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• Olivia W. Sent on 04/16/2024
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  The best of the best!!!

  Melanie is beyond exceptional! She fully understands your vision for your special day and makes it come to life! She alleviates the stress of wedding planning, the worry of everything going just as planned, and makes sure you are happy. Melanie takes the time to get to know you as a person, not just a bride! She knows exactly what vendors would fit best for you and your wedding, which is extremely helpful when you are overwhelmed with many options! She helps in setting up planning meetings, such as florist, caterers, cake tastings, and more if needed! Communication with Melanie during the planning process is professional, so easy, and organized! She truly cares about you, your wishes, and gives her heart and soul into each wedding she plans to make sure it's, without a single doubt, absolutely PERFECT! I couldn’t have asked more from her because she thought of everything which made my special day worry and stress free. She was my biggest cheerleader during the wedding planning process and that made it all so much fun! Melanie can also handle the tougher side of planning with all sorts of ideas to keep everyone happy with your wishes as it is your special day. She is such an amazing woman, even better planner, and after this planning process, a lifelong friend! There’s truly no better person you could choose for planning your dream wedding!!!!

  Melanie is beyond exceptional! She fully understands your vision for your special day and makes it come to life! She alleviates the stress of wedding planning, the worry of everything going just as planned, and makes sure you are happy. Melanie takes the time to get to know you as a person, not just a bride! She knows exactly what vendors would fit best for you and your wedding, which is extremely helpful when you are overwhelmed with many options! She helps in setting up planning meetings, such as florist, caterers, cake tastings, and more if needed! Communication with Melanie during the planning process is professional, so easy, and organized! She truly cares about you, your wishes, and gives her heart and soul into each wedding she plans to make sure it's, without a single doubt, absolutely PERFECT! I couldn’t have asked more from her because she thought of everything which made my special day worry and stress free. She was my biggest cheerleader during the wedding planning process and that made it all so much fun! Melanie can also handle the tougher side of planning with all sorts of ideas to keep everyone happy with your wishes as it is your special day. She is such an amazing woman, even better planner, and after this planning process, a lifelong friend! There’s truly no better person you could choose for planning your dream wedding!!!!
• Anna C. Sent on 04/13/2024
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  Best Night of our Lives

  I would recommend working with By Invitation Only to all future brides!! Melanie and her team help my dreams come true, down to the very last detail. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process and knew when to be stern and get ideas set but also knew when to let me mull on different decisions and give me creative freedom. Everyone asked me why I wasn't stressed on the day of the wedding, and it most definitely was because I knew Melanie would make everything happen and think of a solution to every problem that might come our way. If you also want to be stress-free on your wedding day, Melanie is someone you can absolutely trust!

  I would recommend working with By Invitation Only to all future brides!! Melanie and her team help my dreams come true, down to the very last detail. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process and knew when to be stern and get ideas set but also knew when to let me mull on different decisions and give me creative freedom. Everyone asked me why I wasn't stressed on the day of the wedding, and it most definitely was because I knew Melanie would make everything happen and think of a solution to every problem that might come our way. If you also want to be stress-free on your wedding day, Melanie is someone you can absolutely trust!
• Aryanna H. Sent on 09/06/2021
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  Your Wedding Fairy God Mother

  Hiring Melanie was easily one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process! She helped us plan an absolutely fabulous and magical wedding in just 4 months, and was really there for us every step of the way. I had a very detailed vision for the day and tons of tiny details, and she flawlessly helped us bring them to life. She's professional, friendly, kind, supportive and so talented at what she does. Her responsiveness and ability to calm my indecisive mind were so helpful and appreciated. If you're looking for a partner who will be with you every step of the way throughout your wedding planning process, you need to hire Melanie. We can't imagine our day without her, and we are so, so grateful for everything she and her team did to make our wedding the best day ever!

  Hiring Melanie was easily one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process! She helped us plan an absolutely fabulous and magical wedding in just 4 months, and was really there for us every step of the way. I had a very detailed vision for the day and tons of tiny details, and she flawlessly helped us bring them to life. She's professional, friendly, kind, supportive and so talented at what she does. Her responsiveness and ability to calm my indecisive mind were so helpful and appreciated. If you're looking for a partner who will be with you every step of the way throughout your wedding planning process, you need to hire Melanie. We can't imagine our day without her, and we are so, so grateful for everything she and her team did to make our wedding the best day ever!

