Chancey Charm Reviews
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Yancey K. Sent on 08/02/2022Can't reccomend Mari at Chancey Charm enough!
I absolutely can't imagine orchestrating my wedding without the help of my Chancey Charm planner, Mari. After all the logistics and coordination she handled, I would have paid her double in hindsight. She absorbed all the stress so that my wedding day could be the best day of my life. Truly. -
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Kacey B. Sent on 03/30/2022Nothing short of amazing
We worked with Alyssa Glorioso to plan and manage our 2/26/2022 wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Georgetown (Washington DC). In short, she was nothing short of AMAZING the whole way through, but especially the night of, when she and her team truly shined to give us the most wonderfully non-stressful, logistically smooth wedding we thought possible. When you're first planning a wedding and hiring vendors, every quote can give you extreme sticker shock, and hiring a planner was no exception. But Alyssa and Chancey Charm were worth every penny (and more).
Now for the details: We hired Alyssa primarily because of her cool, calm, kind demeaner. We just liked her immediately, and felt like we wanted that energy around on our wedding day. We booked the "month of" package with a couple of additional planning sessions added on. Because of those additional sessions she was involved at various points throughout the process starting about a year out, and then really took over about eight weeks before the wedding. Throughout the whole process, she was so organized and helpful without being overbearing. For example, she gave us some really amazing vendor recommendations, and gave us little tasks and forms etc. to fill out to help us stay on top of things, without making it feel like "work." We had access to a wedding planning software tool that was super helpful for tracking the guest list and addresses, making the seating chart and updating vendor information and keeping track of our vendor payment schedule. She was also incredibly kind when helping me navigate some family and COVID-related stress.
The eight or so weeks leading up to the wedding, she completely took over communication with my venue and vendors and handled every logistical detail. We did not have to worry about any of the minute (parking, vendor meals, telling vendors where to go and what time to be there, etc.) which took so much off our plate. She created the perfect wedding day timeline, taking our preferences into account while also making sure we had enough time for everything. The wedding day itself was incredible and went extremely smoothly - if there were any issues, I never found out about them. I had either Alyssa or one of her assistants with me basically the whole day, while she/other assistants dealt with the groom and groomsmen and vendors and set up. There was always someone around to get me a bottle of water, a glass of champagne, sticky tape for my dress, flat shoes, you name it. They were there to help us with anything we needed (again not in an overbearing way) and somehow managed to keep a million balls in the air at the same time. Alyssa and her team truly made our wedding everything we had hoped for and more, and we can't recommend them enough! -
Dakota J. Sent on 08/17/2021
Hiring Alana was the best decision we made when planning our wedding
I cannot recommend and sing Alana's praises enough. Wedding planning is stressful under normal circumstances, but planning a wedding and rescheduling a wedding (3 times!) during a pandemic would have been an impossible situation to be in if it wasn't for all of Alana's help and guidance. She made my mom and I feel like we were in the best and most capable hands through the entire process. I cannot even begin to describe how sweet, personable, professional and skilled she is in this industry. Both times we rescheduled our big day Alana had nearly handled every detail within 48 hours. She helped bring our vision to light in a way we did not think would be possible! She made this process astronomically easier, we would not have been able to finally have our wedding without her! I will miss working with her! We were in GREAT hands through the whole process. I can't thank you enough, Alana!! -
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Kelbie R. Sent on 04/03/2022
Absolute best wedding planner! Look no further!
Mari was effective and efficient. Her attention to detail was astounding. We didn’t know it was possible for a remote wedding planner to be so masterful! We lived in Minnesota and were married in Montana, and all the while Mari was helping us from her home in Cyprus. We never felt like she was on the other side of the world. She was there every step of the way, and it felt like she was right there in person. We found a friend in Mari and are very thankful she planned our wedding. We wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Thank you, Mari! -
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Kyra Sent on 10/04/2020Stop reading reviews—HIRE THEM!!!
