Sensational Signature Events Reviews
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Quality of service 4.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Average response time 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Professionalism 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Value 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Flexibility 4.8 out of 5 rating4.8
Awards
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Jean Sent on 06/26/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Help on your big day makes all the difference!
Michelle offered the perfect balance between giving direction and staying flexible to our creativity. She was easy to work with, relaxed and professional at the same time. She made it possible for us to focus on our guests and each other. We highly recommend her. -
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Shantell Sent on 11/26/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best day ever!
Michelle helped my husband and I bring our big day together and it was amazing. We 100% recommend this company for all of your planning needs. -
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Tori Sent on 07/29/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Must Have Wedding Coordinator
We hired Michelle Hayes as our day-of wedding coordinator because our venue required one — but working with her turned out to be one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Even though my husband and I handled most of the planning ourselves, Michelle went above and beyond to make everything come together seamlessly.
From the start, she was professional, warm, and incredibly detail-oriented. Her services were also a great value — very affordable compared to many other coordinators we looked into in the VA/MD area.
Michelle was available for walkthroughs and held weekly or biweekly check-ins leading up to the wedding, which helped us stay organized and on track. She coordinated with all our vendors, managed the timing of entrances for the wedding party and our families, and even helped us set up an enormous Pittsburgh cookie table (which was no small task!).
She also asked insightful questions that we hadn’t even considered, helping us avoid potential hiccups and making sure we didn’t miss any important details. On the wedding day itself, we were able to truly relax and be present, knowing she had everything handled.
Michelle's calm presence, thoughtful approach, and above-and-beyond attitude truly helped make our day perfect. We’re so grateful for her and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a coordinator they can truly count on!
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Joanna Sent on 06/02/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Beyond Exceptional Service!
I cannot say enough good things about Michelle Hayes and the service she provided as our wedding coordinator! She went above and beyond her contracted duties for our two-day wedding celebration. She was incredibly helpful in the months leading up to our events, assisting with vendor communication and other planning tasks. She was incredibly responsive over email and phone and very generous with her time. At both events, she ensured everything went smoothly and according to schedule. I am so so grateful for her support and cannot recommend her enough!Sensational Signature Events's reply:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be your wedding coordinator. It was an incredible opportunity that I will always cherish !
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Maddie Sent on 04/04/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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A STUNNING Wedding Coordinator
Michelle was a godsend of a Day of Coordinator. From our first intake call, I knew I had made the right choice. Every step of the way her expertise made the process of organizing the wedding a breeze. From establishing a great timeline (and seamless adapting it when aspects of the wedding ran longer than the expected), corralling my husband and I's family for the rehearsal m, fitting all our decorations in her car, setting up the decorations so beautifully, organizing the procession, to tracking down my mother for the cake cutting, every time I asked for some from Michelle she delivered. I can not recommend her enough as a day of coordinator!Sensational Signature Events's reply:
I truly enjoyed being your Day of Coordinator. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and your hubby!
God Bless!
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Carmyn Sent on 01/30/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Day of Coordinator
We can’t say enough good things about Michelle! From the very first moment we spoke, we knew we were in good hands. During the months leading up to the big day, she checked in on us monthly, made sure we were doing okay, and helped us keep tracking of the miscellaneous wedding things like a container for our guest book playing cards. On the day of our wedding, everything went so smoothly, thanks to her meticulous planning and attention to detail. Michelle was on top of every little thing, making sure everything was set up perfectly and running on time. We were able to completely relax and enjoy my day because we knew she had everything under control. She coordinated with the vendors seamlessly and kept everyone on schedule. She communicated our vision flawlessly to our florist (who she helped us find!). Every time we needed something, she was right there anticipating everything! Our families were all impressed by how organized and calm they were throughout the day!
It was truly an stress-free experience, and that’s something we’ll always be grateful for. Thank you so much, Michelle! -
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Brittany Sent on 11/21/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Excellent Day-of Coordination Services
Michelle was fantastic! About a month before the wedding I realized there would be quite a few moving pieces so decided to look for a day-of coordinator on short notice. Michelle was very responsive and immediately up for the task. She was very flexible with evening calls and asked great questions to make sure we were on the same page. She was helpful throughout the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding everything went off without a single hitch! My mother-in-law was also very grateful for the last minute help with the cookie table.
