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Receptions by Design TN

Receptions by Design TN

Signal Mountain, TN
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    Jen C. Sent on 11/02/2023
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    Above & Beyond Bouquets!

    Donna is talented, professional, and so very kind. She was our florist for our wedding earlier this month (October 2023). The bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages that she created were all perfect and exactly what I had envisioned. I also loved how Donna crafted the corsages into pearl-like bracelets with the sunflower (our main flower choice) attached to it. We definitely recommend Donna for anyone’s floral needs! 🌻🤍💐♥️
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    Bryan A. Sent on 11/26/2022
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    Vow Renewal Ceremony/October 15,2022

    Donna was so wonderful to work with. She brings talent, expertise, professionalism and is full of fresh ideas that made our vow renewal perfect! She coordinated with vendors, handled decorations, and put us at ease for our ceremony. She and her husband make a perfect team and work so well together. We will definitely look to Donna for future events.
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    Terri Sent on 07/24/2022
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    Above and Beyond!

    Donna and her assistant Arika are amazing and worth every penny! Donna handled all of the planning details, our floral arrangements, and made sure the wedding day ran smoothly. She is detailed oriented, knowledgeable, kind, warm, and patient. Leading up to the wedding, she answered my endless list of questions with a smile every time. Both Donna and Arika are true professionals. They listened to what we wanted and handled a few last minute changes with a smile. The final result was an amazing and magical evening! Many of our guests commented on how beautiful everything was and how smoothly the evening ran. Having Donna allowed us to enjoy the day without any of the worries or stress. I can't say thank you enough!

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    Thank you many times over. It was our pleasure to be a part of the beautiful wedding for Emily. Your entire family along with friends were so gracious to us. I wish your entire family the very best.
    Donna
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    Kathy A. Sent on 06/15/2022
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    The wisest choice which made our day run smoothly.

    The owner, Donna, was very warm and personable but extremely organized. We just let go and put our complete trust in her expertise. The whole wedding day ran smoothly and Donna and Erica had everything under control. We also used her flower design service. The most beautiful arrangements set off the whole decor - simply overwhelming! Thanks so much for making the day so easy and fun for us!

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    It was my pleasure. I wish the very best for both of you. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day.
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    Ann E. Sent on 06/29/2020
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    Best Investment We Made and New Friends

    Donna and her assistants, Erica and Victoria epitomized professionalism while at the same time embraced the special and challenging moments of wedding planning and the wedding day with a very personal touch and sincere joy. They attended to every detail of our 300 guest event held in two tents and a pavilion on our family farm during a stormy rainy week in June. They coordinated with each vendor and as the mother-of-the-bride, all appeared to happen flawlessly under weather-challenged circumstances. Many of our guests and members of the wedding party and family specifically complimented Donna. We interviewed three wedding planners and found Donna to be the most practical and down-to-earth. She related well to me, the middle aged mom and also to my sweet daughter, the bride. The flowers she prepared were even more beautiful than expected. This was a big wedding and a big investment for our family. Having Donna and her team at the helm was the best decision we made. We’ll treasure the memories we made at the wedding and the new friends we made in Donna and Erica

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    Ann, thank you for your kind words. You made this lady cry, of course in a good way. Your kindness, prayers, mean more to me than you know.
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    Lindsey H. Sent on 04/17/2022
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    Donna is amazing

    Donna is hands down the best. She is an amazing florist and coordinator - our flowers were a dream. We had the most fantastic wedding day thanks to Donna and Arika. Their attention to detail and expertise made for a seamless day. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

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    The pleasure was all mine bringing your dream wedding day into reality. You were a beautiful bride. I wish you all the best life has to offer.
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    Amy Sent on 11/15/2021
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    Look no further!!

    I wish I could give ten stars! Donna was worth every penny! She was organized, in charge, friendly and sweet, knowledgeable, professional and unbelievably helpful! She took our wishes and turned them into an even more beautiful wedding than we could have imagined, and she was fast and thorough. Her floral arrangements were exquisite and elegant, top-notch. To have the coordination and decor of our big day in Donna’s hands was the biggest relief because we knew no matter what needed to be done, Donna would handle it however we wanted or better. If you want your own wedding wizard to turn your dream event into a reality, look no further!

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    I just listened and worked on the overall look. It makes my job so easy when I have such a nice bride to assist. I wish your blessed family the very best that life has to offer. It was my pleasure.
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    Sabrina Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Flowers and coordination

    Donna and Arika were wonderful! They made my wedding day stress free and took care of all of the little details I had no idea about. My flowers were gorgeous. I wanted pretty, rustic, and simple and that’s exactly what we had. Donna also helped with a family issue and made things so much better!

