Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator Reviews

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• Claudia H. Sent on 10/02/2023
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  Peggy is the best!!!

  Peggy was AMAZING! She was such a great support throughout the whole planning process. I hired Peggy as a day-of planner and was able to call her with any questions I had leading up to the big day. She was very responsive and lovely to work with. On the day of she was so helpful and made sure the plans and aesthetic I had been fostering actually came to life. She contacted all the other vendors before hand to make sure they were on the same page and made sure the evening went smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend Peggy!!!!

  Peggy was AMAZING! She was such a great support throughout the whole planning process. I hired Peggy as a day-of planner and was able to call her with any questions I had leading up to the big day. She was very responsive and lovely to work with. On the day of she was so helpful and made sure the plans and aesthetic I had been fostering actually came to life. She contacted all the other vendors before hand to make sure they were on the same page and made sure the evening went smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend Peggy!!!!
• Carmen R. Sent on 09/28/2022
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  Peggy was awesome!

  My sister got married before me, and after her wedding, my sister and mom were so impressed that they told us that we needed to hire Peggy again because she was so helpful. We are so glad we hired her too!
  Although we hired her as a day-of coordinator, she was involved in planning meetings with our venue prior to our wedding day. She asked questions that we never would have though of to ask, and really made sure that our vision was being met.
  The day of the wedding she helped make sure every detail was being handled during the day. She also made sure that everything was neatly packed after the wedding. She really made sure our wedding was stress free.
  She is highly professional and is wonderful to work with. We highly recommend using her services!

  My sister got married before me, and after her wedding, my sister and mom were so impressed that they told us that we needed to hire Peggy again because she was so helpful. We are so glad we hired her too!
  Although we hired her as a day-of coordinator, she was involved in planning meetings with our venue prior to our wedding day. She asked questions that we never would have though of to ask, and really made sure that our vision was being met.
  The day of the wedding she helped make sure every detail was being handled during the day. She also made sure that everything was neatly packed after the wedding. She really made sure our wedding was stress free.
  She is highly professional and is wonderful to work with. We highly recommend using her services!
• Marcia Sent on 09/18/2022
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  Peggy is the BEST!

  Both of my daughters got married recently. One in June 2021 and one in September 2022. For the first wedding, I wasn’t sure that a wedding coordinator was necessary. I guess I didn’t know all of the rules a wedding planner place. When our second daughter got married, there was not a doubt in our mind that Peggy would be a part of the special day! She met us at the venues and asked the questions that we never even thought of. She always gave the right suggestions based on her vast experience. Peggy was always helpful when we called or sent emails. The 2021 wedding was one of the first “normal” weddings during Covid craziness. Peggy was with my daughter through it all and it was full of decisions, changing plans, and having to be creative. As for the day of the weddings, Peggy was there for it all. She was at the church and reception and had us all organized. Even though both of the venues we used were beautiful, Peggy added some lovely finishing touches! She even brought family members to assist her. I would have to say, if anything went wrong at either wedding Peggy would’ve handled it… Not the bride or the groom or the parents. She had all the vendors information in case she needed to reach them. Some above and beyond circumstances that Peggy help with at our weddings that stand out to me include pinning up my daughters wedding dress that was not altered quite right, and setting up a large Pittsburgh cookie table, the morning of the wedding. My husband loves that she checked on him and made sure that he had a drink and didn’t need anything. After the weddings, Peggy took the time to carefully box all of the special items from the wedding with care. Peggy clearly has pride in what she does and she has a wonderful sense of calm that eliminates stress for all. Peggy is the BEST!!!

