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Soirée Wedding Planning

Soirée Wedding Planning

North Liberty, IA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 86 reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Sophia Sent on 12/29/2025
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    Could Not Recommend Enough.

    Emily has helped me and my partner for over a year and a half and has made our wedding such a low stress event! Whenever a problem or question came up she was there with an answer. We truly could not have done it without her!!
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    Olivia Sent on 12/23/2025
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    The best experience ever!!

    Emily helped us turn our vision into a reality. We both could not be happier with how everything turned out, Emily helped me make important decisions with her knowledge and expertise. The wedding planning process was only enjoyable because of everything she did for us!!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for your sweet reply! We loved working on your big day. Best wishes in your new life together! :)
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    Are you interested?

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    Suzanne Sent on 12/23/2025
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    100000000/10

    I can not say enough thank you’s for everything Emily did for us throughout our wedding process! I don't exaggerate when I say that she held everything together. I truly know we couldn't have done it without her. Not only did Emily provide significant emotional support for us, she helped us contact vendors, answered all my questions day or night & literally helped organize every single part of our wedding day so it flowed perfectly. I had such a piece of mind going into the wedding weekend because of her detailed timeline, meetings, & her advocacy for me. Emily is amazing and I can not thank her enough for helping me make my vision a reality!!
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    The best!

    I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Emily & Soirée for all your hard work and expertise throughout the wedding process. Our wedding day was completely stress free because of you! It was truly the best day of our lives and we will never stop reliving it. Everyone at Soirée is an absolute ROCKSTAR and we couldn't recommend you enough!!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for writing this for us! We appreciate it! Best wishes in your new lives together!
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    Zoey Sent on 12/18/2025
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    The best planner!

    I could not say thank you enough, seriously there would be no wedding without Soirée. You made the wedding planning process FUN and so much less stressful. You helped take so much off my plate so I could focus on school and moving and enjoy the process. I don't know how you stay so organized, you are AMAZING!! I'll be sending all my friends who are getting married to you. You are a lifesaver & I can not say thank you enough!!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for sharing these kind words! We loved working on your day! Best wishes in your new life together!
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    Macy Sent on 07/07/2025
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    10/10 recommend the Soiree team!

    Emily was fantastic to work with! She is super organized, flexible, and made sure our day went flawlessly.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for sharing this review! Congratulations to you both! It was a pleasure working with you!
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    Daria Sent on 12/05/2024
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    Wedding Service Review – Travel Agent Perspective

    As a travel agent who frequently works with wedding planners and resorts, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Emily with Soireeia on a recent destination wedding, and I cannot speak highly enough of she and her team's exceptional service for a joint wedding that we planned in Costa Mujeres, Mexico. Despite the many challenges presented by the resort counterparts—delays, miscommunications, and unexpected last-minute changes— Emily remained calm, composed, and incredibly professional and persistent throughout the entire process.From the very beginning, she demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, managing all the details with precision. Her team took the time to understand the couple's vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. Even with a few hiccups on the resort’s end, they ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding.What really stood out was Emily's proactive communication with me and my team. In the end, the wedding was a huge success, and the couple couldn’t have been happier with the experience. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect—no matter the challenges! Their professionalism, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to excellence make them top-tier!!  It has been a true pleasure working with them, and I look forward to future collaborations!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review! I cannot wait for another destination wedding with you!!! We made a great team!
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    Where do we begin??? Sooo much GOOD to say about Soirée!

    Emily and the team at Soirée are sincerely second to none. I sincerely don’t know where to begin! Their devotion to making our dreams come true for our day was truly the best! It’s not just another job for them, you can tell they sincerely care about you and that matters so very much. We weren’t just clients-we are now friends. When planning one of the most intimate, special days of your life with someone, that matters. We were so pleased with their work that we booked them for a second ceremony and reception and they delivered for both…and then some. We actually miss working with them now that are celebrations are over. Emily doesn’t forget a thing! Trust me! We felt like our wedding was truly ours-not like anyone else’s. Emily and the Soirée Team are truly THE BEST!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Your wedding was gorgeous and so fun to design. I appreciated that you trusted my vision, and it all came together SO beautifully! Congratulations to you and Chris. Thank you for sharing your experience and these beautiful photos!
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    Wedding Planner Extraordinaires

    We loved our Soirée Wedding Planning experience. Their expertise, professionalism, and friendliness made for a much smoother and more confident process. Booking with Soirée granted us their list of preferred/highly regarded vendors was a tremendous help when searching services. Their day-of presence was HUGE. We had Emily and Bella on the wedding day, and they ensured that every detail was covered and that our parties were organized. My wife and I strongly recommend Soirée. You and your partner will be in great hands!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Eric! Thank you so much for writing this kind review! It was a JOY planning and organizing your beautiful wedding. We loved working with you and Alyssa! Congratulations and best wishes in your married life together. SO happy for you both!
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    Dream wedding creators

    Emily is legitimately one of the most insightful, empathetic, creative, and well-organized people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with professionally.

    When my fiancé and I got engaged, I wasn’t sure we needed a wedding planner, but was curious and just wanted to see what was out there. After one meeting with her, it became entirely clear she was the person to make our dream a reality.

    She helped us to maintain sight of our vision for the big day, even in stressful moments that had me in tears of anxiety and confusion before talking to her. There was literally no problem that arose in over 2 years of planning that she couldn’t help me see my options through.

    I know that hiring a wedding planner can seem like something only fancy celebrities or rich people do, but I highly recommend Emily and her team if it’s possible for you and your spouse to be. You’ll enjoy your dream day and the planning process itself more because of them. I can’t say enough good about her, Gracie, Aly, and their entire team.

    Run - don’t walk - to meet with them. You’ll actually get to skip the chaos and stress to enjoy your engagement and wedding because they’ll make your dreams come true.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for writing this review and sharing it! It was a joy to work on your wedding day for the past 2 years. It was a beautiful celebration! Thank you for choosing Soirée! - Emily
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    Wonderful experience, a planner you can trust!!

    We hired soirée for day of coordination but Emily helped us through the whole process from the moment we hired Soirée. She’s extremely organized, well connected, calm, and prepared. The technology they use is also very helpful- we had a Slack Channel and Timeline Genius page that allowed for easy communication and visibility over the timeline. The timeline she put together was perfect. I needed flexibility as we have a four month old who needed feedings throughout. I never felt rushed. The day really was set up for us to enjoy and I greatly appreciate that. 10/10 recommend!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Sami! Thank you so much for the kind review! It was our pleasure to help you throughout the process! I'm proud that we specialize in supporting our couples throughout the journey (instead of month-out like other companies). Congratulations to you and Max. I loved working with you during your engagement! It was the most beautiful day.
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    Emily is Meticulous

    When host invited us from Chicago to cook for their pre-wedding party at Iowa, we were bit nervous about managing all little resources at such a distant venue. Then host introduced us to Emily and Soiree team. long story short - It was one of our best experiences, Soiree helped us meticulously plan each details. Kudos to Emily and team. would happily recommend them to anyone.

