Flyte44 Events

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Introduction: I have been planning events of all types (social and business) for over 25 years. It is one of the things I simply LOVE to do and get excited about. My clients appreciate that I am professional and fun and don't get rattled easily. I am happy to take the lead or step back and facilitate what another leader wants. If something happens unexpectedly, I take care of it. I am a great hostess and communicator. I pride myself on working well with people of all levels and finding how each person can help. I am both organized and detail-oriented, but am fluid and change as needed. I see each of my clients and their events as being unique and want them all to shine. I am passionate about bringing people together and celebrating life. Meeting and working with a variety of people and events brings me joy. I find something fun and exciting with every job I do. To me, it is all about working with people face-to-face and helping them to actually enjoy their event. I am also a certified meeting manager and also have a certificate in healthcare compliance for meetings.

Overview

Hired 57 times

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8 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Reviews

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

Exceptional 5.0

29 reviews

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Natalie C.

Oct 14, 2018

Hired on Thumbtack

My husband and I are so grateful that we found Michelle at Flyte44 Events to help coordinate our wedding. From the moment I spoke to Michelle, she immediately put me at ease about our event. It truly felt like talking to a friend even though we had just met. As our wedding day approached, Michelle kept us on track with a detailed timeline and offered advice whenever we needed it. Several of our vendors were recommended by her and we loved everyone she suggested! She was easy to reach by phone or email and was available for all vendor meetings that we had leading up to our big day even going back to our venue multiple times to show our parents around the property. Michelle handled every challenge that we had with ease and therefore made us more relaxed during a time that can be very stressful. Our wedding was at The Houdini Estate, which is a more complicated venue, and Michelle constantly gave us suggestions and offered her expertise for the best way to handle certain difficulties. We had an entire flip outside from the ceremony to the reception that she had to coordinate, and she made it look effortless even though it was very challenging! On our actual wedding day, one of the vendors didn’t deliver our dance floor, and Michelle made sure that we had one in time for our reception. While I was worried that we wouldn’t have one, she assured me that even if she had to do it herself that it would happen. I knew she meant it and that I could leave everything in good hands. She also had a wonderful support staff helping her that really cared about making sure everything was extra special. Michelle went above and beyond making our day spectacular, and we are both sad that our wedding is over because we would love to continue working with her. If you not only want a coordinator but someone who is truly invested and cares about every part of your day, Michelle is the person for the job.

Flyte44 Events's reply

Thank you Natalie for the great review! You and K were great to work with. I loved your style and how even when things seemed to not be working out we found a solution that was sometimes even better than what we were looking for. I wish you both all the best in life and will miss seeing you and K! Gratefully, Michelle

Event Planning

Susan P.

Oct 29, 2018

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired Michelle for day of coordinator services and she has been amazing. I cannot imagine the day without her. She is so organized and took care of so many items during the wedding so we didn’t have to worry about it and we actually enjoyed our wedding. I HIGHLY recommend Michelle!!

Details: Ceremony • Rehearsal dinner • Pre-ceremony (Bride's "getting ready" location) • 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Photographer • Florist • Decorator • Venue • Coordination will be needed only at a single location

Flyte44 Events's reply

Susan, Thank you for your kind words. You were a pleasure to work with. I loved helping you and E make your wedding be exactly as you envisioned. Best, Michelle

Wedding Coordination

Gwenly C.

Sep 15, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

I was looking for a "day of wedding coordinator" but not your typical one. Since the wedding was going to be small (22 guests) and in a public place followed by a celebratory wedding dinner in a restaurant, I did not need a full-service coordinator. All I needed was someone who could save the spot we wanted in Palisades Park, set up a champagne table and be there to accept the flower delivery. From the moment I spoke with Michelle of Flyte 44 I knew she was the person with whom we wanted to work! Very responsive and flexible, she agreed to our plan. While we did not need full-service, that's what Michelle gave us in every way. Knowing that we were working within a budget, she gave us helpful tips, advice and resources. As my daughter said, she kept things real. On the day of the wedding she arrived at our spot early and handled everything beautifully - organizing the champagne table and providing an arrangement, decorating the spot with petals, helping wrangle the ring bearer dog and people as well. She filled our champagne glasses after the ceremony and looked after everyone. Michelle is a professional and I'm sure handles the big gigs well. I'm just glad that she agreed to help us with ours as her genuine manner and her warm and caring personality helped make my daughter's wedding magical. And at the end, she sent us pictures she took of the celebration too. I would definitely call on Michelle again!!

Wedding Coordination

Loren S.

Jul 31, 2018

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Michelle was an absolute godsend. We were planning a wedding for about 150 people at a venue where we had to bring in absolutely everything - from the chairs and silverware, to the outdoor kitchen, dumpster, and trash bags. Needless to say, there were a lot of moving pieces that needed to be pulled off within pretty precise time frames. Michelle and her team were up to the challenge, and exceeded all expectations. Not only did she create and execute a meticulous timeline for the day of, but she went above and beyond in every way. She made herself available to our questions whenever we had them and shared with us so many invaluable pieces of wedding planning wisdom she's picked up during her extensive experience as an event planner/coordinator. She had ideas and insights that we never even considered, and even offered advice that helped us cut down on costs in several areas of our budget. She was also our lifesaver in the weeks leading up to the event, completely managing all vendor communication and double checking our work so that we could use he time we had left to shore up all the small details and complete last minute DIY projects. The day-of flowed so wonderfully, and during the few times there were hiccups, Michelle was already in problem-solving mode by the time I noticed them. She was also always composed and centered, and served as a calming presence for us during what could have been an otherwise very stressful day. Michelle and her team were the glue that held our wedding together, and we are so grateful for their help in making it truly the best day of our lives. Hire Flyte44!

Flyte44 Events's reply

Loren, your words are so nice to read! It was such a true pleasure working with you and E to bring your wedding vision into existence. What a fun day it was all around. Seeing your style pop out in all the details was amazing! Thank you also for the personal recommendations. I hope our paths cross again in the near future. Gratefully, Michelle

Wedding Coordination

Melissa A.

Mar 20, 2018

Hired on Thumbtack

Michelle and her assistant Angel did an excellent job coordinating my wedding on 03/18/18. They’ve obviously done this many times. I hired Michelle as a “day of” coordinator. I just gave her a list of my vendors and she took care of the rest on the day of my wedding, I didn’t have to do anything at all. They took care of everything from start to finish.My guests were very impressed with their service as well. Would definitely recommend.

Details: Reception • Ceremony • Cocktail hour • Rehearsal dinner • Pre-ceremony (Bride's "getting ready" location) • 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Caterer • Photographer • Videographer • Florist • Makeup artist / hair stylist • Bartender • Venue • Coordination will be needed only at a single location • Vendor coordination (contracts, payments, etc.)

Flyte44 Events's reply

Thank you so much Melissa! You and Rogelio were such a pleasure to work with. I loved your style and Angel was raving about your favor boxes. So beautiful. We wish you an amazing life together. Best, Michelle

Wedding Coordination

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am somewhat flexible when it comes to pricing structures. I have some clients who pay me hourly, others that hire me by task item and still others that want a comprehensive total event price.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet with new clients either by phone or in person and have a discussion about their event and what they want from it. I ask questions and have them consider details, then if we think we can work well together, we move forward with actual planning.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a college degree in both Interpersonal and Organizational Communications but my training has come from planning all types of events for over 20 years. There isn't much I haven't seen, but I always am open to being surprised.