Working with Amber was hands down THE BEST decision we made for our wedding. We were one of the many pandemic couples who ended up having to postpone our wedding date twice between 2020 and 2021. Amber was there every step of the way, handled everything seamlessly, and went above and beyond to ensure we ended up having the best wedding. When we were first interviewing wedding planners after we had gotten engaged (2018), Amber came extremely prepared with examples of her work and sample files of how she plans/executes weddings. She was head and shoulders above anyone else we interviewed and we immediately knew she was the one. During the planning process, Amber was always there to answer my endless amount of questions and help me with my extreme indecisiveness. She is very organized and kept us on track for all things for our wedding (both financially and timeline-wise). She is very honest and all her recommendations for vendors were the absolute best/you couldn't go wrong with any of them. We were able to put our full trust in her very early on. When it came to design, Amber is very creative and has a great eye for everything. We had a very unconventional vision to capture the surreal vibe inspired by a horror movie called Annihilation (very colorful florals that don't exist in real-life and kind of have a weird/creepy vibe about them) and Amber was completely on board. We also added the extra complication of having so many different hanging installations for the florals and the lighting (a big disco ball installation with chandeliers) . She recommended the vendors that she thought would go best with our vision and we really ended up with the ultimate dream team. When finalizing design, I had a couple reservations about some of her color choices, but we ended up going with it and it couldn't have been more perfect. She is truly an expert! With the pandemic, she seamlessly handled coordinating with our vendors and was completely there for us even though she had the busiest wedding season of all time this past summer (2 wedding seasons in 1). We are truly grateful for all the work she had put in when her bandwidth was spread as thin as it was. In our final coordination meetings with all our vendors leading up to our wedding day, she really showcased her expertise by asking all the right questions to ensure everyone was prepared to have things running smoothly the day of. Without this, we honestly would have missed so many things and not have been able to enjoy our wedding day ourselves. Fast forward to our wedding day, her day of coordination was impeccable. I was relaxed the entire day and knew I could trust her with everything. We fully enjoyed our entire wedding day/night and were able to eat and party without any concerns. With the amount of coordination that was required from the many different vendors and the countless amount of installations that had be installed that day (lighting, SO many floral installations, etc.), it truly was executed perfectly. She was also just the best energy to have around and I cannot think of a single issue that happened. I highly recommend Amber as a planner, designer, and/or day-of coordinator for any of your event needs. She is very knowledgeable, organized (a perfectionist!), creative, responsive, and just an overall wonderful person. She goes above and beyond for all her clients and has a great eye for any type of design. Having her be in our lives for the past 3 years has been the best and we are so grateful to have met her and worked with her on our wedding. Our guests have all commented that our wedding is the best they've ever attended and we'll remember every single detail for the rest of our lives. read more

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Hiring A. Renee Weddings & Events was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. We did partial planning with Malea. Malea was easy to talk to, professional, and has a great eye for design. We knew our wedding was in good hands after our first meeting with her. There are so many moving pieces with wedding planning and many things that we did not think of, but she made it easy for us to know what we needed to do. It was also very helpful that she communicated with vendors for us during our planning months. I can't imagine how many emails she saved us from. She is also very responsive and answered any questions we had. She helped immensely with the design portion of our wedding. She curated a beautiful vision from florals, linens, signage and more! On the wedding day, Malea made sure that everything ran smoothly, and we could just enjoy the day worry free. As my new husband said, "We couldn't imagine the hours of therapy we would have needed without Malea." Thank you, A. Renee Weddings & Events! read more

I worked with Malea of A.Renee Weddings and Events on a partial planning package and it was the best decision I made when it came to planning my wedding. Malea hit the out of the park with every element including stellar vendor recommendations, thoughtfully executed design, and guidance in staying on track and hitting planning milestones. After seeing Malea's previous work, I was pretty confident I wanted to work with A.Renee so my wedding would look like what I imagined. But what I didn't understand was what the team brings to the actual day is the real magic. All I can describe my day as was joyful, peaceful, and beautiful! Malea and assistant Haylee managed so many aspects so I could just focus on being in the moment. Kudos to Amber for the team she has built. You're in great hands with A.Renee Weddings! read more