    Team Royal Catering, Mount Prospect IL.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review! Your team was amazing and I hope we can work together again someday! - Emily
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    Service with Heart

    I got engaged a few weeks before having major surgery that would require months of recovery. A little while after surgery, we looked into getting a wedding planner to help reduce the stress and workload of planning a wedding, so I could focus on healing. This is where Emily and Soirée came in. Emily and her team were so happy to help us, and listened to our story and reasons for choosing their services. From the beginning they were committed to reducing the stress aspect, simplifying choices, making trusted recommendations, and accompanying us on site visits to make sure we asked the right questions. Regular emails with short "to do" lists kept me on track without overwhelming me. All emails and messages were responded to promptly, sometimes within minutes. Gracie was our coordinator on the day of our wedding, from 12-10pm, and she did a phenomenal job of keeping everything on schedule, organized, and the least chaotic possible. She was so kind and accommodating, regularly checking in to make sure we were having the best time possible and seeing what she could take care of. We were able to leave the venue on time because almost everything was ready packed up and loaded. I certainly could not do her job and am just in awe of her skills and fortitude. I do not plan on ever getting married again, but I certainly would use Soirée again if I did, and I will recommend them to anyone who needs help with planning their own wedding. They have all those awards for a reason...they ARE the best!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the amazingly sweet and kind review, Erin & Bryan. We loved working on your relaxing wedding day and wish you both the best for your future! xo! Emily & Gracie!
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    Matt Sent on 12/28/2023
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    The best around!

    Emily was an excellent vendor in the most stressful of times planning a wedding! We truly couldn’t have done it without her. Anyone would be lucky to have her help with their wedding.
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    Max J. Sent on 12/21/2023
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    Great Experience

    As a fellow wedding vendor, whenever I see Soirée Wedding Planning listed as a planner/coordinator I know it will be one of the smoothest running weddings I get to work on. Emily and her staff are incredibly detail oriented making sure everything is running in concert together. They also have planned for all the things...blow a button on your dress, they got it covered. Forget something, done and covered. Cross communication with your other vendors...the best! They are super friendly and helpful in the most stressful of situations and willing to work with me to ensure the best outcome for the couple front of house and logistically. If you're looking to hire a planner/coordinator, make sure it's Soirée!
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    Would hire soirée again in a snap!

    As the mother of the bride, I can sum up my experience with Emily and Gracie from Soirée as absolutely FIRST CLASS. From the moment we met with Emily to talk about their services, I felt her warmth and professionalism. We heavily relied on her preferred vendor list and were never disappointed. Emily and Gracie guided us through our many questions and ideas and were so organized and unbelievably gracious. I can’t imagine planning a wedding without their extensive knowledge and working relationships. Heading into the wedding day, I was calm and composed - what a gift! Gracie was with us for the rehearsal and for the wedding day. She was so on top of all of the details and took care of everything! She even checked in with us frequently to see if there was anything we needed! Wow!! If you are looking for a wedding planner that is going to walk every step of the way with you, make you feel valued, and knows this world of weddings from start to finish then look no more. I highly recommend Soirée.
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    We love Soiree!

    Gracie and Emily made our day so easy. They made it so everyone could relax and take in the day. I was worried about how to coordinate everything but the Soiree team totally took it over and I didn't have to think about it at all!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Kerry! Thank you so much for writing this sweet review! Congratulations to you both! We loved being a part of such an amazing celebration!
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    Dave Sent on 08/23/2023
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    Great Working with Emily

    I dont usually work with many wedding planners but Emily was great to work with. She answered all my questions and made sure I was good throughout the night with anything. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner.
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    Best Experience with Maggy at Soirée

    I had a great experience with Maggy on my special day. I highly recommend Soirée if you need wedding planning.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Aw, thanks, Hannah! We love working with Maggy too! She is such a great part of the team. Congratulations to you and John on your recent wedding, and thank you for choosing Soirée! --Emily 🖤
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    Soirée for best investment in yourself and wedding

    Emily and Shelbi are absolutely the best in the business. I can’t put into words what they mean to us as a couple. From our first meeting with Emily to the wedding day, Emily was right by our side guiding us through the planning process. She has a million contacts to make your wedding dreams come true. during our first meeting, she fired off texts and found us a videographer and photographer in 30 minutes. Way better than searching on your own. On wedding day, I caNOT stress how stressless our day was. Both her and Shelbi were steps and bounds ahead of us. Had items on the bus before I even thought, “oh we need that.” Emily turned to me said, “they are on the bus, just have fun!” It allowed for us to just have fun with our friends and family. We put our focus on what was important to us, spending the day of our lives with those we loved. I will be forever grateful to Emily and Shelbi. They allowed us to be carefree and stressless on our wedding day and spend precious time with our family and friends. There was no task or idea that was too big. The best decision you can make it to hire Soirée wedding for planning needs. Best money we spent on our wedding.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for sharing this review of our services. It really means the world to us. I will miss working with you both! 🖤 xo, Emily
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    They are amazing!

    As a owner of a Rental Company (R and D Events) I cannot say enough great things about Emily and her lovely team and Soiree. They have amazing wedding planners, are quick to respond, and they know exactly what their customers are looking for! I would highly recommend Soiree to any of my clients!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    XO! WE LOVE WORKING WITH YOU TOO!!!! You're the best! 🖤 Thank you for this review! ~Emily and the rest of the Soirée team.
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    Makeup Artist for Soirée

    I had the absolute best experience working with Emily and her crew at Soirée! I was blessed with the opportunity to work under Soirée as a Bridal Makeup Artist and it was wonderful. I was very impressed with the professionalism and the efficiency of Soirée! I hope for more opportunities to collaborate again, as the mentorship and guidance was much appreciated. You can definitely tell there is experience behind the efficiency I received while working with Soirée!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much, Mercedes! It was lovely to work with you too! 🖤 Cannot wait to work together again!
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    Thanks Emily and team!

    Emily and her team were incredible from day 1. From the first consultation I felt at ease about the entire planning process. My fiancé and I planned our wedding from out of state, and we couldn’t have done it without Emily and her team. The day of went seamless. Big thank you to Caitlyn! She was amazing and even kept me dancing all night with a huge safety pin when my bustle came out. Our entire wedding party agreed it was the smoothest wedding they had ever been a part of. Caitlyn handled everything and we even ran a little early on the timeline. Thanks for giving us our best day ever!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you Briaunna for the lovely review of your wedding experience with us. Congratulations on your marriage!!! 🖤
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    Marcy Sent on 06/19/2022
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    I Do in Cancún

    My fiancé and I decided to bring the Soirée team on mid-way through our destination wedding planning, and my only regret is that we did not reach out to them sooner in the planning process.

    Our entire experience with Emily (from the moment we had our consultation call to the end of our wedding day) was above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. Emily is extremely detail oriented and ensured my vision came to life.

    Emily and her team did an amazing job of communicating with myself, my travel agency, and the resort where we were getting married. There were several instances where Emily took initiative on things that I would’ve assumed the resort would have initiated, but did not. I felt so at peace and zero anxiety leading up to our special day, and the credit goes to Emily and the Soirée team.

    I decided to have Emily accompany us to Cancún for our wedding and am so happy she was able to be in person. Emily ensured that everything was executed perfectly and was a huge support to me on the wedding day.

    I was so grateful to have Emily’s expertise as we navigated throughout the wedding planning process! I know that, without her, I would not have been able to enjoy the big day as much as I did. Thank you Emily & Soirée!
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    Nichole Sent on 06/07/2022
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    Could. Not. Have. Done. It. Without. Soiree.

