Jessie Sent on 07/06/2022

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DTAE: Always Goes Above & Beyond

We worked with Julia of Down the Aisle Events for two years leading up to our wedding. Though we purchased her 10-week coordinator package, she went above and beyond to help us corral our vendors and style our venue to create the wedding of our dreams.

After hiring Julia (and an initial meeting), Julia held a call with us to understand our vision at the 10-week mark. From there on, she exceeded any and all expectations we had:
- She handled our complicated family dynamics and vocal bridal party with such grace.
-She handled our vendor communications professionally and acted as our advocate, ensuring we were only paying for services needed and received
-She curated day-of timelines for our entire bridal party and other day-of key players
-She recommended a nail spa for the bridal party and made sure our time there was extra special
-She worked with her wonderful assistant Tasia to style our venue to our exact specifications with the decorations provided. - She understood our individual stress points and so kindly and discretely ensured that our bridal party was prepared and our nerves were calm so we could enjoy the evening with our guests.
-She delivered the leftover cake and treats to our afterparty!

The list could go on! Perhaps most importantly, Julia was warm and fun to work with (we had lots of laughs along the way). We now consider her a friend.

Camille Sent on 12/30/2018

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DTAE is Amazing & Highly Recommended!

Down The Aisle Events was absolutely amazing- do yourself a favor and hire them! Julia was so great to work with and I was able to be fully present without any worries on my wedding day. She took care of any kinks that came up and made sure everything was absolutely perfect the entire day. She set up our decorations, which were AMAZING. Coordinated everything with the vendors, was there for the rehearsal and everything. During post-ceremony pictures she even made sure we got a plate of our food from the cocktail hour and the entire bridal party all had drinks! At the reception, she always made sure the groom and I had drinks (and water), that we got to eat, and the bartenders all knew what we were having. It was so important to me that I be able to enjoy my wedding day fully without any distractions, and Down The Aisle Events made this possible! Do yourself a favor and HIRE THEM!

Joan Sent on 12/28/2018

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Couldn't have been better!

I was able to enjoy the day and relax since Julia and her team were "at the helm" . She took care of any problems that arose and did it in a professional and kind manner. She was always smiling and very accommodating to guests wishes. Even guests commented on her relaxed manner and attention to detail. She is definitely a wonderful choice for any type of wedding or event.

Kaitlin Sent on 12/28/2018

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Julia and DTAE are amazing!

Hiring Julia and DTAE was one of the best decisions my fiance and I made when planning our wedding. Julia confirmed everything with our vendors beforehand, created a detailed itinerary of our wedding day, and handled complicated family dynamics with grace so that we could relax and enjoy our day. Julia's day-of suitcase was a life saver when my bridesmaids and I were getting ready (tummy troubles and wardrobe malfunctions were solved with her kit, seriously a blessing). We ended moving our ceremony inside due to rain and Julia completely handled coordinating the moving process with our venue. Julia was reliable, easy to work with, and truly a friend by the end of the wedding and I would recommend her and DTAE to all of my friends with no reservations! I would absolutely love to work with her again.

Paige Sent on 12/27/2018

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BEST Wedding Vendor decision I made!!!

I am so incredibly thankful for Julia Define and Down the Aisle Events! I could not have made it to my wedding day or through my wedding day without she and her team. Julia was originally hired as my day of coordinator, but quickly turned into so much more. She provided planning support throughout the entire process and went above and beyond the "typical" duties that most coordinators include. I always knew that I could count on her for her guidance, wedding expertise, and calming support to cheer me on! My wedding day was perfect with her team by my side, and I knew that I didn't have to worry about a thing. Our wedding day was filled with intricate details that were all so important to my husband and I and her team handled them all with ease and included some of their own special touches into our design. Hiring Julia's team was by far one of the best decisions we made when planning for our special day. For all of the brides that are looking for a wonderful team to help prepare them for the best day of their lives, look no further than Down the Aisle Events! You will not be disappointing, and will come out of your special day with a lifelong friend!

Ryan Sent on 12/27/2018

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Couldn’t have asked for anything better

Julia and her team were amazing! They made everything so easy and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anybody!

