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I should start this review with a little explanation of my wedding requests - I live in San Francisco and my new husband and I have loved Key West for years, visiting on vacations before we moved across the country.  I needed someone local who could guide me in regards to quality vendors, and then also get everything lined up on the Big Day.  I am a corporate meeting planner myself, so I was not worried about doing all of the contracts, negotiations, and planning, but no bride needs to be talking and answering vendor questions about which linen goes where on her wedding day.  I knew I needed someone to just handle the details as we got close to the wedding day.  Nika was my answer.  We spoke over the phone, I explained my expectations, and she was very receptive and didn't try to sell me on more services or scare me into thinking that I couldn't manage a destination wedding from afar.  She and I agreed to meet for lunch and get to know each other when I was in KW next to do site visits of venues.  We met at one of the locations I was considering, and she showed me around the property, and after discussing the venue, had lunch and got to know each other. I appreciate that she took the time to get to know me, understand my needs, and also guided me for the rest of the trip.  We agreed that I would use her for "day-of coordination" services.  I put that in quotes bc it actually starts about 6 weeks out so she can contact all my vendors, create a timeline, etc.  I appreciated that she wasn't keeping tabs on how many emails or questions I asked over the course of several months of planning, as if that was going above and beyond the day-of services. Don't get me wrong, I don't know how others will perceive that or take advantage and try to send her 10 million emails (don't), but my emails typically just kept her looped in on what we were thinking and then got her professional opinion.  She was so helpful and courteous in her responses over the planning stage, even though I was the one actually making all the arrangements and her assistance was not contracted or required, it was out of genuine kindness.  As time got closer, she was very thorough, following up when she said she would, extending deadlines over the holidays when my mind was elsewhere, and just genuinely being the most professional and understanding coordinator.  When I was behind deadline and she really needed something, she was upfront with what she was working with, but never in an aggressive or pushy way.   When it was wedding week, she had a very "we'll get it done" attitude.   I checked in to my vacation rental only to see that there was practically no natural light in the room... so had to change my getting-ready location.... Nika was on it. Notifying my hair and makeup ladies, and also the photographer as he was coming to take the before shots.  This was the kind of thing that was worth every penny. I didn't have to make a million phone calls, follow up with anyone. Nika was my person to just handle the pop-up stuff.  She even calmed my nerves when I saw two giant cruise ships blocking MY sunset the night before the wedding exactly where our sunset photos were supposed to be taken the next day.  It was such a relief having someone so ingrained in the happenings of the island, that she actually knew the cruise ship schedules and could ease my mind and tell me that they leave every night before sunset.  I would have lost sleep, as silly as it sounds!  I really can't thank Nika enough, and would definitely recommend her services for day-of coordination. It was a flat rate, and absolutely worth every penny.  She knows the island, everyone in hospitality, she knows weddings, and she is a bit of a therapist when you start to lose your mind right before the wedding!  I loved that when I told vendors, "I'm working with Nika" they A) knew Nika, I didn't have to say Soiree KW, and B) every one of them sang her praise.  I'm a little sad it's all over and we aren't working together anymore.  You grow attached over several months haha

Nice size rooms, with common ammenities. Beds are ok but everything else is nice

Stacy is top notch! Reliable, responsible and creative! I highly recommend Florida Keys VIP!