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Shelli Armstrong Events

Shelli Armstrong Events

Fresno, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 30 reviews
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    Terrie Sent on 12/07/2014
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    This was our families first wedding and Shelli took complete care of us. She made our ideas and hers come alive. Shelli is easy to talk too, she listens really well and gives great advice! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful from the flowy draping backdrop and chandelier at the alter to the gorgeous table settings to running to get Taco Bell for our die-hard guests to making sure everything ran smoothly!! We were able to totally enjoy every aspect of our daughters wedding knowing Shelli was taking care of all the details! We miss her already!
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    Dani Sent on 11/18/2014
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    Shelli was absolutely amazing! I am an event planner for a living, so people were shocked to hear I had a wedding planner, but wedding planning is a COMPLETELY different ball game than other events and I wanted a serious pro to handle one of the most important days of my life!

    Shelli is as genuine as they come, and our personalities totally matched up. She is creative, resourceful, smart, flexible, extremely professional and FUN! She had so many great ideas, and I had complete trust in her. She got everything done and the entire day and evening ran so smoothly!

    It honestly felt like we were working with family, and that she honestly cared about Jeff and I, my family and our overall picture of what we wanted that day. If I had a fun and crazy idea, she ran with it! She embraces her clients ideas and provides additional thoughts and suggestions based on her own experience and creativity, that further enhance any original idea you may have come up with.

    She is the BEST of the BEST! If you need a wedding planner, GO WITH SHELLI! If you need an event planner - for ANY event...GO WITH SHELLI! That should be her new slogan!

    We love Shelli! :)
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    Bernadette Sent on 10/20/2014
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    Shelli was very helpful and accommodating of my indecisiveness. I had a vision that I couldn't always verbally explain and she recreated my vision into a beautiful event my hubby and I were proud to call our wedding! I wish I could afford her expertise for all event planning! Maybe one day... Shelli obviously has great relationships with multiple vendors and I trusted her opinion 100%. Her assistant, Elizabeth, was also a gem to work with! Anytime I needed immediate assistance I could count on her to help me out, as Shelli is a very busy woman!
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    Adrienne Sent on 10/20/2014
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    Shelli Armstrong Events is absolutely amazing! My husband and I initially thought we could plan our wedding on our own, since we are a very organized, goal-oriented duo. We quickly discovered that planning a wedding is a whole different ball game, and we wanted to plan the best wedding experience that followed our vision while enjoying the process. So we turned to Shelli! Over next the year of planning with Shelli, she was able to support our needs and develop our ideas into a comprehensive vision and design. She was able to connect us with vendors in Fresno and locally in the Bay Area. She supported meetings at the event site, catering, and floral design. We are a very hands-on couple, and did some of the leg work on our own with Shelli's supervision of the overall vision. We are often "get it done now" people, and occasionally were challenged by the wedding industry's timelines and waiting periods. Even though some of our questions were not answered immediately, we understood that Shelli had our best interest in mind and we would get our answers in a timely fashion. Shelli was able to take the tiniest details from linens, floral, lighting, music, table settings, and room arrangement and create our perfect wedding. We couldn't have survived without Shelli the day of the wedding. She was able to handle all of the last minute preparations and coordinate all of the vendors seamlessly. As the bride and groom, we were able to relax and enjoy our special day. We knew we didn't have to worry about any of the setup or production for the wedding, which was a huge relief. Shelli was calm, composed, professional, and personable throughout the day and evening as she guided us through our wedding ceremony and reception. Looking back, there isn't anything we would have changed about our special day. We are forever thankful to Shelli Armstrong Events for helping us create and execute the wedding of our dreams.
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    Katelyn Sent on 10/16/2014
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    Where do I even begin with Shelli? She helped my now husband and I plan our Yosemite National Park dream wedding from 2000 miles away while we were both stationed in Tennessee with the Army. She scheduled Skype "dates" with us every month to discuss progress, get information, and tell us what else needed to be done. She was always on top of things and quickly got back to us with answers to all our questions. She offered us advice on vendors for photography, cake, flowers, DJ, and officiant selection and never pushed an agenda on us. She used her years of contacts to get us deals that we would never have been able to get on our own. We planned for about a year before our wedding. When the day arrived and all my bridesmaids and family were asking about how stressed I was, I had to be honest and tell them that I wasn't stressed at all! Shelli told me, my husband, my family, my bridal party, and my guests when to be where and it was all SO EASY. Shelli is SO fantastic and SO amazing at her job, I would recommend her to anyone. When she pulled us aside at the reception to tell us she was headed out, I actually cried because I felt like we had built such a relationship with her and she had done so much work to make our day special.

