Lisa was our Day of Coordinator for our wedding in Leicester. From day 0, while we were still looking for a DOC, she made us feel so comfortable and heard. We knew we could trust her to listen to us and do an amazing job. We had monthly calls with her even though she was the DOC. She gave amazing support, feedback and suggestions throughout the whole process. We planned our wedding ourselves so every time we talked to her we felt 10x better about our progress. On the day of and during the rehearsal, she was 100% on it and got the group focused. I know on the day of the wedding, she took care of so much. We don’t even imagine the day without her. Our whole wedding day went smoothly and we knew we could relax with her there. My only regret is not working with her more as our wedding planner. Lisa is amazing!!!
Kate Sent on 11/26/2024
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Lisa was definitely the calm in the storm of wedding planning. She kept us focused and allowed us to enjoy the day without stress.
Early on in the process, Lisa had established herself as the voice of reason. She kept us calm and reminded us of details we hadn't even considered. My daughter's wedding was days after Hurricane Helene. After the storm, Lisa's professionalism and can-do attitude totally saved the day. We ended up changing the venue at the last minute. Lisa made it all possible and did it with a smile.
Tiffany Sent on 09/30/2024
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Lisa is the best
From day one, Lisa listened to everything we wanted and was such a joy to work with. She is professional and goes above and beyond. Lisa was our Day of Coordinator but we’d have calls with her once a month. These calls really carried us through the wedding planning. We’d just update her on the process and she’d give us helpful feedback and encouragement. We’d always leave these calls feeling like a million bucks. Leading up to the wedding she reached out to all our vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page. When our vendors (venue, caterer, DJ, baker, etc) heard we were working with her, they were audibly excited. Lisa made the rehearsal and wedding day a breeze! Our wedding was beautiful and so much fun. I’m truly sad our wedding is over and we won’t get to work with her anymore.
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Julie Sent on 07/25/2024
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An amazing experience!
Lisa was the wedding consultant for my daughter's destination wedding in Lake Lure, NC. Lisa was nothing but knowledgeable, professional and amazing to work with. Being out of town, we depended on her and her expertise of doing other weddings at Lake Lure. We would highly recommend Lisa as she made every step of this journey that more perfect and worry free.
Kaitlyn Sent on 07/23/2024
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Lisa is the absolute best!!!
I was completely overwhelmed trying to plan our wedding in Asheville while living almost 6 hours away. I found Lisa McMillan and Exquisite events planning online and what a game changer!! She quickly sent me options for all of the vendors I had not yet chosen and was very attentive to making sure I had all of my questions answered while also bringing up questions I hadn't even thought of! Not only was she amazing during the planning process but to say we were impressed on the weekend of would be an understatement!! She went above and beyond to make sure everything was set up perfectly and we didn't have to worry about a single thing! She completely changed our experience with planning our wedding and helped make it literally the best day of our entire life. We would highly highly highly recommend her with any event planning. Not to mention she is such a kind and thoughtful person, she even caught a behind the scenes video of my dad and I as we got ready to walk down the aisle. Thank you so much Lisa!!
Cameron Sent on 10/24/2023
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Felt Like Family
Lisa was a life-saver for my wedding. I had no idea what I was doing, and my mom was overwhelmed trying to deal with it all. In comes Lisa. She is such a special person who cares for you - not just for the bottom line. I feel like Lisa became a part of our family, and I truly hope we are able to stay in touch and continue our friendship. Even in the midst of personal tragedy for her and her family, Lisa went the extra mile. She was always there for us and wanted to make sure we felt comfortable and ready to go. She is likely the best coordinator/planner you could get for a wedding. I highly, highly recommend. Thank you so much, Lisa! For everything!! We love you!
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Lisa is amazing!
Lisa goes above and beyond in everything she does. She comes to every meeting with a positive attitude and smile on her face. In even the most stressful situations, Lisa was a calming presence. I could not recommend Lisa enough! She is not only great at what she does, but is an amazing person. We were blessed to have Lisa play a key role in our big day!
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Lisa is the BEST of the best!
100% would get married again just to be able to work with Lisa!! We hired Lisa as our day of coordinator for our wedding and everything could not have gone smoother. She is sunshine in a bottle and I would trust her with every and any task, big or small, she gets it done. She continued to surprise us every time we talked to her leading up to the big day. We had full confidence in the day running perfectly, her attention to detail and initiative is incredible. She kept us and all of our vendors right on track while having the best attitude. We are so grateful to have been able to work with her and feel like we made a friend along the way.
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Shifflett/Vaughn 9/23/2023
Good morning ☀️. I just love you and EVERYONE of our guests who got the pleasure of speaking to you just fell in love with you. You was the most integral part of making sure the wedding exceeded our expectations and was magical. Thank you for everything!! ❤️ I hope you were able to relax and pat yourself on the back for a job well done yesterday. We couldn't have asked for more. All were impressed and said they've been to alot if weddings but this one.... was the most elegant and beautiful they had ever seen. We wanted "wow" and that's exactly what you helped us to achieve. We will definitely put our recommendations out for the one and only Lisa McMillan 🤍❤️🤍
Kathleen Sent on 07/24/2023
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Amazing Experience!
Lisa was the right planner for our wedding. She made the process so easy and understandable for us to navigate. On the day of the wedding, everything went exactly to plan with our vendors. She really made it easy for us to enjoy our wedding day without any stress. I would recommend Lisa's services to anyone who is looking for a qualified and trustworthy wedding planner.
Gracyn Sent on 07/18/2023
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Lisa is the best!
Lisa came in and saved our wedding day when our previous planner went M.I.A. on us. Lisa is professional, organized, detailed, responsive, and overall AMAZING. She took care of everything from the planning to day-of coordinating and truly was influential in making our wedding so special. I highly recommend!
Kathryn Sent on 01/21/2023
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What a pleasant experience!!
