Ask The Exclusive – “Meet RS Exclusive” – by HCB Columnist RS Exclusive / Vendor Spotlight
I really want to expose brides in and around the Hill City to great wedding ideas, tips and trends, yet I also want to make HCB’s vendors reachable to you, which is the focus of our new column ”The Exclusive”, which is written by the mother/daughter team of Sandra Guelzo and Rachel ‘Guelzo’ McLean. This duo has been planning events under the name of RS Exclusive since 2005, yet their level of experience spans over the last 25 years.
I have had the privilege of attending events that RS has conducted (from baby showers to weddings), and I myself have to say that RS Exclusive does an excellent job of putting on an event to remember and that their events definitely have the “wow” factor that their clients are looking for.
I am glad to have RS Exclusive as a part of the Hill City Bride team of feature writers, but there is more! This column is for you … the bride. I like to think of this as the “Dear Abby” of wedding planning, so feel free to ask Sandra and Rachel any questions you can think of. They are here for you, and they are looking forward to tailoring their posts towards answering your questions.
The above photo is of Rachel and Sandra, courtesy of Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography, and without further due, I will let you hear from Rachel herself …
Meet RS Exclusive
RS Exclusive is a full service event company, formed in 2005 by mother/daughter team of seasoned event planners, Sandra Guelzo and Rachel ‘Guelzo’ McLean.
Together with their fantastic team of assistant designers and banquet staff, RS specializes in offering a full-range of wedding services, including: event planning, venue tours, catering, consultation, direction and coordination, custom decoration and design, music/DJ selection, creation of invitations/save-the-date cards, rentals, and so much more.
Prior to forming RS Exclusive, Sandra had been involved in the event planning industry for over 20 years and has worked with top caterers on countless events while making a name for herself planning large parties and events for family, friends, church groups, and throughout the community.
From the time she was a little girl, Rachel grew up assisting her mother with events, developing the same love and passion for exquisite, creative event design. As a bride herself in 2009, Rachel brings a fresh eye and creative energy to the company.
What sets RS Exclusive apart is our hands-on, personal attention to detail in every aspect of planning and execution. With dedication to excellence and a passion for quality and creativity, the RS Exclusive team takes pride in providing incredible service for every client and every event. Each event is customized to our client, and each client is treated as a friend.
Now I would love to show you a sampling of the stunning work that this team has created …
Left – Fresh flowers in pink shades add a pop of color for a wedding aisle at The Trivium.
Right – The Parlor Ballroom in downtown Lynchburg lends itself easily to breathtaking tablescapes and tall floral arrangements. Both photos are courtesy of Stone Blue Productions.
Left – For Rachel’s own fall wedding, the aisles of Court Street United Methodist Church were lined with bouquets of roses and sunflowers. Photo courtesy of Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography.
Right – With its high ceilings and open floor plan, Tresca on 8th transforms into a dramatic space. Photo courtesy of Crystal George Studios.
Eyecatching floral arrangements and exquisitely lined aisles are a specialty of RS Exclusive. This photo at Heritage United Methodist Church was captured by Stone Blue Productions.
Thank you again, Rachel and Sandra, for sharing your lovely work with us. I am really looking forward to your column! Brides, if you have topics that you would like to see addressed in “The Exclusive”, feel free to comment on this section or send an email to info@hillcitybride.com. Look for their next monthly feature on August 23rd.
RS makes any event that much more special & spectacular with their excellent and outstanding work. They really care about their clients and go above and beyond to make any event one to really remember!
RS Exclusive is by far the best wedding and event planners. Whether big or small RS does it all! Their attention to detail and highly professional work shows how much they care. I would never recommend anybody else but RS Exclusive to you!!!
This is a wonderful idea!! RS Exclusive does a great job with everything they do, so I know this will be a success!
Rachel and Sandra – you guys are so awesome and have worked so hard! I’m so excited to see all that you’re doing, can’t wait for the next post!
Always a pleasure, ladies! You’re thoughtful, insightful and full of kindness. Keep up the wonderful work, it is so divine to see your smiling faces
Great to see your work is being recognized! You two definitely know how to put on an event and make it stand out!!
What sweet comments, and I am so proud to have Rachel and Sandra on board!
Sandra works to meet the wishes of her brides with professionalism and creativity. Total attention to detail and the exclusive wishes of her clients/brides are evident in each RS event. I have personally attended many RS events and have been totally impressed each time with the way Sandra works to keep things fresh, current and as always, very classy.
RS Exclusive is the wedding planner for you if you want someone who will cater to your ” every ” need ! They will go above and beyond what you would even image to make sure your special day, is just want you dreamed it to be. How do I personally know this? I have worked behind the scences with the RS team and seen it first hand. They love what they do and are the most talented, loving, hard working wedding planners you will ever meet !!!
event planners are really great people, they can do some great planning on a hectic schedule .