Cincinnati Wedding Planner

Dear Dora, Thank YOU for working side by side with us to make this event truly spectacular. It was a pleasure working with you. You are amazing!
Laine Sutten, Colin Cowie Lifestyle | August 2010

Thank you so much for making our wedding possible. There is no way I could have had the wedding I dreamed of without your help. Because of your patience, understanding, organization skills and dedication to making our day exactly what we wanted, Louis and I had the perfect wedding! Thank you for making that happen. You guys are the best!
Danielle Marcian Froelich, September 2011

Thank you for all your calm, assured and warm assistance. The planning process was very smooth, thanks to you and David and Pamela were smiling the entire evening! Thank you again.
Madelyn Levy, mother of groom, September 2011

We really want to thank you and your team for the wonderful job you did - not just the wedding weekend but the whole year!! You were a big part of Tasha's getting her dream wedding, and as you know, we had a lot of ideas and were very picky! You really helped keep us all on the same page and headed in the right direction. Your attention to detail and multi tasking talent kept us on track and kept everything running smoothly throughout the wedding. Many thanks!
Dennis and Susan Sandler, parents of bride, August 2011

We just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for all of your help with the wedding. Josh and I had an incredible time! Thank you for all of your hard work and patience with us. We just got back from the honeymoon last night and can't believe how quickly everything has flown by. We would love to refer you to friends that have weddings coming up!
Morgan (Smith) Goldsmith, July 2011

Thank you all so much for providing us with a stress free day. It was such a pleasure having the team there to coordinate the wedding events. I will forever recommend you to future brides as it gives the bride, groom and their parents the stress free day they deserve. There are no words to describe our gratitude we have for all your hard work. It's definitely not an easy job!
Brian and Allie (Nichols) Bauer, June 2011

Thank you so much for all of your amazing help for our wedding. You were well worth your weight in gold! I can not tell you how much you being there meant to me. You are fabulous at what you do!
Christy (Kennedy) Miller, February 2011

Thanks for EVERYTHING last night. It truly was the most perfect day ever and ran smoothly thanks to your guys' hard work. It was an amazing day and I've really enjoyed working with you and your team! I've gotten so many compliments on how well it was run and that your guys were very nice and gracious to everyone who talked to you. Seriously, so great. Ahhh, I loved it. So, thanks again.
Jessica (Karle) Heltzel, June 2011

Thank you for providing AMAZING help the weekend of our wedding! I was thankful for every moment to have you there! I will be sure to pass along an excellent recommendation of Viva Bella to all of my friends in the future! You really ensured that Bryan and I worried about nothing the whole day, and it was really worth it!!!! We both remarked that you made the day so much easier for both of us!!!
Jacquie (Cramer) and Bryan Tye, December 2010

Thanks to you, we thoroughly enjoyed our daughter's entire wedding weekend without a worry!
We had complete confidence in you and you exceeded our expectations!
Bruce & Nancy Brown, July 2010

Thanks for staging such a great event for P&G marketers on Sep 22. I was really impressed with the event – as usual, you think of all the details but bring it to life in a way that entertains and delights. I had a great time and wanted to make sure you knew how much we all enjoyed it. I loved Steven's song and the singing – really, it was a highlight of the evening. Congrats on a great show!
Chris Keith, Procter & Gamble

Everything came together wonderfully. Jeff, my parents and I were very pleased with everything. It was an enjoyable evening for all of us, thanks to your efforts. We appreciated so much the relief of knowing that you were keeping everything moving. So thank you very much for being a part of our wedding celebration. My parents enjoyed meeting you - they are singing your praises to everyone.
Tyra (Leazer) Holman, married September 2010

Everyone in my family and bridal party really likes you and was very impressed with your work! You went went the extra mile to make my day even more special with phenomenal ideas for the design of the theme in the reception. I got thank you cards in the mail from some of the guests for allowing them to participate in such a spectacular event, quoting "we've never been to such a gorgeous wedding before." I've never heard of brides getting thank you and complimenting cards after their wedding! This is how amazing you were!!! I already miss working with you!
Michelle (Nguyen) Shelton, married September 2010

The wedding was amazing! Thank you so much for doing what you do so very well. We all are extremely impressed and very happy that you and Sara were part of the day.
Nicole (Portal) Velarde, married May 2010

