Client Testimonials

"Where do I begin to thank you for making a dream come true?  The wedding and reception were absolutely spectacular and more than we could have hoped for.  Several people told us it was the most beautiful they had attended.  I know it was for us.  Thank you for our dream wedding."
Lindsey Smith and Jason Hoover
Wedding - November 2005

"Our wedding was beyond our expectations. Your expertise was invaluable to us. We were so grateful to have your guidance in every detail especially since we live in another state and chose to be married in Lawrence, Kansas where we met. Everything ran so smoothly and with such ease. Our family and friends are still talking about how beautiful everything was and how much fun they had. Having the chocolate fountain and beautiful ice carving on the buffet table were great suggestions. Hiring you to help us plan the most important day of our lives was a great choice.  We will always remember your kindness."
Katie Dunn and Jake Reed
Wedding - July 2006

"Thank you so much for helping us to make our wedding day the happiest day of our lives. We are so happy we met you and will always count you as one of our friends. You are one of the most genuine and caring people in the world.  God truly gave you a gift and you are using it to bring happiness and serenity to people like us. You are amazing - we will never forget you."

Many Blessings,
Andrea (Andi) and Eric Rauscher
Wedding - April 2002

"I want to thank you for being there for us on our wedding day.  Knowing that you were there to take care of last minute details gave us peace of mind.  Because of your help, our parents were able to enjoy our celebration knowing that everything was being taken care of by you."
Anna McElwain and William Brewer
Wedding - July 2001

"I want to thank you so very much for all you did in planning our wedding.  The best decision we made was to hire you! You were fabulous, and your knowledge and experience was so helpful.  But most of all, it was the day of our wedding itself that we want to thank you for.  Our wedding day was the best day - we had fun and enjoyed ourselves with our families and friends.  Because of you, knowing you had everything under control, we did not have to worry about anything!  Again, thank you.  Our wedding day would not have been the same experience without you!"
Brooke Nesmith and Brian Smulders
Wedding - August 2001

"You deserve a big thanks for being such a big help.  Thank you so much for all your hard work in planning the most important day of our lives and helping decorate the church to look so beautiful.  Our special day was perfect!  It would not have been the same without you!  Much love."
Toya Perkins and Michael Gillman
Wedding - December 2003

"I will never be able to compensate you for all of the hard work you contributed so that we could rest and enjoy our memorable day. Every bride who has you is so blessed. I really had so much fun that day. You saved us from a lot of headaches and really allowed us to relax and breathe and look around to see joy around us. I am so glad you could be with us as we took this step and I am so grateful to you. We rave and rave about you to everyone.  I simply will not let anyone get engaged in the Lawrence area without giving them your information. You were simply the best!"
Sarah Knoll and Matt Williams
Wedding - June 2004

"We would like to thank you so much for helping us with the wedding.  You made the planning and the actual day run so smoothly. Hiring you as a Wedding Consultant was the best thing we could have done while planning our special day. Your services were invaluable to us. You gave us great pointers to make our day perfect and recommended fantastic vendors for us. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. You made the actual day run so smoothly, especially with all the rain and the moving of the ceremony.  You handled it all wonderfully and that allowed us to remain calm and not become stressed out. We really want you to know how much we appreciated your hard work. We will recommend your services to any engaged couple."
Chelsea Voth and Michael Land
Wedding - July 2004

"Carmen Hocking was our Wedding Consultant.  Carmen did an absolutely spectacular job. I have to admit I was a bit nervous putting everything into her hands but she did not disappoint us in the least. Not only is Carmen professional and knowledgeable, she was fun to have there! She knows every in and out of the whole wedding process. She pays attention to every detail and interacts well with all the family involved. Carmen was genuinely happy for us and I am very glad that she was a part of our wonderful day."
Sarah Mozykowski and Matt Roenfeldt
Wedding - January 2004

"Well, it was truly "A Beautiful Wedding" - and thanks so much for all you did for it!  The Sanctuary was gorgeous, the flowers gorgeous, thank you for pulling it all together. We were so pleased with the vendors you suggested - everyone one of them! Thanks again so much!"
John and Barb Stephens - Parents of the Bride
Wedding July 2004

"Thank you for helping us to make our wedding day so special - it was such a relief knowing that you were behind the scenes making sure things ran so smoothly. Thank you also for helping us pick such exceptional vendors. Stacy and I would not have changed a thing. We really appreciated your guidance and kind support."

