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    Carolyn H. Sent on 08/08/2023
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    Hire Elise and Leslie at Love Affair for your Dream Wedding

    I had the pleasure of working with Leslie and Elise at Love Affair for my dream beach wedding and I can't say enough good things about them! They were so organized and helpful throughout the entire planning process, and they made sure that my wedding day was absolutely perfect.

    One of the things I loved most about Leslie and Elise was that they really listened to what I wanted and helped me to make my vision a reality. They had a wealth of experience and knowledge, and they were able to offer me great advice on everything from table settings, to hair stylists to catering. Our wedding venue was a blank canvas but they went above and beyond to make sure that all of my vendors were top-notch and reflected our style.

    On my wedding day, Leslie and Elise were there every step of the way to make sure that everything went smoothly. They were calm and collected under pressure, and they handled any unexpected hiccups with grace and ease. They turned out venue into a floral wonderland and even made sure our dog could come! I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me plan and execute my dream wedding.

    I highly recommend working with Leslie and Elise at Love Affair. They are truly the best in the business, a great value and they will make your wedding day everything you've ever dreamed of and more.
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    Paul L. Sent on 09/03/2021
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    Great Event Planner

    Kudos and shout outs to Leslie and her team at Love Affair for the spectacular job they have been doing managing events at The Waterfront at the Elks venue. They are professional, detailed-oriented, compassionate and able to adapt. It’s not an understatement to say they are great communicators, are extremely skillful at executing on each event and do everything they can to create memories that last a lifetime! And thank you guys for dealing with the many challenges that you have met head on and for addressing them professionally, equitably and in a positive manner. A strong 10
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    Kathleen M. Sent on 08/25/2020
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    Leslie is the best!

    I had the pleasure of getting Leslie for my coordinator for the Elks lodge in Portsmouth. The minute she took over my event I knew I was in good hands. She was so organized and realized the stress I was under being a covid bride. She took on what ever she could, was supportive in offering suggestions, understanding in family dynamics, and just overall fabulous. Thank you Leslie for making mine and Matt’s day so special and memorable!
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    Meredith F. Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Leslie and team are super heroes!

