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Thank you Saundra! You made this mommas life soooo much easier. Planning my daughter’s wedding while she was in grad school was a little intimidating and you made it so enjoyable! The wedding was perfect and stress free!.
2019 mother of the bride
I had a VERY specific vison of what I wanted for my daughter’s wedding day and what I loved most about Saundra is that she truly listened and her experience, knowledge and expertise allowed her to craft our ideas and concepts into a day we will never forget. Saundra is a consummate professional, serious and task oriented when needed but through the seriousness, deadlines and details, we also could enjoy the process and laugh together! Her recommendations and vendor choices were on point and were professionals as well and I was so pleased with every single choice that was made.
2019 mother of the bride
Saundra Hadley and her team at PFE are the BEST!!  Without her we would not had the top notch Vendors for our big day. She took the time to get to know Chris and I to make sure everything was a perfect fit from our awesome photographers to the best chef for my food loving husband. Everything was perfect and all our guests cannot stop talking about it! I still do not have any idea what the stress brides speak of the month before the wedding. Saundra took care of it all!! We know we will use her again in any event planning.
2019 mother of the bride
Saundra was amazing!! Her expertise and attention to every detail allowed us to truly enjoy Courtney and Daniel’s wedding day. She made the planning fun and made sure it was exactly what Courtney wanted! Thank you, Saundra!!
2019 mother of the bride
There is a great sense of joy, relief and accomplishment when what you had envisioned and dreamed for your daughter comes to life! Not a single moment of the experience could have happened without Saundra and her team. The words “thank you” seem so small but sincerely, “thank you".
2019 bride
I cannot even imagine my wedding day without Saundra's help. I live out of town (like it takes me over 5 hours to travel by plane) and had ONE week of actual time in Evansville to plan. Saundra orchestrated everything from setting up the food/cake trial to finding a florist to execute my vision to perfection. She took every single stress that comes with wedding planning and made it disappear. From vendor recommendations to literally telling me when I needed to do what, she made the whole process enjoyable and easy. If you are even slightly overwhelmed with were to begin after getting engaged (or planning on being engaged as I was when I hired her haha) I can make it easy for you: HIRE SAUNDRA AND PLANNING FOREVER EVENTS! There is absolutely no way you will regret it. Being able to show up the day of your wedding and not worry about a single thing is priceless, especially when it is the wedding of your dreams.
2019 couple

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A couple months into our planning, I found out I was pregnant. She was one of the first people we called and what did she do? She took over and re-scheduled EVERYONE without me having to lift so much as a finger. I'm serious, I didn't have to do a thing. Why? Because she didn't want me to be stressed so early into my pregnancy. That's the type of person she is. Fast forward to our wedding day and it was everything I could've ever dreamed of and that is all thanks to her. As I'm writing this, I'm starting to tear because she really did become part of my family. I cannot put into words how thankful I am that we found Saundra. Anyone who knows me knows that I hate making decisions. Saundra quickly picked up on this and made the planning process so easy for me. Our wedding couldn't of come close to what it was without her. She knows almost all of the vendors that we worked with (DJ, videographer, photographer, venue, etc.) and every single one of them told me she was the best. She is the most organized, intelligent, EXPERIENCED, and thoughtful person and she is the best at what she does. You will not regret hiring her. There is no one better.
2019 couple
Words can't even explain our gratitude for all of the hard work you put into our wedding weekend! We have loved working with you and are SO LUCKY to have you.
2019 couple
I can't believe we are at the finish line of this entire process! Thank you for keeping me on track and making this whole process enjoyable!
2018 couple
Wanted to thank you so much for all you have done to help plan such a special day for Mackenzie and Ryan! It has been a pleasure working with you and keeping us on track. We appreciate all you and your staff have done.
2019 parents
We can't thank you enough for all your help through the wedding process. You continually made yourself available and eager to help whenever we needed anything. You ensured that our special day was everything we dreamed of and more. We now have memories that will last us a lifetime and are so grateful. Thank you for helping us have a day full of love and joy!
2017 couple
We want to thank you for the wonderful job that you did with the decor and design of our wedding, it was exactly what we wanted and more. Also, tank you for giving us your talent and great planning skills during the process. You and your staff ROCK!