Best Wishes,
Stacy Gill and Patrick Schaub
Wedding - October 2004

"We had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the last 6 months of our wedding planning. From the moment we first spoke with her, we were comfortable with our decision to hire Carmen. She helped us create the ceremony we wanted, and dreamed of having. Once we put together an idea of what we wanted, Carmen helped fine tune our ceremony to perfection. She always made it clear that she was available for any questions or concerns we may have throughout the months prior to our wedding. We received so many positive comments from our guests regarding the wedding and reception. We were extremely happy and everything went off without a hitch. Carmen knows exactly how to do her job beautifully and have everything run smoothly. We wholeheartedly recommend Carmen Hocking. She played a huge part in our wedding day and we are so happy she was there to witness our love to one another. We only wish we knew more people getting married so we could pass on her name to them. We were so lucky with all the vendors we worked with, each one exceeded our expectations. Carmen really stands out in her work with the passion she demonstrates with what she does. We truly enjoyed our time with Carmen and will always cherish the memories of our ceremony and reception and the entire experience of working with her."
Katy Brewer and Bryan Jenkins
Wedding - June 2007

"Carmen Hocking was the Wedding Consultant for our wedding and all of Carmen's special ideas gave us the elegant wedding I had always wanted as a bride.  Carmen made everything happen.  I don't know what I would have done without Carmen Hocking."
Chris Krogh and Gary Singer
Wedding - November 2005

"I cannot thank you enough for the hard work, kind words, and unsurpassed expertise that you provided. There was no possible way I could have pulled off our beautiful rehearsal dinner long distance. You were a life saver!"
Peg Lehosit - Mother of the groom
Rehearsal Dinner - June 2006

" Ben and I want to sincerely thank you for all your help. We are so glad that you were able to share our special day with us.  You were such a great comfort to us and extremely beneficial in the planning process.  I do not know where we would have started without you. My expectations were exceeded as I did not have any real worry or concern throughout the planning.  We will sing your praises to everyone!"
Tamara Salaty and Ben Burton
Wedding - January 2007

"We are so appreciative of all you have done for us.  Your wedding expertise and knowledge were invaluable to us.  We thought the wedding was very very lovely.  Some things exceeded my expectations.  I want to thank you again for all your help and guidance.  I certainly could not have done this myself.  I would be delighted to recommend A Beautiful Wedding to anyone many times over!"
Caroline Salaty - Mother of the bride
Wedding - January 2007

"Where do we begin with the thank you list to you.  You did so much for us - the wedding was beautiful and went perfectly. We could not have made our day so perfect without your help and helpful advise. You exceeded our expectations! We have had so many comments on how great the wedding went and on how great our Wedding Coordinator did!  We will always cherish this time."
Amy Pennington and David Corman
Wedding - May 2007

"On August 25, 2007, our fairytale wedding came true. Selecting Carmen Hocking as our Wedding Consultant was the most important decision we made in our wedding planning. Her services were invaluable and truly exceeded our expectations in a Wedding Consultant. We were so grateful for her expert orchestration of our wedding planning and wedding day. We consider ourselves truly blessed to have had the privilege of working with someone who translated our vision with such style, grace and professionalism. Carmen has a true grasp on the services of all local wedding professionals. She was able to recommend professionals that she knew would provide the best and most quality service. Her invitation and program services were wonderful.  She has a beautiful and diverse selection of wedding invitations and programs to choose from. Our day would not have been the same without Carmen.  Not only was she wonderful during the wedding planning stages, she was a shining star on the day of our wedding. She made sure EVERY detail that we had discussed was me. Having Carmen's services on our wedding day allowed us to focus on each other and what our vows and special day meant to us.  Carmen Hocking is a true professional and we would recommend her to our dearest family and friends.  If we had our wedding to plan over again we would not think twice about hiring Carmen as our Wedding Consultant.  Carmen has so appropriately named her business "A Beautiful Wedding".  Carmen has the knowledge organization and enthusiasm to make your beautiful wedding a reality."
Kim Baker and Paul Rosel
Wedding - August 2007

"Thank you for all your advise and support throughout the planning process.  Our wedding was perfect and you made sure it was."
Adrianne Graham and Matt Lehrman
Wedding - September 2007

"Mrs. Hocking is very caring, very helpful, and incredibly professional. She made my husband and I feel very comfortable with our decisions. Due to working with Mrs. Hocking, my husband and I were able to let go of our anxiety regarding some wedding decisions, because we knew it was in good hands. We were pleased with our experiences working with Mrs. Hocking and A Beautiful Wedding to every extent possible. I will recommend Mrs. Hocking and A Beautiful Wedding at every chance I get!"
Kadie Linter and Jonathan Corbin
Wedding - September 2007