Black Tie Optional Reviews
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Kate A. Sent on 12/25/2023Dream team wedding planning and coordination!!
I was determined to want to do everything ourselves for our wedding and I could not be happier we decided to get help from BTO! They brought together our day perfectly and handled every detail - the ones we thought of and the ones we didn’t. I can’t imagine not having their support and coordination on the actual wedding day itself and cannot recommend them enough! Chelsea and Cameron were the dream team and made us two very happy brides!!Black Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you so much for your glowing review, Kate!! It was our pleasure to make your vision come to life - thank you for trusting us with those precious details! Hoping you and TinaMarie are enjoying your first Holiday season together as wifeys!!! xoxox -
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Taylor Sent on 05/12/2023The best in the biz!
I cannot recommend Chelsea and the Black Tie Optional team enough! From our initial consultation to the big day itself, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable.
Chelsea was always available to answer our questions and offer her expert advice throughout the planning process. She helped us navigate everything from choosing the perfect venue (The Paseo) to selecting the best vendors, and she was always there to calm our nerves and reassure us that everything would be perfect.
On our wedding day, Chelsea truly shined. She ensured that everything ran smoothly, from coordinating with the vendors to managing the timeline. Her presence allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment of our special day, knowing that everything was in good hands. I honestly don't know what I would've done without her.
We received countless compliments from our guests on how smoothly everything ran and how beautiful every detail was, and we know that this is all thanks to Chelsea and the BTO team. We are so grateful for her expertise, professionalism, and kindness throughout the entire process.
If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable, look no further than Black Tie Optional event planning. They are truly the best of the best!
And not to mention, Chelsea is truly the sweetest human being alive. :)Black Tie Optional's reply:
Taylor - it was truly a dream come true getting to serve you and Dan for your wedding day!! We loved every step of the planning process with you guys and your vision came together SO beautifully! Thank you so much for being so pleasant to work with and for your very high praise - it seriously means the world!!! We love you tons and hope you're soaking up every ounce of newlywed bliss -
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Michelle M. Sent on 06/03/2023Incredible
Chelsea was INCREDIBLE! She had my back from the start and whenever I’d get overwhelmed, she swoop in to either help me or offer me words of advice. She made everything seamless and was always available to us. I’m sad our wedding is over and that I no longer need her but I will forever be grateful and refer her to all my friends needing a wedding planner! Our wedding was out of this world because of her!Black Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you, Michelle!!! It was so wonderful getting to know you and Shalev throughout the planning journey and your wedding came together so beautifully! We're family for life now - don't be a stranger!! :) Congratulations, newlyweds! -
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Gabriela Z. Sent on 03/30/2023Simply Amazing!
If I could give Chelsea more stars I would, 1000+! Chelsea was a dream to work with. Not only is she so kind and easy to talk to, her diligence and just willingness just made things so much easier for me and my partner to be able to just enjoy the day. And did we, BEST DAY EVER!
She went above and beyond for us several times - paying the Mariachi band that I totally spaced to pay day of and driving us home and to the after party so we can continue celebrating.
We are so grateful to have found her. No doubt in my mind that our day was perfect because she was there.
I have found a lifelong friend and the best wedding planner in AZ!Black Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review, Gabriela! It was such an honor getting to work with you and Jason and we'd do it a million times over to spend more time with you ;) Wishing you two all the best in your newlywed life together!!! xoxox -
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Mike L. Sent on 01/14/2023
Absolutely Amazing Experience
From the moment we met Chelsea, she immediately put us at ease. To say that she goes above and beyond is an understatement. She was knowledgeable, connected us with all the right people, advocated for us, and kept us in the loop through every process. I cannot stress enough how seamless she made the whole planning and especially the wedding day.
Considering the fact that we were planning our wedding from across the country, had never seen our venue in person, and we had a lot of DYI elements, communication and transparency were so important.
On the day of wedding, Chelsea made sure everything went perfectly. From making sure that our wedding party was all on the same page, dealing with all vendors (no small task!), and keeping any hiccups (as there are prone to be some on such an important day) away from us so we could be fully immersed in the joy.
Not only is Chelsea incredibly resourceful, an absolute expert in her field, but she is also so kind and loves what she does. This is shown in every single step, and with how amazing the day turned out. On top of all of this, she is just so sweet and nice, and genuinely is the kind of person you would want in your life.
