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Kelly Sent on 06/22/2021

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Forever grateful to ACE

I think I'll start with the punch line - Missy and the team at ACE are, simply put, the best of the best. After planning a big wedding at a venue in Annapolis, my fiance and I decided to start from scratch and plan something small and intimate in my parent's backyard. We were overwhelmed. I had big dreams, but no idea how to execute. Missy expertly interpreted every idea I had and connected us with the very best vendors in the area. She served as our rock throughout the process - our sounding board, our logistics manager, and our friend. People often ask me how the big day was - and I answer, "flawless." But I know that that's because Missy was there dealing with every mishap without ever even letting it reach my ears. She created our fairytale wedding quite literally from scratch and we will be forever grateful. Bottom line, if you're looking for a wedding planner - hire ACE!! It was the best decision we made for our wedding.

Rachel Sent on 08/09/2023

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Dream Wedding Planner and Organizational Queen!

Missy and her team of professionals at ACE helped create the wedding of our dreams for my husband and I! Missy went above and beyond to communicate with all of our vendors, get us connected with the best wedding professionals in the Hampton Roads area, organize the flow of the wedding weekend so we could enjoy our special day, and listened to our creative ideas and wants for our wedding! She was even able to track down my husband's dream vintage car (model, year, and color!) for our getaway vehicle, which was such a special treat! She worked with us consistently through all parts of the wedding planning process, and we simply would not have been able to put on our wedding with this much ease if it were not for her and her team. Especially with my husband and I planning our wedding from out of the state (Military and grad school), Missy's help and guidance was crucial in getting us the wedding of our dreams! If you can afford a full-time wedding planner, Missy's guidance and connections in the wedding industry are a must to have on your side to help create your dream wedding day! She was able to help create the most stunning day for us and joyous memories to last a lifetime!

Ali O. Sent on 02/23/2023

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Just Amazing

Missy and her team were absolutely amazing. They made our wedding so much fun and absolutely perfect. I am a person who is very particular and somewhat OCD. Missy was so understanding and knew exactly how I think. We were so sad when the wedding was over, because it meant we wouldn’t be with Missy anymore! She feels like part of our family now and we are so thankful for Missy and her team!

Anita Sent on 02/01/2023

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Absolute Perfection

Hiring Missy with Antonia Christianson Events to lead the design and execution of our daughter’s garden wedding at The Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia was absolutely the best decision. While we interviewed others, Missy was by far the most professional yet personable.
The level of guidance and creativity Missy provides is exceptional. She will engage in the design process to whatever degree you desire – we didn’t go into the process with a definitive picture of what we wanted. She asked questions to get to know our daughter and helped us to define a style and then kept us on track throughout the process to ensure our choices would have a cohesive result. She will direct and offer input but not take over, she always has an option up her sleeve and she’s not afraid to have a difficult conversation should the need arise all while keeping the process fun and enjoyable. Missy brings a wealth of experience to the table and is well connected to area vendors. She knows their inventory and their strengths which gives her the ability to guide you to those who best fit your vision. As we began working with those vendors it became clear that Missy is a very well-respected professional in the industry. The strong working relationship she maintains with other vendors provides a rock-solid foundation for flawless event execution.
Missy is a perfectionist. One of her greatest strengths is her attention to detail. Throughout the planning process she tracked our thoughts and preferences, little details that could easily have been missed but she constantly revised and clarified each desire. The result was a document 20+ pages in length that pulled together our vision for the day along with key information from every vendor contract – a schedule for beauty and hair, a list of florals and where each was to be placed, a list of lighting features and where each was to be installed, who would arrive at what time by what mode of transportation where they would wait where they would stand during the ceremony the list went on and on – literally every detail was planned and the ACE team was on top of it all.
When the day came, we were able to completely let go and enjoy the event because we were 100% confident that Missy and the ACE team had it under control. When we walked into both the ceremony and reception space, we were overwhelmed by how beautifully everything had come together – the end result exceeded our every expectation. Did anything go wrong? Maybe, more likely probably as there we many moving parts but did we know? – nope - because it was handled. That is the greatest gift you can give yourself - a stress free wedding day. One of our guests who also happens to be a professional event planner commented that every detail was executed flawlessly – yep that’s an ACE event trademark!
We cannot thank Missy and the ACE team enough for making our dreams come true.

Anne Sent on 05/20/2022

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Tyler Collins

Missy is the planner/BF you want and need through the planning process. She took our vision of NO white and made it work. Missy guided me to the correct vendors that could make our vision possible. Our weekend was flawless because of Missy and her team. Missy went above and beyond with all the planning and her TEAM there aren’t enough thank yous. Missy and team made the weekend seamless and I wasn’t stressed or worried because they knew our vision. 2 weeks before I had a meltdown about my dress. Midsy immediately got me an appt. she said she couldn’t make it to my surprise she was sitting there and surprised me. It meant the world to me. Thank you Missy and team. Drew and I are so grateful xo

Kara Sent on 03/08/2022

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Amazing attention to detail

Missy and her team are an absolute pleasure to work with and to be around. She helped me with every step of the planning process, and her team was an interictal part of wedding day set up and execution. I never had to worry about anything and was able to just enjoy my day.

Kathleen Sent on 11/24/2021

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Missy is amazing!

Our wedding day (5/15/2021) was perfection and it is all because of Missy and her team!! When my now husband proposed and we sat down to start planning, the first thing I said was that we needed to call Missy. At first he didn't see the point of having someone help us, but from the first meeting he was hooked! She guided us every step of the way, kept us on timeline, calmed our nerves with changing guidelines, and helped us realize our vision for a fun, romantic day celebrating our marriage. Missy and her team thought of every detail and made the day stress-free and fun (including greeting us with a celebratory beverage right after saying I do!). I know she had a million other things going on, but I always felt that I was a top priority. She came to every appointment and encouraged us to select what we wanted and make the day about us. Missy recommended the best vendors and as much as I love planning a party, I would have been completely lost without her!

Ashley Sent on 11/09/2021

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So grateful for ACE and the opportunity to work with this amazing team

Antonia Christianson Events is a team of true event professionals, I can not even begin to put into words how amazing these women truly are. My wedding day was a dream come true and I am beyond grateful for ACE. Getting married and planning a wedding is something I had always perceived to be a stressful endeavor. With these ladies on your side that is certainly not the case. On top of the perception of stress of planning a wedding, we had a year filled with unexpected tragedies and loss. Missy took our vision and turned it into reality. There were many weeks, even months, over the course of the year of planning that I did not have the ability to be involved or time to dedicate to the process and Missy never missed a milestone and had an unbelievable understanding of our dream, she far exceeded all expectations. From forming what can only be described as a dream team of event professionals to the day of coordination, it was perfect. My wedding day was spent enjoying the moment and not worrying about much else. The knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism of this team surpassed any expectation I had. If you are looking for a full service event professional and a team of amazing women to make your wedding dreams a reality, look no further, ACE is hands down the best there is.

Chelsea Sent on 10/28/2021

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Our Transatlantic Planning Was Made Easy with ACE

I have known Missy for years as a fellow wedding professional/personal friend-family, and as of recently, as a bride! Since we were planning our Virginia wedding picnic reception for my American loved ones from England, there was no question that we needed a local wedding coordinator on our team because we had already been through a UK wedding that changed a few times due to pandemic restrictions, immigration, and everything else life threw at us. I was exhausted, my British husband didn't know the U.S. wedding world and just wasn't able to help, so we knew we needed someone that knew me/our story/my style, understood what we needed practically speaking (especially for a unique outdoor picnic format), and would execute event plans without my having to micro-manage or follow up on things. With a tired brain and a 5 hours' time zone difference, all those things were imperative!

Missy and her crew (Katrina and Danielle) were given full reign over our event, and they didn't miss a beat at any time. Leading up to the picnic day and the actual day of, they made sure everyone/everything was well cared for, helped us connect the vendor dots, was attentive to our budget, and made last minute changes when some logistics unexpectedly shifted.

And being in a pandemic, the ACE ladies were kind, thoughtful, and did everything they could to keep our loved ones safe and healthy by wearing masks when interacting with our guests and social distancing while still keeping an eye on everything if anyone needed anything.

My husband and I were so grateful for ACE's professionalism, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and day-of making it happen. Basically everything you would want in a wedding coordinator! I literally didn't have one thing to worry about, and for that, both Robert and I will forever be appreciative.

