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medical school, were planning a wedding from a different city, and moved the date up a full year so the stress quickly added up. The minute we hired Kathy that all changed. Every single vendor she recommended was best in their area of expertise. I would make a trip into town where she would have a whole day's itinerary set up for me with vendors, making all the calls and arrangements beforehand. That was amazing. She attended the most important vendor meetings, negotiated contracts, confirmed with vendors the week before, and probably a million other things I wasn't even aware of! Our wedding was honestly a fairytale come true - I still have not stopped getting compliments on every aspect of the day. She kept us on budget, gave us a timeline of when things needed to be accomplished by, and was always there if we had questions or concerns, usually answering emails within 24 hours. We never would have had 1/8th of the wedding we did without this woman! The day of, her team floated seamlessly around making sure we stayed on track without being obtrusive. I cannot say enough good things about Kathy! If you are looking for an expert in the business who is also reasonably priced look no further! We love Kathy and cannot thank her enough for the wonderful job she did!

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able to attend some important meetings and Kathy was a great help to my mom to make some decisions and advice with certain aspects of the wedding. She was extremely organized and was very prompt with emails and phone calls. She came prepared to meetings and extremely professional. Kathy was familiar with the wedding business and had great vendor suggestions to make our day perfect. I can't thank Kathy enough for her assistance especially working with my mom and making sure we were on schedule!

getting in frequent arguments about money and we were beyond stressed. The day we met Kathy everything changed. From the moment we walked into her office and sat down with her to discuss what our goals were (a free consultation), the stresses from all the planning seemed to lift off of our shoulders. She was very direct with us, letting us know our expectations for the wedding were going to take us over our hopeful budget. At the same time we realized what a good resource she was. Name any vendor, whether it be a DJ, makeup artist, florist, jeweler, hair stylist, tux place, etc. She knew the best in the business, the best for the money, and the ones to stay away from due to her many years in the business. She gave us her personalized checklists and timelines to make sure we thought of everything beforehand so the weeks prior to the wedding weren’t too stressful. She also gave advice on what things were trending, what guests appreciate at weddings, and what is not necessary. The day of the wedding she was there with her assistants and emergency kit, for anything that could possible go awry at a wedding; things we wouldn’t have even thought about, and made sure everything was running smoothly from the beginning of the day until the end of the night. Being a guy, I thought a wedding planner meant they would take our money and completely plan the wedding. That is not the case. Think of it as playing a video game with the strategy guide. You still play the game and get the full story and experience; you just don’t spend 48 hours trying to walk through a door that won’t open, breaking a controller and drywall in the process. To put in in my new wife’s words, “Kathy is a godsend”. Thank you Kathy for everything you have done for us, you were like family through our wedding planning journey.

Kathy I was overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. As a perfectionist, it is not easy for me to delegate tasks to others. I had no idea where to start and who to trust for guidance. I knew I desperately craved a wedding planner, but I had some reservations: 1.) Will he/she listen to our wedding vision/needs/wants? 2.) Does he/she have a good reputation in the “wedding world”? 3.) Could we afford a wedding planner? During our first meeting withy Kathy, I remember literally feeling my anxiety, stress and concerns diminish during our time together. Kathy is a gorgeous and classy woman (inside and out) who radiates positive and soothing energy. She exudes confidence in her work and abilities as a professional; I never felt she was trying to “sell herself”. She was genuine and informative. She addressed all the questions/reservations I had without me having to ask them. Unlike other event planners, she creates a custom package for her services based on each couple’s budget and needs. Without hesitation, we hired Kathy as our wedding planner! Kathy won us over by sustaining and surpassing her exceptional work ethic time and time again. She’s organized, prompt and respectful. Kathy wanted to know and fulfill OUR vision for our wedding and had an outstanding reputation in the “wedding world.” Kathy referred every single one of our vendors to us and they were all phenomenal! If you want the best, contact Kathy Byrum, Dream Wedding and Event Planners.

Kathy was always available and quick to respond. She is an absolute professional, while forming a personal bond with us. She really took the time to get to know us, what we liked, our style, and our hesitations. She was always there to provide wisdom and encouragement. No dream is too big for Kathy! She truly is a lovely and kind person who is in the business for the right reasons. She loves love, weddings, and happily-ever-afters, and goes above and beyond for her clients. Another great quality of Kathy is that she was never afraid to have tough conversations with our vendors to make sure we were well treated and taken care of beyond expectations. I always felt that Kathy 100% had our back and our best interest in mind. Another great quality of Kathy is her attention to detail and organization skills. She made countless revisions to our plan and schedule, always with a smile. I would highly recommend Kathy to a friend. I am so thankful we chose Kathy and would do it again in a second.

o no detail was left out. She & I collaborated together, the end result was a magical day for everyone involved; I cannot sing her praises enough. I appreciated Kathy's prompt communication; response to inquiries usually immediate but always within 24 hours. I couldn't begin to guess how many edits she had to make to the timeline and production schedules; she had unlimited patience! Kathy made several trips to Ann Arbor to meet with me and vendors, many times off hours to accommodate my daughter's schedule. Her attention to every detail allowed me to relax and enjoy the entire wedding day; I was NEVER approached with any issues or problems, she & her team handled everything. She kept things moving on schedule, but was flexible to the bride & groom requests, (party bus side trip past the Big House!) The vendors she recommended were outstanding, great to work with and delivered as contracted. Friends and family have asked if I have post wedding depression, I can honestly say no; thanks to Kathy Byrum of Dream Weddings. Kathy truly lived up to her title of creating our Dream Wedding! Thank you!!

