I really don’t know what I would have done without Amy. I can genuinely say she is a wedding life saver! I had NO idea how much organization and planning goes into coordination and day of scheduling alone. As the days grew closer to the big day, and panic set in, I found myself unable to manage the final details that I thought would be so simple. I reached out to Amy, and within moments of talking to her I knew I made the right decision. It was smooth sailing from there! I will never forget that initial conversation because it was the first time I felt calm in weeks. Amy’s attention to detail is impeccable. I think what makes her extra special is her ability to pick up on the seemingly small details that actually make a huge difference. When planning out the day of timeline she took everyone’s special requests into consideration and helped create a flow that only a pro could execute. Amy is incredibly professional- but also extremely fun to be around!! She will make y...
As a recent bride/client of Amy Ackerman, I am happy to report that it was an absolute pleasure working with Amy as our day-of-coordinator for our 240 guest wedding at The Rockleigh in Rockleigh, NJ. Although this venue was a new location for Amy, she was certain to take all the time and efforts necessary to familiarize herself with both the church and the reception venues in order to help produce a flourishing event day. Amy was exceptionally professional in the manor she worked and communicated with all the venue staff, my vendors as well as my wedding party and family. From my experience working with Amy, I feel she does have a lot of the strong points necessary to run a successful event. She is outgoing, well organized, intuitive, creative and assertive. One of the key standouts of why it was such a pleasure to work with Amy is due to her ability to focus on my vision of the full day events and at the same time enhance them as needed. Her valid concerns and outlook were a...
We just wanted to say “Thank you” from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day, the most spectacular day of my life. My husband and I were amazed by your organization of the whole event with all of the vendors. I never really had anything to worry about, knowing that you were in charge. When our photographer told us ” I don’t like lists of must have photos”, we were worried! But, You saved the day and did a phenomenal job assisting with family photos and making sure the photographer follows our list of “must have” shots. The venue also told us that you did a great job and were a pleasure to work with. From your bubbly personality to your professional “get down to busy” attitude; your personal touch to make everything special was the best part of working with you. From the flowers to the flow of the night, we could not have done it with out you. If anything did not happen the way it was supposed to, I...
Amy Ackerman was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding. As our wedding coordinator, she went far above and beyond our expectations, both with her initial meeting, leading up to the event, and on the actual day. She is professional, kind, and highly organized…all of the things I most wanted and needed during our wedding. She showed her professionalism by effortlessly managing the dynamics between herself and the venue’s ‘wedding coordinator’ ensuring that my vision and desires were met, while avoiding conflict with the venue. In addition, during the actual wedding, she managed to identify several loose ends I hadn’t thought of and gently remind me and my family, without further stressing us out. This leads to the next attribute, kindness. I’m sure there are many highly capable wedding coordinators, but what I think makes Amy stand out is that she is equally kind and patient. This may seem obvious, but I’ve seen several of my friend’...
Having Amy Ackerman by our side for our wedding was the best decision we made during the entire process! Not only was her team incredibly professional and willing to help in any way at all, but they were so fun to be around. Our wedding day was a snowy December day, so there was some room for disaster. However, I did not need to worry about any details because I trusted Amy and her team completely. Working with Amy in the months before the wedding was so enjoyable. She is super organized and thinks through each situation with such consideration that is is immediately clear her clients have nothing to worry about. Amy’s attention to detail proves she values each bride’s unique perspective, and wants them to have their perfect day. I was so comforted while I was having my hair and make up done with my bridesmaids that I did not have to think about anything going wrong. We were able to enjoy the best weekend of our lives because we had...
I can’t recommend your services as a wedding and event planner highly enough. You made the planning and execution of an out of town wedding a breeze. Because of your efficiency and guidance, I not only knew we were in good hands but could totally enjoy the process of planning a beautiful wedding. You were so easy to work with and made wonderful suggestions along the way. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch and was so calm and relaxing and fun! This was all due to you. You kept everyone and everything on schedule. You anticipated every need and had every detail covered included ordering lunch for all. Your professionalism and personality added so much to my daughter’s wedding and we can’t thank you enough for helping to make it the magical event it was.
Joie De Vie Occasions and Amy Ackerman in particular, helped make our wedding as enjoyable and seamless as possible. She is professional, courteous, punctual, organized and mostly importantly friendly. Amy went above and beyond her role as our day-of-coordinator by working with our vendors, setting up and finalizing all of those last minute to-dos that came up. She was extremely responsive and we knew we could count on her to make our day perfect. She even gave us suggestions with our planning process to ensure we were on the right track. Amy made it a top priority that our wedding day was stress free and that we had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better day-of-coordinator for our wedding! We would highly recommend Joie De Vie Occasions and Amy Ackerman for your wedding planning needs.
