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One for the Books Events is a wedding planning company based in West Hartford, Connecticut. The expert team offers full-scale planning, coordination, and consulting services to prospective newlyweds. They collaborate with clients throughout New England and New York, and delight in bringing each couple's dream day to life.

Services Offered

Seamless, stress-free, and detail-oriented; this is what you can expect when you choose One for the Books Events as your exclusive wedding planning team. Your personal planner will strive to cover all aspects of your day, from budgetary guidance to vendor referrals and timeline creation. There are a number of packages to choose from, including full-service and partial assistance packages and an on-the-day event management plan. You can connect with the team and arrange a personal consultation, and begin bringing your unique vision to life alongside seasoned professionals.

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What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,900

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of One for the Books Events

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Evan and her team at One for the Books are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. Clients commend Evan for her attention to detail, organization, and passion for her work, describing her as going above and beyond to make their wedding days flawless and memorable. They appreciate her professionalism, ability to navigate challenges seamlessly, and dedication to exceeding expectations. Reviewers highlight Evan's caring and compassionate nature, along with her expertise in handling various wedding styles and traditions. Clients highly recommend Evan for her invaluable support and ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable wedding experience.

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Evan and her team at One for the Books are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. Clients commend Evan for her attention to detail, organization, and passion for her work, describing her as going above and beyond to make their wedding days flawless and memorable. They appreciate her professionalism, ability to navigate challenges seamlessly, and dedication to exceeding expectations. Reviewers highlight Evan's caring and compassionate nature, along with her expertise in handling various wedding styles and traditions. Clients highly recommend Evan for her invaluable support and ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable wedding experience.

Ted
Ted Z. Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One for the Books Indeed!!

Evan is hands down the best wedding planner you could ever work with!! She goes way beyond just being a wedding planner as we look at her as such an integral part of our lives now because of who she is!
We cannot even put into words how amazing our wedding was because of her. Not only was Evan on the ball with every detail and every vendor leading up to the wedding, but she also took care of all last minute communications leading up to the day, which gave us more time to enjoy every part of our wedding.
The day of our wedding went seamlessly because of Evan. She is so kind and caring and loves love! Everyone who crossed paths with her loved her as much as we do. We had a special connection as she had also planned a perfect wedding for a sibling 6-years ago. So, she has the experience needed to think of every last detail and go above and beyond to make YOUR day special! Evan is so talented at what she does, and so enthusiastic and warm hearted, you will feel like your best friend is helping to make your special day perfect. Evan is an absolute delight to work with, and we cannot recommend her enough!
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 01/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best person to work with!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Evan and One for the Books as our wedding coordinator, I can't express how grateful we are for the incredible experience it was. Evan brought unparalleled joy, professionalism, and dedication to every aspect, she went above and beyond making sure every detail was thought through and taken care of. What truly stood out was her ability to handle unexpected challenges, like the rain that surprised us on our big day. Evan's presence and effortless decision making helped me remain calm and gave me the ability to enjoy my wedding even more.

Her passion for her work and her clients is truly commendable. Hiring Evan for our wedding was the best decision we made!
Evan, thank you for making our special day truly magical!
Alexa
Alexa Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire evan chestnutt - you will not regret it.

I had a call with Evan early in my wedding planning process as I originally was searching for venues in the CT area - my fiance lives in NY and I am from RI. We IMMEDIATELY hit it off in our very first conversation. I ended up booking a venue in Hudson Valle yet I STILL insisted on hiring Evan and her team, although states away & despite the fact the venue provided a day of coordinator, because of the impression she made on me that initial call.

I signed up for the 3-month engagement with OnefortheBooks & I can genuinely say it was worth every. single. penny. Evan truly cares. We had countless text exchanges leading up to the wedding, had a great site visit where she drove 2+ hours to see the venue/area with me, spent an hour+ on a final details Zoom call to go over everything so I could just enjoy the final week, & I can honestly say I owe the entire success of my wedding weekend single-handedly to Evan (+Lindsay). She brought the perfect combination of calm + support + execution, exactly what you want on the biggest weekend of your life.

Examples? Sure thing - here's 5.

1. I arrived the day of my rehearsal dinner later than expected and was against a time crunch. My parents & I met Evan SUPER frazzled with cars to unload, set up to do, and only an hour to do it. Evan immediately greeted us, insisted she take everything, sent me to my hair appointment, and when I returned literally everything was unboxed & setup for me.

2. The morning of my wedding, Evan went to check in on the reception venue as vendors were getting things set up. She quickly realized that a backdrop that was intended to be behind our head table literally said the WRONG LAST NAME. Evan immediately reached out to the vendor & got it resolved without me ever knowing.

3. During my reception, my bustle completely broke and several times Evan was there to the rescue to resew it up with fishing line.

4. Evan was always looking for moments where my now husband & I could tuck away to breathe and have a moment - something we didn't truly appreciate until after the fact.

5. Evan personally hand-delivered the cards from our guests to our hotel room at the end of the night with a bottle of champagne for us to enjoy post-planning days as a married couple.

The entire day of my wedding Evan executed. Plain & Simple. The timeline we outlined, the chaos of so many personalities, 20+ vendors she'd literally never worked with, and everything in between. She truly cares about her brides & I miss her already!! She became such a great friend and made me feel like the most special person in the world. I wouldn't have traded Evan being there for anything.

YOU NEED TO HIRE HER - TRUST ME.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Anthony Tomassi Photography Anthony Tomassi Photography Wedding Photographers

Evan is a wonderful vendor to work with, as a photographer I highly recommend her! She is kind and insanely detailed. She made the wedding I photographed a breeze!

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