LOVe letters
- pelin + matt
“The Event Refinery were incredible! We were so lucky to have met Mel who brought every single detail of our wedding to life. Mel is so amazing at what she does, she is responsive, trusting, calm and she orchestrated everything so seamlessly, exceeding all our expectations. It’s also important to mention that she is also such a beautiful, kind and genuine person which made the experience even better. Mel, thank you so much for everything. You and your team are so wonderful, we are forever grateful.”
- be pure product launch
“We worked with Mel for a new product launch this month and the result was incredible. Mel was great to work with and I completely trusted her with our brief - which she executed perfectly! We had a small budget for this event but that didn't seem to pose a problem. All in all, I am so happy and can't wait to use The Event Refinery for our next corporate event.”
- daniella + james
“We couldn't recommend Mel and the Events Refinery team more! Mel is incredibly professional, organised and creative and is also one of warmest and most generous people you'll meet.
With all of our guests travelling from overseas, we organised glamping and a party the day after, so Mel essentially single-handedly organised and coordinated a two-day festival for 120 people! The entire weekend took a huge amount of work and coordination by Mel and it flowed seamlessly. She thought of details that never would have occurred to us and made the planning process fun and stress-free. We couldn't have been happier and are so grateful that we found Mel!”
- CARLI + MIKE
“We feel so lucky to have found Mel and The Event Refinery. Mel was kind, energetic, patient, helpful and so so organised. We were based outside of Auckland while planning our wedding so Mel did all the groundwork and I trusted her with everything and she delivered so much more than I anticipated. I was never stressed or concerned bc I had her on my side. Everything was executed perfectly and I couldn’t have wished for a more epic day. We asked for a lot and she delivered. I’m going to miss our daily conversations so much. Thank you Mel you are a STAR.”
- boating & outdoors company conference
“I engaged Mel and the Event Refinery to help manage my company conference. Her organisational skills are fantastic with no details missed, but her charming no issues personality made things easy for our company and all our delegates. Mel has a calm no panic and no problems manner. Would highly recommend Mel and The Event Refinery. Our event was approximately 100 people over 3 days.”
- ava + matt
“We used TER for the co-ordination and styling of our wedding and Mel went above and beyond to ensure our day ran perfectly. Right from the get go, Mel was onto it with all the finer details, regular check ins and making sure we felt relaxed and excited for our big day. The day couldn't have been more of a success and this was all down to Mel and her team. We were so well looked after - always making sure we were fed and had a drink in hand. The venue and space looked stunning thanks to Mel's eye for detail - it was so great to talk through floor plans and her communication with other vendors was great. She had batteries and tape for those last minute emergencies and made sure everything was taken care of. We received such great feedback from our guests, saying how fabulous Mel was. We feel so lucky to have had TER apart of our day and would recommend them to anyone.”
- charlie + tyson
“Mel was an absolute dream to work with. She went above and beyond to create our perfect day and definitely helped settle our nerves in the lead up to the wedding. We got married during the floods (not the summer wedding we had in mind 😅) and Mel was so quick to find us a last minute marquee/change our whole outdoor setup. Mel was always very responsive, personable and is absolutely amazing at what she what does! We are so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend TER to any couple looking to get married!”
- jess + marty
“For all the brides out there who want ZERO stress, I would recommend you hire Mel RIGHT NOW. Our wedding was stress-free, organised, and just fun! I hired Mel for on the day co-ordination but she did so much more than that throughout the year, her communication is fantastic and suggestions really helped made the day go more smoothly. I didn't have a bridal party as I wanted all my friends to enjoy the day, having Mel there, knowing she had my back throughout the evening was incredible. Don't think about it, just hire her to take the stress OFF EVERYONE, not just you as a bride. It made such a difference to our day and everyone said it was the most fun wedding they have ever been too which is exactly the vibe we wanted. Love you Mel and thank you so much!!”
- bitelab product launch
“Melissa's vision, procurement and execution of the finer elements of excellence are evident in her work. Bite Lab's launch was a huge success in great part due to her attention to detail.”
- AMY + MATT
“Where do I even start?! I had the absolute pleasure of planning our wedding with Mel from The Event Refinery, and we couldn't have been happier with how our special day turned out. We were in contact for almost a year, navigating Covid stress and changes of dates, but nothing was too much for Mel. Her incredible attention to detail, excellent communication skills and responsiveness made our day truly wonderful, but most of all she was open, friendly, positive and put my mind at ease with every decision we made. Mel was ALWAYS available to listen to my every thought, question or idea and I knew that she was 100% reliable and supportive. Mel, we can't thank you enough for going above and beyond to create the most beautiful day for us. You are amazing at what you do and just awesome in general!! We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mel and her team. If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Lots of love, Amy and Matt xxx”
- KATE + KERRY
“Mel @ The Event Refinery was truly AMAZING as our wedding coordinator. We spent ten months together creating our perfect day, with Mel's fantastic communication with us and all of our vendors, helping and guiding us, and making sure everything was on track. Mel was extremely thorough, super responsive and she was always 'got' our ideas! Her on the day management (and the set up the day before) was pure magic - nothing was a problem and she managed all the hard work seemingly effortlessly. I can't recommend Mel enough, I could not have enjoyed the day as much as I did if it was not for Mel and The Event Refinery.”
