“From an experienced Mother of the Bride!!
I had three children get married recently within 11 weeks of each other. One son and two daughters. Each of their weddings and experiences very different from each other. We live in St. Louis, and I needed help pulling this all together because of being out of state. Lisa Jones aka Millie’s Event Designs was recommended to us by a family friend. She was Amazing!!!! Lisa went above and beyond to ensure that everything went off smoothly. The wedding took place at The Carriage Club and Lisa coordinated beautifully with all the vendors. She even went the extra mile when one of the vendors came in at the last hour wanting to charge another $1,500! She stepped in and took care of the issue immediately. I got to actually enjoy the day and the time with my daughter and family. She was a huge Blessing and I highly recommend her not only for weddings but all events that need coordinating. Cheers to Lisa Jones.”
Mia“Lisa was great! My sister who is in the wedding industry recommended her to me after working with her. From the start of the wedding planning process with Lisa I could tell she meant business. This was very important to me to have someone who took the role seriously considering it was the biggest day of my life. She organized a timeline for the day that made the day flow together so well. She was able to keep the day moving without things feeling rushed. I knew that the day would turn out perfect and Lisa helped that become a reality. She was also very helpful during the rehearsal evening. She collected things that I wanted placed at the venue the day of and took them with her. She was easy to contact throughout the whole process. I met with her a few times and she always had everything we had talked about saved. She was professional, attentive and organized. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a day of coordinator.”
Kathleen “A great wedding planner is patient and understanding. Since this was our first wedding we had to plan from the beginning yet we had no clue where to begin, I felt the urgent need to reach out to a wedding coordinator to help us along. And I did just that! She happened to be Lisa Jones, the most patient and understanding person to have helped us with our daughter’s wedding. Any time I needed an answer to a question, Lisa was a phone call away and without hesitation, she answered. With her experience with all types of events and weddings she has a profound sense of confidence and professionalism. She was ready to swoop in and be at the ready if anything were to go wrong. Being adaptable, yet organized were two of her strongest gifts to us as well on our daughter’s wedding day. The wedding planning itself was so enjoyable for me as the mother, but when it came down to organizing the entire event it was extremely nice to have Lisa’s knowledge and thoughts laid out in an organized timeline of events for all of us to use. It was so helpful to not have to worry about the tiny details of that! Thank you Lisa!!”
Michelle“I am so thankful that I had Lisa there for my wedding day. If anyone had any questions, the rule was for them to go to Lisa and let me enjoy my big day. Having Lisa around put my mind at absolute ease. She had this amazing emergency kit and saved me with bobby pins and hairspray minutes before I walked down the aisle. She guided me and my husband through the entire day, including things like the process of walking in and cutting the cake. She also helped coordinate with all of our vendors and setting up for the big day. She also made excellent recommendations for vendors with her experience of working in other weddings in town. We would’ve been lost (and very stressed) without her help!”
Natalie W“I had the privilege of working with Lisa for my wedding day coordination but her services went far beyond just my wedding day. I originally met with Lisa in 2019 when I first got engaged to talk about what I had in mind for my wedding day. Shortly after our meeting, Covid shut down the entire world and my wedding plans for September 19, 2020 quickly became unstable. Lisa was supportive and flexible with us the entire time and even encouraged us to make whatever decision felt best to us. When we decided to postpone our wedding to August 21, 2021, Lisa was fully supportive and made the transition to the new date effortless. A few months prior to the big day, Lisa met with me again to go over what her services would look like and to help me create an ideal timeline for the day. She coordinated a timeline with all of my vendors and would update and answer any questions they had on my behalf. She made the process leading up to the wedding day and my actual wedding day stress free!. I never had to stress because I knew Lisa could handle anything. My wedding day came and went so fast and it was so enjoyable because Lisa made it that way for me as a bride. I would definitely recommend Lisa and her coordinating services to any bride to be. Thank you Lisa for making my dream wedding happen and for all of your hard work and dedication! 10/10 would recommend to any of my family and friends!”
Adrienne Towner“Just wanted to thank you again for all your help with the wedding. Your calm attitude made Friday afternoon so much better and Diane and Chris had a beautiful ceremony. Thank you also for your help with the cookies, I really appreciate it.”
“I would be glad to highly recommend you to future clients.”
