As a wedding planner, it makes our jobs (and our client's lives) so much easier when we are on a team of vendors we can trust~ and Poetry in Motion is one! Karen and her entire team truly love what they do and it shows. Throughout the whole planning process, Karen was responsive, realistic, detailed, organized, professional, AND friendly. She helps make what could be a daunting task for some couples... easy and fun. Day of, Karen's team was amazing. They work like a well oiled machine, and were a huge support to our team while coordinating the wedding day. Cannot wait to work with their team again!
Jennifer S.
Karen and her team at Poetry in Motion were the perfect selection for our September wedding at Nestldown. Pre-wedding, they were so kind and patient with all our requests and responded to our emails quickly. Our wedding dinner tasting was right in Karen's home kitchen where we got to spend time sharing our story and learning hers. It was such a special treat! They worked seamlessly with the Nestldown staff, Danny Thomas rentals and all other vendors. All our guests said the food was the best wedding food they've ever had and the donut wall was a hit. We will definitely recommend PIM for future friends' events and cannot thank them enough for their amazing service, delicious food and fabulous staff.
Danielle B.
I do not know even where to begin! Poetry in Motion was our caterer for my husband and my wedding on June 30, 2023 at Nestldown and made the process so easy for us!As a Nestldown SEM (Special Events Manager), I knew I was in good hands with Karen and the whole Poetry in Motion catering staff. Karen was so helpful in creating a menu for us with the most amazing tacos, chips, salsa bar, and empanadas. Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was! I was never stressed throughout the catering portion of the planning process because Poetry in Motion made everything so easy. Karen's staff is so professional, very friendly, and always have a smile on their faces. It was truly the best day of our lives! Thank you Karen for everything!
Lauren C.
Karen was fantastic to work with! The boba was a hit, and we got so many compliments on the appetizers, meal, and desserts! Karen worked with us to create a dream menu for cocktail hour, dinner, and desserts that were delicious and a reflection of our favorite foods and flavors (she made my mom's delicious Indonesian chicken recipe and was able to create a delicious tofu Thai curry for our vegan guests which got many compliments). She was very easy to contact and work with and very well priced. I highly recommend Poetry in Motion for your next event!
Debbie D.
Karen is absolutely amazing. We threw a baby shower for our son and daughter in law and the food and presentation was fabulous!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Debbie & Ed
Kristina S.
We selected Poetry in Motion for our wedding at Nestldown in July of 2022. Karen and her team did NOT disappoint. When we first met Karen, we got to try out some of her food at another event she was hosting at Nestldown. I am so glad we got to do that because on the day of our wedding, we did not get to eat much! We devoured every bite we got to try! So delicious! We appreciated how honest and straightforward Karen was about choosing between "plated" VS "buffet" serving options. We initially wanted plated, but we ended up going with "buffet" based on her advice, and we were very happy with our choice. More people got to try more of her fabulous food too- which was a plus!Our guests LOVED the appetizers, signature drink, and the dinner menu she created for us. Karen's staff had such a warm and inviting energy the entire wedding as well... I felt like I had known them for years! There were a few staff members in particular who kept bringing us our signature drink over and over so we were able to enjoy it the whole night. We loved it!I also received an e-mail from Karen herself after the event. She gave us some compliments about our wedding and we appreciated that too! We felt very special on such an important day to us and a huge part of that was due to Karen and her team! We highly recommend Poetry in Motion!
Jordan S.
