Reviews of EFD Creative - Event Planning & Design (Event Planner)

Ryan Farrell

Working with Kasie and EFD creative was easily one of the best decisions my wife and I made through our wedding planning process. Kasie was there for us whenever we needed her and gave us great time lines for when we needed to get things done on our end. When we started to get a little lost through the planning, within a day Kasie was in our inbox getting us back on track. She was extremely thorough during the planning and come the wedding day she was on top of everything. Three days prior, the ceremony location needed to be changed and once we informed her on the new location, she took care of making sure everything was set up. She also provided full weekend schedule for everyone in the wedding to make sure everything went perfectly.

Charlene Chia

Hiring Edna to be our wedding planner was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. Having never planned a wedding before, we really did not know what we were getting ourselves into and it was extremely helpful and comforting to have an expert right by our side, guiding us through each step. For example, when we first met Edna, she graciously went through our budget with us. We had no idea how much things could cost! Edna quickly pulled us back into reality and worked with our budget to get us the best of what we could afford. Edna was also a huge time saver. We both work full time, and before we had hired her, it took us two months just to find a venue for our wedding. Within two weeks of hiring Edna, we had booked all of our major vendors, including the photographer, videographer, officiant, and band! No time was wasted researching vendors and we are extremely pleased with all of them and their level of service during our wedding day. Edna is a wedding expert, and her expert opinion prevented and resolved many disagreements during the wedding planning process. Many times we would disagree about some aspect of the wedding, and many times the solution would be to, ‘ask Edna!’ Hearing the important and relevant questions of a wedding expert, who has planned countless weddings before quickly puts any arguments to rest. Not only do her opinions come from experience, but also Edna logically works through each problem, step by step. Edna’s level of service is top notch. There was never a time when we felt we could not reach her. She responds to all messages promptly, even if they are sent late at night. On the actual wedding day, Edna took charge of everything logistical. She was working hard, behind the scenes, to make sure everything looked gorgeous and ran smoothly.

Tammy Pratt

I’m so thankful I hired Edna and Kasie from EFD Creative. They are the very best!!!! I married late in life for the first time and really thought I could do it all no problem, but realized early on I couldn’t make it happen and still keep everything in my life in order. Weddings have changed so much since my sister’s wedding and I had no idea all the little nuances and details to consider. I jumped on the internet and looked at so many planners and landed on EFD Creative. I was impressed with their experience and all the beautiful weddings in their portfolio. After talking with Edna and Kasie I knew they were the perfect match and in good hands. From Edna's design expertise to Kasie’s attention to detail and organization skills, I really could sit back and breathe a sigh of relief. Even when things got hectic and decisions needed to be made, they talked me through it and I instantly felt better. The day was perfect thanks to Edna and Kasie!!!!!

Lexi D'Angelo

Immediately after my engagement I knew I needed a professional wedding planner to combine my unique style and my mom's very specific taste into one wedding that both of us would love. After meeting Edna and Kasie, we knew between their impressive portfolio and positive energy that they were the team to make it happen. We decided the wedding would have a majestic garden feel. Edna helped us infuse that look into everything from our invitations to our incredibly detailed castle wedding cake... I have NEVER seen so many people take pictures of the cake at a wedding! On the night of my wedding I just kept looking around admiring how gorgeous everything was and feeling so grateful to have had her in my corner. As a busy business owner, I have a tight schedule and little time to organize an event of this magnitude. Kasie took care of it all! I would mention just once what it was that I wanted and poof Kasie would make it happen. She was super on the ball and unbelievably organized. She was always available to take a call from my mother and I and she even rush ordered a fan (the day before my wedding) for my mom to take to the ceremony after realizing it was going to be an unusually hot autumn day. On the day of my wedding I did not worry about a thing! I knew Edna was at the venue making sure the space looked just as we imagined while Kasie was keeping track of the timeline and overseeing all of the vendors as they loaded in. My wedding day was the absolute best day of my life and a huge part of that was due to the EFD Creative team. I could have never done it without them!

