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Halle Sent on 03/12/2023No brainer - hire krista
Krista was the life-saver, best-friend-for-a-day, confidant, and organizer I didn't even know I needed. I was so stressed before finding Krista, but as soon as she came on board, my husband and I were instantly more calm. She also handled our signage and a ton of event design. I really feel so lucky to have had Krista at my event and I would recommend her to ANYONE. She took so much off our plate, most importantly she took all of the month-of vendor coordinating off our plate which was incredible. We just had to show up, she took care of the rest (vendor timelines, parking, instructions, handing out tips, etc...). HIRE HER!!! -
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Julie G. Sent on 06/16/2024We love Champagne Magnolias!
Krista and the team are so amazing. She was there for every step and alleviated all of our worries. Our wedding was so amazing and in big part due to Krista and Emily. The day was so smooth as she coordinated everything with our venue, vendors, and family. We love Champagne Magnolias and recommend to everyone! -
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Chelsea F. Sent on 10/25/2023Krista is a Wedding Planning Rockstar
You need Krista and Champagne Magnolias for your big day! If you're debating if you need a month of coordinator for your wedding, take my word for it...you do! Having Krista and CM there for me in the month leading up to my wedding and the day of was invaluable. From handling vendor communications to building my timeline to helping set up and break down decor to literally chasing off drunk hecklers during the ceremony. Champagne Magnolia and team thought of EVERYTHING! They were 5 steps ahead at all points of the day. I felt like the most relaxed bride the day of my wedding and somehow had extra time in my timeline to spend quality time with my bridal party beforehand. I can say with 1000% confidence that I wouldn't have felt so at ease without Krista and her team. They will be your biggest hype team and do everything you dreamed of...even if it's something crazy...like a shoey toast. -
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Erin L. Sent on 11/22/2023The Best, Badass, Kindest Planner
Our wedding only happened because of Krista. My fiance had his heart set on a non-traditional venue (Battleship New Jersey) that unfortunately lost its event coordinator at some point in the wedding planning process and replaced that person with a man who promises the world but is the sleaziest of used car salesmen. Over and over again we were told "Jack will arrange that" "Jack will do it" "no problem" while being given no contact information, no guidance, not even additional pricing. It was a terrible experience, with the crowing moment being told 3 months before the wedding that the area for the ceremony was under construction and would not be ready before our wedding. We invited 170 and were lucky only 120 could make it, because the venue never could have sat that many people. 3 weeks before our wedding we were able to meet with "Jack" and Krista and the caterer (also great - Andreotti's) and Krista was able to find a spot on the ship where we could have the ceremony while the caterer still was able to ready the dinner. Krista designed the semi circle chairs so we could still have the view of Philadephia. Krista brought the table numbers. Krista queued the wedding party when the newly hired event coordinator for the ship who showed up half an hour before the ceremony started didn't. Krista boarded the ship to ensure the vendors knew where to go and where to set up and set up the chairs since the venue did not - Jack told us 3 days before the wedding that he'd be attending his nephew's wedding instead. Without Krista, it simply wouldn't have happened. In hindsight, I would have hired her as a full time planner instead of partial in an instant - if I could do it all over again that's what I would do. She is kind, fun, organised, professional, and gets it done. The best, bar none. -
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Tiffany G. Sent on 07/19/2023ALL our wedding dreams came true - thanks to Champagne Magnolias!
Our wedding planning journey was an absolute dream, thanks to the incredible expertise and dedication of Krista and her team at Champagne Magnolias. From the very beginning, Krista proved to be a true professional, always prompt in her communication, five steps ahead of every concern, an exceptional coordinator with vendors, and someone who was willing to step in and do any job necessary to ensure our special day was flawless.
Everytime we met with Krista, our worries and concerns immediately melted away. As a type A bride, we went into every meeting with a list of questions or concerns that were always addressed before I even had the chance to mention them. Krista's timely communication made us feel valued and supported each step of the way. The coordination skills displayed by Krista were truly unbelievable. She effortlessly communicated with ALL of our vendors, making sure everyone was on the same page and working towards our shared vision. Her ability to bring all the pieces together was truly remarkable.
