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    Nadia Sent on 08/07/2025
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    The Dream Team

    Sam from EVL Events made our wedding dreams come true. She and her team were not only professional and organized, but so kind, thoughtful, and genuinely caring every step of the way. I felt so supported and stress-free knowing Sam was in charge. I can’t say enough about how much I love her and her team—truly the best decision we made!
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    Wouldn't Have Chosen Anyone Else!

    Working with Sam as our wedding planner was truly one of the best decisions we made during our entire planning process. Meeting with her virtually throughout the year gave me so much peace of mind—she kept me on track, helped me check off every box, and made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and even fun.

    Sam was always just a text or call away—whether it was to follow up with a vendor who wasn’t getting back to us or simply to listen and offer reassurance when I was feeling overwhelmed. Her support meant the world to me. On our wedding day, she and her team made everything flow so seamlessly. From making sure we had a moment to eat after the ceremony to keeping the entire day running smoothly, Sam was always one step ahead.

    I truly can’t thank her enough. Our day was perfect, and that’s largely because of her dedication, kindness, and organization. If you’re planning a wedding in Ellicottville or anywhere in Western New York, I highly recommend Sam—she’s a total gem, and I’m honestly going to miss chatting with her. We are so beyond grateful for everything she did to make our day so special.
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    Melissa Sent on 10/20/2024
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    Best Wedding Planner!

    Sam was absolutely INCREDIBLE to work with! She is the nicest and sweetest person ever and always got back to me super quick with any questions I had. She brought my vision to life and our wedding day was better than I ever imagined! I honestly don’t know how I would have done it all without her. Our wedding day was worry free because Sam literally took care of everything and we got to enjoy every moment together and with our guests. 1000/10 would recommend Sam and her team!
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    Emily Sent on 09/30/2024
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    Wedding Planning QUEEN

    Working with Sam was the best decision we could have made during our wedding process. As soon as we got engaged I knew I had to work with her. We had an initial phone call to determine if we would be a good fit and instantly hit it off. I initially presented her with one vision and eventually flipped the script on her and changed the whole vision. Sam didn’t miss a beat and helped us bring our new vision to life. She helped us with vendor recommendations that fit our budget and vibe. She was always available for questions and concerns even regarding what may seem like the tiniest detail. It was literally like she saw our Pinterest board and hit copy & paste! Sam also created our entire day of timeline which kept everyone on schedule. My husband and I were able to truly be present and enjoy our wedding day because of Sam and her team. They have a special knack for understanding what’s important to their couples and ensuring their day goes their way. We couldn’t imagine our day without Sam and will forever sing her praises!
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    Anna Sent on 09/24/2024
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    Amazing! Highly Recommend!

    We loved working with Sam at EVL Events! She made planning our wedding a breeze! The day would not have been the same without her and her team. I cannot say enough wonderful things about EVL Events. I highly recommend!!!
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    Charlotte Sent on 09/20/2024
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    Amazing Wedding Planner/Coordinator

    Sam Nelson of EVL Events is nothing short of a wedding miracle worker. From the moment we started planning, Sam brought our wedding vision to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Every detail was meticulously handled in advance of the wedding and on the day she transformed our venue into something beyond beautiful. When the rain started pouring on the big day, Sam stayed calm under the deluge. She handled it with grace, creativity, and sheer brilliance, ensuring everything ran perfectly despite the weather. Her assistant, Lauren, was also fantastic—together, they were an unstoppable team. Sam’s attention to detail, her impeccable style, and her calm, supportive nature made the entire process not only stress-free but truly enjoyable. Every couple deserves a Sam on their wedding day! We are endlessly grateful for everything she did and would recommend her with our highest praise to any couple looking for perfection on their special day.
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    Loren Sent on 06/17/2024
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    Amazing team!

    Sam and the rest of the EVL team are absolutely amazing, they went above and beyond to make our wedding a perfect day!!! They truly thought of everything throughout the wedding planning process and made every step of the way much less stressful for us. Sam and the rest of the team are extremely responsive, professional, and so sweet! We can’t say enough great things about them & are so happy we found them!
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    Adam 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 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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    Christine Sent on 06/25/2023
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Kaitlyn 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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    Kandace Sent on 09/15/2022
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    Book EVL EVENTS For your Wedding

    WOW! There are not enough words to express how grateful I am that I met Sam from EVL Events. When I first got engaged I knew I needed a wedding planner and Sam became my girl for that. She found all the BEST vendors out there, did all the communication, and kept me and my husband calm throughout the whole process. Our day was PERFECT and that was all because of EVL Events. BOOK THEM TODAY!
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    Eric 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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    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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    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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    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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    Aileen 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Lauren 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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    5 Star Company!

