Ellicottville Events

I hired Ellicottville Events for day of coordination for our wedding. The services provided are so much more than just making sure the day goes smoothly. Sam was there to set up a walk through with our venue before the big day, answer any questions I had about the entire wedding process, recommend vendors to me that suited my budget and needs, the list goes on! Sam is incredibly responsive and usually got back to me within hours, if not minutes. She also created an entire timeline of events coordinated with all of my vendors so that there was absolutely no confusion on the big day. I had lead assistants, Kayla and Kate, on my wedding day and you could see how clearly everything was communicated to them about our wedding. They already knew all the ins and outs and wants even though I mainly had contact with Sam during the planning process. Thanks to the girls, no one in my wedding party/immediate family had to lift a finger! At one point - we were 40 minutes AHEAD of schedule! They also helped my photographer out with family formals which made things run so much smoother. During the reception, they handed off my gifts and cards to a trusted family member, took the leftover food downstairs, and cleaned up the ceremony space -all while we partied. I couldn’t ask for a better experience with EE, and while I listed some main things they did to help us - it doesn’t even begin to cover how wonderful they made our wedding day. I only wish I could get married again so I could relive it all over! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam was worth every penny. She made the wedding planning process super easy. She often switched her schedule around just so my husband I could meet with her in the evenings. The day of my wedding came out beautiful and her assistant Michelle was pleasure. Sam went above and beyond especially when it came to fixing the disaster of a bustle on my wedding dress. Sam along with my maid of honor where on hands and knees pinning a make shift bustle. I think I got more then just a wedding planner but a genuine person who cares about her clients happiness. She is so deserving of many great things. I truly feel like I gained a friend in Sam. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We can't say enough about Sam and her unbelievable team at Ellicottville Events! First and foremost, Sam's attention to detail, creativity and dedication are second to none. She goes beyond simply providing a service -- she wants to get to know you, your venue, your likes/dislikes, your family. She cares, understanding that this is the most important day of your life and doing everything in her power to ensure it's as magical as you envision it to be. After our initial meeting with her, we knew that we wouldn't be searching any further for a wedding coordinator. Once we told her how we envisioned our day going, she went to work. Throughout the entire process, we never encountered a hiccup. But bringing Sam on was worth it for the one hiccup we did have -- and it was a big one. A few weeks before our big day, the photographer we had originally booked started acting dodgy, flakey and had us feeling uncomfortable. Instead of brushing it aside, Sam went to work. After we told her we were thinking of hiring a different photographer (and freaking out, as the wedding was only a few days away) she instantly had a myriad of new photographers available for us to book. Which we did, and so happy we switched! What was most impressive about Sam was her ability to adapt to a rapidly changing scenario and keep her wits about her. When she told us "everything is going to be ok," we absolutely believed her. The day of the wedding was perfect. No hiccups! That's a testament to 1. Sam's preparation and 2. the team she had in place. Everything was taken care of, from scheduling to specific photo requests to the card box being safely delivered to a secure location. We just can't say enough about Sam and Ellicottville Events. She made our day perfect. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I hired Sam for Partial Wedding Planning Services/Day of Coordination for my daughter so she could have the wedding of her dreams. ...while keeping it fun and stress free along the way. In the end, my daughter's wedding day was everything she asked for and more and Sam and her team were a huge part in making that happen. Sam is an excellent wedding planner. From our very first contact through the end of the wedding day, and all the time in between, Sam was professional, knowledgable, responsive, caring, kind and very reassuring. Whatever we asked for she delivered on, and we asked for a lot. Sam's greatest strength is her personality, and it is perfect for her work. Everyone loves her.....coordinating a wedding requires the planner be able to work with a variety of personalities and business styles. Many of the vendors we chose were new to her, but she managed the coordination of us and all of the vendors' unique needs/requirements seamlessly and beautifully. It is a gift to be able to do this....to be accommodating and cooperative while still advocating for the bride at all times....and Sam delivers the goods in this critical area. Finally and most importantly, on my daughter's wedding day, her and I got to enjoy the magic of the day without any worries.....because we knew all the details and issues that might come up were in Sam's hands. She did an amazing job and as a result, we had an amazing day. Thank you Sam! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I truly cannot say enough positive things about Sam and her team. From the moment we met, to our big day itself, these ladies worked around the clock to make sure that every last detail was taken care of. Sam and her team were a DREAM to work with and made planning a wedding seem seamless and worry free. They helped coordinate with my vendors to bring my dreams to life and were honestly a group of amazingly positive and encouraging women. Hiring same was worth every single penny spent and our wedding day would not have been complete (or nearly as stress-free) without them!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Amazing job on our wedding. Super knowledgeable and professional. Easy to work with and got things done.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Ellicottville Events was tremendous throughout the entire wedding process. Sam and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and professional. Having them involved in our wedding provided such a relief and allowed us to enjoy the special day. Thank you for all that you did to make our day amazing!.