Susan Potter

Planning a wedding can be stressful but planning a destination wedding can put one over the edge. My daughter and her fiancé (now husband) live in northern Vermont while my husband and I live outside of Boston. We booked a venue in southwestern Vermont but were not happy with the vendors that were available in the area. We all were becoming very frustrated with the planning process causing a lot of disagreements between mother and daughter. Mulling over the idea of hiring an event planner to save the relationship I have with my daughter, I began the search in the Boston area for one that would be willing to work with us in Vermont. EFD-Creative had some Vermont weddings within their portfolio, so the call was made. Edna, my daughter and I hit it off from the start. She was upfront, honest and informative about the process of finding Boston vendors who would make the trip north and their fees. I hired her on the spot, no questions asked. Edna literally was able to defuse the few situations that crept up between mother and daughter and I can’t thank her enough for keeping the peace between us. Rustic Chic was my daughter's dream wedding. Edna and my daughter both have the artistic flare that brought a simple empty barn to an elegant and beautiful room that had our guests in awe when they entered the reception. The process of branding the event was amazing … from selecting colors, designing a logo to be used on invitations, menus and even custom-made cookies. Every vendor that Edna recommended was over the top. Then there is Kasie who is a mother of the bride's dream come true. I did not have to worry about one thing on the days leading up to the wedding. She coordinated everything for us. She handled the rehearsal the night before which was a challenge of its own. She dealt with the employees at the inn, all of the vendors, the cocktail reception, and wedding reception setup. She is a ball of energy that made everyone in the wedding party feel at ease and made the day extra special for family and friends. Edna and Kasie are an amazing team. Edna has the ability to take the bride and groom’s vision of their special day and make it come to be. Her knowledge of the wedding business is amazing and her capabilities and eye for every fine detail are endless. Kasie’s calming demeanor is exactly what is needed the day of the big event. Her ability to maintain order, work with so many vendors at one time and coordinate the wedding party is truly amazing. As a mother of the bride, there is nothing better than hearing that “your daughter’s and son-in-law’s wedding was the best wedding that they have ever attended”. Thank you, Edna and Kasie from the bottom of the Potter’s and Roberge’s hearts.

Lauren Baumann

I am not sure there are words to fully express how amazing Edna, Kasie and the EFD Creative team were to work with. My wedding day could not have been more perfect and I know so much had to do with the great work that the team Edna and Kasie pulled together. Edna and Kasie were both easy to work with, always available to answer questions or bounce ideas off of. Edna is a fountain of knowledge and resources for anything wedding related and has an amazing way of taking small details and turning them into a complete and incredible final product. I found both Edna and Kasie supportive of what my husband and I wanted to put emphasis on for our special day and ways of incorporating all of our ideas. They both had great organization and understood the flow of each part of the process, which made working with them feel very controlled and comfortable. These ladies are easy to talk to, sweet, creative... simply superwomen at their jobs. I could not recommend anyone more highly and am so thankful that I had them with me for the entire process for they made it fun, involved very little stress, and everything turned out better than I could have imagined.

Averie Borgaro

Edna is a very talented event stylist and wedding design expert. She is passionate about her work, taking every detail seriously and remaining dedicated to her clients. Edna is amazing at communicating, keeping organized, staying on track, and always following up. She is also very warm and personable. I truly enjoyed working with Edna to help design and map out the details of my destination wedding. After a long and somewhat tumultuous 2 year engagement, Edna made wedding planning FUN for me again. I hired Edna to help streamline my ideas and my vision so I could have a wedding that "made sense" for our location and still reflected our style. Her ability to visualize things, draw ideas out, and talk through different options is an asset. She has great taste and an abundance of resources and recommendations. Edna can see the bigger picture (look and feel) very clearly, yet never loses sight of the tiniest details. She is the ultimate when it comes to designing an event that is exactly what you were looking for! And she will be right there with you throughout the entire creative process.

Maura Mcguinness

Kasie is unbelievably easy to work with. She is the most organized and detail oriented person I've ever met and meets every situation with an enormous smile and an upbeat and educational demeanor. She helped make my wedding day perfect. No detail was overlooked and the day went smoothly - all due to her wonderful talent in event planning. I would highly recommend EFD Creative to any bride looking for a planner - they make the overwhelming process of planning a large event easy and fun!