  Both of my daughters got married recently. One in June 2021 and one in September 2022. For the first wedding, I wasn’t sure that a wedding coordinator was necessary. I guess I didn’t know all of the rules a wedding planner place. When our second daughter got married, there was not a doubt in our mind that Peggy would be a part of the special day! She met us at the venues and asked the questions that we never even thought of. She always gave the right suggestions based on her vast experience. Peggy was always helpful when we called or sent emails. The 2021 wedding was one of the first “normal” weddings during Covid craziness. Peggy was with my daughter through it all and it was full of decisions, changing plans, and having to be creative. As for the day of the weddings, Peggy was there for it all. She was at the church and reception and had us all organized. Even though both of the venues we used were beautiful, Peggy added some lovely finishing touches! She even brought family members to assist her. I would have to say, if anything went wrong at either wedding Peggy would’ve handled it… Not the bride or the groom or the parents. She had all the vendors information in case she needed to reach them. Some above and beyond circumstances that Peggy help with at our weddings that stand out to me include pinning up my daughters wedding dress that was not altered quite right, and setting up a large Pittsburgh cookie table, the morning of the wedding. My husband loves that she checked on him and made sure that he had a drink and didn’t need anything. After the weddings, Peggy took the time to carefully box all of the special items from the wedding with care. Peggy clearly has pride in what she does and she has a wonderful sense of calm that eliminates stress for all. Peggy is the BEST!!!
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• Alexandra M. Sent on 08/28/2022
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  Couldn’t have done it without her

  Peggy was absolutely fantastic and always went above and beyond to make sure that We were thinking about the right things, making decisions on time, and not missing any details. On the day of, she was instrumental in our wedding run smoothly - we weren’t asked a single question all day, and things just happened “magically”. 10/10 would recommend.

  Peggy was absolutely fantastic and always went above and beyond to make sure that We were thinking about the right things, making decisions on time, and not missing any details. On the day of, she was instrumental in our wedding run smoothly - we weren’t asked a single question all day, and things just happened “magically”. 10/10 would recommend.

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thanks so much Alexandra for your kind words. You both had such a vision, and it was fun helping you bring it to life. It was a wonderful, magical day!
• Deepshikha H. Sent on 09/12/2022
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  Best wedding planner!

  Peggy was absolutely amazing to work with. She made it feel like we were her priority throughout the whole process and we couldn’t have done better. When our venue changed last minute (due to unforeseen circumstances) Peggy swung into action and made sure that the event we envisioned was fulfilled. She went above and beyond while working with our vendors and always made sure we got the best deal. I would highly recommend Peggy and our day was perfect thanks to her.

  Peggy was absolutely amazing to work with. She made it feel like we were her priority throughout the whole process and we couldn’t have done better. When our venue changed last minute (due to unforeseen circumstances) Peggy swung into action and made sure that the event we envisioned was fulfilled. She went above and beyond while working with our vendors and always made sure we got the best deal. I would highly recommend Peggy and our day was perfect thanks to her.

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you so much Deppshikha! It was so wonderful working with you and what a special day it was. All the best! Peggy
• Laura W. Sent on 09/14/2022
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  Do yourself a favor and hire Love on a Shoe String

  Peggy did a great job as our day of coordinator. We hired her about a few months out and she was such a support in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She helped me keep track of everything I still needed to figure out and made me feel much more confident heading into the big day.
  
  Peggy coordinated with all our vendors and directed the flow the day of, including a last minute rain change (5 minutes before the ceremony started ) to a location that everyone agreed was even more beautiful than our original ceremony setting.
  
  We did several large DIYs including all of our florals and we could not have pulled it off without Peggy. She and her assistant set up all of our bud vases and did a beautiful job decorating the tables and mantelpieces. We are so pleased with how it turned out. She also helped pack them all up at the end of the evening and clean-up was another thing that I was anxious about.
  
  Peggy enabled us (my husband, our families, and me) to focus on celebrating. I cannot recommend her services enough.

  Peggy did a great job as our day of coordinator. We hired her about a few months out and she was such a support in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She helped me keep track of everything I still needed to figure out and made me feel much more confident heading into the big day.
  
  Peggy coordinated with all our vendors and directed the flow the day of, including a last minute rain change (5 minutes before the ceremony started ) to a location that everyone agreed was even more beautiful than our original ceremony setting.
  
  We did several large DIYs including all of our florals and we could not have pulled it off without Peggy. She and her assistant set up all of our bud vases and did a beautiful job decorating the tables and mantelpieces. We are so pleased with how it turned out. She also helped pack them all up at the end of the evening and clean-up was another thing that I was anxious about.
  
