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Kirsten Sent on 08/01/2023

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Busola and her team were a joy to work with! She was very responsive and always had such a pleasant attitude! She made our wedding day so special!

Jaisa Sent on 01/02/2026

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Incredibly helpful!

I had the pleasure of meeting with Tomi early in my search process for a planner. She went above and beyond with her research and knowledge on vendors. Her insights helped us figure out what we needed and I highly recommend her for her thoroughness and effort to make sure we had all the details to make strong decisions.

Erica Sent on 10/17/2019

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The best wedding planner ever!!

I don't have the words to describe how at ease my experience with Shile and Sherina was. Shile worked to bring our vision to life while maintaining my budget and exceeded our expectations. From our frequent calls, her list of trusted vendors, even putting out fires on the actual day of. RAE Affairs did everything to keep my wedding day about my husband and I. They are the best!!!

Pearl Sent on 08/14/2019

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01/12/19 - #TheGlennEvent

Oh my goooooddness, Shile, Shile, Shile! Shile and her team were worth every penny and MORE. Not only did she provide us the opportunity to be apply for our wedding to be televised, she was the ultimate dream and SUPPORT beyond her title! On the day of, I did not feel an inch of stress! I was able to be a bride! It was absolutely amazing. She is poised, organized, effective, a true down to earth and supportive soul. She is knowledgeable and professional. Filled with tips and advice to truly help even the most uncertain bride. I selected her for month of coordination and she went above and BEYOND! Book her - you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Shile!!!

Felicia Sent on 07/01/2019

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Relaxed and Enjoyed!

RAE Affairs lives by its name. Shile and her team are phenomenal. She orchestrated the wedding of our dreams and left a lasting impression on every guest. Every detail from was excellently curated and managed - dress shopping, destination wedding planning, court wedding details, traditional cultural wedding details, vendor management, guest list management, groom support, budgeting, design, parent management! and more. Her team was able to handle every component of every event that was part of the wedding festivities. She was also able to balance the vsrying family dynamics that manifest during wedding planning. I'd recommend her without question to anyone who wants to relax and actually enjoy their wedding planning process!

Sitou Sent on 04/30/2019

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The most organized & caring team ever!

My husband and I decided to have for our 15th anniversary, the wedding that we’ve never had! We are happy to say that we have chosen RAE affairs for our special event. Shile has worked with me from taking me dress shopping when I had a bad experience with the 1st dress I chose! , to picking the best photographer and videographer, the decor was on point ! Shile & her team made sure we were relaxed and enjoyed every moment of the wedding day! She also surprised us by adding some special touches to the event! Everything exceeded our expectations! She is very passionate about her work and really gives it 💯. Our special day was a success thanks to RAE affairs.

Brittany Sent on 11/05/2018

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Shile and the RAE Team Are Fantastic

Shile and the RAE team are absolutely fantastic. Shile has been such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make our day even better than we could've imagined. Shile was always accessible and accommodating to our needs. She is very professional but in a special very personable way. She listened to our needs, remained flexible and was a true advocate for us in so many ways. My husband and I were able to genuinely enjoy the entire wedding planning process because we had Shile - always organized and thinking of the smallest of details. Our wedding day was executed flawlessly and I did not have one stress in the world because Shile and her team were so amazing. We knew all of the hard work Shile and her team put in, but it was even more telling when our parents and families were raving about how amazing our wedding planner and her team were. Shile always remained behind the scenes but was present to over-deliver. They truly exemplified their motto - relax and enjoy. Shile is a true gem and we are so grateful to her and her team for making our fairy tale a dream come true. Do yourself a favor, get yourself Shile and the RAE team.

Neneh Sent on 10/30/2018

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Pure Excellence

RAE Affairs was a true blessing for my husband and I. From day one, Shile, heard our vision and brought it to Life piece by piece. The entire team, listened, heard and catered to our amazing Dream wedding! Whatever we asked for was provided and they made sure to provide professional feedback and suggestions consistently. RAE Affairs is one of THE BEST planners out there. We stuck Gold with RAE Affairs. Not every planner is able to execute excellence, heart, and grace with consistency. We experienced professionalism, genuiness and the blissful art of wedding planning process with a professional and knowledgeable planner. Because we trusted RAE Affairs, we were able to have a wonderful and unforgettable experience that will be cherished for a lifetime.

Vivian Sent on 10/30/2018

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Seemingly Flawless

Every time I called, Shile answered all my calls, I often times forgot she had other clients, but I would not of known because she always answered and was very instrumental during the wedding process. My wedding was very well organized and structured!!
She is very good at her craft, seemingly flawless..she will keep you on track with during the planning process and covers any and all things wedding related. Thank you so much for everything RAE affairs!!

Ameka Sent on 10/08/2018

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Shile and her team at RAE Affairs are absolutely amazing. I am so thankful for wedding wire because they connected us with such an amazing person. Shile could have told me her total price was 30k and we would have found a way to pay her, she was that good. From the first phone conversation I felt a true connection with Shile and felt she understood what we wanted. It took some convincing for my hubby but the day of the wedding Shile and her team exceeded our expectations. My hubby is still in wow and said every penny was worth it! They are true professionals with the perfect personal touch. If you are on this page, email Shile and pay your deposit right now, you will not be disappointed, she is that amazing. With us both being active duty in the Air Force stationed overseas, we knew we had to find someone we trusted to make our vision come true and Shile did that and more. Our guests are still raving on about how amazing everything looked and how smoothly everything ran... And it's all thanks to Shile. The one downside to the wedding being over is not having a reason to talk to Shile almost everyday. I miss her. If you are able to book her then you will be one lucky couple bc she knows how to make each couple feel like they're her only couple. Not only because of her amazing personality but because of her work ethic and dedication. I'm like 90 percent sure she's a vampire because I dont know how she works the hours she does and still has the same excitement and enthusiasm with each and every wedding. Wedding planning is definitely her gift. So yes go ahead and book RAE Affairs RIGHT NOWWWW! You won't regret it. Thank you so much again Shile and to your whole team, thank you for everything! You made our day so unforgettable and made us feel like true royalty. Your hard work and dedication made our day feel so smooth and we will always be thankful. You're definitely planning the Hooper baby shower 2020/2021... Just wait on it lol
Love, The Hoopers

