Rave Reviews
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What our clients are saying:
"These guys are fabulous! Just the team that you would want to handle your personal or corporate function."
-L. Duncan, Microsoft
"Dear Aleah & Nick, Thank you both for everything you did to help us throw the perfect wedding! You are both very special people and obviously talented at your craft. You made the entire experience easy and stress-free - everything was just perfect! We couldn't think of a single thing we would change or wish had gone differently. You guys are awesome and we are eternally grateful!
-The Hamricks
"Dear Nick and Aleah, We can't thank you enough for the peace of mind and sense of security you provided during our wedding planning process up through the big day! And what a bonus that you two were so much fun; it was a delight to work with you! A million thanks for your drive, flexibility, and warmth - and what a great model for married partnership! With such fond memories," -Leah and Sam Marcus
"Aleah and Nick have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have a fresh & fun approach to event planning. They are quick with following up to all my questions and emails. They have an extremely professional approach to this business, while at the same time completely relaxed and stress-free. The first time we met it was like talking to an old friend, very comfortable. Aleah & Nick love what they do and it shows. I highly recommend Nick and Aleahfor event planning!"
-Jenny Llanes, Llanes Weddings
"Nick and Aleah are always a pleasure and easy to work with. Their event concepts are unique and fun and their ideas fresh. We always enjoy working with them."
-Haydee Alderete Concepts Event Design
"Dear Aleah and Nick,
Most people would agree that the true and best measure of the success of a wedding held at one's home is whether or not the mother and father of the bride are relaxed and enjoy themselves. In case it wasn't obvious, John and I had a wonderful time at Emily and Ryen's wedding and reception and we have you to thank. You kept us all on track during the planning phase, understood our sometimes wacky sense of humor, recommended superior vendors, and dealt with every issue (although we were never aware of any) that came up throughout the evening.
We were free to welcome our friends and family throughout the evening and join in the celebration. Your professionalism allowed us to live in the moment at our "wedding in the woods" for Emily and Ryen. We are exceedingly grateful to you. You are a fantastic team and we truly enjoyed working with you. From our perspective, it was an enchanting evening. Thank you for the vital part you played in making the magic happen.
With Best Regards," -Pamela Swanes
"Nick & Aleah, I don't even know where to start...thank you, thank you, thank you!! Truly, I don't know how we could have had such a perfect wedding without you both. From the planning of our big day to the day of events, we never stressed about where to go, what to do, etc. -isn't that an oxymoron when planning your dream wedding with 250+ guests?! But it's true, you both took care of every last detail to ensure that our wedding day was as relaxed, fun and memorable as possible which it was, without a doubt! We are so grateful to have met you both and will recommend your services to everyone! I wish I could say more to express our gratitude. With love,"
-Renee and Alex Burch
"Working with the Valleys was a joy, a blast and most of all a relief. Aleah and Nick are passionate about what they do and what they do is over the top fabulous. My vision for a Winter Wonderland company holiday party became just that – a Winter Wonderland. They more than exceeded my expectations by transforming our remodeling showroom into a beautiful, snowy dream place where the guests were simply giddy. They even baked and decorated snowflake cookies themselves as an added touch. Aleah and Nick took care of every detail and kept me informed every step of the way. I’m so looking forward to my next party because with Nick and Aleah at the helm, not only will it be stress free, but a smashing success!!"
