Please take a moment to read this page before hiring wedding planner Joy Edwards at A Joyful Occasion and her wedding planning team.
What clients are saying…
“Dear Joy,
Joy was a lifesaver for me! I contacted her when I realized I was in over my head with all the planning and details. She really got me organized and on track right away. The best thing was the month by month timeline that had every little detail included. I didn’t have to worry about missing or forgetting anything – it was all on the timeline. I met with her on a regular basis to review the timeline to make sure we hasevery detaill taken care of. On the big day-I didn’t have to worry about a thing! Joy was there keeping everything going on time and it allowed me to enjoy the day. I can’t imagine how things would have went without her. I highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. She is very energetic and a pleasure to work with. Thanks again.”
– Victoria and Stevens, Raleigh, NC

“Dear Joy,
Thank you for a job very well done. The things I remember about our wedding most are the people, all the wonderful colors, and amazing ease! I don’t remember ever feeling stressed or overloaded, I never panicked that the day wasn’t going to go just the way we planned. People sometimes asked if having a coordinator was expensive and my mother’s response is always, “She was priceless! We wouldn’t do it again without her!” I loved that you narrowed down my vendor choices! That made my life so much easier. I loved that you became our advocate when we needed some push! You kept us on schedule – that was great. Overall Joy, we wouldn’t have done it any other way!”
– Lindsey Moyer, Raleigh, NC

“Dear Joy,
Joy has great local vendor connections who are willing to travel (my invitations, flowers, linens and hair/makeup were all Joy’s personal referrals and wonderful to work with). She has a friendly, energetic attitude and was very accommodating with my work schedule regarding times of phone calls and meetings during the day near the office. She is a great listener with good instincts and attention to detail. On my wedding day, I turned everything over (which is not easy for me to do) and trusted her completely to “sweat the small stuff” as I enjoyed the day.”
– Amy Mc., Raleigh, NC

“Joy did an absolute perfect job in planning and coordinating the wedding. No detail was left untouched. She is a delight personally and professionally; willing to help however she can and very responsive. I did not have to worry about anything and my day was beautiful and completely stress-free!” Prior to being married, I didn’t realize how much went into planning an event as elaborate as a marriage ceremony and reception and am so thankful we had the guidance of a veteran. At first I thought we could handle all the decisions and details, but in retrospect, we would have been lost without her. Joy saved us serious time, effort and stress. I highly recommend her services”
– Kendall W., Charlottesville, VA

“We wanted to have a Baha’i ceremony in addition to a Persian Ceremony and didn’t know where to start. I’m in Dental School, so planning for a wedding was going to be difficult so I started looking for a wedding planner and was so happy to find Joy. Even though Joy had no previous experience with our specific culture, she did her research and was surprisingly able to help us so well that it seemed like she had done it 1000 times before. The vendors she recommended were all so reliable and worked together perfectly. Our wedding was huge with 300 guests and she managed to get all of them from one ceremony to the other and still be right on time. The reception was everything we had dreamed of and more! The best part of our wedding day was that we were stress free and we could really enjoy every second of our special day because we knew that Joy was there with us and she was making sure everything is running smoothly. I 100% recommend Joy to any bride that has a lot of planning to do and needs help along the way and more importantly the day of the wedding.”
– Hoda I., Cary, NC

“Thanks so much for all that you did to make Jennifer and Jimmy’s wedding and reception a “dream come true!” The last few months have been a great experience as we worked to make this the special event that they could remember forever! Your guidance and expert advice helped so much! Not only did we have a great planner, but we made a new friend!”
– Faye B., Mother of the bride, Garner, NC

“No words can express my appreciation for the wonderful job you have done executing my daughter’s wedding other than “thank you.” You have a great eye for detail and personal finishing touches. You made the wedding day flawless, exceeding our expectations. All was well put together and we received nothing but praise from our guests… thanks to you.”
– Hoda G.,Raleigh, NC

“I began planning my wedding on my own and it ended up being much more difficult than I had thought!! I decided that I needed someone to be there the day of to direct the wedding and also to create a timeline to send out to vendors and the bridal party. I interviewed a couple of planners and Joy was definitely the most responsive and knowledgeable!
She quickly started working her magic and in no time I had a timeline and vendors ready to go. She did a fantastic job at the rehearsal and at the wedding keeping everyone’s attention – I don’t think we were off schedule on anything! Joy was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone who needs assistance planning or executing a wedding!
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– Adria M., Raleigh, NC
“We had weddings for two of our daughters within four months of each other. One was a destination weekend long event, and the other on a cruise boat on the Potomac. With Joy’s help, both weddings went off without a hitch. I could not imagine trying to keep everything organized and on schedule without her! I would give her ten stars if I could. She was a blessing to our family. I would highly recommend her wedding planning services to anyone.”
– Beth S. Mother of the bride, Midlothian, VA

“Joy was extremely helpful with my wedding. We only had five months to plan so her advice on vendors was critical. Joy and her assistant kept us on task, within our budget, and completely organized. My husband and I were incredibly happy with the results! I highly recommend using Joy for your wedding planning needs.”
– Karissa W., Cary, NC

“Joy was absolutely fabulous to work with. She used her expertise to tailor our wedding to be exactly what we were looking for, and took care of all the logistics and details so that we could enjoy the moments of our wedding day carefree.”
– Laura H., Raleigh, NC

“Thank you for all your help with our wedding. Having you there helped the whole day flow and run so smoothly. Not to mention we didn’t have to worry about details because you were there to help with that! Our wedding was the most incredible day of our lives and we couldn’t have asked for better people to work with. We were pleased with everyone and can not wait to refer you to our friends when they are ready to tie the knot!”
– Tara

“Dear Joy,
Our daughter’s wedding was simply beautiful. Every detail was considered, organized and flawless. You made sure everything went smoothly from the first step to the last goodbye. We will surely refer you anyone interested in planning a lifetime memory.”
– Jackie B., Mother of the Bride, Wilmington, NC

The next step is for you to call me, Joy, at 919.810.0777 or you can email me using the website’s contact form to set up a complimentary “meet and greet” appointment. This way I can hear about your wedding planning needs and to see if I’m a good match for you and what wedding planning services will fit your personality and budget.
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