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    Melissa P. Sent on 02/05/2024
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    Best wedding Decision we made!

    From the very first phone call, I knew Stephanie was the right planner for us. She made us feel so special and we really felt she would create a wedding unique to us! We had Stephanie and the Viva team plan our whole wedding weekend and it was the best decision we made for our wedding. For the last two years, Stephanie listened to every crazy idea we had, and responded to what I can only say was a million emails/texts. She took all of my thoughts and elevated everything to be beyond my wildest dreams. I was absolutely blown away when it all came to life! She was able to create a story from the moment the save the dates went in the mail all the way through 3 events, to even the thank you cards! We felt like a lot of planners took their own ideas for what your wedding should be, but Stephanie really listen to what we wanted and made it truly a one of a kind. Our new last name is Shell, and she was able to incorporate shells into our December wedding in all the best ways! We can’t thank Stephanie and the Viva team enough
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    Jennifer A. Sent on 04/12/2023
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    An absolute pleasure!

    Stephanie was an absolute pleasure to work with! She truly listed to us in order to make our vision a reality! We appreciate her so much!
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    Jennifer B. Sent on 06/01/2019
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    Best Wedding Planner Ever

    The best wedding planners ever. Seriously, stop your search right here. We had been working with another planner up until the last two months before the wedding. It was clear it was not going well but we were nervous about changing at that point. I will tell you it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Stephanie helped us make a smooth transition and demonstrated great communication and hard work since that point on. She explained Kristin would help us from there since she would be there the day of. Throughout those last two months, they both worked hard to redo several elements that were already planned and communicated so well with me throughout the entire process.

    There were several parts to our small wedding that were a lot of extra work but Kristin put in extra effort to ensure that they went well. I was extremely impressed with her communication with the other vendors the day of and how kind but direct she was long after I would have lost my patience. Our wedding day was so hot and Kristin worked so hard the entire day. Of course things were not perfect, as they never are, but I was able to relax and know that Kristin could handle anything that came up. We were able to laugh when things went off schedule and have fun which I am so grateful for.

    I will also say that we are not your traditional wedding people but created something that was a reflection of Dan and I as a couple and we felt supported in that the entire way. As a female small business owner myself, I can say that Viva L'Event is extremely well run and these women know the meaning of hard work. I have no idea how they do it and do it so well but you will not be sorry about hiring them. Their experience shows in everything that they do. We are very grateful and will miss working with them.
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Amazing!

    Stephanie is absolutely amazing! She is so caring and sweet and from day one, she made me feel special. She took the time to get to know me and my fiancé. She made this process that can be so stressful and hectic, smooth and efficient. I always felt like I had someone knowledgeable, skilled, and talented in my corner. She made us feel so taken care of the day of as well refilling our drinks and helping me to field different scenarios and stay on schedule while still having fun and enjoying the day. Stephanie is amazing and if we could give her 10 stars, we would!

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    So thankful that you chose Viva to be a part of your special day and hearing these words make my heart so happy, exact how you both should feel on such an important day in your lives. It was a joy!!!
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    Melissa M. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    Effortless & Stress-free!

    I cannot put into words how amazing Stephanie and Viva L'Event are! From the moment I first began planning with Stephanie, you can immediately feel her passion, love, and dedication for helping couples have the most perfect and smooth wedding planning and day of coordination experience! Stephanie was so easy to communicate with. No matter how many questions I would ask Stephanie, she always responded promptly and thoroughly! This made the process incredibly stress-free. On our wedding day, I did not have to worry about a thing. Stephanie put her heart and soul into making our day so special and absolutely stunning. I cannot recommend Stephanie and Viva L'Event enough. You are not just another bride to them, you are THE bride!
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    Whitney B. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Stop searching now! They are the best!

    Stephanie and Brittnee were an incredible team throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. I was so impressed by how quickly they each replied to every email, their vast knowledge, and not to mention all of their connections to help you find the vendor team of your dreams!

    I am a control freak so the thought of giving up control of so many things on such an important day to a stranger sounded stressful at first, however, I had absolutely no worries since the day I met Brittnee in person. She not only carried the entire day on her shoulders but she took care of us with our drinks and food and ALWAYS had a smile on her face. She handled the day with such grace. Everything went seamlessly and I’m so incredibly thankful for her.

    Trust your day with Stephanie and her team. They will take such great care of you!!
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    Molly O. Sent on 01/30/2022
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    Stephanie is amazing!

    We got married this past December and the entire experience would not have been as seamlessly perfect as it was without Stephanie's help. She was communicative, gave great advice, and -- most of all -- made sure that my husband and I were able to enjoy our day without any stress. We were genuinely sad after the wedding that we wouldn't get to work with her again! I would absolutely recommend her to any couple planning a wedding.

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    Molly & Nolan, It was such a pleasure to be a part of your special day!! Thank you so much for putting trust in Viva!
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    B Ray Sent on 11/15/2021
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    Best decision!