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Lindsey Sent on 09/02/2021

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“The Best” doesn’t quite cut it….

From the moment I called to inquire about her services, to months after our big day….Missy has gone ABOVE and BEYOND her call of duty. We didn’t hire Missy as a “full” wedding planner. I think our contracted services were something like “3-months before” and day of. I don’t even remember…because boy, has she worked overtime. She ended up planning for us from February 2019 to May 2021, thanks to COVID. That’s 27 months!!!! She did it with a smile, and with a loving spirit. She didn’t get a penny more, but she worked 10x as hard!! Her level of dedication and commitment something you don’t find very often anymore.

To boot, she truly knows EVERY thing there is to know about the wedding industry and when you hire her, her connections become your connections. She knows who to call for EVERY thing and because of her professional reputation in the industry, she has great relationships with everyone!

We can’t even begin to imagine our big day without Missy being a part of it. What COVID was trying to make a nightmare, Missy made into a fairytale! From organizing every detail, to planning and re-planning timelines and floor plans, all the way to being my go-to support person…Missy did it all.

Bottom line, Missy is the best wedding planner in Coastal VA because of her hard work, dedication, organization and tenured industry experience. But, all of that means nothing compared to Missy being the best human being you could hire to plan your wedding. The pure love and care she showed to helped make our day the best it could possibly be is what made her much more than our wedding planner…she will now forever be our friend! We LOVE you Missy!!! No amount of words, money or praises could ever thank you enough for everything you did for us!!!

Barbi Sent on 06/23/2021

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Perfection!

It’s hard to put into words the fairy tale that was our daughter’s wedding. She had a vision, but Missy and her team at Antonia Christianson Events brought that vision to life in ways we could never have imagined or executed. From the first phone call with Missy we felt confident that she would find a way to turn our backyard into our daughter’s dream wedding venue. Every detail was accounted for and handled in the most professional manner. Missy was able to connect us with every vendor we needed and every one of them were as amazing as she and her team. Missy’s dedication, creativity, tireless work ethic and extensive knowledge of all things wedding are amazing. Bottom line, If you’re looking for the BEST OF THE BEST – please call Missy! We are forever grateful we found her!

Jordan Sent on 06/12/2021

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Everything you'd want in an event planning team!

The entire ACE team was nothing but excellent throughout our planning process. Despite the necessary postponement and venue changes, Missy and her team remained on top of everything with a positive attitude. Missy's constant professionalism and organization left no question unasked and her love for this industry was evident. Our wedding day was completely smooth because of their team. If there were any hiccups, they were handled with ease before we ever knew about them. Danielle and Emily helped keep the wedding party on schedule on the day while seamlessly coordinating all of our details into our perfect wedding. The peace of mind that ACE gave us over the 2.5 years of planning was invaluable. Regardless of the wrench thrown our way, ACE knew exactly how to handle it. We could not have been more grateful for their expertise!

Kaitlin Sent on 12/14/2020

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AMAZING Experience!

Missy and her team worked with my fiancé and I from day one on carrying out the vision for our day. Missy and her team were very responsive with communication, and kept me on top of the things that I needed to do to keep the planning process rolling. When it came to the day of, it was stress free for everyone involved in the wedding. They took care of everything, including going to bat for us with our cupcake person who brought the incorrect order on the day. Missy and her team worked to get a resolution for me before the wedding without ever stressing me with that detail. Our day was beautiful and more than we hoped for! And we were fully able to enjoy that day because of Missy and her team!

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Tori Sent on 10/01/2020

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Wedding 09-26-2020

Missy was very patient, organized, and attentive to our vision! She and her team kept everything on schedule the day of, and accommodated every curve ball that was thrown at us! I would recommend ACE to anyone and everyone for planning needs. Missy recommended vendors that she felt matched my dream and it certainly became a reality! Not only was she very professional, but you can tell she truly has a passion for what she does.

Kaylee Sent on 09/23/2020

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Absolute lifesaver!

Missy and her team were an absolute godsend. Thankfully, Missy graciously agreed to plan our tiny wedding, because we had no clue what we wanted or where to even begin. She was constantly available to communicate and answer any of our questions. We told her our ideas and a few of our favorite things and entrusted her with the rest. Oh my, did Missy and her team deliver! We walked into the most beautiful, the most magical, the most amazing wedding! Every single piece of our wedding matched our hopes and dreams. Even the vendors Missy paired us with matched what we were hoping for. They were all kind, generous, caring, and professional. We felt like they cared about our wedding as much as we did. It's been a few days since our wedding and people are still talking about it. It was the party of the year and was truly what we all needed during these unprecedented times. Missy ensured our guests were safe and happy throughout the ceremony and reception. Missy is a member of our family now and we are truly going to miss getting to talk to her almost every day! I'm trying to find another reason to hire her and her team now!

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Skylar Sent on 09/20/2020

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**ace'd it!

I have drafted this review over and over, but words fail me. Missy and her entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Missy worked tirelessly to make ensure that our wedding was everything and more than we could have ever imagined. From the very beginning, she helped us to envision what we hoped our big day would look like. She recommended vendors, set up collaboration meetings, crafted seamless timelines, made sure no detail was overlooked, and was truly just INCREDIBLY wonderful to work with throughout the entire process and on our big day. Her expertise and professionalism were an invaluable asset to our wedding. Following planning our entire Charleston wedding, our plans were semi-foiled when Covid restrictions came into play. Despite all of the regulations, Missy was persistent in her pursuits to make our wedding possible. She thought outside of the box and found creative ways that ensured we had everything we initially dreamt of. Throughout our entire wedding planning process, she walked the extra mile for us. I am forever grateful for the guidance and heart + soul that Missy poured into our wedding. It was just magical!

As an ACE bride, I feel so thankful to have had the most amazing team to make our vision a reality, but even more I feel blessed to call Missy a lifetime friend!

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Judy Sent on 09/12/2020

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Mother of the Bride

As the Mother of the Bride I was able to relax and enjoy every part of the wedding day! This experience was priceless for me and overflowed to my husbands day too! We are so very thankful for Antonia and her team as they worked thru details and made sure everything was beautiful! Thank you ACE team! Antonia Christianson Events is THE BEST!

Miranda Sent on 09/12/2020

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Absolutely Amazing

Antonia Christianson Events provides absolutely amazing service. I’m talking above and beyond what you can even imagine from an event planning/design company. 2020 rocked our world with the COVID pandemic and I cannot say enough how blessed we were to be in the safe, hard working, and very knowledgeable hands of Missy and her team! No question went unanswered. Communication is excellent and they made sure that our vision for the day (Coronavirus precautious and all) came to life. From assisting with finding vendors, to reading through contracts, to all of the postponement chaos, to creating a detailed itinerary and running rehearsal; we knew we were in great hands every single step of the way. My parents loved them, my bridal party loved them and best of all I made new friends (shout out to Danielle, because I already knew Missy) along the way! You literally won’t find more capable hands to be in for your event and when they say “whatever it takes mentality” they truly mean it! Thank you so, so much Missy! You are a bride’s dream come true! I literally had nothing to worry about on our big day.

Moss Sent on 09/03/2020

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The Best of The Best!

Missy and her team are the best of the best! She connected us with other professional vendors and advised us on how our ceremony and reception should flow. Investing in the ACE team gave us peace of mind, which was invaluable as we celebrated our marriage with family and friends.

Jennifer Sent on 08/28/2020

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Best Decision Ever!!

Hiring Missy and her ACE team was one of the best decisions my new husband and I made! I actually work as a part-time wedding coordinator myself and thought I didn’t need a planner, but boy, was I wrong!! Missy was absolutely wonderful to work with and kept on top of all my deadlines, and thought of questions I didn’t even know needed asking. She then worked with me and all of my vendors to create this amazingly detailed and helpful timeline for our wedding and reception weekend. She helped run the rehearsal and then oversaw our entire wedding day, making calls, fielding questions, helping the bridesmaids get dressed, moving luggage and presents to the bridal hotel suite, etc. All of her hard work - and that of her team - leading up to the wedding and during the event, allowed my husband and I to relax and enjoy our wonderful day. Do yourself a favor and hire Missy and ACE right away!!!! You will be so glad you did. Jennifer T.

