Raquel was so wonderful to work with. We had to plan our wedding while navigating Covid-19 and Raquel was there to support and help us the whole way through. She was available to us at anytime, and was there to talk and problem solve through every obstacle whether big or small. The wedding we had was different than what we originally planned, but is was even more beautiful and perfect than we could have ever imagined thanks to the creativity, organization and support we had from Raquel. Thank you so much!!”
Daniela & Seth Giddens – Client
We are SO lucky and grateful that we had the chance to work with Raquel when planning our wedding this year. For a year, she was consistently available whenever we had any questions and to guide us through the crazy process of planning a wedding. When our initial wedding had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, we were very stressed and nervous. Lucky for us, we had the most amazing wedding planner by our side. Raquel made a very hard situation feel much less daunting, and always with a smile. Whenever any issue came up, she was full of wonderful ideas and helped us get through it calmly, including changing our venue a few times even up to a few weeks before the wedding! It is very clear how much experience Raquel has which made the whole process that much smoother. We feel extremely fortunate that we had her on our team, and really couldn’t have done it without her! I highly recommend Raquel for any of your events as her patience, kindness, efficiency and organization made her a perfect fit!”
Danielle & Jonathan Segal – Client
Never was it more important to have a Wedding Planner than during these crazy Covid times. I can tell you that Raquel exceeded our expectations on every level during these unprecedented times organizing and rebooking my daughter’s wedding not once but 3 times. Raquel had us keeping our cool every step of the way and offered solutions before we finished explaining the problem. She was FANTASTIC!! Her concern EVERY step of the way is that the Bride have NO stress. She was sure to let the parents know that anything stressful should come to her NOT the Bride and Groom and was so patient with any and all of our rants. In the end, my only daughter’s wedding exceeded our expectations, all thanks to Raquel at RSG Events!! We could not have gotten through it without her. I HIGHLY recommend RSG Events for your next function”
Lisa Serfaty – Client
Raquel helped us plan our daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. She has excellent organizational skills and a myriad of contacts and resources. She was able to guide us through the entire process from beginning to end. Raquel was very approachable and advocated on our behalf with all vendors. The result was outstanding. We could not have been happier. Thank you Raquel for your excellent work.”
Dr. & Mrs Oded & Shiri Samuel – Client
Raquel helped us plan both our children’s simchas. We had two in less than a year. She was a pleasure to work with! She always knew exactly how to guide us. She would gently make sure we were on our timeline to get stuff done. Our parties were very different and needed a lot of planning. Raquel had every aspect covered and left us feeling very comfortable. We never had to worry. We had many vendors and a couple that were very difficult for us to deal with. Raquel had no trouble stepping in and taking control in a very professional kind manner. Raquel became part of the family and after two simchas right after eachother we miss her! What a pleasure to work with!
Mr. & Dr. Danny & Michelle Scholes – Client
I have worked with Raquel on several occasions. She demonstrates a high degree of expertise and organizational skills. Her professionalism truly is reflected in the smiles of her clients as they enjoy their events with the security of knowing that Raquel is there to handle any situation. In addition, she is open and inviting to questions from other vendors and willingly gives her time to respond to questions thoroughly. Raquel is extremely enthusiastic about her work and it is always a pleasure to work with her. I certainly would recommend Raquel at RSG Events for anyone wanting piece of mind for their occasion or event.
Santo Garofalo – Producer’s Cut Inc.
Thank god for Raquel. From the moment that I met her, the two of us clicked. I knew that she would be there when I needed her and she would give me my space and let me make the decisions when I didn’t need her. Raquel was always a phone call or email away. She would respond within an hour!!!! Raquel would always keep me on track and would send me gentle reminders when things had to get done. On the evening of our simcha, I didn’t have to do anything. Raquel took control and did everything. I was actually able to enjoy the party- which I did. Thank you Raquel, I couldn’t have gotten through this wonderful journey without you. I will recommend you to all of my friends and family.
Barbi Benjamin Levitt – Vice President Human Resources, The Benjamin Group
We loved having Raquel as our event planner throughout the entire wedding planning journey! She was always so helpful with any questions we needed answers for and was always ready to meet with us and give us referrals for vendors whenever we needed any. Her gentle reminders and wedding timeline were especially helpful for keeping us on track. We were able to enjoy the entire wedding thanks to Raquel’s expertise and excellent organizational skills. We had many comments after the wedding about how smoothly the whole wedding flowed and how much fun it was! We would definitely recommend Raquel to anyone planning an event that is looking for a planner who is creative, has amazing organizational skills and knows how to put together a fun and memorable event.
