Andrea Minicozzi Events

Well this is disheartening :( I went Above and beyond for you Alexandra for a portion of the price- both my pricing AND the going rates- I clearly Indicated in our INITIAL correspondence that the standard package purchased re decor are limited to the sweetheart table, and table markings ONLY- I had to decorate THREE spaces- alone - no where near one another carrying boxes while dodging golf carts - freezing - (as it is April in NYC- hence the sweater- and moreover battling the Norovirus that swept through my entire household on top of it cold/sweating). My brides will all tell you my multitasking abilities are impeccable as fast paced environments is my strong suit and leading credential. But to receive no credit for doing so, simply, hurts. I did The arch for free despite indicating CLEARLY twice- it was an added service- I did The rehearsal for free bc Alex was right - it was MY mistake sending her an outdated contract not indicative of my services in this economic climate and without hiring an assistant- but I had Also verbalized this to her more than enough times to receive compensation, and still, I did Not. Despite clear and concise communication I gave her the additional services smiling all the while- even at site visit, which I offer to ALL my brides as the sole complimentary service most coordinators don’t, i verbalized to her several times that I am merely a “one woman show” that caters to a bride week of and don’t have the physical capacity the back and forth of a full service planner requires- and I price myself accordingly knowing this- as I’m sure she saw when originally booking me the going rates and the services she received free of charge- like a rehearsal which was by no means assumed or included by anyone else in my 6 years of service- but again i was utilized for the usual added services - free of charge- leaving my household of sickness and smiling throughout, while freezing and ill. gave Her 9 hours and never nit picked overtime which is also customary but I felt she was so unhappy throughout I didn’t want to negotiate at this point and be cause for more of her visible displeasure. I do not represent myself as a full service planner, or a content creating/decorator these roles are often independent of themselves - I am a Day of Coordinator who prides herself on her transparency- I can only operate the way I do bc I have a timeline for MYSELF that works splendidly - 6 years now- I survived Covid - thrived - but admittedly and unfortunately don’t have a lot of time for my own office work, nor the budget for hire so faulty contracts happen and to circle back to my brides for reviews is not time my week allows for as each day is dedicated meticulously so I am not spread thin and my brides expectations aren’t compromised :/ Was actually just about to undergo an overhaul with the help of a friend in the biz as a barter #womensupportingwomen but now I have to survive a 2 star review :( and I will admit , physically I was not my usual having just been violently ill the night before , my two year old 2 nights prior so the lack of sleep and physical condition (for which Alexandra Was well aware) certainly doesn’t warrant 5 stars but not for all I did complimentary I certainly do not deserve 2! Everyone else seemed very pleased with my performance, the grooms parents, photographer, namely. I gave Her 9 hours of HARD work, never nit picked overtime which is also customary , was even surprised she compensated the tolls, since that was only verbally discussed as well. We’re in such unfortunate times, being a New Yorker is hard enough as it is, being a mom and sole proprietor of a little business near impossible even on a good day, but perseverance is a moms greatest attribute- currency, really. It is truly just a shame to be painted in such a way while performing more in compromised health, awfully unfair depiction of the day that I created beautifully and alone at no additional fee, that I clearly Indicated was extra- bridesmaids helping in the warmth of the cocktail space is completely customary considering the package purchased was for LIGHT decor only- and there was nothing light about it :/ one day when Alexandra is a mother living in New York with a business maybe she will understand the weight of this review, until then I have to survive a 2 star review that was not at all an accurate depiction of the services rendered for the day or days leading up. As I said the following day, I wish you an everlasting love filled with joy, and I’m truly sorry you feel I didn’t live up to your expectations, your guests were vocalizing otherwise and very pleased despite the cold, and the space looked beautiful which I’m sure you’ll see upon receiving your photos, as did your husband. Sincerely and respectfully, Andrea Minicozzi