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Emerald Events by Nilsa

Emerald Events by Nilsa

Richmond, VA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Flawless execution every time!

    I have had the pleasure of working with Nilsa on multiple occasions. She is always consistent, reliable, on time, professional, and amazing at what she does. I highly recommend Nilsa for all your planning needs.
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    Best Decision! Kind, Reliable & Detailed

    The first and best decision we made after getting engaged was hiring Emerald Events by Nilsa as our wedding planning team! As a couple who lives out of state, planning a wedding from afar is no easy feat but we were confident that Nilsa and her team were up to the task of working with our schedules to make our wedding day dreams come true. And they delivered! Shortly after we signed our agreement, Nilsa provided a detailed list of reputable wedding venues and vendors that fit our preferences and style. From there, she worked with us and our vendors to design an elegant wedding experience. On the few occasions we did visit the Richmond VA area, Nilsa was extremely accommodating by planning and participating in our in person vendor meetings. When Nilsa passed the ball to Shannon who would be our lead coordinator, we knew we were in great hands! She has a gentle spirit that will put any bride and groom at ease but she does not play when it comes to attention to detail and keeping your vendors in check.

    When 2020 rolled around and our plans were near finalized, we made the tough decision to postpone our wedding not once, but twice. We were saddened that we would have to delay our dream
    wedding. Nilsa and Shannon were there to comfort us and ensured us that everything would work out. Best of all, for both postponements, they reached out to all of our vendors to find a new date and get contracts updated. This was a huge weight lifted off of our shoulders. They truly went above and beyond what we could have ever imagined.

    Fast forward to the day of the wedding, the team(Shannon, Yaya,Kalisha, and Nilsa) all made sure that everyone was where they needed to be to ensure we stayed on schedule. They even coordinated Ubers to get us to and from the Capital building for our first look. The ceremony and reception spaces were set up beautifully and WOW’d our wedding guests. When the day was over, we didn’t have to worry about lifting a single finger and could just enjoy our time as husband and wife.

    It truly was the wedding of our dreams and it would not have been possible without Emerald Events!


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    Tracie Sent on 07/21/2021
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    She's family now!

    Nilsa and her entire team made us feel so at ease during the planning process and on our PERFECT wedding day! The care, the professionalism, and the detail put into every area was amazing! We cannot thank Nilsa enough for EVERYTHING they did for us! If you want your day done in your vision with the guidance of a SUPER TEAM, book EMERALD EVENTS BY NILSA💚
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    Destiny Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!! A pleasure to work with!

    OMG, hire Emerald Events today for your wedding planning/coordination needs! From start to finish, Nilsa was a pleasure to work with! For our wedding, I did all of the planning, so our biggest ask from Nilsa and her team was full day on coordination/rehearsal prep for our wedding day & did she deliver! Nilsa is so on top of things, I felt as though I truly had someone on my side that wanted me to have the best day ever. On my day, she was able to keep me calm and collected (which is hard) even during small hiccups! I honestly don't know how my day would've turned out without Nilsa and her awesome team on site. She kept us on schedule, at ease and made way for a beautifully awesome day/night. Her team coordinated every detail of my wedding day and I honestly forgot we were on a timeline! If you are looking for any wedding planning and/or coordination needs for your wedding day, look no further! I felt as though I was in the best hands and her ability to make her brides feel like her ONLY bride during a busy wedding season is literally so special! Yay for Emerald Events by Nilsa!!
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    Mariah S. Sent on 07/05/2019
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    Super Professional and Easy to Work With

    Nilsa was so professional and easy to work with. On the wedding day she did even more than I thought to make everything go perfectly. I didn't have to think or worry about anything because we had planned it all together ahead of time. On top of that all my family commented about how nice she and Shannon were. She is very responsive to call and email which as anyone who has planned a wedding before knows is extremely important. I would highly recommend Nilsa to anyone looking for a planner or a day of coordinator.
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    Mary Sent on 10/27/2018
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    Above and Beyond!

    Nilsa and Shannon were everything and more I was hoping for! If there were any problems on the wedding day I didn't know about them, which is exactly what I wanted in a day of coordinator! They had great ideas and recommended awesome vendors. Everything was perfect and well beyond what I thought was possible on our budget. Thank you Nilsa and Shannon!!

