Event Planning Network 4.6 out of 5.0 4.7/5.0
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Overall Rating
Quality of Service:
   4.5 out of 5.0 (4.5/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.6 out of 5.0 (4.7/5.0)
Professionalism:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)
Value For Cost:
   4.6 out of 5.0 (4.6/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.7 out of 5.0 (4.8/5.0)

Endorsements
"Having worked with EPN a few times, I have come to respect the leadership and encouragement provided to coordinate the flow of the wedding from the rehearsal through the reception. Melissa and Tina are exceptional in their work. It's definitely all about the Bride and Groom's success with EPN and I highly recommend them!"
"EPN is a very detailed & professional team of wedding coordinators, I highly recommend them. DJ Freez "
"As a wedding officiant in Central Pennsylvania, I have had the honor and privilege of meeting and working with, Melissa Rau of Event Planning Network. My intial impression of EPN was they are a most professional, organized and detailed-oriented group that works extremely hard to create an event that truly surpasses all expectations. Their customer-service level is outstanding, they are truly "people-oriented" rather than "money-oriented." They are not pushy or overbearing, but rather will assist you in as much or as little assistance as you require in planning your event. Melissa is a genuinely lovely, intelligent, creative and caring individual. When working with EPN, I know that the coordination will be flawless and the event outstanding! "
"Event Planning Network is an organization that will help to make your life easier. With very good people, experience and a growing reputation, they can help to make your day all that it can and should be by seeing to every detail and providing solid guidance throughout the process. I fully endorse this group and am very pleased at any opportunity I have to work with them. "
"Melissa @ EPN is just a dream to work with. Always on top of every detail, she is the perfect coordinator for the wedding day. Very conscious of all of the needs of the bride and groom, as well as the other vendors. Makes everything run very smoothly and efficiently. If you don't want to worry about a thing for your day, I would certainly hire a coordinator at EPN. "

 
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adnama03
Wedding: 09/20/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Melissa and Tina were wonderful to work with. They were very responsive and professional. I don't know what I would have done without them. They made our wedding day perfect and made the work they did look effortless. I would recommend them to anyone!

Reviewed On:
10/17/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Angry Bride
Wedding: 09/06/2008
Reviews: 5
1.1
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 0.0 out of 5.0(0.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:0.5 out of 5.0(0.5/5.0)
Professionalism:3.0 out of 5.0(3.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:0.0 out of 5.0(0.0/5.0)
Flexibility:2.0 out of 5.0(2.0/5.0)

Attention to detail….. hardly correct. I had so many details missed for my wedding day, where should I start?????

1. The programs, which cost us over $130 to be printed on special paper, were nowhere to be found.
2. Boutonnières were put on five minutes before the ceremony
3. My grandmother never received her corsage, nor did the singer at the ceremony.
4. The flowers from the ceremony were to be displayed at the reception. They were put near the kitchen. (ceremony and reception were in the same location)
5. Flowers in the centerpieces, which they put together, were never filled with water. Therefore, they were wilted for the reception.
6. The ladies room basket was still in the plastic bag and put on the sink, which I had to put it out myself during the reception. Sitting along side of the bag, was the program basket in the ladies room!
7. The scoops and plastic bags for the candy bar were not put out.
8. The centerpiece for the bridal party was totally wrong, and put on another table.

Reviewed On:
10/09/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Maria
Wedding: 08/22/2008
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

EPN did an amazing job!! They helped us with so many of the decision making processes. They found us the greatest DJ ever!!!! They made sure everything ran so smooothly on our wedding day. I had zero worries. Everyone kept commenting on how calm I was all day and I truly believe it was because of Melissa and Jen.

Reviewed On:
04/03/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Lorraine
Wedding: 08/02/2008
Reviews: 6
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

This is the first time I had work with EPN and I am very happy to have them as my wedding planner. They did everythings that I asked for and more. They are really detail oriented which made everythings turn out to wonderful. They took care of everything on my wedding day, so I got to really enjoy my special day. I would recommen them to everyone.

