I had this Champagne wall set up for my 45th birthday party. It was such a fun way to greet guests…read moreas they walked in and got everyone laughing and ready to start the party. Elle was very professional and got the wall set up quickly. She was very easy to work with. I will definitely book this wall again for my next party.

OMG it was so much fun! Elle set up this fantabulous wall which made the event! I kid you not, it…read morewas just so fun, festive, and entirely the center of attention! Worth it!!!!

If you don't read anymore of this very long and thorough review, please read the next sentence as…read moreit will sum everything up. HIRE SOMEONE ELSE TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING!!!! Seriously, if I was not smart, well organized, and a good planner, Tracy Zbranek of Events by Decisions very well could have ruined my wedding. Other than being incredibly charming and pretty, I have no idea how she is staying in business and I feel so sorry for couples who have hired her. I almost fired her three times but didn't because I knew I would be out $3000 that would not be refunded. In her defense, she was somewhat helpful day of. Below are specific examples of my dealings with Tracy from March 2011 to September 2012. Professionalism One of my friends heard her saying nasty things about me, the bride, at my reception. I know it's true because it was recorded. Many people complained about her to me after the wedding and said she was "rude." She drinks way too much and it's just not professional to get smashed at business meetings. It's also not professional to run your hand down my now husband's chest and abs when you say goodbye because you're drunk. Yeah, she did that. She was pretty much late to everything. 5-10 minutes at times, over 1 hr for our initial meeting. Communication Communication with Tracy was challenging to say the least. When she responds to emails it is usually not prompt. Many of my emails went completely unanswered or required 1-2 weeks for a response, with me sending additional inquiry messages. Received responses often didn't address the question or issue at all. There were several times when calls were not returned, promises to call were made and never followed through on, etc. *Organization If you are an organized person there is no reason why you should ask the same questions over and over again because you didn't write down the answers. That happened a lot. So many things were wrong with my reception and she would have caught them had she been more organized. She didn't even notice that the linen company completely left out all of my table runners from the order. This was probably because 1 hr before the rental company closed for the weekend they called me to ask if anyone would be coming to pick up the order, something she was tasked to do! Creativity The phrase "One Trick Pony" comes to mind. She loves to do brunches at Mansion at Judges Hill. Thinking outside the box is not her forte. I was promised an inspiration board when I signed my contract with EDI. I never received one. She did nothing regarding my wedding design. Referrals / Negotiation with Vendors Tracy can get you some awesome discounts. There were several times that we got the hook up because she is very well connected. She is also a great saleswoman and can negotiate like a beast. The problem is that she likes to use the same vendors and makes the same referrals for everyone (Paper Place, Simon Lee...) Some are great places but they are also very pricey. For a bride on a budget they are often just a dream. She sent me to vendors she knew were way out of my budget which only served to waste my time and frustrate me because I just couldn't afford all of the beautiful things laid out before me. I ended up basically finding all of my own vendors. Overall, her communication with vendors was seriously lacking. She failed to let our cake vendor know our cake was leaning and looked like it might fall over. She failed to return the rented cake stand in a timely manner, as she promised me, and cost me a $50 deposit. Value Sure, she might save you money but at what cost to your sanity? Working with her was a maddening and incredibly frustrating experience. I sincerely regret hiring her. I'm not angry anymore and I refuse to let anything about my experiences with her ruin the memory of what was my very special day. But I wish I hadn't hired her and I hope that anyone who reads this won't have to go through what I went through. A lot of the previous reviews reflect a time when there was another partner, Shannon, in the business. She isn't with EDI anymore and it's just Tracy. If you choose to go forward with EDI, best of luck to you. You're going to need it!

STAY AWAY FROM EDI AND TRACY. It was the biggest mistake in my wedding. I am not sure how someone…read morecan run a business and completely lack in ethics and professionalism, but she has found a way. I would have rated her less than one star if it was possible. If you are looking to hire a wedding planner, LOOK ELSEWHERE. We are still in the process of filing a suit against her. Really hope all brides do not have to go through the same BS I did. Your wedding day is stressful enough, hire someone who is reliable and will actually do the job you pay for. This person is not Tracy.

