Where to even begin with the amount of appreciation we feel for Emily with The Best Day Details for literally everything.. from leading up to the wedding to working all the magic on our wedding day. Everything she did big and small allowed us to have the absolute BEST day of our lives!! All our visions and planning was executed perfectly. Because of Emily and her assistants both of us along with our families enjoyed every single second of the day and night without a stress or worry in the world. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough to express our gratitude. We just want to relive the day over and over again. 1000/10 recommend The Best Day Details over and over again. Don’t hesitate and book now you will not regret it! - Samantha 9/28/24
Hiring Emily was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day. We were hesitant at first about hiring a day of coordinator as we thought we had it handled; however, after our first informal meeting with Emily to discuss what TBD had to offer, we were 100% sold on the idea of a day of coordinator. Emily described her services and everything that she had to offer during that meeting, but the one thing that stuck out the most when we expressed our hesitance on the need of a coordinator is how she described the day of coordinator as like a doula in the labor and delivery process. Someone you don’t HAVE to hire, but someone who is there for YOU and your wishes and plans when you may not be in the most ideal scenario to do so yourself. After this, we were no longer debating on the decision to hire a coordinator and we knew Emily was the answer. She is BEYOND organized, efficient, an excellent leader, and communicator. Throughout our meetings leading up to the wedding, she asked us questions regarding our planning and given scenarios that I never would have considered and we were able to plan and address those accordingly. Not only this, she took a lot of the stress out on the week of the wedding by contacting all of the vendors and confirming all the little details. She even went above and beyond for us when we met the week of the wedding and we had mentioned we were not getting the best vibe from our DJ company. Our DJ and music was one of the most important pieces for us when we were planning our wedding because of how big a role music plays in our lives. We had spent a great deal of time researching DJs, reading reviews, getting personal recommendations, and had booked a specific DJ a year in advance. But all of this was out the window when our company switched our DJ and did not inform us that our original had left months prior until we called to confirm the week before our wedding. Emily could tell we were frustrated by this but we thought there was nothing we could do. She did not accept this and stated she was going to call our DJ company. The very next day, she called me saying she was able to break our contract with our original DJ and hire a new one THE WEEK OF OUR WEDDING. Not only did she hire a brand new DJ the week of, she hired a FANTASTIC DJ and for the same if not better price. I don’t think I would have trusted anyone else to make a major decision like this for us. Day of, Emily was the kindest, most affirmative, attentive, and quite literally hero of the day. She was able to be assertive in making sure our plans and details were carried out to the fullest and family members or acts of God were not going to intervene. She was able to think on the fly and redirect when needed. She has contingency plans ready for if something doesn’t go right. She made everything run smoothly (even when things weren’t going exactly 100% as planned i.e. dress malfunctions and emergency runs and I wholeheartedly believe we would not be married today if it weren’t for her organization and expertise. She has a fantastic personality and attitude that is perfect for the role of handling stressed out brides and I am not joking when I think of just how grateful we are that we had Emily be a part of our big day on a daily basis. We are forever thankful for Emily and the dedication she puts into her brides and business with The Best Day Details. - Shelby 11/4/23
5 stars is not enough to give Best Day Details. Where do I even begin?! Emily, Abbey, and Anna seriously put the best in Best Day Details. I could not have done my wedding without them, and don't know how other people do it without them. If you are looking for a coordinator these are your people!! From the beginning Emily was so easy to communicate with and helpful. There were so many details I had not even thought of that Emily helped my husband and I figure out. She is kind, funny, patient, personable, the list goes on. Any issue that came up Emily was on top of and solved it before I even knew it was an issue. My family is still talking about how amazing she is. Emily, Abbey, and Anna set up our decor flawlessly and executed it exactly how I had in my head. The clean up process was even better. My husband and I were truly able to enjoy our wedding and never once worried about the decor getting put out/collected or the venue being cleaned properly at the end of the night. Emily, Abbey, and Best Day Details truly was the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process. I can't recommend them enough! - Jackson & Kerry 9/21/24
