"I can’t begin to thank you Samantha, for creating this amazing, intimate, joyous celebration for our daughter and her husband. It was everything she wanted. And I could never have pulled this off without you. Your infinite patience, and calm words kept me from losing my mind, several times. You are truly a mother of the bride dream. Looking forward to doing this again with you! We reached out to Samantha after starting the planning process. Had I known them what I know now, I would have brought her in from the start. She is so kind and smart, we felt at ease immediately. She confidently led us through the planning process, kept us on task and focused, which is no small feat for us. Her calm demeanor kept us positive, and able to enjoy the wedding day. She leads with an open mind, always asking for our opinion, and making sure that the special day was a direct reflection of what our daughter wanted. And she nailed it! Thank you Samantha!"-Marji, MOB

"Sam and her team were amazing during the rehearsal and wedding day! It definitely took the stress off of me, which was one of the main things I was concerned about. Not only was The Black Barn Event Planning very professional and great about answering everyone’s questions, but they were also willing to fix last minute mistakes that I had made before the wedding without me even noticing. I am a very particular person, and Sam was amazing and ensured that all of my particular requests were heard. I know it may have seemed like an easy-going day to all the guests, but I know her team was working overtime behind the scenes to ensure everything would go off without a hitch. I absolutely loved having The Black Barn Event Planning be our day-of coordinator. When I look back on my wedding day, there is so much joy in everything that went right and all the emotions that I felt as the day went on. For all of my friends getting married in Ohio in the next few years, I will definitely be recommending The Black Barn Event Planning, and I hope their company continues to grow and flourish. To Sam, you are the greatest and I will never be able to thank you enough!"
-Anna, Bride

Sam did a wonderful job. She advocated for me many times on items with the venue. She is reliable and does what she says she's doing to do. She managed the planned items well but also handled the unexpected items very well. My wedding day couldn't have happened without her and her team. She's a pleasure to work with. Thank you Sam! 
- Angela, Bride

"I can not be more grateful and pleased with Sam if I tried!! I hired her for The Day of Coordinator to help everything run smoothly. Her professionalism & knowledge was just what we needed to make this happen. Her sweet personality was a huge bonus and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. The communication between her and my daughter was excellent. Sam was very prompt with answering any of my daughter’s questions prior, during and after the wedding. Her service fee is VERY reasonable. She traveled from Dayton, three hours each way, for the rehearsal and for the wedding !! Sam and her team helped box all the centerpieces and miscellaneous items while we were still enjoying the evening. This was a huge help and I was very thankful for the extra time that was freed up for us to spend with family and friends. There was a small hiccup with our food caterer and Sam quickly jumped in and solved the problem. I could not have asked for a more perfect day for my daughter, it was everything she dreamed of and we were all stress free thanks to Sam. I would HIGHLY recommend The Black Barn Event Planning. Sam is amazing at what she does!!"
- Sara, MOB

I could not have made it through my wedding day without Samantha! She was absolutely fantastic! From the beginning she went above and beyond for my husband and I. She was there every step of the way to help ask questions and make sure that I knew what I was getting myself in to! She made the whole wedding day run so smooth and perfect! I am SO thankful that I had her there to take the stress off my and my family members shoulders! Our wedding day would not have been what it was without her. She helped to bring my vision to life and I am forever thankful!! 
- Abby, Bride

"It wasn't until the wedding rehearsal that I met Samantha. To say I was impressed is an understatement! She is exceptional and just the event planner you need! Samantha is completely professional and efficient. She directs a group of 50-275 people with ease. She communicates with vendors and guests to orchestrate the details of the wedding ceremony and reception just as the bride and groom had planned. She makes sure every detail is addressed. For Clay and Maddie's wedding, Samantha was present from start to finish. She helped set up, ran all the logistics during (the rehearsal, wedding, and reception), and she helped take down. She ran the event as if it was her own. She is so organized and thorough. She's exactly where you need her every minute but so discreet that others think she is a guest. She is meticulous and has a take-charge attitude with the most polite, respectful, and kind delivery. She really wanted nothing but the best for the bride and groom on their wedding day. And she made sure that was the result. Do not let the distance discourage you. Samantha likes to travel and will go the distance for an event. Discovering and hiring Samantha and Black Barn Event Planning, LLC was the right decision. Samantha made all the difference."
- Lisa, MOG