I was absolutely thrilled with my wedding day. You and your staff were fantastic -- so professional and so on top of everything. You really were a (very good-natured) miracle worker! Once I walked down that aisle, everything else melted away, and I didn't worry about a single detail that night. I really think without the Viva Bella team, the night would have gone very differently. My every need and concern was taken care of, all the little details showed up in the right place at the right time, all my vendors were managed -- and the best part is that I didn't worry at all that night. How relaxing to have someone I completely trusted running the show! Thanks again for your fantastic work. I am already recommending Viva Bella to engaged friends and have told many people that hiring you guys was the best wedding planning decision I made!
Maggie (Brown) Schear, married July 2010

Thank you so much for all your help through the planning process and on the big day! I can't imagine having to have done all this myself. It was wonderful to have you there the day of to push and prod people in the correct directions--even myself at times! Cody and I were both able to have a wonderful, worry free night that was a perfect end to a long engagement. Thank you again!
Jessica (Levey) and Cody Mace, December 2009

I just wanted to say thank you for helping to plan Caitlin and Joel's wedding because it was SUCH a success! Everything was perfect and beautiful. I had so much fun and I know it was the best night of Caitlin's life! Thank you for your part in contributing to that:) You did an excellent job.
Carrie Sarver, sister of the bride, July 2009

Antwan and I wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day so spectacular. You made us both feel so special and you took all the stress out of our special day. You certainly took our desires and requests to heart making the entire event just perfect!!! Thank you for making our dreams come true.
KC (Gans) and Antwan Peek, June 2009

Thank you so much for everything that you did for the wedding. The whole wedding weekend was absolutely perfect and it looked spectacular. I can't even think of anything that I would have done differently. It was amazing. I wish I could have another party so I could work with you again because it was so much fun! Thanks again!
Sarah (Fassler) and Brian Riesenberg, May 2009

The wedding was just as I pictured it to be. I had so many comments about the attention to detail at the reception and the ceremony. Sarah had so much fun and smiled all night. Everything was unbelievable. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Vickie Fassler, mother of the bride, May 2009

Thanks to you and Sara for your organization and calm on our wedding day.It was a surreal, amazing and love-filled day with many logistics that you helped us pull off so well. Thank you again!
Avideh Moussavian & David Kinnecone, November 2008

Just a note to let you know the wedding weekend for Lizzy and Nick was a magnificent event! We appreciated your attention to the planning and implementation for everything. Dora, we are especially appreciative of your grace and willingness to work out details, be it logistical or otherwise. Your demeanor is so calming and we are all grateful for that! And Sara, the timeline prepared for the wedding party was extremely helpful. With so many people traveling to Cincinnati, it was comforting to know we were all on the same page. I know we will all be talking about the wedding for a long, long time. Thank you again!
Patti and George Camille, parents of the bride, October 2008

You and your team bring dreams>and visions to life and that's what weddings are all about!
Thank you so much for all of your help!
Kelly (Grimm) and Matt Pross, September 2008

I am still reeling from the excitement of my recent wedding! With the help of viva bella, I was able to thoroughly enjoy my own special day...and that is such a gift! Sara was delightful to work with and I completely trusted her as she took the lead for the weekend. She did absolutely everything I needed her to do, and then some! Your services were indispensable and my husband, mother and I have all agreed that it was a very wise investment. We all had the time of our lives, thanks in big part to you and Sara. I don't know how anyone has ever done it all without viva bella on their side! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Jane (Lavy) Hogan, September 2008

Thank you so much for everything. The wedding was perfect and even the hours before seemed effortless because you were there to take care of everything. Joey and I decided that you were the best wedding decision we made (other than to marry each other of course). Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jacylnn (Hausfeld) and Joe Krella, August 2008

Thank you so much for helping us pull together the Health and Well Being Event on May 5th. We gave you virtually no time and few resources and you pulled it together phenomenally. Everything was fabulous – you again wowed us. We had several compliments on the design. Thanks again for the fantastic help!
Tom Duncan, Procter & Gamble, May 2008

Thank you for all the help in making our wedding day wonderful. We were very happy with all the vendors you recommended and your wedding timeline was very helpful. Most of all, thank you for making sure our wedding day went as planned. All our guests commented on how lovely our wedding was. We would not have had a wedding without your help. We look forward to our paths crossing again!
Marge (Lim) and JJ Tee, April 2008

