IMPACT Collective - Weddings & Destinations

We got engaged in April 2020 - during COVID when everything was so uncertain. We had very specific tastes and after being together for 10 years - we knew that we wanted a wedding that really reflected who we are individually and as a couple. Eddie worked with us to achieve our industrial bohemian vision and remain within our budget.

From landing us the PERFECT venue - Capital Turnaround; to a wonderful graphic designer, Max, who created a truly unique and cool invitation suite; to linking us with Spilled Milk, a catering company that merged our Cajun and Vietnamese cultures in a truly inventive way; to his quest to find us the perfect day-of coordinator in Trish — signing on with him is what made our wedding a fairytale. He helped to negotiate every contract. He made sure that our concerns were communicated and advocated on our behalf. His reputation in the industry was apparent in the respect that each of our vendors clearly had for him.

He always had our backs and was honest with us. We went through a number of potential day-of-coordinators - not because of availability, but because as soon as Eddie saw that they wouldn’t be a good fit, he would immediately look for someone else. This could have been panic-inducing, but I wasn’t scared. He was always transparent with us and I trusted him. I knew if he thought a change needed to be made, it was for good reason. And Trish, who ultimately became our coordinator was perfect. She understood me immediately, came in with suggestions of ideas I didn’t even know I wanted! Her idea to mix lounge seating from the venue in as the ceremony seating truly made our wedding spectacular. I felt like I was getting married in an intimate ceremony in a living room. Seeing all of the little children piled on a giant ottoman over my husband’s shoulder is one of my best memories of that day.

He helped us navigate through the overwhelming options; provided a planning tool that made everything from design, to tracking payments, to guest seating a breeze; helped to schedule all of our meetings with vendors (you would be surprised just how helpful this is - cutting down on preliminary email communications with vendors really reduces stress) and made sure that we were protected in every contract. This was particularly important when planning during the peak of COVID. We needed to be sure that if our wedding needed to be cancelled or postponed, that we wouldn’t lose out on money. He went over every proposal and contract to make sure that we were covered in case of disaster.

He made us feel like we were his most important, if not his only client. After working with him for nearly 3 years - he truly feels like family. He got to know us as a couple and that definitely showed on our wedding day.

If you’re looking for someone who will truly give you a personalized experience and help you to plan a wedding that truly represents who you are as a couple - work with Impact Collective. Thank you so much Eddie for everything.

Eddie, Stephanie, and the entire IMPACT Collective team were incredible.

I'm the Treasurer of a nonprofit organization, and our Executive Director and I were responsible for organizing a national conference in Washington, D.C. for more than 300 students. About six weeks before the event, we realized we had seriously underestimated just how complex it would be. While this wasn't a wedding, the level of planning and coordination was every bit as demanding.

We had more than 50 university leaders and executives attending from across the country, including our Board Chair and Vice Chair, along with speakers, sponsors, partners, and more than 300 students. There were countless moving parts and a lot of pressure because so many stakeholders were depending on us.

That's when we found out about Eddie.

He immediately said he'd take on the project, assemble the right team, and help us get across the finish line. I was skeptical. Stepping into an event of this size only six weeks out seemed almost impossible.

Thankfully, I was wrong.

From the very beginning, communication was exceptional. Stephanie, the event lead, kept every detail organized, the team responded incredibly quickly, and everyone always seemed one step ahead. Their project management was outstanding, and they handled every challenge with confidence and professionalism.

When the conference arrived, everything ran smoothly. Instead of worrying about logistics, we were able to focus on our speakers, university partners, and, most importantly, our students. That peace of mind was invaluable.

If you're looking for a team that's organized, responsive, calm under pressure, and capable of managing an event with an incredible number of moving pieces, I can't recommend IMPACT Collective highly enough. They stepped into an extremely challenging situation and delivered beyond our expectations.

Thank you, Eddie, Stephanie, and the entire IMPACT Collective team. You helped make one of the most important events in our organization's year an overwhelming success.

If you're looking for a wedding planner or coordinator, do yourself a favor and book Eddie and Misha at Impact Collective—you truly don't need to look anywhere else.