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• Kathryn P. Sent on 04/01/2021
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  Excellent job and very professional.

  Melanie Murphy did an excellent job. My daughters wedding could not have been any more perfect. She took the pressure off me and allowed me to enjoy the day along with spending quality time with my daughter and her guests. Thanks for all you did.

  Melanie Murphy did an excellent job. My daughters wedding could not have been any more perfect. She took the pressure off me and allowed me to enjoy the day along with spending quality time with my daughter and her guests. Thanks for all you did.
• D. Augsburger Sent on 07/22/2020
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  Easiest Wedding Ever

  Melanie Murphy was efficient, professional, and delivered on every aspect. She was supportive when the wedding was one of the first to be canceled due to COVID, and helped us quickly regroup when it was ultimately decided to downsize the wedding two weeks prior. Her meetings were always timely and planning goals were met. Melanie's business is the real deal and worth every penny.

  Melanie Murphy was efficient, professional, and delivered on every aspect. She was supportive when the wedding was one of the first to be canceled due to COVID, and helped us quickly regroup when it was ultimately decided to downsize the wedding two weeks prior. Her meetings were always timely and planning goals were met. Melanie's business is the real deal and worth every penny.
• Amanda Sent on 05/01/2020
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  Hire Immediately!

  Melanie Murphy and the team at By Invitation Only are masters of wedding planning! My husband and I were planning our wedding from out of state and Melanie made it happen. She was in constant communication with us, keeping us on track and giving advice every step of the way. If we had a question she always had an answer, any problem that arose, no matter how small, had a solution almost instantly. Melanie was completely on top of every detail.
  
  I was extremely daunted by planning a wedding and had no clue all of the little details that go into every aspect so I knew from the start that I wanted a wedding planner, and Melanie was absolutely perfect for us! She worked incredibly well with all of our vendors and kept our stress to a minimum.
  
  On the day of our wedding my husband realized multiple of the guys didn't have a pocket square for their tuxes, he called Melanie and she had it covered. She was our advocate throughout the wedding planning processes and worked with our budget to make the wedding of our dreams.
  
  Our day was absolutely perfect and it was because of all the hard work from Melanie and the rest of the ladies at By Invitation Only.

  Melanie Murphy and the team at By Invitation Only are masters of wedding planning! My husband and I were planning our wedding from out of state and Melanie made it happen. She was in constant communication with us, keeping us on track and giving advice every step of the way. If we had a question she always had an answer, any problem that arose, no matter how small, had a solution almost instantly. Melanie was completely on top of every detail.
  
  I was extremely daunted by planning a wedding and had no clue all of the little details that go into every aspect so I knew from the start that I wanted a wedding planner, and Melanie was absolutely perfect for us! She worked incredibly well with all of our vendors and kept our stress to a minimum.
  
  On the day of our wedding my husband realized multiple of the guys didn't have a pocket square for their tuxes, he called Melanie and she had it covered. She was our advocate throughout the wedding planning processes and worked with our budget to make the wedding of our dreams.
  
  Our day was absolutely perfect and it was because of all the hard work from Melanie and the rest of the ladies at By Invitation Only.
• Michelle Sent on 10/09/2019
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  Seamless, detail-oriented, knowledgable planning!

  We are so grateful we hired a wedding planner, and are even more thankful we went with By Invitation Only. Melanie was a joy to work with, she put us at ease from the very beginning to the very end, answering all our questions. She made the rehearsal and wedding day so seamless and I can't imagine not hiring her! Highly recommend to anyone planning any event

  We are so grateful we hired a wedding planner, and are even more thankful we went with By Invitation Only. Melanie was a joy to work with, she put us at ease from the very beginning to the very end, answering all our questions. She made the rehearsal and wedding day so seamless and I can't imagine not hiring her! Highly recommend to anyone planning any event
• Lara Sent on 01/19/2019
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  Everything We Could Ever Ask For

  Melanie and her team did a spectacular job for our New Year's Eve wedding. We chose the Essential Design and Day of Coordinating package because I had already done a lot of the initial meetings by the time we decided to hire a wedding planner. I wish I had asked earlier though because this team really took the stress out of the entire planning process. Melanie was so organized at each of our meetings and helped me think of things that I hadn't even considered. She has an eye for what is going to look great, fit your budget, and fit the style of your wedding. We are so thankful to have found such a great team. I enjoyed our wedding day immensely and I know that had a great deal to do with all of the behind the scenes work that they did. I was able to relax and completely trust them to make sure every detail was perfect!