Erin Sent on 12/26/2018

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Didn't need to worry about a thing!

Julia literally knew to think of everything. I was having such a hard time figuring out details and what I needed to take into consideration, and she always knew exactly what to do. She also took all my decorations and made our cocktail hour and reception hall so beautiful with almost no direction!

Lisa Sent on 12/26/2018

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You DO need a coordinator. This one.

I can't say enough good things about Julia. She was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. We contacted her to provide day-of coordination so that I wouldn't have to worry about anything. I couldn't tell you if there were any hiccups on our wedding day - everything was seamless from our perspective and it was a zero stress event. I was able to relax and enjoy. She was phenomenal and I would absolutely work with her again.

Alicia Sent on 05/14/2018

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Julia is the best wedding coordinator you could ask for! She is very organized, professional and very sweet! Julia has great suggestions & ideas and she makes everything you want actually happen & follows through! She made my wedding day completely stress free! Julia is very creative & does an amazing job decorating a venue with the decorations she has! Julia has a very calm personality and is very detail oriented! Julia’s assistant she has with her on the wedding day, is also wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about Julia & how well she did at making sure the rehearsal and wedding day went smooth! I would recommend Julia to anyone! You won’t be disappointed having Julia coordinate your wedding day! She is amazing!!

Sylvia Sent on 10/12/2017

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I first met Julia at my nieces wedding. To be honest, I couldn't imagine why you would need to pay someone to help. After working with Julia
And her assistant I decided I most definitely wouldn't want to navigate our upcoming family wedding without her. I had already overseen two of our daughters weddings and was thrilled to have Julia take the lead. I have to mention our wedding was Dutch/American(many international guest)with a mix of traditions and lasted all day. I would hire Julia again, she is a delight to work with and knows her stuff!!!! Thank you Julia!!!!

David Sent on 10/06/2017

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Julia was a delight to work with. She is highly organized, which made everything run smoothly on wedding day. My then-fiancee/now-wife and I did not have to worry about a thing. On top of being great at her job, Julia was a pleasure to be around and made everyone in the bridal party, and our parents, feel at ease. I can't recommend her enough.

Amy Sent on 10/06/2017

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My wedding day would not have been the amazing, incredible, joyful day that it was without Julia. Having been a part of many weddings, I know how hectic and chaotic things can get - and I've seen my fair share of stressed brides and family running around making sure every vendor has been paid and troubleshooting random issues that come up (shuttle buses, missing decorations, you name it).
While we had a clear vision of what we wanted our wedding day to look and feel like, I knew we would need help bringing it to life. When Julia asked me to describe what I hoped for in a planner, I basically just said "I just want myself, my fiance and our family to be calm, relaxed, and present the whole day". Having Julia there made it possible for that wish to come true. She was in close contact with me in the weeks leading up to the ceremony - assuring me that she had every tiny detail covered and bringing up things I hadn't even thought of. She carefully reviewed every contract, timeline, and list, to make sure there were no inconsistencies, errors, or questions. She coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure seamless drop-off and setup, and she wrote out a detailed timeline for all of our wedding party, family and VIPs, to keep everyone on schedule and informed.
I'm pretty confident that there are many, many little things she handled on our wedding day without me ever knowing - and this allowed me to be fully present and relaxed all day long. I can't recommend her more highly as a planner - she's calm, incredibly organized and detail oriented, and you know that she's got your back no matter what happens. She's also just an incredibly delightful person to be around! Julia, thank you for making my wedding day even better than I ever imagined!

Nancy Sent on 10/06/2017

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Our daughter was married in September. Julia and her team served as our "day of" planners and they were amazing! Any time anyone had a question, I said "let me ask Julia" and it was taken care of. Having her there allowed all of us to relax and just enjoy the day. She handled all vendor gratuities, distributed a wedding day schedule to the families and wedding party that was incredibly detailed and left nothing to chance, coordinated with vendors to make sure everything was set up exactly as Amy wished (I saw Julia moving banquet tables around herself at one point) and collected all leftover items at the end of the evening. It was a wonderful day and Julia was a big part of that.

