You don't hear this often from brides, but my wedding was so fun to plan and stress free. Yes, stress free. And it's all because of the expertise of Amanda Blue Events. (ABE) I am not like most girls and have not been dreaming of, or planning my wedding since I was little. Because of this, I got the full-service wedding planning package and it was so worth the money. Once we hired ABE we were assigned a planner. They have several on staff and make sure that they don't have too many other weddings around your event so that they can give it the attention it deserves. We were sent an incredibly detailed questionnaire to fill out that went over everything from food, to colors and design, music and so much that I would have never even thought of. Once it was filled out, we met with our planner, Ethnee Lea. She was a gem of a human and made sure the whole planning process went smoothly. She asked us questions at our first meeting to really understand our vision and from there, she went to work. Based on what we told her, she would send us several options for caterer, photographer/videographer, DJ, florist, and more. She selected companies that would not only fit our vision but ones that would stay within our budget. She also helped to keep us on track, making sure that we had vendors booked in plenty of time. She would help review contracts and answered the thousands of questions we had with nothing but patience. If we came to her with an idea, she was always excited and knew how we could pull it off. (i.e., our ice cream bar and a caricature artist) As we got closer to the wedding day, Ethnee coordinated with all of the vendors to make sure they knew where to be and when to be there, which was a big relief for my fiancé and I so that we could focus on wrapping up last minute details. In addition to helping with all of the big picture items, Ethnee was on top of all of our small details as well, making sure that nothing fell through the cracks in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding, all I had to do was drop pictures, menus, favors and everything else by her office and she made sure that everything was set up beautifully, just the way I wanted it. She was an expert at running the show the day of and making sure vendors were set up and ready, and that we stayed on our timeline. I cannot recommend Ethnee and Amanda Blue Events enough for anyone planning a wedding in the Texas Hill Country. They have so much knowledge of the area, industry and local vendors and will make sure your big day goes off as smoothly, and stress free as possible. Another piece of good news is that they have several different options for their planning services in case you haven't budgeted for a full-service planner. read more

Hiring Amanda Hepner with Amanda Blue Events was hands-down the best decision I made for my wedding. She is truly the best of the best, and her years of experience in the wedding industry shine through in everything she does. From the very beginning, Amanda impressed us--not only with her professionalism, but with her genuine warmth and dedication. She actually toured us at Canyonwood Ridge, and I'll be honest...I fell in love with Amanda before I even fell in love with the venue! Amanda's reputation in the industry speaks for itself. Every vendor I reached out to knew her immediately and clearly respected her--it really felt like a privilege to drop her name. And true to form, she only recommends the very best vendors. I hired Amanda for partial planning, but what she delivered went above and beyond anything I could have imagined. I'm an event planner myself with very high expectations, and Amanda completely blew me away. She's straightforward, transparent, and executes every detail flawlessly. The planning tools she provides (including an insanely detailed Google planning sheet) are a lifesaver and cover absolutely everything you could think of. Some standout moments that show just how incredible she is: - She was always available, responding to my emails almost immediately--even when I messaged Canyonwood's Instagram, she replied right away! - When my harpist canceled the week of the wedding, she quickly found and secured a replacement who was amazing. - On the day-of, she was ahead of everything before I even noticed. She managed the timeline seamlessly, made sure food got to guests on time, and even made sure my husband and I always had drinks in hand. - She captured and shared special photos and videos with us the very next day. - She went out of her way to add florals to my cake, even though I hadn't ordered any. - She and her team packed up all of my décor and made sure everything got where it needed to go. - Perhaps most impressively--when HEB botched my cake order and I technically had no cake, Amanda sent her assistant to three different HEB locations just to track down my favorite one. I didn't even find out until the next day how far she went to make sure everything was perfect. Amanda truly goes above and beyond in every way. She's professional, sweet, personable, and absolutely relentless when it comes to making sure her couples are taken care of. If you're considering hiring Amanda Blue Events, don't think twice. She and her team are worth every single penny, and then some. read more

