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Lisa S. Sent on 01/17/2024The Best Decision!
As the MOB living in Connecticut, when my daughter let me know that she wanted to get married in the mountains of Colorado my first thought was panic! How was I going to help her plan a wedding that was not in her hometown in Connecticut? We definitely needed a planner to help.
We interviewed several planners and my daughter and now son-in-law felt that Casey was the only one we interviewed that spent the time to get to know them and find out what they wanted in their vision of a wedding verses just telling them all the services they provide. Casey was asking how they met, what they liked to do in their free time and what was the vibe they were going for with the wedding. I felt confident that Casey would help them plan a wedding that was perfect for THEM.
I wanted to be included in the planning process and Casey had no problem with this so I would be conferenced in on any calls and looped in on all the emails. Casey was very patient throughout the planning process from the number of site visits she went on to find the perfect venue to answering all the little questions we had. Casey helped us find the perfect venue that fit all the characteristics the B+G explained to her in the initial interview.
At first, we signed up for “day of” planning because of expense but added the “full service” planning when we decided the venue we chose would end up being like a destination wedding where no guest lived locally so the whole weekend needed to be planned from Friday through Sunday. I am so glad we did this because Casey stepped right in and helped us with all the details!
Casey is very organized and helped keep the B+G on schedule with their tasks so it never seemed overwhelming throughout the whole planning process. She recommended some great vendors! Casey went through each contract to make sure all contracts were good even before forwarding them to me to review and kept me on schedule with payments needed for all vendors so I never missed a payment. Casey was great with communication and would often answer an email on her day off even though I didn’t expect an answer right away. I think Casey really excelled with logistics and design so when the time came, the wedding was flawless! All of our guests commented on how well everything came together and how beautiful the wedding was.
The weekend of the wedding was amazing, the B+G and I showed up and were allowed to be just guests for the whole weekend! We did not need to worry about a thing because Casey and Jessica handled everything! It turned out better than I could have imagined! I did not find out about a problem that happened during the weekend until after the brunch when my sister let me know that she was having such trouble with the altitude right before the ceremony that Casey got her some oxygen and set her up in a place to see the ceremony where she did not have to walk. I did not even notice that this was going on. There was no doubt that Casey did not want the B+G nor me to be troubled with anything over the weekend and what a joy that was to not have that stress!
When first interviewing planners I thought they were, as a whole, expensive and was a little worried with the cost of them, however, I can honestly say Casey and Aspen & Ivy are well worth the expense! Casey, I really enjoyed working with you. I felt that through the process you became more of a friend than vendor we had contracted! We definitely could not have pulled off such a beautiful event without you!
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Thomas H. Sent on 11/27/2023
Exceptional Fall Wedding - Casey at Pink Diamond Events
Hello Everyone,
My wife and I got married at Devils Thumb Ranch on 10/21/23. We interviewed several planners and felt that Casey was the only one we interviewed that spent the time to get to know us and find out what we wanted in our wedding verses selling us on what they are capable of or their reputation.
Casey spent the time to listen to our vision and help us pull together a team that could make that vision a reality. Items that I appreciated: Casey did not nickel and dime us. She told us what her cost were and then took care of us after that. For example, we wanted a mountain wedding and Casey is in Fort Collins, CO. She would drive between 2-3 hours each time my wife and I wanted to explore a venue and it was included in the package we paid for. Most wedding planners charge a rate to meet you at these more remote destinations. To add on to this thought, Casey also took my wife and I on even when we started with a 50K budget. Which is low when wanting a mountain wedding. This was truly appreciated by us.
Casey was always taking notes. There were too many times to count where we would be on a call or in person and Casey would mention something I brought up in previous conversations and ask follow on questions to ensure we didn’t miss anything. Often, I had moved on from the comments I made, but always appreciated Casey for ensuring my voice was heard as the groom. Her ability to catch all the details and listen is phenomenal.
Casey is extremely generous and steps up to the plate before you ask. First example is being generous with her time. She never rushed my wife and I into decisions. She would be patient and allow us to talk through our thoughts during our venue visits or when picking a vendor. Another moment where Casey stepped up was when we had to swap locations for our Sunday brunch, Casey offered to cover the costs to change the stationary because she felt responsible for the change. She always had our best interest at heart and strived to give us the wedding of our dreams.
