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Tim G.
Aug 17, 2024
Sara and the team at Grace and White were INCREDIBLE. From the day we started planning to the day of the wedding, they were always responsive, helpful, organized, and made the wedding planning process enjoyable. Planning: Sara really understood the look and feel that would represent our relationship and translated that into a beautiful wedding without us needing to do extensive research. We were as included in the process as we wanted to be, e.g., being very involved in music selection but leaving signage to Sara. Throughout planning she encouraged us to share our honest impressions so the wedding day would be perfectly ours. She and her team are truly wedding experts - helping us select and communicate with vendors (e.g., initial reach out for quote, day of timeline), design how the wedding would look and feel (e.g., color palette, flowers, bridesmaids dress options) and providing comprehensive answers to every "how do I...?" question (e.g., preserve flowers, get gifts for bridesmaids). Wedding day: Sara and her team worked incredibly with the venue staff and vendors to ensure that we were able to enjoy this day without direct involvement. Their attention to detail was phenomenal; from the design and set up of the venue, to ensuring they were always stocked with tissues, water, and any other essentials, to setting up our room with champagne and flowers before they left, they really made the day special and perfect. Getting married is an intimate and personal event, and Sara always gave us the space and privacy to enjoy the moment as the two of us while still being such an integral part of the planning and day. We had such an amazing time with Sara that we set up time after the wedding just to reminisce. We could not recommend them any more highly for your wedding planning needs. They're the best!
Read MoreKristina T.
Nov 22, 2023
We recently got married on 11.18.2023 and could not ask for a better team. We were blessed to have Carrie help execute our wedding timeline and help us plan accordingly. She contacted our vendors and ensured we were all on the same timeline. No matter how much you think you can plan a wedding yourself, you will not regret hiring a wedding coordinator. They are a blessing in disguise. They will take a load of stress off your plate, especially when the wedding date is near.On our wedding day, we had the blessing to work with Sara and her team! I can not imagine our wedding day going as smoothly as it did without them. We faced so many hurdles and obstacles due to the rain. But rain or shine my husband and I had the best wedding we could have ever asked for. There were a few moments when we had to make last-minute changes; however, Sara made those changes easy for us, as she did not overwhelm us one bit.There were so many moments where I could not thank Sara enough. Right before our ceremony, our sand unity broke, and I was in tears. But Sara knew exactly what to say to calm my nerves.My husband and I could not thank you ladies enough! Seeing all the hard word that they did to make our vision come to life was amazing. To add on to their amazingness, I just remembered that we initially had a content creator who was supposed to be there on our wedding day but backed out the week of. On the day of our wedding rehearsal, Sara informed us that she got us a content creator for our wedding day. This was the best gift that we received for our wedding. If you are looking for a content creator, we would also highly recommend Jenna from Ce Jour Creations. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the best wedding team, there was no way we could have done it without you. We love you guys so much and highly recommend your team to anyone who is getting married.Love,The Shibas
Read MoreJordan S.
Dec 18, 2023
Our wedding day was nothing short of perfect, thanks to Sarah and her incredible day-of coordination team. From the moment we decided to work with Sarah as our month-of wedding coordinator, she exhibited a level of professionalism and dedication that immediately put us at ease. Her meticulous planning and attention to detail in the weeks leading up to the big day ensured that every aspect of our wedding was accounted for.On the day itself, Sarah and her team worked seamlessly to orchestrate a flawless event. Their coordination was impeccable, from managing vendors to keeping the timeline on track. Sarah's ability to handle unexpected situations with grace and composure was truly remarkable. She made quick decisions without ever compromising the quality of our experience, turning potential challenges into mere footnotes in the story of our perfect day.What sets Sarah apart is not just her organizational skills, but also her genuine care for her clients. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and stress-free, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the occasion. Her calming presence and problem-solving expertise made our wedding day not only beautiful but also enjoyable. We are endlessly grateful to Sarah and her team for turning our wedding dreams into a reality. If you're seeking a coordinator who combines professionalism, warmth, and flawless execution, Sarah is the one for you. Our heartfelt thanks to Sarah for making our special day absolutely magical!
Read MoreStacey H.
