The Hive Wedding Collective Reviews
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Emma Sent on 04/30/2026Highly recommend Heather Clarke @ The Hive!
We are beyond grateful for all of Heather’s hard work planning our wedding. We gave her vibes and vague ideas, and she created something magical and perfect for us! The weekend was absolutely seamless and no stress thanks to Heather, and the months leading up to it were so much more manageable because of her. She was on top of everything (big items and all the small details I never would have thought of) and super responsive/easy to communicate with, really taking everything off our plates so we could just enjoy our wedding. Truly could not have done this without her and everything at the wedding was more beautiful and seamless than I could have imagined.
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Ben Sent on 12/28/2025Best Wedding Planners in Richmond!
We could not imagine planning our wedding without all the hard work, attention to detail, and earnest care Aris Kelly brought as our coordinator. We’d heard the Hive was a terrific group to work with and Aris fulfilled that expectation and then some. Aris went above and beyond in planning several calls and meetings to get to know us and make us feel comfortable. They kept in touch with check-ins prior to our 90-day coordination time, and were ready to go full steam ahead when we were three months out. They encouraged us to share our vision for the event, but brought ideas and recommendations based on their experience at the right times. They facilitated contacts with some fantastic vendors! They took over vendor contacts well in advance of the wedding and helped with vendor details we never would have thought of ourselves. On the day of, Aris made sure we were well taken care of at different getting-ready venues, made sure our vendors had all the information and tools they needed, and kept everyone calm, organized, and happy. We felt very well taken care of across our entire wedding weekend. We highly recommend The Hive and Aris in particular when looking for a wedding coordinator in the Richmond area!
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Julie Sent on 12/10/2024
Melissa Vine at The Hive was our BEST decision (besides I do!)
We said it many many many times throughout the planning process, but booking with Melissa Vine at The Hive Wedding Co. was THE best decision we made. I know people tend to say that in reviews, but I truly mean it. She was the legitimate glue to our wedding day. I am extremely indecisive, and the planner was an area I was having a very hard time deciding on. In my mind, I could plan most of the wedding and I didn't think I needed someone to do any heavy lifting. My now husband also didn't want to adhere to a strict timeline or to feel like someone was calling all of the shots or herding us around at our own wedding. We wanted someone who would still let us feel like we were just living in the moment of the day. I don't even know how to describe it, but Melissa was literally the perfect fit for us. She was somehow there exactly when we needed her, but also felt like she gave us space to just enjoy our day. She had a super detailed timeline for all of the vendors, but during our wedding she always checked in with us to see if we were ready to move on to the next planned item. She is extremely organized and kind. She is also gentle and compassionate and knows how to approach and deal with every kind of guest. She set up our event flawlessly. She had so many ideas that elevated everything and literally brought our vision to life WAY above and beyond what I could have ever envisioned myself. We had a surprise white elephant gift exchange, and she set up the gifts on the shelves so nicely that people thought they were decorations done by the museum. How incredible. She was the perfect planner for what we wanted for our wedding, but I also know that she would be the perfect planner for anyone. I know she would deliver how much or how little involvement a couple wants, how strict or how loose a couple wants their timeline, and I know she would execute it with grace. On top of this she is truly just the best human. She made each planning conversation so fun and easy. She also took over all communication with our vendors in the weeks leading up the the wedding, which takes off SO MUCH stress. I would have items on my list of people I needed to reach out to, and when I checked me e-mail it was like she could read my mind and had already e-mailed them. She was also always upbeat, on time, and available. She is the best. I could write a novel on how awesome she is but I will leave it there. If this post alone does not convince you, set up a call with her and see for yourself! You will not regret it!
Also! Every single vendor we worked with (hair, make-up, venue, etc.) said how amazing the vendor packet was and that it was the most detailed, well put together packet they have ever received.
If I was planning my wedding all over again, I would book her sooner. -
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Morgan Sent on 05/06/2024Anne Michelle Is The Best
We hired Anne Michelle for 90 day coordination for our wedding and it is hands down the best vendor decision we made. From the very beginning, Anne Michelle was the best resource and my go-to for all the random questions I had through out the planning process. She always responded promptly and was so helpful. The 90 days leading up to our day, I was overwhelmed by last minute logistics, and Anne Michelle eased my stress and anxiety, and any time we got off a video call or meeting, I immediately felt better. I thought the day of I would be anxious and stressed, as is my personality type, but I was calm, and I think that has so much to do with her. Our day start to finish went smoothly and I know we couldn't have done it without Anne Michelle. Her skill, along with her upbeat personality and positive attitude truly made her my favorite vendor turned friend.
If you're considering wedding coordination or planning, The Hive Wedding Collective and Anne Michelle is your girl. -
Katherine Sent on 03/31/2024
Highly Recommended Wedding Planner!
Ciera with the Hive made our wedding dreams a reality! Everything came out better than we ever pictured it. We knew that we could fully trust her to design, organize, and execute everything, which was a complete stress reliever. Not one thing went wrong day-of; she had everything planned to perfection so everything went so smoothly. She was also so fun to work with, the ultimate hype girl while simultaneously being a calming presence. We couldn't recommend her enough! -
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Morgan Sent on 03/28/2024One Of The Best in the Business
The Market at Grelen venue team is always ecstatic to hear when someone has selected The Hive for their planning needs. This team is amazing at what they do and how they do it. They are a joy to work with and take the upmost care with our couples! -
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Shelby Sent on 12/15/2023Heather @ The Hive was a godsend
Heather was truly incredible. She brought a peaceful, centered energy throughout the whole wedding planning process. Avoiding the high stress that can often come with wedding planning was extremely important to us, and she made the entire journey beginning to end, a breeze – for us, at least :) -
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Tori Sent on 12/15/2023
Extraordinary Wedding Planner!
After our initial call with Heather, both my husband and I knew she was the perfect person for our big day! Working with her leading up to our wedding day was effortless and beyond enjoyable. She was readily available when my type A brain was running a mile a minute, wasn’t afraid to provide honest feedback when my ideas got bigger than necessary (lol), and truly went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. “Day-Of-Heather” was nothing less of a superwoman. We did not have to think about a single thing, other than being in the moment. Heather was truly amazing to work with, and three months later we are still above cloud nine from the best day she helped us create! -
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Jill Sent on 10/15/2023
You Need Ciera Pope
Ciera Pope. We have nothing but the HIGHEST PRAISE for this woman. She is everything you want and more in a wedding planner. After meetings with 4 other planners, we knew the moment we got off the video call with her that she was the one. We both work in very demanding, high travel jobs and lived in 3 different states during these 20 months. She did not flinch once, even when our initial meeting was as chaotic as they come (bride's fault entirely). She gave us the space we needed after a very difficult season of life and supported us through this entire process. As soon as we signed with her, we felt instant relief that our wedding day was going to be perfect no matter what happened. Between opposite schedules, 3-way phone calls at work, and only 2 visits to VA, she was so professional, kind, and accommodating. Her ability to bring everything together and understand our vision (maybe better than we did) was nothing short of amazing. She is very well connected in the area and did an unbelievable job of communicating with us and vendors. In moments of stress, my husband and I were always able to look at each other and say "but we've got Ciera, it's going to be fine." Our guests were so complimentary of everything, and we owe that to her. We asked her from the beginning to be completely honest and transparent with us because we trusted her 100%. Her knowledge of this industry, pricing/budget, and feel for how to bring everything to life is unmatched. Not only did she make the planning process 100000000x better than we ever could have imagined, but also made wedding day stress free. We were able to enjoy our guests and the dance floor without concern (down to a to go box of food for the night!). Ciera is worth EVERY PENNY and we highly recommend you fit her into your budget She is a MUST HAVE for anyone planning an event. Ciera, we love you. We are so thankful for you. You are no longer just a wedding planner but family. -
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Christine Sent on 05/18/2023
You want to be a part of The Hive !!
