Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning Reviews
Reviews
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Mckinley Sent on 11/30/2022Highly recommend Denitra to help with coordination and wedding planning!
I was so glad that Denitra Barnes, one of the planners at Southern Sparkle, was available and able to assist us with month of coordination for our wedding in October. Denitra is extremely kind, upbeat, and positive - a great person to have by your side on your special day. I could tell from the first time we talked that we could be great friends. She worked so hard on our wedding day to make sure everything was seamless and perfect down to the minute. My bridal party and vendors were so impressed with her timeline! Tori, her assistant, was also wonderful, and helped save the day several times, whether it was bringing my forgotten bouquet to our first look or bustling my dress numerous times. Both Denitra and Tori have sweet and calming personalities that definitely helped relieve my stress as a bride. They are also a ton of fun! My husband and I would highly recommend hiring Southern Sparkle and these special ladies to make all your wedding plans and dreams come to life!! -
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Mackenzie Sent on 02/13/2018Words can not describe how thankful Josh and I are that we booked Krisy and Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event Planning to help plan our wedding! Talk about being stress free, Krisy answered EVERY question I had very quickly and was so organized it made planning almost effortless. Krisy provides you with a preferred vendor list and I used this list to book every single one of my vendors and we literally had all of the all-star vendors at our wedding! Everything was timed out the day of to the minutes which led no one to ask any questions because everyone already knew. Krisy stayed in touch with me every single month to check in, we had a couple of face to face meetings, and the week of the wedding I was able to call and/or text her if I needed anything! She is so thoughtful, kind, and professional. My family and wedding party were all blown away by everything Krisy did. My mom was able to be with me the whole day of the wedding, and was able to enjoy the day as much as Josh and I did which is something that was so special to me! Her team even cleans up after the wedding is over with! I can not stress enough how much Krisy has got to be apart of your wedding experience!! If you are on the fence take a leap of faith and you will NOT be disappointed. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you Krisy again for everything!!!
-MacKenzie and Josh Box
January 20th, 2018
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Benny Sent on 10/10/2022Par Excellence!
I had the good pleasure of working with Southern Sparkle Wedding Events with one of my high level corporate bands, the Hi-Definition Party Band, this past band weekend and had on of the best vendor experiences, ever! Denitra was super helpful and took great care of the band. A consummate professional! She certainly planned and executed a fabulous and flawless event for the client. Best Wishes to Southern Sparkle Wedding Events and their team! -
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Haley Sent on 11/25/2018Sparkle brides are the happiest brides!
Oh my goodness, I could write a novel on my love and appreciation for Southern Sparkle Planning! I first met Krisy when she was planning my sisters New Years Eve wedding...that people are still talking about as one for the books might I add! I was totally hooked after seeing how organized Krisy was, how she paid such close attention to details, and how she made her brides feel like her top priority (not just on wedding day either but through the whole planning process). I was one of those brides who took a huge chance by booking Southern Sparkle prior to my engagement and I chose my date based on their availability but there was no way I was planning a wedding without Krisy and her team. I am such a worrier/stressor/perfectionist which can be a burden especially when planning something as big as a 300+ guest wedding. I had a vision for my special day but that vision had been muddled down by too many Pinterest boards and too many ideas from the hundreds of weddings I attended in the last 10 years. Krisy was just so amazing at pulling my true vision out of all of that chaos. She never let me down when I would send her random ideas at all hours of the day including those few days right before the wedding! Her email responses were always so quick, always fully answered, and always exactly what I needed! Some of my main focuses for my wedding were for my guests to enjoy themselves and for the decor to be a modern romantic like theme and easily flow together from ceremony to reception. Both ceremony and reception were absolutely the most gorgeous I have ever seen! She pulled together gold, burgundy and marble and just made me speechless! I can't wait to share photos. Krisy also made sure my vendors were well prepared, on time, and had what they needed without even much inout from me which made me super happy (less stress on a bride). Southern Sparkle also works well with last minute changes that may occur and they don't let those things ruin the atmosphere of a great wedding day (like super cold weather keeping you from doing some things outside!). My utmost important focus for my wedding day was for me and my husband to have the happiest, most carefree day. I told Krisy from the beginning my husband enjoying the day was huge for me! I can honestly say that he and I had the best day of our lives!! I didnt worry one second over anything that day (so unlike me). I owe part of that to my sweet husband, family and friends but I also owe it to Southern Sparkle for my perfect day! MAJOR praises to them! Best decision ever!! -
Alexandria Sent on 11/20/2017Krisy and her team are truly the best around! I would not have survived my wedding day without her! I have to say of all of my wedding planning decisions, having Krisy there to coordinate was the best decision I made! I felt as if I had a best friend by my side through the whole planning process. She checked in with me every month, she had all of my paperwork neatly together in a binder with all of my contracts and vendor information, and if anyone had a question, Krisy had the answer! As a bride I can't tell you enough how great it feels to know that things are being taken care of by someone that truly cares that your wedding day is perfect! If you are looking for a planner, Krisy with Southern Sparkle is the way to go.... without a doubt you will have the most professional, well-organized planner in West Tennessee! Not to mention how kind and easy going she is, she made the whole wedding process run smoothly . KRISY-THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY SPECIAL DAY THE BEST DAY EVER!