I cannot possibly recommend The Best Day Details and Emily specifically more highly. Emily is the reason we had a perfect wedding day. Even though it rained ridiculously hard she made it all work. I was hesitant to planning a wedding in Michigan when I live in California because I have no contacts in that area. I was also hesitant in having just a "day of" coordinator. I would disagree with that title. While Emily and her company are technically "day of", they really helped me plan the whole wedding (albeit mine was smaller--only 45 people). The several calls to get organized and the software that they utilize and share are invaluable and helped make the process not only smooth but enjoyable. Emily has an incredible personality. I was in awe at her running this thriving company while also coordinating and working at the weddings (and oh yes with a growing family!!). She is extremely hardworking, conscientious and smart. She is friendly and understanding and a joy to be around. She truly loves what she does and it shows. When the storm hit our venue just after our outdoor ceremony concluded and our guests were cocktailing in the "monsoon", she and her team whisked everyone into a dry area and then reset the entire reception in a covered area in less than 45 minutes. It was miraculous! Since she had the confidence to make it happen and a smile on her face, it made me enjoy the chaos and relax. Our new indoor venue looked gorgeous and the double rainbow came out to confirm that all was well in the world. Meanwhile Emily, soaking wet, was smiling ear to ear as she watched from the sidelines making sure we had the perfect wedding. Just for fun I will share a quote from a friend who heard it rained on our wedding day: "the wettest knots are the hardest to untie". If you have the chance to hire Emily or anyone on her staff you are crazy not to do so! - Lauren 8/24/24
A lot of people don’t even realize they need a coordinator for their wedding, but let me tell you- YOU DO, and the BEST BEST BEST BEST people to work with is The Best Day Details. Emily was phenomenal, knowledgeable, and professional! She’s truly amazing and made my day go PERFECTLY! Everything was so gorgeous and exactly how I envisioned it. Emily knows all things weddings and helps answer all questions along the way. She truly goes above and beyond to make her client’s day go smoothly. I am so thankful to have found her and so thankful for her dedication to my day. I HIGHLY recommend using The Best Day Details! I am CERTAIN that your big day will go amazing with this crew alongside you for the journey. - STEPHANIE 9.4.20
BEST CHOICE EVER!! We dealt with Hannah and Emily during our planning and day of. Let me tell you, they made my wedding dreams come true! They handled everything for me, and if there was any issues with my day I truly had no idea. They feel like your friends during the entire process! Truly do not wait to book with them. Best team ever and the best vendor we could have hired!! Thank you Best Day Details!! - Cayla 4/15/23
We used Best Day Details as our wedding day coordinating service. We worked with Emily, the owner. She was amazing! Kind, helpful, and accommodating. When I reached out via text or email, she always responded very quickly. Prior to the wedding day, every detail was worked out/discussed with Emily. On our wedding day, it was so amazing to live 100% in the moment knowing that Emily would handle any issues or questions that arose. She and her team made my wedding day so much more relaxed, smooth, and coordinated, and allowed me to truly live in the moment. 10/10 recommend! - Monika 5/24/24
Emily DeRitter was our wedding coordinator, and man was she A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Hiring Emily from the Best Day Details was probably the best decision we made when it came to our wedding day. Her communication (via email, phone call, text, video chat, Google docs, etc.) throughout the entire process was excellent! She was always incredibly organized, thoughtful and prepared for anything. We had unlimited email access throughout the entire process, and had scheduled meetings at different increments leading up to the wedding. There was constant communication the week of the wedding and day of the rehearsal. The week of the wedding, Emily reached out to all of our vendors to make sure everyone was aligned on timing which took a huge weight off my shoulders. Since we did not have access to our venue the night before, Emily successfully ran the rehearsal off site in a college parking lot in a record time of 45 minutes. On the day of the wedding, Emily and her assistant Bridget worked their tails off to make sure everything was perfect! I was a very hands-on bride when planning my wedding, but had complete trust in Emily's abilities to grab the reins and run the show. On the day of the wedding, Emily insisted I pop a squat in the sweetest way possible and enjoy my day. PSA: let your coordinator do his/her job on your big day; I promise Emily and her team won't let you down! It was such a relaxing and memorable day all thanks to Emily and Bridget! I would 100% recommend Emily, Bridget and the team at The Best Day Details! Book The Best Day Details as their schedules fill up quick! Truly THE BEST DAY EVER ran by THE BEST DAY DETAILS! - Jenny 9/17/22
I cannot say enough good things about Best Day Details!! Emily was the BEST of the BEST throughout the entire process, and Megan was an absolute dream come true on day of!
