Calluna Events Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
130 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Sophia O. Sent on 08/07/2024
10/10 experience!
We worked with Kristen and Melanie with Calluna and had the most amazing experience - couldn't recommend them more! From the tiny day of details to the bigger styling, vendor, and logistics conversations - Kristen navigated with ease and grace. -
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Sydney A. Sent on 07/26/2024Best Weekend of My Life
Wow. Where do I even begin?! With a thank you I suppose, but that doesn't even begin to put into the words the immense amount of gratitude I have for Calluna Events and Heather Dwight. To say my wedding was the best weekend of my life even feels like an understatement. I met Heather while she was putting on a different wedding and she was so gracious and kind to everyone around her, I was instantly drawn to her warmth, talent and gentle way of commanding and leading a team of people. I knew she was my first and only choice for my wedding planner when I was getting married about a year later. Once we were locked in, the planning process was seamless and I immediately felt at ease, which is not only easy for me! She handled everything, thought of everything and made the process so incredibly easy. The weekend of the wedding everything went off perfectly, not a single thing I could say would improve the weekend and the events because they were all absolutely perfect. Heather kept us organized and on schedule and it all went off without a hitch! Her pre-weekend to do lists and planning helpers made a world of difference. I truly cannot recommend Heather & Calluna Events enough. Everything they touch turns to gold and you are in the best possible hands. For every event for the rest of my life, I will chose Calluna Events and Heather! -
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Anna A. Sent on 03/24/2024Remote wedding at a private venue
We thought we were giving Heather and her team a real challenge with our wedding - 150 guests in the middle of nowhere- but it certainly seemed to be no challenge at all to Calluna! Our valley was transformed into the most dreamy scene for a wedding I could imagine. The most beautiful tent, comfortable seating, perfect lighting, elegant bathroom trailers- everything I could imagine and more. Heather was easy to work with for the year leading up to the wedding and she had the perfect vendor recommendations to execute our vision to perfection. I can’t imagine a more capable team. -
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Summer N. Sent on 09/05/2023Calluna Events Made My Wedding Dream Come True!
Calluna Events did and impeccable job from start to finish with helping plan my wedding. Kristen Kennedy was my wedding planner and I cannot say enough amazing things about her. My wedding was technically a destination wedding and neither of us lived in the area full time. This could have posed as a challenge but Kristen is so well versed in her craft she made everything seamless. Sometimes I have issues being decisive and Kristen would really use her expertise to help make it easy. I always felt comfortable calling her or texting her and she made me feel so much less stressed with all the little details. Her professionalism in coordinating with all my vendors was unmatched. They all adored her and thanked her for making it all so simple. My husband and I adore Kristen and her team and are SO thankful we got to work with them. Our wedding went SO smoothly and we had multiple people comment on how well it all went. I HIGHLY recommend Calluna to anyone looking to make the stresses of wedding planning a little more fun and easy. Kristen- we love you! Thank you times a million! -
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Sophia R. Sent on 10/25/2023
Best Decision EVER (besides getting married)
We could NOT have planned our wedding without Lindsey and Calluna. I knew from our first conversation that she was the perfect fit to help us plan our big day. Even though we weren’t sure we wanted to use a planner, Lindsey made us feel special and her expertise made it very clear we needed her help. Best decision we made in the planning process!! Not often in my life do I feel like I can release control of something as important as planning a wedding but with Lindsey I did. We could have talked once and we would have converged on more or less the same wedding she was that good at seeing exactly what I wanted.
My fiancé is in the military and was gone for most of the planning process, so having Lindsey to bounce ideas off of was invaluable. She knew exactly when to jump in with an opinion on a vendor call and her opinions were always spot on.
There were a couple of sticky situations with vendors and Lindsey handled them (and me) with so much grace. On the day of, no family or guest had to worry about a single thing. Hiccups came and went with no drama because Lindsey and her team were there.
Yes she makes sure napkins match the plates, but the emotional support Lindsey provided me, and my family through the process is invaluable. There’s no question who we’ll be coming to for my two sisters when their time comes. They deserve every glowing review here. -
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Janet S. Sent on 10/08/2022
Magic at The Broadmoor
Weddings are stressful and planning a Colorado wedding from Texas is even more stressful!!!!! But when your the mother of the Bride and your daughter and future son-in-law want to get married in Colorado you get to work. We had the wedding at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and Katie at The Broadmoor gave me a list of event planners and that is when I made the most important decision and connected with Heather at Calluna Events. From the very start of our relationship Heather was a steady calm to my craziness! It was very hard to let go of control but really did not have a choice. Calluna Events played a major roll in selection of other company’s that played an important roll of planning a wedding. Calluna Events worked very very well coordinating with all the other company’s and with The Broadmoor . Heather asked all the questions I did not know to ask and took care of all the little details. When the BIG weekend came I would have never made it without all of the help from Calluna Events. Calluna Events made a very special weekend very magical for not just the Bride and Groom but also all our family and guest. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU Heather and Calluna Events for making our wedding weekend one to always remember. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Robin D. Sent on 08/31/2022The best company I have worked with -EVER.