2016 couple
We wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you did. We were so happy with how our day turned out and we owe most of that to you!
2016 couple
Thank you so much for everything you did for our wedding. You helped make our wedding day so special and it would not have been the same without you! You truly are the BEST WEDDING PLANNER. Also, thanks for signing as a witness on our marriage license!
2016 couple
Two years ago when I met you I never thought our wedding day would arrive. It was only a dream and something so far away. You are truly amazing and you go the extra mile to ensure your client is satisfied (even when we don't agree :), I can say our wedding would have been so different if I had not met you. You are not our wedding planner, you are a part of our life and our friend. You understand me very well and are not scared of telling me what you think and I am very thankful we can be honest with each other. We are so glad we hired you. We love you!
2016 couple
What can we say? It was such a glorious, wonderful day! Thank you so much for your hard work and keeping us in line. People are still talking about the wedding. As for us, we hope to be using your services again in the near future for our social parties!
2016 couple
Thank you so much for making this day come together. There is no way I could have done this without you AND you have been so much fun to work with!
2015 couple
Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance on our big day. The night wouldn't have unfolded as smoothly without your assistance. We so appreciate you!
2015 couple
It's been a pleasure working with you and getting to know you! We have finished the race, that is the Trifecta of Spaetti Lady Weddings! Thanks so mcuh for everything you have done.
2015 - 2017 parents
Wow! Where do I start? Thank you so much for making my wedding day go so perfectly. You are so amazing at your job and I want to thank you so much. You have been fun to work with and I will never be able to thank you enough for all your hard work. It has been a pleasure and I'm going to miss you!
2014 couple
My husband and I used Planning...Forever Events for our September 2014 wedding and could not have been any more thrilled with our decision! We chose the "Month of Coordination" option and then handed the decor/flowers over to them at the "last minute" (not really, but we were engaged for 18 months so it felt like it to me). We could not have been more thrilled with BOTH of our decisions. My initial thought was "I don't need a wedding coordinator! I'm organized and creative!" I was wrong. We were all a TEAM for this wedding and I could not have done it with out them! 100% the best value out of ANYTHING.
2014 couple
We hired PFE for the partial-service wedding planning and it was one of the best investments we made in the whole wedding. We knew of absolutely no hiccups or problems throughout our entire day, because Kerry and the pfe team did such a great job executing everything we wanted. My mom was one of those old-fashioned people who couldn't believe we were spending money on a wedding coordinator, but I don't think she realized the work that SHE and other family members would've been doing (and the unorganized logistics jumble that probably would've resulted) had Kerry and her team not been there. Saundra, even though she didn't work directly with our wedding, was always just a phone call, text, or email away when we had questions throughout the entire wedding process. Even my husband was impressed with their professionalism, diligence, and how caring & devoted they were to us and to our big day. Thank you, PFE!
2014 couple
Thank you so much for the work that you put into our wedding to make it a success. It definitely put me at ease knowing that you were there to lighten our load and ensure we were taken care of. We enjoyed working with you!
2014 couple
Saundra truly helped make our wedding day feel seamless. Her attention to detail, professionalism and years of experience allowed myself, husband, wedding party and entire family be completely in the moment. Planning with Saundra was a breeze thanks to her tech savvy approach which allowed us to plan a hometown wedding from over 200 miles away. Finally, with 75% percent of our guests coming from out of town detailed logistics were crucial in making sure everyone felt informed and welcome. The team took that to heart and it gave us such comfort. Thank you Saundra for everything!
2014 couple
Saundra truly helped make our wedding day feel seamless. Her attention to detail, professionalism and years of experience allowed myself, husband, wedding party and entire family be completely in the moment. Planning with Saundra was a breeze thanks to her tech savvy approach which allowed us to plan a hometown wedding from over 200 miles away. Finally, with 75% percent of our guests coming from out of town detailed logistics were crucial in making sure everyone felt informed and welcome. The team took that to heart and it gave us such comfort. Thank you Saundra for everything!
