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Beatriz Sent on 06/16/2023LOLA Lavish with Lori worth every $$$
Booking the LOLA Lavish Package with Lori was the best investment we made during our wedding. Lori is a fantastic professional and elevated and executed our vision with perfection. She is experienced and candid about what is needed or optional to make the event memorable and EPIC. Her connection with a fantastic vendor team, fantastic eye for design, proactiveness and drive make her the perfect wedding planning master. We were planning the wedding from New Jersey and this was never an issue, and being Brazilian with guests from all over and even Brazilian vendors, Lori made sure our Brazilian culture was represented with ease! Best planner ever!!! Lori will execute your vision with no necessary expenses and amazing input - all of the favorite details or our day were Lori insights! On day of if there were any issues we have no idea! It ran absolutely smoothly despite two venues across town, snow and a bilingual crowd! Talk about being an awesome leader! -
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Maria Sent on 06/04/2009Lori from Lola is fantastic! Lori was our day-of coordinator as well as our florist, and she was amazing at both jobs. We had a limited floral budget, and Lori used her creativity to make simply stunning arrangements. I still daydream about my bouquet :) Also, she took care of everything on the day of the wedding--working with the caterer and site coordinator, giving directions to delivery guys, setting up the centerpieces--so I didn't have to worry about a thing. She even superglued a broken champagne flute back together in time for dinner. Lori made our wedding stress-free, which is all most brides can ask for! -
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Mamatha Sent on 09/27/2022Kirsty Basch & LOLA are the absolute best!
If you are searching for a wedding planner in Chicago, look no further. Kirsty Basch & LOLA Event Productions are the absolute best!!
My husband & I first met Kirsty when she planned our friend’s gorgeous wedding in 2019. We were SO impressed with her work and were super lucky to get her to plan our wedding too!
Our original date was set for 2021, but of course with COVID there ended up being lots of unexpected considerations, including making the decision to postpone until August 2022. Throughout the entire planning process and pandemic chaos, Kirsty was so warm, professional, communicative, reliable, considerate, intuitive, proactive, creative, fun, flexible, and frankly our steady rock.
Kirsty makes it a priority to first really understand the fundamental needs, personalities, and goals of each of her couples. She then uses this formulation to inform her work and guide couples in picking the best personalized options *for them* and their budget. Kirsty & LOLA clearly have tight relationships with the best vendors in Chicago, and she made selecting them a breeze. She stayed in constant contact with them, advocated on our behalf before we even needed to say anything, and somehow knew what we wanted more than we knew ourselves! Kirsty & and our vendor crew basically felt like the Avengers – they were such a strong, cohesive team with immense experience working in the industry and with each other, and we had 100% faith in their expertise.
Kirsty was also an expert at navigating the complicated aspects of a large multicultural (Indian-Italian) wedding. As a psychiatrist myself, we often joked that Kirsty must be secretly trained in family therapy! She was extremely interpersonally skilled at navigating our families’ different goals and expectations, while also ultimately prioritizing us as the couple. I was particularly impressed with her knowledge and experience with planning South Asian weddings and found that she actually knew way more details about them than I did! She clearly excels at inclusivity and cultural humility and I would trust her to plan any event amazingly.
Our wedding day itself ended up being truly stunning and magical, better than anything we could have possibly imagined. We had so much faith in Kirsty that we didn’t have to worry about a single detail that day – we just got to fully enjoy it. Hiring Kirsty Basch and LOLA were by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding, and if we could hire Kirsty to plan our entire life we would!!! -
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Gabrielle Sent on 07/16/2024Simply the best!
We had the pleasure of working with Michelle from Lola Event Productions for our wedding, and her exceptional service, guidance, and excellent execution truly made our day unforgettable. From the moment we began planning, Michelle's professionalism and reliability were evident. She seamlessly coordinated all the details, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Our wedding party and guests couldn’t stop raving about how organized and well-executed everything was. Michelle's attention to detail and her ability to keep everything on track allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without any worries. Michelle is not only our planner, she is now our forever friend! Her warmth, dedication, and genuine care made the entire experience even more special. We highly recommend Michelle and Lola Event Productions to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled wedding planner. Her expertise and commitment to excellence are unmatched. -
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Madison Sent on 11/20/2024The best there ever was!!!
