Amore Events Co. Reviews
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Jaclyn H. Sent on 04/02/2023Kara & Bri are the absolute best!`
Because we were not Charlottesville locals, we knew that we would benefit from having a planner as a part of our team. We had an absolutely seamless experience with Kara & Bri as a part of Amore. They handled every detail from start to finish with ease, understood my vision, and always provided incredible vendors to select from early in the process so that we always had our date available. When a small issue arose on wedding day with the table linens not shipping (due to the fault of the linens company, not Amore!), they handled the entire situation with grace, never worrying the bride and groom and handling the problem in such a way that all the replacements still fit the vision.
Despite some challenging family circumstances on our big day, Kara & Bri were able to navigate everything with ease and support us despite various challenges. When the father of the bride was finicky about contracts with vendors, Kara & Bri always did the absolute best job either putting his mind at ease, or helping him negotiate with vendors to make sure everyone was satisfied with the end result. We couldn't have done it without them, and by far the best choice we made for planning our weekend was working with Amore. Can't recommend them highly enough!Amore Events Co.'s reply:
Thank you and Ben for trusting us and trusting the process! Every interaction with you felt like such a smooth and easy conversation. We are forever thankful that you let us take that big issue and take care of it and let the day happen. You were our calm just as much as we were yours! -
Abby H. Sent on 04/02/2023
Wonderful wedding planners and people
We are so thankful that Kara and Bri planned our wedding. They helped to create the wedding of our dreams and made it so much fun along the way. They created a perfect aesthetic and style for the day (we didn't start the process with strong feelings on any of that kind of stuff, so we really needed guidance there). They also prevented us from feeling stressed about vendors or any aspect of the planning process. And when the big day got closer and we had to rearrange some things, they were great and quickly handled the changes. We had a lot of moving pieces to our wedding--we had the ceremony at a church in downtown Charlottesville and the reception at Veritas--and Kara and Bri made sure it all went smoothly. We cannot imagine having done it without them. Plus, they are both so much fun and such genuinely kind people, which is so important when you are embarking on a yearlong wedding planning process. We would recommend them to anyone.Amore Events Co.'s reply:
It was so easy to feel the genuine love and care from working with you two and your families. We are forever grateful for the sweet heartfelt words you left us with that evening. Angel wings :) -
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Michelle B. Sent on 04/11/2023Amazing Team!
Kara and Bri with Amore Events made sure our day was perfect! They made planning our wedding a breeze and alot of fun with no stress. I would recommend them to anyone planning their big day!Amore Events Co.'s reply:
We are beyond thankful that you two chose us! The weather was not our friend that day but you and Robert didn't even bat an eye. It was such a beautiful evening! We hope you and the gang are loving life on a boat somewhere! -
Andre Sent on 03/29/2023
Efficient & Enjoyable
Bri & Kara of “Amore Events” have a remarkably pleasant & professional attitude! They also do a tremendous job of organizing the planning schedule in an online database which makes tracking planning progress easy & accessible. My wife & I highly recommend their services!Amore Events Co.'s reply:
Andre, thank you for choosing us! We knew we had something special in our care and thank you deeply for having us be a part of it. You two are absolutely beautiful inside and out.
Sending you all the best vibes always and biggest hugs! -
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Karen M. Sent on 10/26/2021My second review for Amore after our second daughter's wedding!
I wrote a recommendation for Bri and Kara a month ago for my daughter's wedding that took place in Annapolis MD on 10/23/21. Fast forward one month to 11/27/21 when my second daughter got married at Pippin Hill in Charlottesville, VA! Trying to plan two weddings (which were also destination weddings since we are from the Philadelphia area) was extremely challenging and stressful. Well, thanks to the girls from Amore we pulled both off and were thrilled with the results of each one. This is a letter my husband wrote to Bri and Kara the day after this weekend's wedding.
Bri & Kara,
"You guys are the best! Thank you both so much for making another great weekend for us. Tara & Mike’s wedding was perfect in every way. We cannot imagine changing one thing. You orchestrated a script that was amazing and exceeded all of our expectation. We are forever grateful.
And, you gave Karen peace of mind. Without you two, my wife would have lost her mind. You took all the pressure off of her and enabled her to have a wonderful time. For that, I am very appreciative.
