A special Thank You to A Newport Wedding Planner...

I recently received these thank you notes from Michelle & John's "Platinum Wedding" in Newport, RI...

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Raina,

How do we thank you?  If you were ever unsure, let me say - You have found your calling!

What a journey this was for us!  I don't know where to begin.  You are truly amazing.  We appreciate every detail.  From the very beginning, how much you cared about Michelle's dress to the very end when you helped me find mine.  

When Michelle and John came to us with the idea of a destination wedding.  Their reasons were clear.  They wanted to bring close family and friends together for more than one evening.  The wanted to give everyone a way to connect or reconnect.  So many elements go into planning a destination wedding.  From the dress, the church and music to the reception and party!  Everything in between includes hotel rooms, travel, transportation and activities that will give your guests an idea of why you chose the destination.

You not only planned the wedding and reception, but everything from  a large clambake welcome party to a small ladies luncheon and everything in between.  You didn't leave out one detail.  Nothing went unnoticed.  From personal touches in the guest rooms to every elegant flower and piece of china at the reception and even making sure that every song was personal and our choice. 

Because of you, Raina, we were truly guests at not only the wedding and reception, but for the entire weekend.  We never had to worry about where to be or how to get there.  You were even prepared for the weather!  Plenty of waters for the heat, umbrellas in case of rain and even bug spray!

The weekend was magical.  The flowers, lighting, linens, china and food.  We told you and you made it happen! I have so much to say and so many thoughts, it seems so hard to put them on paper!  I think you know how much we appreciate you.  YOU ARE THE BEST! 

Gloria

-(Gloria Cassidy, Mother-of-the-Bride & Al Cassidy, Father-of-the-Bride) 

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Raina,

Where do I begin!!  Our wedding weekend was truly a dream come true, and we have you to thank.  Thanks to you Raina, our wedding was exactly that, yet so much more.  You took the (very vague!) ideas we had, and turned them into a truly magical event.  Down to the last detail, this wedding was not only fabulous, but also so personal and FUN—which was just more than I could have asked for! I am still amazed that before even meeting you in person, you were so quickly able to gauge my taste, understand what we were going for, and then execute it beyond perfection.

I am so thankful we found a planner who gave us everything we hoped for on our wedding day.  However I am even more grateful because I feel like I’ve gained a friend during this process. I have such respect for your strong work ethic; your organization; your honesty.  On top of that you are so sweet, and so much fun to work with.  I really cannot tell you how much I appreciate everything!    

Michelle & John

-Michelle Cassidy Bannon & John Bannon (Bride & Groom)

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Dear Raina,

Having never been involved, or even on the sidelines, of a wedding this grand, I can see why Michelle, John and Michelle's family, chose you to assist them with their plans.  You were on top of every detail, small or big, and the events of each day ran so smoothly from our perspective.  You may have felt the pressure, but everyone else commented on how beautifully everything ran and, of course, how elegant the wedding was.   

You are certainly a professional in planning, but you also became a part of the family with your warmth and caring personality.  It was a pleasure to meet you and I wish you all the best.

Nancy

- Nancy Bannon (Mother of the Groom)

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Raina, thank you for all the hard work in making the Cassidy/Bannon wedding the best ever. It was a glorious, opulent, amazing, beautiful, and fabulous weekend.
Our beautiful granddaughter had the wedding she deserved. You did an awesome job. 
It was wonderful meeting you. You are an amazing lady. 

–Linda Tenaglia (Grandmother of the Bride)

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AMAZING job! I am so in awe of the entire weekend, it was absolutely perfect! Thank you making it the best weekend ever for Michelle and John and all of their guests! And it was so great to meet you! 

–Shanon Loewy (Maid Of Honor)

All I can say is THANK YOU for having me be a part of such a special time in all your lives!!! : )  

-Raina Dawn, A Newport Wedding Planner

Check out Father-of-the-Bride, Al Cassidy & I...  always the jokester ; )