  Peggy enabled us (my husband, our families, and me) to focus on celebrating. I cannot recommend her services enough.

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• Emily C. Sent on 08/19/2022
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  Excellent! Highly recommend!

  Peggy takes care of everything on your big day so you don't have to worry about anything and can enjoy!!! She was wonderful to have and did so much behind the scenes! She also helped run through our rehearsal so that we could be prepared for the big day! She did an excellent job helping to set up the room and make sure that all of the vendors were well-coordinated. Highly recommend!

  Peggy takes care of everything on your big day so you don't have to worry about anything and can enjoy!!! She was wonderful to have and did so much behind the scenes! She also helped run through our rehearsal so that we could be prepared for the big day! She did an excellent job helping to set up the room and make sure that all of the vendors were well-coordinated. Highly recommend!

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you for your kind words, Emily. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day. All the best!
• Stephanie G. Sent on 07/22/2022
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  The best of the best!

  Peggy was the glue that not only held me together but also all of the details of my wedding. As my venue was difficult to work with because of changes in staff, Peggy called them and went to the venue to iron out all of the issues that just seemed to keep coming up. Not only did she go the extra mile, but she also nailed my vision for the wedding. I could not be happier with the excellent service she provided me. If you want to work with a dream wedding planner, but also a wonderful human being, BOOK HER! Thanks again, Peggy!!

  Peggy was the glue that not only held me together but also all of the details of my wedding. As my venue was difficult to work with because of changes in staff, Peggy called them and went to the venue to iron out all of the issues that just seemed to keep coming up. Not only did she go the extra mile, but she also nailed my vision for the wedding. I could not be happier with the excellent service she provided me. If you want to work with a dream wedding planner, but also a wonderful human being, BOOK HER! Thanks again, Peggy!!

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you so much for your kind words Stephanie! It was such a pleasure to help your dream wedding come true. You were a joy to work with! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!!!
• Trish Sent on 04/19/2022
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  Peggy was so helpful and supportive

  I wanted to find a wedding planner who could guide me in picking out vendors, talking things out, etc, and especially helpful on the day-of! Peggy was amazing. Her help (and her assistant Chloe) on our wedding day was seamless. She made sure every last touch we wanted to make our wedding special was taken care of. I tend to be a worrier, but I did not worry about ANYTHING on the wedding day, thanks to Peggy.

  I wanted to find a wedding planner who could guide me in picking out vendors, talking things out, etc, and especially helpful on the day-of! Peggy was amazing. Her help (and her assistant Chloe) on our wedding day was seamless. She made sure every last touch we wanted to make our wedding special was taken care of. I tend to be a worrier, but I did not worry about ANYTHING on the wedding day, thanks to Peggy.

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you so much Trish for your kind words! You were wonderful to work with and I appreciate you allowing me to be part of your special day!! All the best!

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  Arielle B. Sent on 12/29/2021
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  RUN don't walk to hire Peggy!!

  I was going back and forth about hiring a day-of planner for my wedding. My mom and I are both Type A and were on top of every detail throughout the process - so I wasn't sure it was worth the money.
  
  I'm here to tell you that IT IS! Peggy was an indispensable part of my wedding day. From the moment she and her assistant Chloe arrived on location in the morning, my stress melted away. The placecards haven't been tented and arranged in alphabetical order? Peggy is on it. The venue stuck Christmas trees in your ceremony space for your Jewish wedding? Peggy is on it. Your mom/future MIL has irrelevant questions about details they've already been informed about? Peggy will answer them.
  
  The value for Peggy's services are unbeatable. She did a walkthrough of my venue months ahead of time and also contacted each of my vendors ahead of the wedding day. She was point of contact for our bus company that was transporting guests back to the hotel so I wouldn't have to have my phone on me during the day.
  
  Peggy and Chloe handled every detail throughout the day. They bustled my gown after the ceremony, gathered all our cards and envelopes at the end of the evening, oversaw the setup of the ceremony and reception space, made sure our guests with dietary restrictions got the proper meals, and stayed on point throughout the night to make sure passed appetizers were going out frequently and everything was in order.
  
