I can't say enough great things about Bird Dog! We worked with Emily, Mel, and Ryan to plan our August 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! read more

Monica and Emily are simply AMAZING! We booked them before / during COVID and they planned the most fabulous wedding celebration ever. We were by no means easy clients, abs they delivered big times for us - Toward the end of the planning process I was even comfortable deferring to them on most decisions as their taste and execution is impeccable. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they've been to. Already planning to have anniversary parties and use BDW because we loved them so much! read more

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I don't even know where to begin... our wedding weekend just wrapped up and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Emily and her team are pure magic! From the planning process to execution, every detail was thought of, and we had gained such trust in Emily that we were able to relax and enjoy our big day knowing that she and her amazing team had everything under control- which is such an amazing gift! Our planning process was hectic, as my partner and I both travel often and all over the world and are sometimes in completely different time zones, but Emily always worked with our crazy schedules and made sure we got regular zoom check ins. We thew some crazy ideas at her & changed our minds regularly- but this was never met with frustration but rather laughter & amusement and she was the perfect person with the expertise we needed to be able to bounce ideas off of, AND She had the BEST vendor recommendations and connections! She was such a joy to work with, and I can not imagine having gone through this day with anyone else! Everyone kept telling us what an amazing wedding it was, and how smoothly everything went- and all I could say was "it's because we had the best planner!" 50000 stars! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Meredith and the team at Birddog wedding. Meredith was an incredible resource and solid operational planner when it came to realizing the vision my husband and I had for our big day. And on the big day Meredith and team did such a fantastic job that we were able to truly live in the moment and enjoy our friends and family. 1) A wedding planner is 1000% worth the investment and 2) this is the team to go with! read more

Where do I even begin? Monica floored us with her expertise, her meticulous attention to detail, and all the while - her calm and caring demeanor. Her first priority was always me/my fiance and continuously checking in (without being overbearing) on how we were feeling, what we needed, etc. She was even SO so good at reading between the lines, (because sometimes as Bride type-A's ourselves it's hard to ask for help), and always made sure everything was taken care of, even if it wasn't directly stated that it needed to be done. I should preface by saying that Bird Dog Weddings actually did not specifically do our wedding - which was in CA, but while living and planning our wedding from Austin, TX., it was extremely helpful to have someone close by to advise us, help with details when we had no idea what we were supposed to be doing, and keep us on track while somehow keeping us sane. The first time I even spoke to Monica about our wedding she strongly suggested we choose blue velvet table clothes (which I would have never thought to do), and get a quote for string lights (way more affordable than I thought and beyond worth it) and holy cow did it make the entire reception come together!!! Monica also communicated with my mother AND my mother-in-law about specific details (remember, *not OUR wedding planner), provided an in-depth timeline, which we then shared with our coordinator in CA., she shared tip-cheat-sheets, checklists, and everything in between. Of course, she became a guest at our wedding - which we also benefitted from, because Monica does not simply attend a wedding. She stepped in and went ABOVE & BEYOND from the rehearsal practice and spontaneously MC-ing our rehearsal dinner, to day-of last-minute crafting and frequent check-ins. ***I was so grateful to Monica when I was frantic and looking lost right before heading down for pictures. She came right up to me and said, "what can I do?", of course I said "nothing", but she saw the letter in my hands that said "DAD". She grabbed it from me and assured me she knew where he was and would get it to him right then. And she did. We were so fortunate to get to work with Monica. Our "DIY" wedding was a lot to take on, but I would hands-down do it all again if we got married in Austin and could have her as our planner. Do yourself a favor and hire Bird Dog Weddings. This chick knows her Sh*t! read more

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Working with Monica & Emily was truly the best decision that my fiance and I made in regards to our wedding. We've spent the last year working together to plan the perfect day. From our initial kickoff meeting, we knew that we were working with the best of the best. They've made the entire wedding planning process seamless and stress free. Aside from being incredibly talented and professional, they are also thoughtful, empathetic, kind and all around great humans. Our original wedding date was planned for 4/4/20. About a week ago, a wave of panic came over me and started to consume me due to the news surrounding the Coronavirus. I knew there was a chance we would need to postpone, but I did not want to face the reality of it so I held out on contacting them hoping everything would just go back to normal. Last Friday, Emily & Monica proactively gave me a call to check in and see how I was doing with everything. They did not pressure me one way or another, but let me know that in the event we needed to postpone that all of the vendors were being super flexible and assured me that we could make it work with little to no extra financial burden. That call in itself was a massive weight lifted off my shoulders as I was so anxiety ridden that we would lose all of our money and have to cancel the wedding altogether. We ultimately decided to postpone, and about an hour after sending them our decision via text, they had almost all of the original vendors confirmed for our new date in October at our original venue. Since they've helped us make the change, my fiance and I are so relieved and feel as if we can finally breathe knowing everything has been taken care of. They are absolute miracle workers and we feel so grateful to have them in our corner through this process. read more