Amanda Sent on 10/05/2017

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I highly recommend Julia for your wedding. She was an amazing help from beginning to end for my daughters wedding. I can honestly say that everything from the rehearsal to the wedding was absolutely perfect. And her support leading up to the day was wonderful as well.
Julia is a gifted natural leader and she has a very sweet calming way about her. She will listen to what you want and she will make it happen. She is not pushy or bossy. She is amazing!
The day of the wedding,my daughter nor myself were worried as we felt assured that we were in good hands and we were.
As the mother of the bride, I will forever look back on my daughter's wedding with happy memories of the whole process and their day. It was amazing! I totally attribute this to Julia's amazing leadership. She thought of everything!
From our guest, I heard nothing but praises for the wedding that truly went off without a hitch.
Thank you so much Julia! you are awesome!

Sara Sent on 10/05/2017

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My daughter was married on a beautiful May afternoon outside by a lake. 20 minutes before wedding a thunderstorm came up. Julia was the calming force that saved the day! She regrouped all guests into barn, reorganized drinks and hor d'oeuvres. She saved the day. 1/2 hour later my daughter had her dream wedding. I was able to enjoy my daughters beautiful day because all stress was taken off of me. She did a fabulous job with all details. If you are looking for the "best" wedding coordinator Julia is that lady !

Barbara Sent on 10/05/2017

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We used Down the Aisle Events for partial planning leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day itself. Julia did a very good job. The wedding was perfect! And her suggestions for the reception were helpful!

Erica Sent on 10/05/2017

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Julia and team were so helpful in ironing out the details as we planned the event and with keeping everything beautifully coordinated the day of my wedding!! I could not have asked for a more hiccup-free day, thanks to Julia's coordination of the many moving parts!

Francie Sent on 01/26/2017

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Julia was the organized, calming presence our wedding planning process needed. Whenever I sent her an e-mail with my questions or concerns, she responded promptly and thoughtfully. She was enthusiastic and encouraging, but she was also able to clearly communicate what she thought would work well and what wasn't going to work well at our venue--I really appreciated that. She absolutely delivered on our wedding day and I have recommended her to several others since our wedding!

Ally Sent on 12/06/2016

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Awesome! Super helpful, creative, resourceful, and great working with multiple families!

Jessica Sent on 10/06/2016

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Julia was an absolute dream to work with! She picked up all of our missing pieces, and really made our wedding day flow. I would recommend Down The Aisle Events to any and all looking for a wedding planner that truly knows what they're doing, and works in a professional and effective manner.

Hailey Sent on 09/22/2016

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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Julia! There isn't a single bad thing I could say about her or her service. Throughout the planning process, she managed to ease all my stress and fears about the wedding (which is saying something because I am a worry wart!) while also facilitating several aspects of our big day. She made a timeline for us, organized the rehearsal, managed vendors the week before and day of, and decorated the venue on the day of so that everything was just perfect. Several of my friends and family said this was the best wedding they had been to in a while! I would highly recommend her as a wedding coordinator because she is an awesome person who really cares about you and your wedding!

Kate Sent on 09/05/2016

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Julia was a pleasure to work with! We hired her as a day-of coordinator and turned everything over to her in the week before our wedding. We were able to be completely present and in the moment on our day. Our wedding was absolutely flawless, and we have Julia to thank for that!!

Kelsey Sent on 07/09/2016

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Julia was great to work with! I used her has a day of coordinator, but she was so much more than that. She helped with anything I needed all throughout the planning process. She had great suggestions while also being very open, reminding me that it was our day. On the wedding day, I didn't have to worry about anything! I highly recommend her!