-CoCo Harper, Marketing Director Jackson Design and Remodeling
"We hired Nick and Aleah for our day of wedding coordination and they did an exceptional job. They were organized, attentive, punctual, trustworthy and we definitely recommend their services to another bride and groom. Although we only utilized their outstanding services for the day of the event, we would have loved to been able to work with them for the entire planning process." -John and Cat Francis
"Aleah and Nick,
We are so grateful for all your hard work on our wedding and have received countless compliments from friends and family who have remarked that it was the most thoughtful, organized, and beautiful wedding they've attended, and that you two were spectacular (as it's evident that we can't take all the credit!). From managing time differences in Hong Kong and the East Coast, you were there for us from the very start. You were our eyes and ears as we had to remotely choose a wedding location, and you always kept us in the loop with videos and photos and commentary as you visited sites with my parents. Thanks to you, we were able to be introduced to such a high caliber of vendors that we would not have been able to encounter on our own. Via their relationship with you two, we had access to the highest quality photographers, videos, florists, stationers, bake shops, and musicians. When we encountered hiccups with last minute site changes and re-negotiations, you two were stalwart and tough negotiators on our behalves. There were details we might have overlooked had you not been so involved in the process. Moreover, you were always willing to go the extra mile for us, when Stephanie's grandad fell sick and the situation was stressful, you went over and beyond in helping us with the invitations. What is also priceless to us is your candor with feedback. I have never been as indecisive as with my own wedding and you guided me towards a much more fitting shade for the bridesmaid dresses as you had a sense of what would be most fitting with the flowers and setting and your etiquette advice for dicey situations with guests was so helpful. Your responsiveness via email or telephone is what stood out to us from the very beginning and what continued to be a hallmark of our relationship. It can all be summed up with the fact that my sister has already asked that our wedding gift to her be your Orchid contract, as you two are possibly the best gift any bride and groom could receive.
All best and congrats on your anniversary,"
-Stephanie & Tom
“Nick & Aleah, I just wanted to say thank you…for bringing us such great clients and for making the whole process enjoyable. You are a rare commodity!”
-Vickie Peterson, Ravishing Radish
“Dear Aleah & Nick, Thank you so much for a lovely Easter celebration. You are an amazing couple and I am in awe how you can so easily entertain so many people and make it look so effortless! I need lessons!” -Janice C.
"Aleah and Nick are top-notch and very dedicated. They planned our wedding and we were told by many of our guests that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Of course, the two of us were over the moon. They were very attentive to detail and kept us from getting in over our heads." -T. Cheung
"Nick & Aleah are a fantastic team to work with, and their weddings are always beautiful, elegant and CALM. I have had the good fortune to work with them three times and am always incredibly impressed by their professionalism, their great sense of humor, and their ability to transform even the simplest spaces into works of art. I look forward to working with them again many times over." -Kate McElwee, Photographer
“Aleah & Nick, thank you both so much for being a part of our day and helping us make it that way. Aleah – I greatly appreciate all your help and guidance in the months and weeks leading up to our wedding. It was such a relief to know we had you there to keep the day rolling along smoothly. Thank you so much for all of your help and support!”- Ben & Mandy
“We had the best wedding day – we had a super great time at our own wedding – who knew it was possible? So, thank you so very, very much! And…if we had to do it all on our own we’d still be looking for a caterer and had it postponed indefinitely and may be not speaking to each other!” xo, Mako & Booth
"Planning a wedding can be very stressful, especially when there are other things in the couple's lives which occupy their time. This is the situation that we were in. We both had full-time jobs, and we were adjusting to our new life together. We were not able to devote the necessary time towards making this special day perfect. It is difficult to imagine how we could have pulled this off without help from Aleah and Nick.
While we were still able to make all of the crucial decisions, they did all of the work. When we had to decide on something important, and we really didn't have any ideas, Aleah and Nick made many useful suggestions. Almost every detail was handled by them, from the venue to the photographer, from flowers to the DJ, and most of the things in between, all for a very reasonable price. They even stayed up late the night before the wedding working on decorations, and they were the first people there on the morning of. With their help, the day was perfect.
We can't prove this, but we think that they might have even had something to do with the beautiful sunny weather on that day after weeks straight of rain.
We cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work. Aleah and Nick earned our eternal gratitude, and we would definitely recommend them to any couple who would like their wedding to be flawless, like ours was."
-Sean & Kyoko Hendrickson
"You have been such a big help; without you this wedding would not be possible! I am so grateful to you, you have no idea. You are my sanity; thank you so much for all of your help. You made my dream wedding come true!"
-Rianne Parker
"You guys rock. When you planned our wedding you weren't the wedding planners, you were my family. I don't know how you guys negotiated various vendors and details (perhaps kidnapping was involved!!), and Aleah - you should think about joining the U.N.! Thank you so much for making our wedding so special - everyone said it was the most fun and amazing wedding they'd ever been to."
-Sapna Schwinberg
*Photos by Frank Ross Photography, Paul Sanders, La Luz Photography, Kate McElwee Photography, Llanes Weddings, Becky Hartmann, Alex Studios, and Laurel McConnell
What our clients are saying:
"These guys are fabulous! Just the team that you would want to handle your personal or corporate function."