Overall, Casey has amazing bedside manner when supporting a couple through the wedding process, she is highly detail oriented, curious, has abundant access to resources to make many variations of weddings happen, great at communicating, phenomenal at solving challenges both proactively and in the moment, and thoughtful.
We were fortunate to have Casey and her team take our wedding on and will miss our time with her. A big thank you to Casey and her team for helping us celebrate lifes greatest accomplishment.
TJ
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Madisson Sent on 03/10/2024Best decision we made
We truly cannot say enough good things about Jessica at Aspen & Ivy (formerly Pink Diamond Events). If you're wondering if you need a planner for your wedding, my humbly biased opinion is that you probably do - and you need Jessica. And this is coming from someone who considers herself to be highly organized and loves project planning (my wedding planning spreadsheet has 40 tabs, and the bridal party-facing version has 11 tabs), and yet I STILL firmly believe that partnering with Jessica was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding experience. Here's the thing: you can be incredibly detail-oriented, organized, thoughtful, and even enjoy doing it all yourself - but there's a big difference between thinking it through and pulling it all together / pulling it off. There are just always going to be things that a pro like Jessica can help you think about that you wouldn't have ever considered - and instead of kicking yourself later and obsessing over the "what-if's" and "could-have-been's", you can rest assured that Jessica will be there to kindly and gently remind you of things, consult on challenging decisions, and often just straight up take care of things and get sh*t done so you don't have to worry. A big selling point of our decision to partner with her and her team is their ability to deal with the unexpected. I've been to my fair share of weddings and though thankfully the guests often don't see these things, I'm sure any bridesmaid or bride can tell you that there is ALWAYS something unexpected that crops up last minute. Personally, I didn't want to be the one to have to deal with last-minute would-be mini (or big) catastrophes like rampaging drunk uncles, dropped wedding cake, broken heels, forgotten speeches, vendors running late, missing jewelry, etc. etc. And thankfully, we didn't experience any of those issues because we had Jessica keenly looking out for us and proactively preventing any issues (and if she did deal with issues day-of, then I was blissfully unaware).
The BEST gift we got on the day of our wedding was the ability, time, and mental space to be fully present and mindful during the entire thing - to enjoy every moment and truly let it all sink in. Everyone says the day will flash by in a blink, but to us, it was gleefully long, and we have solid memories of so many once-in-a-lifetime moments. And a big part of why that happened was because Jessica and her team were seamlessly and skillfully steering the ship; we never had to wonder or worry what was going on, if we were on time, where we were supposed to be, or what was supposed to happen next because they let us happily glide through the day while they took care of so much. Jessica is incredibly kind, knowledgable, and compassionate. Her expertise is solid, her communication style is thorough, she's detail-oriented, and she has the most amazingly calming presence that brings an stress-free element to the entire experience. -
Rachel Z. Sent on 01/28/2024
Best planner ever!
We got to work with Jen from Aspen & Ivy events and have nothing but positive things to say! Jen stayed on top of everything and kept us moving along our to-do list without us feeling overwhelmed. We always knew we were in good hands and would not forget any detail with her supporting us. My dress strap broke during our first dance and Jen was able to stitch it back on with no problem. She just does it all! So thankful that we decided to use a planner - couldn't imagine it without her. We felt cared for on a personal level and she was always calm, positive, and ready for anything. -
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Spencer C. Sent on 10/08/2023Casey & Team Are The Best
Casey was absolutely amazing. We did "day-of" coordination, which is a misnomer as she and her team started helping us a month or so out. We had a big backyard wedding which required 11+ vendors and a ton of logistics. Casey handled everything in an organized, calm, and gracious manner. Not only were we able to completely enjoy your wedding day & night without worrying about anything, but she also gave us countless pieces of advice that helped bring the event together in the best way. We went back & forth on needing a wedding planner and we are so beyond thankful that we chose to hire one— especially Casey! -
Janis B. Sent on 09/15/2023
Outstanding Wedding Planner
Hiring Jen Koerlin with Pink Diamond Events was easily the best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. She not only took the stress out of planning but turned it into a fun experience. Jen treated our wedding as her top priority. Jen’s attention to detail was truly remarkable. Thanks to her meticulous planning and flawless execution, our wedding was everything we had ever dreamed of! -
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Kari R. Sent on 09/24/2023Highly professional, ethical, great to work with and and worth every cent!!