, but Kathy handle it with amazing ability. She would provide them with 2 or 3 choices, followed up with them, sometimes had to chase them down, but in the end she provided them with the best in the business, on every level. Her selection of vendors is incredible. Every person she recommended was top in their field and not the most expensive. We loved working with every one of them. Once the choices were made she set up appointments with them to meet that fit everyone's schedules. We also live on the west side of Michigan and our reception was in Dearborn so it was not easy for us but Kathy made it simple and convenient. From the start of the process Kathy kept us all up to date on everything needed to make this a perfect day. She checks and double checks every aspect of every part of the day. Just a few days before the wedding we had everything organized and ready for us. One final meeting before the day and our job was done. Kathy and her staff handled everything! Our day was perfect, our guests raved over and over that is was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to, and it was all because of Kathy's ability to oversee and address every detail. She is really incredible. She even helped me organize things for my family outside of the wedding party. She confirmed our limo (which did not have our reservation, but Kathy had a limo waiting for us with only one days notice) and made sure everyone felt comfortable and needs were met. We had a really tough woman at the church to deal with but Kathy stood back and handled this situation like the pro she is. In the end, we had a day that our kids will remember for the rest of their lives. I have been a business owner for over 30 years. To watch Kathy give of her talent and time the way she does I know is unmatched in any industry. We highly recommend Kathy for your perfect day. There is simply no one better in the business to make this a memory that will last your lifetime. Thanks again Kath! You are the best!!

was taken care without any issues!! She has many contacts and doesn't waste any time helping you secure all your vendors! A must hire!!!

king back I realize how important she was and we wouldn't have been able to throw the party we did without her help. She kept us on track with certain milestones to make sure we didn't fall behind time-wise. She tracked all our vendor contracts, decisions, and next steps. She was always very friendly and understanding in our decision-making process, and definitely relieved a lot of stress for my bride. She also has a lot of connections and good advice on vendors - her experience in the industry is a nice asset to have. She'll bring knowledge to the table that you can't just google or find on the knot. During the day of the wedding we were so much more relaxed knowing Kathy was there making sure everything went smoothly (and it did). Overall, she did an amazing job and I highly recommend her to anyone getting married!

! dresses! sparkly things!). Kathy is a master of the "big picture" - logistics, organization, coordinating vendors, and overall planning. She helped me stay on track with what I needed to accomplish at each point in the planning process, including tasks I never even considered. Another benefit of having Kathy on board is that she has an inner circle of vendors/professionals that she has grown to trust over the years. For example, researching 7 or so photographers, with a range of prices/styles was much easier than digging through the hundreds listed on the knot, etc. Especially when I didn't have time to meet different options in person, coming into Detroit only once in a while. I was very pleased with all of the vendors she suggested. This is priceless because the internet when planning a wedding is an overwhelming, black hole of a place! I still went there at times, as I wanted certain things a little "outside the box", and Kathy supported those decisions non-judgmentally. She not only helped me, but worked with my mom a lot to figure out guest accommodations, among many other things, and went to meetings with her when I wasn't able to make it. She helped to coordinate between the band, hairdressers, makeup artist, bakery, venue, to put together a very detailed timeline that may have seemed over the top at first, but it was so nice to have "security blanket" for the weekend, knowing everything was going to run smoothly. She always responded very promptly, and answered all of our questions in a very organized way. The wedding was still very much my own vision and style, but it was so great to have someone else staying on top of the 'nuts and bolts!. I thought I would be able to handle everything before I got started, but I had NO IDEA what a big deal planning a wedding was! Anyone would gain some sanity, security, and a better/smoother event by having Kathy in their corner!

My husband and I did not decide to have Wedding this year due to the overseas working issue until the three month before the wedding on Oct 10th 2015. It was in very short time to prepare my dream wedding and I really thought that I wouldn’t be able to make it. Then I found Kathy. She cleared all the things up for me and made me feel a lot more confident to have a wedding before the weather gets too cold in Michigan. I got back in town one month before the wedding, and everything was just under control so well by Kathy. Everything I am concerned about that she already took good care of. And she has no limit to provide any help about the wedding, and always at the first time replying with her support and in professional way. And any ideas I have about the wedding was always her first priority, even though it could sounds undoable. The more I work with Kathy, the more I rely on her. She is not only has really great taste (Which makes her may be the best choice of the wedding planner), but also she has a beautiful, crystal heart that always concern others, and could always stand as the others point of view. We just love her after we know her more and more by time. She is very detailed, warm-hearted, open minded. And it such a gift that she is the person who has great ability to communicate and cooperate with people, strong management skills, and also very organized! Those are so important abilities as a wedding planner that to be able to operate the whole for a wedding. Those also make her as the best choice who can give you a absolute personalized dream wedding that just belong to you. I have to admit that I wasn’t believed how much a wedding planner may help. Of course a lot couple could plan their wedding by their own. But after I have Kathy, I really feel thankful to have her. Not only because how much time I have saved, but also she knows exactly for every single step. I could never imagine how stressful would be when the wedding day come closer and closer, I got freak out and there were actually so many things need to take care of. My husband and I couldn’t feel luckier to have someone like Kathy to help us. She is just amazing. Our wedding just turned out so perfectly as exactly what I expected! Kathy managed the whole wedding with all perfect set up. It was her, who gave me such romantic, dreamy and vivid wedding. She’s been moved with us, laughed with us and fell emotional with us all together just like our own family. My husband and I still talking about how much we love her until now. He says ”how could she is that wonderful”! And one day he asked me, “is there any way we could still being in touch with Kathy?” I said” I believe even though we are not working together anymore, but she would always be one of the person that we care about forever!”

