I don’t think words can aptly express how much of a blessing Evan and her team were to our wedding day! My husband and I are both type-A, organized, and had a very personal vision for our wedding. We didn’t want it to feel copy/paste, and so we were doubtful that we needed the help……well……turns out Evan operates at a higher level than we knew was possible! Not only did she execute the day so much better than we ever could have, the moment she and her team came on board, we actually started getting excited for our wedding again and stopped drowning in details and decisions! As the bride, I had been carrying the weight of “the buck stops with me,” but once Evan joined, I could finally breathe again because she was more type A than I was, and I knew that she was going to keep track of everything.

To keep myself from writing a novel, I will limit this note to three points of gratitude:

(1) She listened to us and gave guidance in all the right places: I don’t know how, but as soon as I mentioned that we wanted the day to feel “like us,” and not “over-produced,” somehow Evan understood that perfectly and let the day and all our details show that — but also she kept everything running ***flawlessly*** so our guests could experience those details while being perfectly comfortable/on time!

(2) Evan and her team executed the morning-of-reception-pivot of the century! When the weather of our early-May wedding was too chilly for our original plan, Evan’s team adjusted the plan to keep all the best parts while making sure our guests were dry and warm. But the crazy part is that it was *so good* that now we are unendingly grateful that the weather was chilly because it was SO much better than our original plan! We talk about it all the time - who knew that the “pivot” could be that much better than what we thought we wanted!! And of course Evan and her team handled all the logistics of that switch, so we just got to show up and not give a second thought to it!

(3 ) Lastly, Evan is truly such a wonderful person, and the kind of person you’ll want around you during the planning & day-of. She was so patient, understanding, and a great listener, so I felt able to express fears and concerns knowing she would care but not be overwhelmed by it. For me, this might’ve been the biggest blessing, even more than all the practical things, because it was such a big part of helping me enter the day feeling present, joyful and hopeful.

Our wedding day meant so much to my husband and I (also got rave reviews from our guests - many of whom declared it was the best wedding they had ever been to!!), and it’s no exaggeration to say that Evan was absolutely key to that. Any couple would be so fortunate to work with her. We can’t recommend her highly enough!!

Evan went above and beyond planning our beautiful wedding. She is professional, detail-oriented, creative, highly responsive and just delightful to work with. She and her team really care, and deliver far more than expected. We recommend her wholeheartedly.

Hiring Evan and her incredible team was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our very first conversation, she was professional, warm, and incredibly organized. She kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy every moment of our day.

When unexpected weather popped up, Evan was quick to problem solve and made sure our ceremony still ran flawlessly. Her calm presence and quick thinking turned what could’ve been a stressful situation into a seamless and beautiful moment.

Evan is a natural problem solver and brought such a confident, grounding energy to every step of the planning process. Her vendor recommendations were all amazing—every person she connected us with exceeded our expectations. Her team was also phenomenal—attentive, kind, and so on top of everything.

Most importantly, Evan made our day feel so special and magical. We are beyond grateful for her and her team’s hard work, care, and dedication. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable, Evan is it. We can’t recommend her highly enough!

Evan is detailed oriented and passionate about her work. I recommend her to everyone I know!

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!

If you are looking for a wedding planner, your search is over. Look no further than Evan Chestnutt and her team at One for the Books.

My husband, Eric, and I planned our coastal Connecticut wedding from afar. While I grew up in Connecticut, we were living in Pennsylvania while planning our wedding and quickly realized we would need someone with knowledge of the local vendors & the ability to coordinate & execute the events of our wedding weekend. It was really important to both of us to work with someone who aligned with our values - frankly, this was the case for us across all of the wedding vendors we chose to work with! We desired to work with hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and operate with integrity. These are strong values for us and we felt strongly that we wanted to align with others who upheld them as well. After interviewing several different planners/coordinators, it was clear that Evan was different and we had met our match.

We worked with Evan under her Partial Planning package and it was the perfect fit! We started working together around 9.5 months before our big day and at the time, we had our date, our venue, our photographer and videographer, but nothing else. Evan helped us work through the remaining vendor selection, as well as the design vision for our day! She was incredibly thorough & diligent and always broke things down into bite-sized chunks and kept us on track as we approached the wedding day. We also ended up hiring Evan and her team to assist with the execution of our Welcome Dinner the night before our wedding. Both events were flawless and went off without a hitch - so much so, our guests are asking for Evan’s name!