    My husband Nick and I had the pleasure of working with Sam and her team for our wedding a few weeks ago :) We ended up reaching out to Sam after having planned most of our wedding since 2018, postponing due to COVID and doing a COVID Redo in 2021! I can't say how happy I am that I was able to book Sam and her company for our event! I had a detailed vision for our special day and Sam and her team executed everything beautifully! Sam thank you and Kennedy so much for everything you did to make our day something we will remember for a lifetime!
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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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    Ashley Sent on 10/09/2021
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    EVL Events is a MUST book vendor!

    Sam from EVL Events was the first vendor I booked when planning my wedding on 9-10-21, because I knew I wanted someone in control of my day and there to help things go as smoothly as possible! After going to so many weddings that dragged along or were unorganized, I wanted my weeding to be stress free and make my guests experience as good as I possibly could! And to be honest in my small town area it often can be hard finding quality vendors but Sam was beyond what I could have ever expected! Even my husband days after our wedding kept commenting on how awesome she is at her job! Her demeanor is calm and supportive and along the entire planning, even though I only hired her for day of coordinating, she kept in touch and answered and questions I had and also gave me recommendations anytime I asked! I often found myself saying "whatever you think" because I trusted her whole heartedly and the support and advice I got from her, I truly feel helped me have the most stress free day! I knew it was safe with her! Whether it was coming to the rehearsal and telling me "you don't have to do anything tonight we will take care of it all tomorrow"or getting down on the ground and rebustling my dress two seconds after I had just taken it down! I truly cannot recommend her enough and anyone who wants a stress free beautiful wedding definitely NEEDS to hire Sam! I cannot wait for my sisters and friends to get married and have her a part of those days as well.!
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    Audrey Sent on 10/04/2021
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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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    Best in the business!!

    Sam and her team at EVL events are amazing! We could not have had the seamless, perfect wedding we had without them! Professional, knowledgeable and fun. Hire them - you won’t regret it! We had our dream wedding and it wouldn’t have happened without them!
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    Sam helped make my dream wedding come true!

    Sam and her team were very professional and made my day perfect! I was contemplating debating about hiring a wedding coordinator leading up to my wedding, and about 8 months before i decided to hire Sam and it was honestly the best decision I made. Sam was much more than a day of coordinator, and had great vendor, timeline and decor recommendations. I had a lot of little details I wanted for the wedding such as flowers, hundreds of candles, shelves, flower petals etc. and everything was executed flawlessly. My mom and I weren’t in communication with any of the vendors leading up to the big day and didn’t have to lift a finger on the day of. We just woke up, drank mimosas and got ready and everything went as planned. If your venue seems disorganized in any way, and if you want to eliminate stress, hire Sam!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/21/2021
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    Couldn’t have done it without them!

    Sam and team we absolutely fantastic, and my only regret is not hiring them sooner. They worked with a really difficult venue and made sure the day was perfect. Upon arrival, nothing was arranged as we’d requested but when we walked into our cocktail hour it was clear how hard Sam worked to make sure we had the day of our dreams. The team was so nice and professional, it was the biggest comfort knowing that we had them around to manage all of our wedding day chaos. I’ll be recommending them to anyone I know getting married in WNY.
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/20/2021
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    Most amazing experience ever!

    Sam from EVL events went above and beyond to make my special day one I could never forget! She covers everything from helping you book your vendors, checking up on you as the wedding is approaching, and makes sure every little detail is taken care of! We could not have done it if it wasn't for Sam! Book her and be prepared for all your wedding dreams to come true!!
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    Katie Sent on 09/19/2021
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    Excellent Experience

    My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Sam and her team. Our original wedding date was in August of 2020, but we postponed due to Covid. Sam went above and beyond to help us navigate our difficult decision to postpone and later, to talk us through different wedding scenarios in the following months based on the ever-changing situation with large weddings and Covid. In addition to helping us with these logistics, Sam recommended some wonderful vendors to us and helped us coordinate so many details leading up to our wedding in July of 2021. We got married at Knox Farm during a complete downpour, and Sam and her team put in a ton of work behind the scenes to make sure things went smoothly for us and our guests despite the rain. Overall, we were really happy with our entire experience with EVL Events!
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    Kelly Sent on 09/07/2021
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    Such an amazing job!

    Samantha and her team really helped me feel at ease the day of my wedding. I didn’t have to worry about anything, it was all taken care of. Sam worked with me on the planning and was very thorough, she thought if things I hadn’t even thought of. She answered any question I had very quickly (I asked a lot of questions through email and she always responded the same day). Samantha is so nice as well as her team, I can’t thank them enough for all of their help!
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    Incredible

    We hired EVL for our ceremony coordination and they were easily one of the best choices of vendors we made for that day. Emily was very responsive during planing and really made sure everyone knew what they were supposed to be doing. She really made the day go smooth and made it as stress free as possible!
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    Ellen Sent on 08/28/2021
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    Seamless!!