Jan 5, 2022
We feel so incredibly lucky to have Sara as our day of coordinator. She has such a calming and positive presence that helped transcend throughout the wedding planning process and the big day. Sara is very organized and thought of everything. She gave me the most detailed timeline for the day of and all the vendors complimented how it was the best run wedding and timeline they've ever had. Sara and her team set up all the decorations, coordinated with the vendors for drop off and pick up, cleaned up all decorations at the end of the night, and kept us moving along our timeline. Leading up to the wedding she helped answer logistical questions, provide her expert knowledge and insight, and make recommendations on where to allocate budget and where to cut corners. She helped me pick out rentals that would best serve our space and esthetic. She helped run our rehearsal and answer any bridal party's questions. The day of Sara and her team were there to help guide us through the day with ease. We have received so many compliments since our wedding, many saying it's the best they've ever been to and we attribute a large part of that to With Grace & Love.
Read MoreMeghan F.
May 11, 2024
Look no further! The team at Curated by Grace + White, particularly Mary Hicks (our lead planner), are the best in the business when it comes to wedding planning. Our June 2023 wedding at Silverado Resort in Napa was perfection beyond my wildest dreams thanks to them. My husband and I laughed so hard it hurt, cried (happy tears), danced the night away, and truly had the best day we could have ever hoped for. All the credit has to be given to Mary and her team for making that a reality!!!I met Mary in 2021 when she was the head planner for my brother's wedding at Park Winters. I loved her style so much that I called her right after I got engaged because I wasn't having a wedding unless she was helping with it. It's impossible to enumerate everything, but here are some of the reasons I recommend Mary and Curated:(1) Positive attitude - Wedding planning and wedding day are notoriously stressful. That was NOT my experience at all thanks to Mary. She is the bubbliest, friendliest person, so her automatic nature is to always see things on the positive side. That's the kind of person you want on your team when the choices, opinions, and to-do lists start to get overwhelming. Everytime we hit a planning roadblock, she'd quickly jump in (before I was able to panic) with great resolutions and a positive perspective. Day of the wedding, she was the biggest hype woman, too, making me feel like a queen and reminding me to soak up our special day.(2) Attentive/responsive - There are a million moving pieces to wedding planning and Mary was on top of it all! She was super quick and thoughtful in responding to emails/texts. During the actual wedding, she was so attentive not only to me, but our entire family throughout the weekend. She always made sure we had our favorite drink in hand while dancing and checked-in on our parents nearly every 30 minutes to make sure everyone was at the right place/time and was having a great experience. We had a huge bridal party, and I was so impressed how Mary and all of her assistants (who I hadn't met before) showed up knowing people's names. (3) Vast industry knowledge and vendor connections - We had a "partial" planning package where we met with Mary at least once a month during the 10-month planning process. I'm so glad we went with that package instead of a "day/month of" package because it meant we could leverage Mary's vast network and knowledge of wedding venues and vendors. We found incredible vendors within our budget that we probably wouldn't have found otherwise. And these were all people who already knew and loved working with Mary, making things extra smooth day of.(4) 100% team bride and groom" - You have to contend with a lot of other thoughts/opinions from family/friends/vendors about your wedding making it hard sometimes to stay true to the vision you and your partner have. Not on Mary's watch though! She fights for you and your partner and empowers you to push for the wedding YOU want. She takes extra care to get to know you, your vision, and your budget, too, and will be frank about whether something really adds value to a wedding experience.(5) Super Organized - Mary and her team are the check-list queens from start to finish! Their planning checklist is so detailed, so you know nothing is going to be overlooked. On top of that she would send us monthly to-do lists (which turned into weekly as the date got closer) so we could prioritize and focus on the most important things. I think everyone's goal is to hire vendors that are talented and top-notch professional in their business. Mary and Curated by Grace + White clear that hurdle and then some, but the added bonus is that they are truly a pleasure to work with. They are so down to earth, kind, thoughtful, and honestly so much fun to be around. Who doesn't want that type of energy for their big day? We're beyond grateful for the work Mary and Curated by Grace + White did for us and could not recommend them more!!!
Read MoreAmanda I.
Oct 7, 2024
I always knew I wanted a wedding coordinator, not just for the day of, but someone I could rely on for guidance along the way--and the Curated team delivered exactly that. Being a very type-A person, I was worried about feeling stressed on the day, but I felt completely calm because I knew Lauren and her team would take care of everything. We didn't have to worry at all! They followed our setup instructions perfectly and even added thoughtful extra touches we hadn't thought of ourselves.As a couple living on the East Coast but getting married on the West Coast, we were especially grateful for Lauren's generosity in allowing us to ship any wedding items to her home. This made the whole planning process so much easier. We truly appreciated her attention to detail and the seamless execution on our wedding day. As an extra bonus Lauren and her team took little photos and clips throughout the day. This was such a wonderful surprise and so nice to have as we waited to get our professional photos back.
Read MoreSophie H.