On our wedding day, Krista and her team were ALWAYS five steps ahead of my every thought. Krista is truly meant to be a wedding planner. She kept our (at times, rowdy) bridal party in line and made sure they were exactly where they needed to be, so that we didn’t have to worry. The team worked so well together and with the other vendors that we ran 45 minutes ahead of our timeline, which allowed us extra time for our first look, photos and to honestly take in every moment before our ceremony. One of the things that truly set Krista apart was her willingness to go above and beyond her role as a wedding planner. She stepped in as seamstress, photographer, videographer, etc. Any job we needed that day, she was ready for the challenge. We cannot say thank you enough. We would recommend Champagne Magnolias to any and every couple planning a wedding. Champagne Magnolias truly made ALL of our wedding day dreams come true! -
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Stacey D. Sent on 05/21/2023Best Decision Ever
We booked with a Landmark venue, and a stylist/event coordinator booked us. She assured that we would not have to hire a day of coordinator because they have similar responsibilities. However, she left and our wedding was handed to several other people. I was getting nervous and decided to look into day of coordinators. Krista said something that I'll never forget: a coordinator with the venue will always advocate for the venue, whereas a day of coordinator will always advocate for you. That, and her knowledge of weddings made me book her. Prior to the wedding itself, she was always available, answered promptly, did a tour with us of the venue, brought up questions/ideas I never thought of, and was involved in our final details meeting. On the day of the wedding, I knew I made the right choice with Krista and her team. Meeting Krista and her team was just like catching up with old friends. She made sure my girls and I were taken care of, that everything was moving on time and smoothly, and advocating for me every step of the way, just like she promised. She also took care of my fur baby, and held my dress so I didn't fall into a lake. Krista is so kind and so generous, I wish my wedding wasn't the only time I'd work with her. She truly is amazing at her job, and it's so evident she loves what she does. I would have regretted not having her as part of the wedding planning process and the day of. -
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Noemi P. Sent on 05/09/2023You absolutely need Krista ! Look no further
Krista is hands down THE ABSOLUTE BEST wedding coordinator you will ever find. Literally no-one will ever compare to her. The calmness and peace she brings in the midst of the absolute craziness that comes with planning a wedding is literally life changing. Kristas' attention to detail, coordination, organization, and communication skills are exactly what everyone needs when planning a wedding. She will come up with a solution to any and every possible issue that may arise during the wedding process. She goes above and beyond for her brides and makes you feel like you as if you are her #1 priority 100% of the time. It literally brings me to tears how much she cares for her brides and how amazing she is. I know for a fact that my wedding would have not been as amazing as it was if it wasn't for Krista. I will say it over and over again, you ABSOLUTELY NEED Krista & Champagne Magnolias for your wedding planning/coordination. -
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Allie K. Sent on 01/20/2023
You NEED Krista on your wedding day!
I made the decision to hire Krista & Champagne Magnolias a little later into the planning process after realizing I needed help with a day-of timeline and decor setup. From our very first call, I knew I made the right choice. Krista immediately put my type A OCD bride mind at ease. She was accessible, responsive, she handled vendor communication, and followed up on the types of tiny details that kept me up at night. Her day-of timeline and decor sheet helped me stay organized. She attended my final venue walkthrough and even helped us unload our decor. On the day of my wedding, she was absolutely instrumental in bringing my vision to life by setting up all my decor, repurposing it for the reception, and keeping everyone on schedule. Besides that, she was an awesome hype woman, helped with my bustle, kept the microphone away from my brother (lol), helped us pull off a private last dance, and stayed to pack up all my decor at the end of the night. If you don’t hire Krista, you’re crazy! -
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Marcelle L. Sent on 01/21/2023Loved working with this amazingly organized planner!
Krista is an absolutely amazing wedding coordinator! The reason we looked into a day of coordinator was because I had a lot of DIY decor, including my own florals and centerpieces. Krista has a down to earth personality and her pricing was very reasonable so it was an easy decision. She had not worked at my venue before so she asked to set up an in person meeting with my venue coordinator about two months before our wedding, which really helped us figure out all the little details. Krista checked in regularly the month before our wedding, helped me organize timelines and paperwork, and was very responsive if I had any questions.
Krista went above and beyond in multiple ways the weekend of our wedding. Even though the church and our venue was an hour away from her, she traveled to the church for our rehearsal the night before to meet with our families, our bridal party, and our deacon as well as to see how our ceremony was going to go. For the day of our wedding, anytime we needed something, she was there. She really made our day stress free because she thought of all the little last minute things so I didn't have to worry about them. She kept checking in with us in the bridal suite asking if we needed anything while working with the venue behind the scenes to set up my décor. She helped my husband and all the guys with their boutonnieres and kept everyone on track. Most importantly, she made my décor vision come to life. My cocktail hour and reception were set up just how I pictured (and I only provided very general instructions) and I literally teared up when I saw how beautiful everything came out. My favorite Krista moment was in between wedding photographs and our cocktail hour. The long train of my gorgeous dress got dirty and wet during photographs outside so Krista recommended trying to dry it so my bustle wouldn't break with the extra water weight. Krista spent at least 15-20 minutes with me using Tide-to-Go wipes on my dress stains (which worked really well by the way) while I blow dried my dress with a hair dryer in my suite. My dress still looked amazing for cocktail hour and reception plus my bustle stayed up the whole night! During the reception, she discretely stayed in communication with me with little things and worked with the venue Maitre’d to make sure the night ran smoothly. At the end of the night, Krista made sure all my décor was packed up and ready for us to pick up in the morning, which was a huge help.
