of others. I never once felt alone in the planning process, and Anika guided us to a team of vendors who were just as thoughtful and amazing as she is. Between all the resources she gave us, the support and care she put into our day (she even married us), Phil and I have just been overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. Our day was perfect, and we could not have gotten to the place we did in our journey and done that without her. Anika, you have a special place in our hearts and forever are part of the Bellomio family story, thank you for everything. -Lia & Philip -
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Regina K. Sent on 10/01/2023Worry Free, AMAZING Wedding!!
I don't think there are enough words to capture how incredible Anika and her team at Assorted Artistries are. We hired them for day of coordination and for rentals, both of which exceeded our expectations. Anika provides easy to follow, comprehensive guides that not only help you plan your wedding, but become your wedding bible to ensure no single detail is missed! She was always available whenever we had questions, concerns, or to hop on a last minute vendor call. On the day of our wedding she was there basically from dawn until dusk, managing both setting up the decor we rented and running the wedding. Her team kept us on schedule, energized, and worry free throughout our day. I couldn't have asked for anything more as a type-a bride! I was able to confidently handover all of my plans and it took my breath away to see how Anika and the team brought it all to life. I felt so comfortable in her hands and really was blown away. To top it all off, the rentals were beautiful! If you want to just enjoy your wedding planning experience and not worry on the day of your wedding, Assorted Artistries is your best bet! -
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Dominique H. Sent on 12/10/2022Best Planner Ever!!!!!!!!!!
If I could do it all again 1,000,000,000 times over… I would choose Anika and her I Do crew with Assorted Artistries each and every time. Anika was a literal godsend at our wedding and I do not know what we would’ve done without her. She was the perfect person to balance me out as a bride and I commend her for all of her efforts. She took all of my wild and crazy ideas and we talked them through, and she executed them into a picturesque one-of-a-kind vision that all of my wedding guests are still raving about. She and her team sculpted a gorgeous cloud-like structure that took over the sweetheart table and the fireplace behind it and omg it was STUNNING. It took my breath away. Anika coordinated with several of my vendors and took the time to meet with them and give them the rundown.
Whenever I felt overwhelmed or stressed I always knew she was there. I genuinely can say that as someone who was so hesitant to add a planner to my team for a long while I’m so glad that I did because I think that my day would have been a mess without Anika and her team. Thank you for being so kind, respectful, and all-around rock stars.
Anika and her team took BTS photos and videos too. I absolutely love them!!!! There are so gems in there that are so precious and I will forever hold them near to my heart. Thank you for playing such an integral part in our day.
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Carley S. Sent on 10/05/2022
Absolutely amazing!
It’s hard to even write a review for someone who’s so incredible! Hiring Anika and her team was truly the best decision we made when planning our wedding. Anika handled all coordination with vendors the month of the wedding, ran the rehearsal, and made sure everything on our wedding day was absolutely perfect! She is truly a magician who had everything under control and seemed to somehow even be in 3 places at once.
Her and her team also did an amazing job staging. Everything was even more beautiful than I imagined. The rentals we used from them were also beautiful and really elevated the entire event. I was able to enjoy every minute of my wedding day and didn’t have a care in the world thanks to her.
Do yourself a favor and hire Anika! I promise you won’t regret it!
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Emma A. Sent on 05/27/2022A life saver!
Anika and her team were fabulous to work with. Anika is so lovely and friendly, she felt like an old friend by the end! We rented decor through Assorted Artistries and had the team set up and take down the decor at our venue. We knew we didn’t want to buy any decor in bulk - it felt wasteful, like “what am I going to do with all these things post wedding?!” It felt great making the “green” choice and knowing the rented decor could be reused over and over again! Anika totally got our outdoorsy vibe and ran with it. I knew I could fully trust her and it became one less thing we had to worry about! Everyone was raving about the way it turned out! We are so happy with their services - they are worth every penny! And they are reasonably priced to boot. Anika worked with our tight budget and was so flexible. Highly recommend! -
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Maureen B. Sent on 05/09/2022Anika will make your life easier and your wedding A+!
Anika is incredible! She is so positive, and she might be the most organized person I have ever met. If we could do it all over again, we would 100% hire her again. At the beginning of my wedding planning process I didn't think I needed a coordinator/planner, but looking back I really don't know how I would have done it without her. Our wedding truly was a dream come true, A+ experience, and I firmly believe that without Anika and her team it would have been B/B+. You only get married once, and I figured if I was going to spend so much time and effort planning this event I wanted it to be perfect, not nearly perfect, and Anika and her team were the difference between nearly perfect and perfect.