Katrina Sent on 10/22/2019

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from a former planner & type A personality:

to say that this lady & her gals are the s*** is an understatement. I reached out to Missy about a week after getting engaged. she had just gotten back from Hawaii & I needed a little more insight into the world that is Hawaii & destination planning. as a former planner I knew I needed someone highly recommended & who would make us a priority. Missy was all of those things & more! she instantly got to work on a venue & got all the balls rolling for me right away! thank God for this woman! she handled countless phone calls for me (a 6 hour time difference & working 2 jobs don't go together). Missy most days could read my mind & know what I was thinking before I knew how to put it in words. we would have weekly emails going back & forth with where I was in the planning process. she would send me picture of things to see what my thought were for signs & decor. she created a personal check list to keep my head on straight & keep us on track. helped me plan a welcome luau for all of our peeps & keep all the names together. so fast forward a year & a month: Missy & her hubby fly to Hawaii, the week of their anniversary & their oldest son's birthday to celebrate me & my hubby. these two people were there every day, every step of the way to help us get down the aisle. it poured the day of our outdoor wedding & Missy & hubby rearranged tables & chairs to make things work. they sweated in 80+ degree humid weather & kept smiles on their faces the whole time. I never once had to worry if something was wrong, they had everything under control. Missy made sure that everyone was happy & Christopher & I could just enjoy our friends & family. I told Missy the one thing I'm gonna miss is the constant emails & text messages. & she told my husband now we can all be "real life friends". this woman started off as a kicka** planner I needed to help me plan my wedding & she's become a kicka** lady I need in my life as a friend. thank you Mrs. Christianson for all your help. I would pay for you & your services over & over again.

long story short: if you're planning a wedding, near or far, you want a wedding planner. but if you want someone who's gonna put in the work & make YOUR vision come true & put you & your beloved first, you want Missy. as a former planner myself, I never had to worry about a thing & Missy is the most thorough lady ever.
ps. I'm sorry I was perpetually late in Hawaii. thank you for not hating me =)

Tyler Sent on 06/06/2019

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We can't praise Missy and the ACE staff enough!

Missy and the ACE staff did an amazing job planning and coordinating our wedding. From our first meet and greet to our wedding day, they were on top of everything and took so much stress off of us! We contacted Missy four months out from our wedding date and are so thankful that we did. Looking back at how much planning and detail went into our wedding, there is no way any of it would have turned as great as it did if we didn’t have ACE. A few things we loved about Missy and the ACE staff was their commitment to making our day exactly how we wanted it to be, attention to detail, and their experience. When it came to our wedding day, being able to relax and know everything was being taken care of with the vendors and guests was incredible. We can’t thank Missy and the ACE staff enough for all of the hard work they put into making our wedding day so perfect and stress free for us.

Jennifer Sent on 05/31/2019

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Stress Free Wedding Day!

As mother of the groom, I must say the best decision was having Missy by the bride and groom’s side during the entire process. She was available every step of the way to answer questions and keep the planning process on track. Missy coordinated the vendors, photos, seating and *thousands* of other details with ease. (Seriously, who know there were so many details!?!? LOL) The best feeling was going into the big day knowing everything was taken care of and if an exception came up, knowing Missy had it covered. Wedding day was 100% stress free and so much FUN! Missy’s planning expertise, follow through and advice was key to a successful day and we can’t thank her and the ACE team enough!

Katelyn Sent on 03/07/2019

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I wouldn't have wanted to plan our wedding with anyone else.

It has taken me a long time to post this review, for no reason other than I haven’t been able to pinpoint the right words. Missy is my “cousin in love” as she calls it. I have always been a huge supporter of her business and her in general, to be honest. I have always worn her Team ACE t-shirts from coast to coast. She is loving, kind, supportive and I was sure that she carried all of that into her profession. It wasn’t until I got to experience Team ACE from the Bridal point of view that I saw how truly talented and dedicated she really is. Shane and I called with a wild idea to get married in Hawaii and we needed her help. We live in Idaho, she is based in VA, and our families are in CA and OR. Despite that, within 72 hours she had a full page of suggestions for venues, with “just a little google search” she said (eyeroll). She was diligent in making sure my vision was understood (even on days that I wasn’t sure I understood it). She was knowledgeable in how she spoke about other event professionals that she felt would serve me in the capacities that I expected. Her communication was always clear, and if I was unsure there was never a limit on the number of times and ways she could explain things. Missy always took the time to answer when I forgot about the time change and called too late at night, her team shipped us linens and Small details that I was heart- set on. She even helped guide me and encourage me to make decisions about what details and traditions were the most important to me, to maximize the moments we would love on our big day. Missy was never more than a phone call or FaceTime away; even on the days I looked a hot mess- she never even laughed. Team ACE was a HUGE part of Shane and I’s start to the rest of our lives, and we would not have been able to have the beautiful, elegant, simple wedding we had both imagined without them. Team ACE is a service beyond any I could have ever expected, and I am so grateful to now be able to support her as an ACE Bride, not just a cousin in love.

Jessica Sent on 10/18/2018

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BEST Entire Experience

Missy and the ACE team were beyond AMAZING!!!! From the beginning to the very end, she was there and always two steps ahead. My wedding was six months from when I was engaged, and she made everything happen. I didn’t have time research vendors or worry about details, but she handled everything better than I could’ve imagined. She has wonderful vendors and people that she works with and recommends, and I was always impressed by their creativity. I got married at a new venue and she was there to make sure everything was done correctly. Despite the newness of the venue, Missy made sure everything was on track. She made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process and I could not ask for better service. She was open to ideas, and she always knew the best way to execute them to fit into the vision. I love espresso and she made sure that there was an espresso cart during the reception! I could not speak more highly of her and her team’s professionalism and personal dedication. My husband and I were beyond grateful and happy with how she helped us throughout the entire wedding process and we seriously had the best time and memories from our day.

Jackie Sent on 06/30/2018

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Where do I begin?? Team ACE is in a league of its own! I get asked all the time "How were you SO calm on your wedding day?" and the answer is simple. I fully trusted in Missy and Team ACE to make sure all details of my big day were executed to perfection.

Let's just say I have been to A LOT of weddings. I wanted to find a venue that was different. I wanted a venue that I hadn't seen a million of my friends get married in. After describing my vision to Missy she recommended The Historic Post Office in Hampton, VA. My husband and I went for a site visit and jaws dropped. It was absolutely perfect. As if she was reading my mind. She definitely knows all things wedding. She always made sure to check in and schedule meetings with me to ensure I wasn't ever overwhelmed and that I wasn't rushed in the planning process. She always had the best vendor recommendations for me and asked ALL of the questions that I would never have thought to ask!

On the day of my wedding, the Team ACE girls and Missy were on it! Set up was being executed perfectly beneath our feet! We were checked in on regularly and if any of our friends or family had questions they had answers. I didn't have to worry about a single thing (just that handsome man waiting for me at the end of the aisle). The day was absolutely flawless!! Special shoutout to Team ACE'r Kelly - while my mom was bustling my dress Kelly helped put my socks and Kate Spade keds on for the reception since I couldn't reach my feet - yes, she literally tied my shoes for me - now that's FULL SERVICE right there! Missy and Team ACE truly care about their clients as if they were family. I would recommend no one else to plan and execute your dream day!

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I cannot even begin to Thank Missy (Antonia) and her team enough. She is the reason my wedding day vision came to life. I was a destination bride, getting married in Paso Robles and she was there for me every step of the way. She made the entire process seamless, which given some obstacles that were thrown our way (which honestly, I wanted to throw in the towel a few times), she always supported me and somehow found the perfect solution. One Epic solution was a smoke bomb instead of sparklers...umm everyone should do that! It was AWESOME!

In addition to planning the perfect day, she and her assistant Lindsey executed the day like no other. I got to enjoy every second of my wedding day!!! How many Brides get to say that?!? I was given heads up on when and what was going on so I could prepare but I didn't have to have a timeline or schedule that I even had to think about. They kept everyone on track the entire day and given our group, that was no easy task.

I have been apart of a number of weddings as a guest or bridesmaid/Maid of Honor and I have been there to support my friends or family but I have also been working to set things up or breakdown when they didn't hire a professional planner. Even if I personally wasn't helping, I have seen mothers or other family members working instead of enjoying the day and spending those precious few moments with their loved. After 'working' at countless weddings I knew that there was no way I would ask this of a friend or family member. I wanted them to be able to share in every moment of that day with my husband and I. I know hiring ACE was the best decision of the entire wedding (minus marrying my husband) because everyone got to do just that!! We got to spend every second of our wedding day with the most important people in the world to us and all we had to do was just...show up!!! It was AWESOME! We tell everyone to hire ACE. It will be the best decision you make during you entire wedding process.

