BLB Events Reviews
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Casey Sent on 09/30/2023
The best decision we made for our wedding!
We feel so, so lucky to have worked with Brittney and Mattie at BLB Events for our wedding! They are absolute pros and made our wedding planning process a complete breeze from start to finish! We really appreciated their willingness to work within our budget, and that they had a recommended list of vendors to work with that they trusted (at various price points!). On the day of the wedding, they did an amazing job putting us at ease (despite tropical storm conditions) and in orchestrating a completely seamless day. I can't recommend them enough! Best wedding planning team in NYC! -
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Caitlin H. Sent on 07/30/2023500/10, could not recommend them more!
If you're considering booking BLB for your wedding, this is your sign to DO IT! We interviewed a handful of planners to ensure we found the right fit, and no one held a candle to Brittney and her team. Hiring them was the first decision we made when it came to planning our big day, and it was also the best one. From the jump, Brittney put us at ease, really listening to what we wanted and then turning it into reality. She and Mattie kept everything organized and on track without it ever feeling stressful, sharing helpful tips and advice along the way, and somehow even managed to make the planning process feel FUN. On our wedding day, Brittney and Mattie both exuded calm and confidence, ensuring everything went off without a hitch. When I walked into the venue and saw how perfectly everything came together I cried—Brittney and Mattie NAILED the set up and it was even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Throughout the evening they kept everything running smoothly which meant my husband and I got to focus on being present—we didn’t have to worry about when to cut the cake or cue people for toasts or when food was being served because we knew they were on top of it, and they absolutely were. We got to focus on our celebration and our friends and family which was the biggest gift of all. If we could give six stars we would but seriously: these guys are the best! -
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Katie S. Sent on 06/21/2023BLB made the entire planning process and wedding a joy
I don't know what we possibly would have done without Brittney and the BLB team. From our first call, Brittney brought calming vibes and a wealth of experience and knowledge to our planning process. She empowered us to be decision makers, and took all the hard parts off our hands - she took lots of time in the months leading up to the wedding to hear our anxieties and always made things feel easy! Our stress and jitters just dissipated every time we got on the phone with them. They helped us stay organized and on track, guided us towards vendors perfectly tailored to our taste and budgets. It was such a pleasure getting working with them throughout the planning process.
Then come day of... they made it the best day ever, even in the craziest circumstances, because they were so buttoned up and had such a great handle on the vendors and the venue. We had weather against us - rain rain and more rain - and they seamlessly put our rain plan into action. None of the guests ever noticed any change in plans because it was so well executed. And in fact, it turned out to be an incredibly memorable experience for everyone.
We can't recommend BLB enough. Wish we could do it all over again! -
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Jill W. Sent on 06/24/2023
Wonderful month-of coordinator!
Do yourself a favor and hire BLB Events for your wedding! Brittney, Mattie, and the whole team will make you feel very comfortable and secure that the day will go off without a hitch. I used their month-of coordination package, and added on a few hours of consulting. Their expertise with my venue and all the wedding vendors in the NY area was so invaluable. We were able to talk through venue logistics and decor possibilities starting 6 months out, and starting 2 months out they took over the coordination of all my vendors. It was such a relief to know that I could trust BLB Events through the planning process and on the big day. My new husband and I were able to relax and enjoy our wedding day to the fullest! -
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Felicia A. Sent on 12/01/2022
Spectacular
Brittney and Mattie at BLB Events was simply the best decision we made for our entire wedding. We used BLB for wedding consulting and day of coordination.
My partner and I have full time jobs and a very busy schedule, and Brittney's team periodically reminded us when we needed to make decisions about vendors, decor, etc. She also has an amazing list of vendors that we exclusively used for our wedding. We had about 4 Zoom meetings before our wedding, in addition to a venue walkthrough with our vendors. Within a couple of weeks of the wedding, Brittney and Mattie took over full communication with our vendor team, so we were not stressed or worried about anything. She has so many helpful checklists and documents to make sure that you have thought of every possible scenario that could occur at your wedding.
On our wedding day, Brittney and Mattie made sure that our setup was perfect and that we stayed on track with our timeline. We were so relaxed on our day because Brittney did such an amazing job. Hiring BLB was far and away the best decision that we made for our wedding. -
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Will B. Sent on 06/27/2022Would highly recommend!
Brittney, Mattie, Gillian, and the entire BLB team were an exceptional and invaluable help for our wedding this June. They started with us two months before the big day and helped organize our planning logistics, coordinate with our vendors, and design the day’s schedule. They also did an *impeccable* job running point on the day-of. They were super responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable - and also handled some random wackiness during the reception with a deftness and flexibility that kept the evening on track and amazing.
