Deb Minarik (herself!!) was our day-of planner, and she absolutely nailed it. She made it possible for us to actually relax and soak everything in, while she handled all the behind-the-scenes logistics and moving parts seamlessly. You can tell she’s incredibly experienced—she kept everything running smoothly and made us feel completely at ease the entire time.

She was also fantastic in the lead-up, with several virtual check-ins to make sure we felt heard and that everything was on track. Truly couldn’t have asked for better. Highly, highly recommend!

We used Kristin Patton as our Day of Coordinator for our 8/2/25 wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning process! From the moment we first connected with Kristin she was super communicative and on top of things. We planned our wedding ourselves and were really just looking for someone to help us on the actual day, but Kristin did so much more than that. She had a few Zoom calls with us in the months leading up to our wedding and she was so helpful making sure we weren’t forgetting anything, especially those small details that fly under the radar and then surprise you at the last minute. We cannot stress how helpful Kristin was on the day of our wedding - she came to my hotel bridal suite in the morning during hair and makeup and transported my dress and my husband’s tuxedo to our venue, helped organize the items for the details shots for the photographers, hung up my dress, helped me get ready and so much more. She accompanied us when we went to take our portraits at a park down the road from our venue and helped me with my dress, made sure I had water (it was a warm August day!) and was just so supportive and comforting. I’m sure there was a ton more that she did that we didn’t even notice! Kristin is dependable, efficient and responsible. I had been on the fence about hiring a DOC because I knew that the maitre d’ and team at our venue were great and I wasn’t sure we really needed one, but we are so glad that we had Kristin and wouldn’t have had it any other way! You won’t regret working with her!

Every time someone asked if I was feeling stressed leading up to the wedding, my answer was always, “Not at all—we have the best wedding planner!” Kristin made the entire planning process feel smooth and manageable from start to finish. She gave us excellent vendor recommendations, was incredibly professional, and stayed on top of every little detail—always following up with vendors and keeping us organized in the months leading up to the big day.

And when the day finally arrived, it was flawless. Kristin handled everything behind the scenes so we could truly relax and enjoy ourselves. She even went above and beyond during the reception and sewed my dress when the bustle broke! I can’t imagine our wedding without her and couldn’t recommend working with her more. She’s a dream to work with and truly made our day perfect.

5/5 stars for the AMAZING Kristin Patton of Deborah Minarik Events. I can’t thank Kristin enough for leading the most seamless, incredible wedding day as my (day-of) coordinator. Kristin was so communicative throughout the planning process. Because of Kristin, I was able to breathe and truly feel stress free! Kristin, you are the absolute best.

We worked with Suzanne for day of coordination and she was amazing! She was super detail oriented and very available for all of the questions and coordination that I had the months/weeks leading up to our wedding. She helped make our day incredibly seamless and stress free. With all of the random things that I would have never thought would pop up during the day, she handled them without hesitation. I’m so grateful she helped with our special day!

We have heard a lot of stories about day of coordinators, and were hesitant to hire someone to help us with coordination. We worked with Kristin who went above and beyond to help us with everything we could need! From 3 months out she was available, made timelines, and reached out to vendors. She was instrumental the day of, making sure we had everything with us as well as coordinating a ton of behind the scene logistics. We appreciate her hard work so much and would recommend her to anyone!

We had Rebecca Risi from Deborah Minarik Events for our 6/8/24 wedding. Becca was incredible. She started about three months out from our wedding. Throughout those few months we had numerous phone/ video calls and she was always available for assistance. She is a true professional with tons of experience. She offered solutions to every pre-wedding hiccup. On the day of the wedding, she ran the show. She arrived at our getting ready location, had her assistant Lauren transport all my personal belongings and decor to the venue, steamed the bridesmaid dresses, offered me water and snacks as needed and made sure we were on time for departure to the venue. She carried a Mary Poppins bag with anything you could possibly ever want or need. Becca set up the processional and continued to make sure things were running smoothly and on time throughout the evening. Hosting a DIY wedding, I truly don't know what I would have done without her. I will miss our phone calls and texts as she is seriously the most calming and genuine person. A presence you would be remised to be without on your wedding day.

If you're debating whether to team up with Deborah Minarik Events, let me assure you – don't hesitate, just go for it! Amidst all the wedding expenses, I can guarantee it's worth every penny. We tied the knot last week, and our wedding was an absolute dream, thanks to our Day-of-Coordinator (actually, she was with us for the month leading up to it), Becca. She's truly exceptional. Despite my meticulous organization, I still felt overwhelmed thinking about how everything would come together on the big day. But every time I spoke with Becca, my stress visibly eased. She exuded comfort and confidence, assuring me that she'd orchestrate our wedding flawlessly. Her attention to detail is remarkable; she anticipates every little thing you might overlook in the lead-up to your wedding and liaises directly with all your vendors to ensure everyone's on the same page. We encountered a few bumps in the road in the days before, but Becca was right there with us, navigating through them step by step. Honestly, I don't know how I would've coped without her expertise and reassurance. Our wedding day felt perfect to us, but who knows how many potential mishaps Becca shielded us from (we'll probably never know). She wore a constant bright smile, kept us informed about everything running smoothly, checked in with us throughout the day and night to make sure we were okay, and simply allowed us to savor our special day without worrying about the minor details. Don't hesitate – head straight to Deborah Minarik Events. And if you're fortunate enough to work with Becca, consider yourself a very lucky bride indeed!

We hired Kristin as our day-of planner for our wedding on June 1, 2024, but it truly felt like she was with us every step of the way. Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple calls to perfect our timeline, and she effectively communicated all updates with our vendors.

On the wedding day, Kristin came fully prepared. Everything ran seamlessly thanks to her. We stuck to the timeline, got all of our photos in, and she ensured the evening ran just as smoothly - all while capturing the day simultaneously. Kristin was ready for every situation and expertly managed a lively bridal party. She handled all the day-of details, including distributing envelopes, arranging place cards, and even providing us with mints before walking down the aisle. We highly recommend Kristin if you want to enjoy your special day without worrying about the small stuff.

Working with Deb and the entire team was an absolute DREAM. She made our day so very special, and helped execute it to PERFECTION. She is a true EXPERT. I could not recommend more highly.