Client Reviews
'Trends to Traditions' is the Elite Wedding and Event Planning department of Calla. Making our clients happy is the single most important part of our business. We value feedback, comments, suggestions, and anything you would like to share. We believe that we are always growing and always learning. Your opinions matter so much and we are always here to listen. We promise and strive to make you as happy as we possibly can. Thank you for trusting us with such an important day in your life.
All Reviews have been retrieved from The Knot or Wedding Wire.
Reviewed On 11/10/2010 Abbey D
I never thought it was possible to NOT feel stressed on your wedding day but Katherine and the rest of the team at TTT made it possible!! They are the absolute best and they even planned an Incredible honeymoon that we will be remembering forever! :)
Reviewed On 10/22/2015 Megan M
I can't even begin to say how truly amazing our wedding day was! I worked with Trends for almost 1.5 years leading up to my wedding. I wouldn't describe myself as a normal bride- I was truly infatuated with the small details- so much that my meetings lasted, on average, 3 hoursor longer (& we had a TON of meetings.) I can honestly say that Kat & Team made every single meeting so exciting that I never wanted them to end! Moral of my rant, no matter how long or where you need to meet, they will jump through hoops to make sure you are assisted and happy. 3/4 of our meetings turned into lunch or dinner dates- it's almost like you acquire instant best friends when you sign your contract! You are eventually assigned "your person" and mine luckily was Amanda. She was there to guide me, remind me of payments, offer advice and direction and basically be my #1 sidekick for 6 months. The day of, I had another "person" added and her name was Laura. Laura rocked! Her and Amanda spent the morning driving back and forth between houses making sure the bridesmaids & groomsmen were on time, marriage licenses were obtained, and rings were in place. As my mom and I look back, we can honestly say we can't come up with one thing that we would have changed. The trends team are a great group of gals to work with (and befriend.) Thank you Amanda for making our wedding day truly PERFECT!!!!!!
Reviewed On 10/11/2015 Nicole C
The best decision we made was to hire Trends To Traditions! Kat, Amanda and the entire TTT team were absolutely amazing to work with!! I didn't think it was possible to NOT feel stressed while planning a wedding - but it is! Your knowledge and experience was so helpful- and our wedding was beyond our expectations to the very last detail. Because of you and your team, we knew everything was under control, and we could spend quality time with friends and family and not have to worry about anything. Thank you again for helping us to plan our dream wedding!!
Reviewed On 5/13/2013 Kelly Z
Pittsburgh Linen Rental transformed my venue into the romantic scene I dreamed of. Little problem with chair covers that should have been addresses earlier but in the end it worked out perfect. Also used Trends to Traditions for flowers which were beautiful. Bethany transformed my vision from a photo to real life and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Trends to Traditions is a one stop shop for wedding planning.
Reviewed On 11/08/2012 Kate M
Trends to Traditions helped with our wedding planning process from the beginning. We got engaged on Christmas Eve 2011 and married on August 10 2012...so it was a quick engagement! The actual day was so much more enjoyable knowing that I knew the room was going to be set up beautifully, all the "behind the scenes" issues were going to be taken care of, and I had someone to call if anything did go wrong (which ended up being useful!!) They are organized and extremely good at what they do!! My wedding was more than I even dreamed it to be. I was floored when I saw the church, with the beautiful flowers, the wreaths, everything. It was awesome having them at the rehearsal to deal with the groomsmen too!! I was, again, stunned when I saw the reception - with the candles and sparkle, it was more than I envisioned. I absolutely loved everything! Everyone has told me that it was their favorite wedding ever...I keep saying I'm not sure if that's what people just say, or if it’s the truth, (haha) but it was the majority of our guests - which speaks volumes! It was a great way to begin our life together!
Reviewed On 11/07/2012 Renée M
Hi Katherine and your team! I just want you to know that I could not be more happy with how everything turned out! I truly rave about you and your services. I want to also say that you handle brides so well. All the stress and anxiety that goes with hosting the biggest party of your life is overwhelming and I admire your patience with everything. I have recommended you both for weddings and travel planning and will continue to do so! You truly are good at what you do and I feel blessed to have found you when I did in the planning process. Thank you more than you know!
Reviewed On 11/06/2012 Kimberly L
I wanted a small, intimate wedding that was fun and fresh theme. We live in Florida. My wedding was in Pen nsylvania. After 3 days of trying to research different themes, vendors, locations, I was ready to call off the wedding. We had a smaller budget. We didn't want toburden my family in PA with the investigation and details. I thought that I need a wedding planner, but there was NO way we could afford one. I decided to pull up wedding planners online for the area and look for ideas. I happened to notice on the website for Trends To Traditions that they planned large, destination, and small weddings. I contacted Trends To Traditions hoping, though doubting that I could afford them. Right from the first phone call, I knew I was in the hands of a kind, very experienced, professional. Katherine Shaw and her team listened to my ideas and wants. I needed lots of hand holding to say the least... They VERY patiently guided me through the many indecisive moments and mini crisis. They created, developed, and inspired our elegant, colorful, and cheerful Antique Carnival wedding!!!!! Finding Katherine's TRENDS TO TRADITIONS was a God-sent!!!! She and her team gave us a fantastic wedding with exceptional vendors in OUR BUDGET! I know, imagine that..... the BEST money we spent in our wedding expenses.