T Sent on 09/20/2018

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Not one complaint! RAE Affairs made our wedding exceptional! Shile is one of the nicest people I've met and she went above and beyond to make sure we got everything we want and that everything went smoothly. I don't think she slept at all the whole week of the wedding. She treated it like she was planning her own wedding. We would recommend her to everyone!

Tiffany Sent on 06/18/2018

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Shile and Her Team are absolutely Amazing and she is soooooo good at what she does!
1. She was always available to answer any questions I had
2. She was so professional and sweet from start to finish
3. She fought for everything I wanted and made sure my wedding was absolutely beautiful
4. Most importantly, I got along with her really well but who WOULDN"T!!! she's sooo easy to get along with
5. Her team was ready on the day of my wedding, they made sure everything went smoothly and perfect. My husband and I were so pleased with everything the day of the wedding
6. She's worth every penny! literally was relaxed from the time I booked her.
7. She was so accommodating to my needs and very flexible when I needed to see her face to face.

I can go on and on but Ill keep it those 7 points as why she's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!

Denise Sent on 05/14/2018

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Shile was so wonderful and I would recommend her any day. She was professional, friendly, considerate and just plain old an advocate of the bride. I was one of the most indecisive brides and she helped steer me in right direction and keep me focused. She made suggestions about things I hadn't even thought about and this was so helpful. I guess that's why she's the planner/coordinator :). Her team was on point too. Very friendly, professional, nicely dressed and made me feel so special.

Ninilola Sent on 12/27/2017

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Shile and her team are exceptional and made our wedding day a breeze. Shile is very thoughtful, kind, unbiased, and meticulous. From the 1st phone call I had with her to the wedding, it was amazing. She made us feel like royalty and put our mind at ease at every point in time. She was more than just a planner, she was a friend and we valued that very much. From helping us source for vendors to making sure we got the best deals and keeping minds at peace all through the wedding planning. Her team (Gboyinde and Sherina) were also pleasant to work with and lovely. She did whatever it took to make the day special and hitch free and for that we are VERY grateful. I remember waking up the morning of the wedding so joyful and not having to worry about a single thing because the RAE affairs team were on it 100%. Thank you for not letting us stress and we love and appreciate you dearly. I say go for the RAE affairs team 100% !!!!!

Ninilola Sent on 12/27/2017

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Shile and her team are fantastic and very professional. They made our day so beautiful by executing our vision in the best way possible. From the 1st phone call I had with her to the wedding was such a breeze. She is very meticulous, detailed, kind, unbiased and understanding. She did whatever it took to make our day a success and treated us like royalty. I would recommend her and her team a million and one times!!!

User2972393 Sent on 12/27/2017

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The RAE Affairs team did an AMAZING job planning and executing our wedding for 900 people which is no easy task. Shile is so talented, and I cannot recommend her enough. Her whole team is just awesome and they allowed me to truly relax and enjoy my wedding day. I will forever be grateful to them!

User837213 Sent on 12/27/2017

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The RAE team was more than we could have hoped in wedding planners. They took our ideas and dynamics into consideration as they brought their expertise to breathe life into our wedding in a significant way! We have absolutely no regrets in our decision to use RAE affairs as our planners. There were so many things we would never have even thought to consider that they were able to forsee and plan for because of their years in the business. But you'd never guess they know so much because of their friendly and always professional approach. They were on top of every detail and were able to recommend a fantastic team of vendors to bring our vision to life. I love that i didn't have to worry about figuring things out on my own.. I would honestly have gladly paid more above and beyond what I did to have them plan things out because their value cannot be understated. Thanks to Shile, Gboyinde, Sherry, Jane, and the rest of the fabulous RAE team, Our wedding was soooo amazing! You guys are the best!!

Layo Sent on 12/18/2017

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Words cannot express my gratitude for Shile and the RAE Affairs team. My wedding was PERFECT and it was all because of them. Shile was a wonderful planner and we were incredibly blessed to have her help. Not only does she do an amazing job, she does it with a warm heart and is very professional. I lost my father two weeks to my wedding and Shile switch from planner to a friend who showed so much love and support to my family and me. She made sure to make every day after that as stress free as possible for us. Despite our tragic loss, the wedding still ended up being spectacular because everything ran so smoothly. Thank you so much Shile and your amazing team for giving us such a memorable beginning!!

