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    Adam G. Sent on 12/10/2023
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    5 stars for EVL events! 

    We are SOOOO happy and thrilled to have worked with Sam Nelson and her team… shout out to Jenna who assisted Sam in so many ways.  It was a true privilege.  Our wedding was two months ago and we’re still thinking about it.  We did the full planning package and it was worth every penny.  We knew from our first onboarding call that they were the best.  Sam is so attentive to every detail, sweet, creative, and superb at communicating.  Good communication can be hard to find in the wedding industry, but Sam is the exception.  She was always fast to respond and acknowledge our calls, messages, and emails throughout the whole planning process.  They were also budget conscious and respected our vision.
     
    These ladies are fierce and outstanding at what they do, and we could not imagine doing our wedding without them.  They pulled off an amazing weekend for us.  They work with the best vendors that Buffalo has to offer.  She also has good connections in the wedding industry to get you an “in” with whatever you may need.  The time and work they take off your plate is priceless.
     
    The day and weekend ran so smoothly.  We were truly able to sit back and enjoy our most important day.  The flow was SPOT ON.  Every moment was curated so beautifully and seamlessly.  Sam has a wonderful eye and you can trust that she will pull off a beautiful outcome with her staging, tablescapes, and execution.  Her designs are tasteful with a touch of whimsy.  She also keeps up with the latest trends, so you can be assured that she will bring modern and up-to-date elements to your special day.  They were there for us in every way possible; holding our hand every step of the way… literally held our hands and escorted us everywhere we needed to be that day.  Many accolades to EVL Events!  We love them so much and can’t thank them enough for making all our dreams come true and exceeding them. 
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    Hannah B. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    The best!!!

    I am having difficulty finding the words to describe Sam and her team at EVL Events - they are amazing!!! From the beginning of the wedding planning process, Sam was there to guide us and offer her recommendations. She made a process that can be quite stressful into something fun and enjoyable. Her team kept us organized and on track throughout so that we never got overwhelmed by any details. On the day of the wedding, I felt so calm and was able to enjoy every moment of the day not worrying about any logistics because Sam and the EVL Events team had it all taken care of! They are not only extremely professional, but the nicest group of people and so much fun to work with. Every detail of the day was exactly what I had envisioned (or better) and I wish we could re-live it 1000 times. If you are looking for a wedding planner for your big day, book EVL Events - I promise that you will be so happy you did!!!
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    E for Excellence

    I had the pleasure of working with the EVL events for my Indian/Western wedding. Sam, the owner and head planner, and the rest of her team exceeded my expectations regarding dedication and expertise. We had a multi-day wedding to plan, and EVLs made everything pull together so beautifully and seamlessly.

    From our first meeting, Sam put us at ease with their warm and friendly nature. She listened attentively to our vision, desires, and dreams for the perfect wedding and transformed them into a reality that surpassed anything we could have imagined. Her attention to detail was awe-inspiring, and every aspect of the planning process was flawlessly executed. Sam was also so kind to work meetings outside her usual business hours, given the highly demanding work schedules of me and my husband.

    Sam’s extensive network of top-notch vendors was an invaluable asset. She helped curate a dream team of talented professionals who shared their passion for perfection and worked harmoniously to bring our vision to life. Every element was meticulously curated and executed with finesse, from the breathtaking floral arrangements to the scrumptious delicacies.

    One of the many qualities that genuinely set EVL events apart was their ability to anticipate and address any challenges. They were proactive, resourceful, and incredibly organized, ensuring every minute detail was cared for seamlessly. Sam’s ability to navigate through unforeseen circumstances with grace and ease kept our stress levels low, allowing us to fully enjoy the journey towards our special day.

    If you're searching for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your dreams come true, look no further. EVL Events has an innate ability to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Their passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence are truly unmatched. Working with them was an absolute joy, and I will forever be grateful for their role in making our wedding day a truly magical affair. Thank you!
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    Hannah L. Sent on 06/06/2023
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    A TRULY Unforgettable Wedding Day

    Recently, my husband and I had the pleasure of working with Sam and her team at EVL Events to plan the perfect wedding. I cannot express how grateful we are for her exceptional wedding planning expertise! She went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was nothing short of magical. Her unwavering dedication and attention to detail truly made our wedding an unforgettable experience for both us and our guests! THANK YOU, Sam!!!
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    Abbigail Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Amazing experience - start to finish!