Michelle was kind, organized, responsive, and efficient. Would hire her again and recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat! -
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Gabrielle Sent on 10/15/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great planner!
We hired Michelle for her partial planning services, and we're very happy we did! Michelle was very pleasant and easy to communicate with throughout our wedding planning process. She was professional on all of our phone calls, at our walkthrough, and on the day of. Michelle offered great advice, especially regarding flowers, which we DIY'ed, and she really made our vision come to life with our center pieces, arbor, and wine barrel arrangements. -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 08/22/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing day of wedding planner
Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was accommodating to all of the changes that happened day of due to the weather and was quick to make sure everything was accounted for and fixed to make things less stressful. She knew what was needed and was always on top of everything to make sure things went smoothly leading into the wedding and that all the vendors were on the correct time tables as well! Id absolutely reccomend her to anyone who needs a wonderful affordable wedding planner!-
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Sophia Sent on 08/13/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wonderful Day of Coordinator
Michelle was amazing for our wedding! The perfect day of coordinator, she was very present and communicative while also being calm and relaxed. We wanted someone who would be there to ensure everything ran smoothly and allow us to really enjoy our special day, but without being overbearing. Michelle was perfect! -
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Amber Sent on 04/16/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Highly recommend Michelle!
We needed a licensed wedding coordinator last minute per our venue’s policy, and we came across Michelle from Sensational Signature Events. As a type A person, I needed someone I could trust entirely with the day of, and Michelle turned out to be THE person!
There were small details I was not aware of as a new bride, but much appreciation to Michelle’s prompt communication, detail oriented skills, and excellent level of professionalism, we were able to successfully prepare for the big day. I highly recommend her :) -
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Galan Sent on 05/11/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Day of coordinator
I had a small wedding so I planned most of it on my own, but decided to hire Michelle as a Day of Coordinator at the last minute. I wanted to be able to enjoy my wedding day. Michelle made sure everything ran smoothly the day of and implemented everything that I had planned. She also helped with my decor! -
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Savana Sent on 12/05/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professional Wedding Rock Star!
Michelle was AMAZING!!! She not only helped me execute a wedding ceremony and reception, but also helped me with my floral bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages. Just over a month before the wedding day, she checked in with me on a weekly basis and would be available whenever I would have questions or needed anything. She worked on the timeline and contacted all of my vendors to coordinate the day. She showed so much attention to detail and kept me on track with everything (from decor, ceremony/reception setup, vendor communications). Michelle took all of the decor, signs, place cards, etc. and worked her magic. I didn't have to worry about any of the setup and could just focus on getting ready. Michelle was an expert at keeping track of the timeline and made sure our large wedding party moved smoothly with a fun and energetic demeanor. She also helped me organize the rehearsal at the venue the day before. Michelle is a true professional and I can't thank her enough for an amazing wedding day. My husband, guests and I had a fantastic time and a large part of that is because of Michelle!!! -
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Karen Sent on 08/30/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sweetest and professional
Michelle was hands down the best! I am so happy and blessed to have found her. She was amazing with what she does. I forgot to purchase something that one of my vendors needed the night before and I forgot so I told Michelle and she took care of it! I was so relieved because I was stressing so hard. She told me that everything will be ok and she will make sure everything ran smoothly the day of. I’m so so happy with everything! It was better than I expected.
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Elly Sent on 06/27/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Dream wedding!!
Michelle was the best wedding coordinator we could have asked for. She completely understood our wedding vision and put every detail together better than we could have imagined! She took care of all the details and helped the day run smoothly with no stress. Her floral arrangements were also beautiful! I simply could not recommend her highly enough - if you are looking for a coordinator look no further!-
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Monae Sent on 06/08/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wedding Planning
Mrs.Michelle was great! She was very organized from the beginning. I was referred to her by my twin sister. She was her wedding planner and her wedding went so smoothly. She was very professional and experienced. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, but Mrs. Michelle helped every step of the way. From providing vendors to following the wedding timeline, she exceeded all my expectations. The decor was beautiful and my wedding was easily one of the best days ever!! Thank you!! :)
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Brianna Sent on 01/26/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing planning experience!