The moment I met Ethnee Lea, I knew she was exactly who I needed to make sure everything we'd planned for the wedding was executed flawlessly, and she delivered beyond my expectations! I spent a year planning and booking vendors, and then Ethnee came in about four weeks before the wedding to take charge of all the final details. She immediately began organizing, coordinating with vendors, creating a detailed timeline, and asking all the key questions to make sure everything went smoothly. We had two meetings--one for about 1.5 hours and a final 45-minute check-in--and that's all it took for Ethnee to fully grasp my vision. On the wedding day, she didn't miss a beat. Every vendor was in place, everything ran on schedule, and any little hiccup was handled seamlessly. I didn't have a florist, so my friends and family set out the décor and rental flowers while I was busy with hair and makeup. I know my husband helped a lot, but I could also see Ethnee's influence as she led the setup, ensuring nothing went to waste. She even found creative places for the extra flowers I hadn't thought of, making the whole venue look gorgeous. I had assigned a few things to family members, but learned later they did not do those items, but at the wedding they were done all because of Ethnee. Our cake decor, flowers on signs, helping secure my veil and ensuring I had a drink in my hand after walking out of the ceremony! Ethnee and her team made our day perfect, and I am so grateful for their hard work. I owe so much of our wedding's success to her! If you want a coordinator who's organized, attentive, and dedicated to making your day beautiful, I 100% recommend working with Ethnee! read more

Amanda Blue Events was recommended by my venue and if you're even considering a wedding planner just go ahead and book one. You will definitely not be disappointed with ABE and her team. I ended up going back and forth between the partial planning package and the day of planning package. Ultimately, I went with the partial plan and was so happy I did. I'm a control freak and have OCD so with that being said I didn't need a ton of helping to find big vendors, but they did help answer questions I had in regard to my caterer or hair and makeup. They additionally help me find someone to help with signage and answered all the millions of other questions I had! Alexa ended up being my planner for the duration of my planning and she was so incredibly helpful, kind, professional and friendly. I felt like I was working with my best friend to plan one of the most important days of my life. There are so many things you don't think of that go into a wedding and ABE is there to help you; help you stay organized, stay on track, stay SANE. I think one of the most amazing things they did was put my day of timeline together and coordinated with all my vendors (who has time for that?!). I showed my mom and she just said WOW, honestly, I don't know what I would have done had I not had Alexa. Wedding planning is stressful, but ABE and team really do help alleviate the stress as best they can. So, if you're looking for some additional help and guidance during your planning and wedding ABE and team are the ones you want. read more

Our wedding day was perfection. We invested in the full planning package with Ethnee and her team at Amanda Blue Events at CWR and they delivered. I can't possibly summarize everything they did right. We told Ethnee our priorities from the start and she made them happen. From where to save and where to splurge to selecting minority vendors to expertly supporting us/managing unfortunate family dynamics. Ethnee has wonderful connections and relationships with her vendors, an obvious talent for event management, and unmistakable talent for putting bouquets together - she revamped my bridal bouquet from a stiff cascade into something exquisite and elegant. I even panicked a couple weeks before the wedding about having the happy hour fully outside (in July) and Ethnee happily drafted a revised plan to accommodate a fully indoor event. Then on the morning-of, the weather was actually perfect and she asked (without inducing ANY stress) if I wanted her to move the plan back outside for the happy hour (to which I gave an enthusiastic yes) and she made it happen like it was a breeze. We got feedback from our guests and wedding party that she was phenomenal and more than one person asked if she was military for how incredibly she runs a team. I just could not be more grateful for this woman. If you're getting married, do your best to get Amanda Blue Events on your team. read more

Amanda Hepner (@AmandaBlueEvents) is a Wedding Coordinator Extraordinaire! Whether you've had your wedding planned since you were little, or if you are starting from square one, you'll be in very good hands with Amanda (@Amanda_Hepner) and Amanda Blue Events (ABE) as your wedding coordinator. Amanda was our advisor, 'architect', anchor, advocate, and ally during our whole wedding process. She played a key role in making our wedding a memorable event; and what a wedding it was! We are still coming off our 'post-wedding' high from last weekend where we had the most beautiful wedding at Canyonwood Ridge, which within itself is a must-see, breathtakingly beautiful wedding venue in Dripping Springs. From the overall 'big picture' down to the minute details needed for a successful event, Amanda and her team are top-notch. We highly recommend using Amanda Blue Events for your wedding coordination and hosting your wedding event at Canyonwood Ridge. Check out the Canyonwood Ridge website; everything there is picture perfect, literally. And superb planning by Amanda Blue Events means that your special day will be one that is well-planned and worry-free, and most importantly, one that you will always remember. Our deepest appreciation goes to Amanda and her very capable team. Please call them or go see them at Canyonwood Ridge. You'll be so glad you did. read more