User2642947 Sent on 06/11/2016

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My wedding day would not have been what it was without Julia. I had just finished getting my degree and graduating college, so I wasn't able to devote as much time towards planning the finer details of my wedding (which was 2500 miles away from where we currently live). Needless to say, I was a massive ball of anxiety. Julia always managed to put things into perspective for me and set me at ease. When the big day came, she rolled right into action, coordinating the vendors and guests, and was always quick to help when one of my girlfriends needed a pin or anything at all- she seemed to carry the world of rescue items in her Mary Poppins-like emergency kit. She was able to anticipate every need of guests and the wedding party so seamlessly. If anything went wrong, I certainly didn't know about it! Guests are still telling us how much they enjoyed the ceremony and reception. Our wedding was not at a venue, but on a private property in Virginia, which meant orchestrating the services and timing of several different vendors that one would normally have at a major venue. No easy task! I highly recommend Julia to any bride, she will put your needs first and is an absolute miracle worker. Remember, it's YOUR wedding day and you deserve to experience all of the best parts of it and leave the big stuff to the pros. Thank you, Julia!! You're the best!

Alexandra Sent on 01/20/2016

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Hiring Julia was hands-down the best decision we made when planning our wedding, she went above and beyond anything we expected! She covered everything we could think of and so many more things that never crossed our mind. When the hair and makeup stylists didn't show up, Julia helped find other solutions and got in touch with the salon. She even fixed the bustle of my dress after it ripped out with her suitcase of supplies! After seeing how crucial she was on our wedding day, I really can't imagine how I would I have done it without her. My husband and I (and our parents) were truly able to enjoy our wedding and spend time with friends and family thanks to Julia.

Ashleigh Sent on 12/31/2015

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Julia is amazing! She comes prepared to put out the day of "fires" that undoubtedly arise. She takes care of all of the logistical matters, so that you can enjoy your day and stay stress free!

User2450496 Sent on 10/13/2015

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The moment my fiance and I met Julia, we knew she would be the perfect wedding coordinator for us - and she was. She was very responsive and supportive during the planning process, and we appreciated her many suggestions and recommendations. She had worked with several of our vendors previously which was nice, and she brought all together perfectly at both the wedding rehearsal and the wedding and reception. She and her assistants paid attention to every detail and kept things running smoothly - all in the middle of a hurricane! I am happy to highly recommend Julia and Down the Aisle Events. I don't know what we would have done without her!

Laura Sent on 10/07/2015

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Julia and her team did a great job coordinating the day of our wedding. She was easy to get in touch with leading up to the big day and had many helpful suggestions. Her efforts were very detailed and organized. Even with the buckets of rain we got leading up to our wedding she was able to make it a fun day. Her contact with my other vendors and the owner of the venue kept everything o bun track and we had an amazing day! I couldn't recommend her highly enough!

Emily Sent on 07/13/2015

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I don't think my husband and I would have had a wedding without Julia! She was always responsive and full of ideas when we had questions or concerns. Julia was the glue that held our event together from coordination with all our vendors, to wrangling in our excited wedding party. Julia wen above and beyond to provide excellent service. She is extremely thoughtful, tacftul, and organized.

We highly recommend using Julia's event planning services if you are considering bringing on a planner for any event.

Laura Sent on 07/13/2015

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Julia provides her brides with a very comprehensive survey that's helps you plan every aspect of your special day!

Katherine Sent on 07/12/2015

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Julia and her assistant were wonderful! The questionnaire she had us fill out helped us think through all the details we never would have known to handle. She communicated all necessary information to our bridal party, families, and vendors, and made sure everything went perfectly the day-of. My husband's and my families don't know much about wedding planning, so we really relied on Julia to understand how the day should unfold. She also took the time to send us sweet notes and small gifts throughout the planning process. We would highly recommend using Down the Aisle Events as your coordinator!

Gillian Sent on 12/19/2014

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I could not have been more pleased with Julia. She was an incredible resource for us. She knew the area and all the services it had available for us. She was used mostly for the day before and the day of the wedding. She stayed calm and controlled even when our dj didn't show up at the reception. It was a huge devastation to m husband and me but Julia became our MC and acquired enough equipment that we had Music! She helped manage some overbearing guests so that I could have the space and peacefulness I needed. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a beautiful and special wedding. Julia provided us with all we needed for a great day! Love her!

Tiara Sent on 12/04/2014

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Julia was amazing - She was very organized, flexible, affordable, and she provided all the services you need for your event. She was so friendly and professional. I would recommend her to anyone.