Girls, thank you for all of your advice, direction and coordination. Without you, last night would not have been so great.
Although I have no more daughters, I hope to engage you for a party in the future. Thank you!!
Our best,
Karen & Mike "
I think this says it all. We are very happy parents. (and tired!) Haha. -
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Chelsea Sent on 04/26/2022Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience planning our wedding with Amore Events. From the very beginning, Kara and Bri felt like instant friends! We quickly hit it off on our first call, and they made a very large undertaking (planning a Virginia wedding from Texas) feel doable and fun. We ended up with an amazing welcome party at Montalto to kick off the weekend, and our dream wedding at Pippin Hill on a gorgeous November day, thanks to their hard work.
Kara and Bri really took the time to listen and understand our priorities and vision for our wedding. We told them that we wanted to give our guests a beautiful, fun weekend and make them feel welcomed, celebrated, and loved. Kara and Bri translated that feedback into a design plan that made our reception feel like a "warm, elegant hug" - and they totally delivered! On top of that, they gave us great advice on vendors and assembled an excellent vendor team. Every person that worked on our welcome party and wedding was incredibly talented AND very personable/kind, and we could tell they all knew Kara and Bri well and enjoyed working with them, which made our events go even more smoothly.
I highly recommend Amore Events. You get not just one, but TWO excellent planners. Kara and Bri are such wonderful people, and we are so happy with how everything turned out! -
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Alyssa D. Sent on 04/21/2022Amazing Experience with Amore Events!
Bri and Kara are beyond wonderful. They helped guide me through every step of the wedding planning process and they were extremely professional, kind and supportive. They made our wedding day extra special and filled it with extra love. Their organization and knowledge is something you want to have in your corner during this time! -
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Alison L. Sent on 04/16/2022Perfection
Kara and Bri with Amore Events were calm, cool and collected at all times. They made planning a destination wedding easy and constantly had helpful insights to perfect the day. They spent quite a bit of time understanding us as a couple to make sure that the day matched our vision. Amazing people inside and out that resulted in an amazing day - One our friends and family consistently state is the best wedding they ever attended. -
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Renata B. Sent on 10/03/2021Amazing experience with Bri and Kara from Amore Events
My wedding was a dream, and I owe so much of that to Bri and Kara from Amore Events. My husband and I hired them for our wedding on 9/18/21, and from the very moment we did we felt their support. They are both such wonderful people, and so easy to get along with. We immediately felt comfortable with them able to tell them exactly what we were feeling. Our wedding was at Mount Ida Farm and Vineyard in Charlottesville, but we live in northern Virginia, so it was crucial to have people we could rely on since it was not so easy for us to go back and forth to Charlottesville. My husband and I were also both the first in our families to get married, so everything was new for all of us, and we felt so lucky that we had Bri and Kara there to help and guide us throughout the whole process. On top of all of that, I am a teacher who had to work long hours through COVID times, so wedding planning was often put on the back-burner. Thanks to Bri and Kara, we were still able to stay on task through it all. We felt secure throughout the entire planning process knowing that they had our backs; even when we were having a few concerns with another vendor, they stepped in to make sure things worked out how we had wanted.
The wedding day itself was more than I could've ever hoped for, and my husband and I have both said it was the best day of our lives. We both were able to be at ease on the day and really enjoy the moment, knowing that Bri and Kara had everything handled and knew exactly how we wanted the day to go and look like. I can't say enough wonderful things about this company and these two, and would 100% recommend them to anyone who is considering hiring them! -
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Kyra H. Sent on 05/07/2022The best day.
Kara and Bri from Amore Events made our day the most impeccable. Our Pippin Hill wedding was one of dreams and I cannot be more pleased with their services. They helped us navigate through things we needed for our big day, and did not pressure us into extra things we weren’t sold on. I loved that they offered so many ideas and provided expert tips from things I wouldn’t have thought of. They also helped us secure specific vendors we had in mind. Their kind smiles and personalities are exactly what you’re looking for in a wedding/event planner. They were calm, kind, and supportive. They put me at ease when worries came up, and made me laugh and encouraged me on my big day. On our wedding day, they were able to navigate family, friends, our vendors with professionalism. Their relationships with vendors and our venue made me the most confident when booking them. They work extremely close with everyone and they will forever be my go to planners. I will forever sing their praises! -
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Reid F. Sent on 04/26/2022Bri and Kara were amazing!