Casey, and her Aspen & Ivy event team, blew us away!
Casey had stepped in mid-planning, after my husband and I had to make the tough decision to let our previous planner go. Casey and her Aspen & Ivy team immediately put my mind at ease and I knew that in her hands we would have an amazing wedding day. Casey is extremely organized, replies quickly, keeps you on track with the process, deals with all the vendor negotiations and details, and truly saved us more than once. She actually found out that one of our other vendors was not being truthful, and helped us navigate out of a sticky and stressful situation only weeks before the wedding. Her team is extremely transparent, which was great for all the type A brides who want to be involved in the planning. My only regret is that we did not hire her sooner!
If you’re looking to have a stress free wedding day with all the details perfect… hire Casey and her Aspen & Ivy team! I can’t overstate her work ethic, attention to detail, and overall pleasure to be around.
Worth every penny!!! Thank you! -
Kyle L. Sent on 12/30/2023
Best Wedding Planning Team EVER!!
The level of support and service I received from Aspen & Ivy is unparalleled. My wedding planner Jessica was organized, professional & enthusiastic. Jessica & Casey’s knowledgeable insights helped to alleviate a lot of stress and gave me confidence the wedding events would go smoothly. If you are looking for assistance with any major event I highly recommend Jessica & team. You will not regret it! -
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Megan B. Sent on 09/12/2023
In Kelsey We Trust!!
We absolutely loved being able to work with Kelsey from Pink Diamond Events for our wedding day on July 15, 2023. From day one she was very timely with her communication with us, so understanding and helpful in the stress of wedding planning and was always very professional while also feeling like a friend when we were working with her. She took so much work off of my mom's and my hands which we are so grateful for. The wedding day went over perfectly because of the organization and hard work ethic by Kelsey and her assistant, Mikayla. We somehow had lost a portion of our napkins for the table set up and they went out to buy similar new ones so that all the tables would be exactly how I imagined them to be. And that is just one of the many things she went above and beyond for that day! Kelsey was always so respectful while working with other vendors and guests and she sure knows how to get things done! I can say without a doubt we would not have had such a seamless and amazing wedding day without Kelsey's planning and help beforehand and on the day of. I would recommend her to anyone, she is SO SO worth it! -
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Payton D. Sent on 07/26/2023Jen is amazing!
Jen from Pink Diamond Events was AMAZING! Without her, I don't think we would've had the perfect wedding we did. She's very responsive and made the crazy process that wedding planning is go so smoothly! We would 100% recommend Jen to anyone who's looking for a planner in the area! -
Kerry C. Sent on 06/16/2023
Excellent choice!
When our daughter decided to have her wedding in Estes Park, we didn’t know where to begin. We were put in contact with Jen Koerlin from Pink Diamond Events and off we went. Most, if not all, of our family and friends traveled from all over the country, so we decided to take advantage of all that Estes Park had to offer. Jen helped us with absolutely every single detail, i.e., phone calls, emails, text messages, provided us with any and all information to different venues, transportation, contacts at each venue, read every contract, confirmed our obligations and expectations and was ready to proceed. If I had a question, Jen knew the answer. Jen was there every step of the rehearsal and wedding day with a well-oiled timeline that she had put together for the day to go perfect, and it did!! We were all able to fully enjoy every moment of our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. Jen was the consummate professional. We can’t thank her enough. -
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Tylher G. Sent on 05/02/2023
A dream come true!