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Catie Sent on 06/25/2022Tori was Amazing!!!
We were so thankful to have Tori as our wedding planner! She was very thorough, and knowledgeable about everything that we had wished for on our wedding day and the days leading up to it! She’s so talented with everything she does, from signs, to directions, and even some last minute restitching on my dress! She’s a planner but also a calligrapher, a designer, and your go to for last minute changes. She’s was wonderful to have and friendly to all. Thanks so much Tori! We love you! -
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Kaylie Sent on 02/07/2021
I could not have planned a wedding, with or without a pandemic, without Krisy and her unbelievable team!
Oh my goodness there are so many amazing things to be said about Krisy and her team at Southern Sparkle Weddings that it is tough to even know where to begin. Krisy is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, easy-going, kind, and helpful people I have ever met. All of these qualities plus many more that Krisy possesses are so critical when handling the wedding planning process and wedding weekend. When Ryan and I first got engaged, we immediately began discussing dates, vendors, locations, etc. My only request was that each of these things be planned around having Krisy from Southern Sparkle Weddings as our wedding planner. We 100% planned our wedding date and all that follows around Krisy’s availability and I would not change a thing about it.
Planning a wedding is a BIG task during any normal year, but tack on a global pandemic beginning 2 months before your original wedding date and it adds in more stress than words can even describe. I don’t know how Krisy was able to manage all of this with so many brides but she did with such grace! As we were re-planning our wedding weekend after cancelling our original wedding date, Krisy remained just as calm, collected, and helpful as she had from the very beginning in early 2019. While I would never wish this level of craziness during wedding planning on anyone, I know that if you have Krisy on your side then you will manage better than you could ever imagine. Since our wedding, we often reflect back on how wonderful everything was and that is all thanks to Southern Sparkle Weddings and all that they did for us. We truly hit the jackpot with our vendors, but especially Krisy and her team. We love you, Krisy and Southern Sparkle Weddings! -
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Heather Sent on 06/15/2019Southern Sparkle won't disappoint!
I was one of those brides that thought "Oh, I don't need a wedding planner. I can do it myself." I quickly learned from other friends getting married that I needed a planner. While brides were barking orders during the rehearsal to planners running around like a crazy person trying to get things done, I knew I needed someone good that wouldn't make me stressed on my wedding day. I started researching for wedding planners in my area and came across Southern Sparkle. Everyone raved over how amazing Krisy was, so I started chatting with Krisy right away. Once we set down for our first meeting, I knew I had to have Krisy. Krisy made our planning so much easier because she knew what she was doing and you could tell she loved doing it. I was nervous during the planning process because it literally rained on every event leading up to my wedding day. It rained on my rehearsal night, but stopped just in time for us to get a quick run through in. Krisy knew exactly what to do. If it wasn't for her planning like she does, we wouldn't have been able to practice at the ceremony spot. The wedding day was a wonderful sunny summer day. Krisy's timeline was very detailed which made it easy for everyone to follow and understand. I was able to enjoy my day with family and friends without having to worry about anything going wrong. The day went by so smooth and effortless thanks to Krisy! Now I have my own experience to rave about! The Southern Sparkle team won't disappoint! -
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Krista Sent on 10/26/2020Could Not Do This Without Her
Hiring Krisy was the best decision ever! She kept me calm during my COVID wedding stress. My wedding was out of town. After the rehearsal, I realized that I forgot a few things for the wedding at my house. Krisy lives in the same town as me. She actually went to my house and picked up my wedding items. Had she not done that my plan was skip my rehearsal dinner to pick up the wedding items. The day of the wedding, she took care of everything. She had “day of the wedding” schedules for everyone. My wedding attendants and family knew where to be and when. No one had to call me asking where to be. It was so wonderful just being able to enjoy being with my new husband, family, and friends. I could not experience my wedding day in such a relaxing way if I hadn’t hired Krisy. -
Sarah Sent on 08/23/2019
Alexandria in Jackson is AMAZING
Alexandria is the wonderful Southern Sparkle wedding planner that is based in Jackson. Alexandria is absolutely the BEST money we spent for our wedding. She took care of everything and made sure I was happy. She did everything she said she would do, it gave us the time and ability to see our friends and family who came in from out of town. She was super efficient and easy to work with. She was always smiling and made sure everything was in place.
If you’re looking to have a stress-free, beautiful wedding- hire Alex. She is amazing.
I am so, so grateful for and to her for an absolute perfect wedding. -
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Olivia Sent on 06/10/2018I don’t know where to begin describing how lucky we were to have Krisy and her team for our big day. When I got engaged I knew I had to contact southern sparkle asap. I was so excited that they were available for our wedding date. I’ve known Krisy for sometime now and she took us in with open arms and was so very helpful to all of our needs from day one. One of the main reasons behind us wanting a wedding planner was to have our family actually spend time together and not have to worry about setting up. Krisy and her team went above and beyond and made sure of that and we are beyond blessed to have had her for our special day!!!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Britney Sent on 01/21/2019Wedding Day Rockstar!