    When we had another planner fall through only 6 weeks before our day, we needed help… big time. Leslie, Elise and team swooped in and didn’t miss a beat. They are total pros and helped get everything and everyone in line. We honestly couldn’t have done it without them and would will be sharing their company name with all of our friends who are searching for a great planner team! Thank you Leslie and team- your attention to detail and dedication to our wedding day made all the difference for us and our families!
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    Taryn Sent on 10/19/2018
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    I highly recommend Love Affair! Leslie was extremely helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. When an issue came up with our original venue Leslie made it a priority to make sure we found another perfect venue that fit our original theme and vision. We trusted Leslie with our wedding hopes and dreams and it paid off! She has a wonderfully friendly disposition, and is an expert in her field. Hannah was also a huge help in planning our dream wedding. As soon as we met her we knew she was a perfect fit and that she would deliver the wedding of our dreams. Both Leslie and Hannah are extremely professional and their recommendations are above and beyond in the wedding planning process. Thank you so much Leslie and Hannah!
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    Mary Sent on 09/13/2018
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    I initially thought I could plan my daughter's wedding and wouldn't need a wedding planner. Decided it made sense and I am so glad I did. I knew I would need help the day of the wedding, but when my rental venue (Boston Rustic) didn't show up with my complete order the day before, Emily from Love Affair stepped in and without even being asked reserved and then later ordered all the missing items from another vendor (Peaks Rental). Emily saved the day. She and her team from Love Affair took care of everything on the day of the wedding and made it a perfect day. So worth the investment. I highly recommend Love Affair as well as Portsmouth Catering who they work with.
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    Judith Sent on 08/16/2018
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    We used Love Affair to coordinate my daughters wedding from the very 1st steps from before we even had 100% decided the venue we were using right thru the rehearsal on Friday, wedding and after party. I can not say enough about Leslie and her team. Our venue was complicated as it was outdoors on the Plaza at One harbor Place in Portsmouth. Every single item had to be rented, including 3 tents, and countless decisions were needed, way above what would be required for a typical wedding. A ton of vendor coordination was required. as everything was done off site for the caterers and bartenders. We would not have been able to do this without Love affair leading us thru the process. They handled many things behind the scenes for us throughout the process, saving us from needing to be involved in many of the details. Leslie and her team met all our requests (and there were many!), and the day went off without a htich, everything was wonderful!
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    Emma Sent on 08/08/2018
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    I could not have had a more stress-free experience without Love Affair! Every step of the way they helped answer any questions I had and took care of absolutely everything. Taking our vision from our very first detail meeting and running with it, Love Affair found everything we needed that fit within our budget with ease. Onsite, I was happy I didn't have to stress over any of the details, set up, or answer any questions from anyone - Elise & her team were on it. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we could not have done it without Love Affair!
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    Gianna Sent on 07/13/2018
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    We could not have planned our wedding without the help of the girls at Love Affair. They were super helpful throughout the entire process. Elise was very responsive and has answers to all of our questions. We knew everything was going to be great on our wedding day but Elise and her team made everything perfect. We didn’t worry about one detail on the wedding day and everything was even better than we could have imagined. My husband was skeptical at first, thinking we didn’t need to spend the money on planners but he quickly saw their value. We could not have asked for a better team to help us with our wedding. Thank you Love Affair for being so spectacular. We appreciate everything you did for us before, during, and after our wedding. You girls are the best!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/23/2017
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    Very simply, Love Affair is worth their weight in gold. It was easily one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. Leslie and team were outstanding, thinking of every detail that I didn't think of, and making sure things magically just happened. At no point during our entire day was I stressed out or worried about a single thing; a testament to Leslie's wealth of experience in wedding planning. Do yourself a favor, email/call Leslie, then immediately hire her and the team without a second thought. I can't thank Love Affair enough for making our wedding weekend completely perfect!
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    Sarah Sent on 12/16/2016
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    I highly recommend the team at Love Affair! I booked a two-hour consultation with Leslie and it was worth every penny! The first thing that struck me was how friendly she is, I instantly felt comfortable chatting with her. She really listened to what we had in mind and offered suggestions that were a perfect fit for our personalities. She helped us to put together a budget and was spot on with cost estimates for the vendors that we've booked to date. In order to get the most out of your consultation, I recommend going prepared with a long list of questions; the more you can pick her brain, the more valuable the time will be for you. We didn't personally need a full wedding planning package for our event but, if we did, I would not have thought twice about hiring Leslie on the spot, she rocks!
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    Shanon Sent on 09/16/2017
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    Elise & Leslie are fabulous! They executed our vision perfectly and communicated with us every step of the way!
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    Kristin Sent on 07/05/2017
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    We had a custom package with Love Affair that included a few consultations and day-of coordination. Since we were planning a Portsmouth, New Hampshire wedding from Chicago, we greatly appreciated Leslie's expertise and recommendations during the vendor selection process. She was very good at providing suggestions that would work for several price points and responded honestly and thoughtfully to any of our questions or concerns. On the wedding day, Elise and her team were such a pleasure to work with. They made sure that everything ran smoothly and that all of our guests were happy and comfortable. It took so much pressure off of us and our families to know that we had a hardworking, organized, professional, and friendly group of people taking care of the logistical aspects of the event. We were able to relax and celebrate with the people we love. It was such a special day that we will always remember, and Love Affair played such a big role in making sure it was everything we hoped and planned for.
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    Chad Sent on 04/04/2017
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    We met with Leslie from the Love Affair team while still trying to figure out what size and type of wedding we would have. Leslie did an outstanding job of presenting potential venues, vendors, event types and many other factors we hadn't considered. A couple hours spent with Leslie helped avoid weeks of confusion and research that we would have otherwise done on our own. Many thanks for helping clear up all of the wedding options available in such a short amount of time and make sure we got the wedding we wanted!

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    Chad,
    It was a pleasure meeting with you and Stacey about your upcoming wedding! I am so happy to hear that the consultation helped to steer you in the right direction. We wish you all the happiness in planning and your upcoming marriage!
    Leslie and the Love Affair Team
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    Lucy Sent on 11/02/2017
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    Leslie and her team were amazing. She took wonderful care of the bride and groom while at the same time meeting all the needs/requests of their families and other guests. The venue was unusual and there were many related events - Leslie handled them all with a kind smile.
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    Polly Sent on 09/02/2017
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    Leslie and Elise are beyond amazing! From our first appointment all the way up to our wedding day everything was handled in a professional and friendly manner. Leslie took the time to get to know us and create a wedding that was perfectly fit to us! All the ladies at Love Affair are wonderful and we could not have asked for a more perfect day!
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    Courtenay Sent on 03/26/2017
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    From the moment we had our first meeting, I had complete faith and trust in Leslie and Elise. They were able to see my vision and made me feel at ease throughout the planning process. They were communicative, positive and supportive -- I knew I made the right decision in hiring them. From checking with the vendors the last two weeks before the wedding - to amazing and creative thinking the day of - Leslie and Elise were the best to work with. Our entire bridal party, both families and our friends agree.