One month out from our wedding and I'm just now able to put into words how incredible the day was, mainly due to Lori & LOLA Events. Lori goes above & beyond in every single regard -- not only does she facilitate every detail with venues, stationary, band, hair/makeup, etc, she puts so much effort into the small things -- table numbers signs, family photo tables, wedding programs, etc. There will be probably 10 things you had no idea to even think of when planning your wedding, but Lori will make sure you have them all and that they're fabulous. Lori cares so deeply about her clients and it shows in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the big day. She really became part of our family over the last 18 months, and we couldn't recommend her or LOLA any more. THANK YOU LORI & team!!! -
Sarah Sent on 11/05/2017Ok this review is so over due. We had an amazing experience working with Michelle at LOLA Event Productions. We purchased the 60-Day Coordinator Package and it was probably the best money we spent for our wedding. Michelle was so great and super fun. She kept us so organized before our big day, gave us vendor recommendations that fit our budget and really made us feel like our big day was important to her.
The day of our wedding we didn't have to worry about a single detail- Michelle was totally in control while at the same time appearing completely relaxed. At one point while getting ready I texted her and said "should I be doing something?" and she responded, "yea- having fun!" Literally that is the only thing I had to worry about that day- having fun. I was able to completely focus on my new husband, and enjoying the day with friends and family. After the wedding one of my bridesmaids said to me "I've never seen a wedding go so smoothly in my life." And truly thats how it felt- smooth, joyful and beautiful.
If you are able to budget for this service, you should! And hopefully you are lucky enough to get Michelle as your Coordinator. Thanks Michelle and LOLA- our wedding truly was the best day of our lives. -
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Paulette Sent on 10/29/2018Best wedding ever!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Lori 20+ years ago when she was working at Marshall Field's right out of college. Even then, she was an expert at her job and went above and beyond for her clients. Unfortunately, Lori left to pursue bigger and better things and we lost touch. When my daughter got engaged and we googled wedding planners in Chicago, I was so happy to come across Lori's name and immediately gave her a call. When we learned that lori was available for us, there was no need to look any further and we booked LOLA immediately.
Lori and her team are truly experts at what they do and wedding planning would have never gone as smoothly as it did without them. Our wedding planning experience was flawless due to Lori's guidance and expertise. We went with Lori's recommendations for vendors and they were all amazing and wonderful to work with.
I can't say enough good things about Lori except that it was one of our best decisions to hire her and she is truly worth her weight in gold. I may be biased but my daughter's wedding was truly one of the best and I thank Lori and her team from the bottom of my heart for a job well done!! -
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Emily Sent on 10/16/2022Hire Sanja!!
Sanja Dimitrijevic was the absolute MVP of our wedding day.
Even though we technically only hired her as a day-of coordinator, her commitment to us started well before the day of our wedding. Sanja was detail-oriented and responsive – starting from our very first meeting. She was an excellent listener and was always willing to provide feedback when needed.
If there was a question that she didn't immediately have an answer to, she would seek out a response and get back to us quickly. She was incredibly helpful in reviewing our contracts, communicating with our vendors and establishing a detailed timeline.
But the real magic of Sanja came out the day of the wedding!
She was in her element.
She had a calm yet confident demeanor that made us feel so at ease so that we could enjoy our day. From morning until night, anytime we needed her, somehow Sanja appeared in our sights.
She thought of every last detail, from providing treats to the ring-bearer bearer and flower girls (and the anxious bride) to making sure that we had hors d'oeuvres and our signature cocktail in our bridal suite.
And she wasn’t just great with us. Several of our family members came up to us independently that night to tell us big and small ways she had helped them.