I will say this a million times over and over again that Krisy and Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning was the best decision we ever made about our big day!!
When I started to think about our special day and all the details, I honestly never thought about a wedding planner. I thought that I could do it all with some help from family and friends. Yet, I did not realize all that goes into planning a wedding and I quickly became overwhelmed. My word, am I glad Krisy and her amazing team was recommended to us!
From the beginning we were beyond impressed with the professionalism, organization, consistency, and kindness that Krisy showed us. I was all over the place with the decision making process and honestly did not know where to start. I began to receive emails from Krisy on things I should be thinking about with recommendations, suggestions, and tips. It was like she knew what I needed and it was beyond helpful!
Being able to truly enjoy your day with your family and friends knowing that EVERYTHING will be taken care of is what every bride deserves! Just to name a few of the wonderful things they did for us, Krisy and her amazing team took care of final payments, the small details, making sure vendors arrived on time, setting up, and making sure we stayed on schedule. Stuart and I cannot thank Krisy and her team enough! If you haven’t considered a wedding planner before, you absolutely should and Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning will go above and beyond to make sure your day is more than you ever imagined! I promise you won’t regret it!
With so much love and more: The Dedmons
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Kimberly Sent on 10/04/2020
We were absolutely thrilled with our experience!
This was our first wedding to plan since our own 30 years ago. Many things have changed, but I have to say that I have no idea what we would have done without Southern Sparkle. We enjoyed every meeting we had, and felt like we are old friends from the very first time we met. Their expertise, care, suggestions, and insight are unbelievable. I had no idea what to expect but was thoroughly amazed. Our daughter’s wedding date, which had to be changed due to Covid-19, was a dream. We had everything planned, scheduled, and even had color-coded spreadsheets for all involved. We have discussed this so many times since that date and are in awe at how easily the day was handled so that we could enjoy EVERY moment. Words don’t do Southern Sparkle’s service justice. Thank you, Southern Sparkle for making our daughter’s dreams come true very easily. I have been thrilled to suggest your services to two more people. Our time and money were very well spent! Thank you for your dedication and hard work. It is obvious that you love what you do! -
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Tosha Sent on 08/21/2023Denitra with Southern Sparkle is the BOMB!!!!!
I can not say enough good things about Denitra Barnes with Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning. As a venue owner, I see weddings that do not utilize an experienced planner and the bride and mother-of-the-bride are always stressed and pulled in a hundred different directions. I was so thankful my own daughter wanted to hire Southern Sparkle for her wedding, because I had witnessed them in action. The day of the wedding we were in the bridal suite having hair & make-up done, when we came out, the venue had been transformed into my daughter’s vision. Denitra and her team were absolutely outstanding and I will sing their praises to everyone. -
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Ansley Sent on 01/06/2022Modern Day J-Lo: The REAL Wedding Planner
After I got engaged and began the wedding planning process, I knew I would need help. I wanted a wedding planner so I could truly enjoy this time with my mom and her presence on my wedding day. Man- did Madison, my Southern Sparkle wedding planner, exceed ALL expectations! From the first meeting, I knew she was the person for the job. I can’t put into words just how amazing and important she was and still is to our family now! Madison was kind and informative. She brought allllll the creativity and fun while keeping my vision in mind- only making it better! She was efficient and so timely with responses. Her healthy relationships with all the vendors made communication with them easier. She went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect! Also, she treated my entire family, wedding party, and guests so kindly. Not only were we in love with her, but they were too! Because of Madison, I wasn’t the least bit stressed out or worried on my wedding weekend. I knew she had me; and if anything did go wrong, she would fix it before I ever knew about it. I remember being worried about not clicking or feeling like I was working with a stranger planning one of the most important days of my life, but she felt like family. She really cared to make my day as perfect as she made her own, and I firmly believe it. Not to mention, she was the one who recommended and gave us the perfect vendors to bring my dream to life! I will forever be grateful to her and Southern Sparkle for their business. They are worth every penny! -
Lacey Sent on 11/23/2021
Madison McGhee is AMAZING!!
THE Madison McGhee went above and beyond to make sure all of my wedding planning went smoothly and was a fun and exciting experience for us. It was great to have someone who has established relationships with our wedding venue and the best vendors in Memphis. Madison reached out and kept track of all my wedding contracts, troubleshooting any issues and fixing them before I could begin to worry about them! She was available for vendor meetings to make sure I didn't miss any crucial details during bookings. Madison provided a timeline for the bridal party and all vendors, so the wedding day was stunning and perfect.