Karen and the entire Poetry in Motion team are consummate professionals.Given that you have one shot at an event like this, and the amount of money and time said event tends to cost on average, the relationship between a caterer and the couple is a tricky balancing act. Karen and her team handle things very well in that regard. What you see is what you get. As your big day gets closer and last minute details are modified, forgotten, etc. knowing what you're getting from the people you're working with becomes very reassuring.Karen can cook. We had a diverse crowd with even more diverse palettes and dietary preferences. The team made sure guests were well fed and satisfied, from appetizers, to dinner. One detail about the dinner portion that is quite stressful is accomplishing this in a price friendly manner. Poetry in Motion from a pricing standpoint scales appropriately relative to your budget and tastes. They do not gouge you. I cannot say the same about the wedding industrial complex...Let's discuss drinks. For her signature drink, my wife wanted something that I thought would be aesthetically difficult. At this point, our context with Karen was strictly catering. She nailed the drink. As a testament to the taste, we ran out of the liquor that supplied said drink with 3 hours left in the reception.One thing we didn't expect was the kindness and patience of the team. Not that we expected Poetry in Motion to be rude, but the care with which they addressed our said and unsaid needs was very touching. For example, linens are a seemingly minute detail that actually makes a big deal aesthetically. The team had a system that worked backwards from your wedding date to ensure that you got what you needed and wanted from a linens standpoint, among other details, with minimal effort required - a relief. As a bonus, Karen gave very sage and wise advice and was always trying to make sure that we accomplished our vision for the catering portion of the wedding.We can't thank Poetry in Motion enough. Also, as other reviews show, Karen is a legend.
Amanda V.
4.5 rounded up to 5. My husband and I used PIM for our Nestldown wedding in September. First, we'd like to thank Karen for her flexibility in letting us reschedule our wedding twice due to the pandemic. This made our already stressful wedding planning journey much les stressful. FOOD: We can't forget about the food in this review, of course. We had pretzels as appetizers, and our main dishes were chicken and vegan lasagna (hummus base). Karen was able to come up with six different menus that could work. She also had vegan options that non-vegan people pleasantly enjoyed. We were not able to taste the food ahead of our wedding, which left us slightly nervous (neither my husband or I are "foodies", but we wanted to at least preview what we would be eating on our special day). Nevertheless, we were very delighted with the way the menu turned out. Many guests said everything was delicious, and we have no regrets about the menu. ACCOUNTING: I am not the first to mention this in a review, but with all due respect, I really, really wish Karen was organized with checks. Not only were we asked to send a check in for a second time, but checks were not cashed on time (this left us a bit paranoid and added more stress to our wedding planning journey). Karen also requested old-fashioned cashier's checks. For future clients, this is something you will want to keep in mind. I really wish Karen would stay more organized with the checks. OTHER: Karen's team featured photos of our food and table setup on her Instagram in a really nice post. That was quite fun to see, as we felt so rushed during our wedding that we didn't get to stop and enjoy the details from afar. Thanks, Karen!
Katie Baker
Karen and her crew are the best in the business! Karen did the catering for our wedding at Nestldown. She was so kind to welcome us into her home for our tasting and her food is excellent. We were so pleased with the service, professionalism, and overall experience we had working with PIM. Highly recommend Karen and her team for your next event! She will make it HAPPEN!
Mary Katherine B.
Karen and her crew are the best in the business! Karen did the catering for our wedding at Nestldown. She was so kind to welcome us into her home for our tasting and her food is excellent. We were so pleased with the service, professionalism, and overall experience we had working with PIM. Highly recommend Karen and her team for your next event! She will make it HAPPEN!
I don't know what else to say but thank you. the whole team made this day feel special. we did a chicken and waffle sandwich which was amazing. the staff was professional and everything was worth the value
Ashley C.
I got married October of 2021 and I can't believe how long it has taken me to write this review! Karen and her team are hands down amazing, not only is her food delicious she was absolutely wonderful to my husband and I through all of the Covid craziness and date changes and never tried to hit us with date change fee's. Karen did everything in her power to help us make our day so special and affordable, I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone looking for a wonderful caterer for their wedding or event! Thank you so much Karen, Dustin and I are forever grateful!
Ben R.
Poetry in Motion was a great catering service for our wedding at Nestldown! We were given lots of flexibility on the menu and the appetizers were fabulous. For entrees, guests raved about the salmon in particular. Karen was flexible and accommodating. A couple things to note: 1) entree portion sizes were a little bit on the small side, 2) communication was a bit disorganized at times. But on the whole, we really enjoyed working with Poetry in Motion and would absolutely recommend to others!
Giulia Ferrara
We had a Great experience with them. The food and settings were great and the staff was friendly and professional. It was very easy working with Karen and she was very accommodating. .
Carla F.
Karen and her team went above and beyond to make sure our daughter's wedding at Nestldown this past September was a unforgettable event thanks to the service, food and settings they provided. We had a buffet for over 80 people and it went very smoothly. Karen was friendly and easy to communicate with considering the challenges of Covid. I have nothing but good things to say about Poetry in Motion.
