Testimonials
Joelle
Bride
Redding, CT
Hiring Evan was by far the best decision we made during wedding planning! She truly enabled us to actually enjoy all of the special moments that happened during our engagement and planning process and wedding day rather than stressing about logistics and back and forth with so many vendors.
Evan also worked to fully understand our vision and taste. She recommended great vendors that she knew could help us achieve our vision. She even put together presentations to show the vendors with our inspiration to ensure everyone was working towards the same goal. When I first saw how everything came together at the reception I immediately began tearing up.
It was like my vision and Pinterest boards had come to life!
Tents Unlimited
Farmington, CT
Working with Evan was an absolute dream - Her attention to detail and thoroughness just speaks to her experience and professionalism. From planning to execution she makes the entire experience fun and stress-free for the couple. She brought together an incredible team of vendors and knew all the right questions to ask to make sure the entire event went smoothly. Highly recommend!
Anthony Tomassi
Photographer
Mystic, CT
As a wedding photographer, it is incredibly rare to work with a wedding planner as warm and friendly as Evan, She emailed me with tons of details for the wedding and kept everything running very smoothly. I highly recommend her for planning your wedding!
Loreta Daka
Florist
Shelton, CT
Evan was a blessing to be around and to work with her. Working with her made everything seem so easy and smooth. Since the first moment that we connected and started working together; everything was perfect and easy. I call that a blessing from God. I truly hope in my heart that our paths meet again!
Nick
Groom
Petoskey, MI
Evan helped plan my wedding to my wife in Petoskey, Michigan. She coordinated the rehearsal dinner, plus the events the day of. She was very thoughtful with her ideas and omnipresent at the ceremony without being the slightest bit intrusive. Our venue literally lost power during the ceremony and she hustled to get generators running to restore electricity such that my wife and I didn't even notice the black-out occurred. As if that wasn't enough, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. I would hire her again in a heartbeat if my wife and I renew our vows.
Lisa
Mother of the Bride
Groton, CT
When my daughter told me she met and engaged with an amazing wedding planner, I did not know what to expect, since I had always envisioned doing it together as a mother-daughter team. I can now tell all Mothers of the Bride - embrace One for the Books as your wedding planner! It truly enhances the entire wedding planning process for you both.
From the second I met Evan, I was beyond impressed with her. She is truly one of the nicest, most genuine and extremely professional people I have met. She listened to the vision that my daughter had and helped to pull it all together effortlessly. She helped shape so many of the decisions that made the entire wedding so perfect. One month after the wedding our guests are still talking about the event as one of the best they have ever attended. I am confident that Evan and One for the Books is the main reason for that!
Lauren
Bride
Petoskey, Mi
I could not have asked for a better wedding planner than Evan! She helped to make our wedding absolutely perfect. She was extremely organized, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire planning process. She thought of every detail. On the day of the wedding I felt so relaxed and comfortable because I knew that Evan was there. She juggled everything flawlessly, with poise and a smile on her face. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride-to-be!
Riverhouse Catering
West Hartford, CT
One for the Books Events will not only deliver the seamless coordination and sense of ease that you’re looking for on your wedding day, but Evan Chestnutt will keep you laughing all along the way, too! Her positive demeanor and charming sense of humor make every interaction an enjoyable one. She is always thinking two steps ahead, and makes sure that nothing is overlooked on your end, or by any of the other vendors involved in planning your special day.
As a wedding caterer, and fellow industry professional, she always makes our job easier with her immediate responses to emails, fantastic organization, and uncanny desire to “take the bull by the horns” in any situation. we would absolutely recommend her to every couple we meet.
Lauren
Maid of Honor
Granby, CT
My sister hired Evan as her wedding planner and it was probably one of her best bridal decisions of all. As the maid of honor, I felt a little bit like I was let off the hook too easily for my duties because Evan did everything! We texted a lot in the days leading up to the wedding (and the day of) to make sure everything went to plan and it was a huge relief to have someone taking the lead when things felt stressful. The story I love to tell everyone is that when I asked Evan if I'd have time for a happy hour drink after taking pictures, she said "don't worry" and literally as soon as I walked in the door of the venue someone came out of nowhere to hand me my IPA. How did she even do that?? I wish I'd had Evan on my big day!!