As a type A bride, I thought I would have every detail perfectly planned....LOL. Throughout the process, Emily's expertise helped me think of things I would have never considered, helped me plan for scenarios, and helped organize all of the details that go in to the big day.
By the time wedding day rolled around I had MAJOR decision fatigue. Emily and Megan were amazing at taking the lead and making final decisions, handling unexpected situations, and making the day run seamlessly. I know that they went above and beyond and handled tricky vendor situations and timeline adjustments. With everything from setting up lots of decor for a 250 guest wedding, running a rehearsal on the day before, meeting with vendors day of, figuring out schedule conflicts with our transportation, rushing to the bar to turn off the music that was playing music during our ceremony, holding our precious dog during the ceremony (Thanks Megan), making sure we signed our marriage license, and so much more.
They say things are bound to go wrong on your wedding day, but having Emily and Megan there allowed us to have what felt like the perfect day! - Kelly 6/4/22
Emily, along with her assistants Deanna and Kelsey coordinated our wedding day, and they did a FANTASTIC job! They were working hard all day! They set up all my decor and brought my vision to life! They cleaned everything up at the end of the night so my family and friends didn’t have to lift a finger; they could just enjoy the day along with us. They allowed my husband and I to have private a private moment together and eat some appetizers and have some drinks, and boy did they do a great job at guarding the door and making sure no one came to talk to us. My husband felt like we had personal bodyguards. They orchestrated so many small details throughout the day that I wasn’t even aware of. The day was so smooth because of them! Definitely hire a wedding coordinator from The Best Day Details to take away your stress! - Emma 9/7/24
Emily at best day details may be our favorite human alive! She was with us every single step of our planning process. She helped up make decisions and handled anything we needed. She worked meticulously on the day of to make sure we had 0 stress. People always say “something will inevitably go wrong at your wedding and you just have to push through it.” Not with Emily. We had 0 issues and she made sure everyone had happy, where they needed to be, and stuck to our very strict timeline of events. We gush whenever we talk about her, she really was the biggest asset to make our wedding happen. Everyone in our wedding party (most of whom are married) applauded Emily and her effort and noted they’d wish they had someone like that at their own wedding! Needless to say we love Emily and you will not regret hiring her for your big day. Believe me when I say it’ll be the best decision you can make for your wedding! - Nikko 10/21/22
I am SO HAPPY I hired Emily with the best day details. At first we didn't plan to have a coordinator, but when we had to reschedule our wedding we decide to hire Emily and it was by far the best decision we made! She was so organized, and helped me realize things I didn't think of for the wedding. She knew I had a specific vision for my day and she made my vision come to life! One of the biggest reasons I wanted a day of coordinator was so that I had help with set up/tear down and didn't have to have my mom do all of that. I wanted my mom to be able to enjoy the day with me and not have to worry about all those details. At our reception we had an unexpected down pour (my wedding was all outside with no tent) and Emily quickly came up with a game plan for all of our guests. She cleared out the underneath of a shed awning and under the porch so we could all go there and still enjoy our wedding and dance the night away! She also cleared off all of the tables and packed all of our stuff away quickly for us so it didn't get ruined by the rain. I did not have to worry about a single thing on the day of! She took care of any issue that came up! I seriously do not know what I would have done with out her. I cannot thank you enough Emily for everything that you did for us! - Mista 3/26/21
Booking a Day of Coordinator through The Best Day Details was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Emily was our coordinator and she was amazing! We thought the meetings prior to our wedding were so helpful to make sure Emily understood our vision. We also loved using Aisle Planner to help us get organized and prepare for our big day. On the day of our wedding, Emily made sure that everything ran smoothly. This allowed us to enjoy our wedding without having to worry about the little details. Also, our parents and bridal party were so thankful that they also got to enjoy the day without having to worry about setting up or tearing down. We couldn't be more thankful for The Best Day Details!! - Jenny 12/2/23