    I worked primarily with Emily throughout the planning process, and then Maggy for the day of. Leading up to the wedding, I received monthly reminders/checklists to let me know what needed done each month to help stay on track. Emily not only made a mood board for me but an entire “mood” powerpoint. The powerpoint was categorized extremely well and was a very helpful resource to keep everything organized and to really help visualize the day. She helped us to stick close to our budget and still have our dream wedding. It was very easy to get in contact with them at all times. I always received a very timely response to my questions and making appointments was a breeze. They’ve got this down to a T.

    Let’s talk about the day of…I will never understand how people get through their wedding day without at least having a day of coordinator. Maggy was absolutely amazing and on top of EVERYTHING. No one bothered me with any logistical questions or drama on the day of. She coordinated all day with my photographers, DJ, officiant, wedding party, venue, rental company, florists…everyone…to make sure the whole day went smooth. Everything was perfectly on time (even slightly ahead of schedule, which allowed for a bit of much needed down time for my husband and I.) It was absolutely perfect. Maggy even made sure all of our personal items (memory table photos, decor brought from home, cards, etc.) were locked away in my bridal suite before leaving for the night. I didn’t have to lift a finger.

    Hire a wedding planner. It may seem expensive but it is truly worth every penny. Ultimately, they will help you actually stick to your budget and have so many connections you wouldn’t have on your own. Hire Soiree.
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    Hired them as wedding planners for our recent wedding

    Are you on the fence about getting a wedding planner? We just got married and had Emily and Kady from soirée and I’m here to say GET THEM. The wedding is supposed to be enjoyed as much as possible for the bride and groom, and they helped so much. Ranging from helping set stuff up to knowing how to put a corsage on a lapel, they did it all. And largely because of them, our day was PERFECT. Highly recommend using soirée for your upcoming weddings 👍

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review! We loved working on your wedding. Congrats to you and Maddy! :)
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    Hayley Sent on 05/24/2022
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    Best decision we made!

    Emily and the Soiree team (shout out to Maggy, our day-of coordinator too!) are absolutely phenomenal. They always have an answer, a solution. I knew I could call/text/Slack/email and they would make it happen. Their wide network of connections and vast experience in the industry is so valuable! The organization and structure they provide is incredible. From the planning tools to the wedding timelines, we knew we were in good hands. We had SEVERAL wedding party members comment that this was the most well-organized wedding they'd been in. And most importantly to us, we both felt relaxed throughout the day. We enjoyed every second of our wedding thanks to Soiree's incredible logistics and behind-the-scenes magic.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for your sweet review! We it was such a pleasure getting to know you and your family! I loved planning it and I know Maggy had a blast that day executing all the visions and dreams for you two. xo!
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    Amazing Wedding

    We were exceptionally pleased with Emily and the Soirée team in planning our wedding. We were struggling to keep track of all our vendors and Emily and her timeline system really was instrumental in making our day successful. Our wedding turned out amazing and we believe that was in large part due to Emily and team. We would definitely recommend Soirée to anyone planning a wedding.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the great review! It was a joy to plan your big day! Congratulations and thanks again!
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    Best decision I made in the whole wedding

    Hiring Emily and her team was the best decision I made in the entire wedding! I was not excited about having a big wedding but Emily made it effortless and the wedding was absolutely gorgeous!
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    Professional, Organized, Kind

    Soiree was exactly what we needed during our long haul of a wedding story. Like many, due to the pandemic we had multiple wedding dates which meant multiple scheduling, rescheduling, and re-rescheduling with vendors. Emily, even being a vendor herself, was there with us every step of the way. Her expertise, understanding, organization, and kindness brought a sense of calm to us during everything. And the day of was even more impressive! Emily’s team is like having another friend/family member and they allowed my husband and I to live our day & not be overwhelmed with questions and issues. And I’m sure there were issues :)
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    Christine Sent on 11/19/2021
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    Soiree is amazing!

    Emily and her crew are the best choice for a wedding planning service! Emily was recommended to us by our venue when we mentioned thoughts of possibly hiring a wedding coordinator for the weekend of our wedding!

    Emily & Bella made every moment of our wedding weekend as stress free as possible and made sure that everything was always handled! Our shuttle service hit a snag and they handled everything for us!

    We received so many compliments on how well the day went from our family and bridal party as well stating how awesome they thought Smily & Bella were!

    If you are looking to hire. Wedding planning service Soiree is the best choice out there! We HIGHLY recommend Emily & her team!

    Thank you to Emily & Soiree for making our wedding so amazing! ❤️❤️ If we could do it all over again I’d hire them first!!
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    Day of wedding coordinator

    I cannot even begin to convey how grateful I was to have Dacey from Soirée at my wedding. She was the best person and me being the bride made me feel heard, special and overall cared for throughout my entire wedding. She was there for me in the biggest moments - sewing my dress when it ripped, fluffing my dress before I walked down the aisle and in the smallest -getting me a drink, offering a kind smile and a small question of “how are you, have you ate something?” She was the MVP of the whole wedding. She was beloved by the wedding party who always knew who to get for questions, comments and concerns. I come for a large family and she was able to navigate all personalities and strengths/weakness on the big day in order to create the smoothest most stress free wedding I have ever been apart of. I don’t know what I would have done without her. As I sat down at the head table one of the first things my new husband said to me was “you look beautiful and Dacey is awesome!” We loved her! The next morning I found myself missing Dacey because all of the sudden I didn’t have someone having my back all day. They are a great company who only seem to employe professional, kind and strong people who only want to help uplift your wedding and leave you missing them the next day. ;) thank you Dacey for everything !

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Xo thank you so much for this amazing review of our services and Dacey! We love her and miss her when she isn't around too!!!
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    Michelle Sent on 10/10/2021
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    Best Day Ever because of Soiree!

    Do you want to have the most stress free wedding experience of your life? Do you want to enjoy your entire wedding weekend? Do you want people to be surprised at how relaxed you are while planning a wedding? Do you want your friends and family to relax with you to enjoy your day? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you HAVE to hire Soiree wedding planning! It is SO worth the extra expense. Emily and her team made everything more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She took a Pinterest board, a meeting and made a fairy tale. Any question I had, Emily answered and meetings with her made everything so easy. She found the best vendors who made our day absolutely stunning. I will be forever grateful and want everyone to have a day as beautiful as ours because of Soiree! The day of, she had built in extra time, so when we were running behind, we still had time to do all the things I wanted to do and get every photo op. They thought of everything. Bella, her assistant, made sure to check in on us, helped carry my dress on a photo shoot in the orchard, and when there wasn't enough room on our shuttle, she gave us a ride back to the hotel (which was SO generous). I can't give them enough praise, so if you are hesitating, this is your sign to hire Soiree!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you for your kind review! I loved working with you & Tim for your amazing wedding day! Thank you!!! xo
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    Grace Sent on 09/22/2021
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    Emily (Soiree wedding planning) was absolutely the best. Everyone in our bridal party and some of our guests came up to us to tell us that as well. She got everyone moving (with a smile on her face!) and made the ceremony and reception happen. She was assertive, organized and just the best. I do not think our day would have gone as well without her. Throughout the wedding planning process she was always available and was super helpful at keeping us on track and made sure we were well organized as well. Could NOT recommend her enough. Simply fab! Grace and Pacifique.
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    Jessica Sent on 09/13/2021
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    Best decision you'll make planning a wedding!

