Stephanie Shaul Events Reviews
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/12/2024
Couldn't have done it without her!
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Stephanie to plan our wedding, and can confidently say that hiring her was the best decision when it came to our wedding. Stephanie went above and beyond time and time again to make our wedding day everything we could have hoped it to be and more.
From the beginning, Stephanie impressed us not only with her exceptional organizational skills, but her warm personality and dedication to the two of us as people. She is incredibly detail-oriented and ensures that every aspect of the wedding planning process is taken care of and always checked in about how we were feeling. We felt that we could whole-heartedly trust her recommendations and advice, which enabled us to make quick decisions. Although we knew Stephanie had other couples she was working with, we never felt that our event was less of a priority to her. It gave us peace of mind that she was always thinking four or five steps ahead of us throughout the planning process.
One of Stephanie's most remarkable qualities is her personalized approach. Her genuine care for us as a couple and sincere interest in our marriage made the entire process incredibly meaningful. Stephanie is not just a wedding planner; she is a friend who cares deeply about the people she works with.
Stephanie's flexibility and ability to pivot based on feedback made it easy for us to give her our opinions. She is not only great at running with your ideas but also at providing alternative options to ensure that we were getting what we wanted. What I appreciated most was her frankness when it came to things that may not be worth the cost. She respected our budget and made sure that every decision was consistent with our priorities.
Despite the looming threat of torrential downpour for an outdoor wedding, she had multiple contingency plans in place. We were fortunate to have Plan 'A' work, but Stephanie's preparedness with three other plans demonstrated her dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly. Stephanie and her assistants were unflappable the day of the wedding and to this day we have no idea if anything went wrong behind the scenes.
In the end, Stephanie met and continually exceeded our expectations. She took our loose ideas and turned them into the wedding of our dreams. Her creativity, dedication, and passion for her work will make her an outstanding planner for any couple. We wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie to anyone seeking a planner who not only plans weddings but also cares deeply about the people and the love they celebrate. Working with her was incredible and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories she helped create on our special day.
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Gracie D. Sent on 01/11/2024Stephanie is the best of the best!
I truly do not have enough wonderful things to say about Stephanie! She is an incredibly gifted planner and designer, and made our wedding planning process joyful, engaging, and seamless. I could not have done it without her!
From the beginning, Stephanie prioritized getting to know my husband and I so that our day could truly be a reflection of the things that we love and hold dear. She was incredibly intentional about making not only our wedding day, but also our wedding planning process a joy-filled and meaningful experience. Her attention to detail is unparalleled, and she has a phenomenal eye for design. Stephanie went above and beyond in every aspect of our wedding design, creating and implementing a stunning design plan that completely exceeded any expectation. She also incorporated fun surprises and personal touches throughout the day. Our ceremony and reception were seamless thanks to her and her team's professionalism and preparation. My family and I were so relaxed the day of the wedding knowing that all the details were in Stephanie's hands. It was clear that she is deeply respected by both her team and our fantastic group of vendors!