We couldn’t recommend Sanja highly enough. -
Ernesto Sent on 10/22/2025
Wedding beyond what we could have ever imagined!
Working with Sanja from Lola Event Productions was one of the greatest blessings of our entire wedding journey. From the very beginning, Sanja understood our vision in a way that felt almost instinctive. She immediately grasped what mattered most to us and helped bring it all to life with such elegance, precision, and care. What could have been a stressful process turned into something beautiful, organized, and even fun, thanks to her calm energy and her remarkable ability to anticipate every need before we even voiced it.
Sanja’s attention to detail is unmatched. She guided us through every decision with patience and intention, making sure that each element felt true to us. On the wedding day, she orchestrated everything so seamlessly that we were able to be fully present and enjoy every single moment. Every guest noticed how flawless everything felt, and that is entirely thanks to her.
What makes Sanja truly exceptional is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples and puts so much of herself into what she does. We always felt supported, understood, and cared for. She was not just our planner; she became a part of our story and now is a forever friend. We refuse to let the end of our wedding day be the end of our relationship.
Sanja, thank you for giving us the gift of a day that felt effortless, meaningful, and perfectly us. You made our dream wedding come to life in ways we never could have imagined. For anyone looking for someone who will plan with artistry, precision, and heart, Lola Event Productions is simply incomparable. -
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Kassie Sent on 10/17/2021#teamcarly forever!
The single best decision we made during our wedding planning process was hiring Carly C from LOLA for Partial Planning. From our first conversation, we knew that Carly was the perfect fit for us. She excelled in quickly understanding what we were looking for, developing a comprehensive plan, and keeping things on track (including us when we needed it!) while maintaining a good sense of humor throughout the process. Carly helped us assemble an all-star team, and ensured that the wedding day itself went off without a hitch -- and numerous guests complimented the seamless flow of the day. We got to be in the moment the whole day of the wedding without thinking about anything because we knew that Carly had it all under control. We are #teamcarly forever! -
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Hannah Sent on 11/13/2025Michelle was the BEST planner! highly recommend
Working with Michelle from LOLA Event Productions was hands down the BEST decision we made for our entire wedding. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, the only thing I’d change is that I would have called Michelle even sooner. She is the best of the best and truly everything you could ever want in a wedding planner!!
From day one, Michelle brought a level of organization, expertise, and calm that completely transformed the planning process for us. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She thinks of things you didn’t even know needed to be thought about. Her planning docs, timelines, checklists, and weekly guidance made the entire year so much easier. I never felt lost or overwhelmed because she always had a clear plan, helpful direction, and everything ready before I even asked.
One of the biggest things that set Michelle apart was her vendor network. She has worked with so many of the top vendors in the industry, and she steered us toward the best of the best. Every recommendation she gave us was spot-on. Our flowers, band, venue team, lighting, rentals, beauty, photography… basically everything that made our wedding what it was came from her guidance. You can tell vendors genuinely love working with her, which made our experience even smoother.
Michelle is also unbelievably responsive. Whether it was a late-night text about a detail or a mid-day call to help finalize decisions, she was always available and somehow always ten steps ahead. She never once made us feel like a burden, even when I had a million questions. She truly cares, and you feel that every single step of the way.
Beyond everything she handles logistically, Michelle is simply a joy to be around. She brings such positive, fun, easy energy that made the entire experience enjoyable. We looked forward to our calls with her, and my family and wedding party all loved her. She was such a joy to work with that we were genuinely sad when the planning ended, but we know we’ll stay in touch far beyond the wedding.
And on the wedding day… I cannot emphasize this enough… Michelle made it possible for me to fully enjoy every second. I did not stress about a single thing. She handled every detail, every transition, every vendor, every question before it even got to me. I got to be present on my wedding day because of her. That is the biggest gift any planner can give.
Michelle is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met. She is committed, reliable, creative, and truly wants your day to be perfect. She goes above and beyond in ways you don’t even expect. She took our vision, elevated it, and created a wedding day more beautiful than anything I had imagined.
