Natalie Diener Weddings and Events

Wedding Planner

Six years ago I started an adventure planning weddings for literally the best clients and I haven’t looked back. I’ve done weddings indoors, outdoors, in Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, all over Pennsylvania, in museums, backyards, mansions, barns, warehouses, tents, ballrooms, and on a couple memorable occasions in the woods. I love weddings that express the individuality of the couple getting married, that have a healthy sense of humor, and above all are centered on love. I love working with couples who want to throw a killer party for their friends and family, and who also can’t wait to start their married lives together because, after all, that’s the whole reason for this crazy party to begin with.

As a planner, I value being prepared. Maybe it’s because I used to be a Girl Scout; even more likely it’s because I started my career as a stage manager. When there are 100 paying audience members expecting to laugh, cry, and applaud on cue, it takes a certain set of skills to get the lights up, calm the actors’ nerves, and fix the last minute problems before anyone notices they even happened. As the saying goes, “The show must go on.” Read more

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    Roger K

    Shared on theknot.com

    We hired Natalie to be our day-of coordinator and she was absolutely amazing! After meeting her, we had periodic check ins where she provided insight and support around the big picture planning. Six weeks before the wedding, she stepped in and helped craft a plan that made sure that we had everything covered. ...

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    Alexa

    Shared on weddingwire.com

    Natalie was incredible! We had over 200 guests attend our wedding but not once did I ever feel overwhelmed. From about a month out to our wedding, she took control by dealing with vendors, helping us with our welcome bags, and helping us organize our timeline. Natalie is extremely professional and was always eager to help she even dropped off our wedding gifts and remaining flowers to our apartment the next morning.

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    Rachel

    Shared on weddingwire.com

    We can't say enough good things about Natalie! Our outdoor wedding at Awbury Arboretum had over a hundred people there on a super-hot day, with a lot of moving parts and DIY elements. We didn't hear even the tiniest complaint from anyone. Natalie hung our lanterns for us, helped set up all our other decor items, oversaw the caterer set-up and the floral installation, and made sure every little thing ran smoothly for the whole day. And at the end of the day, she packed everything up and drove it to our apartment the day after. It was all amazing. ...

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    Heather F

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    Natalie came to me highly recommended by a good friend and former colleague. After a quick phone meeting with Natalie, I knew she was perfect and hired her on the spot. Best. Decision. Ever. She was great! We went with her day-of package and couldn't be happier. I love to plan events and had the freedom I wanted to call shots early on but Natalie stepped in at the point where things get messy and allowed me to gracefully bow out and play the prissy bride role. ...

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    Lex R

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    When I began searching for same-sex wedding coordinators in Philadelphia, Natalie was the first to appear. And thank goodness she did. WE LOVED HER. No words or reviews could adequately express just how truly magical, stress-free, fun, creative, and dream-like our experience was with Natalie. Natalie is SO on the ball and countless steps ahead in her vision and execution of our ideas, and is overflowing with helpful, creative tips that helped to make our wedding truly singular (for instance, she used her connection to the theatre business to rent reasonably priced, vintage-looking prop furniture, making for the most beautiful and singular photobooth in the barn at our wedding venue - GENIUS). ...

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