Most importantly, Stephanie is incredibly gracious, warm, joyful, intelligent, confident, and hard-working. She became a cherished friend to my family and I throughout this process. There is truly no one better! -
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Elizabeth D. Sent on 06/22/2023
June Wedding 2023
I cannot imagine my daughter's wedding without Stephanie. From the very beginning Stephanie was enthusiastic, responsive, kind, encouraging, creative, and completely dedicated. Through out the process, Stephanie was everything I wasn't. When I couldn't make decisions, she processed things with me. When I wasn't creative, she went above and beyond with perfect design ideas. When I was focused on my family, she was focused on making sure everything happened perfectly. When I couldn't choose a vendor, she would talk me through all of the options. When the bride was trying to finish college, graduate, take on a new job, and a move to a new city, Stephanie was steady, decisive and loving. When I couldn't remember anything the week of the wedding, Stephanie remembered everything. As a mother of the bride, I enjoyed my family, spent time with my friends and danced all night long. What a joy it was to be worry free for the entire thing. Stephanie has a heart for the Lord, a heart for marriage and an extremely talented eye for design. Everything was gorgeous and seamlessly executed. I am forever in debt to Stephanie for making our one and only daughter's wedding so beautiful, so incredibly joyful, and so stress free. THANKFUL!!! -
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Morgan P. Sent on 01/29/2024The gift of being present
It is hard to imagine our wedding planning experience without Stephanie behind the scenes every step of the way! She is the best wedding planner for many reasons (incredibly thoughtful, responsive, meticulous, well-connected to vendors, etc.). The greatest gift, however, and the one I believe sets her apart from other planners, is that her incredible skillset throughout the process allowed us to be fully PRESENT. Through each decision, Stephanie was one step ahead, taking all our dreams and preferences to create the most beautiful wedding design, while allowing us to take in the details but ultimately focus more on preparing for our marriage than just our wedding day. When the day finally came, it was more than we could have imagined, with every detail far surpassing our vision or "dream." But what I love the most is that I remember our wedding day so clearly. We had full confidence in Stephanie to execute the day and never had to worry about the details because we knew already we were in good hands. Stephanie’s plan and care for us allowed us to be fully present with our loved ones throughout the entire day. There was never a sense of feeling rushed, wondering if we were “following the timeline,” or feeling like the day was a blur, as many people who have planned weddings before may tell you. Instead, we were present, peaceful, and remember the day and its details vividly. This is the greatest gift--to remember the sermon spoken and the vows we made, the conversations had with family and friends from far away during cocktail hour, the taste of our first meal as husband and wife, the songs that we danced like crazy to all night long, and so many other special moments. Stephanie made this possible for us and we are so grateful! -
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Caroline W. Sent on 09/01/2021The best decision besides the groom! : )
I would give Stephanie Shaul Events 1,000 stars if I could. From our initial meeting to our wedding day, and all the days in-between and even after, Stephanie was simply excellent. I 100% recommend her and could not think more highly of her.
What initially struck me about Stephanie was her joy and enthusiasm, backed by her command of her profession. She not only brings with her an excitement for details and a true passion for her work, but also an aura of confidence and control. As someone who did not have a vision in mind when entering the wedding planning process, Stephanie listened attentively to my thoughts and disjointed ideas, and was able to organize, refine, and develop what turned into the most beautiful wedding day I could have imagined. I completely trusted her and she absolutely delivered.
Working with Stephanie almost felt too good to be true. I absolutely think she can accomplish in one day what would take the average person 10. She is extremely responsive and always made me feel like the most important person on her schedule, even though she was always juggling multiple weddings. In addition, her organizational skills are incredible. As a somewhat type-A person myself, I was constantly blown away by her preparation. She brought a deck to nearly every meeting, providing options and images to bring an idea to life. When I could not decide on bridesmaids dress colors, she found photos of various colors and styles and cropped them into pictures with my wedding dress so that I could see what I liked best. No detail was too large or small for Stephanie to handle, and if it caused me stress in any way, she was determined to solve it. Unlike stories I had heard from friends about their wedding planners, she never made me feel pressured, was endlessly patient with me (I think she ended up taking a poll on her Instagram to help me decide colors), and made me feel valued and respected throughout the process.
Stephanie was not only attentive to me, but she also clearly valued her relationship with every vendor. Having her in a meeting felt like being with a celebrity. Her knowledge of everything from obscure flowers to linen textures was encyclopedic. I think every vendor complimented her on her preparation, knowledge, and attitude.
I ended up working with Stephanie for nearly two years due to the pandemic and I am so grateful to her. I will miss seeing her name pop up in my inbox but am happy to know she will be making other couples wedding day’s a dream come true. I only hope I encounter her again on the wedding circuit.
I am envious of all who start their journey with Stephanie, you will be in the very best hands! -
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Danielle D. Sent on 11/14/2021Hands down, the BEST wedding planner.