Hiring Casey with Pink Diamond Events was the very best thing we did throughout the whole wedding planning process. My now husband wanted a "cold" wedding. Living in Florida made that very difficult! We chose Colorado as our destination and found Casey next. She made a planning a wedding across the country a piece of cake. She was always one step ahead of us when it came to ideas. Her organization was to a T. She was always a phone call away or a quick text back. She allowed us to enjoy the process of planning our wedding instead of stressing. We didn't do one tasting or one walk through throughout our planning process. We let her fully take the reins of our vendors. She created a day that was personalized to us that we couldn't have ever done ourselves. Casey is so very talented in what she does. We will forever be so thankful to Casey and her team. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so so much!! -
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Annie G. Sent on 05/16/2023Destination Wedding in Puerto Vallarta, MX!
My now husband and I had such a great experience having Casey from Pink Diamond Events as our travel agent for our destination wedding. We had reached out to a couple other travel agents that weren't quite the right fit, but after meeting with Casey we knew we were in good hands! So many other travel agents tried to steer us towards certain resort brands but Casey gave us all the pros & cons of each location and resort and really found our fit. Her experience with planning destination weddings was a great fit as our travel agent. She helped us find resorts/venues that fit what we were looking for and even toured numerous resorts herself, it was so helpful getting first hand input on all the locations. She coordinated all the RSVP's, helped with our website, and handled all the bookings and travel for 104 of us flying from the Midwest to Mexico. So many of our guests were not frequent travelers, and she made it easy for us AND for them. She even booked reservations at the resort restaurants before hand for my aunts and uncles since they were older and weren't quite sure how to do so on their own. Casey truly made my wedding everything I could've imagined, from the first meeting to even following up after the wedding to make sure everything went smoothly. We (and all our guests) could not have gotten there without her. Would recommend her a million times over! -
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Andrew H. Sent on 02/21/2023The Definition of a Professional Coordinator
Jen at Pick Diamond was an amazing coordinator to work with. Not only was she very professional, but we really felt she took the time to understand us as a couple before the big day and listened to all of our wants and needs. As expected from a professional coordinator, she was well prepared with timelines, suggestions to help us figure out the smaller details and to help save some money with our florist. We really couldn't of asked for a better experience. -
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Mikayla K. Sent on 04/23/2023
The Best!!
We had Casey through Pink Diamond Events help plan our wedding in December 2022. We were living in Texas and planning a micro destination wedding in Colorado, and it was such a seamless process. She had each step planned out and a timeline to know what was coming up. She got a sense of what we liked and gave us a few vendors to choose from for each thing, which was helpful, so we weren't overwhelmed with choices. Throughout the entire process, we were never worried or stressed. We were able to enjoy the time planning our wedding, and we had the wedding of our dreams. She kept us updated, informed, and met with us frequently to make sure we understood what was going on, what was to come, and if we had any questions. On the wedding day, she made sure everything was going smoothly with vendors so that we could just enjoy getting ready and the day. Even though we were having a smaller wedding and had a smaller budget, she still made us feel just as special and important as any other wedding. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone big or small wedding! -
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Bartolomeo P. Sent on 07/27/2023Pink Diamond is Phenomenal!
Casey was absolutely fantastic and my wife and I are so happy we hired her to help with our special day! We brought in Casey as a 60 day out and day of coordinator and she really helped reduce the stress and coordination of working with all of our vendors and provided a single point of contact for us. If there is anything you’re debating making an investment in for your wedding day, Casey’s services as a wedding coordinator are 100% worth it! We were so thankful to work with Casey and highly recommend her! -
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Lily A. Sent on 11/07/2022Most Incredible Planner & Team!
We worked with Casey and the Pink Diamond team for a year to plan our Steamboat wedding and can't put into words how absolutely AMAZING they and our wedding were. It really was exactly as we envisioned and they were available for calls, texts and our last minute ideas every step of the way. We really got so lucky with choosing them because we felt they really understood us, our vision and as a bonus, they were so fun to work with. Casey made countless trips to Steamboat to ensure everything was perfect and was always there to calm us down when we were feeling stressed. There's no way we can say how grateful we are to have met Casey and the Pink Diamond team and want to thank them for everything that they did to make our wedding day so magical. Casey and her team are actual angels and we couldn't be happier with everything. We have already recommended them to all of our other friends that are getting married. -
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