Reviewed On 10/14/2012 Ashley F
Katherine was amazing!! She was my wedding planner, day planner and also my travel agent. She assisted me in every way. Her team made my flowers for me and assisted me with linens, honeymoon, and more. If I need Katherine or her team they were there with smiles! I would highly reccommend them because their prices are VERY reasonable and they tell you up front the cost and what you get with that cost. There are not hidden fees or lack of achieving what you need. They give 120% all the time. They do not rest until you the bride are smiling ear to ear. They made my wedding day the most special day of my life! Please consider them to make your day amazing!
Reviewed On 10/10/2012 Brittany D
Katy and Katherine were both not only extremely attentive and organized, but they were beyond friendly and caring. I have already recommended them to anyone I know getting married because and can not imagine anyone planning a wedding without their very own Katie! I purchased a package that included 2 planners to be there for my wedding day and to my delightful surprise, there were at least 4 in attendance and even. Katherine the owner came. I can't possibly say enough about Trends to Traditions, in particular Katie and Katherine, they truly have a unique talent and gift! They made my dream wedding a reality and am so grateful!
Reviewed On 10/10/2012 Brandy B
Let me start off by saying that my wedding day was the single greatest day of my life. It was truly a perfect day and it could not have been done without Katherine and her wonderful team! She turned Southpointe into the perfect venue for our wedding! Our outdoor cocktailparty by the pool was such a hit! The setup and color scheme made our cocktail hour the ultimate experience for our guests. We've heard from quite a few guests that they felt as if they were in a movie. Trends to Traditions also designed the ballroom to look stunning. Every detail, from the flowers to the chairs and linens was so well thought out and came together nicely. The ambiance in the room perfectly matched my husband and my personality and really reflected our taste and style as a couple! Katherine's wedding specialist, Aubrey, was also such an essential part of the wedding. She made sure that everything went smoothly. Even the weeks leading up to the wedding, Aubrey was my crutch-- when I was worried, needed ideas or answers to our questions, she was there!! Aubrey knew all the minor details and did so much additional work, which allowed me to focus on the major decisions. All of the vendors Trends to Traditions recommended fit right into our budget. Kat's honest opinions and wedding knowledge took our wedding from nice to spectacular! It would not have been a tenth as nice if it wasn’t for Kat and her team's design ideas, color schemes, knowledge and day of expertise. Her team helped me so much that I did not have to lift a finger the day of the wedding, which allowed me to focus on my guests and have fun! I was the most relaxed and calm bride because I wasn’t knew Kat and her team had everything taken care of! Choosing Trends to Traditions to plan my wedding was the best decision. If you want to have an unforgettable wedding, hire Trends to Traditions!!
Reviewed On 6/05/2012 Jenn C
Katherine and her team did an amazing job! It was such a relief not to have to worry about all the small details for the wedding day and they had wonderful suggestions/recommendations for vendors, ideas, etc. Definitely worth it!
Reviewed On 11/02/2011 Rhea S
I can’t begin to thank TTT enough for everything they did for us. The day was absolutely perfect and beautiful and it was all because of them. All of our guests were talking about our wedding like the royal wedding (as a matter of fact, nobody even remembers the royal wedding after ours). The honeymoon, which was also coordinated by TTT, was equally amazing. I HIGHLY recommend TTT to any bride and groom looking to plan an unforgettable wedding!
Reviewed On 10/31/2011 Lisa W
Trends To Traditions was the 2nd best decision I've made regarding my wedding! The first, of course, is the man I am going to marry. Trends is an amazing group of people who know their business! Having them to help me organize & plan our wedding is a blessing! They've savedus countless research hours. I have a unique sense of relaxation knowing they'll be there to handle our big day. We can relax and enjoy the JOY!
Reviewed On 10/31/2011 Amanda R
Peter and I wanted to extend a huge thank you to the Trends to Traditions team for all the hard work that went into our wedding. You exceeded our expectations and everything ran so smooth we had nothing to worry about on Saturday and that made the day that much more special. Please feel free to use us as a reference in the future we have nothing but praise for Trends to Traditions!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 Jessica K
Trends to Traditions is the best! From the moment I met Katherine, I immediately had a connection with her and knew she would be an amazing wedding planner. From the beginning...a year before my wedding, Trends to Traditions was there to help me with every detail involved in planning my wedding day! They have tremendous vendor connections and know the ins and outs of the wedding industry, which helped make my wedding day everything I ever dreamed of! The staff at Trends is awesome and professional and are always going the extra mile to help you out. I couldn't have done it without them!!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 Andrea S
ttt is amazing!!! they have helped me with every step of the planning process and have made my life stress-free! they truly are making my dream wedding come true. i would highly recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 Erin H
Trends to Traditions turned my wedding wishes into realities! Both Katherine and Victoria were absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure everything on our special day was just perfect. They are extremely organized and professional and know just about everything there is to know about weddings in Pittsburgh!!
