Candy+Co. Events, LLC Reviews
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Kaine J. Sent on 06/03/20245 out of 5 rating
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So Fun and Exceptional
I was very nervous trying to get everything together but then Candy was the most helpful and considerate of everything. She is so queer and Neurodivergent friendly is it insane. The checklists and making sure everything was the least amount of stress that I feel I could have felt.I was very nervous trying to get everything together but then Candy was the most helpful and considerate of everything. She is so queer and Neurodivergent friendly is it insane. The checklists and making sure everything was the least amount of stress that I feel I could have felt. -
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Jake J. Sent on 06/11/20245 out of 5 rating
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She made a dream wedding
I came to Candy with a vague idea for a wedding theme, and not only did she deliver, she went out of her way to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible from the first day of planning to the day itself.
I came to Candy with a vague idea for a wedding theme, and not only did she deliver, she went out of her way to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible from the first day of planning to the day itself.
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Highly Recommend Candy Co Events
We enthusiastically recommend Candy Co Events (Candy Co) for their wedding planning services!
Candy Co went above and beyond in their wedding planning services for our wedding in 2023. The Candy Co team assisted us in the site selection and then the full planning services.
During the course of the planning process, Candy Co was a highly professional team that managed every detail of the wedding and interfaced with the vendors to streamline the decisions of the couple and prioritize achieving key milestones.
For the wedding day, Candy Co was onsite to deliver a seamless experience and showed great attention to detail. Candy Co connected well with the vendors and achieved all the desired outcomes.
In summary, Candy Co will help you achieve the wedding of your dreams across a variety of needs or client budgets with a friendly and professional staff.
We enthusiastically recommend Candy Co Events (Candy Co) for their wedding planning services!
Candy Co went above and beyond in their wedding planning services for our wedding in 2023. The Candy Co team assisted us in the site selection and then the full planning services.
During the course of the planning process, Candy Co was a highly professional team that managed every detail of the wedding and interfaced with the vendors to streamline the decisions of the couple and prioritize achieving key milestones.
For the wedding day, Candy Co was onsite to deliver a seamless experience and showed great attention to detail. Candy Co connected well with the vendors and achieved all the desired outcomes.
In summary, Candy Co will help you achieve the wedding of your dreams across a variety of needs or client budgets with a friendly and professional staff.
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Brenna G. Sent on 10/17/20195 out of 5 rating
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Candy is a lifesaver!
As the Maid of Honor at my sisters wedding, there were about 5 million things to do before they said ‘I do’. Candy and her team were there every step of the way to make the day perfect and to deal with any bumps that popped up along the way. I cannot thank her enough for making my sisters wedding day perfect. She is a miracle worker! She dealt with everything from power outages to tornado warnings and never missed a beat. Thank you so much for a perfect day!As the Maid of Honor at my sisters wedding, there were about 5 million things to do before they said ‘I do’. Candy and her team were there every step of the way to make the day perfect and to deal with any bumps that popped up along the way. I cannot thank her enough for making my sisters wedding day perfect. She is a miracle worker! She dealt with everything from power outages to tornado warnings and never missed a beat. Thank you so much for a perfect day! -
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Alicia Sent on 11/15/20225 out of 5 rating
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Candy is a lifesaver!
From our first conversation with Candy, she made us feel totally supported and comfortable. She went above and beyond answering questions and offering perspective throughout the earlier stages - and she made us feel heard and encouraged, especially as we felt overwhelmed at times with other life things happening during wedding planning. On the day of, Candy was always there with literally anything we needed - when the bridal party got last minute bug bites, when we were hoping to snag an extra plate of appetizers, everything. She kept us on time and feeling in control - and took care of everything so that we could focus on just having a good time. She was an absolute delight to work with and I can't recommend her highly enough.From our first conversation with Candy, she made us feel totally supported and comfortable. She went above and beyond answering questions and offering perspective throughout the earlier stages - and she made us feel heard and encouraged, especially as we felt overwhelmed at times with other life things happening during wedding planning. On the day of, Candy was always there with literally anything we needed - when the bridal party got last minute bug bites, when we were hoping to snag an extra plate of appetizers, everything. She kept us on time and feeling in control - and took care of everything so that we could focus on just having a good time. She was an absolute delight to work with and I can't recommend her highly enough. -
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Rajeev R. Sent on 01/14/20235 out of 5 rating
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Simply the best!