The Hive is the end all, be all of wedding planning. All of my life, I never imagined I would need a wedding planner. I thought I could take care of everything myself and I didn’t see the value. Well, once it was time to plan my wedding, all of that went out the window. I was very stressed and overwhelmed. I did not know where to begin and where to end. Luckily, The Hive was a gift from above. I met Christine from The Hive when I was trying on wedding gowns at her bridal shop, Urban Set. She and I immediately hit it off with the vibe of my wedding and similar interests. She told me about The Hive and I knew immediately I needed her. She exuded confidence and knowledge about planning. From the first day we connected, she made me feel comfortable and secure as we moved through the planning season. She was wonderful at keeping me on track, throwing around ideas, and making contact with other vendors to pull the wedding of my dreams together. She attended a few wedding related meetings with me and she always conducted herself like an absolute queen. She was extremely kind to me and always available, even when I was sending frantic texts about wedding invite options. She bent over backwards for me, finding the perfect decor, pouring over contracts, and dealing with any conflict that may arise. Come the day of the wedding, she had everything running smoothly. I didn’t have to stress about how the wedding was going to unfold. I was able to relax with my mom and bridesmaids, enjoying the entire wedding morning experience. I could not have done this wedding without Queen Christine and the boss of a wedding planning company, The Hive! -
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Jamika Sent on 01/31/2023
Words can’t even begin to explain!
Ciera was the best planner I could’ve asked for! She took my 5 suggestion pictures and made my wedding exceed what I could have ever imagined. With my job being so demanding as a doctor and living across the country she made the process so easy and stress free which is priceless in my book. To this day family and friends tell me how amazing and beautiful the wedding was and honestly the pictures can’t even do it justice it was everything!!! -
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Rachel Sent on 01/27/2023INCREDIBLE Service & Compassion!!
I don’t even know where to begin with how impressed and grateful I am to Anne Michelle and the Hive team! I interviewed so many different coordinators and as soon as I met Anne Michelle, I knew I was in good hands. I am a very type-A person, so it was especially important to me to find a day-of coordinator who I could trust completely with all the planning I had done up to that point. Anne Michelle officially started working 3 months before my wedding, but even before that she was super available to ask a few random questions and provide recommendations on what would make our wedding run most smoothly. Having access to the Hive’s list of recommended vendors was a HUGE help when it came to planning. Once she started officially working, she was awesome at helping coordinate with all our vendors; there were multiple times where I had a minor panic in the lead up to the wedding only to find that Anne Michelle had already handled the situation. On the day of, she (and her amazing assistant, Keneil) absolutely blew me away with how well they handled all of the things that popped up - bad weather, timeline and photo location shifts, outfit hiccups. Anne Michelle literally was on her hands and knees at one point, helping me clean my dress. I am so unbelievably thankful for her and I could not recommend the Hive any more highly! -
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Diana Sent on 01/16/2023For a personal and trusted support through it all!
Read on for more, but if you don’t read anything else, just know that Lindsay F. will put you first, balance your wants with your needs, and bring support to the good and bad. The Hive Wedding Collection is really the group you want to work with because I know Lindsay represented their mission beyond expectations.
Okay, a little more detail…
I knew Lindsay F. was “the one” as early as our initial consultation call. I had first intended on just fulfilling my venue’s requirement of having at least a day-of coordinator for the wedding, but I quickly realized from all we had naturally unearthed from our call that I needed more help than I realized. With our genuine conversation, I knew Lindsay is THE person to trust, so we worked together to make a plan to have her more involved (scaled to our needs and budget). She really represented the Hive mission that I was expecting (The Hive Wedding Collection already came with high recommendations from my venue), and I was really excited to talk to her especially, because she matched our style perfectly. Lindsay even helped translate my word-vomit ideas into logical and accurate wedding vision-speak. She’s just amazing.
There’s so many things to say about Lindsay for all she’s done for planning and the behind-the-scenes work (let me tell you, she had tons of tricks up her sleeves to save the day). My wedding had a big change mid-planning due to some unforeseen health reasons in the family, and without judgement, Lindsay really stepped up to the plate and helped us figure everything out. Having her support was so impactful, because I just don’t have the experience and communication skills to coordinate with the vendors and sort through the necessary adjustment like she did for us. Looking back on it, Lindsay really helped us make the right decisions, whether it was family/friend/bridal party related or vendor/venue related.
My wedding turned out to be a lot of folks’ top favorite wedding, and I believe it every time I receive that complement because we had an even balance of personal touch, consideration to budget, and the flow and pace of the ceremony/reception was perfection (even though I know Lindsay was hard at work in the background, allowing us to enjoy our special day). The funny thing is, I know there’s so much more that Lindsay put into making sure the wedding was a success that I don’t even know about—and that’s because Lindsay is someone who will put you first and make sure the day is your day and the day you want to remember fondly looking back for the rest of your life.
When I remember my day, I remember how invaluable it was to have Lindsay there when our life got scary and needed to pivot with the planning. I remember every teary eyed Zoom call where she listened as a human being. I remember her at every dress change, correcting buttons and adjusting bustles, sewing back on buttons on tuxes. I remember her standing next to me and cheering me on before walking down the aisle. She’s really the best. All my highest recommendations to Lindsay F. and The Hive!
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Jazzy Sent on 01/06/2023The best Virginia has to offer
When my wife and I got engaged back in 2020, we had no idea what we were doing when it came to planning our wedding. Even after extensive research and personally reaching out to a multitude of vendors and venues, it became increasingly apparent to us that wedding planning and logistics without help is a full-time job, a potentially tedious and frustrating one at that. This is especially the case if you want a seamless wedding experience that really reflects you and your future spouse’s personalities and values (btw congrats!). Personally, I think you’ll be hard-pressed to find a team more qualified or better suited to bringing your wedding vision to life than the Hive Wedding Co. After our experience with them, we can safely say that they are top professionals in the wedding business: they nurture and maintain strong relationships with Central Virginia’s best vendors and venues, they are well-versed in the latest wedding trends as well as the more classical/traditional styles, and the team has a wealth of experience that they pool together. This pooled experience also includes adapting to COVID-19 and minimizing its impact on the entire wedding process. For us, this translated into a great eye for detail, clever and efficient solutions for the expected and unexpected issues that inevitably arose, and most importantly, a chance for my wife and I to actually really enjoy the planning process and being in our wedding. It's very, very cool to have someone you can trust and lean on that will take care of everything leading up to and the day of, and it’s something that I want for every couple who are looking to celebrate their big day with minimal stress and maximum joy. Believe me, it was pretty easy to get overwhelmed planning something this special and this big, especially with everything we have going on in our lives. Do you and your partner a big favor and consider getting a Hive wedding planner, they are kind, awesome, attentive and certainly up to the task. -
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Karen Sent on 10/25/2022Two Enthusiastic Thumbs Up For Ciera Pope
My daughter Emily and I had the pleasure of working with Ciera to plan Emily's October 15, 2022 wedding at The Wool Factory in Charlottesville. From the first time I spoke with Ciera until we hugged goodbye on Saturday night, I was impressed with her poise, wealth of knowledge about ALL things "wedding", professionalism, and demeanor. Ciera was responsive and offered great suggestions , and really took time to get a handle on what Emily and Justin envisioned for their day. She clearly has excellent relationships with vendors--everyone seemed to know her and spoke so highly of her! It's worth noting that this was the first wedding/reception she handled at this venue.....and she didn't miss a beat! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!! -
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Casey Sent on 10/24/2022Everything we needed
Where do I even begin?! I don’t think I have enough nice words to write about Heather at the Hive. I got married outside the weekend of Hurricane Ian and Heather’s voice of reason, her calm demeanor and just overall kindness, really got me through. She was the best support for me and my husband and we are so grateful we had her as our planner. If you’re considering hiring a planner, take this as your sign! -
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Blake Sent on 08/24/2022The Hive made our day perfect!