    Having Stephanie as part of our wedding planning was the best decision we could have made. From our first introductory call, we knew Stephanie would be a great fit and understood the vision/vibe we were going for. Beyond being incredibly responsive and on top of all the details, I would call her if I was struggling with a final decision and she was like a planner, friend and therapist combined. She also brought an amazing creative vision to our planning-- I had a general idea of what I would like and I was beyond impressed when I saw everything come to life. Our wedding was perfect and she helped make everything stress free! I truly miss getting to chat and work with her now that the wedding is done!
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    Madison E. Sent on 06/07/2022
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    The BEST there is!

    I honestly cannot recommend Viva L'Event more to a bride! Stephanie and her team went above and beyond to make our day beautiful, run smoothly, and be everything I ever imagined. Honestly, I don't know a single thing that went wrong on our wedding day and if something did happen, it was taken care of quickly and something I never had to worry about dealing with on my wedding day (can you ask for anything more?!).

    Due to Covid postponing my wedding twice (and already originally having a long engagement), I worked with Stephanie from early 2019 for our original June 2020 date all the way to February 2022 for our actual wedding day. As you can imagine, planning and postponing a wedding during a global pandemic where the rules and regulation were always changing was extremely stressful and emotional. Stephanie was there every step of the way to help with the logistics and also the emotional stress!

    Stephanie and Kristin were helpful, professional, and kind all day of the wedding. They made sure everything was set up exactly how I wanted it, made sure the bridal party and family members were where they should be and when, made sure vendors were on time and getting their jobs completed, etc. Our friends and family (especially my bridesmaids, mother, and mother in law) raved about how amazing they were the whole day!

    Stephanie and her team are truly AMAZING! You will not regret hiring and working with Viva L'Event!

    VIVA L'EVENT's reply:

    Maddie and Tripp,

    Seeing you two get married was our honor!! Thank you for your sweet words, it means the world!
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    Lecia S. Sent on 01/09/2020
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    Stephanie was awesome!

    Stephanie kept us sane through all the planning and especially helped things run smoothly on the day of the wedding!
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    Maggie M. Sent on 10/23/2019
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    Stephanie made the planning process stress free!

    When my fiancé and I started planning our destination wedding in Santorini, we had no idea what all goes into a wedding! Much less planning one in a continent we had never been to! Our photographer recommended Viva L’Event and we were so happy with all of Stephanie’s hard work and dedication to make our day absolutely perfect. She went above and beyond to ensure that everything went seamlessly. We loved all of the little details that went into our wedding and reception and Stephanie put us in contact with lots of amazing vendors to work with as well. We feel so blessed to have been in such great hands. We would highly recommend Stephanie and Viva L’Event. What a fun and stress free planning process!
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    Brianne R. Sent on 11/14/2019
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    Highly Recommend - you will appreciate it!!

    The Viva team is the BEST! We didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day - we just got to enjoy ourselves and be in the moment!

    Thank you ladies for making our day so special, we will cherish these memories forever!
    Brianne and Casey
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    Lidija Sent on 11/14/2019
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    AMAZING - So easy to work with and keeps you on track

    Hire Viva L’Event, it’s the best decision I made! Stephanie is exactly who you want to work with if you are a bride that knows what she likes, but doesn’t have the time or eye to put it all together herself. Stephanie from the beginning made me feel at ease by taking the time to get to know me and what looks I like. She sent me ideas and always kept me on track regarding decisions I needed to make. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect, she was the most amazing planner - making everything go off without a hitch. She took all my ideas and worked to get me the best pricing, the right vendors, and executed everything perfectly. I also did not want my wedding to look so cookie cutter like so many others I had seen and she totally helped me make it unique and modern while keeping it classy. I can’t say enough great things about Viva L’Event. If you need a full or partial planner, she is you girl!
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    Sophia Sent on 10/12/2018
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    I worked with both Stephanie (owner of Viva) and Kristin (month and day-of coordinator) for my wedding, and they were so easy to work with and well worth the money. Stephanie gave me some very helpful ideas as far as one year prior to my wedding date, and I think her expertise truly showed on the day of my wedding. Kristin was definitely an MVP of the wedding. She helped coordinate all of my vendors who had not necessarily worked with each other before, but she was able to get everyone in sync. The entire day was seamless, and Kristin even came to my hotel suite so I wouldn't have to make a trip to the venue the day of the wedding. She ensured that everything was to my liking and even accommodated all my last minute changes. Most importantly, Timmy and I were able to enjoy every minute of our wedding without even having to worry about getting a drink or food. I highly recommend working with these Viva ladies for any special event! Even if your budget is small, I would recommend at least getting a month of coordinator to have a stress free wedding day like I did :)
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    Alice Sent on 10/01/2018
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    Stephanie was spectacular! If I could give her a billion star rating I would. Lindsay and I loved her from the very first interview. Stephanie explained the process, was very informative and a great communicator. She is so sharp and responsive with e-mail. She gave us the confidence that each detail had been reviewed and was completely under control. Stephanie made Lindsay's vision of her dream event come true. It was truly a "just show up and everything will be perfect" day. I cannot say enough good thing about Viva L'Event and the peace of mind it gave us to know that she was on top of every detail with the vendors and the timeline. It couldn't have been lovelier!
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    Lucy I. Sent on 11/08/2018
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    Best planner ever!