Cannot recommend the BLB team enough! They will do a great job for you and - in my experience - help your wedding weekend be as smooth, stress-free, and (above all) fun as possible. Thanks, y’all! -
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Melda S. Sent on 12/17/2022Amazing team that makes dreams come true!
I have never had a specific dream or vision for a wedding. We found the perfect venue and booked a date 5 months away. From there I needed major help so I saw the rave reviews and quickly booked Brittney as my full-service wedding planner. This was one of the best decisions I ever made! I went into this process not really knowing what I wanted, and Brittney was so smart, knowledgeable, organized, experienced, creative, and insightful. She showed me the way through everything, taught me what I needed to know and addressed all questions and concerns without judgment, and in the end we were thrilled with our wedding!
As stated, all we had was a venue and a date. I was unsure about planning an entire wedding weekend. I told Brittney my concerns but she talked me through it and got me really excited to host multiple events. I am SO glad we did this as our friends and family loved the full wedding weekend experience and thanks to Brittney and Mattie's expertise and impressive sense for style and design, the events were beautiful. Brittney helped us find the best venues for a welcome party and day-after brunch, and she sourced so many wonderful vendors to choose from. With the options Brittney provided, we were able to create a magical weekend that fit our personalities and style.
In addition to the advanced planning and selections we made together with Brittney, she was excellent at planning out all of the logistics and details of the events themselves, making sure my husband and I did not have to worry about a thing and we could just enjoy ourselves. Sometimes it is hard for me to trust or delegate, but not with Brittney! I could tell how professional and on point she is and that she would take care of it all. She was also very patient and helpful to us on the day of when our wedding was rained out! She had taken care of a back-up plan and it was still gorgeous and a dream. Mattie was also abundantly pleasant and helpful to us with day-of details, little things that were forgotten, etc. Their commitment to producing successful events is so clear, many of our guests even commented on how well-planned everything was and how they loved all the thought and intention that went into details.
On top of everything else, Brittney is just such a fun and likeable person, meetings with her feels like you are catching up with an old friend. The planning process is all the more enjoyable because you have her by your side! She is so sincere, honest, empathic and understanding, and also keenly aware of how cultural factors and family relationship dynamics come into play and need to be managed to have a smooth event.
I feel like I could go on and on. The bottom line is, you should hire this team! You will not regret it!! I am forever grateful to them for one of the best weekends of my life, and my husband and our families were also super impressed. Thank you Brittney and Mattie, you are truly the best!! -
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Sonny S. Sent on 07/17/2022Peace of Mind + A Dream Execution
Brittney is the epitome of calm, cool, and collected! We had the pleasure of working with Brittney and her team for our wedding reception and their expertise and professionalism is exactly what I needed to be able to enjoy my special day without worrying about a single thing. From the very beginning, I was provided with a Google Drive of materials to help me prepare (we had BLB events as our day-of coordinator/executioner) until ~6 weeks before, at which point we had constant seamless communication with Brittney, who not only totally understood my vision, presented many options for things I wasn't sure about, and made sure any last minute changes were shared with all the vendors. Let's just say I'm type A and thought I'd be super nervous about the reception, but believe me, Brittney is the only person who can put my mind at ease when it comes to coordination and execution! Thanks a million to Brittney and all of BLB Events team! Hope to be working with you all again soon for future life events! :) - Sonny & Tony -
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Glynnis S. Sent on 05/12/2022Brittney Bartling BLB Events EXCELLENT!!!
Brittney Bartling is a gold mine of organization, experience, flexibility, and fun for anyone putting together a wedding – or any event.
Our daughter was married in April, a fusion wedding – Indian/Western, merging Hindu, Jewish, and Christian traditions. Hiring Brittney Bartling was the smartest decision we made for what quickly emerged to be a complicated event.
From the get-go Brittney was on top of everything, with gentle reminders, always clear, never judgmental, open to ideas, responding to texts, emails, and calls immediately. Our scheduled periodic zoom planning calls, leading up to the final two weeks, were a pleasure – comprehensive, thorough, and exciting. Everything was covered. Brittney’s experience and knowledge of all aspects and options around every form of wedding ceremony and reception is extensive.
The vendors she referred us to were all excellent. Her sure direction at the eve of wedding rehearsal allowed for a smooth run-through and provided us all with the comfort of knowing that we were prepared. The wedding day, which involved multiple elements requiring spot on accuracy, went as smoothly as one could hope for. Brittney and her wonderful assistant, Mattie, quietly just made everything run like clockwork – so that the stress inherent in the wedding party’s experience, especially for myself, as mom of the bride, was at a minimum. And we were able to truly just enjoy the moment and the people.
In a film producing unit there’s someone called the Line Producer. The Line Producer makes sure that everyone and everything is on time, has what they need, knows what they’re doing, and everything - soup to nuts - runs smoothly, so that nothing disrupts the critical work on set with camera and actors.
