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    The best experience ever

    SDS Events -owner Shawon M. Crawley& her team literally coordinated flawlessly & waited on us hand and foot, & when I tell you her team run it like it’s their own business, I can’t stop saying SHAWON YOU GOT A SOLID TEAM🥳you can’t find people like that. I gotta give it to you all, y’all are a force and I HIGHLY recommend you 10/10 any day!!!! Y’all made Neek and I feel like CELEBS.
    The whole team is UNMATCHED! I can go on and on but this post would be 4 pages long
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    Nisha H. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Top Tier Experience

    Top Tier was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning and wedding process!
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    Deron S. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Outstanding!!!

    Shawon and her team were nothing short of amazing! They gave my wife and me the assurance and peace of mind that we needed to make our big day a huge success. They are professional, knowledgeable, efficient and understanding. Couldn’t have done this without them!
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    Kaneisha G. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Black Excellence

    Shawon and her staff were simply amazing. They thought of every aspect of my wedding. They were courteous, polite, professional, and all knowing.
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    Jamie S. Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Get them!!

    Everyone would ask was I stressed during the wedding planning. My answer was always, no because I had SDS Events! I truly didn’t worry about anything and everything went BEAUTIFULLY!!! And after the wedding many of our guests complemented on how well the planners executed the wedding. My husband and I DEFINITELY recommend these ladies.!!
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    Gabby H. Sent on 04/07/2023
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    A Dream Come True!

    The SDS Events LLC team was amazing to work with! They brought my vision to life exactly how I wanted. They went over and beyond to make sure my day was flawless, seamless, and smooth. They take extra care to make sure the bride and groom have the best wedding day possible. They also take the time to build a personal relationship with their clients. They constantly stay in touch to assure the couple that everything is progressing in a timely manner. The team is always on time and they always display the utmost professionalism. I would 100% recommend SDS Events to anyone planning a wedding or big event. Trust me, you will be in great hands. I definitely look forward to working with them again in the future!
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    Maya W. Sent on 04/16/2023
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    Couldn’t have done it without SDS

    Shawon and the entire SDS team made my wedding planning a breeze. They are fully tapped in with the best local vendors, helped me realize my vision, and executed perfectly on every detail. After my wedding friends and family noted that our planners were fabulous and we couldn’t agree more!
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    Shanaya Sent on 10/07/2022
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    Simply the Best!

    SDS Events truly delivers all star service! Shawon dedicated the time to understand the vision for my intimate wedding reception. Throughout the planning process, she was proactive with organizing my schedule, she collaborated very well with the vendors, and importantly she took all of the burden off of my shoulders. On the day of the wedding reception, her team executed flawlessly! I felt like a Queen for the day! Overall, Shawon’s team handled my special day with a strong level of care and attention. Thanks SDS Events for outstanding service!!!
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    Rochelle M. Sent on 08/09/2022
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    Excellent Service!

    I hired SDS Events to execute my vision for my 40 & Fabulous Birthday Party. SDS Events did an amazing job decorating the venue and brought the vision for my 40 & Fabulous Birthday Party to life! It was everything I hoped for plus more! Everything was decorated so nicely. I received so many compliments from my guests. I didn’t expect anything less because SDS Events executed the vision for my wedding flawlessly 7 years ago. I kept telling my husband “This is amazing!” all night long. I will continue to refer others to SDS Events for their event planning and execution needs. What a great way to bring in my 40th Birthday! Thanks SDS Events for your professionalism in executing my vision for my party. I really appreciate the calls and venue walk through before my party as you made me feel at ease and stress free on the day of my party.
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    Jasmine E. Sent on 07/08/2022
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    Jasmine Laws

    SDS Events was wonderful from the beginning of our wedding planing to the end of our wedding day. Shawon and her team thought of every small detail and I would’ve overlooked without their help. Having SDS Events by my side during the planning process took the stress out of wedding planning and we were actually able to focus on our day. I would 10/10 recommend SDS Events to anyone.
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    Brittany G. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Highly Recommend SDS Events LLC

