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Sonja DeGoria Events

Sonja DeGoria Events

Princeton, NJ
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    Krissy L. Sent on 01/31/2024
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    Experienced Princeton wedding planner!

    We enjoyed working with Sonja to plan our wedding, and she was amazing when the day ended up being rainy requiring lots of last minute adjustments. She was able to recommend many other top vendors in the Princeton area, and make our whole day come together as we had imagined.
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    William Sent on 01/08/2024
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    Incredible!

    Sonja is the BEST! She assisted us with both the wedding and rehearsal dinner, and I highly recommend hiring her for yours, too! She gave great recommendations for vendors who matched our wants perfectly. As a groom living in Alabama while planning a rehearsal dinner in New Jersey, she helped tremendously with finding the perfect caterer and musicians, and she managed the threat of rain on our outdoor event perfectly and provided thoughtful options that ensured a wonderful event but didn't distract from our vision. Most importantly, she let OUR desires drive her recommendations.
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    Margaret D. Sent on 12/21/2023
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    Lucky you if you use Sonja DeGoria!

    We hired Sonja DeGoria Events to plan our daughter's wedding and were unmitigatedly happy that we did. Sonja is a calm, experienced planner who can tune in to what her client wants and help make that happen. She understands what does (and doesn't) need to happen at a given point, is cost-conscious, stays in just the right amount of communication, and has good taste. There was never a time when we felt we were imposing on her, and we were always happy when she was present, which she was whenever we needed her. The day of the wedding was relaxed for everyone because of Sonja.
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    Blackwells Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Amazing to work with!

    Sonja was detail oriented, attentive and a blast to work with and our wedding was perfect. We would highly recommend!
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    Jill B. Sent on 12/26/2023
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    So grateful for Sonja!

    Hiring Sonja was the best investment we made in our wedding. She was helpful, knowledgeable, and honest every step of the wedding planning and execution process. Because of her care and attention to detail along the way, our wedding went off smoothly and, most importantly, my husband and I were able to have FUN at our wedding!
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    Dana D. Sent on 10/09/2022
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    The perfect planner!

    Sonja was absolutely amazing. We began working with her many months before our wedding, and I truly can't imagine what our day would have been like without her help. We had a pretty specific vision for many parts of our wedding, and she helped us execute them in a way that was better than we could have even imagined. She also helped us think through parts of the day that we hadn't put much thought to, so that every moment of the day felt personal and right for us and our guests. In particular, she helped us be really smart about how to best use our budget - helping identify areas where extra budget would go a long way as well as other areas where we could cut back and it wouldn't have an impact. Without a doubt, we saved by money by working with Sonja. So many guests commented on how perfect every part of the wedding was, and how well the event flowed, and I know she was a huge part of that.
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    Veronica A. Sent on 11/29/2022
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    Weight off our backs!

    Sonja was an Amazing planner. She helped put everything together from the smallest little detail to all day-off details to make our day a special one to remember for lifetime!
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    Tova M. Sent on 11/29/2022
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    Couldn't have done it without Sonja!

    We never planned to hire a wedding planner, thinking we could do it all ourselves. We were wrong. Hiring Sonja was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! She worked seamlessly with our other vendors and was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and genuine. She expertly navigated one tricky vendor situation the week before our wedding, saving us so much time and angst. But beyond that one thing, just knowing that Sonja was there, making sure everything big and small, seen and unseen, was taken care of, was a huge weight off our shoulders. We were able to relax and enjoy our wedding, knowing that Sonja had all the logistics handled. Thank you, Sonja!
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    David P. Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Sonja is the best!

    We cannot be happier with our decision to work with Sonja for our special day. Whether in the weeks leading up to it or the day-of, Sonja was always on top of it. Frankly, she helped us think about things we never thought we would have needed to think about and plan.

    Ours was an outdoor wedding in May that quickly turned to 50deg weather with a steady downpour for 2+ days. Working with Sonja ensured we never stressed about anything going wrong/not working out because we knew she and her team would be on top of it.