ess enough how invaluable it was to have a good wedding planner. Over the course of the year+ leading up to the wedding, Kathy Byrum not only provided her expertise and guidance but also took a lot of the worry off of our shoulders when it came to the details and execution. We put our trust in her and were not disappointed. If that wasn't relief enough...she (and her staff) were also with us from morning to night on the wedding day and WOW were we happy to have them there! It really is important to have someone with you who takes on the hectic schedule of the day necessary to pull of a large wedding so that YOU and the BRIDE can relax, enjoy the special moments, and make lifetime memories....I've been asked several times if a wedding planner is necessary or worth it and my response is always the same, "Absolutely!".

er her magical day. I was WRONG! Kathy will use your ideas or provide her own - and many times her were better! From start to finish Kathy treated all of us with utmost care and compassion. She will do as little or as much as you need to ensure your day is spectacular. You may use your own vendors or choose from her recommended list accumulated over several years of experience. Kathy took care of my daughter as if she were her own. The bridesmaids were treated like princesses. Anything they needed - from pressing out wrinkles to re-curling their hair - was provided. Any vendor mistakes were quickly handled or eliminated and Kathy always had a smile on her face so I never knew of any glitches. Dream Wedding Planners are professional, quick, decisive, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kathy Byrum and her team. She was the reason I could enjoy my daughter's wedding and not worry about a thing. Kathy will be the closest you will ever get to having a fairy god-mother for your precious child on you blessed day. Having a wedding planner was the best use of our budget. If you want a worry free day, hire Kathy Byrum and her Team at Dream Wedding and Event Planners, and you can put on you dress and leave the rest to Kathy. Debra Tesolin Mother of the Bride

s, she responded so quickly to all of my emails and calls multiple times a day! She is so detailed in her planning and knows many people in the business. She has a ton of experience so she seems to know what to do in every situation and never makes you feel like you are being a burden or a headache. My wedding was very beautiful and everything I wanted it to be. I will never forget how hard she worked to make my wedding day amazing. I would highly recommend Kathy and her team!

at needed to be done. When we contacted Kathy, she helped us completely organize all of the logistics of the wedding and created a time schedule for everyone in our wedding ceremony. She was absolutely fantastic for us every step of the way. She spoke to all of our vendors prior to the ceremony to make sure everything was in order and kept us on time for all proceedings throughout the day from pictures to cutting the cake. All the while making it look like a piece of cake. We could not have had such a beautiful wedding day without the care, attention, and help of Kathy. I highly recommend her and her team.

ng and organizing the wedding. When my wife first spoke with Kathy, she was very pleasant, enthusiastic, and supportive of our idea of having a mixed wedding. As complicated as our wedding was going to be with two cultures coming together, Kathy assured us that she would work closely with us to make it magical. When the day finally came, it really turned out to be more than what my wife and I had envisioned. With the help of other vendors and her guidance, we were able to pull off an amazing wedding. She did a great job staying organized, especially with timing so that could reserve the best of the best vendors. She had good rapport with these individuals and she gave us a good variety to choose from. When it came time to meet, she would be very organized and top of her game to make the best of the time we had, which was very important as both my wife and I had very limited time available and worked from out of town. It would be complicated bringing our two unique customs together, but she was very attentive and paid close attention to the details so that nothing was missed. At times when we had a hard time seeing what the final product would look like, Kathy knew how it would come together and was able to pick up on our vision. She worked hard with the vendors and even explained ideas that we could not put out in words. When the day came, she took control and directed everyone perfectly so that it came together better than what we had expected. She took care of all the major talks with the vendors and other participants so that we didn't have to. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly under her direction. This was most impressive since we had so much jammed into one day with two unique weddings and a reception. I highly recommend Kathy and Dream Wedding and Event Planners to other couples looking to get married in the future. You will be pleasantly surprised how well she does. With all the craziness involved in planning a wedding, she does a great job keeping the couple calm and cool (of course you have to be patient and not crazy to start with, like my wife and I were :)). All in all, choosing this company to help plan your wedding will be the best decision you make....second to you deciding to get married! Best of Luck to all the couples getting married and Congratulations!