Amanda is a superwoman and beyond spectacular! There isn't enough space to list out how incredible valuable it was to have Amanda and her team there for the month leading up to and on our wedding day. I am an A-type bride and my mom is super detail oriented, but even with all of the things we thought we had a handle on, we couldn't have done it without Amanda! We had so many people come up to us and tell us it was the most smoothly run and perfect wedding they had been to, all thanks to Amanda and her team. We had so many things go wrong: from an emergency with our photographer, so Amanda worked to find a new one for us two days before the wedding, to oven issues the day of the wedding, to our getaway car needing to change during the reception, to all the adventures that come with kids and dogs and families and even more. All that being said, I never heard anything went wrong until the wedding was over and from my perspective everything was perfect. She works tirelessly to make sure her brides are taken care of and that they have the best day. I would go a step beyond just recommending her, to say that you definitely need her and your team on your wedding day. Hiring Amanda was the most crucial decision we made for the wedding, and I'm so beyond thankful to her for making our wedding day a dream. read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Amanda Blue Events. Our coordinator was Alexa Cole and she was amazing! Starting at our 6-week meeting, she was incredibly organized and communicative, asked all the right questions, confirmed everything with our vendors, checked in with me to make sure I wasn't stressed, and even made a men's and women's bridal party timeline so that they all knew when and where to be that weekend. After our 6-week planning meeting, I felt like a weight was instantly lifted off of me. On wedding day, Amanda was our manager and made sure everything ran smoothly in the morning and Alexa took over in the afternoon making sure that the decorations were placed beautifully, that the rehearsal ran smoothly, and was apparently busy while I relaxed in the bridal suite (per my mom). What I loved most is that I felt comfortable putting my trust in them that they would handle everything while we relaxed and enjoyed and they went above and beyond-I tell everyone that our wedding day was perfect and if anything went wrong, I had no idea! I would recommend Amanda Blue Events to anyone! read more

Absolutely Incredible - Alexa Made Our Day Perfect! We worked with Alexa from Amanda Blue Events for partial planning, and I cannot say enough good things about the experience. From the very beginning, Alexa stood out with her amazing communication, organization, and warm, calming personality. She truly took the time to listen to our vision and needs, and it felt like she just got us right away. As the wedding day approached, Alexa went above and beyond our expectations. She handled every detail with grace and efficiency, and I was genuinely able to relax and enjoy the process--something I never thought possible! On the big day, I didn't worry about a single thing. Alexa had everything under control and took care of things I didn't even know needed handling. Thanks to her, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I was amazed by how smoothly everything ran and how beautifully our plans came together. If you're looking for a planner who is not only professional and detail-oriented but also kind, supportive, and truly dedicated to your day, Alexa is the one. We are forever grateful! read more

Hiring Amanda Blue Events was one of the best decisions we have ever made! Amanda truly made our wedding day so perfect. She was just on top of it from the beginning. When it was crunch time Amanda made sure to hold all vendors accountable and made sure everyone had the same information. She has such a great relationship with majority of the vendors that we selected. Amanda has such amazing ideas and it just mind blowing on how quick she is to make an idea come to life. I may be one of the few brides that can truly say my wedding day was just perfect all because of Amanda Blue Events team and Amanda her self. I am just so speechless and forever thankful for really making our wedding day so special. Amanda is just so down to earth and has the biggest, most pure heart that I have ever come across. Amanda, Thank you so much for all your hard work, dedication, sweat and tears you have put in to make our day possible. You are just so great at what you do and truly inspire others. Couldn't thank you enough for all that you have done! Thank you a billion times! read more

As parents of the bride, we really can't say enough good things about Amanda. We engaged her services for the six weeks prior to the event, and as the wedding day coordinator. She took the time to understand what we and the wedding couple wanted (and didn't want), and took our feedback seriously. This was our first wedding to plan with the bride and groom, and Amanda's knowledge and experience was invaluable to us, saving us time, money, and grief. We felt like she cared as much about the wedding and reception as we did. The reception was at Canyonwood Ridge, and she was invaluable in working with our vendors (including vendors who had not worked with Canyonwood Ridge previously) to ensure a successful event. One of our wishes was to have the band play at a lower volume during dinner, and she worked with them smoothly to achieve that result. On the wedding day, she worked unobtrusively but efficiently and everything went very well. We enthusiastically recommend her services! read more