I had 2 months to plan my wedding that Calluna turned into an editorial dream at Magee Homestead in Wyoming (part of Brushcreek Ranch) . My wedding venue recommended them and later I learned they were an area favorite. Every vendor I had gushed about them. They have a buzz for a reason. Working in a customer service business myself I’m hard to impress. But every email was answered quickly, my vision was executed perfectly and they not only fought for every dollar I spent with every vendor but the owner Heather was taking me through breathing exercises before I walked down the aisle. Furthermore, my guests loved having them be apart of the festivities. Both Heather and Jenna made me feel like the most important client they ever had. They deserve every amazing review. It’s true.. they are the best of the best and I would choose them over and over again. -
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Jessica W. Sent on 09/06/2022Unforgettable Memories! We Love Calluna!
We love Calluna Events!!! Working with Lindsay Hayden was the absolute best decision during our wedding planning process, and she became part of our family along the way :) Not only was she a rockstar during the day-of, but continuously so during the 20 months of preparation leading up to it. Every vendor we worked with spoke so highly of Lindsay & the entire Calluna team. Every big or small detail we envisioned for our incredible day was fulfilled. Our venue was new-ish (about 160 guests total) and Lindsay did an incredible job taking the reins to ensure the process was as smooth as possible. We hoped for a "Kardashian Style" photo booth, and she got it for us! I specifically requested late-night cheeseburgers, Lindsay made it happen! She always stayed in close contact with us, helped create personalized touches, and in the end- unforgettable memories. Lindsay perfectly represents the incredible business that Calluna is, and we are so lucky to have experienced her incredible talents. We very much look forward to working with Calluna for future parties and events!
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Meghan B. Sent on 11/14/2022
Flawless 4 day wedding weekend
First and foremost, Heather was a delight from the very first conversation when I was just beginning the planning process. She made us feel important! How much we would spend wasn’t a “qualifier” and she was only interested in getting to know us. After 2 years of planning, we wanted Heather to dine with us at the rehearsal dinner. She had become a treasured guest, as special to us as family!
Heather Dwight, owner of Calluna Events, assembled an incredible team of vendors that delivered a magical and truly unforgettable wedding weekend of our dreams. The wedding was understated elegance with a Ralph Lauren vibe. The weekend was action packed and fun, a true reflection of our life together.
The mood board Heather created after the initial phone calls was spot on! From the start she understood our emphasis was a for a unique and memorable guest experience. Heather got the big picture yet executed it in great detail. When we walked into the reception for our private, first look we were blown away, it was absolutely gorgeous. Not a detail overlooked.
Our 4-day wedding weekend included Thursday night rehearsal dinner and stargazing party for all, Bridal horseback / hike to picnic lunch, groom’s zip lining, and guest mountain biking and hatchet throwing, Welcome BBQ pig roast, semi formal wedding, after party and Farwell brunch.
We spent the first year sending Heather our ideas, thoughts, and selections, and she pulled them all together into a cohesive design and brought our visions to life and executed the weekend flawlessly.
While Heather kept us on track throughout the 2 years of planning, it was the last 3 months she shinned. She took care of all the large and small behind the scene details. Her timelines were flawless. Heather is very professional, organized, calm and soft spoken. She deftly steered the ship, working with the MOB, MOG, bride and groom and communicated our visions to all our vendors.
Living out of state and managing a growing company, Heather took the stress off me and made the planning process effortless and enjoyable. The day of the wedding, we were so relaxed and stress free. The day flowed so smoothly, I never once looked at the time.
Perhaps the best reviews came from Ranch staff who either worked over the weekend or stopped in to see the reception and said it was by far their favorite! Simply put Heather / Calluna are the Best! You’ll get the wedding of your dreams and a friend for life! -
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Brie A. Sent on 10/05/2020Amazingly professional!
Not only was Heather our go-to for literally everything wedding-related, but she became an extension of the family throughout the process. She never judged our craziness (!) and I'm certain my dad wanted to adopt her by the end of the wedding weekend. She was so professional and easy to work with, not to mention the vendors and expertise she brought to the table were unparalleled. We are so grateful for such an amazing weekend and the countless unforgettable memories. -
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Nancy L. Sent on 09/28/2020Thanking My Lucky Stars for Calluna Events
Not easy to pull off a FaBuLoUs wedding during the Covid pandemic – but with the help of Calluna Events – and in particular, Melanie Robertz – my daughter had the dream wedding she had hoped for in the beautiful Vail, Colorado mountains. Melanie was on top of every single detail. When Melanie said, “Consider it handled”, we knew we could check it off our list – such reassuring words! Besides being efficient and very detail-oriented, Melanie was delightful to work with. If you are planning your wedding – I highly recommend you have Calluna Events in your corner! And ask for Melanie! -
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Chelsea D. Sent on 03/31/2022The best in the biz!