Most importantly, Madison is kind, patient, a fantastic communicator, and truly cares for her clients. I am so grateful to Madison and her team of assistants for their hard work from early morning to night to ensure we had the best day of our lives! I highly recommend contacting Madison McGhee for your entire wedding planning needs. -
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Brenda Sent on 08/26/2020Madison McGhee- Southern Sparkle wedding planner
I would highly recommend hiring Madison McGhee with Southern Sparkle as your wedding planner. Madison made my daughter's wedding day go so smoothly. I had never hired a planner in the past and now I see that I should have! I was able to spend time enjoying the day instead of worrying with the details of running around trying to set things up, etc. It was worth every penny I spent to have her expertise. She gave us advice and suggestions during our meetings which were really helpful and appreciated. If I ever had a question, I knew Madison could answer it or give me her opinion. Madison was so friendly and she goes above and beyond what she is hired to do. She wants the day to be special for her clients because she truly cares for them. It was easy to see this throughout the process of working with her. Madison and her staff are so professional. She knew most of our vendors because she has worked with them many times in the past. She coordinated the schedule for the wedding day for all the wedding party as well as all the vendors. She verified with the various vendors of when they were coming to the venue and coordinated all the last minute time changes of the various vendors. I did not have to worry with any of those details! She was always available and easy to find on the big day! She was THE BEST and I would ask for her by name when hiring Southern Sparkle! She made sure nobody bothered the bride on her day for anything that they needed. She was there for anything the bridal party/vendors needed. She made my daughter's wedding day wonderful and this mom is forever grateful to her and her staff that I was able to enjoy the day instead of stressing over all the details! Call her today... you will not regret it! -
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Laura Sent on 07/13/202015/10 Recommend!!
When I started my search for wedding planners, there was not one that came more highly recommended than Southern Sparkle. It was a no-brainer for me based on others' reviews before I even met my planner. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Alexandria Chaney. After our first meeting discussing wants and expectations, I knew there could not possibly be a better fit. From the beginning, she was on top of it. Her communication with me early on was such a relief, but also kept me accountable for staying on top of details that I needed to iron out. In the midst of the planning, a curve ball was thrown with the pandemic. It was questionable as to whether the actual ceremony would be taking place. All the while, Alexandria kept me updated with realistic expectations, as well as continuing to plan as if it would take place. Fortunately, we were able to proceed with our original plan, and with the help of Alexandria and Southern Sparkle, the day could not have been more perfect.
One of my biggest desires when searching for a planner, was someone who would take care of things without my family and myself having to stress over minor details the day before and day of the wedding. Southern Sparkle exceeded that expectation for sure! Alexandria was always 5 steps ahead of me. That alone took all the stress off of me, and I'm incredible grateful for that. Since the day I signed on to work with Southern Sparkle, I have told every bride-to-be I've met how much of a life-saver they've been and how I recommend them to the highest degree! If I had to do it all over again, I would 1000% go with Southern Sparkle again! -
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Maryanna Sent on 08/10/2020The BEST Wedding Planning Experience
I give my experience with Southern Sparkle 5 stars! Alexandria and her team were amazing helping our wedding dreams come to reality. Over the course of planning our day, Alexandria came to our venue multiple times for walk throughs and helped us brainstorm ideas. She was organized and took so many notes to keep everyone on the same page. Not only did she determine how we needed to organize the chairs for the ceremony, but also managed to fit seating for all of our guests in our reception space utilizing digital floor plans with actual measurements and kept them updated as our guest numbers changed! She was flexible and helped us get everyone in line when we needed to change our dates due to COVID travel restrictions. Not only did the team adjust to make our day possible, they coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure they were available too. Alexandria made the day of wedding timeline and made sure everyone had access to the information, including vendors, members of the wedding party and family. The rehearsal ran smoothly and everyone knew their place thanks to Alexandria’s direction. When looking to hire a wedding planner, I thought I just needed someone to keep us on track the day of our wedding. After my first meeting with Alexandria, I realized she could help so much more! I thought I had a handle on organizing and planning for our different vendors, but I quickly realized there was so much more planning to be done, and it needed someone with wedding experience to bring it all to life! From table decorations and lighting candles to setting up chairs and tables and making sure I was hidden in the trees as the ceremony started, the Southern Sparkle team went above and beyond. Communication was clear throughout our wedding day and information could be shared online which was really handy! I could not ask for a better experience with Alexandria and the rest of the Southern Sparkle team. I highly recommend their services for making your wedding experience be the fairy tale you have always dreamed of. -
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Mary-Caitlin Sent on 07/22/2021Wedding planner magic
For years I have looked forward to being a "Sparkle Bride". I have loved Krisy’s work for quite some time, and just knew I wanted her help in planning my wedding. My mom and I are big believers in going all out, and we knew Krisy's visions were the same and could take my wedding to the next level. Throughout the planning process Krisy was always professional, detailed, responsive, and always open to our big dreams and ideas. No matter what, we felt confident that she would make sure we were taken care of. She truly cares for her clients and her carefulness while planning shows just that. Krisy executed our perfect day with grace, kindness and hard work. Her and her fabulous team brought our fairytale dreams to life. There’s no one better to entrust your wedding to. -
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Natalie Sent on 07/16/2021The Wedding of My Dreams
Choosing Krisy and the Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event planning team to help me organize my “big day” was an invaluable decision. My wedding day was truly everything I had ever imagined it would be, and Krisy and team helped make it all possible! I was previously a bridesmaid in two weddings Krisy coordinated, and one of the first steps I took after I got engaged was call and reserve the team for myself. I was continuously impressed by Krisy’s expertise, professionalism, accessibility, and timeliness. Every time I had a question or concern, she was ON it. I was a bride that had a vision for my look and flow of the evening, and Krisy helped me work through every detail to ensure there was nothing I was forgetting. With her help, my vision for the wedding I had always dreamed of was brought to life! Krisy’s passion for what she does makes her irreplaceable. She wholeheartedly invests herself in making each individual client’s wedding day special. Every vendor I spoke with throughout the process (rentals, photography, florist, venues) would tell me how lucky I was to have her on my side. I agreed. She treats everyone around her with kindness, and she carries herself in a manor that makes her one of the most reputable, respected, and sought-after planners in the industry. Thank you, Krisy and Southern Sparkle team, for all your hard work! Every bride deserves an experience like mine! -
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Hanna Sent on 07/07/2020Thank you Krisy & the Southern Sparkle Team!