Hands down the best decision, and most important decision, we made while wedding planning was picking Bird Dog Wedding to plan our event. I remember the first time I talked to Monica on the phone I knew that they were the perfect fit for us. One of my bridesmaid's sister had used BDW to plan her wedding and I was familiar with the magic they created, but I was blown away with what they were able to accomplish with our wedding. Our original wedding date was April 25th and thus were one of the first weddings that had to get postponed due to COVID. We eventually postponed twice and ended up completely switching venues from a large, indoor venue in downtown Austin to our back yard out in Dripping Springs. Monica and Emily basically had to plan 2 entirely different weddings and found a way to pivot our vision from a 200 person indoor wedding, to a 65 person outdoor wedding. Monica is an absolute project management genius. She organized every detail and every minute of our event and handled the multiple postponements and changes like a champ. Dealing with a normal wedding is a lot of work, but the way she handled multiple contract changes with our postponements is unbelievable. She made a COVID wedding stress free for myself and Matt which I'm still not sure how that is possible. Emily is the most brilliant designer I've ever seen. Every element of our wedding tied together perfectly and created the most beautiful event I've ever been to. She transformed our home into the wedding venue of my dreams. Every vendor she selected was the best of their craft and it all came together for the most perfect day. I cannot say enough good things about these two ladies. Not only did they care about creating the most magical day for me and Matt, but they also cared about us like family. I know Monica and Emily will stay a part of my life forever and for that I feel eternally thankful. read more

Emily and Monica were incredible, not just at handling the logistics seamlessly, but also by doing an extraordinary job creating a unique and astonishing design. Everything looked amazing! We loved the idea of something that was romantic but masculine with bright, deeper tones that represent us: emotional, bold, whimsical, and strong, and they really delivered. We got married at 800 congress, which is a "blank slate" venue, so all the design had to be brought in. From a zillion rentals, custom pieces, tons of vendors, etc., it was amazing how everything really came together to form a cohesive, unique look that surpassed everything we had dreamed of. Emily and Monica connected us phenomenal team of vendors. We had no stress on our wedding day and everything went as planned! Further, we do not live in Austin, and could not have found all the wonderful people remotely. They offered amazing advice on each decision. Working with Bird Dog, we came up with a number of unique touches that would not have come together in less experienced hands. We could not be happier with our wedding, and we are actually a bit sad we do not have another event to work with them on. We miss working with Bird Dog! read more

We used Bird Dog Wedding to plan my daughters wedding. Her and her fiancé got engaged during the pandemic, and I really wanted to use someone that had a list of trusted vendors. Monica and Emily literally made my life so easy. My daughter had a very clear vision of what she wanted for her wedding, and they 100% nailed it. Working with their trusted vendors (many of them giving us discounts!!) I was put at ease that we would have a perfect wedding. And we did! Everything went off seamlessly and it was the wedding of their dreams! I cannot recommend them enough. Mothers of brides-they will plan the perfect wedding for your daughter! read more

Bird Dog Wedding is simply amazing!!! Our wedding and the entire process was absolutely perfect in every way. Emily's design was so unique, creative, and representative of us - I was left speechless on the day when I saw it all come together! It was so beyond what I could have imagined!! Every vendor that she recommended was wonderful and perfect for the job. In the year we spent planning the wedding I didn't have an ounce of stress - Emily and Monica had every aspect under control and handled before I could even think of it. The entire weekend I got to truly focus on my friends and family and soaking in every minute! Also, these two have the best energy and are both just gems. I could go on and on, but all you need to know is that BDW is the BEST and you should not hesitate for a second to work with them!! read more

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The team at Bird Dog Wedding is nothing but amazing! We work with their team, and they are always organized, keeping us updated consistently on any changes, and always a pleasure in speaking to their professional team. If you are looking for a professional wedding planner, look no further as you found the best! read more

