Reviews of Michelle Amarillo Event Planning (Event Planner)

Anne Navarro

My husband and I can't thank Michelle enough for helping to make our wedding day stress free and gorgeous! We had a year and a half long engagement and we were in contact with Michelle from the very beginning. We hired her for full planning and design services, so we could just sit back and relax. Her designs were awesome and exactly like my minimalist home decor style. I really didn’t need to make a pinterest board. She kept us organized with every detail and came to every vendor meeting with us. We thoroughly enjoyed the planning process because of her. When our wedding day finally came, everyone around me kept commenting on how calm I was and how beautiful the reception looked. Our guests had so much fun dancing, winning the table centerpieces, taking photos/videos in the photobooth, eating Westin’s blueberry cheesecake and drinking boba tea! Yeah that’s right, we’re the first to bring out the boba lol. Thanks to Michelle for executing and coordinating the delivery of Jelly Ball. I definitely overestimated the food with too much sugar because we basically took home our 4-tier cake. Our alcohol tab is a different story… but those types of things are so unpredictable and everything else was definitely under control of Michelle and her team. Michelle will make your planning process so much easier. It can be a big expense to your wedding budget, but it was worth every penny to us. I will truly miss working with her.

Christopher August

At first, I thought she was a magician, then I realized Michelle is just that amazing at her job that every event she puts her touch on looks and feels so magical. Highly recommend!

Kathleen Moore

Michelle didn't know this, but what ended up becoming a dream wedding for us came after some logistical roadblocks and a severe car crash. My husband and I rebuilt our wedding vision in a completely different geographic location (Hampton Roads), after taking a deep breath, and found that we also needed a wedding coordinator, and quickly. I found Michelle on Google, and I was attracted to her clean, crisp marketing aesthetic and friendly vibe. She did not disappoint, either first on the phone or later in person. She is genuinely friendly and supportive of even a very indecisive bride. While we had already made some of the big decisions when we met her, Michelle filled in the blanks with tried-and-true suggestions (shout-out to Tara Liebeck Photography, Gather floral, and Bella's Custom Cakes), which also came in at great quality and price-points. Her e-mail reminders and ample opportunities for communication kept my head on straight. I truly understand that Michelle believes in love and in seeing a dream unfold. On the wedding day, she whisked herself in and out of my field-of-view, with cues, treats, and last-minute touches to the day. I am grateful for Michelle's services and genuine nature. It really was a beautiful day. Thanks, Michelle.

Brian Villalon

Though I didn't hire Michelle as a planner, I had the pleasure of working with her on a rebrand for her visual identity and website. She was super fun to work with, and always one step ahead of me when it came to scheduling meetings, and having all of the assets we needed to complete the project on time. She's meticulous, fun, and always finds smart and creative ways to solve any issues that we ran into. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Abbie Crisostomo

I think I could plan a wedding for myself, but when you add everything else in life - I doubt I could do it without losing my sanity. That's what Michelle is... peace of mind to say the least. We picked Michelle since some of the best weddings we've been to were coordinated by her. Finally, it was our turn to have her! My husband and I both have busy jobs and it doesn't help that I work crazy hours as a health professional. Michelle is very accommodating to meet with us to the point that when our schedules weren't matching to meet in person, we met by video conference. Michelle is also very flexible in helping a couple find what they want. I say this because I had a vision in how I wanted my flowers to look, but the initial quote at one florist had me worried that it wouldn't happen. Instead, Michelle gave us options on what we would be comfortable with and it turned out even better than I could have imagined. I also love how organized Michelle is. There is this awesome master google doc she makes that keeps everything in one place for both my husband and I to see. I also love that she keeps all our contracts and details in one spot to easily reference. Other than organization, Michelle helps couples see the big picture. It's easy to get lost in the details, especially when my husband can be nit picky as a graphic designer. If ever there was a debate about design or protocol, Michelle would be the verdict on what was right. What I value the most about Michelle is that she really becomes your family throughout the process. There were some issues that came up and Michelle would be the one that handled it so we would not have to worry. She was always our advocate throughout the process whether if a vendor was running behind or just keeping us in line for our budget. I am truly going to miss all the time we got to spend with her!

Maryann Martinovic Bakker

We utilized Michelle for her partial planning services for our wedding in June. We had a lot of issues with our venue leading up to our wedding. Michelle was not only supportive but proactive in working with them to resolve problems. When things were not being managed by the venue appropriately, Michelle stepped up to the plate, took charge, and ensured that we had our dream wedding. We had already booked our venue by the time I encountered Michelle, but I would encourage any couple to consider her for full planning services. She is amazing and you won't be disappointed!

Shannon Palmer

Michelle is AMAZING!!!!! By nature I am a worry wart. I get anxiety and stress about everything so I was worried that I would be so stressed with all the details for the big day that I wouldn't be able to enjoy my wedding. With Michelle as my wedding planner that wasn't the case she took care of finalizing all the details and dealing with my vendors and completely took all the stress off me. My day was perfect and amazing thanks to all the hard work Michelle did. She was always very flexible and was quick to respond to all my texts, calls, and emails. As an added bonus Michelle isn't just great at her job, she is also a genuinely awesome person and I always had a fun time working with her .

Westley Madison

I had the opportunity to work with Michelle and her team in September and the wedding was absolutely perfect. It is such a joy working with such a hardworking, caring planner but who knows how to roll with the punches. IT rained the wedding day and Michelle and her team were assisting guests to get shelter while serving them at the same time. I look forward to working with Michelle again soon. -West

Mariah Breitenberg

Michelle is everything you want in an event planner- thoughtful, organized, knowledgeable about every aspect of the industry and on top of it all has a warm, friendly and calm personality that lets you know you are in the very best hands.

Karen and Darrel Winkler

From the moment we met Michelle, we felt an amazing vibe with her and knew that she was a great fit for us. We just meshed really well with her. She always had such a positive attitude and was very accommodating. Whenever we needed anything, she was there to provide her input/feedback or just an honest opinion. And she did an amazing job with helping us figure out those last minute details. She made sure we didn't stress and that everything was taken care of every step of the way. Thank you , Michelle, for making sure our wedding day was perfect in every way possible!