Thank you so much to Krisy and her team at Southern Sparkle! You all helped take our wedding day and experience to the next level! One of the first vendors I reached out to when getting engaged was Krisy and her team - we knew we wanted and needed the attention to detail and structure that Krisy brings to the table in making sure everything has been thought of, planned out, and ready to go for the big day! Krisy is responsive, professional, committed, detail-oriented, and kind. She just has that special touch for what she does - helping plan, create, and execute beautiful weddings! Thank you Krisy and team for helping make our wedding weekend so very special - through all of the COVID craziness and bringing her sweet son into the world, she never missed a beat and we are so grateful to have had her be a part of this process!
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Jacob Sent on 10/03/2019Southern Sparkle: Worth Every Penny
In the beginning I was skeptical about hiring a wedding planner. I soon found out that this event would have been an absolute disaster. There were so many things I had not even thought of, and Madison, our amazing planner, was prepared for it all. I was nervous, right down to the day of, that things would not work out, and that there would be lags or breaks in the flow of events. Madison and her assistant handled everything perfectly, the day was a beautiful success, and I have received countless compliments on how lovely everything was and how well it was all organised. Madison really was worth every penny we paid, and she became a true friend in the process. I highly recommend Southern Sparkle for any event you're planning. -
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Kassidy Sent on 04/05/2022Every Bride Needs Krisy!
Krisy and her team are AMAZING!
She was the first person I hired for my wedding (2 years in advance because I was not letting my date get taken. ) I seriously could not have done it without her. She was there every step of the way.
She helps you with all the decisions leading up to the wedding, so that when the day gets there, you, as the bride, do not have to lift a finger for your day to come together.
I trusted Krisy 10000%. All I had to do on wedding day was show up and get ready.
I look back on my wedding day and I always say: “I would not have changed a single thing. It was perfect in every way.” And all credit belongs to Krisy with Southern Sparkle.
From planning, to decorating, to the wedding day timeline. IT. WAS. FLAWLESS.
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Megan Sent on 11/10/2018Megan + Matt
Working with Madison was the best thing!!! EVERYONE NEEDS her at their wedding! She made everything go so smoothly, calmed my nerves & all her decorating was FLAWLESS! She was quick to respond with any issue, gave her opinion when I didn’t know what to do with something, gave wonderful ideas, made sure I stayed on top of everything. I was finishing up nursing school while planning my wedding & Madison made it a breeze! I am so thankful for her & everything she did! We had such an amazing time & Southern Sparkle is 100% the way to go!! So much love for her & this company! -
Mykie Sent on 10/02/2020
The BEST decision for my daughter's wedding was to hire Southern Sparkle Wedding Event Planning!!!
I was the Mother who thought she could do it herself! I was very WRONG! Hiring Krisy Thomas, owner of Southern Sparkle, was the BEST decision I made for my daugther's perfect wedding! Southern Sparkle was always available, never missed a detail, and handled every detail perfectly, from the smallest to the most important! This was the BEST investment overall for our wedding experience and very affordable! Krisy and her team became much more than planners, they shared in the joy and desire for perfection for every detail. They provided honest and helpful suggestions every step of the way. I did not have to follow up with any vendor, Krisy did it all! The wedding day was perfect and relaxed! I thought it would be chaotic, but not with Southern Sparkle! They arrived early and stayed until the very end, making sure every moment was just as my daughter had dreamed. Throughout the day, Krisy was always there cuing the timeline perfectly!
My heart is full of love and gratitude for Southern Sparkle and Krisy Thomas! This was the day our family will treasure forever thanks to Krisy and her team!
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Cathy Sent on 07/08/2020Excellent Wedding Planner in Southern Sparkle!