    Sam and her team made our big day such a dream! Everything flowed so smoothly and on time - which was very important to us! I cannot stress how crucial their services were. Thanks to Sam taking care of all the details, I was able to sit back and enjoy every minute of my wedding day. 10/10!!
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    Nikki H. Sent on 04/25/2023
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    beyond my highest hopes

    I cannot possibly say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with EVL Events for my wedding. During the entire planning process, Sam and her team supported me and answered all of my questions beyond what I could have expected. They made sure my wedding fulfilled all of my dreams and that the entire day was seamless. I am so grateful to know Sam and to have had her help on such an important day in my life.
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    Kaitlyn P. Sent on 11/10/2022
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    Exceptional. Necessary. Hire Evl!

    Sam and her team at Evl Events made our wedding possible. Without a doubt, our wedding wouldn't have come to life, and been on schedule, without them. Sam will tell you that you should be a guest at your own wedding, not hosting it, and that is exactly how we felt. Her and the whole EVL Team made sure that we were happy and taken care of-- any questions other vendors may have had, any "problems" that occur, they are there to handle so that you don't even know the questions are being asked, or "problems" are occurring. Don't think twice, hire EVL Events!

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    Thank you Kaitlyn! So happy to have been a part of your wedding day! I appreciate your sweet words!
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    Gabby B. Sent on 01/29/2023
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    Highly Recommend!

    Planning an out of state wedding is not easy, but with EVL Events and specifically Kennedy Rosario, it becomes much more manageable!! I cannot say enough good things about EVL Events. From our initial conversation all the way through the day of our wedding, Kennedy helped make sure everything went smoothly and according to plan. She was extremely helpful in dealing with all of our vendors throughout the planning process to ensure that everything was taken care of and to create a timeline for the day. I can't imagine our day would have been as successful and stress free without the help of ELE Events!!
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    Eric W. Sent on 08/26/2022
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    Thank You Kennedy and EVL Events!

    Kennedy Rosario from EVL Events was absolutely amazing! My now-wife, Erin, and I originally didn't expect to hire a wedding planner/coordinator. After a few weeks Erin quickly realized it would be crazy not to have one. Getting set up with Kennedy was the best possible thing that could have happened. She made sure we could enjoy the process of planning by providing a great reference list of to-dos, recommended deadlines, and checking in with us periodically. These deadlines enabled us to relax and not feel as though we were "too late!", or falling behind during the planning process. The day of the wedding Kennedy was equally, or possibly even more valuable/awesome. She facilitated the day as smoothly as one could imagine, and with great attention to the details most important to us. We literally had the best day of our lives and Kennedy had a huge part to do with making it happen. Thank you Kennedy!
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    Great Decision

    Kennedy and the EVL team were terrific to work with from start to finish. We hired Kennedy during the middle of our wedding prep and it was the best decision we made. She thought of all of the little details that we didn’t think about and reassured us that we were in great shape given all the work that we did before hiring her. That in itself was great to know! We hired Kennedy and EVL to make sure that we didn’t have to think about anything during the days/weeks leading up to the wedding and the wedding itself. We just wanted to focus on each other, family, friends, and enjoying the moment. That’s exactly what happened! It was especially helpful since we live in Boston but our wedding was in Buffalo. We can’t thank Kennedy and the EVL team enough!
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    Lauren F. Sent on 08/04/2022
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    EVL Events Wedding Coordination

    Kennedy with EVL Events was so amazing! We could not have pulled off our wedding without her! She is incredibly kind and helpful. Our day went off without a hitch because of her precision and attention to detail! We enjoyed working with Kennedy so much that she will be a lifelong friend! If you are indecisive, have a crazy work schedule or just do not know much about planning a wedding (all of the above describes my now husband and I lol) then Kennedy is your girl. Worth every penny and then some!
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    Aileen B. Sent on 07/11/2022
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    Amazing experience with EVL Events!!