Our wedding celebration was held in the Fall of 2007 at Smack Mellon Art Gallery in DUMBO. We were actually married on the Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach by the amphitheatre steps. The park is public (so no help there) and we rented the art gallery’s space only. We had to take care of all the other details ourselves: caterer, tables/linens, lighting, decoration, photographer, DJ and the other endless particulars. Amy consulted with us on each and every detail, she helped us focus our efforts and make decisions. Amy truly understands the wedding scene in New York City. As we got closer to our wedding date, we realized that we needed someone to coordinate all the plans we had made and the details we had chosen. Amy’s presence was indispensable. While we were getting dressed, taking pictures and drinking champagne, Amy was at the wedding site getting things done. After close to a year of planning we ha...
Amy was a lifesaver at our wedding! From the beginning, Amy provided objective advice on colors, bridesmaid gowns, and the like. She confidently directed the rehearsal. After the maid of honor dropped out of the wedding, we relied even more on Amy to be the bride’s right-hand gal. Her help was invaluable in helping the bride get ready and generally coordinating the day. She knew exactly what needed to be done and when, and we’re immensely grateful!
We are so happy we had Amy as our wedding coordinator. Amy’s expertise and organization were crucial in the execution of our wedding day events. She is so easy to work with, and manages the craziness of the wedding day frenzy with ease. We had a surprise flash mob ceremony at an NYC park, and reception at The Box which were not the average venues and Amy’s logistical skills paid off. I highly recommend Amy for your wedding planning.
I cannot recommend Joie De Vie Occasions highly enough. Amy planned my amazing wedding in Puerto Rico. We had a tropical monsoon during the outdoor ceremony and she kept 90 soaking wet guests (and one very wet bride) happy, laughing, and having the time of their lives. Amazing!
Amy did an incredible job not only planning my sister’s wedding, but also making sure the actual wedding day went off without a hitch – no easy feat, especially for a large outdoor wedding on a rainy day! Amy projects an amazing sense of calm and confidence, which allowed all of us (my family, the wedding party, and most importantly, my sister (the bride!)) to relax and really enjoy ourselves – even when one of our vendors was stuck in traffic. She also managed to keep seven bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls and a LOT of family right on schedule. I was also very impressed with Amy’s demeanor – commanding but never bossy – a hard balance to achieve and perfect for overseeing so many people. Amy had incredible foresight and is clearly very detail-oriented. She thought of anything and everything to make my sister’s big day gorgeous and carefree (including distributing a detailed schedule of the day’s events to everyone in the wed...
Nick and I got married in October of 2009 in Cleveland Ohio, a seemingly easy location. However when only a handful of the guests in attendance live in Cleveland, Nick’s family split between the UK and China and with Nick and I planning the wedding from our home in London England, nothing about this location was simple. In these types of situations difficult tasks tend to fall on the family and the maid of honor, my sister who was also living in Cleveland at the time. With 7 years between my sister Ellen and I (she being younger), long hours at work, and a bridal party that spanned the country, organising any bachelorette events became an acknowledged and understandable struggle for my sister. Amy, with approachable maner, positive outlook, and lack of ego, made it easy for Ellen to turn her for help, knowing that not only would the outcome be successful, but it would be what she wanted rather than only what a wedding planner might have suggested or wanted herself. Amy’s or...
Amy is the only event planner I would trust. She has amazing taste, creativity, and energy and — more importantly — a knack for knowing what YOU are going to love. Plus, she is organized, reliable, and trustworthy. Exactly what you want from someone handling the details on your special day!
Amy was an outstanding planner for my daughter’s wedding. She made a pre-wedding trip to Puerto Rico and was invaluable in the planning process, from save the dates to the conclusion of a weekend of festivities. The wedding was to take place on the beach and there was a torrential rain storm. Without her calm and professional help what could have been a disaster turned into a wet but wonderful wedding. I would certainly recommend her if you are looking for an extremely organized, professional and caring wedding planner. She also has exquisite taste and works miracles while staying on budget.
As the father of the bride for Ali and Kevin’s wedding, it was amazing to have you as our wedding planner! Since my role was limited to saying “yes” to whatever requests I got, I was able to watch as things unfolded. You did a fantastic job keeping everyone on track and being prepared for their respective roles. You anticipated things that needed to be done, even before they occurred! Even more importantly, you helped kept the bride and her mother calm and able to enjoy what can be a very anxious day (not to mention the weeks before). Ali and Carol had no worries as you deftly handled many of the details. Anyone (especially the father) who has your able assitance in planning and attending to their wedding, will understand how wonderful a job you do! Thank you!
I know from first hand experience the talent, enthusiasm and warmth that you bring to every special occasion! You are the best.
It has been a month since we returned from the honeymoon and we JUST got our wedding photos today and seeing you in a pic reminds me of how totally awesome you are! I wanted to take a moment to properly thank you for your efforts on our behalf to make our wedding the epic romantic comedy it was! You TRULY made it possible for us to be completely present during our wedding while every detail in our vision was being held and brought forth with such precision and care. Much appreciation and gratitude.