Dora's impeccable sense of style and organizational skills created the wedding of our dreams. After carefully listening to our unconventional ideas for a "Concert-style" wedding she went over and beyond to make our vision a reality. She assisted us through every step of the planning process and was always a phone call away to answer our questions. Dora committed herself to making our wedding perfect.... and she didn't disappoint. Thank you, Dora, for making our wedding even more beautiful than we could have imagined!
Spring (Hollingsworth) and Jorge Teller, April 2008

Betsy and Matt's wedding could not have been better. You presided so gently, yet so efficiently over every aspect and you connected us with our "Dream Team". Many vendors mentioned that although they had been to Drees many times, the room had never looked better. Every person who attended, whom we have spoken with, has expressed having experienced what we felt. It was a day and an evening filled with love, joy, faith, and elegance. I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart for making Betsy's and Matt's wedding weekend an absolute treasure that we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Dr. Claude Corbitt, father of the bride, February 2008

The holiday event viva bella designed for our group was magnificent and totally exceeded its goal of delighting and treating our folks to a celebration designed just for them. I received numerous emails from those who attended expressing gratitude for such a special event. I appreciate the commitment and work that went into making it a stunning and super afternoon.
Michael Kuremsky, Vice President, P&G Beauty, December 2007

We just wanted to thank you again for everything you have done for us…for the many hours you spent planning our wedding. Looking back, the whole day was amazing. Not only would the wedding not have been the same without you, but it would also have not been the same if we had anyone besides yourself that was planning it. You did such an amazing job! All of our family and friends were in awe of the beauty that you created. I know you had help, but when all is said and done, it is because of you that we went with the vendors we went with. You pulled it all together. Almost every person there told us it was BY FAR the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. We even had vendors themselves telling us that they had never seen the Hall of Mirrors look so beautiful. We are forever grateful to you!
Melissa and Mark Matson, November 2007

viva bella thought of everything and made our event truly special – a huge improvement over previous years.
Todd Borgerson, Brand Manager, P&G Health Care, October 2007

Alex and I can’t thank you enough for what a beautiful job you did at our wedding! Everything from the detailed timeline, the organization at the rehearsal, and all the many details on the wedding day… You were honestly a life saver! Both Alex & I felt so calm knowing that you had everything under control! You are extremely talented and we are so thankful you helped plan and organize our wedding. Thanks for everything!
Shaedyn (Cousino) and Alex Bogle. August 2007

Dora was great! We hired her for the Wedding Weekend package so that we would not have to worry about anything and could just enjoy ourselves. She and her wonderful team took care of everything - including all of the stuff I had forgotten to do! They definitely made sure our day was perfect, even if that meant running to Staples half an hour before the guests arrived at the reception site! She is incredibly detail-oriented and had so many wonderful ideas to make our day unique. She works very well under stress and gives you a great sense of relief when working with her. Dora is incredibly organized, works very well with others and is able to turn any dream into reality. Thanks so much, Dora!
Courtney (Knowles) and Dan Hass, married June 2007

We are so grateful to Dora for all she did to transform our wedding dreams into reality. She made sure everything ran so smoothly. I had no idea if anything went wrong because she fixed it before we could have ever noticed. We’re so thankful she was a part of our wedding. It would not have been the same without her!
Kelly (Schofield) and Nick Mortellite, married May 2007

I hired Dora Manuel for the Wedding Weekend Package so that I could be able to enjoy my wedding day (and relieve the stress!). It was hard to let go of control over a wedding I’ve dreamt about my whole life and worked so hard on, but I trusted her. She’s the kind of person you just know is not going to drop the ball. It turned out to be an amazing day. Everything and everyone was in the right place at the right time. She made it so special for us with many personal touches along the way! It truly was the perfect day.
Katie (Kruer) and David Linich, married September 2006

Dora Manuel has a real, passionate heart for people, combined with a passion for excellence in the details. This makes her uniquely suited to be a blessing for people planning a big day.
Brian Tome, Senior Pastor, Crossroads Community Church

Dora Manuel has been a huge asset to the wedding ministry at Crossroads Community Church. Dora has been our go-to person to help us develop a system for operating our newly opened chapel. As one of the marrying pastors who has worked with Dora, I see the blessing she is to the couple and their families. Not only do we trust her judgment, we love her style. Dora is both quite professional and personal in helping with the rehearsal and the ceremony, and is an encouragement to the wedding party.
Steve Mercer, Director of Pastoral Care, Crossroads Community Church

The holiday event was the best I’ve ever experienced! Thanks for your efforts.
Sally Rust, Procter & Gamble