Reviewed On 11/30/2010 Jessica G
We worked with Trends to Traditions for a year while planning our wedding from out of town. From picking out our reception site, to selecting vendors, to sharing ideas about how to make our day extra special, Katherine and her team were extraordinary. We did not have to worryabout a thing during our wedding weekend. They contacted all the vendors, made sure no detail was over-looked and helped set-up/tear-down our entire wedding reception. When we walked into our reception, we were blown away. Gorgeous down to every last detail. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and are still talking about it. We certainly could not have pulled this off without Trends to Traditions!
Reviewed On 11/30/2010 Julia W
Kat, julie and crew handled lEVERY detail of my wedding day and I literally did not have to worry about a thing! It was fantastic and everything turned out spectacular! (my wedding is the pink one with flowers in the photos)
Reviewed On 11/29/2010 Jeff C
Kat and Julie and the rest of her team did a fabulous job at making our dream wedding a reality. They were professional, organized and a blast to work with. They presented new ideas at every turn and kept us on track to a wedding that was truely memorable.
Reviewed On 11/29/2010 Melissa S
Kat, KC, the rest of the Trends To Traditions team, Missy and I can’t thank you enough for all of the work and effort you’ve put in over the last year to make our July 4th wedding such a successful and fun event. You all have such a passion for the details and commitment tomaking the whole wedding process a positive event; this past year has made me not only glad we decided to get a wedding planner, but so thankful we picked Trends To Traditions! Thank you so much for making the whole wedding exactly what we wanted and for allowing us to leave most of the planning in your hands so that we could enjoy the party! Thanks as well for planning such an awesome honeymoon to Coast Rica, everything was perfect! -Nick and Missy Smith
Reviewed On 11/29/2010 Shannon J
Trends to Traditions made our wedding planning process stress-free and created the perfect wedding day for us. Katherine answered every question we had and ones we didn't realize we should have. Her creativity, passion for wedding planning, and extensive resources wereinvaluable. I can't recommend Trends to Traditions highly enough. Working with Katherine was the best decision we made.
Reviewed On 11/19/2010 Molly C
Trends to Traditions went above and beyond my expectations for my wedding planning needs. I planned by wedding from another state and thought I needed some additional help. I am SO glad I chose Trends to Traditions. Their entire staff (especially Katherine and Katy) made themselves available WHENEVER I needed a question answered or opinion on the planning. TTT gave me endless options for everything-linens, flowers, venues etc. Regardless of how many wedding they were planning that month, they made me feel like I was the only bride they were working with. Their attention to detail is second to none and all of the weddings they do are so personalized and different. This is NOT a cookie cut wedding planning service. So if you are looking to have a one of a kind, knockout wedding,go with TTT. You will not be disappointed. I'm so glad I did. They made my dream wedding come to life!
Reviewed On 11/18/2010 Alyssa K
If I could sum up my wedding in one word, It would have to be "Amazing". (Cheesey I know, but true!) I couldn't believe I was going to put my wedding in the hands of someone else, but now, I dont know what I would have done without Katherine, Katy, my day director, and hertwo assistants. I was in contact and in control of everything the whole time, but didnt have to do ANY work. The best decision I made for my wedding was hiring a wedding planner, and I would reccomend Trends To Traditions to any and every bride. You would seriously be crazy not to at least meet Katherine and have a consult with her!
Reviewed On 11/08/2010 Stephanie B
I was planning my wedding from 250 miles away so I hired a wedding planner to help with the logistics. Kat did so much more though. She and her team help create my dream wedding and were so wonderful throughout the whole process!
Reviewed On 11/08/2010 Honour M
Katherine and Katy and the whole Trends and Traditions gang was awesome! They made our wedding day perfect, down to the t! We would have never been able to do it without them. They helped make our every wedding wish come true and make sure everything we wanted was done (and done right!). They all went to the extremes to make sure our wedding needs were met!! They have various packages and services for all different types of wants and needs! Thank you so much for all you guys did and I would recommend Trends to Traditions in a heartbeat!!!! <3 Honour & Andy
Reviewed On 8/12/2010 Jaime C
T2T is a fabulous company! Katy was my DOC, and she along with her assistant were life savers! They stepped in where they were needed in EVERY area! They brought great and creative ideas to the plate, all while keeping my budget in mind! HIGHLY recommend
Kat and her team were the absolute best to work with. They were with me at every step of the process and provided excellent guidance on vendor choices and had so many wonderful creative ideas and worked hard to stay within my budget. I actually had guests calling me to get their info to plan their own weddings and parties in Pittsburgh and received numerous compliments that it was one of the best weddings they ever attended. Trends to Traditions went above and beyond and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me and my family. I highly recommend them to anyone who is planning a wedding in the Pittsburgh area.