Melesa Sent on 10/05/2017

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Shile, Shile, Shile! Words truly cannot express how grateful my husband and I are that we went out on a limb and blindly chose R.A.E. affairs based on wedding wire reviews. We were thoroughly impressed and moved by her commitment to making sure that our wedding was not just good...but that it was great!!! Because of Shile and RAE Affairs, my wedding went smoothly. I was really worried about what my "wedding day disaster" would bring because everyone told me it would happen but it didn't!!! If something popped up, I didn't know because she handled it! And I'm convinced it was because of Shile's thorough planning that considered just about everything (with a backup plan). And for a lackadaisical bride like myself, Shile kept me on track. When she thought I didn't have enough floral arrangements for my reception (I had none), she worked with my florist to come up with several options that would work within my budget. When I was determined not to put anything on my reception guest tables, she provided ideas and pictures to show me how place settings enhanced the room decor, hence, convincing me that she is indeed the expert because it made all the difference. When my husband was having a difficult time finding information on the things I delegated to him (smh), he reached out to Shile and gathered all the information we needed! She was always available and quick to respond. I now understand that many of the questions she had for me early on were to prevent her having to come to me as the wedding day approached. And I'm so glad because she handled it all! Its so hard to put in words every way that Shile came through for me and my husband and my wedding...this would be a dissertation. Even my guests and wedding party was impressed by her dedication and follow through to make sure our plan was executed smoothly. I could not have had a better experience....she was literally heaven sent!

Kodilichi Sent on 06/20/2017

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Honestly, it is very hard for any vendor to receive a 5/5 from me except they provide exceptional service. Shile went above and beyond to make my wedding go on without a hitch. We faced our fair share of obstacles on the way but she handled them like a trooper. I would highly recommend her services to any bride. She is well worth it :)

Ini A. Sent on 05/25/2017

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Words cannot describe how blessed we were to work with RAE Affairs, led by Shile. Her team went above and beyond our expectations to ensure that our special day was PERFECT! Within a few days from our initial conversation, Shile sent us a detailed email outlining the next steps of the planning process such as creating a budget, and items for our wedding registry. She created a draft budget with several venues that would fit within our theme. In addition, she sent us a list of vendors (photographer, videography, makeup, etc.) for us to consider. Mind you, she was doing all of this work prior to us signing a contract. We were so impressed with her commitment and passion towards our wedding, without any obligation (something very unheard of). We knew that Shile had our best interest at heart and would do anything within her power to make this day so special. Also, she was instrumental in helping us secure our vendors, which is the hardest part of the process. We went through an extensive list, and Shile made recommendations based on our budget. Looking back, Shile was there every step of the way for every crucial decision from cake tasting, wedding dress shopping to rehearsals and vendor meetings. In fact, people would always ask us how we could be so calm during the planning stages. Our response was we have the best person on our team, lifting the heavy burdens. So, the name Relax and Enjoy is truly fitting. Shile made it a priority to be always available to us, no matter the time of day. We knew that we could always email, text, or call her and she would be there to support us, even in moments of indecisiveness. This speaks volumes to her passion and commitment to each of her couples. She truly made us feel as if this was the only wedding she was planning. It felt good to know that we had a friend who was just as excited about our wedding, as we were.!). Thank you so much for helping us create the wonderful and life-lasting memories. We would highly recommend her!

Kemi Sent on 12/12/2016

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I would recommend Rae Affairs a thousand times and over. Shile worked with me to make my dream wedding a reality. My dream was to work with someone I could trust with the details so I didn't have to worry about it. She did that and more. I shared some details that I wasn't sure was possible as the day got closer, Shile worked hard to make it a reality and even better than I envisioned. Most importantly she was always calm, confident and professional in her dealings with me which was key to ensuring I could relax and enjoy my wedding. My sentiment after everything was - she was exactly who I needed to work with. THANK YOU RAE AFFAIRS!

Louise Sent on 12/11/2016

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Where do I start…? I don’t think I will be able articulate well enough the amazing job done by RAE Affairs on the planning and execution of my dream wedding.
The only way for me to start off this review is to say that RAE Affairs provided me with my dream wedding.
I always knew that my dream wedding would be tough to reach because of financial reasons; Shile and her team have certainly proven me otherwise. I gave RAE Affairs very specific details of my vision about my dream wedding. They took the capital we had available for the wedding, and turned it into that dream I had, and even more.
Patience is one word I can use to qualify their attitude towards both my husband’s family and mine. Anyone who’s ever remotely dealt with African families in a wedding would know that these are the most difficult people to satisfy (and they are always heavily involved). RAE Affairs took on the task to work with, and satisfy pretty much everyone.
Shile was our point of contact from the beginning, and was beyond professional. In fact, in the long run, she became more of a counselor and helped manage the many stressful situations of the wedding; calls and texts at random time of the day or the night, she was always there. She never stuck us with only one choice; she and her team always went out of their way to gather a variety of resources, so that we could have more choices.
RAE Affairs has a variety of contacts with vendors, as many Wedding planners do, but they knew how to tailor a wedding package that would link us with the appropriate vendors for our wedding.
The execution was on point! Shile and her team took our capital and turned our wedding into looking like a true 100K wedding (Reviews from our guests)…probably one of the many reasons we were all over different sites and accounts on Instagram, the weeks following the wedding. I can’t thank RAE Affairs enough. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Adesola Sent on 12/07/2016

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We trusted our special day into the hands of @raeaffairs and her staff, they exceeded our expectations. Throughout the planning process, she was very attentive, responsive, had a lot of ideas, had several recommendations for vendor choices for different budget types. On the day of the event, Rae Affairs and staff were highly professional, helped keep the day running efficiently. She is also excellent at crisis management. For every potential problem, she had solutions. I would definitely hire her services for future events. It was indeed a pleasure working with RAE Affairs.