Lilia Weisfeldt

EFD Creative helped me plan and execute a recent event. They were absolutely amazing with every single detail -- from finding the perfect vendors, to setting everything up, to event itself! Not a single thing was out of place and all of my guests were totally blown away. It's a party I'll never forget! Edna and Kasie are true professionals who are the best in the biz! I'll never work with another planner -- they are my go-to gals!

Rebecca Orel

Edna and Kasie were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. From helping us hit the ground running when we started planning, to finding us the best possible vendors, to keeping on top of all details large and small throughout the whole wedding process and during the wedding itself, we could not have asked for better possible wedding planners. They are the best choice you could possibly make.

Alexander Runkle

Edna of EFD Creative is truly one of the greatest people you’ll ever meet! From the moment I first spoke with her on the phone, I thought that we would possibly use her services for day-of coordination. However, after my husband and I met her in person – we immediately knew that we wanted her expertise and eye for design all the way through! She was able to help shape our initial thoughts into a spectacular wedding that we and our guests couldn't believe. From vendor suggestion and selection (and working her magic to save us money where she could) to finding just the right item to be displayed on the gift table to having her team (and terrific husband) with her on the final day so that nothing was even an inch out of place– she lent her discerning and tasteful eye for design to the planning process – and we couldn't have been more thrilled. Being a gay couple, we wanted our overall wedding look and feel to be more masculine than a typical wedding - and she was able to deliver on that premise and more! Our friends, family and guests are still commenting about the day several months later. I think the best thing about working with Edna, was that we gained a friend!

Craig Sorensen

"Last October we had the wedding not only of our dreams but also probably the dream wedding for many of our guests. My husband Michael and myself first met Edna for coffee back at the beginning of the year and the connection was made immediately—hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made was to entrust our dream to her capable hands. From save the dates to invitations to napkins and then the enchanted venue itself there was not a single detail that was left to chance or forgotten. The interplay of design, color, whimsy, everything was evident everywhere you looked—sometimes very obvious and sometimes subtle but the end effect was magical. We held our wedding and reception at the New England Aquarium and Edna and her team managed to convert what could be a cavernous and overly stimulating environment into an intimate space that flowed perfectly with our vision and always an undercurrent of shear elegance. From the flowers to the table settings to the dance floor and lighting we came as close to perfection that you can get in our eyes. Working with Edna was like working with your favorite sibling and someone who you just knew would never let you down but also tell you the truth and not just what you wanted to hear. She knew when to let us roam free and when to pull us back to safety. I would absolutely trust her with any event that we might plan in the future. Each one of her suggestions and decisions were spot on—amazing!! The last month or so of planning—enter Kasie. Where do I start? How can one individual be in so many places and think of so many details and never lose track of a single item—she is truly Superwoman in our book. We had been warned that things go wrong but no one but us would know it but operationally the whole wedding was flawless from what we could tell. I honestly don’t know how she does it but she does and it is all done with humor and grace and love. Edna and Kasie ROCK!!"

Lacey Potter

What an amazing duo Edna and Kasie are. Both of them have an eye for detail but in two very different ways. Edna has an eye for design and can easily make your event vision come true. From designing your own logo to helping you with center piece ideas. Kasie on the other hand has an eye for logistical details. My wedding party is still raving about the day of schedule she created. Everyone knew where to be and when. If someone was missing Kasie was on it before I could notice. Both Edna and Kasie did an amazing job recommending vendors and coordinating all of them. I truly can’t thank them enough for making my wedding day one I’ll always remember!