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Katherine Sent on 10/25/2017

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We had the most wonderful experience working with Missy of Antonia Christianson Events. She planned my sisters wedding five years ago and when I got engaged, she was the only person we considered because of our previous experience with her. She gets to know the couple and the families and really puts her heart into every event to make the couples vision come to life. She offers expert and honest insight, remains calm in times of stress, has a "can-do, we will make it happen" attitude like I've never seen and quickly adjusts on the fly if needed. She helped make our weekend seamless and stress-free and our wedding the best day of our lives!

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Alisha Sent on 10/20/2017

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My wedding went off without a hitch, and that's largely due to Missy and the ACE team! Missy truly cares about her clients and it is evident in everything she does. I was not a local bride and I'm quite indecisive when it comes to just about everything. Missy was so helpful and did not make decisions for me, but helped me evaluate different options and offered recommendations so that I could make great informed decisions. Her recommendations by the way, were all spot on! She made being a non local bride a breeze. She always made time for me (especially on my random trips in town) and we chatted like we've known each other for years. I never felt neglected or less than because I was not local.

On the day of the wedding, Missy transformed into Wonder Woman! She went above and beyond to make sure our day was smooth and stress free - and not just for us but for our entire bridal party (and guests!). When my flower girl had to use the restroom during the middle of our ceremony, Missy took her so that our family could enjoy the ceremony. When my sister had a coughing attack, Missy was there with a glass of water. Missy anticipated our needs before we even knew them ourselves! Honestly, my family cannot stop talking about how amazing Missy and the ACE team were. Our bridal party truly was able to relax and enjoy the day. I would highly recommend Missy and the ACE team to any bride! She was a joy to work with and I could not be happier. A+++++++

Kaitlin Sent on 10/18/2017

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I moved to a completely different city during my wedding planning process, but Missy worked closely with my mom to ensure my vision for my wedding day became a reality! Even from miles away, Missy helped with every detail, vendor meeting, and made each Pinterest vision come to fruition. The cool thing about Missy (and there are a lot of cool things ;) ) is that she creates everyone's wedding differently. She looked at all of my different ideas (and there were a ton of them) and created an absolute masterpiece! I'm the type of gal who knows what she wants, but can't always make a decision or clearly articulate my ideas. Missy and ACE did not disappoint and made sure the rehearsal and our wedding day went smoothly - even with the rain and all! I would highly recommend Missy and Team ACE to anyone and everyone.

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Grace Sent on 10/06/2017

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I cannot gush enough about Missy and her team at ACE! My now-husband and I are not the most creative people but we are perfectionists and had broad-sweeping visions of what we wanted our wedding to be like ("secret garden", "traditional/ colonial", "elegant/ classy", "bring the outdoors in", "bright autumn") though we couldn't put together the pieces and details to create that vision. I had wanted to have our reception on a plantation overlooking the water, but as none were elderly friendly and my grandmother was the reason I had my wedding where I grew up in Williamsburg, I switched to the Williamsburg Lodge ballroom. But we really didn't want a Marriott ballroom looking wedding, though that is exactly what the Williamsburg Lodge is. So I specifically was looking for a planner that could help with design and not just organization. ACE was PERFECT. Missy took what we said and put together an amazing vendor team that brought our vision to life! We went through several designs as Missy helped us work through our budget while still getting the look we wanted, and we ended up with something truly magical and spectacular! Our guests were blown away and told us the reception ballroom was like stepping into an enchanted garden while still completely tasteful and elegant and not over the top. The hanging lanterns Missy came up with along with the dance floor just brought the high ceiling down and created an intimate atmosphere that was still grand. And all this on top on of the basic stuff you'd expect from a wedding planner around planning the day, coordinating with the vendor teams, etc- everything went smoothly without a hitch thanks to ACE. My husband and I had so much fun on our wedding day - completely stress-free - and all because we were in amazing hands. Thank you, Missy and team!!!!

Christy Sent on 08/29/2017

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Planning a wedding is such an intimidating process. There are so many checklists and timelines that can be overwhelming if you don't have the help of an experienced event planner. Missy and the ACE team was by far the best decision we made in making my daughter's dream wedding a reality. She knows the best vendors in the business and can steer you in the direction you need to create a team who can bring your vision to life. In addition to being a respected professional by all, Missy is down to earth, easy to talk to and quick to respond to any email or phone call. The rehearsal and wedding day could not have been any smoother due to Missy's months of planning and attention to detail. Whether it's planning another wedding in the future or hosting a party or family event, Missy and the ACE team will be by our side! Thank you times a million!

Brittany Sent on 08/10/2017

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Missy and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Anything you need as a bride, she is there! You never truly realize how many moving parts there are to planning a wedding. We really couldn't have done it without the help of the A.C.E. team. If you want a stress free wedding have Missy by your side and they day will run smooth! Thanks A.C.E.!!!!

Theresa Sent on 04/06/2017

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I would check online reviews and word of mouth.......I would recommend Antonia Christianson Events to anyone planning a wedding, they were wonderful and so pleasant to work with.....they handled absolutely anything you wanted them to and the day of the wedding everything went so smoothly, hiring them as your wedding planner will not disappoint!

Nicole Sent on 03/29/2017

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THE BEST DECISION I MADE WHILE PLANNING MY WEDDING WAS TO HIRE ACE!!! MY WEDDING WAS AMAZING BECAUSE OF THEM! I WAS THE MOST RELAXED AND HAPPY BRIDE BECAUSE I KNEW I HAD THE BEST TEAM WORKING WITH ME!

Taylor Sent on 11/21/2016

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My wedding would not have been such a success without Antonia Christianson Events. They took care of so much for us including talking to vendors, double checking our contracts, scheduling, filling in any holes we had for our wedding day and so much more. They seriously rock at what they do. I feel absolutely blessed to have had them with me along the process of planning our wedding. Missy and her team were so helpful when it came to advice, scheduling, and honestly everything that comes a long with the stress of planning a wedding. They really helped me feel on top of everything and worked hard until everything was just perfect. Not to mention everyone on the team is extremely personable, professional, approachable, kind, supportive, hard working, and incredibly wise at their job. I am so thankful for everything they did for me, my groom, and our families to help prepare for our day. I 10/10 recommend them to ANYONE preparing for a wedding. They are the best of the best.

Lindsey Sent on 10/06/2016

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From the beginning of the wedding planning process my mother and I both knew that we wanted a wedding planner. My mom has used a planner for my sister and found it to be more than helpful. Another local wedding vendor suggested ACE. We signed the contract with NOTHING planned and really absolutely NO direction for the wedding. I met a former ACE bride through mutual friends and she had nothing but amazing things to say also! As the wedding planning progressed, I got to know Missy and her staff more. They answered every single e-mail so quick and never made me feel like I was asking dumb questions, which sometimes I was. I would have never imagined that they were planning other wedding's also. They made me feel like I was their only bride. The day of the wedding, as far as I know, was flawless. I felt so calm because I trusted Missy and Danielle 100%! Anything I asked, Missy was on it; gum, tissues, helping to the bathroom, sorting out venue issues, communicating with other vendors. I heard people but I never really believed when they said how stressful the wedding planning process can be; my type A personality didn't really help the situation either. It was so nice to know that the day of myself and my mom could relax and enjoy the day. I was sad when the wedding was over and I didn't have a reason to e-mail them! I really don't have enough good words!

Avery Sent on 09/20/2016

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I loved working with ACE! There was no stress the day-of because we knew everything was being handled by Missy and her team. They made our dreamy Icelandic wedding possible!

Kathleen Sent on 09/16/2016

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Missy and her team were outstanding. From our first meeting to the wedding day and all through the planning process, we thoroughly enjoyed working with team ACE. Missy took the time to listen to us while we talked about our vision and she recommended vendors (florist, photographer, caterer, band, paper, beauty) who were perfect fits in terms of executing on that vision. Since I was planning a wedding in VA but live in NYC, I really appreciated Missy and her team's responsiveness over email; Missy even took time during the holiday break when I was home to meet with me and nail down details - that's going above and beyond! On the day of the wedding, everyone - myself, my now husband, our families - felt totally confident knowing team ACE was running point. Our families still gush about how smoothly everything went and how beautiful the event was. Huge thanks to the entire ACE team, you are all absolute pros!