My husband and I had very busy work schedules leading up to our reception, and knew that we needed somebody to help us. Candy and her team were worth every penny. She has a joyous personality, a wealth of connections to help find vendors that fit our aesthetic and budget, and organization skills that help ensure all decisions will be done on time and nothing will be overlooked leading up to the big day!
One of the main reasons we selected to work with her is because we shared similar values - something that was important for us when selecting vendors, etc. She spent lots of time with us at our first meeting to truly understand us and our vision for our reception. She stayed engaged throughout the planning process, ensuring that we made decisions in a timely manner and helped talk through those decisions with us. Most importantly, by the time it came to the wedding reception, neither my husband or I were worried: We knew Candy would have everything in order, and we could party knowing that everything was already under control. I have already referred Candy to two additional couples, and would recommend her to anyone planning a special event! She is a true joy to work with!My husband and I had very busy work schedules leading up to our reception, and knew that we needed somebody to help us. Candy and her team were worth every penny. She has a joyous personality, a wealth of connections to help find vendors that fit our aesthetic and budget, and organization skills that help ensure all decisions will be done on time and nothing will be overlooked leading up to the big day!
One of the main reasons we selected to work with her is because we shared similar values - something that was important for us when selecting vendors, etc. She spent lots of time with us at our first meeting to truly understand us and our vision for our reception. She stayed engaged throughout the planning process, ensuring that we made decisions in a timely manner and helped talk through those decisions with us. Most importantly, by the time it came to the wedding reception, neither my husband or I were worried: We knew Candy would have everything in order, and we could party knowing that everything was already under control. I have already referred Candy to two additional couples, and would recommend her to anyone planning a special event! She is a true joy to work with! -
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Megan C. Sent on 05/02/20225 out of 5 rating
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We hired candy and co to help us stay organized and for their month of and day of services.
Are you a person who really likes getting things right and being on top of your game? Are you someone who is a busy professional who is not excited about things like napkin colors? Do you want to do something a little different? Or do you just want your wedding to go off without a hitch and know that you are in good hands if something pops up on the day of? If you said yes to any of the above, candy and co are your team. Like having the most effective maid of honor times 1000. Candy and Asa handled so many issues that I never knew about (including a road closure and a fire truck at our venue entrance) and did so with speed, grace, and a sense of humor. All recommendations that I received from candy in the lead up to our wedding worked perfectly for me and my fiancé and she was never pushy and always respectful of our desires. I was hesitant to have a wedding at all and very hesitant to hand the reigns over to anyone else, but my fiancé was right, And Candy was the PERFECT fit. Also, you get what you pay for and candy and co is well worth the expense. Thanks team :)Are you a person who really likes getting things right and being on top of your game? Are you someone who is a busy professional who is not excited about things like napkin colors? Do you want to do something a little different? Or do you just want your wedding to go off without a hitch and know that you are in good hands if something pops up on the day of? If you said yes to any of the above, candy and co are your team. Like having the most effective maid of honor times 1000. Candy and Asa handled so many issues that I never knew about (including a road closure and a fire truck at our venue entrance) and did so with speed, grace, and a sense of humor. All recommendations that I received from candy in the lead up to our wedding worked perfectly for me and my fiancé and she was never pushy and always respectful of our desires. I was hesitant to have a wedding at all and very hesitant to hand the reigns over to anyone else, but my fiancé was right, And Candy was the PERFECT fit. Also, you get what you pay for and candy and co is well worth the expense. Thanks team :) -
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Will S. Sent on 05/02/20225 out of 5 rating
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Alana from Candy & Co is the best.
Once we decided to get married, the next-best decision we made was to hire Alana from Candy & Co to be our wedding planner. For fifteen months, she was a thought partner to us, and kept us on track for tasks big and small to make sure our wedding was perfect. On Wedding Day, she seamlessly orchestrated the entire production, ensured every vendor did what was needed, and made sure NO stress ever reached us. We now consider her a friend.Once we decided to get married, the next-best decision we made was to hire Alana from Candy & Co to be our wedding planner. For fifteen months, she was a thought partner to us, and kept us on track for tasks big and small to make sure our wedding was perfect. On Wedding Day, she seamlessly orchestrated the entire production, ensured every vendor did what was needed, and made sure NO stress ever reached us. We now consider her a friend. -
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Kristy G. Sent on 01/09/20225 out of 5 rating
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Candy & co: best decision we made ❤︯
We started out wanting to plan our wedding ourselves. Both my husband and I are very detail-oriented and capable people— but we quickly discovered that wedding planning is a serious second job. Especially amidst COVID. Well, when we knew we couldn’t do it alone, my husband lined up a series of wedding planners for us to interview. Candy was actually our first one, and after speaking with her, we immediately looked at each other, smiled, and canceled the rest. It was an instant match— and immediately evident to us that she was not only qualified and highly capable, but I ust “got” the drivers of what a bride and groom are looking for from a wedding planner on their big day. She said it best on the day we met her: “It is my job to plan— so you don’t worry.” Done.