Rima Sent on 11/07/2016

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RAE Affairs did an outstanding job! Shile and her team left a great impression on everyone - its been a couple of weeks and our guests are still commenting on how well organized our wedding was. If you are looking for a planner you can trust when it comes to one of the most important days in your life, RAE is the one to go with! From dress shopping to food tasting to vendor selection to negotiations and wedding advice, they are there for you.
I was indecisive at times and had to make changes on a few things. She was always patient and understanding and more than willing to help make sure we were making the right choice. Our wedding day could not have been any more successful and I attribute that to the help of Shile and her amazing team! thank you RAE you are the best!!

Amy Sent on 08/23/2016

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My husband and I are delighted with the RAE Affairs experience! Shile is absolutely AMAZING! From day 1 when we contacted her, she has been on top of her game. Her team is also WONDERFUL. We had the pleasure of working with Gboyinde and Sherina on the day of the wedding. Such pleasant and professional ladies. I don’t know what we would have done without RAE Affairs!
Shile takes time to get to know the couples she works with in. She helped us clarify and solidify our vision and then she executed it seamlessly. She helped us in so many ways; from finding vendors, to developing a budget and coordinating meetings with all parties involved. The planning process was so much fun! (Yes, it's possible to have fun planning a wedding hahahahha...Just talk to Shile!)
RAE Affairs really lives up to their name. We were able to RELAX and ENJOY our wedding. My husband and I will definitely cherish these memories forever. Thank you Shile! Thank you ladies!!

Aba Sent on 04/01/2016

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I'm not sure where to even begin, but Shile (and Sherina, who was also present on the day of) definitely lived up to the company name! I never imagined that I could actually be relaxed on my wedding day, and I definitely enjoyed every single moment! She was the first coordinator to respond to the inquiries I sent out, and there couldn't have been a better suited person to finalize the details of my wedding, and to be my day of coordinator. She was able to help me find a hair stylist who knew how to style natural hair (and did an excellent job!) as well as a make up artist who I also could not have been happier with. I was planning my wedding from across the country, so it was invaluable to have someone in the area who was on top of every little detail, including numerous details that I was completely oblivious to, but that were crucial to making sure the day ran smoothly. My family is Ghanaian, and so it also helped that she frequently works with West Africans. Honestly, my only regret is that I had not hired her sooner!

Olu Sent on 03/16/2016

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It was a pleasure and delight working with RAE (Shile) as my wedding planner. My family and I were delighted with Shile’s level of organization, knowledge, and professionalism. Shile was also happy to go above and beyond to make the wedding a success. For example, she started working on venue recommendations before we had signed a contract, because she wanted to make sure I would find a venue I was satisfied with for my selected date. In addition, she accompanied me to my final bridal fitting to make sure everything would be in place. I was not one of those brides that knew exactly what she wanted; sometimes, I needed guidance. I felt Shile provided balanced advice, and was very patient at all times. She is highly recommended and respected by both clients as well as other wedding vendors and professionals in the industry. She came highly recommended by a friend, but still exceeded my expectations. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Shile’s services to anyone seeking professionalism and excellence. Many thanks to Shile for the fantastic work. Two thumbs up!!!

User2552799 Sent on 03/13/2016

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What can i say... from the beginning to end RAE Affairs were on top of everything. I live in PA and the wedding was in GA and the team had everything planned out to a T. On the day of the wedding... everything was going as planned. The team made sure that the whole bridal party was ready on time. It was a stress free day. oh and my hall... I cried hen i saw it. It was soooooo beautiful and everyone still talks about. Thank you so much RAE Affairs for making the most important day in my life so memorable and beautiful!!

Adedamola Sent on 01/11/2016

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RAE Affairs went above and beyond for my wedding. I can't fully put into words what Shile and her team did for me and my husband towards one of the most important moments of our lives. As an event producer myself, I knew that planning my own wedding was going to be suicidal for my sanity so I decided to hire Shile as my wedding planner and co-ordinator and I am forever thankful that I did. Reason is because Shile did things before I even brought them up or suggested them. It was almost as if she read my mind!! Because of Shile and her team, I did not become a stressed out control freak on my wedding day and I was totally calm and relaxed!!
I had a slight issue after the wedding with the hotel my guests were staying at but Shile worked with the management to resolve the issue. Bear in mind that this was not a task for her as I was solely responsible for this aspect but Shile again went above and beyond by taking this off my hands and working with them while i enjoyed my honeymoon only to get back to reality with an email that the issue has since been resolved!!! You see RAE Affairs is not just about handling your wedding, they also help you with the aftermath of your wedding which is not even in their contract! LOL
All in all, Shile and her wonderful team made sure that we had everything we wanted and worked within our budget to make it happen. I would strongly recommend RAE Affairs to anyone in need of a wedding planner and coordinator because you get more than you bargained for with them!!! Thank you once again RAE Affairs for making an important life event more memorable than ever!!

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Shile and her team were extremely professional and such a pleasure to work with. We had an AMAZING wedding experience and RAE Affairs were on top of everything from start to finish. Highly recommend to any bride-to-be!

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I hired RAE Affairs for the planning of my wedding and I'm most definitely glad I did. Truth is I was a bit concerned because we were on crunch time considering I picked my wedding date less than 3 months prior to the date due to matters beyond my control, but my expectations were definitely exceeded. Shile, my wedding planner met with me to understand what it was we wanted and what our budget was and ensured that we did not exceed our budget, she also pulled strings with the vendors she recommended to make sure that we got MORE than we paid for. Her service was exceptional!!! The vendors she recommended also provided exceptional services. On the day of the wedding, she made sure everything flowed smoothly and also kept me calm and focused. All my husband and I knew was that we wanted to have a stress free wedding, but thanks to RAE affairs we had that and more, we had the wedding of our dreams!!! All our guests had so much fun! Thanks again RAE Affairs for listening to me vent and calming my fears. Thanks for taking time to talk me through the important decisions and for going over budget calculations with me many times AND for ALL the extra nice things and discounts you were able to get the vendors to give me. Thanks for your exceptional service and professionalism and for giving me an AMAZING wedding! You're simply the best!

