Reviews of 818 Events (Event Planner)

Talia Massaroni

On behalf of Accessories by Talia, I would definitely recommend Nadine. She's highly organized and most of all super professional. She knows how to get the job done!

Duplication Depot Inc

Nadine is my spirit animal.

Cory Turner

Nadine was an amazing resource for us when we planned our wedding. She was so good, in fact, that we enlisted her for another day's event - even though we had already hired and paid another planner. SHE IS THAT GOOD! Nadine is smart, fun to work with, and responsive. She also provided calm to us when we would have otherwise gone crazy. You won't regret working with Nadine.

Amena AA

Nadine, I’m trying to find the best way to thank you! Like do I take out a personal ad on Facebook? Do I rent a billboard? What can I say that will make people understand and comprehend that you are the reason this wedding was as successful as my family and guests are saying it was? From the rehearsal when I heard your loud screams instructing us on what to do...it was obvious that you were the best decision. The day of my wedding could not have been more organized....THIS IS A NIGERIAN WEDDING WE ARE TALKING ABOUT! Being type A (AA) personality I tried to have a handle on everything, and you would actually tell me to stop and let you do your job and look what came out. Thank you for all the work you and your assistant put in. You weren’t lying when you said you got us - you did. My family loves you. You are apparently my mom’s new go-to planner for all wedding/party related things.

Ema Suvajac

As a wedding photographer, I have experienced a wide range of wedding days, and have worked side by side with numerous wedding professionals. At one such recent wedding, I was fortunate enough to work alongside Nadine - and I am incredibly impressed! She is a very talented wedding and event planner with a serious knack for planning and organization. Throughout the day she kept all the other vendors on track (and with regards to myself as the photographer, checked in with me regularly to make sure the important photos were taken care of). At no point did she seem stressed, and despite how busy the day was - with multiple locations - it ran very smoothly with no hiccups! She was kind, personable, funny, and enjoyable to be around. It would be an absolute pleasure to work with her once again!

Ty Black (shotbyty.com)

wonderful and sooo organized

Jilliann Palmer

We got married April 2017, and honestly I don't know what we would have done without Nadine. She made sure our wedding day was stress free, organized and everything was on time ! ( When does that ever happen lol) She was so easy to work with and put up with me wanting to be in control of everything ! Nadine is someone I would highly recommend over and over again.

Kimberlee Turner

“It’s amazing to look back and realize that it’s been six years since my wife and I have exchanged our vows. We give a tremendous amount of credit to Nadine for not only participating as our maid of honour, but for also doubling as a coordinator for our wedding. Her can-do attitude and meticulous attention to detail has contributed significantly to numerous aspects of our wedding including the arrangement and design of our seating plan and the packaging of our wedding favours. On the day of our wedding Nadine supported my wife by ensuring that her focus was on looking flawless for her big day and handled any matters that would interfere with that. She really helped the day run smoothly and stress free for myself, especially my wife. From making sure that the centerpieces were set perfectly, to keeping us on point with our itinerary, to directing our wedding party, to dealing with aspects of our wedding services, even lending a hand with the clean up, Nadine was a valuable asset that we were ever so grateful and honoured in having as a participant in our wedding. It is with no hesitation that we would recommend Nadine to any other couple looking for a capable coordinator to do for them what she has done for us, and more. ”

Jennifer Simmonds

Nadine and her team were next level AMAZING. As far as I know the entire day went smoothly, even our venue contact commented on how smoothly and on time everything was! (isn’t that the whole point of a wedding planner?). From our first meeting we knew our wedding was in great hands. She is so knowledgeable and has so many connections and friends in the event world so was able to suggest many vendors and ideas we hadn’t even thought of which made our day even better. We had many DIY aspects to our decor and everything turned out BEAUTIFULLY. We couldn’t be happier with Nadine and her team. If you are considering a planner, or even a day of coordinator you need to experience 818 Events!

Hugh Whitaker

As a wedding Photographer I work with many different planners in many different circumstances. Nadine is without doubt one of my favourites to work with. She is calm, efficient and phenomenally organized. Her kindness, understanding and empathy towards her clients in every situation is so wonderful to witness. Having Nadine around on your wedding day will be one of the greatest decisions you can make.