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Reviewed on WeddingWire

We knew planning our wedding in Buffalo from San Francisco would stressful and we wanted to be able to enjoy our wedding as much as possible, hence we decided to find a day-of-coordinator. Someone who got married at the same venue as us referred us to Sam at Ellicottville Events and from the first phone consultation, we knew we would be in good hands! Sam asked really thoughtful questions about what we were most stressed about, had a very calming approach, never made me feel pressured to do one thing or another, and was completely professional along the way. After listening to our needs, Sam sent over a proposed contract and a list of services that she’d be doing as our “day-of-coordinator”, curated to what we needed. Sam did so much more than just take care of us on the day of, she kept us on track from the time we signed with her 8 months prior with multiple check-ins, she did a site visit with us 3 months before, she helped organize and coordinate the rehearsal, and her and her teammate Kate were exemplary the day-of. My husband Nick and I could not have been happier with our decision to go with Ellicottville Events. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We knew planning our wedding in Buffalo from San Francisco would be stressful and wanted to get a day-of-coordinator to keep the wedding day as stress-free as possible. We were referred to Sam and from the first phone consultation, we knew we would be in good hands! Sam asked really thoughtful questions about what we were most stressed about, never made me feel pressured to do one thing or another, and was extremely professional and responsive throughout the entire process. After listening to our needs, Sam sent over a proposed contract and a list of services that she’d be doing as our “day-of-coordinator”, curated to what we needed. Sam did so much more than just take care of us on the day of, she kept us on track from the time we signed with her 8 months prior with multiple check-ins, she did a site visit with us 3 months before, she helped organize and coordinate the rehearsal, and her and her teammate Kate were exemplary the day-of. We had the BEST time at our wedding and it was largely due to Sam and Kate. Best money spent on the wedding! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sam Nelson was brought on board as the day of event coordinator, working in conjunction with the Holiday Valley planners and staff where our daughter's wedding was held. She went well beyond what we expected in that capacity, and, frankly, I don't know how we all would have done without her attention to the wishes of the bride and groom and of both sets of parents, and to all the details the wedding involved. The contracted photographer ran into staffing problems the week before the wedding, and as it became apparent those issues could not be resolved, she reassured us that she would handle it easily and satisfactorily, which is exactly how it played out with a new , excellent photographer and assistant. So many details were handled in stride, with clear organization - no loose ends or surprises. Our daughter, we (her parents), her groom, and his family all could think of nothing that could have made the wedding better. The entire staff at Holiday Valley did a phenomenal job at the wedding and reception, but the planning and contracting with vendors and the on site supervision of the wedding day activities that Sam coordinated and orchestrated was priceless and critical to what many attendees commented was one of the best weddings ever. Her handling of details and awareness of what is important allowed my wife and me to step back and enjoy the entire celebration, freed of any management responsibilities. We could not provide a stronger endorsement of her abilities, her cheerful, unflappable personality, and her importance in making a wedding all it should be. Clearly she deserves our highest recommendation. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We knew planning our wedding in Buffalo from San Francisco would be a little stressful. Someone who got married at the same venue as us referred us to Sam and from the first phone consultation, we knew we would be in good hands! Sam asked really thoughtful questions about what we were most stressed about, had a very calming approach, never made me feel pressured to do one thing or another, and was completely professional along the way. After listening to our needs, Sam sent over a proposed contract and a list of services that she’d be doing as our “day-of-coordinator”, curated to what we needed. Sam did so much more than just take care of us on the day of, she kept us on track from the time we signed with her 8 months prior with multiple check-ins, she did a site visit with us 3 months before, she helped organize and coordinate the rehearsal, and her and her teammate Kate were exemplary the day-of. My husband Nick and I could not have been happier with our decision to go with Ellicottville Events. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