Working with Michelle of Sensational Signature Events was definitely a great experience, and very much needed. I really didn’t know the intricate details of wedding planning and she made sure we had everything we needed and was fully prepared from beginning to end. She was very knowledgeable and insightful in helping us choose our vendors and offered a plethora of options when we didn’t know where to start .
The end result was a beautiful wedding and stress free environment from start to finish !
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Monique Sent on 10/03/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wedding Planning for Bride and Groom!
Where do I start!! From the moment we met Ms. Michelle, we knew we could relax and trust her with our special day. She recommended our photographer, DeJohn Davis, and I’m forever grateful. She is so experienced and professional! I was able to stay calm and enjoy the wedding process. The day of was very smooth and we had the best day ever. My twin sister now has her as a wedding planner, she’s in great hands! Thank you so much! Truly special and unforgettable experience! She provided wedding planning, decor/centerpieces/backdrop, floral/bouquets/boutonnières and excellent service!-
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Monica Sent on 08/27/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great planning, very responsive
Michelle was an excellent wedding coordinator - we had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID, and Michelle was very flexible and understanding about the situation. As we got closer to the wedding, she managed all of our vendors flawlessly and made sure everyone was where they needed to be, on-time during the wedding day. We were very happy to have her! -
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Rebecca Sent on 09/20/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Fabulous Day-Of-Coordinator for COVID Wedding
Michelle was absolutely wonderful as the Day-of-Coordinator for our wedding. Although she only was required to help with Day-Of services, she went above and beyond, sending great advice and reminders to keep me on track in the months leading up to the wedding. She also communicated frequently with vendors to ensure they were aware of all schedule details and ensure they were able to comply with COVID precaution standards. She is very knowledgable, experienced, organized, friendly and professional. Her team also created our floral arrangements and decorations and ensured everything got set up properly. She and her team did a fabulous job at a great value and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding. -
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Emma Sent on 04/03/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Helping hands
I would like to thank Michelle and her assistant for helping with the the day of my daughter's wedding. It was nice to have someone else step in for me. This was a great relief because I was able to sit back and enjoy my daughter's wedding.
I reached out to Michelle as per my daughter-in-laws suggestion to have a day of coordinator so that I wouldn't miss this special day and what a great suggestion that was. Definitely a good decision to let someone else help for that special day. -
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Akiyia Sent on 01/22/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Event Planner Ever
To this day we continue to receive many compliments on how amazing our wedding was. We’ve even had other married couples tell us that if they’d do it again, they would want it to be the same as ours. The credit for all of this goes to Michelle from Sensational Signature Events. We were overwhelmed with having to juggle planning the wedding and work; and we didn’t know any vendors. The best decision we made was hiring Michelle. She guided us through the whole process with very detailed timelines . The wedding was amazing; my husband and I were able to focus on the important part…enjoying the day and having fun with our guests. We left everything else in Michelle’s hands and not only was it beautiful; but it was also flawless. All her vendors were so great to work with and very accommodating.
Our wedding day will forever remain as such a unique and cherishing day in our memories and in those of our guests; and we owe this to Michelle . The best decision you can make is hiring her and her team. They do such a great job! Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable! -
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Kimmie Sent on 10/02/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great Da of Coordinator
Michelle was great with coordinating my wedding day. She also did our bridal bouquets which turned out amazing. -
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Ebony Sent on 09/30/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Coordinator
Michelle was amazing! I was juggling the wedding and an overseas move and was feeling a bit all over the place. I decided to do my own decorations on top of it all and just provided Michelle with boxes of decorations with no real instructions. Walking into my reception and seeing how she was able to put it all together was just amazing! Truly a life saver for the coordination in the few months leading up to the event, with confirming all vendors and such..and then to the day of. Extremely affordable! Extremely professional! Highly recommend! -
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V Sent on 09/15/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Exceptional Day of Coordinator!