    We cannot recommend Sonja enough. She brings a rare combination of top-rate organization skills, great energy and humor that will make any wedding unforgettable.
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    Susan P. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Perfect choice

    We're so happy that we chose Sonja DeGoria as our wedding planner! She made the process so much easier and helped to bring our vision to fruition. Our wedding was perfect in every way! Besides being great at what she does, she was also an absolute delight to work with!
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    Georgann S. Sent on 07/25/2021
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    Wedding Planner

    Outstanding wedding planner on all fronts! Sonja was on top of all elements from assistance in exploring wedding venues to wedding day/evening support with the venue and vendors. She also demonstrated great creativity with novel ideas for wedding items based upon the personality and desires of the bride and groom. We couldn’t imagine Sonja providing a more comprehensive approach to the wedding planning. She also has a great demeanor and worked well with all parties involved. We were very happy with Sonja and very much enjoyed working with her.
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    Linda M. Sent on 06/28/2021
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    Mother of the Bride

    Sonja was a complete professional and on top of all the necessary details, but also warm, approachable and fun to work with. We all felt relaxed and confident with her overseeing the wedding ceremony and reception. Her pre-event planning had already proven we were in excellent hands. Without hesitation, I recommend her 100%!
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    Cara M. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    AMAZING experience - highly recommend!

    My fiancé and I hired Sonja for her "month-of coordination" services, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process! Sonja is incredibly organized, thorough, and thoughtful. She helped coordinate and finalize vendors and timelines, and made the entire weekend run smoothly. I felt like I did not have to worry about a single issue going into the wedding weekend. Highly recommend!!
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    Jessica M. Sent on 06/08/2021
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    Perfection

    Sonja was a dream to worn with. She was calm, attentive, caring, and honest. She made my husband, myself, and family vision come to life. Her ability to manage a team, work well with vendors, and stay so organized is beyond impressive. She did so much behind the scenes so make my day flow smoothly. Her joyous nature, great laugh, and eye for design was an added bonus!
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    Sonali P. Sent on 03/14/2021
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    Wedding Wonder!

    This review is so long overdue!! Working with Sonja was truly a joy and thanks to her hard work, positive attitude and immaculate attention to detail, we were able to truly enjoy our wedding day with our loved ones.

    Due to the circumstances, my husband and I pivoted from the large wedding we had planned to an intimate Indian outdoor ceremony last August. From the moment that we hired Sonja, she was on top of everything and really went above and beyond to ensure that we were able to have a beautiful, fun and safe wedding!

    Sonja is clearly a star at what she does and was a pleasure to work with - I couldn't recommend her more. Thanks for everything Sonja!
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    Michaela S. Sent on 07/08/2020
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    Sonja DeGoria Event Planning

    Sonja did an above and beyond job as my wedding planner. When I had originally planned my wedding with her, it was for 300 people at a farm with a band and all the bells and whistles. When COVID happened and threw us a curve ball, Sonja kicked into action and ended up throwing together a completely different than planned wedding in just two months. The wedding took place in my parents backyard, we had 22 guests and a piano player, and it was the most magical day I could ever dreamed of. I would not have been able to pull it off without her helping me very step of the way. From talking with vendors, to designing "vision boards" (I didn't even know these were a thing) to literally staying the entire day of the wedding and then helping clean up after, Sonja was there. I would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone and any wedding. She is truly the best.
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    Joan S. Sent on 07/06/2020
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    A Magical Day

    Two of my children were married at my home. The first wedding was for 250 people, the second for 23. both events were beautiful affairs due to Sonja. She was able to make each event special with details such as special flatware, glasses or taking an old cabinet and transforming it into a a signature drink bar. It was really with the second wedding, in the midst of COVID-19, that Sonja's expertise was so critical in making what could have been a disaster into a magical day ( one of the bridesmaids quotes) that my daughter will never forget.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Event planning with ease!

    Sonja has been a joy to work with! When our event went from ~150 to 16 attendees, she helped us pivot with ease and still let our ceremony stand out as a celebration.

    We trusted her advice on the best way to pull things together, and we’re so glad we did. All of the vendors that she worked with came together seamlessly and gave us the chance to really enjoy the day!

    And we’re looking forward to working with her to plan a larger celebration when the time comes.
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    Ilene O. Sent on 09/15/2020
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    Mother of the bride

    Sonia is a creative magic maker. She helped me create a wedding for my daughter in her backyard in four weeks. She is attentive, creative, responsible and a stickler for details. I would never think of doing an event without her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart
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    Victoria Sent on 01/22/2020
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    Stop Thinking - Choose Sonja!!

