Orpha Events Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
45 Reviews
98% recommend it
Awards
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Daniel B. Sent on 07/03/2022
Wedding Planner was Absolutely Brilliant
Working with Orpha Events to plan our wedding was the best decision we made throughout the whole process. Katie was incredibly reliable, communicative, and receptive to our ideas and values. She was creative, strategic, and persistent when it came to executing our vision, and the Orpha team pulled off a stunning wedding without any major stress placed on us or our families. It was really fantastic to work with them! -
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Maggie G. Sent on 01/04/2021
The absolute best! Flexible, personable, reliable, you name it!
I first met Marisa from Orpha Events when touring wedding venues for our May 2020 wedding as she was setting up for another beautiful wedding! After chatting for just a few minutes, she instantly felt like family and was so warm and inviting. Choosing Orpha to help plan our wedding was hands-down the easiest decision we made, if only the rest could have been that simple! After visiting the Charlottesville area only briefly to look at venues, we booked a venue that I soon came to regret. Marisa and her team did not hesitate to schedule visits to many lesser known venues that felt more suited to us and never made me feel bad about being so indecisive, they were all just supportive and wonderful and wanted us to be happy. We finally settled on a brand new venue that Marisa knew of because of personal connections--she is so well-connected in the area, it is so helpful, she has so many creative ideas! The whole team was great as we finished off the planning and were ready to go come March 2020 and then the Coronavirus pandemic changed everything. Even as the wedding world was turned on it's head, Marisa and Orpha were nothing but supportive, empathetic, flexible, and available to help us navigate these uncharted waters. I think we had weekly calls and some were just checking in to see how we were feeling. We quickly pivoted from a large wedding to an elopement with a new date (just a few days before the original), new officiant, and new photographer! Marisa was able to work with our vendors to alter everything and made it so easy on us. We moved the time up because of rain, had the venue to ourselves, and had such a wonderful time, we also arrived home to an amazing catering delivery that had been specially customized to our now tiny celebration. Our wedding ended up being beautiful, personal, and intimate. Marisa and the Orpha team pulled everything off with such ease and grace, and bonus they are all very fun and funny to be around! We will never be able to thank them enough! -
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Rich B. Sent on 10/02/2020Excellent Planner
Last Winter I had the experience of working with the Orpha Events team at a wedding at Early Mountain. From the side of a vendor (musician) it was a very well organized event from the start of my prelude to the end of the cocktail hour.
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Rebecca Sent on 12/11/2019
Can't recommend Orpha highly enough!
The best decision I made when it came to our wedding (besides choosing my husband of course! :)) was hiring Marisa! I work with lots of event planners at my job, but have never worked with anyone as good as Marisa and her team. They not only put together a seamless event, but they think of every single detail to make the day just absolutely perfect. And so many event planners can make an event go off without a hitch, but Marisa actually makes the planning process fun! She knows the absolute best vendors to work with, and on top of that, every vendor loves working with her, so you end up getting super special treatment. Marisa made our vision come to life and everything was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Neither my husband or I are at all artistic, but Marisa took our tastes and artfully combined them and designed the perfect look for us. Plus Marisa's team is equally as wonderful and made me feel super comfortable and part of the Orpha family from the very beginning. If you want a stress-free and fun planning process (as it should be!!), highly recommend working with Orpha! -
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Sandra Sent on 07/04/2018We were so fortunate that Marisa Vrooman was my daughter’s wedding planner. I don’t know where to start singing her praises. Every vendor she directed us to was absolutely perfect. Marisa completely understood the spirit and vibe we wanted to convey. Elegant, simple, personal, whimsical. She nailed it! Nature Composed did an incredible job of weaving together gorgeous local blooms in a way that not only enhanced the Blue Ridge Mountains, but intertwined the easy spirit of the celebration. L'Etoile Catering hit it out of the ball park with their locally sourced menu. Every person remarked that it was the best wedding dinner they had ever had. L'Etoile Catering captured the vibe perfectly. Delicious, unfussy, memorable and served impeccably. Cakes by Rachel brought us an absolutely delicious cake that was simple and elegant. And Sera Petras Photography… tears come to my eyes as I recall her images. Her work is absolutely stunning. She used her craft to perfectly capture the essence of my daughter and son-in-law and the spirit of their joyous day. None of this could have come together without Marisa’s careful watch. She watched, she cared, she orchestrated… but all in a way that lowered anxiety, made it easy, and made it fun. Our wedding and family has many pieces and parts. It’s complicated. Marisa and her team navigated it all with respect and care. The day wasn’t without glitches. Again, Marisa and her team were completely on top of it. I had no anxiety on the wedding day, first because my daughter married her perfect match, and second because Marisa had our back. Several people came up to me at the wedding to remark at how incredible our wedding planner was. She helped us craft the perfect day to truly reflect my daughter and son-in-law. She executed it in a way that was professional, compassionate, and personable. She followed through in way that speaks volumes of her integrity and care. Marisa is more than a wedding planner, she’s a friend we now hold dear.
