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Autumn H. Sent on 12/27/2022A dream of a day with a dream team
Where to even begin, I found Rachael from Bad Boss Bride a little shy of a year from my wedding date. I was immediately drawn to all of their work; their style is exactly how I wanted my wedding to look and feel. I hadn't found any other wedding planners who doubled as florists, it felt meant to be, and after having the most amazing day of my life, it was definitely meant to be.
From the beginning, Rachael was very communicative and super helpful, keeping me calm and helping me understand what I needed to do and what to expect. Something no one tells you about weddings, because how would you know when you haven't done it before, is how much work and planning go into it; I had picked a venue where everything needed to be hired: Catering, Band, Florals, Rentals, etc. Rachael helped assure me every step of the way, created lists based on my needs and wants (dietary restrictions & venue restrictions) of vendors that would be a good fit, and then worked with all of my vendors to create the most seamless day. Every time I felt somewhat panicked, I was able to text or email and my worries were gone.
The weeks leading up to my wedding were the most stressful weeks, and Rachael was on top of *everything*. I wanted a lounge area, Rachael made it happen. I wanted a back-up weather day-of option, Rachael made it happen. Every tiny thing I worried about, Rachael had a back-up, it was the most stressful, stress-free two weeks and I can't thank the team enough. Every minor detail, every contact, just, everything. If anything went wrong the day of, I had no idea. I hired Bad Boss Bride for their ultimate package, including design help, florals, and day of coordination, and it was the best decision I made for the wedding. Rachael took all of my ideas, made them better, and brought them to life in the most fairy-tale, dream of a wedding day I could have imagined. The visuals, florals, the setups, just, everything was beautiful. I never imagined I would have a magazine wedding, but I did, and it was all Rachael's doing. My wedding was perfect, I can't recommend Bad Boss Bride enough.
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Kristina G. Sent on 04/21/2024Thought it was too good to be true.
Rachel at bad boss bridal is a floral dream come true. Everything was done perfectly. Leading up to the wedding it honestly seemed too good to be true. Everything I wanted and more without breaking the bank. I have not stopped talking about how great my florist was and have been recommending her to every single one of my engaged friends! -
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Daria J. Sent on 12/20/2023If you want your dream wedding to became a reality!
Rachael was a pleasure to work with! She was both our coordinator and our florist. She made the entire wedding planning process feel stress free and handled every situation behind the scenes to ensure that our day was exactly how we pictured it! Our florals were absolutely beautiful. We had specific ideas on where/how we wanted our florals arranged. Rachael executed our vision even better than we could’ve imagined. On the day of, she came with her coworker Amanda who was also wonderful! They were kind, helpful and had the best energy! They made my husband and I feel at ease knowing that everything was handled and that we could fully enjoy our night! Bad Boss Brides is the real deal and we were so lucky to have them for our special day!! They are the BEST ever!! -
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Cynthia A. Sent on 12/10/2023
Totally made our vision come to life, and even better than what we imagined!
Rachael made our wedding reception absolutely gorgeous and classy! We got so many compliments on the decor! We totally recommend her and are thankful that she was available to decorate for our special day. We had a small wedding reception (~75 people) and requested for her to remain within our budget. She totally understood the assignment! I described my vision and sent a few images from Pinterest and she completely ran with it. She made the process completely seamless. -
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Brittany B. Sent on 04/22/2024The absolute best in jersey!
We are over the moon with gratitude for Rachael's incredible work as our wedding planner! From the moment we met her, we knew she was the one to turn our wedding vision into reality.
Despite being a busy couple with a specific vision, Rachael worked tirelessly with us for over a year to bring every detail to life. From conceptualizing the theme to selecting florals, arranging seating charts, and even coordinating rentals (disco balls and drag entertainment included!), Rachael made the entire process a breeze.
Her creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism truly set her apart. Rachael's passion for her work shines through in every aspect of the planning process. She listened attentively to our ideas and preferences, offering invaluable guidance and support every step of the way.
Thanks to Rachael's dedication and expertise, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. We cannot thank her enough for her hard work, patience, and unwavering commitment to making our special day absolutely perfect.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life, look no further than Rachael. She's an absolute gem, and we couldn't be happier with the results!
Thank you, Rachael, for making our wedding dreams a reality! -
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Jovanna C. Sent on 10/29/20238/2023 Wedding - Best Day Ever!
