Joyful Celebration in the City

Kay and Michael got married in downtown Cincinnati on a gorgeous spring day.

From the moment we met, we could tell they were lovers of life. It brought us great joy to provide coordination and floral services to such a kind, fun couple!

“We cannot express in enough words how great of a decision it was to hire Mary for our wedding. From the moment I met her, I just knew she would be the PERFECT person to help make mine and Michael’s wedding day absolutely amazing! ”

— Kay, bride

“I can’t thank Mary enough. She was the best investment we made in this whole wedding process because none of it would have worked the way it did without her. ”

— MIchael, groom

“My wife was able to relax and actually enjoy our wedding day because of all the effort and energy Mary put into it. At first I told my wife we really didn’t need a planner when we started, but now I think she was one of our most important vendors. She made the entire weekend so awesome. Without Mary there I know my wife and I would have been so stressed out. There were so many things I didn’t realize until we had Mary’s advice and expertise to help us. ”

— Michael, groom

“Throughout the planning process, whenever we would speak to Mary about our wedding vision, she instantly knew what we wanted and would come up with the best plans, ideas, and designs to help pull everything together. Five stars does not do her justice! If I could give her more, the limit literally would not exist on how many stars I could give!”

— Kay, bride

“Mary not only was our wedding planner, she also doubled as our florist and completely hands down captured exactly what we wanted for the design and look of our wedding. I was speechless (which isn’t very like me) when I got to view the room. I couldn’t wait for Michael to see our vision had truly come to life!”

— Kay, bride

“Mary did our flowers and I couldn’t believe how great they looked. Everyone complimented us all night on how amazing everything looked. Don’t hesitate when choosing because Mary and her team are worth every penny and more.”

— Michael, groom

“We hired Mary because we needed a day of wedding planner and florist but we got so so SO much more. We got a new life friend. If you are looking for someone who truly, genuinely cares about you, your soon to be Mr or Mrs, and honestly your whole wedding guest list, HIRE MARY. No, don’t search for other options..Just trust this review and choose Mary. You seriously will NOT regret it!”

— Kay, bride

Photographer: Function & Flourish | Venue: Cincinnati Masonic Center | Coordination + Floral | Turning Point Events

Farmhouse Glamour in Rural Ohio

Alex & David added some sparkle to an old farmhouse for their wedding day. Our team provided planning + coordination services, including a last-minute change of set up when rain threatened to ruin the day. We loved being a part of this spirited party!

“Mary has beautiful taste and amazing planning skills. She helped plan everything for our big day, from contacting vendors to setting up our ceremony & reception. It was above and beyond our expectations. We would 100% use TPE again and recommend them to all our friends and family!”

— Alex, bride

“Mary and her team were wedding day champions! Our MC even mentioned that he’d done over 100 weddings and this is the first one that was actually on time according to our schedule! Keep in mind we had 23 people in our wedding party!! It was incredible.”

— Alex, bride

“Mary is the sweetest and is a joy to work with! She spent countless hours prepping with me and her team so they could execute a very difficult flip from outdoor wedding ceremony to reception in under 60 minutes (while also dealing with drizzling rain). The end result was absolutely beautiful and I could not have done it better myself! 5 stars! Easily!”

— Alex, bride

“Mary and her team far exceeded our expectations! They were the best!! Our daughter’s wedding was held at a beautiful yet challenging outdoor venue with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, 200+ guests, and on a weekend when the remnants of a hurricane impacted the weather. Mary and her team reacted to the unpredictable weather on a minute-by-minute basis, and they quickly resolved every issue that arose throughout the day and into the evening. They were responsive, patient, and in control. As the mother-of-the-bride, I am so grateful that Mary and her team coordinated every detail so that I could relax and enjoy the evening. And more importantly, they did everything exactly the way my daughter envisioned, giving her and my son-in-law a perfect wedding! This service was totally worth the cost!”

— Catherine, mother-of-the-bride

Photographer: Emily Rochelle Photography | Venue: Indian Mound Park | Planning + Coordination: Turning Point Events | Band: Bill Levin Trio | Catering: Eli's BBQ | Cake: Tres Belle Cakes | Rentals: Camargo Event Rentals | Photo Booth: Signature Photo Booth

Festivities at the Family Farm

AS SEEN in Cincinnati Magazine

Organic farmers, Skot & Lucia, wanted an intimate wedding on their property. Their day was incredibly personal - a home-cooked dinner prepared by Lucia’s father & Skot’s friend, small desserts made by Lucia’s mother, and sweet party gifts made by the bride & groom. We loved providing coordination services and helping them execute such a unique & personal celebration!

“Turning Point Events is beyond amazing. My (now) wife and I are event planners ourselves, and we can say without a doubt that TPE is the real deal.”

— Skot, groom

“TPE is professional, organized, connected, and super calm under pressure. No matter what stage of the wedding planning process you’re in, they’ll be your ace in the hole.”

— Skot, groom

Photography: LE Photography | Venue: Seven Seven Acres, Hamersville, Ohio | Wedding Coordination: Turning Point Events | Flowers: Lutz Flowers | Cake: Happy Chicks Bakery | Groom’s Attire: Express | Gown: Grace Loves Lace | Invitations/Favors: Wow! Diseño Gráfico | Makeup: Simply Makeup & Hair | Hair: Megan Morgan Hair Salon | Photo Booth RV: Signature Photo | Booth Band: Saffire Express | Catering (for appetizers): Jeannette’s Delicacies Catering

Love at Lake Lyndsay

Kennedy & Andy were high school sweethearts who dated for eight years before tying the knot. The bond they’d built over the years was evident to us & everyone attending the event - it was so touching!

