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Claire S. Sent on 07/09/2024Simply the best
It’s no wonder Brynn and First Look Events have planned 3 weddings in our family, and why we’ve referred her to every bride and groom we know getting married in Colorado.
Where do we even begin? Working with Brynn was hands down the best decision we made for our big day. Brynn has this incredible knack for understanding exactly what you want, even when you can't quite put it into words yourself. She took our scattered ideas and transformed them into a cohesive and breathtaking event that exceeded every expectation we had.
The attention to detail was mind-blowing. Every flower, every table setting, every tiny detail was meticulously planned and executed to perfection. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything looked and how smoothly everything ran.
Speaking of running smoothly, Brynn is a logistical wizard. She handled everything from coordinating vendors to managing timelines with such ease that we were able to relax and truly enjoy our day without a single worry. That peace of mind is priceless.
Beyond her organizational skills, Brynn is just an absolute pleasure to work with. She has this calming presence that is so reassuring during what can be a stressful time. She listened to our ideas, offered invaluable advice, and always made us feel like our wedding was her top priority.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your day special, look no further than Brynn and First Look Events. She is not just a planner, but a true artist and a friend who genuinely cares about making your wedding day as perfect as it can be.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Brynn, for giving us the wedding of our dreams. You're simply the best!
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Sabrina D. Sent on 06/10/2024Brynn is the best!
We feel incredibly lucky to have gotten to work with Brynn for our wedding. Not only did she save the day when we had our original venue back out of our contract (while she was on vacation no less!) she went above and beyond to make sure we had an ideal new plan in place before the week was even through. She cares about her clients and showcasing their individuality through her creative design, bringing everything together into one cohesive and unique vision without feeling rote or "like any other wedding" - it really felt like Us. Anytime we had a question, she had an answer, and assured us throughout the planning process that we didn't have to worry. She knew answers to things we would have never thought to ask as well. On the wedding day, she and her team made sure we felt absolutely taken care of. We even had one guest ask her "can you help manage my life?" when they saw how incredibly she handled everything for our wedding. Needless to say, our wedding day would not have been the same without for Brynn and her team. We can't thank her enough. -
Clara T. Sent on 06/06/2024
Boulder Wedding
Alexandra Turner From First Look Events expertly managed our May 18, 2024 wedding in Boulder, CO. "Managed" doesn't begin to cover all that she did to make the event a triumph. She applied her knowledge and experience to all details – contracts, negotiations, budgets, coordination among vendors, resources, etc. She handled all interactions professionally and competently. (And with good cheer and enthusiasm.) Alexandra is a talented designer, who styled the look and vibe of the event beyond our expectations. She knew of resources and possibilities that created a smooth process with many amazing, creative professionals. Thanks to her, the planning process was enjoyable with minimal stress. We got to enjoy the creative decisions and fun details without the anxiety that is so commonly associated with planning a wedding.
Not only was the planning handled expertly, the wedding weekend was an amazing success thank you in large part to Alexandra and her team. Alexandra managed the entire day so that we arrived to a venue designed perfectly in line with the vision we had all created as a team during the planning. The day itself ran smoothly and on time. While we are sure plenty was going on behind the scenes, Alexandra and the First Look Team were positive and helpful at every turn. The result was a gorgeous atmosphere where we, our families, and all of our guests felt comfortable, happy, and able to enjoy a really great party.
She made it easier at every decision-making point in the process. We really could not have done it without her. -
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Ann S. Sent on 12/15/2023
First Look Events are Essential to Plan, Execute and Manage Your Wedding
I hired a wedding planner because everyone told me I should. I truly didn't appreciate how important it is to have that resource on your team. Brynn, owner of First Look Events came very highly recommended from a good friend. Once hired, Brynn immediately discussed with my daughter and me our vision, likes and dislikes and budget. We had a good idea what we wanted, however Brynn elevated every aspect and provided incredible resources to execute the ceremony and reception. The wedding was in a large hotel ballroom. Brynn and her team created a winter wonderland that was elegant, personal and gave a nod to my daughter and her (now!) husband. During the planning, any issue that came up, Brynn had a creative idea or a fix. The installation, management and execution of every detail the evening of the wedding was over the top. Brynn had a detailed schedule for all vendors (i.e., the hotel, florist, photographer and band). she was in close touch with all of us the day of to ensure everyone was on schedule. During the dinner and reception she managed all of the vendors and checked in with all of us throughout the night. When the reception was over, Brynn and her team packed up everything and delivered items to the bridal suite. When my daughter walked into the suite after the after party, the suite was cleaned up and her gown was hung. I have since learned there were sizable issues in getting all of the decor items up to the ballroom. However Brynn took care of everything, we found out the following day the problem solving/battle she was having with the hotel. She is a pro beyond words. I cannot recommend her highly enough. -
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Tess S. Sent on 12/16/2023No need to look any further for a wedding planner, First Look Events is a must hire!!!!