–Wedding at The Hawthorn House for Dr. Diane Larson and Dr. Chris George, October 4, 2019
Peg George, Mother of the Groom“Lisa is incredible! This is the 3rd Reardon wedding in 3 years that she has been the wedding planner for and my family adores her. She is truly an angel and did anything and everything she could to make sure that our wedding day went as smooth as possible. Her upbeat and friendly attitude makes her approachable, however, her ability to take action and get things done is why we knew she was perfect for the job. Lisa, I can’t thank you enough!”
Colleen Reardon Augustine“Thanks so much for your patience with me taking so long to get this review to you. Things have been crazy at school, and I have really just put all things wedding out of my mind! I guess that I thought about nothing but wedding things for 9 months, it has felt good not to even think about it for a few weeks. But truly, thank you so much for all of you help. I could not have gotten through the day without your help. I have so enjoyed getting to know you, and hope to see you again soon at another wedding or just out and about in KC.”
Julie Straeter“Lisa was amazing to work with throughout the wedding planning process, as was her assistant Mary. We were able to communicate seamlessly through email and our meetings were extremely productive. When it came to the day of our wedding, we knew we were in great hands. The ceremony could not have gone more perfectly and the reception was great from the introductions, to the speeches, and the party that followed. Lisa and Mary were there to take care of all of our needs, keeping everything organized and running smoothly.”
Ashley Mauck“I wish to offer a resounding endorsement of the service provided by Lisa Jones for my daughter’s wedding.
My first response to the idea of hiring Lisa was “why”? Why do we need someone to oversee the jobs that we’ve hired people to do? Why can’t we rely on people to show up and do what they’ve been paid to do?
In an ideal world, that would be true. But weddings are full of emotion and expectation. That energy alone infuses the day with surprise. Small fires pop up everywhere. And in the end the family will have a much smoother day if they don’t have to put on their fireman’s suit while attempting to enjoy the wedding. And there are so many things we simply don’t know we need to do.
Ours was a two-venue wedding. The ceremony was held outside at a private farm and the reception 25 minutes away at a country club. The forecast for the day was 80% chance of thunderstorms.
In the end, the day was beautiful, but it was full of issues. Ends up that is “wedding normal”. For example:
- The officiate left his notebook at the rehearsal venue. Lisa received the call and picked it up the morning of the wedding.
- The friend who was marking the property with balloons and putting up the signs arrived, as planned, about five hours before the wedding. But there was a mighty wind and the threat of rain. It was too soon to put up signs or balloons. So Lisa received the balloons and directed her helpers to put them out later.
- If the weather provided a break, we were going to have the front of the tent taken off, so that people would enjoy the beautiful view but that needed to be a fairly last minute call. Lisa managed this seamlessly,
- The wedding party was preparing in two separate places, but alas the sandwiches were mixed up. This was merely a five minute run each way to make a correction –but there was Lisa to bewitchingly twitch her nose and make the sandwiches right.
- People would disappear at the oddest times. Who is going to find them? Lisa was on it.
- The buses hired to bring 80 people to the wedding waited in one spot and the people in another. Odd that no one noticed for twenty minutes. Urrrrrgh…..But Lisa was there to smooth out this small wrinkle. The bus people were hustled in and the wedding begun immediately. All without the wedding party absorbing the tension.
- Endless Etc.
You get the idea. It is a day full of small, unpredictable stresses. And those little details can put an already emotional family on edge if left to make the calls, get the signs up, hustle people to the right place, manage late buses. The parents of the bride would then arrive whittled and weary instead of refreshed and confident.
In the end, Lisa managed every worry, made every call. She was gracious, positive, energetic, competent and reassuring. She has delightful management skills and the wedding day was perfection. She was the one to put out any fire. And that is on top of her go-to list that she provides in her materials.
Would I do it again? Suffice it to say that if I had another daughter and she became engaged, Lisa just might be our first booking phone call…….”
Pam Bauer Nolan, Relaxed & Happy Mother-of-the-Bride“I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Millie’s event designs. From the extensive prep work before with Lisa to the amazing attention to detail during the big day, Lisa had everything handled! I absolutely could not have had the wedding (or at least kept it as stress free) without her and her team. I would recommend Lisa for anyone who wants to fully and completely enjoy their big day without having to worry about all the little details getting done. She is a magician!”
Leah Fowler“Millie’s Event Designs was fantastic and so easy to work with. Lisa was prompt communicating with me and all of my vendors. She gave us great ideas that helped make our day classy, fun, and unique. On the day of the wedding, she and her team took care of all of the issues that came up without me even knowing about them – which is exactly what I wanted. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so special! I highly recommend Millie’s Event Design.”
