Stylish Occasions Wedding & Event Planning Reviews
Reviews
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Meredith Sent on 06/22/2024Wedding Extraordinaires
The team at Stylish Occasions is truly what made our wedding day so, so easy. Kelly was an absolute superstar in helping us with coordination, timelines, logistics, and everything else in between. She is so warm and helpful, and I never could have had such a smooth and stress-free wedding day without her help. -
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Deanna Sent on 11/05/2023Rockstar Wedding Planning
I will be singing Melissa's praises for the rest of my days. She was attentive from the start, found the BEST vendors and helped me every step of the way with planning one of the best days of my life. She helped calm my anxiety when I was feeling overwhelmed and simplified everything. The day of our wedding all I had to do was smile for pictures and dance all night! I highly recommend Stylish Occasions for planning your wedding! -
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Alexis Sent on 04/01/2023Money Well Spent
We are so happy we hired Stylish Occasions for our day-of coordination. I had a great experience working with Melissa. She was very responsive and paid attention to the small details. Anytime I needed anything, she was there to help, and it helped my wedding day run so smoothly. I would highly recommend Stylish Occasions to anyone who needs a wedding planner or day of coordinator! -
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Kelly Sent on 02/06/2023Amazing Wedding Coordination
Melissa was an amazing planner for our wedding day. She was cool calm and collected during the whole day and leading up to the day was super helpful coordinating all our vendors at both our ceremony and reception space. I would suggest her to anyone I know getting married! -
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Kira Sent on 07/27/2022Wedding Planners are a Must
We started the wedding planning process not realizing how much value a wedding planner adds to the ease of planning and flow of the wedding. However, Kelly and Skye were very helpful and nice to work with behind the scenes and on our wedding day. They brought up details that we did not consider and were extremely organized which helped us ensure that all of our blocks were checked on the day of the wedding. On the day of the wedding, my hairstylist didn't show up on time, and Stylish Ocassions' day of emergency kit helped my make-up artist do my bridal party's hair. They also cleaned up as the wedding progressed and packed our car at the end of the night so clean-up was minimal and easy. You could tell that they were genuinely sharing our excitement with us which spoke volumes to how much they cared about our day. We would recommend Stylish Occasions to any couple looking for a wedding planner. The wedding planner was one of our most valuable vendors. -
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Kathryn Sent on 12/05/2021The Absolute Best!!!
Simply put, we could not have pulled our big day together (twice) without Melissa! From our very first meeting in September 2019 to our Wedding 2.0 on October 10, 2021 (post-COVID reception), we knew we were in good hands. She kept us calm, organized, involved, and having fun, especially on our big day! From recommending and helping us book vendors, managing our budget, answering our questions, and making suggestions based on her experience, she made what can be a very stressful time, especially with COVID rescheduling, enjoyable. Most importantly, on the day of our reception, Melissia made everything run perfectly with very little input from us - allowing us to enjoy the day and our guests! She even ran to the store two hours before our ceremony to grab a cake topper after we left ours at home out of state. Melissa, we are so incredibly grateful to have had you with us along this journey and for your amazing kindness and talent. Anyone would be lucky to work with you, and we certainly recommend they do! -
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Paula Sent on 11/20/2021The Best Wedding Coordinator!!
Katie was amazing to work with! She was extremely helpful with all of the wedding planning (taking the stress off of me!), providing recommendations based on her experience at our venue in the past, and took the time to answer all of our questions. Our day honestly wouldn't have been as smooth and stress-free if it wasn't for her amazing organizational skills and coordination. Thank you, Katie!! -
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Emilee Sent on 10/11/2021Absolutely wonderful, we highly recommend Stylish Occasions!!
Kelly was awesome! She was so great to work with for our wedding. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and just super helpful. Our wedding day was absolutely wonderful thanks to Kelly and her assistant (Skye) who made sure everything got done that we needed and made it a stress free day for us (or as much as possible). We highly recommend Stylish Occasions for your wedding, or any event. Totally worth it! -
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Stefanie Sent on 10/24/2020Highly Recommend!!
