Drake Social Reviews
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Geornay Z. Sent on 01/18/2024Above & Beyond Service
The Drake Social Team went above and beyond when planning my wedding! They created my vision and then showed me possibilities that I didn't even know were an option. Throughout the year they completely mitigated my stress and never presented a vendor to me that was anything less than professional. I am based in California and had my wedding at the St. Regis in Atlanta, and the Drake Social team never failed to be on the ground and taking care of all of the details. Their team is not only great at what they do professionally but, I can truly say the ladies have become friends of both myself and my family.
Drake Social also added an a la carte option of providing me with social and behind the scenes content during the day of my wedding. Capturing everything from the room transformation, to the first look with my husband, and even the looks of surprises when guests entered the reception! This was so reminiscent and dreamy to look back on and elevated my social media content on both TikTok and Instagram! I highly recommend this addition to any wedding package!
5 STARS all the way for Drake Social...you cannot go wrong with them planning your wedding or event!Drake Social's reply:
Thank you so much, Geornay! We loved working with you and your family. I wish we could relive the day again. We wish you and Tyler all the best. Cheers! -
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Michelle H. Sent on 07/13/2023Professional planners who go above and beyond
So happy we chose Drake Social as our planners for our Santa Barbara, CA wedding. We chose 3 month partial planning and got teamed up with Ally and Meghan, who were both amazing. The entire team was a breeze to work with from day 1 and Ally (our main planner) really helped us the entire way in turning our vision into a reality.
Not only did she help us think of all the little details, create a cohesive timeline, and keep us on track— but they truly went above and beyond on our actual wedding day. They made a Spotify playlist on the fly because our ceremony musician was late (so seamless my guests and I didn’t even notice), fixed seating changes right before the reception started, and helped pack candy to-go bags and floral bouquets for our guests to easily take home easily. Didn’t even ask them to, but so happy they did!
Overall, I was prepared for our wedding day to be stressful and hectic, but we got to enjoy every minute of it carefree because Ally and Meghan were behind the scenes making it all happen for us! Our guest also raved about what an effortless and smooth wedding it was.
I am so thankful we got to work with them for my wedding and highly recommend them!Drake Social's reply:
Thank you for the 5-star review, Michelle! We enjoyed working with you to make your wedding a seamless celebration. Cheers to many years of happiness and bliss! -
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Abigail G. Sent on 07/21/2023The Team That Made Our World Go Round: Beyond Expectations: An Ecstatic Review of Drake Social
Exceptionally Talented. Masterfully Detailed. Effortlessly Engaging. Truly Extraordinary. I cannot find enough words to express how eternally grateful & blown away my spouse & I are with Courtney Drake, Cait Madden & the Drake Social Team for tirelessly curating our dream wedding.
We chose to work with Courtney, Cait, & the Drake Social Team because of their years of expertise, knowledge & attention to detail & budget, as well as for the genuine, indescribable, feeling that they 'get it'.
The first time we connected, they exuded warmth, professionalism & creativity that set the tone for what turned into almost 2 years of working together.
Every step of the planning process was seamless as they attentively listened to our ideas & desires & incorporated every detail with precision. They would work-shop ideas with us to help us achieve the one-of-a-kind moments/experiences/designs that we wanted. Their genuine passion for what they do was evident & it made us feel like we were working with friends who genuinely cared about making our day unforgettable. These are good, amazing people, who I wish I was still working with & talking to regularly.
Communication was impeccable. They established a regular cadence and kept us updated on the planning progress. We chose to get married out-of-state & Courtney & Cait went above & beyond to answer my questions, ensuring I had peace of mind throughout. They gave us time to be choosy with vendors & book them with enough time to make changes to contracts or designs. Cool & confident under pressure, they always made us feel like the most important couple in the world & never made us feel like we were competing with others they were managing.
The venue we chose was a bring-your-own EVERYTHING with a beastly contract. Courtney and Cait handled everything with unyielding professionalism and a can-do attitude. Their meticulous organization, unwavering determination, and creative problem-solving skills ensured that all required deliverables were flawlessly managed.