    Seamless! My step-daughter seemed to be relaxed & able to enjoy all stages of the process the moment Sam was hired!!
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    Nicholas Sent on 08/21/2021
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    Simply the best

    We hired Sam for day-of coordination for our wedding day, but oh my god did she go above and beyond for us way more than we ever would’ve expected or imagined for day-of coordination. We worked with Sam for over a year on planning our wedding due to postponement from COVID, and when it was time to say our goodbyes at the end of the night, I truly felt like I was parting with a best friend. During that year, Sam frequently checked in just so see how we were doing, or if we were getting excited for the big day (are you kidding me?? Absolute GEM!) I felt like I could consult her with ANYTHING throughout the planning process and completely trusted her with any opinion she had. She was just a phone call or email away anytime I needed her and was so prompt in her responses every time. Her honesty and trustworthiness are unmeasured and surely needed when planning the biggest day of your life. Not only did Sam help with planning our wedding but she helped me to stay calm the day of (I was a ball of nerves) She always had a smile on her face and reminded me why we were all gathering, she made me feel at ease and kept me grounded, as well as reminded me to just breathe! Our day was beyond perfect, and went so smoothly and we couldn’t have done it without Sam. Please, I beg you, if you’re even thinking about hiring a planner, don’t hesitate and hire this incredible woman! She’ll help make your dreams come true.
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    Abby Sent on 08/14/2021
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    EVL Events/Sam and her team are the absolute best!

    I initially hired Sam as my day-of coordinator, before the pandemic began. I knew I wanted a coordinator so that I could enjoy our wedding day. Quickly, Sam was so much more than just handling the day-of operations. She is so well connected to amazing vendors who made our day so incredible! When the pandemic hit, Sam was a constant source of information, support and encouragement. With so much uncertainty about June 2021, we ended up having to move our reception location 2 months before our wedding - something that would not have been possible (literally) if it weren't for Sam. Sam found us a new location that was available on our original date and helped us transform the new space to be more beautiful than we ever could have imagined! If you don't want to stress on your wedding day and want to enjoy every minute while also ensuring your day looks and runs exactly how you envisioned, hire Sam and her team! Our day went off without any issues (that I know of) and all of our guests are still talking about how fun our wedding was! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 I would! We would not have had the wedding of our dreams without Sam and her team!!!
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    Amazing!!!!!

    Sam was essential to the success of our wedding! Over the past year and a half, Sam worked tirelessly in order to make sure our wedding was amazing. She provided a calm, patient, and reassuring voice, when we were feeling overwhelmed and anxious, which was truly appreciated! She helped us create a fabulous team of vendors, who were perfect for making our wedding vision come to life! We could not be more thankful and happy to have chosen EVL events for our big day!!! SAM Thank You from the bottom of our hearts!! If you are looking for a wedding planner look no further than this page! EVL events will make sure that you have the perfect day!
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    Maddie Sent on 07/28/2021
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    Wedding geniuses !

    Sam and her team are absolutely incredible! Sam is a planning extraordinaire and her coordinator team is beyond professional. Sam was along for the pandemic rollercoaster with me from starting to plan a 2020 wedding at a set venue then pivoting to a 2021 wedding at my families lake house. When we decided not to get married in 2020, our plan was to wait for the pandemic to end. In February 2021, we decided we wanted to get married in July 2021. Sam whipped together a list of vendors for all of our needs in under a week and managed to do and plan things in 5 months that usually take a year!! She answered all of my emails the same day and never blinked an eye when I would send 5 emails in a row about 5 different topics. Her team day of made sure everything went perfectly, even though it was pouring rain with 40 mph winds.

    I can not thank Sam and her team enough for putting together the best day ever! I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend working with EVL Events!
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    Sam with EVL Events is worth every penny!

    Sam was super attentive, responsive, and hands down worth every penny. I would recommend her and her team, 10/10. You won't regret it!
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    What a amazing experience!

    Where do I begin! I can’t say enough amazing things about Sam at EVL Events! Sam made sure that all the boxes were check. My day was seamless and just perfect with no worries. I couldn't of done it with out her! Oh and this was all done through a pandemic and I live out of state. Talk about nerves! I highly recommend EVL Events!
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    Hire EVL Events!

    Sam and her team at EVL Events went above and beyond to help make our special day perfect. We had to postpone our wedding twice, and Sam made the changes as smooth as they could be - rebooking all of our original vendors! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and completely stress free. Because of EVL Events, we were able to enjoy every minute of our day and not stress about the details and set up. If anything went wrong - we never knew! I would recommend Sam and EVL Events to everyone!
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    Ruth Sent on 02/28/2021
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    Words cannot do her justice!