Amber is the epitome of a boss woman and ultimate wedding planner! I had an ultra romantic and super lush floral wedding style in mind and Amber went above and beyond to make sure we got just that. Not only is Amber a true professional, but she is also kind, personable, thoughtful, understanding, and has an incredible eye for detail to make sure that everything is perfect for you. Even if she has several weddings to plan at the same time, you will never feel it when you talk to her because she makes sure to make you feel that your needs are prioritized and cared for. Whatever your budget is, she will make sure to respect it and give you the best recommendations. Whenever we felt uneasy about an estimate or idea, Amber handled it swiftly to keep our mind at ease - which is so important when it comes to wedding planning because you really don't know how much goes on behind the scenes to make a successful wedding happen but she does. She understands the timeline for wedding planning to make sure you have everything you need in time but can also pull out backup ideas/vendors like a magic trick. So if that that wasn't enough for you, witnessing how Amber interacted with each wedding vendor she recommended to us was proof of how much respect she has in the wedding industry and how much respect she has for them. Everyone we worked with shared the same qualities as Amber and had obviously formed a great connection with her from prior work together as well. The team we put together was truly a dream team. Amber made sure that everyone was always on the same page and our wedding felt like a blink of an eye because of how smoothly everything was handled. In short, Amber is the best wedding planner. Her work ethic is incomparable and if you want the most beautiful memory of you wedding day, Amber is your gal. We love you, Amber! read more

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Where should we begin? Since the very beginning, Amber has understood our vision and brought our ideas to life in a way that we knew we were incapable of doing. She created the perfect wedding day for us! Not only is Amber professional, talented, and organized, but she is also creative and able to think outside the box. Our entire experience with her has been nothing but positive and enjoyable! Thanks to Amber, we felt virtually no stress throughout the entire planning process. We had complete trust in her and we have no regrets. It is evident that she is passionate about her career. She becomes excited when discussing color schemes, design layouts, and focal points. We remember during some of our conversations, she would have a certain twinkle in her eye and display enthusiasm for specific ideas, and it was clear that she could envision the entire wedding in a way that we could never have imagined. Not only did she help us find vendors that met our stylistic needs, but everyone we spoke with of her agreed that she was the best of the best. She also introduced us to professionals whom we genuinely enjoyed getting to know. She handled any mishaps or detours with grace, persistence, and innovation. When our venue notified us late in the process that there would be a concert on the same day as our outdoor wedding, Amber advocated for us. She battled through countless emails to ensure that our ceremony would not be disrupted by the noise from the other establishment. On the day of the wedding, she ensured that everything came together seamlessly and truly orchestrated a wedding that surpassed our expectations. We are incredibly grateful for her and her talents in helping us create a memory that will last a lifetime. We enjoyed our time with Amber so much that when it all came to an end, we found ourselves missing her! We truly believe that we have made a lifelong friend in her, and I cannot recommend her services enough. ~Lizzy & Amanda read more

Amber is an amazing wedding planner who doesn't miss a beat! From the moment we met I was impressed with her professionalism and kindness. She is super organized, and extrememly knowledgable about the industry. She also can adjust her packages to fit your specific needs. Throughout the planning process as I spoke with our vendors, it was clear she has a wonderful reputation in the industry. I HIGHLY recommend Amber- the planning process and day of would have been so stressful without her. read more

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Amber was our rock throughout our wedding planning process. We worked with her for about the 6 months leading up to our wedding -- she helped to bring to life the design vision we had for our wedding, and then executed that vision flawlessly. Amber's knowledge of the Seattle-area wedding industry is extensive, and she helped pinpoint picture-perfect vendors for us, from florals to cake. On the day-of the wedding she was calm and collected, and allowed us to really be hands-off and truly enjoy the best day ever! Amber expertly navigated the dynamics of varying opinions, vendor contracts, unforeseen obstacles, and the stresses that come along with planning a wedding, and kept my husband and I as sane as possible throughout the process. We can't recommend Amber enough for couples who want a reliable, well-organized, and extremely talented planner to work with -- and we are happy to call her a friend! read more