You would be remiss to plan a wedding in Colorado and not use Brynn Swanson and her team at First Look Events. This team of genius creatives brought my husband and my winter wedding vibes to life in ways that we didn't even know was possible. First Look has incredible relationships with vendors all across Colorado and are able to tap into them to basically provide you with anything you can dream up. I feel confident that the phrase “we can’t do that” is something this incredible company of women has never said.
This is the wedding planner you want to have your back on the day of your wedding. Had you asked me the night of my wedding if anything went wrong, I would have told you no, but little did I know that there were multiple hiccups that happened with the venue day of (to no fault of Brynn’s) that these gals took care of so seamlessly, my guests and I would have never known. Brynn and her team have such a calming presence and do such a good job making sure that you have everything you need on your wedding day. Be it, keeping the flow of events moving to stick to schedule, pinning my wedding dress when I found out minutes before walking down the aisle that one of the tacks had come loose and I was at risk of flashing the entire audience, or making sure that every perfect surprise that we had planned for our guests ran smoothly and that my husband and I had a front row seat for them all with a glass of champagne in hand.
I have now seen Brynn and her team plan multiple of my friends' weddings and every one of them had very distinct and different feeling that perfectly captured the couple getting married. The only thing I would have done differently for my wedding is signed with First Look Events sooner and not wasted time interviewing other wedding planners.
(photos are of our ceremony space that was transformed in minutes into our reception area, my husband and I seeing our ceremony space and giving Brynn the biggest hug for all of her hard work) -
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Tori C. Sent on 10/16/2023Life Savers!
Alexandra and Brynn were absolute lifesavers! I came in without much of a vision for our wedding. I was clueless about design aspects in every direction. I told them to go for it on design choices, and they truly delivered! We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding and every single guest was truly in awe! The day of, I did not worry about a thing because they were there every step of the way! My mom continues to rave about Alexandra every time we speak. We were incredibly lucky to have her! I absolutely could not have survived without both Brynn and Alexandra. Thank you SO much again! -
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Abigail W. Sent on 01/18/2024Amazing, absolutely adore Brynn and Lindsay!
I was so impressed with First Look Events. I first contacted Brynn right after I got engaged and she was wonderful over the phone. I talked to several other wedding planners and Brynn felt like the most professional, experienced, lovely to work with, and the best fit for me. Additionally, Brynn's prices were lower than some of the other vendors but her quality even over the first phone call was so much stronger. Brynn designed and helped with the early planning of my wedding. Brynn's designs were thoughtful, stunning, and perfectly me and my now husband. I really respect her creative genius as she really was able to design my dream wedding! I don't have a great design sense, so I was so impressed with how she was able to take my wants, desires, and life experiences and turn it into something beautiful. Brynn was very responsive to emails and an absolute joy to work with. Brynn helped us stay within budget and was always very honest about how we could cut costs or get a better deal. All of the vendors recommended by Brynn were fantastic to work with and I really appreciated Brynn's honesty for assistance with the selection process. Lindsay then helped with our month-of and day-of planning. Lindsay was so on-top of everything and ensured my day went wonderfully. She is incredibly detail-oriented and made sure that all of our ducks were in a row for our perfect day. Lindsay also was very responsive over email and wonderful to work with. I consider Brynn and Lindsay dear friends of mine now and I am so grateful for them. My mom also adores Brynn and Lindsay and speaks very highly of them. Our wedding went incredibly smoothly and I felt so secure leaving my full trust in Brynn and Lindsay's hands. I seriously would recommend First Look to anyone. Reasonably priced, highly professional, incredibly high quality work, and wonderful women. 10/10! -
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Carol W. Sent on 07/20/2023Wonderful Experience
We worked with Lindsay at First Look Events. She is AMAZING! She works hard and makes sure that every detail is taken care of! I live in Georgia, and my daughter got married in Vail! It would not have happened without Lindsay! About 6 weeks out, Lindsay took the lead, and it was a wonderful experience! I highly recommend her and First Look Events!