2014 couple
Saundra and her team were amazing throughout our whole planning process! Plus they were able to put up with our crazy family and friends. Our BIG DAY was perfect! The PFE Team took care of all the details big and small. Saundra took care of setting up all the behind the scenes venders and setup. They take care of the things you don't even think about. Everything was pulled together beautifully. They take your ideas and try to make them into a reality. We were able to enjoy the day and have fun with family and friends! Thanks for helping to make great memories.
2014 couple
If I could give future brides one piece of advice it would be….HIRE SAUNDRA!!!! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would! Saundra and her team at planning forever events was the best investment I made throughout the entire wedding/engagement process. She helped coordinate/plan the wedding and was my florist too! In the service industry, they are the best I have ever worked with! Not only was Saundra a joy to work with, she was constantly on top of things, professional, and always had an answer for everything. She had great vendor recommendations as well! I have a hard time imagining and coming up with creative ideas so she was a life saver! She is great at the minor details and is prepared for any emergency you might have. Not once did I stress or have to worry about anything while planning or even on the day of the wedding. I was able to enjoy every second of it knowing I was in good hands. My wedding ceremony, reception, decorations, and flowers were more than I could have ever dreamed of! It was absolutely stunning! She nailed it! She truly went above and beyond the call of duty whether it was working around your busy schedule to meet or packing your cars up with the wedding gifts at the end of the reception. I hope one day I have the pleasure of working with planning forever events again!
2013 couple
I want to walk into the reception and say wow" that was all I could explain to you about wedding planning. boy did I ever. Saundra you guys did such an awesome job. I can't express how amazingly attentive and professional you were. Such a great experience. I will recommend you to everyone I know. The rain was not even an issue, you made everything ok! Thank you so so much!
2013 couple
Look nowhere else for your event planner!! They are AMAZING and took care of every single detail. They contacted every vendor and housed every contract we signed. With 450 guests in attendance, there is no way we could have pulled it off without planning forever events! I cannot say enough about them…FABULOUS, EXCELLENT, AWESOME…
2013 couple
Thank you for helping us execute a beautiful backyard wedding. I know it was a perfect day for Kelly and Shaun. I will pass your name along to anyone who wants to plan the perfect wedding.
2013 couple
I personally want to tell you that aside from marrying by best friend ... having you coordinate the reception was the best decision I've ever made!! Thank you so much for all you did.
2013 couple
I want to thank you so much for making my wedding dreams come true. I hope to keep in touch! All my love and you were amazing. I can't thank you enough! xoxo
2013 mother of the bride
Kate's wedding day was absolutely perfect!  We felt the entire presentation had a WOW factor!  The room was beautiful, the evening flowed smoothly, and the service was outstanding,   It was so very nice to just be able to enjoy the day knowing that you were handling any all events and problems.  Many of the things that made it such a wonderful showing were ideas that you presented - the use of Kate's logo on chart and name cards, long gold clothes on the tables, layout of room, flow of events. Thank you for being so delightful to work with during the planning, for respecting Kate's ideas and wishes, and keeping me calm throughout the process.  You have our sincere appreciation for a job well done! We will recommend your services to others with confidence.
2013 bride
Saundra and Kerry from Planning Forever Events made sure that our day was nothing but PERFECT! At first I was very iffy when my mom had told me that she wanted to get me a wedding planner but in the end, I am SO happy that we went ahead with that! They are very helpful and are very reliable! Kerry was there on my wedding day and she was SO professional and SO nice and made sure that I was not stressed! I had misplaced my shoes and she even went back to our hotel room and searched for them literally 30 minutes before the wedding was starting! (even looked in the dumpster!!) I am so happy and so grateful that we were able to use them for our special day and I have told EVERYONE I know about them and about a LOT of the vendors that we used that they led us to!
2013 bride
Saundra and her planning team were beyond wonderful. They are easy to work with, great with communication, and absolutely AMAZING at what they do. If there was anything that when wrong at our wedding, I don't know about it and they were there to fix it. Their décor was BEAUTIFUL and more perfect than I ever imagined! Saundra took my vision and turned it into a gorgeous reality. HIGHLY recommend! planning...forever events was the absolute BEST decision we made!!