  Melanie and her team did a spectacular job for our New Year's Eve wedding. We chose the Essential Design and Day of Coordinating package because I had already done a lot of the initial meetings by the time we decided to hire a wedding planner. I wish I had asked earlier though because this team really took the stress out of the entire planning process. Melanie was so organized at each of our meetings and helped me think of things that I hadn't even considered. She has an eye for what is going to look great, fit your budget, and fit the style of your wedding. We are so thankful to have found such a great team. I enjoyed our wedding day immensely and I know that had a great deal to do with all of the behind the scenes work that they did. I was able to relax and completely trust them to make sure every detail was perfect!
• Tiffany Sent on 11/16/2018
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  Bio is a must!

  Our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without Melanie and her team! BIO kept everything organized for us and never let us get off schedule! Everything fell into place and our wedding night was 110% flawless! I couldn’t imagine doing it without BIO! If you’re on the fence about a planner— DO IT, and CHOOSE BIO!

  Our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without Melanie and her team! BIO kept everything organized for us and never let us get off schedule! Everything fell into place and our wedding night was 110% flawless! I couldn’t imagine doing it without BIO! If you’re on the fence about a planner— DO IT, and CHOOSE BIO!
• Jesse Sent on 11/28/2018
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  Highly recommend!

  Our wedding just wouldn't have been the same without Melanie and her team at BIO. I had been a part of a wedding that had Melanie as the planner and I knew that I had to work with her and BIO. I thought it was going to be tricky planning a wedding while living in Madison, WI, but Melanie was so organized and wasn't phased so I knew it was going to be a a wonderful wedding. She recommended vendors to me and contacted them when needed. She and the BIO team organized/decorated the venue, kept all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen in order (which is no easy feat), and kept everything right on schedule. I could not have asked for a better experience with Melanie and BIO. It was my dream wedding and I cannot thank Melanie and the team at BIO enough! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a planner.

  Our wedding just wouldn't have been the same without Melanie and her team at BIO. I had been a part of a wedding that had Melanie as the planner and I knew that I had to work with her and BIO. I thought it was going to be tricky planning a wedding while living in Madison, WI, but Melanie was so organized and wasn't phased so I knew it was going to be a a wonderful wedding. She recommended vendors to me and contacted them when needed. She and the BIO team organized/decorated the venue, kept all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen in order (which is no easy feat), and kept everything right on schedule. I could not have asked for a better experience with Melanie and BIO. It was my dream wedding and I cannot thank Melanie and the team at BIO enough! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a planner.
• Frances Sent on 02/01/2019
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  Professional and Personal

  I had many concerns of how all the details of a wedding reception would be completed. Melanie Murphy is a true professional and will navigate you flawlessly through your entire wedding planning process and wedding day. From our first meeting with Melanie, she listened to our vision for the wedding celebration, outlined the process for us and graciously kept us on task.
  
  Melanie and her team executed our vision to a level that I never imagined while staying within our budget. Melanie’s experience and her extensive inventory are invaluable. Melanie and her team literally transformed a 22,000 square foot venue into a warm and welcoming wedding reception.
  
  Melanie’s attention to detail is incredible. From the soft café lighting to creating a wall with family wedding photos as a backdrop for the guest book table – she takes everything into consideration and her creation is sheer perfection!
  
  With Melanie handling our wedding celebration, it allowed us time to focus on family and friends with us the days before and the day of the wedding. These are memories that I treasure daily!
  

  I had many concerns of how all the details of a wedding reception would be completed. Melanie Murphy is a true professional and will navigate you flawlessly through your entire wedding planning process and wedding day. From our first meeting with Melanie, she listened to our vision for the wedding celebration, outlined the process for us and graciously kept us on task.
  
  Melanie and her team executed our vision to a level that I never imagined while staying within our budget. Melanie’s experience and her extensive inventory are invaluable. Melanie and her team literally transformed a 22,000 square foot venue into a warm and welcoming wedding reception.
  
  Melanie’s attention to detail is incredible. From the soft café lighting to creating a wall with family wedding photos as a backdrop for the guest book table – she takes everything into consideration and her creation is sheer perfection!
  