Mother of the Bride
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Alexandra T. Sent on 08/29/2023
The Best Planner You Could Hire!
The best decision I made for my wedding was hiring First Look Events! I have known Brynn for a few years so I was excited that she was going to be planning my wedding. She was very involved in the entire process and made the whole experience very smooth and fun! She really cared about my husband and I as a couple and wanted to really personalize this process for us. She helped us select each vendor for our style and made sure she executed the vision that she and I created together. The week of the wedding we had an issue with a vendor saying they could not follow through with their contract. Brynn was able to make sure I remained calm and had no stress while behind the scenes she was working on coming up with a solution. Within a 24-hour period of hearing the other company bailed, she came up with a solution that ended up being even better than the original plan. We could not have been in better hands. Guests are still calling us saying how perfect our wedding was and how it was the best wedding they have ever attended. Brynn and First Look- thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day a dream come true. -
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Stacy K. Sent on 08/29/2023
The best decision besides the bride and groom saying “I do” was Hiring First Look Events.
There really are know words to express much we appreciate Brynn and First Look Events.. One always wonders “do I really need a wedding planner?” The answer is yes, yes you do. The attention to every little detail certainly would have been missed by anyone else. That being said, when Brynn and her team really went into action was when issues arose. Most times we weren’t even aware of “situations” as they quietly took care of everything behind the scenes. However if we did know of something it was impressive to watch Brynn take care of business. Her work and reputation commands respect from every vendor we dealt with. If we were working with First Look Events people went out of their way to make sure things were done right. Cannot recommend enough!
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Alison M. Sent on 07/08/2023
Exceptional!
Trying to find the correct word to express how incredible First Look Events is more challenging than I would have thought. Exceptional, may be the only one that comes close to expressing the time, dedication and professionalism Alexandra showed my daughter, myself and every guest. Alexandra went above and beyond to be sure that every detail was exactly the way my daughter had dreamed for her special day. During our initial call, Brynn, suggested Mountain Crust for our catering needs and our guests are still raving. Every detail from the venue to the send off was pure perfection. If you are looking for a wedding day where every possible need was thought of and anticipated look no further than First Look and request Alexandra! Alexandra, thank you for making Delaney and TJ’s day more than they could have ever dreamed and the party afterward one that is core memory for everyone! You are absolutely outstanding and Paul and I are grateful! ~Alison Marien -
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Megan Y. Sent on 06/18/2023Made plan B a dream!
Brynn is an incredible wedding planner and made our dream wedding a reality that we will remember for a lifetime! We worked with Brynn for 9 months to plan our wedding at Bella Vista Estate in Steamboat Springs, CO. When we started the wedding planning process, I interviewed 5+ wedding planners and Brynn really stood out from the rest because of her vast experience planning weddings across CO, incredible design eye to make our wedding cohesive and memorable, and most importantly I genuinely enjoy spending time with Brynn.
Brynn helped us build the most incredible vendor team for our wedding - they all went above and beyond to make our day feel like "us". We originally planned to do an outdoor reception given the beautiful views at our venue. However, mother nature had other plans - the week before our wedding the weather forecast was looking grim (cold, rain, and thunder). The Wednesday before our wedding, we made the call to move our reception into a tent. Brynn was literally a life saver and made our Plan B even better than the original Plan A! She helped us change our rentals and worked with our flower vendor (Lori from Statice Florals) to make the tent absolutely gorgeous! I was so stressed about the weather that I completely trusted Brynn and Lori to make the magic happen in the tent. They delivered beyond our wildest dreams - adding gorgeous greenery/drapery to the ceiling and creating the chicest lounge set!
The day of our wedding Brynn and the team took care of every detail so that we could be completely present and soak in our wedding day. Against all odds, right before the ceremony the weather turned beautiful, and we had the most magical ceremony and cocktail hour outside followed by a gorgeous, tented reception. We could not be happier about how our wedding turned out and it is all thanks to Brynn and team! We will forever be grateful to Brynn for making our wedding such a dream and cannot recommend her enough for any of your special occasions. Thanks Brynn!!
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Hannah B. Sent on 09/30/2022Truly Amazing!