The organic skill, talent, care, attention to detail, and genuine empathy that went into every interaction we had with Candy and her team was unparalleled. They absolutely exceeded every expectation we had of a wedding planner and then some. Candy’s process, as well, is flawless. She is experienced enough to know what to anticipate, and can handle anything that comes at her bride and groom from any direction. She will advise you, handle your vendors, help you navigate COVID, and address every type of problem— anticipated or not. She literally listens to everything you say, and then stores it away to be your fairy godmother, acting on your behalf, on the big day.
Is it possible that someone can know you better than you know yourself on your wedding? Well, that is Candy and her team. We jokingly asked her at the end of our wedding weekend whether she could be our life planner. :-) She’s that good. In summary, we will say that we honestly could not have done this process without her, and recommend her with the absolute highest praise we could ever give. We consider her now not only someone who helped ensure our a big day was everything we wanted and more… but a friend. Truly.
If you are blessed enough to be able to work with Candy and her team, she will make your day something you will remember fondly for a lifetime. She is a true professional with unparalleled expertise— and the best decision we made for our big day. Thank you Candy for everything you did for us. We will never forget it— or you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.We started out wanting to plan our wedding ourselves. Both my husband and I are very detail-oriented and capable people— but we quickly discovered that wedding planning is a serious second job. Especially amidst COVID. Well, when we knew we couldn’t do it alone, my husband lined up a series of wedding planners for us to interview. Candy was actually our first one, and after speaking with her, we immediately looked at each other, smiled, and canceled the rest. It was an instant match— and immediately evident to us that she was not only qualified and highly capable, but I ust “got” the drivers of what a bride and groom are looking for from a wedding planner on their big day. She said it best on the day we met her: “It is my job to plan— so you don’t worry.” Done.
The organic skill, talent, care, attention to detail, and genuine empathy that went into every interaction we had with Candy and her team was unparalleled. They absolutely exceeded every expectation we had of a wedding planner and then some. Candy’s process, as well, is flawless. She is experienced enough to know what to anticipate, and can handle anything that comes at her bride and groom from any direction. She will advise you, handle your vendors, help you navigate COVID, and address every type of problem— anticipated or not. She literally listens to everything you say, and then stores it away to be your fairy godmother, acting on your behalf, on the big day.
Is it possible that someone can know you better than you know yourself on your wedding? Well, that is Candy and her team. We jokingly asked her at the end of our wedding weekend whether she could be our life planner. :-) She’s that good. In summary, we will say that we honestly could not have done this process without her, and recommend her with the absolute highest praise we could ever give. We consider her now not only someone who helped ensure our a big day was everything we wanted and more… but a friend. Truly.
If you are blessed enough to be able to work with Candy and her team, she will make your day something you will remember fondly for a lifetime. She is a true professional with unparalleled expertise— and the best decision we made for our big day. Thank you Candy for everything you did for us. We will never forget it— or you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. -
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Carmen H. Sent on 01/03/20225 out of 5 rating
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Candy and Alana are the best
Candy & Co were amazing. We worked with Alana Morro, who was absolutely fantastic. She made every decision easy by tailoring the options to our tastes and dwindling down the overwhelming number of vendors to a handful that we knew we could trust (and who absolutely delivered the best service on our wedding day). I will be forever grateful to Alana for all her hard work on making our wedding the most memorable day of my life.Candy & Co were amazing. We worked with Alana Morro, who was absolutely fantastic. She made every decision easy by tailoring the options to our tastes and dwindling down the overwhelming number of vendors to a handful that we knew we could trust (and who absolutely delivered the best service on our wedding day). I will be forever grateful to Alana for all her hard work on making our wedding the most memorable day of my life. -
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Grace T. Sent on 11/16/20215 out of 5 rating
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Anastasia is amazing!