    We hired Sonja to be our day-of coordinator and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I made during the wedding planning process. I was originally on the fence on if we even needed a coordinator like Sonja but after talking with her I was convinced she would make my day stress-free and relaxing. But man, she did way more than just that! I do not think we would have made it through the wedding planning process without her. She kept me organized, provided recommendations for vendors when I was lost, came to vendor appointments when I was mid-mental breakdown, and really went above and beyond to make sure my wedding day was as perfect as it could be. I must have texted her 1000 times the week before when the day called for rain and then talked through each plan when it ended up being a snow storm the morning of! She was extremely professional, extremely nice, and a genuinely amazing person. Stop looking for wedding planners and hire Sonja - you won't regret it!!!
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    Nicole L. Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Made the planning process a breeze!

    To say Sonja was an absolute pleasure to work with would be an understatement. Throughout the entire process she was so knowledgeable, helpful, and determined to make our special day unique and she did just that. She suggested various things throughout the planning process and people are still raving about what a beautiful day it was. Being a planner myself I understand what goes into planning an event, let alone a wedding. Sonja made me feel at ease with everything, and we were continuously reminded why we went with her. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I highly recommend you do the same and work with her too!
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    Kathleen B. Sent on 10/09/2019
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    Wedding coordinator

    Sonja was invaluable to us at our daughters wedding in October. She executed what we asked for and beyond. She gave great advice before and during the wedding and wrangled a rowdy wedding group so everything went off flawlessly including moving an outdoor ceremony inside at the last moment due to pending rain. If you want to enjoy your wedding and relax knowing all the details are being taken care of - hire Sonja. I’m so very happy we did.
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    Gregg K. Sent on 10/06/2019
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    We give Sonja DeGoria our highest possible recommendation!

    Sonja is the consummate professional - creative, resourceful, respectful, unflappable, and quietly efficient. She approached both the planning and wedding day coordination with genuine enthusiasm and an ever-ready smile, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and beautifully so that we could enjoy our wedding day.

    In the planning stages, Sonja listened eagerly to every idea we shared with her, and helped us realize the wedding we'd dreamed of. She was always honest and clear - when she had questions or concerns about a particular idea, she voiced them with clarity and sensitivity, and helped find a solution that embraced the spirit of what we were after and probably made it work better than our original idea.

    In other words, collaborating with Sonja is both a pleasure and a breeze. 

    Our wedding day - as all of our married friends told us it would - zoomed by in an instant. We were high on adrenaline and emotion, overjoyed and slightly overwhelmed. We felt so lucky to have Sonja by our side - literally - the entire day, ensuring that we were comfortable and happy and eating and doing what we wanted. She made sure everything was just right.

    One of the best pieces of advice we were given after becoming engaged was to hire a wedding coordinator to help run the event on our wedding day, so that we could be fully present as the bride and groom with each other and with our loved ones. No amount of planning or careful preparation can prevent last-minute challenges from arising. What you want in the face of unexpected changes is a trusted and skilled coordinator who is able to navigate any situation with efficiency and grace, choreographing the hundreds of swirling elements into a beautiful ballet of wedding joy. How lucky we were to find Sonja - she is everything we could have hoped for and more.

    Working with Sonja was the second best wedding decision we made, right after choosing to become wife and husband. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
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    Katie H. Sent on 09/29/2019
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    Sonja is amazing!

    I could not have imagined my wedding day without Sonja. From the very beginning, she helped to ease any stress that I felt. She knew that I wanted to stick to the timeline and did everything on the wedding day of to make that happen. She took the time to understand my vision and executed it perfectly. Nothing went wrong and I attribute that to Sonja's calm energy and effective planning and communication. Sonja will do whatever it takes to make sure that your day is everything you want it o be and if any issues arise she will handle them quickly and quietly like the pro that she is!!
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    Brooke M. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    So grateful I had sonja as my wedding planner. She is creative and has great taste. She really pulled the wedding decor together for a beautiful yet unique look, just as I wanted!
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