Megan W
Wedding: 4/29/12
This is how the wedding planning experience should be.
We used Revel and Bloom for full wedding planning services, from design inception through the big day.
For the design concept: They took our ideas and ran with them. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, listened to our ideas, and revealed a plan that neither of us had seen before. The concept was very creative and gave our guests a unique experience that was elegant, fun, and best of all, screamed "us".
Throughout the process, Dana and Chelle were there to answer all of our questions and coordinate our timeline to keep everything on track. They got us a killer deal on a boutique hotel for our out-of town guests. They talked me down when I had a near-disaster with my dress alterations. They helped us pick out the groomsmen's suits. And so on.
Dana and Chelle each have unique personalities and are truly fun to work with, and we think the two of them make a fabulous team. They love what they do, and it shows.
I never imagined this time could be as relaxing as it was, especially after witnessing several of my family and friends' stressful wedding experiences. Our wedding day coordination was flawless. We never had to even think about coordinating the flowers/ cake/ caterer/ DJ or guests. We truly enjoyed our day...we walked away from our wedding saying "Wow!" and so did...
Kari
Wedding: 10/8/11
Chelle was an absolutely amazing wedding planner, and our wedding would never have come together without her expertise! I cannot even begin to explain how essential and amazing Chelle’s planning was to our entire wedding weekend. We were planning our big day from out of town, and we quickly realized that it would be impossible for us to coordinate all aspects of the ceremony and reception without some expert guidance. Chelle jumped right in and handled every last detail beautifully. Before the wedding, she helped organize our vendors and kept on top of them for scheduling. She also helped us keep track of our budget and make tough decisions on what services we could/could not afford. During the day of our wedding, Chelle took total control of the day and made sure that no one had to worry about anything! We received so many compliments on all aspects of the wedding – the invitations, lighting, flowers, etc. None of which we could take credit for because Chelle did it all! All we can say is that our wedding would not have been a success without Chelle!
Art
Wedding: 7/27/11
We were originally referred to Chelle through our photographer. We had no intentions of having a planner as we thought we had it all figured out - we couldn't have been more wrong! Chelle was a godsend throughout the entire experience. There wasn't a detail that she didn't think through ahead of time. From the small details to the more elaborate ideas, she was our go-to for any questions, ideas, concerns, and problems. Her level of customer service was exemplary. She was attentive, friendly, professional, punctual, organized, and last but not least, knew exactly what she was doing. It is very apparent that she has been planning large events for some time now. Her unique and creative outlook allowed us to have an extraordinary wedding. Her foresight and follow through are unparalleled in the industry.
The day of our wedding was flawless as Chelle effortlessly handled every predicament that arose, while at the same time shielding us from even being aware of the issues. We would have been a nervous wreck had we not had her to orchestrate our big day. She went above and beyond our expectations. For instance - getting our town car upgraded to a limo and putting the finishing touches on our honeymoon suite. From the vendor coordination to the last minute details, we owe the success of our day to Chelle.
Gina
Wedding: 7/3/11
Hiring Dana Dunphy and Revel & Bloom, was the best money spent on our wedding! As our day-of coordinator, Dana met with us ahead of time to make sure everything was set and offered great advice when needed. The day of our wedding, Dana took care of everything, which allowed us to relax and have the best time! From setting up decorations, keeping us on schedule, taking care of an issue with a shuttle driver to even handing us drinks on the dance floor, so that we didn't have to go to the bar, Dana did an amazing job. Her assistant was also wonderful! I would HIGHLY recommend Dana to anyone needing wedding planing services. WE LOVE YOU, DANA!
Alexis
Wedding: 6/19/11
Our wedding was absolutely perfect. From the very first day of planning to the end of the reception, Priority One Events was involved in making sure that all was in order. They worked with us through the hundreds of details. They have a passion for what they do and we are grateful that they were a part of our big day.