    If you're thinking that a wedding planner is "not worth it" you are missing out! You can definitely do it on your own, but why add stress and angst when your day is supposed to be relaxing and wonderful. Shelli is worth WAY MORE than her weight in gold (I can say that because I think she survives on almonds and Dr. Pepper ;) and she will make your day... your event... your memories, like something you thought was only in your dreams :)
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    Sareen Sent on 10/14/2014
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    Hiring Shelli Armstrong Events was probably the smartest decision I made when I began the journey of wedding planning. I knew planning a wedding for over 400 guests would not be an easy task. Shelli Armstrong's industry knowledge, resourcefulness, creativity are unparalleled in the world of event planning. I highly recommend her to potential brides. My family and I were very pleased with the way my wedding turned out. It was a magical and unforgettable evening. Thank you Shelli and team.
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    Julie Sent on 10/08/2014
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    I highly recommend Shelli Armstrong for any event you are hosting. My husband and I work full time and would never have been able to plan our wedding without Shelli. She was completely organized and handled every situation with ease... including ordering 20 umbrellas the morning of the wedding to make sure our guests would be supplied with enough shade for our hot September day. I heard a few stories about mishaps before the wedding, but Shelli put out every fire and my husband and I were not aware that anything was amiss. Shelli made our day perfect, magical and stress free. She even delivered our gifts to our home so we could open them the next day. If you are planning a large event, hiring Shelli Armstrong should be #1 on your "to do" list!
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    Tara Sent on 10/07/2014
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    Shelli is not only an amazing wedding planner, but she is also an amazing person. The first time we met she got me and understood what I was about. She helped me plan my 450 person wedding in my parents backyard, and did a better job than I could have ever dreamed of. She was alway professional and dedicated to helping me with waterer I wanted/needed, even tho I changed my mind about certain decor more than a couple of times. She also has AMAZING vision and she will personalize the event to your personality. She defiantly can do more than just "cookie cutter" weddings. She knows all the right vendors to use and has great connections with all of them. But I have to say where Shelli really shines is about 2 weeks before the wedding. She was at my house, literally from sun up to sun down working so hard to make my dream wedding come true. She took initiative and made sure everything was perfect. Her staff is unbelievable and made sure nothing went wrong on my big day, and I could have had a lot go wrong on my wedding day, between the hanging cake and the plexiglass over the pool (which were her ideas). Shelli is just an amazing event planner and I would use her again and again!
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    Dawn Sent on 01/26/2014
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    Absolutely fabulous. Shelli and her team truly do handle every detail; from the invitations to the DJ to the wine. Shelli will save you countless hours searching for vendors on the internet and at bridal shows. She knows who will get the job done right and she coordinates and oversees them all. We were able to enjoy our wedding rather than stress over it.

    Shelli has a wonderful support team who help with every detail. Her assistant, Sunny, was my personal assistant on my wedding day. She did all the details my friends couldn't do; fix me lunch, bring me water, gave reassuring pep talks, adjust my dress....after a vineyard photo session, she even washed my feet!

    I couldn't recommend Shelli enough. She is professional and knows how to get the job done right. You will get the wedding of your dreams and won't have to stress over it!
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    Erlinda Sent on 01/05/2014
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    Shelli Armstrong is not only a professional, she takes her events personally. Her passion for wedding planning allowed my son, Steven, and his bride, Theresa, to have the wedding of their dreams. The peace of mind that came with the planning and being able to enjoy the wedding day was priceless! I will forever be grateful for her guidance, follow through in everything she does, and her heartfelt friendship to make it a memorable day for our family. I am also grateful for her determination to provide the best service possible by having a highly qualified and professional staff along with having an excellent relationship with the best vendors in the area. Thank you, Shelli, for a beautiful beginning for the lives of Theresa and Steven, and our family!
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/14/2013
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    Shelli and crew provided us with a phenomenal wedding experience. She took ALL the pain out of planning the event and made it fun for us! She invested the time to get to know us and understand our vision for a non traditional wedding day. She showed me options that I never would have thought of myself and used common sense and practical items to create an amazing evening. We had compliments from guests all night long.
    Shelli is a sweetheart and will go above and beyond to make your day fantastic!
    Thanks a million
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    Charise Sent on 08/28/2013
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    I brought on Shelli and her team (Anette worked on my event with Shelli) three weeks prior to the event date to take the role of 'Day of Coordinator'. We had our first face to face meeting five days prior to my wedding event at Copper River Country Club of 72 guests. I had FedEx-ed my smaller wedding props from NYC, everything arrived on time with Shelli and Anette wasting no time taking inventory of 'what goes where with what'.

