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details and things the day of the wedding. We hired Maura and her team for Wedding Coordination and it was the best decision ever! We met with Maura about 12 weeks out and felt a huge sense of relief knowing we would have her support. She has such an eye for detail and ensured that everything went perfectly. She is positive and keeps you feeling calm throughout the entire process. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did to make my wedding so special. I truly could not think of a better person to work with!

help on the day of as well as leading up to the wedding. When I first talked to Maura, I immediately trusted her--you can tell right away that she is professional and organized, but she's also fun to work with and someone you'd want to be friends with. She was always extremely responsive to any questions I had even early in the planning process. We met with Maura about 10 weeks out to go over details, which was definitely very helpful. For day of, our team (Jill, Hadley, Jordan, and Kayla) was wonderful. At first, it seemed like having that many coordinators wouldn't be necessary, but with all of the moving parts on the wedding day, I was very grateful that they were all involed in helping things run smoothly. I'd always heard that something is sure to go wrong and to just not let it get to you, but if anything went wrong I wasn't even aware of it--they handled absolutely everything. I can't imagine how the day could possibly run without this team of support. They really thought of everything to ensure that our wedding was perfect! I cannot recommend Maura and her team enough!

lanning the wedding and it was so nice to not have to worry about much as Maura and her team handled it. Even my sisters and mom commented on how the day-of wedding morning was so perfect because none of us had to worry about a thing because Maura had it covered. Do yourself and those around you a favor and hire Maura!! :)

it and is so down to earth! The day was beautiful and everything I had dreamed of because of her help! Maura and her team were so sweet day of, so helpful, and made everything come together flawlessly! Day of, I trusted that Maura would put it all together for me and I had no worry in my brain all day :) My guests all said it was executed great and seemed like just a perfect wedding! You will feel very well taken care of if you use Maura! Maura - THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING, I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!

money on the wedding! Maura and her staff made the whole wedding planning process stress-free! Maura knows your style and matches vendors perfectly! She takes your vision and makes it come alive! There is not a single thing I would have change. EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT! Kelly, Monica and Heather were so attentive and helpful the day of, I would not have been able to get through my wedding day without them! Maura and her team are the absolute best!!!

nd just the best. I am in Med school so have such limited free time and she was so kind she actually came to my apartment to help transport stuff the the wedding. Truly the best planner we could have hoped for and we can’t recommend her more highly.

rom my first conversation with Maura, I immediately felt at ease and knew she was committed to making sure everything on our wedding day was completely perfect. Maura was super helpful throughout the final months leading up to the wedding and made sure that I had all of the details in place. Our wedding day was an absolute dream. I am still in disbelief over how relaxed I was throughout the entire day. I had 100% confidence in Maura’s team and knew they would ensure everything was perfect. And perfect, it was! Everything about the day went off flawlessly. I wasn’t at the reception venue until after our ceremony, so it was amazing to see all the details come to life beautifully – all thanks to Maura’s team. As for the team that we worked with, I cannot say enough wonderful things. We worked with Kelli, Jill, and Monica, and it was so incredible to have this team as such a huge part of our day, knowing each one of them was committed to making the day perfect. They were all so sweet, calm, and reassuring. They truly felt like an extension of the family and friends that surrounded us, and I am so grateful for each one of them being part of our day. For any bride planning a wedding, I can’t recommend Maura and her team enough!

de the wedding planning seamless, but also the wedding day the best day of my life (and my husband and our family's). She has an amazing calming energy and puts you at ease from the moment you meet you and this extends through your wedding day! I was the bride that had nothing planned, no ideas, and needed all the recommendations in the world. Maura never steered me wrong. She gives amazing advice and recommendations. I was doing most of the wedding planning alone, with my fiancé living across the country. Halfway through the process I moved away from Cincinnati as well, and I was a full time student working on my masters. To say I was stressed was an understatement. Maura made for an excellent partner and friend throughout this process. She made it easy and enjoyable. I thoroughly looked forward to our meetings. Maura and her team worked tirelessly on making our wedding everything we wanted it to be and more. We had many specific religious and cultural requests that she was able to follow through with and make happen. Our wedding day was just about perfect. I walked into the weekend without a worry in mind, knowing that Maura and her team would be there all day. I miss working with Maura and I'm excited to see her expand her business into more events and hope to work with her in the future. I can't recommend Maura enough!