I highly recommend working with Amber Sooter as your wedding planner! She was my wedding planner and my wedding was so magical and the best day of my life! I actually eloped 6 months previously to my wedding because we had to postpone the wedding due to COVID. Though my elopement was nice and served it's purpose, my actually wedding was worlds away and felt so meaningful, special because of the planning and lack of stress on my part due to Amber's help. Amber was recommended to me by the Four Seasons events coordinator. I was very stressed about my wedding with the uncertainty of COVID and that I lived in NYC and my wedding was in Seattle. I felt so much more relaxed after speaking with Amber so I decided to work with her, best decision I made all wedding! Amber guided us through the process of selecting our vendors by presenting a few options that were best for us. This was so helpful because I had no idea who to hire. For my elopement I had to scour wedding planners IGs to find multiple vendors. This was sooo much easier. For the wedding, I had a concept of pink florals and Amber helped me bring my concept to life and made many suggestions like having gold cutlery and the tablecloth and napkins material that made my ideas come to life beautifully. Everyone told me they had never seen such a beautiful wedding and I felt the same! Amber arranged the meetings with all the vendors and sent my their proposals, which made everything easy. She also kept an overall budget so I could see how much it all cost. She also helped so much with stress and ups and downs from COVID. She always told us when the regulations changed and what it meant for us. Amber is so organized and going up to the wedding she had a detailed day of schedule for me and my husband and my family. This made the day of even more seamless because everyone knew when to arrive and I knew when to have breakfast and lunch so I didn't have to think at all during the day of the wedding and could just enjoy. She also told us what to order ahead like menus, cocktail napkins, guest book etc. so they were ordered ahead of time and she gave her discount too for suites like Minted! She had a list of items to bring to the wedding, like the items I listed above, so packing for the day of was stress free. On the day of the event because we had planned so well I didn't worry at all. Amber and her assistant was there to take care of everything including, getting my veil from the room, setting everything up, and packing up and delivering our things to our room at the end of the night so we didn't have to worry. I could relax because I knew that she would handle anything that would come up and answer anyone's questions. She handled all the things that stresses me out like putting my veil on and helping my husband with the boutonnière! Most importantly to me Amber has a calming presence, is kind, funny and sweet. She's also organized and professional. Hiring Amber was the best decision I made during my wedding. Do yourself a favor and hire her! read more

Amber was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond for our wedding and the whole process was stress-free and enjoyable. We are so thankful for Amber, our wedding day was more amazing than we could have ever imagined, and she worked so hard to make it that way. One of the reasons Amber stood out above other wedding planners we considered was her eye for design. She listened and asked questions that helped us figure out what we wanted for our big day and elevated that to another level, but all while making sure the day would still feel like us. We only had our venue at JM Cellars picked out and we had no idea who we wanted to use for rentals, florist, photographer, catering, DJ, paper goods, hair and makeup, cake, and all other wedding related things. Amber listened to our preferences and budget for our wedding and made great recommendations. Every vendor we worked with was someone she recommended and wow, we felt like we won the wedding jackpot. We loved every vendor and they all contributed so much to create an unforgettable event for our guests and us. We had a pretty short time frame for planning our wedding of about 6 months during COVID. Amber was so knowledgeable and her experience in the industry really shined during the whole wedding planning process. She always kept us up to date on new restrictions for weddings. When the outlook was looking better for June 2021 weddings we were happy we were able to include more family and friends and we went from 40 to 65 guests. Amber seamlessly changed the design and footprint of the wedding for us, and spoke to all of our vendors, and made the necessary changes for our larger guest list. We also ended up getting married during one of the hottest days of the year (100-degree day) and she was quick to respond and make any changes we needed the day of. JM was transformed in two hours from a winery to a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception, and I still can't believe how it was all accomplished that quickly. It was the best decision to work with Amber and it allowed my husband and I to take the whole day in and enjoy every moment with our friends and family. read more

