Diamond Receptions - Event Planning & Design

Fantastic experience: I have working with Taren for over 10 years! Her attention to detail makes every every unique and seamless! Highly recommend her services!

Fantastic experience: My experience with Taren, AKA the Gown Whisperer was nothing short of spectacular. Her ability to hone in on what’s important to you and her attention to detail is truly unmatched. She loves what she does and it’s apparent in every interaction with her. Thank you Taren for being so amazing!!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of witnessing Taren’s incredible professionalism firsthand. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy event planner or help finding your dream gown look no further than Diamond Receptions & The Gown Whisper Taren is truly dedicated to bringing your dream wedding to life. With years of experience in the industry, she has built strong relationships with top-tier vendors who trust and recognize the excellence of her work. You’ll be in the best hands from start to finish!

Fantastic experience: A year ago my best friend got married and used Taren's services. From start to finish everything was perfect. She came highly recommended by someone else and it was truly the best.We were very happy with this company.Taren is very professional, has a lot of experience and knowledge; she is truly the Gown whisper.My friend couldn't have been happier with the dress Taren helped her choose, and she also took care of even the smallest detail.I truly recommend her i give her 10 stars.Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Taren for several years now while being my sister’s in law wedding planner. I had the chance to see Taren and her team in full action at my sister-in-law’s wedding, where I was a bridesmaid. From start to finish, everything was seamless. The day was filled with joy, love, and beautiful energy, and I could see how deeply Taren cared about making sure the bride, groom, and their families felt supported and celebrated. Taren and her team created an atmosphere that was both seamless and memorable, ensuring everyone felt supported and celebrated. If you’re a bride looking for someone with heart, experience, and a true eye for helping bring your vision to life, she’s an incredible person to have in your corner.

Fantastic experience: We absolutely loved working with Taren and can’t imagine our wedding without her. Taren brought so much joy, creativity, and calm to the entire process and truly made our dream day come to life. Every detail felt personal and thoughtful, and we were able to fully enjoy every moment! We’re still hearing from friends and family about the overall amazing day and experience we all had. Taren is truly the best!

Negative experience: I normally don’t write bad reviews when things don’t go my way, but I feel it's important to share my experience to help others avoid the same mistake. I hired Taren (also known as "Karen") from Diamond Receptions in July 2024 to assist with finding a wedding dress and planning my wedding, scheduled for December 2024. Unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. While Karen markets herself as an experienced professional, I found her passive-aggressive and difficult to work with. During our first visit to Minerva’s Bridal — a shop she has ties with — I felt pressured to choose a dress immediately. Despite my concerns about the selection, she dismissed my feedback and implied that I was the problem for being "too analytical." She repeatedly emphasized her "perfect record" of helping brides find a dress within three hours, growing visibly frustrated when I didn’t fit that mold. When I returned to Minerva’s the next day with my mother and friends for a second opinion (since Karen was unavailable), she became extremely upset. I later learned the shop complained to her that I was "taking up their time," making me feel unwelcome. Rather than offering support or suggesting another store, Karen canceled our budget meeting and abruptly dropped me as a client — via email, without even a courtesy phone call. Adding insult to injury, she tried to withhold $2,500 of my retainer fee without providing any evidence of completed work. Her communication was poor, her professionalism lacking, and her behavior deeply disappointing. Thankfully, it all worked out for the best. I went on to have my dream wedding at Bella Collina with Anna Christine Events and found my perfect $6,000+ gown elsewhere — proving it was never about money, but about working with someone who genuinely cares. If you want little to no input on your wedding day and prefer a "my way or the highway" planner, Karen may be the right fit. Otherwise, I strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. Your wedding should be about you — not about pleasing your planner.

Fantastic experience: Taren can read minds. That is the best kind of planner! I arrive at the wedding, and my first thought is “where is the outlet?”. Before that thought finishes I hear a voice behind me saying “your outlet is all set up.” And then the big hug. This happens with other things too. “Who has the check tonight?” “What time do vendors eat?” “What time is the sparkler exit?” And Taren magically lets me know, her sense of timing and awareness of all the little and big things in the room is really crazy. This is the kind of agent I love to work for! Her clients are lucky to have her, no stress for them on their big day!

