tara pollio event design

Meg Maness

2023-05

Tara is an absolute visionary. She went above and beyond for my wedding, going as far as 4 hours to collect flowers that made all the difference on the wedding. Working with Tara was a very easy experience- she is so professional and made me feel so secure and had wonderful suggestions even days before the wedding that made a huge difference in the way we laid out our wedding design wise. She was absolutely amazing to work with and I would highly advise anyone getting married in the Vermont area to partner with her on design for your big day.

Emily Cowles

2023-05

Tara was amazing to work with. She was instrumental in making sure our day went off without a hitch. She talked with our venue and made sure they knew everything that was happening. It truly felt like I didn’t have to worry about anything. Not to mention the amazing flower arrangements and tent decoration. Tara knows so much and letting her run with some of my ideas was the best decision I could have made. Thank you, thank you Tara for helping us have the most amazing day!

Bri LeClerc

2023-05

Tara is such a gift to find in the wedding and party planning process. I’ve worked with her twice now - first for my own wedding in Dorset, and this summer again - planning a smaller, more intimate, wedding for my sister. Both times she has truly amazed my entire family with her beautiful skills. For both occasions I sent her a few inspo pictures and she took those ideas and made them better than we could have ever imagined. This past summer, Tara turned a newly constructed home-wedding into a dream venue, even adding last minute touches - turning the grassy lawn where the ceremony took place into what looked like a magical garden. Tara is not only incredibly talented, but she’s such a kind, smiling face to have around, especially during those stressful pre-wedding moments. She is always willing to help recommend other friends in the industry in the VT area and from makeup, to caterer, to tent company or bartender - anyone she recommends is amazing. I can’t wait for our next big party so we can work with her again ❤️

Lauren Hartgers Einstein

2023-05

Tara is amazing, there are so many wonderful things to say about working with her. She created flower arrangements for my rehearsal dinner and wedding that captured the ambiance of both nights perfectly. She uses seasonal Vermont grown flowers and really turned a vision into reality. Tara is also very responsive and has a very wide network in the Vermont event planning world. Her connections make organizing and communicating among vendors seamless. On top of her truly incredible artistic eye and level of communication, she is so fun and wonderful to work with. She brought a brightness and ease to the wedding entire weekend. Thank you, Tara!!!

Dana Miller

2023-11

Tara was the best thing that happened to us for our wedding. We had to change planners 4 months prior to the day, and Tara seamlessly stepped in. It was an absolutely perfect day, if things went wrong, we certainly weren't aware!She's professional, so good at her job, and if you're getting married in Vermont you NEED her on your side.Thanks for everything, Tara!

Theresa Lohr

2023-11

Tara is amazing and incredibly talented. She is a pleasure to work with and helped bring our vision to life. Tara is super organized and had seamless execution. We can't recommend her enough!

Gerine

2023-05

This is my note I wrote to Tara. It speaks for itself and even 5 months later we are all still basking in the magic she created:THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOU!Last of our wedding guests are leaving now, so haven't had time to tell you what a spectacular job you did for my boy and the love of his life. This was all about giving them the most special of weddings, and you did it.I know what a challenge it was withthe renovationsand covidand the glampingand the multiple daysand multiple venuesand the traveland the work and school schedules of the coupleand the pondand the crazy logisticsand the weatherand the bagsand the nontraditional ceremonyand so much more.You are superperson!You came through for us with flying colors, and we are wedding sisters for life, Tara! I'm so grateful for all your hard work, organization and care. This was a marathon for you, and you finished with a sprint. Michael is an angel for his support and understanding.Andy and Molly are truly grateful for all you did for them. You were incredibly patient. You are absolutely the best, and I wish I didn't have to use a cliché, but ...we couldn't have done it without you. You command the respect of all the contractors, vendors and staff that you hire, and that is no small feat, so you must be respected like crazy!I could go on and on, but let's get together when you're settled back in.Love and hugs,

Bitsie Hruska

2023-05

One week past wedding and I am still beaming! And all because of Tara. She is amazing - her contacts for everything from caterer to transportation, her knowledge and experience, her talent with flowers - I can’t say enough! I was quite worried about planning a wedding outside of my home state until I found her. Literally didn’t have to worry about a thing from venue to menu to her making sure I ate during our reception! All with a smile and a sense of humor. I highly recommend Tara for whatever event you may be planning.