We hired Katie from Stylish Occasions for our wedding and she was AMAZING!! She took care of keeping in contact with all of my vendors, creating the day of timeline, doing the rehearsal, and decorating on the wedding day and helping with the tear down. She even brought us a plate of hors d'oeuvres while we were taking pictures so we weren't starving! I was not stressed or worried at all on my wedding day because I knew everything was handled. If you're on the fence about having a wedding coordinator, I'm here to tell you that it is SO worth it. Katie is a rockstar and I would highly recommend her and Stylish Occasions to any bride-to-be! -
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Madison Sent on 10/14/2020Ally is the BEST
We had Ally as our day of coordinator and OH. MY. GOD. She is a wedding SUPERSTAR. She and Tucker are like supportive friends with a solution to every problem. She made my wedding day easy and stress free, and helped get everything we needed done fast!!! Ready to renew my vows and call her up all over again! -
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Anthony Sent on 06/17/2020Saved Our Wedding!
Ally Whiteside with Stylish O was absolutely phenomenal! We started working with her about 6 weeks prior to our wedding and she literally swooped in like a knight in shining armor and took the reigns to ensure every detail was taken care of. Ally was kind, patient, detail oriented and beyond organized. She was in constant contact with me and I felt so confident and comfortable with her being in charge on our big day. I cannot sing her praises enough! -
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Megan Sent on 12/04/2019Life Saver!
I don’t know where to begin but my experience with Ally from Stylish Occasions was life saving & amazing. If it weren’t for Ally my wedding probably wouldn’t have even ever taken place and we would have just ended up at the JP. She was so patient & professional with all our changes & request. I gave Ally very little to go off of what I wanted but she knocked it out of the water. I told her we wanted a small romantic boho wedding and she saw to every detail and then some. Ally thought of things my mother and I would have never even known, and she coordinated everything for us so that we could actually enjoy our day. She felt part of our family by the end of our wedding and none of it would have been possible with her! Ally is very detail oriented, professional, and creative. I would recommend Stylish Occasions and Ally to any bride no matter what the size of their wedding is. Thank you Ally for getting my down the isle and making my wedding dreams come true! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/22/2019Professional, Organized and an Absolute Pleasure to Work With!
Melissa and her team were amazing to work with! I had tons of questions leading up to the wedding being from out of town. Melissa helped with recommendations for transportation, rehearsal dinner options, officiant, etc. We used many of her recommendations, and everything turned out wonderfully!
Her team ensured our decorations were setup properly on the big day, all of our vendors were in order, and my husband and I got to sit back and enjoy in the moment without any stresses on our wedding day. She also took the time to help place my veil on and keep my bustle in tact throughout the entire reception. A++!
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Hi Po Sent on 10/28/2019Best in the Business!
I wouldn’t have picked anyone other than Stylish Occasions to assist me with my wedding. Being an Event Planner myself, I knew I wouldn’t be able to relax without having someone to take care of everything while I was busy relaxing and enjoying my day. I had the privilege of working for Melissa for two years before I opened up my own company, so I wouldn’t have had anyone else be apart of my special day. She is one of the greatest people in the world and so good at her job. I could easily relax and trust that everything was going to be taken care of exactly how I wanted it to be because her attention to detail and management is so precise. If you ever question whether or not you need a planner the answer is YES! No hesitation! Hire Melissa at Stylish Occations. She is extremely competent and thorough, yet kind and down to earth. You feel like you are instantly friends with her the second you meet her. She keeps everything organized, goes above and beyond, knows the best vendors, will save your family and friends the trouble of having to run around trying to set up your whole wedding, has solutions to so many problems and will make your day a total success. Run don’t walk to book her, you won’t regret it! -
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Sabrina Sent on 10/28/2019Best Money We Spent!!