Our wedding was such an amazing day and Krista was an integral part of making our wedding day a success. She was extremely organized and professional with everyone – family members, my bridal party, my vendors, etc. Krista worked seamlessly with my venue coordinator and the venue with the décor and logistics and our reception space was stunning due to her hard work. She’s very responsive, always prepared, and overall made everything less stressful for us. She’s so personable and made me feel calm the whole day. She truly felt like a friend and I knew she had our backs if there was an issue. I loved working with Krista and would highly recommend her! -
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Taramin S. Sent on 01/23/2023You won't regret it!
If you think a planner isn't necessary because you're having a laid back, low maintenance elopement, THINK AGAIN! Krista and the CM team made our wedding even more relaxed than I could have ever imagined. They handled everything from researching private wooded ceremony areas to basically doing my MAKE UP on my wedding day. Krista made it the best day of my life! Hire Champagne Magnolias, you will not regret it!
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Rachele S. Sent on 01/22/2023Bride’s Dream Come True
Krista is a bride’s dream come true. Amongst the long list of to-dos, deadlines and details, Krista provides organization, order and ease. From the first day we met, I felt like I had someone I could ask the “dumb” questions to, as she has the experience many brides don’t of seeing many different wedding plans. Krista always had options and helped me feel comfortable to be decisive and continue into the next task or focus area. I thought the lead up and planning was great with Krista, but then I experienced the rehearsal and day of. Krista had the details down and communicated in a way that made it easy for the whole wedding party, myself and my groom. We didn’t have to stress about timing because we knew where we were supposed to be and when at all times. And as things came up, Krista was always there with a solution and assistance. Krista is also really skilled in content creation, which made remembering and sharing my day very easy and stress free. I know that our day would not have been as amazing as it was without Krista. I really cannot recommend Champagne Magnolias enough! -
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Elizabeth A. Sent on 02/22/2023Krista was a must have for us! A true life savor.
My review is way way over due! Our amazing Wedding was December 19th 2020. And without Krista I mentally would not have made it. Our Covid micro wedding was absolutely amazing and everything I dreamed of all thanks to Krista's calm demeanor, savvy ideas and incredible organization skills.
As many Covid brides we had a wedding booked at a venue for 300 people and chose to reschedule to June of 2022.
We decided we couldn't wait until then to get married. We planned to have our immediate family and bridal party do full wedding day. This included formal church mass and reception for a total of 50 people to be held in my parents backyard....in the winter. I immediately identified this was a big task and needed help. Especially after working as an RN in the hospital with Covid, planning and rescheduling our wedding I was OVER IT.
I interviewed 3 planners and Krista was the last one I spoke with, I chose her on the spot. She calmed my nerves and made a plan right then and there. I got excited again. She knew what I needed and tackled the job right away. Now with Covid nothing was easy of course. The restrictions changed as the winter came. We now had to cancel our 50 person wedding and scale it back to immediate family only . THANK GOD I HAD KRISTA!!! Krista didn't hesitate and cancelled and rebooked all reservations. She had to Listen to me cry, vent and sulk and never made me feel bad about it. Krista made a new plan and we started to get to work.
Now let's jump to wedding day! We had a timeline we had a plan. We were doing everything. Make up, hair ,photographer, full mass which was streamed for all 300 guest. Did all formal photos, father daughter dance, first dance. Cake cutting. EVERYTHING. I was so nervous. I called krista an hour prior to her arrival ,I needed her now. And she was there!
Hopefully I can attach photos, Krista set up the house beautifully, and the day went off with out a hiccup. (Oh actually the lights my dad installed on the ceiling caught fire while we were outside taking pictures, Krista and her assistant put out the fire and we had no idea until an hour later. ) so she's a fire fighter too!
Other than that the day was seriously a dream come true. Krista did everything for us and made our wedding day perfect. It seriously could not have been done without her.
Unfortunately I did not have krista do our wedding at the Hamilton manor this past June. Two stupid reasons- 1 we had a baby in between and by the time I tackled wedding stuff we forgot to book her on time and 2 we had our on-site "planner" (who was amazing with all the details) but was not nearly enough for what we need on wedding day.
The day of my wedding and in hindsight I wished more than anything I had Krista by my side. To have someone have 100 percent of your needs on their for front from getting your hair done until the party is over is priceless. Our second wedding was beautiful but I knew what it was like to have a stress free wedding day and just enjoy.Wedding day 2 was not that. I was beyond stressed with a breastfeeding 6 month old ,coordinating last min details and trying to enjoy the day. We ended up being 1.5 hours off schedule and very overwhelmed.
My advice is book the planner, spend the extra money! It's a blip in what you're spending on your wedding as a whole. Krista will make sure every penny spent was worth it and more! I can't thank Krista enough for all her hard work and seriously making our wedding day, the day of our dreams. -
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