Reviewed by Megan 9/12/15
I can't even begin to say how truly amazing our wedding day was! I worked with Trends for almost 1.5 years leading up to my wedding. I wouldn't describe myself as a normal bride- I was truly infatuated with the small details- so much that my meetings lasted, on average, 3 hours or longer (& we had a TON of meetings.) I can honestly say that Kat & Team made every single meeting so exciting that I never wanted them to end! Moral of my rant, no matter how long or where you need to meet, they will jump through hoops to make sure you are assisted and happy. 3/4 of our meetings turned into lunch or dinner dates- it's almost like you acquire instant best friends when you sign your contract! You are eventually assigned "your person" and mine luckily was Amanda. She was there to guide me, remind me of payments, offer advice and direction and basically be my #1 sidekick for 6 months. The day of, I had another "person" added and her name was Laura. Laura rocked! Her and Amanda spent the morning driving back and forth between houses making sure the bridesmaids & groomsmen were on time, marriage licenses were obtained, and rings were in place. As my mom and I look back, we can honestly say we can't come up with one thing that we would have changed. The trends team are a great group of gals to work with (and befriend.) Thank you Amanda for making our wedding day truly PERFECT!!!!!!
Reviewed by Nicole 8/15/15
The best decision we made was to hire Trends To Traditions! Kat, Amanda and the entire TTT team were absolutely amazing to work with!! I didn't think it was possible to NOT feel stressed while planning a wedding - but it is! Your knowledge and experience was so helpful- and our wedding was beyond our expectations to the very last detail. Because of you and your team, we knew everything was under control, and we could spend quality time with friends and family and not have to worry about anything. Thank you again for helping us to plan our dream wedding!!
Reviewed by Elizabeth 7/20/12
Kat and her team were the absolute best to work with. They were with me at every step of the process and provided excellent guidance on vendor choices and had so many wonderful creative ideas and worked hard to stay within my budget. I actually had guests calling me to get their info to plan their own weddings and parties in Pittsburgh and received numerous compliments that it was one of the best weddings they ever attended. Trends to Traditions went above and beyond and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me and my family. I highly recommend them to anyone who is planning a wedding in the Pittsburgh area.
Reviewed by Kimberly 6/15/12
I absolutely recommend Trends To Traditions to any future bride!!! Whether you are having a small intimate wedding, a destination wedding, a large lavish wedding or you haven't decided, Katherine Shaw and her team will create, inspire, and patiently to achieve the wedding you desire.
The various wedding planning packages makes their very talented, attention to detail, professional services available to ALL. Her list of exceptional vendors and resources are extensive. Best of all, Katherine and her Trends To Traditions' team are truly wonderful people!!!!
Reviewed by Patricia 06/20/12
Trends to Traditions provided us with first class service. Everyone we worked with was courteous, answered questions promptly and were so helpful in providing information in all areas regarding our daughter's wedding day.
I do not have any complaints about the wedding day itself. If we had any questions, our wedding planners were very accessable and took care of everything. The whole day, from the ceremony to the reception went beautifully and I have nothing but great memories of the whole process.
Reviewed by Brandy 06/02/12
Let me start off by saying that my wedding day was the single greatest day of my life. It was truly a perfect day and it could not have been done without Katherine and her wonderful team!
She turned Southpointe into the perfect venue for our wedding! Our outdoor cocktail party by the pool was such a hit! The setup and color scheme made our cocktail hour the ultimate experience for our guests.
Trends to Traditions also designed the ballroom to look stunning. Every detail, from the flowers to the chairs and linens was so well thought out and came together nicely. The ambiance in the room perfectly matched my husband and my personality and really reflected our taste and style as a couple!
Katherine's wedding specialist, Aubrey, was also such an essential part of the wedding. She made sure that everything went smoothly. Even the weeks leading up to the wedding, Aubrey was my crutch-- when I was worried, needed ideas or answers to our questions, she was there!! Aubrey knew all the minor details and did so much additional work, which allowed me to focus on the major decisions.
All of the vendors Trends to Traditions recommended fit right into our budget. Kat's honest opinions and wedding knowledge took our wedding from nice to spectacular! It would not have been a tenth as nice if it wasn’t for Kat and her team's design ideas, color schemes, knowledge and day of expertise. Her team helped me so much that I did not have to lift a finger the day of the wedding, which allowed me to focus on my guests and have fun! I was the most relaxed and calm bride because I wasn’t knew Kat and her team had everything taken care of! Choosing Trends to Traditions to plan my wedding was the best decision. If you want to have an unforgettable wedding, hire Trends to Traditions!!
Reviewed by Renee 06/02/12
I just want you to know that I could not be more happy with how everything turned out! I truly rave about you and your services. I want to also say that you handle brides so well. All the stress and anxiety that goes with hosting the biggest party of your life is overwhelming and I admire your patience with everything. I have recommended you both for weddings and travel planning and will continue to do so! You truly are good at what you do and I feel blessed to have found you when I did in the planning process.
Thank you more than you know!
Reviewed by Brittany 06/01/12
Katy and Katherine were both not only extremely attentive and organized, but they were beyond friendly and caring. I have already recommended them to anyone I know getting married because and can not imagine anyone planning a wedding without their very own Katie! I purchased a package that included 2 planners to be there for my wedding day and to my delightful surprise, there were at least 4 in attendance and even. Katherine the owner came. I can't possibly say enough about Trends to Traditions, in particular Katie and Katherine, they truly have a unique talent and gift!
Reviewed by eehiggins 10/15/11
Trends to Traditions turned my wedding wishes into realities! Both Katherine and Victoria were absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure everything on our special day was just perfect. They are extremely organized and professional and know just about everything there is to know about weddings in Pittsburgh!