Mary T

Can't say enough about the EFD team -- Edna and Kasie were absolutely terrific to work with! We had a complicated situation: a 175-guest wedding on the East Coast planned by a bride and groom on the West Coast with friends coming from all over the country and half the family flying in from The South. All in 8 weeks time. That is right, eight weeks. Edna was a superstar. She was always available for a phone call, a quick question or a big one, and she knew every vendor who's anybody in the Boston/Cape/New England area. I'm very particular, and Edna immediately read my style and steered me in the direction of the vendors who best suited it. We had an L.A. vibe with a New Orleans flair in a Cape Cod setting. She made the whole weekend into a three-day party. She and Kasie attended my floral sessions with me on my very short trips to Boston from LA, and attended my tasting at the venue on Cape Cod. When we were down to the wire on invitations, her strong relationship with that vendor enabled me to get many orders in at the last minute and with very stylish input. She never stepped on my toes -- just designed what she envisioned I'd love. She was incredible with the rentals, which get complicated: tablecloths, chairs, silverware, you name it. She even asked if we could borrow a small sample of the wares we'd picked, so we could match our "look" to the florals and the venue. The vendor said no one had ever asked that before and was happy to let us borrow samples! It's this sort of personal touch that I could not have planned my wedding without. Kasie was amazing on the ground on the day of. My mom and sister noticed how she held everything together and made it all look so easy. I now realize that's a huge part of the Wedding Planner's job. I can't say enough about this group. I'd do another event with them in a heartbeat. I was sad when it all ended, because I felt like we were all working for the same company. Then I realized I was just another bride!

Molly Ham

We absolutely loved working with Edna and Kasie to create the wedding of our dreams! From the beginning, everything was laid out clearly so we could not go wrong in terms of our budget. Thanks to Edna, we were successful in finding the perfect venue that had everything we wanted and that fit into our budget. From there, everything took off seamlessly! From the flowers, the rentals for the tables, the invitations, and the cake, all vendors were selected to match the exact vision we desired. Edna was essential for the helping to select the key elements of the design that made everything coordinate and match perfectly. When it was time for the practicalities of the wedding, Kasie jumped in to make the entire process stress free. Her amazing communication with myself and all the vendors made my life so much easier! She was extremely specific and punctual in all of the details regarding the timeline and the organization of the entire event. Her positive attitude throughout the process made this all helped to make this a relaxed and enjoyable process. We feel so lucky to have worked with both EFD Creative and we truly could have not have had the wedding of our dreams without the amazing team of Edna and Kasie!

Tina Miljevic

I had the pleasure of meeting Edna and being introduced to EFD Creative almost 13 years ago when I entered the hospitality industry. Over my decade long career I have worked side by side with various planners and designers. I have seen all there is to see with almost 500 weddings under my belt. When it came time for my very own Big Day there was absolutely no question who my husband and I wanted to work with. Edna and Kasie simply understood us. They listened, created and designed based on who we are as a couple and our story. What we couldn't put in words they designed flawlessly through images. Edna and Kasie were a sounding board for our ideas, our challenges and the inevitable family drama that comes with planning a wedding. Their recommendations were spot on. All aspects of our wedding were personal to our journey as a couple and this team understood that. Day-of was 100% spot on. To say our wedding was exactly how I imagined it would be an understatement. It was more. As an event professional myself, I am a stickler for timeline and details. However, I woke up the morning of my wedding knowing I was in the best of hands. I didn't look at a clock. I didn't ask questions. I didn't have to come up with Plan B or C, even when my brother-in-law lost our wedding bands...Kasie was the one who tracked them down! She saved our vows (and my brother-in-law's life

Angie Steinhardt

Our experience working with Kasie Blanchette was absolutely fabulous! She has excellent organizational skills and a wonderful, warm personality. Despite the complex nature of our wedding, Kasie found a way to make it all come together so beautifully! I received numerous compliments from my guests on how well-planned the wedding was and many even mentioned that it was the best wedding they ever attended. The wedding involved a large robot in the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; hair, makeup and nail services for the bride, maid of honor, and 4 bridesmaids as well as the addition of two special wedding games (a dance and trivia contest with prizes for each). This by all means was not easy to coordinate, but thanks to Kasie, I was able to include all these things which made my wedding so much fun and very memorable. She even helped to put up and also take down all the flowers in the church and reception site. Having her around throughout my wedding day really put my mind at ease as I could actually enjoy my wedding day without having to worry about the flowers, where the robot needs to be, or the shuttle service. Kasie would periodically check on me to determine whether or not I needed anything which was also very helpful. After the wedding, Kasie was a big help in cleaning up and making sure that I got all my gifts and wedding items returned. Thanks to her, we did not lose anything despite the high number of items we included in the wedding and the large number of gifts we received. I would highly recommend Kasie to any couple planning a wedding as she is sure to make your wedding day absolutely amazing!