I cannot recommend Michelle enough. She is exceptional at what she does. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, you will feel supported, cared for, and confident from the moment you start planning until the very last moment of your wedding night. Hiring her was the best decision we made, and I’m forever grateful. If you’re considering working with her, do it. You’ll thank yourself for years to come!!! -
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Maggie Sent on 11/14/2025Thank you sanja!
We cannot say enough good things about LOLA!! We booked the “Last Minute LOLA” package and we worked with Sanja Dimitrijevic through the last few months of our wedding planning. She exceeded all of our expectations and really helped to make our wedding day the most perfect day. The whole planning process with her was so fun and we felt really prepared in the week leading up our wedding. No ask was too much and she met with us countless times to make sure all of the details were accounted for.
On the day of the wedding, she was on top of everything and did so much behind the scenes work. She took all of the stress out of the day which was exactly what we were hoping for! Booking with LOLA was one our best investments during our wedding planning process and we can’t recommend Sanja enough!! -
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Micaela Sent on 09/14/2023Hiring LOLA, and working with Carly specifically was the best decision I ever made
I cannot recommend working with LOLA enough. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner Lori a little over a year before my wedding. I had already booked the venue and was unsure if hiring a wedding planner was worth it or not, and after my phone call with Lori, I absolutely saw the value and knowledge that hiring a planner would bring. She recommended I work with Carly and it was easily the best decision I made in my entire wedding process (besides my husband of course).
From our very first phone call, Carly has been beyond incredible. I truly cannot accurately describe the peace of mind she gave me throughout this entire process. I personally get overwhelmed super quickly, never know where to start, and am the biggest procrastinator. From our very first in person meeting, Carly laid everything out in a way that I was able to process and actually be excited for. She asked questions I never would have even known to ask, was able to take my messy brain and aesthetic and put together the most AMAZING vision board of everything I was trying to describe.
She created an amazing Google Drive to house all our contracts, our ideas, our timeline, basically our wedding bible. This made it so much easier to see what needed to be done and when, where we were with certain vendors, when payments were due, etc. Despite all of the information being easily accessible and readily available, Carly was CONSTANTLY there to answer my endless questions. I was always able to reach her with whatever question I had, both big and small. I was always met with her patience and knowledge no matter what I needed.
She had endless and priceless knowledge on all of the vendors we had to choose from, set up meetings with them and handled all communication, and overall just kept my sanity together. She would do the hard work so I could show up to an amazing and perfect meeting and actually enjoy my wedding process.
The entire process was a DREAM and I can solely attribute that to Carly. Every time I saw someone and they would ask how stressed I was, or what else needed to be done, each time people would be shocked at how calm and happy I was with my entire wedding planning experience. Everything was laid out for me in such an easy way, Carly would even send me periodic emails with timely to do’s and create to do lists for me. Like I said, I am a self aware procrastinator, and Carly stayed on top of me in a way that did not overwhelm me and always made sure I knew what needed to be done. She designed the most AMAZING timeline down to the literal minute for me, my family, all of the vendors, the guests, everyone.
The entire process was a dream which I cannot thank her enough for to begin with, but I have no words for how amazing she was in the final month, week, and even days before. Your wedding week as a bride is quite possibly the biggest week of your life. There are so many moving pieces, so many personal appointments you have, and potentially even people coming in from out of town to entertain, I didn’t think I would even have time to sleep. I had so many things for the ceremony and reception to bring to Carly, and she could not have been more accommodating. She worked within my crazy schedule to make sure everything got to her and to the venue. Waking up the day of my wedding, all I felt was excitement. There was not a single nerve because I knew that Carly would make sure everything was perfect. From the second she showed up, I was put at ease. When people were asking me questions, I think my most used phrase of the day was, “ask Carly”. And she knew absolutely everything. Her and her assistant made sure that I had the most amazing day of my life. The day flowed beyond smoothly, not a thing went wrong, and even if I did, Carly had a plan B-Z to make sure everything would work. My mom and dad were able to enjoy the wedding and visit with everyone, because they knew that Carly had the day taken care of. My wedding day was easily the best day of my life, my exact vision for what I wanted, and even better than I expected. And I can say without a single doubt, that ALL of it was due to Carly.