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So friendly, fun and easy to work with. She helped to put me at ease knowing she was helping me by being prepared for any details I may have overlooked on my wedding day.

Shannon Sent on 11/20/2014

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Julia did a phenominal job coordinating our wedding day! She anticipated needs and made sure the logistics were taken care of!

Margaret Sent on 11/19/2014

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Julia was a life saver for my wedding day! She made everything run smoothly and my husband and I didn't have to think about anything but each other on the day of our wedding. She called each and every vendor the week of the wedding and become the point of contact. Everything went smoothly and perfectly without me needing to stress over a thing!

Rebekah Sent on 11/19/2014

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I couldn't have done it without Julia! She took away the stress that can come with wedding planning.

Jonelle Sent on 10/13/2014

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Julia Gardner Define went above and beyond the regular role of wedding planner for my special day. Before the event, she hande us a wedding details guide- from timing and order of bridal party to songs and scripture readings. Tremendously helpful to a newbie! She was smiling, calm, cool, and collected as the day progressed- and I know she genuinely enjoyed the day. Her investment emotionally, mentally, and physically was seen by the bridal party and guests alike. Julia was prepared for all happenings, from clothing malfunctions to some guests not finding the church or reception venue. I didn't know that detail until a week later, from my family! She had the bathrooms stocked with mints, Kleenex, safety pins, band-aids, bobby pins, etc. Utmost professionalism from Julia! When you hire her, you're not only getting her expertise, you're getting her friendship!

Erica Sent on 10/07/2014

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Julia made our wedding so fun and amazing!! She took care of all the details, making it easy for my husband and I to enjoy our day together stress free. She is timely, professional, proactive, competent, and absolutely essential. She has a special (customer only) tool that ensures every detail has been covered and thought out. Julia's behind the scenes presence was what made our wedding come to life. Thanks, again!

Jaclyn Sent on 09/23/2014

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Julia is simply amazing. It is difficult to put into words how much she did to make our day go beautifully. We're so thankful she was part of our special day!

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Down The Aisle Events was PRICELESS to have when planning our wedding as well as on the special day. Julia started to help me prepare and think of wedding details (that I would have otherwise forgotten) months before by sending me a detailed form/questionnaire to fill out. This form not only helped me think of details that I hadn't considered, it also had me thinking systematically long before the wedding as well as produced a helpful "hard copy" of weekend details to have for the key players in the wedding. Julia also stayed in constant touch with us as needed and therefore gave me a peace about what was to come. The day of the wedding/rehearsal she was upbeat, organized, calm, clear, and informative for all those involved. I know that I had nothing to worry about with her in charge! The wedding was wonderful and flawless (even though I later learned a few things went not as planned--but Julia fixed them behind the scenes!). I would HIGHLY recommend Down The Aisle Events to help you organize, execute, and ENJOY one of the most important days of your life!

Anne Sent on 09/21/2014

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My husband and I both agree that hiring Julia was the best decision that we made and the best money spent on our wedding. She was so very helpful, patient, nice throughout the entire process. Julia is incredibly organized and detail oriented. Her attention to detail and structure made my wedding day stress free because I knew that I could rely on her to get the job done. Our reception venue would not allow set-up until 1pm, so Julia had to take charge of every single part of the reception set-up based on my instructions. She not only accomplished this process in a very short amount of time, but was able to do so without making a single phone call back to me or my family. Basically, she's a miracle worker and you won't be sorry if you hire her.

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Julia is the best! She kept my wedding flowing smoothly, on time and saved the day a couple of times with her huge suitcase of emergency supplies. She calmed and reassured my mom and I so much during the entire planning process. My most memorable moment with Julia was right before I was about to walk down the aisle a large black bug was under the first layer of my lace dress. She quickly got it out and sent my dad and I down the aisle with a smile. Also, she didn't charge a travel despite her driving from Harrisonburg to Charlottesville!

Ashley Sent on 08/18/2014

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Julia was absolutely amazing! She helped with everything day of our wedding but I wish I would of hired her for planning too. She is extremely organized and very patient. At my reception I wanted to change out of my wedding dress and Julia changed the schedule around so smoothly and effortlessly so that I could get into my reception dress. She also drove my husband and I to our bed and breakfast after the reception! I would absolutely hire Julia if you're getting married.

