All Buttoned Up Events - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jaimie D.

I don’t know if I have enough words to describe how incredible Kelly and the ABU team are! They are truly worth their weight in gold.

When I messaged Kelly, we had our wedding date and the venues booked – but that was it... for a wedding that was in five months.

I wasn’t even sure what the next steps were, but once we connected with Kelly, she just took it from there. She made every step of the process simple. She got to know my style, honestly probably better than I know my style, and came up with incredible design ideas and allowed me to pick which ones I liked best. The same goes for vendors – we would get a list of Kelly’s top choices that were available for our date, and she would have us pick our favorite. The pictures speak for themselves on the incredible work! And when I tell you every vendor said they loved working with Kelly, were excited to be working with her again, and “that we were in the best hands”, I mean every single one told us this and they are not wrong!

Getting ready to head to the hotel for the rehearsal and our wedding weekend, I almost felt as if I was forgetting something because it was that easy. I just had to make sure I had my rehearsal dinner dress and wedding dress – Kelly had everything else handled!

The wedding weekend was perfect, and Kelly and the ABU made sure everyone and everything was taken care. From hair and makeup schedules (having been in multiple weddings, let me tell you how huge this is!), food for the bridal party, making sure everyone is on time, steaming our dresses, the list goes on and on. ABU goes above and beyond. It doesn’t just stop once your wedding is over – little did I know about some of the follow-up items that are needed after the wedding, but Kelly had those handled. When there were questions, she was just as responsive and handled everything as quickly after the wedding as before.

Kelly is extremely organized, with great attention to detail and professionalism. Her warm, welcoming personality makes her a joy to work with, but don't let that fool you, she makes sure stuff gets done! I cannot recommend Kelly and ABU enough if you are looking for your dream wedding and a planning process that feels easy.

Annie R.

We had the best wedding day ever thanks to All Buttoned Up! Kelly and her team brought our vision to life and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for every step of the way - from our first meeting together, to bringing champagne and snacks to my hair/makeup trial, to making our welcome party and wedding day the most special.

Kelly created SO many unique paper goods and special little touches for our day that really made it personalized. She did all the back and forth with our vendors to make the process easier on us, while always preserving our vision. Every part of the planning was straightforward and we never felt stressed.

Kelly also has great expertise in West Michigan and knows EVERY vendor and can make very informed recommendations - it was a huge help having her in our corner, especially because we were not local.

Overall, All Buttoned Up Events absolutely killed it and we were able to focus on the joy and excitement of our day while Kelly took care of things in the background.

Vanessa L.

Kelly and the All Buttoned Up team are INCREDIBLE! They are with you every step of the way allowing you to go into your wedding weekend calm and confident. People were telling me all weekend how peaceful of a bride I was and that was all thanks to Kelly. Any questions or concerns I had Kelly was there to calm or redirect me. Her staff are professional, kind, and deliver a beautiful product. This is THE team to hire when looking for support on coordination, design, and most importantly, fun!

Can’t say enough good things about All Buttoned Up Events!

Kate L.

In short, I don't know if I have enough words to describe how much I value the ABU team. Hiring them was the best decision we made for our wedding and worth the expense. They went above and beyond, executing a wedding weekend that surpassed our expectations. We planned a two-day celebration blending cultures with a large guest list. Initially overwhelmed, Kelly and McKenzie took care of everything. I cannot praise them enough and would hire them again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a wedding planner, hire ABU. You’ll feel at ease and gain friends in the process.

Overall, ABU listened and made everything feel so elegant and elevated. Starting with keywords like comfortable, artsy, modern, and guest experience, they created a design pitch showcasing everything from floral arrangements to layout, signage, linens, and centerpieces.

Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every aspect. Frequent meetings, both in-person and digital, reassured us that our weekend would be amazing. Their extensive vendor list and experience in selecting the perfect vendors were invaluable. They guided us through contracts, helping us understand where to invest and where to save to stay within budget. They were also flexible, working with vendors specific to our cultural needs for day two, such as our Eritrean band and traditional food and drink.

Lastly, they nailed the timeline, ensuring our guests felt comfortable and we appreciated all the little touches—fans and beverages before our outdoor ceremony, a watercolorist creating personalized favors, a colorful custom cake, personalized line drawings as bar inserts, a custom logo, and rugs as the dance floor at our cultural day two reception. They took the time to understand the significance of each element and found creative ways to integrate them into the overall design.

We wouldn’t have thought of half the details needed to execute such a perfect wedding, let alone find the time. Thanks to ABU, we truly enjoyed the wedding planning process and were able to focus on our lives outside of it. That was the greatest gift we gave each other by hiring them.

Rosalyn B. W.

All Buttoned Up made our dream wedding a reality. As a couple that did not live locally, McKenzie steered us in the right direction with vendors and calmly tackled any challenge as it arose. From the Welcome Reception to the Wedding, McKenzie made wedding planning as stress-free as possible and something that we looked forward to as a couple. We so appreciated her eye for design and helping us pull together our vision. Her and the entire ABU team's execution was amazing. It allowed us to be present and enjoy every moment of our big day. We would whole-heartedly recommend ABU for any event planning needs!

Luke B.

The whole team at All Buttoned Up Events was fantastic. Both leading up to our wedding and during the day, we were able to not take on additional stress because we knew that everything would be handled. Not only were they helpful in the logistics of the day, but they were also able to help plan décor and give advice about the ceremony to our first-time officiant. I cannot recommend Kelly and here team highly enough!

Ellie K.

I don't even know where to start to explain how wonderful Kelly and her team from All Buttoned Up were to work with! They helped us plan the New Year's Eve wedding of our dreams with only a 6 month timeline. The process was as stress free (And even fun!) as possible. Kelly was amazing from start to finish, catering to every need we had from the start to the day of the wedding. She designed our invitations and save the dates, designed a budget, and arranged all of the contracts with our vendors. She reminded us about wedding details we didn't even know existed! Because of her amazing relationship with all the vendors that she has worked with, she was able to secure every single vendor that we wanted on the short timeline and even secured vendors that had already turned down other events for the same date. Everyone at the wedding had compliments about how smooth, beautiful, and fun the whole day was. I could write 5 more pages about how great this team is but hiring the All Buttoned Up team was by far the absolute best decision we made in the wedding planning process and I would recommend prioritizing them into your budget as you start your planning process!

George B.

McKenzie was absolutely amazing and we had the most stress free wedding preparation and wedding day.

So many people say planning your wedding and the day itself is stressful - we had the complete opposite experience!

Our guests even mentioned how relaxed the day and everyone was. Would highly recommend All Buttoned Up Events for anyone wanting the perfect wedding - worth every cent.