I recommend Candy & Co, and in particular Anastasia, who handled planning for the last ~8 weeks before our wedding + the day of. Anastasia is incredibly detail oriented, professional, efficient, organized, and hard working. We had total confidence that she had everything under control, which gave us such peace of mind. She stayed calm under pressure and was just so pleasant to work with. And a bonus- she is the most expert wedding dress-bustler; she took care of my 3-layer gown in under two minutes flat!I recommend Candy & Co, and in particular Anastasia, who handled planning for the last ~8 weeks before our wedding + the day of. Anastasia is incredibly detail oriented, professional, efficient, organized, and hard working. We had total confidence that she had everything under control, which gave us such peace of mind. She stayed calm under pressure and was just so pleasant to work with. And a bonus- she is the most expert wedding dress-bustler; she took care of my 3-layer gown in under two minutes flat! -
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Kristina R. Sent on 11/12/20215 out of 5 rating
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Hiring Candy is the best wedding decision you can make.
The short version: There's no doubt in my mind that my wedding would have been incomplete without Candy. It simply would not have been as amazing of a day if we had worked with anyone else.
Candy's value cannot be overstated; she is a quarterback and cheerleader rolled up into a single person. Her communication skills are incredible and she consistently made us feel valued and heard. Whenever we got off the phone with her we felt a huge sense of comfort because we were confident that she understood our vision and would give us the information and tools we needed to keep ourselves in budget.
Candy's attention to us was genuine and personal. She really made us feel like we were the most important client she had; we never felt as though we were just another couple in some large organization’s catalogue. At the beginning of each month she sent us a detailed report on our progress along with any to-do items that we needed to prioritize over the next 30 days. Her organizational and time management skills helped support us even when life outside of wedding planning got hectic and busy.
We are so glad we could access Candy’s impressive DC network - I didn't feel like I had to search for anyone because I could count on her recommendations. She connected us to high quality caterers, florists, venues, and bands that matched our style - and let us know which ones were great but not for what we wanted. There's no kickbacks and you know that she's recommending people that can deliver under whatever conditions your wedding is dealing with.
Candy's team is also great - Tori, Candy’s “Specifics Specialist”, somehow has deep connections to virtually every major and boutique hotel in the entire city and saved us when our wedding night arrangements encountered issues with less than 24 hours notice. Asa also helped the day-of, and was incredibly kind and helpful.
Candy is the first person to arrive at the venue and the last person to leave. We're eternally thankful that she was there to manage the logistics so we could really take everything in. Regardless of what support you need (she offers various packages), selecting Candy & Co. will without a doubt be among the best decisions you can make.The short version: There's no doubt in my mind that my wedding would have been incomplete without Candy. It simply would not have been as amazing of a day if we had worked with anyone else.
Candy's value cannot be overstated; she is a quarterback and cheerleader rolled up into a single person. Her communication skills are incredible and she consistently made us feel valued and heard. Whenever we got off the phone with her we felt a huge sense of comfort because we were confident that she understood our vision and would give us the information and tools we needed to keep ourselves in budget.
Candy's attention to us was genuine and personal. She really made us feel like we were the most important client she had; we never felt as though we were just another couple in some large organization’s catalogue. At the beginning of each month she sent us a detailed report on our progress along with any to-do items that we needed to prioritize over the next 30 days. Her organizational and time management skills helped support us even when life outside of wedding planning got hectic and busy.
We are so glad we could access Candy’s impressive DC network - I didn't feel like I had to search for anyone because I could count on her recommendations. She connected us to high quality caterers, florists, venues, and bands that matched our style - and let us know which ones were great but not for what we wanted. There's no kickbacks and you know that she's recommending people that can deliver under whatever conditions your wedding is dealing with.
Candy's team is also great - Tori, Candy’s “Specifics Specialist”, somehow has deep connections to virtually every major and boutique hotel in the entire city and saved us when our wedding night arrangements encountered issues with less than 24 hours notice. Asa also helped the day-of, and was incredibly kind and helpful.
Candy is the first person to arrive at the venue and the last person to leave. We're eternally thankful that she was there to manage the logistics so we could really take everything in. Regardless of what support you need (she offers various packages), selecting Candy & Co. will without a doubt be among the best decisions you can make.-
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Ammar J. Sent on 11/14/20215 out of 5 rating
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Exceptional
Candy+Co is a small team that punches well above its weight. Candy, in particular, has all the characteristics you want in a wedding planner. Her communication skills are excellent. She's also energetic, enthusiastic, organized, and, perhaps most importantly, adaptable. She had a knack for helping us visualize and weave together all the moving parts for our wedding. And we never had to chase her or her team down for anything -- they were constantly on point.