Melissa was 100% the best money we spent on our wedding day. I am SO glad that we hired her!! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing the whole entire day. Melissa took care of set up, clean up and making sure our day ran smoothly. If there were any problems throughout the day, I am not aware of any of them!! Melissa & Hannah made my husband and I feel so comfortable and carefree the day of our wedding!! They confirmed all of our vendors and created a timeline for us! Thank you thank you thank you Melissa for everything!!! If you’re on the fence, take this as your sign to DO IT!! Melissa and her team at Stylish Occasions get the job done!! -
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Susan Sent on 09/26/2019Excellent!
Katie and Melissa were very helpful in putting together our special day. Katie kept everything on schedule and made us feel very comfortable while doing so. They definitely have my recommendation! -
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Natalie Sent on 08/27/2019the best event planner
Melissa is the BEST! She planned our outdoor wedding in 3 months and it was perfect. She is really organized and prepared for everything. I had nothing to worry about and was able to enjoy the reception. Several of out guests commented that it was the best wedding they've been to. You can not go wrong hiring Melissa and her team. -
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Angel Sent on 07/12/2019Our Renaissance Wedding Came True!
Melissa and her team at Stylish Occasions are true professionals! I felt so blessed in finding her on the web. My husband and I were living in Florida, but wanted a true Renaissance Wedding at the PA Renaissance Festival. Having Melissa was an absolute must in planning our wedding out of state. She got us in touch with all the right vendors and on the day of our wedding, her team ensured that we had a very magical day! I don't know what we would've done without them! Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special and memorable! -
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Kim Sent on 07/08/2019Wedding Planners Save the Day!!
I was a single Mom of a 3 year old with a new career as a 7th grade teacher AND trying to plan a wedding in another state. I needed help. I called up Stylish Occassions and right away felt relief with Melissa's calm demeanor and assuredness that all of the above would would be accomplished. Phew! Relief ensued.
Here is the thank you email I recently sent to Melissa, owner of Stylish Occassions...
"Ladies, we cannot thank you enough for ALL the countless hours of hard work you put in to make our day seamless. A year of working together to make this happen and now... it feels complete. We have been told many times this weekend that we set the standard for a perfect, beautiful wedding and you both were a huge part in making that happen. I personally may feel a little lost without you both for a while. I may just check in without requests, just “hello’s.” 😊😊.
As you can see, both Melissa and Ally (who we were teamed up with for the actual day and was my "right-hand woman") exceeded our expectations. We're still hearing that it was the BEST wedding that they had ever been to and absolutely everything was so well planned and thought out. From the huge list of vendors, to contracts, to a baptism thrown into the rehearsal the night before the wedding, the church, the reception, even to the babysitter and hair frizz advice. They know it all and have a way of organizing it so that you don't feel overwhelmed.
These ladies know what they are doing . I genuinely miss them already :).
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Sarah Sent on 07/03/2019100% the best
Basically, Melissa is the best. I first got in contact with her 2 years before my wedding in a panic since I was planning from out of town and got overwhelmed and she easily calmed me down and assured me everything would be great- she was 100% right. She was there every step of the way during planning with budget help, suggesting vendors, keeping vendors & payment dates on track, and answering all of my questions, all the way down to my incredibly silly ones. The day of she and her two assistants were absolute stars. She kept us all running smoothly during the rehearsal & processional, and her assistants were there to help with anything I needed or had forgotten, and if anything went wrong I had absolutely no idea. She is seriously the most wonderful, and I'm so so glad I hired her to help me with my day! -
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Jamie Sent on 03/13/2019Attentive and detailed
Melissa was an amazing person to work with. She was very detailed in all matters, made suggestions based on her experience and did research for anything that was slightly linked to the wedding. Being a military couple with a recent move, her assistance was invaluable. She even ensured we planned for a lunch meal for the day of the wedding (a lot happening at once) and even found an incredible barber where my husband and sons made wonderful memories and had many laughs just getting ready for the wedding. I highly recommend her service; it will make the wedding easier to plan and relieve the added stress that comes along in the planning process. -