From the moment we booked them over a year before our wedding, they were consistently available, communicative, and supportive. No question was ever too small, and they always responded quickly and thoughtfully, making us feel completely taken care of throughout the entire planning process.

As our wedding month coordinators, they absolutely exceeded every expectation. Their communication leading up to the wedding was incredible, and they handled every detail so seamlessly that our wedding day felt effortless. They were organized, proactive, and incredibly flexible whenever changes came up, which made the entire experience so much less stressful.

They even saved the day during a candle emergency right before the ceremony! Instead of letting us worry, they immediately jumped into action, handled the situation flawlessly, and made sure everything turned out beautifully. That level of dedication and problem-solving is truly priceless on your wedding day.

One of the most special parts of working with Eddie and Misha was that by the end of the process, it no longer felt like we were working with vendors—it felt like we were planning alongside close friends who genuinely cared about us and wanted our day to be perfect. Their kindness, hard work, and constant support meant so much to us.

As a bride, the week of the wedding can be incredibly overwhelming, but because of Eddie and Misha, I was actually able to relax and enjoy myself. I never once worried about timelines, vendors, or whether things were being handled because I knew they had everything completely under control. That peace of mind is one of the greatest gifts they gave us.

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and so much of that is because of the hard work, dedication, and care that Eddie and Misha poured into every single detail. We are endlessly grateful for them and cannot recommend Impact Collective enough. They are simply the best, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to have them by their side on their wedding day.

Impact Collective was wonderful to work with throughout our wedding planning process. We worked closely with Eddie and Misha, and both were instrumental in helping our wedding day run smoothly. Eddie was always available to connect with us, whether through calls, vendor recommendations, or providing thoughtful and decisive feedback when we needed guidance. His expertise and responsiveness gave us confidence throughout the planning process. On the wedding day, Misha contributed additional support that was exceptional. It was immediately clear that she knew exactly what needed to be done to keep everything organized and running seamlessly from start to finish. She remained calm, proactive, and detail-oriented, even offering to help us resolve a last-minute emergency involving missing décor items. Overall, the entire team was professional, organized, and attentive to detail. We also found that our experience benefited from maintaining open and honest communication throughout the process, and we encourage future couples to share any questions or concerns with the team since they are there to support you every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful for the team's contribution to the success of our wedding day, and we'd gladly recommend the team to any couple looking for a reliable and experienced wedding coordination team.

Eddie and the IMPACT Collective team we’re the best month-of-coordinators we could ask for! He would give us expert advice and honest opinions to help our wedding vision become a reality - from big picture to the small details. Eddie can recommend excellent vendors from his vast network and years of experience. Eddie and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend IMPACT Collective!

Eddie Fam is a legend! As a newly engaged bride, I was looking for a month-of-coordinator who I could trust implicitly, who was communicative and who would take all of the months of planning I did and make my vision a reality. Eddie and the IMPACT Collective checked all of my boxes and more, and executed my wedding flawlessly - it was a true dream wedding!!

What really set me up for success from the beginning was that Eddie went above and beyond to make our monthly meetings leading up to my wedding productive, supportive and fun.

He specializes in the organization and details (even the most minute) that show his immense breadth of knowledge and experience as well as his invaluable relationships with other vendors. He introduced me to my florist and it was a match made in heaven. His rolodex of vendor contacts and his excellent relationships with them helps in how he successfully navigated our wedding from beginning to end.

Eddie is the expert you want, and can absolutely trust to be working behind-the-scenes leading up to and on your wedding day to make it the best day ever! I cannot recommend him and his team enough!

Wedding planning can feel overwhelming when you're trying to make all the right decisions, so we were naturally a little nervous going into our consultation. Eddie immediately put us at ease. He genuinely invests his personal time in getting to know you and understanding your unique needs and vision. His professionalism, care, and attention to detail are truly unmatched, and we're so excited to have IMPACT Collective by our side for our wedding journey! Thank you Eddie!

