Classic Events by Lauren Reviews
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Julia T. Sent on 01/02/2024Wedding planner & weekend of coordinator
My husband and I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience with Lauren and her team was. Lauren was our wedding planner and weekend of coordinator. Lauren’s demeanor was calm, collected, professional and incredibly fun from the start of our planning process through the end of our wedding day. Both of our families and our vendors mentioned how much they enjoyed working with Lauren and her team without prompt. Lauren’s many years of experience in event planning and her vast network of contacts was instrumental in helping us find the best vendors and also help us avoid unnecessary wedding planning stressors. As an example, when planning my first look with my father, the hotel initially informed us that using any space other than the hotel room would come at a cost. Fortunately, Lauren had great relationships with the management staff at the hotel and was able to quickly find us a beautiful spot in the hotel to use for free! Helping us avoid both uncomfortable conversations and stress to our budget! She was also so on top of communication that she jumped in to do so before we even had to ask! She had so many helpful organizational tips that really allowed my husband and I, as well as our families, to feel confident that we were completely prepared come wedding weekend and also such a great sense of how best to time things so that the whole weekend flowed smoothly. Looking back on the last year of planning I can’t imagine enjoying the experience as much if not for Lauren and her team. My husband and I are so still so grateful for Lauren’s support. We look forward to using Lauren and her team for other events in the years to come! -
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Alyse S. Sent on 03/29/2022Even a Planner Needs a Wedding Planner!
Even as someone who's very organized and experienced in planning large group events, I'm so grateful to have has Lauren as our wedding planner! I can't stress enough how helpful (and even necessary) it was to have a full time wedding planner as part of our experience leading up and especially on our wedding day. There are so many details you don't think of that these professionals are able to remind you about/organize/coordinate. Additionally, there are a ton of things that will inevitably happen on your big day and having someone there made the happiest day of our lives that much more enjoyable. Can't say enough good things about our experience with Classic Events by Lauren and I'd highly recommend! -
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Shannon Sent on 12/30/2021Remarkable!
Lauren was such a treasure! I literally called her for everything! She even hid my dress for me since I couldn’t bring it home. She handled everything from vendor management to even pulling some strings at our church for some lavender throwing pics, and post wedding party festivities! She was such an asset to our day…would 3000% recommend her. She also kept us (mainly me) on schedule all day and night long! -
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Carly P. Sent on 08/10/2022Pandemic Wedding Saved by Lauren!
Lauren truly saved our wedding. We met with her as a day-of coordinator for the initial venue we'd chosen, and we were excited to work with her.
Then the pandemic struck, we had to move our date, and of all our vendors, Lauren was the most responsive and in touch.
We're not based in Philadelphia, so when our initial venue made a bunch of changes that went against our contract and didn't inform us, it was Lauren who stepped up to the plate and let us know what was going on. We broke things off with that venue three months before our scheduled date, which left my now-husband and me feeling exhausted and pondering elopement instead. In addition to giving us many great pep talks, Lauren managed to find three gorgeous spaces that were a) able to host 100 people and b) available on our date. All three of them were incredible!
Even when another variant swept through and forced us to change our plans *again*, that didn't stop Lauren. She found us the perfect place to have an intimate ceremony with our immediate family and an amazing brunch spot down the street, all of which was walkable from our hotel. Our wedding day was so beautiful and full of love, and all of it was possible because of the incredible work Lauren put into it. We are so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding/event planner in the Philadelphia area! -
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Jackie A. Sent on 10/17/2021Angela was a champ!!
Angela, our coordinator kept us sane and kept things moving. After the first 5 minutes of a Zoom meeting with Angela, my mom and I looked at each other and were like - OH! SHE IS WORTH THE MONEY! I think we said that about 100000s times throughout the wedding process. We hired, Classic Event by Lauren, (particularly Angela) about 90 days out from the big day.
At this point we had postponed a 2020 event and had planned a micro-wedding, so we had a lot of the logistics and details worked out. She began working the day we signed the contract and she helped out wherever we needed her. I appreciated this style rather than some of the a-la-carte planners/coordinators that I had compared. Classic Events by Lauren was comprehensive, reasonably priced, and we felt taken care of. Angela was efficient and very easy to work with. She made sure we had a set schedule, worked with the vendors to organize timing, COIs, and helped with SO SO SO MANY other small details that I cannot even begin to thank her.
Angela made the process less stressful. To the point that we ENJOYED the weeks and days leading up to the wedding rather than running around buying picture frames, editing signage, making escort cards and assembling and delivering hotel bags. SHE DID ALL OF THIS plus more and with so much poise, positivity, and efficiency. Angela was responsive, resourceful and reasonable.
GOLD STAR MOMENT: she even showed up to a walk through with the venue the morning after her car was flooded and totaled. If this isn’t professionalism and dedication, I am not sure what is.