Feb 14, 2024
Planning a wedding in Northern California from Los Angeles, my now husband Troy and I knew that hiring a wedding planner was an absolute must-have. We interviewed two different wedding planning companies, and immediately felt that Curated G+W could perfectly execute our clear vision of a timeless, classic, modern romantic wedding. We had an introductory call with Hannah Palmer, and booked soon after. Hannah totally understood Troy and my style of wedding planning (i.e., easily overwhelmed and quick to get decision fatigue!). Troy and I booked Curated G+W a year plus before our wedding date, so Hannah was intentional with the items we tackled each month and she gave us ample notice when we would embark on new wedding planning boulders. She kept us level headed and above water while we also juggled our usual busy lives! Hannah was also incredibly adaptable and was seamlessly able to navigate through the changes to our vision, budget, guest count, etc. Hannah was able to simultaneously propose several different plans so that we could weigh our options and make informed decisions. I also love that Hannah wasn't afraid to give her true thoughts and opinions based on her industry expertise, which made it a lot easier to make tough decisions! I welcomed her input. As we got closer and closer to the wedding, it took so much stress off our shoulders knowing Hannah was handling all vendor communications! It really helped us stay focused and prioritize not being in the trenches of emails/phone calls. Hannah really went above and beyond as our wedding planner! Even handling things like getting a custom portrait I had commissioned of Troy and his siblings professionally printed, framed, and gift wrapped in Northern California so that it would be a surprise on our wedding day! On the day of the wedding, I was 100% stress-free knowing that all our vendors would be arriving on time as she coordinated, any fires (I don't think there were any!) would be handled by her and her team in the background, and all I had to focus on was marrying the love of my life! I can't recommend Hannah and Curated by Grace + White enough! Thank you, all!
Read MoreJaymin G.
Jul 20, 2024
I could not be happier with my decision to hire this coordinating team from Grace + White and I cannot stress enough that if you are considering hiring them, do it, you won't regret it! Hannah and her team are soo great at what they do and were absolutely wonderful to work with!! They were in touch and coordinating with all the vendors, they set up everything with a beautiful vision and made our day so beautiful, easy and stress free as well as keeping it right on track. I cannot thank them enough for all of the work they did and how special and well taken care of we (especially I) felt. Thanks to her and her team we had the best, most perfect day ever!! And again, I cannot thank them enough! You ladies are incredible I highly recommend them!
Read MoreKelly L.
Nov 6, 2023
Run, don't walk, to hire Sara and the Grace + White team!When my fiancé and I began planning our wedding, we knew we wanted to find a planner that we connected with, who was willing to go the extra mile, and didn't mind the endless array of questions we'd have throughout the process. After chatting with Sara for just a few minutes, we knew we didn't need to look any further - she immediately made the chaos of wedding planning feel calm and organized. Throughout the 15 months of working together, Sara's expertise, professionalism, and deep care for her clients showed through in every interaction. When she says, "We'll do whatever you need", she really means it. When our invitations came in late while we were on vacation, Sara was there to handle and send out for us without a second thought. She molded our incredibly scattered thoughts into a vision that came together beautifully on the day itself, down to the patterned tablecloths, florals, and invitations. She helped navigate tricky vendors, and her knowledge of the overall industry was crucial in helping us figure out where we should splurge and where we could save money - not to mention saving us HOURS of back and forth.On the day of, Sara and her team made sure everything went seamlessly from start to finish. From setting up all the wedding décor, to steaming my dress, to navigating issues we never even knew about, she was our right hand, and simply put, our wedding would not have been everything we wanted and more without her orchestration.Perhaps most importantly, Sara was there every time we had a question, concern, random late-night panic - and she handled every part of the process with an ease and confidence that let us know everything would work out as we'd dreamed. Our wedding was picture-perfect thanks to Grace + White team and we constantly felt like we had a team of superheroes in our corner.THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Read MoreSophia R.
Jul 12, 2024
I got married in May of 2024 and Hannah Palmer was my wedding planner and when I say she was excellent, amazing, top of the line - it's an understatement. She went above and beyond to make sure that every step of the process was easy, understandable and enjoyable. She always was available for phone calls and responded to emails almost immediately. She knew my personality and style and ensured that every single detail was exactly what I wanted. Wedding planning can be sooo stressful so having her by my side made all the difference. I would plan every life event with her by my side. 100/10. Love her to bits and she made me the happiest bride on the planet! She is encouraging, loving and so thoughtful and an extremely hard worker. You can tell she loves what she does. And I love her for it! If you want the best in NorCal, see Hannah! Thank you, Hannah!
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