Letta
Wedding: 5/28/11
We hired Dana as our day of coordinator for our tented wedding with about 180 guests. We definitely could not have pulled off the day without her and her assistant! She kept the schedule flowing, checked in with us as needed but did not bother us with things we did not need to know, and helped out with a couple of "emergencies" (for example, I was tripping over my dress so she helped pin it and I realized right before the garter toss that I forgot to put it on so she improvised by finding a ribbon to tie on). She was also very helpful and available before the wedding even though we only hired her for day of. She helped us do our tent and table layout and always responded to my questions promptly with helpful advice. I would definitely recommend Dana! She is also very reasonably priced.
billlykalico
Wedding: 10/3/10
If you're even thinking about hiring a coordinator, just call Dana. I guarantee you'll sleep better every night afterward. I know I did. My husband and I hired Dana for day-of coordination even though we were on a tight budget. I just didn't understand how I was going to enjoy being a bride and also make sure that everything ran smoothly. And I was right—I would not have enjoyed the wedding without Dana. And without Dana, all of our friends and family would not have raved that it was "the best wedding" they'd ever attended.
In the days leading up to the wedding, Dana responded to emails and phone-calls about everything from the price of flowers, to the merits of certain linens, to advice about how to deal with mother-in-law melt-downs. She was unerringly patient and professional.
On the day of the wedding, the rental company accidentally delivered bright burgundy linens instead of the white ones we'd ordered. The ceremony was set to begin in an hour, so I resigned myself to a burgundy and green wedding (I mean, I like Christmas, but that wasn't really what we were going for). But somehow Dana managed to get the right linens delivered, on time, and on a Sunday. Not only did she get the right linens, she used them to turn our budget space into something that literally took my breath away.
She's awesome. She'll make the difference between a wedding and an amazing wedding.
Kerrie
Wedding: 8/29/10
I can not say enough great things about Dana and Revel and Bloom. We hired Dana to help us with planning every aspect of our wedding and day of coordination. Dana far exceeded our expectations. Dana took time to get to know us and made sure that our wedding remained all about us. She even surprised us with pictures of mine and my husbands life together at the wedding. Dana took my very small vision and created a wedding masterpiece. Her attention to detail and her ability to create beauty can not be matched. She made all of our paper products and even hand glued rhinestones on them for us. Dana was great with helping to keep us on budget and still have everything we wanted. Dana dealt with everything that came up, which made the wedding process stress free for us! Dana's personality was one of the best parts of our wedding experience. She was fun, professional, artistic, calming, and an overall joy to be around and work with. I could not have asked for anything more in a Wedding Planner. If we had to do it all over again, we would do it exactly the same way. Thanks Dana and Revel and Bloom!
Alice
Wedding: 8/22/10
After my fiancé (now husband!) asked me to marry him, I knew I was going to need some help on my wedding day, or face a possible mental breakdown! I hired Dana Dunphy as my DOC last year after an initial meeting because I was so impressed by her professionalism. I just knew that I could trust her to bring together all the vendors that I had hired and the elements that I had DIYed, but she and her assistant went completely above and beyond our expectations! Our venue looked so amazing and everything went smoothly despite Fate’s best efforts to throw a monkey wrench in the works (our limo driver getting lost, a shuttle bus breaking down, etc…). I really appreciated how she kept me updated throughout the evening without ever making me feel panicky about time. She also took the initiative to add several small touches (ex. placing extra flowers on the window sill, moving our pomanders from our outdoor ceremony indoors to decorate the dining room, making a lovely sign for the head table) that really made the day special. Dana’s skills, sense of style, and understanding of what we wanted helped make our wedding day something that we’ll always remember and I would absolutely recommend her to any bride!
sarah
Wedding: 8/7/10
I wasn't looking foward to planning my destination wedding while busy working and taking care of my children. I searched for a wedding planner to help guide me through the process and offer great decor ideas. However, once I met her, I hired Dana to help me plan the whole wedding. I am so glad I did! Everything went smoothly and looked beautiful. She also helped me hire other great vendors and I couldn't have asked for a better day.
sarah
Wedding: 8/7/10
I wasn't looking foward to planning my destination wedding while busy working and taking care of my children. I searched for a wedding planner to help guide me through the process and offer great decor ideas. However, once I met her, I hired Dana to help me plan the whole wedding. I am so glad I did! Everything went smoothly and looked beautiful. She also helped me hire other great vendors and I couldn't have asked for a better day.
kbdshri
Wedding: 7/23/10
We hired Dana for day of coordination. At first, my mother thought it was a frivolous expense, but I knew that on the day of my wedding, I wanted to relax, get ready, and not worry about what was happening at the event facility. Dana went above and beyond just "day of coordination", jumping in to make phone calls and helping to keep me from panicking when our DJ canceled a few weeks prior to the wedding. She was prompt in responding to all my emails, contacted all my vendors to make sure everyone new exactly when to show up, and organized the timeline for the event. She saved me a lot of work in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and I was grateful, as there was enough to do as it was!