  With Melanie handling our wedding celebration, it allowed us time to focus on family and friends with us the days before and the day of the wedding. These are memories that I treasure daily!
  
• Melanie Sent on 10/19/2018
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  Wonderful!

  Melanie and her team were amazing! They made sure my wedding day was flawless and that everything went perfectly. They truly made it a stress free and fun day! Would highly recommend them to any bride that wants a perfect wedding without the stress!

  Melanie and her team were amazing! They made sure my wedding day was flawless and that everything went perfectly. They truly made it a stress free and fun day! Would highly recommend them to any bride that wants a perfect wedding without the stress!
• Melissa Sent on 06/11/2018
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  Melanie and her team completely transformed our wedding experience. I could not imagine anything more anyone could want from a wedding planner. Throughout the planning process Melanie is available to offer insight and organizational assistance, she accompanied us on vendor meetings and stepped in at the perfect moments to answer the questions we were obviously clueless about. Leading up to the wedding the most impressive thing about Melanie is that SHE JUST GETS STUFF DONE. She really puts all the work in ahead of time so nothing can go wrong.
  
  Then on the wedding day she's like your ultimate ally- her and her team are so clearly there for us it made the whole experience so, so, so enjoyable. Her assistants were lovely, they brought us food, beer, and water during pictures, and then set up a time for us to eat our dinner up and away from our guests, which was really nice. They were bubbly and smiley the entire night. They were just such a pleasure to have around on such a special night. We cannot express how thankful we are for Melanie and her amazing team.
  
  OH not to mention Melanie goes above and beyond to create the most beautiful venues. I'm the kind of girl who consistently leaves the hair salon unsatisfied because they can never quite get it how I want it, or how I feel I describe it. I walked into our reception STUNNED, everything was exactly how I imagined it in my head, and sometimes better. She just incorporates all the little details to pull everything together and create a seriously magical night.

  Melanie and her team completely transformed our wedding experience. I could not imagine anything more anyone could want from a wedding planner. Throughout the planning process Melanie is available to offer insight and organizational assistance, she accompanied us on vendor meetings and stepped in at the perfect moments to answer the questions we were obviously clueless about. Leading up to the wedding the most impressive thing about Melanie is that SHE JUST GETS STUFF DONE. She really puts all the work in ahead of time so nothing can go wrong.
  
  Then on the wedding day she's like your ultimate ally- her and her team are so clearly there for us it made the whole experience so, so, so enjoyable. Her assistants were lovely, they brought us food, beer, and water during pictures, and then set up a time for us to eat our dinner up and away from our guests, which was really nice. They were bubbly and smiley the entire night. They were just such a pleasure to have around on such a special night. We cannot express how thankful we are for Melanie and her amazing team.
  
  OH not to mention Melanie goes above and beyond to create the most beautiful venues. I'm the kind of girl who consistently leaves the hair salon unsatisfied because they can never quite get it how I want it, or how I feel I describe it. I walked into our reception STUNNED, everything was exactly how I imagined it in my head, and sometimes better. She just incorporates all the little details to pull everything together and create a seriously magical night.
• Marykate Y. Sent on 10/16/2018
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  The best ever

  Melanie and her team were attentive, assertive and nothing short of professional. They made my day everything I could have ever dreamed of and they were available day and night in the months leading up to my big day. I honestly don't know what we would have done without Melanie and her guidance and expertise. She has seen it all. She has done it all. So you can rest assured that if something happens on your day- she's got it covered.