Kim Schaefer“Lisa Jones made being a part of the wedding ceremony, as well as being a guest, a stress-free, picture perfect experience. She was extremely organized, welcoming, and gracefully poised the entire weekend. Lisa provided clear information weeks before the wedding and made sure each person felt comfortable with his or her role in the ceremony, making the entire process successful.”
Katie Martin, Soloist at Allie Donahue & Tucker Noyes Wedding“We love Lisa! My experience with Lisa as our Wedding Day Of Coordinator was fantastic. From our initial meeting to our goodbyes on our wedding night, she was a great support to have. Lisa is very organized and always willing to help. Leading up to the wedding she would provide guidance when it came to vendors, wedding etiquette, and moral support. Lisa works very well with the various vendors and helps pull everyone together. In our eyes, the wedding weekend was flawless. Our wedding party adored her and she took great care of my husband and I. We are so thankful for such a great team helping us to have the most amazing day.”
Allie Donahue“My wedding was almost completely stress free and I attribute a lot of that to Lisa. She was on top of everything on my wedding day so that I didn’t have to be. I recommend her to anyone needing day of, week of or entire wedding planning!”
Katie Fields“Lisa was great to work with! She helped finalize all the last minute details of our wedding and pointed out anything we might have missed. The day of our wedding went smoothly and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. Everything was organized and set up exactly how we wanted and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Overall, Lisa is very professional and knows how to make everyone happy. We were all very pleased and I would highly recommend her to any bride!”
Jennifer Short“Lisa came highly recommended to us by a friend who had used her for both of her daughters’ weddings and by one of our vendors. We had lined up many of our vendors when we first met with Lisa, but I was still concerned about how everything would come together. After our first meeting with Lisa, my daughter and I knew that we were in good hands. Lisa was available to promptly answer our questions about vendors or any other concerns throughout the process. As we got closer to the wedding, Lisa developed a timeline with us, which she communicated and coordinated with our vendors and wedding party. Many in the wedding party commented on how impressed they were with the detailed timeline and how much they appreciated knowing what to expect. During the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding, Lisa really took the reigns. All details were attended to and we were able to enjoy what turned out to be a perfect day! In addition to bringing experience and organization to the process, Lisa is friendly and thoughtful! I would highly recommend Lisa.”
Leslie Donahue, Mother of the Bride“Lisa with Millie Event Design, was very helpful to us with our wedding coordination. Our event took place at union station in Kansas City, mo and Lisa helped out quite a bit with making sure everything was running and continuing smoothly for us. She had stepped in to help us earlier than we had expected, which was wonderful, and the help continued all the way to the day of our event. Our day of our wedding, neither of us had to worry about any of the vendors that we had lined up, as Lisa took care of all of that coordination.”
Ahli Hedges“Lisa did an exceptional job on our wedding day! She really helped me stay organized and meet my deadlines as the wedding day approached. I don’t know what my family and I would have done without Lisa and her daughter! She is always willing to go above and beyond. I have already referred Lisa to several friends and will absolutely continue to do so!”
Kelly Reardon“Not only was Lisa easy to work with, she was always available to answer any questions we had. I had not contacted Lisa until after I had already booked most of my vendors but was quite pleased with the fact she had already had a working relationship with all of these people which lessened my concern on a successful wedding. I also changed our DJ based on her recommendation and we were very glad we did. Lisa also offered samples of welcome letters, gift bag suggestions, etc. On the day of the event she did not wait for the dining room director to coordinate the staff but rather took charge in a pleasant and efficient manner.”
Jean Akerly, Mother of the Bride“Lisa not only made sure that everything went perfectly on the day of the wedding but she actually personally met with each vendor over the weeks before the wedding to assure that all bases were completely covered. I can’t imagine having had the day go so perfectly without her help!”
Kaitlin Byrne and Joey Privitera“Lisa did an exceptional job as my month-of wedding coordinator — she truly fulfilled everything I needed in a wedding coordinator. Very professional and truly an expert in her field. She worked well with all of my vendors and was there for whatever I needed. She does a great job making sure you’re not forgetting anything and truly helped make our wedding day very seamless! Would highly recommend Lisa to other brides!”
Suzie Hsieh“Lisa’s professionalism, expertise, responsiveness and organization made it very easy as the venue facilitator to ensure that we met every expectation. Her attention to detail leading up to the wedding and the day of was second to none. She was fantastic to work with and worked diligently to make sure that everything is perfect.”
