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Don't Mess With the Bride

Don't Mess With the Bride

Portland, OR
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Tania R. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Worth every penny!

    Kari was a PHENOMENAL day-of coordinator. She kept on top of last-minute emails, ensured the day ran smoothly, and even followed up afterwards with observations about which rentals never got delivered. She has a very calming presence, so when she asked me questions, it was always in a way that kept me in a great headspace for the big day. She was patient with and kind to my family, including my cognitively-impaired dad, which meant a lot. I can’t recommend her highly enough! If you are debating booking a day-of coordinator, DO IT, and book Don’t Mess with the Bride. It will make your day so much more enjoyable.
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    Sam J. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Stress-Free Wedding in the Forest

    We booked the Day-Of Coordination (Cedar) package with Will/DMWTB in early June 2023 for our September wedding, and we are SO glad we did! His years of experience were very apparent during our meetings and really helped us clarify priorities - especially vital in the final weeks when everything felt equally urgent. He is both straightforward and kind, a great combination for an overwhelmed couple with a broad range of ideas. He is incredibly organized - his templates and planning documents were clear and detailed, and his communication was excellent, particularly with our other vendors. In fact, multiple vendors reached out to us after our wedding to specifically compliment Will. Maybe most importantly, he got to know us so well in the two short months leading up to our wedding, that we had full confidence in all of the decisions he made on our behalf on the day itself. It was worth every penny to know that we could enjoy our wedding day without any last-minute questions or emergencies, because Will had it fully in hand. We would absolutely recommend him to couples planning their big day!
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    Dana C. Sent on 08/26/2023
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    A Wedding Planner Who Celebrates Love in All Forms

    My partner and I had the privilege of working with Will as our wedding coordinator, and we cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible experience he and his team provided. From day one, Will not only embraced our vision for the wedding but also celebrated the uniqueness of our love, making the entire journey unforgettable.
    One of the standout qualities of Will is his unwavering commitment to inclusivity. He made us feel not only welcome but truly celebrated as a same-sex couple. Will approached our wedding with an open mind, ensuring that every detail reflected our story and the love we share.
    Will demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies that may be unique to same-sex weddings. He approached every aspect of the planning process with respect and sensitivity, ensuring that our preferences were not only acknowledged but celebrated. It was evident that Will valued diversity and understood the importance of creating a wedding that was a true reflection of us.
    Rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach, Will took the time to understand our individual preferences and the dynamics of our relationship. He helped craft a wedding experience that was not only stunning but authentically represented who we are as a couple. Will seamlessly integrated elements that celebrated love in all its forms, making our wedding day truly special.
    Beyond planning our wedding, Will acted as a subtle advocate for inclusivity within the wedding industry. His commitment to creating an inclusive environment extended beyond our specific event, fostering an atmosphere where all couples, regardless of gender or orientation, could feel seen and celebrated.
    In conclusion, if you're searching for a planner who not only understands but wholeheartedly embraces the unique dynamics of same-sex weddings, look no further. Our wedding was a testament to Will's inclusive excellence, and we are forever grateful for the joy and comfort he brought to our special day.
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    Shannon H. Sent on 07/29/2023
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    They took a lot of the stress away

    Getting married is a stressful, life-changing day for everyone involved. DMWTB made my wedding day the least stressful as possible. I didn't have to think about when I was supposed to be where or how to get certain items set up in time, and they even lead the wedding rehearsal the night before. My mother-in-law asked Kari to help set up a surprise for me in our wedding-night suite and Kari took on the task and did an amazing job at it! When we walked into the room it was absolutely beautiful! The day definitely would not have been the same without the planners at DMWTB. Highly recommend!
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    Allison P. Sent on 05/31/2023
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    Wonderful!!

    Will was great throughout our whole wedding planning process and rehearsal/day of wedding. He was very thorough and detail oriented when it came to putting together our timeline and the little things we might have forgotten to think about amongst all the other wedding planning chaos! He was always very quick to respond and always there to answer questions and gave us great suggestions. He was very kind and genuinely seemed to care about us as a couple which made me feel more comfortable and stress free. I had trust in him to help our day go smoothly (and it did). We highly recommend working with Will and his assistant!
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    Jennifer J. Sent on 07/16/2022
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    Best decision we made!