You can have a wedding more dreamy and perfect than you can imagine with next to no stress. Definitely hire Emily, if you can. In the year of planning, when anyone would ask my now-husband and me if we were stressed about the wedding, we'd always say no--we don't worry about getting behind on things bc Emily will let us know if we are. Fast forward to the wedding, it was drop dead gorgeous. Exactly what I wanted yet better than I could envision myself. Besides her design sense and organization, highlights of working with Emily are that she's super cool under pressure and that we loved every vendor she introduced us to. That didn't just make it a great event but made the whole day more delightful. We're so glad we hired Emily, and my parents said what a difference it made for them. They just loved the event, and like us, didn't feel any stress. If you're debating between design + month-of or full planning, as I was originally. Go with full planning. You won't regret it! read more

As a bride you'd never imagine feeling completely relaxed on the day of your wedding but I was so confident that we were in the best hands with Bird Dog Wedding and that everything would go smoothly, I was able to put my energy into my friends and family and having the best day ever. Having peace of mind on such an important day in your life is priceless. From our first call I knew Emily & Monica would help us create our dream wedding and we could never have pulled off such an incredible event without them. I was living in New York when I started planning my destination wedding in Austin, Texas and working with Emily & Monica was wonderful despite the distance. 6 months into planning I moved to London and even with a 6+ hour time difference and busy work schedules Emily & Monica were flexible and professional throughout and absolutely wonderful to work with. From design, to vendor recommendations, to coordinating all the little details and responding to emails with lightning fast precision, Monica and Emily were on top of it all. In terms of design vision I had a strong one, and we wanted something unique and Bird Dog helped bring that vision to life from the beginning. Emily and Monica had wonderfully creative ideas and recommendations to ensure every detail was perfect along the way and always offered options for making things cost effective. Their recommendations helped us build a dream team of vendors and create the most gorgeous wedding day. We had no idea at the start just how much work goes into the planning of a wedding, and Bird Dog was great about walking us through the process with impeccable attention to detail. On the day of the wedding their team coordinated everything perfectly, we had several guests comment how cohesive the design elements were and how beautiful the entire wedding was. We highly recommend working with Bird Dog! read more

By looking at the BDW website & socials, a few things are clear: Emily, Monica & the BDW team design and coordinate weddings that are out-of-the-box creative, beautiful, FUN, and well executed. My favorite part about looking at their work is that each wedding is different - both from the other weddings they've planned and from other weddings in general - which means they really care about and prioritize each couple's vision & personality. These are not copy-cat, cookie cutter weddings, people. These weddings have SOUL. But for your wedding, you need more than unique design elements & detailed coordination. You need a team with the experience and knowledge to execute your vision, but you also need a team with experience and knowledge to rock it out when things go wrong. I probably had the most obsessed-over wedding in history - I have worked in the wedding industry for going on 10 years, so naturally I had thought through my wedding in excruciating detail before even getting engaged (no shame). Not only that, but I was a COVID bride, ended up postponing my wedding twice, fully changing seasons/color palettes, and was full force wedding planning for almost 3 years. There was not an afterthought at this wedding. And when the day finally came, it POURED rain for the ENTIRE day & night, creating some unique challenges at my 90% outdoor venue (which for the record, they didn't want me to know about, but I manage the venue so I know how it goes in the pouring rain in that location specifically). BDW flawlessly changed my entire ceremony location, handled all the rain-related issues, set up and coordinated my VERY complicated wedding, and in turn made all my dreams a reality. I can honestly say I had the most stunningly beautiful & most FUN wedding EVER, that felt so much like me & my husband. My guests are not just raving about it, they are GUSHING over it. All that to say, this team is filled with some really great gals who are my friends for life. They will give you Sagittarius optimism & creativity and Capricorn work ethic & persistency. If you're reading this, you're probably a bride, groom or mom (Hi, moms!), just beginning your wedding planning journey and maybe wondering, 'is this all really necessary?' I am here to tell you that, YES, it is all really necessary. After what we've all been through these past few years, all the missed celebrations and lost time with our loved ones, what better way to bring people together than the celebration of a marriage in the most unique, specific-to-the-couple way possible that will leave your guests in awe and will create some of the best memories of you and your families lives?? Hire Bird Dog Wedding and TRUST Bird Dog Wedding. You deserve to have an epic celebration & you deserve to be as stress free as possible, both throughout the planning process and on the day of your wedding. 500 stars for BDW. read more