  Melanie and her team were attentive, assertive and nothing short of professional. They made my day everything I could have ever dreamed of and they were available day and night in the months leading up to my big day. I honestly don't know what we would have done without Melanie and her guidance and expertise. She has seen it all. She has done it all. So you can rest assured that if something happens on your day- she's got it covered.
• Erin Sent on 04/19/2018
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  Melanie and her team are so amazing! We have gotten so many compliments on how much fun and how beautiful our wedding was. Melanie literally took all of my ideas and turned them into a reality. My family and I had nothing to worry about on my wedding day. Melanie and her team took care of everything (communicating with the other vendors, decorating, keeping the families and bridal party under control, making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time). A wedding can be stressful no matter what. The month and more specifically week leading up to our wedding, my husband and I were have problems in our rental house (completely unrelated to wedding stuff). It would have been overwhelmingly stressful no matter what, but having the wedding added to everything I thought my head was going to explode. Melanie helped me so much there’s no way I could have gotten through everything without her. The week before the wedding Melanie helped me tie up all loose ends with the wedding and I was able to focus on getting the situation with my house fixed before our families arrived for the wedding. On our wedding day I had nothing at all to worry about. I’ll never forget arriving to the venue from the salon and seeing everything put together exactly how I had imagined it (like my Pinterest pages came to life). It literally took my breath away. My best friend referred Melanie to me. I have also been to several weddings that Melanie and her team have designed and planned. Each wedding was absolutely beautiful and different from the other. She’s able to match her design to each brides’ different personality and ideas. The best part about all of her weddings that I have attended is they have not only been breathtakingly beautiful but an absolute blast! She’s a necessity if you are getting married and need a planner. You won’t regret it!

  Melanie and her team are so amazing! We have gotten so many compliments on how much fun and how beautiful our wedding was. Melanie literally took all of my ideas and turned them into a reality. My family and I had nothing to worry about on my wedding day. Melanie and her team took care of everything (communicating with the other vendors, decorating, keeping the families and bridal party under control, making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time). A wedding can be stressful no matter what. The month and more specifically week leading up to our wedding, my husband and I were have problems in our rental house (completely unrelated to wedding stuff). It would have been overwhelmingly stressful no matter what, but having the wedding added to everything I thought my head was going to explode. Melanie helped me so much there’s no way I could have gotten through everything without her. The week before the wedding Melanie helped me tie up all loose ends with the wedding and I was able to focus on getting the situation with my house fixed before our families arrived for the wedding. On our wedding day I had nothing at all to worry about. I’ll never forget arriving to the venue from the salon and seeing everything put together exactly how I had imagined it (like my Pinterest pages came to life). It literally took my breath away. My best friend referred Melanie to me. I have also been to several weddings that Melanie and her team have designed and planned. Each wedding was absolutely beautiful and different from the other. She’s able to match her design to each brides’ different personality and ideas. The best part about all of her weddings that I have attended is they have not only been breathtakingly beautiful but an absolute blast! She’s a necessity if you are getting married and need a planner. You won’t regret it!
• Elissa C. Sent on 10/21/2018
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  Elissa and Cole's Wedding

  The words 'thank you' do not give justice to how much we appreciate all that this amazing team of ladies did for our wedding on January 13, 2018! Everything went smoothly and as planned from the very first meeting to the minute our special day came to an end. We (my husband and I, my parents, sisters, and close friends) have recommended Melanie and By Invitation Only Event Planning & Design to others, and will continue to do so! The wedding planning process can be overwhelming, but they made it enjoyable and memorable. So enjoyable that we want to relive our wedding weekend every weekend! Looking back, we don't know what we would have done without them. They made all of our wedding day dreams come true. They are undoubtedly the best out there! We are eternally grateful for all their hard work and talent!

  The words 'thank you' do not give justice to how much we appreciate all that this amazing team of ladies did for our wedding on January 13, 2018! Everything went smoothly and as planned from the very first meeting to the minute our special day came to an end. We (my husband and I, my parents, sisters, and close friends) have recommended Melanie and By Invitation Only Event Planning & Design to others, and will continue to do so! The wedding planning process can be overwhelming, but they made it enjoyable and memorable. So enjoyable that we want to relive our wedding weekend every weekend! Looking back, we don't know what we would have done without them. They made all of our wedding day dreams come true. They are undoubtedly the best out there! We are eternally grateful for all their hard work and talent!

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  Melanie and her team are an absolute dream with which to work. When we first met, I had no idea what we wanted, what to do, or how to get started. Melanie was always responsive to my questions, ideas, or random worries; she guided and supported us through the wildly cumbersome process of planning a wedding while keeping it fun and exciting; and she made everything easy and stress-free. Melanie created the most beautiful fairy tale wedding we could have ever imagined. We’re so very grateful for all that she did for us in bringing our perfect day to life. I can't say enough wonderful things about By Invitation Only. I'd work with them again in a heartbeat.