Michelle was an exceptional DOC and did an excellent job ensuring that all of the details that we planned were executed. I don't remember anything major happening which says a lot. If there were any issues, they were out of sight and out of my mind. We had the time of our lives! -
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Mallory Sent on 10/08/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Michelle was great! She helped set up my reception details (partial day-of coordination services) and everything looked amazing. Michelle was thorough and thoughtful and I'm so thankful for her services at a very reasonable price. -
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Nene Sent on 10/03/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I would DEFINITELY recommend booking Sensational Signature!! Michelle is sooo calm in the way she does things it takes the stress out of planning. Even though I booked her for Day of coordinator and decor, she took over weeks before the wedding contacted the venue and vendors making sure to cc me on every email so I was in the loop as well. I loved how she was sending pics as we go along and I could approve or disapprove. She made my Pinterest centerpieces a reality. And I cannot even begin to talk about how BEAUTIFUL my bouquets were. She made them way better than the idea I told her about. She was also very flexible and patient in dealing with our changes here and there up to the last minute!!!! -
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Verissa Sent on 08/06/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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From the very beginning Michelle was very responsive and helpful. She really made my vision come to life. Michelle and her partner Lillian are both so professional. Throughout all the chaos of my the very hectic wedding they were the only ones able to keep level heads and see task through. Michelle was both accommodating to my vision and cost affective. She is extremely patient and understanding. I highly recommend Sensational Signature Events for all your planning needs.-
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Sharon Sent on 12/04/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our centerpieces were exactly what we expected!
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Cari Sent on 09/02/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Michelle was great! She and her associate arrived early to get everything set up, then took everything down when everyone left. She was pleasant to work with, and very flexible with our plans. She even called all the vendors to make sure things were in order. I would definitely ask her to coordinate another event. -
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Sarah Sent on 08/05/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sensational Signature Events did a wonderful job on my day of event coordination. I would definitely use them again! -
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Ashly Sent on 06/08/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I am a bride on a tight budget, so I intended to do all of my wedding planning, but in January I realized I needed someone to help me coordinate on the day of the wedding (May 21, 2017). When I finally found Michelle, she stepped in and helped me get organized. Michelle was right there each step of the way making sure I was on schedule for a worry free wedding day. -
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Lisa Sent on 04/13/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Mrs. Hayes was AWESOME, she did a wonderful job planning our event. Her attention to detail and the quality of work was exceptional. She was not only helpful, professional, dependable, resourceful and knowledgeable in what we wanted to do and how we wanted our event to go, she also provided great quality customer service. Mrs. Hayes was easy to work with, she provided updates regularly and stayed within my budget. She took my vision and turned it into a beautiful reality. Mrs. Hayes knows what she's doing and made sure we were happy! I was more than pleased and would highly recommend Mrs. Hayes' Sensational Signature Events services.Sensational Signature Events's reply:
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Crystal Sent on 04/07/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Sensational Signature Events overall rating was excellent! The event planner, Mrs. Hayes, is dependable and always on top of her game. She takes her work seriously and even more, she takes her customers seriously. Her reputation is her bond; not to mention that she also loves what she does. She updates you or maintains open communication through each level of the event. She was well organized, which made me feel relaxed and calm. I was extremely pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Mrs. Hayes at Sensational Signature Events. -
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N'dorah Sent on 01/01/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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When my then fiance proposed, he quickly followed the proposal with a suggested date ... 4 months away. Guest count more than 300. Location: DC Metro. This was not an easy feat. Within a month, Sensational Signature Events was hired. Mrs. Hayes helped make the impossible a reality. Mrs. Hayes was professional, knowledgeable, resourceful, calm, attentive, and focused. In November 2014, I experienced my fantasy wedding. Sensational Signature Events and Lill's Frills made magic happen. I recommend them without hesitation. -
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Yupa Sent on 10/23/20224.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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Happy Bride
Wonderful coordinator. Easy to work with and pleased with her service. She was helped me with my day of coordination which went beautifully. -
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Em Sent on 11/13/20174.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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We used Sensational Signature Events’ Day-of Coordinator services for our wedding in September 2017 and it was a great call. As a self-sufficient couple during the wedding planning period, we were really looking for someone who could “be us” on the day-of, and execute what we had planned/laid out. Unlike a lot of wedding planners in the DC area who wouldn’t adjust their packages, Michelle was happy to scale her DOC package to fit our needs and execute our wedding plans just about as perfectly as a wedding could go. Michelle was the great balance of hands-on and laid back, letting us take the lead when we had a concrete vision for an aspect of the wedding day and offering advice based off of her experience when we were unsure. Michelle really cares about her couples and is a great choice for a bride/groom looking to take their wedding day off and just have a fantastic time without having to worry about anything. -
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Ashley Sent on 08/25/20184.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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Thank you Michelle for all of your hard work as our day of planner. You gave us great tools to use in terms of our seating arrangements. Thank you for also being our florist and creating beautiful bouquets in our budget.