"5 stars doesn’t feel like enough! Sam truly was incredible in making our wedding day run smoothly. Not a detail was missed, and we absolutely would not have had such a successful wedding without her. We hired her very late into our planning process, and with only two weeks before the big day, she jumped in without hesitation. When we ended up 20 minutes behind on the timeline during the wedding, she didn’t panic. Instead, she reassured us it wasn’t a big deal, and helped us rearrange the rest of the evening to make sure nothing fell off track. I cannot recommend her enough!"
 – Maia, Bride

"From the moment we hired Sam as our day-of wedding coordinator, we knew we were in great hands. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personality made our wedding day seamless and stress-free. Sam excelled at managing every aspect of the day. They ensured that vendors were punctual, the timeline was adhered to, and every element of the event was executed flawlessly. Her ability to anticipate and solve problems before they even arose (no problems at all) was truly impressive. Throughout the planning process, Sam was always accessible, responsive, and full of great ideas. On the rehearsal and wedding day, she was a calming presence, ensuring that we could fully enjoy our special moments without worrying about the logistics. Thanks to Sam, our wedding was everything we had hoped for and more. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator to bring our vision to life. We highly recommend Sam at Black Barn Event Planning to any couple looking for a dedicated, talented, and caring professional to handle their wedding day. Thank you so much, Sam, for making our day perfect!!"
- Maddie, Bride

Sam was great from the moment I consulted with her to be our day of coordinator. She went ABOVE AND BEYOND what I expected! Initially we thought we just needed someone to set up and tear down our wedding but Sam asked all the right questions and really made sure our event was planned out to the finest details. She took so much stress off of me from the first time I talked to her and continued that calming, “we got this” presence all throughout the night. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to make sure our day went off without a hitch. She set up everything exactly how I envisioned it, followed my instructions and suggestions to a tee and really brought my romantic garden style wedding to life. She also let me borrow a cute mannequin to display my dress which made for some great pictures! If you are on the fence about hiring her, just do it! You will not regret it!
- Hannah, Bride

Samantha was so wonderful to work with! We had a long engagement that plenty of time to plan our wedding which took place at a family farm. There were so many logistical aspects to work out and Samantha was wonderful at helping me make sure everything was taken care of. From the start she was awesome with communication and making sure our planning timeline was clear, and helped keep me on track when my own life got busy. Samantha and I definitely developed a bond over the course of my engagement and I knew my wedding was going to be perfect with how much work she put into it. I absolutely could not have planned the wedding I had by myself. I would 100% recommend Black Barn Event Planning to anyone looking for an affordable and supportive planner who will take care of all your logistical needs!- Regan, Bride

You were amazing, you did great and I appreciate all of your help, hard work, support and flexibility. I’m so glad I found you online! I’m not sure what we would have done without you! You made everything seamless and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts❤️- Haley, Bride

WOW! What can I say about The Black Barn Event Planning other than AMAZING! Not only was Sam a true lifesaver- she also became a dear friend in the process. She was available to help with all of my questions and needs- also taking so much off of my plate. WEDDING PLANNING IS STRESSFUL! Let Sam help assist you so you can enjoy your big day!!! 10/10, 5 stars, 100%, A+++!-Jordyn, Bride

Samantha was great to work with! She was on time, professional and her attention to detail was really good. Super helpful with managing the other vendors and making sure everything ran smoothly. Would absolutely recommend using her!- Robin, MOB

Sam, I couldn’t have done it without you. You enabled me to be present in every moment of my daughter’s wedding instead of worrying all day. You and your team went above and beyond to make her day so perfect. You took her ideas and brought them to life in the most magical day! Words can never express my appreciation and gratitude for all you did for both of us! Anyone would be lucky to hire you! Thank you so much!- Melissa, MOB

We hired Sam as our day-of coordinator for our May 2024 wedding, and I couldn't be happier with our decision! From booking to the day of the event, she was awesome to work with. Her organizational skills and attention to detail were incredibly helpful during the stressful wedding planning process. Having her with us on our special day took a huge weight off my shoulders, and I was truly able to enjoy the day knowing she was there. By the end, Sam had truly become a friend, and I can't thank her enough for everything she did! If you're debating whether to hire a coordinator or planner, my advice is to do it! I highly recommend Sam!!!!- Erin, Bride

Samantha and the black barn event planning were so amazing!!! They made my wedding day so easy for me and I was able to completely enjoy my day. I would hire her again every time! - Savanna, Bride