    Will and his team made planning and executing our wedding so much easier than it could have possibly been on our own. Having day of coordination was amazing - I didn't have to worry about a thing. Our wedding was better than we could have imagined :)
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    Leah B. Sent on 07/15/2022
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    Fantastic 🤍🤍🤍🤍

    Don't Mess with the Bride was a must-have for our wedding day! We originally had another wedding coordinator company, but the coordinator was always slow to respond to our emails (and sometimes never responded at all). This all led to me turning into a "Bridezilla" and firing her, then scrambling to find a replacement when we were already halfway to the finish line. In came Will, who reassured us and got us set up with his team right away. The website and name are a bit cheeky and comical, hinting at an attitude which really relieves some tension and makes stressful things feel more down to earth. Madison was our dream coordinator, and really helped us fulfill every detail. Her binder on the rehearsal day was so organized and impressive - I felt reassured that she had thought of everything. Our venue was slightly more complicated than most with a ski lift and an alpine slide, and Madison never made it feel like it was any extra work or stress. On the Big Day, I felt that I could turn to her and ask her for any small help, whether it was applying sunscreen to my back when I was alone waiting for the First Look, or asking for a cup of water. She and the assistant, Shi, did an incredible job fulfilling my vision for the set up. Every decor detail was in place and in most cases they made it look even better than when I had set things up in my house for a trial run. Madison also kept us on schedule without making us feel rushed. When the DJ mispronounced our name, Madison rushed in there and let him know. My dad also had a ton of compliments for the team after the big day, basically saying he was remarkably impressed and we couldn't have done it without them. My only regret is that I didn't pay for the cleanup service - if you're wondering whether to do it, DO IT! It is very affordable. We were all tired and happy after the event and shoulda woulda coulda ;) In the end, I really felt that no one was able to mess with me, the Bride.
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    Heejin K. Sent on 10/25/2021
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    Our experience with DMWTB was above and beyond for our wedding!

    Will, Rhania, & Sonya were all an answer to prayer! Our original "wedding coordinator" that we hired for our wedding was very very unimpressive. She refused to help with any day of setting up (for example: sticking 9 candle sticks in candle holders) and when we tried to get in contact with her she had told us that another wedding was priority over ours so she didn't have time to help answer our questions. This had gone on for a few months and we had finally had enough and let her go the week before our wedding. Fast forward to when I connected with Will from DMWTB. He was very responsive from the beginning and so helpful in answering any questions and offering lots of reassurance. He and his team took on our wedding with only 1 week to prepare and let me tell you..... THEY KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! We met over Zoom a few times to really nail down our vision and get all of the logistics and timelines in order. They have every detail organized and are great at providing reassurance every step of the way. Will and Sonya were at our rehearsal dinner and we ran through rehearsal twice very smoothly. On the day of the wedding, Rhania and Sonya ran the show! Rhania is so thoughtful and great at what she does. She made sure all of the small last minute details were setup accordingly on the day of. She even gave my bridesmaids and I a ride to our first look pictures so that we didn't have to walk and she even helped me clean my dress when drinks were spilled on it. Everyone at our wedding praised about how great Rhania was the whole time and how thoughtful she was! Thank you so much DMWTB for making our wedding a day we could fully enjoy and not stress about! We will definitely recommend DMWTB to all of our friends and family!
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    Liz C. Sent on 07/31/2021
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    Great investment

    Momo, Rhania, Madison, and Will were a huge asset in helping to manage the ever changing details of our wedding - thank you Covid and a heatwave! Momo, Rhania and Madison did a stellar job on our wedding day making sure everything was setup and running smoothly - especially considering it was 108 degrees outside! They helped to make sure everyone was staying hydrated and comfortable. Hiring Don't Mess with the Bride was definitely the right decision and I can't thank them enough!
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    Jake C. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    Enabled the Best, Stress-Free Wedding Day

    The DMWTB team took so much of the stress out of the planning process. Every interaction with Will and Kari left us feeling knowledgeable in what our next steps were, more confident in our decisions, and reassured that our day was going to be what we were envisioning.