Ciera from The Hive literally made our day happen. Our original wedding day was set for May 9, 2020 and we rescheduled FOUR TIMES due to COVID. Ciera was the calm in the storm for us. Not only was she organized and a wedding expert, but she is the exact you want on your wedding day. Calm, fun, and on top of it (three characteristics that are difficult to possess all at once). I literally don't know what we would have done without her. THANK YOU, CICI! -
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Lauren Sent on 07/08/2022We loved the hive
TL;DR - HIRE THE HIVE AND LINDSAY. I was aware of the Hive prior to having a personal need for their services just based on friends who had used them and their general stellar reputation. So while I did entertain other planners, they were always my first choice and I was so glad that one of their planners was available for my date (note: I booked a year or so out and most of them were booked - so act fast!).
Their incredible and fearless leader Christine matched me with Lindsay Force and I immediately knew I was in good hands. I'm a type A, organized, detailed oriented person and knew I could likely handle this myself, but with a demanding job and toddlers at home, I needed a little help so I opted for the 90-day package (no design). In hindsight, I would have had Lindsay do the whole thing cause wow - it's SO much work. And that became apparent the moment I met with Lindsay and she was asking all kinds of questions and bringing up things I hadn't even considered. It was such a relief and I felt supported and confident in her abilities the entire process.
Not only does she obviously know her way around a wedding or a hundred, she was the calming and pragmatic presence that I really needed in the weeks leading up where it feels like you have it, but you don't really have it LOL. She helped me make a lot of smart decisions that saved me money and headache. And then she and her assistant Keisha worked their full butts off on the day of the wedding in 98 degree heat, making sure EVERYTHING went as planned. I had so many compliments from guests (and most importantly my mom), saying that she did an incredible job and everything was so well organized. I recommend her and the Hive HIGHLY. -
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Courtney Sent on 06/27/202210/10 Recommend!
There are no words to express how grateful I am to Christine and The Hive Collective. I met Christine in December 2020, and knew from the jump I HAD to be her client.
Christine is professional, personable, and all around fun to work with. She provided us with preferred vendors, reviewed contracts, and general planning support without ever pushing her opinions.
Our venue had day of coordination, but thank God we brought in Christine! Throughout our 18 month engagement, the venue had gone through 3 day of coordinators, and ultimately did not have one on our wedding day. Christine jumped in and executed our wedding flawlessly.
On the wedding day, we did not have to worry about a thing. Many of the guests complimented on how lovely Christine is and how effortlessly she made the day seem. My husband who was hesitant in hiring a planner gushed at how wonderful Christine is, calling her "more than a wedding planner, but a BEAST".
Christine is truly the best, and I cannot recommend her and The Hive Collective enough! -
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Candice Sent on 05/25/2022A stress-free wedding thanks to these ladies!
If you are reading this review, HIRE THEM! If you are worried about how to make it fit in your budget, FIGURE IT OUT! Lol they are so worth it! From the very beginning these ladies had our back!
We had the hardest time finding a venue on our own. Once I realized it was time for some help, I went to the Dream Team aka The Hive Wedding Collective and Christine stepped in and made things happen in less than 24 hours! I’m not exaggerating…in less than 24 hours she had helped us secure our dream venue and our wedding date. Christine had a wedding with another couple on our wedding date so she was unable to be our wedding planner BUT Ciera did NOT disappoint. I followed Ciera for weeks prior on Instagram and her content is amazing (and VERY helpful) and I knew she would be a perfect fit for us. She was always thinking ahead, extremely organized and beyond helpful with developing and refining our vision for our special day. She helped us stay within in our budget, and that is really important lol. You dream of all of these beautiful things that you want until you see the price tags lol not only did she keep us on track, she would provide great alternatives if something was out of our budget. I think what I appreciated the most, was her honest feedback based on her time and experience as a wedding planner. For many of us, this is our first wedding…sure, we have attended weddings and maybe been in a few weddings, but planning your *own* wedding is a whole different experience and there a lot of things we don’t realize or know…but Ciera does! She was familiar with things for a traditional wedding or a new and modern wedding. She had unique and innovative ideas. She knew the things that were very successful at weddings and the things that were not, which is extremely helpful and will save you money lol! Needless to say, it was a stress-free planning experience. The day of our wedding was even better. Ciera went over and beyond to make sure I was okay, my husband was okay and even our family members were okay. She even brought us food and drinks during the cocktail hour/pictures to make sure we were enjoying every moment of our day! I honestly don't think I would have survived the planning process or the wedding day without her! 10/10 would recommend. -
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Kimie Sent on 05/16/2022The Best of the Best
These ladies are the beat at what they do. My husband and I hired them for day of coordination and it was the best decision we made at our wedding! -
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Sarah Sent on 05/12/2022We can’t recommend Christine highly enough!
I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Christine. Though we chose the 60-day package, Christine was responsive and available to answer questions, review contracts, and give planning advice as soon as we hired her. Her connections with other wedding professionals helped us find an incredible team of vendors and she was able to build relationships and work with our ceremony and reception venues to transform and elevate the spaces we were in. She navigated bumps in the road with ease and grace, to the point that we had minimum stress on our wedding day knowing that Christine was at the helm. On top of all of this, she’s just a lovely person to work with. I cannot recommend her or The Hive highly enough. Thank you for everything, Christine! -
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Devin Sent on 05/08/2022Highly recommend
Heather was our planner for our wedding at The Market at Grelen and she was amazing! During the planning phase, she was very helpful guiding us through the process... she kept us on schedule, knew all the details about the venue, and had great recommendations for other vendors. She has a talent for design and excellent instincts on when to give advice vs. when to just reinforce our decisions & give us comfort. On the day-of, she ran the event flawlessly and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Definitely go with her if you're thinking about hiring a planner. -
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Suzanne Sent on 01/15/2022Could not have done it without Anne!