2013 bride
Saundra and her team did a magnificent job!!! I keep looking back at everything and wondering how a wedding that beautiful and perfect was our AMAZING wedding! We owe it all to Planning Forever Events! It was so nice because if anything I forgot that day all I had to do was call one of her staff and they had it to me right away! Saundra is the absolute best and having a wedding planner was the best money we spent during the whole wedding. You can not go wrong by hiring them. They pulled off everything I have ever dreamed of and MORE!! We really owe every amazing memory to you and your staff! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
2012 bride
I though our day was absolutely fabulous and everyone that I've talked to agreed! People told my mom that they've never seen Evansville Country Club looked so pretty! So thank you for all your hard work! You and Kerry were awesome! So many special little touches that we couldn't have done with you!
2012 bride
Saundra and Kerry at Planning Forever Events worked tirelessly at our HOT! June outdoor wedding. They were very professional and were willing an able to assist with any thing that we needed. My day went so smooth that I didn't even realize what all had been done until I was walking down the aisle. It was perfect!
2012 bride
Thank you for making our special day "perfect". Everything was exactly as I had planned in my head and this would not have been possible without your help. I will be happy to give you any referrals!
2012 bride
When my husband Travis and I got engaged, I knew I wanted to find a wedding planner to help us plan our special day. I set up a few appointments with various wedding planners in town, and met with Saundra first. After meeting her, I cancelled my other appointments because I knew right away that Saundra was a perfect match.
2011 bride
You made my day so special. After the loss of my mom I had no idea where to start or how I could plan my wedding without her. You were a blessing I will never forget!!! I'm getting teary eyed thinking about it. There are not words to express what you and your team did for us to make our wedding the most beautiful thing I ever dreamed of. You are a wonderful and gifted person and you have no idea how you impacted my family in such a tragic time. All my love and gratitude!!
2011 bride
When my wife and I started the wonderful yet complicated journey to marriage we weren't completely expecting to have to hire someone to plan the event. At first, as I said before, I didn't realize how important or complicated it CAN be. However from our FIRST meeting with Saundra she did an EXCELLENT job in making us feel calm, not pressuring us to commit to her (like almost every other vendor we had already visited, photographers, caterers, etc.). This goes far for us both since we're both pretty laid back. Their resources/services they provided were PRICELESS. I cannot say enough about how much help she provided in making recommendations on who to use. It's not like we were forced to use a particular vendor, but she definitely knew which ones would fit our personality the best. Even the little details like, what was important to US, like offering a family friendly atmosphere at the reception, or something like having everything in the right place at the right time. There's something to be said that I literally had NOTHING to worry about all day. I mean, I knew she was there, she didn't pester me or anything but I knew I could go to her for anything. She even made sure my wife had her dietary needs and drinks were provided to her, and beer to me ;-). I can tell you hands down, our day, was P-E-R-F-E-C-T with many thanks to Planning Forever staff.
2011 groom
Now that we have had time to reflect on our wedding, we are overwhelmed at how utterly invaluable you were to us! We realized that we didn't have to worry about a single thing, as you and your team had everything under control. We can honestly say that our wedding planner would scale any building for us! We wish you all the best and are looking for an opportunity to work with you again. You're our kind of crazy and we love you for it!
2010 couple
We planned a multi-day, fusion (Indian/Italian) wedding from out-of-town (I live in New York, the wedding was in Kentucky) in a matter of 3 1/2 months. About half way through the process, I realized the critical need for a professional to oversee the execution of the event. Given my detail-oriented nature and the hundreds of hours I had already spent fine-tuning the event, I knew that without a coordinator in charge of the day, I would a) end up worrying about the logistics during the event and, therefore, b) not being able to enjoy the most important day of my life. My “at the time” fiance saw the immense stress I was under and immediately made the decision to hire Saundra Hadley after a rave review. By this point, I was worried that it would be too difficult to integrate Saundra because of all the ground work I had already laid. This is where I realize now that I was the most wrong and had I been foolish enough to go with that thought, may have missed out on enjoying the most important day of my life. From the start, Saundra was professional, task-oriented and very focused. She took the time to REALLY listen. The first conversation was all about me talking and her listening. She really wanted to understand the entire picture and definitely respected how much effort had already gone into putting the event together. Then, with total confidence, she was able to roll out her plan, with full efficiency, utilizing all the wedding planning tools that she has taken years to create and that I would never have had access to. She handled everything from ensuring that each vendor had a specific timeline to work off of to providing total coordination among all these vendors as well as providing herself as a central point of contact. Also, she kept track of any items that I had (personal bridal items, picture frames that were part of the decor, favors for the guests) including gifts and cards brought by guests, etc. She helped to cue the band for dances, toasts, cake cutting and made sure everyone, including us (the bride and groom) were where they were supposed to be. She also made sure the catering staff had plated our meals so that we, as bride and groom, actually got a chance to eat (this is very rare!!) There were so many things that she caught that were either missed on my part or the vendor’s. I would go so far as to say that having her knowledge and experience was an absolute must in ensuring the success of our event. I highly recommend Saundra Hadley in either a Wedding Planner or Wedding Day Coordinator capacity. She has the skills, experience and tools necessary to allow the bride/groom and family to take a hands off approach on the actual day(s) of the event (which is what you should do anyway....just enjoy the party!!)