Stacey Price, Facility Rental & Events Manager | Union Station Kansas City“I have to say that I was very reluctant to have a wedding planner. I felt we were well prepared and well organized. My vendors were very responsible and professional and there was no need for the added expense. After we spoke with other friends who had weddings we were encouraged to consider a wedding coordinator just for the day of the wedding. Soon after, we met Lisa and agreed that she would be the one to walk with us through this memorable day. As a result, the entire wedding planning experience was stress free and the day couldn’t have been more enjoyable. Lisa began preparing a month in advance by meeting with us for a planning session. She assisted us with her expertise and creativity any way she could and nothing was too much to ask of her. With her outgoing and positive personality she accomplished a multitude of tasks according to my needs. To name a few, Lisa made contact with the vendors and made sure that the schedule for the day was followed without a glitch. She designed, provided and set up a creative place for name cards to be displayed at the reception, took care of gifts and cards, returned vases to the florist etc. etc. etc. Lisa worked tirelessly from the rehearsal, to the end of the evening. The next morning she returned to complete any unfinished tasks. I highly recommend Lisa to assist with the planning of a wedding or any other type of event. We are thankful to Lisa for all of her help and for our new friendship.”
Donna Melgaard“I am so VERY happy we hired Lisa. She was so easy to work with, especially when I hit those “Bridezilla” moments! When we were stressed or had something unexpected “pop up” at the most inopportune time, Lisa was there to take care of it quickly, effectively and KINDLY! A bride and groom could not ask for anything more.”
Sarah Sandoval Chambers“There are only a few event planners that I really enjoy working with, and Lisa with Millie’s Event Designs is one of them. She is so fun and professional, and really makes the day run smoothly. The clients have lots of fun, and the vendors [like me] are able to focus on our jobs and make sure we are doing the best work we possibly can. If you need help planning your wedding or special event, get in touch with Lisa as soon as you can. You will not regret it!”
Jason Domingues, Jason Domingues Photography“Working with Lisa as a day-of coordinator is always an absolute delight. As a photographer and cinematographer I’m around every aspect of a wedding from beginning to end. Lisa has always makes sure everything is going as planned and checks in regularly with me and other vendors asking if there’s anything she can help with. Her personality, energy and attention to detail is exactly what any bride and groom needs for their wedding and I am always so excited when she’s the day-of wedding coordinator because I know the day will run smoothly.”
George Mulinx“Carolyn and Jeff’s wedding day could not have been more perfect. And thanks to your hard work and organizational skills I did not have any worries. Everything went so smoothly and there wasn’t a thing we would have changed. We really appreciate all the effort and attention to detail that went into making Carolyn and Jeff’s wedding “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” You really go the extra mile!”
Pam Gray“When we hired Lisa as our wedding coordinator, we had no way of anticipating all the things we would end up needing help with. Lisa was willing to do as little or as much as we were comfortable with and as the day got closer she made herself available at all hours of the day. Lisa did everything from reprinting name place cards hours before the wedding, to taking measurements and transporting the bridesmaid’s dresses for last minute alterations. She went above and beyond the role of a wedding coordinator and she was excited to do it. We absolutely loved Lisa and are so grateful for her positive and kind attitude during the entire process.”
Kristyn Kimminau, Interior Designer | LEED Green Associate“My mother and I were planning a wedding from two different locations, myself in California, and my mother in Missouri. I was worried about the amount of stress on my mother, as she was on the front lines at wedding central. Thankfully we were introduced to Lisa Jones. Lisa worked with my mother and facilitated all the timelines and day of activities. The days leading up to a wedding are stressful, emotional, and exhausting. With Lisa’s help, I was able to accomplish everything I needed with half the stress. When I felt like I was being pulled in a million different directions, Lisa was there to save the day. She was an extra set of hands, a last minute stylist, a calming force, a referee, and much more. It really did make the days leading up to our wedding so much easier.”
Bride“Lisa was recommended to us by a friend. We already had our vendors and just needed someone to guide us through the last month and weekend of the wedding. The last few weeks before the wedding, Lisa sat in on all the final meetings with the vendors and constructed the timeline for the wedding weekend. She even did a walk through of the ceremony and reception with us, due to the unusual location for both. The day of the wedding, we had to make some last minute changes due to weather conditions. There were a number of items that needed to be moved inside and displayed. Lisa handled it all seamlessly. At the end of the evening, she collected everything and had it ready for us to take home. Working with Lisa is like working with a good friend. She is kind,efficient, thoughtful, and reassuring. Thanks, Lisa, for a great job!”
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