If Lisa is available for your wedding day I suggest you book her immediately!!! Choosing her was the best decision I made in planning for my daughter’s wedding. Lisa has great experience and extensive well established contacts with dependable wedding vendors. Her calm demeanor, organizational skills and network of vendors took a tremendous weight off my shoulders, allowing me to enjoy the wedding experience rather than stressing out over details.
Her fee’s are a worthwhile investment for anyone who has a wedding coming up.
I recommend Lisa wholeheartedly!!!
Ashley Sent on 12/05/2022
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Lisa was so amazing! She thought of everything and was so organized. She was so thorough and made our day stress free which was priceless!
I would definitely recommend their services to anyone getting married or throwing a party! She was super organized and knew what she was doing. Having someone good at what they do makes you actually be able to enjoy your day without being stressed or worrying about what’s next. Thumbs up!
Jessica Sent on 10/23/2022
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Life Saver
Lisa went above and beyond our expectations and interceded on our behalf when we began to have issues with our venue. She did not hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contacts for us and also made sure to check in with us along the way. We cannot express enough how grateful we are to her for the success of our special day! We can't express enough how highly we recommend her!
Madison Sent on 10/16/2022
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Phenomenal!!
Lisa is phenomenal! She helped the event go by smoothly and with the most genuine kindness and amazing attention to detail. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day!! You won’t regret having her on your side for your big day!!
Erik Sent on 10/16/2022
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Lisa is the best!!!!
Words can't express the level of professionalism! We work with Lisa all the time (fellow wedding vendor) and "top notch" is an understatement!
Amanda Sent on 10/13/2022
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Lisa is perfection
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Kelsey Sent on 01/19/2022
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Absolutely the BEST
I cannot say enough about how fantastic Lisa is! She had everything together from day one and made sure to keep track of everything. I have never met someone more organized than me until I worked with Lisa. She was my rock through this crazy COVID time with changes every day until my wedding. There was nothing better than hearing "Oh your working with Lisa? This will be easy" from all of my other vendors. Everyone loves her and now I know why! Thank you thank you Lisa for making my wedding the best !!
Jason Sent on 11/30/2021
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What an AMAZING experience
This AMAZING lady had me absolutely blown away when we worked together last weekend in Lake Lure, North Carolina. She has a "can do" attitude and I actually heard her say "If that's how you want it, consider it DONE" to the groom's father. She was on top of things without being on top of ME. As a DJ, that's CRUCIAL. Many times the coordinator either does too much, or not enough. It was an honor to work with her and I know for SURE who I am recommending from now on.
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A really great coordinator
Lisa is excellent at her job!! She carried out the wedding arrangements with creativity and professionalism. She was a ball of energy. Not only did she anticipate her clients needs but even had suggestions when things seemed lost. She is a caring and compassionate professional. I recommend her to any prospective couple looking for an experienced wedding planner. Great job LISA!!!
Sherron Sent on 10/20/2021
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Simmons/Donnell wedding
Ms. McMillan helped to coordinate what many have said is the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. She was professional, attentive, thoughtful, considerate, flexible and a great value. I recommend her as your next day of wedding coordinator. My daughter and I are
Margrett Sent on 10/15/2021
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The best!!
Booking Lisa as my planner was by far the best decision I ever made for my wedding! I first met her when she planned a close friend's wedding and she did such a beautiful job that I knew I had to work with her. Lisa was SO amazing--she paid attention to every detail, handled every bump in the road effortlessly, and made a long engagement during COVID a fun and exciting process. Everyone raved about how amazing she was, and we feel so lucky to have worked with her. She is a wedding fairy godmother!
Manny Sent on 10/12/2021
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Could not have done it without Lisa!
My wedding was the most perfect day. I attribute a big part of that to Lisa and her expertise in making sure everything went without a hitch. A thank you just would never be enough for what all Lisa did for my wedding day. If you are a bride and want peace of mind on your wedding day, HIRE LISA NOW! I promise it will be the best vendor you hire!
Colleen Sent on 10/04/2021
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The world could use a lot more Lisa’s!!!!!
My daughters wedding was just held this past weekend. Due to Covid, this was her third wedding date!! I have no idea how I could have made it through all of these changes without Lisa! She is so kind, calm, respectful, professional, organized, etc!! Words cannot express enough the appreciation we have for this woman! She helped us bring this fairytale wedding to life! Lisa was so wonderful and so easy to work with, it’s as if she was only working on our wedding as she made you feel so special and important (I had to remind myself that she has other clients but she ALWAYS made you feel number ONE! I cannot say enough about the dedication she puts into everything! If you want a stress free wedding (and acting therapist lol) you MUST go with Lisa!! You will be so blessed you did! Our fairytale wedding vision came to life with the help and attention from Lisa!!! I wish there were more people in the world like her, she makes the world a better place!
Bec J. Sent on 07/31/2021
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the BEST investment, and now a friend!
Lisa is the reason our wedding reception was so perfect... through a year of covid changes, Lisa met with us and continuously kept us optimistic, on track, and hopeful. She is detail oriented, loved by all other vendors, and gave my mom and myself piece of mind since day 1. I love Lisa and I'd recommend her services to EVERYONE!
Brianna Sent on 07/19/2021
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You need lisa!
Gosh, there are just not enough words to express how helpful, kind, organized and on top of things Lisa is! I cannot recommend her enough. She was always available if I needed to talk through things and brought things to my attention I wouldn't have known to think about on my own. She will take so much stress off of your plate and make sure your special day goes perfectly! Thank you Lisa!!!!
Wanda Sent on 07/13/2021
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Awesome wedding planning and amazing person
Lisa led us through the planning for a wedding during COVID. She gave us excellent early advice to postpone the large reception, stayed in constant contact with us, helped us with decision making and communications. She was the perfect liaison with vendors, etc.