    We booked the deluxe package with Emily, which included a design plan, unlimited planning help, an extensive vendor list, easy to use spreadsheets - everything you need to plan and pull off a large event. As an Iowa girl who moved out of state but wanted to get hitched at home, it was the best decision I could have made and I didn't even know it yet.

    I knew what was outlined in our contract, but what I didn't know we would be getting along with her expertise and vendor list was a friend, confidant, supporter of fun ideas and the wise voice that tells you when your quirky plan might be a little ill-advised. When the pandemic picked up speed again or we had to make last minute changes, she had a plan of action or back-ups (which ended up being even better than I could have dreamt) lined up for us within mere hours. When my cousin's pants split mid-excellent dance move, she was johnny on the spot with the duct tape (who knew!). Over the last few days looking at photos my friends have been sending me of the day, I catch glimpses of Emily and her crew here and there, quietly and efficiently making sure everything is running perfectly. I could not have planned a wedding - at any time - much less during these strange and stressful times, without her.

    So many people have told me that our wedding was one of the most beautiful they've attended, to which I've been saying - we hired excellent people, gave them a sense of what we were going for and then trusted them and let them take it from there. Emily and the vendors that she essentially hand picked for us helped us execute the wedding that we ourselves wanted to attend (i.e. a giant party), and it ended up being the best day of my whole life. From one bride to another - hire this woman, you won't regret it for a second.
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    Quyen Sent on 08/18/2021
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    Best decision ever!!!!

    Soirée was the absolute best in helping me ease my worries, both in the planning stages and during our wedding day. I had to do all the planning from out of state and sight unseen, but Emily's relationships with vendors and knowledge about all things wedding planning helped the lead-up go smoothly.

    Haley was INCREDIBLE. From the moment I met her at the rehearsal dinner, I was completely confident the wedding day would go smoothly with her behind the scenes. And it did! I can't thank Soirée enough for all their help, energy, and genuine care. This was really the best investment—I couldn't have been happier.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Quyen! Thank you SO much for the awesome review! We looooove hearing that everything went so well! Congrats and best wishes to you both!
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    Anna Sent on 08/18/2021
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    Amazing wedding planner!

    Emily is a life saver! We had no idea where to start and how to plan our wedding in just 4 months. Emily didn't miss a beat. She made the process stress free and super simple. She kept us on track and did so many of the planning details for us. On the day of our wedding Emily took care of any and ALL things that popped up throughout the day. We didn't have to worry about anything! If you are back and forth on what to spend money on for your wedding, don't skip the wedding planner! She was the number one resource that we couldn't live without for the big day. We love you Emily!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Xo! Anna & Matt it was so fun to work with you for your wedding! Let's get some wine soon to celebrate that you're married now!!!
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    Heather Sent on 08/16/2021
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    Amazing Experience with Soiree!

    We had the pleasure of working with Emily and Haley for our weekend-of coordination. Both of them were so wonderful to work with in the weeks leading up to our wedding, and it took so much stress off of our shoulders knowing that they were handling all of the vendor communications and timelines. They were quick to respond to any questions we had, and checked-in with us often to see if we needed anything. We especially want to thank Haley for doing such an absolutely AMAZING job as the coordinator on our wedding day. She was a rockstar- the whole day she was constantly on the move. She was constantly checking in with us to see if we needed anything and was always available to help if we had any last minute changes or requests. We received so many compliments from our families on how amazing and friendly she was. We cannot imagine what our day would have been like without her, and we could not have asked for a better experience than what we got with Haley. We can't stop talking about how perfect our wedding was, and a big part of that is because of Haley's work behind the scenes.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Heather & Rhett! Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! It's great to know how helpful and wonderful our services and hopefully this helps other couples find us as well! Congratulations and best wishes!
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    Day of Coordination

    We booked Soiree for a day of coordination, and I am SO grateful that we did!! Through the planning process, Emily and Caitlyn were both very helpful with any questions I had, and helped me with anything I was missing in my planning and organizing! The day of, Caitlyn was a rockstar. I cannot see how the wedding would have gone so smoothly without her presence. She was very calm and flexible, but organized and helped us stick with the schedule, which I really appreciated. She checked in with us (bride and groom) and the wedding party constantly to see that we had everything we needed. I cannot overstate how grateful we were that she was there. I highly recommend Soiree! Thank you for helping make our day so special!!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Lia & Hugh! Thank you so much for the awesome review. It's great to know how helpful and wonderful our services and hopefully this helps other couples find us as well! Congratulations and best wishes!
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    Emily Sent on 07/24/2021
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    Amazing !!!

    Emily is the definition of calm/ cool and collective. Seriously was like my right hand wing woman throughout the ENTIRE engagement- we booked her two years ago and she was so great from day one! My family couldn't stop talking about how on her game she was because she had everything we needed from A-Z if we forgot something, she had a solution immediately! Highly recommend!

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    Xo thank you so much for this 5 star review!!! You're the sweetest! It was wonderful to plan your amazing wedding! Thank you!
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    Haley Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Emily is amazing!

    I highly highly recommend using Soiree as your wedding planner!!! I worked with Emily and she was absolutely amazing. I cannot rave about her enough. I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done without her. It was so helpful to have a professional to bounce ideas off of and ask questions to. She also helped me stay on track to make sure I was doing everything I needed to at the right times. It really helped my stress levels! 😂 During the planning process we had a few emergencies and things go wrong, and she ALWAYS had a solution and handled it for me, or helped me handle it. She was great! And for the day of the wedding, she helped the day run so smoothly. She made the timeline, made sure all the vendors were coordinated, coordinated all the timing for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, was the go-to person for vendors setting up, etc, and did literally so many other things that I didn't list! She is the reason I was able to enjoy my entire wedding day and not worry about all the little details. I’m a super type A person, so I had lots of little details and high expectations. She made sure everything got done, and I didn’t have to worry about anything. If something went wrong--she handled it. I mean everything from the littlest things like needing to cut off part of my dress because it kept catching on my shoes (she has a fanny pack full of everything you could possibly need) to the big stuff of telling everyone where to be and when/helping set up all decor etc. She just really was amazing and was THE reason I was able to enjoy the whole wedding without worrying about anything. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner--just do it! That is my number one advice! If you're trying to fit it into your budget, then take something else out because a stress-free day is priceless!
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    Will Sent on 07/05/2021
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    Full Service Wedding Planning

    Emily and her crew from Soiree exceeded our expectations for their wedding planning services! From the very start of our journey and through the pandemic, they were there for us without exception. I consider myself a planner, but I've got not nothing on Emily! Not only did their services help us have a better wedding than we imagined, they helped us find ways to save money and connect with vendors we would not have found on our own. Emily and her team are professional, responsive, caring, fun, and above all else - amazing people!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the sweet review! We are so happy that we got to help you create the perfect wedding day! Congratulations, we wish you a very happy life together! 😊
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    Courtney Sent on 07/02/2021
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    Hiring Soiree Events was the BEST decision!