We worked with Krisy Thomas at Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning for my daughter's wedding and reception. I had observed Krisy at other weddings I had attended and knew she would be one of my first calls when my daughter became engaged. From our first meeting, I was impressed by her professionalism, preparedness, kindness and genuine love of wedding event planning. Throughout our year-long process, Krisy was available to answer questions, guide us in the right direction and make recommendations. Our wedding was one of many affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. When we made the difficult decision to move from a large buffet reception with a band to a smaller seated dinner, Krisy jumped in to help us rearrange rentals, entertainment, and other details. On the wedding day itself, I didn't want to worry about anything and I did not! When I walked into the reception room early that day, it was all set and ready for our guests. The intricate process of first looks, gifts, notes, personal belongings were all handled with care. The ceremony, with a large wedding party, was flawless. And the reception was perfect. I was able to enjoy my family and guests and not worry about a thing. Krisy and her team are really the best. I have and will continue to recommend to any of my friends! -
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Sarah Sent on 05/21/2021Madison with Southern Sparkle-Memphis, TN
Madison is the best planner any bride could ever ask for. The whole planning process went so smoothly with her even while planning a wedding during a pandemic! Madison is always there when you need her and is devoted to helping her brides create their dream wedding. My wedding day was perfect and I could not have done it without her! -
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Sherri Sent on 09/09/2020Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning
The Southern Sparkle team did not disappoint. Krisy is ready for any problem that might come up. It’s amazing how forward thinking she is! She is professional yet caring towards the bride and groom. I would highly recommend her for your wedding event. She is worth every penny. Love her! -
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Crystal Sent on 06/23/2022Hire a planner!!
HIRE A PLANNER!!
We had the pleasure of working with Tori and let me just say she was god sent! From the beginning of planning to the very end of our wedding night she was there every step of the way! ( and she Is cute as a button!! ) she danced the night away with us and even helped me bustle my dress after the ceremony. She also took the time to make sure my chapel doors opened at the very second iwanted them to open during the song I walked down the aisle for that SUPER DRAMATIC ENTRANCE I WAS WANTING! She and I became so close. She took all the worries away and can’t recommend this company and bunch of certified wedding planners enough!! Thank you Tori!! You have a friend for life!! -
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Haley Sent on 11/22/2019
Had a wonderful experience with the team at Southern Sparkle!
Krisy and her team are the BEST when it comes to planning and most importantly when it comes to all of your wedding day needs! They do a great job of getting to know you and your vision as the bride and groom and really get to know you via multiple meetings and endless emails and takes your vision and makes it happen! It’s your wedding day and stress free is the way to go!! Highly recommend Krisy and her team at Southern Sparkle to make all of your wedding dreams come true- couldn’t have done it without her!!! -
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Molly Sent on 10/23/2018Outstanding
The first vendors I booked was Krisy and her mom Ms. Jennifer! I actually planned my wedding day around THEM because if they were booked my sister was NOT going to allow me to have my wedding that day 😂.. My sister owns K & M Barn at Lewis Farm and she had been gushing over how awesome Krisy and her team were for months! Honestly, I was one of those girls who thought I could do it all on my own when it comes to wedding planning, but boy was I wrong in a major way. I NEEDED Krisy and her team!
The months leading up to the wedding I had continuous reminders/emails from Krisy of deadlines and payments which kept me on track with everything. She helped me with picking different color decor to bridesmaid dresses... even my own wedding dress! A month before my wedding we had our final meeting. Krisy was asking how everything was going and I told her how I was not very happy with my wedding dress, but that there was nothing I could do this late in the game. She told me about a consignment wedding dress shop in Nashville that she thought really fitted my style and urged me to go. A few days later I booked an appointment and found the wedding dress of my DREAMS all thanks to Krisy 😘!!!!
When the day of our wedding arrived I did not have to do anything. Krisy and her team literally decorated EVERYTHING! About an hour before the ceremony was supposed to start we had to change our plans of an outdoor ceremony to inside due to the unpredictable weather. I’m not gonna lie I was a little nervous and especially since I had no clue what it was going to look like since I was hid away in the bridal suite due to guests arriving. When I walked out and saw how absolutely GORGEOUS everything was I could NOT believe it!! It was even more beautiful than our original outdoor plan and there is no way we could have made that happen without Krisy and her team! I cannot say thank you enough for making my dream wedding a REALITY!
Krisy’s mother, Ms. Jennifer, with Southern Sparkle Florals did all of my BEAUTIFUL floral arrangements that were literally to DIE for!! I had a vision of what I wanted my flowers to look like on my wedding day and Ms. Jennifer went above and beyond what I even imagined!! She helped me with picking different flowers that was within my budget and always responded to my emails when I had a question about something. I had mentioned in one of my meetings with her about wanting to find different decor items to use at my wedding and within a few days I had an email that she had found them for me and would be bringing them to the wedding so I could use them ❤️ She is literally the SWEETEST lady with a decorative style that is so UNIQUE and awesome! I trusted her with every idea and she completely delivered!!!