Oh my goodness—where do I begin. Brie (Chancey Charm ATL) was the best thing that happened to our wedding. She is seriously the sweetest person and had answers to every question; every conversation with her wiped away all our wedding day fears. She was always so prepared and was able to handle everything we threw at her—even at the last second! She took care of everything from steaming my veil, making sure we were on time, coming up with fun photo ideas, and even remembering to put my lipstick back in my purse in the getaway car at the end of the night (it’s the little things lol). Everyone from the wedding keeps asking who the planner was and how much we paid because of how amazing she was, and the truth is we did NOT pay enough to deserve her!! Everyone needs a Brie at their wedding! Stop reading reviews and HIRE THEM!!Chancey Charm's reply:
Thank you so very much for this amazing review Kyra. It was an absolute honor to be a part of your wedding day and your words mean the world to our team. Wishing you two nothing but the best friend! -
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Kevin S. Sent on 08/31/2020The Best Investment we made in our Wedding
At the start of the wedding planning process I did not think we needed a coordinator. Initially I didn't understand the value a coordinator brought. I am so happy I listened to my fiancee (which is a whole other piece of advice unrelated to my review) and we booked Lauren Harbin with Chancey Charm. We had great vendors- but I kid you not, as someone who didn't even think we needed a coordinator, I now think the best investment we made in our wedding was booking Lauren and Chancey Charm.
I honestly wish I could tell you more about her heroics or had some epic story- but the tricky thing is Lauren and her team were so on top of things that everything went PERFECTLY. She anticipated our needs, resolved issues, and worked with other vendors exceptionally well. One testament to her skills on resolving something that went wrong on our wedding day: My fiancee and I forgot to pick up the desserts to bring to the venue the day before the wedding. Upon realizing this on the wedding day, Lauren found out where we had bought them from and sent someone from her team to pick it up. The desserts were on the way to the venue before my fiancee or I even realized that we had forgotten them. Because of Lauren and her team, it wasn't an issue for us or anyone in our family/bridal party where we had to scramble to go get them just before the wedding. Instead, we found out after it had already been resolved. For all I know, there could have been a million other issues like that which Lauren and her team resolved- but Lauren was like a duck, calm on the surface, but padding and resolving issues as they came up behind the scenes throughout the entire day. Lauren and the Chancey Charm team made it so that we could just focus on having fun and enjoying our wedding day!
Our venue's owners told us they'd rarely seen a wedding go so smoothly and promptly added Lauren and Chancey Charm to their recommended vendor list. We had numerous other vendors seek us out afterwards to tell us how impressed they were with Lauren and Chancey Charm. To me, this was extremely important- Lauren did her job so well that it helped others to do their jobs better as well, making for a perfect wedding day.
In addition to running the show on the day of the wedding, Chancey Charm does a lot of preparation work leading up to the big day. They do some tag-up calls in the months before to get a sense for you, your plans, and your vision. They uses AislePlanner to help facilitate things as well which my fiancee loved using. They fully take the reins around the 1 month mark and start coordinating with your other vendors- creating floorplans, timelines, layouts, etc. Chancy Charm even provides packets with a wedding day schedule and other key info for family/bridal party/ key guests. All of this leg work helps everyone come knowing 'what they're supposed to do.' The wedding day was not at all stressful for us, the family, or the bridal party- we were able to relax and genuinely enjoy the entire day.
Hiring Lauren and Chancy Charm was the best decision we made for our wedding, I highly recommend her and the company!Chancey Charm's reply:
I can't tell you how big our smile is as we read this. This review absolutely made our day, no year! Thank you so very, very much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review of Lauren's services. This is why we do what we do at Chancey Charm. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your stunning wedding! Cheers to you two! -
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Brianna H. Sent on 08/31/2020The MVP of my Wedding Day!
Lauren Harbin with Chancey Charm (Leesburg) was seriously the MVP of my wedding day! Not only was she instrumentally important to us in the months leading up to the wedding, providing us helpful advice and words of encouragement leading up to the wedding day-- in COVID times nevertheless!--but she truly ran the show on the day of the wedding. Lauren and her team really made my day easier and more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. They always say that something always goes wrong the day of the wedding, even if it is something small, but there was seriously not one single thing that went wrong! The only thing I could even think of was that I forgot I was supposed to pick up our cupcakes from Wegmans the day before the wedding and I forgot, but Lauren was the one who realized and resolved the issue before I even knew about it! What a seriously stellar moment!!
It was a completely perfect, stress-free day! Lauren really made all the little details I had come to life and the way her team arranged all the decor made it all the more beautiful than what I could have ever come up with. Our family members and bridal party didn't have to do a single thing the day of the wedding other than just show up and have a great time. Lauren is the person you want at your wedding day. She is a calming, sweet, and positive presence that's almost like having the most organized girl friend out there having your back! When my wedding was over, my biggest disappointment was that I wouldn't have my monthly tag ups to chat with Lauren anymore because she's just the most uplifting and fun person to talk with! haha :)
I was between whether or not to book a month-of-coordinator for my wedding, and have to say that it was well worth the money to book one, and specifically to book Chancey Charm! The Aisle Planner tool they offer makes wedding planning so much easier as the couple; it was easy to visualize everything we had/what we had to do/our seating chart, etc.