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Shile is very professional with her work. She appears very genuine and was a pleasure working with her. She has extensive list of vendors but she is not afraid to change them if they do not provide outstanding services. On the day of the wedding she went above and beyond to help make the day a successful one. You could see she was physically tired but she was relentless. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Shile and hope to work with her again in the future.

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RAE Affairs is by far the best wedding planning company! The name RAE (Relax and Enjoy) is the true definition of how the bride and groom will feel throughout the whole wedding process and wedding day. Within the first hour of meeting with Shile, I felt so comfortable and she knew exactly what I wanted to make my day special! My husband and I enjoyed every aspect of our wedding, and the guests had nothing but great things to say about the day. Shile and her team were absolutely AMAZING, and I am so happy that we chose RAE Affairs to plan and coordinate our wedding day!

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RAE Affairs lived up to their name for me during my wedding planning process. My husband and I were truly relaxed and we certainly enjoyed every moment of our wedding day. From the beginning phases of planning, Shile was professional, friendly and very knowledgable. She was able to find me a new caterer and a new DJ weeks before my wedding date when they both cancelled on me. Her entire team of workers were so very helpful on my big day. There were some little things that happened during the weeding but we did not find out about it until after the honeymoon. That was because RAE Affairs and her team took care of it professionally, which allowed us to truly enjoy our day. To us, it was a perfect day, drama free and everything worked out seamlessly. I am already planning my 10th wedding anniversary celebration (in my mind) and most definitely will be using RAE affairs again.

Austyn Sent on 12/13/2015

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Shile was AMAZING. I am a self professed planner, but having Shile help with all the details (some that I would never have thought of) was a godsend. We picked up working together after I already had a number of my vendors chosen, but she definitely helped keep me on track. She was also very good at keeping me out of the back and forth over items that weren't high on my priority list. Juggling family members who were also vendors, traditional vendors, and my desire to have a simple, comfortable and fun wedding with a guest list of 160 (thankfully not that many came), Shile definitely helped my day go smoothly. If there were any hiccups, I didn't know about them. She was the cool, calm and collected energy I needed to avoid going into frantic anxiety mode. Thanks so much Shile!

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I had so much fun working with RAE Affairs while planning my wedding and received exceptional service from them. I had the opportunity to work closely with Shile Bello and she is one of the most professional people I have ever worked with. She has a strong dedication to hard work and gets the job efficiently. She was available to answer my questions and will stay up late responding to my frequent emails lol. When my big day came, the whole RAE Affairs team made me feel at ease. RAE Affairs exceeded my expectations in many ways and I hope I have the opportunity to work with them again in the future. I will recommend their RAE Affairs to anyone. Thanks again so much RAE :)

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Service was great and professional. . Will recommend her to another person

User1760964 Sent on 08/12/2014

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RAE Affairs is the absolute best events planning company in the DC, Metropolitan area and she is more than willing to travel to far off destinations to coordinate the perfect event for you; I should know because she helped put together our wonderful Wedding getaway weekend in Cancun, Mexico. My wife and I just got married this past July 19th and it was both a wedding ceremony and vacation for all our guests. We had 3 days of food, partying and fun in the sun with our guests and noone wanted to leave.

We were delighted to work directly with the owner of RAE Affairs, Mrs. Shile Bello, so we got the personal touch we wanted and she was always accessible whenever we had a question or concern. We felt at ease working with her whole staff and I have nothing but praises for the work they do.

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Professionalism. We had initial consultation to discuss the vision for our wedding and she provided both practical and helpful feedback. She also emailed us constantly with updates, sent us messages and we had F2F and phone conferences whenever big decisions had to be made.

Value. Both in the wedding budget and wedding planning services. She helped to keep us on budget (Thank God!) and even saved us some money! She hustled to get us good deals where she could find them and I felt that she couldn't have done better if it was her own wedding she was planning.

Customer Service. She is very patient, courteous and firm when she needed to be when dealing with our guests, vendors and even us. Sometimes I felt like I was being too difficult but you would never know from her actions or words if she was frustrated by anyone.

Dependable. Shile Bello and RAE Affairs made sure everything was running smoothly from our first meeting till even after the wedding during our honeymoon. Our wedding involved 3 days of activities which meant multiple opportunities for mistakes and things to go wrong but nothing did with her on the job!

Naa Sent on 08/11/2014

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RAE affairs was outstanding. I met her less than 90 days to my wedding and she met all my expectations. She delivers everything she promises and goes beyond expectations for her clients.

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Shile was such a joy to work with. She is extremely professional, organized, well informed and also provided useful tips and ideas that fit perfectly in my vintage themed wedding. I always had tons of questions and Shile was always patient in responding to each one without ever making me feel like a bother. With RAE Affairs, each bride feels special and gets that personalized treatment that every bride wants to get. On the wedding day, the RAE team was fantastic! They had everything covered! Our wedding was superbly organized and we kept to the timeline which is a challenge for an ethnic wedding such as mine. All our guests are still raving about how well organized and fun the wedding was, all thanks to the RAE Affairs team. With RAE Affairs, every bride can truly relax and enjoy their day and wedding planning process.