Her positive, calming attitude, knowledge of the industry, and good suggestions made our planning a lot less stressful.
Delightful person!—I would recommend Lisa without reservation!!
Todd Sent on 06/26/2021
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Lisa is Fantastic
My wife and I are serial planners but wanted someone to help us stay organized and execute our wedding plans. We met Lisa and immediately were impressed with her caring bedside manner, her knowledge and experience and trusted that she was the one to help be part of our special day. Our wedding was impacted by Covid and throughout the planning and transition period Lisa was in constant communication with us, our vendors and helped us adapt our plans on the fly. She is everything you could want in a day of wedding coordinator and if you hire her you will not be disappointed.
Jamie Sent on 06/10/2021
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Lisa made everything run smoothly
If you want a stress-free wedding day and months leading up to the day, Lisa is who you need. Lisa was on top of things from the very beginning and made sure we were relaxed and had the wedding of our dreams. I even got compliments from my bridal party about how she put them at ease about what they where they were supposed to be and anything that could have gone wrong she fixed before it even happened. My biggest compliment would be that she took my ideas (cake, tables, seating chat, cookie table, etc) and made them a reality. Honestly, I don't know where I would have been without her.
Kaitlyn Sent on 11/05/2020
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Remarkable experience!
Lisa is really awesome and super attentive. I really enjoyed working with her on my special day!
Kim S. Sent on 09/22/2019
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Bustle in a hustle!
Lisa Gatewood-McMillan was without a doubt the BEST decision we made for our wedding planner! That is an understatement! She was organized, professional and a lot of fun! Everything went off without a hitch! She did it all. She can bustle a dress! And guys... she even tied the ties! She had numerous phone calls with us prior to my daughters wedding! She was PERFECT!
Bailey Sent on 09/17/2019
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Perfection!!! Couldn’t have been better!!
From day one, my mom and I fell in love with Lisa. She was kind, supportive, full of great ideas, and everything you need on your wedding day. I’m not used to planning big events and was somewhat stressed but once Lisa and I talked, I knew everything was going to be ok. Throughout the planning she was communicative and there whenever I needed her. On the day of my wedding, I didn’t have to worry about a thing!! I had time to enjoy the important moments while she was behind the scenes making sure everything was perfect. Not only do I recommend a wedding planner for one of the most special days of your life, but I insist that your wedding planner is Lisa. You won’t be disappointed.
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Dorie Sent on 07/28/2019
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Lisa is awesome! She deserves 100 stars. My daughters wedding at Lake Lure was beautiful in every way!!!
We had a severe rainstorm during my daughters outdoor ceremony and Lisa kept things calm. Lisa was kind, organized and extremely professional. Thank you from the bottom of my Mother of the bride heart! Dorie
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Rylee Sent on 07/19/2019
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I cannot say enough amazing things about Lisa! From the initial phone call, all the way up to our wedding and wedding day she was more than I could’ve ever hoped for in a coordinator. It ended up pouring rain on our wedding day and Lisa handled everything so well, I never once felt stressed or felt as if things weren’t being handled. She made our day happen! We got married outside in the pouring rain, with all of our guests standing under tents with us while we vowed to forever. Everything was so seamless, and not only myself, but my mother and all of our guests speak so highly of Lisa even a month after our wedding! She pulled our day together despite Mother Nature. Thank you Lisa!
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Lindsey Sent on 07/15/2019
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Great attention to detail!
Lisa worked with me for hours on end prior to the actual wedding week to get details and timeline teased out. She was also always there for advice.
To me, she went above and beyond what I hired her to do as my "month of" or "day of" coordinator. I picked my own vendors of course before I hired her, but beyond that it felt like she was almost a full wedding planner for a fraction of the cost.
Also - if you get married at Crest Center & Pavilion I definitely recommend. She has worked as a bridal attendant there in the past so she knows the ins & outs.
Matt Sent on 07/11/2019
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Do yourself a favor, use Lisa!!!
Lisa at Exquisite Events & Consulting deserves one hundred thousand stars!! Without a doubt, having Lisa as our Day of Coordinator for our June 2019 wedding in Lake Lure was THE best decision we made went it came to planning our wedding. She radiates positivity and provided endless insider knowledge on how to plan, prep, and execute a beautiful ceremony and reception. She is absolutely a joy to work with and you can tell she not only loves her job, but was made for it! Always quick to respond and had a solution for every hurdle we came across.
At the rehearsal (the day prior to our wedding), she wrangled our rather “rowdy” bridal party in and provided direction with a great attitude. At the wedding, she was all business and I didn’t have to worry about a thing because I knew she was on top it. My Maid of Honor has already said she WILL be using Lisa’s services as well when she gets married...and I honestly can’t wait to see her again there!:)
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Lisa is amazing and you should hire her immediately :)
Lisa did an AMAZING job as a day of coordinator for our wedding. She communicated with all of my vendors, set up a day of timeline, made sure I wasn't forgetting anything to bring to the wedding, ran the rehearsal, set up decorations while I was getting my hair and makeup done and she had everything running smoothly the day of the wedding. She had some really great ideas that helped us figure things out for our wedding. Most importantly, she gave me piece of mind on the days before the wedding and especially the day of the wedding. Even the staff from my venue said I picked a great coordinator; they've worked with her before and they said she always did a great job. She was a real pleasure to work with. She's very friendly, supportive and on top of things. I highly recommend her!
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You are doing yourself an incredible disservice if you hire any other wedding planner.
You are doing yourself an incredible disservice if you hire any other wedding planner. Lisa was not only there for EVERY step of the wedding planning process, but she always made me feel like the biggest priority in her life and I will miss her dearly. Not only is she incredible but she put together a team of vendors for us that completely exceeded all of our expectations.
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Lisa is the best of the best! I would highly recommend her.