They were down to earth, professional, and easy to be real with. They were a huge help guiding us through the many decisions to be made...and when all was said and done we had the best part of our lives with all the people we loved. We are so grateful for their hard work!! -
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Samantha W. Sent on 10/19/2020One of the top wedding planners worldwide
The duo team of Bri & Kara, owners of Amore Events Co. Is outstanding and exceptional.
We wanted 100% luxury and they above and beyond delivered. The professionalism, style, organization, attendance to the client is absolute top 5 star service. Our wedding day consisted of extensive detail for which Amore Events fully planned and executed, seamlessly.
This is the best high touch event company not only in the Charlottesville/Richmond area, but worldwide. Their experience and expertise to deliver for their clients is beyond impressive. In addition, the Amore team are extremely well respected widespread within the event industry , so much that every additional vendor needed for your wedding day hope they have the opportunity to work with them.
If you aspire to 5 star service, attention to detail, personalized client service, and high touch events, this company is for you. -
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Lily G. Sent on 10/20/2020
The best team!
After completely pivoting from my previous wedding plans due to Covid, I hired Bri & Kara to plan an entirely new wedding for 50 people in -
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Christa Sent on 01/02/2020
Stop reading these reviews and hire Cody now!!
After researching planners for our wedding at Pippin Hill, I immediately knew Cody from Amore Events was 'the one' during our initial call. Not only was she incredibly detailed in her planning (which I loved!), she took an individualized approach to our wedding and made sure we (and our guests) always came first.
Cody knows everyone you need to know when it comes to weddings and was essential to recommending additional vendors for us. She provided great guidance and was never pushy, always leaving the final decision up to me. Cody helped take my piecemeal vision and turn it into the wedding of our dreams – it was seriously PERFECT!!!
The day of the wedding, Cody and her team executed flawlessly. I was able to relax and enjoy the day with my bridesmaids knowing Cody would handle anything that popped up. Cody is an incredible wedding planner and even better person – I feel lucky to be one of her brides!
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Courtney F. Sent on 12/08/2019I was able to relax on my wedding day!
We hired Karen McGrath as our month-of coordinator and she was such a huge stress-reliever. I'm a naturally anxious person but felt SO much better after every call with Karen. She was able to help with so many last minute details, like providing table numbers, printing/framing our seating chart sign, and providing pens for our Jenga game "guestbook" when we realized we forgot to bring them. She was able to efficiently and effectively manage our timeline so we remained on schedule and handled the small hiccups that came with our wedding in a way so that I wasn't bothered.
The day of the wedding, I felt so calm and was just able to enjoy the day without stress and that is directly because Karen did such a good job handling everything so I didn't have to worry. -
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Janelle M. Sent on 12/05/2019Amore Events Made The Wedding Of Our Dreams Come True!
It’s hard to even put into words how amazing Cody is but here it goes...
From the first time we spoke I knew she understood exactly the vision that we had for our wedding, and let me say that she figured it out without the most detailed information from me! I was pretty much the bride with photos of things that I liked and no idea how to bring them all together. Cody designed, planned and executed every last detail more perfectly than I could have ever imagined and I’m not just saying that! Every last detail was stunning and more perfect than I ever dreamed. Seriously, mic drop, PERFECT!
Not only did she hit the design out of the park but she was always in communication with me. There was never a time that I had to follow up with her on anything. She made the process of planning the most smooth and stress free experience of my life.
My husband and I don’t have enough words to express our gratitude for all that she did to make our wedding one that dreams are made of! Our day was perfect because of all of Cody and the Amore team’s hard work and we will forever be grateful for everything that she has done for us! -
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Jennifer K. Sent on 10/19/2019Highly recommend!
We worked with Karen from Amore Events by Cody and she was incredible. She was so patient throughout the planning process and put up with all of our calls, emails, texts, etc. Her attention to detail and excellent taste ensured we had a BEAUTIFUL wedding and that everything went smoothly. Guests are still raving about how incredibly gorgeous our wedding was and telling us how blown away they were. We are so grateful to Karen for giving us the wedding of our dreams. -
Tara Sent on 07/13/2019
You need Cody, even if you think you don't.