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    Thank you very much. You are a lovely person, I wish both of you the very best in life. Take care of yourself and all your loved ones.

    Donna
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    Caitlin W. Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Wonderful!

    Donna listened to everything that I wanted and went above and beyond with my ideas. She made sure that my vision came to life and made every detail so special. On the day of, she made sure that my husband and I were taken care of and that everything ran smoothly. We loved having her as our coordinator, the night was absolutely perfect!

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    You are so welcome, it was my pleasure to work with such a nice couple along with family and friends. Have a lifetime of happiness!

    Donna
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    Holly R. Sent on 09/06/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Coordinator

    Donna was the wedding coordinator for our July 2021 wedding and I cannot recommend her enough! She was so organized and thorough, she made me feel so at ease on my wedding day because I knew that she would handle any problem that came up. She is friendly and easy to work with, and even accommodated our date change from 2020 to 2021 with no issues. When there was a miscommunication between our florist and cake maker, she came to the rescue by decorating our cake with flowers. I know that our day would not have gone as smoothly as it did without her and I am so glad we chose to work with her!
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    Crystal P. Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Above and beyond...worth every penny

    Donna had it all under control as the wedding day coordinator. I highly recommend using her as your florist too! I cannot imagine that you would be disappointed in either service

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    Thank you, Crystal! Every time I look at the photos and see the beautiful red roses with silver and black accents. A beautiful vision!
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    Hannah R. Sent on 06/07/2021
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    Beautiful Wedding Florals!

    Donna did an AMAZING job with our florals for our wedding! Everything turned out absolutely beautiful! Donna was great our first phone call. She knew exactly what greenery, flowers, vases/centerpieces, etc. to use for both the ceremony and reception after I told her my style. She was also very knowledgeable knowing where everything exactly should go at my venue. She was very kind throughout the whole process, staying within my price range as I added/changed things closer to my wedding date. She even incorporated my mother's garter beautifully into my bridal bouquet! Our ceremony pictures turned out so pretty with our bouquets and the large arbor design serving as a beautiful backdrop for our wedding. The centerpieces at our reception exceeded my expectations and we received SO many compliments from our guests. I HIGHLY recommend Donna!

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    Thank you, Hannah, I wish you both happiness for a lovely marriage. Look forward to seeing more of your wonderful photos.
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    Julia S. Sent on 01/02/2021
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    Day of Coordinator

    Donna Ames was hired as day of coordinator and did a fantastic job. Prior to the day she gave several recommendations for other vendors and we were very pleased with her suggestions. The day went without a hitch thanks to Donna and her assistant. As the mother of the bride I had nothing to worry about.

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    Thank you, Julia, It was our pleasure. Our goal is to help everyone enjoy the day. It was great seeing you again.
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    Elizabeth O. Sent on 11/26/2020
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    All around amazing!

    Donna is such an amazing coordinator! She is so easy to work with, understood my needs and made everything come together perfectly! Donna made suggestions and I trusted her blindly, I knew she understood what my vision was for my daughters event. Not only that but Arika her assistant is just as amazing! Together they make a perfect team. From the coordination and timeline, I the way they setup the candy table, the cake surrounded by chocolate covered strawberries, favor table, I mean every single detail!
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    Tahia R. Sent on 09/26/2020
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    Beautiful Job

    Dona was great! I was VERY pleased with the arrangements she put together. She is sweet and reasonably priced for what she is able to provide!

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    Thank you Tahia. It was a pleasure to provide your flowers and loved working with the beautiful shades of purples and tulips.
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    Kimberly R. Sent on 08/29/2020
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    When nothing goes as planned, Donna fixes everything

    Donna was an amazing person to work with from the beginning. She was immediately responsive when I contacted her. She patiently answered questions along the way. She recommended, advised, guided and prompted as necessary. During rehearsal, she was in charge and made sense out of chaos. On the day of, she and Arika made the house, the tables - everything - beautiful. She made my life so much easier and less stressful (I say less because what mother of the bride doesn't feel some stress!). She took charge and let me do what was important - be present in the moment and be with my daughter and celebrate her marriage. Things ran like clockwork and I never had to check or wonder where I was supposed to be and yet it wasn't like hearding cattle. It was wonderful.
    When it became obvious that my daughter's long dreamed of outdoors wedding under the willow was likely to not happen, she gently guided me into acceptance and alternatives that made sense and worked beautifully. She handled the bride to be like a champ while helping us adjust plans. She came early and left late. What can I say? Nothing was missed or overlooked (except for the cake server I forgot to upack!). We had a beautiful day and, Donna, you helped make that happen. Thank you

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    It is wonderful to work with a great family and friends. I will miss the kindness that you showed. I wish you the best for your family.
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    Abby P. Sent on 08/09/2020
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    Incredible

    Donna will make sure your day is spectacular, no matter the circumstances! She is amazing at what she does.