Our experience with IMPACT Collective from start to finish was beyond amazing. First, we reached out to several wedding planning companies/people with great reviews. Eddie responded immediately and was able to meet right away. I had explained that we were needing to plan a wedding from across the country because of my dad’s health and his empathy about our situation immediately established trust. We were on board with hiring them in an instant.
Then when he told us he was going to have Kadzo West work with us, we were elated. Her reviews were so incredible. I will say those reviews and this review cannot express how amazing she really is. She is outstanding!
Kadzo is calm, on top of everything, knows the best vendors for your budget, really takes the time to get to know you and your vision, is extremely organized, makes everything she does look easy and seamless, and is just a downright fantastic person that we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the last several months. Planning our wedding was a joyful journey with Kadzo!
Our wedding day was downright magical. Everything went off without a hitch (as far as we know) because she and her coordinator Louisa were there making sure everything was right, all the vendors delivered, and that we were enjoying our special day.
Our guests had an amazing time! Many said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! Our venue was perfect, the flowers were stunning, our officiant was spectacular, our photographer was so fun you couldn’t help but smile constantly (besides the fact that it’s your wedding day!), the food and cake were delicious, and my hair and makeup was exactly what I wanted. All of this because of Kadzo.
She worked with us easily even though we were across the country and had specific dates we could be in town for certain aspects.
I remember a moment while I was getting my hair and makeup done with my bridesmaids and the MUA and hair stylist commented that I was the calmest bride. Well, that was because of Kadzo. We got to have fun and enjoy our day because of her. 5 stars is not enough!! She’s a 10/5.
If you’re lucky enough to work with IMPACT Collective and Kadzo, besides saying yes to your future spouse, it’s the best decision you’ll ever make!

We were completely overwhelmed with wedding planning. We had a vision of creating a Disney-themed wedding where each of our 25 tables represented a different Disney movie, but trying to handle everything ourselves quickly became stressful and exhausting.

Just three months before the wedding, we realized we needed serious help. Thankfully, we found Impact Collective. Eddie and Misha are absolutely wonderful.

After our very first conversation with them, we felt an incredible sense of relief. The stress and weight we had been carrying seemed to disappear. That night, for the first time in a long while, we slept peacefully—and with smiles on our faces.

We had multiple Zoom meetings with them throughout the planning process, and after every conversation, we felt more relaxed, confident, and excited. Eddie made us feel like we were in the best possible hands. He guided us through every step of the planning process, helping us stay organized, focused, and on track. He assigned practical tasks and milestones, helped us build a detailed wedding timeline, regularly checked in on our progress, anticipated potential challenges before they became problems, and was always available whenever we had questions or needed reassurance.

Misha took our Disney vision and brought it to life in a way we never could have imagined. We were worried that a Disney-themed wedding might feel too childish or theme-park-like, but Misha transformed it into something elegant, sophisticated, and truly magical.

Both we and our guests had the most amazing time. The entire day exceeded our expectations in every way. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Our wedding was even better than we had dreamed, and we have Eddie and Misha at Impact Collective to thank for making it all possible.

As a wedding planner myself, I consider Impact Collective to be a trusted and highly respected partner within the wedding and events industry. It takes a great deal for me to confidently recommend another company to couples, and I can genuinely say they are a team I trust wholeheartedly to take excellent care of their clients.

I cannot recommend Impact Collective highly enough to couples searching for wedding planning support. Their team is professional, organized, courteous, and genuinely invested in creating an incredible experience for every couple they work with. You can truly feel that they care - not just about executing an event well, but about making the entire planning journey feel supported, exciting, and stress-free.

What stands out most about Impact Collective is how intentional and customer-centric they are. Their communication is thoughtful, their approach is collaborative, and they consistently go above and beyond to make couples feel seen, heard, and cared for throughout the process.

I also want to specifically acknowledge their CEO, Eddie Fam. Eddie is one of the most genuine people you could hope to work with in this industry. His passion for hospitality and for creating meaningful experiences is incredibly evident, and that leadership clearly trickles down throughout the entire company culture and team.

If you are looking for a team that will not only execute beautifully, but will rally around you throughout your wedding planning journey, Impact Collective is an amazing choice.