2010 couple
As a bride planning a wedding from out of town, the PFE team made sure that no stone was left unturned in both planning and executing our wedding events in June 2010. Saundra, Kerry, and Karen truly did play a crucial role in the success of our wedding. I highly recommend them for wedding or other similar events, whether full-service (which is what we did), to day-of coordination. We could not have done it without PFE, and I would not change a thing!
2010 couple
I was lucky enough to snag planning forever events and Saundra for Month of Planning services. Not only did she keep me on track getting all of the final details ironed out, she provided valuable vendor connections to help me get exactly what I needed for the big day. I literally had nothing to worry about on our wedding day. Saundra and her magical team took care of EVERYTHING; from lunch to schedules to vendor coordination to gift delivery. I can't imagine how stressed and unhinged I would have been without her services. Trust me, you don't want your mom or cousin cleaning up after the reception and loading presents into the car at 11 PM. (And they don't want to do it either.) Do yourself a favor, look no further and hire Saundra and her team! I highly recommend Saundra Hadley in either a Wedding Planner or Wedding Day Coordinator capacity. She has the skills, experience and tools necessary to allow the bride/groom and family to take a hands off approach on the actual day(s) of the event (which is what you should do anyway....just enjoy the party!!)
2010 bride
Claire's wedding was absolutely fabulous! I couldn't be more pleased. My biggest thanks to you is that with you in control, I was able to fully enjoy my daughter's special day. You and your staff handled every last detail to perfection, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will forever sing your praises, Saundra ... you're the best!
2010 mother of the bride
As the father of the bride, you have dreams of someday being able to give your daughter the perfect wedding, a fairytale . With Saundra's vision, commitment, and hard work, I sat back and watched that perfect wedding become a reality. I felt my daughters wedding and happiness on that special day, were just as important to Saundra, as they were to me. I was allowed to only worry about one thing on my daughters wedding day, my daughter. Saundra wasn't my daughters wedding planner, she was "my" wedding planner. Saundra makes dreams come true, for not only daddy's girls, she makes dreams come true for daddy's .
2010 father of the bride
I can't imagine having a more creative, energetic, or dedicated person to have as a wedding professional. When our daughter got engaged, we decided to use a wedding planner.We, as a family, wanted to maximize the joy of this special time and minimize the potential stress. With Saundra we were able to achieve this. It was a beautiful, beautiful day. The execution of the planning was seamless, the vendors she recommended were fabulous and delivered their services perfectly, the decor was stunning, and a good time was had by all. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
2010 mother of the bride
Thanks again for planning the perfect party for us! WE loved everything. I'm still hearing that St. Phillips has never looked so good. I've even heard it was like being at a party in Hollywood. It was all because of you and helping to make our formal reception so special.
2010 mother of the bride
My husband and I had done most of the "big stuff" for planning and booking everything when we were offered the chance to move across the country. Rather than cancel everything and plan a new wedding, we hired Saundra and her PFE team to help us manage the details and coordinate all the details that we couldn't in the six months between the move and the wedding. Saundra did a wonderful job of making sure she understood our vision, style, and needs before we gave her full control over all the small decisions. I'm so glad that I decided to turn over control, because managing the stress of family, travel, graduate school midterms, and the wedding would have been too much. When we arrived to town, Saundra was great about securing us a rain plan for our outdoor ceremony and then putting it into action when it was muddy and gross outside. I could not have asked for a better or more awesome wedding. We had a great time, our family and friends had a great time, and most of our guests still maintain that it was the best wedding that they've been too.