Lauren Theodore

When you hire Nadine, you are not just hiring another vendor for your wedding or special event. You are hiring someone who is your number one supporter throughout your planning process and on the event day, someone who does everything in her power to make magic happen for you, and someone who easily becomes your friend and part of the family. I have had the immense pleasure to work with Nadine on countless events, and her professionalism, thoughtfulness and attitude throughout the whole process is a true gift. Nadine is definitely the Mary Poppins of events. You can not go wrong with her by your side.

Leandra LeGendre

Nadine is a dream to work with, I've worked along side her and have hired her after being blown away by the way she commits to things. She's extremely observant and perceptive so she always sees things coming that other people wouldn't. She's efficient and gets things done while still maintaining a calm and fun demeanour, and she is always personable. If you're looking for ultimate support and execution behind the scenes she's your lady.

Cara H

Wow, 818 really knows what they're doing. The attention to detail is beyond remarkable. They literally think of things that most wouldn't. The 818 experience is highly recommended to make any event memorable. They cater to all and can easily adjust to fit all levels of any experience. I've went to several events hosted by 818, including my own and each time they have left me amazed. They think of everything and more. My next event is definitely going to be hosted by 818, I know they'll get it done correctly. More importantly, my guests will be impressed! -Thank you kindly 818

andy tran

I'm a DJ and I have worked with Nadine several times now and it's always a pleasure and a relief knowing that someone like her as at the helm. She pays great attention to detail, knows everything that you need to know about weddings, isn't uptight and is a fun-loving person who loves her job. What more would you want in a planner? I highly recommend her if you would like someone to plan your wedding either in full or day-of. She also has a great network of vendors at her disposal and I am lucky to be a part of that network.

Megan Clark

“Nadine was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. We were very nervous about setup and takedown, and she made it seamless! Many small details we hadn’t thought of were caught by her trained eye. We had the best day!!”

Cheryl Anderson

My wedding was a bit of a challenge to plan, as my fiance and I live in Vancouver, but our wedding was in Toronto. Trying to plan a wedding in your own city is very challenging, but trying to plan it in another province brings on a whole lot of other challenges!! When I got engaged I knew I would need a wedding planner to help me through these challenges. On my search for a wedding planner, I came across Nadine’s website. Her page looked fun, professional and modern. She seemed extremely dedicated to her company. When I emailed her to discuss my complicated situation, she sounded thrilled to take on the challenge from across the country. I am so thankful I hired Nadine to help me plan my wedding. She was my rock through this entire process. From late night phone calls and emails, to handling vendors for me, to making sure my Italian fiance’s family didn’t call all the shots in this process. Nadine was just fabulous, I cannot say enough good things about this girl. She is very hard working. She always keeps her client’s needs in mind when handling any situation. There is no challenge too big for her. Even after the wedding she still made time for me when I contacted her with my needy questions. My whole day was a dream and stress free with her help!!

Logan Alexander

Nadine became an essential part of our destination wedding planning. She made our vision come true. She is a true master of her craft. She knew when to hold our hand and when let our decision making flourishe. We didn't just have one day to focus on, we had a week of events that Nadine made sure went flawless. Our big day was stress free due to her organization and hard work behind the scenes. Nadine exceeded our expectations so much that we recommended her to our closest friends.Thank you Nadine for helping to make our day truly special and beautiful. Cindy and Logan

Camille W

Initially I met Nadine from being in another wedding party... on planning my own wedding I didn't think I would need a planner at all which my plans changed and I hired Nadine ...best decision ... My wedding day and leading up to the day was AMAZING.... Nadine provides 100 % support, ideas and suggestions. My husband and myself were amazed and NO STRESS... my kids adored her and my guest/family/bridal party were happy with her through the entire process.... SHE WILL GET THE JOB DONE ... we HIGHLY recommend... love you girl ... thanks for making our day special and stress free :) xoxox