Hiring Amber is just the best decision you can make for your wedding! Amber helped us in so many ways as we planned our August 2020 wedding, rescheduled our August 2020 wedding (due to COVID), and then finally got married in July 2021. Here is what we learned as we planned our wedding what seems like three times. There are two different kinds of vendors: 1. Those who make you feel like you are 1 of the 1000 weddings they will be a part of and 2. Those who make you feel like YOUR most important day is also THEIR most important day. Amber is 1000% the second! Amber truly cared about our unique vision and ideas for our day. Then, she made everything come together even better than we could have imagined. But, what I appreciated the most was that she did it all while making us feel like her top priority, remaining calm during stressful and uncertain times, and acting as our friend and advocate throughout the whole process. Of course, she also exceled at the things you want from a wedding planner. She recommended and connected us with some of the best vendors in the industry, she simplified the chaos of the planning process, and she allowed us be present on our big day because we knew she had everything under control and would execute everything flawlessly and professionally. But really, it was her warm, joyful, and empathetic spirit that made her a great partner to work with throughout a process that would have been stressful even without a global pandemic. Our wedding day was a complete fairytale, and we can't thank Amber enough for making it happen. Just hire her. read more

We had the most incredible experience working with Malea for our wedding in September at the Woodmark Hotel. She is extremely organized, very sweet, and a calming presence to have by your side for your special day. Malea kept us on top of everything and was in constant communication with us leading up to the wedding. We are so happy that we found her and highly recommend her :) read more

I cannot thank Amber enough for helping us with our Covid Wedding! We had originally booked Amber as our planner back in Feb 2019 for our June 2020 wedding. Unfortunately, covid hit and we had to replan our perfect day, but Amber made plan A, plan B, and we finally settled on plan C. She was attentive to our wants and needs, planned a GORGEOUS design, had amazing recommendations and executed our plan C wedding like it was our original plan. If it were not for Amber my husband and I would have given up on a wedding... Amber was our shoulder to lean on with all of our worries especially with restrictions and she handled it so gracefully that when I was done talking with her I felt so much ease going onto our next step in the planning process. Do yourself a favor and hire A.Renee weddings & events for your special day read more

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Amber was the best decision we made for our wedding! She was the ultimate professional and did everything in her power to make us believe that my fiancé and I were the only people in the world that mattered. We wholeheartedly recommend Amber to anyone who wants to enjoy their wedding stress free. We decided to get married in Seattle. As this is not where we live, we needed someone who could help us speak with vendors on our behalf, take our ideas and vision to heart, and turn our wedding into a reality without us physically being with them. Amber was all of this and more. Amber's knack for design, attention to minute details and organizational ability make mundane things magical in execution. She has a poise, demeanor, and attention to detail that makes you feel as though everything is in hand when she is around. We provided her with a color theme but Amber's design savvy eclipsed our expectations and propelled our look into a more elevated design. She helped us fine tune the look by providing suggestions and sample photos of everything from chairs, flowers, lighting, table designs and cakes. Thanks to Amber our wedding turned out more beautiful than we could ever have imagined. Amber was also very attuned to our budget. As she was our intermediary for vendors, Amber helped us stay within our allotted budget by providing a varied list of professionals that fit our needs and style. (Some she's worked with and others she has not.) Amber's professional standing is of a sterling quality among several of the top venues and vendors in Seattle. Even the places she had not worked with knew of her work and were eager to work with her. We were told numerous times by vendors, "Amber works magic. You've chosen a good one." The day of the wedding, Amber was in her element. She arrived on time and was composed. She effortlessly took charge and coordinated with the vendors and venue director to get everything in order. Staff at our venue/ hotel remarked continually on how well organized everything was and how relaxed my bride and I appeared. Our families loved her as well and appreciated the direction she gave them so that they too could relax and enjoy the event. read more

Amber went above and beyond for our wedding. She captured and executed everything just as we had envisioned. Amber was so supportive and communicative throughout the whole process and I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Working with Amber made planning our wedding from across the country a breeze! She is calm and collected, honest, efficient, organized, really a true pleasure to work with. My husband and I never felt pressured to make any sudden decisions. She is always transparent and provided variety of options that respected our budget. Most importantly, Amber would always create an inviting space for us to be ourselves during the entire planning process, and that is what we loved most about working with A. Renee Weddings & Events! read more