During our wedding planning, which took place during the depths of covid, having Candy supporting us turned out to be essential, and my partner and I walked away from our wedding day feeling grateful and amazed at how everything wrapped up so seamlessly in the end. To make our vision a reality, Candy helped us sift through her impressive network of high quality vendors -- everyone from florists to caterers to musicians. She really understood what kind of vibe we were aiming for and helped us select the perfect vendors for our event. She also gave us suggestions on how to negotiate our contracts with each of those vendors, so we were sure we were getting the best deal. Overall, working with her and her team was a phenomenal experience.Candy+Co is a small team that punches well above its weight. Candy, in particular, has all the characteristics you want in a wedding planner. Her communication skills are excellent. She's also energetic, enthusiastic, organized, and, perhaps most importantly, adaptable. She had a knack for helping us visualize and weave together all the moving parts for our wedding. And we never had to chase her or her team down for anything -- they were constantly on point.
During our wedding planning, which took place during the depths of covid, having Candy supporting us turned out to be essential, and my partner and I walked away from our wedding day feeling grateful and amazed at how everything wrapped up so seamlessly in the end. To make our vision a reality, Candy helped us sift through her impressive network of high quality vendors -- everyone from florists to caterers to musicians. She really understood what kind of vibe we were aiming for and helped us select the perfect vendors for our event. She also gave us suggestions on how to negotiate our contracts with each of those vendors, so we were sure we were getting the best deal. Overall, working with her and her team was a phenomenal experience. -
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Kim M. Sent on 12/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Best planner and coordinator!
We weren't sure if we needed a coordinator for our small, backyard wedding but we are so, so glad that we hired Alana. She took our (half-baked) vision and made it into the wedding of our dreams. She coordinated with all of the vendors, made sure we had a to-the-minute timeline, and even transformed our backyard from the ceremony to a magical dinner/reception during cocktail hour. And she was the best to work with the entire way through. Would hire a million more times!We weren't sure if we needed a coordinator for our small, backyard wedding but we are so, so glad that we hired Alana. She took our (half-baked) vision and made it into the wedding of our dreams. She coordinated with all of the vendors, made sure we had a to-the-minute timeline, and even transformed our backyard from the ceremony to a magical dinner/reception during cocktail hour. And she was the best to work with the entire way through. Would hire a million more times! -
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Kimberly L. Sent on 10/30/20215 out of 5 rating
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Love at first meet!
...no I am not talking about my husband, I am talking about Candy at Candy + Co!!! Hands down, without a doubt, the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning journey. To give a little background we hired Candy for our wedding back in March 2019. Our plan was to have our wedding at Dock5 in Union Market, which is a completely raw space/warehouse which my husband and I knew would be a feat as we would have to bring in every single thing in to make the space what we wanted ( a lot of vendors to juggle!). Right off the bat, we knew this would be possible with Candy's help. She has a wealth of knowledge/experience, has amazing energy, and will do just about anything to make your wedding and the days leading up to it special and as stress free as possible. We just about planned out our entire wedding in time for when the pandemic hit. I won’t go into detail, as my hope is that planning a wedding during a pandemic will not have to be on any future couple’s radar. But if you're reading this...know this: Candy was there every step of the way. When many others in the industry could not or even would not continue to support their couples, Candy did. It’s easy to list off all her amazing qualities...organized, professional, creative, fun etc... but what really makes Candy shine is how she genuinely gets to know you, and deeply cares about what's important to you as a couple, and ensures that it isn’t lost in all the wedding planning/day chaos. She’s a great communicator,and helps guide you with all the little details you don’t even think about no matter how much you consider yourself to be “type A” or organized yourself. It is evident that she's respected by others in the industry by the way they are all more than happy to collaborate with her. She's all the things you want and need - whether you know it or not. She became a part of our family and recommended you do yourself the favor and get her in your corner.