    SDS Events were an absolute pleasure to work with! I decided to connect with this team in the middle of wedding planning because I quickly got overwhelmed. They were personable, punctual, organized, and extremely professional! I shared my vision, and they were able to make it come to life and more! Not only did they help all the details come together, but they made sure I was stressed-free on my actual wedding day. They made sure everything went smoothly and beautifully on the day of! My husband and I would highly recommend SDS Events LLC if you are looking for a great wedding planning team to execute your dream wedding!
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    Regina W. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    The Best Ever..One for the books

    Thank you so much SDS Events! You made my son Patrick and now daughter Kayla Wedding one for the books. Your team is amazing, professional, attentive, on point with answering emails, calls, MY many changes 🤣🤣🤣 and concerns. Although I like to have some control you worked with me, at times reminding me you had it.. just watching how you handled business made me put all trust in anything you said. I really was relaxed because you knew exactly what Kayla and Patrick wanted and you made sure I was okay with it as well..
    From helping us find the perfect venue, vendors, hair and makeup, etc.. you did it.. Thanks to all the vendors that worked so well together and they knew what you expected..it was like they were your team.  This wedding was more than we could even wish for.. Shawon you are a beast you are so down to earth and personable, you made all the young people love and respect you and the adults admire your work.
    We have already had so many inquiries about you. Compliments on the wedding, the fun, food,etc.. Now that I have time to chill I will be sending everyone your information.. Thanks again to you and your team

    Regina Walker
    (mother of groom) & mother in love of the Bride
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    Fengie Sent on 06/23/2022
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    Aaron Wedding

    I was new to the area and needed a wedding planner. Upon consulting a local production team SDS events were recommended as a good planner. I reached out and Shawon responded to my inquiry that evening at 8 pm, I was so impressed by her, and not I mention she had great energy. Shawon knew exactly what I needed and delivered up to our wedding day on 5/29/22. I recall every meeting leading to the wedding she kept asking do you want the catering company to set a plate aside for you and your fiance and each time I said no. Fast forward to the night after the wedding we were tipsy and hungry and when we got back to our room we had cake and two meals waiting for us. Shawon and her team delivered and I could not have asked for a better team. The day went smoothly and we were happy. Thank you, for making our day amazing.
    Best,
    Fengie & Kel
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    Randi A. Sent on 07/10/2022
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    A Memorable Experience

    If you want the wedding of your dreams + all that you desire within your budget then you’ve found your wedding planner, SDS Event, LLC. Shawon and her fabulous team were highly professional, organized, and beyond relatable from start to finish. However, what indeed sold us was the excellent reputation expressed by other vendors, images from previous weddings, and consistent reviews/responses across all social media platforms. Before our initial consult, we honestly knew SDS would be able to achieve our city chic vision. We selected the full planning and event design due to our hectic schedules, access to top vendors, and the trust established with Shawon. Our wedding was top-tier, and I can’t wait to plan future life events with SDS Events, LLC.

    Thank you for bringing our vision to life + providing an exceptional team to support us along the way!

    xoxo, The Arrington’s

    SDS Events LLC's reply:

    Randi - Thank you for your kind words. You were such a joy to work with. It was our pleasure to serve you and Brandon on your beautiful wedding day! Thank you for the opportunity to plan, design and execute you wedding.
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    Alesha E. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Flawless! Stress-free!

    Amazing team! I had so many compliments on how smoothly our wedding ran! I didn’t have to stress over anything because I trusted that they had it handled.
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    Mykala P. Sent on 06/24/2022
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    Flawless execution!