I work for an event venue in Austin. Through my experience, Emily with Bird Dog Wedding has one of the best eyes for design! Every wedding of theirs looks gorgeous and runs so smoothly. They are the easiest people to work with! read more

Emily & Monica were awesome!!! I planned my wedding for a solid 2.5 years with them and they were there for all of it. All of the questions, changing my mind 2.5M times, changing venues, changing dates and the fact I was an out-of-state bride planning a wedding during lock down!! They are super creative and attentive. Cant recommend them enough! read more

Brides- do yourself a favor and look no further. Emily is a wedding goddess. Book them now! Emily was an absolute DREAM to work with. I just got married on 4/17/2021. I reached out to Emily after feeling so defeated with the wedding planning process after my destination wedding in Mexico was postponed and then ultimately cancelled. I put her to the test, BDW planned my whole wedding in under four months. From the moment I met Emily, I knew she was the one. She help me mentally and physically pivot, redirect and land the plane! She took my inspiration that I had for my original wedding and made it come to life. She helped with every vendor and making very helpful suggestions at every turn. Emily is extremely talented at her role and I let her take the heavy lifting off my plate. I leaned into her ideas and let her make the "design" decisions for a lot of the wedding knowing, she knows my vision and I trusted her. I have a type A personality and am very organized but I needed to release the control to someone else for this big moment in our life. She nailed it! My wedding was beautiful, fun, stress free, and memorable. I can not express my gratitude towards Emily and the team that made our day happen. By the way, I live in Houston and we did 99% of everything virtually through zoom, calls and emails. BDW IS THE DREAM TEAM! read more

Absolutely stellar the whole way through. We had issues with the event venue that would have made other wedding planners crumble. Not Monica. Clear, focused, friendly, really on top of things, and so much grace under pressure. Thank you! read more

Planning a wedding is stressful. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is a different level of stress all together. Through the entire process, Meredith was willing to listen to my concerns and provide helpful information. On the day of, I was able to leave my phone in the room and everything was executed to perfection! In addition, any of the decisions she made with design and signage turned out great. To this day the guests are still raving about our wedding weekend. Many thanks to Meredith and BDW for helping us pull off our big day!!! Would highly recommend. read more

Working with Emily and team was one of the best things we did. My husband and I were engaged six years ago. The thought of having to plan the big day actually struck fear in the both of us. It's mostly why our nuptials were delayed for so long. Over the years, I'd actually been putting together quite the Pinterest board (both a blessing and a curse--a curse only because it's so hard to live up to the standards set by the site). But after emailing Emily my board and meeting with her in person, I knew I'd met a kindred spirit and she'd nailed exactly what we wanted. Coining our style "Southwest Bohemian," we had so many fantastic details incorporated into our day. Emily was born to do this. I was in awe of how much joy she feels in bringing your vision to fruition. Her team literally transformed the Palm Door into something that spoke to US. We really can't stop gushing about how amazing the day was and why did we ever wait so long in the first place? We feel so blessed to have worked with Bird Dog Wedding. Every single detail was accounted for, from the lace teepee (EEK!!!!!) and my gorgeous bouquet (thanks, Sarah!!!) to the flower-girls' crowns and "Here She Comes" sign they held ... even the aisle they created for me and my Dad to walk down was perfect--put together by a collection of Afghan rugs. But did I mention the bright bar streamers and dessert backdrop? Both were made for pictures!!! Emily even thought about what napkins would work best with our table setting. Seriously, EVERY detail was accounted for. It's an indescribable feeling to marry your favorite person in the world and not have to worry about anything but each other during the days leading up to it. I highly recommend Bird Dog Wedding for their eclectic, innovative and personal touches. We cannot thank them enough. You will not regret hiring them, I can assure you of that. read more

Emily is AMAZING. I have had the chance to work with her twice and she creates magic at wedding. Super easy to work with and very professional and has a very cute personality. As a vendor I would recommend her to any client who is looking for a great event planner. read more

From the very first time I chatted on the phone with Emily and Monica, they immediately put me at ease. My (then!) fiance and I were having a hard time deciding on a venue when I decided to set up a call with Bird Dog Wedding. They instantly understood the type of wedding we were wanting, and were able to give sound advice on which venues would best match our wants and needs based on their vast experience working at all the different venues in town. Then the pandemic happened and we ended up having a very long planning process with Emily and Monica, but they were always so positive and kept us on task throughout our postponement and all. During our wedding day, one of my bridesmaids exclaimed that I had "really thought of everything" to which I replied that it was all thanks to Emily and Monica's impeccable organization. In the final month leading up to our wedding, it was beyond reassuring to see all the tasks they were handling in the background and what we didn't need to worry about. That in and of itself was worth hiring them, but their kindness and personability made the planning process fun and enjoyable. Bird Dog's taste, design, experience, and guidance is top notch and you will not regret working with them! read more