Calluna Events, specifically Melanie, did a phenomenal job helping us plan our wedding last year! We were lucky to not have to reschedule anything due to Covid, but we were still navigating some difficult obstacles, and Melanie was always there to share her opinion, and expert knowledge to help us make the right decisions. She was in close contact in the few months leading up to our wedding, and I loved having her to bounce ideas off of when it came to our vision, florals, decor, everything! On the day of our wedding, I felt completely relaxed and confident that Melanie had every last detail and logistic covered. That was the best feeling I could have! I would recommend Calluna to anyone looking for a full or partial wedding planner - they are the best in the biz! Thank you again! -
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Susan Z. Sent on 08/26/2020Absolutely the best decision we made!
4 weeks before my daughter’s wedding the pandemic restrictions led to changing the reception venue to The St. Vrain in Longmont, Colorado in order to allow more guests to safely attend. The St. Vrain required a professional planner although I didn’t think it was necessary given my 25 years of experience planning events as an Executive Assistant for Fortune 100 companies in Silicon Valley. I was wrong! Engaging with Calluna Events was the best decision we made! Melanie Robertz stepped in and effectively coordinated the rehearsal and wedding day with multiple vendors, 2 locations, a large bridal party (7 bridesmaids/7 groomsmen and 2 flower girls) during a pandemic, smoke from surrounding fires AND summer temps topping 98 degrees the day of the wedding! Melanie saved the day! She put together a detailed itinerary and collaborated closely with all of the vendors doing run-thru’s managing every detail down to having bottled water in coolers ensuring our guests comfort. I did not have to worry or even pay attention to logistics.
The rehearsal ran smoothly and Melanie made sure the bridal party felt comfortable and well-prepared. On the wedding day she arrived on time and her team jumped in to handle decorations, logistics and bridal party needs. Her staff showed professionalism, composure, flexibility and care that led our guests to a wonderful experience and our bridal party to getting all their needs met.
During the ceremony one of the teenage groomsmen almost fainted and Melanie spotted the situation and carefully escorted him to safety so smoothly that I didn’t even know anything had happened until after the ceremony. Our focus stayed on the bride and groom and we didn’t miss a moment of their vows!
At the reception I wasn’t aware that we were supposed to provide the ice for the bar drinks. Melanie enlisted help and got the ice delivered without a hitch! She handled the behind-the-scenes logistics so effortlessly that I stayed relaxed and engaged in all the fun the entire time. I am happy to highly recommend Calluna Events for your big day!
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Rachel A. Sent on 10/27/2021Calluna is the best!
Planning a wedding during COVID was not an easy task. I am SO grateful that I had Calluna by my side the whole time. Melanie was my planner and she was extremely kind, calm, and helpful, as we navigated the many ups and downs of planning a wedding during this time. I am so glad that we decided to wait it out and have our wedding in September 2021. Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives. The weekend was flawless and couldn't have gone any better. I felt extremely supported by Melanie and really enjoyed working with her. Many of my friends, especially my bridal party, commented on how fabulous Melanie was and how well she handled everything. I'm so glad that I chose Calluna as my wedding planner and wouldn't have wanted to work with anyone else! Thank you for everything you do :) -
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Brianne D. Sent on 10/18/2021Amazing Wedding Coordinator
We worked with Heather from Calluna Events when planning our wedding and we cannot say enough about how wonderful the whole process was. We are both very busy with work and six kids, so hiring a wedding coordinator was a must for us. We were so impressed by Heather’s organization and professionalism, both of which were matched by her calm and caring nature. No detail was overlooked and we truly felt that everything we envisioned for the day, Heather helped to make a reality. Calluna had several other weddings the weekend we got married, but Heather made us feel as if ours was the only one and everything from start to finish was seamless. We truly enjoyed every minute, as did our guests. Heather and the Calluna team have so much knowledge and experience in this industry and we felt so fortunate to be able to work with them.We highly recommend this team to anyone planning a wedding or special event. You will be so happy you hired them! -
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Rachel F. Sent on 08/10/2021Couldn't have done it without them!!
Working with Calluna Events was the best decision we made during the entire wedding planning process! Melanie Robertz is the kindest soul and was so on top of everything from start to finish. She was the calming presence to all of our stressful meetings during the pandemic when we weren't sure what was going to happen with our wedding. I trusted her opinions and suggestions for vendors, timeline, design ideas, etc. wholeheartedly and she truly made the wedding of my dreams happen! I loved working with Melanie and the Calluna team and can't recommend them enough!!