Reviewed by Jennifer 10/08/11
TTT was very helpful throughout my whole wedding process. They are a wealth of information. TTT is quick to respond to your emails/calls with valuable feedback. Very friendly group of planners!
Reviewed by Jessica 08/16/11
Trends to Traditions is the best! From the moment I met Katherine, I immediately had a connection with her and knew she would be an amazing wedding planner. From the beginning...a year before my wedding, Trends to Traditions was there to help me with every detail involved in planning my wedding day! They have tremendous vendor connections and know the ins and outs of the wedding industry, which helped make my wedding day everything I ever dreamed of! The staff at Trends is awesome and professional and are always going the extra mile to help you out. I couldn't have done it without them!!!
Reviewed by Andrea 08/16/11
trends to traditions is an incredible wedding planning company! i have been nothing less than impressed and they have made my dream wedding come true!
Reviewed on 06/81/11
/eter and I wanted to extend a huge thank you to the both of you and your team for all the hard work that went into our wedding. You exceeded our expectations and everything ran so smooth we had nothing to worry about on Saturday and that made the day that much more special. Please feel free to use us as a reference in the future we have nothing but praise for Trends to Traditions!!
Reviewed by Charleyrose 5/29/11
Amazing!! The best wedding planners in the city hands down. I highly recommend working with Kat,Katie, Bethany & all the other great team members from TTT.
Reviewed by Private User
I hired Trends to Traditions for Day of Coordination services. Kat, Jaime, Aubrey, and the other ladies were in making everything go smoothly on my wedding day. It was truly the most incredible day of my life. I had NO stress and had an absolute blast. And I keep telling everyone that the only reason I could enjoy it was because I had help. I love my family and friends dearly, but everyone was busy and no one was really able to commit as much time to help me with the wedding as I needed. The best decision that I made during the whole wedding process was to go ahead with the day of coordination services. I was very reluctant since we already had a great event coordinator at our venue and it seemed like a splurge, but truly, this was the best thing I could have done. I relaxed all day, had my hair and makeup done, looked great, was unfrazzled, handled very little in terms of problems, and was really able to be in a fantastic frame of mind. Trends to Traditions specifically helped with pre-wedding planning (2 meetings regarding this), followed through with my itinerary and all the details, gave checks to the vendors/communicated with the vendors/made sure that they ran on schedule, coordinated our rehearsal, coordinated the ceremony, helped to seat guests, gave me ideas for how to make the ceremony and reception special, gave vendor recommendations, organized and booked our honeymoon (which was amazing!!!!) I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Reviewed by Jeffcaughey 11/27/10
Katherine Shaw and her team were the ulitmate professionals. We throughly enjoyed working with her and her associate wedding planner Julie Mason. They were flawless. We received more help and ideas than we could not have even imagined. They help to make our wedding day the ulitmate dream wedding.
Reviewed by Melizabethc 11/06/2010
Trends to Traditions went above and beyond my expectations for my wedding planning needs. I planned by wedding from another state and thought I needed some additional help. I am SO glad I chose Trends to Traditions. Their entire staff (especially Katherine and Katy) made themselves available WHENEVER I needed a question answered or opinion on the planning. TTT gave me endless options for everything-linens, flowers, venues etc. Regardless of how many wedding they were planning that month, they made me feel like I was the only bride they were working with. Their attention to detail is second to none and all of the weddings they do are so personalized and different. This is NOT a cookie cut wedding planning service. So if you are looking to have a one of a kind, knockout wedding,go with TTT. You will not be disappointed. I'm so glad I did. They made my dream wedding come to life!
Reviewed by Jess 08/28/10
We worked with Trends to Traditions for a year while planning our wedding from out of town. From picking out our reception site, to selecting vendors, to sharing ideas about how to make our day extra special, Katherine and her team were extraordinary. We did not have to worry about a thing during our wedding weekend. They contacted all the vendors, made sure no detail was over-looked and helped set-up/tear-down our entire wedding reception. When we walked into our reception, we were blown away. Gorgeous down to every last detail. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and are still talking about it. We certainly could not have pulled this off without Trends to Traditions!
Reviewed by smcnaley 07/17/2010
Trends to Traditions is truly fabulous! They went the extra mile to ensure that everything was perfect on my wedding day. Everything down to the smallest detail was planned to perfection! They really help to make my wedding vision come true. Memories last a life time and Trends to Traditions ensured that my wedding was beautifully executed, which significantly reduced the anxiety of the day! I definitely recommend Trends to Traditions to any future brides!
Rviewed by HonourandAndy2010 7/10/10
WOW! I could have not done anything with these people! They were awesome - Katherine and Katy and all of the girls! Katherine helped with a lot of details - invitations, favors, tuxedos, etc. Katy is awesome, she worked with us to make our day so perfect! She met with us several times and we made several timeline drafts to make sure everything was how we wanted it. The day went as smooth as can be, and we couldn't have done it without Katy and her assistants! Thank you Katy! Thank you Katherine! Thank you TTT!!! You guys rock! If you do not want to worry about wedding day drama or small problems, hire Trends to Traditions, they will make sure everything runs perfect and you won't have to worry about anything!!!!! Thanks again!