Brittney was our Line Producer. Her expertise, crack team, and gentle, sure temperament provided a seamless, incredibly well-organized celebration for us all. -
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Iliana I. Sent on 07/29/2022BLB Events was a dream!
My husband and I hired Brittney as our Day Of Coordinator and from the beginning, Brittney was so communicative and organized. The documents she shares with you to keep you on track are so detailed and were SO helpful in our planning process so we could get a lot of things done on our own. (Let's just say, I love a spreadsheet and Brittney's tools are user friendly spreadsheets to keep you on track but not stress you out.) To be clear though, you aren't left to your own devices for Day Of...any time I had a question, Brittney answered quickly and thoroughly and offered honest and helpful advice. I can only imagine how awesome BLB would be if hired for their full planning services.
As the days approached closer to our wedding, we were thrilled to find out that we would not only have Brittney for our day but also, Mattie! This was a pleasant surprise to have two BLB team members even though our wedding was small-medium sized.
Day of, Brittney and Mattie were calming, positive vibes while getting things done. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND to set up our floral diys that are honestly, usually handled by the florist. It was a quick turnover from ceremony to dinner and they got it done without any issues and made everything look beautiful and exactly as we dreamed.
Additionally, Mattie was so awesome at capturing additional candid videos and social media reels that our photo/video teams may not have gotten bc they were focusing on the main photo ops.
I feel I should mention that I also work in events and in particular, weddings. Knowing the ins and outs of what goes on behind the scenes, it was important to me and my husband that we had coordinators that are detailed oriented, trustworthy, have a great relationship with our venue (you could tell our venue loves BLB), and above all, kind! Brittney and Mattie were alllll that and more. Thank you, you two! (Hire them for your wedding!!)
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Rachel M. Sent on 01/08/2022
So Thankful for Brittney!
Could we have even gotten married without Brittney and her team?? Probably, but it wouldn't have been nearly as good. We originally had only planned on using Brittney’s day-of coordination package, but after booking a raw space venue, we decided that the extra help would be well worth the additional cost. I am SO happy we had extra time and help with Brittney; she not only has the most incredible contacts, but is also so on top of things and just an all around pleasure to work with. She was so accommodating for meetings, always gave it to us straight, and effortIessly massaged all our scattershot ideas into something tasteful, intentional, and uniquely us. She even surprised us with 3D renderings of the space so we could better visualize! Her energy and excitement were so genuine, and a constant reminder for us that we were in good hands. I remember having screening calls with other planners and feeling more overwhelmed once we got off the call, but Brittney takes away so much stress and truly makes you feel like you’re working with a friend. We love you Brittney! -
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Ross V. Sent on 11/30/2021The Best Wedding Planner in NYC
We honestly cannot imagine our wedding without BLB Events. Brittney and her team are inextricable from our entire wedding experience, and we cannot recommend them enough.
Upon getting engaged, we learned that the very idea of putting on a wedding (amid a global health crisis, no less) is about as daunting of a task as my wife and I could ask for. But from the very first moment of meeting Brittney, all of our fears and anxieties about the process dissipated into thin air. We connected immediately to Brittney's calm, collected demeanor and were immensely impressed by how organized and thoughtful she was about the months-long journey we had in front of us.
From proposal to "I do," Brittney was always there for us, providing both logistical and emotional support. Her work is top notch and you simply cannot do better than BLB Events for your wedding. -
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Abby G. Sent on 12/31/2021Brittney is magic!
If you don't think you need/want a wedding planner, think again. And then hire BLB Events. Brittney & BLB Events was the best wedding planning decision we made. From our first planning call, when she sent us her incredible planning documents (the most detailed & clear lists/timelines/vendor suggestions, etc) she made us feel calm & secure. We just knew that no matter what happened, she was in our corner. And then 2020 happened...we were one of the many couples forced to postpone/reimagine our original plan and Brittney was there every step of the way with ideas, solutions & general encouragement. I honestly don't know how we'd have gotten through the postponement without her! I couldn't keep up with the changing the safety protocols but Brittney always had the answers. It was so comforting to know that she was on top of it & I didn't have to add another thing to my list! She also created a safe space for me unload my feelings, be sad, whine or complain. Having Brittney to talk to was a total game changer. She knew exactly what we were dealing with and was always there to listen, offer encouragement & support. On the day of our wedding, I woke up so calm. I knew I had nothing to worry about because Brittney had helped keep us on track throughout the planning process, everything was done & the BLB team was at the venue handling setup. I knew that I wasn't going to get a panicked phone call or text from a vendor who didn't know where to go or what to do. Once we got to the venue for our first look, everything was perfect. The vendors were setting up & all the little details that Brittney & I had talked about were there (because she kept track of them all). Throughout the night, we had nothing to worry about. Brittney had it covered. A perfect example of how on top of everything she was...my dad got up to give his toast & realized that he'd forgotten his champagne glass. No problem! Brittney noticed & there she was with a glass for him. He didn't have to say a thing, didn't stop his speech, Brittney & that glass just appeared, like magic. I think that's probably the best way to sum up BLB Events: Brittney & her team are so good at their job, it looks like magic. If you want to completely enjoy your wedding & be present for the whole day without worrying about anything, hire BLB Events.