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    Thank you, sweet Abby. It was our pleasure!
    Your parents and Griffin's parents were a joy to meet. I wish the best life has to offer.
    Donna
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    Lauren O. Sent on 09/07/2020
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    8-8-20 Wedding

    I cannot say enough about how wonderful Donna and her assistant, Arika, were from the rehearsal through the last moment of the wedding. They made pulling off a last minute venue change to a home/backyard wedding and reception a truly beautiful occasion for all. From the gorgeous flowers, to the beautiful table settings, to keeping everything on track (and helping me remember what I needed to do!), they were truly a blessing! It turned out to be everything the bride and groom had hoped for.

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    Lauren, Thank you so much. We loved handling the wedding and were honored to be a part of the beautiful day. Meeting all the family and friends is always a pleasure.

    Donna
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    Hannah H. Sent on 06/30/2020
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    The best wedding coordinator/florist

    Mrs. Donna is the absolute best! She helped with all my wedding needs and made my wedding day such a smooth and wonderful experience. I would highly recommend her for any of your coordinating or floral needs!

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    Thank you, Hannah
    You were a beautiful bride and it was my pleasure to be a part of a wonderful day. May your life be filled with happiness and laughter.
    Donna
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    Brittany Sent on 01/28/2020
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    is there a word for better than excellent because that is what receptions by design is!!!

    Receptions by Design is amazing whether you use Donna as your day of coordinator or your florist. We used her for both and every single detail about or day was flawless. She made everything run smoothly which made us not have to worry about anything and just enjoy our wedding day. The flowers were absolutely beautiful - she took the idea i had and made it 10x better! I wouldnt go anywhere else!

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    When it comes to a bride that is as kind as you are, I only want it to be a day you will always remember. Thank you for your kind words.
    Donna
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    Lyndy H. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    10 out of 10!

    Donna and her team exceeded my expectations on my wedding day. For this detail obsessed bride, she gave me the relief I was needing on my big day. She handled everything for me and made sure every event happened on time. With her services and her flowers, she made the venue more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. Additionally, all my guests were commenting on how wonderful she was! Even my mother, who didn't believe I needed a coordinator, was extremely complimentary of her. Highly highly recommend!

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    It is always wonderful to hear such kind words. My goal always is to make sure everyone is having a good time, we are running on time and no stress.
    Donna
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    Maci Sent on 09/27/2019
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    Hernandez Wedding

    Donna did a spectacular job with providing our wedding florals and coordinating our Day! From ceremony to reception decor, and of course providing the most beautiful bridesmaids and bridal bouquets/lanterns, along with boutonnières for the groom and groomsmen, we could not have asked for more beautiful flower arrangements and exceptional customer service. When we originally met to discuss florals while planning our wedding, she listened closely to what we wanted and assembled arrangements that matched exactly what we envisioned. She made sure our day went as planned and had everything under control! No stress for this bride! Thank you! Our flowers and greenery turned out beautiful and just like I imagined. Simple and elegant. My bouquet was beautiful! I am so in love I am trying to preserve it to keep forever! Would highly recommend this florist and coordinator! She even had some killer dance moves the guest really enjoyed!

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    Thank you so very much Maci. I enjoyed your wedding from beginning to end and everything in between. Your family and friends were great to party with. I wish you and Fabian the very best that life has to offer. Donna
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    Sherre L. Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Amazing coordinator

    Donna is simply amazing, she is so organized and her flowers were absolutely gorgeous she made for my wedding, her coordinationn was perfect and on point she made wedding go smoothly and everyone loved her ❤️ Thanks again Donna

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    Thank you, sweet lady. You and Mark have an amazing family and I wish the very best for each of you.
    Donna
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    Molly M. Sent on 08/05/2019
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    Florist and reception coordinator

    Donna was the best! She is very easy to work with and makes your wedding vision truly come to life. The flowers were beautiful and exactly what I pictured. The reception decoration was exactly what I wanted and more. The coordination was excellent! Everything ran so smoothly and she helped make everything stress free and enjoyable! She is truly the best florist and reception coordinator!

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    Thank you Molly, Everyone was ready to celebrate with you and Chase on your wedding date, it was a wonderful time for all.
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