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Caitlin Sent on 08/04/2018It was an absolute joy and honor having Marisa & Sarah as our wedding planners. We planned our wedding over the course of a year and a half with Marisa by our side every step of the way. Even when our wedding was still months away, she devoted her time and attention to each and every email. Her professionalism, creativity, and originality showed throughout the entire day. She thinks of absolutely everything - umbrellas for when it started "sprinkling" during our outdoor ceremony (yikes!) to HANDCRAFTING derby horse stirrers for our Mint Juleps (Hey, Cinco De Mayo wedding!). And yes, I said HANDCRAFTING. Our wedding day turned out to resemble exactly who we are as a couple, with many guests commenting to this day on how perfect the details and day turned out to be. We cannot begin to thank Marisa & Sarah enough for everything they did to make our wedding day stunning!
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Trey C. Sent on 06/16/2019Couldn't Recommend Highly Enough!
We couldn't recommend Marisa and the team at Orpha Events highly enough. Thanks to Marisa's guidance, we were able to pull off our wedding in just four months. She was able to distill a very overwhelming process down to very doable decisions and steps, prioritized in order of what was most important to us. She helped my wife and I work together to make sure the things we both cared about were represented in our ceremony and event, and to budget for each of them accordingly. Her budget insight was especially valuable in this process. As we worked to make decisions, she was always reasonably available via phone or email when it was time for a check-in. Furthermore, Marisa really tried to understand our style, especially my wife's, and then match us up with the right vendors, while also accounting for price. We loved who she recommended for a venue, catering, a cake, a band, photography, our flowers and how she handled complicated things like transportation and parking. Additionally, Orpha was able to offer smaller ancillary services like table decoration, name cards, on site lighting, and videography at fair additional prices. These elements totally elevated the event and were worth it. On the big weekend (rehearsal dinner + wedding day), it was so great to just show up and know that everything was under control. Marisa and her team allowed my wife and I to make the most of a weekend that we will never forget and also found little ways to treat us throughout the time (fun chocolates on the table, to-go food as we left the ceremony, wedding gifts seamlessly gathered and handed off to parents, etc.). Probably the highest piece of praise I could share is that time and again, our friends and our parents' friends have approached us and shared that our wedding was probably one of the most memorable they have been to. It was our goal to bless all of our guests through great hospitality and thank them for the ways they had invested in each of us over the years. Marisa and her team helped make this happen at a reasonable price that paid for itself time and again. Thank you to Marisa and her team at Orpha! Again, could not recommend them highly enough! -
Nicole Sent on 04/13/2018Working with Marisa and the Orpha team was an amazing experience! My guests commented that every single detail was clearly well thought out and that's exactly how I felt. From the start of my experience with Orpha, I knew I would be well taken care of and in the weeks leading up to the wedding, I especially felt that support. My big day was just as beautiful and magical as I hoped it would be. While the weather was crazy at my wedding and there were minor transportation issues, I always felt very well taken care of, very special, and I literally enjoyed every single second of it! Family and friends have continued to contact me and my husband raving about this event and it makes me so happy!!