  Melanie and her team are an absolute dream with which to work. When we first met, I had no idea what we wanted, what to do, or how to get started. Melanie was always responsive to my questions, ideas, or random worries; she guided and supported us through the wildly cumbersome process of planning a wedding while keeping it fun and exciting; and she made everything easy and stress-free. Melanie created the most beautiful fairy tale wedding we could have ever imagined. We’re so very grateful for all that she did for us in bringing our perfect day to life. I can't say enough wonderful things about By Invitation Only. I'd work with them again in a heartbeat.
• Brittany Sent on 08/04/2017
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  Where to begin - when I got engaged I was immediately overwhelmed with the process of planning a wedding. After our first meeting with Melanie I knew we were in great hands! She brought all of my wedding ideas and dreams to life, and then some! Her creativity is beyond amazing - she and her team made everything come together seamlessly. Not having to worry about a thing the day of my wedding was such a blessing! Beyond that, her professionalism and ability to be on top of everything from start to finish is worth every penny. I wish I could take credit for my amazing wedding when we receive compliments but it all goes to Melanie and her team! Anyone thinking about using By Invitation Only - you will not regret it!!

  Where to begin - when I got engaged I was immediately overwhelmed with the process of planning a wedding. After our first meeting with Melanie I knew we were in great hands! She brought all of my wedding ideas and dreams to life, and then some! Her creativity is beyond amazing - she and her team made everything come together seamlessly. Not having to worry about a thing the day of my wedding was such a blessing! Beyond that, her professionalism and ability to be on top of everything from start to finish is worth every penny. I wish I could take credit for my amazing wedding when we receive compliments but it all goes to Melanie and her team! Anyone thinking about using By Invitation Only - you will not regret it!!
• Haley Sent on 03/30/2017
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  Melanie and her team were wonderful! Without her, my husband and I probably would have ended up at the courthouse. The decor was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, every little detail was perfect. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of, there were no issues or disasters, and my mom got to relax and have fun with me on my big day! Wedding planning is stressful but Melanie made it SO much easier.

  Melanie and her team were wonderful! Without her, my husband and I probably would have ended up at the courthouse. The decor was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, every little detail was perfect. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of, there were no issues or disasters, and my mom got to relax and have fun with me on my big day! Wedding planning is stressful but Melanie made it SO much easier.
• Savannah Sent on 01/26/2017
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  Melanie Murphy and her team are nothing short of amazing. Melanie made our wedding day Absolutely spectacular and a dream!!!! From the beginning Melanie was alwags there to answer any questions concerns or just to bounce ideas off of her. She also is a great person for vendor referrals and knows who is good and who is bad In any area!!!! Melanie and her team were worth every penny and so much more!!! I cannot thank you enough!!!!

  Melanie Murphy and her team are nothing short of amazing. Melanie made our wedding day Absolutely spectacular and a dream!!!! From the beginning Melanie was alwags there to answer any questions concerns or just to bounce ideas off of her. She also is a great person for vendor referrals and knows who is good and who is bad In any area!!!! Melanie and her team were worth every penny and so much more!!! I cannot thank you enough!!!!
• Jordan Sent on 12/08/2016
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  Melanie and her team simply went ABOVE AND BEYOND for our wedding. She was so relaxed, extremely flexible, and best of all, she was excited about all my ideas! Melanie ensured everything ran smoothly and even stayed extra late on my wedding night to help organize some last minute items. Finally, she is crafty, creative, and has an endless flow of good ideas. I would recommend her to any bride over and over again.

  Melanie and her team simply went ABOVE AND BEYOND for our wedding. She was so relaxed, extremely flexible, and best of all, she was excited about all my ideas! Melanie ensured everything ran smoothly and even stayed extra late on my wedding night to help organize some last minute items. Finally, she is crafty, creative, and has an endless flow of good ideas. I would recommend her to any bride over and over again.
• Faith Sent on 12/08/2016
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  Personalable. Energetic. Involved. Professional. Melanie and her team are the best. From the first moment we sat down and talked, I knew she would be able to make my dream a reality. I will work with Melanie for all my future events!!!

  Personalable. Energetic. Involved. Professional. Melanie and her team are the best. From the first moment we sat down and talked, I knew she would be able to make my dream a reality. I will work with Melanie for all my future events!!!
• Tammie Sent on 12/15/2016
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  What can I say about By Invitation only other then they are simply the best. Melanie went above and beyond for me and implemented my vision to perfection. Not only is she a delight to work with, she also is professional, meticulous and a joy to be around during the process. Her response time with questions were lightning fast. We were so happy to have her on board as our planner. She made my dream wedding a reality and I can't thank her and her staff enough for making it a perfect and flawless event.