    Emerald Events by Nilsa's reply:

    Mary Jo! Thank you for the kind words. We really enjoyed working with you both. LOVED the intimate ceremony & the easy going attitude you both had throughout the whole planning process. Hugs to you both!!
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    Joyce Sent on 10/05/2018
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    Very easy and great to work with. Could not have enjoyed the day if not for them. True professionals that have become friends❤❤
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    Rachel Sent on 04/23/2018
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    Im not even sure where to start but from our first conversation to my wedding night Emerald Events by Nilsa made all my dreams come true !!! I definitely was not a DIY bride so she gave me plenty of tips and ideas from decor to our wedding favors. This was a year long process and she kept me calm, answered all my questions no matter the time of the day. The last month I didnt have to lift a finger or talk to any vendors because Nilsa and her assistant Shannon were already on top of things and I could enjoy just being a soon to be bride. I will forever be grateful to have been a bride of "Emerald Events by Nilsa" and work with such sweet and genuine ladies !!!

    Emerald Events by Nilsa's reply:

    Rachel! It was our absolute pleasure to be there for you and LeMar - The sweetest couple ever. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world!
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    Amanda Sent on 03/16/2018
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    We could not have been more thrilled! Nilsa and her team were awesome. Everything was taken care of. Worth every penny. Very professional and helpful. Our day was beyond perfect and they were a big part in that!
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    Melissa Sent on 01/23/2018
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    First of let me start by saying that the first time I spoke to Nilsa, she immediately put my mind at ease. We discussed my vision and what work had already been done and she took it from there. When something was needed, she offered great suggestions and any additional needed vendors. I put a lot in her hands and she did not fail to deliver, even when thrown additional thoughts or wishes. She always got it done! This will be my go to for ALL event planning! I am still getting compliments 4 days later on how wonderful my guests felt the event was and I am 100% pleased! Thank you Emerald Events, for your Magnificent Work!
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    A Sent on 09/23/2017
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    Nilsa was very detailed in helping me plan my special day. She has excellent taste and is very thoughtful and definitely recommend her for your next event!
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    Chestnut Sent on 07/10/2017
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    We had the joy of working with Nilsa at a recent wedding. She was extremely professional and well organized. The wedding was absolutely beautiful, and Nilsa and her team were prepared for any twist the day might throw at them. We hope to work with her again soon!
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    Tamisa Sent on 06/23/2017
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    Nilsa and her team was awesome. Any concerns I had or stress that came about she was just a call away. And was easy to talk to and understanding. The day of the wedding she made sure I stayed calm and did an excellent jobs setting up. The day was like a fairy tale, nothing went wrong & was everything I would have imagined.
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    Lorinda Sent on 05/17/2017
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    The BEST wedding planner! She's in VA and I'm in NY and you would've thought she was my neighbor. Walked me through the entire process! Found my photographer, dj, caterer and supported my "non traditional" ideas! Extremely professional and budget friendly. Contact Nilsa ASAP!
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    Amanda Sent on 07/09/2017
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    Nilsa and her girls helped us create the most fun, memorable, beautiful, rock n roll wedding ever! Altho hired as a "day of coordinator" I felt Nilsa's support throughout the entire planning process. Seriously, this lady knows her glamour, has amazing vendor contacts and will do her absolute best to make your day stress free! Could not be happier with Emerald Events! ??????????
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    Crystal Sent on 11/01/2016
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    I was apart of my sister's wedding in April 2016 that was absolutely beautiful. I was blown away by the intimate details of the decor. It was definitely evident that there were a lot of thought, creativity, planning and organization that went into this day. It was a crazy day for myself and family. At one point we were extremely concern about the weather however, Nilsa and her team were on it. We had a few woredrobe malfunctions, such as my son had a bloody nose that got all over his suit while I was still getting myself ready. OMG! I didn't plan for that and my husband wasn't much help lol. However, I think they had a magic bag because to this day I still don't know how they fixed these problems. They kept us calm (which for my family is a very difficult thing to do) and reassured us that they were going to make this day special. They did that and more! Wish I had known about this wedding planner prior to my own wedding, but definitely will be recommending them to anyone I know who wants a wedding they'll never forget! I usually don't write such a lengthy review but when I received a link to write one for this company I simply couldn't just mark them a 5 star because there services were much higher than a 5. My sister to this day still boasts about her wedding lol. Thank you Emerald Events by Nilsa! Not only making this day memorable for my sister and her new husband but for my entire family!!!!!!!
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    Whitney Sent on 11/06/2016
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    I had an awesome experience with Emerald Events by Nilsa. My wedding day was perfect and everything went according to plan because I had Emerald Events by Nilsa for my day of coordination. I would recommend them to anyone!
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    J.t. Sent on 11/07/2016
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    I'm a man of honesty. I'm also a man of pragmatism. When my wife mentioned that we should have a day-off planner, I wasn't sure about the decision. I wanted to make sure everything was wonderful, and I wanted to make sure she was not stressed out, however I didn't know if a planner was necessary.