Sophie Caldwell Hamilton

2020-05

Tara helped me plan our dream wedding and provided us with the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen! Words can't describe how grateful I am for her help and guidance.

Sara Skubikowski

2022-05

Tara is a dream. I honestly don't know where to start with this review because Tara just completely knocked it out of the park, and it was such an honor to work with someone of her skill and vision, not to mention what a wonderful person she is. Tara came very highly recommended to me from some other folks in the VT wedding industry, and I was so thrilled to lock her in for our wedding in 2020, and she stuck with us when we had to move our event to 2021 due to COVID. While replanning our wedding in the midst of all that uncertainty, I often felt like Tara was my personal cheerleader, helping me see the enjoyable side of all the planning with all her creative and beautiful ideas. I swear, that woman actually made covid wedding planning fun!Not only did Tara execute above and beyond on the design elements I knew I wanted for my venue (while also staying within my budget) but Tara's taste and style is so impeccable that there were many times I simply told her I trusted whatever ideas or vision she had, and I knew I'd be happy with it. Let me tell you, she delivered, and I could not have been happier with with results. Everything felt custom and unique to my event, and she really listened to and understood my preference and style. Tara is an absolute pro and the best at what she does. I count Tara as a friend now, and honestly, I want to have another wedding so I can work with her again!

Mallory Bock

2022-05

I cannot begin to find the words to describe what a phenomenal experience it was working with Tara. Tara saw our vision from start to finish and executed it beautifully. I was worried about planning a Vermont wedding from North Carolina - but Tara quickly put my mind at ease. Thank you Tara for your patience, responsiveness, and creative eye. Our wedding turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined!

Deidre McDonagh

2020-05

My husband and I were overwhelmed by the incredible Fall wedding weekend Tara planned and designed for us!! With just a few months notice, Tara took care of every event planning detail: from referring us to the perfect venue for our intimate weekend affair to finding our officiant, photographer, bakery for wedding cake, and make up artist! But her true talents were in the incredible space, floral and lighting design! We trusted Tara to surprise us after sharing a few photos we found that inspired us... and what she delivered was truly stunning and simply magical! She is an artist! My husband and entire family are grateful for the wonderful memories Tara help create! If you need an event planner... you found her!

Jamie

2022-05

Tara was an amazing partner from start to finish in planning our daughter and son-in-law's wedding in Vermont. She was extremely knowledgeable and professional. The decor was absolutely beautiful down to the smallest detail, and a true expression of the look and feel my daughter dreamed it would be. I can't recommend her enough.

Lisa Strausser

2019-05

I would highly recommend working with Tara for your event. Tara planned and designed my daughter's wedding weekend and I could not have asked for a better experience. She is a true professional who covered every detail of our three day celebration including everything from vendor management to babysitting referrals for our guests to pet sitting for the bride and groom's puppy. Her venue and floral design were beyond beautiful. I was able to enjoy my weekend without any worries because she had everything covered. Tara was a pleasure to work with!

Let's Pretend

2019-05

Working with Tara is always a dream! She has a way of bringing a vision to life that makes for some of the most spectacular events we've ever seen. A particularly magical evening in Stowe comes to mind, where Tara hung golden hoops draped in flowers. Amazing! She is organized, professional, and so much fun to work with. A perfect partner for a wedding day team!

Taylor McCarthy

2023-05

Tara is INCREDIBLE! If you are looking for a wedding or event planner and designer - your search is officially over. From our very first call, Tara helped me hone in on a vision and vibe for our wedding day and rehearsal dinner with her incredible eye and attention to detail. She worked with me for a year to align all of the moving pieces and create a cohesive and beautiful setting at multiple venues. To top it off, Tara is incredibly kind and hilarious - exactly the person you want around on your big day! Thank you Tara!

Austin Carfi

2023-07

When I had a crazy idea for a proposal, Tara was there to make it happen. She brought my vision to life in a beautiful way!