- ALLIE + JOSH
“Having Mel and the team at The Event Refinery planning our wedding was a game changer. With a tight 6 week planning window due to Covid - no request was too difficult, no question unanswered and Mel went out of her way to ensure every detail of our wedding was triple checked and perfect in every way. Responsive and reachable at all times, Mel made sure I was informed and involved in every step of the process and was a delight to deal with. I am so grateful we were recommended The Event Refinery to help us bring our special day to life and 100% recommend their services to anyone planning a special occasion”
- sera + james
“We utilised The Event Refinery's "on the day" planning and coordinating services for our wedding and couldn't speak more highly of Mel. You're not just getting an event planner on the day but someone (with an eagle eye for detail) who oversees details from all vendors in the lead up to the big day. Thanks to the attention that went into our runsheet, the day went smoothly, all the vendors knew what they (and each other) were doing and we could relax and let the event run according to plan. Mel truly went above and beyond, stepping up and offering to help with all sorts of jobs. Not only was Mel a true professional (and so dedicated!) but also brought all the positive vibes. Would recommend to anyone planning a wedding. Thank you for everything - we were truly able to enjoy the time we had with our family and friends.”
- alicia + russell
“I don’t even know where to start...There is absolutely no way I could have pulled off my surprise wedding without Mel and her team. Mel totally went above and beyond at every single step of the way, nothing was ever too hard! I was still changing details on her 3 weeks out and she took it all in stride! She kept me cool calm and collected with her organisation and reassurance, and on the night everything flowed so seamlessly! Thank you so much for everything you did for us!”
- jo malone fragrance product launch
“Thank you so much! We were all so thrilled with the look, feel and running of our event today, all credit to you. The food and beverages were delicious, the water feature looked fab, the flowers were on point, all furnishings large and small accompanied our theme beautifully, everything ran smoothly, and you were so lovely to work with. I realise there must have been so much work that went on behind the scenes and am truly appreciative, I can’t wait for our next event!”
- hannah + liam
“The team at Event Refinery were AMAZING! So easy to communicate with and made my wedding look so beautiful!”
- tina, hus art farm
“Jannah was so easy to communicate with, and made my day so perfect!
Best event hiring in Auckland!”
- anna + tom
“Mel from The Event Refinery was so so amazing to deal with! You're not just another customer, she really goes over and above to make sure everything goes perfectly, and you can rely on the quality and service 110%. I cannot recommend more highly, in fact i have already recommended The Event Refinery to others. Don't look any further than this amazing event company for all your wedding/party needs!”
- melodie + phil
“Mel and the team were absolutely amazing, honestly cannot rate them high enough. From the get go they were responsive, accomodating and go the extra mile for you. We hired the tables, bench seats and market umbrellas and they were all incredibly beautiful, high quality and made our wedding feel that little bit more special!”
- sophie + tyler
'“Life savers! Found them online after another company let me down with our wedding equipment. Went by the reviews and found immediately why these guys were so highly rated! Had exactly what I needed and everything was FAR better quality than original place too. Beautiful furniture. Communication quick and thorough, went the extra mile on a number of things (including helping put together the most beautiful poster which is now framed and on our wall!) - all round we couldn't have asked for better. Thanks Mel, so thankful we found you for our special day. Would recommend you guys to everyone X”
- SOPHIE + CHRISTIAN
“Jannah and Mel were amazing!! They had great communication which made everything so easy. They made our day so flawless from set up to pack down. Such beautifully hand crafted tables and benches that made the setup look amazing. Highly recommend!!”
- GABBY + JONNY
“The Event Refinery were AMAZING to work with. They truly made our wedding perfect! All their products transformed our venue especially the long tables and bench seats! We had our signs and menus printed too which were awesome. Would highly recommend The Event Refinery for your special day!! Thank you girls so much :)”
- CATHERINE + ASH
“We had a fantastic experience with Mel at The Event Refinery. We hired a grid stand, signage frame and brass vases, and everything was perfect. Communication with Mel was always easy, and she was incredibly helpful sorting out delivery and drop-offs. Would highly recommend!”
- Holly + bartt
"The Event Refinery ladies, Mel and Jannah, are a dream team! From the get-go they were super friendly, responsive and helpful, answering ALL our wedding related questions. Their products are gorgeous and the furniture is beautifully handcrafted - we had so many compliments on the day! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend TER - our day was more beautiful than we dreamed of. Thank you!”