I got married a year ago and so happy I found them! I always recommend The Best Day Details when I hear someone getting married. Getting a day of coordinator is a great investment. I felt at ease with my family, in laws, and bridal party. People were pleasantly surprised that didn’t have to help set up or put things away. Everyone was able to truly enjoy the day with us and that was important to me. Emily was my go to for our wedding and she did amazing. I had my wedding at Baker Lofts in Holland and she even picked up our dessert in Grand Rapids, Beltline area! Also grabbed our lunch and brought it to us! I had one mishap, my circle arch for our ceremony did not arrive from a vendor. Emily was ready to go out to a store to find me a replacement! I decided no to that with it being winter and she was already running around. Instead she somehow got my flowers and cloth up around the windows we were getting married. It was beautiful. So thank you to Emily and The Best Day Details from Monica and Jared! - Monica 1/22/22
I cannot recommend The Best Day Details enough! Emily and Olivia did the absolute best job setting up our ceremony and reception. They were incredibly responsive and so understanding of difficulties we encountered leading up to our big day. Emily had multiple meetings with me prior to the day, was so kind and helpful and made our day so stress-free! If anything went wrong, I didn't even know it. I fully trusted her to handle anything that came up, and I am so glad that I did. My mom, dad and husband were also so impressed with the ease of the day. Thank you for making our day so memorable and easy on all of us, Emily! - Jenna 9/9/22
Emily made our wedding day absolutely perfect! She took care of everything and anything we could want or need. Her efficiency made the day run smoothly and we couldn't be more thankful. We had a few pre-wedding phone calls, they helped so much with our planning and made feel prepared for the big day. Thank you, Best Day Details!! - Natalie 5/21/22
I don’t even know where to begin! Without Emily and Abigail so many parts of my Wedding would not have been complete or as perfect as they were! Emily was great at setting up a few meetings several months in advance and the week of the big day. She was great at reminding me of all the important details and on the day of, took charge and got everything in order so I didn’t have to worry about it! My wedding timeline was pretty untraditional and yet both ladies jumped on board and helped make everything happen! I can’t say enough about them! -Aubree 9/3/21
The best decision we made for our wedding day was hiring Emily as our coordinator for our 10/7/2022 wedding at The Pine Tree Barn!!! She helped so much in the weeks/months leading up to the wedding in finalizing the small details and helping with things we maybe were forgetting. The day of the wedding was so relaxing for us because she handled EVERYTHING!! From set up to coordinating with vendors and tear down she made everything go so smoothly. She is one of the main reasons we had the absolute best day ever!!! Emily, we cannot thank you enough for everything!!! - Alexandrea 10/7/22
Emily and Megan made every detail of our special day absolutely perfect. They did not miss a beat from making my decor look even better than I had envisioned, problem solving throughout the day, having fresh drinks for us throughout the reception, crowd control, and overall just making us feel so special. I cannot imagine our day without Emily and Megan from Best Day Details and I would highly recommend that you consider hiring Best Day Details for your special day! Thanks, Emily & Megan! - Megan 11/20/21
If you are looking for a day of coordinator... look no further! Emily and her team are simply THE BEST!!! I cannot recommend them highly enough. She had multiple meetings with us leading up to wedding to make sure we had every detail covered. Before meetings we would often feel stressed and behind about wedding planning and after we would meet with Emily we always left feeling SO relieved. Emily is very detail oriented and on-top of things! She handled so many small details, coordinated and communicated with all our vendors, handled last minute changes, and even smoothly handled a day-of catering issue. More than anything our friends and family so appreciated having Emily and her team there so that on our wedding day we could all relax and enjoy and have to stress, set up, clean up, or handle everything in between. Go hire the Best Day Details!!! - Alayna 6/5/21
We can't say enough wonderful things about our experience using The Best Day Details as our day of wedding coordinator. From our first meeting to post-wedding, Emily maintains a level of professionalism throughout the entire process. She is always willing to do whatever is necessary to make your day the best it can be. Emily and Josh were able to set up all our décor the morning of, as well as tear down after the event. Hiring Emily was the best decision we made, as she took control of any minor hiccup that arose, allowing us, our families, and friends to enjoy, and soak in, every moment of the day. Hands down, we would recommend hiring The Best Day Details to help execute your once-in-a-lifetime occasion! You won't regret it. Thank you, Emily! - Kristi 5/8/21