    To say that Emily and her team were simply the best is not enough to express how happy I am that I hired Soiree Events. From our initial meeting with Emily I knew that she was the right person to help us plan our wedding. She was responsive, easy to talk to and never made me feel my wedding was not a priority to her although I know she is very busy! She is very honest and upfront about pricing and services included. I felt she went above and beyond on MANY MANY occasions. In my line of work I tend to have very high expectations of people and their performance and she exceeded my expectations consistently. Not only did her team make our wedding day run smoothly, they were prepared, relaxed and I truly felt that it was more than just a job for them. Emily is truly a professional in every sense of the word. When we had to postpone our wedding in 2020 she provided support, honest guidance and helped us reschedule everything for 2021. I know it was not an easy task. She made my fiancée and I feel comfortable to ask candid questions about all things wedding related which I very much appreciated. She also had the great advice on how to make the best of our time that day as it does fly by! Soiree Events will work with your wedding budget while helping you decide what matters most to you. Emily and her team take the time to really listen to what is important to you as a bride (and the groom!) and help make your vision come to life. Her recommendations for vendors were spot on. I grew up in Des Moines and have many friends and family in the city. Now my husband and I live in Newport Beach California. I was happy to hear that everyone Emily recommended for photography, makeup etc was highly regarded by my friends in Des Moines ( some of which are events coordinators themselves). I knew I was getting the best of the best in Des Moines! As the wedding planning progressed many of my friends and family commented on how calm I seemed and I told them I had no doubt my wedding would be amazing since I knew I was in good hands. I’ve been asked by many other women who are newly engaged what my top advice would be and each time I say “hire a wedding coordinator”. It was truly the best decision regarding my wedding I made after saying yes to the man of my dreams of course :). Ladies, do your future self a favor and hire Soiree Events! I have planned a ton of events in my lifetime - from being Vice President of recruitment for my sorority in college for 2 years and planning 4 day long recruitment (rush) events to planning firm events for 100+ professionals- I consider myself to be pretty good at amateur event planning. When it’s YOUR day you don’t want to have any stress or worry - you just want to enjoy. You don’t want to have your family or bridesmaids worrying about a timeline or any details. You want everyone around you to be happy and relaxed. If if you have that, you’ll have the best memories of your wedding. And your new husband will too!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    xo! Thank you so much for the amazing review. We loved working with you and I'm so proud of all the work to make your wedding dreams come true! ~Emily
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    Hayley Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Best of the Best

    I had the joy of working with Emily and Hayley on my wedding day, and I could not be happier with how everything turned out. Emily was extremely supportive and flexible when we postponed a year due to the pandemic and she made the entire week of the wedding completely stress free - I was so over-prepared I almost didn't know what to do with myself! The wedding day itself was beautiful and exactly what we wanted, and Emily and Hayley helped make sure no one was stressed. They kept things running smoothly the whole day and it was completely flawless. Hire Soiree if you are feeling overwhelmed, it is SO worth it!
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    Morgan Sent on 10/22/2020
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    Amazing! Excellent!

    Oh my goodness. I have nothing but excellent things to say about Emily McMahon and the Soiree Team. I was so nervous about planning a wedding because I didn’t even know the first place to start. I needed advice and someone who would listen to me, be honest, and help create the ideas I had in my mind. I worked with Emily to create my vision. There aren’t enough words to express how fortunate I am to have had Emily throughout this process. She was amazing. I got engaged and started working with Emily before COVID started. Due to COVID, the world shut down in March and my wedding was in October. Throughout this time Emily helped both my mom and I with all of our uncertainties and questions, even if it was just listening to an emotional phone call from one of us.

    Everything she did was above and beyond. She helped contact vendors, answered all my questions day or night, was extremely prompt and literally helped organize every single part of my wedding day so it flowed perfectly.

    On the day of my wedding both Emily and Alexis were there and they did an outstanding job. Any request I had they had it taken care of right away. I felt so relaxed throughout my entire wedding day because I knew Alexis and Emily were handling all the set up, communication with vendors, and small details I wasn’t even thinking of!

    If I could I would give them 10/5 stars. By the end of the wedding planning process Emily was a friend. I would not had the incredible day I had without her. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Soiree Wedding Planning - they are worth their weight in gold!!!
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    Nicole Sent on 08/21/2020
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    Your wedding needs Soiree!

    Matt and I are so grateful that we hired Soiree Wedding Planning to help with our big day. Shortly after we got engaged, we met with Emily and hired her to do weekend of coordination. After we moved out of state, we realized we needed more help and added on design. THEN a pandemic happened and Emily helped us figure out whether or not to move forward with our wedding and how to communicate our decision with our guests. THEN a derecho hit Iowa during the week of our wedding and we had to deal with our venue not having power until the day before our wedding. Needless to say, Emily not only kept us sane throughout the entire wedding planning process, she also was instrumental in helping coordinate our wedding week. Despite the derecho she was in touch with every single one of our vendors by our final meeting and helped us develop a plan to move forward with our wedding. She encouraged us (Nicole, specifically) on numerous occasions to just enjoy our wedding week and let her take care of the details. Our rehearsal and entire wedding day was PERFECTION. We wouldn't have changed one single thing. Because Emily and her team was there, we didn't have to stress about a single detail - they worried about everything and we just got to enjoy. After the stress of planning a wedding during a pandemic and then a natural disaster, Emily and her team ensured that our wedding day was a perfect success. It was everything I dreamed and more (the venue was STUNNING and many people told us it was one of the prettiest weddings they've attended). Needless to say, I initially thought I was spending a lot of money when we first hired Emily and now I know it was the best investment of my life. HIRE A WEDDING COORDINATOR, HIRE EMILY, JUST DO IT. You won't regret it!!!

    -Nicole & Matt Fleege
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    Ella Sent on 08/13/2020
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    Emily, the Wedding planner you NEED

    I highly recommend Emily and her team at Soiree. When I was a little girl, I never pictured my wedding, I always pictured the perfect person to marry. So needless to say when I did find my other half, my person, (which up until that point I thought I was going to be a crazy dog lady since I am horribly allergic to cats), I needed some serious help. Due to certain circumstances my parents could not help me plan my wedding. I knew I wanted a wedding both of our families would love, that was well done, and also mixed two different cultures (I am from a very small town in Iowa and my husband is a first generation Mexican born and raised in Southern California/ LA.) I needed help. I couldn’t even pick out colors for my wedding without feeling incredibly overwhelmed. There are wedding traditions in Mexico my husband’s family wanted to incorporate. I did not have the slightest idea of how to go about buying these things let alone how to get the Catholic Church in this area to ok the use of them during the wedding mass. Thank God I found Emily. Not only is she one of the most talented, organized, and professional people I have ever met, she is also one of the most patient and kind. She broke things down to do for the wedding so simply and easily over the year of planning I had no worries. There are things with planning a wedding that I honestly never thought of let alone how to handle them all! Emily allowed me to enjoy my entire wedding week! She had a timeline for everything, and it made everything SO MUCH LESS STRESSFUL. Throughout the wedding process there were major, life changing events that happened. My father had a stroke, COVID turned our world upside down decreasing the size of my wedding by roughly 73%. (Just because I am crazy enough to continue with wedding planning and getting married during COVID doesn’t mean I except others to be as crazy as me). Most of my husbands extended family live in Mexico and due to the travel band could not come. I had people that played major roles in our wedding that due to COVID, could not attend. I also am in the high-risk group of dying from COVID due to some other health issues so additional safety precautions had to be taken. (Social distancing tables at the reception, wearing masks during the wedding ceremony, social distancing and wearing masks during the wedding mass, cleaning a crazy amount all the time, ect). I also have other serious health issues that threaten my life on a daily bias that require the help of my service dog (and fill in bridesmaid) Logan. Emily started dealing with a bilingual, bicultural wedding with a bride that can literally die from food allergies at any wrongly prepared meal, to that same wedding challenges on top of the storm that is COVID 19. Emily was a God sent! She made the impossible possible. I thought with COVID there was no way I could have a beautiful, classy, wedding. However, she made it happen. I literally had no stress the day of my wedding due to Emily. My husband and I were able to be in a happy wedding bliss fog the entire day. Emily handled everything with the venders, setting up the venue, taking down the venue, finding INCREDIBLE VENDORS to do my wedding all within my wedding budget. I could not be happier or recommend a better person to plan anyone’s big life events. Her connections to businesses that really know what they are doing in invaluable. You cannot go wrong with Emily’s expertise and recommendations. I highly encourage anyone planning any event to contact Emily. With her, know your event will be a memory you will treasure and will actually be able to enjoy.
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    Max J. Sent on 08/03/2020
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    Hands Down The Best!