    EVL Events was a wonderful support for my husband and I as we navigated a destination wedding with 5 kids. I felt like I didn't have to worry about anything - Sam and her team provided top-notch vendor recommendations, pre-wedding and "day of" support, and the wedding went off without a hitch. HIGHLY recommend this exemplary team.
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    Sarah Sent on 06/19/2022
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    Amazing experience!

    EVL Events was nothing short of spectacular. We used them for day-of coordination. Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 13 years myself, I have high standards for quality of service and EVL far exceeded my expectations. Sam and her team were professional, honest, and extremely responsive. No detail was overlooked and when the day came, everything was perfectly executed. We were able to relax and focus on the joy of the moment while EVL took care of the logistics. I cannot recommend them enough!
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    Stephanie K. Sent on 01/06/2023
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    EVL Events is the Dream Team

    Sam Nelson & her team is hands-down one of the best wedding planners in Western NY! I got married at the Annex on 6/17/22 and without EVL Event's talent and vision, planning from Dallas, Texas would've been impossible. The proof is in the pictures - but the joy of the day can be linked back to Sam's organization, vendor connections, strong communication skills, and heart of gold. 10/10, I could not recommend EVL Event enough!

    P.S. - Did I mention that EVL Event's incredible work for our wedding is getting us PUBLISHED IN THE KNOT?!? It's truly a dream come true.
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    Kalie L. Sent on 06/17/2022
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    The best of the best!

    Sam and the whole EVL team were crucial in planning our Buffalo wedding from Minnesota throughout the pandemic. Not only did Sam work with us one on one to connect us with top vendors in Buffalo, but she was along for the ride (including a postponement!) in helping us finalize all the details to give me the wedding of my dreams.

    I cannot thank EVL Events enough for taking the stress of planning a wedding remotely off my plate and helping to make this such a wonderful process!
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    Skyler W. Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Sam is the best of the best! Book her now!

    I cannot rave about Sam and EVL Events enough! Sam and her team are the best of the best and execute every detail with excellence. Our day went flawless and that could not have happened without Sam’s planning skills. Every detail was accounted for and every guest and other vendor there could not stop talking about how amazing Sam was. She is well known and respected by all vendors in the area which definitely helps you secure the vendors you are looking for. Sam even spent several days looking for the exact napkin color I wanted because she values her clients and cares about your wedding as much as you do.

    She made the planning process a breeze and so much fun. Sam became a dear friend in the process and someone I am so sad to not be able to email every day haha! I would plan a wedding a million times over with Sam if I could. We are forever thankful for EVL events. So if you’re thinking about going with Sam, do it NOW, I promise you will be impressed a thousand times over.
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    Jenny Sent on 06/12/2022
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    Went above and beyond!

    EVL Events helped plan our wedding way more than we expected. They took a huge load of stress off our shoulders when it came to communicating with vendors and scheduling the wedding day. They were communicative and quick to respond when we had questions or concerns. Our periodic check-in meetings were super helpful and put us at ease. It was way more than what we expected out of the same-day coordinator package :) Thank you Sam and Kennedy for everything, and helping make our dream wedding. It was a blast and we couldn't have done it without you!
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    Colleen C. Sent on 04/06/2022
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    Best Decision Ever!

    I cannot recommend EVL Events enough! We were very organized during the whole wedding planning process and initially had no plans to hire a coordinator. About 5 months before our wedding, we found out that the events coordinator at our venue had quit and there was a new team which left us feeling uneasy. I reached out to a few day planners just to get a feel, and after hanging up from my first phone call with Sam, I knew we had to book her. Sam & Kennedy came to our planning meeting at the venue, and was the line of communication between all of our vendors during the final month. I had complete confidence in their team, which left the month before the wedding stress free and exciting. On the night of our rehearsal, our priest was sick leaving us by ourselves in the church. Kennedy & Lauren took control and walked us through the rehearsal seamlessly.
    I don’t think many couples can say that their entire wedding day went off without a single hitch, but because of Sam, Kennedy and Lauren my husband and I are lucky to say ours did. They helped with the set up, the vendor coordination, design aspects and timeline. Sam even helped bustle my dress! You will not regret having Sam and the EVL team as part of your wedding day, and having them is absolutely worth it.