This review is on my experience with hiring the Hive and specifically my wedding planner Anne Michelle Forbes. Prior to talking about Anne I would like to give some context and background surrounding my review. My wedding was initially supposed to be a destination wedding in Ireland, due to covid I had to cancel that and pivot and plan a wedding locally in less than 4 months. For our Ireland wedding, we hired the number one planner that was responsible for the weddings at our Ireland castle venue. My Ireland planner was experienced, kind, local- she knew everything there was to know about the area and the whose whose in the Ireland wedding scene. She was more expensive than the other planners but I looked at that extra expense as the value she brought. I am learning now the mostly everyone can interview well but once we started to work together her response times were painfully slow, I felt like I was always following up with her, she made me feel intimidated to ask questions or make requests. Having never worked with a wedding planner before I had no expectations, I just thought this level of service was normal from a sought after experienced wedding planner. Fast forward to the present where we cancel our wedding and started from scratch with all our vendors. I interviewed one other planner in Virginia prior to interviewing Anne. I remember my first zoom meeting with Anne like it was yesterday. Anne was professional, extremely put together, she was kind, compassionate, I felt her hunger and excitement to get the job done. Anne had a way more difficult road ahead of her than my Ireland planner who had a year plus to help me plan a wedding. Anne had less then 4 months! I hired Anne because upon meeting her there was a genuineness about her that is hard to describe but it was different and noticeable. Soon after getting in the trenches with Anne my mind was blown. Her level of service, her attention to detail, HER RESPONSE TIME, it was all something I had never experienced and it blew me away. Anne makes you feel comfortable to explore thoughts and feel safe to be creative. I could always bounce ideas off her and she would share ideas too, I never felt like any question or thought was too small or a waste of her time. Thanks to Anne we planned the most magical wedding in 3 months time! When the day came everything went smoothly, not a single hiccup, everything was so calm and perfect its how you imagine your wedding day to be- that you just show up and everything is perfect and that is what you get with Anne. One thing I really appreciated about Anne is that she is apart of the Hive and when you hire a wedding planner there you get the whole team. They are a close knit group of wedding planners and they all support one another. If there was something I was asking about that Anne was unfamiliar with she would reach out to her fellow planners and get the answer immediately. I really believe when you hire a wedding planner from the Hive you get the brain power and experience of that whole tribe of planners and that is a lot of bang for your buck. Anne is one of those people that becomes more then your wedding planner, she becomes your friend, she is your person, your right hand woman that makes you feel comfortable, known, and cared for. I know it sounds cheesy but she really was such a huge and special part of my wedding day- I cannot imagine my wedding day without Anne in it. I have so much appreciation for the blood, sweat, and tears (happy tears) that Anne put into the day. I never thought I would say this, but I am THRILLED my wedding in Ireland got canceled and it lead me to Anne who helped plan the most magical and perfect wedding of my dreams. It truly was the best day of my life (and most relaxing and fun day!) all the thanks, gratitude and love goes to Anne Michelle Forbes! -
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Kim P. Sent on 11/29/2021The Hive is an absolute must-have vendor!
I’ve been meaning to post this review sooner, but hopefully if you are reading this and on the fence about booking the Hive, this is is your sign to just do it. They are a small, boutique team of amazing women who you absolutely want on your side for your wedding! We hired Heather for the Event Management package, knowing that we had pretty much all of our other vendors + design figured out on our end. We naively thought we’d just need a day-of coordinator but that 60-day package proved to be critical! Not only was Heather available for all of our questions from that point on, she was always just an email or text away in the months leading up to our wedding when I just needed to bounce ideas or get her professional recommendations. My husband and I knew from our very first Zoom chat that we loved her calm but confident presence and that she would be someone who could get things done for us. We ran into multiple hiccups with both our venue + hair and makeup and in both scenarios, Heather was there to a) calm me down and b) find solutions and a clear path forward. When my hair and makeup team left me hanging just 3 days before the wedding, Heather worked quickly to find several backup options but never settling until we found the absolute perfect replacement. For this alone, I will be forever indebted to her.
On our wedding day, we felt completely taken care of between Heather, her assistant, and Christine, who stepped in to help while Heather had a rehearsal down the street. The way the team was able to work together to ensure our wedding day went off without a hitch is just a testament to their commitment to bringing their very best to their clients. We didn’t have a bridal party getting ready with us so even our interactions with our planning team in the hours leading up to the ceremony were so fun and put us at ease for the entire day.
Not everyone knows to consider wedding planning or coordination in their initial planning budget (we didn’t!) but after going through the planning journey, we realize that their services are invaluable and we couldn’t have done it without Heather and the rest of the Hive team. Worth it x a million. Thank you to Heather and team for being the glue that kept our day running, making it so beautiful, and ensuring that it was the best day of our lives. -
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Rebecca Sent on 11/24/2021Booking The Hive is the Reason our Wedding was Perfect
Do yourself a huge favor and book The Hive. Christine was our wedding planner and she was the best wedding decision I made (other than picking my husband, of course). My husband and I both are hardcore planner types and had jobs that allowed us plenty of time to do our own research, so when we started planning our wedding we definitely were skeptical about the value-add a planner could bring. Boy were we wrong!
To begin with, Christine pays for herself in her vendor recommendations. She has a huge list of vendors who are top tier quality and great value for the price. Throughout the process the only decisions we regretted were going off-list to try to save a buck here and there. Don't bother. If a vendor is not on Christine's list, it is probably because the cheaper price isn't worth the sacrifice. But even then, Christine swooped in to make everything right and ensure our wedding was absolutely beautiful!
Also, there are a million details and decisions that, unless you are a wedding planner yourself, you are likely not going to anticipate. I was the Maid of Honor in two weddings and a bridesmaid in a third before I tied the knot. I thought this made me the closest thing to an expert in wedding planning short of an actual professional. Turns out, as in most fields, the gap between an informed layman and an actual expert is unbelievably vast! But even if I had been able to anticipate every detail, the logistics of putting it together is a full-time job - which is why it is Christine's full time job (weird how that works)!
Her vast experience in the industry means she has seen it all and she knows what does and doesn't work. She knows how many guests you need to plan transportation for, she knows how quickly people will be able to be herded out of the venue at the end of the night, she knows how long set up will take, she knows how to enhance your themes or to make traditional details like a guest book new and creative!
Now that I have hopefully convinced you that you need a wedding planner, let me explain why that planner absolutely should be Christine. Christine is a consummate professional. She is organized, responsive, and does whatever it takes to make your day beautiful and easy. And as I mentioned before, she has vast experience in the industry - even the vendors we talked to all gush about what a great planner she is - and she knows how to leverage that experience to your advantage. When we forgot batteries for the polaroid camera we were using for our guest book, she sent someone out to get them. When my florist scaled back our flowers due to covid-based price increases, she went out and purchased greenery and candles to fill out the entryway. When we had a guest tell us last minute that they actually could attend after RSVP-ing no, she texted the venue to get an immediate answer on whether they could accomodate the request. When my hair and makeup team needed to be replaced due to COVID safety concerns, she found me an incredible replacement.
But I think what stands out to me the most about my wedding planning experience is that Christine is so incredibly fun to work with! She is creative, funny, selfless, and just a very cool person. We spoke with several wedding planners before booking Christine, but none of them made us feel so immediately comfortable and excited. My husband and I wanted our wedding to reflect our personalities and our interests. I am a huge Harry Potter fan and my husband loves Star Wars. Christine was able to take my vague outline of a vision and create a beautiful yet incredibly fun wedding that subtly acknowledged our respective fandoms. She was so enthusiastic throughout the whole process and made planning sessions feel like we were hanging out with a long-time friend. From the moment we booked, Christine made herself available for any question we had - long before our 90-day contract began. And when we had to reschedule the whole wedding due to COVID, she took care of the whole thing, again, long before her 90-day contract even began. Christine is worth every penny. Book her. -
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Glenda Sent on 11/21/2021
Anne Michelle is Simply the BEST!