    As a vendor, I have had a chance to work with Emily and her staff on a few occasions and wow! I know heading into an event that is using Soirée that things will be smooth sailing. I have never met someone so on top of things! Emily has a sixth sense for potential hangups and is able to take care of it before it becomes a noticeable problem. She doesn't miss a thing! Emily and her staff are always upbeat and PROACTIVE. If you want peace of mind leading up to and the day of your wedding Soirée Wedding Planning is the way to go!
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    Book Soiree NOW to have a stress free day!!

    Like many brides, while starting to plan our wedding I was not planning to hire any event coordinator at the start of wedding planning. However, about 7 months out from our big day I realized if we did not have professionals to help us, that there would likely be extra stress on my mom and myself the day of our wedding. I met with Soiree about 6 months from our wedding date and booked them immediately; and the Soiree team is worth EVERY PENNY! I wish I would have met with them earlier! We worked with Emily, Caitlyn and Haley and they are all amazing! We did the essentials package - we were able to meet with the team twice before the wedding and they pointed out many details that we had not thought about as well as helped us with our day of timeline. They also checked up on us throughout the months leading up to the wedding to see if we had any questions; communication was great! Caitlyn and Haley were with us all day on our wedding day and I seriously can't imagine our day going so smoothly without their help/expertise. From keeping the bridal party on time, setting up table decor, assisting the photographer, serving the head table drinks during dinner, this list goes on and on! Plus, they are so fun to work with and bring a calming presence to the day. I was actually able to enjoy our wedding day since I knew the Soiree team was taking care of all the behind the scenes details and making sure everything was going as planned. Highly recommend Soiree to anyone is search of an event planner!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Congratulations! It was seriously - our HONOR - to get to help on your gorgeous wedding day! Thank you so much for the amazing review. We are so appreciative!!! This helps other couples know about our value & services to help in their big day. You're the best! Congratulations again! Best wishes! xo Emily, Caitlyn, and Haley
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    Nicole Sent on 05/21/2020
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    Soiree is simply the best!

    Emily is simply the best!! If you are planning a wedding in the Iowa area you absolutely need to book with Emily! There are too many reasons to list why she is so great, but I'll leave a few:

    1.) She is a wedding planning expert. Regardless of how much or how little help you need, Emily will know exactly what she can do for you! She has countless relationships with wedding vendors across Iowa and she knows which vendors will match which couple perfectly.
    2.) She is flexible! Almost 6 months after booking with her I decided I needed a little more help making our wedding come to life and she was on board as soon as I asked for extra help! I know our wedding day will be a dream because she will be there executing my vision.
    3.) She is responsive and available. While I have absolutely zero idea how she does it, she responds so quickly with all of my questions. As a type A bride, I find this both impressive and essential!
    4.) She takes the stress out of the wedding planning process! As a bride planning during the Coronavirus pandemic, I'm not sure that wedding planning can get any more stressful. Emily has been there every step of the way, even stepping outside of the role of wedding planner and comforting me as a friend. I can't imagine navigating this without a wedding planner or without someone as talented as Emily!

    These are just a few reasons why I am so grateful that Emily is our wedding planner! I will make sure to leave even more reasons why after our wedding day. Do yourself a favor and reach out to Emily - you won't regret it!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much, Nicole, for your super sweet review! We love working with you too! xo
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    Jenny Sent on 02/21/2020
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    Loved our experience!

    We worked with Emily for our December 2019 wedding, and let me just say WOW! She was brilliant throughout the entire process, but the final days were where she shined! I cannot imagine my wedding planning journey without her design ideas, support and guidance. If you want to work with a true professional, pick Emily and her crew at Soiree!
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    Best decision we made for our wedding!

    Working with Emily on our wedding was the best decision we made in the whole process. She made a beautiful design for us and somehow turned my ideas into a gorgeous day. She was incredibly responsive and easy to work with and had the very best ideas. She also recommended the absolute best vendors-and helped us work closely with them to have everything just the way we wanted. She has so many great contacts and a person or idea for anything I could come up with.
    Most importantly, she helped us focus on the fun and enjoyable parts of planning the wedding and I was so relaxed during the entire process thanks to her. Having her there for us all day as well was just the best, I never had to solve any issues and if there were any she handled them without me even knowing about them! She is such a calming presence to have around on the day and our entire wedding party and parents loved her too. Thank you for everything!!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Emily made our dream fairytale wedding come to life!

    We worked with Emily for almost 2 years and she was super flexible and understanding when we wanted to change our venue, which in turn moved our date up! The first time we sat down with Emily to discuss our vision she was so excited we wanted to add some Disney fairytale touches throughout our day and made sure we had those details in place. Emily created an amazing design plan early on that we always referred back to to make sure everything fit together perfectly. She was always available to meet either on weekends or over lucnh if we had things we wanted to go over last minute. Her expertise in the industry was key as she was able to recommend the vendors that would be able to make our vision from our design plan come to life! On the day of our wedding, Emily and Julia were there before we arrived and made sure that we were all drinking water and had something to eat. She also made sure that I walked around to make sure everything was setup to my liking before our vendors were done setting up. Emily coordinated our ceremony and had everyone walk down the aisle right on time. By having Emily there, my husband and I were able to enjoy the day with our friends and family instead of feeling stressed! A huge thank you to Emily and her team for helping us have the beautiful fairytale wedding we had always dreamed about!
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    Great day!

    We worked with Emily for 2 years, her expertise made the day great!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thanks Beth!!! It was great working with you too! I'm just delighted that we made the wedding everything you wanted and more! :)
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    Shannon Sent on 12/04/2019
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    Emily is amazing!

    Emily brought our vision for our big day to life and we were able to enjoy the entire day stress free!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much!!! :) You were great to work with and your wedding was amazing! Hope you are well and enjoying the new job!
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    Joslyn Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Choosing Soiree was easily the BEST choice I made for my wedding (other than my husband of course!)