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Cara C. Sent on 10/15/2021Wedding ran like clockwork.
Brittney was our month-of coordinator for our August 2021 wedding at Frankies 457 Spuntino in Brooklyn. Working with Brittney and her team was an absolute pleasure, and she made it possible for us to effectively be guests at our own wedding. I recommend her to anyone planning their wedding.
We first contacted Brittney after receiving a referral from our venue. After interviewing several coordinators, we were impressed with Brittney’s candor, organizational aptitude, and extensive experience.
As two busy people with jobs (unusual?), we were horrified by the 10,000 little things that go into planning a wedding. Despite our many spreadsheets, we were similarly overwhelmed by the spectre of unknown unknowns. Thankfully, Brittney’s online tools, responsiveness to email, and, as our wedding day approached, to-do lists and check-ins, allowed us to focus on actually-important things without getting bogged down in the minutiae that Wedding Internet says will ruin everything (does no one know calligraphy?!). She basically designed our timeline for us, because we are confused children in our late mid-thirties.
Brittney also handled last-minute semi-crises seamlessly. When our cellist got a breakthrough COVID infection two days before our wedding, Brittney had already called and confirmed details with the replacement musician before we fully processed what was happening. (He’s ok, I should add.)
The actual wedding day ran like clockwork. Brittney’s two coordinators worked closely with the venue to maintain a tight timeline and usher people (and us) where we needed to go. They also did a beautiful job setting things up beforehand; we literally just had to drop things off with directions and show up six hours later. We spent the evening hanging out with our friends and family, and followed directions when necessary. Everyone had a wonderful time. We had a wonderful time. Brittney is a gem. -
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Asha D. Sent on 11/14/2021Flawless! Perfection!
Hiring Brittney as our wedding planner was the best decision we made for our wedding. We loved working with her and so did every single one of our vendors. From our first Zoom meeting to the day of our wedding, Brittney demonstrated extreme attention to detail, expertise, and a willingness to go above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our special weekend.
We hired BLB events in March 2021 and our wedding was in July 2021. Brittney helped us navigate wedding planning not only through covid concerns / pandemic restrictions, but also on a compressed timeline. We had booked some key vendors a couple of years prior (the wedding was originally scheduled for September 2020), but about 75% of the wedding planning was done between March and July.
We had a modern South Indian wedding and reception at the WIlliam Vale in Brooklyn. Throughout the process Brittney did an amazing job of understanding each requirement and made sure each vendor executed our vision perfectly. We were particularly relieved to work with someone who took the time to understand the parts of the ceremony that were important to us; Brittney made no assumptions on tradition and was an advocate for us with others to ensure our wedding was exactly how we wanted it.
We had great vendors for our wedding, but communication and coordination is not always the easiest. Brittney was flawless in making sure each vendor was responsive and accountable. Every detail, no matter how minor, was confirmed, documented, and reconfirmed. Brittney also picked up on all the tiny nuances we mentioned and made a plan for things even we had forgotten about - for example, the right size flower garland for our dog, banana leaves on our place settings, etc.
BLB’s experience is evident throughout the planning process. They were able to make great recommendations for vendors we had not already booked, such as wedding cake and a videographer. Additionally, Brittney was able to build a strong relationship with vendors that we had previously hired that she didn’t know, which overall contributed to the success of the event.
For example, a few weeks before our wedding our main point of contact at the venue quit. By the time we heard, Brittney had already identified back up personnel, created transition documentation, and had multiple conference calls to ensure that nothing would get lost. Many things will not go according to plan but having someone like BLB on your side to triage and solve these issues will be the difference between a dream wedding and a stressful one.
As the wedding approached, we were in contact with Brittney weekly and closer to the day-of, almost daily. We always left each conversation feeling calm and confident that everything was taken care of. On the day of our wedding BLB made sure to keep everything on schedule and was in constant communication with us and our families to make sure we had everything we could ever want or need. Brittney and her team allowed us to be truly relaxed and enjoy our wedding, which is the best gift a wedding planner can give you.
On top of being an incredible wedding planner, Brittney is an amazing person and someone you will truly be grateful for meeting.
We can’t recommend BLB enough! We could not have done it without Brittney and her team!
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