wedding planner and here is why: 1. From the very start, Kathy was so personable. What made me choose her was the fact that even from the initial consultation (before we even chose her), she set aside the time to do a skype interview. She was so polite and so nice, and I instantly knew she was the one. Even after we started officially working with her, she is an incredibly nice person and easy to talk to and get along with. We felt as if we had known her for years...and we still miss her! 2. Me and my husband are both very busy with our jobs and lives and therefore we needed someone who could take over yet still have us involved with all decisions. Which Kathy did. We had multiple meetings set up to meet with Kathy as well as the vendors. This was all set up by Kathy, we were just told where and when, which was perfect since we are so busy and dont have the time to set this up ourselves. 3. SHE IS SO ORGANIZED!! Our wedding was a two day Indian and Persian event so there were 2 ceremonies and the reception, so the day was super busy. Yet Kathy and her team were able to help keep it together and organized. Everything went exactly as planned. Her timelines are on point. I really felt like I could trust her the entire time and with all the details. She made sure to contact vendors and make sure everything was perfect. 4. She was available all the time. I was able to email her/call her/text her/skype her whenever I needed. She would respond to emails SO quickly it was amazing. 5. Her vendor selections were great. She has a lot of experience so she knows who the great vendors are. Our wedding looked amazing and it was all because of the choices she had supplied us with for vendors. 6. OUR WEDDING WAS MAGICAL! It was the wedding I had dreamed for and Kathy helped make it all a reality. All my guests were telling me this was the most amazing wedding they had been to... from the decor, flowers, food, music, cake, and flow of the wedding. All thanks to Kathy! So basically, all in all, if you would like to have your wedding go smoothly, have it look gorgeous, be able to trust someone to take care of everything and make good recommendations, and be there every step of the way with you...I would highly recommend Kathy with dream wedding and event planners. She made our dream wedding come true!!!! Thank you so much Kathy!!! We are still having wedding withdrawals!!

o idea how much more, we soon found out. We contacted Kathy later in the game than we probably should have, but she happily jumped right in and began coordinating vendors, finetuning our timeline, and getting us organized. After just one meeting my husband and I felt a huge weight lifted off our shoulders! Kathy is extremely knowledgeable with a great personality; she is so much fun to work with but also gets business taken care of quickly and efficiently. By the time the wedding day rolled around we had no worries that everything would go as planned. On the day of the wedding Kathy took care of absolutely everything. Due to the fact that we were not at a traditional venue, he went so far above and beyond. She took on the tasks of guiding our guests from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception, made sure our drink dispensers stayed full and set up our milk and cookie favor display, all while coordinating vendor arrival and set up and making sure everything went smoothly. We had previously had a tricky experience with the dj we hired before contacting her, but before my husband and I arrived at the reception she had already spoken to him and had everything resolved. I owe the perfect, relaxing, stress-free wedding day we had to Kathy! I don't even want to think about what it would have been like if she had not been there with her care, expertise and attention to detail. Kathy is certainly worth so much more than I can express and I can promise that hiring her will be the best thing you can do to ensure your wedding goes perfectly! Thanks again Kathy!!

ail oriented, professional and very kind. we trusted her and every one she recommended were very knowledgeable on what they were doing. Name some of the vendors, Linens and beyond (Loretta), Ralph for flowers from Bellisario Florist, the photographer, cake, videographer, hair and makeup and so on, they were the best we could have. If I have to do it all I will have every sigle one of them again. Thank you all you guys were the best, and Thank you Kathy.

She was knowledgeable and ended up saving a me a lot of money on items like linens and decor. She surely has a lot of connections and made my wedding go smoothly. Her and her team showed up on time the day of the wedding and we did not have a single glitch in our special day. My wedding was amazing and I appreciate the help from Kathy and her team!!

as an invaluable resource during the planning process. Kathy and her team were wonderful on our wedding day. They handled the coordination of everything which allowed our family to be together leading up to the ceremony and that is something that I can't thank her enough for. Their organization and experience kept things moving smoothly throughout the day which helped us really enjoy the moments and not have to worry about anything. They are great people who helped make our wedding day that much more special!

the Dream Wedding Planner team was very positive. They are incredibly organized and made the day of the wedding very easy. They took care of all the details and all we needed to worry about was having a magical day. I did take their recommendation for the Rehearsal Dinner transportation vendor and I was very happy with the choice. In summary, they are very good at what they do - they made our day very special!

the first place, and I met with Kathy the first day and I knew she was the one for us. I told her we wanted an elegant wedding mixing Indian and American cultures. For 400 people. In 6 months. Kathy immediately got to work making a budget & timeline, contacting vendors & venues, and making sure we were on track for our Dream Wedding. I can't tell you how many times we had to make a change or adjust something - and immediately, like magic, we'd have a revised budget/timeline/task list. Everyone she referred us to - the florist, photographer, cake designer, DJ, dress alterations tailor, makeup artist, hair stylist, etc - was top notch and we were more than pleased with their services. People commented on how beautiful the arrangements were, how great our photos turned out, how yummy the cake was, how beautiful my makeup looked.... it was because we hired the best vendors and we didn't have to search for them - Kathy brought them to us! We are a very busy couple and didn't have a lot of time to plan or have meetings, so Kathy did email/phone conversations with us to help save us time and she even met with vendors for us when we couldn't make it. She was always available by phone or text and she even graciously talked me down from a few bridezilla meltdowns! Many times, I didn't even know what I wanted, just an idea of something, and she made it happen. Things that we would never have thought about - for example, what we'd be eating while having our hair done or in the party bus - were taken care of. She wasn't the church coordinator, so she didn't have to be at the church for the rehearsal to support us - but she did, thank goodness, because the church coordinator made many mistakes and Kathy was always there to pick up the slack! The day of the wedding was amazing, it went so smoothly - from the preparations, to the church service, to photos, to the coffee hour and cocktail hour, to the reception. it was beautiful and truly more than I could ever have hoped my wedding to be! Many people have said it was one of the best weddings they'd been to and my family was all amazed at what a great job "I" did on my wedding - my secret was Kathy. My fiance said that Kathy was the best thing we did for our wedding and I wholeheartedly agree. Not only is she knowledgeable, professional, punctual, and organized, she is a very good person and has a wonderful personality so it was a joy to work with her. I cannot say enough about this planner - hire her - YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!