As my husband (eek!) and I reflect on our tiny Tuesday wedding, we both agree that one of the best decisions we made for our day was hiring The Best Day Details LLC for day of coordination. Emily is outstanding and, after my initial call with her, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. During our subsequent calls, she helped us iron out the details and brought perspective that made our day even better. Emily is willing to do whatever she can to make the day go smoothly and she literally was moving and working so hard the entire day of our wedding (making sure we were hydrated, handing out tips, managing our playlist, you name it!). Her hard work did not go unnoticed and our guests also were so thankful for her. If you’re on the edge about day of coordination, DO IT. We are over the moon grateful for Emily and her team and would do it 100 times over again. - KAITLYN 8.4.20
Wow! I can’t say enough about Emily and all that she did to enhance our day. Her and her assistant, Hannah, went above and beyond to make sure our day was absolutely wonderful. We hired Emily to help coordinate our Michigan wedding as we live in Philadelphia, and she did that and so much more. She was an absolute life saver! She took care of all the small details that we may have otherwise overlooked. She was so personable and inviting. Not only did we hire a great coordinator, but we also made a great friend! If you’re contemplating a DOC, seriously, look no further! My father in law cannot stop raving about her! He said she was by far our best investment. - KADDIE 12.31.19
If you are looking for someone to make your special day a million times better, book with BestDayDetails! I had the opportunity to work with Emily and I can't imagine it without her. Not only was she extremely accommodating and kind, she will go out of her way to listen to your needs and go above and beyond. I cannot recommend her or BestDayDetails, enough! - Mackenzie 8/18/23
Emily is amazing! I am so happy that I chose to have a day or coordinator and I was lucky enough to have Emily (& her hubby Josh) as my coordinator for the day! I originally debated between a full on wedding coordinator and a day of coordinator but decided I could handle most of the planning myself and just wanted assistance making sure I didn't miss something and someone to run the day itself so my wedding party and friends/family didn't have to.
I'd say hands down having Emily there was the best decision I made in planning the wedding. I was able to relinquish any day of decision and tasks to her and Josh which was such a weight off my shoulders. Things like getting more batteries, bringing us lunch, keeping the party on track for the wedding processional, setting up, tearing down, packing the car, fixing my dress, and I'm sure many other things I don't even know about were all done by the two of them.
Emily is so nice and supportive and I can't imagine how the day would have gone without her. -- ALEXIS 10.31.20
Emily coordinated our wedding on 11/2/19. We hired her late in the game, probably about 1 month before the wedding. She was fantastic to work with the whole time. She understood what I needed help with and was able to see my vision for my wedding day. She was very available leading up to the wedding day for whatever we needed. She and Joshua were very professional yet friendly and we got many compliments from our guests. I would not hesitate to hire Emily again!! - LAUREN 11.2.19
Emily made my day perfect! She went above and beyond to make everything what I asked for and more. My whole family saw her hard work and were so thankful for her. I definitely recommend. My husband said she's worth whatever she decides to charge, and I agree. She was flexible and reliable. - KATELIN 10.12.19
I can’t say enough great things about Emily and the services she provides. My wedding day was absolutely perfect and it is all because of Emily and her dedication to her work. Not only did she exceed my expectations, but my entire bridal party and family adored her! I think every bride needs Emily! She was definitely the best investment we made for our wedding!! - SAMANTHA 1.23.20
I found Emily a month before my wedding, and thank God I did. I was by no means an organized bride. Emily helped me with stuff I didn’t even know I needed help with. Skip the party favors no one takes and hire Emily!! She will make your day flawless! Emily worked so hard, and it was such a relief my family and I could enjoy the day without worrying who was lighting candles at the reception, or lining people up for the ceremony. I guarantee she is an investment you will never regret! - CHELIUS 2.1.20
Emily and Abigail did an amazing job. I’m so grateful for their services to create the Fairytale dream day for our daughter’s wedding day. Thank you!!!! - Celeste 10/1/21