    Sam & her team were BEYOND wonderful. We planned a 200 person wedding and had to change it due to the pandemic . We couldn't have planned our wedding not once but twice without Sam. Patient, professional, creative, fantastic, kind and wonderful are a few words that come to mind after working with Sam.
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    Incredible Help and Support

    When Covid hit and our plans change my then Fiancé and I knew we were going to need some help. Sam came into the picture about two months before our wedding and helped us execute the most perfect day! She thought about all the details and made sure the day went on just as we planned.
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    Mary Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Absolutely the Best

    Working with Sam and her team at EVL Events was simply a dream! She was so caring and easy to communicate with every step of the way. Sam felt more like a supportive friend than just a vendor. I have no idea if there were any issues on my wedding day, because with Sam taking care of all of the logistics I just got to kick back and enjoy the day. Sam is so talented, and I feel lucky that we were able to land her as our planner. She is definitely the gold standard for wedding planning in WNY!
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    Allie Sent on 10/14/2020
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    EVL Events

    I recently hired EVL Events to help plan my wedding. Sam was amazing! We hired her pretty last minute, and she was able to help make our wedding day absolutely magical. She knows her stuff, has the best contacts, and was there for me and my family whenever we had questions or concerns. She was there with us until the very end. The day of the wedding she and her team pulled everything together, someone was always at the venue, and with the wedding party. I never questioned her abilities, and she always put me at ease. I will recommend her to anyone I know getting married. Without a doubt if we hadn't hired EVL Events, our wedding would never have come together like it did!
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    Danielle Sent on 10/14/2020
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    Sam’s amazing!

    Sam was so great to work with. She helped keep me on track with everything while planning our wedding. When Covid hit, she helped me stay optimist and keep pushing forward with the wedding planning. We faced so many obstacles but through them all she helped get through them and remain positive. Sam’s an amazing kind person and a great friend.
    If you’re looking to plan a wedding or event Sam is your girl! I would definitely recommend Sam and EVL Events!
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    Ruth Sent on 10/06/2020
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    Match made in Heaven

    Sam was beyond perfection!! My now husband and I couldn’t have planned and executed our wedding without Sam and her team. Sam is patient, kind and extraordinary to say the least. We had to replan our 200+ people wedding to 52 less than 6 weeks before our wedding date. And without Sam it wouldn’t have happened.
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    Mary Sent on 10/05/2020
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    Excellent experience!!!!

    Sam and her crew were SO amazing in so many different ways! My wife and I were able to fully enjoy every aspect of the Wedding weekend due to having Sam and the crew! Sam took her time to get to know us and our personalities. We learned to just trust them and they never disappointed. They made us feel so comfortable as if we have known them for years and we are so happy we went with EVL events ❤️
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    Elissa Sent on 09/24/2020
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    Excellent Service through Covid-19

    Sam and her team have been by our side throughout our entire wedding planning process, beginning in January 2019. Sam has always been super responsive and helpful, from recommending vendors to in-person site visits at our venue to discuss planning details. When Covid-19 disrupted our original wedding date for May 2020, she was on top of contacting all of our vendors to postpone and find the best date to make sure we could keep our original contracts. Then when we were not able to keep our postponed date of October 2020 and decided to elope, she reached out to all of our vendors and worked with them to keep our contracts for a future date when we could host a reception with our families. Wedding planning through Covid-19 has been extremely difficult and stressful, and Sam and her team definitely helped relieve a lot of stress. We look forward to being able to plan a reception in the future with EVL Events!
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    Rachel Sent on 08/18/2020
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    EVL Events

    Absolutely a must if you want a stress free and amazing wedding ! They went above and beyond our expectations on our wedding day! They made planning a breeze !
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    Ally Sent on 08/15/2020
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    Fairytale Wedding

    Sam and her team made our dream wedding come to life. While planning, I was never stressed out and Sam always checked in to see how I was feeling. On the day of our wedding, everything was beyond perfect. This was, of course, because Sam was behind the scene, running her butt off to make sure our special day was everything we’d hoped for. If you’re looking for a planner who is attentive, hardworking, caring, and easy to talk to, Sam is the planner for you!
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    100% worth it!!!

    Sam was an absolute joy to work with. She helped us plan a wedding in 6 short months, and during a pandemic! She was supportive through all the obstacles we faced. She steered me in the right direction when it came to vendors, and services I was looking for. She remained calm and positive throughout. I knew from the get-go that I would not be able to/ was not cut out for planning a wedding and was in search for someone to assist in that. Sam along with her staff at EVL events are organized, timely, and extremely personable. If you’re looking to plan a wedding or event Sam is your girl!! Would 1000% recommend Sam.
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    Denise Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Sam made all of our hard work come together for a beautiful day for our daughter

    I didn’t realize how fast the day would go by. I’m so glad that Sam was there to help pull it all together so I could spend more time enjoying it with family.
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    Deanna Sent on 12/07/2019
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    Ellicottville Events was an outstanding addition to my daughter,s wedding

    My daughter and I planned her wedding to include the hiring of all vendors. A few months before the wedding we decided to look for a Day of Wedding Coordinator. We found Sam and we couldn’t have been happier. She took over all of the details and made sure my daughter’s wedding day vision was seen through to the last detail. As her mother I highly recommend! Thank you Sam and the team at Ellicottville Events!!
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    Dana Sent on 10/25/2019
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    Peace-of-mind Providers :)

    Planning our WNY wedding from Texas turned out to be more difficult than we imagined so we ended up reaching out to Sam and her team for day-of coordination. They went above and beyond the day-of though, working with our venue and vendors to ensure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. If there were mishaps on our wedding day, we were blissfully unaware of them. Bringing on Ellicottville Events lifted a huge weight off of our shoulder and my only regret is that I didnt engage with them earlier in the planning process.
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    Colleen Sent on 10/25/2019
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    The Best Ever

    Sam and Madison with Ellicottville Events were off the charts. I could not have been more pleased with the work they did both on the day of the ceremony and the months leading up. Sam secured the best vendors for my style and budget and everything turned out amazing. I would not hesitate to book EE for partial or full planning services - you will not regret it!
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    Ellicotville Events is your Main Event!