Reviewed by Melisa 07/04/10
Kat, KC, the rest of the Trends To Traditions team,
Missy and I can’t thank you enough for all of the work and effort you’ve put in over the last year to make our July 4th wedding such a successful and fun event. You all have such a passion for the details and commitment to making the whole wedding process a positive event; this past year has made me not only glad we decided to get a wedding planner, but so thankful we picked Trends To Traditions! Thank you so much for making the whole wedding exactly what we wanted and for allowing us to leave most of the planning in your hands so that we could enjoy the party! Thanks as well for planning such an awesome honeymoon to Coast Rica, everything was perfect!
-Nick and Missy Smith
Reviewed by jkysela 05/15/10
I was a very particular bride and the staff at Trends to Traditions was great to work with and had every minute detail figured out for my perfect day!
Reviewed by Abby 3/9/10
Everyone at TTT was so helpful and nice! Never imagined that it was possible to NOT be stressed on your wedding day and Katherine and all the girls made it happen! Also, put together an AMAZING honeymoon for us that we will never forget!! :)
Reviewed by Sbotss 02/20/10
Trends to Traditions made planning our wedding stress-free. We knew that every step of the way Katherine would be there to answer our questions, give suggestions, find solutions, and keep everything on track. Her experience and passion for what she does are invaluable. Working with Trends to Traditions was by far the best decision we made.
Reviewed by lms on 08/08/2009
Katherine,
I just want to thank you for helping to orchestrate one of the best week-ends of my entire life. Everything was incredibly wonderful. I am envious of those you are now working with and we will miss your presence in our lives. I have been telling my friends and patients that I was having more fun than a "guy" should with making the wedding plans. I believe Shawn even had a better time if that is possible. My greatest compliment to you is that in watching you do what you do, it makes me want to do better with what I do in Chiropractic. You are a joy to be around and very professional in your work. You were a gift to us in this, one of the best days of our lives.
I am so proud of Sarah and I think Shawn came the whole way around the universe to be with her.
Thank you again, you are the best
With much love and admiration ~ Jack V. FOB :-)
Reviewed by Leuthhold-young 08/08/2009
Simply put, we made the right choice in hiring Trends to Traditions (TTT) for our 08-08-09 wedding. I had heard Trends to Traditions was the best, and now I see why. Katherine and her staff were so professional and kind to our guests. They took care of everything, which was nice because sometimes I can't make decisions. When vendors were difficult, Katherine stepped in and made my wishes come true. It was nice to have someone in the industry who was on OUR side when dealing with all of the vendors. Plus, TTT took care of the unexpected crises: when we left the garter at the hotel, someone went back and got it. When our dog ran away, Katherine offered to drive her vehicle and help us find him- who does that? There were minor issues that we never even knew about until the next day, when someone told us- because the TTT staff solved the problem immediately. Where most vendors just wanted to do their work and get out, I felt like the TTT staff actually cared about the memory of our wedding day. Having never even attended a wedding before, we really had no idea what we were supposed to do, but it felt like Katherine was by our side the entire day, which made it much less stressful (and yet she never showed up in the pictures?!). TTT was able to give us valuable advice that only someone who plans weddings every day would know. Our bridal party of 13 loved working with her and still asks about her. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. Thank you so much, Katherine & staff, and God bless!
Reviewed by Carlyn 7/31/09
Hi Kat,
Suzanne forwarded me the pictures you sent. They look great! Also, I wanted to thank you for helping to make Josh & Tonya�s wedding day such a memorable occasion. Everyone has told me how beautiful everything was and what a good time they had. The day flowed so smoothly�I can�t think of a thing that could have been better. Thanks too for taking care of all the �little� details of the day. It really took a lot of pressure off of Tonya, as well as Suzanne and myself. You really did a great job!
Good luck to you with your new baby. Hope to see you again soon.
Carlyn (Josh�s Mom)
Reviewed by Danielle 07/25/09
Before I met with Katherine, I was so overwhelmed that I could not even think about my wedding. After our first meeting, I was excited about planning it and couldn't wait to get to work! Thanks to Katherine, my wedding was beyond my wildest dreams, but not beyond my budget. Her contacts and experience gave me the confidence that I was getting exceptional service at a great price. The stress that she saved me from more than made up for the cost of her services- and that doesn't include the actual cost savings she obtained for me!
Even though I tell everyone who asks about the wedding how wonderful you are and how this wedding would not be possible without you, I may not have gotten to everyone! Seriously, we really do appreciate everything you've done and we had to let everyone know that all of the amazing stuff they're about to experience is thanks to you.
-Danielle July, 2009
Reviewed by Laura 5/02/09
After getting engaged, the very best decision we made as a couple was hiring Katherine Shaw as our wedding planner. I can not imagine planning a wedding without her - she did everything imaginable to make sure our wedding day was the best day of our lives - and it was nothing short of that. I would recommend Trends to Traditions to anyone and everyone planning a wedding - large or small. The week after our wedding was flushed with phone calls from our friends and family telling us how they couldn't get over how perfect and amazing the day was. 7 months later, they are still talking about. Trends to Traditions is a 5 star wedding planning service - the best of the best.