Maryalicia Sent on 08/01/2016

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I honestly don't know how anyone could pull off a wedding without Missy and her ACE team. I booked Missy for day of coordination; however, we were communicating months before our wedding day. Missy and her team helped me choose all of my vendors. They helped me handle all of their contracts and make sure I didn't miss payments. They gave me a checklist before the wedding to make sure I got everything done in a timely manner as well as an extensive timeline of the day before, and day of activities. Not to mention all of my vendors were on time frames for set up which was a huge help. My wedding seemed to go off perfectly without a hitch. All of my guests were amazed at how "nothing" went wrong. Every wedding will have it's hiccups but Missy and her team are so experienced that to everyone else the wedding will appear perfect! My officiant could not make it to my rehearsal the day before, and Missy stepped up to the plate and ran my rehearsal smoothly and ensured everyone knew exactly what to do on the wedding day. I should also mention that Missy and her ACE team were coordinating 2 weddings AT THE SAME TIME! The 2 weddings never even knew the other was in the ballroom next door. She had the speeches timed to where the music from the other ballroom would not interfere with the speeches. How they managed to make my wedding seem like the only wedding in the venue was amazing. Missy still answers to my emails super fast even after the wedding. (I had a few questions about name changing). If you want to have a worry free wedding where you or your bridal party, or family members are running around setting up centerpieces or making sure everything is set up, then YOU HAVE TO BOOK MISSY AND HER TEAM! Thank you so much for everything Missy and ACE team. I don't know how I would have pulled it off without you girls! You are simply the best in the business. Thank you for making my wedding perfect! Mak

Melissa Sent on 06/30/2016

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Missy and her team are hands down, some of the most incredible people I have ever met. They are so professional and so extraordinarily helpful. If anyone is trying to decide between coordinators, or if they even want one to begin with, you need to hire ACE. She has great recommendations for other vendors and she can point you in the right direction. Missy is amazing, and I would recommend her to everyone.

Melissa Sent on 05/24/2016

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Missy and her team were great! While I was planning a wedding in my hometown, I no longer lived in the area. This made things a little daunting.
I signed up for a partial planning package. She helped suggest vendors in addition to those I had researched, giving pros and cons on each. When I was deciding on vendors, she even offered to let them know when we decided to go with another vendor.
As we got closer to the wedding she was very proactive and on top of everything. She even jumped on a phone call with me when I didn't like one of my trial centerpieces but couldn't articulate what exactly it was that I wanted. She walked me through options until I could figure out what I wanted. Then she arranged and joined another call with me and the florist to make sure everything worked out.
At the rehearsal and day of the wedding she had a fleet of people making sure everything was ready to go and did go smoothly. She was unfazed and cheery when my family kept adding last minute tasks ("you need me to store an extra 300 votives and get them to the venue, no problem")! She caught those little details and made sure if there were any problems, I didn't know about them. Our big day went great and we would definitely recommend Missy and her team for your wedding!

Angelique Sent on 12/21/2015

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Missy & her team are AWESOME! Missy could not have been a better help and so easy to get along with. She is funny & patient, and so creative. She knows a ton of people in the event industry so was able to help with suggesting different vendors to work with. She was fantastic in the weeks preceding my big day, and great on the day of. There were no hiccups, and I'm sure that's because of her! I'd recommend team ACE to anyone in the area (or even not in the area, because she's bi-coastal!)

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You cannot go wrong with choosing Antonia (Missy) and her ACE gals. They are the sweetest and most down-to-earth girls you will ever meet. Missy has an eye for details and design and knows when to bring it to the table. Literally! She helped us choose our table decor (i.e. plates, silverware, cups, etc.) to coordinate with our linens/table arrangements. One thing I love about Missy is she will always warn you before you have to make a toast, dance with dad, or cut the cake. Having an wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding and Missy is a fabulous choice!

Jennifer Sent on 10/27/2015

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There are not enough words in the English language to describe how amazing Missy and her team are for any bride. They are the epitome of warm and caring service with an awesome outlook on everything! Consistently they went above and beyond without a second thought. They made our wedding day so insanely special and I will never be able to thank them enough! Missy, you are a treasure! Any bride would be lucky to have you by their side!

Lauren Sent on 10/23/2015

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Missy and the ACE team are simply the best. A wedding planner is one of the most important decisions that a bride makes during wedding planning. We chose to do a partial plan which included vendor selection, logistic coordination, day of planning/ coordination and so much more! Missy and her team did a great job with recommending vendors. We honestly could not have had better vendors for our wedding. People would often ask us who our planner was throughout the process and when we told them, they consistently said "Missy and her team are the best!" And we completely agree! Missy's advice, guidance, creativity and support throughout the process was absolutely invaluable. We could NOT have done it without her - and we wouldn't want to! I honestly cannot say enough about the ACE team! On the wedding day, everything was perfect. I remained calm (and my family did too) and truly enjoyed the entire day because I knew that Missy and her team were at the helm. It was truly a pleasure to work with the ACE team over the past year and it was the BEST decision we made during wedding planning. I would highly recommend the ACE team to other brides/grooms/and their families.

Sarah Sent on 10/23/2015

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ACE Events was nothing but PERFECTION for our wedding day! Missy and her staff were always super helpful, extremely nice and so much fun throughout planning and at the wedding!! We hired ACE for day of coordination but Missy, Kait, Britt and Kali were much more than that on the day of the wedding....they were like family. We couldn't have wished for a better team and better people to help us with our special day. We are and were truly blown away by how beautiful the church was and how awesome our reception was. They gave us such peace of mind on our big day and it went off without a hitch. A big THANK YOU to Missy, Kait, Britt, Kali and the rest of the ACE Events staff for making our special day a dream come true!

Lindsey Sent on 10/19/2015

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Antonia and her team were amazing! I didn't have a worry at all during the day or event, as they took care of everything. And, she was great helping with vendor communication and contract changes leading up to the event. I can not thank her enough for it!

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Missy and her team are INCREDIBLE. Our wedding day far exceeded our expectations, thanks to Team ACE. We live in Virginia but our wedding was in central Louisiana, and Missy was an integral, invaluable part of the destination planning process. I can't imagine planning a destination wedding with the guidance of anybody else. Though we had a "month-of" contract, we checked in periodically through the whole year we planned our wedding, and Missy and her team always gave us the peace of mind we needed! Missy is amazing at what she does--a no-nonsense guider and facilitator, with the best sense of humor and perfect sass. We've recommended Team ACE to all of our friends and family who have future weddings to plan, and will always be in awe of how great they are!

Leslyn Sent on 07/23/2015

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There aren't enough kind words to say about Missy and her team! I thought that after hours of searching pinterest planning a wedding would be a breeze...that could not be further from the truth! Missy sits down with you for as long as you need and breaks down all of the little details they don't include online. She is so knowledgeable of the wedding field, has a great relationship with numerous vendors, and is extremely dedicated to each individual bride she works with. I honestly can't imagine having my wedding without her! Everyone we met with that works at ACE was pleasant and patient. If you think you could use someone to help you out in the planning process, definitely go with ACE!

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The ACE Team was professional, effective and completely necessary. I am convinced my wedding day was flawless due to the planning that was executed perfectly and quietly behind the scenes by the ACE Team.

Alie Sent on 05/13/2015

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Anotnia Christianson Events was absolutely wonderful throughout our wedding planning! Missy was quick with response, able to offer great recommendations for other vendors, and so much fun to work with! We knew from the first time that we met her that we were in good hands. We never had to worry about anything on our wedding day because we knew Missy had everything taken care of! I would highly recommend Antonia Christianson Events!

Tammy Sent on 04/12/2015

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We can not thank ACE Events enough. I did the day of the event contract and so very thankful for all their professionalism, advice, suggestions. We couldn't have done it without Missy and her team. She was absolutely amazing. Since I am a business professional, I know how important it is to hire a professional that does this for a living, she was worth every penny. She followed up with all the vendors, sent out timelines so everyone was on the same page, set up/cleaned up, made sure everyone was having a good time the day of the wedding, coordinated the ENTIRE day. She even stopped by to say hi while we got ready. If you are thinking, "oh my aunt or a friend can do this for me," forget it. So much is involved for your big day and not one person can handle all the coordinating. Relax, enjoy the day, remember its all about you, and hire ACE to take care of all your worries and make your wedding memorable.