It is hard to put into words how amazing Sam and her team were throughout our wedding process! While planning our wedding from out of town, we knew we would want an event coordinator on the ground helping with everything the weekend of the event. From my very first phone call with Sam, I could tell how passionate she was about her company and how much she truly loves what she does. Hiring Ellicottville Events was a no brainer. In the months leading up to the wedding, Sam and her team went above and beyond coordination by recommending vendors they had worked with before and even researching and recommending new vendors for some of the less traditional ideas we had in mind. Then, a few months before the wedding, we learned our contact at our venue was retiring and a different team member would be stepping in - one who we had never met. While we were nervous about this transition, Sam already had a relationship with the new contact and helped make the transition as smooth as possible. In the weeks leading up to the wedding Sam contacted all our vendors to get everyone on the same page as far as timelines and also checked in with us to make sure we made all the decisions that needed to be made so we could relax on the day of the wedding. Sam was so attentive and cognizant of all of my concerns throughout every step of the way and made my concerns her concerns so I didn’t have to think twice about them. Then - the wedding - Sam and her team (shoutout to Kayla and Madison) couldn’t have done a more amazing job making sure everything went off without a hitch. From Madison calming my nerves while awaiting my walk down the aisle to Kayla making sure we got the photos we wanted but still enjoyed our day and finally to Sam doing everything and anything we wanted and needed and didn’t even know we needed, we couldn’t have been more pleased. The only thing I would change would be hiring Ellicottville Events sooner! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam and her team went “above and beyond” for our son’s recent wedding. Although I am not the Mother of the bride Sam happily addressed all our questions and concerns. They made a special day extra special with attention to the smallest of details. If you are looking for the perfect planner call Sam. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I hired Sam to help with my daughter's bridal shower because I live 700 miles away. She helped me to feel at ease and confident that it would be beautiful and all would go as planned. ..I was 100% right and I would highly recommend Ellicottville Events for any event you are planning! Thanks Sam! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sam was a tremendous support to me. I was planning my daughter's bridal shower from 700 miles away and I immediately felt at ease placing this special day in Sam's hands. Ellicottville Events will not let you down! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We hired Sam and her team as our Wedding Day Coordinator and it was the best decision! She did all of our vendor follow-up and made sure that our entire day ran smoothly. They were such a pleasure to work with (and very patient) for the entire process and I would highly recommend! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I could not speak more highly of Ellicottville Events. The work that both Sam and Kayla did for the wedding was incredible. They truly went above and beyond and exceeded the expectations I had. I hired Ellicottville Events to do day-of coordination, but they were involved in the process much sooner. Even from the first introduction, Sam was asking all the right questions: how do you handle stress? If xyz were to occur, are you someone who wants to be told or would you rather have someone else take care of it? It was such a relief to talk to vendors who told me “I spoke with your wedding coordinator today- she’s really lovely. She already gave me a timeline for the day-of”. They even contacted my personal friend singing in the wedding to make sure she had everything she needed for set up and knew where she was going the day of. It was a wonderful safety net to make sure I didn’t forget anything for the big day. And they were a wonderful presence the day-of and at the rehearsal. Worth every penny. Please do yourself a favor and hire them to coordinate. The peace of mind they brought gave me the time to focus on what really mattered that day. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I could not speak more highly of Ellicottville Events. The work that both Sam and Kayla did for the wedding was incredible. They truly went above and beyond and exceeded the expectations I had. I hired Ellicottville Events to do day-of coordination, but they were involved in the process much sooner. Even from the first introduction, Sam was asking all the right questions: how do you handle stress? If xyz were to occur, are you someone who wants to be told or would you rather have someone else take care of it?
It was such a relief to talk to vendors who told me “I spoke with your wedding coordinator today- she’s really lovely. She already gave me a timeline for the day-of”. They even contacted my personal friend singing in the wedding to make sure she had everything she needed for set up and knew where she was going the day of. It was a wonderful safety net to make sure I didn’t forget anything for the big day. They were also a wonderful presence the day-of and at the rehearsal dinner. Worth every penny. Please do yourself a favor and hire them to coordinate. The peace of mind they brought gave me the time to focus on what really mattered that day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam is absolutely amazing at what she does. I started out having no clue on where to begin, when I hired Sam it was mostly stress free ! She turned my dream wedding into reality, I don’t know what I would’ve done without her and her staff on our big day. Let’s not forget her connections! Love this girl so much, you making weddings a breeze More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sam is absolutely amazing at what she does. I started out having no idea where to begin, once I hired Sam she took over and everything seemed so stress free. She envisioned my dream wedding and made it reality! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