    Samantha was referred to me through a friend. After our first phone conversation I hired Samantha and her team to help plan my wedding since my wedding was in Buffalo NY but I lived in Connecticut. There was no way I couldve planned a wedding while in a different state! She has different services but we decided on the one where she did all the running around/phone calls and I would make the final decision.
    Samantha went beyond our expectations and since I know nothing about wedding planning, she took our stresses away. From the tiniest details to the big details, she took me and guided me every step of the way to make the right decisions. Even when i questioned her to make sure "it didn't look too gaudy?" or "Too blingy?" she ensured me that she would tell me if something needed to be changed. She made me feel like I was 100% certain of every decision I made even when I still doubted myself.
    Being out of town, Samantha did 99% of the running around and was able to change her schedule for me for when I did make it to Buffalo so we could meet and choose flowers, linens etc etc. She was and is very accommodating to our needs. She let me be a bridezilla for a split second or cry to her about bridal party issues that arose.
    Here comes the day of the wedding. All went 100% great while getting the bridesmaids ready and then the church. Now here comes the best part of my day! I walk into Statler and she sneaks me into the venue to get a look before guests are allowed to sit. What I walked into was something I will never forget! My breath was taken away at how beautiful the tables, centerpieces, lights, candles, love sign etc all were! All my visions that I had expressed to Samantha and what I wanted for my wedding, came to real life but a million times better than I imagined! When you have months to plan a wedding and you often question how will this look or how will that look, it was breathtaking to see it all together. The centerpieces with candles and how to light reflected off. The color of the linens and chairs to the dessert table to our very precious memory table. Throughout the whole reception, her assistants kept giving up drinks and making sure my husband and I were ok. My whole wedding day went perfect because of Samantha and her team and the hard work and time they all put in to make my day exactly how i visioned it!
    If you are looking for a top notch, grade A event planner, you will NOT be disappointed with Ellicotville Events! If you want someone who cares about the clients and will do anything/everything possible to do what you want and vision, Ellicotville Events is for you!
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    DOC is a must have for your wedding!!!

    I hired Ellicottville Events for day of coordination for our wedding. The services provided are so much more than just making sure the day goes smoothly. Sam was there to set up a walk through with our venue before the big day, answer any questions I had about the entire wedding process, recommend vendors to me that suited my budget and needs, the list goes on! Sam is incredibly responsive and usually got back to me within hours, if not minutes. She also created an entire timeline of events coordinated with all of my vendors so that there was absolutely no confusion on the big day. I had lead assistants, Kayla and Kate, on my wedding day and you could see how clearly everything was communicated to them about our wedding. They already knew all the ins and outs and wants even though I mainly had contact with Sam during the planning process. Thanks to the girls, no one in my wedding party/immediate family had to lift a finger! At one point - we were 40 minutes AHEAD of schedule! They also helped my photographer out with family formals which made things run so much smoother. During the reception, they handed off my gifts and cards to a trusted family member, took the leftover food downstairs, and cleaned up the ceremony space -all while we partied. I couldn’t ask for a better experience with EE, and while I listed some main things they did to help us - it doesn’t even begin to cover how wonderful they made our wedding day. I only wish I could get married again so I could relive it all over!
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    Pleasure to work with

    Sam was worth every penny. She made the wedding planning process super easy. She often switched her schedule around just so my husband I could meet with her in the evenings. The day of my wedding came out beautiful and her assistant Michelle was pleasure. Sam went above and beyond especially when it came to fixing the disaster of a bustle on my wedding dress. Sam along with my maid of honor where on hands and knees pinning a make shift bustle. I think I got more then just a wedding planner but a genuine person who cares about her clients happiness. She is so deserving of many great things. I truly feel like I gained a friend in Sam.
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    Incredible wedding coordinator!!!

