We were married at River Ranch Stockyards on January 24, 2026--right in the middle of an ice…read morestorm--and it was still an incredible experience. Our venue coordinator, Leslie, was outstanding from start to finish. She was responsive, organized, and anticipated our needs long before the wedding week. When the ice storm became a real concern, Leslie and the River Ranch team were clearly prepared and put us completely at ease. Then, just an hour and a half before the ceremony, our outside wedding coordinator unexpectedly bailed. Leslie immediately stepped in without hesitation and kept everything running smoothly. Despite the weather reducing our guest count, the staff was phenomenal. The servers and bar staff were attentive, friendly, and professional, and they truly turned what could have been a disaster into the wedding we wanted. The food was excellent--especially the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and appetizers. The staff even made sure we ate and sent us home with care packages afterward. We can't recommend River Ranch Stockyards highly enough and would absolutely use them again for future events.

River Ranch hosted our party last Thursday. They were exceptional. Their staff was so accommodating…read moreand a pleasure to work with. And the venue was beautifully done. The food was the best cuisine that I have ever had at an event. You definitely should have your event with them!

Wesley was the most amazing florist I could've asked for, she felt like a coordinator and confidant…read morein one. Her style totally fit in with mine, she was so hands on and helpful during the whole process. My vision was a blush and rose gold Christmas with pink poinsettias and even though we couldn't find any pictures that matched what I had in my head, she made it work. It's like she saw what I saw in my head and made it happen. She kept me consistently updated with everything from the exact shade of the flowers to how the candles would be laid out. I know nothing about flowers and she helped me pick the perfect greenery that would work with the look I was going for. All I can say was that it was absolutely perfect and she went above and beyond expectations, going the extra mile to make sure every detail was perfect. I highly recommend booking her, you will not be disappointed!

I ordered corporate gift floral arrangements for Valentine's Day for 5 clients. The arrangements…read morewere gorgeous and unique - they didn't look like something you could just buy a a grocery store or stock ordering website. For that reason they made an awesome impression and made my clients feel special. Free Branch also had good customer service and response (I changed/updated the address of one client after the order on the day before the actual delivery and they didn't charge).

With all the joy, excitement, and anticipation that comes along with planning a wedding, so does…read morestress, worry, and confusion, especially trying to plan a wedding to take place in Fort Worth, TX from Cambridge, MA! Our saviour, Christy, Patron Saint of ALL things Weddings arrives!! Throughout the entire process from searching for venues, photographers, all the way to the day-of planning, she was there easing our minds and really making the vision of our special day happen. She was always there when we needed to figure things out or if we just needed advise/peace of mind. Please do your self a favor and hire Saint Christy, she will make your wedding day dreams come true! She's also pretty funny, so she's got that going for her. LOL We love you Christy! #lovewins #loveislove

I am super type A and didn't consider hiring a wedding planner but realized I don't know what I…read moredon't know - enter Christy. She was SUPER helpful and supportive in talking through with me what I might be missing and helping me to brainstorm ideas. She sent follow up and was available for questions as they came to me. HIRE HER!

We really enjoyed our 50th wedding anniversary celebration that Heather and Sam provided for us…read more They worked very professionally and kept us on top of things. They are very creative and very pleasant to work with. Many guests gave us compliments on the event and decor and told us how much they enjoyed this unique event. Thank you Heather and Sam for this joyous event. Dora and Richard Gonzales

It rained the morning of our wedding day. We planned to use the venue's outside ceremony location,…read morebut it was just too wet for some of our guests to walk that far. The venue had an alternative rainout location, but we weren't sure if it would be enough seating for our guests. Heather & Sam jumped into action immediately to rearrange the entire ceremony & reception to be under the covered facility. They were willing to do anything & everything to make our wedding as close to what we had originally planned. My biggest mistake was trying to do the decorations on my own! Time was running out & I needed to get dressed & I was still running around trying to make sure things were found that needed to be used for decorating. I worried for nothing! Heather, Sam & her staff took over completely & set up everything beautifully. I 100% recommend Life Events. They go above & beyond to make your dream come true (even in the worst situations). Heather will keep you calm & take care of all your wedding desires. Thank you, Heather & Sam.

I got engaged three weeks ago and I am beyond excited to marry my fiancee. However, the whole…read moreplanning process had me so anxious and stressed out I was honestly dreading the entire ordeal. After meeting with Rachel from Merrilly Ever After & Co this past weekend I can finally say I am excited to start planning my wedding! If you are thinking about hiring a planner for your wedding, you HAVE to check out Merrilly Ever After & Co!!!

Lori helped so much with my wedding in December! She went above and beyond all expectations I had…read moreof my wedding day and made it perfect!! She gave me time to relax and just let her handle it all!! I wouldn't have had a fairytale wedding without her!

From the owner: Planning the perfect wedding day? D.O.C. Keating is here to help you execute your special day and…read moremake sure your vision turns out beautifully.