She thought of everything and had a great answer to all of my questions, and she put out all the little fires on wedding day. She shared a google sheet with me that had a detailed breakdown of all the things I needed to do before the wedding that was far more comprehensive than anything you can find online. She was so helpful and attentive throughout our wedding planning process, and most importantly she cheered me on and radiated positivity when the planning stress was getting the better of me.
Her rentals are the best! They are so reasonably priced, and I don't have any left over decorations that I have to resell or throw away which is such a weight off my shoulders (also more eco friendly!). They were all so beautiful and really made my vision/theme come to life.
All our vendors loved working with her, and they all told me how helpful she was to them. She had never worked at our venue before, but our contact at the venue was extremely impressed with her. She made such an impact on my family and wedding party that my sister even gave her a shout out during her maid of honor speech!
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Aundrea D. Sent on 08/29/2024Executed beautifully!
Claire, Anika, and the Assorted Artistries team were phenomenal with the month of coordination for our wedding! Their seamless communication with our vendors leading up to the wedding, and the use of their stunning decor rentals were just so great. During the big weekend, Claire was phenomenal handling everything from vendor coordination and reception decor to ensuring that us and our family had everything we needed. We’re so grateful to Claire and the Assorted Artistries team for making our day absolutely perfect! -
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Bailey N. Sent on 10/14/2021Do Yourself a Favor and Hire Anika
I cannot say enough nice things about Anika and her team. She was by far the best investment we made in our big day. Between her superior organizational skills and fabulous rental cache, I still cannot believe we lucked out in finding her. From month-of planning to decorating to rehearsal run-through to the day-of, everything fell into perfect place. I knew I was someone that had the potential to be really anxious and stressed on our big day but with Anika running the show I can honestly say it was one of the most relaxed and happiest days of my life. If you are getting married in the Adirondack region, you need her on your team! -
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Jamie Sent on 09/15/2021Assorted Artistries is AMAZING!!!
Assorted Artistries was with us for almost 2 years because of the pandemic, and it was worth every penny multiplied by another 100! Anika created and designed our invites complete with custom logo and coordinated with all of our vendors. She even stepped in when outside influences got out of hand with their expectations. Of all the items we budgeted for, Assorted Artistries and the I Do Crew were by far the best investment. Anika connected me with hair and makeup, did last minute orders for tablecloths, ran the rehearsal and site setup/takedown. The team even had people working to make sure parking went well. Absolutely the BEST!
And I cannot forget to mention all the advice and encouragement Anika provided in the days leading up to the event. We were so stressed but Anika made everything so smooth and easy - she was truly amazing!
We connected with Assorted Artistries because we both are very detail-oriented and we wanted to just enjoy our day. We also wanted a buffer between us and our families & friends so that we could have a stress-free day to enjoy with our loved ones. Having our wedding at home added another level of craziness - but Anika ran with it! She put the finishing touches on EVERYTHING and made our day even more beautiful and unique than we could've imagined.
Throughout the process, we shared our concerns and Assorted Artistries literally made them go away! Anika even had a few surprises up her sleeve, making our entire experience absolutely incredible! (Like organizing a zoom dress appointment, and surprising us with a mid-winter photo shoot and custom designed cookies for the wedding!!) Working with Assorted Artistries has been an absolute pleasure - we would recommend again and again. Working with Anika, you are treated better than celebrity you are treated like royalty!
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Anna C. Sent on 12/05/2021
Absolutely amazing
Anika and her team saved our day Over and over!! She was tedious and made sure every single thing was handled. I never heard of any hiccups because she had everything handled before I could find out! She was fun, full of life and made us all feel so relaxed! 15/10 recommend!! -
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Katie K. Sent on 08/25/2022Wedding in Lake Placid 8/20
There are not enough words to describe how unbelievable Anika and her entire team were throughout our wedding process. We live in Philadelphia and got married in Lake Placid, NY. Living miles and hours away from our wedding location can sometimes provide stress, but Anika and her team were relentless in their pursuit of making the planning process as smooth as possible. She is unbelievably communicative and positive in everything she does. She is organized, beyond knowledgeable and so flexible to make sure everyone is on the same page. From emails to phone calls, she goes above and beyond to get the job done and made us feel so confident going in to wedding weekend that it would be exactly what we dreamt of.