2009 couple
Saundra is professional and tons of fun! Weddings are hopefully once in a lifetime occasions so you don't really know what needs to be done until you have planned a wedding and then it's to late! Not only does Saundra know how to plan a wedding but she also has amazing relationships with her vendors which can really make a difference. Saundra & her team are an amazing group. My wedding would not have been a success without her! I had an outdoor tented reception (250 guests). It rained the whole week before the wedding and there was Saundra in her wading boots doing everything she could to save the day. Then it was beautiful the day of until half way through the wedding you could hear the wind blowing and the rain hitting the windows. Saundra was outside the whole time making sure things were ok at the reception site. She took care of every last detail. The night was everything I dreamed it would be!! Saundra is a great wedding planner and if you choose her to plan your wedding not only will you have a great day but you will leave with a friend.
2009 couple
This card isn't big enough! Thank you so much for making our day perfect. I speak for Brandon, myself and our parents when I say we couldn't have done it without you. It is insane how many wonderful compliments we have received. I would b e more than happy to be a reference for you for prospective future clients. I'm already telling everyone I know about you! it was a pleasure to work with you!
2009 parents of the bride
We cannot say enough good things about Saundra and her crew....WOW - FANTASTIC- PROFESSIONAL-TERRIFIC are just a few words to describe them. They made our daughter's wedding day the best it could be. We could actaully enjoy the day and be a part of all the special moments because we had Saundra there to take care of all the thousand little things that need to be taken care of that day. We had no worries at all. During the whole planning stage, she was right on top of it all. We had a question, she had the answer. If you are considering using Saundra and her service, don't hesitate at all.....do it !!!! They are the best and will make sure your special day is all it can be and then some. Thanks Saundra and Planning Forever Events !!!!!
2008 parents of the bride
What can I say? You took Sarah's wedding dreams and turned them into realities.... and kept Bill and I happy by watching the budget! Working with you exceeded every expectation I had and it was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
2008 mother of the bride
Words cannot express just how much our family enjoyed our time together during Jessica and Brady's wedding. One minute you feel like family and the next minute you are gone! Kind of like an angel... You have a very special gift, the kind that we all pray for. Thanks for sharing it with our crazy family.
2008 couple
It has been wonderful working with you for the past year. You have made my dream wedding come true! So, I can't thank you enough. You were awesome at helping me get things done while I was at school and awesome at helping me get my ideas on paper and then into reality. Thanks for dealing with stress and many changes. For everything I thank you and will miss you!
2008 couple
Thank you so much for all the planning and preparation you've done leading up to our wedding. I could not be happier with the way things have turned out. Nothing would've went as smoothly without you!
2007 bride
Thank you again for making Brittany's wedding day everything she had hoped it would be. Your attention to detail was very impressive and your extra efforts with the special touches will be memories that last a lifetime. I know you tried very hard to impress me and you did more than I can express. Best wishes in the future.
2007 father of the bride
Thank you so, so, so much for all your hard work and dedication to make our wedding so wonderful. It was such a great day and one that we will never forget. You made the entire wedding planing fun and easy going. I can't thank you enough!
2006 couple
Courage under fire! Thank you for your spectacular direction and execution at Kelsey's wedding. You did a fantastic job while keeping all of us calm. There is no more special day in our life than her wedding and you helped turn it around under extra-ordinary conditions. Thank you for everything.
2006 father of the bride
Jamey and I wanted to thank you for coordinating our special day. We think it was the best money we spent. Even our vendors thought you were wonderful and told us they would recommend you to other brides. Thank you for allowing us to have peace of mind in order to enjoy our day and each other.
2004 couple
Joe and I just wanted to say another huge thank you. I don't know how many times I've been told how beautiful, classy, and smooth everything went at the wedding. It was an absolutely perfect day, full of amazing memories and it was because of you. Thanks again.
2004 couple
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