...no I am not talking about my husband, I am talking about Candy at Candy + Co!!! Hands down, without a doubt, the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning journey. To give a little background we hired Candy for our wedding back in March 2019. Our plan was to have our wedding at Dock5 in Union Market, which is a completely raw space/warehouse which my husband and I knew would be a feat as we would have to bring in every single thing in to make the space what we wanted ( a lot of vendors to juggle!). Right off the bat, we knew this would be possible with Candy's help. She has a wealth of knowledge/experience, has amazing energy, and will do just about anything to make your wedding and the days leading up to it special and as stress free as possible. We just about planned out our entire wedding in time for when the pandemic hit. I won’t go into detail, as my hope is that planning a wedding during a pandemic will not have to be on any future couple’s radar. But if you're reading this...know this: Candy was there every step of the way. When many others in the industry could not or even would not continue to support their couples, Candy did. It’s easy to list off all her amazing qualities...organized, professional, creative, fun etc... but what really makes Candy shine is how she genuinely gets to know you, and deeply cares about what's important to you as a couple, and ensures that it isn’t lost in all the wedding planning/day chaos. She’s a great communicator,and helps guide you with all the little details you don’t even think about no matter how much you consider yourself to be “type A” or organized yourself. It is evident that she's respected by others in the industry by the way they are all more than happy to collaborate with her. She's all the things you want and need - whether you know it or not. She became a part of our family and recommended you do yourself the favor and get her in your corner.
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Jennifer R. Sent on 11/25/20205 out of 5 rating
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Candy is the BEST!
We initially started working with Candy to plan a 200-person ballroom bash for 2021. It was love-at-first meeting for us + Candy. Candy was tremendously knowledgeable, insightful, full of creative ideas, and most of all she was a person we really clicked with on a human level. Candy was always thinking of us, even though our wedding was more than a year away when we first started collaborating. Then COVID hit. Candy pivoted in the most incredible way to helping us plan a tiny, 12-person/immediate-family only backyard gathering. Oh, and all of this with about 3-4 weeks of notice. Candy was in incredible action mode -- I have honestly never met anyone who is so on top of things. Me and my husband were overwhelmed and Candy walked us through every step of the way. Most importantly during this time, she prioritized safety above all and ensured our event was not only magical, beautiful, wondrous -- but also safe for us, our families and our vendors. The day-of could not have felt more smooth and perfect, but that's only because Candy took care of literally everything behind the scenes. I can't highly enough recommend working with Candy, she is the BEST!We initially started working with Candy to plan a 200-person ballroom bash for 2021. It was love-at-first meeting for us + Candy. Candy was tremendously knowledgeable, insightful, full of creative ideas, and most of all she was a person we really clicked with on a human level. Candy was always thinking of us, even though our wedding was more than a year away when we first started collaborating. Then COVID hit. Candy pivoted in the most incredible way to helping us plan a tiny, 12-person/immediate-family only backyard gathering. Oh, and all of this with about 3-4 weeks of notice. Candy was in incredible action mode -- I have honestly never met anyone who is so on top of things. Me and my husband were overwhelmed and Candy walked us through every step of the way. Most importantly during this time, she prioritized safety above all and ensured our event was not only magical, beautiful, wondrous -- but also safe for us, our families and our vendors. The day-of could not have felt more smooth and perfect, but that's only because Candy took care of literally everything behind the scenes. I can't highly enough recommend working with Candy, she is the BEST! -
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Katherine C. Sent on 02/18/20215 out of 5 rating
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Maid of Honor - worked closely with Candy on my best friend's wedding
Candy created a totally organized and special wedding experience even during COVID when so many adjustments and special arrangements were needed. I have never seen a planner be so organized, and she solved problems and accommodated last-minute changes with a smile. Her energy and professionalism were incredible!Candy created a totally organized and special wedding experience even during COVID when so many adjustments and special arrangements were needed. I have never seen a planner be so organized, and she solved problems and accommodated last-minute changes with a smile. Her energy and professionalism were incredible! -
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Leahb Sent on 02/19/20215 out of 5 rating
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You'll love having Candy be part of your special occassion!
I was the officiant and friend at a very specially wedding that Candy was hired to plan, re-plan, and execute during Covid. VIP events are big part of my job and I know just how much goes into making them happen and look so seamless... Candy managed all the functional tasks/logistics, changes, small touches, and wish lists in a way that everything came together for not only a truly magical day but also smooth days/weeks leading up to it. She's incredibly professional and a joy to be around too!I was the officiant and friend at a very specially wedding that Candy was hired to plan, re-plan, and execute during Covid. VIP events are big part of my job and I know just how much goes into making them happen and look so seamless... Candy managed all the functional tasks/logistics, changes, small touches, and wish lists in a way that everything came together for not only a truly magical day but also smooth days/weeks leading up to it. She's incredibly professional and a joy to be around too! -
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Julia H. Sent on 11/03/20215 out of 5 rating
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Above and beyond exceptional!