My daughter-in-law and my son's wedding was lovely. The flowers were stunning. We used them for…read morethe rehearsal dinner decor and the bride and groom used them for the wedding. She had planned to give the flowers to a floral designer friend to repurpose the flowers. Malleret doesn't allow attachments on their review page, therefore, I shall quote Malleret's response to the bride's inquiry as to what happened to her flowers. "I'm so sorry you were misinformed about where the flowers went. At the end of the evening all flowers were actually given to the guests. You can ask Art as he saw when I personally gave the flowers to your floral designer friend and other guests. The only thing we took back with us at the end of the night were the vases and the blue palm leaves. As a company we love and actually prefer when the guests take the flowers, since as you said they were paid for, and we love the guests to have that as a memory of the even. Again, I'm very sorry for any confusion there was around this topic. Marcela." My daughter-in-law then received this response from Marcela: "I personally gave your friend one and then she took the other two. My team offered her more; she said that was enough. All bridesmaids arrangements were given to your guests and the rest of the other ones (I can't tell you names, that is not for me to ask). The large ones which were the ones that had the blue palms in them, were offered to guests and your friend but were not taken. All of the vases are rentals and come back to us. The venue also requires all vendors to clean the night of the event, which is why there were no flowers left when you returned to the venue on Sunday. Marcela" The bride paid for the flowers and only she had the right to direct the flowers to individuals, even at the reception. My point is that the Bride should have been consulted on which flowers she wanted to keep. For this omission, I give a -20 review.

We have worked with Malleret Designs on multiple occasions! Marcela and her team are amazing and…read moreso creative. Her designs are gorgeous and stunning. We highly recommend them!

We worked with Panacea Collection for our wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch. They dressed the grounds…read moreso beautifully with decor and their arsenal of furniture to rent was the best around from all (extensive) research I did. They showed up on time and loaded out by curfew. The staff was incredibly wonderful to work with and so talented with their vision. They provided a beautiful bar for the pavilion area and our guests loved the unique seating areas they set up along the grounds. They also added beauty to our ceremony site (natural tree line), and designed the centerpieces. Best decor/ furniture/ design rental company around. I would work with them for EVERY event.

Look no further than Lindsey at Highland Avenue Events to plan your dream wedding…read more She is talented, organized, quick, very responsive, professional...to name only a few. My finance and I were engaged in March and married in September. The wedding was planned in Austin in four (short) months and Lindsey nailed it. I wasn't a bride that was "into" the planning or the details. She was checklist oriented, which is what I needed. She is the only reason our wedding came together so beautifully in such a short amount of time. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Lindsey!!!

I've had the pleasure of working with Lindsey a number of times for some serious weddings and she's…read morewithout a doubt one of my most favorite Planners in Austin! Being a quality Planner requires: real experience, an extraordinary amount of detail-orientation, and the ability to handle pressure well. From working with so many Planners over my 10-year career, someone who checks all these boxes are NOT a dime a dozen! Lindsey is someone who's really on top of her game, always has a smile on her face, puts absolute faith in her vendor partners to thrive, and one I can confidently depend on to create a perfect environment for her clients to have the most magical time on their wedding day. I LOVE working with her, and you would too hands down!

Had the most beautiful and amazing birthday experience for my mom and aunts birthday picnic was not…read moreonly beautiful but relaxing for us! They set everything and we just had to relax and have a wonderful day!!!!!

Loved the mobile cart setup for my baby shower! It was the perfect touch to add to the decor of the…read moreparty. Coordinating the rental was very easy, highly recommend!!

I recently had a great experience with Bambino Party for my son's birthday party. We were hosting a…read moreparty at a nearby event space and needed chairs and tables. Valeria did an amazing job setting everything up and attending to our needs throughout the event. We also rented the goody bar and the kids loved it!!

Nothing but good work from this business, wether it be flower arrangements or graduation stoles…read morethey do an amazing job. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to get someone a special flower arrangement.