To be perfectly honest I thought planners were not needed, but once we hired Sam planning a wedding became a breeze. Saying Sam exceeded our expectations wouldn't give Sam justice. The planning became effortless and all we had to do was pick and choose, maybe a little tasting, but still one of the best experiences for me. None the less i still hope this is the last wedding we plan, but for sure will ask for Sam's help in any future big events that we are planning. Can't provide enough stars to cover Sam.So to sum up:Once again Sam = easy/great planning!Not Sam = sad/overwhelming eventSo do yourself a favor and go with Ellicotville events! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

If you haven't yet you can read my review of Ellicotville Events on google, but in short.
Sam is amazing, will work with you in which ever way one will find the most productive. She essentially planned our wedding in about 2 months. Very, very resourceful, a plethora of contacts and will guide you through making you special day just that special.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

I can't even put into words what Samantha helped us create. We had the wedding of our dreams, a night we will never forget. Samantha helped every step of the way with vendors, decor and answering random questions I had. The day of, Kayla and Kate were at our sides the entire day & night, making sure everything ran smoothly and we had everything we needed, including making sure we ate and never letting our drinks go empty. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, you will have no regrets with Ellicottville Events. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sams business came right at the perfect time for our wedding!! When we hired her to decorate our reception she was just starting out. But we knew having her would save us so much time and stress. She did not disappoint!! I had a vision for what the reception was going to look like and she made the Yodeler Lodge look even more amazing than what I imagined!! I could have never thought of the things she did and I was so incredibly happy. She worked with my florist and coordinator at Holiday Valley to make sure the whole day went smooth. Even though it was raining Sam called me to make sure I still wanted an outdoor ceremony. She was seriously so helpful. I can’t thank her enough for making everything look so beautiful! Thank you Sam!!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I can't even come up with words to describe the service from Sam and her team. Anytime I had a question, concerns or freak out, Sam was there for me. She helped me create a wedding we will never forget. Kayla & Kate were with us every moment the day of and I couldn't have asked for a better pair. They made sure we had everything we needed, made sure we ate and never let our drinks go empty. I loved working with these girls and will miss speaking with them on a regular basis. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam was amazing at everything she did, she even got my venue after it had been booked!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam of Ellicottville Events is an absolute must for any wedding or event. I inquired about her for my wedding out of curiosity, knowing full well I wasn't going to hire her. However from our first meeting I knew I had to have her. She was 150% worth every penny. Because of her my wedding day was perfect. I cant thank her enough for everything she did (coordinating, set up, clean up and oh so much more)! Best decision we made in this entire process! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We loved working with Samantha and her incredible team of ladies. We got day of coordination services, but she did much more than just day of services in the grand scheme. She kept our planning timeline on schedule, helped us find the best rates for tents, met with us beforehand at the venue to do a run through, contacted or vendors and officials at the venueo this in advance to make sure it would be a seamless day, the list goes on! Her team was amazing the day of the wedding. Having them there calmed my nerves, they even made a last minute floral decoration for our cake topper that we had forgotten to do! It was more beautiful than I imagined it would be. So thankful to have chosen them to go with! Thanks again guys. :) More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I highly recommend Ellicotville Events! Thank you so much for keeping the “Prince Wedding” stress free! My husband and I appreciated all the little details that collectively meant so much to make their wedding an incredibly special event! Sam and her assistants did a wonderful job! Many Thanks! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sam and the entire crew at Ellicottville Events did a fantastic job! From the early days of planning right through the last guests leaving the dance floor, they were there to make sure everything went smoothly - and it did! Sam was incredibly professional and yet so personable that everyone fell in love with working with her. She managed to pull off a flawless wedding without the guests even being aware that she was there. Best of all, the bride and groom got the wedding of their dreams - all thanks to Sam and her team. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We could not have done it without Sam's full service wedding planning! She jumped in 5 months before the wedding and set things straight, organized the bride and groom, coordinated vendors, managed A LOT of personalities, and made the weekend of the wedding appear flawless! We are already dreaming up more events for her to plan since she made it so fun! Ellicottville Events is incredibly professional, fun, detailed, and creative. Worth every penny! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sam and her team planned and managed my brother-in-laws wedding at The Park Country Club in Buffalo, NY. Everything looked beautiful, the service by the staff was excellent and her entire team was very professional. The way that Ellicottville Events was able to coordinated all of the vendors was amazing. I would highly recommend Ellicottville Events to plan your next party. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We had the best experience with Sam and we are extremely happy we splurged and hired her! We didn't originally budget for a day-of Coordinator, but we are incredibly thankful we did it anyways! I never thought I would hear my husband say he was glad we spent more money, but even he admits it was worth every penny. She handled so many little details on the day of (finishing up the set up we didn't do the day before, moving the ceremony inside last minute for the rain, adding an extra reception table since we didn't set out enough, going out and getting extra water for guests, etc) and handled all the issues that came up in the middle of the reception (like the caterer not bringing enough food). We had asked her to do a few things that were a little unusual (play DJ for us and start and stop the music for speeches, first dances, for instance) and she handled them all so well. There were a few issues that came up that I didn't even know happened until afterwards and she just handled them and we had zero stress the day of (minus the fact it was storming all morning!) . She even took the initiative and personally drove my grandmother from the ceremony venue to the dock where we jumped on a boat for our cocktail hour since it ended up being much farther than we were told it would be, we didn't even have to ask her to do it! I would absolutely recommend Sam and Ellicottville Events 100% to anyone considering getting a coordinator for the wedding. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam was awesome. I was originally against the idea of hiring a coordinator, but I'm so glad we did. She really came through for us. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam from Ellicottville Events was born to do what she’s doing!!! She is incredibly hard working, impeccably organized, and wildly creative! !! Her team is completely professional! The execution of our wedding blew my husband and I out of the water! Due to Ellicottville Events we had no stress, no worries, just pure trust in Sam that everything would be beautiful !!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I highly recommend Ellicotville Events! Thank you so much for keeping the “Prince Wedding” stress free! My husband and I appreciated all the little details that collectively meant so much to make the Prince Wedding wedding an incredibly special event! Sam and her assistants did a wonderful job! Your vendor coordination was Flawless! Many Thanks! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Wow! Sam could not have done a better job! She had everyone and everything where they/it needed to be when they/it needed to be there! And she was so easy to work with. Her professionalism really showed as we navigated a few hiccups with guests and family members. The best part was she made sure the bride and groom had the wedding of their dreams! Two thumbs up from this family! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam and her team made all of the difference for this wedding! She coordinated everything, had ideas, managed payments, and handled every little thing that came her way. No one was any the wiser of all the machinations behind the scenes and the wedding appeared to go off without a hitch. Her services are worth every penny to make such a special day so carefree! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Sam and her staff are the most amazing, calming organized people I have ever met! My daughters wedding could not be better! We had one issue and Sam took it fixed it and we never had to think about it again. She makes sure that you have everything you will need and checks in on you frequently and is always there when you need her!!! If you are planning any call Sam and it will be the very best event you have ever thrown!!! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Ellicottville Events that I have had the fortunate opportunity to attend have been super fun, professionally organized and flawlessly special. It is great to have an attention to detail event planner company in our wonderful little town. Making Ellicottville more fun. Thank-you More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Sam is the best we had no stress and enjoyed every single part of the planning process and the day of the wedding