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October 2018 Wedding Review
We used Sensational Signature Events for our wedding in October 2018. We found the service very helpful as we did not know the first thing about wedding planning. The coordination service we received really helped especially with vendor communication and the day of coordination / timeline planning. Michelle kept everything going efficiently the day of the wedding and worked closely with all others involved and the whole day went very well. Thank you! -
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Terrible Coordinator
It has taken us a few months to write this review, because we were so irritated and blown away by the numerous, unprofessional ways Michelle messed up our wedding, reception, photographs, and video.
We contracted Sensational Signature Events/Michelle for a “day of coordinator”. In the beginning, she seemed on top of things. However, as we got closer to the wedding, we noticed things being off… As an example, we had to tell her numerous times who was in the bridal party (which was just our 2 children & 4 grands) even though it was given to her in writing! Also, she gave a date when she would be contacting the vendors & she did not.
We would not recommend Michelle to our worst enemy! Besides having numerous conversations, we gave her detailed written instructions regarding decorations, seating, time, music, etc. EVERYTHING was in writing and given to her days prior to the wedding, and she still messed it up!! All decorations were in labeled boxes and PRE-ARRANGED but she still messed it up!!
Here is a list of what she did incorrectly:
• She didn’t place my flowers and vases on the tables as requested.
• She didn’t place my 2 large flower balls on the step pillars as told. But, placed them where she wanted.
• The wedding was late because she didn’t get the wedding party in order to go out until AFTER the bride yelled down, she was ready & waiting.
• She didn’t put down our custom-made aisle runner. It was NEVER used!
• She was putting up the arch & flowers while guests were arriving!
• She didn’t put the signs in the correct places
• Guests sat any & everywhere. She did not follow my instructions and guide people on which side to be seated and make sure parents were on the front row.
• She was dressed unprofessionally! She looked like she was going to the park, not a wedding.
• We are pissed that she is in way too many pictures and videos standing around vs being behind the scenes!!!
• She refused to shake our son’s hand when he extended it to her. He’s an engineer.
• Guests were never guided into the study for hors d’oeuvres after the ceremony. Instead, they went straight into the dining / reception area.
• She made the bouquets & boutonnieres and said they would be beautiful. She was sent pictures beforehand of what was wanted. They were made with flowers not in the color scheme, the pedals were falling off (which means they were old), and they were thin. They looked like flowers from the grocery store!
• She will tell you she has something, so you don’t have to buy it. But will then send you a bill at the end for it. Versus, saying what she has and the cost up front.
She gave us most of our money back. However, it doesn’t take away from the fact that she did not follow details that were given to her. It’s baffling! We have to now see her in over 50% of our wedding pictures and video!! What coordinator stands around the guests & in front of the filming crew, doesn’t know how to seat people correctly, or get the bridal party together so a wedding starts on time or dress professionally??!!
I don’t know who these people are that gave her high marks. But use her at your own risk.Sensational Signature Events's reply:
I have been a professional event planner on Wedding Wire since 2017 I successfully coordinated 32 weddings. I have all 4 and 5-star reviews. I have been named a top coordinator. This is the first non-favorable review.
This was a DIY wedding. I have successfully been the coordinator for non-DIY and DIY weddings.
Regarding the comment about having to tell me numerous times who was in the wedding I was told once and confirmed it once, which is standard practice.
I contacted every vendor on their list. This is standard practice.
I was nice enough to let the couple dropped off several boxes to my home. I had to open all the boxes and unwrap décor that was in packages not ironed. I did place the flowers in the centerpieces as requested. And I added my mirrors and votives to give the centerpieces some shine. Otherwise, they would not have looked as pretty as they did.