    We can't say enough about Sam and her unbelievable team at Ellicottville Events! First and foremost, Sam's attention to detail, creativity and dedication are second to none. She goes beyond simply providing a service -- she wants to get to know you, your venue, your likes/dislikes, your family. She cares, understanding that this is the most important day of your life and doing everything in her power to ensure it's as magical as you envision it to be. After our initial meeting with her, we knew that we wouldn't be searching any further for a wedding coordinator. Once we told her how we envisioned our day going, she went to work. Throughout the entire process, we never encountered a hiccup. But bringing Sam on was worth it for the one hiccup we did have -- and it was a big one. A few weeks before our big day, the photographer we had originally booked started acting dodgy, flakey and had us feeling uncomfortable. Instead of brushing it aside, Sam went to work. After we told her we were thinking of hiring a different photographer (and freaking out, as the wedding was only a few days away) she instantly had a myriad of new photographers available for us to book. Which we did, and so happy we switched! What was most impressive about Sam was her ability to adapt to a rapidly changing scenario and keep her wits about her. When she told us "everything is going to be ok," we absolutely believed her. The day of the wedding was perfect. No hiccups! That's a testament to 1. Sam's preparation and 2. the team she had in place. Everything was taken care of, from scheduling to specific photo requests to the card box being safely delivered to a secure location. We just can't say enough about Sam and Ellicottville Events. She made our day perfect.
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    Made my big day a DREAM!

    I truly cannot say enough positive things about Sam and her team. From the moment we met, to our big day itself, these ladies worked around the clock to make sure that every last detail was taken care of. Sam and her team were a DREAM to work with and made planning a wedding seem seamless and worry free. They helped coordinate with my vendors to bring my dreams to life and were honestly a group of amazingly positive and encouraging women. Hiring same was worth every single penny spent and our wedding day would not have been complete (or nearly as stress-free) without them!!
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    Amazing job!

    Ellicottville Events was tremendous throughout the entire wedding process. Sam and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional. Having them involved in our wedding provided such a relief and allowed us to enjoy the special day. Thank you for all that you did to make our day amazing!.

    Hannah & Kyle
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    Wedding day coordinator/ event planner

    Sam Nelson was brought on board as the day of event coordinator, working in conjunction with the Holiday Valley planners and staff where our daughter's wedding was held. She went well beyond what we expected in that capacity, and, frankly, I don't know how we all would have done without her attention to the wishes of the bride and groom and of both sets of parents, and to all the details the wedding involved. The contracted photographer ran into staffing problems the week before the wedding, and as it became apparent those issues could not be resolved, she reassured us that she would handle it easily and satisfactorily, which is exactly how it played out with a new , excellent photographer and assistant. So many details were handled in stride, with clear organization - no loose ends or surprises. Our daughter, we (her parents), her groom, and his family all could think of nothing that could have made the wedding better. The entire staff at Holiday Valley did a phenomenal job at the wedding and reception, but the planning and contracting with vendors and the on site supervision of the wedding day activities that Sam coordinated and orchestrated was priceless and critical to what many attendees commented was one of the best weddings ever. Her handling of details and awareness of what is important allowed my wife and me to step back and enjoy the entire celebration, freed of any management responsibilities. We could not provide a stronger endorsement of her abilities, her cheerful, unflappable personality, and her importance in making a wedding all it should be. Clearly she deserves our highest recommendation.
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    Best money spent for the wedding!

    We knew planning our wedding in Buffalo from San Francisco would be a little stressful. Someone who got married at the same venue as us referred us to Sam and from the first phone consultation, we knew we would be in good hands! Sam asked really thoughtful questions about what we were most stressed about, had a very calming approach, never made me feel pressured to do one thing or another, and was completely professional along the way. After listening to our needs, Sam sent over a proposed contract and a list of services that she’d be doing as our “day-of-coordinator”, curated to what we needed. Sam did so much more than just take care of us on the day of, she kept us on track from the time we signed with her 8 months prior with multiple check-ins, she did a site visit with us 3 months before, she helped organize and coordinate the rehearsal, and her and her teammate Kate were exemplary the day-of. My husband Nick and I could not have been happier with our decision to go with Ellicottville Events.
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    Lauren Sent on 09/08/2019
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    The most amazing team!

    It is hard to put into words how amazing Sam and her team were throughout our wedding process! While planning our wedding from out of town, we knew we would want an event coordinator on the ground helping with everything the weekend of the event. From my very first phone call with Sam, I could tell how passionate she was about her company and how much she truly loves what she does. Hiring Ellicottville Events was a no brainer. In the months leading up to the wedding, Sam and her team went above and beyond coordination by recommending vendors they had worked with before and even researching and recommending new vendors for some of the less traditional ideas we had in mind. Then, a few months before the wedding, we learned our contact at our venue was retiring and a different team member would be stepping in - one who we had never met. While we were nervous about this transition, Sam already had a relationship with the new contact and helped make the transition as smooth as possible. In the weeks leading up to the wedding Sam contacted all our vendors to get everyone on the same page as far as timelines and also checked in with us to make sure we made all the decisions that needed to be made so we could relax on the day of the wedding. Sam was so attentive and cognizant of all of my concerns throughout every step of the way and made my concerns her concerns so I didn’t have to think twice about them. Then - the wedding - Sam and her team (shoutout to Kayla and Madison) couldn’t have done a more amazing job making sure everything went off without a hitch. From Madison calming my nerves while awaiting my walk down the aisle to Kayla making sure we got the photos we wanted but still enjoyed our day and finally to Sam doing everything and anything we wanted and needed and didn’t even know we needed, we couldn’t have been more pleased. The only thing I would change would be hiring Ellicottville Events sooner!
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    Stress free

    Sam and her team went “above and beyond” for our son’s recent wedding. Although I am not the Mother of the bride Sam happily addressed all our questions and concerns. They made a special day extra special with attention to the smallest of details. If you are looking for the perfect planner call Sam.
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    Excellent Experience at Ellicottville Events!