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Without Sam and her team at Ellicottville Events - my cousin wouldn’t of had such a beautiful wedding (I’m sure of it). Even the torrential downpour before the ceremony didn’t stop them from creating such a wonderful day for us all! I would recommend Ellicottville Events any day!! :) More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sam is great!!! She was the day of coordinator for our daughter's wedding in August and she did an amazing job!! She handled everything in a very professional and organized manner. Everything went very smoothly and she had all the details under control! Plus she's super nice and very easy to work with. I would definitely highly recommend!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I hired Sam as day-of-coordinator for my wedding in August 2017. She did a fantastic job!! She was well-organized and prepared in our planning sessions before the wedding, and the day-of she was an absolute god-send. Everything was set up perfectly, as we had discussed, and it was better than I had ever expected. Most importantly, Sam took care of every little detail before, during, and after the ceremony/reception so I didn't have to worry about anything! Everyone says that there is always something that goes wrong in every wedding, but I have to say, thanks to Sam, our wedding day was flawless! Thanks so much!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We went to Ellicottville Events hoping that they could help us plan for our two little boys birthday party!! Sam had went above and beyond what we could have asked for. .. from finding the perfect cake decorator to all the rentals we needed for this birthday party!! We could not have asked for a more perfect party. Ellicottville Events was extremely professional and precise in selecting vendors that were needed. Thank you Ellicottville Events for all of your help and we look forward to using this company again. EXCELLENT COMPANY for any type of event that your planning!! More...

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