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    Colleen! You are seriously the sweetest! I am sooo sooo happy you decided to work with us! It was amazing getting to know you guys and so happy we could help make your day amazing! I am going to miss you terribly!!
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    It was such a pleasure to work with Sam from EVL Events. She was very organized and accommodating and kept everyone calm during the stressful time leading up to the wedding day! Sam always got back to us when we had a question or concern.
    I would highly recommend EVL Events to anyone planning a special event!

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    Thank you so much for the kind words Donna! So happy to have met you all and work with you and your family!
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    Lauren T. Sent on 11/24/2021
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    Kennedy Rosario

    Kennedy was beyond amazing to have by my side with during the chaos of wedding planning leading up to my big day! I began to get overwhelmed about 8 weeks before my wedding date not knowing who would be in charge of all the "day of" duties - that's when I called EVLevents! Sam and Kennedy were able to walk me through each and every detail (some that I hadn't even thought of before!) leading to the most seamless and stress free event I've ever planned.
    Kennedy was always quick to respond to emails and gave me sound, honest, and supportive advice on things that I was unsure about! Kennedy was also present at my rehersal and went over final touches during that time. This provided me with so much confidence that every small detail was going to be taken care of on our actual day! I was pleasantly overwhelmed with how everything turned out when I walked into the room - it was EXACTLY how I invisioned my venue to look! I have nothing but amazing things to say about EVLevents and the work they do. If you are debating spending the money to hire a weddinh planner, just go for it you, you won't be let down!
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    Colleen F. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Make your dreams a reality!

    There aren't words for what having Sam and her team meant to me during our wedding planning process all the way up until the last hour of reception. Even though we only hired her for day of wedding coordination, Sam was with us for support and guidance every step of the way. When our first venue shutdown, she helped us make the transition to a new venue seamlessly. Her help and expertise in vendors and coordination of the ones we hired was amazing. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, a true fairytale. As someone with anxiety, being calm and not having to worry about logistics or troubleshooting on the day of our wedding was so important to me, and Sam made that dream a reality. If you want to have a perfect, beautiful, stress free wedding, hire her!!!!
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    Michelle P. Sent on 03/09/2022
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    Best decision we made for our wedding day

    EVL events went above and beyond all of our expectations! Sam, Kennedy and the entire team were so easy and fun to work with and did everything in their power to ensure we had a perfect, stress-free wedding day. HIGHLY recommended!!!

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    Thank you so much Polly! We loved working with you and miss chatting with you! Hope you and John are doing amazing!
    xoxo,
    Sam and Kennedy
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    Kelsey J. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Enjoyed our day to the fullest thanks to EVL Events!

    We booked Sam for our wedding day in October of 2021 and we couldn't have been happier to have her on our team! Sam and her team were so responsive, supportive, kind, and patient throughout the entire planning process. We felt that we could enjoy every minute of our day because we knew Sam had everything under control! I highly recommend EVL Events to anyone planning a wedding!
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    Jane H. Sent on 10/12/2021
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    If you want the best wedding, you need the best planner!

    I had the pleasure of working with Sam over the last 2.5 years as a result of our wedding getting postponed in 2020 due to Covid 19. Sam was amazing during the planning process - depending on the planning option you choose, she does the research, sends you a list of recommended vendors for you to choose from, for the month leading up to the wedding she is incredibly attentive and responsive and then the week leading up, she knows exactly what to do and say to help ease whatever anxiety or concerns you may have as your big day quickly approaches. I had a absolute wonderful time working with Sam and I totally recommend her and her team. Parting ways after our wedding is similar to a bad breakup after a 2.5 year relationship! What will I do now without her!! LOL Sam - I will greatly miss working with you. Thank you for making our day so special.
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    Excellent Wedding Coordinator

    EVL Events was just superb in helping us with the recent wedding of our daughter. Every detail was covered in a professional and friendly manner and Sam went over and above in dealing with a difficult vendor. Sam's recommendations for vendors proved to be a great asset - they were all high quality and extremely easy to work with. Her demeanor is calm and cool in stressful times and her team was wonderful the day of the wedding. We were extremely lucky to have her help us through such an important day and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone considering a wedding coordinator.
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