My fiance and I booked full wedding planning with Rachael and the Bad Boss Bride team and it was the best decision we ever made! If you are even on the fence I HIGHLY recommend booking with BBB.
From the first phone call to the day of, Rachael listened to who we were as a couple and truly created our perfect day.
She is very calm and comforting, helpful and informative without being overbearing.
She truly knows her vendors and clients and even with our research on vendors- she always ended up having the perfect pick for our vision from venue to photography and beyond.
Everyone expects wedding planning to be stressful (ourselves included), not once during the whole wedding planning process were we ever stressed or anxious. Our family and friends kept checking in and were confused how we were so calm :)
The best part about booking with BBB is that Rachael also does design and florals!
She knows her flowers, seasons and how to really make a room pop. She was able to give us honest suggestions and tell us if certain design elements/florals were needed or unnecessary for our venue and our vision all while staying in budget.
I asked to add tropical elements to the bridal and bridemaids bouquets and she even had specific flowers shipped from Canada! I'm still looking at pictures of my bouquet and obsessed with it :)
Rachael truly made this day even better than we both could have imagined. Even our family and friends are still raving about every aspect of the day! -
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Sarah L. Sent on 08/01/2023No one like BBB!
From the very first phone call, it was clear that Bad Boss Bride wanted us to have the wedding of our dreams and was going to walk us through the process with a level of communication and professionalism that I had not received from other prospective planners. Rachael and her team actually listened to what we wanted and did not try to force us into a decision that did not feel right, which I think is what really sets them apart from other planners. They made us feel comfortable and confident that we would be able to move through the planning process while staying absolutely true to who we are. They worked hard to make our desires a reality within the confines of practicality, such as budget and an unconventional outdoor venue. I did not realize how much work planning a wedding would be, and they supported us through some very challenging moments. They really want you to be happy and feel supported throughout the process up until the wedding day. I am creative and really wanted to do some DIY projects. They supported me through them while also explaining what would work best for the reality of a wedding day. They understand the ins and outs of what could go wrong, and they made sure everything was in line for success on the day of. We decided to go with Rachael for our florals, and I'm so happy we did. She matched our vision so perfectly. I even preserved the flowers from my bouquet, which is something I never thought I'd do! Everything was visually stunning, and the day was truly perfect.
BBB really went above and beyond. If I had to do it again, I'd probably hire them for full planning from the very beginning. They are true professionals. I truly could not have done it without them. I am forever grateful.
If you're looking for a supportive, organized, communicative, design savvy, and incredibly helpful addition to your wedding team, hire BBB. They can do it all. -
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Thuc H. Sent on 05/05/2024A perfect day without stress
Bad Boss Bride saved us from having to deal with many of the intricate details required with planning *and* throwing the best weekend of our lives. without her and her team, things would have been completely overwhelming. It was the single best investment to ensure a cohesive wedding was executed perfectly without stress. Thanks Rachael for taking care of everything. We and our guests still talk about that weekend 2 years later. -
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Marie B. Sent on 10/12/2022A dream!!!
From the beginning to end, I can’t have enough good things to say about bad boss bride. When I first got engaged, I was that bride that thought I could plan a wedding on my own, and let me just say flat out that I was wrong!! The amount of effort, detail, and care that the whole team put went beyond compared to anything we could have imagined. The day of the wedding, you would never know the amount of running around that they all did- Taylor, Ali and Rachael. Even Rachael’s husband who helped set up our arch- just absolutely amazing!! Ali ran around through a few different towns making sure we all had our flowers on top of all of the design and arranging at the venue! Taylor is an absolute godsend and we can’t thank her more. She is the definition of calm, cool and collected- everything a couple could need. For months she has given us advice on anything and everything, from vendors & design to weird family dynamics! Any question or issue we had, she had an answer or was quick to figure out a solution for us. Taylor is seriously such a sweetheart and was so positive throughout the whole process. It was truly comforting during those stressful times, and that really meant the world to me. Did I mention that they are also AMAZING florists? Every floral piece at the wedding was seriously soooo dreamy and exactly what I imagined. I could go on and on about how perfectly my day went and the reason is because of bad boss. Thank you guys SO MUCH!!! -
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Alyssa T. Sent on 11/02/2022
Idk what we would have done without BBB!