I have had so many people compliment how beautiful our wedding day was and it literally could not have happened without Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event Planning + Southern Sparkle Florals! They are a DREAM TEAM that every bride deserves on the biggest day of their lives!!I would recommend them to anyone and everyone! Y’all are the ABSOLUTE best!!! We love you guys!! -
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Katrice Sent on 08/22/2018My sister sent me information for Southern Sparkle when I realized I needed a "day of" coordinator. After meeting with Madison, I realized that the "month of" package was actually what I needed and it was totally worth it. The knowledge and the attention to detail that Madison possessed made the process extremely easy for me. The management of the vendors was a process I couldn't have done on my own and she handled it so well. Every vendor was on time and knew exactly what was needed thanks to Madison. She was also able to wrangle our very large wedding party during rehearsal and day of, she even made a contact sheet that said "call anyone but the Bride"!!! There were things I forgot, however, Madison and her team handled it like true professionals. Even when my feet were hurting, she was there to bring me my back-up shoes....always ten steps ahead. Our day was absolutely beautiful and flawless thanks to Madison and her team and I would recommend her and Southern Sparkle to any bride looking for a stress free, worry free, perfect day!
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Wendy Sent on 06/07/2021
Absolutely awesome!
Krisy Thomas helped us plan the most beautiful wedding! She provided a vendors list that fit our budget and they were all wonderful to work with! We only selected the month of wedding package; however, we had unlimited email access to Krisy the entire year where she walked us through every decision. She even proofread and made suggestions for our invitations and programs. I could have never put this wedding together without her help! The day of the wedding was truly magical! We had an outdoor ceremony, so Krisy and her two assistants watched the radar every 20 minutes. They made a last minute decision to move the ceremony up 5 minutes to miss the rain...and it was perfect timing. My daughter dreamed of an outdoor wedding...so they made it happen! I would recommend Krisy and Southern Sparkle to everyone! I had no idea where to get started and she was definitely the shining light that we needed! She is super sweet, very knowledgeable and professional and she has a terrific work ethic! We just love her 💗 -
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Kelsey Sent on 05/18/2021You NEED Southern Sparkle
Southern Sparkle was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. Madison was perfect, offering guidance through the entire planning process and coordinating the day of. If there were any problems, I didn’t hear about them. She arranged my decor exactly as I wanted, assisted family and friends, helped us pack up everything, and made sure we had everything we wanted. I would not hesitate to book Southern Sparkle again, the peace of mind was priceless! -
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Amber Sent on 10/30/2021HANDS DOWN The Best Decision We Made For Our Wedding
Trevor and I have tried to start writing this review a million times over (literally) and have literally retyped and typed it again and again because it really doesn’t seem like there are enough words to describe how completely amazing and awe worthy Krisy and her team is at what they do. A little back story on how Trevor and I met Krisy:
Trev and I are wedding videographers and own our own videography company, and have since we were in high school. So we are very deeply invested in the wedding industry. We met Krisy filming what probably had to of been like our third wedding ever. And while we weren’t extremely experienced at this point, we both knew Krisy and her team were different, unique, and priceless from the start. Its no secret that we literally have adored Krisy since that day and we said then that she would be our wedding planner for our own wedding day. And that was the start of a very very special industry relationship that soon blossomed into a sweet friendship.
From then on, any wedding we filmed where Krisy and her team were the planners, the weddings were noticeably different. They were so incredibly and intricately planned so that everyone, and I do mean everyone, there was so relaxed, so happy, and the atmosphere, the energy, was undeniably joyous with no stress. The mother of the bride, the bride, everyone, was just soaking in the moments of the day. Thus, as videographers, we got to just capture these moments from a bird’s eye view. Let me tell you, these are still some of our favorite weddings to date.
Fast forward to a few years in the future (2020 to be exact) and Trevor and I found ourselves the ones engaged. Finally the ones on the other side, experiencing the excitement, planning, and let’s be honest, a little bit of chaos that goes into those initial moments of being engaged and getting plans set. You want to know who the first person was that I texted a selfie of us to? Yep, you guessed it: Krisy. There were a few reasons:
1. She had always been our biggest cheerleaders throughout us growing our business and she loved to celebrate our relationship.
2. We always talked about when Trevor and I’s time would be to be the bride and groom when we worked with her on wedding days.
3. She celebrates her people big and I couldn’t wait to celebrate this moment with her.
I remember that text very clearly, she celebrated with me and I soon responded: we HAVE to have you. I am texting tomorrow to book you. And that we did. I literally texted her the day after getting engaged and by the time she was officially in office , we had her booked. HANDS DOWN the BEST money we spent for our wedding day. I will say this going to my grave, because like I’ve said, she is priceless and her talent is unmatched in this industry. It’s just different, in the best way, with her.
Trevor, Krisy, my mom, and I soon took on planning together, dreaming, articulating those dreams into dream boards, planning every detail (you can imagine there was a lot because of us being in the industry), and then executing those dreams into the most magical reality. Even when there were hiccups, Krisy handled them with grace. I still cry thinking of that day and mine and Trevor’s appreciation for Krisy for truly a wedding day beyond our wildest dreams. We both know that our day, in a large part, was as calm, special, unique, and so as it was because of HER!
I know I’ve probably rambled on at this point but this woman deserves to be celebrated like she celebrates her brides. And if you are still reading, let me finish with this. If you do one thing for your wedding, your bridal party, for your mom as the mother of the bride, your dad as the father of the bride, for your family, for YOU as the bride, do this: hire Krisy and her team. There is no money that would amount to her worth for your peace of mind on your wedding day to KNOW, without a shadow of a doubt, everything is perfect and just as you wanted it. You will in no way shape or form regret it and you too will be singing her praises from the beginning like we continue to do!