The only vase that I did not do as she wanted were 4 vases that was supposed to be empty. I put flowers in them to make them look better. Also, she wanted a couple of vases on the steps, and I thought that was unsafe for the guest, so I placed them in a safer place. As a wedding coordinator it is my duty to be safety conscious. I did not want any guest to trip and fall.
The wedding was 15 minutes late because I was working with the caterer who thought the couple was over their count and she would not serve appetizers/dinner until they paid more money, or remove some chairs. I was willing to pay more money for them! But instead, we figured out some people had cancelled so I relayed this to the caterer, we removed some chairs, and everything was fine, and we proceed. At the reception I had to find some guest seats that were not on the seating chart, and they were incredibly grateful.
The ceremony site had a fountain in the middle of the area. There was no where to put the runner. If the bride had consulted me, I would have advised not to purchase a runner.
The arch was late arriving to the venue. As soon as the groom delivered it, we decorated it. Only a few guests who arrived super early saw the arch being decorated. The arch was so light weight that we had to sandbag it down with water bottles for it to stay up.
The signs were made of light weight cardboard and kept falling off the easels. So, I put them in a place where the guest could see them and where I could keep an eye on them.
I spoke with the guest about seating. They told me they were all present and they were in the proper rows. I apologized that some guests were not on the bride or the groom side. In the end they are all one big family.
I greeted her son with a smile and said hello, nice to meet you. I was not rude. He did not have on a mask. Who shakes hands in the midst of a COVID outbreak. I have an 86-year-old mother and 2 grandchildren. I do everything possible not to get COVID. I did apologize for not shaking his hand.
There was no way approximately 100 guests were going to fit in a small cocktail area. In addition, several guests asked if they could sit down. Elderly people do not like to stand in a small area. In light of COVID I thought it best to accommodate the guest and let them take their seats in the large reception area instead of squeezing in a very small area of which they would not fit. After consulting with the caterer, we agreed this was good to do. The guests were served the appetizers and were happy to be sitting rather than standing in an overcrowded room. Some younger guest did stand at the few cocktail tables in the small room.
The flowers did not come from a grocery store. They came from a florist. The color was a little lighter than requested but it was in the family. The flowers were purchased the day before the wedding. The were NOT old. A couple of days after the wedding I was told by the couple that I executed the bouquet well.
While talking about decor, I offered the bride columns, and, in the end, we decided they were not needed. I removed them from the invoice. The comment about telling her something so she didn't have to but it is totally out of line. I offer decor but never pressure anyone, and never up sell or charge anyone extra. My prices are very reasonable.
At the end of the reception, I repacked all the boxes. The bride asked me if I could take some of their boxes home because they didn’t have enough space for all those boxes in their car. I lifted those heavy boxes and put them in my car and took them home. My car was packed once again with their belongs. Many Day of Coordinators will NOT do this.
I refunded every penny back for coordination and took a loss. She did not request a refund I volunteered to give it back. The majority of Coordinators will NOT refund your money.
Below is an email from the caterer:
Tue, Apr 26, 10:13 AM
Great day to you Love Birds!!
This invoice was cancelled as soon as we were made aware that the two extra plate settings were no longer needed. Due to previous experience on more than one occasion, we don't move forward with food service if there is a guest count discrepancy during set up. So, you were good to go as soon as Michelle gave us the update. Our server removed the unneeded plate settings and we continued to rock and roll.
Best Regards, Your Personal Chef & Boutique Caterer
Regarding the photographer comment I try my best to not be in any photos. If I unknowingly get caught in the camera while working the wedding/reception I immediately move out of the way, the photographer/videographer will wave at me or they will zoom me out. Also, I tell all photographers/videographers to please do not take my picture.
Below is an email from a vendor I have blocked out the email address for privacy
On Jul 29, 2022, at 11:10 AM, wrote:
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> I have received nothing but complaints and negative feedback from the bride. I am not surprised about this. It is quite unnerving that I’m still hearing the same. I’m not sure; I would have to go through all 800+ of her photos to see if you are in them. I apologize either way, that this was an issue brought to your attention. You did a great job!
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