They thoughtfully introduced us to vendors familiar with our venue & location while remaining open to collaborating with vendors we discovered on our own. Moreover, they skillfully navigated strong family dynamics ensuring a harmonious planning experience.
I cannot overstate how breathtakingly beautiful our wedding day was. Courtney miraculously pulled together all our discussions & transformed them into the exact aesthetic we desired, even without us providing explicit instructions. Months of conversations, tones, feelings & inklings were artfully blended into an unforgettable atmosphere.
As a bride, I was more relaxed than I anticipated the morning of my wedding. Drake Social executed the day as a flawless symphony of events & we were able to enjoy the day without managing it & they ensured we had built-in time to bask in the moment. Due to issues outside of their control we got off-timeline, but Courtney & Cait masterfully made adjustments in the background to ensure we still had all of the moments & experiences we wanted. This is the team that gets it done & they make sure nothing stands in your way of the day & experience you want.
Our admiration for Drake Social knows no bounds & we wholeheartedly recommend them to every couple seeking an unforgettable wedding experience. They made our world go round. With their unwavering support, we had the wedding of our dreams & we will forever cherish the extraordinary memories they created.Drake Social's reply:
Abby, you just made my day! You have truly warmed our hearts with your review. We were honored to plan your wedding and can't thank you enough for trusting us with one of the most important chapters of your life. XO -
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Lauren T. Sent on 02/18/2022Full Service Luxury Planner + Design That Gave Me a Wedding of My Dreams!
If you are a bride looking for a full-service, bespoke, luxury wedding planning experience, you absolutely must consider (and, if I may be so bold, book!) the Drake Social team.
Because of prior experience in the industry, I knew the most important and first vendor selection I needed to make when it came to my Big Day was my wedding planner. My family and I knew we wanted someone who offered luxury logistics and design capabilities, and by prioritizing our planner selection, all the pieces of a beautiful wedding would fall into place, one way or another. So, when I came across Drake Social on Instagram, and saw her portfolio of elegant yet creative, glamorous yet intimately personal work, I knew I needed to grab a cup of coffee with her to get a sense of our personality fit. Within minutes of our initial meeting at Starbucks, Courtney and I were giggling, dreaming up winter-inspired palettes, and toying with the idea of introducing natural texture as a surprise to a classical setting - perhaps trees in a ballroom! I asked Courtney for a contract to secure her services immediately after our get-together and never looked back.
Courtney is the archetype of what you want your master of wedding planning ceremonies to look like - stylish and sophisticated; bubbly and effusive; discerning and business-oriented; and, above all, relationship driven. Because of Courtney's experience and well-established name (a bi-coastal reputation to boot, mind you!), Courtney had a slew of the top industry vendors, with a variety of styles and investment points, for us to select from. Further, knowing me and my now-husband's personalities and priorities, Courtney was able to guide us toward certain decisions and people, helping us draft a team of like-visioned creatives, as well as ensuring we would maximize our budget in an intentional, thoughtful way.
Throughout our engagement, Courtney and her team kept us progressing forward at a palatable and attentive pace, working cohesively with all of our vendors so I only had to pitch in when it came to the most "executive" big-picture decisions.
Courtney and her team truly handle everything - from all vendor communications to RSVPs; timelines to design schematics and layout proposals; welcome bag delivery to managing and directing all meetings. I must say the greatest value of her services, at least emotionally, was the week of where I truly was responsible for doing anything at all, except soaking up such a beautiful and special time - Courtney and team had it all handled.
I would be remiss without a special shoutout to Cait, Drake Social's Atlanta planner-in-residence. Cait is a ray of sunshine in every room she walks in, but don't let that fool you - she is a master communicator, savvy businesswoman, and has a penchant for detail. We were so lucky to have Cait along for the ride, and her genuine love for the couples she works with is facially apparent.