e some amazing vendors...Also, our wedding day ran FLAWLESSLY all thanks to her team. My family was able to enjoy and fully soak in the wedding weekend without having to worry. They took care of every detail day of (evening steaming my dress!) and coordinated the wedding weekend timeline with all of our vendors which saved us so much time and stress. Thanks, Maura!

nd I'm sure she had more pressing issues to deal with. Our wedding day would not have been as perfect without her and her team.

tain everything I would say....Maura is the consummate professional and worth her weight in gold!!

nths prior to the wedding but Maura made herself available at any time for questions that came up before the three months (and we had a lot!). After our first meeting with Maura it was clear to us that Maura and her team were worth every penny and more! We had a very large wedding party and a large wedding and Maura handled everything we threw her way like a true pro. Her vendor relationships and industry knowledge was invaluable. The day was absolutely flawless with no detail overlooked. She completely put us at ease and we were all able to enjoy our day knowing it was in the BEST hands! Maura and her team took care of everything behind the scenes from start to finish, even putting our overnight bags in the hotel room where we would stay that night! We cannot thank CWBM enough for making our big day completely stress free! I highly recommend Maura and her team!

working relationships with vendors that were all first class. On the day of the wedding, Maura and her team handled everything and we couldn't have been more pleased. Maura was warm and kind and very professional. Her words of encouragement to my daughter right before she walked down the aisle were calming and inspiring. I know a lot of people think you don't need a wedding planner, but Maura made everything go so smoothly and did many behind the scenes things for us that made the day so special. Hiring Maura was probably the best money we spent on the wedding!

olutely loved within our budget, to answering any questions that came up during the planning process (all of which she had already thought of and handled long before they question occurred to us), to making sure everything went perfectly on the day of the wedding! Maura and her whole team are so sweet and so easy to work with! If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, HIRE MAURA! She will make your life so much easier and ensure that your wedding is amazing!

o much more. Maura didn't plan the wedding, but her recommendations for vendors, experience concerning timelines, calmness in the craziness of wedding weekend and just general patience and pleasantness made the wedding perfect. Maura and her team made sure that my daughter and I had a wonderful day. They picked up lunch, transferred all the bouquets from our house to the church, pinned on boutonnieres, found the directions on how to bustle the gown, got reception shoes out of the MOG's room, moved all the gifts to my room at the end of the evening, returned the cake stand the day after the wedding, and a hundred other things I'm not aware of. There is no way I would have been able to cherish the weekend without her professionalism. I can't say enough wonderful things about the CWBM staff. They are first class.

planner her vision of that instantly went to the film Father of the Bride and that I hired Franck. With being relatively new to the area, we needed someone to streamline everything for us as we both work six days a week and Maura made this happen with ease. Maura made my wedding planning the most painless process ever. Her attention to detail is top notch and her knowledge of this business on point. She is professional, organized and one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Our day was perfect and I did not have to worry about a thing. You may have been planning your whole wedding on Pinterest for years but there are so many things that you just don't think of and that is where Maura and her team came in. Save your sanity and look no further for a planner. It was sad when everything was over because she was part of our lives for a year. Maura, I love you and miss you girl!! And Page, thank you for cutting my dress :o)

ntire planning process and wedding weekend! Maura’s vendor suggestions were incredible and we couldn’t imagine finding our perfect vendors without her. She is extremely detailed and gave us all the tools we needed to plan our dream wedding. She was there for us throughout the whole planning process to answer our many, many questions and offer invaluable advice. Having the help from Maura and her team allowed us (and our parents) to relax and completely enjoy our wedding day without having to think about any last minute details or logistics. We’re so glad we chose CWBM, we couldn’t imagine planning a wedding without Maura or her team!

to step back, relax and just enjoy, but with Maura and co on my team, I was able to have the best day of my life - I had all the confidence in the world that her team would take care of every little detail, and they did just that!!! Everything was PERFECT and we truly couldn't have done it without this amazing team!! I could go on for days :) One other thing to note that was so unbelievable and made my life so much easier is that Maura is so well respected and loved by so many vendors in Cincinnati that her/her team had a close relationship with all my other vendors which made for such a fun wedding day and it was awesome witnessing how they all worked so seamlessly together. Thank you to the best wedding coordinators around!!!!

