Emily and Mel created the perfect wedding for our daughter. From creative, budgeting, planning,…read morecommunicatand everything in between, no detail was missed. So much fun, from a caviar station to a Cotten candy station, they created such an amazing atmosphere. Sign with Bird Dog today and never look back, you are in great hands.

I can't say enough great things about Bird Dog! We worked with Emily, Mel, and Ryan to plan our…read moreAugust wedding and they were exceptional partners in the planning process. August is a challenging month to plan in Austin because it is "off-season," but Bird Dog was up to the task. From the very beginning, they were attentive, responsive, and incredibly reliable, making the entire process feel effortless, especially in light of the short timeframe we gave them. They got to know us and our style and preferences. They took the lead on helping us map all the key details and logistics, especially the tiny elements of the day we would have surely overlooked. They were able to guide us in working with a selection of trusted vendors, which simplified the stress of lining up all the key building blocks for the big day. Their communication was consistent and clear, and they anticipated our needs before we even had to ask. Throughout planning, they handled every detail with impressive efficiency and organization, which allowed me to relax during the processes. On the wedding day, they executed everything seamlessly--from coordinating vendors to managing timelines. It reduced stress levels for everyone on the day, and our family and friends were so grateful to have Bird Dog as a resource and support. Thanks to Emily, Mel, and Ryan, our day was smooth, beautiful, and absolutely stress-free. They are a pleasure to work with and you can tell they love what they do! We would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone planning a wedding (or any event really), especially if you need a team that can deliver flawlessly under pressure!

Cassie and her team are absolutely amazing and our day was magical! Highly recommend!read more

Thank goodness for Cassie and her team!! I had an absolute blast at my wedding -- and this was…read morepossible because Cassie ran the occasion to perfection! She was so easy to work with from the beginning: kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. She had all the answers to my questions because she is so familiar with the Austin wedding circuit. Cassie was also accessible and very responsive to all of my communication. Wedding planning was made easy and efficient with her around; what I thought would take me hours to figure out, she provided the answer in minutes (whether it was timeline, decor, makeup...you name it). Her planning materials provided all the guidance and organization we needed. Do yourself a favor and hire her so you can also have a seamless planning experience and a blast at your wedding!

Working with Amanda Blue Events was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I am…read morecompletely obsessed with how our day turned out, and so much of that is because of Amanda and her incredible team. From the very beginning, Amanda was thoughtful, organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding everything we hoped it would be. In the days leading up to the wedding, she communicated seamlessly with our vendors, stayed on top of every detail, and made us feel completely calm and taken care of. She even helped coordinate an extra hour of dancing, which ended up being one of the highlights of the entire night! On the wedding day, everything ran beautifully. Amanda and her team handled every moving piece behind the scenes, kept the timeline on track, and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. Because of them, we were able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and enjoy the day without worrying about a single detail. Our wedding exceeded our wildest expectations, and I truly would not have chosen any other support team to have behind us. Amanda brought our vision to life in a way that felt effortless, joyful, and completely us. We are endlessly grateful and cannot recommend Amanda Blue Events highly enough. I honestly cannot imagine our wedding day without her!

We worked with Alexa and she was truly exceptional. She was so responsive throughout the wedding…read moreprocess always willing to help answer questions or give me a second opinion. On the day of the wedding, she guided me seamlessly--letting me know where to be, what was happening next, and handling every detail with such calm professionalism. All my bridesmaids and mom told me they felt no stress at the wedding because Alexa was taking care of everything behind the scenes. I truly felt no stress and was able to enjoy every moment of our day. If you are even considering a wedding planner, do it--it is absolutely worth it. Alexa made our wedding day feel effortless, and I couldn't recommend her more highly!

I consider myself to be an organized person, but I could have NEVER pulled off our wedding without…read moreBrittany. From start to finish, Brittany offered suggestions and advice and made sure I was on track with keeping things moving forward. I bounced ideas off of her and she offered ideas I would have never thought of. She has seen so many weddings and therefore had suggestions for what would and wouldn't work for our own wedding. Not only is Brittany experienced at what she does, she is also an absolute gem of a person! Being around her instantly puts you in a good mood and I now consider her a friend. As we started planning out the wedding, we decided we also could use her skills in planning a rehearsal dinner the night before. Brittany took on the challenge and worked two long days/evenings in a row to make sure our weekend was everything we wanted and more. And it was! What a hustler! She is literally superwoman! Brittany kept us on schedule, checked in with me often, helped create a timeline that worked for us, communicated with all our vendors to make sure all the parts came together beautifully, and so much more! Many guests of mine have told me since the wedding weekend that they had wonderful interactions with Brittany and felt so welcomed the second they arrived because of her incredible hospitality. WE LOVE BRITTANY!! Event Julep was our lifeline. You won't regret hiring her! Thank you, Brittany for everything you did for us!!