    Being a now naturalized New Yorker I am impressed to the level of professionalism and flexibility Shelli and her team has. The likes of her I scarcely see in the state of California. This devoted working mom did not let any of the many parts of my special day fall to the floor. Where there was my step-daughter passing out at the outdoor wedding ceremony, there was Shelli and Anette quickly helping with cold water and getting her promptly into the AC. There were so many small things that I thought were nailed down tight that did not turn out as planned the day of. Not to worry, Shelli and her team made something better out of a not-so-perfect situation.

    I really appreciate the promptness in the AM Shelli had through the time working with her. My emails were answered quickly, phone calls when necessary and flexibility to fit me in between clients. Some people are rigid with their personal time, I felt that I was held efficiently and always with a 'yes' mentality. You can bet I am going to go out of my way to put on another event in the Central Valley just to have the pleasure of making my family smile and seeing an event extremely well pulled together yet again. Thank you Anette and Shelli, I couldn't have done it without you!
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    Joyce Sent on 03/29/2013
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    I THINK SHELLI GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR THE PERSON HAVING AN EVENT - PROFESSIONAL, HELPFUL, COURTEOUS, ETC.... I RECOMMEND HER HIGHLY - SENSITIVE TO YOUR NEEDS
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    Patty Sent on 03/23/2013
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    Shelli is absolutely the best!
    She really understood my daughter and what she envisioned for her party. Everything was perfect from the food to the decorations to her birthday cake! We loved her excitement and her attention to details. We felt like we were working with a close friend!
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    Erin Sent on 03/20/2013
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    All-around amazing! The best event planner in the Central Valley. Has great relationships with vendors and always stayed on top of everything.
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    Elisa Sent on 01/14/2013
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    Shelli is FANTASTIC!!!!!! She made every effort to make our vision a reality for my mom's 70th surprise birthday party. She made throwing this birthday a snap. She did the WHOLE thing... we actually felt guilty for not even lifting a finger. But Shelli was there every step of the way, never forgetting a thing. People RAVED about the decorations, centerpieces, food.... it was a perfect event. And when we set a budget, she respected that budget and didn't try to push the limits to have us go out of our comfort zone. She made it look like we spent WAY more on the party than we actually did! Now that is talent! It is a no brainer that we will use Shelli again. She was worth every penny..... look no further... Shelli is the BEST planner in Fresno.... I know from experience!
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    Kari Sent on 10/24/2012
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    The Velvet Society was amazing to work with! I never had to worry about anything when it came to planning my wedding and the same goes for our big day! We would not have had the wedding of our dreams without The Velvet Society and I recommend anyone needing help with an event use them! You will not regret it!
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    Adrianna Sent on 10/16/2012
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    My wedding was the most magical event I have been to and when people hand me positive feedback, I tell them I could not have done it without the help of these two fabulous women and their staff! I had a large wedding and have no experience helping friends or family planning events so they were absolutely amazing! They not only helped me to have the wedding I couldn't have even dreamed of. It was above and beyond, they kept me sane throughtout the whole thing which was such a blessing not only to me, but to my now husband! If you have a dream wedding, let them help you make it a reality!
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    Lindsey Sent on 10/15/2012
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    It was a pleassure working with them.. They were always there if I had a problem or needed something. The end product was very beautiful!
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    Chanel Sent on 07/18/2012
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    Mary and Shelli are amazing! When they came on I had already planned my entire wedding except for the nitty gritty details and that's where they took charge! They did an excellent, over-the-top job at handling all the details and making sure the vendors were on schedule, on track and I was getting what I paid for. I was so appreciative to have them on my wedding day and the weeks leading up to it and also they made a great beverage station that was perfectly styled and refreshing. They are professional, poised and make you feel confident that they will handle everything. I wished I could've worked with them longer. I highly recommend them!! Thanks Mary and Shelli and the Velvet Society Team!!
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    Rachel Sent on 05/28/2012
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    These remarkable women created a weekend my husband and I will never forget. It's been over a week since our wedding and our guests can't stop talking about how much fun they had and how beautiful our event was! Trust me when I say that hiring these wedding planners is the best investment you will make to ensure that your wedding experience is flawless and unforgettable.