  From my very first phone call with Peggy, she put me at ease and made me feel so comfortable.
  
  My biggest takeaway from wedding planning is that vendor coordinators are great but they represent the interests of the venue. You want someone who works for you, not a hospitality company, advocating for you on your wedding day.
  
  Stop thinking about it and just hire Peggy already! What are you waiting for?!!?

  I was going back and forth about hiring a day-of planner for my wedding. My mom and I are both Type A and were on top of every detail throughout the process - so I wasn't sure it was worth the money.
  
  I'm here to tell you that IT IS! Peggy was an indispensable part of my wedding day. From the moment she and her assistant Chloe arrived on location in the morning, my stress melted away. The placecards haven't been tented and arranged in alphabetical order? Peggy is on it. The venue stuck Christmas trees in your ceremony space for your Jewish wedding? Peggy is on it. Your mom/future MIL has irrelevant questions about details they've already been informed about? Peggy will answer them.
  
  The value for Peggy's services are unbeatable. She did a walkthrough of my venue months ahead of time and also contacted each of my vendors ahead of the wedding day. She was point of contact for our bus company that was transporting guests back to the hotel so I wouldn't have to have my phone on me during the day.
  
  Peggy and Chloe handled every detail throughout the day. They bustled my gown after the ceremony, gathered all our cards and envelopes at the end of the evening, oversaw the setup of the ceremony and reception space, made sure our guests with dietary restrictions got the proper meals, and stayed on point throughout the night to make sure passed appetizers were going out frequently and everything was in order.
  
  From my very first phone call with Peggy, she put me at ease and made me feel so comfortable.
  
  My biggest takeaway from wedding planning is that vendor coordinators are great but they represent the interests of the venue. You want someone who works for you, not a hospitality company, advocating for you on your wedding day.
  
  Stop thinking about it and just hire Peggy already! What are you waiting for?!!?
• Ashley M. Sent on 11/23/2021
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  Peggy was Perfection!!

  I don’t think we would have made it through Covid, 2 1/2 years of planning, and 1 postponement without Peggy. She was such a pleasure to work with

  I don’t think we would have made it through Covid, 2 1/2 years of planning, and 1 postponement without Peggy. She was such a pleasure to work with
• Courtney D. Sent on 11/22/2021
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  You need Peggy at your wedding!

  One of the first things people complimented me on after our wedding was Peggy. She was our fairy godmother, a positive, calm and sound beacon during a wedding planned during the pandemic and then planned again after Hurricane Ida. I didn’t have any bridesmaids, and so a lot fell to Peggy. In short, everything was perfect in large part because of her. Peggy was more than generous with her time, her work and effort. And, after the wedding, she donated our leftover flowers to a retirement home. This was a small, but hugely kind, act that really touched me. If you are someone looking for a day of coordinator - especially if you’re doing your day without a mother of the bride - hire Peggy.

  One of the first things people complimented me on after our wedding was Peggy. She was our fairy godmother, a positive, calm and sound beacon during a wedding planned during the pandemic and then planned again after Hurricane Ida. I didn’t have any bridesmaids, and so a lot fell to Peggy. In short, everything was perfect in large part because of her. Peggy was more than generous with her time, her work and effort. And, after the wedding, she donated our leftover flowers to a retirement home. This was a small, but hugely kind, act that really touched me. If you are someone looking for a day of coordinator - especially if you’re doing your day without a mother of the bride - hire Peggy.
• Amy Z. Sent on 11/30/2021
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  Peggy was awesome!

  Peggy was so wonderful to work with and helped keep us on track as we went through the planning process. We had to find a new venue last minute, and Peggy helped us research and organize details at our new venue. Her calming manner helped us stay grounded and our wedding day went super smoothly!

  Peggy was so wonderful to work with and helped keep us on track as we went through the planning process. We had to find a new venue last minute, and Peggy helped us research and organize details at our new venue. Her calming manner helped us stay grounded and our wedding day went super smoothly!
• Mia M. Sent on 11/07/2021
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  Peggy was so amazing!!!