As my fiancé and I were approaching the 90-day countdown to our big day, anxiety began to kick in full force as the need for an organized and highly collaborative individual was greater than ever! During my search for wedding coordination services, I found The Hive Wedding Collective and was stopped in my tracks by the company’s touching backstory, the diverse staff, and the VCU representation (my alma mater)! Immediately upon my inquiry, we were matched with Anne Michelle - and wow, I couldn’t have chosen a more fitting partnership. Although this was her first year in the wedding industry, we truly would have never guessed it. She’s a natural planner, very communicative, quick-thinking and was highly detail oriented and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Not only did Anne Michelle alleviate a lot of the stress from planning a wedding, but she also formed a genuine bond with us and we are eternally grateful to have found our wonderful friend! -
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Keneil Sent on 11/18/2021Hiring a planner was the best investment
Where do we begin well I guess at “Ciera was amazing from the beginning.” Her communication with all of our vendors is top notch. Her ability to ensure that our wedding was flawless and was reflective of Keneil and Keisha… Nailed it!!!
Ciera went from our planner to that person we love so much. Her creatively and design was amazing and made our wedding day perfect She was open and honest and made every decision so easy and smooth. *Us’s Wedding*
Shoutout to Anne and Noelle for making sure the day of was flawless! You ladies are rockstars and our families are still talking about the wonderful job you did!! -
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Victoria Sent on 09/21/2021If you’re planning a wedding, hire Ciera
If you’re looking for the best planner in the game, look no further than Ciera! She helped us smoothly navigate not one but two rescheduled weddings in the midst of this ever changing covid landscape. From the first call we had way back in 2019, we knew she was the one for us! Ciera was an absolutely joy to work with - always available to answer any question we might have and kept us focused on and excited for our big day, which was no easy feat through multiple reschedules. She was so organized and thorough with all our vendors which made the day run so smoothly. Our pastor even mentioned that he’d be using her timeline template as an example for all future couples to follow. We didn’t have to think about a single thing on the wedding day and got to fully enjoy every aspect we’d worked so hard to plan. Ciera, we love you and can’t thank you enough for everything! -
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Taylor Sent on 09/21/2021True Pros!
Heather at Hive made our small wedding such a breeze! Her calm and intuitive presence put everyone at ease, and she was such a well of knowledge and recommendations of us as we put together the team of vendors for our event. Having Heather on board as our coordinator as we built the vision for our event, assembled a team, and coordinated logistics made the planning process smooth, simple, and fun. We strongly recommend Heather and the team at Hive! -
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Reni Sent on 09/08/2021Ciera Pope is the BEST!
Hiring Ciera as our day-of coordinator was sooooo worth it. Ciera stepped in 60 days in advance to see how much we had planned and help us through any outstanding details we had yet to figure out. Then she got started on a detailed timeline and floorplan for the day and making sure all our vendors were aware of the plan. And that all of our needs were accounted for in both. On the day of, she took control of the day and made sure everything went smoothly. Ciera shielded us from most things, was super attentive, kept things running on time, and won over many of our Nigerian wedding guests with how organized everything was. She checked in throughout the evening to make sure we were happy with how things were going and sometimes knew what we were thinking without us even having to say a word. Ciera is a warm, personable wedding professional who knows her stuff and is equally fun to be around. A special shoutout to Camille, Ciera’s assistant, too. It was a pleasure to work with them both and I hope more couples get to have the Ciera Pope experience. -
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Rebecca Sent on 06/13/2021The Best of the Best. Hire them now!
I remember my first meeting with Christine over the phone and telling her how I was type A so I thought I could handle planning my wedding on my own. Through that conversation I realized how amazing she was and the next day we booked The Hive to help plan the wedding. Christine was a savior throughout the whole process. She says that she is a wedding planner, a therapist, a COVID restriction guru......well she is that and so so much more! I was having difficulty getting some vendors to contact me back and with COVID I knew I needed to act quickly. Within a week of hiring Christine she was able to secure my hair and make up, a DJ, and a videographer. Throughout the process of dealing with COVID restrictions and my venue, Christine was always professional but also my advocate. (My venue was being difficult with a few things). She made my dreams come true and I am so grateful for this. I was able to meet a few of the other wonderful ladies from The Hive the day of my wedding and although I don't know everything that went on behind the scenes I know that the day looked flawless to me and it is because of them! To anyone who is considering or is unsure if they need a wedding planner, contact The Hive and have the initial meeting. You will not be sorry! The investment is so worth it and I did not feel stressed at all the day of my wedding! Also, if I have learned anything throughout this process, a wedding coordinator provided by your venue is NOT THE SAME as a wedding planner! Love all of these ladies and I would hire them over and over again! -
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Amy H. Sent on 04/05/2021Perfect wedding day
I thought I could plan and execute a wedding with mostly just help on the day of the wedding but COVID had other plans. After postponing our wedding initially in April 2020, I decided I needed help and support to navigate the wedding world during COVID. I met with Christine, and her attention to detail and attentiveness was beyond impressive. I left the first meeting worn out from the questions but thankful to have her to help!!! And then the investment continued to pay off leaps and bounds as things constantly changed, shifted, and morphed including a complete venue change 1 month out from the wedding! So going from just coordinating my work to completely planning a new event in about 2 weeks, Christine KILLED IT! I could not have done it without her!!! She made everything perfect from the new venue to food to music to decorations and beyond. Our guests couldn't stop commenting that this didn't seem like a second choice/completely replanned event! It truly was perfect, and I'm beyond grateful to have hired Christine to execute this day. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! THANK YOU! -
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Jia Z. Sent on 02/09/2021Absolutely Recommend!
Heather was wonderful to work with! She is organized, communicative, and had us in our best interest every step of the way. We worked with her as our coordinator and she provided so much value even before our official timing started. She had great recommendations and insights on vendors I was considering and helped immensely with the ongoing list of wedding questions that popped up throughout planning. My husband and I spent a lot of time discussing how best to adjust our wedding plans amid COVID, and when we consulted with Heather on our changes she was right on board and gave us peace of mind in moving forward with what was best for our guests. Our wedding day turned out to be a dream, and if we were to do it all over again I would definitely want to do so with The Hive! -
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Genevieve Sent on 06/07/2020Heather is simply incredible
We booked Heather at the Hive for a full wedding planning package (without venue scouting) in March 2019 for a wedding originally planned for September 2020. Every step of the way, Heather has proven that hiring her was the smartest financial decision we have made in the wedding planning process. Although the full list is much longer, here are a couple of the ways Heather has impressed as our wedding planner:
1. In this uncertain and scary time where the wedding industry is being hit hard by coronavirus, she remained professional and unwaveringly supportive of helping us build a new plan for our wedding. She took time out of her weekend to help us advocate for ourselves in a tense negotiation with our venue, and stayed professional and calm when this venue became irrational and manipulative. The emotional support she has given us and her countless other couples is not an obligation, but evidence of the strength and beauty of her character.
2. She is organized and detail-oriented. I am definitely on the OCD-spectrum, therefore my standards for meeting this criterion are high. To say that Heather meets them is a true testament to her as a skilled professional.