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Taylor L. Sent on 04/21/2022The best decision we made was hiring Orpha Events!
We worked with Marisa and Cait and they were such an AWESOME team to work with!! The planning experience with them was so fun. They were incredibly personable, professional, and on top of every one of our needs. They made the planning experience feel so easy and natural! And that's not an easy thing to do while planning any type of event. From idea generation, gift bag purchasing, coordinating with vendors, and creating the right timeline and flow, they did it all with ease. We would work with them again in a heartbeat! -
Caitlin Sent on 02/08/2018I knew Marisa was the planner for us after just one phone call.. Her positive energy is totally contagious and I felt like I'd known her for years. I immediately knew she cared more about getting to know us than selling her services.
She continually validated our decision by just being her; She answered every question, phone call, email, or text we sent, she was a consistent source of emotional and physical support throughout planning, she was patient when we needed her to be and strong-willed when we couldn't make a decision, and she took the time to get to know our families and understand what was most important to us. Her attention to detail mixed with her enthusiasm and creative vision gave us the absolute wedding of our dreams.
I can't say enough great things about her. We hired a planner and now have a lifelong friend! -
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Gina Sent on 02/04/2018Marisa made everything easy and so much fun! Many guests at our daughter’s wedding said it was the best wedding they ever attended! Memories for a lifetime! Worth every penny!
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User3406756 Sent on 02/08/2018Marissa is a joy to work with; her dedication to her clients & her craft is incredible. She continually goes above and beyond for her clients and vendors. During a recent wedding with some unexpected rain, she was able to save the reception by having a tent brought in last minute to cover the band so they could set up on the outside terrace. She even went above and beyond by having her team bring all the heavy rental furniture up under the venue awnings, stage it for the guests then have it brought back out and stage it again once the rain subsided. She then took it an extra step by adding countless amounts of candles to help highlight the setup so the guests could see the rental seating looking just as beautiful as it would have had it not been raining earlier. Her ability to run events smoothly & efficiently makes her one of the best in the industry. In addition to her unparalleled event execution, her eye for design is exquisite. Marissa creates the most beautiful well run weddings & any bride would be lucky to have her on their team! -
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Katie Sent on 09/27/2017I can’t praise Orpha events enough for the outstanding job Marisa Vrooman did to create the wedding that my daughter had envisioned. It all came to life through her capable hands and creative talents. I felt that she embraced our family and guided us through all of the ins and outs and perils of successful wedding planning. She really grasped what my daughter wanted and delivered that and more.
We also trusted all her vendor recommendations and she never let us down. Every one we worked with did their job with skill and enthusiasm. Several people commented on how friendly and happy everyone seemed. All of our guests commented that it was the best food, best cake , best music, prettiest table settings, nicest photographer, coolest lights ... they had ever seen.
And as mother of the bride I am most grateful that Marisa delivered on her promise that I wouldn't have to do anything on the day of the event except have a blast with my family and friends. If there were any hiccups I wasn't aware of them. And I really doubt there were any - Orpha Events is that good! -
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User2641107 Sent on 06/09/2016Meet Marisa in person and see if you connect. She's very good at listening and then going with your ideas rather than pushing forth her vision. She goes above and beyond and is a joy to work with. No matter what your wedding day brings, she's there to handle it and then some!! Marisa is truly a pro and yet she will also become a close family friend after your time together. She's definitely the "bride whisperer" as she calms and nurtures the bride through a time that might be fraught with anxiety. Marisa's vendors must love her as much as her clients do because they are happy to work on her weddings. Bravo to Marisa and Orpha Events.
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