meone asked why we hired a planner, my husband told them the less I stressed, the better – and I have to say, there was not a single issue on the day of our wedding that caused any concern for me. In fact, my hair stylist told me I was one of the calmest brides she had every worked with, I had nothing to worry about – everything was planned in advance, Kathy had been in touch with all the vendors the days leading up to the wedding, so I was just left to spend the day getting ready with my closest friends and family. I must say, this was the most valuable part of her services, the fact that I never worried or dealt with any issues the day of my wedding was astounding – I feel like there is always something, but not with Kathy, my bridal party and our parents didn't have to lift a finger or worry about a single thing. That was the best! Kathy helped us from the beginning to end, she provided checklists, suggested vendors, helped with the design, coordinated everything at the rehearsal and day of – she even went above and beyond to steaming my wedding dress and transporting it to the venue after it got wrinkled in the garment bag on the way to the hotel. One of things we really appreciated was that Kathy did a great job at recommending vendors, there were a couple times I had suggested using someone I found, every single vendor we selected was based on Kathy’s expert recommendation. Our vendors were top-notch and together helped us to execute a fantastic day of our dreams. We were very happy with all of our vendors; they were truly the best out there. A benefit of hiring a planner was that Kathy also did a great job of keeping me on track, it can be overwhelming to know which step on the wedding to-do list needs to be checked off next, so she walked us through step by step – always making sure we were getting something accomplished. In fact, about six months before our wedding, we had all our vendors selected and were so caught up with planning – there was a lull in activity, which was kind of nice, we were definitely very prepared for our big day. Kathy kept in good contact with us, always touching base via emails, she was always quick to answer questions and provide advice when I asked for it – even sticky etiquette questions. The very few snags we encountered in the planning process, she was fast to suggest alternatives or reassure me it would all work out in the end, she understood what was important to me. Our wedding was truly the most beautiful and elegant wedding we could have ever asked for, we received so many compliments from the décor to the food. Kathy understood my vision and helped me to pull it off. There is not one single thing I would have changed about the day, it was absolutely wonderful and I am grateful to Dream Wedding and Event Planners for helping to plan and deliver it. I would definitely recommend Kathy and her team.

mazing. Anytime we needed anything, Kathy Byrum was always available. She always made us feel confident and recommended ideas that turned out beautifully. Whenever there were concerns or issues that arose, Kathy figured it out and made us have no worries. We would recommend Kathy Byrum to anyone. She was an absolute pleasure to work with! Thank you so very much for everything! Diana (and Mike)

one amazing wedding planner, Kathy Byrum. As the wedding date was approaching, I knew I needed someone to help settle me down, pull the details together, and manage the flow of the event, so I called Kathy for help with "day-of" planning. What a Godsend! Kathy is so knowledgable and professional; she knew exactly what to do and got right to work. Whatever kinks there were in our plans, she ironed right out, met with each of the vendors by phone, ensured that all the details were taken care of, and yes, settled me down! Because of Kathy, no one had any worries going into my daughter's wedding day. But that was just the beginning. Kathy is like that proverbial swan - floating gracefully along the calm surface of the water (smiling and kind) while her feet are paddling away underneath taking care of business and making sure that everything is going perfectly. Even though no one was aware of how hard she was working, I knew that there was nothing she wouldn't do to make my daughter's wedding a success. Someone that dedicated, talented, and caring is a rare find indeed, and I am so grateful to her. Thank you, Kathy and Dream Wedding Planners!

life. She worked with my wife and me in every aspect. She made wedding planning fun for us. She helped me find the perfect tuxedos, from Sarno & Sons in Pennsylvania. We had an amazing wedding day! Kathy and her team handled everything. We didn't have to worry about any details. She worked with all of the creative tendencies of my wife, including her surprise walk down the aisle. If you are getting married, you need to hire Kathy and her firm. She is worth it. You will not be disappointed.

she invested many hours communicating with various tenting specialists and caterers, it became clear to us that due to our ballooning guest list we would not be able to have the backyard wedding we initially wanted. So, we scrapped the original plan, and I described to Kathy what I was looking for in a new venue. Kathy began tirelessly searching for a new venue and found one that suited our tastes perfectly. After we chose the venue, Kathy essentially planned the entire wedding in fewer than three months. Her expertise in all things wedding allowed us to relax. She recommended our amazing photographer and talented florist. She also provided excellent advice regarding wedding etiquette. When several unforeseen issues with the venue arose due to a change in their staff, Kathy did a remarkable job of defusing the conflicts. Had it not been for her, several major issues would not have been resolved; I know I would not have been able to handle them myself. On the day of the wedding, Kathy and her team kept everything running smoothly. She provided us with a detailed timeline and itinerary, which gave us piece of mind. Kathy and her ‘Dream Team’ set up all of our decorations (excluding the flower arrangements, which were set up by our florist) and made sure everything was absolutely perfect. When she discovered that the venue did not have the table numbers, she went to the store to purchase them while I was getting into my gown! Our wedding was beautiful, and we owe much of that to Kathy. Her warm personality and enthusiasm drew me to her. She is easy to talk to, extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and honest. I highly recommend Dream Wedding and Events Planners to anyone who wants an exceptional experience with a wedding planner.