3.. She is comfortable coordinating a variety of styles and looks for your wedding, and will work with YOUR style and vision to bring it to life. Heather's planning portfolio is extremely diverse from all perspectives, but it is especially impressive that she can work with a variety of styles from industrial chic to modern minimalist flawlessly.
4. Perhaps most importantly, she is a kind, caring, and fun human being. In working with her for a year and a half, she has gone out of her way countless times to take stress of our plates, even before the current pandemic situation. But she is also so much fun to work with! We always have a great time chatting with her in our planning meetings.
5. She remains calm, even when staying calm feels literally impossible. I honestly don't know how she does this. She is superhuman. But it is such a wonderful quality in a wedding planner.
6. Every vendor she has recommended has been an abosolute joy to work with. Having a curated list of vetted professionals is a must-have when the tense current circumstances are exposing the true colors of many. We elected to chose our venue on our own and not include venue scouting in our package with Heather, but I know that IF we did include venue scouting with Heather, she would have identified the red flags with our chosen venue and recommended elsewhere. Just a note to potential future clients of the Hive: add venue scouting into your package to make sure you are utilizing the full knowledge of your planner! -
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Katy Sent on 03/30/2020Lindsay Woodard is a brides dream!
We are thrilled we hired Lindsay through the Hive Wedding Collective. They have been responsive, flexible, and a joy to work with! We had a short engagement and then the experience of dealing with the current pandemic and with Lindsays help our experience has still been positive and joyful. -
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Kelli Sent on 01/18/2020Heather Clarke Kemmen from The Hive Wedding Collective was an incredible wedding Asset!
Heather Clarke Kemmen from the Hive Wedding Collective was an incredible asset to our family leading up to our daughter's wedding. She started off by introducing us to Aisle Planner, which is a software which made our planning much easier. Heather was ALWAYS easy to get in touch with and highly responsive. She helped me think through every detail beforehand so that when the wedding day came, we were not surprised, but prepared. She also took care of signage for me right before the wedding, something for which I was super grateful. She has a very "can do" attitude and was able to manage, in a calm and collected manner, the multitude of details that arise when coordinating a large wedding. She corresponded with all our our vendors and gave them very good and specific information ahead of time, so that everyone was well-informed and knew to call her if there was any emergency. Heather was gracious and gentle while being clear and direct.
She ran our rehearsal on Friday night and made it seems simple and clear. On the day of the wedding, she arranged for flowers from the reception and our other personal items to be returned at the end of the night to our home. Without being asked, she had one of her assistants make an extra trip to purchase false eyelash glue because of a conversation she overheard:). She made an extra trip to our home to deliver back some envelopes filled with tip money that I had mistakenly given her at the rehearsal. She made sure that my husband and I, and the groom's parents, were informed about the events of the reception in a timely manner so we didn't miss a thing! Heather was well worth the expense of having a 90-day coordinator and if she's still in the business when our younger daughter gets married, we will, hands down, call upon her again! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/11/2019The Hive is the best of the best
We purchased the full planning package from Hive, with Christine Greenberg as our planner. She is literally the reason why our wedding happened. Without her, it wouldn't have been possible. I certainly couldn't have pulled off something like this on my own. Planning a wedding in a different state with vendors I didn't know (we live in NYC, my husband is from Richmond) seemed daunting and would have been impossible without Christine. She is organized, professional, and the best of the best in terms of wedding planners. Her relationships with top notch vendors in the area made it super easy to find our vendors (and that Hive discount wasn't bad either!). She knew exactly our vibe within minutes of meeting me. Throughout the entire year of planning, I knew that she had our back and would have everything handled. She nailed it. Hiring the Hive is the BEST thing you can do for yourself in terms of wedding planning. Hands down. -
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Leigh Sent on 11/10/2019The perfect planners to make your day stress-free!
Christine Haines Greenberg truly made our wedding memorable, stress-free, and absolutely perfect. I can't imagine the planning process or what our wedding day would have been like without her incredible guidance and organization! My husband and I instantly connected with her no-nonsense attitude and we immediately trusted her. Hiring her was by far the best decision we made in the wedding planning process!
We planned our wedding from afar, and she seamlessly worked with our vendors and accommodated our schedule to make the entire planning process stress free. She knew exactly what vendors were the right match for us based on personality and style, and we couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out.
Her organization made the wedding day better for us, our families, our wedding party, and our guests. Everything looked beautiful, but she knew how to set up the spaces and how to make the day flow so perfectly that it enhanced the experience for our guests.
Working with her and her team was an absolute pleasure, and we cannot recommend her enough! -
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Jessica Sent on 10/27/2019A wedding gift to yourself.
If you're on the fence about a planner, hop off right now and call The Hive! If you need a little more convincing, keep reading...
We heard it so many times (for real, a lot). Be present. You’ve been planning for months but—no matter what—things will not go 100% according to your plan. So just be in the moments. By the end of our wedding day, albeit a broken record, it was truly sound advice. But if you want someone that will actually handle anything that does go awry and work her hardest to bring your vision to life, have Lindsay Woodard be a part of your day.
Reaching out to The Hive and meeting Lindsay was a wedding plan game-changer. From our first meeting she took time to really listen and understand what was most important to us. We wanted something nontraditional and laidback. Being a woman with experience, she knew it would take work to look chill. Right away she helped us think through all the details to make sure our guests wouldn’t be lost. During our site visit she helped us design a layout to support the free flowing vibe we wanted. She stayed in contact with our vendors and worked on the day's timeline, becoming our day's advocate and always putting our vision first. She took time to notice the small details and by our wedding day, we knew we could trust her 100% to bring the day to life better than we imagined. And she did!
Seriously, we cannot imagine the day without her and The Hive's support. One of my favorite parts was walking the space and seeing all of Lindsay's loving touches, from twinkle lights to table designs. When stress started to get in the way of us enjoying the moments, I'd look to Lindsay for reassurance. She handled everything with grace, kindness, and a her wonderful humor. We cannot thank her enough and no words can express how much we appreciate her support.
We reached out to The Hive because these ladies have a bad ass reputation. They absolutely do not disappoint! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/07/2019Ciera with The Hive was amazing!
My husband and I worked with Ciera from The Hive Wedding Collective for our September wedding and we could not have been happier. After we got engaged I initially thought that I might be able to plan myself, or get a "day-of" coordinator. I started looking online quickly realized that I was in over my head and was going to need more help. I heard about The Hive from my wedding DJ (Rudy) and contacted them to set up a meeting. I met with Ciera and she made me feel much better right away. I had an idea of how I wanted things to look but I had no idea how to execute my ideas. I also really wanted to do a cocktail-style wedding (no assigned seating) and was unsure how to implement this. Tredegar Ironworks is a beautiful location, but it is a little more work because you have to rent everything (except the venue and the tent) which makes things more complicated. Ciera and I spoke for a couple of hours at our first meeting and decided on the partial wedding planning package. I am so glad that I decided to work with Ciera. I pretty much used every vendor that she recommended and they were all great. She was very organized and knew exactly what we needed to do when. She knew everything that we needed to rent from Rent E Quip (which was a lot) and created the full rental order. There were a lot of things that I wouldn't have thought of-like renting tables for the caterer/dj etc. She handled many things behind the scenes so that I only had to make the bigger decisions and didn't have to focus as much on the minutiae. She kept in close touch with me along the way and was really approachable and fun. All of her work culminated in the most beautiful wedding. She brought my vision to life and it was better than I could have imagined. If there were any hiccups she handled them and we didn't hear about them (I still don't know about them haha!). She took everything in stride. We also really liked working with her assistant Keneil on the wedding day-she was so kind. They both made sure that Zach and I were well-fed and comfortable. They were just the best. You can see her fluffing my veil before I go down the aisle haha! Thanks lady! We highly recommend Ciera, Keneil and The Hive. Thank you all! -
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Chidi Sent on 09/06/2019
Hire them!