Not sure there's much more we can add to what the glowing reviews here have already said about Amber. She is a consummate professional, with a wealth of experience and strong reputation in the industry here in WA. She is patient and genuinely cares about her clients--who they are and what's important to them--and goes above and beyond to ensure her couples have the wedding of their dreams, even if this means planning and re-planning a wedding multiple times over due to the impact of COVID-19 for a couple living on the opposite side of the country. We hired Amber around the middle of 2019 to provide Partial Planning & Design services for our May 2020 wedding. Not long after hiring her, Amber got to work helping us with vendor-booking. For nearly every type of vendor--from caterer to photographer (and even things like stationery or wedding website platform)--she would provide ~3 initial recommendations based on our wedding vision and vendor availability (which she would have already confirmed). In every case, we ended up going with one of her initial picks because they'd always be spot-on. As a result, we were able to assemble our wedding vendor dream team, who were all absolutely fantastic to work with. Because my (then) fiance and I were in NYC, most of our planning was done through email, but when we came to WA for the holidays, Amber was gracious enough to book multiple meetings with us to work out a huge chunk of the planning details in-person. By the beginning of 2020, we were feeling like our wedding vision was coming to life. Needless to say, COVID-19 really upended that. While my fiance and I spent the last couple weeks of March and into April contemplating the difficult decision to postpone our wedding, Amber was already getting in touch with our venue and vendors about our options. When we did decide to postpone our wedding to October, she was incredibly supportive of us and immediately started working with our vendors to put the updated contracts together. With every shift in the guidelines & restrictions coming down from the governor, Amber was on top of it, helping us find the best solution under the latest circumstances and giving so much of her time and emotional support to us in the process. To conclude, our wedding day wasn't quite what we had envisioned at the start of the year, but it could not have turned out more perfect, and we credit so much of that to Amber. We felt at ease the entire day and we had so much time to just enjoy ourselves and take in the occasion--including the gorgeous designs that Amber had a hand in planning. My husband and I are so grateful to have had the chance to work with Amber; she was there with us through it all and, quite simply, the best purchase decision we could've made for our wedding. read more

I'm not one to leave reviews , but wow, Amber is incredible! When I first got engaged I knew I wanted to hire a wedding planner, and all I can say is I'm so thankful I came across A. Renee Weddings & Events! Amber exceeded every expectation I had. She's so talented and professional and will truly make your wedding day dreams come true. She gets to know her clients and works closely with you to make sure she captures your vision. Being a covid bride there were so many ups and downs along the way, with so much uncertainty. But Amber remained positive and worked with whatever the world handed us along the way. I can't recommend her enough! I'm already trying to think of my next event I can hire her for! read more

Amber is amazing. When you need a hero on your wedding day to make sure everything goes smoothly and no one gets in the way of your special day, call Amber. Her team was professional, outstanding, empathetic, hard working, and all around amazing. She kept everything running smoothly and she really understood our theme and decor. With their help the room was flipped and decorated exactly like we had envisioned it. She took the time to navigate all of our vendors, family members, and everything in between and really be our advocate. Again, I can not say enough amazing things. read more

We knew Amber Sooter was the perfect wedding planner for us at our first meeting! She was punctual, prepared with questions to get to know us, and ready to answer all of our questions. Amber's first priority was to get a true vision of the style of wedding and what was most important to our daughter for her special day. Amber is a great listener and made sure that every detail was just perfect! Amber was always available for e-mails, phone calls, and meetings together. She made our family feel that we were her top priority at every point throughout the planning process. She is able to work at an amazing pace, completing all the many tasks before the wedding and on the wedding day with such a calm and professional manner. The wedding day went so smoothly due to Amber's excellent communication with us, her organized timelines for the wedding party, and her gift of making everyone feel at ease. Amber has great connections and wonderful ideas. She is also very happy to work with your ideas and work with any vendors you may choose. She is very focused on vendor contracts and makes sure all the fine points are included. Our wedding was outside the city, which made organization even more of a priority. Amber just makes everything happen perfectly. Amber's goal is to make you enjoy every minute of the wedding while she takes care of everything else. She was invaluable to us! As the Mother of the Bride, I can honestly say we couldn't have done it without Amber! We highly recommend Amber as your first choice for a perfect wedding planner! read more