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BEST MONEY WE SPENT ON OUR WEDDING! Lisa is a seasoned expert, a calming presence, and affordable to boot. We knew we wanted a day-of coordinator, but were not sold on the idea of a full-time planner. Since we live up by Chicago and were doing a destination wedding in NC, I decided I could use the help. I can't explain how grateful I am that we decided to hire her, but I'll try.
First of all, she selected vendors that she had worked with before and trusted. She was a team leader of a well-oiled machine. Every single vendor she found for us was amazing. After trying to find my own dessert vendor and have two disaster tastings during our only trip down to NC (and therefore our only chance), she quickly found us the perfect two dessert vendors (bakery and ice cream) that were under budget.
This brings me to my second point - Lisa always had my back. Whenever I got stressed, she was my rock. When I got too ambitious thinking I could DYI the whole wedding, she talked me off the ledge. She kept everything moving and was always ten steps ahead.
Lastly, no matter how much preparing you do, nothing will prepare you for how fast your wedding day goes by. I was able to soak in the moments and not worry about the timeline or the decorations or anything else because I knew Lisa had it covered! Its the most important day of your life, and investing in Lisa to make that day go off without a hitch is the best thing you can do for yourself.
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Lisa McMillan was the best decision and investment we made regarding our wedding.
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One word about Exquisite Events and Consulting- AMAZING!! Your wedding day and wedding experience will shine above the rest! Absolutely organized, professional, and they know how to anticipate your needs. From the wedding day, bridal shower, bridal portrait session they are there when you call and SUPERB!!
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I absolutey LOVED working with Lisa at Exquisite Events. We hired her to do "day-of-wedding coordination" and she went well above and beyond to make sure she fully understood what I wanted for my wedding, without me having to stress about the details on the big day! It made a world of difference and I can't imagine what would've been left undone without her!! :) We had several phone calls leading up to the wedding (I don't live in Asheville) and she helped me immensely. Seriously - Lisa is the best!!!!
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Lisa was more than amazing. From the initial phone call to the reception day of, the service was incredible. She and her team kept our wedding day stress-free. Our wedding was a dream come true and we thank Lisa for being a huge part in making that happen! Thank you Lisa! - Nicole & Danny
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I've rewritten this review a number of times trying to find the right words that describe how valuable Lisa was to my wife and I as we prepared for our wedding but it's very difficult to express the importance of the role she played and impact she had.
We met Lisa and within 5 minutes we knew that we weren't going to be hiring a wedding planner but instead we would be getting a teammate that could not only listen to us but understand that WE had a vision for our wedding and not everything was going to be typical. Lisa not only embraced our vision but she also helped us take abstract ideas and make them actualities which I'm not sure we could have accomplished on our own, an example is our photographer. We had researched tons of photographers and were satisfied but not impressed but after telling Lisa the type of shots we wanted she connected us with exactly the artist we were looking for. I imagine most wedding planners can work with vendors, forward contracts and such but Lisa did so much more. She negotiated the details on our behalf, ensured vendors followed through on their commitments and helped to make the entire day of our wedding run smoothly.
A wedding day is all about details, lots and lots of details that quite frankly can be overwhelming. We didn't want to have to consider details which is why we hired Lisa and we got all we expected and more. In fact, my wife and I laugh about how often we hear our friends and family tell us about how much they loved Lisa, followed by a story.
I can't recommend Lisa from Exquisite Events And Consulting enough. We hired a wedding planner and got a friend and teammate, one of the best decisions we made.
Brittany Sent on 10/10/2017
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From a day-of coordinator to a full-service wedding planner, Lisa is a top-notch professional who I recommend without hesitation. She brings with her a well-honed, detail-oriented service, and along with that comes warmth, enthusiasm, and an open mind. I am someone who thinks she can do it all and do it all with unique, personal twists, and I can! However, without Lisa there along the way to gently guide me in the right direction, ask the right questions of myself or others, or double-check my plans, our wedding would not have been as seamless as it was. Lisa and her team provided absolute peace of mind on our wedding day so that I could fully enjoy the day that we had been planning for so long. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You rock!
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Lisa is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! We had most of our wedding planned prior to meeting Lisa, but brought her in as our day of planner -
BEST DECISION WE MADE. Lisa made herself completely available to us during our wedding, and all the months before as well. Each time we met, she kept us on track and kept everything organized for our big day. My husband and I have huge families - including our two puppies who were our flower girls at the wedding - and Lisa managed to keep everyone in the loop with what they needed to know, where they needed to be, etc. Our vendors all loved working with her, and she truly kept our minds at ease on a day that was just as fun and memorable as it was hectic. I can't say enough great things about Lisa! She was such a blessing to us!
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From the start of our discussions regarding her services to the last song of the night during the reception, Lisa was an absolute joy to work with. Her reassurance that every aspect of the wedding planning from start to finish was in good hands and she was right. She took control of dealings with vendors and venues and everything in between. Lisa made every potentially stressful situation, stress free. We cannot recommend Lisa highly enough. We love her!
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Lisa was fabulous and I would highly recommend her. She is extremely detail oriented and always will to talk through something with you. I was not stressed, not one ounce, on my wedding day because I knew if anything happened- she'd take care of it!
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Lisa was amazing and a pleasure to work with. She was always very responsive and kept good communication throughout the wedding planning process even though we only used her "day-of" coordinator services. On our wedding day, she made sure everything went on without a hitch. There was even a moment we were missing a prop for our unity ceremony and she immediately sprinted back to make sure it was ready and everything went smoothly. We highly recommend Lisa for any and all wedding planning services you need!
Melissa Sent on 12/31/2016
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I can't say enough good things about Lisa! I am grateful that she was there on my wedding day to help things run flawlessly. There were a lot of details to keep track of at our wedding, and a lot had to be brought in from off site. Lisa kept everything organized perfectly. She was SO kind, warm, and calm while I was having pre-ceremony nerves!! It was invaluable to be able to enjoy our wedding and be "in the moment". It really does go by in the blink of an eye and we are so thankful the Lisa helped to make those moments come together! Highly recommend!