it would be the easiest review ever. I planned my wedding from out of town, and had flight issues the weekend I was meeting most of my vendors for the first time. Maura went to meetings, rescheduled meetings, and made sure that everything was take care of. She calmed my nerves and got me excited. She saved my sanity. Maura and her entire team was extremely organized and professional, while striking a wonderful balance of being friendly and energetic. They were there when you needed them, but not in your face, they took care of everything behind the scenes and made sure that for any issue that came up, i was 100% unaware and it was handled. Maura's team was 100% first class and I would recommend Cincy Weddings by Maura without a moments hesitation. Maura and her team are simply the best.

s I was engaged, I knew that I would work with Maura: a local, small business entrepreneur who had glowing reviews from the brides she worked with – seemed obvious! I also knew that on the day of the wedding, I didn’t want to be in control of anything. Seems crazy, right? But I didn’t want to be the go-to, and I didn’t want any of my friends or family to be the go-to, either. I wanted us all to be able to celebrate! Enter: Maura. I shared ideas of what my husband and I envisioned, our budget, our anticipated number of guests and thought to myself: spreadsheets. A budget, a venue comparison, etc. Two days later, she sent over just that – and more. A budget – our budget - including a breakdown of where to allocate funds based on what was important to us, and a spreadsheet comparing suggested venues based on what we’re looking for, that included what’s factored in, what’s not, what it all normally costs…. Really, a dream for any Type A personality. It made jump-starting the process so much easier, and so much faster. Eventually I would feel the need for a day-of schedule, then boom. There it was again. A perfectly compiled scheduled – to the minute – of the day of: when vendors arrive, all contacts organized in a list, a checklist of everything that should be everywhere, a breakdown of hair and make up times, when the limo will pick us up – you know, the details that are often painful to coordinate because so many people and vendors are dependent on them. Her excellence goes beyond the detailed planning: Maura’s day of execution was a dream. She coordinated all of the small things: picked up the items we had for the ceremony and took them to the venue, pre-ordered and delivered lunches for the bridal and groom suites - and delivered those too, and even grabbed and dropped off the beverages we needed for the limo. Again, how would this all happen without her team? Oh, what was that word? Team! She had incredible team members who were also there for day-of support. Even when I lost my wedding lipstick, and needed it before we got to the ceremony: one of them not only found it, but she brought it to us at a one of our photo locations. How much more above and beyond can you get? But then we walked in and saw the venue, and my breath was taken away. Everything was set up as we imagined. Vendors were approaching her with all of the questions, and we got to sit back and have a coffee as her team calmly, collectively, and efficiently orchestrated everything to perfection. Her team was there for us if we needed anything: including a cocktail right after the ceremony, during photos – because, cheers! Hours later, we would be partied out and ready to go home with a sudden concern of: how do we get everything together? And we didn’t have to, because it was all set for us. In bins and boxes, including cards and gifts. Zero clean up required. The cherry on top of the perfect evening. If you’re a Cincinnati bride, hire Maura. This is the most special day of your life. You will see people you haven’t seen a in a while, everyone who’s important to you will all be in one place together. Enjoy the people and the celebration, and let her and her team handle the details. You will not regret it.

s off of my plate-the flow of my day was effortless, and the interactions with her team were always fun and positive! Her timeline was thorough and easy to understand, she was so helpful in bringing up things I forgot to consider (ceremony musicians, processional order, etc.) and she worked to get all of my vendors on the same page, which meant I didn't have to, and could instead enjoy the moments that really matter. The money I spent to have Maura managing and plotting out the finer details of my big day was hands down some of the best I spent! Do yourself a favor, and book a meeting with her...you won't regret it!

year long. She thoroughly prepares like no other planner I've worked with and is a complete joy and professional to be around on a wedding day. I can't recommend Maura highly enough in helping you plan your Big Day! ~Ben Elsass Photography

rk with- sweet, smiling and attentive. They left nothing out and made it so easy for us to enjoy our beautiful day. I'm so glad we made the decision to hire Maura and her team. We couldn't have asked for better service!