Now fast forward to the actual wedding weekend. Anika and her team were present from the rehearsal on. Making our families and friends realize from the very first moment this was going to be the best weekend of our lives. It fell nothing short of that. Not only is she an unbelievable professional, she is an even better human being. We are SO SO SO fortunate to have crossed paths with her and her team. They truly provided us with the wedding of our dreams. -
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Kelsey Sent on 10/01/2019The Rockstar of our Wedding!
Anika from Assorted Artistries was integrally important to the success of our wedding weekend – we literally could not have had such a stress-free, seamless, and absolutely perfect day if she wasn’t in the picture. From the very first time we chatted on the phone to go over my vision and aesthetic, I felt like I was in great hands – she eased all of my concerns, and made me feel so much better about all of the nitty gritty details and tasks remaining to accomplish. She provided extremely helpful organizational documents and checklists that helped keep myself accountable through the year and shared a centralized place for us to collaborate as we got closer to my wedding. Her planning expertise came into play when she compiled an incredibly thorough master timeline for us for the rehearsal, set-up, wedding day, and break-down the day-after, shared it with our vendors, and made sure everyone knew where they needed to be (which was SO appreciated by all parties!). Her light-hearted, bubbly demeanor helped me stay positive and focused during an extremely stressful week prior to the big day. (threats of rain, a DJ mix-up, etc, etc.)
Most importantly – me, my husband, and our families were able to fully let go, relax, and enjoy the wedding weekend. Anika fully conducted the rehearsal, problem-solved quickly and efficiently during the wedding set-up the night prior, and was in full ‘air-traffic-control’ mode for every milestone of our wedding day. And - unlike what so many people had told us to expect – our wedding did not go by in a flash – we were able to pause and savor every moment because we were so relaxed and happy! I can’t thank Anika enough for everything she was able to do for us –-she took our vision and flawlessly brought it to life. -
Nicole B. Sent on 09/28/2024
Cost Not Effective
I hired Anika for staging. During our initial consultation, I asked how we would be corresponding. She said it was best thru email. Every time I emailed her, I received an automated response. She was NEVER available! She would get back to me weeks or a month later each time and request a zoom. She eventually apologized and explained that she has a whole new staff to train and is expanding her business. I wouldn’t have minded at all until I saw the finalized bill right before the wedding. She added hundreds of dollars in consultation fees when she wouldn’t answer any of my emails even for simple things.
I traveled from Brooklyn to drop everything off to her building in Plattsburgh. She apparently wasn’t there. We heard someone upstairs but didn’t think anything of it. I had another ‘consultation’ scheduled later on. I left her store after I dropped everything off and quickly realized I forgot to drop something else off. Minutes later when I got back to her building, there she was in her building. So she clearly didn’t want to see me so she could add more money to my bill.
I ordered 2 ‘sip and be seated’ champagne selves and quickly realized I had ordered one too many. She assured me that 2 were fine and would look beautiful because she would spread the flute glasses out and add decor to the shelves. You will see in photos that the bottom 2 shelves on both stands are completely empty! I even gave her inspo photos of everything which I will post as well vs what I got.
The centerpieces I went over with her thoroughly and showed an inspo pic of the Jackson vine I wanted draped from the candles I rented from her. I let her and the florist to figure out how this would get done.
I will post the inspo pic vs what I got which is nothing like what I wanted.
I ordered a wedding guest ‘I spy’ frame which I never got and said put anything on it for guests to take photos of throughout the night.
I had to bury my mom the week before unfortunately so I wanted her place setting still at the table with her photo in her memory and I prepared my father to be on one side and my aunt of the other side. Well her staff messed up the seating arrangements and somehow my poor 16year old nephew had to sit next to his grandmother’s memorial chair all night. I didn’t find out until well after the fact.
I asked for a recommendation for a place to have a buffet style dinner a year in advance for the night before after I signed her contract and hired her. She actually requested a $200 fee for a simple recommendation! You will get charged for every little thing.
I literally printed photos and had post-its of where to put everything on each item. Half of it was not where it was supposed to go and one sign on the dessert table her staff put on its side instead of upright. I will post the photo with the sign on the left of the table.
To top it all off after spending thousands of dollars she didn’t even have the decency to show up to our wedding to ensure everything was the way we discussed. She sent her new staff members who were never involved in any of the consultations. -
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