  What can I say about By Invitation only other then they are simply the best. Melanie went above and beyond for me and implemented my vision to perfection. Not only is she a delight to work with, she also is professional, meticulous and a joy to be around during the process. Her response time with questions were lightning fast. We were so happy to have her on board as our planner. She made my dream wedding a reality and I can't thank her and her staff enough for making it a perfect and flawless event.
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  Melanie and her team insure your day is PERFECT!

  My daughter was getting married in Columbia, SC and she was living in Madison, WI. We both thought this was going to prove to be a challenge.... Boy were we wrong! I truly believe the ease of pulling off the perfect wedding was a result of Melanie and By Invitation Only. Her expertise, her knowledge, her creativity, her willingness and her desire to help you create your perfect day is truly remarkable. And the truly amazing thing is that she does it with such ease. It is second nature to her. She is one of the most organized people I have ever met. She and her staff pulled off the perfect day for my daughter and her new husband. Actually, the perfect day for me as well. It all went so smoothly. And seeing our dreams and ideas become reality......it wouldn't have happened without her.
  
  I really can't thank her enough. I actually miss working with her. I can't imagine...... when we are planning our next wedding, that anyone but Melanie would be helping us plan the perfect day.

  My daughter was getting married in Columbia, SC and she was living in Madison, WI. We both thought this was going to prove to be a challenge.... Boy were we wrong! I truly believe the ease of pulling off the perfect wedding was a result of Melanie and By Invitation Only. Her expertise, her knowledge, her creativity, her willingness and her desire to help you create your perfect day is truly remarkable. And the truly amazing thing is that she does it with such ease. It is second nature to her. She is one of the most organized people I have ever met. She and her staff pulled off the perfect day for my daughter and her new husband. Actually, the perfect day for me as well. It all went so smoothly. And seeing our dreams and ideas become reality......it wouldn't have happened without her.
  
  I really can't thank her enough. I actually miss working with her. I can't imagine...... when we are planning our next wedding, that anyone but Melanie would be helping us plan the perfect day.
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  Booking Melanie Murphy and her team at By Invitation Only was the best decision we made while planning our wedding. Melanie helped us enormously throughout the planning process, but what really sold us was having her and her staff there to do the set-up and breakdown of the event. We were able to spend more time with our family and friends, and we didn't have to ask anyone to take on extra duties that would have interrupted their enjoyment of our wedding week. Our rehearsal was during Hurricane Hermine, but Melanie made it through the storm from Columbia to conduct the rehearsal in Pawleys Island. Plus when we were worried about the condition of the grass at the reception, Melanie told me she had already coordinated with the rental company to set up the tent before the storm in order to try to keep the grass dry. We didn't think a full planning service would be in our budget, but BIO's packages include extras that we would have had to pay for anyway. The little things that Melanie always brings to an event would have added up to a large, but necessary, cost if we'd purchased them on our own. Plus the stock items that BIO provides as part of the planning package are an enormous cost savings. I tell people all the time that having BIO as our planners made our dollars go much further than they would if we had done everything on our own. Book By Invitation Only! You will not regret it.

  Booking Melanie Murphy and her team at By Invitation Only was the best decision we made while planning our wedding. Melanie helped us enormously throughout the planning process, but what really sold us was having her and her staff there to do the set-up and breakdown of the event. We were able to spend more time with our family and friends, and we didn't have to ask anyone to take on extra duties that would have interrupted their enjoyment of our wedding week. Our rehearsal was during Hurricane Hermine, but Melanie made it through the storm from Columbia to conduct the rehearsal in Pawleys Island. Plus when we were worried about the condition of the grass at the reception, Melanie told me she had already coordinated with the rental company to set up the tent before the storm in order to try to keep the grass dry. We didn't think a full planning service would be in our budget, but BIO's packages include extras that we would have had to pay for anyway. The little things that Melanie always brings to an event would have added up to a large, but necessary, cost if we'd purchased them on our own. Plus the stock items that BIO provides as part of the planning package are an enormous cost savings. I tell people all the time that having BIO as our planners made our dollars go much further than they would if we had done everything on our own. Book By Invitation Only! You will not regret it.

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