Tina Sent on 12/29/2016
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Lisa was wonderful at my daughter's wedding on December 17,2016 at Homewood in Asheville, NC. From the moment I spoke with her on the phone I felt my stress level go way down. She is very professional and makes sure everything goes smoothly throughout the entire evening. My family and guest couldn't say enough great things about her on the day of the wedding. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!
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For my wedding, my family convinced me to utilize the day-of coordinating of Lisa at Exquisite Events and Consulting and I am overjoyed that I did! Lisa was encouraging, a great coach in my corner as I made decisions leading up to the day of the event, and was energetic and positive! As I provided many DIY components to the wedding, Lisa was front and center to make sure my vision was fulfilled and that the flow of the day was on-time and flowed successfully. Not one guest approached me with any questions or concerns! At one point during the night my now-husband noted that he saw Lisa wiping something off the wall and she was doing it with a smile--we both laugh about the probable things that went "wrong" during our event that Lisa handled with grace and ease, problems we never found out about! We're so pleased we can look back on a stress-free wedding day because of Lisa's work. The value of what she offers, so the amount of work for the cost, is amazing--I highly recommend you take advantage of her services!
Beth Sent on 11/06/2016
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Lisa was truly amazing and professional. We planned an out of state wedding at the Biltmore, and couldn't
have pulled it off without Lisa's help. She is very detailed oriented, focused and very professional. From
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I would highly recommend her services to anyone planning an event in the area!
Kelly Sent on 10/16/2016
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I don't know what i would've done without Lisa! She was a great help with the final touches and ensuring everything was executed perfectly. I live over 4 hours away from Asheville and planning a destination wedding can be stressful but Lisa helped alleviate that stress completely! She was very professional, easy to talk to, and very responsive with any questions my husband and I had. I highly recommend hiring a wedding coordinator when planning AND executing your special day...and if you're in the Asheville area Exquisite Events and Consulting is hands down the best to work with! I would recommend Lisa and her team in a heartbeat.
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Oh man, I cannot imagine my wedding without Lisa. We hired her as day-of coordinator for my wedding; Mom and I were doing the wedding planning ourselves and she was the perfect fit. She kept track of all our contracts and a running checklist in the lead up to the event and was comprehensive and thorough about everything we might have otherwise forgotten. Her vendor recommendations were spot-on and the people she told us about that we never would have otherwise found (photographer etc) were the absolute best and her advice never steered us wrong. Mom and I had lots of big and weird ideas that sometimes were in conflict and Lisa's positivity and experience guided us to some really wonderful solutions (with just maybe three phone meetings before the event. She has it together).
Honestly I'd have trusted Lisa to perform an emergency appendectomy on The Big Day if the need arose. She had everything in line so effectively that we had no emergencies (to my knowledge, anyway, because she probably had a force field in place to keep me from experiencing any stress) but if we had, she's basically made of safety pins and scissors so it would have been handled easily. The whole bridal party adored her.
The best thing about Lisa was that while her expertise and experience was obvious, she treated the event and the planning with the same enthusiasm and reverence that we did and really made us feel special, supported, and confident. It wasn't just another day at the office for her, and she paid attention to and appreciated all our little details and needs. Ours wasn't a traditional wedding, but she rolled with everything and I'm sure knows the traditional side expertly too.
Lisa's the best! The day was nothing but magic for me and I'm usually a bit of a wreck about everything. Wish I could give her more stars. It was perfect.
Carol Sent on 10/04/2016
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Lisa did an outstanding job for our event. It was a joy working with Lisa. She is truly gifted with her ability keep everyone calm and cared for. Her attention to detail was so helpful. She was so cheerful and a very positive throughout the entire process. My family and guests were impressed by her and they all just loved her. I cannot imagine the day without her. I highly recommend Lisa,and I would hire her in the future, should #2 daughter get married in the Asheville area.
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I could not have asked for more in a wedding Coordinator . We used Exquisite Events "Day of" services but Lisa was available for questions, comments and advice from the time I booked her about 6 months prior. The fee was a drop in the bucket and even more so when I think about the peace of mind she provided in such an organized and professional manner. The teenaged bridesmaids in my wedding raved about how organized and how easy going our rehearsal went. Lisa was friendly and relatable yet professional all at the same time. She worked well under pressure! She handled the guest, the wedding attendants and me, the Bride while making decisions on how to proceed when it began to rain on my outdoor wedding! Her outward expression of calm and control of this very stressful situation allowed our wedding and reception to be all and more.than we could have asked.
Exquisite Events is a very affordable and efficient way to go for your party planning!
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One of the best investments we made when planning our wedding was hiring Lisa to be our day-of coordinator! Lisa went above and beyond to help us get everything organized and planned for the whole wedding day - down to the minute! She was incredibly professional, flexible, and kind. She was extremely responsive via email and worked very well with all of our vendors. Lisa comes at my highest recommendation!
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Hiring Lisa as my month-of coordinator was a decision I never questioned for a second – before, during, or after the wedding. I've worked in the wedding industry and knew that a) no bride wants to be managing details or logistics on her wedding day and b) I would be laid-back about some things and particular about other things. Lisa was so professional, SO on top of it, and so prompt and clear in all of our communications that I had 100% confidence throughout the process that the wedding day would go so smoothly. She handled snags during the reception that I never even knew about, and there were several thoughtful touches (like sending us with a goodie bag of food, cake and wine at the end of the night) that were totally above and beyond. We adore Lisa!