Lauren Sent on 01/21/2015

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Missy and her team are the best there is, hands down. I knew from the moment we met Missy that there was nothing to worry or stress about - they provided "day of" coordination, and from the get-go she gave us recommendations and honest answers to all of our questions about vendors, venues and (sometimes kooky) ideas, excellent advice, and really made us feel like our wedding was as important to her as it was to us. Whenever I had a question, either Missy or someone on her team responded immediately, which always helped alleviate any stress I was feeling. She was AWESOME when it came to helping us figure out what would work - and what would NOT work - with our wedding budget, gave us other ideas to explore and helped us stick within our budget without feeling like we were compromising on anything important to us. On the day of our wedding I knew I had NOTHING to worry about - and that feeling is priceless. She's also just totally hilarious and awesome, and made us feel like family - I love her!

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One of the best decisions I could have made was to hire Antonia Christianson and Team ACE for our big day! Missy and her team are exceptional and helped us in more ways than I can begin to count. I'm from Virginia Beach, but live in New York. My husband is from NY and wanted to have the wedding in Virginia Beach. So, essentially, I was a destination wedding! Not an easy task, by any means. And, boy did she deliver. I hired Missy rather quickly after our initial Skype interview. She immediately struck me as incredibly knowledgeable, yet approachable, warm and very personable. I felt as if she understood me, even though I had absolutely no clue what type of wedding I wanted. She and her team remained in constant contact with me throughout the planning process and also guided us in selecting excellent vendors; i.e. from the band, lighting, cake, etc... Everyone involved in our wedding was incredible! I'm also highly impressed with how Missy and her team were able to handle any situation with grace, professionalism and ease. Come time for the day of wedding, I can't believe how calm I felt, because I knew Missy and Team ACE would run the evening seamlessly. And, they did. I've heard repeatedly from many of my guests and other vendors how fantastic Missy is and I concur. My husband and I consider her part of our family! I wholeheatedly recommend Antonia Christianson Events for any and all of your wedding planning.

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Hiring Antonia Christianson was the best decision I made in my wedding planning process. Antonia made my wedding a total success. Even though I got married in Paso Robles, California and Antonia is primarily based out of Virginia, I felt that Antonia and her team were always available to skype and email and guide me through the wedding planning process. Even though I did not meet Antonia until my rehearsal day, she immediately impressed me with her extensive 14 page minute by minute outline for my wedding. Antonia and her team were great to work with. Friendly and upbeat personalities! Antonia made it fun! Antonia and Alexia were also incredibly organized and helped my wedding to run seamlessly. Antonia and her team quickly solved many logistical pickles that arose during my day. When a rental table did not show up, Antonia was already on the phone calling the vendor. Because of Antonia's swift action, the table arrived and we were able to seat all of our guests. Antonia also kept track of all the emails I sent her detailing how I wanted to set up my sweetheart table, vintage rentals, sake tasting station, bubbles bar, cocktail hour, welcome station, guest book, favors table, wine tasting area, and cake table. Antonia executed my vision down to the last detail. I was impressed by the fact that I gave Antonia a dozen tupperwares filled with wedding decorations and she had already read my emails that described where to place all the decorations. Antonia styled every area perfectly. The icing on the cake is that Antonia has impeccable taste and was able to add unique decorating touches to our wedding. For example, she added fall leaves and fresh grapes to our welcome station and she hand wrote all of our chalkboard messages in pretty cursive. Antonia was able to manage our nearly 20 vendors throughout the wedding process. All of my vendors commented how easy Antonia was to work with and how effective she was as a planner. During my hair and make up, An

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I don't know that I can really put into words the feelings and gratitude I have for the fantastic job Carolyn Cox (Stark) with Antonia Christianson Events did. Without question, my wedding would not have gone as well as it did if Carolyn had not been a part of the day. From our very first conversations, I felt as if we had known each other for years, which gave me great comfort trusting her with the handling of my wedding day. Carolyn is incredibly easy to talk to and goes above and beyond her duties as a coordinator. Most importantly (for a stressed out bride!), she is cool under fire, never letting on to anything that may be going wrong. If anything went wrong on my wedding day, I am still none the wiser to it. If anyone is looking for a Wedding Planner or Day of Coordinator, you can't go wrong with Antonia Christianson Events. I could go on and on about all the positive things I have to say about ACE and Carolyn. They make you feel like family and that's not something you run into often these days. I am so thankful for how perfect Carolyn made sure my day was. Thank you!!

Kathryn Sent on 08/18/2014

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Missy and her ACE team are incredible!! We hired them for day of planning, but they were with us every step of the way. They were able to give us so many suggestions on how to make our wedding a success. Missy knows so many vendors and was able to suggest someone for all the little things I still needed to plan. Missy and her team were like my best friends during the planning of my wedding. They gave me advice when I needed it and told me how to make my crazy ideas feasible. The biggest help though was actually sitting down and planning out my wedding day. After that, I knew everything would run smoothly and I wouldn't have a thing to worry about. My wedding was the perfect day, and that had a lot to do with Missy! I would recommend Missy and the ACE team to any bride out there looking for some extra help and peace of mind. Don't wait either, book them as soon as you can, because they know the wedding business like the back of their hands. I already miss them so much!

Barbara Sent on 08/11/2014

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Missy and her ACE Team are the epitome of wedding planners. Hiring Missy was one of the most important decisions we made regarding our daughter's wedding. This exceptional wedding planner deserves perfect scores in every category listed including professionalism, friendliness, creativity, dependability, and most importantly, attentiveness to the bride and groom. Missy and her team not only exceeded our expectations they also left a loving imprint on our hearts which we will treasure forever! Thank you, Missy !!!! Mrs.Gerloff

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Missy and her team came very highly recommended from a family friend who works in the wedding industry and boy did they live up to their glowing praise! We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Team ACE for our wedding this summer.

We hired Missy to manage “day of” coordination but we got so much more in return. From the moment we met with her for our kick-off meeting to our reception send-off, Missy and her team were always there to answer any questions, provide expert opinion and recommendations and lend a helping hand whenever needed. If we had a question about table setting options, they always had a helpful answer. If we needed a recommendation for a killer baker in the area, they had an extensive list of options for us to use. And if we needed some hands-on help putting together our ceremony programs, they were there with rolled-up sleeves ready to dig in. They are truly there to help execute your vision for the big day, no matter the task at hand.

From putting together our minute-by-minute wedding weekend itinerary to running the rehearsal and on-site management of the wedding day, Missy and her team have got you covered with “day-of” coordination. I cannot tell you what an incredible relief it was to have such a calm, creative and considerate group of professionals at the helm on our wedding day allowing us to just focus on enjoying all the special moments. The friendly professionalism we received was the same treatment they gave our friends, family and guests. They had a special way of putting everyone at ease, which any bride will tell you is very important on your big day! Hiring Team ACE was one of the greatest investments we made when planning our wedding and one that we would recommend to other brides, their grooms and their families.

Karen Sent on 07/14/2014

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Antonia Christianson and the ACE team are simply the best. They were able to provide caring professionalism in producing the dream home wedding that my daughter and son-in-law desired. The recommended vendors were the best in their fields. Even though the groom's family did not speak English as their first language, and the wedding celebration moved from site to site all evening, everything was orchestrated smoothly and seamlessly. I have already booked ACE for a future event in 2016.

Adam Sent on 07/01/2014

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Missy and her team are awesome! I came in with a very ROUGH idea of what we wanted to do wedding wise and she guided me in the right direction and everything turned out just the way we wanted!! I highly recommend Team ACE!

Brianna Sent on 06/10/2014

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We had ACE as our "day of" coordinator...but trust me, she was there for us for the whole process!! When it came time to narrowing down/picking/introducing us to new vendors, she was always there. She answered any questions that I had and was quick to respond and calm nerves. The vendors that she recommended were absolutely perfect! I felt like they were hand-picked just for us.

We loved how Missy met with us in person in her studio and later at the site of our reception as the date got closer. She made sure that we were in the loop with all the details of the day.

The day of went so smooth. It was super helpful to my wedding party to have the schedules she made up for them. Everything was flawless. She made sure everything was in the right place and people were there at the right time. All the gifts got to the car and my glass was never empty :)

Missy came highly recommended to us and we highly recommend her to you! Thanks for being so fantastic!