We really enjoyed incorporating personal details into their day. Kennedy’s friends made delicious treats for the dessert table and the musicians were friends of the couple as well.

We provided coordination + planning + floral for this sweet couple.

“Mary is AWESOME! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing throughout the whole process. Our day wouldn’t have been perfect without her! She was on top of everything and was very organized. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great wedding planner especially if you need someone that is detail oriented!”

— Kennedy, bride

“Mary Barkocy is the best of the best! I would’ve gone crazy trying to plan my son’s wedding without her. She is extremely organized and efficient. I never had to worry about what or when something needed to be done. She went above and beyond and always did so with a smile. No one will work harder for you!”

— Brenda, mother-of-the-groom

Photographer: Kersey Photography | Venue: Lake Lyndsay | Coordination + Floral | Turning Point Events

Elegant Farm Wedding

Teddi & Shane took “farm wedding” to another level. This Texas couple traveled all the way to Ohio to have their dream wedding on the groom’s family horse farm.

There were thoughtful touches in every part of this wedding. The groom’s parents custom painted the barn for the occasion, Teddi’s hand-lettered signs could be seen throughout the day, and a wooden swing - Shane’s gift to Teddi - stood proud in the family field.

We were honored to provide planning + coordination services for this amazing event.

“When we decided to have our wedding in Dayton, Ohio, we were living in Texas. Since Dayton is not my hometown, I knew that I was going to need a little bit of help along the way. I am a very detail-oriented person who LOVES planning, but I simply needed someone more local to help me narrow down vendors, hold my hand along the way, and of course day-of coordination. ”

— Teddi, bride

“With a pretty big wedding (close to 200 people) and an empty field as a venue, Mary and I got to work. I was only in town once to do any planning, and I only had 1 day to select rentals, catering, flowers, and cake. So Mary came with me, my mom, and my mother-in-law to make sure the day went flawlessly. She had set up back to back appointments with all of the vendors and made the process so easy! She put up with my endless calls/emails with questions and then made any necessary arrangements to help me make sure our day was perfect. ”

— Teddi, bride

“We ended up having rain, and Mary had to move the entire cocktail hour under the tent last minute and everything worked our FLAWLESSLY. It was amazing and she got on board with all my silly little detailed visions to ensure that everything was just the way I had pictured it.”

— Teddi, bride

“Even after our wedding, she has helped me with following up with vendors to ensure everything was returned properly. I would DEFINITELY recommend using Mary— particularly if you are detail-oriented and want someone to help execute your vision!”

— Teddi, bride

Photography: Robin McKerrell Photography | Coordination + Planning: Turning Point Events | Floral: Morning Sun Florist

Beautiful Fall Wedding

Eleni and Jake had a traditional Greek ceremony at Holy Trinity - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church followed by a fun party with lots of dancing at the Kolping Center.

Our favorite moment of the day was seeing Eleni take pictures in her Yiayia's fur shawl. We loved the way she incorporated a piece of family history into the day - it was so special.

“This is the second time we used Turning Point Events to help us plan a wedding and once again Mary did a fantastic job! My son and his bride were able to enjoy every minute of their day and not worry about a single detail! Mary is professional, knowledgeable, creative, caring, and affordable. I recommend her to all my friends!”

— Jennifer, mother-of-the-groom

“Mary knows how to make every dollar count and she does all the communicating with vendors to get the best deals. She saved us thousands! She also was very helpful day and week of, making sure everyone was in the right place and double checking everything.”

— Jacob, groom

“The wedding day went off without a hitch! We had a large wedding - 300 attended the wedding and reception, and one of the most frequent comments was how smoothly everything seemed to run. I would certainly recommend Turning Point Events!”

— Delores, mother-of-the-bride

Photographer: Kaleigh Turner | Coordination + Planning: Turning Point Events | Ceremony: Holy Trinity St. Nicolas Greek Orthodox Church | Reception: Kolping Center | Florist: Crist Creona Designs | Makeup: Blend Artistry | Bridal Gown: Kenneth Winston | Tuxes: Vera Wang Cake: Tres Belle Cakes | Catering: Kolping Center | DJ: DJ Butlers

Green Acres Glamour

We had an amazing time working with Maggie & Tim! This New York City couple was all about sophistication.

Their style was reflected in every detail - their collection of silver trays, table numbers marking their many travels, and the beautiful vintage Packard that transported them from their ceremony at St. Ursula Chapel to Green Acres all made for a beautiful event.

It rained on the day of their wedding, but we made sure the event went off without a hitch!

“Mary was fantastic! She was so professional and easy to work with. Her attention to the details was flawless.”

— Karen, mother-of-the-bride

“Mary took care of everything which made [the day] stress-free.”

— Karen, mother-of-the-bride

“[Mary] is an excellent communicator and very responsive. I will definitely use her again!”

— Karen, mother-of-the-bride

Photographer: Kortnee Kate | Venue: Green Acres | Coordination + Planning | Turning Point Events