-L. Duncan, Microsoft
"Dear Aleah & Nick, Thank you both for everything you did to help us throw the perfect wedding! You are both very special people and obviously talented at your craft. You made the entire experience easy and stress-free - everything was just perfect! We couldn't think of a single thing we would change or wish had gone differently. You guys are awesome and we are eternally grateful!
-The Hamricks
"Dear Nick and Aleah, We can't thank you enough for the peace of mind and sense of security you provided during our wedding planning process up through the big day! And what a bonus that you two were so much fun; it was a delight to work with you! A million thanks for your drive, flexibility, and warmth - and what a great model for married partnership! With such fond memories," -Leah and Sam Marcus
"Aleah and Nick have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have a fresh & fun approach to event planning. They are quick with following up to all my questions and emails. They have an extremely professional approach to this business, while at the same time completely relaxed and stress-free. The first time we met it was like talking to an old friend, very comfortable. Aleah & Nick love what they do and it shows. I highly recommend Nick and Aleahfor event planning!"
-Jenny Llanes, Llanes Weddings
"Nick and Aleah are always a pleasure and easy to work with. Their event concepts are unique and fun and their ideas fresh. We always enjoy working with them."
-Haydee Alderete Concepts Event Design
"Dear Aleah and Nick,
Most people would agree that the true and best measure of the success of a wedding held at one's home is whether or not the mother and father of the bride are relaxed and enjoy themselves. In case it wasn't obvious, John and I had a wonderful time at Emily and Ryen's wedding and reception and we have you to thank. You kept us all on track during the planning phase, understood our sometimes wacky sense of humor, recommended superior vendors, and dealt with every issue (although we were never aware of any) that came up throughout the evening.
We were free to welcome our friends and family throughout the evening and join in the celebration. Your professionalism allowed us to live in the moment at our "wedding in the woods" for Emily and Ryen. We are exceedingly grateful to you. You are a fantastic team and we truly enjoyed working with you. From our perspective, it was an enchanting evening. Thank you for the vital part you played in making the magic happen.
With Best Regards," -Pamela Swanes
"Nick & Aleah, I don't even know where to start...thank you, thank you, thank you!! Truly, I don't know how we could have had such a perfect wedding without you both. From the planning of our big day to the day of events, we never stressed about where to go, what to do, etc. -isn't that an oxymoron when planning your dream wedding with 250+ guests?! But it's true, you both took care of every last detail to ensure that our wedding day was as relaxed, fun and memorable as possible which it was, without a doubt! We are so grateful to have met you both and will recommend your services to everyone! I wish I could say more to express our gratitude. With love,"
-Renee and Alex Burch
"Working with the Valleys was a joy, a blast and most of all a relief. Aleah and Nick are passionate about what they do and what they do is over the top fabulous. My vision for a Winter Wonderland company holiday party became just that – a Winter Wonderland. They more than exceeded my expectations by transforming our remodeling showroom into a beautiful, snowy dream place where the guests were simply giddy. They even baked and decorated snowflake cookies themselves as an added touch. Aleah and Nick took care of every detail and kept me informed every step of the way. I’m so looking forward to my next party because with Nick and Aleah at the helm, not only will it be stress free, but a smashing success!!"
