EVL Events - Buffalo, New York

Madison A.

It is hard to put into words how truly incredible Sam, Jenna, and the whole EVL events team is. Choosing to work with Sam for our wedding designing and planning was the best choice we could have made! She helped us every step of the way. She was patient and helpful, working with us on every detail. She was so personable, taking the time to get to know us and understand our vision for our special day. She took all of our random thoughts and ideas and helped them come to life in a way that was so unique and beautiful! Her connections with all local vendors, organization and professionalism, creativity and attention to detail are all unmatched and what make Sam and EVL events so amazing!! We feel like Sam and her team were more than our wedding planners, they became like family to us! We could not recommend Sam and EVL events more!! We love you guys, thank you!! Xo- The Lekkis

Stephanie K.

Sam Nelson & her team is hands-down one of the best wedding planners in Western NY! I got married at the Annex on 6/17/22 and without EVL Event's talent and vision, planning from Dallas, Texas would've been impossible. The proof is in the pictures - but the joy of the day can be linked back to Sam's organization, vendor connections, strong communication skills, and heart of gold. 10/10, I could not recommend EVL Event enough!

P.S. - Did I mention that EVL Event's incredible work for our wedding is getting us PUBLISHED IN THE KNOT?!? It's truly a dream come true.

Kalie M.

Sam and the whole EVL team were crucial in planning our Buffalo wedding from Minnesota throughout the pandemic. Not only did Sam work with us one on one to connect us with top vendors in Buffalo, but she was along for the ride (including a postponement!) in helping us finalize all the details to give me the wedding of my dreams.

I cannot thank EVL Events enough for taking the stress of planning a wedding remotely off my plate and helping to make this such a wonderful process!

Ashley D.

Sam from EVL Events was the first vendor I booked when planning my wedding on 9-10-21, because I knew I wanted someone in control of my day and there to help things go as smoothly as possible! After going to so many weddings that dragged along or were unorganized, I wanted my weeding to be stress free and make my guests experience as good as I possibly could! And to be honest in my small town area it often can be hard finding quality vendors but Sam was beyond what I could have ever expected! Even my husband days after our wedding kept commenting on how awesome she is at her job! Her demeanor is calm and supportive and along the entire planning, even though I only hired her for day of coordinating, she kept in touch and answered and questions I had and also gave me recommendations anytime I asked! I often found myself saying "whatever you think" because I trusted her whole heartedly and the support and advice I got from her, I truly feel helped me have the most stress free day! I knew it was safe with her! Whether it was coming to the rehearsal and telling me "you don't have to do anything tonight we will take care of it all tomorrow"or getting down on the ground and rebustling my dress two seconds after I had just taken it down! I truly cannot recommend her enough and anyone who wants a stress free beautiful wedding definitely NEEDS to hire Sam! I cannot wait for my sisters and friends to get married and have her a part of those days as well.! <3 Ashley and David Hoisington

Hannah T.

If there is one thing you take from this review, let it be this - Sam and her team are, hands down, the BEST investment you can make for your wedding.

Sam is the fairy godmother of weddings. We got married in 2020 and my parents still talk about what a blessing it was to have Sam as our wedding planner/coordinator the day of our wedding. It allowed them to be fully in the moment that day knowing Sam was running the whole show in the background. She even made sure my husband and I took some time in between photos to eat!

Sam takes pride in her work and it is evident when you see her in action during the wedding and reception. She gives her absolute ALL during your wedding day to ensure even the smallest of details are perfect.

If I redid my wedding and there was only one thing I could book again, it would be Sam as our coordinator.

Colleen C.

I cannot recommend EVL Events enough! We were very organized during the whole wedding planning process and initially had no plans to hire a coordinator. About 5 months before our wedding, we found out that the events coordinator at our venue had quit and there was a new team which left us feeling uneasy. I reached out to a few day planners just to get a feel, and after hanging up from my first phone call with Sam, I knew we had to book her. Sam & Kennedy came to our planning meeting at the venue, and was the line of communication between all of our vendors during the final month. I had complete confidence in their team, which left the month before the wedding stress free and exciting. On the night of our rehearsal, our priest was sick leaving us by ourselves in the church. Kennedy & Lauren took control and walked us through the rehearsal seamlessly.
I don’t think many couples can say that their entire wedding day went off without a single hitch, but because of Sam, Kennedy and Lauren my husband and I are lucky to say ours did. They helped with the set up, the vendor coordination, design aspects and timeline. Sam even helped bustle my dress! You will not regret having Sam and the EVL team as part of your wedding day, and having them is absolutely worth it.

William's F.

We have worked with EVL Events on many weddings and events. Sam and her team are top tier - it doesn’t get any better! If your goal is to have a uniquely YOU wedding that is well planned, beautiful and is enjoyable for you, your family and guests, I would not hesitate to hire Sam!

Abigail Z.

I initially hired Sam as my day-of coordinator, before the pandemic began. I knew I wanted a coordinator so that I could enjoy our wedding day. Quickly, Sam was so much more than just handling the day-of operations. She is so well connected to amazing vendors who made our day so incredible! When the pandemic hit, Sam was a constant source of information, support and encouragement. With so much uncertainty about June 2021, we ended up having to move our reception location 2 months before our wedding - something that would not have been possible (literally) if it weren't for Sam. Sam found us a new location that was available on our original date and helped us transform the new space to be more beautiful than we ever could have imagined! If you don't want to stress on your wedding day and want to enjoy every minute while also ensuring your day looks and runs exactly how you envisioned, hire Sam and her team! Our day went off without any issues (that I know of) and all of our guests are still talking about how fun our wedding was! If I could give 10 stars out of 5 I would! We would not have had the wedding of our dreams without Sam and her team!!!