We are so grateful to have found BBB to help plan our wedding reception! We truly do not know what we would have done without their advice, expertise and partnership. Rachael and team supported us with both planning & design/florals - and they totally exceeded our expectations!
Rachael and I connected in 2020 before the pandemic and had to put our partnership on hold until 2022. We're appreciative that BBB honored their commitment to us 2 years later. Leading up to the wedding, we had monthly calls with clear agendas & next steps that kept us focused on all the details we needed to handle. Rachael recommended nearly all of our amazing vendors and facilitated the introductions and contract reviews. She was there for us when vendors cancelled last minute & provided additional options right away.
BBB did our table design & florals and I truly couldn't believe how GORGEOUS the end result turned out. They provided us inspiration boards & mock ups to review ahead of time and even still, seeing that all come to life on the day of, was better than we could have expected! The photos speak for themselves!
Rachael also has a calming nature to her which we really valued. She was there for us when we ran into road blocks along the way and always provided options to resolve whatever issue we were faced with. Rachael, Mike and Jess were so professional and focused on the day of the reception, making sure everything ran seamlessly. My husband and I literally did not worry about a thing and went to sleep that night saying how perfectly the entire day went thanks to the team.
We could not recommend BBB enough if you are looking for a talented, unique, personable and fun wedding planning experience. Our wedding was so perfectly us & its due in large part to our partnership with Rachael and team. THANK YOU!! -
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Isabella Sent on 12/30/2022A necessity, not an add-on
We had a great experience with BBB, particularly with Taylor who was our lead planner. My biggest regret is not booking BBB for their full package. Nevertheless, even with the partial planning package, we were kept organized with monthtly calls, reminders of what I needed to be thinking about, 5-star vendor recommendations, and support with our design. One highlight was our seating arrangement. Taylor dreamt up a design that I fell in love with and she executed it perfectly. See picture attached. Day of, she and her assistant were behind the scenes making sure everything ran smoothly so there was 0 stress for me and my groom. I don't know what I would have done without BBB! -
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Alexsandra B. Sent on 12/30/2022Less stress, more time to enjoy your wedding
When I got engaged two years ago, my first thought was immediate excitement. "Oh, this is going to be so much fun!" Which I think a lot of brides initially believe. Then for some, reality sets in. It can be really overwhelming to think about all the parts that go into wedding planning. Searching for a venue alone was the first monumental task that got me immediately going from excitement to freak out mode. Then came Rachael. I found her on instagram. Her page immediately spoke to me, with its laid back charm and unique designs. I knew I needed her. Our first call, we immediately clicked and the rest is history. Rachael and her team made the whole planning process a breeze. She was always able to ease my frantic thoughts and allowed me to bounce wedding design ideas around. Rachael was responsive and communicative. Whats even more awesome, is that she also does florals, which is a trait that not a lot of planners offer. This was super helpful and Rachael was able to create a beautiful ceremony and backdrop for our sweetheart table and keep us within budget. She also offers rentals for an extra special touch and her and Taylor were ON POINT for our big day. Bad Boss Bride will make your bespoke wedding dreams come true. We couldn't be happier! -
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Hollie E. Sent on 09/26/2022Bad Boss Bride - 5 Impeccable Stars
Bad Boss Bride planned and executed our wedding exceptionally well. Rachael, Mike, Taylor and their entire team made our special day feel like magic. I did not have to worry about anything and felt totally supported from beginning to end. We planned our wedding in under 4 months in my parent’s backyard, and from the beginning, Rachael and Taylor made excellent suggestions for invitations and vendors - photography, tent rental, catering, babysitters and florals - to match our personalities, style and at home venue. My husband builds out Sprinter vans and Rachael even suggested a vintage VW Bus for guest photos - which everyone loved! BBB also designed and set up our rehearsal dinner so beautifully with beautiful candles, tablecloths and lights. I forgot to bring the vegan cupcakes for my cousins and friends, and Rachael and Mike went back to my house while the event was occurring to pick them up! What amazing support and service. We were especially thrilled with Paloma’s work on the flowers (@djunavine) and would never have found her without Racheal’s help. The planning meetings each week helped keep me organized and on target and anything I needed or any questions I had, Rachael and Taylor responded right away and were always kind, calming and ON IT! If you are looking for an organized, aesticially talented and professional wedding planning team, look no further. You will have the best day of your life with these folks. Thank you Rachael, Taylor, Mike and all of your day-of-team (Amanda and Jess) as well. -
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Natalia K. Sent on 06/15/2023The BEST Vendor We Hired! Stress-free planning and design within your budget!
