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Vanessa Sent on 02/25/2020Truly Impressed!
My husband and I were very anxious about planning our wedding from another state but with the assistance from All About Events, it was almost entirely stress-free. Carolyn’s attention to detail is absolutely astounding. Her thoughtfulness and organization completely put our minds at ease.
On the day of our wedding, Carolyn and her team were an essential part of getting everything done on time. It felt strange putting our big day into the hands of someone else, but it turned out to be the best decision ever! The ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. If any problems did arise then Carolyn made sure we were blissfully unaware! Lol
We are thoroughly impressed, and highly recommend All About Events for your big day and any other event that you want to be a success, they will not disappoint! Thank you!
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Demetrius Sent on 10/17/2020Luxurious Ideas and Detailed Planners..
10-10-2020
We have an abundance of gratitude to Carolyn and Rhonda for making our day special. As soon as we met her, we knew we didn't want anyone else to handle our affair. Carolyn made us feel so at ease; we immediately knew we had to hire her. She helped put our entire wedding together and a timeline for all of our vendors and was our main point of contact before and on the big day. She helped us make decisions that were important to us. Since we are locals of New Orleans and are deeply rooted in our culture, they took care of every detail on our wedding day to implement the charm of our great city. They coordinated our wedding beautifully, from the venue layout to the ceremony setup; the entire wedding went by so smoothly that we didn't have to worry at all! We got to enjoy every moment of it. -
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Laura Sent on 11/03/2019
A magical day for a wonderful couple - thank you, All About Events!
All About Events, you have once again outdone yourselves! As a first-time mom of the groom, I was nervous and excited but you all knew just what to do to help me enjoy every moment. Thank you so much for arranging the chauffeurs and black sedan caravan to whisk us from the rehearsal on St. Charles Avenue to the dinner in the French Quarter, we felt like rock stars! And I will forever cherish that mom/son dance at the wedding. Thank you, Matthew, for being there to comfort me when I became overwhelmed with emotion! I heard the bride’s family comment how grateful they were because they were far too busy the day of the wedding to decorate the venue and set it all up, transitioning from pre-wedding to ceremony to reception. Y’all did an amazing job. Here are some comments I overheard: “The Eiffel venue was beautiful”, “Decorations were killer”, “It all looked magical!”, “The kids area was a great idea.”, “The live music at the ceremony and the reception was incredible!”, “I want a playlist!”, “Can’t beat a real New Orleans 2nd line – the bride and groom’s umbrellas shone spotlights down on them!” And my favorite quote of the night: “Steven and Steph look so happy together.” -
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Viviana Sent on 10/28/2019
Carolyn did all the things
I am writing this review almost 5 months after my wedding, but better late than never! Carolyn came recommended from a friend of a friend. I actually spoke to a couple of wedding planners before hiring Carolyn, particularly because I live in NY and I needed someone that I knew could execute and would provide me the support that I needed. I will freely admit that I am not an easy client - I am type-A and detail-oriented. I also send way too many emails! What convinced me was that (1) Carolyn immediately had ideas and was exciting about planning, and (2) she explicitly she said she would make herself available for all of my questions via email and/or text. I had one wedding planner who told me that I would be charged based on the # of hours spent on my wedding.
Carolyn made my life much easier because she went above and beyond - she bought toiletries from a pharmacy for guests' use, painted crates for those toiletries, assembled our photo collage, handled all of our guest gifts (including customized shot glasses), made all labels, accepted deliveries at her home and those are just the details I can remember! She did a million of other things behind the scenes. She pushed back with vendors (including pulling someone in when we weren't happy with the wine list) and gave me suggestions about linens and where to save money. If Carolyn offered to do something for our wedding, she was never thinking about how much EXTRA to charge me. There were absolutely no hidden fees and she was just trying to have a happy bride. Carolyn helped me find vendors and would narrow down the list and guide me along the way.
Getting a wedding planner is not a cheap endeavor, but it was well-spent money when you just don't have time to look at every single detail. Carolyn even handled my dessert tasting. I really couldn't have done it without her and she always did it with a smile, whether or not I was being a pain that day, and always did her best to give me exactly what I wanted. Our wedding day was gorgeous and I have Carolyn (and her sister and all the other amazing vendors) to thank for that! -
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Nicole Sent on 08/13/2019Amazing, professional and personable, nothing short of a miracle worker!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing and I certainly have Carolyn at All About Events, LLC, to thank! She organized everything, recommended the best people, from an amazing band, to an excellent cake maker, and the wedding came together so magically! She's great especially if New Orleans is your destination wedding location. There is something to be said for a person that knows the lay of the land and can recommend a great team to get everything done. It was like having a best friend/ professional wedding planning! We went over all the little and big details and I was able to walk-through and trouble shoot all those little wedding planning issues without breaking a sweat. Wedding day was beyond seamless, and again the team at All About Events made the wedding a amazing event! For a stress-free wedding, please choose All About Events! -
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Drew Sent on 07/30/2019AAE has the magic touch!