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There are so many great things to say about Exquisite Events and Consulting I'm not even sure where to start. Lisa was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the very beginning her professionalism and her genuine interest and investment in making our wedding perfect exceeded all expectations. Lisa was always very responsive and always listened to our ideas before jumping into action. The day of the wedding Lisa made sure everything went exactly as I had wanted, so much so that at times I forgot she was even there! She made it seem as though everything was perfect when I know she was working her tail off behind the scenes. She even went above and beyond and stayed at the reception until really late to see every guest had made it out. Our decision to hire Lisa as our wedding coordinator was hands down one of the best investments we made in our wedding. I would highly recommend using Lisa to any bride out there!!
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I couldn't have had such a perfect wedding without Lisa! She is a god send! Very attentive and detail oriented; my wedding turned out even better than I had envisioned!
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We don't even know how to begin explaining what a joy Lisa, of Exquisite Events & Consulting, was to work with. From the moment we met her, we felt so confident that our wedding day would run smoothly in her hands.
Lisa started working with us one month out from the wedding day and coordinated with each of our vendors so we didn't have to worry or think about it.
We have so many talented friends in the entertainment industry that we asked to be part of our day and Lisa worked with each of them to ensure they knew where to be and at what time. She made sure the whole day was seamless.
On the day of the wedding, Lisa anticipated every need we may have had, so much so that at the end of the night, I told my sister either they were hiding everything from me or the night had unfolded without a hitch. It was all thanks to Lisa's behind the scenes work that the night felt like a wonderful dream.
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There are no words to adequately describe the talent, tact, professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and overall awesomeness embodied by Lisa McMillan. Lisa provided so much more than day-of coordination for my wedding, including but not limited to, peace of mind and thoughtful guidance as I planned my ceremony and reception in less than three months. She thinks of everything, communicates clearly, remembers everyone's name, smoothes the snafus, and has a wonderful attitude and presence. Lisa is trustworthy, effective, and genuine in all that she does.
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We decided to hire Lisa as our day of coordinator based on the glowing reviews she received on this website, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. She sat down with us twice prior to the big day to make sure that we had hired, talked to, and thought of everything that we needed to get ready, which of course we had not, and then she took it from there. After our final meeting (about a month before the wedding) we gave her the contracts and contact information for all the vendors and we were able to just enjoy our party. She kept all the other vendors on time and on point, helped keep people organized for pictures, and just made sure everything was happening when it was supposed to be happening. The most impressive part was the way she did, with a big smile and positive attitude the entire time. After the wedding at least 20 people have told me how great she was and that they wish they had a coordinator like her at their own wedding. I don't know how she does what she does, but she was easily worth 5x what we paid her.
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What would we have done without Lisa?? Originally, we thought that we could plan our wedding by ourselves but when it came down to the small details, we really needed the extra help. Even though we hired Lisa as a day-of coordinator, she was really with us the full 2-months prior (when I booked her). She promptly responded to all of my emails and phonecalls prior to the wedding and gave us a ton of helpful hints to make our day that much more special. When I finally met Lisa in person at the rehearsal, she was professional, efficient, kept our wedding party in line, yet made it so much FUN!
There was a time right before the actual wedding when I started to get emotional and nervous and my bridesmaids were trying to calm me down. All of a sudden, Lisa came running into the bridal suite yelling, "IT'S YOUR WEDDING DAY!!!!" which caused all of my bridesmaids and I to start jumping up and down laughing and spilling water and champagne everywhere! She completely broke the tension.
I highly recommend Lisa for any type of event. If you want someone who is professional, responsive, efficient, and has a great personality, Lisa is your go to woman! Our wedding was AMAZING and we have Lisa to thank for helping us to shape it into being the best day of our lives thus far!
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Lisa was so incredibly wonderful. Our day would not have come together if it were not for her. She was flexible and understanding when there were different opinions and helped us think through tough things that I never would have thought of! She was incredibly thorough and fun and really was just so lovely. Already recommending her to others in the Asheville area who are nearing the engagement time.
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Lisa was a calming force during a very busy (stressful) and exciting time! She is thoughtful, articulate, creative and most importantly, warm and fuzzy. She was a tremendous help and I am SO glad I hired her.
I cannot recommend her enough! (2/28/15-Homewood)
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As mother of the bride, I was able to truly enjoy our day. Lisa "took the wheel" and I just enjoyed the ride!
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I debated needing a wedding coordinator but can tell you hiring Lisa was one of the best investments we made! She was available whenever we needed her and reminded us about little details we needed to think through. She was well connected to many of the vendors we used and folded in new vendors as if they had worked together for years. She is warm, welcoming, and easygoing and kept our wedding day focused on us. Anytime someone asked a question or needed something I would say “find Lisa” and it was done. Many guests, including two that work in event planning/wedding consulting, commented on how well Lisa orchestrated the rehearsal and the wedding. I highly recommend Lisa.
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I loved working with Lisa! She was so organized and calm. She patiently answered the same questions over and over, and walked me through me tiny meltdowns so beautifully. I will be happy to engage her for other events; I think she could make any party better! Thanks, Lisa!
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What wonderful care and service we received from Lisa! She was always so organized and reassuring. I think she answered the same questions for me about 50 times, and was never impatient or rushed. I felt completely confident that it would all come together just as we had planned, and it did. Lisa had great recommendations for vendors, knew all the right timing for coordinating them, and it all worked so well. Our fee for Exquisite Events was the very best money we spent, and I think she paid for herself, in helping us create a beautiful, economical event.
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I remember stepping out of the van shuttle back from the church to my reception site. The first thing I said as I put my feet on the ground was, "I need to find Lisa". Before I could utter the last syllable Lisa opened the door! Lisa is worth her weight in gold. We had several phone conversations and emails before my reception. I hired her as the day of coordinator for my wedding reception. She helped me organize and plan and brought up details I had not thought of. She put together a day of timeline that literally saved the day. My reception was flawless thanks to her efforts. She is a steal of a deal and will blend in with any reception venue staff. I loved that she dealt with all the details but did not try to control the bridal party or myself during the reception, I have seen this at other weddings in the past. Everyone commented on her efficiency. SHE IS GREAT!