MI. We had a strange request: a magical, one of a kind, dark, steampunk masquerade. The kind of wedding you see all over Pinterest and magazines, the kind of wedding that brides-to-be drool over and dream about. We didn't want to fall short, we really wanted it to be an event that no one would ever forget. Kathy and her team did everything for us from beginning to end. She recommended the most superb vendors, and organized all the little details, from payment schedules and guest lists to RSVPs, to the point that planning such an extravagant event was a breeze, even from across the country. I am a horribly unorganized person who was dreading planning this wedding, and I can't believe how easy it was with Kathy. At the wedding, people asked us, "How did you guys do it? How did you pull all of this off?" Dream Wedding Planners was our all around answer. We had a planning team that made us feel like A-List movie stars. When it came time for the day before, with the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, even that was a piece of cake! Kathy and her team covered that, including all of our dinner reservations. We were even running a few hours late to the rehearsal due to horrible traffic (causing me to have a near panic attack on the way up) but Kathy expertly talked me down, rearranged time slots for the rehearsal and dinner and assured me that there was no need to fret, because this was our special day(s), and there was no need to stress. I can't even begin to explain how incredible our wedding was. I literally had people from all around the island stopping the groom and I (and our wedding party) all day to take snapshots and photos of us, and ask us about our spectacular nuptials. We actually had a huge crowd of people standing from afar, taking pictures of our ceremony because the decorator that Kathy had recommended did such a phenomenal job. Our wedding was showing up all over Instagram and Facebook with people talking about this unbelievable wedding they saw on Mackinac Island! Everyone at the wedding gawked and awed over how beautifully and smoothly everything went from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the reception and then the after party. I can honestly say that everyone in attendance was in full-hearted agreement that it was the most amazing wedding they had ever been to, and probably the most amazing wedding they will ever attend. If you want an extravagant wedding that feels effortless to pull together and in your budget, a wedding so incredible that complete strangers feel the need to stop and take pictures and tell all of their friends about, a wedding that people at the venue, who host thousands of weddings actually say "We've never seen something this amazing before", a day where someone actually says about you "Get ready, because you will never see a bride like this again," go Dream Wedding Planners with Kathy Byrum. I couldn't, in a million years, ever have imagined how perfect, magical and just absolutely surreal my wedding day was. No stone was left unturned, and if I had to make the decision all over again, it wouldn't take me even a moment to decide on Kathy Byrum.

s of a wedding planner. Little did we know we were about to embark on a 2.5 year journey filled with two out of state relocations and an ever changing wedding date! All I can say is we never would have made it through any of this and had the wedding of our dreams if it weren't for Kathy Byrum! From our first meeting to the final details, Kathy displayed nothing but the utmost of professionalism, compassion, and pure perfection! She was able to zero in on our vision and then take it beyond our wildest dreams. No matter the circumstance Kathy always wanted to make sure that we were happy and truly satisfied. She goes above and beyond to create a fairy tale wedding and does everything in her power to make sure you have the perfect day! One of my favorite things about Kathy was that she always had a way of making us feel like we were her only wedding and would respond to emails and phone calls immediately. My work schedule is incredibly erratic and Kathy always accepted this and was able to plan around my busy corporate travel. It still amazes me how she handled every situation with grace and true professionalism. A shining example of this is when I frantically contacted her to inform her that I had been promoted, was moving to Boston, and needed to push the wedding date back! Not only was she able to calm my nerves, but in her true fashion she took care of everything! In no time at all Kathy had contacted every vendor, had their dates of availability, and even had potential wedding dates lined up! I can never thank her enough for being so flexible and calm about the entire situation. She's incredibly easy to talk to, pays attention to every detail and has relationships with some of the most amazing vendors. I'll never forget walking into the ballroom prior to everyone entering and being completely blown away. Each and every little detail that Kathy and I had discussed was there and was better than I could have ever dreamed! This is all thanks to the unbelievable vendors that Kathy supplied us with! My family and friends are still raving about our wedding and the amazing time that they had! It really was the perfect day thanks to the hard work of Kathy and her team! After 2.5 years of tedious planning I got to know Kathy and found that not only was she incredibly hard working, a prompt communicator, and a pure perfectionist, but a truly compassionate, caring woman with a heart of gold. I feel privileged to have worked with such an amazing person. Dream Wedding and Event Planners was by far the best decision my husband and I could have made in our planning process and we can never thank Kathy and her team enough for the most memorable day in our lives!

ff our shoulders and allowed us to focus on the enjoyment of our vision. Her professionalism and comforting personality gave us the confidence that we would be able to enjoy the most important day of our lives. Her insatiable attention to detail is reason why our wedding was 100% problem free. If we had to do it all over again, there would be no question that we would ascertain the services of Kathy Byrum and Dream Wedding Planners.

lanning services was probably the best decision we made. It was so helpful to have Kathy send me vendors that she had worked with before and therefore knew how good their work was. This made the whole process a lot less stressful considering I knew I was making the right choice no matter what vendor I chose. Kathy was very prompt in returning both emails and phone calls for whatever questions I had. Having Kathy and her assistant there the day of the wedding was especially helpful. They made sure everything was perfect and in its place keeping me as stress free as possible. Overall, I would recommend Kathy and her team to any bride I met. Kathy is so great at what she does!