Brittany is a phenomenal wedding coordinator and you should not hesitate to hire her if you have…read morethe chance. We had our wedding in Sonoma in late September 2017 and it went off incredibly smoothly in large part to Brittany's hard work, attitude, and friendly / calm demeanor. Without her guidance throughout the planning process we would have been lost. Going into our wedding day, we told Brittany the general theme / setup we had in mind and she was able to turn our thoughts into reality. She managed to keep all of the stress and details of the day away from us so we could focus on getting married and enjoying the big day with our guests. Brittany coordinated with all of our vendors and made sure they were set up properly and on time. We found out after our wedding that there were issues with some of our rentals and she took care of it (we ended up with upgraded chairs!). When the guests arrived, she kept the event flowing and was flexible when things didn't go according to plan. If it wasn't for her we'd still be at cocktail hour! Guests always knew where to go and nothing felt rushed. Several guests commented on how professional Brittany is and how smoothly the event was run. Immediately after our wedding we both couldn't believe how well it turned out and expressed how lucky we were to have found Brittany.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend Austin Wedding Planners. We went with the wedding advisor package. We…read morefound them generally unwilling to provide opinions (I would ask questions about something and all I'd get back is "well every vendor does things differently"). They were overly pushy about preferred vendors (for instance, I heard from our venue who were contracted to provide our table settings that Austin Wedding Planners tried to get them to use one of Austin Wedding Planner's preferred vendors without talking to me about it) and they made some expensive oversights with the vendors that they'd recommended. For instance: They insisted a florist they suggested would not give us an a la carte (vs. full design) package. They did. We reached out to a florist AWP recommended with a minimum for full design. When we got that quote back it was clear they were struggling to get to that number and were suggesting more florals than we actually wanted. I saw they also offer a la carte options. I asked Rosa to ask about it. She said no, that that was only for elopements. I was really excited about them so I emailed them directly to ask if it would be an option. They immediately agreed. After I told Austin Wedding Planners the florist would do a la carte for us Rosa called me stressing out. Who would set up and break down the flowers? I said we would figure it out after our call with them. It turns out they were able to do both for a modest fee. Another instance, Austin Wedding Planners said our tenting company would not allow our venue to set up lighting in the tent. They did. I asked our venue which had string lights if they'd be able to set up lighting in our tent (our rain back up plan). The venue said yes. Rosa said no--that the tenting company wouldn't allow it. I followed up with the tenting company (who were not on the call). They said our venue could set up the lights. These two things would have cost us over $4000 if we hadn't followed up. Is it possible these vendors gave me different answers than they gave Austin Wedding Planners or they changed their policies recently? Sure. But given the premise of the advisor package is that you have a relationship with these vendors you should be getting me better deals not worse ones than if I negotiated on my own. Austin Wedding Planners have clearly been doing this for a long time and I think if you needed a day of planner this could still be a good pick for you.

Working with Rosa and Austin Wedding Planners was truly one of the best decisions we made…read morethroughout our entire wedding journey. From our very first call, Rosa and her team went above and beyond to make us feel heard, supported, and completely at ease. Their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail were unmatched. Rosa's communication was impeccable -- she kept us informed every step of the way, checking in regularly with both us and our vendors to ensure everything was perfectly aligned. Thanks to her, the planning process felt seamless and genuinely enjoyable. I never once felt overwhelmed or stressed, which is something I never thought I'd be able to say about planning a wedding! Whenever we had questions, needed guidance, or just wanted reassurance, Rosa was right there with thoughtful advice and unwavering support. She truly listened to our vision, paid attention to even the smallest details that mattered to us, and made sure every single one came to life beautifully. On our wedding day, everything was absolutely flawless. The day ran so smoothly that we were able to be fully present and soak in every magical moment -- and that is entirely thanks to Rosa and her incredible team. They didn't just plan our wedding; they gave us the day of our dreams. We can't recommend Rosa and Austin Wedding Planners highly enough. If you're looking for a planner who will pour their heart into your special day and deliver perfection, look no further!

Aimee is a goddess. I felt comfortable planning my wedding, but needed someone to help out the day…read moreof, to make sure everyone and everything was in place. She came to my house and picked everything up the weekend before. Called all my vendors a few days out to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be and at what time. We only met once right after I got engaged and I knew she was the gal for me. After a short conversation I felt very comfortable that she knew exactly what I was looking for. She gave me all kinds of great tips and recommendations. Because of the venue I got married at, there was no dressing area for me to hide in, so I didn't arrive at the wedding until it was time to walk down the aisle. I hadn't seen the venue decorated until then. I could not stop looking around. She made my wedding more beautiful than I imagined it would. If she was stressed out, it didn't show. Every time she talked to me she was as cool as a cucumber. I can't sing her praises enough!

So part of my recurrent existence involves a good deal of event planning, and in my estimation,…read morethings can get pretty complicated pretty fast. Such was the situation when I recently worked with Aimee: she fills a pretty special (yet distinctly high-pressure) niche among event planners, handling lots of weddings and other personally important events, and that tends to ratchet up the pressure on any of us quite a bit. When all's said and done, however, she totally came through in the clutch for us. From where I stood, the most unexpected thing that happened during our event was the advent of some windy weather, and not much any of us who aren't conjuring Mister Freezemeister can do about that. Other than that bit of minor juggling, Aimee and her assistant deftly handled all before them so all the rest of us had to do was kick back and get silly. Something we each tend to know a little about.

I hired HotDot -Lindsay- for the full planning services as I didn't want to leave all the planning…read moredetails for just one month out. She helped me select reliable and talented vendors; I've heard bad stories about vendors in the wedding industry so I really appreciated the guidance. I had a lot of ideas and she helped me pick and choose which ones would make my event stand out yet stay in my budget. Overall it was a great experience and I didn't have to worry about one thing on my wedding day. She even brought me and my HUSBAND our dinner to the sweetheart table so we could just sit down and eat while my guests were served. Thank you so much for the most memorable wedding ever!

Jamie James, founder of MoonDrop Events, was our wedding coordinator for our StrategiK handfasting…read moreceremony. Jamie is a master at handling all of the moving parts of putting an event together and does so with the ease and competence that ample experience as an event coordinator provides. Jamie creates magical, memory-making moments and was attuned to what would make our wedding extra special. She is organized, thorough, reliable, has a positive attitude and puts her heart into making an event soar beyond expectation.