his was probably the best gift a Mother-of-the-Bride could ever receive. Maura was amazing! She helped us prior to the wedding to stay organized and helped make us aware of items that we had not thought to consider. The day of the wedding, she and her assistants helped us to stay on schedule, took care of all of the problems or "small fires" that came up without involving us or our guests, organized our church and reception details, organized the vendors, was extremely helpful and friendly, and made this Mother-of-the-Bride and her daughter extremely grateful. We were so blessed to have met Maura and to have her a part of our special day! Maura is the best gift you could give the bride, groom and their parents!

our decor as well as ran our rehearsal) and the wedding day itself! I had a crazy idea to get married outside without a tent. It poured that day, but Maura did not let that stop her! As soon as the sky cleared, her and her team went quick into action and it was like it had never rained! Everything was set up beautifully and the timeline never faltered. At the end of the night, everything was packed up neatly and it was like our wedding never happened! Myself and my bridal party never had to lift a finger and we were able to enjoy the entire day knowing that we were in great hands! Her entire team is super friendly and always willing to go the extra mile! Thanks Maura and team!

run smoothly, be well organized, and look GORGEOUS! Maura always has a smile on her face and handles the stress of a wedding day with grace. Hire her! You won't be sorry!

ad at a wedding reception. Maura with Cincy Weddings did a fabulous job scripting the flow of events. Everything the entire evening ran smoothly. There was always something keeping your attention all night. She is not only wonderful to work with, Maura was exceptional at working with the vendors. I personally know she put out a "Fire" that no one even knew about! She is very on top of things. We would highly recommend Cincy Weddings by Maura to anyone wanting a First Class Wedding Planner service.

p ahead and thinking about details I would have never considered. She made the wedding planning process easy and fun, while keeping me on track. Even my husband and father, who at first were skeptical, agreed that it was worth every penny. My mother and I got to enjoy the wedding day without worry about who had the ring and if the programs made it. She is extremely timely, professional, with great taste and very nice to be around. I would recommend her to every bride!

s, had a plan for everything, and was completely on top of all of the details from the start. We didn't have any drama or mishaps on the day (I'M AMAZED) and I can tell you, it was all because of Maura. She was truly incredible and the best investment we could have made for our wedding day (even my husband commented how necessary she really was!). She was super affordable for all of the work that she did. Seriously - HIRE HER and save yourself the stress and nightmare of doing it alone.

helped us set a budget, recommended vendors in our price point, and was available to answer ALL of my questions throughout the entire process. Once I had selected my vendors, Maura met with me and helped me plan a design scheme for the wedding. She even worked directly with my florist (who was AMAZING, Katie's Blooms), to ensure my wedding decor was absolutely perfect. She was amazing throughout the entire process. During the rehearsal and the wedding itself, my family and friends constantly remarked how wonderfully smoothly everything went. Maura was incredibly professional, ran everything perfectly, and I can honestly say that she is the number one reason I was (almost entirely) stress free on my wedding!

tail, communication and patience is admirable. She is on top of her game , motivated and highly professional as is her great team. They are a blast to work with and I highly recommend Cincy Weddings by Maura -you wont be disappointed!

f the very first vendors that we booked. I will be the first to admit that I am not always the easiest to deal with because of my work schedule and my anxious disposition. Maura made us feel like she had everything under control from the very beginning. She and her team are there to help with it all from selecting your vendors, confirming everything leading up to, and of course Day-of coordination. I truly do not think that my wedding could have happened without Maura. I would recommend her to any Bride with any budget-- she has packages to meet your needs and your wallet. She was literally the best and easiest decision I made with the wedding other than finding my husband. :)

ng our engagement. Looking back on the wedding planning process, I do not know how I could have gotten through it without Maura. She provided us with incredible vendor recommendations that were in our budget, and each one turned out fantastic. She has great connections in Cincinnati and took care of all the communication with each vendor. On the day of the wedding, Maura and her team were so professional, calm, and organized that we did not need to worry about a thing. She is creative, enthusiastic, and fun to work with. I cannot even express how many times I said, "what would we do without Maura!" I would recommend Maura to any bride getting married in a heartbeat.

es, stay on a reasonable timeline, and address all the annoying little details that can so easily raise the stress level through the roof. She truly goes the extra mile to make sure your wedding is beautiful and fun. I highly recommend Maura and her staff.