Our vendors had so many great things to say about Lauren--we heard from our venue, DJ, photographer, and others that Lauren was SO great to work with and that she really covered every base. This is SO important and really made a huge difference on our wedding day! Our venue even added Chancey Charm to their recommended vendor list after seeing them in action at our wedding!
If you are debating about hiring Chancey Charm in Leesburg, go for it! You will not be disappointed! Lauren Harbin will have your back! -
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Amy M. Sent on 08/07/2020Microwedding Extraordinaires
The Chancy Charm team came to us highly recommended from dear friends, and our planner Lauren was everything we needed: she was an active listener, she assisted us as we cancelled our big plans for our "microwedding," and she provided us with excellent online planning tools to keep us timely with our decisions. She had great vendor recommendations and kept us perfectly organized and did so with expertise, thoughtfulness and grace. I’d recommend Lauren’s oversight and the Chancey Charm team to any bride, couple and/or family in need, hands down - especially in these COVID times.Chancey Charm's reply:
Amy, this review just made us all tear up, can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave such a sweet review. We are honored to have been a part of your wedding day! -
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Melanie Sent on 05/06/2020I'm the luckiest bride ever!
Alana with Chancey Charm has been everything I could have ever asked for, and more! As a member of the wedding industry in Richmond, and having worked other weddings with Alana, I knew that she would handle all of the important details leading up to my big day. What I didn't know is that should end up keeping me sane during a time where everything is up in the air - including our wedding.
Unfortunately, the wedding my fiance and I have been planning has been affected by COVID-19, and we are now having to reschedule. Not only did Alana guide us through the planning process in such a wonderful way before this situation, but when the need to reschedule became apparent, she talked us through all of our options, spoke to all of our vendors, and helped us re-book EVERYTHING. She stayed calm, even when I was upset, and helped us navigate the situation.
I am so excited for our wedding next year because I know that with Alana on my vendor team, we will be so well taken care of. I don't plan on having anymore wedding-altering events happening, but the confidence I have in Alana makes me know that whatever happens, we will figure it out. Thank you Alana for everything you have already done to make our wedding possible!Chancey Charm's reply:
Melanie, We can't thank you enough for this kind review of Alana. WOW, honestly such an honor and blessing in this season. THANK YOU!!! We can't wait to be a part of your wedding day! -
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Joe C. Sent on 10/20/2020Lauren Harbin - Stop looking HIRE HER!
Thanks to Lauren with Chancey Charm Weddings, we had the best wedding ever! It went so smoothly even though there were so many (major hiccups along the way!) Lauren handled them all and we are ready to do it again!
Firstly due to covid-19, our original wedding date was postponed from 5/30/2020 to 10/18/2020. Lauren handled this like a champ, helping us with scheduling our entire vendor team to work on our new date. She kept us updated throughout and handled coordinating the entire date move. The phone calls helped us stay at ease!
Fast forward to a week before our new date on 10/13/2020, and we found out via Facebook, our caterer had closed the day before. He did not tell us, disconnected his phone, closed his shop, he was gone. We immediately called Lauren and started to get a plan in action; between the three of us, we were texting/calling contacts to find any possible vendor available to cater our event in just four days! This including calling Lauren a minimum of at least six times, and I believe the latest call was at 10 pm, and between all of that, we were sending texts back and forth updating each other.
Thankfully we were able to secure a new caterer for our event; we had a phone call with them, and Lauren was able to hop on and stay on the phone with the new caterer and us for almost an hour to ensure that every last detail was perfectly planned!
Fast forward to our wedding day, Lauren and her two staff members Alex and Kayla were terrific! Everything you could ever think of was completely handled, and the day went perfectly! Not even the guests knew of the crazy drama that had unfolded just days before. Katherine and I cannot thank you and your team enough. We are so glad we had you as our planner and now as our friend! If you are looking for a wedding planner, don't look any further, Lauren is your girl!
Love,
Joe + Katherine - 10.18.2020Chancey Charm's reply:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this incredibly kind review. We are so grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside y'all through these months. Wishing you two nothing but the best!! -
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Authentic C. Sent on 03/01/2021Best Planner in ATL!