Without, Rachael, Taylor and the BadBossBride team, our wedding day would not have been the pure *magic* that it was.
When we started our wedding planning process, finding reliable vendors that coincided with our vision was challenging and overwhelming. Beyond that, I worried that I would spend our wedding day coordinating all the details we had worked so hard to plan that I wouldn't be able to let go and fully enjoy our day.
I had vetted several planners, most of whom were out of our budget range and made me feel as though they were trying to sell/pressure us too hard into signing with them. Then I met Rachael. Her calm demeanor and confidence instantly put me at ease and I knew BadBossBride would be a perfect fit for us. What I loved most about working with her is that she truly works to make your vision come to life while being respectful of your budget. I had a grand vision for what I wanted the florals in our ballroom to look like and the price for my vision gave me massive sticker shock. Rachael took the wheel and created a design and floral plan that not only realized that vision within our budget, but exceeded my expectations in its beauty.
Beyond that, I did not worry about one thing on my wedding day other than the excitement of meeting my sweet fiance at the end of the aisle. If anything went wrong that day, I sure as hell didn't know about it. My guests were RAVING about the smoothness of the day and how catered to they felt by Rachael's team. She made our 250 person wedding feel like the joyous celebration I had always dreamed of, filled with love, laughter and memories I'll never forget.
Rachael was integral in sourcing our photography, photobooth and transportation teams, designing and creating our flowers and decor (including signage and candles) and coordinating all of our vendors throughout our planning process.
I always hoped I'd be able to say my wedding day was the best day of my life and I'm so thankful to confidently scream that from the rooftops thanks to Rachael and her team. Don't hesitate- just book them!
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Maggie S. Sent on 08/10/2022(Almost) Perfect Experience
We hired BBB to as our designer/planner/florist and had an (almost) perfect experience. We worked with Rachael from about 7 months before our wedding - she was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in answering a lot of our questions and guiding us in selecting vendors. We ended up with some really phenomenal vendors that we owe basically entirely to her and she and her team worked with them seamlessly. BBB was recommended to us through our venue and that's where Rachael was extremely valuable - she worked with our venue really well and was able to navigate some of the challenges our venue presented with ease.
Both my husband and I come from a theater background (design and management respectively) - which perhaps made us more Type A/detail-oriented/over-communicative than most couples. There was some lack of clarity at points in the process around the design process and communication wasn't always perfect - we often had to follow up on emails we sent and responses were not always super prompt - which led to some frustrations during our planning process. (I assume this was probably due to the fact that 2022 is just a crazy year of a lot of weddings).
From a week out through EOD on our wedding however, Rachael and Taylor were beyond on top of it. As a former stage manager, I knew I would have trouble letting go on my wedding day but Rachael and Taylor ended up making me feel super comfortable/at ease that everything was taken care of. Day of, there was a surprise rainstorm (our wedding was all outdoors) just as we arrived to the venue in the afternoon, and just as I was starting to have a panic attack, Rachael showed up in the bridal suite to assure me that she had a plan and everything was under control. She also went above and beyond to make up for shortcomings of the venue staff. Taylor, Rachael's associate, was also AMAZING day of. She was super communicative/helpful/accessible from getting us drinks when we needed them to facilitating our cake-cutting and sparkler exit flawlessly.
From a design/floral standpoint, our wedding was GORGEOUS and exactly what I always dreamed of. My bouquet especially was beyond stunning. Rachael's knowledge of our venue allowed her to set our reception up perfectly and I truly am still obsessed with how our wedding looked. -
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Cynthia C. Sent on 08/05/2022Could not have planned my beautiful wedding without them!
I hired Rachael and her Bad Boss Bride team for what was supposed to be a baby shower/engagement party only 5 months before the event. I figured since I was pregnant, I didn't need the extra stress of planning a party. After meeting with Rachael in person and via email for about two months, my husband and I realized that turning it into a wedding would make more sense since our guest list was increasing and the venue we picked was too gorgeous not to. So the Bad Boss Bride team basically had 3.5 months to plan a full 120 person wedding consisting of a ceremony, dinner and dancing, and all the other bells and whistles that go into it. I never expected how MUCH detail we needed to consider. Thankfully, Rachael laid it all out for us and also gave us different options based on our vision and our budget! Any hiccups along the way were quickly managed by her team and I truly felt at ease on the day of our wedding. I knew we were in the best of hands and I couldn't recommend them enough! -
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Veronica Sent on 12/03/2021Highly recommend!