I could go on endlessly and my attention span is terrible so I truly hope if you took the time to read this entire review, you take away that you should 100000000% hire LOLA as a whole, and you should absolutely request to work with Carly. She was an amazing planner, a perfect resource, and just the best person I have met. I have so many friends and family members that have gotten married and said while it was great, the process was just terrible and they couldn’t wait to just have the day be over with. Carly made me enjoy the process, and to be able to look back on this with nothing but a smile and such happiness because Carly made sure that it was perfect. You truly just cannot put a price on what she did for us.
Carly, I will never be able to thank you enough for everything. But from the absolute bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
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Punam Sent on 08/31/2021Don't Search Further!
I don’t think my husband and I would be able to pull off our wedding without Carly C! We had our original wedding date of April 2020 however right at our walk through (4 weeks prior), COVID was at full force and the shutdown occurred.
This was unknown territories for us all of us but Carly never lost her footing rather lead us and the rest of the wedding vendors with confidence, optimism, and persistence. NOTHING phased Carly- she quickly worked to communicate and coordinate with our vendors through the 3 rescheduled dates and answer all of my emails in timely manner. There was never a question that felt like it was a bother to Carly- from how many cocktail napkins should I order to what is limo size we should get? We knew that Carly C was determined as us to make sure we had the day we envisioned--- she advocated for us when we felt uneasy as well as provided insightful feedback on certain aspects of the wedding! I can truly say Carly C is not just a wedding planner/coordinator, she becomes your friend through this entire and often stressful process.
You will not regret having Carly C be the head of your wedding dream team. She will lead and execute a stellar event that your friends and family can't stop talking about! Carly C will provide you with a detailed timeline with pertinent details and create a condensed version for your family and wedding party—this was so helpful for everyone involved. It kept me from answering questions leading up to the wedding day- taking away one layer of stress!
Additionally, Carly C and her lovely assistant (Hayley M) was with us through the whole day! We loved having this support to gently remind us if we were slowly falling behind schedule or step in when needed (finding a vase for my bouquet before the ceremony so it wouldn’t wilt). I can’t say enough for how grateful and appreciative we are of Carly C and how committed she is to making sure you love your wedding day! Thank you, Carly!
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Jim D. Sent on 02/01/2023
Best-in-Class Wedding Planner (like Lori @ Lola) = Key #1 to a Perfect Wedding
Lori @ Lola was the best. Her preparation and expertise showed as every key detail really came to light throughout our entire wedding planning process and especially on our wedding day. She had answers if anything went wrong, and came prepared with backup shoes for me (the groom) after my feet started hurting after hours of dancing (one of many special touches she added to our night). Beyond her professionalism and experience, she's an incredible person to work with - we realized that a best-in-class wedding planner is priority #1 to ensure a smooth, successful wedding. I highly recommend Lori & Lola as a wedding planner! -
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Lauren Sent on 11/14/2018Look no further for your perfect wedding planner!