Reviewed by Elizabeth 10/26/08
We could not thank Trends to Traditions enough for all they did for our wedding!!
Katherine Shaw and her staff truly handled the day brilliantly and were so calm and professional throughout. I really appreciated their patience with my nervousness on the day (I was more nervous than I was expecting). Any little thing that popped up they just handled it, which really helped me relax and enjoy. It also felt so great all day to know that my guests were always in good hands.
All the extra little touches they did were fantastic. The way they displayed the Ketubah (at both venues!) and the way they used the extra votives, flower petals and ceremony decorations at the reception were absolutely fantastic. The more I look at our photos the more I catch these little things (the fabric on the balcony of the lobby and the decorations on the cookie table) and I'm sure will continue to do so.
All of my guests were amazed at how smoothly everything ran and said how professional all of their staff were. Almost everyone has commented on this. I can't tell you how many people said they have never been to such a beautiful wedding that was so well organized!!! They have said it was an "affair to remember" and that "the whole wedding was wonderful, a warm and wonderful (and absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!) day and evening!". These are from guests who are used to attending and hosting beautiful affairs themselves. I'm still getting notes about it.
Every single vendor we got through Trends to Traditions were fantastic!!! We couldn't thank them enough for this. We were amazed at how wonderful and professional they all were, how much they delivered on the day and how their services were excellent value for money.
Trends to Traditions' package was so reasonably priced and excellent value for money!!! What we got from working with them was more than we could have ever expected or hoped for.
My husband and I really enjoyed getting to know Katherine and working with her throughout the whole process. She was always there to support, help out and give advice when needed. This really kept our wedding stress to a minimum and allowed us to enjoy the planning process. Time and again I was utterly impressed with her efficiency and all the various things she was able to help us with. She was so resourceful.
I'm very detail focussed and my husband often said throughout this process that I met my match in working with Katherine. Every single detail I wanted or had mentioned for the day was achieved and there were loads of extra details attended to that, beforehand, didn't even cross our minds.
We had very clear ideas about what we wanted for the wedding. Katherine carefully listened and helped us execute them, while also offering great ideas we never thought off, which are now some of our favorite memories (that was the best bubble send off I have ever experienced at any wedding).
We never could have had the wedding we did without her. Katherine Shaw and Trends to Traditions gave us a gift that we will treasure forever, and for that we will be forever grateful.
Beth and Tim Handford
Reviewed by Jim 9/06/08
Katy and Trends to Traditions helped me and my wife plan our wedding this last year. She really helped to alleviate stress and concerns and helped us get things in line and organized. Everybody loved the wedding!
Reviewed by Holly 9/06/2008
Trends to Traditions made my wedding day absolutely perfect! So perfect that I even insisted that one of my goods friends use them!
Reviewed by Sue 07/05/08
No doubt about it -- Katherine Shaw helped me create a memorable, problem-free event. Without her input, suggestions, and hard work, planning my wedding would have been an overwhelming task, one packed with stress and headaches. She handled the dirty work, though, communicating with vendors, setting appointments, and dealing with issues when they arose. On my wedding day, Katherine orchestrated everything flawlessly, and I worried about nothing -- except having fun with my husband, family, and friends. I'd recommend Katherine and Trends to Traditions without a second thought; brides and grooms would be foolish not to seek their expertise!
Reviewed by NH 05/25/08
Katherine was fabulous to work with for our wedding. She was easy going, great sense of humor, flexible, and easy to communicate with whether in person, over the phone, or by e-mail. Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to go over every detail of the wedding - from linens to songs every detail was planned. Then at the wedding, she only exceeded our expectations. She blended into the event in such a way that a couple of guests told us they never saw our wedding planner and wanted us to point her out. She took care of every problem that arised without us knowing. At the end of the night when we said our byes it was very sad because we liked Katherine so much.
Reviewed by Brooke 8/3/07
Here's the email that I sent to Kat after our wedding. I think that my email is a good way to start to sum up how wonderful she is not only as a person but at her job too!
Kat,
Wherever do I begin to thank you! From the moment I met you without even looking at everything in your little portfolio that you had I knew that we needed you for our day! You have so much energy and genuine kindness in you!
Throughout all of our planning you were so passionate about making the perfect day for us!
Your ideas and theme madness (I say that in a good way) were always so awesome! You knew I was a little leary about theme but I'm so glad we did it that way! I loved the car! I think everyone did! The dancer that you( you stinker!) and Chad surprised me with...loved them! Especially when he ripped his pants! He was so cute about it when it happened! The lighting!
OH MY GOODNESS! Okay whoever doesn't have lighting at their wedding are fools! It was ridiculously awesome! I love the pics that Cal was able to get up on the balcony with the lighting! The linens! Gorgeous! The cake...everyone said that it was the best wedding cake they'd ever had! It was so good. We totally ate all of it before we even went on our honeymoon.
And the Band...yeah, I can't tell you how many people have told me that they are the best band that they've ever heard at a wedding! Love them so much! I mean they really are the greatest! Oh and the caricarist(sorry I know I spelled wrong)...we should have got two! There were lines for her!
