I emailed TBE on a wing and a prayer, I had a strict budget, lots of ideas and was throwing a surprise wedding. Yes, guests thought they were attending another backyard party and we tricked them into attending our wedding. My first impression of TBE was they were up for any challenge, and I sure gave it to them. I was consistently impressed with their organization and how they thought of everything I didn't and always felt steps ahead of me.
But most importantly, thanks to Deb, Gail and Taylor I truly ENJOYED my wedding and so did my mother, my mother in law, my aunt, my sister and my best friends. And that is what stuck out to me most about the day. I felt truly at ease. After the wedding, I met a friend who attended and we talked about the planning process. She noted that at the ceremony the champagne had raspberries (which she was deathly allergic too), Deb offered her a glass which she kindly declined to her allergy, but then 5 minutes later, Deb and Gail had popped a fresh bottle, sought her out before the ceremony, and handed her a glass with a raspberry free champagne. This is why you hire a coordinator - it was someone who elevated the entire event with just a sincereness, that is customer service oriented and always calm on what can feel like a whirlwind of a day.