ning while selecting all our vendors, and then have her execute all the details to the highest degree. Not only did she not miss a single detail, but she also was ready and willing to provide any recommendations on anything we asked. Once we chose a vendor, she did all the communication with them to ensure a perfect wedding day for my husband and I. Her bubbly, timely, personable, confident, and organized personality made her a joy to work with. In addition to Maura, she has an excellent staff who supported us through tour my wedding day, looking after every detail. Don't look any further, Maura is your girl!!

rocess so much easier. Our wedding was perfect and I am so thankful we had Maura and her team by our side! Thank you and well done!

p on our wedding day. Everything looked perfect and my groom and I didn’t have to worry about a thing! Maura’s rates are very reasonable and she knows many people in the wedding industry, which is great for getting special discounts. Look no further than Maura and her team!

and our wedding was in Cincinnati, but Maura made everything so easy we didn’t have to even think about location. From the smallest details of getting a hanger for the wedding gown, to the largest tasks of finding a venue and selecting vendors, Maura was there to offer guidance and assistance. Maura contacted the vendors directly, facilitated all of the planning, answered our many questions, and most importantly was patient with us; we can’t thank her enough for her attentiveness and dedication. Maura is kind, professional, and thoughtful. She anticipated our needs and it was clear she wanted our wedding to be perfect. Because of Maura and her team, our wedding was beautiful and unforgettable. Thank you so much!

hosting at a private home over 1.5 hours from Cincinnati, add to that the sudden drop in temperatures from 80 to 45 for the day of our wedding. Maura was able to make sure all of our guests would be warm by sourcing heaters and generators at the last minute, re-configuring the entire wedding layout, getting our guests to the venue with buses and passenger vans and keeping me calm and informed the entire time. From the very beginning with her vendor recommendations through our sparkler exit Maura thought through all contingencies. We were so happy and don't know how we would have pulled it off without her and the CWBM team!

place. My mom found her on The Knot, and thank goodness she did--we didn't even know where to start in the planning process, and Maura just took the reins and made the whole experience so enjoyable and easy. She found great vendors that were within our budget and fit our personality. On the day of our wedding, she helped execute everything perfectly. If anything went horribly wrong, I never knew about it. If you're looking for a well-connected, highly professional, highly personable miracle-worker, hire Maura!

rge bridal party but she decorated the space and made it look better than I could have imagined. At the end of the ceremony she moved certain decor to the reception and added a special touch. I would highly recommend Maura to any bride!

tive. She has very established relationships and respect in the Cinci wedding industry, and she always had great advice and vendors she could connect us with at a variety of price points. Maura helped us set up our initial wedding budget, locate and book vendors, was always willing and able to talk during the months of planning to offer input and advice, and organized our wedding weekend from start to finish. She allowed me to genuinely enjoy and appreciate our wedding day since she was there to handle all the little details with timelines, vendors, set up/tear down, etc. Even in a stressful situation, Maura was professional and did her job wonderfully. Her experience and involvement in our wedding planning process and actual wedding day were priceless and irreplaceable.

would highly recommend Maura to anyone needing help to plan a gorgeous and stress free wedding.

hat planning our wedding would be stressful, and even the most steady, mature, non-diva woman will turn into a bridezilla at least once. My husband and I wanted to spare ourselves the stress, and we needed help! We'd never planned a wedding before. Maura was worth every penny and then some! She's sweet, smart, gracious, and has great contacts! She is RESPECTED by other vendors. They know her, and want to work with her. As soon as photographers, videographers, seamstresses, etc, knew who was planning our wedding, our appointments, that she set up for us, went so smoothly. We received discounts because of her relationships. Leading up to our wedding, I had NO worries. Every vendor, every wedding party member, every relative, received up-to-date timelines. Maura is fantastic with communication! The day of our wedding was SO beautiful. She handled every single detail. My husband and I got to focus on each other, and the purpose of the day. Thank you Maura for giving us our DREAM wedding!

endor recommendations were on point, even when I gave her a challenging task to find a videographer within a tight price point! What was particularly valuable to us is that she sent timeline/itineraries to our wedding party and our vendors. Again, a big stress reliever so that we didn't have to worry in the days leading to the wedding! I totally recommend working with Maura to make sure your day is perfect and as worry-free as possible!