Accolades
"A few weeks after my own wedding, I was a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding when something went wrong: she had just put on her wedding dress and was ready to get in the limo when her phone rang and her mother informed her that the shuttle scheduled to take the guests to the ceremony had never arrived and the wedding planner was nowhere to be found. It was in that moment, as I heard the panic growing in my friend's voice as she and her maid of honor left voicemail after voicemail for the M.I.A. wedding planner - knowing her guests were stranded in the sweltering sun and her wedding was running late - that I re-realized how fortunate my husband and I had been to have hired Alex and her team as our day-of planners.
Alex shouldn't even rightly be called our day-of planner because of how significantly she invested in our wedding the moment she was hired. She immediately engendered our trust and made us confident that she had our 150-person black-tie-optional super-outside-the-box too-many-moving-pieces-to-count wedding understood and under her control. When something did go wrong (a makeup artist we'd insisted on hiring ended up running significantly late), we knew about it from Alex immediately and she worked her magic to make sure the day didn't completely derail and that we could get to our wedding on time (a real feat).
Above and beyond Alex's amazing abilities as a planner, we relied on her creative sensibilities and her prowess in dealing with vendors to make our wedding the incredible breathtaking success it ended up being.
Alex, we're indebted to you for aubergine and sage, for peace of mind, for open ears and a caring heart, and for getting us to the wedding on time. So, even though brides don't know it until it's too late sometimes, we'll keep spreading the word that hiring a planner means not only hiring a knowledgeable expert (something all brides would benefit from), but bringing onboard a person who is totally invested in and capable of making your wedding dreams a reality.
There's no price tag you can put on the manifestation of your dreams, having peace of mind along the way, and knowing there's someone who will take care of anything that does come up so efficiently that on your wedding day you're able to just be a happy couple getting married."
Amanda & Stephan, March 2010
"Where do I start with Alex? And how do I keep it short without missing any details, because she never would... Alex is Amazing! Her motto should be, "If you think it, I can, and will, make it happen!" Keeping the budget in mind of course. There was nothing that we brought to Alex that she wasn't able to do, even when we thought it was nearly impossible. She was able to talk her way through time crunches and bring down prices just so that we could have what we wanted. Everything she touches is exquisite. Alex was always coming up with ideas and they were always relevant to us as a couple and our wedding theme because she took the time to get to know us. She was more than a planner, she was a friend, a confidant and pretty much a 24-hour service. Alex has a nature about her that she will sacrifice herself to make her bride and groom happy and to get a job done beyond expectations. She is the sweetest person and she knows how to talk her way through anything. But not in a manipulative way, just through her savvy business skills, keeping both her vendors and her client’s best interest always in mind. We became a big family. Alex covered every detail and then some, our day was 100 times more organized and beautiful than we could have ever imagined it to be.
Alex is the best of the best. She works endlessly so that the bride and groom can simply enjoy the wedding planning process and show up the day of and be in the moment. There was nothing we had to do or to worry about; she handled EVERYTHING. From making sure vendors were in place, to getting me iron pills while I was getting dressed. I know I am biased but she also created THE BEST Platinum wedding episode there will ever be!
We stretched Alex and challenged her but she handled it with love and grace. We love you Alex, thank you!"
Kristel and Jason David, February 2010
"Working with Alex of Sterling Engagements has been a breeze! Organizing a wedding event such as our own would never be conceivable without her intuitive direction and skills!"
Christine Wood and Yousuf Khan, October 2009
"Alex is truly amazing. Her creative ideas and aesthetic eye give every event she does a unique flair. Not only does she knows what it takes to pull off a wide range of events from intimate backyard weddings to larger corporate functions, but she has such a great personality you just want to work with her! I highly recommend Alex and her team at Sterling Engagement"
James Schipper, Kinetic Lighting
"As my day of wedding planner, Alex made all the ideas I had come together with class and sophistication. She took care of everything on my wedding day, allowing me to focus solely on enjoying the most important and meaningful day of my life. I cannot imagine what my wedding would have been like without her! I strongly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an event planner with such attention to detail and professionalism. Thank you Alex!"
Lauren and Johnny Siroonian, February 2009
"I used Sterling Engagements to plan my wedding last year. The minute I got engaged I couldn't wait to get started. I had a lot of my own ideas, as do many brides, Sterling Engagements listened and executed exactly how I pictured it all in my head. While my husband and I both have full-time jobs, it seemed too tough to fit everything in on our own. I am so happy we decided to use Sterling Engagements to plan and coordinate the event. I am very organized myself and even I couldn't all of it on my own, Alexandra made my day flow perfectly. Alexandra gives a bride the sense of ease that you need... trust me. If you have any doubts about using a wedding coordinator, I can honestly say it is worth it in the end. You only get one day, and mine was perfect - Thanks to Sterling Engagements!"
Amanda and Luis Barrios, November 2008
"My daughter got married in November of last year. Alexandra was our consultant. We could not have asked for anyone better. She was considerate and took plenty of notes of both my daughters and mine wishes. Alexandra is a professional, she has a great eye and found us prices and vendors we would have never found on our own. From the decor of the room to the place card tree, she is amazing. She is good with how much time things will take and made a great schedule for all of us. She was aware of our budget and stuck to it, she also did everything in a beautiful way. My daughter was thrilled with every single detail. Who could ask for anything more? I recommend Alexandra and Sterling Engagements without any hesitation, she is wonderful."
Leslie Ham (a very happy mother of the bride), November 2008
“When I first met Alex and had our initial consultation, I knew right away she would be the one to help me through my wedding. Her sweet and sensitive manner was comforting and she was so detailed. I planned the majority of our wedding on my own and with my mother but I soon realized there was so much more to do and not enough time. I hired her to help me complete the planning process and be there for "weekend-of coordination". She was the best investment I ever made and I know my wedding was flawless because of her. Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life and to put it into someone else's hands is not easy, but when you have a warm kind-hearted woman like Alex, trust that she will always go above and beyond for you. Her design creativity was impressive, but the way she was able to help manage my budget and save me so much money at the same time was a true gift."
Alyse and David, March 2008
"Alex has a wonderful eye for the beautiful things. She has a unique and classy style, which sets her apart from all other event planners I have worked with. She is truly the best in the business!!!"
Jamie Monetti, Amgen
"I had no idea how much planning goes in to a wedding. I left so many details for the very last minute and then felt overwhelmed and panicked. Thanks to Alex, everything was perfect and ran smoothly. She went above and beyond my expectations. I do not know what I would have done without her. It was a definite success, I would recommend her to everyone I know."
Estee and Josh, August 2007
"Her attention to detail is unparalleled, and she can make a dull space come to life!"
Nicole La Grotta - Nickelodeon Special Events