Where to even begin with how amazing Carly C. at Lola Event Productions is??? I am pretty organized and love to plan so after getting engaged in Feb. 2018, having a full-time planner wasn’t something I thought we would need. However, the more I planned, the more I started worrying about small details and organizing for the day. I did not want my mom and sister to be stuck doing a lot of tasks and not be able to enjoy the wedding. My mom had heard great things about Lola and suggested that I consider a day of planner. That’s when I reached out to Carly for day of planning and SOOO much was taken off my plate immediately. Shortly after hiring Carly, I was immediately sending her contracts which she organized. She also had super helpful responses and resources to any random questions I had regarding vendors or planning! Then over the summer, in July, we had our first official timeline planning meeting for my October wedding. The meeting was wonderful, and she already had SO much organized. She walked us through a draft timeline and we talked through ALL the details! She also gave us some important things to think about as well as helpful lists for further planning and specific things that we needed to get done in the coming months. After this meeting, she also started handling communications with vendors and getting them all set up and organized for the day, while also still answering my questions and responding to my every need/concern. Week of the wedding, Carly made my life SO easy, she handled all confirmations and planning with vendors, all timeline finalizations, and made sure the wedding party and our families were all on board with the timeline and plan for the wedding and rehearsal. I also never realized how much stuff I would need at the two different locations for the ceremony and reception – Carly handled all of it and made sure it was all delivered and set up beautifully. She also packed the largest most spectacular emergency kit you could think of for the wedding day!! I had not eaten a ton during the day of the wedding and got a headache – I did not have to worry about it for a second because Carly had snacks and meds galore and ready to go.
Our wedding day was truly the most beautiful, perfect fairy-tale I could have ever imagined, and I give so much credit to Carly for making it all possible. Me, my husband, family, and friends did not have to stress or worry about a single thing all day (or week) because Carly executed everything so flawlessly. She is amazing in every way and I cannot say enough good things about her. Carly is organized, polished, friendly, warm, understanding, conscientious, graceful, detail-oriented, and confident – you will NEVER regret hiring her or Lola – and you will most likely still be sending her thank you texts weeks after the wedding (like me!). Carly, we love you, thank you for helping us plan the wedding of our dreams!!! -
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Nora Sent on 07/17/2023The best decision we made
Hiring LOLA Productions was the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. From booking our first vendor through the last song of the wedding, we had full trust in Carly (our coordinator) and the LOLA team. Carly was our partner in the truest sense of the term—she is an expert with an uncanny ability to translate amorphous vibes, feelings, thoughts, and wishes into concrete visions, plans, timelines, and moments. She struck the perfect balance of setting clear expectations around timelines and budget while also holding space for creativity and inspiration in the planning process. And when the big day arrived, she orchestrated everything with skill, care, and decisiveness. We loved our wedding—and the planning process—and we absolutely could not have done it without Carly and LOLA. -
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Jenna Sent on 01/13/2020The best wedding planner in Chicago!
If you’re newly engaged and looking for a planner... stop everything and hire Kristy Diana from Lola Event Productions. This was hands down the best decision I made, outside of saying yes to the proposal!
As someone who was new to Chicago and unfamiliar with the wedding scene, Kristy quickly put me at east with her calm demeanor, 12+ years of planning experience and massive rolodex to match. She custom built a plan and budget based on my specific needs, so I never felt that she was taking a cookie cutter approach. She is well connected and respected in the industry; everyone loves working with her. This made me feel confident that at the end of the day, I was getting the best deal and treatment possible.
On the wedding day, Kristy and her associate Fernando worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything run absolutely smoothly; anticipating needs at every turn so that we could sit back and truly enjoy our day.
As the saying goes, "you are only as good as the people who you surround yourself with" - and this couldn't be more true in our case! Kristy is an amazing planner and is an even more amazing person who we hope will be forever in our lives! -
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Haley Sent on 02/06/2023Our wedding was perfect thanks to Lori!!!
I cannot express how grateful we are to have worked with Lori!!! She was so knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest and FUN from day one, and truly made all our wedding dreams come true. Planning a big wedding can be a stressful process, but Lori’s organization skills and attention to detail made us feel confident and relaxed over the entire year of planning. Any idea I came to her with, she was able to help turn into a reality and lead us to the most amazing vendors. The actual wedding day was FLAWLESS and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing!! Lori ensured the day ran so smoothly from start to finish, and was such a calming presence throughout. We cannot recommend Lori enough!!!! Forever grateful we found her! -
Amanda Sent on 10/22/2020
Awesome experience planning on a quick timeline!