As a wedding planner, it makes our jobs (and our client's lives) so much easier when we are on a team of vendors we can trust~ and Poetry in Motion is one! Karen and her entire team truly love what they do and it shows. Throughout the whole planning process, Karen was responsive, realistic, detailed, organized, professional, AND friendly. She helps make what could be a daunting task for some couples... easy and fun. Day of, Karen's team was amazing. They work like a well oiled machine, and were a huge support to our team while coordinating the wedding day. Cannot wait to work with their team again!
Karen and her team at Poetry in Motion were the perfect selection for our September wedding at Nestldown. Pre-wedding, they were so kind and patient with all our requests and responded to our emails quickly. Our wedding dinner tasting was right in Karen's home kitchen where we got to spend time sharing our story and learning hers. It was such a special treat! They worked seamlessly with the Nestldown staff, Danny Thomas rentals and all other vendors. All our guests said the food was the best wedding food they've ever had and the donut wall was a hit. We will definitely recommend PIM for future friends' events and cannot thank them enough for their amazing service, delicious food and fabulous staff.
I do not know even where to begin! Poetry in Motion was our caterer for my husband and my wedding on June 30, 2023 at Nestldown and made the process so easy for us!As a Nestldown SEM (Special Events Manager), I knew I was in good hands with Karen and the whole Poetry in Motion catering staff. Karen was so helpful in creating a menu for us with the most amazing tacos, chips, salsa bar, and empanadas. Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was! I was never stressed throughout the catering portion of the planning process because Poetry in Motion made everything so easy. Karen's staff is so professional, very friendly, and always have a smile on their faces. It was truly the best day of our lives! Thank you Karen for everything!
Karen was fantastic to work with! The boba was a hit, and we got so many compliments on the appetizers, meal, and desserts! Karen worked with us to create a dream menu for cocktail hour, dinner, and desserts that were delicious and a reflection of our favorite foods and flavors (she made my mom's delicious Indonesian chicken recipe and was able to create a delicious tofu Thai curry for our vegan guests which got many compliments). She was very easy to contact and work with and very well priced. I highly recommend Poetry in Motion for your next event!
Karen is absolutely amazing. We threw a baby shower for our son and daughter in law and the food and presentation was fabulous!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! Debbie & Ed
We selected Poetry in Motion for our wedding at Nestldown in July of 2022. Karen and her team did NOT disappoint. When we first met Karen, we got to try out some of her food at another event she was hosting at Nestldown. I am so glad we got to do that because on the day of our wedding, we did not get to eat much! We devoured every bite we got to try! So delicious! We appreciated how honest and straightforward Karen was about choosing between "plated" VS "buffet" serving options. We initially wanted plated, but we ended up going with "buffet" based on her advice, and we were very happy with our choice. More people got to try more of her fabulous food too- which was a plus!Our guests LOVED the appetizers, signature drink, and the dinner menu she created for us. Karen's staff had such a warm and inviting energy the entire wedding as well... I felt like I had known them for years! There were a few staff members in particular who kept bringing us our signature drink over and over so we were able to enjoy it the whole night. We loved it!I also received an e-mail from Karen herself after the event. She gave us some compliments about our wedding and we appreciated that too! We felt very special on such an important day to us and a huge part of that was due to Karen and her team! We highly recommend Poetry in Motion!