    For our rehearsal dinner and wedding day, the team took over and allowed us to enjoy time with our people. Kari was able to make everything flow in a way that felt very organic and true to who we are. Hiring DMWTB was truly one of the best investments we made for our wedding and we give them our highest recommendation for anyone looking for coordination & planning.
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    Natasha M. Sent on 09/15/2020
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    Best decision!

    Will and his team were so great! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding! We had to modify our vision and plans a few times and Will was always so helpful and great to work with. He made the whole process easier. Everything on our wedding day went so smoothly. The whole team worked so hard to make everything happen and make our day stress free. They went above and beyond what we expected and we are so grateful. We are so happy that we went with Don’t Mess With The Bride for our wedding day!
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    Krista G. Sent on 09/22/2020
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    Our day was perfect because of Don't Mess with the Bride

    Will helped us create the most perfect Zoom/Covid wedding anyone could have asked for! Our guests felt so included in our intimate wedding and Will made everything perfect. Professions, supportive, calm and so great to work with. Will had amazing ideas that made our day (even during covid times) so wonderful and special. We are beyond grateful for his services, ideas and for his ability to create something so beautiful and unique. Hire Will and his team to take the stress away in the best of wedding times and in the worst of covid wedding times!
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    Courtney A. Sent on 03/24/2020
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    Best Decision We Made!

    Hiring Will and DMWTB was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Will was a joy to work with and made the process of wedding planning so much less stressful. From the very beginning he made sure that we knew that he had our backs and was dedicated to making sure our wedding day was exactly how we pictured it. Any time we experienced an issue with another vendor Will responded with "Don't worry about it, we'll make it work". As a very detail oriented person, I was worried about relinquishing control and trusting someone else to execute our vision, but Will took the time to go over every aspect of our wedding with me until I felt confident that the day would go off without a hitch. Our wedding day ended up being perfect and we didn't have to worry about anything because we knew that Will and DMWTB were there. I cannot recommend DMWTB strongly enough. If you are looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator, do yourself a favor and hire them!
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    Michelle Sent on 08/11/2019
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    Fabulous! WOW!

    Our wedding was a dream! Everything flowed so beautifully and the decor was gorgeous. Rehearsal was great and Kari was wonderful at leading us! We highly recommend using DMWTB for day of coordination!
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    Katie J. Sent on 06/19/2019
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    Will & Kari Are The Best!

    Will and Kari were awesome to work with! We found a killer venue that we loved but the people at the venue were a serious pain in the butt to work with. That's when we brought in Will. He was able to manage all of the conversations with the venue and stop me from going insane!

    From running the rehearsal to giving us tips on setting up our wedding playlist, they went above and beyond. Our wedding would have been so stressful without Will and Kari. There were lots of last minute details I never would have even thought of but they were on top of everything.