Fantastic experience: I cannot express enough how incredible our experience was with Diamond Receptions for our wedding. From the very first meeting with Taren, to the big day itself, Taren and Stephanie went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Taren was an absolute delight to work with. She was incredibly organized, attentive, and always available to answer any questions we had. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she truly made us feel like our wedding was the most important event she was working on. Taren's expertise and calm demeanor helped alleviate any stress we had, allowing us to enjoy the planning process. Stephanie was equally amazing. She had such a warm and welcoming personality, making us feel at ease from the moment we met her. On our wedding day, both Taren and Stephanie were on top of everything. They coordinated with our vendors, and managed the timeline flawlessly. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day without any worries. We are forever grateful for their exceptional service and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding coordination team. Thank you, Taren and Stephanie, for making our dream wedding a reality!

Fantastic experience: When I first contacted Taren, my husband and I had been engaged for nearly a year with absolutely nothing decided except our colors. It wasn't that we couldn't agree on anything, it was that we both didn't want to make decisions when we weren't the professionals. Taren said that she could do everything (within reason) and that we wouldn't have to worry about anything. I immediately booked her. Over the next few months, she short listed venues based off our interests and needs and we settled on the Highland Manor in Apopka. While it didn't have our favorite ballroom (another choice Taren gave us), it had the prettiest spot for ceremony, several rooms for us to get ready in, multiple bathrooms, multiple bars, and everything we could want for our guests (a hotel next door, peacocks on property, and a suitable place for ceremony if it rained). She even took us to Dubsdread to try out the food so we could make our decision. She then spent a few months researching our theme. When Ren Faire season started up again, she came with us to a few to gauge her understanding of our theme and find little things that would fit in the decor. It was at one of these that she shared that she had been in talks to do something so over the top and wonderful, but because of cost and wanting what was best for the wildlife on property, decided against it. It was at this moment that we knew that our wedding was going to be perfect. Anyone who spends time with us will quickly find out that while we love a spectacle, we want everyone involved to be happy, including the animals that may be a part of that show. Taren got us! After we had the big ticket items bought and booked, she sat down with us and explained her vision in pictures. We said yes and let her do her thing. She took care of contracts, payments, our invitations and tracking, all the decisions, everything. She asked for a bit of money to do a few surprises for us, and we agreed. At rehearsal, she told the entire bridal party what to expect and what they needed to do to make sure the day went off without a hitch. She had us rehearse twice, told us where to go in the morning, and sent us off. The day of the wedding, I walked into a getting ready room that looked like something straight off of pinterest: a long dining table set and decorated was in the middle, ready for lunch, we had four stations for hair and makeup, one with a plush faux fur rug for comfort, an entire tea, coffee, and mimosa station, etc. When I saw it, I started crying. I don't see myself as someone who knows how to prioritizes the esthetic (hence our need for a full service planner), and to know that my bridal party and moms would be in such a beautiful room and that they would be happy and cared for gave me such joy! After we had hair and makeup done, Taren and our photographer and videographer whisked us to the venue next door. Taren made sure we didn't see anything and spoil the surprise. When it was time for ceremony, she set us up for procession and went off to make sure the guys knew what they were doing (they went in a different way). Our first surprise was that my husband walked in to bagpipes! It perfectly pulled our theme together (he was in a kilt) and I had tears before even starting my walk. When it was my turn, I walked outside to a completely transformed wonderland. She brought in potted ferns and trees as decor! Perfectly sustainable, gorgeous greenery with lights twinkling our wedding colors. Let me tell you, I was crying so hard I was so happy. It was breathtakingly beautiful. But let me tell you, when we did photos, she and her team used all of that greenery from the ceremony in reception so that nothing was wasted. And our reception looked like a forest at night (she faked moonlight with LEDs, put trees on tables, used candlelight lighting, and made our sweetheart table look like a throne!)! I cannot stress enough how beautiful everything was, how flawlessly everything seemed to run that day, and how happy we were to have hired Taren! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I hired Taren to help organize and coordinate our wedding as a month-of coordinator. We originally were trying to handle it all personally and I cannot be more happy for the decision to hire Taren. She was able to work with us on our budget, and every call and meeting she was so on-top of things! During our wedding I also have to offer big props for all the work and effort wrangling our families and keeping everything running smoothly and on time. Thank you again for all the hard-work and support on our Wedding day, you helped so much helping us to just enjoy our day rather than be worried about all the details!