Crystal Sent on 05/20/2014

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RAE Affairs were awesome with their services for our out-of-state wedding. We were able to get the dream wedding we wanted and more! It was worth it, especially they lives that husband and I live. They were professional, responsive to our needs, and overall helpful! Also they hear and meet your expectations for your special day. My husband and I were please with the final result and its an event so memorable we will never forget!

Joshua Sent on 05/19/2014

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RAE Affairs (RA) did an amazing job. We had our wedding out of state and RA handled all of the duties that we would of otherwise been responsible for. My wife and I were extremely busy (she is full-fulltime a nurse, I am a medical student), and RA gave us a peace of mind during a hectic time. RA was always in comminication with us throughout the process, and was very easy to get in contact with. The price was very reasonable, considering that other wedding planners in the area were charging two times as much for almost half the service RA was able to provide. Our wedding day came out flawless, we were very pleased with how everything came out, and our guest had an amazing time. If anyone is like me, when I come across a perfect rating I assume it was bought, or done by the company themselves. This is not a paid rating, and if anyone wants proof of how amazing the event turned out to be, you can feel free to email me directly for more information.If you are looking for great service, peace of mind, reasonable pricing, I highly recommend RAE Affairs!

Yewande Sent on 04/16/2014

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Every bride needs the expertise, professionalism and value RAE Affairs offers. When i made the first call to Shile Bello, the lead planner at RAE Affairs, I knew my husband and I would utilize RAE Affairs' services for our wedding. Shile was VERY professional, she asked detailed questions about our vision and went beyond expectation to create a snapshot of our ideas prior to hiring her (Who does that?!). Shile's professionalism and organization skills were VERY important to a detail oriented person like me. She made the effort to know my husband and I's likes and dislikes and made recommendations based on what she thought would help execute our dream wedding vision. I could reach her at anytime and she catered to my every need, almost as though i was the only bride she was working with through the year. She did everything possible to ensure we felt little to no stress with the planning process even when we had unexpected head count and accommodation needs.

Our wedding day was even more beautiful than we envisioned, Shile and her team made my husband and I feel like royalty, and our guests not only had an awesome time, but also commented on how organized the event was and Shile's professionalism. Even my mom commended her and she is not easily impressed :-).

Thank you so much for all your help, i still think back and thank God I found RAE Affairs, they truly made me a "RELAXED" bride and my husband and I "ENJOYED" every moment of our wedding :-)

Natalie Sent on 02/13/2014

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Wow! Where do I start. Shile was an awesome wedding planner. She made sure all the vendors were there on time. I used all her vendors and they were awesome. She always made sure I was in high spirit at all times. Before the wedding she always followed up with me to make sure the wedding was a success. My wedding was more than what I thought it would be. I would recommend anyone to use RAEaffairs services. I definitely had a blast. Thanks Shile!

Rakia Sent on 09/06/2013

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RAE Affairs did the impossible. With a strict budget, difficult vendors, traveling guests, a government restricted building and a wedding on the same day as a national event (that was right down the street) she handled every problem with ease. She protected me (the bride) from the chaos and always reinforced the beauty of the moment. She tended to the emotions of our families and maintained our relationship with the venue. I was not the easiest bride and she never made me feel it. They are amazing at what they do.

Frances Sent on 08/27/2013

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Initially, I did not realize the importance of having the type of service that Rae affairs provides, but I realized they put everything together so that all my time, money, and effort would end up in success. Hiring Rae Affairs was the best decision I ever made! I was extremely impressed with Rae affairs friendliness, professionalism, and high level of experience. What distinguished them from other Event planning services I called was their ability to create a customized package that catered to my own needs. They are very flexible and will jump on board at whatever stage you are at in your wedding preparation. During the planning process they were able to provide innovative ideas to make my wedding unique. Their vendor suggestions were cost efficient. Shile and her entire staff were remarkable. My whole family, friends, and guests were so impressed with how respectful and efficient they were. I had about 475 guest and they organized my guest lists, ushered all my guest respectully to their tables, and made sure the transition period between cocktail hour and the reception ran smoothly. They also had good foresight of all potential problems and were able to prevent them before they happened. If there were any problems, they it solved immediately. They made our wedding day as stress free as possible for my husband and I. One way they achieved a stress free environment was by using their own money to resolve any unforseen issues then discussing finances afterwards. They made sure all vendors arrived on time and did what they were contracted to do. To this day I continue to recieve feedbacks from guests stating that my wedding was the wedding of the century, well organized, classy, on time, and enjoyable. Some people wish they could re-live their wedding for another chance to do it over, however I would re-live my wedding because it was a dream come true. Remember, "Your wedding is not complete without RAE Affairs." They truly make your affair their affair!

Natasha Sent on 08/15/2013

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When I was in the market for my a wedding planner i had no idea what to look for or where to start until one of my good friends told me about RAE Affairs, at first I was a little unsure especially when it comes to referrals since I’m very difficult to please. But after my first phone conversation with Shile the owner of RAE Affairs, I felt a little better and when we first met it made it clear that this partnership was right. Shile made my entire wedding process seem so effortless, times that I was stressed out to the core Shile made it stress-free and I was back to the happy bride. One of the MANY things that I really admire about Shile is that she takes time for all her brides, no matter how busy she was with other weddings or events whenever we met it was only about my wedding and how I was doing. On the day of my wedding, I was so calm that Shile had to ask me if everything was ok; but what she didn’t know is that she was the reason I was calm. Without her help I would have been like a “headless chicken” jumping all around the place. Shile is not only my wedding planner but someone I’ve come to admire and respect and I’m honored to have worked with such a wonderful woman in planning one of the MOST important days of my life. On behalf of my husband and I, we would like thank the entire RAE Affairs team for making our wedding day such a memorable day for us and our family. YOU LADIES ARE THE BEST AND A BLESSING!!

