Colleen was recommended by a friend of mine. I remember when she was in the final month of planning her daughter's wedding, working with Colleen on something. She told me that her wedding planner had found an answer to every new request, and that she was certain had saved her more money than she cost - and I agree. From the first conversation, Colleen introduced us to great options that we would not have found on our own. She always responded to any questions promptly and thoroughly (I wondered if she had any other clients at the same time, although I knew it was true). And when the final week finally came, and Colleen said "Now I have it, all communication with vendors is through me. You just relax and enjoy it." - I did, and it was great. I went from someone who would have made myself a miserable bundle of nerves to being a happy participant in the big day. Thanks Colleen!

My husband and I could not have been more pleased with the services that Ava Rose Event Design provided for our wedding. The owner, Colleen Sutton, far exceeded our expectations with her professionalism, knowledge, experience, and overall care for the smallest of details. My husband and I were one of Colleen's first weddings as the new owner at the Richwood on the River (formerly Richwood Plantation Inn), and she and her staff worked tirelessly to ensure that we had the wedding of our dreams. Many of our guests raved about the hard work and professionalism that Colleen and her staff showed before, during, and after the wedding. Her bubbly personality and contagious enthusiasm makes her a perfect fit for her work. She also suggested creative ideas such as using Polaroids as part of the table assignments and allowed us to borrow numerous items for the wedding ceremony and reception. Not only did she oversee all the details of the wedding day, but also the entire weekend which consisted of 30 of our family members staying at the Richwood on the River B & B where she and her staff tended to all their needs and special requests. I can honestly say that Ava Rose Event Design was an answer to our prayers in being able to have the dream wedding we desired.

Working with Colleen from Ava Rose Event Design was absolutely fantastic! She is so lovely to work with and she really makes things fun and easy. My mother really wanted someone to bounce ideas off of, have someone else in control of situations, and being able to talk to her a moments notice helped calm my mothers worries about the big day. Colleen knew everything and gave us some many ideas and simplified our schedules. She responded to any email or phone call very quickly. She dealt with the lady at our venue with all the questions and clarifications for us so we could work on other items for the wedding. She called all the vendors and information of the schedule and even helped set up all our centerpieces and isle way decor! It was so nice not having to worry about who we were going to get to do that for us, one less thing to worry about. AND!!! she and her assistant also stayed till the very end and helped clean everything up which we later picked up from her. She knows her business inside and out and is extremely talented at her job. You won't be disappointed if you work with Colleen!! I would recommend her to everyone I know!

Ava Rose Event Design is top notch!! I'm so glad I went with Colleen and her crew! They executed my dream wedding without any glitches (or if there were any, I didn't know about it). They were on top of everything and very professional. I was lucky that they had worked with my other vendors before, but even if they hadn't I am certain everything would have still went smooth. Throughout the whole planning process Colleen was very professional, informative, driven, and motivated! The right wedding coordinator is imperative so you can turn everything over to them and let them execute your dream wedding while you sit back and enjoy it! When I agreed to work with Ava Rose and Colleen I knew from the beginning that it was definitely the right choice. I didn't have any reservations that they would be able to please me and execute the event that I had always wanted! Ava Rose Event Design is by far your best pick if you are in search of a wedding planner/coordinator!! Thanks Ava Rose Event Designs for making my dream wedding come true!!!

Ava Rose Event Design Made our day flawless. From the wedding to the reception Colleen was GREAT....

The owner of Ava Rose Event Design (Colleen) was amazing. If it had not been for her, her patience, her smile and hard work, our wedding would not have happened. She doesnt stop until you are happy and this is the type of person you want to hire!!

all of our dreams came true with the help from Colleen!!!!

I didn't think I needed a wedding planner. I had my all my vendors and a timeline. I really did feel prepared. The big day rolls around and I swear if Colleen hadn't been there I would have curled up in corner and died. There were times when I wasn't even sure how she was getting everything I was requesting done. She was sewing my moms dress and hunting down the photographer/groom/bridesmaids/dad/mom/best man/everyone at some point and correcting little errors along the way (I forgot to put my table numbers on the escort cards... ?). She was everywhere. Her meticulously thought out timeline was so perfect, but a few hair and makeup meltdowns on my part shattered those dreams right off the bat. It didn't even matter. Colleen truly shines under pressure. This wedding had a lot of moving parts and she handled it all beautifully. My only wish is that I had her for longer. If you can, keep her by your side as long as humanly possible.

Colleen was kind, patient and efficient from the first meeting to the final moments of our event. I would gladly recommend Colleen to friends and family in need of some help planning a special event. Colleen rocks!

I can't sing enough praises about Colleen. She was my guiding light throughout the whole planning process. Her professionalism, knowledge of event planning, and passion make her the woman you want be by your side while planning a wedding. She went above and beyond every opportunity she had. She has great contacts or is willing to help you find exactly what vendor you are looking for. She is responsive to phone calls/ emails and is very organized. I received many compliments from friends and family about how smooth the day of the wedding went.
The BEST thing about Colleen is her spirit. She loves what she does and it is apparent with her positive attitude, desire to make your wedding day exactly as you dreamed, and drive to get things done as efficiently as possible. She has abundant energy! I feel I found a gem when my husband and I started working with Colleen. I also feel I made a friend. Thank you, Colleen! You are a rock star!

Where do I begin? Colleen and Ava Rose Event Design were everything I could have possibly wanted in a wedding coordinator. From our initial meeting Colleen was encouraging of my ideas and "vision" for the wedding. She was excited about the details right from the start! I told Colleen what my budget was and she and I worked out a package that suited both of us. After that first meeting, my mom and I knew Colleen would be a great fit for our little wedding team.

I hired Colleen to be a day-of wedding coordinator. We met a few times in person prior to the wedding and exchanged many, many emails. I was very organized and knew what I wanted the ceremony and reception to look like, but I did not want my friends and family to "work" the event. I needed a coordinator who would take charge of the day, make decisions on my behalf, and allow my friends and family to relax and celebrate without worrying about details. That is exactly how it played out. Colleen kept the day rolling, set up the entire reception decor, had people in the correct place at the correct time, and I just did as I was told. It was amazing.

If you are considering whether or not to include a wedding (or any event for that matter!) coordinator in your budget, I would encourage you to think about your guests. Spending a few extra hundred dollars (depending on which package you choose) on a coordinator can make your event enjoyable for all and take stress off you! I would also encourage you to choose Colleen and Ava Rose Event Design. You will enjoy working with Colleen!

Colleen is professional with a sweet demeanor but is also tenaciousness. Many of the other vendors we used (DJ, Photographers, Venue Manager, Minister) enjoyed working with Colleen and I know they all made professional connections and will be working with each other in the future. I am very thankful for Colleen and Ava Rose Event Design. You made our wedding the best experience.