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Julia was hired only a couple months before our wedding to be our "day of" wedding coordinator. As the wedding got closer, I just decided that I would be much less stressed if I had a "go to" person for the wedding day. IT WAS THE BEST DECISION!! Although Julia was not involved in all our planning, she get up to speed quickly about how we wanted things, and she made it happen! It was so nice having someone else in charge so my family and I could just relax and enjoy the day! She was extremely flexible with me, driving from Harrisonburg to Charlottesville (where our wedding was) on 3 separate days, just to make my life easier. I would recommend Julia and her services to anyone that wants to have some stress taken off their shoulders. She will take great care of you!!

Amanda Sent on 07/03/2014

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Julia is amazing! We hired her almost a year and a half before our wedding and she was insanely helpful from day one. I had never been to a wedding before, so throughout the process of planning my own wedding, I had so many questions. Julia was able to answer every one and answered all of my emails quickly. On the day of our wedding, she knew exactly how I wanted things to run and she helped to relieve a lot of stress for everyone! The organist at our wedding started playing the bridal entrance song too early (before the bridal party had even come out!) and she handled that situation so well and got everything back on track. Otherwise, the night went off without a hitch, which I fully attribute to Julia and her incredible organization and coordinating skills. I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator for our wedding and would recommend her to anyone!

Sarah Sent on 06/27/2014

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Julia is amazing! She is super organized and made me feel so relieved the month of the wedding. She was our day of coordinator and really made sure everything ran smoothly! We were running a bit behind schedule but she communicated effortlessly between all our vendors and us to make sure we were all good with the new timing.

The day of the wedding she had everything under control which allowed us to really enjoy our day!

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Wow! What a joy Julia was!! A wedding is a HUGE event and full of hundreds of tiny details that have to come together. It can quickly start feeling overwhelming. Julia from Down The Aisle Events was a tremendous help, in fact, I honestly wouldn't have gotten through our wedding without her.

Not only does she take the stress of planning and executing a wedding off of you, but it's a totally seamless experience. She takes your vision and direction and runs with it. I loved that she had SUCH a detailed questionnaire. It was clear that she really wanted to understand my vision for our wedding day so that she could make it the perfect day for me. She's thought of it all.

I also liked that she was persistent. It's easy to get lost in the details, but she kindly nudged me to finish her questionnaire so that she could do her job to make our day run smoothly and without ever having to pester me or track me down to answer question. I had ZERO stress on the day of my wedding. She ran and worked non-stop from the time we all showed up for rehearsal. She managed all our the communication with my vendors and tended to any emergencies that may have come up. Fact: I don't even know if there were any. And honestly, it was incredible. She took the time to know what we wanted, and so I trusted her with our day. It was perfect!

Not only that, but she was cheery, and kind, and energetic. She showed up with a carry-on bag full of things we may have needed that day. And I mean....EVERYTHING!!

Your day, honestly, couldn't be in better hands. I wouldn't trust anyone else. A wedding coordinator is money well spent. Don't try to do it on your own. You owe it to yourself to have a stress-free day and Julia can provide that. She's proven herself. Not only that, but she makes herself available.

I cannot sing her praises enough. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and I'm certain I owe more thanks to her than I even realize. I whole-heartedly and absolutely recommend her to you.

Anna Sent on 11/11/2013

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Julia coordinated my wedding 4 yrs ago. She was invaluable to me leading up to the wedding and on the day of. She made sure I considered and planned for all the details. She was extremely professional and handled my guests aNd wedding party with grace. She was very organized and planned for every possible need or want. The biggest blessing was that she acted as my buffer on my wedding day so that I didn't get overwhelmed or stressed. She made sure only necessary calls or requests came to me. She kept us on schedule and the whole day went so smoothly. My wedding would not have been so well orchestrated if it weren't for her. Not only does she do her job flawlessly she does it with such a passion that you can tell she loves what she does. Any bride would be lucky to work with Julia.

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Julia is phenomenal and a MUST for your wedding day!

