We could not have done it without you, Grace, and that is an understatement. You made it possible for me to actually appreciate the greatest experience of my life. I couldn't have been so "present" in the moment if you hadn't been there taking care of everything. Several of the guests have also told me how wonderful you were, and how impressed they were with your light touch. Which is not to say that you were hands-off--"subtly effective" was absolutely accurate.

Eliza Strickland (Bride)

Thank you for allowing me to have the most wonderful night of my life. I just want to back up, and do it all over again -- in slow motion.You were truly heaven-sent. All of those little details that I didn't have to worry about were taken care of -- and you did an amazing job. From arranging the bridesmaids to bustling the dress to getting the bride and groom to eat. And more that I don't even know about. Because of you, I got to have some special moments with Lizzie. You did it all effortlessly and beautifully. I wouldn't change one single thing. It was perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Should you ever need a reference, you know where to find me.

xox
Cissie Wellons (Mother of The Bride)

Hats off for a job well done! We are extremely pleased with our 10 Year Anniversary Party. It was your dedication and attention to detail that really helped make it a success. You were a pleasure to work with. Thanks for running the show with such ‘grace’ and sophistication. For our 20 Year Anniversary Party there will be no question on who to hire to plan the event. Thanks again for orchestrating a wonderful evening.

Very Truly Yours,
Jeffrey Paine (Duda/Paine Architects 10th Anniversary Party)

Thank you for your absolutely outstanding work over the past twelve plus months, which culminated in a wedding day more flawless and fantastic than Amanda and I ever could have hoped for. As the weeks have passed and we’ve had more time to reflect on all that went on, our happiness and enthusiasm for the entire event has only grown, and I have lost count of how many times we’ve said to one another, “Thank goodness for Grace”, or something similar. It really was the perfect wedding, but we certainly appreciate all the efforts and planning that made it so; had you not been there guiding us and doing the heavy lifting, there is no questions the days wouldn’t have been anywhere near as fantastic as they were. You tolerated our incessant calls, our foot-dragging, our frequent inattention to detail, yet you never let the smile leave your face or the cheerfulness seep from your voice, regardless of what we were (or weren’t) asking of you. I could go on for page after page telling you how much we appreciate your diligence, your tireless efforts, your professionalism, your many talents, and your friendship, but I’ll just summarize by saying thank you for everything you did to provide us with the wedding of our dreams. We’ll always appreciate it and you and we hope our paths will cross again!

With the utmost gratitude,
B.J. & Amanda (Bride and Groom)

Words cannot express how much I appreciate everything you’ve done.  An absolute pleasure to work with you.

Katrina Avery (20th Wedding Anniversary Celebration)

Thank you for creating such a wondering wedding celebration for Webster and Willie.  It was a perfect day for them – and a memorable day for our family and friends.  I also want to thank you for making these past months of planning such a pleasure.  My many worries of last fall evaporated soon after we met, all because of your expertise and your patience and encouragement.  Gladly I will recommend Grace Leisure Events to others.  Now I look forward to one more get-together, for sharing the wedding photos.

Gratefully,
Johanna Grimes (Mother of The Bride)

Thank you again for everything you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. I am so glad that I found you! You were so fun to have around – like another friend – and I never felt stressed or worried because you took care of everything. I hope you will keep in touch.

Love,
Ingrid Williams (Bride)

Please accept our gratitude for a wonderful job. We both appreciated your professionalism as well as your flexibility in acquiescing to our wishes for the ceremony and reception. I was especially touched by your emotional response to our wedding vows. It made me feel cared for in a way that I wouldn’t have felt had it been anyone other than you looking out for us.

We wish you the best always,
Glenn & Jessica (Bride and Groom)

Our deepest gratitude goes to you. Grace, you made our dream of a beautiful wedding unfold into a reality. Your talents are endless. Your professionalism, class, organization, attention to detail, creativity, and an incredible ability to multi-task are only a few traits of so many you possess. Your calm demeanor was so appreciated throughout all of the planning and especially during the wedding weekend. You always were a step ahead, making sure everything was going as planned. We were incredibly stress-free (which was priceless,) because we had the utmost confidence in you that everything would be perfect. It was! You were truly exceptional to work with. Thanks again Grace for making our day one that we will remember forever.

All our Best,
Rebecca & Jay McAdoo (Bride and Groom)

Just wanted to say thanks again SO MUCH for all your hard work on our wedding.  Having you there really helped things to go smoothly, and it enabled us to truly enjoy the day.  You were great.  Let me know if ever I can be a reference!  I'll sing your praises.

All the best,
Bridget Lowell (Bride)

I want to thank you again for simply everything you did for B.J.'s and Amanda's wedding--it was all perfect, and, as they told me afterward, it was everything they had hoped for--so what could  be a better result?!  It was all due to YOU!  Many, many thanks for "going the extra mile" in taking care of the surprises for them on their honeymoon--you are the BEST!  Everything arrived when it was supposed to, so you really did well!  I was thrilled with the rehearsal dinner, and have had many nice, complimentary notes about it from others.  Thank you again!

Fondly,
Mimi Stieglitz (Mother of The Groom)

Grace,
          Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day!  Your calming influence, problem solving capabilities, handiwork with a needle and thread, and schedule management skills were absolutely invaluable.  My friends called you the wedding MacGyver. I never worried about things leading up to and on the wedding day, because I always had complete confidence that you would handle everything.  Beyond your involvement in the actual wedding day, it was such a pleasure to work with you during all of the planning and preparations.  Thanks again for everything.

Leigh Nagy Frasher (Bride)

Dear Grace,
          Thank you so very much for making it possible to give Leigh and Spencer exactly what they wanted their wedding to be – Great food!  Great fun!  You orchestrated this event perfectly.  It was a pleasure working with you.

Sincerely,
Roxanne Nagy (Mother of The Bride)

Dear Grace,
          I should not have taken so long to let you know how pleased we all were with everything regarding the wedding.  You were an absolute Godsend – invaluable in coordinating everything, and I hate to think how things would have been without you there every step of the way.  Your suggestions, reminders, and planning kept us on track and relaxed on a day that could have otherwise been chaos!  We can’t thank you enough, Grace.  You are going to be a great success!

Love,
Debi McDaniel (Mother of The Bride)

Dear Grace,
          Just a quick note to say what a pleasure it was to work on a party with you again this year!  You have a wonderful sense of style and are really great to work with…Thanks again! 

Mary Margaret Carroll (Host of Annual Holiday Party)

Dear Grace,
          We are so grateful we found you early on in our wedding planning!  Countless times you helped us make decisions and envision the wedding.  Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding beautiful, fun, and smooth.  Thank you for making the event such a success! 

All our best,
Lisa and Alex McAulay (Bride and Groom)

Dear Grace,
Thank you so much for your leadership and care: you made our wedding truly beautiful!

Best Wishes,
Elizabeth Wright (Bride)