    Thank you so much Leslie, Elise and the whole Love Affair team -- our wedding day was completely magical and I couldn't have done it without you.

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    Hi Courtenay!
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this fabulous review!
    It was a pleasure working with you and your family on your wedding- it was a truly beautiful day and your design was stunning.
    Much Love,
    The Love Affair team
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    Kathryn Sent on 11/01/2016
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    Leslie was fantastic to work with. My only regret was not engaging their services sooner as Love Affair provided my Day Of Coordination. It would have been so helpful to have had them planning the wedding from the start.
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    Heidi Sent on 10/05/2016
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    Leslie at Love Affair is amazing! She put me at ease during my daughter's wedding weekend and the month that led up to it. She is very organized and takes care of every little detail. Because of Leslie, I was able to enjoy this very special weekend. Thank You!
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    Morgan Sent on 10/04/2016
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    Leslie and Elise were SO amazing to work with. Our wedding weekend went off without a hitch, even in the pouring rain! Both the planning process and day-of coordination was more than we could have hoped for. Our intimate ceremony was far more beautiful than we could have imagined, and our guests raved about how fun our big outdoor reception was....even in the stormy weather! Leslie and her team scrambled to make sure our guests were comfortable and stayed dry throughout the night. I don't think anyone will even remember the rain :) We highly recommend The Wedding Belle/Love Affair. They are truly outstanding.
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    Julie Sent on 10/06/2016
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    We had the most amazing wedding and it was everything we dreamed it would be thanks to the help of Love Affair. Elise and Leslie are amazing!!! From start to finish they were there every step of the way. They helped us finding the right DJ, lighting, catering, beauty and so much more. They made sure the wedding day was perfect for not only us, but also our family and friends. My dress was a bit wrinkled from transporting and I told Elise at the rehearsal. She said not to worry and that she would take care of it. These ladies think of it all, no detail goes unnoticed. Everything was organized and well planned. All we had to do was show up the day of, get ready and have the most amazing time!! All other details were handled by Elise and Leslie. We truly couldn't be more thankful to Love Affair for making our wedding the best day ever!!!
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    Cait Sent on 10/05/2016
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    We absolutely LOVED working with Leslie and Elise at Love Affair! It you are super busy or just have trouble making decisions (like me) they will make planning so much more manageable! They truly allowed us to enjoy our engagement!
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    Hilary Sent on 04/15/2016
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    Leslie and Elise from Love Affair planned my husbands' 50th birthday party. They were the most professional, creative, communicative and fun party planners I have ever worked with! We had over 100 guests and when people asked me if I was stressed about the planning, I always replied "no" because Leslie and Elise took care of everything. As many guests commented, "not a detail was left out" and that was all due to the talents of these amazing women. I highly recommend them for ANY event!!
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    Margaret Sent on 09/25/2015
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    My daughter and I planned all of the decorations and hired all of the vendors for her wedding, but gratefully The Wedding Belle offers a package called Tranquility that provides outstanding services to coordinate the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. They provided a timeline for the wedding day, which was invaluable, and also handled everything from picking up food to keeping all of the vendors, as well as the bridal party, on schedule during the reception. We delivered all of the props, signs and other special amenities to Leslie the week before the wedding and she made sure they were all properly (and beautifully) displayed at the reception, then collected all of them at the end of the night and delivered them to my home. They distributed all of the gratuities to the vendors throughout the night and even delivered flowers from the reception to the hotel to be used for the brunch the following morning. I was able to enjoy the wedding and the Tranquility Package made that possible. My daughters wedding was perfect in every way, and came off without a hitch, thanks to The Wedding Belle and owner Leslie Barbini!!
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    Olivia Sent on 09/23/2015
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    The Wedding Belle is a well oiled machine! Leslie and her Belle's work so hard to make your day memorable and relaxing. My family and I hired Leslie for the day of coordination for my wedding that took place on September 12th. She went above and beyond just the day of coordinating and made the whole planning process so much easier. When it came to the day of the wedding, Leslie was always on point and available to myself and my family for anything we needed. With the few hiccups that occurred, Leslie made sure that my husband and I were unaware and just focusing on enjoying our wedding day. I cannot express enough how grateful my entire family is to Leslie and her staff for making our wedding day spectacular!
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