Much Love,
Your Dearest Friends, Your Past Bride and Groom:
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Taylor Sent on 11/18/2019
Best wedding planner
Krisy and her team made my rainy day wedding perfect! Right down to turning the ceremony site to outside when the rain cleared, just 30 minutes before the guests arrived. Could not have had a better wedding planner! -
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Alex Sent on 03/27/2018Where do I even start... Madison was absolutely AMAZING. There aren’t enough words to describe how fantastic she was and how amazing she made our day! She was BEYOND helpful not just the month before, but throughout our engagement! She made everything so so easy. All of my bridesmaids kept commenting on how calm I was all day and I owe it all to Madison and her team! They made the day enjoyable instead of me worrying about everything! I literally had NO WORRIES! It was a breeze and so fun! They took care of everything I expected and even more. I don’t think it’s possible to have a better experience than we had with them! Both of our families and the entire bridal party couldn’t believe how smooth and easy that they made the entire day. I would recommend everyone I know to use Madison. Her and her team were not just extremely helpful, but they were also so sweet, which just made it better. I never felt like I was bothering them, they were the best team! I can’t imagine what the day would’ve been like without them, but I can tell you that there’s no one else I would want than them! There was no detail unplanned and we love Madison so much!
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Matthew Sent on 11/17/2022They made our day so perfect!!! We can’t thank Southern Sparkle and Events enough for how amazing they were planning our wedding and coordinating it!!
We are so incredibly thankful that we had the Southern Sparkle team to help us through every step of the way with our wedding planning and on our wedding day. As soon as we got engaged we knew exactly who we wanted as a wedding planner. Working in the wedding industry ourselves we have had the opportunity to work alongside Krisy at many weddings and have seen the way she brings calm in the storm, navigates through all of the wedding day hurdles that may arise and pulls everything together seemingly effortlessly while making the brides feel relaxed and at ease. Every time I see her at a wedding I am so happy that she is there! When planning our own wedding I honestly didn’t realize how many things there are to think about and how many loose ends there are to pull together. With Krisy as our planner I felt like everything was handled. She answered all of my questions and truly did an incredible job of making our wedding day perfect from the big decisions all the way down to all the last little details. If you are getting married grab her if you can! Best decision ever! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/22/2018Exceptional Experience!
My over all experience with Madison of Southern Sparkle Weddings was excellent on every aspect! Madison delivered more than I hoped for before and on the day of the wedding!
I met Madison over 2 years ago when she did her first day as an intern with Southern Sparkle. She was still in college and had experience in the event industry. Madison’s work ethic that day was not like your average college student. She was professional, eager, proactive, and was willing to do anything asked of her!! This was a true blessing!
Madison was all those things and more for my daughters wedding!! She answered emails and phone calls promptly during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Madison made sure all the items we brought for decor were exactly as we wanted them. We didn’t need to bother with this (or any other detail) but were able to enjoy the day. At the end of the night, she and her team were still there helping. Madison continues to be a blessing to our family!!
One thing that stood out about Madison and her team that day was the kindness and respect they exhibited toward each other, vendors and guest. This (along with professionalism) was one of the most important things we wanted from our vendors and I knew from experience that Madison would deliver! She went above and beyond to make the day fun, exciting and stress free! It would not have been that way if it were not for Madison and her exceptional team! We are eternally grateful!!!
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http://www.kellyginnphotography.com
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Ansley Sent on 04/17/2018Krisy with Southern Sparkle Wedding & Event Planning is AMAZING! We are so happy that we reached out to her to help with the final touches to our wedding. She really took the stress out of the months leading up to the big day! Krisy and her team are knowledgeable, professional, and organized. Southern Sparkle coordinated with our other vendors to make sure the day went flawlessly. Krisy also put us in touch with her mother, Ms. Jennifer Parker for our floral arrangements. They were absolutely stunning and one of my favorite details of the wedding. The Southern Sparkle team went above and beyond to make sure that we had the most perfect day. As the bride, I was relaxed and confident that Krisy could handle anything that was thrown at her that day. My vendors commented that our wedding went so smoothly compared to other weddings they have worked. We could not be more thankful for the services that Krisy and her team provided. Thank you so much for making our day Magical! - Love, Ansley and Tyler Howard
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Joellen Sent on 10/02/2018Thank you, thank you, thank you to Krisy, Jennifer and the team of Southern Sparkle! Y'all made Emily's and Jarryd's special day amazing! Everything was perfect and the best part was that it was practically stress-free for us. I was so highly impressed by Krisy's professionalism and her attention to making sure each detail was covered. We actually had a blast the entire weekend because we didn't have to worry about a single thing. I'll be forever grateful for that! Jennifer did a fantastic job on our florals and other decor. It was beautiful and set the exact ambience that we had envisioned. You all were a blessing to us from the planning throughout the wedding weekend. So again, thank you for an absolutely wonderful wedding experience! You ladies are certainly experts at making dreams come true! Love y'all !!
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