Reviewed On:
08/19/2008

Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)

Candace
Wedding: 08/02/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I loved this group. Pleasant, courteous and responsive.

Reviewed On:
08/15/2008

Services Used:
DJ, Invitations, Event Rentals, Wedding Planning, Unique Services (Other)

Funck
Wedding: 06/21/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I would highly recommend Event Planning Network to any planning bride. Melissa offered much support and help throughout the whole process. The day of the wedding turned out wonderfully, and it would not have gone as smoothly without the help of EPN. My husband and I were able to enjoy our day and know that all of the details were in good hands with EPN.

Reviewed On:
08/15/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Stephanie
Wedding: 06/14/2008
Reviews: 4
4.8
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

A wonderful group of people to work with! Melissa was incredibly helpful on the day of my wedding and this was the best money I spent for the wedding. A huge thank you!

Reviewed On:
03/20/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Melissa
Wedding: 05/25/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

They worked so hard to make everything perfect on our wedding day! I could relax, knowing everything would be set up exactly as I wanted.

Reviewed On:
04/02/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Danielle
Wedding: 09/29/2007
Reviews: 2
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

EPN was exactly who I needed to help me have the best wedding day I could have. Everything went according to plan and I never felt that I had to sacrifice anything. They helped me stick to my budget and provided me with the highest quality vendors in our area.

Reviewed On:
04/07/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Deepak
Wedding: 07/07/2007
Reviews: 1
4.9
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I hired e-p-n for wedding day coordination and was very pleased with the service. I didn't have to worry about minor things on the wedding day such as decorations, setting-up limo, removing decor, getting people together for photos, etc and I could actually enjoy getting married. I am so glad that I hired e-p-n for this because it gave me a chance to interact with family, relatives, and friends,which is priceless to me. The coordinators relieved a lot of my stress and try to calm me down if I did get stressed on the wedding day. I recommend e-p-n coordination service to anyone who is planning their wedding because it will help you enjoy the wedding day for the real reasons.

Reviewed On:
08/01/2007

Services Used:
Unique Services (Other)

Kimberly
Wedding: 06/09/2007
Reviews: 7
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

E-P-N Network

We used the EPN network after having a not so great experience with another planner in the area. Melissa and Tina, right from the start showed how knowledgable they were with wedding planning, and we knew this was exactly what we had been looking for. We had some vendors already in place, along with the locations for both the Ceremony and Reception, but they both stepped in and helped us continue our planning. We needed assistance with a Florist, DJ, Transportation, and all the pieces that put it all together. Every question we had they were available for assistance, and were such a great help! We even changed our Florist after choosing them, and it not only saved us a lot of money, but the flowers were amazing!
They were extremely flexible with scheduling appointments, were always aware of all the aspects of our planning, whether it's something they booked or not, and very proffessional.
They walked us through the ceremony rehearsal, set up the dinner venue and also the ceremony location, transportated our flowers to two locations, made sure all the specific details were perfect, and always was working on something during our day before we would have even thought about it!
Our wedding went off without a hitch, it was perfect and exactly how we wanted it! Many of our guets commented on how great all our little details were, and we couldn't have done it without EPN! We highly recommend EPN to anyone who needs a day of planner, or help with their planning!

Reviewed On:
08/01/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Katie and Andrew
Wedding: 02/14/2007
Reviews: 7
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Melissa and Tina at EPN are outstanding. They took the time to understand just what we had in mind for our reception, and made the process so easy. They handled eveything with professionalism and class. Their recommendations on vendors alone were worth twice what we paid for the planning service. The food, the venue, the flowers, the cake, and the photographer were perfect selections. Our event was as nice as receptions that cost TWICE as much. Their dedication to having a PERFECT event on a PERFECT budget was exceptional. Plus, on the day of the event, it was like having old friends there to help us, guide us, and make it all run smoothly. We ended up feeling like they were also caring friends who shared our most special day!