Sammie Ginger

I can only speak to my personal experience with the outstanding staff of EFD Creative. When I was first introduced to Edna, I had to admit that I was probably going to be her most clueless bride ever. I didn't have a 'vision' of what my dream wedding would look like and I had no idea how to answer some of the basic questions most planners ask. Edna was the first planner I spoke with who didn't make me feel like I was an inconvenience to her. She never once made me feel bad for not understanding why we needed to hire certain vendors, nor did she make me feel like I was strange for not knowing exactly what all the wedding etiquette was. She was patient, kind, and incredibly flexible. Edna understood my work-life balance and some of the challenges I have with making decisions. She can guide even the most clueless bride to the wedding of her dreams. Along with Edna, comes Kasie. When I first met Kasie, she was explaining to me and my mom how she enjoys organizing things and that we were in very good hands with her. In my head I thought 'Oh boy, Kasie, you are in for a treat...' I can only describe myself as disorganized chaos. I consider myself 'organized' if I manage to not leave my house without my laptop before heading to my job as a Computer Engineer....yes, the bar is set that low, haha. I honestly felt bad that Kasie (the sweetest person you will ever meet) was going to have to figure out how to get me organized! Not only did Kasie get me 100% organized. She has this calming energy about her. The day I packed my car to head to the venue, I was surprised how calm I was. Normally I would be scrambling to find everything I needed and panicking half way to the venue when I realized I had forgotten something. This is something that Kasie just does not allow

andrew turkanis

I was excited to get married, but as the planning started I could see there was so much that needed to be done, and I wanted my fiancée and I to enjoy it, so I was happy when we put our trust in EFD Creative. We started the planning with Edna, who took the time to get to know our style, and then we started looking for our venue! At first we thought we would get married in Maine (where my fiancée and I are from), but once we established exactly what our vision was, we knew the right venue was in Massachusetts at Tupper Manor. We loved the vibe and working with Edna on the vision was key to pulling everything together. Next came Kasie who worked with us on every detail. There was so much to cover and Kasie had our back. There was a million details, things we never even considered, but Kasie was on top of everything. Thank you both for making our pre-planning experience and wedding perfect!

Valarie Savage

Wedding of the Year! That was what I told Edna I was looking for during our first conversation & boy did she deliver! Being busy professionals who are traveling often, we didn’t have the time or energy to plan a great wedding. Edna & her team were consultative, creative & helped us more than we even knew we needed. Edna was genuinely excited about our recent engagement & took the time to get to know our story. However, it was her honesty that ultimately made us love her. She was very direct about our ideas, budget & made sure that we had a realistic perspective on weddings in Boston. She understood our priorities & gave us her honest opinions & suggestions on where she thought she & her team could help. Ultimately, we contracted EFD Creative for their full suite of services; helping us with the vendor selection, creative design & branding, & day of services. BEST CHOICE OF OUR LIVES. I am convinced we would have never gotten married if we didn’t pick the full package. We contracted with Edna in just a few days we had a venue & a tight timeline – our wedding was in less than 8 months! Edna wasn’t worried - she worked her magic, presenting us with top vendors in the area & within a week we had all of our vendors selected! Kasie was our day of coordinator & she was equally as amazing as Enda. Kasie carefully planned every detail of the day, from when vendors would arrive, to how my bridesmaids were getting lunch! She was key to making sure the entire day moved seamlessly without a hitch. When something did go wrong, Kasie handled it well & found a great resolution. When my wedding dress showed up wrinkled, Kasie called the boutique & insisted they send someone over to steam it in my room to ensure that it was perfect! When all was said & done, Edna & Kasie helped us in so many ways & always went above & beyond to help make our day even more special. Justin & I know that we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them, & honestly, we wouldn’t want to!