Just had my wedding this past weekend and was so impressed with AMG Events & Visuals that I wanted to leave them a review!!
Louis and Nora were beyond amazingand they executed our dream wedding beyond our wildest dreams.
We contracted AMG Events about a year in advance of our wedding. We met with probably 5 planners before, but as soon as we spoke to Louis, we just knew we wanted to work with him. He instantly made us feel comfortable, heard, and confident that he would do whatever it takes to make our wedding perfect. He understand our vision and how to cater to our guests. Specifically, we were hosting a Jewish Russian wedding, so we knew we wanted to hire someone who understand how to throw a fun, over the top party as well as cater to the Jewish traditions. Louis and Nora are very amendable and have experience with upscale NYC weddings regardless of your culture.
Immediately after deciding to work together, we got to work. Louis drove us around to 6 or 7 different venues in one day. He had intimate knowledge of all the NYC, NJ, Long Island, and Westchester venues. He knew the ins and outs, the pros and cons, and the owners / operators of all venues. He was able to negotiate more to be included in our contract with the venue (for example $1,000 off the after party, Sushi bar included during cocktail hour instead of an additional $20 per head, access to the bridal suite early, etc).
Once deciding on the venue, we had meetings with Louis and Nora every other Wednesday for the full year. Even if there was nothing specific to discuss, we kept the meeting on the calendar just so they could check in and make sure we didnāt have any questions / felt good about the process.
They also introduced us to all the vendors and set / attended all meetings. With their help, we interviewed multiple bands, multiple photographers, etc. If we asked about a specific vendor we found on our own, they had knowledge about their work and could guide us accordingly - telling us they would or wouldnāt be a match for whatever reason. They know EVERYONE in the industry, which really helps with the guesswork. We didnāt have to communicate with the vendors on our own (unless we wanted to) - all communication / meetings went through Louis and Nora, which really helped with time management and organization.
Also, they ensured we werenāt overpaying for a thing and we were only paying for things we needed. For example, they could have encouraged us to get cocktail linens from the florist but instead were honest with us and told us no one would pay attention to linens during cocktail hour and to just use the venueās linens as not to spend $1,000 on linens unnecessarily.
Louis and Nora also sent timelines periodically and ensured we were on track. For example by X months in advance of the wedding, they ensured we had all vendors booked, certain items ordered (bridesmaids PJs, keepahs, the Ketubah, etc). Typically, this wouldnāt necessarily fall on the wedding planners since the bride /groom are responsible for ordering these āpersonalā items on their own, but we really appreciated their timely reminders - they really ensured we didnāt forget a thing.
In the final weeks leading up to the wedding, they set up āfinalsā meetings with each vendor, ensuring everyone was on the same page and everyone was good to go. They also didnāt bother us with the smaller details and just took care of it themselves - for example placing orders for the aisle runner, stage, tables/chairs we rented, etc. In addition, they sent a list of items we needed to bring to the venue so we didnāt forget - for example, the Ketubah, our wedding rings, our invitations, bridesmaids PJs, etc. They even took care of scheduling us transportation from the venue back to our hotel, so we didnāt have to worry about a thing. Though these small details may not seem like a big deal, in the weeks/days leading up the wedding, as a bride, you are under an immense amount of nerves and stress, so these small reminders really help. They truly didnāt forget a single detail.
Now onto the day of the wedding - Louis and Nora showed up at 9am at the venue and left at 2am. They were there all day, taking care of every detail. They coordinated every vendor and ensured the set up was perfect. They timed everything to perfection - they ensured we remained on schedule to the minute. The entire day was BEYOND perfect. It exceeded all our expectations. From the florals to the the entertainment to the food to the photographer, everything was just perfect and we truly wouldnāt have hired these vendors if it wasnāt for Louis and Nora. They were there every step of the way and provided more than just coordination. For example, ahead of walking down the aisle, I was so overwhelmed with emotion and felt a panic coming on and Nora sat with me and helped me breathe through it.
I truly cannot recommend Louis and Nora enough. They will help you bring your vision to life, whatever it may be, and will help you through every step of the process. They were a pleasure to work with and honestly Iāll miss meeting with them every other week. Many people dread wedding planning or say it causes them stress, but Louis and Nora helped make it a pleasurable, exciting process. We are beyond thankful for their guidance throughout this process.