We worked with Brie on a wedding we photographed in Atlanta and she made the day absolutely seamless! She was so fun to work with and knew how to plan the timeline in a way that allowed for the best photos and best experience for the couple. We recommend her to all of our couples now! Book her! (: -
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Kristi D. Sent on 11/25/2019Chauncey Charm Jena Flurer
The best decision we made for our wedding was getting rid of my first wedding planner and hire Jena Flurer from Chancy Charm. She is an amazing person and wedding planner. She is knowledgable about the industry, professional and caring. She truly cares about your wedding. She was our day of month of coordinator. She emailed me back quickly and always helped me. On the day of my wedding she was a life saver. My day was perfect because of her. I cannot thank her enough for all she did. She went above and beyond for me!Chancey Charm's reply:
WOW! Thank you so very, very much Kristi for this kind review - we are so greatful to have been a part of your wedding day, and Jena will be so touched by these sweet words. Wishing you two the best!! -
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Michelle Sent on 07/06/2019Lauren's Work Let us be 100% in the Moment on Our Wedding
We hired Lauren Harbin of Chancy Charm Washington as a month-of-coordinator for our Wedding, and we can honestly say that doing so was one of the absolute best investments we made. We cannot emphasize how valuable her month of coordination was. It was the difference between a stressful wedding and an amazing one. During the whole planning process, Lauren was always available for questions, and once I handed off things to Lauren a month before our wedding, she was immediately in touch with our vendors and caught details that we had missed. The week before the wedding, she had our timeline and instructions done and sent off to our wedding party, vendors, and families. The day of our wedding, everyone knew where and when to be. There was no confusion. Lauren also ensured that everything was set up beautifully and brought our vision to life. As a result, we did not have to run around and do everything ourselves the wedding day, and all our vendors knew what we wanted and where to be. Lauren's attention to detail, thoughtfulness, knowledge, and forethought meant that when the day of our wedding arrived, we were able to be 100% in the present with our family and friends. -
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Caitlin Sent on 10/31/2018Chancey Charm - Atlanta! The absolute best.
Our entire wedding was changed for the better when I found Chancey Charm. I was referred to Brie Owens by another planner and will be forever grateful. I was one of those brides who thought I could do it on my own, and after many flawed attempts to convey my vision, found myself overwhelmed and struggling to balance planning with work and life. Enter Brie: she immediately calmed my nerves and took over wherever she was needed. We initially contracted for month-of coordinating, and along the way she allowed us to sign on for full-planning. Brie went above and beyond to understand our vision and EXPERTLY executed details with every vendor we partnered with. Chancey Charm’s design and planning tools made the entire process seamless, fun, and easy. With updates in real time, I was always able to communicate changes and ideas to Brie without concern or stress. Brie became a trusted advisor, friend, and resource and flawlessly represented our interests. To say she went above and beyond would be selling her short – Brie deserves a promotion and serious recognition for her extra efforts with clients. We honestly felt like she became a part of our family, and our day is forever embedded as the actual best day of our lives because of her and her team. Brie took care of ALL logistics for the weekend (including standing in as our officiant at rehearsal!), had an assistant take our dog home after each event, carefully communicated details to family, vendors, and wedding party, AND put out fires that you can’t even imagine could happen on your wedding day – because trust me, they will. She is well-known in the industry and harbors a worthy reputation for professionalism. There are honestly not enough positive things to be said …. If you’re looking for someone to bring your dream to life and keep you on cloud 9 while they do, call Chancey Charm now, ask for Brie Owens. -
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Lonnie Sent on 07/23/2018Jyl Deering is one of the most kind, accommodating people that we've ever met. What can I say? She responded to emails within actual minutes of us sending them and was there to field questions for anything, wedding related or no. She worked with all of our vendors (food, liquor, DJ, strings, and the venue itself) to create timelines, organize everything, and had an answer for everything. It was super helpful, especially having never really done any actual wedding planning ourselves.
Leigh and I are pretty organized people, so it was really easy to work together with Jyl to refine things. That's not to say you have to be organized to work with Jyl. We hired her as our "day of" coordinator, but she was available for so much more than that. If you have any kind of hesitation about hiring a coordinator of planner, let me put it this way: you have WAY too many things on your mind to do it all yourself. Jyl gave us a chance to breathe during the planning as well as during the wedding day. She kept us on schedule and reminded us what we needed and when we needed it. Truly, we couldn't have done this without her without losing our minds.
Jyl herself is the epitome of professionalism, and if we ever end up planning any other kind of large-scale party, I don't care where we live--I'm seeking her out!
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