    Emily is absolutely amazing, she was there for the planning process, helping make those hard decisions. Helping reach out to vendors-she helped keep the planning moving along. I could not have survived the day of my wedding without her and her intern Emma! They were prepared for everything, they got us where we needed to be, brought snacks and drinks when we couldn’t get away to grab them for ourselves. We didn’t have to worry about timing because they were handling it! You NEED Emily in your life!
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    Taylor Sent on 11/30/2019
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    Money Well Spent

    Hiring Emily for day of coordination was worth every penny! My husband was super hesitant about the idea at first, but after our wedding he said, “I’m so glad we did that!” She made sure everything went smoothly so I could enjoy the day w/o the stress. Thanks for being a part of our day!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much! It was wonderful to be a part of your big weekend!!! I loved working with you! 💖💖💖
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    Sara Sent on 11/24/2019
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    Mother of bride

    So glad we hired emily & did full service. She was a good listener & made sure the bride & groom had the type of wedding they wanted.very nice to have her coordinating the big & small details!
    She was great!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review and sweet words. I loved working with you, the couple, and your families! 💜
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    Melissa Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Best ever!

    Emily will take the BEST care of you! She is extremely organized and her attention to detail is on point! We hired Emily and her team and it was the best decision we had ever made. Her and I planned for over a year together and not only did she "get" me but she took time to get to know me and my style of wedding. If you are even slightly thinking about hiring a planner or a day of coordinator- Just call her and set up a meeting! You will fall in love with her as I did! Trust me!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you SO much for these kind words, Melissa! I was so proud of our design and planning services for your amazing wedding! They turned out perfectly! xo!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/11/2019
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    Highly Recommended!

    Caitlyn with Soiree was wonderful to work with! She was onsite from beginning to end of a very busy day and she was there to help with anything that the happy couple needed. Not only was she here throughout the whole day, but she also helped guide the couple through the final stages of the planning process to make sure they kept on track. I would highly recommend her services and look forward to the opportunity to work with her again in the future!
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    Brian Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Caitlyn at Soiree is an excellent choice

    For the time of your life? choose a wedding planner pro like Caitlyn. You will have greater time with your guests and making more wonderful memories. Soiree dials in all the important details so you can celebrate and not worry or stress over details. Caitlyn has a schedule/timeline for all, so everyone stays on time and are where they should be during the day. She is right on top of all plans with a smile. You will not be let down with Soiree's Caitlyn.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much, Brian!!! We love Caitlyn too and hope to be able to have more weddings book with her!
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    Leah Sent on 09/28/2019
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    Emily and her team at Soiree are AMAZING!!

    Emily and her team at Soiree are AMAZING!! We were planning our wedding from out of state and Emily helped make it a fun and stress-free experience. She was always there with helpful recommendations while also allowing us to make our wedding our own. Emily is professional, personable and kind. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple and helps make your big day exactly what you want it to be! Using Soiree Wedding Planning for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. The day of our wedding, we were able to enjoy every minute knowing that Emily and her team had things covered. Thank you for helping to make our wedding such a fun and memorable day for us, our families, and our guests.
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    Donna Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Wedding decor planner and installer

    I found Caitlyn to be accessible, professional and personable. I was delighted that the mother of the bride hired someone to be the point person for the day of the wedding. While I am unaware of the actual cost to the family, it seems to me to hand those details off to someone else so that family can enjoy the day was worth it.
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    Tina Sent on 03/24/2019
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    Truly exceptional service

    Emily is truly amazing. She provides it all - taking you description of what you want and designing a wedding/event plan, providing vendors and attending meetings with them, mailing and dealing with rsvps, making sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to, and making the day an amazing and wonderful experience. We couldn’t have done it withou her!
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    Kate Sent on 11/01/2018
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    Worth It and best investment

    Emily is worth the investment and is AMAZING to work alongside! I have had the pleasure to work with Emily both professionally and personally and every time I am still in awe of her outstanding work ethic and passion. Emily was the first person I reached out to after getting engaged to make sure I had her expertise on hand during this exciting time and process. Emily will go above and beyond for her clients making sure the vision of the wedding comes to life. You are in the best hands when you hire Emily!
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    Rosemary Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Soirée Wedding Planning

    Without question, the best decision we made during my daughter’s wedding planning process was to hire Emily at Soiree Wedding Planning. Emily was there throughout the process to guide us in the right direction with the many decisions we needed to make from the menu to the entertainment. Emily’s knowledge of the details and her relationships with local vendors were invaluable assets. On the wedding day, Emily made sure everything went as planned. It truly was a stress-free day which allowed everyone including my daughter and me to thoroughly enjoy the experience. I give Emily the absolute highest recommendation without reservation. Even more, she was a joy to work with and kept us positive throughout the months of preparation.
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    Brittanie Sent on 08/13/2018
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    Emily was the absolute best to work with! My husband and I worked with Emily for over a year to plan our perfect wedding while balancing busy work schedules and graduate school, and there's no way we could have done it without her. She was always available to chat, text, or email to answer my questions and had a flexible schedule for our meetings. She was very knowledgeable about all the vendors in the surrounding area and we loved each and every one of the companies she recommended for us. She worked closely with all of our vendors to make sure everything was taken care of. I was never stressed throughout the entire process. Every single aspect of our wedding day ran smoothly and I cannot recommend Emily highly enough! She is amazing!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much, Brittanie!! It was wonderful working with you and Blake, and it was even more fun to get to see our plans come to fruition on your big day. All my love to you both. -- Emily
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    Rebecca Sent on 01/22/2018
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    We had an awesome experience working with Emily! She is so fun and easy to talk to! We were able to bug her with questions for over a year before our wedding! She has the perfect advice and is able to be involved as much or as little as you need her! She also introduced us to an amazing photographer! Emily was very organized and detail oriented! She really helped communicate between all our vendors, and that really made the day of the wedding run smoothly! Thank you Emily for making our dream wedding a reality!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the sweet and kind review, Becki! I loved working with you and Zach on your wedding! It was so much fun. Anytime you want to throw another party - give me a call! I would love to help you again. Anniversary? Birthday? Let's do it! ;)
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    Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Emily and her team! Everything from the big details to the small ones, Emily was on top of it! Any questions or concerns I had throughout the planning process, Emily answered them/handled them with professionalism and class. I honestly can't imagine going through the planning process without Soiree. If you are a bride with a vision of how you want your wedding day to look, but not quite sure how to get there, Emily is your woman! If you are struggling to find top rated vendors to work with, Emily is your woman! If you need someone to calm your wedding day jitters, Emily is your woman! If you want someone to coordinate and communicate with all the vendors throughout the planning process, Emily is your woman! If you want someone to keep you on track, in terms of planning deadlines, budget, decision making, etc. Emily is your woman!

    My Best Day Ever, wouldn't have gone so smoothly without the professionalism, expertise and patience of Emily McMahon!

    ~ Michelle Nederhoff ~
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    Emily is the best in the industry! You can tell when you attend an event and it is hers. I highly recommend her.
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/04/2017
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    We would not have survived let alone had such a perfect day were it not for Emily! She was with us from the beginning and served as a source of calm throughout a process that can get busy and overwhelming. Her shared google documents and regular emails kept us in line and a step ahead of the game. I was told multiple times on the day of my wedding how relaxed I was. I can guarantee you that would not have been the case were Emily not there to help us set up, stay on schedule. and then clean up.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much Lindsay! I am thrilled to hear the wedding was everything you had been dreaming of! I'd do it over and over again, because it was so fun to work with you all. Congratulations! xo!
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    Lisa Sent on 10/03/2017
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    I am so grateful that we had Emily helping to plan and organize my daughter's wedding. She is so organized, knowledgeable, experienced, reliable, helpful, calm and competent. Emily helped to keep the entire process on track and enjoyable. I am recommending her to everyone I know.