    Mary and Shelli were there for us every step of the way, and went the extra mile on several occasions (negotiating our catering package, scheduling our food tasting, organizing our rehearsal, ordering tables/chairs/linens for our brunch the day after the wedding, etc.). They both have years of experience in this industry and have great relationships with the best vendors in town. And they truly listen to your requests and ideas. In our very first meeting, I mentioned how much I loved candles. Well as my Dad walked me down the aisle, I was almost burst into tears at how beautiful the ceremony was because they had candles EVERYWHERE!

    If I had the chance to do it over again, I wouldn't change a thing. The peace of mind that you'll have on the day of your wedding knowing that everything is taken care of is priceless. I can truly say that I enjoyed every single moment of that day without ANY stress.

    THANK YOU Velvet Society. Joseph and I are forever grateful for everything you did to make our wedding so wonderful!
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    Jordan Sent on 02/02/2012
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    Mary and Shelli were fantastic to work with! They made the wedding planning process so enjoyable and fun! They recommended the best vendors and made our wedding above and beyond what we could have ever done ourselves!
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    Jenna Sent on 10/24/2011
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    Working with Shelli was an awesome experience. She truly allowed me and my family to have peace of mind on the big day. Shelli was able to take the few ideas I had and turn a boring banquet room into an entirely different space - it was unbelievable and perfect. I had seen Shelli's work several times before I got married and had complete confidence in her. She coordinated my friend's wedding and later her baby shower - each event had something special or unique that made it stand out. Definitely top-notch work.
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    Sunny Sent on 09/06/2011
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    100% believe these girls are the best in the business!!!
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    Rhea Sent on 09/01/2011
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    Brides,

    If you are looking for the best and the most talented duo of women to ensure your event runs seamlessly from beginning to end, then look no further. The Velvet Society will make sure that your every worry is put to ease and that your visions are brought to life. I had the pleasure of working with Mary and Shelli throughout my wedding process, and still, to this day I can't wrap my head around what I would have done without them. Hiring The Velvet Society should not be viewed as an additional expense, but as an investment- an investment that will allow you and all of your family members to relax, enjoy, and take in each and every special moment of your special day. Mary and Shelli took care of my every worry, and made my wedding day more incredible than I had ever dreamed of. Now let them do the same for you!
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    Patty Sent on 09/01/2011
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    Shelli is amazing! She is such a talented and creative wedding planner. She made our wedding so stress free and enjoyable. It was absolutely gorgeous! Shelli has a warm personality and really takes the time to listen to her clients. She is committed to making her work professional and perfect!
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    Rachel Sent on 06/03/2011
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    Mary and Shelli are incredible to work with!! They helped make every detail become a reality for our special day!
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    Emily Sent on 12/07/2011
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    Wow, what can I say about these girls? They are fantastic.....everything came out perfectly, just like they said it would. I have gotten nothing but great feedback from all of my guests!

    We live out of town, so getting a wedding planner was the only sane thing to do. Turns out it was the best thing I could have done! The suggestions these girls give--listen to them, they know what they are talking about! They come up with these ideas that are out of this world I never would have thought of. Use the Velvet Society and your wedding will not be cookie cutter. It will be fantastic!
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    Cara Sent on 05/27/2011
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    Shelli was amazing. She went above and beyond her contract duties. Her talent can not be duplicated.
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    Disappointment. Please do your homework...remember it is your event/wedding and your vision is what matters. Unfortunately, lack of flexibility was a big turn off. You as the customer are paying and your vision should be supported not questioned if deemed within budgetary limits.
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