Amber is amazing! So organized, really understands our vision, has great contacts for vendor discounts, lots of experience to draw from, and uses her billable time honestly and efficiently. read more

Amber is absolutely phenomenal. The past year and half, we knew we could Count on her. I lived out of state and she was on top of everything handling back and forth emails with vendors and I, scheduling meetings every time i was in town, dealing with the RSVP's, payments, and I could always count on her suggestions with designs and etc. I absolutely trusted her with everything and knew we were in good hands from the start. I looked forward every time I saw her because she makes great company! She eased a lot of stress from me on my wedding day because I knew she could handle it all. She was able to pull of a 250+ guests, NFL/Polynesian, glamorous dream wedding. In my eyes my day went perfectly smoothly because of her and her team's hard work. I could not have imagined going through wedding planning without Ambers help and we are so thankful we had her as our planner. She is amazing at her job and I know she will make more brides happy and satisfied like she did with me. read more

Amber is an expert in her field. We hired Amber for day-of coordination plus design assistance and she went above and beyond to make our day burst with beauty, love, and laughter. She helped us craft the ultimate team of vendors and was very responsive in all communication. I had a vision for how I wanted our wedding to look and feel, but no clue how to turn it into reality. Amber was a great listener and provided on-point suggestions to make the dream come to life. She maintained a great balance of fun/lightheartedness in our meetings with a "get down to business" agenda. We couldn't have asked for a better suited planner. read more

I first met Amber at Urban Unveiled right after our engagement and I knew right away that I wanted to work with her. Amber is not just incredibly organized and detailed-oriented (two things essential to event planning), but an incredibly talented event designer! She is amazing at asking the right questions to understand what you are trying to accomplish and helping you achieve your desired look in a way that is completely unique and specific to you. She also helped us budget appropriately and showed us which elements to invest in for the biggest impact. Every vendor she recommend to us was wonderful and she was amazing at creating a very detailed timeline which allowed our vendors to work together smoothly and efficiently. Her eye for design is impeccable and our wedding was absolutely gorgeous! The day of the wedding, as well as the month leading up to it, wasn't stressful in the least bit and everything went so smoothly. My family didn't have to lift a finger and they were so grateful to be able to relax and enjoy our wedding. Beyond being an absolutely wonderful wedding designer and planner, Amber is an incredibly kind and warm individual. I looked forward to every meeting with her and she truly goes above and beyond for her clients. We are so incredibly lucky to have had her be part of our special day! read more

I cannot recommend Amber highly enough! From design to execution she was the very best person to have in my corner for wedding planning. She has an amazing eye for details and was able to recommend different ideas for our wedding that were eye-popping while staying inside our budget. She's a very kind, patient person, which does a world of good for a stressed bride and her family. On the day-of she had everything under control. The event ran on time, and went off without a hitch. It was really the most perfect day and I couldn't have done it without Amber! read more

Hiring Amber was the best money we spent on our wedding! Not only was she incredibly organized and removed a ton of the stress of wedding planning, but she recommended the rest of our vendor team, and we were so happy with everyone we worked with! Amber handled the design of our wedding, and I was completely blown away by how beautiful the room turned out. Amber and her assistant were also stellar coordinators, and I didn't lift a finger on my wedding day. I'd highly recommend hiring Amber! read more

Amber along with her team took care of so many details and put our minds at rest. I can't imagine a better wedding planner and I can enthusiastically recommend her and her affiliates. read more