I am so grateful for all that you did to help with my daughter’s wedding celebration! I had my first "wow" moment when I had to step away from the outdoor pre-ceremony photos to return to the bride & groom retreat room upstairs to get something--as I entered I first saw the cake and cupcakes in the Library and they were set up so beautifully as well as the room being decorated! Then I quickly turned to cut through the Main Dining Hall and I stopped in my tracks because the whole room was breathtakingly beautiful! And I don't think you were even completely finished! I melted a little inside because up to that second all of the decor had been only ideas in our heads, conversations we had, texts of things we'd bought, things in boxes, etc. But at that "wow" moment, suddenly I realized that more than two years of planning was actually in front of me--exactly as we imagined--thanks to all your hard work of setting it up. I had many more "wow" moments throughout that day as I saw more and more of your work completed. Having "wow" moments is rare for me, because our family is normally do-it-yourselfers so we see progress bits and pieces at a time as WE do all the work. I was simply impressed by how you kept your cool and remained totally calm and professional throughout the entire day. I thank you for giving my daughter her peace of mind in knowing that all the details she wanted would be carried out, and for giving her the confidence that her day would be all that she planned. Thank you for helping her with her wedding celebration that she worked so hard to create and make happen. Mother of the Bride 9/4/21
If we could give Emily and her team 100 stars We would! From start to finish everything went SO well, and they were so great to work with! Even when our ceremony had to move indoor last minute, everything still looked beautiful! Could NOT have done it without them! 10/10! - Shawna 10/23/21
I can honestly say I don't know what we would have done without Emily and Ellie! We hired Emily way back in pre-covid times for our wedding on September 25th of this year and throughout the entire wedding planning process, we were so happy we did! There was zero worry about decor being set up or about vendors and I am so grateful all of my family was able to thoroughly enjoy the day instead of worrying and working. Emily made sure my drink was full all night long and had no problem stepping in with vendors when I needed help. Thank you Emily and Ellie for going above and beyond! - Stephanie 9/25/21
Emily is amazing. We got married out of state so having someone that could coordinate all the details, run walk through and set up the day of our wedding was key. I literally was not stressed at all on our big day because Emily had it all under control. She was so helpful during the planning process when I had a bunch of questions and always good at getting back to me. I can’t sing this girls praises enough. She made our day just perfect and stress free. Thank you Emily for everything! - Keagan 10/16/21
Emily was a dream to work with for both planning my wedding and on the big day. It’s something special when someone can give you a great sense of comfort in knowing everything is going to work out perfectly. I can’t say enough good things about The Best Day Details! Emily is a true professional, she was always many steps ahead of whatever was thrown our way, there to answer any questions and calm any nerves (mostly mine). I didn’t have to worry about anything on my wedding day and I was able to turn all my focus to my husband and loved ones. Making the decision to work with a day-of coordinator was 100% worth it, and I would recommend Emily and her team to anyone! - Rochelle 12/3/21
100% recommend. It was so nice to show up with everything done and to know that they would take care of anything that popped up. The progress meetings were helpful as well. They've seen lots of weddings and had ideas to make things flow easier and knew what works best with what vendors needs are. - Jen 6/19/21
I cannot say enough good things about Emily and her team! She was always so calm and completely made me feel at ease. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail on our big day was taken care of. I literally didn't have to think about anything on my wedding day except getting to marry my love and having a great time. 100% worth investing in Emily to work with us! - Nicole 9/10/21
Hiring The Best Day Details for our wedding in May 2022 in Ann Arbor, MI was the best decision we made for our wedding! We worked with Emily and we met with her multiple times leading up to the wedding. She was so organized and helped us make sure everything was ready to go for the wedding day. They think of everything, which really helped us during preparation leading up to the wedding. Emily and her assistant, Shaely, were there on our wedding day - they setup all decorations and handled every little detail of the wedding day. Emily communicated with all other vendors for arrival times, disbursement of tips and thank you cards, parking, and any questions anyone had about the day. This allowed me and my husband to completely enjoy our day without any stress. We simply just showed up and it was all done and BEAUTIFUL. Emily has such a calm demeanor, which was extremely helpful to have around on the day of the wedding. They took care of setup and cleanup of everything! They do SO much more than just showing up to help coordinate on the day of the wedding - this is a really amazing company and you can tell they care a lot about the people they work with. Highly recommend! - Sarah 5/6/22
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