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Kalyn Sent on 08/30/2018I could write a novel on how wonderful working with Melissa has been, but I'll try to keep it short. From the beginning (about 15 months before our wedding), Melissa was helpful, super responsive, had great suggestions and gave advice on any topic we asked her about. I remember after the first month of working with her (and her great lists and questions for us to ask when visiting venues) my fiance and I said to each other that we already felt like we got our money's worth. Knowing she was always an e-mail away and just always "on it," made our wedding planning so stress-free. We didn't think we could love her any more, but where Melissa (and her assistant Hannah) truly shine is the day-of coordination she provided. Coordination doesn't even begin to describe it. She is somehow everywhere at all times and yet not at all "in the way." She helped my mom be able to relax and my mother-in-law decided she already wants to hire her for my sister-in-law's future wedding (she's not even engaged yet!). During the day, my mom asked Melissa "Can you be my life-coordinator?" She's just that good. She's sweet, kind and very patient. Spend the money on Stylish Occasions and you will be forever glad you did. -
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Erica Sent on 10/24/2014After doing some research, my FH and I decided that it would be a good idea to have a wedding planner just for the day of. We thought we'd handle everything up until then, then let someone else conduct our circus for the day. Then we started doing research for venues, caterers, etc, and we knew we needed a bit more help. So we sat down with Melissa, and it was by far the best planning decision we made!
She created a custom package for us that included not only day-of coordination, but specific things along the way, such as assistance in finding a venue, looking over contracts, vendor referrals, and more. And then Melissa and her team went above and beyond. She gave us info on vendors if she had it, and if she didn't, she found it and passed it along. She set up appointments for us, and was a voice of reason (and a reality check) amidst the chaos. And she always had a good attitude. Sometimes I felt bad for asking so many questions, but it was never a problem.
We also appreciated Melissa's honesty, and the fact that she really grasped that it was OUR wedding. When planning a wedding, you get opinions and advice from everyone and their mother about how you should do things. In the end, it needs to be what YOU want, otherwise it's not yours. Melissa knows this; she is great at giving you options, but the choice is always yours.
I could go on and on! Melissa and her team are just outstanding! They are honest and responsive. The cost was not a bill...it was an investment. And it was the best investment we made in the planning! Our wedding day, the one we worked so hard for, was just fantastic. The only stress moment I had that day was when we had to print directions to the reception and make copies at the last minute. But Melissa said "let me take care of that", and I knew instantly that it would be done, and everything would be fine. And you can't ask for anything more than that! On your wedding day, you'll be thankful you chose Melissa and her team at StylishO! -
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Angie Sent on 11/16/2013We hired Melissa shortly after our engagement as we knew we would be planning our wedding remotely. We also haven't lived in the Lancaster area for over 20 years so we really needed Melissa's expertise and advice on the local wedding vendor options. One of Melissa's strengths is her network of wedding professionals. We were very satisfied with everyone she introduced us to and it cut out much of the legwork which we appreciated greatly. I am self-confessed, proactive, "control freak" so I probably did not lean on Melissa as much as I thought I would, but it was still comforting to know that she was there for me at ANY time during the year of planning. From simple etiquette questions to using social media to help me find how to accommodate "clip-on" earrings for my flower girls, there is no question that Melissa can't answer. When the wedding weekend was drawing near, it felt great to hand the keys over to Melissa who followed up with all of my vendors on my behalf. Her day of coordination was fantastic as well - our venue created numerous issues but Melissa shielded us from every single one of them, so the day was perfect to me and my husband. Melissa is professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to any bride looking to get married in the Lancaster area! -
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Adam Sent on 05/29/2012Can't say enough about Melissa. We hosted our own reception so we were responsible for finding and coordinating all vendors. She not only took over managing the entire process, she has connections with the best vendors in the area <-- all her recommendations were spot on! She kept us on track with hundreds of pre-wedding tasks and took a lot of stress off of us. If you want a great and memorable event, seriously, it starts with her.
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