Fantastic experience: I’m a local wedding photographer and I recently shot a wedding at Garden Villa and had the privilege of working with Taren and her team! The couple was so happy and every detail of the wedding was taken care of! Will definitely recommend them to my clients.

Fantastic experience: Taren and her team of vendors made sure that my son and new “daughter” had the wedding that they envisioned! Taren’s ability to turn your thoughts into reality is a true gift! I would highly recommend Diamond Receptions!

Fantastic experience: I had the distinct pleasure of having Taren help me select THE dress for my daughter’s upcoming wedding. WOW!! She nailed my color, style, and above all matched my personality to the dress. What I found out later after the dress was purchased (yes it is a 10+++), Taren had already hand selected my dress BEFORE I saw it. Yes, she met me one time, however, we never talked about my dress, my style or what I wanted because, I had no clue. Taren knows what is fashionable and is very attuned to what will work for all body types. What I learned is her goal is to use her knowledge to make anyone look GORGEOUS for that special moment. Thank you Taren, you ‘knocked it out of the park’!!!

Fantastic experience: We hired Taren and her AMAZING staff at Diamond Receptions to coordinate our destination wedding in Disney Springs. Taren took the time to listen and incorporate all the special features we wanted captured at our wedding. Taren worked with vendors to secure discounts and create a schedule with us so everything would go according to planned. Taren and her entire team worked hard to ensure that our big day was a smooth as possible! Taren also tore it up on the dance floor with us! We could not have been more thrilled with the work Taren and her team did to make our wedding amazing. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married or throwing a celebration event of any kind. Taren is a true masterpiece who will forever be remembered by all who joined us on our special day

Fantastic experience: I am a professional wedding officiant, and have had the pleasure to work with Taren many times over the years. Each time, I come away with the same wonderful impression. Taren is a true professional in every sense of the work. She is meticulous in her planning. The timelines that she issues prior to the event, are perfect, and whisk all the guesswork away. It is nothing for me to receive a call from her concerning a detail in the ceremony. She knows her couples and their needs.She is a perfectionist. I love that because it takes all the apprehension out of my responsibilities. It makes me better at what I do.We always deal with potential issues before they have an opportunity to arise. I enjoy watching Taren operate on wedding day. She is focused, and calm. There is never a doubt that she is in command, and that all is well. The word elegant comes to my mind. She gets things done with a smooth and commanding grace. She is the perfect planner. I highly recommend Diamond Receptions to any couple who wants to have a beautiful and memorable experience on their special day. With this company, you will be in great hands - the hands of experienced professionals.

Fantastic experience: I recently hired Taren as my wedding planner for my wedding, and I am so glad that I did! She was absolutely amazing! She was so organized, professional, and provided excellent customer service. She was always available to answer any questions I had, and she made the entire process of planning my wedding a breeze. She worked with my budget and provided great suggestions for vendors, venues, and other services. My wedding day was perfect thanks to her, and I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding planner. She deserves a 5-star review!

Fantastic experience: When working with coordinators for over a decade, it’s refreshing when a bride/groom has hired not only a competent coordinator, but one that truly cares about their client’s experience. Taren goes the distance for all of her clients and we know that when our brides/grooms have her, that everything will run smoothly and all of the proper details have been presented and followed through with down to the smallest detail. By far, Diamond Receptions is one of the best teams to have in order to ensure your event will go off as planned and they are worth every penny! ✨

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Taren for many years and she is amazing at what she does. I highly recommend her for your wedding coordination and planning!