Amber planned our 25-person intimate wedding ceremony at my family's home on Camano Island, and also a 90-person reception the next day in Seattle at Dockside at Duke's. She worked with us for over a year and half, through COVID and ever-changing restrictions (up to the week of!) and was sole reason our wedding weekend was so effortlessly stress free for me and my new husband. She was so communicative and detailed; I loved her lists and timelines - they were a lifesaver! It's clear she takes pride in what she does, and it all came together so beautifully! She provided vendor recommendations and they were all perfect and successful! I felt totally comfortable having Amber pick our dream team - they are the experts! I had to give very little instruction and guidance and the end results were everything I could dream of. It was such a joy to work with Amber and I really don't know how we could have done it without her, especially in these crazy times! In the midst of stressful venue and state restriction changes, she kept us updated in an informative, but calming way! I never had any doubts that Amber would make it all work out in the end. Amber and her team definitely know what they are doing - I would entrust her with any wedding or event planning! Highly, highly recommend - if you want to trust that someone is taking care of everything for you with nothing to worry about - Amber is your woman! Thank you A.Renee Weddings & Events! - Kelley & Caleb read more

Hiring Amber as our wedding planner was, hands down and without a doubt, the best decision my husband and I made for our wedding. Amber genuinely listened to our priorities and preferences from day one, tailoring every design aspect, vendor recommendation and logistical detail to fit our personalities, wedding vision and budget. The thought of wedding planning seemed daunting to my husband and I at first, but Amber's professional, organized and incredibly friendly nature made our wedding planning experience hassle-free and wonderfully memorable. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and would not have been possible without her! read more

Amber was a dream to work with! She made my whole process so easy. During our early meetings she understood my vision and helped guide me towards choices that I wasn't sure I needed to make - and they all paid off so beautifully. My vendors were fantastic with her guidance. Throughout the last month Amber made sure we had everything wrapped up and ready to go. I didn't have to worry about a thing the final week and I was so delighted as we had a lot of family in town. I would recommend Amber over anyone else I worked with as she was so organized but not overbearing. She is the type of person you just want to hang out with after all is said and done. read more

We talked with a few other wedding planners before meeting Amber, and, much like our first date, we knew pretty immediately and unequivocally that she was the one. There is no way we can truly express how helpful, meticulous, thorough, and thoughtful she was throughout the entire planning process. There were also so many little details that we would have completely overlooked had it not been for Amber. She has immense knowledge, experience, and expertise, and also has connections to some of the very best vendors around. She helped us assemble a team of people who were not only incredibly competent and skilled at their respective trades, but who, like Amber, are genuinely kind-hearted, wonderful people. Amber has a true talent for what she does, and she does it with so much kindness, grace, and professionalism. She listened attentively to our very loose wedding vision, and turned it into the most beautiful celebration we'd ever seen. We'd begun the search for a venue before we met Amber, with no luck, and one of the first recommendations Amber had--Fireseed Catering--ended up being the venue of our dreams! We got endless compliments from family and friends about the beauty of our day, and attribute so many of those sentiments to the way Amber helped our vision come together, and the care she took to ensure we didn't have to think about anything other than each other on that day. We planned our wedding (which was on Whidbey Island) while living in Nashville, Tennessee and attending grad school, and Amber was incredibly accommodating with the time difference, our schedules, and the variety of conference calls we had with vendors throughout the year. She was also an amazing and irreplaceable liaison between us and all of the vendors, and negotiated all of our contracts and pricing quickly and effectively. We cannot fathom how tiresome that process would have been if we'd done it ourselves, and know without a doubt that we would have ended up paying more for a lot of services and goods than we did. I am not exaggerating when I say I did not have even a hint of stress on our wedding day, and I attribute most of that to Amber having taken care of every last detail so that I didn't have to. The other small part I attribute to not having a bridal party, and opting to get ready with close friends instead! It also poured right before our ceremony, with no guarantee or hint of stopping, and Amber calmly asked us if we'd prefer to keep the ceremony outside, or move it inside. When we opted to keep it outside, she was completely supportive, and did not question our choice. In the end, that turned out to be a great decision (the rain stopped, the sun came out, and it turned into a beautiful Washington summer day), and Amber was there to honor our wishes, as she had been during the entire process. If you or your fiancé(e) are hesitant about hiring a wedding planner, as we initially were, know that hiring Amber is absolutely an investment in your well-being and peace of mind during the months of planning. The time and stress she saved us is incalculable. I got questions from friends and family during the months leading up to the wedding asking if the pre-wedding stress had set in yet, and it truly never did! Amber also did a fabulous job of helping to accommodate our wishes and vision while staying within our budget. We are not exaggerating when we say we hit the jackpot with Amber, and genuinely can't imagine having entrusted this process to anyone else. read more

