Memories Made by Brenda

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Since 2009, Memories Made by Brenda has been at the forefront of creating unique events for clients nationwide. Based in Buffalo, NY, we proudly serve Western New York, Pennsylvania, and parts of Canada! we welcome the opportunity to travel wherever your vision takes us. Since 2009, Memories Made by Brenda has been at the forefront of creating unique events for clients nationwide. Based in Buffalo, NY, we proudly serve Western New York, Pennsylvania, and parts of Canada! We welcome the opportunity to travel wherever your vision takes us. Our clients trust us for our adaptability, creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. We are committed to staying ahead of industry trends because we are passionate about what we do. The greatest moment for us is seeing the excitement on our client's faces when they walk into their perfectly executed event!

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Hired 26 times

Serves East Amherst, NY

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1 employee

16 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Kim S.

Oct 22, 2024

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I highly recommend Brenda and Sarah for event planning. I hired them to decorate and coordinate our 1-year wedding anniversary in Rochester, and since I live on the West Coast, it was crucial that I had full support throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. They exceeded my expectations, making the entire day stress-free. They truly understood my vision and went above and beyond to bring it to life, ensuring everything ran smoothly for both me and my husband. What stood out the most was their dedication on the day of the event. They stayed throughout and handled last-minute requests without hesitation, allowing me to relax and enjoy the celebration without any concerns. Both Brenda and Sarah were collaborative, great listeners, and fully committed to making our day special. The only feedback I have is to begin the planning process a bit earlier. While everything came together beautifully (it was a smaller event with about 70 guests), some aspects of planning felt rushed, and it wasn’t until about a week before the event that I felt everything was fully in place. That said, these two are lovely to work with, and I would definitely hire them again!

Details: Anniversary party • 51 - 100 guests • Partial planning (help in select areas) • Setup • Decor rental • Centerpiece(s) • 9 - 12 months • My home, venue, etc.

Event Planning

Alaina K.

Oct 25, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Words can not describe how vital Brenda was to my wedding as my day of coordinator! Brenda and her staff made my wedding seamless, I simply can't thank them enough! They took so much off of my shoulders. I appreciate their attention to detail and how it matched my attention to detail, I wish I was getting married again, just to hire Brenda again!

Details: 51 - 100 guests • Photographer

Wedding Coordination

Aleah B.

Nov 18, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Brenda made our wedding day so perfect. Our previous wedding coordinator dropped out with 3 weeks to go and Brenda swooped in and picked everything up seamlessly! We also added on event set-up/decoration last minute and she was able to accommodate and exceeded expectations. Do yourself a huge favor and hire Brenda for your upcoming event, we regret not doing it sooner!

Details: 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Caterer • Photographer • Videographer • Makeup artist / hair stylist • Florist • Musician

Wedding Coordination

Susie B.

Jun 18, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Brenda did such a wonderful job as our day of coordinator for our wedding, she handled the responsibilities I gave her swiftly and efficiently so that I could relax and my close friends didn’t have to lift a finger. I couldn’t ask for a better person to help organize and coordinate the ceremony and reception. Everyone I talked to afterwards said she was so helpful in guiding guests and that she also did what she needed to do to get the job done. During the ceremony she ensured that people stayed quiet, and were not disrupting the processional. She also made sure I was her priority in case I ever needed anything. She is very flexible and she has a fair price. I would 100% recommend if you’re planning a wedding to get a coordinator to ease the stress and Brenda is your gal.

Details: 151 - 200 guests • Photographer • Florist • Musician • Venue • Decorator

Wedding Coordination

Robert J.

Oct 12, 2024

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Brenda was fantastic to work with. She took all the stress off my fiancé (now wife) and myself on our big day. She enhanced our vision and brought it to life with all the extra details we could think of and quite honestly forgot. Thank you again for everything. We'll remember it the rest of our lives. ~If you need anyone to help you, you definitely need to consider her.

Details: 8 - 12 months in advance (includes day-of coordination, vendor coordination, vendor selection, venue selection, and theme/design consultation) • Invitations and RSVP management • Decor rentals • Guest accommodation coordination • 21 - 50 guests • My home, venue, etc.

Memories Made by Brenda's reply

Hi Robert, Thank you for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate that you took the time to share how our services enhanced your event. Your feedback not only builds trust but also guides future customers in choosing us. We pride ourselves on consistently meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations, and we're delighted you were satisfied with the results! We look forward to the opportunity to assist you with another event in the future. Regards, Brenda & the Memories Made team!

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is customized based on the services you are looking for. We offer many levels to suit your needs, from the very basic to luxury decor. We have competitive pricing and are currently offering a 10% discount on services for new customer booking a 2024-2025 wedding or another type of event with us! Book before October 1st, 2024 to get the 2024 rates!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically, I like to talk to my customers on the phone and establish what the client is looking for and what expectations they have. It's a good idea to discuss a budget and evaluate if we are able to work together. After the initial consultation, we put together a contract to hold the date and start the planning process. Our services entail, but are not limited to, conducting research, creating an event design/theme, finding a suitable venue, arranging for food, decorations, and entertainment, planning for transportation to and from the event if necessary, sending invitations to attendees, arranging accommodation for attendees, coordinating the activities of event staff, set up and breakdown. Our goal is to take the stress off of our client.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have attended several online courses with regards to event planning. In all honesty, practice makes perfect and at Memories Made by Brenda we have been working on events and parties for over 20 years.