    We hired SDS Events for month of planning and if I had to do it again I would’ve hired the team from the very beginning. Shawon and her team exhibited a superior level of professionalism throughout the whole experience. Communication was on point and the team truly made me feel at ease going into my big day. My wedding day ran so smoothly and started ON TIME!! Adara was my lady-in-waiting and she was absolutely amazing! Adara was able to anticipate my every need and deliver before I even asked. I did not have to worry about anything except living in the moment. If you’re in the market for a wedding or event I HIGHLY recommend hiring SDS Events.
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    Montia J. Sent on 07/10/2022
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    Excellent , overwhelming, and exciting

    Overall my wedding was actually a dream wedding SDS was in amazing company for work with I got inspired and I had the best wedding ever all in one thank you for everything you guys have done $ I would recommend you all 1000000 times!
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    Gabrielle M. Sent on 02/18/2022
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    Top notch!

    If you are reading this, stop your search and let this be your sign to call SDS Events! She and her team was exactly what I needed. I went with full service planning (trust me) and it was the best decision I made. She is accessible, knowledgeable, and ORGANIZED!!
    If you want your wedding vision to become your reality hire Shawon.
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    Brittany L. Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Amazing every step of the way

    I love SDS events. Shawon was definitely made to do this type of work. I hired SDS events as my Wedding Day Coordinator and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Soon as my 30 day countdown started Shawon was READY to work! It got to the point where I was so blessed to have hired her because all my t’s were not crossed and not all my i’s have been dotted. She caught every little detail that my husband and I had missed during our planning process. Shawon kept me excited and made me feel like we had known each other for years. Moreover, my wedding day starting ON TIME, my lady in waiting Chassiny was the freaking best, and her whole team made sure my husband and I didn’t miss or need a thing. After my wedding was over, Shawon called me to see how we were doing and to schedule a follow up meeting to discuss the day. That wasn’t expected but I’m so glad she reached out. I was starting to have wedding withdrawals. I was so happy to speak to her about everything. I highly recommend and will always recommend SDS Events! They the best!!! 🥰🥰🥰

    Thanks ladies!!! ✨🤍✨🤍✨🤍

    P.S : I wouldn’t have this beautiful picture without Chassiny 😘
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    Kellie B. Sent on 12/11/2021
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    One of the Happiest Days of My Life

    I knew that when I was a bridesmaid in my sister’s Rochelle Bellamy Mayfield’s wedding 6 years ago, that when I got married, I wanted Shawon M. Crawley and her team at SDS Events LLC to be my wedding planner. I hired Shawon for Month of Coordination Services. Mostly everything was planned out, but I still needed Shawon’s expertise and help with the final details of my big day.

    I wasn’t at my best a lot but Shawon encouraged me and really made sure that I was in the right headspace. 5 days before the wedding, Shawon calls me and let’s me know that the reception space that Cam Claiborne and I booked that we absolutely loved was no longer available. I was devastated! Shawon was able to not only book our second reception room space for us, but was able to get our bridal suite comped for our inconvenience and some free upgrades to the reception area.

    My wedding day was PERFECT. I wasn’t stressed or nervous about anything because I already knew the quality of the work that Shawon and her team does. Everything was executed on-time and flawlessly. She had the new reception space looking absolutely amazing.

    My Lady in Waiting, Chassiny was great as well. She made sure I had everything I needed and assisted me in getting ready for the day. She even joined our swag surf at the reception!

    Cameron and I would like to say thank you for the bottom of our hearts. And like Cameron said, we’re family now!

    So, if you’re getting married and DO NOT book Shawon & SDS Events as your planner, then you are missing out!
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    Shauna R. Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Our experience with SDS Events was absolutely beautiful

    LONG POST ALERT...

    On this date 1 month ago today @ 5pm I married my always & forever love Aaron Mobley.

    After we got engaged, I knew there was only one person that I wanted to plan my wedding as I had been watching her (lowkey stalking) for many years of when she first started out & that was none other than Shawon M. Crawley of #SDSEvents.

    Shawon met with Aaron & I for a consultation..she laid out her expectations.. asked for feedback on our expectations & what we were looking for as well..needless to say we opted for her full planning services.

    I will admit, initially I was very indecisive about certain things I wanted ...I just knew I wanted an elegant wedding filled with lots of love. Once Shawon got a fill for me as an individual & Aaron & I as a couple..the rest was relatively easy. She knew exactly what we wanted & needed ..it was up to us to say yes or no...never any pressure but always willing to provide a solution...we trusted her fully with her knowledge & experience that came along with her credibility.