rection and focus. She worked within my budget and found wonderful, reasonably-priced vendors that I never would have found on my own. She was so helpful in my meeting with the venue manager and asked all the questions I wouldn't have thought to ask. The day of my wedding was incredibly low-stress, due mostly to Kathy. I just didn't worry about anything because I knew Kathy had it under control. I was able to relax and fully enjoy the moment, which I know I never would have been able to do without her! Her services really were worth every penny, she's a consummate professional; I can't imagine trying to pull off an event like our wedding without her.

o worry about but I did not have a single worry on the day of the wedding as Kathy and her staff made sure everything ran smoothly. Originally, I was not planning on having a wedding planner, however, after I was advised that I needed one, I was recommended to go with Dream Wedding Planners and I am so glad that I did! This is a service that you can't go wrong with when you are planning your big day, and Dream Wedding and Event Planners are there to help with anything that you need!

daughter was looking for for her special day. Kathy and her staff were outstanding the day of the wedding. We didn't have time to worry about anything because anything we needed, was taken care of. There was a constant flow of happiness surrounding the whole day because they were there. Dream Wedding provided us with names of vendors for everything and set up every appointment and followed up immediately after with our thoughts. Kathy herself attended a few of the appointments with us, and just knowing she could take that time to spend with us was amazing. She was available to us by phone, text and e- mail. We never waited long for a reply. Kathy was on top of things from start to finish, and I truly miss speaking with her. During our planning time we started to think of her as family, and plan on meeting her for lunch! Every vendor that we had was outstanding and I am still getting texts from guests that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. I will never forget being able to go into the ballroom before the guests could. It was MAGICAL! A moment I will never forget. Pure elegance was what my daughter wanted and she got it from Dream Wedding and Event Planners. I would definitely recommend this fabulous vendor to truly make your your event a success and people will still be talking about it weeks later. They really gave my daughter her Dream Wedding!!!!!! I really believe Kathy knows and has great rapport with so many top vendors for anything you would need for your special day, and I would definitely use them again.Oh did I say we plan on staying in touch with her, as she became a friend in our lives. A very special lady!! A very special company!

" within ten minutes of talking to her. Kathy is experienced, organized, connected with fantastic vendors and clearly loves what she does! She had a knack for making me feel as though I was her only client, as she was so attentive and available for little questions and larger problems. On the day of the wedding, Kathy and her team used the timeline she cultivated to keep the entire bridal party and all of our vendors on track. She executed our rehearsal, ceremony and reception exactly as we had discussed and solved multiple little problems along the way that never even came to my attention until after the event! I could talk about how perfect and beautiful our wedding turned out (because it did!), but the most important gift she gave us was the ability to forget about all of the details on the day of our wedding and simply enjoy our friends, families and each other. We couldn't have trusted anyone else with such an important task!

nly 40 days to prepare. I didn't know anything about wedding planning. When we first met Kathy, after a few minutes of talking, 100% confidence came to me. Yes, Kathy brought back our confidence and passion. That’s why during the period we were planning, we trusted each other like a great partnership. Kathy and her group are very, very nice and professional, more than I expected. She has a large relationship network with every kind of vendor you may need. She has a professional schedule and timeline to help you out and you don't need to worry. So, although there was only 40 days to prepare everything (some couples plan for one year or even longer), and sometimes I don't know the words to describe our preparation because I am Chinese and not perfect with English, Kathy and we finally made it in such a short time!! It was not that rushed, and in a strict step by step plan, everything was perfect and smooth. I really want to thank Kathy and her planning group for helping us out. I will say every dollar you spend with Dream Wedding and Event Planners is way worth it. They charge a good price with supreme service. Your Wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Dream Wedding and Event Planners is your best choice!! They did a perfect job. They figured out everything, more than we could have imagined. Thank you Dream Wedding Planners, so, so much.

school and busy interviewing for residency. I watched many of friends struggle with planning their weddings and I knew I wanted to have a better experience. Kathy establishes a timeline for planning and makes sure things are getting done. I don't know what I would have done with out her. I came to Kathy with a vision of what I wanted my wedding to be like and although she had never done a wedding like it, she was able to make my "Miami Beach Nightclub" wedding come true. She has amazing relationships with vendors and was able to connect me with the right people. She was also willing to listen to me and my husband when we had suggestions. I can't emphasize enough how helpful it is to have someone like Kathy when meeting with vendors. She knows the business and is able to get results much easier then you would be able to on your own. When I was frustrated with how my flowers were going, I called Kathy and she actually drove to Clarkston for one of my mock ups to make sure I was getting what I wanted. Also, when dealing with the venue she was able to get us everything we asked for and more. She always has your back and wants you to be happy. Kathy is a perfectionist and every detail will be accounted for. I can't forget to mention how great Kathy was with my family. I have very intense and involved parents and I felt a wedding planner would be a good addition to mediate and take stress off my mom. I had watched countless friends struggle and fight with their parents during wedding planning and I did not want that to be me . Kathy made sure to include them but also help me and my husband when we felt backed into a corner. She was always my advocate while still keeping the peace. She had a great relationship with both my parents which made the whole process much easier. I cannot emphasize enough how nice it is to show up to your wedding and have everything done for you. Every detail, every minute accounted for and all you have to do is show up. She worked extremely well with the staff and really help make us feel like VIPs at our reception. Kathy is amazing at what she does, I would recommend her highly to anyone interested in a wedding planner. She made my wedding perfect and is worth every penny and more.

th her expertise she is a very kind sweet Person that is well respected in her industry. My wedding was perfect and we were able to enjoy every minute becaue kathy and her assistants handled all the tedious details. Dream weddings and Events are A total 10!