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Very attentive and patient two key attributes that make Shile and her team at RAE affairs winners in my book

Sarah Sent on 07/09/2013

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Shile and her team is amazing!

Rashidat Sent on 06/06/2013

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The event was a surprise birthday party for my husband. Though, I had an idea of what I was looking for with the party, I was stumped as to how to proceed in terms of planning aspect, especially when it came to the budget. However, my first meeting with Shile was thoroughly refreshing, as she immediately put my fears to rest with her personable yet professional approach to client interaction. As the day of approached, she was readily available and flexible with a strong knowledge of the area and services available. As with most events, there were hiccups, that I only discovered AFTER the event, that speaks to the outfit's level of efficiency.
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend the services of RAE Affairs.
RAE Affairs rocked! In every sense of the word.

Dami Sent on 06/05/2013

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The RAE Affairs Team is AWESOME!!! These girls really made it their priority to make sure everything was perfect. Every single detail that I envisioned during the planning process was executed to perfection. Not a single thing went wrong...all my guest had nothing but great things to say after the wedding...all the guest said this was the most organized wedding they attended. This team is amazing...they truly lived up to their name...I was truly Relaxed and Enjoyed my wedding!!

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RAE Affairs is awesome! They helped plan my wedding and everything went sooo smoothly. They are very professional and I would use them to plan other events!!!

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RAE Affairs was absolutely wonderful! I could sing their praises all day, but one of the best parts about their service is that they are able to bridge any culture and any generation perfectly. Dealing with a demanding bride is one thing, but a demanding mother is another! Yet, RAE Affairs does both quite well, in addition to managing other family members!
RAE affairs also deals well with vendors and when troubles arise, RAE affairs can be trusted to handle them well. Wedding day went beautifully thanks to them! Highly, highly, highly recommend them.

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Thank Shile Bello for her professionalism. She exceptionally exceeded our expectation. We will recommend her anytime. I am using her to plan my mother 70th bday.....good job Shile!

Funmilayo Sent on 03/03/2013

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Oh my! Where do I start? RAE affairs did a fantastic job with my baby shower. The decor was unique and creative. All the guests had such a wonderful time. Their service was impeccable. They were always professional and eager to make sure that the day went by without a glitch. I didn't have to fuss over anything, they literally took care of everything and it turned out to be a wonderful event. Thank you RAE affairs for such an impeccable job.

Temitope Sent on 12/03/2012

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We had the distinct pleasure of working with RAE affairs for our wedding planning/coordination activities. We are glad to say that RAE affairs met and exceeded our expectations primarily due to their commitment to three important P's:

1. Professionalism: They were extremely professional in their dealings. They were always accessible when needed, responsive, and were quick to follow up on assigned tasks, and vendor communication. They represented us very well in front of vendors and always had our best interests and budget at heart.

2. Patience: They were very patient with us and flexible through the planning process especially when changes had to be made. They committed countless hours to meeting with us to share ideas and get a good understanding of the vision for our dream wedding.

3. Price: RAE affairs delivered top quality wedding planning services at very competitive pricing that was worth every dollar spent!

As such, we are happy to give RAE our full endorsement for any couple seeking experienced, top quality planning services with a team of professionals who will be committed to working with you to make your wedding dreams come true!

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Funminiyi Sent on 11/21/2012

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I highly recommend this vendor to any bride who wants to enjoy the wedding planning process.

First, I am very busy at work and although had a year to plan the wedding, did not have free time to devote to the planning process. Shile (owner of RAE) was very organized, dedicated, and efficient.

Second, she was able to optimize my time by picking the 3 best vendors to choose from. Her scheduling was impecable, again optimizing days available to visit the vendors... location, photographer, videographer, food, music, floral, lighting, etc. And the options presented were amazing. There was no wasted time.

Third, she was very receptive. I had no troubles reaching her. She always kept me updated but did not inundate me with the minutia. She took action in problem solving and tackling any obstacles that might have arisen. By the time I knew about them, it was already taken care of. It definitely mitigated any stress. AND, she makes an amazing "therapist". She is genuinely caring and wants the best outcome for her brides - wedding planning and emotionally during the process.

Fourth, she got in touch with our wedding party ahead of time, vendors ahead of time. Everything was timed well to the second. Everybody knew where they should be, when, etc.

Fifth, her crew at RAE affairs were impeccable!!! As far as I know, everything was perfect. There was no stress on the day of. They were very professional.

I am so happy I had a chance to work with RAE Affairs, Shile and her colleagues! I feel blessed to have had them plan my wedding. For people I have only known a short time, they come very highly recommended!!!!

Trust me, with RAE Affairs (Shile and her staff) there is no way you will be a bridezilla! Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have: ajayi.funminiyi@gmail.com

FAA-MD

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I am so glad that I was able to work with RAE Affairs! They were extremely professional and efficient, and paid attention to every single detail to ensure that my big day was as smooth as possible. Shile, the lead coordinator goes above and beyond the call of duty to make certain that her brides feel as stress-free as possible and happy. Thank you RAE Affairs!

Bimbola Sent on 09/14/2012

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Shile was awesome! She was always a phone call away. On my wedding day the RAE team delivered beyond our highest expectations!