The Orlan Family – Client
I hired Raquel to help plan my son’s bar mitzvah while my daughter was hospitalized. From the moment I explained the situation to Raquel she took charge of the event in a professional and effective manner, which truly allowed me freedom from worrying about the details. Thanks to Raquel completely taking this worry off my plate, I was able to focus on the needs of my daughter and family. Raquel went above and beyond our expectations to ensure that everything went smoothly! She is incredibly organized, decisive, and she was very patient when our daughter’s needs prevented us from making decisions in a timely manner. We appreciated how she was so thoughtful and compassionate of our situation, always tailoring her email queries and communications, showing sensitivity and great respect of our limited time and focus. Our family was able to arrive at our events calmly and with confidence, and truly enjoy the moment thanks to Raquel’s attention to detail and efficiency.
Janice Goldberg – Client
Raquel Sananes Grad was a great asset in organizing my son’s Bar Mitzvah. She brought to the table strong organizational skills and thought process which made it very easy for us to have such a successful event. Raquel did not leave any stone unturned and was meticulous with every detail. From the first phone call to the last detail the night of our event Raquel was hands on the project. She always made herself available for phone meetings as well as personal last minute meetings to make certain that everything would be better than we had hoped. If there were ever any questions that needed answering she would be on it immediately. I strongly recommend anyone who would like to have a successful event to call Raquel as she will certainly meet the task. Thank you again for assisting us in having only beautiful memories of that night!
Lilliane Moses, Lilliane’s Fine Jewellery – Client
Raquel Sananes Grad is a true professional and expert at planning events. Her calm, cool and collective approach to producing highly organized and creative special events is what sets her apart from others in her field. The moment I find out she is a part of the team I know that everything will be great. I highly recommend her to be a part of your next special event.
Jian Magen – Magen Boys Entertainment
Raquel was instrumental in ensuring my wedding day was flawless and perfect! This is the second time my family has used RSG Events and we were more than happy with every detail that Raquel helped us finalize before, and on the big day. Raquel and her team were on top of everything and ensured that as a bride, I was stress free. Any time I needed Raquel throughout the day she was there in a flash and had all of the answers. I would definitely recommend Raquel for any function or wedding as I couldn’t have had the most amazing day without her!
Elyssa Sugar-Katz – Client
Raquel is a very professional, detail oriented person who sets a goal and will do whatever necessary to reach it. Nothing is too big or too small for her personal attention. The proof is in the wonderful success of the event at the end of the day. I enjoyed working with her and I learnt a lot from her expertise.
Rella Margolis – Manager, Development and Special Projects, Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto
Working with Raquel has been such a pleasure. She has a great organizational sense and has kept us on track! Her ability to work within any given budget lends credit to her creativity and efficiency as a planner. I would recommend her to anybody who is planning an event, big or small!
Elan Sibilia – Client
THANK U SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!! The night was perfect!! I did a lot but could not have done it without the help of YOU. You looked after every detail and made sure that things were as they were supposed to be. Things I didn’t even know to think about. You were great and very easy to work with. Thanks for keeping on top of things, before and during the night. My daughter had the best night and that’s what’s important, and I know everyone else did as well. Thank you for everything!”
Marc Benjamin, Vice President of Operations, Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel – Client
I hired Raquel to help me plan my son’s bar mitzvah. I was hosting an event for 400 people at a venue that had never had an event for a crowd this size. Raquel helped me flush out my vision for the event right from the very start and kept me on task every step of the way. She was extremely professional and ensured that my vision was clearly communicated to the vendors participating. She made sure that every detail was attended to and most importantly made sure that I was able to enjoy my simcha. On the day of the event I knew that Raquel was in control and that all I needed to do was entertain my guests and enjoy the celebration. I could not have done it without Raquel. Her experience, professionalism, and calm demeanor were the reasons that my event went on without a hiccup. She put out little fires along the way that I did not even know about and liaised between myself and the caterer what needed to take place. Thank you Raquel for making our son’s bar mitzvah dream and vision become a reality.
Cheryl Wise – Client
Raquel is easy & fun to work with. She’s experienced, detail oriented & keeps a sharp eye on the other services making sure they are doing their upmost for the client.
Josh Israel – Owner, Video Productions by Josh
Apart from her strengths of a big heart, smile, and warm personality, Raquel is a very talented event planner capable of implementing, coordinating, managing small and large events with grace and professionalism.
Eric Benchimol – Photographer
Raquel is an organized, creative and “on the ball” type of person. A pleasure to work with.
Edan Kaufman – Event Producer, Sole Power Productions
Raquel is a very detailed, organized and prompt party planner. I have had the pleasure of working with her on some charity events and her work has always been very professional. I would recommend her for any type of party – big or small – she can do it all!
Karen Cohen – Client