Amanda blue events and the Canyonwood ridge team did such an amazing job a few weeks out from the wedding and on our day! I couldn't believe how quickly Amanda was able to pick up and run with our wedding vision. As soon as she was on board I knew the day was under control! She made the day go so smoothly and easily and I couldn't recommend using her and the team enough! The venue is also perfect. Rain, cold or shine it will be just perfect - between the chapel, reception hall, the outdoor trellis and yard there are ample ways of making this your perfect day with your favorite people. Being able to get ready on site at Canyonwood ridge also made the day go even more smoothly and allowed for more time to enjoy being with loved ones. Cannot recommend Amanda blue events for coordination and Canyonwood ridge for a venue enough! They made the memory of our wedding so sweet - you gotta choose them for your day too!! read more

I highly recommend Amanda Blue Events! My daughter (the bride) and I chose the Partial Planning package with Amanda and working with her was AWESOME! She helped us choose colors, vendors, decor, etc. She offered great guidance and advice throughout the year of planning. Having access to her spreadsheet was so helpful in keeping us organized and on track too. The day of the wedding was stress free with Amanda in charge! She kept everything running smoothly and even had everything packed up for us at the end of the night. It was so nice being able to enjoy the reception with our family and friends and not have to worry about gathering our stuff and cleaning up after. Amanda is very well organized, very personable, conscientious, and easy to get along with. My daughter and I really enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone needing help planning and running a wedding. read more

If you are looking for an amazing wedding planner, I would highly recommend Amanda! She is so helpful at keeping you organized as you plan your special day! My family and I were able to enjoy the week before the wedding with very little stress due to the amount of pre-planning that Amanda helped us with. She was also great on the day of my wedding! Everything ran so smooth and felt so organized! My wedding ceremony was outside, but it started to rain right at the time we were supposed to start. Amanda went into action, though, and got all the guests inside, passed out towels to eventually dry the chairs, and ran to the bridal suite to help calm me down by showing me that the storm cell was about to pass all within about 2 minutes! To say that I was blessed to have her as my wedding planner is an understatement. My wedding was everything I had dreamed it would be thanks to her! read more

Amanda, from Amanda Blue Events, was our wedding planner and I cannot recommend her enough! She was incredibly organized, was able to pull some strings for us with the vendors, and made everything stress free. I had a general idea of what vibes I wanted for the wedding and she was able to understand what I was wanting and provide vendor suggestions, making it so I only had to pick from a selection of 3-5 vendors. Each vendor was amazing and Amanda took care of almost all communications with them as well as reminding us when to make payments. She really knows what she is doing and was just as excited and invested in our wedding as I was. She was a huge part in making our wedding everything I could have ever imagined. read more

Amanda blew us away at our venue walkthrough at Canyonwood Ridge with her kindness & expertise. We immediately hired her to be our month-of coordinator and was the best decision we made! She made the planning process, vendor communication, and the weeks leading up to the big day SO incredibly stress-free and seamless. Every question, concern, or just reassurance I needed throughout the planning process was promptly answered. She's so organized and makes you feel GREAT going into your big day that you've spent so much time planning for. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and nothing went wrong thanks to her and her team. Hire Amanda immediately! You won't regret it. read more

Alexa and her team were fantastic day-of coordinators. We did a lot of the planning ourselves, and as we neared our wedding date, Alexa helped us communicate efficiently with our vendors, filled in the gaps of our wedding knowledge, and created the perfect master timeline for the day. Her expert knowledge of our venue and their guidelines also helped us make educated decisions regarding catering and decor. She truly went above and beyond, both in her professional and personal capacity. I can honestly say that I had the most stress-free wedding day thanks to the help of Alexa and her coordinating team! I can't recommend Alexa with Amanda Blue events enough! read more

Amanda Blue Events really took care of us in our wedding planning and especially on our wedding day! We met Amanda at a venue tour (our first tour actually), and her passion for the industry is what not only sold us on our venue (Canyonwood Ridge) but also her! She answered all of our questions along the way in planning and was an absolute rockstar on the day of the wedding. She is so professional and had the best advice on ending time for the wedding. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, I sure didn't know because Amanda handled it! I am so glad we trusted and listed to her. You cannot go wrong with choosing Amanda Blue Events for your special day! read more

From the moment we first reached out to Amanda Blue Events, we were impressed by their quick, informative, and helpful communication style. As perfectionists who are highly adaptable and organized, the team at Amanda Blue Events ensured our wedding day went off without a hitch. Ethnee, our lead planner, was amazing from start to finish - she made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing and handled the chaos of the day so gracefully. We are so grateful for their hard work and attention to detail, and we commend them greatly for contributing to making our special day truly perfect. read more