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Lisa of Exquisite Events and Consulting was absolutely amazing to work with! I'm honestly not sure how anyone gets married without a coordinator like Lisa! She was so detail oriented and handled everything beyond my expectations. It was the best peace of mind on my wedding day to know that she was there to take care of everything so that we could just enjoy the day. I could not recommend Lisa enough - hiring her was the most well spent money of the entire day!
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I was the kind of bride who loves to do everything herself. I thought I had everything under control until it started getting closer to my wedding date. I called Lisa just praying she was affordable and available. I can't explain how much of an integral part of my wedding she was. She was so on the ball even noticing times in my contracts that didn't line up that I had missed. She was so wonderful to chat with me whenever I needed some questions answered. She is such a joy to work with because of her thoroughness, but also because of her spirit. Always smiling and super chipper, I don't know how she does it. I had my wedding at a place where I had to find all of the different vendors and contract with them separately. I forwarded on my contracts to her and she keep tabs on all the vendors. She even went so far as to help me timeline things outside the actual wedding because she said it was all part of the event! I can't imagine my weekend without her. She was truly a joy and pleasure to work with! Thank you thank you Lisa for all you do!
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Lisa at Exquisite Events and Consulting was so extremely helpful. She certainly helped keep me sane throughout the whole wedding planning process. She was incredibly efficient and so on top of her game. She never missed a beat. She really impressed me in the interview process when she said, "If something goes wrong on your wedding day, you will never know it." And she was right. I still don't know if anything went awry, and I don't care because our day was FABULOUS!
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Lisa was incredible!!!! My husband & I keep telling our friends & family that Lisa was the best money we spent for our wedding! She was extremely helpful in getting our ceremony organized & made sure all went smoothly for our big day. Lisa went above & beyond to ensure I had no worries on my wedding day. I would highly recommend Lisa for any planning or event coordination! TERRIFIC!!!
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If I could give Lisa 10 stars I would do so happily! The most important criteria for me was that my daughter and her wedding planner "got each other" from the beginning. Lisa understood her "vision" and saw to it that it was carried throughout by all vendors. Being from out of town, it was a tremendous bonus for us that all the vendors knew her well and had worked with her many times. Our wedding was beautiful, flawless and problem-free due to Lisa's expertise. Did I say she is one of the warmest people you will ever meet! Lisa will always have a special place in our hearts.
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Lisa is absolutely wonderful! Not only is she is flexible, prompt, supportive and organized, but she also has a great personality. She is the reason our special day went smoothly, and I don't know what we'd have done without her. Two words: Wonder. Woman.
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I cannot say enough about the extreme great service we received from Ms. Lisa Gatewood-McMillan at Exquisite Events and Consulting. Lisa answered immediately and set the wheels in motion. There was no pressuring and no worries. She did exactly what she said she was going to do. My daughter's wedding was absolutely flawlessly perfect thanks to Lisa. She reviewed the contracts, provided leadership and kept the channels of communication open. Lisa was always available either in person, email or phone. She also knew so much we would not know to ask for or set up. I was across the state, trying to plan a wedding in Asheville and Lisa made it happen. In fact she made it so easy. Her flexibility is amazing. If you want your wedding special, then you need to trust your special day to Lisa McMillan at Exquisite Events and Consulting.
Tiffany Sent on 05/30/2014
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Lisa McMillan went over and beyond our expectations of our wedding day! We hired Lisa as our wedding day coordinator. I chose Lisa after interviewing two other coordinators for our destination wedding in Asheville, NC. Planning a destination wedding is not an easy task however Lisa was very organized, very responsive, and enthusiastic about our wedding from beginning to end. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and I give credit to Lisa! Many guests, including my mother-in-law and bridal party, commented on how well Lisa orchestrated the rehearsal and the wedding. I highly recommend Lisa and all she has to offer!
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Lisa was a dream come true to work with. I met her a few years ago and knew that when I got married I wanted her help. And I wasn't wrong, with her help we planned a wedding that exceeded my expectations. Her vender recommendations were spot on. I have received so many compliments not only for Lisa's work but also for all the venders she recommended. I can not thank her enough for all the work that she did keeping us on schedule and organizied. Lisa managed all this while having my husband and I move aboard, a 13-14 hour time difference and my husband deploying. Lisa without your help and guidence I don't know that we could have pulled off such an amazing day. From the bottom of our hearts we can not thank you enough. We love you!!! Thank you again for everything.
Joanna Sent on 09/30/2013
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I recently worked with Lisa to plan our Asheville wedding. Lisa was professional, organized, and responsive. When I emailed her with questions, she wrote me back very quickly and she followed through on all of the things she said she would take care of. She helped me with decisions big and small and offered reminders and suggestions that helped the day go smoothly. It was a huge help to have a timeline made for us and Lisa made sure we stayed on track. She helped set up decorations for the reception and without her I'm not sure how we would have gotten it all done. Lisa was full of energy and enthusiasm, making us feel excited and comfortable at the same time. Our wedding was more amazing that I could have imagined, and I am very glad we chose to work with Lisa to help us make it such a magical celebration.
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Lisa was amazing! She is professional, attentive, detail oriented and overall amazing! My wedding ran flawless thanks to her!!
Kelly Sent on 07/08/2013
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Lisa was everything I hoped for and more. I cannot begin to tell you how completely helpful, patient, kind, organized and wonderful she was. From the very beginning she was a dream come true. Our wedding went so very smoothly and I know that it was thanks to Lisa. I had so many compliments for her from my wedding guests and my family and friends. She was just a joy to work with and I can't say enough great things about her! It was just above and beyond what I thought she would help me with and it really took so much stress off of me, knowing that I didn't need to worry about it on my wedding day- I could just enjoy everything around me. My husband and I will always hold a special place in our hearts for her. I hope she knows how much of a blessing she has been to us. We are are so grateful!