    Sam was a tremendous support to me. I was planning my daughter's bridal shower from 700 miles away and I immediately felt at ease placing this special day in Sam's hands. Ellicottville Events will not let you down!
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    Highly recommend!

    We hired Sam and her team as our Wedding Day Coordinator and it was the best decision! She did all of our vendor follow-up and made sure that our entire day ran smoothly. They were such a pleasure to work with (and very patient) for the entire process and I would highly recommend!
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    An Incredible Team

    I could not speak more highly of Ellicottville Events. The work that both Sam and Kayla did for the wedding was incredible. They truly went above and beyond and exceeded the expectations I had. I hired Ellicottville Events to do day-of coordination, but they were involved in the process much sooner. Even from the first introduction, Sam was asking all the right questions: how do you handle stress? If xyz were to occur, are you someone who wants to be told or would you rather have someone else take care of it?
    It was such a relief to talk to vendors who told me “I spoke with your wedding coordinator today- she’s really lovely. She already gave me a timeline for the day-of”. They even contacted my personal friend singing in the wedding to make sure she had everything she needed for set up and knew where she was going the day of. It was a wonderful safety net to make sure I didn’t forget anything for the big day. They were also a wonderful presence the day-of and at the rehearsal dinner. Worth every penny. Please do yourself a favor and hire them to coordinate. The peace of mind they brought gave me the time to focus on what really mattered that day.
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    Absolutely amazing

    Sam is absolutely amazing at what she does. I started out having no idea where to begin, once I hired Sam she took over and everything seemed so stress free. She envisioned my dream wedding and made it reality!
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    Dope, AMAZING, FLY, more synonyms for GREAT

    If you haven't yet you can read my review of Ellicotville Events on google, but in short.
    Sam is amazing, will work with you in which ever way one will find the most productive. She essentially planned our wedding in about 2 months. Very, very resourceful, a plethora of contacts and will guide you through making you special day just that special.
    Thanks SAM!
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    Sam was amazing!

    Sams business came right at the perfect time for our wedding!! When we hired her to decorate our reception she was just starting out. But we knew having her would save us so much time and stress. She did not disappoint!! I had a vision for what the reception was going to look like and she made the Yodeler Lodge look even more amazing than what I imagined!! I could have never thought of the things she did and I was so incredibly happy. She worked with my florist and coordinator at Holiday Valley to make sure the whole day went smooth. Even though it was raining Sam called me to make sure I still wanted an outdoor ceremony. She was seriously so helpful. I can’t thank her enough for making everything look so beautiful! Thank you Sam!!!!
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    Best wedding planner EVER

    I can't even come up with words to describe the service from Sam and her team. Anytime I had a question, concerns or freak out, Sam was there for me. She helped me create a wedding we will never forget. Kayla & Kate were with us every moment the day of and I couldn't have asked for a better pair. They made sure we had everything we needed, made sure we ate and never let our drinks go empty. I loved working with these girls and will miss speaking with them on a regular basis.
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    Sam Nelson, Wedding Goddess