Aderonke Sent on 07/10/2012

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Excellent planner, pays very close attention to detail and very professional too. Highly recommend.

Ameze Sent on 06/26/2012

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Initially, I was very skeptical about getting a planner because I thought I could do it all on my wedding day but Shile was the best decision I ever made in regards to planning my wedding. Shile always returned my calls everytime I called her no matter what the day or hour was she would wake up from her sleep and get her labtop and be of assistance and the next morning she would be the 1st person to call me and talk about what we disscused in detail I would wonder does the lady actually sleep. She took the entire planning of my wedding as her own wedding and made sure everyrthing was in order and even times I was too exhausted in making decisions about my wedding, for example, I was maybe running around picking people up from the airport and I was too tired to do anything, I would tell Shile to make decision for me because I trusted her so much and I knew that her decision would be the right decision. I actually remember several instances when I was so busy with both my family and in-laws who came out of the country and I didnt have time to go the bank to withdraw money for payments for my wedding and I sent Shile all my bank information, pin number, bank card number, etc and she made all the payments for me. That was how much I trusted. So all the new couples out there that are thinking if I should use Shile or not, trust me you would never regret this decision. She is definately THE BEST.

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I got married in Oct 9 2010 and my goal was to have a stress free day, having Shile as my wedding planner was a blessing, through out the process she always assured me that everything will be fine, she was very organized and dealt with all my vendors, my sister told me how much she likes my planner. I will highly recomend her for ur special day.

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RAE Affairs is the best in what they do. Very professional. I had a 1930's themed wedding and RAE helped to bring my wedding dreams to life. They were on top of everything from start to finish.
They have a good relationship with the best of the best vendors, who are very flexible.

I would seriously recommend RAE to anyone who's planning a wedding or special event.

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Shile and her team made my dream wedding come true! I came to her only a few months before my intended wedding date. I really had no clear vision of what I wanted either. But my by God's mercy and grace Shile and her team put it altogether. Shile is kind, honest, reliable and very hardworking and I wouldn't recommend any other person to plan your wedding. May God continue to increase RAE Affairs!

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My husband and I had Shile Bello, the owner of RAE Affairs, as our wedding planner for an exciting yearlong of planning. When we started working together we already had several of our vendors and our venue picked out. Shile was able to coordinate and organize all the vendors and suggested great vendors to fill in the gaps.

Shile was literally available 24/7. She went out of her way to attend meeting with vendors, even those that were planned last minute. She is VERY professional. The best thing is… you can tell Shile loves what she does. That makes a huge a difference in any business.

On our wedding day, Shile brought a fantastic team that ensured our day was perfect. The whole RAE team was AMAZING!! They were very attentive to my needs and on top of everything. I am not sure if it was their intention but I really felt like princess on the day of my wedding. Even my bridesmaids were raving about how awesome the RAE team was. Thank you for everything RAE!

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RAE Affairs really helped to make my son's Coming of Age event (Bro' Mitzvah) a huge success. Everything worked out as planned and the they even provided the cake, which was very thoughtful. I'll recommend RAE to anyone I know that is looking to host any unique event with a touch of class!

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Shile was organized and efficient in helping us plan our wedding. Her timeline helped our vendors and bridal party stay aware and be on track. She was always ready and willing to answers questions, recommend vendors, and make suggestions to make our day special. Very affordable if you're looking for day-of coordination for your wedding.

Tenaya Sent on 01/02/2016

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PROS: We had a beautiful Fall wedding at the Omni Shoreham in Washington. DC on September 18, 2015. It was an intimate wedding but it involved a lot of planning and preparation so I knew that I needed a planner. I chose RAE Affairs because of the lovely weddings they have featured on Instagram and their previous history with the Omni Shoreham. From the very beginning our planner, Ms. Shile Bello was extremely professional and thorough. She took the time to understand our vision for the wedding and kept in constant contact with us. She also recommended all of our AMAZING vendors as well as a wonderful bridal boutique where I ended up finding not only my wedding ceremony dress but my reception gown as well. Shile has impeccable style and taste.

CONS: Hindsight is always 20/20 but I think we could have benefitted from having more RAE Affairs staff onsite with the bridal party on the day of our wedding. There were videographers and photographers in both the bridal suite and the groom's suite which really required the constant presence of a planner in each suite. I think this would have better guided the day and kept us on schedule because we were left unattended a few times.

All in all, it was a GORGEOUS wedding and we had an AMAZING time!! There were hiccups here and there but that is to be expected. Most importantly, I married the love of my life!! I would definitely use RAE Affairs in the future for any important events!!!

User1917540 Sent on 11/11/2014

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Shile Bello and her team are simply the best!!!! Wow she out performed herself on the wedding day, exceptional professionalism, courteous and just excellent managerial abilities. Initially my wife and I were skeptical about signing up the full package option because of the associated cost, but I am glad we took that decision. For a long distance relationship with no relatives or friends to help with the organization...it was certainly worth it!!! MY CANDID AND HONEST ADVICE, PLEASE WORK WITH RAE AFFAIRS, SHILE AND HER TEAM ARE ONE IN A MILLION!!!!

User1928075 Sent on 11/18/2014

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Shile and her team did a fantastic job! Thank you ladies!

Z Sent on 12/14/2017

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Hiring Shile to plan our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! She's very professional, knows her vendors and can plan a wedding with her eyes closed. She could improve a little bit with being more budget conscious (trying to find creative ways to stick to budget) and not letting the coordination slip even a little on the wedding day (proactively make sure communication with all vendors is clear and follow up to make sure they're on time). Overall, she's the bomb!