  Peggy helped in so many ways I don’t even know where to begin!! She was so helpful throughout the process of our wedding when I would become frustrated about silly things. But overall, she took care of everything. The day of our wedding, my husband and I didn’t have to lift a finger! Peggy was there helping coordinate the whole day with our venue and with what needed to be done next!! Without Peggy, I think I would have been so much more stressed over what needed to be done!
  We both are so grateful to Peggy and what she has done for our wedding and the process leading up to it. She really made our day super easy and she was such a pleasure working with!!!

  Peggy helped in so many ways I don’t even know where to begin!! She was so helpful throughout the process of our wedding when I would become frustrated about silly things. But overall, she took care of everything. The day of our wedding, my husband and I didn’t have to lift a finger! Peggy was there helping coordinate the whole day with our venue and with what needed to be done next!! Without Peggy, I think I would have been so much more stressed over what needed to be done!
  We both are so grateful to Peggy and what she has done for our wedding and the process leading up to it. She really made our day super easy and she was such a pleasure working with!!!

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you for your kind words Mia! You both were such a pleasure to work with. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!!
• Jason Sent on 10/17/2021
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  Absolutely Perfect

  I think that Peggy was the most professional and knowledgeable wedding planner I have ever worked with. She is truly one of a kind.

  I think that Peggy was the most professional and knowledgeable wedding planner I have ever worked with. She is truly one of a kind.

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you so much for the kind words Jason. You did a fabulous job as the officiant for Rachel & Oliver's wedding. A beautiful, meaningful service!
  All the best!
  Peggy
• Danielle V. Sent on 11/03/2021
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  Backyard wedding

  Peggy was the perfect addition to our backyard wedding. Seeing as the venue was my parents house, we lacked the typical help and assistance that a venue would normally provide like setting up tables, managing vendors, etc. Peggy was able to help us with all there extra things to make sure the day went smoothly!

  Peggy was the perfect addition to our backyard wedding. Seeing as the venue was my parents house, we lacked the typical help and assistance that a venue would normally provide like setting up tables, managing vendors, etc. Peggy was able to help us with all there extra things to make sure the day went smoothly!
• Rachel C. Sent on 07/22/2020
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  Best Money Spent

  Love on a Shoe String was THE best money we spent on our wedding. I thought I could handle it all, but as the day approached my husband and I wondered just how I would manage getting ready, coordinating vendors, and have fun and remain calm on our wedding day. My husband insisted that we hire a day-of wedding planner. After a lot of research, we decided to hire Love on a Shoe String. My only regret is not having Peggy involved in ALL of the planning! Peggy and her staff flawlessly executed everything we wanted and Peggy had GREAT recommendations for us. She handled EVERYTHING the day of our wedding so we didn't have to think about anything but getting married and having fun. It was money well-spent. Hire Peggy, you won't regret it!

  Love on a Shoe String was THE best money we spent on our wedding. I thought I could handle it all, but as the day approached my husband and I wondered just how I would manage getting ready, coordinating vendors, and have fun and remain calm on our wedding day. My husband insisted that we hire a day-of wedding planner. After a lot of research, we decided to hire Love on a Shoe String. My only regret is not having Peggy involved in ALL of the planning! Peggy and her staff flawlessly executed everything we wanted and Peggy had GREAT recommendations for us. She handled EVERYTHING the day of our wedding so we didn't have to think about anything but getting married and having fun. It was money well-spent. Hire Peggy, you won't regret it!
• Patricia Sent on 08/09/2021
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  Absolutely amazing

  Hands down the second best decision I made, the first was to get married 🥰. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, she pulled it all together and made our wedding that much more beautiful! She kept us on schedule and when we fell behind was flexible and made the changes needed. She went above and beyond to make our big day special!

  Hands down the second best decision I made, the first was to get married 🥰. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, she pulled it all together and made our wedding that much more beautiful! She kept us on schedule and when we fell behind was flexible and made the changes needed. She went above and beyond to make our big day special!

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• Rachel R. Sent on 06/07/2021
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  We can’t imagine our day without Peggy!

  Hiring Peggy was a wonderful decision! We hired Peggy pre-pandemic, and she was helpful and always great to consult with as we were weighing out options and ultimately rescheduled.
  
