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Out of Box, LLC

Out of Box, LLC

Des Moines, IA
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    Carissa J. Sent on 09/25/2023
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    Every Bride needs an Anthony in their life

    Every bride needs an Anthony on their side. This man goes above and beyond to make your day as special as can be. My husband and I had the extreme pleasure of hiring Anthony and and the use of The Conservatory as our venue. It was beyond perfect and accommodating to what we had in mind. The venue is beautiful and well kept. There were no issues the entire time. The entire staff was so nice and professional. Thank you so much for making our wedding everything we could have hoped for and more. Will recommend to any couple looking for the perfect place for their day!
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    Emma Sent on 08/29/2023
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    Outstanding Services

    If we could give more than 5 stars, we truly would. In the most humble way possible, Anthony and his team are ultimate superstars. Initially, we simply wanted a day-of planner and while they offer this service, I’m so glad we opted for full assistance of Anthony and his team throughout the wedding planning process. Anthony CONSISTENTLY goes above and beyond to ensure no detail is missed. His planning process and procedure was thoughtfully catered to the wants/needs of what we wanted in our wedding. With his help, vendor contracts and communication was easy. He also brought YEARS of great knowledge/experience and many resources to the table to ensure smooth execution of the details leading up to and on our wedding day. We savored the planning process because with the help of Anthony, it was without a doubt enjoyable to plan. Day of, his team had everything handled and because of this we along with our families were able to soak in every moment of the day. We’re forever grateful Out of Box was able to take part in our wedding. Even if you don’t think you need a planner, it’s worth reaching out Anthony. Thank you, Out of Box and Anthony!
    -The Abates
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    Jenn H. Sent on 06/29/2023
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    Incredible & Talented team!!

    Anthony and his team did an incredible job! He went above and beyond prior to our event, and was always way on top of everything! He is so detail oriented and gave us the best advice for planning along the way. The day of was flawless! Heard so many compliments from guests on how beautiful and smooth everything went! We could not be happier with our experience and had a lot of fun working with Out of Box & Anthony. Would recommend them to anyone.
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    Nat P. Sent on 03/30/2023
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    We felt lucky

    We felt lucky to find Anthony. We booked with only 2 months until the wedding day. Anthony came in and made everything perfect for us. He is a must hire!
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    Mary C. Sent on 01/16/2023
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    The kindest team!

    The kindest staff! Everyone took such good care of us especially the owner who made sure our every need was met and beyond. I couldn’t recommend this vendor enough, not only for their experience but for the outstanding customer service and attention to details. Kudos!
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    Patricia D. Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Great Wedding Planner

    Anthony and his team know how to plan weddings. He listens and also lets you know his thoughts from his many years of wedding planning experience. We really appreciated that! He helped us get our other vendors for the wedding. Saley was wonderful to work with on flowers and The Girls Catering was great to work with too!
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    Kathy D. Sent on 08/31/2022
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    Hire this wedding planner!

    Anthony and his team were so knowledgeable and supportive during the planning process and events leading up to the wedding day. Anthony has extensive knowledge of the entire wedding related hospitality industry, and it shows in his professionalism and connections in the Des Moines area. Everything was perfect and everyone had a great time!
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    Mary C. Sent on 09/07/2022
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    Anthony and his team are outstanding!

    Anthony and his team are outstanding! I hired Out of Box Weddings for event management, planning, and day of coordination but I ended up getting so much more. From instant email communications to answering questions beyond normal planning - Anthony came through and beyond. Can't thank him or his team enough!
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    Emily S. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    Hire anthony!

    If you are on the fence about hiring Anthony, the best, single piece of advice I can give you is to DO IT. Anthony is the very best at his craft. He went above and beyond to make our day exceptional. My now-husband and I hired him for “day-of coordination”, but Anthony helped us every single step of the way. One of the many things I loved about working with Anthony was the fact that he encouraged me to CC him on every wedding-related email. I never felt like I was bothering him, and it gave me such peace of mind to know that he was always in the loop. He helped us find incredible vendors in the Des Moines area (most notably Saley from Artisan Floral & Events, who executed my vision better than I ever could have dreamed). On the wedding day, Anthony and his team took care of every detail, big and small, and the day went off without a single hitch. Our family and friends were able to enjoy the entire day and night without any worries about helping us set up or tear down. Not only that, but he helped me and my husband to slow down and soak in every moment. I cannot possibly recommend Anthony enough!
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    Riley G. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Hire a professional so you can relax

    Absolutely hire Anthony & his team! He will have all your details handled for you & make sure your day is running smoothly! You will be able to relax knowing your day is being handled by a professional, when you hire Anthony the other vendors on your day do a better job at their craft because of his excellent planning and organization!
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    Angela M. Sent on 01/28/2021
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    Much needed and just perfect

    I couldn't have better things to say about Anthony and his team. Throughout the planning process, Anthony was attentive, organized and resourceful. He provided many helpful tips and did a great job coordinating a timeline with the photographer, DJ, etc. I am grateful, he made our wedding day much less stressful. With a later wedding time, I couldn't set up the venue myself. The venue looked wonderful and we received numerous compliments. I would recommend him to anyone!
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    Corinne D. Sent on 09/25/2020
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    The best coordinator!