Amber was great to work with. We were introduced to her by the photographer that we booked. My husband was hesitant with having a coordinator and did not see the benefits. In the end, he saw how much time, coordination, and communication that Amber did with all of our vendors! She helped create and articulate the vision and design for our wedding. We are so happy with how everything turned out and happy that she introduced us to the rest of our wedding team. It is so important to have a team that works together on the day of your wedding. I cannot recommend A. Renee Planning any higher! Having Amber allowed us and our wedding party to fully enjoy our wedding day. read more

We were so lucky to come across Amber! We had some good friends getting married who had recently hired Amber as their day of coordinator. After an introductory meeting with Amber, seeing our friend's beyond beautiful wedding, and the rave reviews from the recently married couple, it was an easy decision to hire Amber. We were completely clueless on how to plan a wedding so we committed to the Partial Planning and Design contract and worked with Amber and her team for a little over a year. From start to finish Amber was always professional, personable, and organized. She had great recommendations that helped us create an all-star vendor team for our Seattle wedding. She was also very transparent and respectful of our budget, which was something my husband and I really valued. On the day of the wedding she was calm and completely on top of it, which really showed just how experienced she is. The whole day went flawlessly! Our families, wedding party, and me and my husband were all able to just enjoy the day which was incredibly valuable. We honestly can't recommend Amber any higher! If you are looking for a pro to help you take the stress out of your special day, meet with Amber! read more

At first I was adamant that I did not need a planner for our wedding... I am SO glad that I saw the light and hired Amber!! We booked her planning and design package, and it was without a doubt the best money we spent on our wedding. She helped us make our vision (sort of a Mexican fiesta-themed wedding) come to life in such a fun yet classy way. We've had guests telling us for weeks that it was the best wedding they've ever been to (we agree). We highly HIGHLY recommend A. Renee Weddings & Events and cannot thank Amber enough! read more

We worked with Amber to plan our wedding at the Corson Building this past August, and hiring her was without a doubt the best money we spent during our entire planning process. Amber was a dream to work with--insightful, friendly, fun, organized, and incredibly helpful every step of the way. She really took the time to understand our vision and keep us on budget, and she has fantastic relationships with lots of great vendors, which was a huge help too. On the day of our wedding, she and her assistant had everything running so smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a single thing and were free to enjoy our big day. I'd recommend Amber to absolutely anyone looking to plan a wedding in the Seattle area. read more

We got married at Roche Harbor and our wedding was beyond great. Our wedding exceeded our expectations. Amber is so organized and professional. She really made sure everything and everyone were taken care of. Most brides stress when it comes to planning, but I didn't. Amber is mindful of a budget and she comes up with alternatives. The money spent was well worth it! We plan to use her for future events. read more

Where do I even begin? Amber was absolutely phenomenal and so much fun to work with! Her knowledge, attention to detail, poise and incredible follow up and follow through made our wedding planning and execution seamless. From recommending numerous top vendors, passing along her industry discounts, promptly responding to emails, and inserting herself perfectly, we were able to enjoy our special day to the fullest. She put us at ease leading up to the wedding, and exceeded all expectations through the entire process. Having been in the event industry for nearly 10 years I was not sure if I needed a wedding coordinator, but looking back, I can't imagine going through the wedding process without Amber's genuine care, support and attention. Our venue/catering team had some logistical challenges, and Amber handled everything to ensure they got back on track, and still went above and beyond with her level of execution to make our day perfect and worry free. This was hands down the best financial investment we made towards our wedding, and I can't recommend A. Renee Wedding & Events highly enough. read more