  Peggy joined the planning calls with our venue, and asked all the right questions we never would
  have known to ask. Leading up to the wedding she worked with all of our vendors, and made sure they knew what to do when.
  The day of our wedding is where Peggy and her team absolutely go over the top. They set up all of our decorations perfectly all while being present with us, and making sure we had what we needed all day. Her entire team was professional, efficient, and so sweet! Peggy and Chloe even helped fix my dress quickly between dinner and dessert! My mom is still blown away that when we went to get our stuff the next morning, everything was perfectly cleaned and packed up for us.
  Thank you Peggy- you truly made our day easy and stress free!
  Ryan and Rachel

  Hiring Peggy was a wonderful decision! We hired Peggy pre-pandemic, and she was helpful and always great to consult with as we were weighing out options and ultimately rescheduled.
  
  Peggy joined the planning calls with our venue, and asked all the right questions we never would
  have known to ask. Leading up to the wedding she worked with all of our vendors, and made sure they knew what to do when.
  The day of our wedding is where Peggy and her team absolutely go over the top. They set up all of our decorations perfectly all while being present with us, and making sure we had what we needed all day. Her entire team was professional, efficient, and so sweet! Peggy and Chloe even helped fix my dress quickly between dinner and dessert! My mom is still blown away that when we went to get our stuff the next morning, everything was perfectly cleaned and packed up for us.
  Thank you Peggy- you truly made our day easy and stress free!
  Ryan and Rachel
• Rachel F. Sent on 11/02/2021
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  Peggy is amazing!

  We decided we wanted a day/month-of coordinator pretty last minute—just a bit less than two months before the wedding, if I remember correctly—and I'm so grateful that we ended up with Peggy. She's such a pro, and had a million gentle and helpful suggestions for us based on the many weddings she's overseen during her career. She was always so kind, reassuring, and knowledgable! And on the day of our wedding, she was a constant (but unobtrusive!) guiding presence. Hire her!

  We decided we wanted a day/month-of coordinator pretty last minute—just a bit less than two months before the wedding, if I remember correctly—and I'm so grateful that we ended up with Peggy. She's such a pro, and had a million gentle and helpful suggestions for us based on the many weddings she's overseen during her career. She was always so kind, reassuring, and knowledgable! And on the day of our wedding, she was a constant (but unobtrusive!) guiding presence. Hire her!

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Thank you so much for your kind words Rachel. Both you and Oliver were a pleasure to work with. You had such a beautiful vision and I was thrilled to be part of your day!
  Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness!
• Jeffrey M. Sent on 11/15/2020
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  Peggy is a godsend!!

  Having a quick change of plans for our wedding venue and planning from out of state, having Peggy by our side on the day of the wedding was a blessing! She truly has the talent and skills of organization, communication, and detail. As a wedding couple, we didn't have the best idea of what decor to include for our cocktail our and reception but Peggy took a heavy weight off our shoulders as we trusted her with this task! We highly recommend Peggy and her team if you're looking to have a lot less anxiety on the day of your wedding! :)

  Having a quick change of plans for our wedding venue and planning from out of state, having Peggy by our side on the day of the wedding was a blessing! She truly has the talent and skills of organization, communication, and detail. As a wedding couple, we didn't have the best idea of what decor to include for our cocktail our and reception but Peggy took a heavy weight off our shoulders as we trusted her with this task! We highly recommend Peggy and her team if you're looking to have a lot less anxiety on the day of your wedding! :)
• Kat L. Sent on 09/06/2020
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  Bridesmaid Perspective

  Peggy coordinated my dear friends wedding, where I was a member of the wedding party. Her calm presence was a great comfort to us all throughout the day as we navigated issues with the venue. She kept a cool head and advocated for the Bride when needed. I would absolutely recommend having Peggy in your corner!

  Peggy coordinated my dear friends wedding, where I was a member of the wedding party. Her calm presence was a great comfort to us all throughout the day as we navigated issues with the venue. She kept a cool head and advocated for the Bride when needed. I would absolutely recommend having Peggy in your corner!
• Cortney Sent on 09/06/2020
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  YOU MUST PICK PEGGY!! Do not look any further!