    If I could give Anthony and his team all of the stars in the sky, I would. He really made sure our wedding went off without a hitch, and this was during COVID, so not only did he help me plan 1 wedding, he helped me plan 2. He was there during the bookings, the rebooking, the tears, the breakdowns, late night quick emails that crossed my mind, everything. I also valued that he put clear boundaries on his time. Most times he emailed back earlier, but I never felt like I was waiting for him to email me back or that he was not respecting his own time.
    On the day, he had staff at the wedding hotel and on site helping with every single detail. His staff did everything from set up my cell phone for live streaming the ceremony, to taking my dog out to potty before loading onto the bus, to handling her for me before she ran down the aisle, to running to get ice water for me during portraits, to reseating guests due to an unexpected guest arriving, and tearing everything down and loading it into the vehicles before closing time.
    I truly hope that I get to see Anthony again either for another event or just in person. He is a wonderful person and is incredibly organized. He would be the best planner for any event, and you won’t regret hiring him.
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    Katie Sent on 08/20/2020
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    A+ Review for Coordinating a Covid wedding!

    Anthony & crew did such an amazing job coordinating and helping to plan our wedding day. Given we had an August wedding mid-pandemic, there were lots of last minute changes and Anthony helped to navigate all of them. On our wedding day, we knew everything would be taken care of as he had reached out to every vendor and was the point-of-contact for everything. They even made sure my favorite cold drink was in my hand at all times :) Our reception was such a success because of them - THANK YOU!
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    Mark L. Sent on 01/25/2021
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    More than a vendor!

    I never really thought we needed a planner or coordinator but now after having one, I could not imagine not having Anthony and his team there. They were more than just vendors they were part of the close inner circle that made this day happen. Do yourself a favor and contact Out of Box today!

    Out of Box, LLC's reply:

    Thank you Mark - it was our pleasure to help you create the perfect day! I can't wait to see all the photos!
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    Chelsy R. Sent on 10/29/2019
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    The best day of coordinator!

    I can’t say enough about having Anthony as our day of coordinator! He was absolutely outstanding and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. We met with him months in advance and he did so much more than just the day of coordination. He helped me find the best vendors, created our entire timeline, coordinated our deliveries all day and made sure our first look went perfect without any hiccups! He even met us for our first look to help put boutonnieres on the wedding party. He made sure I had a full drink all night and catered to all of our guests. He set everything up so perfectly so that none of our guests were waiting in long lines for food or drinks. Most importantly he made planning and coordinating a wedding fun. He has a great personality and focuses on what’s important. Weddings are stressful and he made it as carefree as possible. He is so talented and experienced in the wedding industry and always gave me great advice and ideas. I couldn’t have asked for anything more and can’t thank him enough!
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    Cathie T. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Could not have done this wedding without Anthony & his staff’s assistance!

    Thanks to the professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge of vendors & of the wedding industry, Anthony & his staff made sure that my daughter had a fabulous wedding & reception! Anthony’s timeline was invaluable along with all of his current ideas made helping my daughter, who lives out of state, plan & execute the perfect wedding! There was no question or concern that Anthony could not address and alleviate any stress that we had about any wedding issue! The day was flawless! Out of Box Produxtions was the best investment that we made for the wedding!
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    Ashley T. Sent on 06/27/2019
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    Out of Box Productions went above and beyond!!!

    Our wedding day was so fabulous! And we owe it all to Out of Box Productions (and our parents). We honestly couldn’t have done it without them! Anthony was more than just a day-of-coordinator. He exceeded all expectations we had. He has tons of industry experience and provided us with several recommendations/suggestions (when prompted). Additionally, his wonderful assistant, Sarah, went above and beyond her call of duty the day of the wedding. From fixing bridesmaid’s shoes that broke… to making sure the bride and groom ate dinner, she stepped in to assist even though it wasn’t part of her job description. Their goal was making sure our day was perfect and it truly was! We’ve received countless compliments on how amazing our wedding was! From the bottom of our hearts, we can’t thank Anthony and Out of Box Productions enough for making our special day THE best day of out lives!
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    Susie T. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Out of Box Productions is the BEST!

    Calling this a vendor review simply isn’t accurate. Anthony Marinaro is so much more than a vendor, he is a partner. He was as vested in making my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding their dream wedding as we were. Anthony provided us with sage advice that only comes with experience. He was a great listener and just “got us”. I am sure he had other weddings he was working on, but we felt like we were his only client. Responsiveness is really important to me and Anthony was the best. He would answer emails on weekends and when he was on vacation! He told us there would be things that go wrong on the wedding day, but it was his job to make sure we didn’t know about it. He certainly followed through on that. Whether it was deciding on rentals or meeting with vendors, Anthony was right by our side. He advised, but didn’t push. He just wanted us to see all sides of our decisions. I simply can’t say enough good things about our experience. We could not have done this without him!
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    Faith Sent on 09/23/2019
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    Best day every best staff ever best venue ever

    Not only was this venue absolutely perfect, but Anthony made everything about our wedding day the greatest day of my husband and I's life. We were constantly well cared for, Anthony and Saley basically planned and walked us through all the decor, and the only regret I have is that I didn't hire Anthony to plan the entire day. The venue accommodated our 200 guests wonderfully and is located right in the middle of The East Village, with plenty of parking and hotels in the area with lots to do for all your guests. I truly cannot say enough about how grateful I am that we had the chance to work with Anthony and Saley, and to have our reception at The Conservatory. :)
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    Jordyn Sent on 07/18/2016
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    I highly recommend Anthony! My daughter's wedding was everything we hoped it would be
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    Phouang Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Out of Box Productions

    Our experience in working with Out of Box Productions was nothing less than fantastic! Anthony and Saley were wonderful to partner with from start to finish. They value and appreciate our vision, knew exactly what we wanted, and ran with it. Anthony was very prompt in responding to all of our questions and needs (and I had a lot of them) and Saley went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. They truly exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them for any event planning! We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them and we owe it all to Out of Box Productions.
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