Bridget Sent on 04/08/2014

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Missy and her team provided a phenomenal service. As someone who considers herself well organized, I initially questioned the need for a planner, but I can say that ACE far exceeded expectations at every step and proved their value many, many times over. They were highly responsive, diligent, organized and provided the perfect amount of attention and calm, not only during the wedding weekend, but the several weeks and months before. Missy and team are incredibly knowledgable about the planning process, event planning, vendor management and etiquette. Additionally, they are terrific people and I enjoyed every interaction. I would highly recommend their service! I can't imagine having a better experience.

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I can't say enough good things about the Antonia Christianson Events team! They understood what we wanted for our special day, and with their knowledge of the industry we were able to include some unique details that we (and our guests) loved. Antonia and her staff are super friendly and they go above and beyond to make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Missy and her team were wonderful! I am typically a very OCD and stressed person but on the day of the wedding and for several days leading up to it I was extremely relaxed! I was confident that ACE would take care of everything and ensure that our wedding was perfect.

Lizzie Sent on 05/31/2013

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Wedding planners are definitely the unsung heroes of the wedding industry. After everything is said and done, our friends ooo and aaah over the beautiful the pictures are and how talented the photographer is. We do the same with the wedding video and when we recall the yummy food and beautiful singing. However, no one ever admires the fact that everyone was where they needed to be on time, how flawless the days events flowed, or how many crises were averted. So here is where I ooo and aahhh over my phenomenal wedding planner Missy Christianson, owner of Antonia Christianson Events. Missy truly amazed me with her extensive wedding know-how, leaving all my questions thoroughly answered every time.

It didn't realize the scope of a planner's job until I became very ill on my wedding day. Missy made sure I was comfortable and exhausted all options to get me feeling better in time to enjoy my reception. I consider myself blessed to have had her and her awesome team taking care of me that day, making my nightmare feel like a slight hiccup they could easily handle! And to think when I first became engaged, I thought I could do it on my own! Definitely not! Having a savvy wedding planner like Missy by my side every step of the way took the scary guess-work out of this unfamiliar territory and made my entire experience much much much less stressful!

Morgan Sent on 05/06/2013

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Ah-mazing! Wonderful! Would hire again in a heartbeat.

Molly Sent on 04/10/2013

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Antonia (Missy) was such a breath of fresh air. I had no idea what I was getting into with trying to plan a wedding, Missy was there to answer even the littlest question I had. She was professional with vendors, she was my shoulder to lean on, and I couldn't have pulled off my vision without her. There are a million little things that you are just too busy to handle or don't think of but Antonia Christensen Events handled it with grace and style. Highly recommended!

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Missy and her team were amazing! My wedding went off without any problems I know this was because I used her as my event coordinator. Whenever I had a question or needed ideas, Missy was right there to help me. My vision was very clear the day of my wedding and we could not have been happier!

Brandi Sent on 11/05/2012

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I'm so pleased with how our wedding turned out - Missy and the team were so helpful and creative. It could not have turned out better, it was a beautiful and intimate.

Page Sent on 10/21/2012

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Missy & her team are so wonderful. They went above the call of duty & the wedding was perfect. They set up all the decorations, organized all the details that we were too busy to think about, and made both of our families feel relaxed and happy. After helping out with many friends weddings who did not have wedding planners, we decided that a stress free wedding was essential. Missy made the whole event easy and seamless. It was amazing.

Andree Sent on 10/06/2012

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Missy and her team at ACE were invaluable to me. I first met her for a consultation and before signing a contract she gave me many ideas and contact information for vendors that I did end up using. Missy never steered me in a wrong direction and listened to everything I had to say. I don't know what I would have done without her, Lindsey, and the rest of the ACE team!

Arianna Sent on 09/21/2012

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Having Missy Christianson and her wonderful team coordinate our wedding at the Chrysler Museum of Art was one of the best decisions my husband Luke and I made for our wedding!

Antonia Christianson Events is awesome! They were there with us through our entire wedding planning process, especially the month of our wedding. They were always available to answer any questions we had and gave us wonderful recommendations when it came to picking out/putting together our invitations, picking our DJ, choosing our person to make our cake, picking out coordinating table linens and so much more!

Our wedding was more beautiful than we thought it could ever be! Everything was planned and executed perfectly without a hitch!

We love Antonia Christianson Events and highly recommend them!

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Arianna & Luke

Casie Sent on 07/13/2012

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Missy was not only my Wedding Planner but became such a good friend. She and her team went above and beyond in every way imaginable. They are professional, caring and make you feel like you are their top priority. On the day of my wedding, not only did I not have to lift a finger but Missy and her team allowed me not to have a care in the world....every Bride should have that feeling! After working with Missy for almost two years I can honestly say she became like family and I hope to remain in close contact!

Jessica Sent on 07/12/2012

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Carolyn and Missy and the AC staff are amazing! I didn't think I needed a wedding coordinator until I met this team! They really made our wedding day so stress free and enjoyable. Not to mention they took care of every possible detail we could imagine.

Amanda Sent on 07/09/2012

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Missy and her team and the absolute BEST! There is no way I would have been able to plan my dream wedding without her. Her attention to detail and organization made our day perfect. We have received so many compliments from guests on how gorgeous and well organized the wedding was and how stress free both my groom and I were that day. All of that would not have been possible without the hard work Team ACE! I will forever be grateful to them for making my dream wedding a reality! Thank you Missy and Team!

Stacy Sent on 07/04/2012

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Missy and the ACE team were awesome! We planned our wedding from another state and could not have pulled off such a wonderful wedding without the help of Missy and her team. All of them were so friendly, professional, and very organized! They sure did relieve a lot of stress! :) I would certainly recommend their services to any and every bride!

Danielle Sent on 06/27/2012

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It was wonderful having Missy and her team to run the show on our special day so that we could enjoy the big picture and not get hung up on little details on the day of our wedding. Not only was Missy very helpful on the day of our wedding, but she also provided us with great references for other vendors (who we were completely pleased with and often times even gave a discount since Missy was our planner).

Emily Sent on 03/24/2012

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As an out of town bride I was nervous planning a wedding from a different city. From the moment I walked into the Antonia Christianson Events (ACE) studio I felt my wedding anxiety disappear! Missy was available to help me stay on schedule, focus my ideas and suggest vendors that fit my vision! In the weeks leading up to our wedding Missy and her team helped me make all of the little details come together. I truly felt at ease when it was time for our big day! I have been told that I was "one of the most relaxed brides" my friends have ever seen. I tell them it is because I had Missy and her team making my dream wedding come together. While we were taking our photos before the ceremony I knew the details were coming together and I could relax. From my "bow" napkins to my cookie bar I could not have asked for a more perfect vision when I walked into my reception! We were thrilled with our decision to hire ACE, you won't find a more honest, more fun planner in the Hampton Roads region! I would highly recommend her to every Bride planning her big day in the NC/VA area!!

Jesse Sent on 02/28/2012

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Because my husband and I were expecting a new addition to our family we planned our wedding in only three months. Missy and her team were on top of everything and guided me every step of the way. She made planning a monumental event a breeze and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams come together in a very short amount of time. To this day, friends and family are not only raving about the elegance and class of our wedding but also about the helpful and friendly wedding planning staff.

Virginia Sent on 11/21/2011

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Missy/Antonia Christianson Events went ABOVE and BEYOND my expectations for a wedding planner. My fiance and I had met with several other wedding planners and felt that we would have to "settle" with them, but then we came across Antonia Christianson Events. I put an inquiry into the website and Missy personally called me herself to discuss my wedding. She and her staff always went above and beyond to make sure all of my questions and needs were met. What I truly appreciated the most was their responsiveness. As a bride, I was stressed and had numerous questions, and Missy always responded promptly to all (I had tons) of my emails and phone calls and was so helpful. Missy was also incredibly helpful reccomending vendors and helping me create a budget. I cannot imagine planning a wedding without a wedding planner, and I cannot imagine having a wedding without having Missy/Antonia Christianson Events plan it. They made my day 100% perfect and stress free. Words cannot express my happiness and satisfaction. I highly recommend Antonia Christianson Events to anyone getting married. Forget the rest... they are the BEST! -Virginia T.