It's not often you find someone who brings so much joy into everything that they do. Throughout 2 years, Stephanie was instrumental in helping us plan our intimate wedding ceremony last year and our full wedding celebration this year. Joy truly radiates through everything she does and her attention to detail is unmatched. Through the design and planning process, she was an expert in navigating the various contract changes from pushing our wedding reception date, brought thoughtful and inspired design concepts, and was always open to hearing our thoughts and feedback. We knew we could reach out to Stephanie any time via email or text and we would receive a prompt thoughtful reply. On the day of each event, we never had to worry about a single thing as we had full confidence in Stephanie and her team had everything under control. From watching her interactions with all of our vendors, you can tell that everyone truly loves being able to work with her to bring our dreams to life. Stephanie is truly a top-notch planner and we would highly encourage anyone to use her services. -
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Corinne L. Sent on 09/07/2020Absolutely amazing--truly the best of the best
Stephanie is an absolute dream to have as a wedding planner and I cannot recommend her enough. She is everything that one looks for in a great planner--she's organized, she's responsive, she's professional, her pricing is beyond reasonable, etc. but she is SO much more. She is thoughtful, kind, flexible, joyful and so gracious. She makes wedding planning feel stress-free and fun--even during a pandemic.
While Stephanie is based out of Raleigh, she does travel and I am SO glad she does. Even though my wedding was not in NC, I knew from the very beginning that Stephanie was the perfect fit to plan our wedding. She exceeded my expectations and did a phenomenal job even from another state! She made it a priority to come up multiple times for meetings, to see my venue, accompany us to other vendor visits and used her expertise to help us select all the best vendors. I can't recommend her enough to anyone planning a wedding in the Carolinas or Virginia.
Going into wedding planning, I had a disjointed vision of what I wanted the day to look like. Stephanie listened carefully to all my thoughts and ideas, pulled together a beautiful design board and then made it even better than what we could heave ever imagined. While I wasn't fully sure what I wanted the day to look like, I absolutely knew how I wanted it to feel--I wanted it to be full of life and joy and love. Stephanie understood exactly what I envisioned and made it into a day that exceeded my expectations.
Throughout the process, she made me, my now-husband and my family feel so honored and cared for. She bent over backwards as we navigated changing wedding plans in the midst of a pandemic. She pivoted plans swiftly--when we found out my state would go on a COVID lockdown that would extend past my original wedding date, Stephanie found the new 'magic date' within 18 hours of the governor's announcement. She was able to reschedule every single vendor for this new date in less than a day and, therefore, made it exponentially less stressful for us.
Just like in planning, Stephanie went above and beyond to make us feel so loved and cared for on the wedding day. She helped us make several changes that would allow for us to have a very safe gathering in the midst of COVID. She was thoughtful in the precautions and kept our safety, the safety of our guests and the safety of all our vendors as her top priority. She made me, my husband and our dear family and friends feel so cared for throughout the entire time. She has this magic ability to find the perfect balance between staying organized and on top of everything while also giving us space to simply enjoy our day.
I feel so grateful to have had Stephanie as my wedding planner and highly recommend her to anyone who wants a fun, stress-free wedding planning process and then an absolutely gorgeous, memorable and perfect wedding day to start your marriage. I would highly recommend Stephanie to my dearest friends and encourage anyone in the Carolina/VA area to plan their date around Stephanie's availability! -
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Emily Sent on 06/04/2018I can not say enough great things about Stephanie Scholl Events, who planned and coordinated my wedding in April of 2018 and my twin sister's wedding 4 weeks before mine. Being a wedding photographer myself, I've worked with numerous coordinators in the wedding industry and literally none compare to Stephanie. Stephanie and her team were a dream to work with. I had guests come up to me after the wedding and gush about how accommodating and pleasant Stephanie was during the entire day- she didn't stop smiling the whole evening. Even when inevitable issues arose (such as inclement weather) and stress had the opportunity to present itself, Stephanie remained positive and did not transfer that stress to me or my family. Stephanie is hardworking, positive, and professional. If you want assurance that your wedding day will be run well and your planner won't miss a beat, Stephanie is your girl! -
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Ali U. Sent on 05/16/2020Stephanie was a dream to work with!
Choosing Stephanie to be our wedding planner was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process! I had seen some of her work previously, and I knew when we got engaged that I wanted her to help plan our dream wedding.
Stephanie made our entire planning process an absolute breeze. She has such great relationships with other wedding vendors and was able to give great recommendations for our vendors based on our budget and style. It was so comforting to have her along for the whole planning process to guide us in our decisions and answer our many questions along the way.