I would highly recommend Angela and Classic Events by Lauren for planning/ coordination for your event. -
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Alexandra C. Sent on 08/18/2021Phenomenal Planning
Lauren is absolutely fantastic. Our wedding had a ton of moving parts and we had to make a lot of changes throughout the process, and Lauren was so incredibly helpful and wonderful to work with. I called her in a panic MORE than once, and, despite her very busy schedule, she was always there to lend an ear and share helpful advice. The day of our wedding Lauren busted her a** the ENTIRE time making sure everything went perfectly - including sewing my dress strap back onto my dress after it snapped, helping me change my shoes from heels to sneakers to rainboots, getting the walls of the tent down as a strong thunderstorm rolled through, and much much more. She is truly a rockstar in the industry. Her staff was professional, hardworking, and so fun to have at the event, too! Lauren made our wedding day better than we could have dreamt it, and we're forever grateful. -
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Melanie N. Sent on 08/07/2020Covid crazy but perfect
Lauren, Angela, and team were incredible. We originally hired them to coordinate a venue that was already decorated and they just had to coordinate day of. Because of COVID, our plans were cancelled. Angela not only helped us negotiate with the venue to get our money back, she helped us plan a whole new wedding in less than a month!!!! She was there for me every step of the way while I had meltdowns about the whole fiasco. Not only did she not ask for more money, she helped me to organize, she took it upon herself to come early to set up for our special day, and kept me calm throughout the process. She felt more like a friend than a planner! We are so thankful we had Angela on our special day. It was absolutely perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more. 100% recommend them for whatever you need! They are the best. -
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Jordan P. Sent on 05/03/2021Truly COULD NOT have done it without her!
Yes, we're still in the midst of a pandemic. And, for someone who was still so absolutely ready to throw a wedding, we knew we were going to be performing a bit of a balancing act. In fact, this was our one-year-postponed wedding. Lauren and her team have been with us through it all - the very low (i.e. contacting ALL of our vendors to let them know the new plan and set things up) and then, even more importantly, when it was time for replanning our wedding from scratch.
Lauren helped me navigate the ever-changing restrictions, kept in CONSTANT contact with the entire vendor team, and reminded me regularly to HAVE FUN with it all. But then, on the day of, that's when she REALLY shined.
From the moment the morning started, Lauren and her assistant Grace were there for every question I had - they kept us on schedule, they grabbed everything I needed to move to the venue, they held onto my phone [AND took some BTS pictures!], they brought my overnight bag to the hotel because we didn't have time to check in due to having no gap between getting ready and game time... I can't get over how they made the day so flawless.
Everyone we spoke with [including all of our vendors] said that Lauren and Grace EXECUTED THE HECK out of what was arguably one of the more complicated weddings I've ever attended. But, best of all, they made it look effortless. I could not have done it without them. I might like to think I could've but I would've been miserable, I would've been hungry, AND I would've been the least happy bride.
Lauren and Grace kept us fed and handed us drinks [booze and water], they kept us informed, AND they surprised us with a fully decorated hotel room with some snacks the night of. If you are on the fence for hiring a planner GET OFF OF IT, Hire Lauren and her squad, and you'll be a totally blissed out bride (and/or groom) the day of your wedding, and the weeks/months [or in our case, YEARS] before! -
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Brandon G. Sent on 12/18/2019Shes an All Star
Lauren made the day absolutely perfect and we could not have done any of it without her. -
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Erica N. Sent on 03/10/2020Day of Wedding Coordinator
We hired Lauren as a day of planner/ coordinator for our wedding in October at Bok. She was so much more than just a day of coordinator for us. From day one she was ready and willing to help us with everything that we needed. Even though I had planned a lot myself, and didn't want anything to slip through the cracks, about a month or so before the wedding, she urged me to step back and let her take if from there. Although reluctant, I trusted her and let her run the show. I'm so happy I let Lauren handle all the vendor details on day of and leading up to the wedding. Bok has a lot of things they require you to do in order to put on an event, and Lauren did everything and more with myself and all the vendors to ensure a seamless day. She enabled me to enjoy my wedding day, and put me and my now husband first. When we ran out of booze at the end of the night because we had a party crowd, she made sure to replenish. She made sure that timing wise everything we wanted got accomplished, and that my husband and I were where we needed to be. She has a sense of calmness she brings to everything and is extremely professional. She's also so personable you feel at home with her too. I honestly didn't have to worry about thing, because I knew Lauren had it under control. She even made sure to look after my purse and my husbands sun glasses that he always loses. Honestly, I can't say enough amazing things about Lauren. If you're looking for a planner, call her and more importantly book her! It's worth it and you won't be disappointed! -
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Anh Sent on 07/22/2019Amazing beyond words!
We got married 2 days ago on July 20, 2019. Lauren is EVERYTHING that you need for your wedding in terms of event coordinating. She gets the job done beyond our expectations. She's always available, super professional and easy to work with. If you're still looking, look no further she is YOUR GIRL! -
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Grace P. Sent on 12/18/2019Lauren Was a Pleasure to Work With!
Lauren was a pleasure to work with and worth every dollar spent by someone who thought they could do it all themselves. She was worth every dollar spent and went above and beyond for us! -
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Melissa Sent on 08/11/2019You definitely NEED Lauren!!!
I found Lauren on Instagram and contacted her with only 2 weeks before my wedding!!! I was starting to get very stressed about the wedding and knew I needed help! She answered all my calls, organized a timeline, helped keep everyone in my bridal party focused! She took care of gathering all my decorations/personal items day of and took them back to the hotel room after the reception! She even helped me find my shoes at the end of the wedding!!! She is a get it done girl!!! She dealt with all my vendors questions (and trust me leading up to the BIG day the vendors have TONS of questions - so stressful as a bride) with Lauren I didn’t even have to talk to them!!! There was sooo much Lauren did for me that I had NO idea I needed. Let’s just say you definitely NEED her! My wedding was absolutely perfect! I can’t thank her enough! -
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Khalil M. Sent on 07/29/2019The Perfect Day
From the planning phases, to the last minute tasks, to the flawless wedding day, Lauren was essential to it all. I felt like I always had a resource if any questions suddenly came up. While our special day didn't have any particular challenges, Lauren was always close by to help us if needed. I'm truly thankful for all of her help.
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