Chistina Sent on 10/24/2011

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I hired Antonia Christianson Events to help make my wedding day run smoothly. I used the Day of Cordinator services that they provide. Missy and her staff are absolutely amazing! Missy was very knowledgable and resourceful. She helped give ideas and reccommedations whenever I needed them. The day of my wedding could not have been any more perfect. Missy and her staff were worth every penny! They were the entire day of the wedding from start to finish. I did not have to worry about a thing.

Stefanie Sent on 08/04/2011

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Missy and her team were true professionals throughout the entire process of my wedding! Our wedding would not have been all that it was without her. From the beginning, she listened to our hopes for the day and our overall vision. Little by little, she helped us fill in the details and matched us up with great vendors that would not only add to our dream but also fit in our budget! My husband and I are very thankful for this! She encouraged me to aim high with my expectations and what I wanted but helped me find ways to do it within my budget....something that can be tough. Her team created a month by month timeline for me to follow and the day of the celebration she took care of everything. From setting up at the venue, to making sure that my vendors were taken care of, to tending to each of my guests and to making sure that my husband and I had anything that we needed....Missy and her team had it taken care of! I never could have brought my vision to reality without her and I definitely would not have enjoyed my day nearly as much without her! Her advice is honest, her humor is comforting and her attention to detail is amazing! I would highly recommend Antonia Christianson Events to anyone!

Dana Sent on 07/10/2011

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I cannot say enough how amazing of a planner Missy at ACE is. She advised me every step of the way, well above what she needed to do, giving me advice from how to design the hall, logistics, and even what my mother should wear to the church! She listened to my gripes and complaints, and had an answer for every question I had. She was super organized, knowledgeable and was best of all, honest with me. Being a long-distance bride (NYC), I felt confident that she tied up all of the loose ends in Virginia. She has a great eye for design, understood my vision perfectly and was able to execute all of the details like I would have done myself.

My wedding was a mix of American and Nigerian traditions, and 600 guests. She handled all the logistics, last minute emergencies and the cultural aspects of the wedding with grace. Her team of assistants made sure that everything moved smoothly, and all the guests were happy. (With a wedding that large, that isn’t easy!)

In short, Missy was amazing. I would recommend her to any bride who wants a worry-free wedding day, with a planner you can be confident in.

~ Dana and Nonye

Victoria Sent on 06/01/2011

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Missy and her team. They went above and beyond on my wedding day and made it one of the most memorable and beautiful experiences of our lives. Missy made every detail of our wedding unique and breahtaking, from the attention to detail and the helpfulness of her staff, it truly was amazing. Missy was available to me whenever I needed her and without her advice, excellent referrals and vision, our wedding day would not have been the same. She knew exactly what kind of wedding we were envisioning and turned it into a reality. I would highly recommended Missy for any bride to be looking for someone to assist. Missy is truly one of a kind and you won't find better in VA!

Tori and Ryan Edwards

Kristen Sent on 05/27/2011

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Missy and her team were excellent! They took care of everything for our wedding ceremony and reception, allowing my mom, my family and me to just enjoy the day and soak it all in! We loved not having to worry about anything! It was a perfect day! I will forever look back on our wedding with joyful memories! Thank you Antonia Christianson Events!

Michelle Sent on 05/17/2011

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Loved, loved, loved every contact with this wonderful group of ladies! Would highly recommend!!!!!

Ashley Sent on 05/17/2011

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This is the BEST WEDDING PLANNING SERVICE AVAILABLE!! VERY NICE PEOPLE TO WORK WITH! MADE THE WHOLE PROCESS VERY STRESS FREE, WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE PLANNING A WEDDING OR OTHER BIG EVENT!!

Alicia Sent on 12/03/2010

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Thanks to Missy and her events team, every detail of my wedding was absolutely PERFECT! I told her that i wanted a simple, rustic, fall themed wedding. She knew exactly what vendors to use for flowers, menu cards, linens, table decorations, even where to procure the perfect dress for me, and most of all the location. Missy arranged for us to be married in a small private garden with beautiful statuary and all my favorite flowers. We spoke our vows surrounded by friends and family, love was all around, and i will never forget how personal and intimate it felt to to stand there at that moment. Our ceremony was followed up by a bridal lunchon. The food was delicious, the waitstaff gracious and the fall colored decorations were breath taking. For my wedding day Missy created a fairytale and cast me as the princess! I couldn't have ask for anything more, it was just perfect!

Mary Sent on 09/19/2010

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For the 18 months leading up to our wedding Missy, the owner of Antonia Christianson Events (ACE), walked us through ever step of the process. She was there for me to bounce ideas off of, suggested specific vendors in our budget range, and was responsible for the complete set up and direction of the wedding day. She became a true friend during the planning process and I trusted her with every detail that I envisioned for my big day.

After learning that there was only a 2 hour flip time at our venue, Missy and her ACE team were amazing and brought together the whole reception design in the ballroom, as well as directing our guests to the correct waiting area before the ceremony then leading them up to the deck for seating. Missy was able to remove all stress from me, my mom and all of my immediate family members. A wedding planner is worth the expense for that alone.

Without Missy and her ACE team my big day may have been filled with negative emotions and stress. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I would have had the reception design I did without her services. She executed the entire day flawlessly and I am so grateful for that.

I advise every new bride I meet to consider a wedding planner. A friend of the family who only has experience throwing community pool parties will not know the stress that can come up during the wedding day. An experienced wedding planner should be in EVERY bride's budget, even if it's for a Month of/Day of service. However, if your wedding is in the Virginia Beach area I highly recommend Missy and her ACE team for your planning needs. You will literally feel the weight lifted from your shoulders once you hear all about their services.

Jennifer Sent on 09/14/2010

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Missy and her team provided a exceptional services to provide an unforgettable experience. She was always there to lend a helping hand and calm my nerves, even on a short notice wedding. She lead me to amazing vendors, and provided insight that I would have never had if I did not use her services. I would highly recommend Antonia Christianson Events to any bride-to-be!

Angie Sent on 06/25/2010

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Missy and her team did an amazing job in making our wedding the way we envisioned it. We can truly say "we wouldn't have changed a thing". She did a great job and was always available.

Emily Sent on 06/02/2010

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Antonia (Missy) and her staff were absolutely amazing. Being a bride who was constantly behind on planning the details for my wedding, Missy helped me bring everything together and made my big day a success. She had tons of ideas and tips for me throughout the planning process and was always there to answer my questions. The Antonia Christianson Event Staff ran my wedding from start to finish and made sure that everything was exactly as I wanted it to be, without me having to worry about it. I would recommend her services to any bride!

Rachel Sent on 06/02/2010

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Missy is amazing. I wanted a planner because I had a lot on my plate at the time, but still wanted to do most of the planning. Missy tailored her services to "month-of" where I contracted with the vendors and we would meet a few times just to go over details, decor, etc. Thank goodness I had her because she made me aware of sooo many things I hadn't thought of, got to know me, recommended some great vendors, and gave me great ideas along the way.

The day of the wedding Missy and her staff sprung into action. By getting to know me, she knew what I wanted, what I didn't, and was able to make independent decisions that were the same decisions I would've made. I didn't have to make the decisions and I was able to not have to think about it at all so I could truly enjoy my day. I got rave reviews from friends and family and I owe it to Missy. She was worth every penny for the professionalism and peace of mind she provided!

Audrey Sent on 04/26/2010

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Missy was great to work with! I hired her for day of coordination but she went above and beyond what her contracted duties were. She works day and night to provide her brides the best service and will answer emails sometimes a minute after you send them. My wedding would not have been anywhere near as beautiful without Missy and her team!

Da-In Sent on 03/25/2010

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Missy and her team were a joy to work with! Missy is very organized, knowledgeable, and puts your mind at ease. I would DEFINITELY recommend her to anyone that is getting married.

Danny Sent on 01/26/2010

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Although she was there as a guest, my good friend Missy helped out with making sure the ladies looked great (as they always do), the kids were ready and everyone was where they were supposed to be when it came time for the ceremony to begin. Thank you Missy and I can't wait to work with you again. Just at other people's weddings :).

Laura Sent on 12/08/2009

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I cannot say enough great things about Missy. She was flexible, hard-working, very much "on top of things," helpful, and absolutely wonderful to work with. I recommend her services to any and everyone who wants their wedding to run smoothly. My wedding was everything that I dreamed of.

Tanya Sent on 11/19/2009

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Missy was beyond helpful every step of the way and on our wedding day Missy and her staff knew exactly what we wanted and every detail was executed to achieve our dream wedding!

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