Everything about Candy & Co. was just wonderful. Candy and Alana, our planner, were extremely upfront about helping us navigate COVID-19 protocols and provided exceptional support for my (now) husband and I throughout the planning process. Alana is so cool and we wish we were her friends IRL.Everything about Candy & Co. was just wonderful. Candy and Alana, our planner, were extremely upfront about helping us navigate COVID-19 protocols and provided exceptional support for my (now) husband and I throughout the planning process. Alana is so cool and we wish we were her friends IRL.-
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Drsjayanddavid Sent on 05/05/20215 out of 5 rating
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Enthusiastic, organized, and helped us manage our planning anxieties
Planning a wedding is an extremely daunting task, but planning a wedding during a pandemic, and all the uncertainties associated with it, was full-on panic inducing. Thankfully, we had Candy to work with, who’s attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity, responsiveness, commitment to diversity, and experience really helped us manage our anxieties. Candy was with us throughout the entire planning process, breaking up all the major tasks by month so that the planning was manageable and easy. She referred us to great vendors that were specific to our needs and gave us fantastic tips on how to pick vendors and negotiate with them on contracts. She met with us regularly to discuss how to approach certain tasks, such as how to choose the right decorations, what to do if we didn’t want to have flowers, or how to prepare a ceremony that incorporated all our cultural traditions and values. Candy also worked with us closely to brainstorm all the little details to ensure that our wedding was not-formulaic and stayed true to us, our experience as a couple, and our values, so that we didn’t just have a generic, cookie-cutter wedding. Finally, Candy worked with us individually to help us plan the details in the ceremony so we could surprise one another, such as with a surprise song.
By the time our wedding rolled around a year later, on our wedding day our work was done and all we had to focus on was enjoying the ceremony and our day together. Behind the scenes, we could see that Candy made the effort to work closely with all our vendors and guests to make for a very smooth day. Moreover, Candy was extremely respectful and cognizant of safety in light of the pandemic, and enforced a very detailed plan to ensure masking and social distancing were maintained during our wedding, without sacrificing the specialness of the day.
Most importantly, we really appreciated how warm, unflappable, and professional Candy was during the entire planning process. Candy always put our needs first and was persistent with unresponsive vendors, making sure they responded to us so we were not overly anxious during any parts of the planning process. During our venue walkthrough, we watched in horror as the venue manager tried to mansplain to Candy about how to put together the wedding ceremony. Despite the patronizing and disrespectful conflict our venue manager created, Candy kept her cool, diffused the situation, and worked to make sure our needs were the first priority. In spite of the ever changing plans for our wedding, Candy was there with us every step of the way and made our day exactly what we wanted and amazing. We highly and enthusiastically recommend Candy for any of your event planning needs.Planning a wedding is an extremely daunting task, but planning a wedding during a pandemic, and all the uncertainties associated with it, was full-on panic inducing. Thankfully, we had Candy to work with, who’s attention to detail, enthusiasm, creativity, responsiveness, commitment to diversity, and experience really helped us manage our anxieties. Candy was with us throughout the entire planning process, breaking up all the major tasks by month so that the planning was manageable and easy. She referred us to great vendors that were specific to our needs and gave us fantastic tips on how to pick vendors and negotiate with them on contracts. She met with us regularly to discuss how to approach certain tasks, such as how to choose the right decorations, what to do if we didn’t want to have flowers, or how to prepare a ceremony that incorporated all our cultural traditions and values. Candy also worked with us closely to brainstorm all the little details to ensure that our wedding was not-formulaic and stayed true to us, our experience as a couple, and our values, so that we didn’t just have a generic, cookie-cutter wedding. Finally, Candy worked with us individually to help us plan the details in the ceremony so we could surprise one another, such as with a surprise song.
By the time our wedding rolled around a year later, on our wedding day our work was done and all we had to focus on was enjoying the ceremony and our day together. Behind the scenes, we could see that Candy made the effort to work closely with all our vendors and guests to make for a very smooth day. Moreover, Candy was extremely respectful and cognizant of safety in light of the pandemic, and enforced a very detailed plan to ensure masking and social distancing were maintained during our wedding, without sacrificing the specialness of the day.
Most importantly, we really appreciated how warm, unflappable, and professional Candy was during the entire planning process. Candy always put our needs first and was persistent with unresponsive vendors, making sure they responded to us so we were not overly anxious during any parts of the planning process. During our venue walkthrough, we watched in horror as the venue manager tried to mansplain to Candy about how to put together the wedding ceremony. Despite the patronizing and disrespectful conflict our venue manager created, Candy kept her cool, diffused the situation, and worked to make sure our needs were the first priority. In spite of the ever changing plans for our wedding, Candy was there with us every step of the way and made our day exactly what we wanted and amazing. We highly and enthusiastically recommend Candy for any of your event planning needs. -
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Bill O. Sent on 02/17/20215 out of 5 rating
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Michael Sent on 02/18/20215 out of 5 rating
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Great energy!