With Dana organizing the day, everything went perfectly, and I don't know how we could have done it with out her. By the end, my mother agreed that she was worth every penny, and then some!! I would HIGHLY recommend her services.
mcalnanyoung
Wedding: 8/15/09
Dana is amazing! From the begining she went above and beyond what we could have asked for. Dana was full of DIY ideas and was more than happy to help complete them. She came with us to every meeting, from the smallest details to handling our crazy family. We can't express how grateful we are for having Dana be with us every step of the way. You can not go wrong having her as your coordinator!
Lindy and Scott
Wedding: 7/25/09
We hired Dana just three months before our wedding to act as our day-of coordinator, and I can honestly say that it was the best money we spent on the wedding. In the months leading up to the wedding, Dana contacted all of our vendors, confirmed all contracts and arrival times, and put together a very detailed timeline of our wedding day, saving us hours of phone calls and work during a very busy time. She was organized, efficient, supportive, and had great ideas for how to make our wedding day go even more smoothly.
It was so wonderful not to have to be in charge of anything on our wedding day, so that my husband and I could focus on our guests and on each other, and just enjoy the party. There was a lot to deal with the day of the wedding, including an unexpected rainstorm (and an outdoor ceremony!), and Dana kept us beautifully on schedule. She also helped set up the menu cards and other decorations we brought, supervised the cleanup, and drove out to my mom's house four days after the wedding to help us return vases we'd borrowed from our florist! I would recommend Dana, and Revel & Bloom, to any Colorado bride who needs some extra help getting those last details to come together.
Jamie
Wedding: 4/25/09
It has now been 11 days since I have been married, and has been well over 3 months since I have been working with Dana on my wedding. When I first met with Dana, I was thinking about getting help with just the wedding day. And during our consultation, I realized how many GREAT ideas she has and how helpful she was in sharing her thoughts to help make my upcoming day be as smooth and beautiful as possible. She was willing to go above and beyond what I was originally wanting, and she ended up helping me plan my wedding, and taking care of the things that a bride really shouldn't have to stress about. I thought that she was great then, but if I only knew! Dana was more then amazing, she was, and IS, FANTASTIC!! I was originally doing everything myself, and was ready to pull my hair out! I had met with Dana once and knew then that I had to have her has my wedding coordinator. Dana was the one to decorate the church, and the reception hall. Before I met Dana, I booked all sites at specific times to use, and once it was closer to the day, I realized I didn't give nearly enough time as I should of for the set up of the reception. But Dana made it happen! When I walked in to both places, everything was just what I had envisioned for my wedding and more! Dana knows what she is doing, and I am so glad that I choose her to plan and coordinate my special day. Dana did so much more for me then just decorating the sites. Dana stayed in connect with the whole time we were working together. It was wonderful! The entire time she was planning my wedding, she was thinking up ideas, and emailing them right to me, and calling me! She is very well organized and on top of everything! She helped keep me sane! She did so much research to find the best prices for everything! She helped me stay well within my tight budget. She organized the rehearsal, the rehearsal dinner, picked up my flowers for me day of the wedding. Everything that I wanted and needed from her, she knew almost immediately and had things close on hand. I had a wonderful experience working with Dana, and will absolutely recommend her to anyone! Not just brides plan their own wedding, but to anybody getting married! She is absolutely worth it! :)
Supriya
Wedding: 3/28/09
Dana is absolutey fabulous!! She had great ideas and was always willing to go the extra mile. She made sure everything at the wedding was beautiful. She helped make sure there was no stress for me on the day of the wedding. She was also always available - by phone and in person; she would be willing to meet me anywhere and anytime that was convienient for me. Dana made sure our honeymoon suite was decorated and beautiful, made sure everything ran according to schedule, had great ideas, and was a great coordinator. She also was calm and able to handle everything that came her way in dealing with a larger wedding. Our wedding day was beautiful and memorable and Dana played a huge part in that!! I could not have asked for more!
Melissa
Wedding: 6/7/08
I can not say enough great things about Priority One Events. We hired Chelle to help us with planning every aspect of our wedding celebration. She far exceeded our expectations. Chelle took time to get to know us and made sure that our wedding remained all about us.