I met the ladies at Urban Set Bride and upon finding my wedding dress there I knew then and there that Christine and her team would be the only ones I’d entrust with my husband and my special day. Over the course of 5 months never once did I feel that we were unheard, oversold, or not taken care of. Christine literally took over, per our wish, and led the way with communications with vendors, negotiations, setting expectations, and organizing our lives. Not only was she understanding of our busy lives, she was always flexible, cognizant and respectful of our budget. This was so important because, let’s be honest, one can get far away from what’s most important very quickly. She kept us grounded. The rehearsal and wedding day off went off without a hitch which I’m sure isn’t true but the fact that 2 months later, I still don’t know about it means she did her job flawlessly! I will hire The Hive Collective for all party planning going forward and continue to sing their praises to every soon-to-be bride and groom I come across! -
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Whitney Sent on 08/18/2019Fantastic experience
Ciera is amazing. She did an outstanding job of organizing our wedding and ensuring everything was flawless. She took care of all of the logistical conversations with the vendors and was very accessible to us for our millions of questions and thoughts leading up to the wedding. She is super easy to work with and had great ideas on details and scheduling that would make the big day run perfectly. I recommend her 1000% -
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Catherine Sent on 08/15/2019Hiring the Hive was the single best decision we made for our daughter's wedding
Noelle Parent at the Hive Wedding Co. is absolutely wonderful to work with! My daughter lives in LA and her wedding was in Richmond, Va so as mother of the bride, we did a lot of long distance planning. Noelle and her talented assistant, Hannah, were our day of wedding coordinators but the process started about 90 days beforehand. Noelle promptly answered my many questions and provided excellent advice, suggestions and resources. To put it simply, she kept me sane by managing the myriad details and logistics for the wedding day and reception. The bride and I were able to relax and enjoy this special day, knowing that Noelle and Hannah had it all in hand. I can't say enough good things about Noelle Parent and The Hive! 100% recommend! -
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Nora Sent on 08/08/2019The Hive Collective hit it out of the park!
A lot of people talk about how stressful planning a wedding can be, but I honestly could never really relate! I attribute this relative sense of calm to working with Heather and the Hive Collective.
Simply put, Heather's organizational skills, sense of composure, and creative vision made for what felt like a dream wedding.
She assembled an exquisite team--from the caterers to the DJ--who collaborated to put on a ceremony and reception that felt just right and true to me and my now-husband. Throughout the planning process, it was clear how much the various vendors respect and admire her professionalism.
Of course, when you're having an outdoor wedding you're taking a risk. Luckily for us, it was a spectacular day with perfect weather. Having said that, Heather always had a proactive back-up plan and was one step ahead of us. Even if there were a monsoon, I'm sure that she would have made that an amazing event, too.
Throughout the evening, Heather's steady presence was such a comfort. Her lovely assistant Noelle inspired so much confidence, too. I never had to worry about logistics because I trusted everything would go well--and it did!
But enough from me. I am happy to quote others on Heather's brilliance:
- When I arrived at the wedding venue on the big day, the manager told me, "When I see Heather's name on the schedule, I always breathe a sigh of relief and know it's going to be an amazing event."
- After the last dance of the reception, one guest ran up to me and said, "Your wedding planner is amazing! My shoe broke and she lent me hers!"
- The day after the wedding, my dad said it best: "Heather hit it out of the park!"
Be kind to yourself so you can enjoy your big day and focus on the important things, like family, friends, and love: go with Hive Collective! -
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Emily Sent on 07/26/2019Ciera made our wedding day the most meaningful!
Ciera was an absolute gem and dream come true! She was our 90-Day Coordinator, and we knew we were in great hands the entire time—she is truly an expert in her field. She handled everything with careful attention, ease, and kept us laughing the whole way through! Ciera kept the rehearsal on a tight and organized schedule, and her timeline for the wedding day was incredibly thorough. She was great to collaborate with and provided such crucial insight on run of show for ceremony and reception—she was a guiding light for sure.
On our wedding day, Ciera and her assistant Noelle were so organized and provided such a calming presence for us. Whenever we felt like we needed a drink for a toast or just to have fun, we turned around and they were right there with drinks at the ready! Not once did we feel lost or confused about what we were supposed to do next, we felt guided and flexible to do our own thing at the same time—it was truly the perfect balance. Throughout the whole process, Ciera was extremely responsive and kept us moving right along when we were trying to make final decisions.
On a personal note, Ciera's personality and warmth were what made our experience so much more meaningful. She's the type of person we want to keep in touch with. We highly recommend Ciera and The Hive Wedding Collective!! -
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Krysten Sent on 07/16/2019Enchanted Garden Wedding
I can't really say enough good things about Noelle. She was INCREDIBLE and the day wouldn't of gone so perfectly without her. I planned the wedding but was so worried about the day of logistics and coordination that super last minute I decided to turn to the pros. Noelle was flexible, accommodating, thorough, thoughtful, sweet and the best wedding decision we made. The ceremony site was beautiful and her coordination created a fairytale day. THANK YOU Noelle & The Hive - we are so grateful. -
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Annia Sent on 07/11/2019Best decision ever.
Working with Ciera to do partial planning was one of the best choices we made: she was the all-star in our team of all-star vendors (which she helped us put together, of course). She was helpful and responsive from day 1, but what I appreciated even more was that she's chill and so fun to be around, but simultaneously can get stuff done and execute a plan. Ciera kept telling me how chill I was the day of our wedding, but that would not have been the case without her there! We had to go with our rain plan for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and she had to evict a gatecrasher, but I didn't have worry about any of it because she was right there to handle it. I could focus on experiencing the day with the people I care about most, which was all I wanted from my wedding day. Thank you, Ciera! -
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Betsy Sent on 06/26/2019Above and Beyond
It's hard to find words to do justice to this incredible team. I'm a fairly organized person, and have planned and implemented plenty of events for my work, so I thought I'd have a handle on the wedding logistics and wouldn't need a planner. Hah! We originally hired Heather on for design coordination for our wedding last September, as we felt the area we needed the most help was crafting the decor. She was responsive, professional, creative, and had amazing ideas for conveying the look and feel we imagined. Cut to the week of the wedding, when Hurricane Florence approached and our venue cancelled. We were devastated and lost, and Heather immediately stepped in to lay out our options, even though it was above and beyond her role at the time to do so. Her involvement during that week was critical in communicating with vendors, canceling orders, and keeping us calm - I honestly think her support, both logistically and as a compassionate human, was the key in helping us through that experience with minimal distress - She saved us a ton of money in cancelled contracts, and coordinated with everyone to find one day nine months out that worked for every single vendor (a dang miracle, seriously).
But nine months was a long time and we didn't want to wait to make things official, so we hired Heather again to fully coordinate a December elopement with just our parents. It was festive, cozy, intimate, comforting, and magically designed - everything we could have imagined. The fact that she made time in her schedule between September and December to make that happen for us meant so much.
As the outdoor wedding re-do rolled around in June, we were sold on using Heather for full 90 day coordination. She communicated with all of our vendors, put together a perfect timeline, and paid attention to all of the details including both design and logistics. It took so much pressure off of me to just be able to enjoy the lead-up and day-of, which is worth every penny and more. The day of the wedding, I could hardly believe that I was just enjoying time with my friends and family while Heather set up our dream wedding. All of the small details came together in such a beautiful way, and it could not have looked more perfect. If there were any hiccups, I wasn't aware of them - Heather kept everything running so smoothly. You hear stories of all the little things that may go wrong on a wedding day and how stressful it can be, so I was prepared to have to problem solve, but it honestly was stress-free, due entirely to her and our all-star vendor team. If you're on the fence about planning services, do yourself the kindness of having a conversation with this team. I think after meeting them, you'll be convinced. Simply the best. -
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Christina Sent on 06/25/2019Absolutely amazing
Heather is a QUEEN. We worked with Heather from Hive doing the partial planning approximately 9 months out from our wedding day. It was singlehandedly the best money spent on the entire wedding. Heather was absolutely critical in helping us to pull off the best day of our lives and it was truly perfect. She is amazingly organized, responsive, kind and understanding, and most importantly handled any issue that popped up with complete calm and poise. She helped us select a dream team of vendors that all came together to create something even better than we had envisioned. We can't say enough good things about Heather and Hive and are so thankful that we found them. We are truly going to miss working with her now that it's all over! -
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Emily Sent on 06/19/2019Perfect Wedding Day
We used The Hive Wedding Company Collective for our wedding on June 8th at the Market at Grelen. We had Heather as our 90 day wedding planner. She was amazing to work with! Heather was quick with communication, flexible, and organized. Heather was also a calm presence when needed during stressful decision making. She also helped us communicate with vendors and manage our complicated transportation details. During the wedding day, Heather and her assistant helped the day go very smoothly and assisted with communication and transitions throughout the day. Everything went so perfectly. Thank you Heather fo helping us make our vision come alive for our absolutely beautiful wedding day! -
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Aaron Sent on 05/13/2019Impactful, Helpful and Great to Work With
Take it from someone who plans events for a living, Noelle and her crew were completely necessary and incredible in their help to pull our wedding together. If you need someone to help give you forethought on your special day, helping to plan the layout, communicating with vendors and just overall organization, The Hive is a great company to work with. I cannot recommend Noelle and her crew enough for the professionalism and execution they provided to us. They made the difference in our wedding day going smoothly and took a lot of stress off of our plates leading up to and on the day of, you won't regret it. Thank you so much -
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Alero Sent on 04/18/2019Read only if you want an AWESOME wedding!
Ciera at the Hive Wedding Collective a GEM of a wedding planner! After trying to plan my wedding solo in 3 months, I wisened up fast and decided to find a real expert.
From the first call, I picked up on Ciera’s expertise, confidence and good naturedness. She had a positive energy about her that was simply infectious. She was super helpful when it came to recommending other vendors that I was struggling to find. She found me an amazing makeup artist, a DJ with experience playing to Nigerian weddings and an affordable limo service that was quality and in my budget.
She worked very well to coordinate the big day down to the minute and worked well with all the different vendors - I did not have to worry about a thing on the day of and just spent the whole morning getting ready and hanging out with my bridal party. She was flexible where we needed it and adamant on the planning areas that would ensure we had a smooth day.
In the end, my wedding was even more joyful, exciting and beautiful than I had imagined. It’s been about 2 months and my friends and family are STILL talking about how special the day was for them. I am beyond grateful for Ciera’s work and encourage anyone who wants a wonderful wedding to give her call! -
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Emily Sent on 12/21/2018
Stop Reading. Hire the Hive.
We hired Christine about 15 months before our wedding and besides getting engaged, it was the best decision we made throughout the entire process! Our venue required that we hire a day-of coordinator, and Christine was highly recommended to us. After our first meeting with her, we knew we needed her for more than just her 90 day coordination package. We hired Christine for partial planning (we didn't do full planning because we had already found our venue). Both her knowledge of the wedding world and expertise regarding vendors/quotes/etc. were INVALUABLE. For the amount of work she'll do for your wedding, she's a total steal. Just stop reading this review right now and hire her.
Throughout our engagement, our lives were the definition of crazy. I finished law school, studied for and took the bar exam, and moved to another state to start a new job. My now-husband left his job and followed me to start a new career as well. At least once a week during out engagement, we recognized that if we didn't have Christine, our wedding probably wouldn't have happened.
I'm incredibly type A, but I also get overwhelmed somewhat easily. Christine was always there to orient me, calm me down, and tell me how ahead of schedule we were. I knew I could text, call, or email her any question and she was always so quick (kind of mind-blowingly quick) to respond. Christine was always great about presenting us with options so we could just point and choose.
Let's not forget Christine's most important skill: wrangling humans. Whether it be vendors, your drunk uncle, or every single wedding guest, Christine gets it done. We had some hiccups with a couple vendors and Christine was SO GOOD about straightening everything out so I didn't have to.
Every dollar will be well spent with Christine guiding you. We are so incredibly thankful that Christine was by our side for 15 months of wedding crazy, and she's one detail from our wedding that we would choose every time over. Thank you, Christine, for putting up with our crazy. We love you dearly! -
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Christine Sent on 12/10/2018Amazing seamless day!
I hired Noelle for her partial planning services 6 months before my September 15th wedding. The vendors she recommended were superb and she was responsive to all my questions and concerns during the planning process. I was so glad I had Noelle when less than a week before the wedding, we had to move the wedding to an indoor venue because of Hurricane Florence. In a short period of time, she found us a new wedding venue for the same date, kept the vendors off my back and away from the stress, smoothly moved all the vendors to the new venue, and arranged any needed modifications where needed/
On the day of the wedding, she artfully arranged our personal decorations better than I imagined, and kept the event smoothly running and relatively on time. Thanks Noelle for making our day beautiful! -
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Melissa Sent on 10/30/2018Mother of the Bride
Where to begin !
Heather was recommended to us by Grelen Weddings and we counted our lucky stars from the very first meeting . My daughter and I had searched and secured many of the vendors for the big day and after meeting with Heather we knew she would make our vision into a reality . Her suggestion along with her ability to hone in on styling details absolutely made my daughter’s dream wedding a reality! From day one we felt a connection to her. The countless emails, text messages and request for her opinion were always answered with an “ absolutely “ or “ can do”! Although we knew we were not her only clients we felt as if we were . She was always available, responsive and supportive at anytime of the day. I would start the entire process over again tomorrow with her ......it was THAT fun! My daughter and I truly feel we have made a friend for life 💕.
Any future event planning we may have In this wonderful journey called life, will NOT be made without this girl by our side .
Heather, get ready for the gender reveal.... (fingers crossed )😉 -
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Alex Sent on 10/12/2018Heather was the best decision I ever made. She was always there and full of excellent advice...before I even realized I needed her. She kept me sane, talked me off a ledge or twelve, and gave the BEST feedback and vendor recommendations. I honestly couldn't have done this without her. She made our wedding day a DREAM - everything was beautiful, all thanks to her, and I couldn't have asked for a smoother, more stress-free night. We had ONE bustle malfunction, and Heather had it fixed in a jiffy. She was lovely. Thank you Heather! <3
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