We do not know what we would have done without Carolyn and the All About Events team! We planned to have an out of town elopement and the success of our event is due solely to Carolyn. She patiently and diligently walked us through the planning process and completely took all stress away about planning an out of town wedding. From our first conversation until the conclusion of our event, Carolyn calmly and elegantly guided us to having the most epic wedding and made it feel easy the entire time! She is so knowledgeable, organized and a true professional. Her entire team worked so hard to make sure our day was magical and memorable but one of the things we will always take away is how magical and memorable All About Events was to us. We cannot recommend them enough. Run, don't walk to book Carolyn as your go-to for all things amazing!!! -
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Taryn Sent on 07/30/2019Thee best wedding planner ever
We STILL have goosebumps and our guests are STILL raving a month later!! Before I ever got engaged or even met my husband it has always been my dream to "Just get dressed!" the day of my wedding along with my motto that the reception should be a PARTY to thank your guests for coming and celebrating with the Bride & Groom. MAN OH MAN is that EXACTLY what happened!! If I tried to plan it myself, or with ANY OTHER TEAM....I doubt it would've happened. It started with a telephone call. I received some interview questions from family and friends to interview possible wedding planners, since I don't live in the area and know who to really trust with my special day. I talked to approximately 5-7 different wedding planners in and outside of the New Orleans area. Carolyn was THE ONLY ONE who was personable, did not take the questions as an insult and told me that she would ensure that my day was PERFECT despite my budget. Throughout the process she ensured that when we came to NOLA for planning, our time was used wisely...I mean EVERY MINUTE!!! LOL Carolyn connected us to the BEST in the Business in New Orleans when it came to vendors, she kept me as close to my budget as possible (LOL as I did go slightly over because I wanted what I wanted LOLOL), and she also became our FRIEND along the way!! Not only did I love her, my husband loved her, my Mom and Brother loved her and my wedding party ADORED HER!!! She was open any time I needed something and went the extra mile to get not only what I wanted, yet also things I didn't know I needed!! She is even currently in a fight with the NOPD as I paid for three police to escort us during our second-line and only one showed!! She and her team ensured that we ALL felt special and that our wedding was definitely one for the record books....as our guests say... IT WAS EPIC!!! Even my money frugal husband said that it was the BEST MONEY we spent on our entire wedding (and he's cheap LOL)!! If you are looking for a bang for your buck, someone to ensure you cross all your T's and dot all you I's...look no further than All About Events!! Carolyn...Travarus and I would like to say... WE LOVE YOU and your team...and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU bringing our dream to reality!! The Hortons...est. June 28, 2019!! -
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Julian Sent on 03/12/2019
Amazing wedding planner!
Carolyn was a God send! She came to us when we were over our head in wedding planning details and overwhelmed. She helped keep my wife at ease and helped us have the best day of our lives. We had the most epic second line and Carolyn lined it all up for us! Our wedding was magical and we could not have done that without Carolyn! -
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Diane Sent on 12/17/2018Our vow renewal in New Orleans
I’ve had an amazing experience with Carolyn, she totally understood our vision. If I could have our vow renewal again I would, such a memorable experience and most importantly I got to enjoy everything. If you are planning an event, or a wedding I highly recommend to look no further, Carolyn and her staff are the best! -
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Scott Sent on 02/21/2018Can't recommend Carolyn and her team highly enough! They were outstanding. Thanks to them, our big day is full of nothing but fantastic (and slightly blurry) memories. They were knowledgable, amiable and worked incredibly hard to make sure everything went smoothly. I would recommend them again without hesitation. Huge thanks to them once again on a remarkable job.
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User2459927 Sent on 12/09/2015Carolyn was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I called her about a year and a half before my wedding not knowing a thing about planning. She calmed my nerves from our first conversation. I chose the full service package and I am so glad that I did. She was worth every penny and if I were rich, I'd have paid her more! My budget wasn't very large but she worked with me to make sure that I got everything that I wanted within reason. I had a destination wedding, so I only went to New Orleans twice before the actual wedding to meet with her. She showed my husband and I many locations on the first trip, but helped us find the most unique venue (Club XLIV). On my second trip, she introduced me to many vendors that helped make my wedding a success. I never had to worry about something not being done because she sent updates about everything. She helped me to choose the best vendors, and everyone is still talking about how great our wedding was. Carolyn gave us the complete Nola experience with our wedding. Also, a huge thanks to Rhoda for helping so much on the food end. She helped me navigate through that portion and kept my food cost down! I am so thankful for Carolyn and her staff because this was absolutely a dream come true. The custom shoes and second line umbrella to the floating cake table to the fresh flower instruments. She thought of and executed everything beautifully. Thank you so much Carolyn! She is now family for sure! I am ready to throw another party in Nola! ;) -
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Susan Sent on 11/12/2012A couple of months before my wedding I contacted All About Events looking for a day-of coordinator. I was assigned Rhoda Yawn, who ended up being more than a day-of coordinator for me - she was a complete lifesaver. Since my dealings were exclusively with Rhoda, I wanted to review her independently. I got in over my head trying to plan a destination wedding in New Orleans from out of state. My wedding ended up having a lot of moving parts and I had some serious logistical concerns that were causing me a lot of anxiety. As soon as I "met with" Rhoda over the phone, I felt so much better and I offered to pay her a bit extra to basically take over everything from that point on. Rhoda has so much knowledge about venues and vendors in New Orleans and she always had answers to my questions and helpful input when I was unsure about something. She helped me out in so many ways, she completely coordinated all of my vendors in the week(s) leading up to the wedding, made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be, and on the day of the wedding she and her assistant took care of everything behind the scenes. She also delivered a bunch of our reception food and a bottle of champagne to our hotel suite at the end of the night, along with all of our "stuff" (framed photos, guest book, etc.). If it hadn't been for her, I never would have gotten to taste most of my reception food (and it was delicious!). When a potential problem cropped up with one of the vendors (which was resolved) I never knew about it until after the wedding. My day was truly perfect. We wanted an awesome and beautiful party in New Orleans and we got it. I was able to enjoy everything with no worries, which is priceless. It would not have been possible without Rhoda! -
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English Sent on 05/13/2012Wonderful! Amazing! Best decision ever!