It was not an easy venue, and we are unusual people, but Kathy made it all easy! We had a beautiful, fun, and completely awesome event! No matter what we asked for (models dressed as tables strolling hors d' oeuvres and desserts to guests, beer pairings with dinner, chandeliers hung in a warehouse-like setting with beautiful lighting all around, a lime green walkway, bouquets made from feathers and crystals, the red carpet with videographers and hosts at the front door...) Kathy was excited and accommodating! It was seriously the BEST experience ever. People are still talking about it!

she was hard at work finding me vendors, making fantastically detailed time lines (which, on the day of the wedding was crucial!!) and just being there for anything I needed. It was great to have someone to give me recommendations for things like calligraphy and limos, I wouldn't even have known where to start! Initially I had reservations about getting a "day of" coordinator because I am a very organized (and a tad… controlling) person and I figured that I could just do it myself. Well I was wrong. There are so many details, so many facets of the wedding planning that you just cannot think or nor remember them on your own. I had multi-page lists of things I needed to do or needed to buy and on multiple occasions Kathy reminded me of things I hadn't even thought of! I also learned that on the day of the wedding and the days leading up to the wedding it is almost impossible to do it all yourself. In our case there were a lot of last minute mini-catastrophes that we could never have handled alone (especially while having rehearsal dinners, picking up guests from out of town, etc). Kathy was amazing, she took care of EVERYTHING. She was in almost hourly contact with me in the days leading up to the wedding, something that I really appreciated. It was wonderful knowing that someone was in charge of the whole thing, someone who would be there and make sure your wedding was absolutely perfect even when you are running around like a madwoman. In our case we had a last minute problem with Metro Cars. The limo we had reserved MONTHS ago had broken down the day before the wedding. They offered us a huge party bus but that wasn't what we wanted (we only had 4 people!) so Kathy sprung into action and while I was showing my maid of honor around town she found us a new limo! The day before!!! If it hadn't been for her quick thinking and hard work we would have either been in the huge ugly party bus or walking! On the day of the wedding Lynne and Renee were just fantastic. From making sure my ceremony was perfect to putting up all of my personal touches in the reception (and I had A LOT of personal items…photos, favors, table markers), they did an absolutely PERFECT job. I could not have done it without them. They listened to everything I said and did everything exactly how I wanted. And they did it all with a smile. These women made my wedding the absolute dream that it was. Thank you guys!

ecause I knew the coordinators had things coordinated precisely. I was busy with school and work during my wedding planning time and my mom was able to collaborate with the Dream Wedding staff to plan for everything to turn out just to my liking. Once I got to the wedding day and I had questions of how we were supposed to do certain things at the ceremony or reception, the wedding planners had the answers or would find them out promptly for me and my family and wedding party. Friends and family were amazed at how well everything went at our wedding. Dream Wedding and Event Planners was a great addition to our wedding day to make sure there was minimal extra stress during wedding planning, preparations, and execution.

hat she was the coordinator for us! She was extremely organized, easy to talk to, and knew all of the right questions to ask. By the end of our first meeting, I felt like she knew the two of us and had our entire vision in her mind. We hired her on the spot and never regretted our decision once! Kathy was extremely flexible with this and not only did she make us feel like we were her only wedding, she was also incredible at responding back as quickly as possible. She is extremely organized and was on top of everything during the entire planning process. She has a full network of the most talented vendors in the area, and she recommended the most amazing and professional people for our wedding that she knew would be best for the two of us. And one of the things that we liked most was her constant effort to make sure that our wedding was everything that we wanted and that it incorporated both of our different styles. She truly went the extra mile to make sure we were completely satisfied with everything! While Kathy was very helpful and informative in our selection of vendors, her true benefit came in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She made sure that all of our vendors had our schedule, knew where to go, and that all of the little details I didn’t even know about were accounted for. The entire week before the wedding, I found that I was surprisingly calm and relaxed because I knew we were in good hands. And as much as you try to avoid any problems on the day of the wedding, sometimes things happen that are beyond your control. Luckily, Kathy has an amazing emergency kit with everything that you can possibly think of, and she was able to save the day more than once. It is possible that there were many other things that went wrong that day, but if there were any issues, I was not aware of any of them because Kathy and her assistant handled everything. Also, because of her vast experience in this profession, she creates an extremely detailed schedule for everyone to follow. This not only made the day run seamlessly, but even allowed my parents to relax and have a fantastic time! It truly makes for a very fun, happy, and peaceful day when you don’t have to worry about anything. My husband and I could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding than the one that we had. It was unique and perfect for us, and was truly a fairy tale wedding! We still get compliments from all of our guests about how amazing the venue, food, service, DJ, and photography were! It really was one of the best days of my life, and was all made possible because of Kathy and her fantastic team at Dream Wedding and Event Planners. I would highly recommend them to everybody!

hout them. They were always available to talk, they were thorough, efficient, and a lot of fun! If anything went wrong at my wedding, I still don't know about it. I am actually going to miss them now that everything is over! I will be recommending them to all of my friends and family in the future!