    My husband and I got to relax and enjoy every moment of our wedding thanks to the Don't Mess With The Bride team!
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    Melissa Sent on 10/12/2018
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    Will did a spectacular job executing our day. He was able to take all of my crazy notes and drawings and turn it all into a cohesive game plan. His team executed wonderfully and worked their butts off until the day was done. They were quick on their feet in making decisions and left me and my family alone unless we were really needed (except to check-in periodically to make sure we had enough to drink). Pricing was great and availability for questions and meetings was plenty. Hire them!!
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    Mauura Sent on 09/04/2018
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    Will and Kari are amazing! Choosing to hire Don't Mess With the Bride was some of the best money we spent in our wedding budget. Because of Will and his team our rehearsal was fun, our wedding day was smooth and we were able to just enjoy all the people gathered with us instead of focusing on paying vendors, keeping the timeline on track and keeping glasses full. Thanks for everything! Our wedding was so much better than either of us ever imagined it could be, and Don't Mess With the Bride was a huge part of that!
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    Dani Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Will and Kari did an excellent job working with us to provide day-of coordination services. They were responsive and worked hard to ensure that our day was seamless and organized. They were organized during our venue walkthrough, pre-meetings and were communicative and professional on our wedding day. I highly recommend DMWTB for your big day!
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    Lexi Sent on 07/31/2018
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    Will and Kari were truly incredible. Will really came through and without them I would not have had kept my cool throughout the day. They did things without hesitation and made everything work. They really, truly delivered. I recommend these guys for sure!
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    Will was fantastic, very professional, personable, and on top of everything which alleviated the stresses of our special day. We highly recommend him and his staff for your special event.
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/18/2017
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    I cant say enough about Will. I cant imagine having a more stress-free well-run and managed wedding, and most of that is due to Will. He was reaching out to vendors on his own before our wedding day even though we technically only hired him as a "day-of" coordinator. He went above and beyond his call of duty. I felt such an ease all day knowing Will was there and helping with everything while I was just getting pampered and ready. He took charge during the rehearsal and made sure all of the wedding party was rehearsed and informed on how the next day would run. It truly was a perfect day and I have Will to thank for that.
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    Will was amazing and super helpful. On our special day he handled everything. Made sure everything was perfect!! I highly recommend him!!!
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    Heidi Sent on 07/28/2017
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    Will and his team were wonderful!! They were always prompt and helpful with questions or concerns. They made everything come together for the wedding and took care of the details that I didn't have time or forethought to handle. The staff we worked with were very professional, helpful and a positive fixture at the wedding. I can't express enough how thankful I was to have their help. Hiring them was one of the best decisions I made for the wedding. As the mother-of-the-bride it was such a relief to put everything in Will's hands and just enjoy the ceremony and reception. Would highly recommend them!!
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    Jackie Sent on 06/07/2017
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    I cannot express the amazingness that Will and his team is. I was a DIY bride, on my own (everyone was out of state) and Will was there to help with questions and recommendations along the way. The entire engagement, my husband and I kept saying to each other “I am so happy we hired him”. Story time; at the rehearsal, the DMWTB team was there to help up set up for the big day (centerpieces, tablecloths, etc.) and I had made some signs out of big picture frames and a BAR sign out of corks. Well, turns out there was no place to hang them and the R on my sign totally busted in route. Before I could even think, Will said, “Don’t worry about it, I will take care of it”. Somehow magically the next day there were cute wooden stands that held up my signs and my BAR sign was fixed and secured on a piece of wood (and is now sitting in our kitchen on display because I love it so much). The day of the wedding, all my husband and I focused on was us getting married and being with all of our loved ones; DMWTB literally did everything else. They ran the bar, cut the cake, poured the champagne, kept us on a schedule (but were flexible which was also amazing, because we got to do what we wanted) and probably a million other things. Will even kept checking in to make sure we were doing okay; making sure we had drinks, before the ceremony giving us water and keeping us calm. My favorite part; we had an hour of clean up at the end, and at the end of the hour, everything was cleaned up and put in boxes and bags and my husband and I did not lift a finger, we were so busy saying goodbye and all of a sudden it was all done! On a side note, we received so many compliments from our guests about how nice the entire staff was. Looking back, this was honestly the best use of our money, easily (and they really should charge more but I am very happy that they are such a reasonable cost). Just hire them. It will be the best decision you make (besides marrying the love of your life of course)
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    Hiring Don't Mess With The Bride was the best thing I did for my wedding. Will and his employee Tom were organized, professional, flexible, and efficient, and couldn't have made our wedding day any better or smoother. We used them for day-of coordination, and my wedding was a little outside the norm; it was an afternoon wedding, with a very busy - and short! - timeline. Will and Tom took all of my requests in stride, and when we had a flower vase disaster right before my ceremony was supposed to start, Will handled it so smoothly that more than a few of my guests came up to tell me about how awesome they were, and what a great job they did. I was oblivious to the disaster (in a good way!) - to me, my wedding day was completely stress free, because these two handled all of the details with care and respect for my wishes. To top it all off, they were the most reasonably priced service I could find, and after my experience with them I would be hard pressed to find someone as well qualified. Worth every penny we spent and then some.
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