    Stephanie (and Viva L'Event) was absolutely amazing!! She handled everything so well and made our day feel so special and just like us! Night or day, Stephanie never missed a beat and was always there to make sure everything went smoothly and perfectly. I could never have survived the wedding planning process without Stephanie and her gang. HIGHEST of recommendations!!
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    Caitlyn Sent on 09/23/2018
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    I interviewed multiple wedding planners and Stephanie was the only vendor who took the time to meet me in person -- we connected instantly! She took my vision of bright colors, with a Southern romantic charm and tied everything together perfectly with the florist, One + Only Paper, and all of the other amazing vendors she recommended. She also came up with amazing ways to incorporate our beloved shihpoo, Beasley. Day of went off without a hitch and it was so comforting to have Stephanie by my side. She's passionate, creative, and so kind. You are in great hands with Viva L'Event!
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    Ritchlyn Sent on 07/10/2017
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    My venue provided the day of coordination as part of the wedding package!! I luckily got Viva L'Event. Throughout the process, Stephanie suggested fabulous vendors and was always available with recommendations. The week of the wedding, Stephanie coordinated with all of my vendors and provided our wedding party with detailed timelines. On the day of the wedding, Stephanie and her team executed our vision so perfectly! At the end of the night, my bouquet was waiting for me in the hotel room, the left over cake was stored in the freezer, and all of our personal items were put away. Stephanie and her team were such a pleasure to work with! We could not have asked for better service.
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    Byron Sent on 12/20/2017
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    She was there every step of the way! Could not imagine our lives with out her!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/05/2017
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    Can I give better than a 5 on some of these? A 10+ for value. Best decision we made in the wedding planning process!! Stephanie and her team exceeded all expectations and made the wedding planning process fun and stress free :)
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    Mandy Sent on 03/23/2017
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    Hiring Stephanie and Viva L'Event was the best wedding planning decision we made! We used Viva for their Month of Planning package/day of coordinator, however Stephanie was so much more! I am not from the area and had no idea where to turn for vendors. Stephanie gave me amazing recommendations and after we clicked with the first couple I just went to her first and booked her suggestions without checking anyone else out. We loved EVERYONE we worked with and are so thankful for Stephanie. I must have send hundreds of emails over the course of a year of planning and Stephanie always emailed me back right away, was super organized and no last minute changes the week of the wedding fazed her. She always met me in a location that was convenient for me and was professional but so friendly. We loved working with Stephanie!
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    Amanda Sent on 12/15/2016
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    Stephanie and her team were absolutely amazing from Day 1. They were just the support and knowledge I needed during the planning process. They gave me plenty of options and ideas but made sure every decision was what I wanted. I was able to feel calm and relaxed on my wedding day because I knew everything was being taken care of. It was the wedding of my dreams and I owe a lot of that to Viva!
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    Jodi Sent on 10/29/2016
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    Stephanie and her team were absolutely amazing. Words cannot express our gratitude towards her. Our wedding day flew by flawlessly because of Stephanie and Lauren's attention to detail and calm nature. We opted to utilize Stephanie as a full service wedding planner and started planing over a year in advance. Stephanie is prompt in her communication, has numerous resources around the city and even branches out beyond the Raleigh/Durham area. We also used Stephanie as our florist. The floral arrangements were gorgeous and she had wonderful insights. We definitely recommend Viva L'Event!

    Jodi and Anthony
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    Anthony Sent on 12/16/2016
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    Don't hesitate, just book! Stephanie and her team are true professionals and masters at their craft. They have connections with vendors all over the Triangle and are complete, honest and willing to work with you in all areas. Our wedding simply would not have happened if it weren't for the Viva crew. Thanks for an amazing experience!
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    Jodi Sent on 05/04/2016
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    I don't even know where to start... Stephanie, Lauren and the entire staff at Viva L'Event are INCREDIBLE. I had the time of my life planning my wedding with them. They made it not only easy and hassle free, but so much fun. Every random question I had, no matter how small, Stephanie was there every step one the way to answer. This was my second wedding and I was very open about not wanting the 'traditional' wedding, but still wanting elegant and fun! Boy, did Stephanie deliver! Everyone who attended has commented about how wonderful the venue looked and felt ... AND they commented about Stephanie specifically. She got to know the guests during the wedding, which we all loved. She made them feel at home with her too. It was perfect! The day went off without a hitch, or if there was one, we did not know about it... PERFECT! Everything was amazing and I would do every single step over again from start to finish... and absolutely would NOT do it without my friend Stephanie. She is a talent in her field and if you are looking for a planner... don't look any further! You will be so happy you chose her... just like us! THANK YOU STEPH! Love, Jodi and Dan Fitzgerald
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