I would recommend Chelsea and her team to anyone and everyone, and I can personally say that it was an honor and privilege to work with such an amazing person.Black Tie Optional's reply:
MIKE!!! Thank you so very much, WOW what a fantastic review to read. It was truly our pleasure getting to assist in bringing your wedding day to life. You and Lauren are just the absolute sweetest and we're so grateful you're in our BTO family!!! -
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The M. Sent on 11/29/2022
12/10 definitely recommend
I would NOT have survived this wedding planning process without Chelsea. Planning a wedding itself is a major task, let alone an out of state wedding with 200 people after moving across the country & starting new jobs. To say we were stressed, is an understatement, and Chelsea was patient and helped us through it every step of the way.
As someone who knows what they like, but is incapable of making decisions & who has ZERO visionary skills, I had to put my complete trust into Chelsea on her judgement, and she DID NOT disappoint.
I could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding. And I know people say that, but truly, I had real tears coming down my face walking into the venue to see how it all came to life. No question, it would not have been possible without Chels.
xoxo,
The Morris'Black Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you so much, Ashlin!! It's been a dream getting to work with you to make this vision a reality and your wedding day was nothing short of extraordinary!! (PS Your photos are to die for!! I can't wait to see the full gallery, it's going to be so amazing!) -
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Bryce A. Sent on 11/06/2022Absolutely worth it!
Chelsea and BTO events were fantastic! When we began our wedding planning journey my bride and I were at odds over whether or not we should have a wedding planner. She wanted one, I did not think it was necessary. Well, I finally gave in and guys let me tell you. I would have lost my mind without having Chelsea and her team to help us through the difficulties of planning a wedding. It was so worth it.
Chelsea has multiple packages to pick from to help you however you feel you need.
She makes a very stressful time much less stressful and provided reassurance on multiple occasions that everything was going smoothly and our day would be exactly the way we wanted it to be. She met with us monthly to go over our schedule and budget and to make sure we were on schedule with getting all of our vendors in order.
On the day of she was present for anything we needed and went out of her way to add an extra touch. She is truly in love with her craft and strives to make sure you are content in every way. Chelsea really does operate with a heart of service for her brides and grooms. We couldn’t have pulled off everything we did without her and thank her from the bottom of our hearts.
If you’re looking for an amazing wedding planner then rest assured that your search can begin and end right here with Chelsea and BTO Events. -
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Ashley A. Sent on 10/15/2022Bto stands for best team out there!
Chelsea and her team (Hi, Cam!) are ROCKSTARS! I found her on instagram and the moment we spoke we connected. She was so easy to talk to and was exactly what I was looking for to help make my wedding vision come to life. We used BTO for month of coordination and during that time they created our timeline, were on top of coordinating everything with our vendors, ran our rehearsal and SERIOUSLY made sure that my vision on paper was exactly what came to life with all my vendors. I never worried about a single thing. The moment I saw everything I burst into happy tears. ALSO shoutout to them for getting In N and Out Burger for us to close out the night. I’m so sad that our time together has come to an end, but highly encourage every couple to work with them. Our family is still raving about BTO 2 weeks later haha. WE LOVE THEM! -
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Ali W. Sent on 10/11/2022Hired as a day/month-of-coordinator
We decided to hire Chelsea to be our day (month)-of-coordinator relatively last minute and she turned out to be the BEST investment we made for the whole wedding. Making the choice to hire BTO felt like it protected the rest of money we spent on our wedding; it meant we could actually RELAX and enjoy our day (the most expensive party of our lives!). Chelsea has the MOST WONDERFUL vibe and made us feel so supported and so special. She felt like part of the family. In fact, our friends, family, and other vendors all mentioned how wonderful she was. Her advice, her help in asking the right questions to finalize our planning, her *incredible* attitude on the day, her troubleshooting when something went wrong (which she didn't burden us with)... It was all priceless and we are SOOO grateful for this woman. Can't recommend Chelsea and Black Tie Optional Events enough! -
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Steven B. Sent on 06/03/2022AMAZING Wedding Planner with a VIBE
I had my doubts...
Chelsea was a bride who's wedding I shot back in May of last year (wedding video) and she was talking about how she wanted to have a wedding coordinating business. Cute idea, but I know how excited brides can get with all the fanfare of their wedding and once they realize how much work it is...well, game over.