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I cannot say enough great things about Exquisite Events. Not only was working with Lisa an absolute joy (she is an amazing woman!), but she exponentially decreased our stress levels as the wedding drew near. Lisa was always available by email and phone, and she executed all tasks flawlessly. If anything went wrong during our wedding, we never knew about it because Lisa handled everything. Thank you Lisa for being an integral part of our Big Day!
Jana Sent on 08/19/2012
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Lisa was amazing! She was so adaptive and on top of things. She took my thoughts and ideas seriously and kept everyone on track!
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Lisa was great! Very attentive and organized.
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Lisa was AMAZING! We were thrilled with her services! She was professional, organized, and handled everything perfectly. We were planning our wedding from 10 hours away, and Lisa's help and support were invaluable. She went above and beyond to coordinate with our vendors and ensure that everything went off seamlessly! We had a few last minute changes, and Lisa took care of everything so that I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of the wedding. Our family and friends even commented on her professionalism and how impressed they were with her. Our photographer and videographer also commented on how she was the best coordinator that they had ever worked with. I am SO GLAD that we chose Lisa to handle our day of coordination. I met with several coordinators before making the final decision, and I can honestly say, without any hesitation, that Lisa was the best choice!
Maribeth Sent on 06/08/2012
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I used Exquisite Events and Consulting for day of coordination for my wedding. Lisa was fantastic, she was there for me to help with anything I needed and help answer any question. She went above and beyond with communicating with all my vendors and making sure everyone was on the same page. Our wedding went smoothly and without worry or last minute stress and it was all due to Lisa's organization and follow through. Overall it was a wonderful experience I would highly recommend Exquisite Events and Consulting to anyone needing help with planning an event!
Marcie Sent on 05/22/2012
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Lisa was absolutely amazing and really helped bring the vision of my wedding to a full, beautiful reality. I have the utmost respect for her. She's an instant friend and trusted confidant. I'd love to do it all over again!
Megan Sent on 12/27/2011
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Lisa was so helpful during this time. She made a stressful time seem like a piece of cake. She took care of the things that brides do not have time to deal with. She follows through on what she says she will do. The wedding day was so calm her and her assistant were on top of everything. I would recommend Lisa to help with any size wedding big or small. She is very organized and fun to work with. Thank you Lisa for making our wedding day so much fun and stress free!! It would have been a train wreck with out you.
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We chose Lisa last minute when we realized we needed some last minute advice and someone to help us through the day on the wedding day! We are pretty sure that this is the best money we spent on the wedding and are so thankful that we did. Lisa went above and beyond our expectations and really helped encourage the decisions we were making and gave us an honest opinion when the idea was not so awesome. If you are considering Lisa, call her. As soon as you do, you will instantly pickup on her passion for helping brides make their day simply perfect. There are so many things that she will talk to you about that you never thought about!!!! Lisa, we love you!
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I highly recommend hiring Lisa as your wedding planner. Initially I did some research on wedding planners and decided I didn't need one. However, about 4 months before the wedding, I had a major budget crisis and my fiancee was talking about canceling the wedding and just eloping in costa rica. As a last resort, I decided to call Lisa (in tears) and she agreed to meet with us the next day. She sat with us and helped us trim all the fat from our budget. We were able to cut down the budget and continue with the wedding. I decided to hire Lisa for the weekend and she was outstanding! She provided prompt support via email and telephone (since I was planning the wedding remotely). She provided me her opinion when I asked about vendor selection. She also provided creative cost saving ideas and contacts to get it done. The weekend activities were smooth sailing. Literally a perfect wedding. Lisa is THE BEST wedding planner out there. Thanks Lisa!!
Erica Sent on 05/02/2011
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Lisa was wonderful! I hired her for her professionalism that she exhibited from our first phone conversation. Her first couple of questions were "How many Guests? Attendants? What are your colors?" these are things I didn't even have figured out at the time. Right then, I decided that she was the woman for the job. She kept me on task, organized, and did all the footwork of setting up appointments with vendors, and arranging the details with each vendor. I literally could not have planned my wedding without her. Lisa is extremely professional while at the same time displaying her friendly, comfortable, outgoing, and encouraging personality. My finance met Lisa for the first time about 1.5 months into planning and his response was, " I am SO glad we hired Lisa. She is GREAT." --I agreed whole heartedly. Her response to every detail on the day of was, "I got it, don't you worry about a thing!"
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Lisa and her helpers did a wonderful job helping me with my wedding. She was very organized and the wedding definitely would not have run as smoothley if I didn't have her help. It was worth every penny to have her there to make sure that everything happened according to plan!
Kelly Sent on 09/24/2010
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Lisa at Exquisite Events and Consulting was a HUGE part of making our day a success. She handled the unexpected bumps that arise and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. She also helped us located a photographer and florist that we loved so much we wish we lived closer so we could recommend them to others in the area. Can't imagine trying to pull it off without her.
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I could not have asked for a more fun dependable and loving person to help out on my special day. I was blessed to have Lisa assist me during my time of need. She was always quick to respond and provided great suggestions. I leaned soley on her for my day and things went so smoothly I can truly say I had no worries on my day because Lisa knew what was important to me and I knew she would execute it.
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Lisa was very easy to work with. She had all the details covered and made things run smoothly on the day of the wedding. I didn't have to worry about a thing! I was very impressed by how quickly and clearly Lisa instructed everyone during the rehearsal. I would highly recommend Lisa's services.
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Enthusiasm is the word! Lisa is so positive and enthusiastic along with the gifts of administrative and organizational skills that makes her a great wedding planner. I see a lot of them and she stands out! Lisa is indeed A+.