Weddings can be stressful times, but they shouldn't be because its your special day. My husband and I were determined that we would be fully present and enjoy one of the biggest days of our lives. I honestly believe this was only possible because Julia took the responsibility off of us and everyone close to us (parents/siblings ect). EVERY detail was taken care of and the day went seamlessly. This is probably because she sat down with us weeks before and asked us questions that were necessary to consider but we would have never thought to ask on our own. And as if this isn't enough, she obviously LOVES what she does. This is not a job for her, its a passion. Trust me, the girl does everything with a smile!

Laura Sent on 10/22/2013

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I technically hired Julia as a "week of/day of" planner, but realized immediately how helpful she was earlier on in the planning process with vendors, rentals, design ideas and just plain planning ahead stuff that only someone who's done it before would know. In the weeks before the wedding she provided me with a long packet of questions to complete. It took a while, but was 100% essential in getting me to think about things that I hadn't even considered. She asks you the question early so even if a decision isn't needed right away, you have time to consider it. Also, by discussing all the questions in detail in advance, when it came to the day of, she already knew what I wanted and could fix any issue without even pulling me away from the festivities.

She was a pleasant surprise in our wedding pictures here and there, because everything she did the day of was so seamless, I hardly remember her being around. She was masterful behind the scenes and just made things work. Aaaand she covered the little things like making sure my champagne was full and my husband had a beer in hand. My parents were completely happy with her services to them and our elderly/traveling family.

She was available on evenings and weekends, by email, text and phone... She made all of her deadlines and had relationships with a lot of the vendors we used, which got us extra savings and exceptional service. My husband and I literally had a perfect day and it was in large part due to Julia. You'll be nothing but happy with her!

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Down the Isle Events really helped to make my wedding day go smoothly and issue free. So much of the stress was taken off me. It was fantastic!

Kim Sent on 10/21/2013

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I would absolutely recommend Down the Aisle Events, LLC. Julia did an amazing job at our wedding! She took care of everything. She went above and beyond. She took care of the wedding mishaps and things we forgot also and even did it while keeping me (the bride) stress free. Very professional and would recommed to everyone! Thanks Again!

Romin Sent on 10/21/2013

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I was one of the two DJs for the Wedding! Julia was fantastic to work. She was friendly and professional. She helped us through the wedding to warn us about time slots during the wedding including Mother/Son dance, Bride & Groom dance, as well dinner time and time for opening dancing. She made our jobs easier by keeping us on track with everything going on in the wedding. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Wedding Planner!

- Romin Zandi

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Julia was a guest at my wedding, when my wedding coordinator had a family emergency and had to leave early Julia was there to fill in! She came to the rescue and finished out my reception keeping us on schedule.

Sarahgrace Sent on 10/21/2013

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Julia, and Down the Aisle Events helped to make our wedding day one of the best days of our lives! Julia's attention to detail in the planning leading up to the big day helped keep my nerves calmed and her suggestions for questions I had no answers for were creative, helpful and VERY welcome! She had everything mapped out ahead of time and shared the important details with the entire wedding party so that I didn't have to. Julia was efficient in her handling of the wedding rehearsal and what could have easily turned in to a 2 hour "ordeal" lasted less than an hour and we all had fun and shared a few good laughs in the process! The day of our wedding, she handled EVERYTHING so that my husband and I could enjoy our day without worrying about the little details! She was always a step ahead of the game and flexible when I wanted to change a few things up at the rehearsal. She took care of everything and I stayed calm and relaxed as a result! I really felt like I was putting on a performance that we had rehearsed countless hours for because her management of it was so superb. It was a flawless, perfect day!! I tell everyone newly engaged couple I know to hire Julia as the day-of coordinator, at the very least! She is worth EVERY single penny you will spend, and more!

Jessica Sent on 10/08/2013

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Julia provided day of coordination for us. She was a complete godsend and the day wouldn't have been a success without her. I was able to enjoy the evening without having to monitor every vendor (and there were a lot!!). I have zero complaints and highly recommend Julia and Down the Aisle Events.