I contacted Carly and asked her if she thought it was possible to plan a micro wedding in 3 weeks. She was so sweet (and did not laugh) and made it happen!! She hooked us up with the most amazing venue and vendors and helped us plan our dream wedding! Could not recommend Carly more!!! -
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Bora Sent on 09/13/2023Carly C. (and LOLA) are a MUST!!
Hiring Carly C. from Lola Planners and getting the LOLA Signature Planning Services Package was the BEST and SMARTEST decision we have ever made. We can’t say enough great things about Carly, and although words can’t even begin to express how amazing she is, we’ll give it a shot.
From the very beginning, Carly made us feel comfortable and prepared for the journey we were about to embark on. Carly’s organization, attention to detail, and style was a perfect match for us. She immediately understood our vision and helped bring that vision to life by answering questions, pointing us in the right direction, and recommending details we never would have thought of ourselves. When planning a wedding, you have to reach out to many vendors and make countless decisions (which can get difficult when you’re a slightly indecisive couple). Lucky for us, Carly made that process seamless and ensured that we were happy and confident in our choices. Carly stayed on top of us for approvals and final decisions and handled the execution completely by herself. Her expertise and experience made the vendor selection process a cakewalk and made the wedding planning process as stress-free as possible.
Carly handled all communication with vendors, updated budget and payment spreadsheets, prepared a mood board for the wedding, offered up amazing ideas to make the wedding both beautiful and special, and sent out detailed timelines. Carly had every minute of our wedding day planned to a tee, which set us up for success. Carly’s coordination with vendors on the day of the wedding was flawless, as everything was perfectly set up and ready to go by the time we got there, and things went according to plan throughout the entire wedding.
On the wedding day, Carly made our dream wedding a reality. She made sure we were both doing okay while getting ready, prepared the wedding party and officiant for the ceremony, organized private moments for us to take everything in, was an expert at dress fluffing and bustling, helped us sneak away for our reception outfit change, packed up the bridal suite and returned our things to our hotel room, and constantly roamed around making sure things were perfect. Carly managed requests from family members during the wedding, ensured we
were never without a drink in our hand (while also ensuring that we were eating enough and drinking lots of water), helped move us along if a guest was monopolizing a little too much of our time, and checked in with us throughout the night. Above all, Carly made it a priority to make sure that we were the happiest we’ve ever been and boy did she excel at that.
Although it was our day, Carly ran the wedding so well that we felt more like guests because we were able to sit back (well, dance) and enjoy! On that note, our guests kept coming up to us saying they had never been to a wedding that was so well-organized and ran so smoothly. Guests were also raving about Carly, saying that our planner did a fantastic job setting everything up and making sure things went off without a hitch.
We can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that we would not have had such a beautiful wedding (or a wedding at all….) without Carly by our side throughout the whole wedding planning process. Carly started off as a planner, but she has truly become one of our good friends and we are forever grateful to have her in our lives. We are the biggest fans of Carly (and LOLA) and will be recommending her and her team to every single person we know who is getting married. Carly, LOLA, and the signature package are worth every cent (and more)!
If you want your dream wedding to turn into a reality that is executed perfectly, then you NEED to hire Carly as your planner! -
Jennifer Sent on 04/07/2019
Michelle + LOLA = The Dream Team
When we met with Michelle for the first time, we instantly knew she would be an excellent wedding planner. Her initial questions were thoughtful, meticulous, and catered to our specific needs. Over the course of ~10 months, Michelle and the LOLA team helped us coordinate a Jewish/Christian wedding that included two officiants, floral, catering, lighting, transportation, and stationery for a wedding of 225 people and a wedding party with 25. Needless to say, Michelle had her hands full.
At the end of the day, what separates Michelle is how much we could trust her. We knew she was always on our side, would advocate for the best prices, would be pragmatic in her suggestions, and wanted nothing more than for us to have the most perfect wedding, which we did, in large part thanks to her.
We highly recommend Michelle and LOLA; they were simply amazing! -
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