Rachael was wonderful to work with! We were looking for a very specific type of service to plan our farm wedding and had spoken with a number of wedding planners before meeting Rachael, but knew right away she was the right fit. She immediately understood what I needed as a bride who had a clear vision and wanted to have a fun and nice event, but wasn't as excited about the intense planning process / pressures that come with planning a big wedding. She was hugely helpful in providing vendor recommendations, talking through thoughts and questions, guiding on budget, and ultimately bringing the vision to life - she did the full design and florals for the wedding itself...and she nailed it! -
Anna Z. Sent on 07/22/2021
Microwedding Master
Rachael took our whole vision and put it into real life. My husband was apprehensive about using a planner in the first place, thinking we could “save and do things ourselves since it’s a small wedding “. That statement was so wrong and my husband even admits it after our amazing day! :) if you have a small wedding, it’s even more important that you get the chance to celebrate the day with your loved ones, and a planner like Rachael will really help you create that experience. We keep talking about how happy we are Rachael was there to make our microwedding day so special. I don’t think we ever imagined having such a beautiful wedding day, and it was really all thanks to Rachael’s carefully thought out recommendations and creations. From the table pieces she made and then the photographer, venue, and even the truly talented guitar player/singer she recommended. It was the most beautiful day of our lives. And it was our wedding! We were able to spend more time with family and the ones we love because Rachael kept things running smoothly on our day. There is so much value to using a planner, especially Rachael, on your day. A lot of people ask me if we spent more than we actually did on our the day. But it was thanks to Rachael’s special touches and care that we can look back on this day and think about it in the happy, joyful way that we do. -
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Alanna D. Sent on 06/26/2020Pulled together our amazing dreamwedding in 10 days
I found Rachael (Bad Boss Bride) 10 days before my wedding, during COVID-19 in early June. My Fiance and I had almost given up on our dream wedding as the governor only announced allowing outdoor gatherings two weeks before our wedding, and we were tired from the legal battle with our original wedding and unplanning every detail we had worked so hard on in the year prior planning.
Rachael came in at a fair and affordable rate, was beyond professional and attentive. She thoroughly planned every detail of our special day in just 10 short days- and it looked like something should have taken months of planning! She recommended great, trustworthy and professional vendors who went above and beyond.
The day of the wedding, Rachael and her team set up and coordinated everything so my family and I could finally relax after a rollercoaster of a few months related to wedding planning.
Rachael perfectly encapsulated and delivered my vision seamlessly. She blended in perfectly with my family and couldn't have been more kind, compassionate or helpful during these uncertain times for all.
It's been a week since our wedding and I already miss my nightly calls with Rachael!
She is an exceptional vendor of the wedding industry and her passion, expertise, and kindness will be sure to deliver you with the day you've always dreamed of!
xo,
Alanna and Andrew HorbergBad Boss Bride's reply:
Thank you so much Alanna! It was beyond a pleasure working with you and getting to meet and spend time with your wonderful family! Your trust in me and my team made my job a breeze. We literally felt like family at your wedding! A gorgeous couple deserves a gorgeous wedding and I hope we delivered that to you! Wishing nothing but the best and endless happiness for you and Andrew and the pups! -
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Valerie Sent on 05/25/2021
BBB is a gem
Because of the pandemic, we had to cancel our destination wedding plans and shifted to a local intimate ceremony and dinner instead. I had 4 months to book a whole new team of vendors to keep our original date, and I'm so glad Rachael was the first one I hired. She has a background as a producer so understands event design and run of show. We just clicked. She absolutely crushed the day-of coordination and floral design -- insane that she does BOTH and offers reasonable package pricing. At no point in the entire process did my husband and I feel stressed or worried about any of the details. She took our direction well but offered her own creative opinion on everything -- it was a nice balance. She recommended a great photographer and rentals vendor that we're so glad we added to our dream team. She handled the setup and breakdown of our event with ease within a tight timeline. My family and friends had nothing but positive things to say about her and her team's professionalism. It was truly a memorable day in that we were able to just enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend -- BBB is a gem. -
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