Melissa T

818 Events is beyond amazing. Nadine was fantastic from start to finish. I had a nightmare wedding planner that we had to get rid of due to circumstances beyond our control and then I was referred Nadine by a family member and it was the best thing that ever happened. Things happen for a reason and she put our minds at ease and our day turned out exactly how we expected it. Nadine even helped with our design of our seating charts and ensured they were printed and brought to the hall. We were happy things didn’t work out with the other planner as the experience was so different with Nadine. Very easy to get along with, organized, on time and fulfilled her contract - and also went above and beyond. Her crew on the day of were awesome as well!!! I would recommend Nadine of 818 Events to anyone and would use her again for other events. I could go on forever but, if you use Nadine you will not regret it!

de k

I have been asked numerous times since the wedding if I’m relieved that it is over — no more stress. My answer is actually that I wasn’t really all that stressed. People were actually surprised at how calm I was throughout the planning process. The reason being - I had a wedding planner. One that ensured that every detail was looked after. Nadine gave me tasks to complete in small chunks and dealt with any issues that arose. The second question I get asked is ‘was it worth to have a planner/’. I say a hundred percent yes! There was an instant connection when my husband and I met Nadine, and we knew that she would be able to complete our vision. She is extremely detailed-oriented and listens to your requests. She will also help to ensure that you stay on track and on budget. She also designed custom invites for us, which were awesome. On the day of the wedding there were many bumps on the road that I had no idea about because Nadine handled them behind the scenes —One being a groomsman who was given the wrong suit. It was an absolute pleasure working with Nadine and I am glad a friendship was able to come out of this. On a side note, she is excellent with children — my son adores her. ”

Anastasia Harripaul-Yhap

Nadine was the planner for my two wedding ceremonies (Hindu and Christian) and reception this September 2015. She is very competent, detailed and conscientious; even our other vendors commented that she was very professional to work with. Beyond her strong performance keeping everyone on schedule, coordinating the vendors and managing the details she was extremely supportive and hands on. She responded to every message I sent her leading up to the wedding when I was feeling stressed and arranged to meet with me to reassure me everything was on track. She jumped right in helping me dress in my Indian outfit and put on my jewelry, fixing my hair and veil before heading to the church, tidying up my house for my pictures, serving me food herself to ensure I ate, training my flower girl how to walk, having everything possible in her emergency bag, and the list goes on and on. She takes the time to truly get to know her couples and ensures that your wedding day is everything you dreamed. I was very calm at my wedding knowing Nadine could handle any situation and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. Months after our wedding Nadine encouraged us to submit our story to the magazine Wedding Trends 2016. We ended up being featured and now have a beautiful magazine spread and article as a keepsake from our wedding. Nadine does not stop working for her clients.

Carol Williams

Nadine is very professional and pays attention to detail, she listens to her clients and makes their dreams come true. It was a pleasure working with her and would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to make their wedding day special.

Gladine Frasso

My experience with Nadine from 818 Events was FANTASTIC. She is very professional and went well above and beyond my expectations and vision. She cared about my project as if it was her own personal project. There is no need for me to search for anyone else when it comes to my upcoming projects, I will always go back to her. If I could give 10 stars I would!

Sharon Sheridan

If you are ever looking for advice on who to have help you with your wedding day I can say without reservation that Nadine and her team was the best decision I made in organizing our daughter’s special day. She is organized, knowledgeable and an absolute joy to have participate in your event. You have invested all of this time, money and effort into a wonderful experience, why would you not want to be able to enjoy it and have someone who knows what she is doing take over and totally alleviate all of that worry and stress? She had it all run smoothly so that the bride and all of our guests enjoyed the day without any incidents. I am very grateful for what a wonderful job she did for the wedding

Penny Lamanna

My wedding was not my first and, because we are no "spring chickens", we didn't want a fuss, or a lot of people either. Nevertheless, Nadine created a special day out of "nothing" really. A photographer arrived to take pictures during the ceremony at the Marriage License Bureau, and then a stretch limo arrived to take us all to a breathtaking private residence on the waterfront in Miami. We had a glorious wedding dinner with our favorite music playing, outdoors on a patio overlooking the water. Under the darkening twilight sky, it was all absolutely perfect. The personal chef had arrived earlier with her team to create our special dinner, and it was served to perfection. The location, venue, decor and the table settings, along with the wonderful ambience, and the presence of close family and friends, created a "special moment in time" for us. Nadine truly DID pull everything she needed from her Mary Poppins bag, to give us a day that we will remember for ever.