However Chelsea's passion for weddings stuck! I got to shoot a wedding with her up in Sedona, AZ at the Sky Lodge and it was STUNNING.
It was SO WINDY...Chelsea had a plan of action for getting things tucked away until the last second so everything didn't blow over and get ruined.
There were some curve balls (as there always are with weddings) and she handled them with grace, positivity, and drive to get it figured out.
Everything about the wedding was so on-brand (very celestial/desert wedding) down to small table details
Definitely have her coordinate and plan your wedding!
Steven BurkhartBlack Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you so much Steven!! You and your team were such troopers that day too, the wind was not our friend! I appreciate your support so very much and am excited to continue working with you for years to come! -
Kristine Sent on 06/08/2022
Chelsea is the BEST!!!
Chelsea is the BEST and highly recommend her. We found her at the later stage, which was two weeks before our wedding day as a day coordinator while we’re still working on many things from California for our wedding in Arizona and she was really amazing not only walking us through all the things we should think about and prepare but also calming me with positive energy. On our wedding date, there were missing instructions from my side , however she not only did her best to find a way to make our wedding beautiful from her own experience and expertise proactively but also went to our wedding party to get advice and ideas to avoid making me worried. She is really smart, wise, professional, considerate and full of positive energy!! :) I can’t describe how great she was and I and my husband still talk about her a lot that we were so lucky to find her.Black Tie Optional's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kristine!! We absolutely loved being a part of your big day and were grateful for the opportunity to help you and Bryan bring all the final pieces together. Your wedding was so dreamy!! -
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Faye I. Sent on 06/04/2022
Chelsea is AMAZING!
Black Tie Optional - Chelsea was wonderful to work with and she did an AMAZING job coordinating for my wedding day. I was contemplating having a coordinator but it was truly one of the best decisions we made! It was a stress-free day because of Chelsea, she went above and beyond - truly grateful for all her help! If you are planning a wedding yourself - you need Chelsea along the way - you won’t regret it! Wedding planning comes natural to her, her love and passion for it is very palpable!
Chelsea all the best to you and we will forever be thankful! ❤️Black Tie Optional's reply:
Oh how I ADORE you two!!! Thank you so much for your sweet review, it truly means the world. I loved being a part of your big day - it was absolutely magical and everything came together perfectly. Hope you are enjoying newlywed bliss!! -
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Brittney L. Sent on 01/27/2022
Chelsea is amazing!
I've been the photographer at multiple events planned by BTO, and it's always so well put together! Chelsea is the sweetest human & so helpful. You can tell she's really passionate about what she does and her events are always so fun and exciting.Black Tie Optional's reply:
Brittney, you are amazing! Thank you so much for your kind words. You are a dream to work with and I absolutely adore your photography style. I cannot wait for the chance to work with you again soon! -
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Andrea A. Sent on 02/14/2022Chelsea was such a positive presence!
Chelsea was such a positive presence throughout our wedding planning experience! It was so helpful to have an expert to call whenever things seemed overwhelming. She was decisive and analytical - Chelsea was able to provide the pros and cons for any big decision. She was understanding, openminded, and encouraging. I really trusted her taste and crazy high standards. This allowed me to trust her completely and it really paid off. So grateful for her hard work and coordination in making our wedding day spectacular.Black Tie Optional's reply:
Andrea, you are an absolute DREAM Bride! Thank you for allowing us the honor of helping you with your most special day and for your words of encouragement. Wishing you and Jesse a long, loving life of adventures together!! xoxox -
Lauren J. Sent on 01/22/2022
Do what you want, Chelsea will make it happen!
Chelsea was awesome to work with. She was so thoughtful and thorough leading up to our wedding day. She took the time to get to know us and had plenty of ideas to make our event unique to us. As a fairly organized and DIY couple, we didn't think we needed a coordinator at first. But we made the right choice in the end and lucked out big time! Chelsea took so much off our plates leading up to our wedding day and ensured everything we had envisioned for the day ran smoothly. She connected with our family and friends and helped to answer their questions or concerns as well. It was the little things that made us love Chelsea. Knowing she was on our side allowed us to relax and just enjoy each moment.Black Tie Optional's reply:
Lauren and Cassie - it was an absolute dream being a part of your big day! You two had one of the most memorable weddings I've ever had the pleasure of coordinating. Thank you so much for your kind words and the unforgettable night! I love you both!! -
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