Ashley Sent on 06/18/2013

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Julia was absolutely invaluable. She orchestrated my rehearsal, ceremony and reception and all I really had to do was show up and look pretty! :) I can't say enough about Julia. I didn't want myself or my mother to get carried away, concerned with details on the day of my wedding. Julia made sure that didn't happen! If you can afford it, get a wedding planner. And if you're getting a wedding planner, get Julia!!

April Sent on 08/03/2010

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Julia of Down the Aisle Events is an amazing wedding coordinator. We hired her for day-of wedding coordination and she was the best! She took the time to learn all of my family members' names and was so on top of things - I was very impressed!! She kept the day running smoothly and addressed every problem that came up so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Julia's personality is so bubbly and friendly - she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Julia for day-of coordination. She made my wedding day stress-free and fun!

Ellen Sent on 12/06/2017

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Julia is excellent! I will say to begin with that I am a tough customer, and I required a lot of Julia's help in the year planning our wedding. She was always responsive to my questions, and she was willing to switch tactics to suit my needs. The month before the wedding is when she really shines. She was so organized with her outlines and questions-she had considered things we had never even thought of! She was also able to advocate for us when we had difficulty with one of our other vendors. My husband was dubious of the need for a wedding planner, but after our walk-through with the venue and caterer, he changed his tune! We were so pleased with her professionalism and we felt confident that she would be able to handle everything the day of the wedding. We were right! I showed her the decor I had and what I was thinking, and the venue looked even better than what I would have expected. Everything ran smoothly without a hitch. If you are looking for an organized but laid-back planner, she is your woman!

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Julia was such a wonderful person to work with for our wedding! She is so easy to get along with and extremely competent. I felt very at ease on our wedding day knowing that she was running everything. Julia was so helpful, and was even responding to questions I had at 1am the night before the wedding! We had such a wonderful day and Julia really helped contribute to make that happen. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Lauren Sent on 10/19/2016

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Julia from Down the Aisle Events was much needed on our busy wedding day! my husband and I met Julia when we first secured our venue, she was extremely nice and accommodating. Shortly after, we moved across the country to Idaho from Pennsylvania. Julia was very easy to reach via email, facebook and phone. Julia provided us with an extensive form/survey to fill out closer to the wedding day to help her organize a smooth schedule for day of. This survey actually helped me out A LOT. Some information that was requested on this survey I had not even thought of, so it helped me finalize a lot of the smaller details. Once completed, Julia comes up with an itinerary that she sends out to your wedding party, so everyone is prepared for rehearsal and of course the big day! During the rehearsal Julia makes sure to emphasize any special requests the bride and groom may have, and makes sure everyone understands their role, where they need to be, and how they need to look to ensure the perfect ceremony. Honestly, if we didn't have Julia for the day of, I would have been so stressed out. She took care of everything! After the ceremony we went right into pictures, and Julia brought some snacks, wine and beer to my husband and me (I was so thankful for that!) :p. Another HUGE help was when we were eating, Julia made sure we had time to ourselves to eat our whole plate, and even grabbed a couple servings of dessert for us to try. It's a VERY busy and fast day, and with Julia's help we were able to enjoy every second of it with no interruptions (that we were aware of ;) )!

Jordan Sent on 07/02/2016

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Julia was a wonderful day of coordinator for us. She really did make sure that I did not have to worry about anything on the big day. She took care of everything from getting the linens on the tables to hanging the escort cards, plus so much more. She's also really someone I enjoyed having around...she has the ability to make sure things get done without stepping on anyone's toes. I'm so glad I had her there!

Stephanie Sent on 07/12/2015

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Julia was such a blessing to us for our wedding! While we originally thought that we didn't need any outside help because I am so type a and very organized, we quickly realized that we needed the assistance of a professional. Julia was so incredibly helpful in offering her advice on wedding etiquette, cost saving tips and decorating ideas, as well as being a great sounding board when I was stressed or frustrated with planning. She was also very responsive and easily accessible throughout the entire process. However, I think what we loved most about Julia was how detail oriented and organized she was, while also being incredibly personable and calming! She was such a vital part of our wedding day and we are very grateful for everything she did to help make our day amazing!

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