After our wedding day, our family and friends had so many compliments and good things to say about our wedding, and our answer was always - "It was all Stephanie!" We were so, so relaxed on our wedding day knowing that every detail was taken care of. It was evident throughout the planning process that Stephanie loves her job, but on the day of the wedding she exuded so much joy and positivity in everything she did. When my dress tore down the front 10 minutes after I put it on, Stephanie didn't waver for a second! She told me it was all going to be okay, kept me calm, and transformed into a seamstress, pinning my torn dress and reassuring me that I still looked gorgeous.
We said it the entire 15 months of our engagement, working with Stephanie Shaul Events was the best decision and investment we made for our special day. -
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Amy Sent on 04/29/2019Stephanie Shaul for the Wedding Win!
Let me begin by saying that Stephanie is the best investment you will make towards your wedding day and an enjoyable engagement season. From the beginning, Stephanie was extremely engaged with my wedding despite having several other upcoming weddings on her calendar simultaneously. She was responsive to every little question whether nine months out or one week away, and she always communicated her out-of-office dates and other wedding commitments well in advance, and these commitments never jeopardized my planning. She always made me feel like I was her one and only bride!
As some of the other reviews have noted, Stephanie really cares for her couples and their families. She is able to tactfully and kindly manage differing interests and opinions from various parties (bride and groom, parents, bridal party, guests, etc.) and somehow please everyone in the end. She was extremely valuable in helping us manage our budget, even after I had overcommitted on some expenses. Although the guest count was out of her control, she helped us identify controllable expenses and steer us back on track, and we ended up right under budget thanks to several creative ideas on her end. Additionally, she is well-connected with numerous vendors and can help negotiate the best rates.
On my actual wedding day, my AC unit broke and my nails got ruined, and as a result I had to show up three hours later than planned to the church. Despite this, neither my bridal party nor I missed a beat because Stephanie was able to accommodate these unforeseen hiccups into our schedule seamlessly. Our day was still unrushed and exactly as planned. When we arrived at our reception, Stephanie had appetizers waiting for us in a private room so that we could catch a breath and grab a bite before being introduced. She also ensured that our dinner plates were already prepared at our sweetheart table, so unlike most couples, we were actually able to eat peacefully at our reception. I never once had to visit the bar or buffet as my glass and plate were never empty! I had several bags and miscellaneous items with me during the day, and she ensured they were all transported to the right places and packed in our getaway car at the end of the night.
The gist of my experience is that Stephanie was on top of every single detail, even those I was unaware of. She is the only reason I could sleep in the weeks leading up to our wedding and the reason I could go relax and attend a wine-tasting the night before our rehearsal instead of pulling my hair out over last minute wedding details. I admit that my parents and I are “high maintenance” due to extremely high standards, perfectionism and staunch attention to detail. We were all immensely thrilled with the results of Stephanie’s hard work, and my mom said the wedding day was better than she ever could have imagined for her only daughter. We will sing Stephanie’s praises forever for such a memorable day for our family.
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Alexandra Sent on 08/14/2019
Simply the Best!
I can't even begin to say enough wonderful things about Stephanie Shaul! She made the wedding planning process an absolute joy and hiring her is the best decision that you can make as a bride.
Stephanie continuously and consistently went above and beyond in all ways as we planned our August wedding. First, as we began the planning process, Stephanie took time to genuinely get to know me, my now husband Chris, and our families. And what a joy it was to get to know Stephanie in return - her sweet, sincere, and kind personality made the process so enjoyable. She has a true gift for wedding planning + design and she celebrates her brides and couples so well. She incorporated every idea and integrated every small decision, bringing our wedding dream to life!
Not only did Stephanie's presence and warm personality calm us throughout the process, but her attention to detail and knowledge put us immediately at ease. She seamlessly pulled together the many, many small details to bring our vision to life on our wedding day. She incorporated every idea, answered every question, was always available, and guided us expertly through each decision. She also introduced us to other fantastic vendors who came together to make our wedding weekend a dream. On the day-of, everything ran flawlessly thanks to Stephanie's excellent planning and her minute-by-minute itinerary. I didn't have a single worry on the wedding day and she allowed me, Chris, and our families to truly enjoy the experience and soak up every moment!
Stephanie was such a gift to us and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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