Karen and the entire Poetry in Motion team are consummate professionals.Given that you have one shot at an event like this, and the amount of money and time said event tends to cost on average, the relationship between a caterer and the couple is a tricky balancing act. Karen and her team handle things very well in that regard. What you see is what you get. As your big day gets closer and last minute details are modified, forgotten, etc. knowing what you're getting from the people you're working with becomes very reassuring.Karen can cook. We had a diverse crowd with even more diverse palettes and dietary preferences. The team made sure guests were well fed and satisfied, from appetizers, to dinner. One detail about the dinner portion that is quite stressful is accomplishing this in a price friendly manner. Poetry in Motion from a pricing standpoint scales appropriately relative to your budget and tastes. They do not gouge you. I cannot say the same about the wedding industrial complex...Let's discuss drinks. For her signature drink, my wife wanted something that I thought would be aesthetically difficult. At this point, our context with Karen was strictly catering. She nailed the drink. As a testament to the taste, we ran out of the liquor that supplied said drink with 3 hours left in the reception.One thing we didn't expect was the kindness and patience of the team. Not that we expected Poetry in Motion to be rude, but the care with which they addressed our said and unsaid needs was very touching. For example, linens are a seemingly minute detail that actually makes a big deal aesthetically. The team had a system that worked backwards from your wedding date to ensure that you got what you needed and wanted from a linens standpoint, among other details, with minimal effort required - a relief. As a bonus, Karen gave very sage and wise advice and was always trying to make sure that we accomplished our vision for the catering portion of the wedding.We can't thank Poetry in Motion enough. Also, as other reviews show, Karen is a legend.
4.5 rounded up to 5. My husband and I used PIM for our Nestldown wedding in September. First, we'd like to thank Karen for her flexibility in letting us reschedule our wedding twice due to the pandemic. This made our already stressful wedding planning journey much les stressful. FOOD: We can't forget about the food in this review, of course. We had pretzels as appetizers, and our main dishes were chicken and vegan lasagna (hummus base). Karen was able to come up with six different menus that could work. She also had vegan options that non-vegan people pleasantly enjoyed. We were not able to taste the food ahead of our wedding, which left us slightly nervous (neither my husband or I are "foodies", but we wanted to at least preview what we would be eating on our special day). Nevertheless, we were very delighted with the way the menu turned out. Many guests said everything was delicious, and we have no regrets about the menu. ACCOUNTING: I am not the first to mention this in a review, but with all due respect, I really, really wish Karen was organized with checks. Not only were we asked to send a check in for a second time, but checks were not cashed on time (this left us a bit paranoid and added more stress to our wedding planning journey). Karen also requested old-fashioned cashier's checks. For future clients, this is something you will want to keep in mind. I really wish Karen would stay more organized with the checks. OTHER: Karen's team featured photos of our food and table setup on her Instagram in a really nice post. That was quite fun to see, as we felt so rushed during our wedding that we didn't get to stop and enjoy the details from afar. Thanks, Karen!
Karen and her crew are the best in the business! Karen did the catering for our wedding at Nestldown. She was so kind to welcome us into her home for our tasting and her food is excellent. We were so pleased with the service, professionalism, and overall experience we had working with PIM. Highly recommend Karen and her team for your next event! She will make it HAPPEN!
Karen and her crew are the best in the business! Karen did the catering for our wedding at Nestldown. She was so kind to welcome us into her home for our tasting and her food is excellent. We were so pleased with the service, professionalism, and overall experience we had working with PIM. Highly recommend Karen and her team for your next event! She will make it HAPPEN!
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I don't know what else to say but thank you. the whole team made this day feel special. we did a chicken and waffle sandwich which was amazing. the staff was professional and everything was worth the value
I got married October of 2021 and I can't believe how long it has taken me to write this review! Karen and her team are hands down amazing, not only is her food delicious she was absolutely wonderful to my husband and I through all of the Covid craziness and date changes and never tried to hit us with date change fee's. Karen did everything in her power to help us make our day so special and affordable, I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone looking for a wonderful caterer for their wedding or event! Thank you so much Karen, Dustin and I are forever grateful!
Poetry in Motion was a great catering service for our wedding at Nestldown! We were given lots of flexibility on the menu and the appetizers were fabulous. For entrees, guests raved about the salmon in particular. Karen was flexible and accommodating. A couple things to note: 1) entree portion sizes were a little bit on the small side, 2) communication was a bit disorganized at times. But on the whole, we really enjoyed working with Poetry in Motion and would absolutely recommend to others!
We had a Great experience with them. The food and settings were great and the staff was friendly and professional. It was very easy working with Karen and she was very accommodating. .
Karen and her team went above and beyond to make sure our daughter's wedding at Nestldown this past September was a unforgettable event thanks to the service, food and settings they provided. We had a buffet for over 80 people and it went very smoothly. Karen was friendly and easy to communicate with considering the challenges of Covid. I have nothing but good things to say about Poetry in Motion.