Reviewed On:
08/01/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Jennifer
Wedding: 12/02/2006
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Melissa and Tina are absolutely first rate wedding coordinators, their outstanding expertise when it comes to planning a wedding was invaluable. They were able to give detailed feedback about every aspect of planning my wedding - from florist suggestions to guest list dilemmas to menu selection and beyond! Because this was my first time planning a wedding, I was often unsure if I was dealing with a reputable vendor or if I was getting a good deal on something. Melissa and Tina KNOW this business and were always able to give me straight and unbiased feedback, it really helped me narrow down my choices and ensured that I was always dealing with great vendors.

These girls at EPN were also always available whenever I needed help. I found myself several times needing to call them at the last minute because tasks arose that I really needed assistance with or I just needed someone to bounce ideas off of and they accommodated me every single time. I felt completely welcome to call upon them any time and I knew they would be there for me. Just knowing that alone took a huge burden off my shoulders. Melissa and Tina are very warm and so easy to talk to and that also made a big difference. When you have people so integrally involved in such an important occasion like your wedding, it really helps to know that they are there first and foremost FOR YOU. They are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that your wedding turns out exactly how you want it and they go above and beyond to make that happen.

One example in my wedding is that I really wanted an ice luge to serve my wedding cocktail out of, but my venue was unwilling to accommodate the ice luge indoors due to the potential messiness of it. However, my wedding was in December and I definitely did not want my guests to go outside in order to get a cocktail. Melissa negotiated with the venue and she found a way to make it work. My ice luge was indoors and it was perfect. This is a prime example of what you get when you book these girls. If you want something, they do everything in their power to make it happen.

They are also extremely professional. They are warm and friendly to everyone, but they also know how to put pressure on vendors when it's necessary. But always in a completely professional manner. They will always stand up for your best interests and it's a relief knowing that they are looking out for you.

In addition to the planning, they were invaluable the day of the wedding as well. They are your eyes and ears during the entire day. For as long as they are there, they are constantly checking to make sure things go according to plan so that you never have to worry about it. I am an extremely "type A" person who likes to make sure things get done myself. There are very few people that I usually trust to get things done, but I actually felt completely comfortable in Melissa & Tina's hands. I knew if there was a problem, they would handle it. I had 2 people at my reception who ordered a special vegan meal and I was concerned their entrees would not arrive correctly. That night Melissa & Tina were on the ball and made sure it was handled. If I had any concern at all, I knew after I mentioned it that it would be handled appropriately.

And you get all of this exceptional service for an amazing price!! The girls at EPN were half as expensive as some of the other companies that seemed to offer comparable service. Not only that, but their personalities just really "fit" for my wedding. I interviewed countless other coordinators and none stacked up. If they were the same price as EPN, they were grossly underprofessional. If they were more expensive, they often seemed pretentious and like they were just there to do a job - not as if they were really out there to make sure YOU were happy. I really can't recommend Melissa & Tina enough!!! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!!!

Reviewed On:
08/03/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Amanda
Wedding: 08/19/2006
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I worked with Melissa & Tina with the Event Planning network, I was initially unsure about the experience but knew Tina and thought I'd give it a try. Having them as event coordinators made my day so much easier! I've been in weddings and seen how stressful they can be for the bride, groom and their families and assumed I've have some of the same stress. That was not the case. I literally did not worry about any single detail on my wedding day, and I'm a worrier. Any concerns/questions I had were taken care of by them, and working with them beforehand and sharing my vision of the wedding day made it so much easier. About 30 minutes before our outdoor ceremony it looked like it was going to rain severely, which was probably my biggest stress of the evening. Melissa & Tina rounded up the guests, found the minister and had everyone in their places so that we could start the ceremony 15 minutes early in hope that the rain would hold off. Needless to say it never rained, but even that one moment that could have been very stressful was taken care of by them. I could go on and on about E-P-N, but instead try them for yourselves and have the same great experience I did!

Reviewed On:
08/03/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning