Uncommon Camellia Reviews
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Amy P. Sent on 12/07/2023Spectacular
Torie and Kaycie were a dream come true. Torie was supportive, dedicated, and gave such a calm and comforting presence throughout the whole process. She was our personal fairy godmother! Granting wishes left and right! I had no stress on my shoulders because of how professional, diligent, and organized she was.
Kaycie was brilliant, as well! Attentive and hard working! She made sure the decor of the reception was put together even better than I could’ve imagined.
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Haley Sent on 11/16/2023Hire Uncommon Camellia!
My husband and I hired Uncommon Camellia to coordinate our wedding last weekend, and we couldn't be happier! Torie B. and Tori H. were our lead/assistant coordinators, and were both so thorough, professional, and organized. I'd recommend them to anyone in search of a wedding coordinator! -
Huy P. Sent on 08/04/2023
They are gold.
Shoutout to Maria and Tori!! I caved and hired a wedding coordinator LESS THAN 3 weeks before my wedding. The price I paid was for my piece of mind.
They are so worth it! THEY ARE GOLD.
Uncommon Camellia was recommended by Hailey, our Four Seasons sales representative. Prior to our consultation, my mindset was to cut costs and still very much on the fence about hiring help. The consultation was through a google meet. It was very professional, thorough with all important details discussed. After talking with Maria, I WAS SOLD. At $1,800, I forfeited.
Luckily, Maria was available on our date and due to our time crunch, she needed deposit and all the vendors’ contracts (I’ve already reserved) ASAP to get started. The very next day, she put gears into motion! The communication to vendors and myself was impeccable! A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I no longer needed to stress about planning all. by. myself.
We met in person twice before the big day; once to show Maria around the Four Seasons— this was her canvas, where she would make a plan and twice, for the rehearsal. Maria was PHENOMENAL throughout the whole service from the first minute of meeting her. During the rehearsal, with authority, she instructed us on what to do and how to do, she gave us tips, and was very patient with our kids and silly family members. Her personality was endearing, so lively and full of smiles, had an answer or input for every question. You could tell she loves what she does by the confidence she carries.
If I were to do this again, I would’ve hired her earlier in the planning process. We love them and we’re so grateful for their flawless work! The day, of course, had a few minor issues, which was handled and I didn’t hear a thing until the days following. The wedding day ran smoothly and was more beautiful than I could’ve ever imagined! Truly perfect!! -
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Savannah Sent on 03/29/2023Five Stars
Although being in the wedding industry myself, I did not quite understand the value of a day of coordinator. My venue recommended one, but I wasn't sure it was necessary. I spoke to the coordinator my venue recommended, who did not give much info. I decided to reach out to UC because I have done multiple weddings with them in the past. Ashley and I had our initial phone call where she explained, in detail, the value of her services. Immediately I was sold! Ashley is extremely detail oriented and made sure no stone was left unturned. Recently I have heard too many wedding nightmares, which makes me think back fondly on how smooth my day went. You won't regret hiring UC for the big day. Thanks UC for everything! -
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Johanne Sent on 07/15/2022Best Wedding Planner team period.
The best ever! We had Laura and Tori and I swear, I would’ve been a mess without them. They are literally angels sent from heaven. They know what theyre doing, I had zero stress and everything was absolutely perfect! All my silly requests, they made them all happen. If you need a wedding planner, look no further! It’s them and only them! I am so glad I found them. -
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Izzy Sent on 05/23/2022Fantastic wedding planner - cannot recommend highly enough!
The best bang for your buck when it comes to wedding planning! Ashley was so professional and attentive throughout our entire experience, so flexible and able to adapt as we changed our minds about this aspect or that aspect of the wedding or as we navigated planning a wedding during the pandemic! The rehearsal was so well run and helped my wife and I feel ready for the big day and so reassured that it would be go off without a hitch. Ashley has such a mind for the flow of an event and small suggestions went a long way towards making it the day we wanted to have. Cannot recommend highly enough! -
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Tatiana Sent on 05/16/2022You can't plan a wedding without Alexis + Lia!!!
The moment my husband and I decided to plan our destination wedding in Nola, we truly had no idea where to begin. After coming across Uncommon Camellia, we were blessed to be paired with Alexis Nelson who helped instill the confidence we needed to plan our wedding in New Orleans the right way!
I cannot even begin to imagine what our wedding weekend would have been like without her and her assistant Lia by our side! Alexis made sure to support us through each and every one of our questions and needs and made sure to support us every second of our time from the rehearsal to the day of.
I wish we could get married 100 more times just to be able to work with these two - Thank you again for making our wedding weekend even better than we could ever imagine! -
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Emily Sent on 04/10/2022Hire them right now!
Naomi and Adrienne were nothing short of perfection for our wedding on 4/2/22! I would 100% recommend Uncommon Camellia to anyone and everyone - especially anyone planning a New Orleans wedding from out of town (we live in Chicago).
We chose the month-of-coordination package and were originally assigned to work with Tori, but after a family conflict on Tori's end we were connected with Naomi. While I'm sure Tori would have been just as good, I am so grateful Naomi came into our lives.
Naomi's organization skills, calm demeanor and infectious energy make her the perfect planner. The best part of working with Uncommon Camellia is the insanely detailed day-of itinerary they put together for the bridal party and vendors. However, Naomi/Adrienne went above and beyond. We had some last minute logistical changes and Naomi handled with grace (while keeping me calm as I tend to stress/spiral) and she helped get the dance party started during our reception! We were lucky enough to have Adrienne, the company founder, as our assistant coordinator who literally pulled out a needle and thread to sew my dress/bustle when it broke before the first dances.
They both made sure I had no stress leading up to or on the day of our wedding and I would hire them again in an instant!! -
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Megan Sent on 04/08/2022Best wedding coordinator!!
Ashley and Uncommon Camellia were amazing!! Ashley listened to me and my vision for the wedding and executed each detail seamlessly! She made the day stress free and fun! Hiring her and Uncommon Camellia was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! -
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Sara Sent on 02/06/2022Amazing Experience with UC and Ashley!
My husband and I highly recommend Ashley Brien and the Uncommon Camellia team! We worked with Ashley as our coordinator for our destination wedding in New Orleans and additionally Alexis assisted on the day of. Ashley was amazing right from the start, super organized and very responsive. As we were planning from a distance, it was so nice to have a local wedding expert to ask questions and get recommendations from during the planning process. She shared some great tools - checklists, packing lists, tip guides. We used vendors she recommended and they were all awesome. When it got to the crunch time, Ashley took over vendor communication which was so so helpful in the craziness of the last few weeks. She came to the rehearsal with these amazing printed schedules for everyone. My dad was so impressed with her organization that he still brings this up! Day of, she and Alexis took care of so many things - setting up our Neon sign, setting out all our photos and decorations, and just making sure everything and everyone was in the exact right spot. Our day went absolutely perfectly and we could not have done it without Ashley and Alexis! -
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John Sent on 12/09/2021#letgoandletalexis
From start to finish, Uncommon Camellia has wedding coordinating mastered! Professional and polished systems, tools and tips in place for every step in the planning process. Our coordinator Alexis was the consummate PRO! From the moment she took over our contracts, we felt supported and secure that everything would go off without a hitch. Even for a control freak like me, I felt comfortable and we were able to #letgoandletalexis! Our wedding day was magical largely in part to Alexis and her team keeping things on track and taking excellent care of us and all of our vendors. We can’t recommend Alexis and the entire team at Uncommon Camellia enough!! -
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Jami Sent on 11/28/2021Hire uc immediately
If I could pass on one single piece of advice to future brides in New Orleans, it would be to hire Amber at Uncommon Camellia to be your coordinator or planner. We were in awe of her organizational skills, professionalism, and positive upbeat energy throughout the entire process. She and Naomi were the super heroes we needed to pull this thing off, and we're so grateful to have had these two in our lives for our crazy, special, nuts, wedding journey. I can't say this enough.. book them!!!!! : ) -
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Madison Sent on 11/16/2021Must have!
One of the best decisions I made in wedding planning was hiring Uncommon Camellia! I worked with multiple people along the way in my two years of planning (thanks covid) but was paired with Naomi as my lead coordinator. Naomi was a dream from the start! She is very professional, responsive, kind and funny! She helped ease my worries and kept me calm when I got stressed. The way she handled all communication with my vendors leading up to the big day was amazing and all my vendors had great things to say about her. The timeline she created was so detailed and organized, perfect for my type A brain. For the big day, Naomi and Laura made my vision come to life and I can’t thank them enough! They were both so fun and great to work with and made us feel like we had nothing to worry about all day, which we didn’t. I’d give them more stars if I could and recommend them to anyone getting married in Nola! Love, Madison & Taylor -
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Aundrea Sent on 11/09/2021Steller Service from an Uncommon Team
My husband and I were in the best of hands with Uncommon Camellia and Alexis as our day-of coordinator. Alexis and her team were so professional and went above and beyond to make sure the vision for our wedding day came together. What I loved most about working with Alexis is how solution-oriented she was through the entire process. There was not one challenge she didn't have at least three solutions. I don't know how we would have managed without her! -
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Lidiya Sent on 11/08/2021Personable, Professional, Knowledgable.
Naomi and Laura were heaven sent!!! Naomi spent months and months with us planning our special day. I must admit our most memorable wedding adventures like exit sparklers, decorations and more happened all due to Naomi's guidance, enthusiasm and outmost care. We are forever grateful! Lidiya & Julian. -
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Rachel Sent on 05/23/2021An Actual Must Have
I can't say enough how amazing Alexis was for us. She had absolutely everything covered to what time vendors showed up to wrangling the wedding party together for photos to even bandaids. (which i needed a lot of) Alexis was such a sweet person but she was also strict and knew she was there for the job. I really don't think we could have gotten through the day without her! highly highly recommend Uncommon Camellia! -
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Hayley Sent on 03/25/2021Amazing experience, a must hire!
Natalie and Kate were the most wonderful and professional planners that I could have imagined! They handled everything with grace and made sure the day was absolutely perfect. Natalie truly went above and beyond for our big day—during the bouquet toss I accidentally threw my bouquet into an open flame, Natalie, without hesitation stomped it out, she quite literally saved the day (and the venue)! We could not be happier with our choice to hire uncommon camellia!! -
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Kristie Sent on 10/14/2020It was Epic!!!
Wow, it’s been two months and our wedding is still the talk around town! Covid-19, may have delayed our plans but, love can’t be cancelled. Our micro wedding’s vision of glitz and glam came to life with the help of Uncommon Camellia’s Alexis Nelson and Natalie Atkinson. So many guests continue to cite it as the best wedding they have ever attended - including our live stream guests!
Alexis’s enthusiasm, drive, and passion for weddings made us smile and we were sold from the start to have her lead our journey from Miss to Mrs. Over the next year, we stayed in touch with sharing details and vendor suggestions. Then Covid- 19 rsvp’d to our wedding and made us rethink everything from the location to the guest list. But, have no fear, Alexis was there to give us advice and supported us as we made Plan B, Plan B-2, Plan B-3, and later just called it Plan C. Finally, the day had arrived, and it was epic!!
From her organizational skills with having a detailed schedule to her absolute nailing of our vision. Everything was exactly as we had hoped, only better.
One of the best things about working with Alexis was her calming approach, which made meetings and vendor interactions feel fun and never stressful. People say your wedding day goes by in a flash, it did but it was memorable, and we were able to enjoy every moment. We partied like it was 1999..lol. So, if you are having a wedding and need a coordinator, two words to remember Uncommon Camellia! From the YouTube videos, checklists, and stellar service, you won’t be disappointed. Book them today!
Thanks again and much love,
Naomi and Kristie #HerLoveWins2020 -
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Erin Sent on 03/27/2020Peace of mind for party time
Booking Uncommon Camellia was the best decision that I made for my Leap Day wedding! When I met Ashley in May 2019, she was friendly, prompt, and organized; I knew without a doubt I would use UC day of wedding coordination. As a UC bride, you get so much more than just day of assistance; I handed the reins over to Ashley about six weeks before the wedding and it gave me such peace of mind leading up to the big day. Ashley and Natalie were phenomenal the day of the wedding; my family still talks about how great they were even a month later. During my reception, I didn’t have a care in the world and was able to celebrate with all my loved ones. It was an amazing party! Ashley and Natalie made sure all events: cake cutting, tosses, etc. happened on time and even delivered all of our belongings home after the reception, while we secondlined to the after-party. Many of my guests say it’s the best wedding they’ve attended and without Uncommon Camellia, I would not have enjoyed the wedding as much as they did. However, my husband and I had a blast! Thanks for being part of our Best Day! -
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Emily Sent on 03/07/2020Exceptional planning and coordination!!!
Hiring Amber W. as our Lead Coordinator from Uncommon Camellia was the absolute best decision I made when planning my wedding!!! It allowed me the time to focus on the details and decor that I created for my wedding. The Uncommon Camellia questionnaire was extremely thorough and was a great way to communicate all of the details I had in my head. They think of everything, and the best part is you hand over all of that important information to them and they to them execute it gracefully. I bonded with Amber very quickly after realizing her cool-calm nature was in sync with my calm easy going personality. I planned my entire wedding myself therefor in the weeks leading up to the wedding it became stressful to keep track of all of my vendors and contracts. This is where Amber excelled, we were in constant communication the month before the wedding and would even send me reminder texts of tasks I needed to accomplish. She brought me so much peace on my wedding day, she handled every situation of such ease and grace. Her assistant coordinators Maria and Ashley did an excellent job at the ceremony and reception as well. Both my hubby Brandon and I are very forgetful and usually always late, Amber quickly learned this about us and even sent Brandon a reminder text on the day of the wedding reminding him to bring his wedding ring. And guess what, Brandon had forgotten the ring and ran back home to get it before arriving.. that right there is exceptional service. -
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Natalie Sent on 02/02/2020Uc is so amazing!
Working with Uncommon Camellia was an amazing experience, and booking them should be one of the first things you do in your wedding planning! Ashley and Maria were so amazing to work with and went above and beyond our expectations! Ashley was always there to help support me while I planned our wedding. Anytime I needed a vendor suggestion, or just someone to bounce an idea of off, she was there. We also ran into a situation where I had to let go of a vendor two weeks before the wedding. Before I even asked, Ashley was on it and had a back up plan lined up for when we were ready to re-book. She literally saved the day and turned a potential stressful situation into a tiny bump in the road!
Leading up to the wedding, the team helped pull together a detailed timeline of all activities happening during the day including each individual's role. They literally thought of everything - there were SO many little details that I would have never thought of myself. Our vendors and wedding party LOVED the timeline and raved about it (even the groomsmen were obsessed). On the day of the wedding, Ashley and Maria were there every step of the way and made the entire day, ceremony and reception just perfect.
I honestly do not know how I would have gotten through the wedding without them! I was so impressed with Ashley and Maria’s attention to detail and level of professionalism. I HIGHLEY recommend working with UC!!! Thank you Ashley, Maria and the UC Team for being a part of the best day of our lives! -
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Maureen Sent on 01/20/2020Ashley and Natalie were amazing!
I can’t recommend Ashley more strongly – she is an outstanding wedding planner. We had a ton of special requests and Ashley didn’t miss a beat! Given that our wedding was small, any omission would have been glaringly obvious but there was no need to worry. Between her exquisitely detailed pre-planning, her coordination of all the wedding vendors, and her command of the fine details, I had the wedding I always dreamed of. Ashley has a remarkable aptitude for planning; she translated my vision into an intimate, sophisticated (and fun!) affair. She was a pro through and through. And it was not just the big things that she did, but also the little things …like returning our personal items to the hotel after the wedding and distributing gratuities. She was exceptionally responsive and easy to work with-so much so that many of our guests commented on how pleasant and professional she was. She was also capably assisted by Natalie who helped get our guests on the right shuttle at the right time, as well as assisting Ashley with the site and vendor management. I couldn’t have been happier!
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William Sent on 12/17/2019
Best Decision We Made!
HEATHER SCHWANER — where do
I even begin. She is an actual hero and I cannot imagine our wedding day without her. She handled every single detail and also gave us the space to enjoy our night 🙌🏼 Even when we forgot everything for our welcome table (and I mean EVERYTHING), she ran out last minute and got us a special Nola cocktail book for our guests to sign. Trust me — make your life easier and hire this woman, y’all... you will not regret it!! -
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Chris Sent on 11/21/2019Dream Team!!!
Our month of wedding coordinator, Natalie was simply amazing. We had been planning our dream destination wedding at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans from San Francisco and needed someone to help put all the pieces together.
Fortunately, during our research, we stumbled upon Uncommon Camellia and immediately introduced to her as our lead wedding coordinator.
Natalie and the entire coordination team executed our entire wedding weekend seamlessly. From helping with the rehearsal, to finalizing details with our vendors, helping pick up supplies and offloading equipment, to ensuring the ceremony and decor were properly set up and up to par. She was a Wonder Woman!
I would highly recommend Natalie and the Uncommon Camellia team. Especially if you’re looking for a team that is diligent, has great attention to detail, and has the knowhow and expertise to deliver with flawless execution. -
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Cara Sent on 10/30/2019Best wedding decision I made (apart from saying "I do")!!
We used Uncommon Camellia (specifically Amelia Jeanmarie) as our day of coordinator at the recommendation of our Photographer. I was getting ready to sign on with another day of coordinator when my photographer recommended UC (she said they were the best in the business and strongly recommended I check them out prior to signing with anyone else), and I am SO happy that I found them before signing on with another company. I can't imagine anyone else doing a more thorough or more perfect job than Amelia and her team. Hiring her was one the best and most important decisions surrounding my wedding day, in my opinion. Her level of organization and thoroughness is incredible. We spoke via email and on the phone a couple of months prior to the wedding and she went over the process with me. She made herself available for any questions or concerns I had during the planning process, inviting me to contact her as needed. In the couple of weeks prior to our wedding, we began communicating more and she assisted me with ensuring all of our vendors were on the same page, everyone was good on payment, confirmed everything. There was so much to do during this time and I couldn't have done it all without her. We are from out of town (NY) so having someone local to assist with stuff was particularly invaluable for us. The week of the wedding, once my fiance and I had arrived in town, we did our walkthrough with Amelia at our reception venue. She took meticulous notes to ensure that everything at the reception (decor, cakes, bars, favors, etc. etc) would be set up to our exact specifications. My bridal party and family also adored her. She was super helpful and sooo on top of her stuff but at the same time she was extremely calm, laid back, and collected at all times. She had a calming presence about her that put me at ease during the rehearsal and throughout my wedding day. The super organized timeline that she created for us was amazing and all of my bridal party referenced it throughout the day. I honestly can't say it enough, I have no idea what we would have done without her. It was so nice not to have to worry about the details (and I didn't have to delegate to a friend or family member) and we were able to enjoy every moment of our day. In addition on our wedding day she had 2 assistants with her, who were equally as friendly and helpful. They all seemed very invested in ensuring that I had the best day ever (and I DID!). Like I said, hiring Amelia and Uncommon Camelia was the single best decision I made surrounding my wedding, I think. It was worth every penny and I would highly recommend anyone who is getting married to hire a DOC (unless of course you are lucky enough to afford a full wedding planner, though personally I enjoyed doing the planning parts myself), and when choosing a DOC or wedding planner I would say do your research, ask around, and you will soon see that UC's expertise and professionalism makes them the clear choice, hands down. Thank you Amelia and team!! -
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Jessica Sent on 10/29/2019Every bride needs UC!
Best decision ever.
I didn't want a wedding coordinator originally - I thought I could handle the organization myself and save on the expense. I was wrong.
Uncommon Camellia came to my rescue and made the whole wedding planning process infinitely more enjoyable. I don't think our special day would have run as smoothly without the expertise and caring demonstrated at every turn by Ashley Brien and her assistant, Gabrielle. The wedding day itself was pure bliss, but the lead up was also exciting because Ashley took the time to brainstorm and nut out details with me. I cannot recommend Ashley and Uncommon Camellia highly enough. Every bride needs UC - there is no question about it! -
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Lesley Sent on 09/21/2019Day of Extraordinaire!
We have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things to say about Janet and the Uncommon Camellia crew! Janet had a lot of wisdom to impart on us given that this was our first wedding. She gave us a lot of things to consider, laid out a timeline and went above and beyond her "day-of" duties. She got on multiple phone calls, was accessible, provided extra walk through sessions and reminded us of deadlines. I guarantee that no other professional will devote that much time to you as much as Janet does. The day of our wedding, she and her assistant helped every guest have a wonderful time and stage-managed flawlessly. So thank you again Janet for investing your energy in such an unforgettable day!
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Stephanie Sent on 07/08/2019Heaven Sent!
My daughter got married on June 23, 2019. Natalie & Ashley were absolutely heaven sent. They worked their booties off on a hot & humid NOLA summer day to help bring my daughter's "vision" to fruition. I can't say enough wonderful words about them. I highly recommend them!! -
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Hope Sent on 06/23/2019Would hire again in a heartbeat!! My wedding was seamless!
I hired the uncommon camellia for my wedding in June 2019, and I knew that I was in good hands from the start.
I had a 300 person wedding, a large wedding party, and had the bride and groom sides getting ready in separate locations. Needless to say, there was a lot that needed to be coordinated on top of our work and medical school schedules.
Heather, my coordinator, was incredibly organized and had the most positive attitude. She was open to all of my ideas, always available via text, helped me find the right vendors for the glow items and cups, and solved problems as they came up. There was nothing she wasn’t willing to do.
In terms of their services, I liked how I was not bombarded with phone calls or meetings. There were only a few calls and one coordination form to fill out! She updated me with emails and texts along the way, which was perfect for my schedule. Additionally, Each member of my wedding party had a timeline highlighted with their specific times. This saved me from sending so many emails and texts.
My day of coordination went seamlessly, my guests had the best time, and both sets of parents enjoyed having heather and her assistant around. I would hire them in a heartbeat over again! -
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Lea Sent on 06/04/2019Uncommon Camellia is FANTASTIC
I thought I could handle most wedding coordination being very organized and Type A but when it came down to the last few months, I decided day of coordination would make the whole day less stressful. It was THE BEST decision ever. All family and friends could enjoy the day so much more with Uncommon Camellia handling all of the logistics. Natalie was our lead day of coordinator. Natalie was so accommodating and helpful in every way possible. While I didn't get a chance to talk to the assistants, Courtney and Alexis, too much, I know they were critical in allowing the reception to run smoothly. Highly highly recommend! -
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Brooke Sent on 05/18/2019Couldn't have done it without them
I worked with Natalie from Uncommon Camellia for Wedding coordination and i think it was one of the best choices i made, she was consistent, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Natalie made sure i had all the resources that i needed and knew what to say when i needed help or reassurance. She was always quick to respond to emails, texts and calls. She knew exactly what to do when our tent was placed in the yard incorrectly, and came up with a solution that turned out amazing. She coordinated our rehearsal and told each person exactly what to do and when to show up. Then on the day of the wedding EVERYTHING went PERFECTLY. She was assisted by Amelia on the day of and they both made it the best day of my life! My husband did not even understand what a coordinator was supposed to do and the day after he said we could not have done it without them! -
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Jenna Sent on 05/10/2019Don't wait - book uc now!
Are there more stars I can give? Seriously. Because I only wish I had more time with Natalie and Angela. Natalie was a dream come true. My husband and I planned our New Orleans, LA Wedding from NYC. We only made one trip down to do over 12 vendor meetings/visits and Natalie was one of those. Immediately we both loved her.
I have to say that I was extremely anxious about most aspected of planning, as to be expected, but the coordinator portion even more-so because it meant releasing control of everything I'd put together up to that point. I researched so many coordinators. SO many. Everyone was insanely expensive for basically doing no work...why would I be paying someone $5500 to do all the work I already did?! Then I stumbled upon Uncommon Camellia. I read a few reviews and we booked an appointment to meet someone...no preference, we didn't know them anyway.
When Natalie came in to Mojo Coffee last November with her folder and subway map timeline and made fun of my then fiance for wanting to put champagne in a plastic cup I about cried with joy. This was our girl.
She and Angela handled EVERYTHING with ease. It all happened so perfectly on 5/5/19 I didn't even realize stuff happened. Even people I didn't want around me ;)
I cannot say enough positive things about these women. They are smart, sassy and know their stuff. Book them fast before their calendars fill and you're SOL. If I could do it all over again I would book them 100% every time. -
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Kimberly Sent on 04/09/2019Best Wedding Coordinator Ever!!
AMAZING!!! You need to book Uncommon Camellia now for your month-of wedding coordination! I truly do not know what I would've done without Amelie and her assistant, Janet! About a month before the wedding, Amelie took over communications with all my vendors so I wasn't flooded with emails, which I appreciated since there was so much to be done leading up to the wedding day. She was always responsive to my emails and texts and asking if there was anything else I needed. And she came up with a detailed timeline for the vendors, wedding party, and myself to use on the day so we were all on the same page. (Yall, you need to see this thing, it's beyond helpful!) The day before the wedding, my fiancé and I had to change the format of our ceremony, which was really going to impact our timeline of events for the evening; but Amelie didn't skip a beat! She immediately had alternative timelines to present to us, communicated this change to all the vendors, and made the whole day run smoothly despite the last minute hiccup. Having Amelie and Janet on the day of the wedding took SO much stress and worry away (and boy am I a worrier, lol) so I was able live in the moment and enjoy myself!! Amelie really took the time to understand my vision and executed all the details we'd discussed to create a beautiful, fun, stress-free wedding! What more can a bride ask for?? I truly can't thank Amelie, Janet, and Uncommon Camellia enough for all their hard work and behind the scenes magic. I love these ladies! Book them now!! Your future self will thank you :) -
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Miranda Sent on 04/09/2019Heather was fantastic!!
We planned our wedding in NOLA from out of town and are so thankful we decided to hire a DOC. Heather was fantastic through the entire planning process and coordinated our day perfectly. When an unforeseen issue with our transportation presented itself, Heather handled the situation flawlessly so we did not have to. We can't say enough great things about Heather and Uncommon Camellia! If you're considering hiring a wedding coordinator we highly recommend using this team and their services. -
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Kerrilee Sent on 02/27/2019The best decision I ever made!
Natalie and Ashley were just amazing! I wasn't sure I needed to hire a planner, but when I spoke with Natalie there was no question about needing/wanting a planner. From the beginning Natalie was so easy to talk and work with. She gave me honest answers and helped guide me through the last parts of planning my perfect day. When the day came Natalie and Ashley were amazing! They were beyond helpful, and they were so kind to my family and bridal party as well! My day would not have been as amazing as it was if Natalie and Ashley were not apart of it! -
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Tara Sent on 12/18/2018Adrienne and her team are nothing short of amazing!!
Adrienne and her team are nothing short of amazing!! From the beginning they treated us like family and made us feel so comfortable. We knew we were in good hands and could trust them to help make our wedding dreams come true. Even with the stresses that came with the big day, they knew exactly how to handle everything with grace and ease. From technical troubleshooting to decorating and setup, Kim, Rebecca and Dawn made our vision come alive and helped to make our day that much more special. We honestly can’t thank them enough for helping to make our day amazing and memorable for everyone. -
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Alexandra Sent on 11/21/2018Wedding Day Smooth Sailing Thanks to UC
Janet and Angela from Uncommon Camellia are amazing! From planning a minute by minute timeline for our big day to putting on their florist hats and switching hideous green flowers to white roses in my bridesmaids bouquets at the last minute. Everything was taken care of for us. Even when random issues popped up they handled them perfectly with minimal effort on my part which realzived so much stress from my mom and I. A few family members questioned us about getting day of coordinators, but as our perfect day wrapped up everyone was amazed at how efficiently everything was run and how beautiful everything looked. You cannot go wrong having Uncommon Camellia as the coordinators for your big day! -
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Brooke Sent on 10/30/2018Natalie is the greatest
Organized, friendly, knowledgeable. I’m very high strung and Natalie made the wedding day run so smoothly. She made sure everything was perfect and in place. She did everything and more I asked her to do! Natalie is well worth every penny! -
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Candace Sent on 10/16/2018Best decision we made!
I was planning our New Orleans destinmation wedding from our home in NYC. My hsuband and I had a long engagement, so we had two years of planning. We got towards the end of planning, and withou about three months to go I had a massive panic attack and just couldnt do it on my own anymore. My husband calmed me down and told me to find someone I'd feel comfortable working with and go from there. I searched on the wedding sites and within abiout an hour of looking came across Uncommon Camellia. I was contacted by Heather, she immediately made me feel at ease with a quick call and I hired her as my coordinator that same week. I, in all honesty, could not have pulled off our wedding without her and Dawn. Heather was a dream, a true life saver when I was drowning in a sea of planning without really knowing how to swim.
I had most of the planning taken care of, so I handed over my almost two years of work to her, and finally breathed a sign of relief. I knew our wedding was in excellent hands and boy was I right. People are still talking about our magical fairy tale wedding.
Heather went above and beyond for us, she even let me mail my MOHs dress to her when we realized it wouldn't ship to NY in time. During our phone calls and meetings the week of the wedding, she continued to calm me down and keep me positive. We held a rehersal the evening before the wedding and i remember thinking "thank God I have Heather" and my mom turned to me, her eyebrows furrowed and said "Candace...I love you, and your amazing, but you couldn't not have done this without her, thank God you found her." I laughed and told her i had been thinking the exact same thing.
I was running behind getting ready on the morning of the wedding, and there was a few things I hadn't gotten around to doing before the wedding, and while i was being a bridezilla/ chicken with it's head cut off, she brought me back to reality and calmed my frayed nerves, gathered all my unfinished tasks and took them from me and somehow, magically made them come to fruition. Not only was she a pseudo therapist for me, Heather, Dawn and the team of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel (where we were married) transformed our ceremony and reception space into the most beautiful, magical, romantic space. When I finally saw the space I almost cried because it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, took my breath away. Heather and Dawn were amazing during the reception as well, helping my mom bsutle my duress, getting us our drinks, making sure we ate, making the party flow perfectley, and keepiung us calm all the while. I kept telling them, but I relly couldnt have done it without them and I am forever thankful and grateful that they were there with me to make our big day the best of our lives and better than the wedding of our dreams. There is so much more to say, so many more songs of praise, but I'll leave this here so that every prospective bride that might be struggling with planning, or is simply looking for a planner/coordinator from day one, reads this can rest assured that with Uncommon Camellia and with Heather and Dawn that your day will not only be the best of you life, but better than you could have ever imagined. -
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Allison Sent on 04/20/2022Book them now
Naomi helped us with our destination wedding in New Orleans, and it was such a good decision. She was so warm, helpful, enthusiastic, and professional right from the jump. Our wedding came together and was executed without a hitch, and every had a great time. Best of all, nobody felt rushed or stressed the day of. I was a serene bride just soaking in the day.
If you have any doubts about hiring UC, don’t. They know their stuff and they are a joy to work with. -
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Renee Sent on 10/28/2019Cisco Wedding
Heather with Uncommon Camellia is absolutely amazing! I had her for about 6 weeks out from the wedding date! She was a complete life saver! She had my back and supported me when tensions ran high; she made it her main goal that I was not stressed before the big day. She took all my plans coordinated them, nailed down the small details (that I no longer had the patience for), and ran it like a boss! The day of the wedding I was able to sit back, relax, and enjoy it! If you don't have a month of planner yet, I would highly recommend getting one from Uncommon Camellia!
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