Cody was, hands down, the absolutely best decision we made when planning our wedding. From the first moment we spoke, I knew she was the woman for us. From day one and through the big day, she was there for me & us every step of the way– attentive, honest, insightful, sensitive to my budget, patient, responsive, and basically my best friend when it came to all things wedding. To be honest, when we first got engaged we didn't think we needed a planner– I'm good at planning things, how hard could it be? I definitely made the BEST call by going with Cody.
She is an absolute PRO, and knows how to to make everything you want happen. She knows all the vendors, what's feasible, and what works well. She knows everything there is to know about weddings, and there is no way we could have had the absolutely beautiful and seamless wedding we did without her direction through the year long process, and on the weekend of.
On the day of, it unexpectedly started raining (in June!), and before I could get upset and stress, Cody jumped into action and told me not to worry about a thing. Our ceremony turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined.
Despite leading the planning, my fiancé also really appreciated how she rolled with the punches, and would find a way to make all of his crazy ideas fit into the big day.
Cody was worth every penny and more, and I could not recommend a single vendor more. She was not only incredible at her job (and a total boss) but really was there for us emotionally and as a friend as well. I can't even put into words how amazing she was to work with. This is the BEST advice I can give to any bride in the area: go with Cody. -
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Jessica Sent on 07/28/2019Absolute best wedding planner there is!
Hiring Cody was hands down one of the best decisions we could have made when planning our wedding. My mom and I talked with her early on when we were picking a wedding planner, and after our first conversation, we knew our search had ended. Cody is just incredible. She is so kind, so down-to-earth, so thoughtful, and absolutely phenomenal at what she does. She truly went above and beyond for us. She gave us the absolute best recommendations for vendors, she put together a detailed timeline and list of tasks that we accomplished together one by one, making what is usually a daunting process seem completely manageable and super fun. She gave incredible advice, and when it came down to making sure that our wedding felt personal and unique to us as a couple, she offered creative ideas that just spoke to how well she knew us - it seemed like we knew her a lot longer than just the year and a half leading up to our wedding! Some of my favorite details that were her idea included personalized cornhole boards, linen napkins at our head table with our initials on them that we got to take home and will treasure forever, and koozies with our venue and date illustrated. Our wedding was absolutely gorgeous, and so much of that was because of Cody's experience and suggestions. My mom and I miss her so much already - we had the most fun with her, and we cannot speak highly enough of her. She was the one who made our wedding day perfect. What's more, she made it so perfect that I actually was able to soak in every second and be completely in the moment the entire day. I don't know if I will ever stop smiling when I think about our wedding day - it felt like a fairy tale, thanks to Cody. She is a truly special and talented person, and if you are still searching for a planner, she is absolutely the right choice. Thank you Cody, for our magical day and for your friendship. We love you so much!! -
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Anne M. Sent on 06/01/2019Cody helped us plan a perfect wedding
My daughter's wedding was last weekend, and I am still lingering over how wonderful it was, all because of Cody. We enjoyed about 18 months of planning the event, with Cody's help, and I knew from the first call I placed to her, when looking for a wedding planner, that she was "the one." My daughter chided me a bit, saying we needed to talk to several, so I just asked her to call Cody too. After she talked with Cody she called me back, saying those words every Mom loves to hear, "Mom you're right." Cody was totally on top of everything...she knew which vendors would work best....she loved working with the venue we chose.....Cody was just so easy to work with. If either of us had a question, we'd email Cody and usually get a very prompt response. She was so fun at our design meeting, and the food tasting, we just very quickly became very good friends with her and I think the world of her. I knew Jessica's wedding was in the best hands. The day of the wedding Cody was there with us through all the preparation time, the photographs, the weather checks, the table setting, the flower arrangements.... she oversaw everything, and had terrific support staff too. I could go on and on. Cody truly cares about her brides and their families, and her only wish is to help give the bridal couple the most special day they can imagine. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this woman I came to depend on for so many months. I never once felt overwhelmed by the wedding planning because of her. She truly cares, and is the kindest, most talented planner out there. And - she's funny too! I miss her already, and wish we could do it all over again. Cody is the best. Trust me.
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