  **MARRIED ON SEPTEMBER 5th 2020** I have so many amazing things to say about Peggy. I originally chose Peggy pre-COVID when were having an event with 160+ people to be our day-of coordinator, however, our plans had changed and we switched to a different venue with about 50 people. Peggy was so helpful in making sure we remembered all the important details of our day before it happened and was so incredibly helpful on the day of. If it weren't for Peggy, my wedding day would have been ruined by one staff member at the venue we chose who was acting as the "venue coordinator". Peggy was SO incredibly professional having to work with the coordinator at the venue that was again SO rude to her, at times yelled at her, and made her feel unwelcomed. Peggy continued to have my best interest in mind to ensure my day was perfect despite the issues she faced. I cannot recommend her enough, seriously! During the meal, she continued to check in on my husband and me and even walked around to every table to get drinks for my guests. She made our day run so smoothly and I was so thankful to have her on my side!!! You will not regret choosing Peggy!

  **MARRIED ON SEPTEMBER 5th 2020** I have so many amazing things to say about Peggy. I originally chose Peggy pre-COVID when were having an event with 160+ people to be our day-of coordinator, however, our plans had changed and we switched to a different venue with about 50 people. Peggy was so helpful in making sure we remembered all the important details of our day before it happened and was so incredibly helpful on the day of. If it weren't for Peggy, my wedding day would have been ruined by one staff member at the venue we chose who was acting as the "venue coordinator". Peggy was SO incredibly professional having to work with the coordinator at the venue that was again SO rude to her, at times yelled at her, and made her feel unwelcomed. Peggy continued to have my best interest in mind to ensure my day was perfect despite the issues she faced. I cannot recommend her enough, seriously! During the meal, she continued to check in on my husband and me and even walked around to every table to get drinks for my guests. She made our day run so smoothly and I was so thankful to have her on my side!!! You will not regret choosing Peggy!

  Love on a Shoe String - Peggy Kilkenny Hecksher Wedding Coordinator's reply:

  Courtney, thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you two! I honestly enjoyed your bridal party and family so much.
  It was truly a special day and I am so pleased your were so happy with everything!
• Beth M. Sent on 06/07/2021
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  Five star service from start to finish!

  Ladies, RUN don't walk to book Love on a Shoe String's planning services. These past two years were full of so many worries for my now husband and I including a pandemic, two postponements and a whole lot of wedding related tears - each time we got on the phone with Peggy we were reassured that everything would be ok! From helping me set a personal schedule of deadlines (twice), to reaching out to vendors for quotes and then finally to being so present at both the rehearsal and wedding day for anything that we needed, Peggy and her team were an absolute dream to work with! We are so lucky to have had her by our side and in our corner throughout this process and I cannot thank her enough for getting us through all of the out of our control curve balls 2020 threw at us! THANK YOU PEGGY!!!

  Ladies, RUN don't walk to book Love on a Shoe String's planning services. These past two years were full of so many worries for my now husband and I including a pandemic, two postponements and a whole lot of wedding related tears - each time we got on the phone with Peggy we were reassured that everything would be ok! From helping me set a personal schedule of deadlines (twice), to reaching out to vendors for quotes and then finally to being so present at both the rehearsal and wedding day for anything that we needed, Peggy and her team were an absolute dream to work with! We are so lucky to have had her by our side and in our corner throughout this process and I cannot thank her enough for getting us through all of the out of our control curve balls 2020 threw at us! THANK YOU PEGGY!!!
• Stephanie Sent on 12/23/2019
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  It was my pleasure to work with Peggy!

  We started planning our wedding with a vision. The vision was one of a Christmas wonderland. Peggy fully captured that vision! We were so happy with everything Peggy did for our wedding. I would absolutely recommend her to other couples planning their wedding!

  We started planning our wedding with a vision. The vision was one of a Christmas wonderland. Peggy fully captured that vision! We were so happy with everything Peggy did for our wedding. I would absolutely recommend her to other couples planning their wedding!

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