Praise

"Thank you for creating such magical day. For two controlling, type A personalities to be able to 'let go', it was made easy by Raina's confidence and presence. Your meticulous attention to detail, your calm amidst the storm, and your persistent smile soothed all of our worries. So many details were managed with seamless transition, and although the effort was monumental, Raina Dawn Events made it look easy. We owe you a debt we could not possibly repay!"
— Dr. Allan Stewart & Donatella Arpaia Stewart, Bride & Groom

"Where do I begin? Our wedding weekend was truly a dream come true, and we have you to thank. Thanks to Raina Dawn Events, 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 Cassidy Bannon, Bride (Platinum Wedding on WeTV Network)

"I can't say enough about what an amazing job Raina Dawn Events did planning our wedding. Raina seamlessly brought together the locations, designers, florists, band, photographers, and videographer. We had a large, complicated wedding and she managed it perfectly and never looked stressed and especially made it easy and stress free on my bride. We had a 150+ person clambake dinner the night before the wedding and then an amazing 150+ person reception the next day, so it was like she threw 2 large weddings in back to back days and never missed a beat. So if she can handle that, I think she can handle anything. Thanks again to Raina Dawn Events!"
— John Bannon, Groom (Platinum Wedding on WeTV Network)

"How do we thank you? What a journey this was for us! I feel like you are so much more than a planner. Raina Dawn Events is 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. Nothing went unnoticed. You organized it and put it together—all to perfection! From planning the wedding and reception, the large clambake welcome party, the intimate ladies luncheon and everything in between. Planning several events for us, you showed us that no matter the size of the event, you add class and elegance. There was not a detail left out. 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 Raina Dawn Events, 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 even were 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. So many elements go into planning a destination wedding. From the dress, the church and music to the reception and party, hotel rooms, travel, transportation and activities that will give your guests an idea of why you chose the destination. We told you and you made it happen! YOU ARE THE BEST!"
— Gloria & Al Cassidy, Parents of the Bride

"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

"Choosing Raina Dawn Events as our wedding coordinator was a wonderful decision. Her charming personality, enthusiasm and energy convinced us that we made the right connection. From our first conversation we knew they had the experience and imagination to make our Newport, RI wedding the fairytale wedding it was. They knew exactly what our hopes were and worked with us to achieve them. There was constant communication between us. With every conversation we knew they shared our excitement and our vision. There are countless details in planning a wedding. Since ours was a destination event, Raina Dawn Events saved us many unnecessary trips to Newport. Raina knew exactly the people we should work with and all of our vendors were outstanding. The events of the day ran smoothly, so we were able to totally relax and enjoy every moment. When our wedding day arrived they were there from the moment the first hair and makeup was done until after the last guest left. Thank you Raina for your friendship and for making June 19, 2010 the amazing day it was!"
— Dana Emmerich Dupont, Bride

"Signing on Raina Dawn Events as our wedding planner (for me the groom) was sort of like when the Yankees signed Babe Ruth from the Red Sox... it changed everything. Raina was always cognoscente of every little detail and most importantly kept my wife calm throughout the entire process. We had an amazing day on June 19th at the Astors Beechwood Mansion in Newport, RI and Raina Dawn Events played a vital role in making that day what it was... Epic. Thanks again!"
— Mark Dupont, Groom

"Hope you're doing well (not missing us too much!) We are back from the honey moon and wanted to thank you again for all your help over the past year and especially on the wedding weekend! We felt that the whole weekend went beyond well, exceeding our expectations, and we know it was hugely due to your terrific coordination efforts across all the vendors. Thank you for all the help/advice with all the vendors. Our guests and us had so much fun, and we all want to do it all over again—the whole weekend—are you in? Just kidding. Thank you again!"
— Dasha & Kris, Bride & Groom

"Raina Dawn Events is a premiere wedding planning company in every sense of the word. Things I loved about Raina: she made sure that above all the wedding is what we wanted; she worked with our budget without complaint; she incorporated my ideas, but was willing to tell me when my ideas were not the best; she worked very well with my parents, who were not used to having a wedding planner; all of the vendors love her, so it made working with the vendors very easy (but she didn't take any commissions from the vendors); she has a great sense of style; and she made the wedding very enjoyable and easy for us."
— Sarah Sterken, Bride

"I am from the midwest and my only experience with a wedding planner was watching the movie, 'Father of the Bride.' When Sarah told me that she had hired Raina Dawn Events, I was concerned about several things. Would the wedding be our style, or their style? Would they be helpful or too assertive? Do they understand that we have a budget? As it turns out, my fears were completely unfounded. Raina Dawn Events was TERRIFIC! Raina spent time with us to make sure that the wedding was a reflection of our hopes and dreams. They listened well, gave advice when asked, helped non-stop and worked behind the scenes to help make my daughter's wedding a smashing success. We could not have been happier! I wholeheartedly recommend Raina Dawn Events as a wedding planner. They will exceed your expectations."
— Bob Sterken, Father of the Bride

"I wanted to send you a handwritten letter to let you know how appreciative Withers and I are for all of your help with our wedding. I cannot believe it all happened almost one month ago! That beautiful, perfect weekend just flew by! Thanks to all of your guidance and skill the weekend went off without a hitch (at least to my knowledge) and was probably one of the most joyful and enjoyable days of my entire life. I cannot thank you enough for being so attentive and detail-oriented during the year leading up to our special day. You leave no detail unfinished and plan with the attentiveness as if it were your own. You have fabulous taste and an ability to stay organized on all fronts. It was a weekend and more especially, a day I will never forget: June 14, 2011. Truly, it was everything and more than I'd ever dreamed of. Thank you for helping me turn my ideas into reality! And keep in touch!"
— Caroline Simpson, Bride

"It was such a pleasure to work with Raina in planning our wedding. She is such a delight! We felt confident in trusting Raina with all of the little details involved in planning the wedding, which allowed us to enjoy the process and not stress it. The email based tools she provided combined with expertise and exquisite taste helped make our wedding a success. Her thoughtfulness, dedication and professionalism ensured that our special day would be perfect and that everything would run smoothly."
— Perri & Matthew Drazin, Bride & Groom

"We could not have done it without you! From your genuine excitement to all of your meticulous planning, you made sure everything was attended to and took all the anxiety out of planning a wedding. Your vast resources made planning easy and enjoyable. I cannot thank you enough for all of your guidance and creativity and most of all for being there for all of us, especially for my son and daughter-in-law."
— Sandy Rothstein, Mother-of-the-Groom

"Thank you so much for everything you did the day of our wedding. We could not have done it without you. Your willingness to help with everything and ability to keep the day moving along was more than we could have asked for. You made the day stress free and virtually seamless!"
— Jordana & Jason Wertheimer, Bride & Groom

"Thank you for helping us plan our destination wedding. We had an entire weekend of events and your coordination and attention to detail was just amazing. You were always on top of everything! Your creative ideas and impeccable eye for design really enhanced the look of our wedding. You helped us stay organized and worked so hard with the planning both prior to and on the wedding day and that enabled us to just enjoy every moment. You even helped coordinate our family photos! We couldn't have done it without you!"
— Deena & Shawn Campbell, Bride & Groom

"Count on Raina for her exquisite taste level and her impeccable attention to every detail. Couple that with keen listening skills, a calming demeanor, and her contagious smile—this all adds up to the wedding planner you want to choose."
— Joan Roberts, Manager, Kleinfeld Bridal