    Sam was amazing at everything she did, she even got my venue after it had been booked!
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    Sam of Ellicottville Events is an absolute must for any wedding or event. I inquired about her for my wedding out of curiosity, knowing full well I wasn't going to hire her. However from our first meeting I knew I had to have her. She was 150% worth every penny. Because of her my wedding day was perfect. I cant thank her enough for everything she did (coordinating, set up, clean up and oh so much more)! Best decision we made in this entire process!
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    Sam was awesome. I was originally against the idea of hiring a coordinator, but I'm so glad we did. She really came through for us. Highly recommend!
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    We loved working with Samantha and her incredible team of ladies. We got day of coordination services, but she did much more than just day of services in the grand scheme. She kept our planning timeline on schedule, helped us find the best rates for tents, met with us beforehand at the venue to do a run through, contacted or vendors and officials at the venueo this in advance to make sure it would be a seamless day, the list goes on! Her team was amazing the day of the wedding. Having them there calmed my nerves, they even made a last minute floral decoration for our cake topper that we had forgotten to do! It was more beautiful than I imagined it would be. So thankful to have chosen them to go with! Thanks again guys. :)
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    We had the best experience with Sam and we are extremely happy we splurged and hired her! We didn't originally budget for a day-of Coordinator, but we are incredibly thankful we did it anyways! I never thought I would hear my husband say he was glad we spent more money, but even he admits it was worth every penny. She handled so many little details on the day of (finishing up the set up we didn't do the day before, moving the ceremony inside last minute for the rain, adding an extra reception table since we didn't set out enough, going out and getting extra water for guests, etc) and handled all the issues that came up in the middle of the reception (like the caterer not bringing enough food). We had asked her to do a few things that were a little unusual (play DJ for us and start and stop the music for speeches, first dances, for instance) and she handled them all so well. There were a few issues that came up that I didn't even know happened until afterwards and she just handled them and we had zero stress the day of (minus the fact it was storming all morning!) . She even took the initiative and personally drove my grandmother from the ceremony venue to the dock where we jumped on a boat for our cocktail hour since it ended up being much farther than we were told it would be, we didn't even have to ask her to do it! I would absolutely recommend Sam and Ellicottville Events 100% to anyone considering getting a coordinator for the wedding.
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    Wow! Sam could not have done a better job! She had everyone and everything where they/it needed to be when they/it needed to be there! And she was so easy to work with. Her professionalism really showed as we navigated a few hiccups with guests and family members. The best part was she made sure the bride and groom had the wedding of their dreams! Two thumbs up from this family!
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    Sam was extremely helpful and amazing for our wedding. She took care of every detail, organizing all of our vendors and making sure not a thing was missed. I initially wasn't going to hire her because I did not have the money to pay. I will now say this was the best money I have ever spent. I didn't have to ask my bridesmaids to wait to get ready while they set up my centerpieces, and I did not have to ask any family members to make sure things happened at my reception. She did everything for me and I was completely stress free on my wedding day AND the weeks leading up to it!
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    Sam and her team made all of the difference for this wedding! She coordinated everything, had ideas, managed payments, and handled every little thing that came her way. No one was any the wiser of all the machinations behind the scenes and the wedding appeared to go off without a hitch. Her services are worth every penny to make such a special day so carefree!
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    Sam from Ellicottville Events was born to do what she’s doing!!! She is incredibly hard working, impeccably organized, and wildly creative!!! Her team is completely professional! The execution of our wedding blew my husband and I out of the water! Due to Ellicottville Events we had no stress, no worries, just pure trust in Sam that everything would be beautiful !!!
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    I highly recommend Ellicotville Events! Thank you so much for keeping the “Prince Wedding” stress free! My husband and I appreciated all the little details that collectively meant so much to make the Prince Wedding wedding an incredibly special event! Sam and her assistants did a wonderful job! Your vendor coordination was Flawless! Many Thanks!
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    Sam was wonderful and so helpful!! If you have a wedding in the WNY area, I would Highly recommend!!!
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    Sam is the best we had no stress and enjoyed every single part of the planning process and the day of the wedding
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    If you're planning an event in Ellicottville and you haven't hired Sam and her team, stop everything and CALL THEM! We hired Ellicottville Events for our wedding this July only two months before the big day. I'm not exaggerating when I say I don't know what we would have done without them. Sam and her team made our day perfect, despite the torrential downpour and worked tirelessly to ensure our guests had the best experience ever. Sam was hired as a day of coordinator but went above and beyond, from creating a timeline for our vendors, to helping with set up and even picking up lunch for my bridesmaids and me the day of. Her team was equally as professional and accommodating. Even other vendors emailed me post wedding to say how great Ellicottville Events were. It was by far the best money we spent in planning our wedding and even if you are doing most of the wedding planning yourself (as I did), do yourself a favour and hire Sam. My only wedding regret is we didn't hire her sooner!
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    Sam and her team came on a bit late in the process because the MOB (Mother of the Bride) thought she could do it herself day of wedding. Thank goodness friends of mine convinced me otherwise. I don't know how I would have done it without Sam. Best use of my money! Don't plan a wedding without a wedding planner and make sure its Sam Nelson. Honestly she allowed me to enjoy my daughters wedding and was one step ahead of me all the time!
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    Sam was AMAZING, as was her team. She was fun to work with and kept us on track. She was also very flexible when it came to working with "groomzilla" since the bride was traveling much of the time. :) I don't know what we would have done without her!
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    A very happy Mother of the Bride

    My daughter heard about EVL events from a friend. Their service was excellent and worth every penny. The staff made my daughter's wishes come true, and had wonderful suggestions to make the day more special and reflective of the happy couple's tastes. Highly recommended.
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    R Snyder Sent on 08/26/2021
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    Money well spent!

    I honestly could not say enough good things about Sam and ellicottville events. She was extremely helpful in local knowledge of vendors, and has a wonderful working relationship with them. She was always accessible, and was a calm reassuring voice with any issues or concerns.
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    Bryan Sent on 05/31/2018
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    Sam
    You and your assistants did a great job of guiding us through the process of a difficult outdoor wedding. We all took a chance weather was perfect with a bit of rain in the evening. What an opportunity to have all our families under one roof!

    Thanks again for your efforts and expertise!

    Bryan
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