Carolyn and All about Events took care of everything from beginning to end. It was easy and stress free. Whatever I wanted, crazy or not, I got. Carolyn is also down to earth and realistic. She really gets to know you as a person and your personality, therefore she can make the experience truly unique to you! Her vendor suggestions were all fabulous. My entire wedding was truly phenomenal from start to finish. She was there answering emails and texts anytime I needed. She also helped my in-laws plan a great rehearsal dinner and my sister/maid-of-honor plan my bachelorette party.
Truly professional and excellent! I am overjoyed with my experience with All About Events. If you are getting married in New Orleans, there is no other way to go! So call them up. I promise you wont be disappointed. -
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Heather Sent on 04/04/2012Carolyn, Rhoda, and Alexis made my dream wedding come true! I am over the moon with ALL ABOUT EVENTS and would recommend them to any bride or event host. Always available to answer any question, flexible with vendors and meeting times, and full of recommendations and suggestions make this team the entire package. I worked with Carolyn since June of 2011 and all of the planning was easy and relaxed. I had tons of options and didn't feel pressured into using any certain vendor. The day of my wedding there I was not worried or stressed about anything. Carolyn had thought of everything and presented me with a scheduled a few days before hand so I would know what to expect. I didn't have to do a thing besides get ready and beautified for my special day. If any issue arose, I didn't know a thing about it for they were there to take care of all the details. The day was right out of a fairy tale and I have ALL ABOUT EVENTS to thank for that. Carolyn is completely qualified to handle any situation from being knowledgeable about flower arrangements to photographers to cute ideas about what unique item to add to the gift bags. Rhoda is always available to bounce ideas off of for what delicious food and drinks would best relay my wedding theme and has a huge heart and sense of humor. Alexis was available the day of my wedding to help with anything that I needed (she brought me some crackers as I requested and was so thoughtful in bringing me some ginger ale in case I needed it). These event planners are on top of anything you can think of! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/31/2012Carolyn and the All About Events (AAE) team are fantastic! We hired AAE for their full service wedding planning and it was the best decision we could have made. I would recommend Carolyn and her team to anyone looking to plan an event in the New Orleans area.
I am originally from the New Orleans area, but now reside in San Francisco. Both my husband and I have very busy schedules and we knew we needed someone to drive the entire wedding planning process. There are a few reasons why I think AAE was a fantastic choice:
1) Vendor Selection – AAE works with the best vendors in the area. Carolyn gave us a solid selection of vendors for each category (florist, venue, music, etc.) and we picked from there. It was easy! For our wedding, Carolyn and her team had a working relationship with everyone so she understood their style, process, and timing. You will directly benefit from her strong relationships.
2) Event Design – I had a general idea of what I wanted but really didn’t want to get bogged down into a lot of detailed choices. Carolyn was great with taking my ideas and running them, or coming up with great suggestions. She is very detail oriented and really executed on our vision.
3) Details you didn’t know you had to think of – there were so many details that we didn’t even have on our list of “to do’s”. Carolyn was great at bringing things to our attention or giving us suggestions that were invaluable in making everything come together.
4) No stress the day of! – Carolyn and the AAE team took care of everything the day of our wedding. The day’s events just seemed to flow one into the other, and I didn’t have to worry about any of the details/logistics. I am sure that there were a lot of things going on “behind the scenes” but I was able to just enjoy the day with my husband, soak up the details and spend time with my family and friends. I truly was able to enjoy the day’s events as much as my guests.
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Amanda Sent on 10/31/2013We hired All About Events for their Day of Coordinator package. They day was seamless, aside from one small error, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Rhoda took care of everything needed. My only complaint was that several vendors still contacted me the week before our wedding to confirm details which I thought would be covered by Rhoda, but they could have been just double checking with me.
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