-CoCo Harper, Marketing Director Jackson Design and Remodeling
"We hired Nick and Aleah for our day of wedding coordination and they did an exceptional job. They were organized, attentive, punctual, trustworthy and we definitely recommend their services to another bride and groom. Although we only utilized their outstanding services for the day of the event, we would have loved to been able to work with them for the entire planning process." -John and Cat Francis
"Aleah and Nick,
We are so grateful for all your hard work on our wedding and have received countless compliments from friends and family who have remarked that it was the most thoughtful, organized, and beautiful wedding they've attended, and that you two were spectacular (as it's evident that we can't take all the credit!). From managing time differences in Hong Kong and the East Coast, you were there for us from the very start. You were our eyes and ears as we had to remotely choose a wedding location, and you always kept us in the loop with videos and photos and commentary as you visited sites with my parents. Thanks to you, we were able to be introduced to such a high caliber of vendors that we would not have been able to encounter on our own. Via their relationship with you two, we had access to the highest quality photographers, videos, florists, stationers, bake shops, and musicians. When we encountered hiccups with last minute site changes and re-negotiations, you two were stalwart and tough negotiators on our behalves. There were details we might have overlooked had you not been so involved in the process. Moreover, you were always willing to go the extra mile for us, when Stephanie's grandad fell sick and the situation was stressful, you went over and beyond in helping us with the invitations. What is also priceless to us is your candor with feedback. I have never been as indecisive as with my own wedding and you guided me towards a much more fitting shade for the bridesmaid dresses as you had a sense of what would be most fitting with the flowers and setting and your etiquette advice for dicey situations with guests was so helpful. Your responsiveness via email or telephone is what stood out to us from the very beginning and what continued to be a hallmark of our relationship. It can all be summed up with the fact that my sister has already asked that our wedding gift to her be your Orchid contract, as you two are possibly the best gift any bride and groom could receive.
All best and congrats on your anniversary,"
-Stephanie & Tom
“Nick & Aleah, I just wanted to say thank you…for bringing us such great clients and for making the whole process enjoyable. You are a rare commodity!”
-Vickie Peterson, Ravishing Radish
“Dear Aleah & Nick, Thank you so much for a lovely Easter celebration. You are an amazing couple and I am in awe how you can so easily entertain so many people and make it look so effortless! I need lessons!” -Janice C.
"Aleah and Nick are top-notch and very dedicated. They planned our wedding and we were told by many of our guests that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Of course, the two of us were over the moon. They were very attentive to detail and kept us from getting in over our heads." -T. Cheung
"Nick & Aleah are a fantastic team to work with, and their weddings are always beautiful, elegant and CALM. I have had the good fortune to work with them three times and am always incredibly impressed by their professionalism, their great sense of humor, and their ability to transform even the simplest spaces into works of art. I look forward to working with them again many times over." -Kate McElwee, Photographer
“Aleah & Nick, thank you both so much for being a part of our day and helping us make it that way. Aleah – I greatly appreciate all your help and guidance in the months and weeks leading up to our wedding. It was such a relief to know we had you there to keep the day rolling along smoothly. Thank you so much for all of your help and support!”- Ben & Mandy
“We had the best wedding day – we had a super great time at our own wedding – who knew it was possible? So, thank you so very, very much! And…if we had to do it all on our own we’d still be looking for a caterer and had it postponed indefinitely and may be not speaking to each other!” xo, Mako & Booth
"Planning a wedding can be very stressful, especially when there are other things in the couple's lives which occupy their time. This is the situation that we were in. We both had full-time jobs, and we were adjusting to our new life together. We were not able to devote the necessary time towards making this special day perfect. It is difficult to imagine how we could have pulled this off without help from Aleah and Nick.
While we were still able to make all of the crucial decisions, they did all of the work. When we had to decide on something important, and we really didn't have any ideas, Aleah and Nick made many useful suggestions. Almost every detail was handled by them, from the venue to the photographer, from flowers to the DJ, and most of the things in between, all for a very reasonable price. They even stayed up late the night before the wedding working on decorations, and they were the first people there on the morning of. With their help, the day was perfect.
We can't prove this, but we think that they might have even had something to do with the beautiful sunny weather on that day after weeks straight of rain.
We cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work. Aleah and Nick earned our eternal gratitude, and we would definitely recommend them to any couple who would like their wedding to be flawless, like ours was."
-Sean & Kyoko Hendrickson
"You have been such a big help; without you this wedding would not be possible! I am so grateful to you, you have no idea. You are my sanity; thank you so much for all of your help. You made my dream wedding come true!"
-Rianne Parker
"You guys rock. When you planned our wedding you weren't the wedding planners, you were my family. I don't know how you guys negotiated various vendors and details (perhaps kidnapping was involved!!), and Aleah - you should think about joining the U.N.! Thank you so much for making our wedding so special - everyone said it was the most fun and amazing wedding they'd ever been to."
-Sapna Schwinberg
*Photos by Frank Ross Photography, Paul Sanders, La Luz Photography, Kate McElwee Photography, Llanes Weddings, Becky Hartmann, Alex Studios, and Laurel McConnell
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