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much for the awesome review, Lisa. It means so much to me! It was wonderful working with you over the last year. Congratulations to Lindsay, James, and the family! <3
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    Tiffany Sent on 08/07/2017
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    We cannot thank Emily enough for all of her help with our big day. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and helped make our wedding day stress free! We could not imagine our day without her. I would highly recommend her and her team for your big day!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Tiffany & Steve, thank you so much for the awesome review! I appreciate it so much! :) Your wedding was fun, well executed, and beautiful! I am glad you two had such a wonderful time. Enjoy your honeymoon! <3
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    Michelle Sent on 08/05/2017
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    Emily seriously saved me from a wedding planning meltdown! When our preferred ceremony venue overpriced their services and forced us to walk away, Emily went straight to work to find as an alternative location. The new location is less than a a mile from the reception, competitively priced, wonderful to work with and absolutely gorgeous!

    We definitely wouldn't have found it without Emily's connections and assistance.

    Thank you for everything you do!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Michelle, thank you so much for your sweet note! I was happy to help! I'm so excited about all the fun plans we are working on for your amazing wedding and can't wait for it to get here! <3
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    Susan Sent on 06/26/2017
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    Emily did a fabulous job with our daughter's wedding and is highly recommended. Thanks for everything. Susan Frye, Iowa City.
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    Jessica Sent on 06/22/2017
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    I highly recommend Soiree. Emily seems to have a natural talent for event planning. She helped us plan every detail of our wedding in the year leading up to the event--anything from choosing invitations to selecting vendors to planning out the decor. She is very patient and available to talk or meet about really any issue that comes up. She also has high standards and great taste, so anything she recommended or suggested during the process (e.g. photographer, wedding decor rental) was top notch. In addition, Emily is great at day-of coordination, she did everything from making sure vendors were in place to making sure the bridal party remembered to eat and stay hydrated throughout the day. Working with her was really the best part of our wedding planning process and we could not have pulled off such a great event without her.
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    Jessica Sent on 03/20/2017
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    Emily is AMAZING! She is the most helpful person and has so much wedding experience that she will put you completely at ease. She is so positive and accommodating with every aspect of wedding planning. She is completely trustworthy and went above and beyond to make my December 30, 2016 wedding amazing. The entire time I could not help but think that I could not have done it without her. THANK YOU AGAIN!
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    Gina Sent on 12/19/2016
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    Emily was absolutely amazing to work with! I hired her for day-of coordinating but she really went above and beyond on that day and throughout the planning process. Even though I got several compliments on my coordination and planning in advance, the day was hectically fun and Emily was calm, cool and collected. Not sure what I would have done without her! She was my favorite vendor. HIRE HER WITHOUT HESITATION!! =)
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    Emily did an amazing job helping us with our wedding. She made the timeline a breeze and made sure everything went smoothly on the wedding day. She took care of many things such as coordinating with the vendors, lighting candles, directing the day, moving decorations between the ceremony and reception, got breakfast for the ladies in the morning, helped me with my bustle after the ceremony, teardown at the end of the night, etc. I have recommended Emily to anyone I know that has an upcoming wedding!
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    Mackenzie Sent on 12/06/2016
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    Emily was absolutely wonderful to work with every step of the planning process! We came to work with Emily after our initial wedding venue fell through, and she saved the day. She went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to finding a new venue, setting up appointments, and making sure that every detail was taken care of on this important day. Moreover, her connections with vendors and her expertise in the industry helped us craft a day that not only fit within our budget, but went beyond our expectations. On the actual day of the wedding, Emily was there to ensure that every detail went as planned! I will always be grateful to Emily for helping us personalize our wedding day, and for ensuring that everything went just as we had envisioned. I strongly, strongly urge you to consider Soiree for your wedding day! You won't regret it.
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    Because of Emily, our entire wedding weekend was seamless!! Leading up to our big day, she was always eager to meet up to talk over all the minute details and take diligent notes, meet with our vendors with us, and was incredibly responsive to all of our questions in a very timely manner. From day one, we felt very confident in Emily's ability to carry out our vision and all of our wishes for our celebration. No task was too big or too small for her, and she always did everything with a big smile! She is such a kind, warm, and compassionate person, yet assertive, incredibly detail-oriented, and knows how to get things done. We can't imagine having had our wedding without her. Seriously, every wedding needs an Emily! A million thank yous!!
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    Helpful in every way

    Not knowing anything about how to organize a wedding, it was an absolute relief and pleasure to work with Emily and her team at Soiree Iowa. We took the full wedding package, which meant that she would help with three events. We had a dinner along with other events for all the 200 guests the night before the wedding. Next day wedding at the same venue. So there was a lot that was different on each day. She also helped us with a brunch at home the next morning for about 100 people. Once she came on the scene, I stopped having nightmares about the wedding. She started out by telling us about the next few things that we had to do and it just went on from there with regular reminders. We could make calendly zoom meetings with her anytime we wanted, there was no limit to the number of times we could talk to her , figuring out how to arrange things . We had a few in person meetings, but the zoom meetings were more than adequate most of the time. Although she had a long list of things that could be done at a wedding, we were able to pick and choose from those and she never pressured us to do anything different than the bride and her fiancé and we wanted We used some of her vendors and came up with some of our own and once we had decided on vendors and signed contracts with them, she took over and made sure that all arrangements were being followed as planned. Anytime we called to ask about something she would answer that it was already done By the day before the wedding, I felt that she and her assistant Aly, who was there had everything in control and things just moved easily without us having to do anything. All that remained was for us to enjoy ourselves, enjoy our guests and help our daughter and son-in-law feel loved .
    Emily worked well with the staff at the venues and we all made a good team
    She was very good at sweetly calming disagreements between the bride and her parents about how to do things, with her focus always being on the bride and what she wanted, which was truly appropriate and appreciated by all
    Emily and her team helped to make it a truly enjoyable event for everyone.
  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth Sent on 01/04/2024
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    A Perfect Day

    Thank you so so much to Kady and Emily for an amazing day/night, I had a ton of fun and it could not have been more beautiful or perfect ❤️ Everything ran smoothly and was exactly how I had envisioned it :)

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Hi Elizabeth & Ryer! Congratulations, and thank you for choosing Soirée! It was an honor to plan and design your gorgeous wedding. Best wishes to you both and your families!
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    Shannon Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Emily and her team did an amazing job making sure my day went exactly how I pictured it! I had no stress and was able to enjoy my day to the fullest. Best decision I made, besides my husband!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thanks so much for your kindness, Shannon! Your day was lovely and I really enjoyed working with you and your mom!
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    Lora Sent on 09/08/2017
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    Emily and her assistant did an amazing job with our wedding. We hired Soiree Events for the weekend of wedding coordinator. She was top notch at responding to text and phone calls the month of the wedding! The day of she did an awesome job rounding up our crew to where they needed to be, being at the reception venue to let in our vendors and taking care of any mishaps through out the day. Our day would not have been the same without her! She was worth EVERY penny!

    Soirée Wedding Planning's reply:

    Thank you so much Lora for the sweet review! I am glad you had such a wonderful experience. We had an amazing time working with you and getting to know your amazing family. Congratulations to you and your husband! xo, Emily
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