Brynn and the First Look team are truly incredible. From the beginning of the process, Brynn was invested in us as a couple and what we prioritized about our wedding. She listened and took our ideas and wants and made them even better than we could've thought! Brynn is the perfect mix of creative and detail-oriented, which was vital to this process. She has a large network of trusted vendors that LOVE working with her and were amazing. Most of our vendors made comments to us about what good hands we were in with Brynn, showing how well-respected she is in the industry. Leading up to our big day Brynn was constantly available for any last-minute questions and ideas. During our wedding weekend, Brynn was present and so organized while coordinating many different moving pieces. Our whole process was 10/10 Because of Brynn, I was able to truly enjoy the wedding planning process without stress. She is nothing short of a miracle worker and we love her!! I have recommended her to all my recently engaged friends. -
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Talie W. Sent on 09/29/2022Petra is the ULTIMATE planner & coordinator!!
From the start to finish of our planning process, Petra was immensely helpful and supportive! Her expert knowledge of Colorado wedding vendors made planning our dream wedding easy and stress-free. She helped us and our vendors stay organized by creating a custom checklist and wedding day timeline. On our wedding day, she was extremely professional and supportive. Knowing that she had everything under control helped us be able to relax and enjoy our wedding day! Multiple family members and guests told us how impressed they were by her flawless coordination of our wedding. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing support with planning and/or coordination! -
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Brooke M. Sent on 08/25/2022Best wedding planner
10/10 recommend Brynn. Seriously the best wedding planner EVER. She has made this entire wedding planning easy and flawless. Brynn listened to all my needs and wants. Day of the wedding went perfect and she made sure my husband and I had everything we needed. HIRE BRYNN, you will not regret it! -
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Natalie D. Sent on 12/20/2022Best Decision We Made for Our Wedding
We worked with Lindsay for our wedding in July 2022 at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO and she was incredible.
My husband and I are from CT, so we weren't anywhere near our venue. I knew I NEEDED to work with someone who was on top of their game to say the least.
I'm positive that I would have had a nervous breakdown at the wedding if I didn't have Lindsay. She's the only reason I was able to relax and enjoy the wedding, even with the things that went wrong with our catering/design company, because I knew she genuinely had our backs and would do anything or step in anywhere to make sure we had the best time possible.
After the wedding my husband and I talked to each other, our families, and Lindsay about how amazing she was at the wedding (and leading up to it as well).
To sum things up in one brief quote, we were recapping with my parents the next day, and my mom said "Lindsay was the best part of that wedding". (I'd like to think the fact that her only daughter got married was a top moment for her as well, but who knows haha)
All in all - she's a true gem, and insanely good at what she does. -
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Angeline Sent on 08/18/2022
Look No Further!
First Look Events was irreplacable during our wedding weekend. If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further. Brynn helped in so many ways including reccomending venders, helping with selections, timeline, giving advice, setting up and so much more. We had a four day destination wedding event in Steamboat which involved a lot of logistics with venders. She was apart of both the welcome event with 120 guests and the wedding day. I did not have to lift a finger either day which allowed me to truly immerse myself in the wedding celebration. While planning we did have a few unforseen events which were significant, such as our transportation canceling on us less than a month out. Right when we were about to completely panic we reached out to Brynn at 11 pm and she had a solution by 9 am the next morning! Her transportation connection ended up being better than our original one! A wedding is a special celebration. Take time connecting with your vendors to ensure you are surrounded by people you can trust and rely on. If you choose to work with First Look Events they will make your wedding truly everything you hoped it would be and likely so much more! -
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Megan S. Sent on 07/18/2022Best decision we made for our wedding
Look no further- Brynn is the best wedding planner in Colorado (if not on planet Earth). Even writing this review I get emotional just thinking about all she did for us during our planning and wedding day. Brynn helped me transform my thoughts and feelings about how I envisioned my wedding into a tangible, real event. She was supportive, communicative, and my biggest advocate throughout the process. Her design eye is second to none- she is creative and thoughtful and helped direct me on ideas without ever feeling pushy. I always felt like she was really listening to me, and I appreciated that she was honest with me even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear (and she was always right). She really cared about us as people and making our wedding better than we could dream, and we felt that. We took her advice on almost every vendor recommendation and ended up with a team of vendors that exceeded all expectations. During our wedding day she was always there for us without being overbearing or in the way. It was like magic, every time I needed her she was there. Every time I needed a drink she was there. Every time I needed a snack she was there. She was thoughtful with our families and checking in with them as well. By the end of it all, Brynn felt like a friend, and I genuinely miss talking to her so frequently. I trust her implicitly, and you should too! You will not regret booking her!!!
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