Everyone loved it! I mean everything came together beautifully! Every one of our guests were simply astounded! We continue to get calls about how wonderful and well-thought and detailed and gorgeous everything was! People who weren't able to come or even people that we didn't invite are calling us telling us how spectacular they heard our wedding was! That makes me feel good and that should make you feel even better because you were the one who was able to make everything happen!
Our wedding was SIMPLY GORGEOUS and Chad and I attribute that to you! We could have never had the type of wedding that we had without you! The day
was perfect! Your ideas exceeded all of my expectations! I was never one
of the little girls who has had my day planned since I was five or walked around with the pillow case on my head, but when we did get engaged and I did start to think of my perfect wedding, I always envisioned a beautiful day. I felt like you were able to not only give me what I had anticipated, but you created an event. The most spectacular event that I could have never dreamed without you! We truly do thank you, Kat! The only way I could ever be happier is if the day didn't end! And by the way, my mom says that you're not allowed to stop working since I have three more sisters to go! ;)
We love you and we hope you enjoyed our wedding and planning experience as much as we did with you! And we hope that you always keep in touch! I want to hear about your next baby!
Big hugs and love,
:) Brooke and Chad!
8-3-07
Omni William Penn
Oh and I have to thank your husband! His remedy worked! It was perfect timing! I don't know how, but it did! Thanks, Dr. Shaw!!!
Reviewed by Kameron McConnell 09/26/06
Katherine Shaw is absolutely amazing!!! She is exceptionally knowledgeable of all elements of wedding planning. She is a delight to work with and helps clients navigate through a very challenging process with ease and grace. Throughout the event planning process she was always quick to respond whenever we had questions or comments. Her recommendations for vendors was spot on both in the type of vendor that we were looking for and in the appropriate price range. On the wedding day she made everything run smoothly and without any glitches. We felt so confident in Katherine, with all of her preperations, that it allowed us to really just sit back and enjoy our day! She is the BEST!!!!!
Reviewed by pgbride06 07/01/2006
Kat was my wedding planner a few years ago and was GREAT. She was very thorough and the day was perfect. Everything was very smooth and although a few of my vendors had some slip-ups (i.e. flowers were VERY late) Kat NEVER let me know. She handled everything and made my day very easy and care free for me! She also kept me on track in the planning days - i had no idea when I needed to do different things, and she often sent emails and left voicemails checking in and providing me friendly reminders. I had my reception at a hotel and Kat worked hand in hand with the coordinator at the hotel. Kat made sure that everything was done just as they said it would be. I remember seeing her the at the reception having the hotel staff clear some of the dirty appetizer plates that had been left out for a few minutes! All in all, I would highly recommend Trends to Traditions for all your wedding planning needs!
Reviewed by anon
Katherine and her team were amazing! They had all of my questions answered and gave me numerous opitions to choose from and laid out all the costs for me from my honeymoon to my flowers. There were no surprise costs along the way. My day planner Kim was FANTASTIC she helped me with anything and everything. Katherine and her team did such a terrific job my wedding day was spectacular and one I will never forget.
Reviewed by Jesscmassachutes 04/19/12
Nicole and Briana from TTT were the planners for my reception at LeMont last weekend. They set everything up exactly how I had envisioned and we had discussed, and they handled any issues that arose during the evening. I felt good knowing they were there to handling everything. Overall, I am 100% pleased with their services.
Reviewed by Monica 9/22/12
The team was great. Everyone expects that it will be the perfect David Tutera moment. Trends to Traditions tried their best to make that happen and if there were any hiccups along the way they did a good job in helping resolve issues. They were always responsive and helpful and really helped me execute the wedding that I wanted.
Reviewed by Anon
Katy and Kat worked with me to plan my wedding in a very short time span! We were engaged on Christmas Eve 2011 and married by the beginning of August! Trends led us to some of the most awesome vendors in the area - J Verno Studios (our reception site) being the most outstanding and unique! Katy, my day coordinator, was super organized, very friendly, and completely professional. She worked with me to make everything run so smoothly - both before and the day of. When I walked into our reception dining room, I was speechless. It was everything I envisioned - perfection! It was very easy for me (and my mother) to enjoy the day because we knew we had Trends there to make sure it went off without a hitch! I am so grateful for all they did for us throughout the process!! It was the perfect way to begin our life together :)
Reviewed by ajvi3 02/17/07
Working with Katherine before my wedding was one of the best things I could have done. Even thoough I didn't book a big package, she was there all the way helping me think ahead and plan for what I wanted to happen on my wedding day, as well as booking vendors that I never even thought I needed. When the day of coordinator stepped in, she was able to follow through with all my wishes. Thank God! There were so many people to keep in line. Even when faced with a problem, they handled it with precision. Wedding planners must have lots of patience, and these laides did the job! I highly recommend their services.
Reviewed by Kathryn 8/30/14
Trends to Traditions was amazing. Throughout the wedding process all brides feel over whelmed once I expressed I only wanted a limited number of vendors to choose from they were accommodating. They suggested all of my vendors and each vendor was amazing to work with. I was amazed at how smoothly everything went the day of my wedding and how absolutely beautiful it turned out, I know without the team at Trends to Traditions I would not have been so lucky. I highly recommend and thank them for making my wedding something that my guests will compare all other weddings too and making it so easy for me!