    Cue Emerald Events. Nilsa and her crew were phenomenal. With the meetings we had before the wedding date, my wife and I not only felt comfortable with Nilsa, but we felt immediately comfortable the wedding day. She brought up great points with her past experiences that really assisted us in understanding what we needed to decide. She was amazingly detailed and accurate in her planning.

    The day of the wedding, Kari and I didn't even have to lift a finger. We didn't have to problem-solve. All we had to do is get married and enjoy the day. I can say I've seen the opposite of those who did not have a planner, and it was miserable for them.

    Nilsa and Emerald Events absolutely did a phenomenal job, one in which I would recommend to everyone. She is detailed, fantastic at communicating, and during the most wonderful day of your life, all you will have to do is stare into the love of your life's eyes and say, "I do."

    Well done Emerald Events. We sing your praises all the time!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/04/2016
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    Emerald Events provides high quality services. My experience was wonderful. From professionalism of Nilsa and her staff to the level of perfection put into every last detail to make your wedding the day you always wanted. I always joke and say I want to get married again so Emerald Events can do it all over!
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    Latoya Sent on 12/04/2016
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    Nilsa did an amazing job with my wedding. She kept me on track with all my tasks and sent me regular emails ensuring me of all that was going well. The day of, I just wanted her to take charge and handle everything so I could focus on just being a bride and she did it flawlessly!

    There are obstacles that occur in every wedding that you just can't predict and my friends and family told me later on that she handled them all promptly and professionally. I never knew or saw any of those obstacles. Now THAT is impressive.

    Thank you again, Nilsa!

    P. S Now if we can just get her to do toddler birthday parties! ??
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    Cindy Sent on 11/01/2016
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    Emerald Events helped plan our wedding. She helped us find our photographer and coordinated the day of. It was forecast to rain-we had an outside wedding; Nilsa kept me calm and worked with the venue for plan B. Thankfully, it stopped raining and it went beautifully.
    Thank you for keeping us on task so our day could be perfect and memorable.
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    Kathryn Sent on 04/04/2011
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    Nilsa is wonderful to work with! I love what she does and she really cares about her clients and loves what she does. She didnt plan a wedding for me but I work with her on invitations and I wouldnt want to work with anyone else shes great!
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    Jp Sent on 10/31/2016
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    Budget friendly and worth every penny! Her ideas and execution scream celebrity event without the celebrity price tag. If you want your day to be worry free and memorable, then book Emerald Events by Nilsa.
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    Kathy Sent on 11/14/2018
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    Stress free!

    Nilsa was the first wedding planner I contacted and I knew after our first phone conversation that she would be the person I can trust to take care of my wedding day. Nilsa has such a great heart and she's a professional! Nilsa and Shannon made sure that my day ran very smoothly, I did not have a clue of what went wrong that day and that is exactly what I needed. Leading up to the event Shannon and Nilsa were very informative, if I had a question they would get back to me quickly, they provided great information on vendors, and overall had such a pleasant attitude. Although Nilsa had a Wedding earlier in the day she still stopped by to show support that evening and we greatly appreciated that. If you are looking for a wedding planner I highly recommend you hire Emerald Events

    Emerald Events by Nilsa's reply:

    Kathy! Thank you so much for choosing us! You looked absolutely beautiful on your wedding day! Wishing you and Victor many years of Love!!
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    Kari Sent on 11/02/2016
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    Nilsa did a wonderful job for us! For someone who lacks creativity, Nilsa was a dream come true. We told her what colors we were using and a vague idea of what we were thinking. She did an amazing job creating a beautiful dessert table that was perfect! She incorporated the colors we had wanted and added some touches that were beyond our expectations. Nilsa was very professional and responded to us quickly. I would recommend Nilsa without hesitation and I will definitely be using her services again.
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