I would love to note that in addition to being extremely well-connected and well-respected working with other vendors, Evan was also incredibly respectful of our budget. In fact, in many cases she saved us money by using her vast experience and expertise. We would often have “real conversations” about what would matter/be impactful vs what would likely go unnoticed and just add extra cost. All this, while maintaining our vision for the look and feel of the day - and if I do say so myself, it turned out beautifully!!

Last, the logistics - The night before, Evan ran a flawless rehearsal for our large parties (11 groomsmen & 9 bridesmaids, plus family), all while her team and our vendors worked to set up a gorgeous Welcome Dinner for us and all of our guests at a different location 20-25 minutes away. Additionally, our wedding ceremony was a Catholic mass held in a chapel 30 minutes away from our reception venue and my husband and I did not want to do a first look, so we had a 2-hour “Catholic gap” between the end of the mass and the start of the reception. Evan took this in stride, supporting our more traditional wishes, and helping us to navigate the logistics to ensure our guests were taken care of during the gap. This allowed us to take beautiful family portraits both at the site of the ceremony and at the reception venue and we couldn’t have been more grateful for how she helped us navigate all these logistics and coordination - including a third location - the hotel where we got ready, without us seeing each other!

It’s hard to put into simple words what working with Evan is like, but we’ll try: seamless, organized, and absolutely fun! We loved planning our wedding with Evan and never grew tired of the process or details! We are so lucky to have found & worked with Evan and consider her a friend for life - we hope we are fortunate enough to work with her again!!

We were slow to write this review for our wedding back in May 2023 because we struggled to find the words to describe the gratitude and pure joy we felt in getting to meet and work with Evan. Evan joined in our wedding planning 6 - 8 months prior to the date, and our only regret is that we didn't involve her from the start. She single-handedly made our wedding weekend run as smoothly as possible and kept us sane throughout the entire process. We had a large (400+ guest) Indian-American wedding spread out over 3 events and Evan and her team were truly phenomenal in helping us make our vision into reality. She had planned South Asian weddings before, and she was both knowledgeable and also incredibly humble, consistently learning from us and ensuring that she was respecting our traditions and wishes. My partner and I are Indian but also wanted some more classic American elements to our weekend, and Evan was able to truly understand the melding of our cultures that we were looking for. When she needed to listen, she listened, and then when she needed to guide us and advocate for us with vendors, she went to bat in a heartbeat. She also did a wonderful job of listening to our families and supporting them through the hectic process. Her attention to detail and her expertise are unparalleled, and she responded to all texts, emails, phone calls generally within minutes to hours and truly always within 24 hours. You don't just get the One for the Books team, you get Evan devoting herself entirely to your event. We always joked that it felt like she was planning our wedding and our wedding alone, because of the level of attention she gave us (though of course, in fact she was booked all season!). Evan will always remain a fond memory and integral part of our wedding experience. On top of her professional perfection and her going above and beyond as our planner, we must also mention that Evan is simply a kind, compassionate, and wonderful human being. We actually enjoyed meeting with her because of this, and consider her a friend for life!

Evan did an amazing job planning our beachfront wedding. She was intimately involved in every aspect of our big day, and made the process so simple for us. Evan brought great ideas, a great network, and great organization to the event ensuring it went just as we dreamed. I highly recommend Evan!

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!

We couldn't imagine having had our wedding day / weekend go as smoothly as it did without Evan's help! We are forever grateful to her, and so glad we took our friend's recommendation to use her for planning services. I am a type A bride who is very organized but wedding planning is a LOT to take on so my partner and I enlisted Evan's help for planning + day of coordination. She was a life saver and really made it so we could fully enjoy our special day when it came and not have to worry about a thing - she handled it all and kept everything running smoothly, coordinated with our many vendors along the way and helped create a timeline that we were able to stick to so that us and our guests had an amazing wedding experience that we will cherish forever! There are SO many other things she helped us with along the way - I couldn't even list them all out here, but she was truly someone we relied on during our planning process.

Not to mention her ability to handle a very non traditional wedding with grace and compassion, we had a fusion Pakistani / Persian / American wedding with so many unique aspects to our weekend. She took the time to really understand the different customs and traditions and make sure we could incorporate the things we wanted and that were important to us!

Trust us when we say you will NOT regret hiring Evan / One for the Books to help you with wedding planning and day of coordination services! A true gem and so worth it to fully enjoy your special day!