    My actual wedding day couldn't have been more magical & perfect. If there were any major issues, SDS made sure I wasnt made aware of them. My lady in waiting Kayla was absolutely excellent & I couldnt have asked for a better individual to be with me until the very end.

    Even though the excitement of that day has came & passed..its still lives on in our hearts & minds. We truly couldn't have executed the Randolph-Mobley flawless on time production without you & your team.

    In closing, Shawon we may have started out as your clients but BABBBBYYYYY you ended up as part of our FAMILY! WE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR ❤
    ~Them Mobleys~

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    I was completely overwhelmed with joy because SDS delivered an absolute fairy tale wedding for us

    My experience with SDS Events LLC included their exquisite taste in decor, excellent attentiveness and undeniably flawless execution of every single detail of our wedding. At every turn when it seemed things (that I admittedly was trying to control myself) were going wrong, this team skillfully pulled me back from the brink of a meltdown. Choosing SDS Events LLC to coordinate your wedding is hands down the absolute wedding best gift any couple could give themselves! I know it was for us! There was not a single detail missed by this experienced, dedicated amazing team! I cannot imagine what my day would have been like without these phenomenal human beings. If truly enjoying every single second of your wedding day is important to you, then there is no other choice than SDS Events LLC. My day was sooooo much more than I anticipated or imagined and I credit SDS completely! Don't cheat yourself...Treat yourself! SDS is the best in the business and there's no arguing that point! #Fairytale Delivered
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    It gets no better than sds!

    I wish I could give a million star rating. The entire team at SDS is professional and made our wedding day a success. My husband and I hired the team to make sure everything flowed easily the day of our wedding, we went with the month of coordination package. From our initial phone call with the owner Shawon it was only about 60 seconds into our conversation where I knew I would be hiring SDS. Everything Shawon said her team would do leading up to our big day happened. We had weekly meetings with the team and these ladies kept up straight.They were organized, made sure they had every detail about what we wanted for our wedding day and answered all my questions during and outside of our meeting times. On my wedding day, I didn’t have to raise a finger. If anything went wrong, I still don’t know to this day because SDS kept everything together. Wedding started on time, lady in waiting went above and beyond, I mean everything was perfect. I promise you, you will not be disappointed with SDS. I am recommending the to every bride I know. Shawon and her team are A1 and they made my wedding day PERFECT!
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    Shantia M. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Stress free wedding planning.

    Professional, prompt, dedicated , loving, fun, organized, is what comes to mind when I think of SDS Events and Shawon. I couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding planner than Shawon and her team. Before I planned my wedding I always though that wedding planning, no matter what, was a stressful think. I was absolutely WRONG. If you gave the pleasure of working with SDS I promise stress will be a thing of the past. They made this process so easy and stress free. Shawon and her team really make you feel at ease, like they are family. I felt so heard, important , and like a priority during this planning process with them. I had a issue a seamstress that I hired (against Shawons advice lol). I casually mentioned how I didn't really like my alternation, literally in the middle of me describing my disappointment, Shawon is calling the seamstress letting her know of my experience. In the most professional way Shawon got every single penny of our money back from that experience. This is what I mean when I say she handled every single thing with so much ease and professionalism. I could go on and on about how amazing this team is. I recommend SDS to everyone. You won't regret it.
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    Michelle T. Sent on 06/21/2021
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    Mrs. Michelle Thomas

    Professional, prompt, efficient, classy. There are not enough adjectives to describe the excellent service I received while planning my wedding. We all know planning weddings are stressful and to add to that I was in a completely different state and time zone. Shawon was more than a wedding planner, she is a visionary, she was my counselor and made sure I got down the aisle. Her attentiveness to details is impeccable. I wanted, and worried not, she and her team think of things most brides don’t. I HIGHLY recommend SDS events .
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