I was an attendee so I can’t vouch for cost or planning but Candy’s energy the day of Hau and Caroline’s wedding was incredible. She was thoughtful and extremely thorough. Well done!I was an attendee so I can’t vouch for cost or planning but Candy’s energy the day of Hau and Caroline’s wedding was incredible. She was thoughtful and extremely thorough. Well done! -
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Caroline Sent on 04/18/20215 out of 5 rating
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Best Wedding Decision!!
It is hard to put into words how amazing Candy and the whole Candy+Co team are. The website and instagram made clear that this was not just any planning company, but one with style and inclusivity at its heart. Hiring Candy was easily the best (and first) decision we made. When planning during the normal times, Candy made everything organized and as stress-free as planning could possibly be. When COVID struck and we then planned a wedding at 4 different venues, she made it possible for us to navigate vendors, draft emails for making changes, and helped us understand what policies were in place and what things would likely look like down the road. She truly is worth her weight in gold for any kind of event planning.
Our first meeting with her made it clear, this was our planner - she is vivacious, creative, easy to talk to, and clearly a born problem-solver. She even talked us down from our thought for a full planner into month of - she saved us money on purpose! Additionally, given that you will be making approximately 1000 decisions during wedding planning, it made it so much more simple when she could recommend 2 or 3 vendors she thought would fit our goals/style/personalities. And every time, she nailed it.
She also has been in the business for a long time and worked with many venues and vendors in all kinds of scenarios so understands where something may be allowed but is not actually comfortable, or where certain places may be flexible (or not).
Hiring Candy+Co will be your best decision to make wedding planning as easy as possible. Our wedding day itself was smooth and so enjoyable. We love her so much, we are signing on with Candy+Co again as we plan the wedding reception for all our loved ones next year that was made impossible under COVID restrictions.It is hard to put into words how amazing Candy and the whole Candy+Co team are. The website and instagram made clear that this was not just any planning company, but one with style and inclusivity at its heart. Hiring Candy was easily the best (and first) decision we made. When planning during the normal times, Candy made everything organized and as stress-free as planning could possibly be. When COVID struck and we then planned a wedding at 4 different venues, she made it possible for us to navigate vendors, draft emails for making changes, and helped us understand what policies were in place and what things would likely look like down the road. She truly is worth her weight in gold for any kind of event planning.
Our first meeting with her made it clear, this was our planner - she is vivacious, creative, easy to talk to, and clearly a born problem-solver. She even talked us down from our thought for a full planner into month of - she saved us money on purpose! Additionally, given that you will be making approximately 1000 decisions during wedding planning, it made it so much more simple when she could recommend 2 or 3 vendors she thought would fit our goals/style/personalities. And every time, she nailed it.
She also has been in the business for a long time and worked with many venues and vendors in all kinds of scenarios so understands where something may be allowed but is not actually comfortable, or where certain places may be flexible (or not).
Hiring Candy+Co will be your best decision to make wedding planning as easy as possible. Our wedding day itself was smooth and so enjoyable. We love her so much, we are signing on with Candy+Co again as we plan the wedding reception for all our loved ones next year that was made impossible under COVID restrictions. -
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Laurel B. Sent on 01/06/20215 out of 5 rating
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Bat Mitzvah celebration
Candy was helpful and creative as we navigated the challenges of COVID, including rescheduling and reimagining our event. In the end, it all came out beautifully! Thank you Candy + co!Candy was helpful and creative as we navigated the challenges of COVID, including rescheduling and reimagining our event. In the end, it all came out beautifully! Thank you Candy + co! -
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Angela B. Sent on 10/29/20205 out of 5 rating
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Would not have made it through the day without
I LOVED Tori. She was responsive, supportive, attentive...ALL of the things a wedding coordinator should be. I did not worry a thing on our wedding day. She was experienced, organized— I loved how every month she would send us a “to do” list because that really kept us on track. I would recommend her and Candy+Co in a heartbeat!I LOVED Tori. She was responsive, supportive, attentive...ALL of the things a wedding coordinator should be. I did not worry a thing on our wedding day. She was experienced, organized— I loved how every month she would send us a “to do” list because that really kept us on track. I would recommend her and Candy+Co in a heartbeat! -
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