Our wedding was more beautiful, warm, and flawless than I ever allowed my heart to dream - even thunderstorms and pouring rain mid-day couldn't phase me! Courtney and team brought to life the Nancy Meyers-esque dinner party of my dreams. My eyes fill with tears just writing this, thinking back to the band playing Rat Pack standards as candlelight bounced off mirrored tabletops, reflecting the ornate ceiling, soft cherry trees, and sexy custom dance floor as our guests laughed and drank together. It was all truly perfect - not only because I got to marry the love of my life, but because Drake Social perfectly encapsulated and personified our joy into a wedding that we will never forget (and our friends and family cannot stop talking about).
Thank you, Courtney, Cait, and the entire Drake Social team! We love you guys so much . . . perhaps we will need to touch base for a vow renewal one day😉
P.S. Drake Social was also game when hired by my in-laws to coordinate and design our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, which brought a beautiful continuity to the weekend!Drake Social's reply:
Wow! Thank you so much for your review and kind words. I have tears in my eyes. You were a dream client and I can honestly say your wedding was so fun to plan and design. (It always helps when the bride has exquisite taste.) I will never forget your reaction when you walked into the ballroom and your face lit up. I knew we did it! It was magical. Thank YOU for trusting us and always being on board with our sometimes crazy ideas. We're honored to have been a part of your wedding and to get to know your lovely family. Your and Carter's love for one another was always at the heart of this process and it shows just how beautiful a couple you make when looking through your photos. We can't wait for your vow renewal! ;) -
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Jenny Sent on 06/01/2019Drake Social Delivers!
We spent a lot of time and research to hire a wedding planner that was creative, dependable and organized. Drake Social was all of these things and more. When we first met, we felt at ease with Courtney and Tracy and they were both creative helping come up with fun ideas to surprise and delight our guests. Also, we had a lot of moving parts and pieces to our wedding which Tracy helped coordinate and execute on the day of. We did a partial planning package since we were so involved in customizing our wedding and choosing vendors but Drake Social was instrumental in making our wedding day come to life without one hiccup!! Highly recommend!! -
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Cindy Sent on 08/16/2018Feeling very thankful would be the best way to share our experience with Courtney Drake of Drake Social. From the very first conversation on the phone... I knew Courtney was our girl. She had a way of putting all of the details of the process in order which kept us on track and organized. Her calm spirit and wonderful heart made the months leading up to our special day very relaxing. She took time to get to know us and made us feel so special. She was always there when I had a question or just needed a friend. She and her team made our wedding day one we will forever be talking about...if you are looking for a partner to help you through the wedding process call Courtney Drake! You will not be disappointed...Drake Social's reply:
Thank you for the 5-star review Cindy! You and Bob are an amazing couple and I'm so grateful we were able to be a part of your special day. -
Caroline Sent on 11/14/2017I worked with Courtney for 8 months as an out-of-town bride living in Tennessee and getting married in Atlanta. From day one Josh and I could tell she was a perfect fit for us. Courtney is extremely professional, prompt and KNOWS what she is doing. She kept me sane during the planning process and I never once questioned her abilities. Courtney brought my dream ballroom wedding to life seamlessly! I can't give her enough praise! She is simply amazing. Choose Drake Social. She is worth it! <3
*more photos to comeDrake Social's reply:
Caroline- Your day was a dream! I can't wait to see the pictures. I already miss our phone calls and planning dates. I wish you and Josh all the best. Thank you for allowing Drake Social to be a part of your special day. XOXO -
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Alex L. Sent on 11/02/2021
Made our wedding day virtually stress-free
Honestly I don't know what we would have done without Courtney and Cait planning our wedding. They took almost all of the stress out of the process and helped us to enjoy our big day. They understood what we wanted (or I should say what my wife wanted, I was really just along for the ride haha), and executed her vision to perfection.
Cait was our main contact as our wedding was on the East Coast, and she was an absolute joy to work with. She was very professional, kept things fun, and was always ready to fulfill any request or answer any question we had. Whether you're working more with Courtney or Cait, you're in more than competent hands either way.Drake Social's reply:
Thank you so much, Alex! You and Jordan were a joy to work with. We are grateful to have been a part of your team! -
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