If the thought of your wedding day sends chills of fear and anxiety down your spine, you need to hire Emily and Bird Dog Wedding. Seriously, cut the exotic orchids and ice sculpture out of your budget and spend it on Emily's services. Skimp on the local organic marmalade wedding favor and that extra appetizer. Wedding planning is ridiculously stressful, and BDW made it about 95% less stressful. You will not regret putting that money toward her planning and design services. I went with month-of-planning and full design. After describing what types of colors I liked and what kind of feel I wanted, Emily helped my wedding vision come alive. She is very respectful of your budget and will work with you to get the best out of what you have to spend. I also had Sarah, the BDW florist, do our flowers, and they were absolutely gorgeous. My main request was to use in-season, less expensive flowers in our color scheme and some roses, and they were happy to make that happen. Emily, Sarah, and I had been pinning pics to a shared board, but nothing prepared me for how awesome all the arrangements and decor would look. Emily is a super smart, creative lady who knows how to coordinate the crap out of your "big" day. She is also very chill, so whenever I would get neurotic or nervous about something, she would calm me down and tell me it'll "all be good." When your family is starting to drive you crazy, it's nice to have someone who can be chill. read more

Emily/Bird Dog is INSANELY talented. She is so immensely talented and so wonderful and she was a joy to work with. I appreciated her through the entire planning process and her day-of coordination services go FAR beyond the value. She has a special knack for listening to her clients and then bringing their vision to life. There were so many elements that I didn't even know how to clearly articulate and she decoded my words into wedding dreams. The event felt flawless, but as we know -- that takes so much effort and is solely due to Emily's maestro boss skills making sure that everything was just right. HIRE HER!!!! read more

Brides--hiring these ladies will be the best decision you make when it comes to planning your day. Within minutes of my first phone call with Monica she completely calmed my fears about wedding planning & transformed my mindset. It was a no brainer from that moment that I needed them in my life. Monica & Emily are invaluable & they give you 100% from day one. Their vendor recommendations connected me with the rest of our wedding dream team and ensured a perfect day. Emily is a creative genius & after only an hour meeting she knew exactly what I was envisioning. There was never a suggestion of hers that I didn't love. She has a brilliant eye for the finished product & turning your dream into reality! If you're struggling with fears about the costs of a wedding, I cannot recommend Bird Dog enough! They were able to facilitate a tent share with two other weddings at our venue & save us thousands of dollars--something we would never have been able to do on our own. They always have your best interest in mind when making decisions regarding décor/rentals & they have great tips for DIY options & where you can make cuts without sacrificing. Monica's superior planning skills are heaven sent. No matter how organized you think you are, you want her in your life! From her advice & reassurances to her timelines & flawless execution, I am so thankful to know her. Monica and Emily will have your back the entire time. On the morning of our wedding, when the weather turned a little colder than planned, they even made a Home Goods run to pick up a handful of throw blankets for our reception to ease my mind. Emily and Monica are genuinely the kindest people you'll work with. I could go on for days about these ladies, but one of the most important things I can say about them is that they truly care about their couples. You are their number one priority & you will always feel that way. You never need to worry or wonder if they are taking care of business. They are. read more

Monica and Emily of Bird Dog Wedding made our dream wedding come to life. Our wedding was in Nov 2, 2019 and we started planning with them around October of 2018. Throughout the entire year leading up, they were both very active and super responsive to any questions we had and on top of every single detail with vendors. We bombarded them with lots of changes and requests for over 365 days and they could not have been more understanding and pro active to make everything exactly how we wanted it. During the day of the wedding we were a bit nervous on how everything would come together but Monica took care of everything. Vendor set up and design details all happened seamlessly without us even noticing as we were focused on our big day. Nothing but the highest praise to these women who were really the best people we could ever imagine to help make our wedding day be as special as it was. read more

Gorgeous designs with such creativity and personality. Emily is super friendly and the weddings she designs are so genuinely unique! Definitely worth checking out! read more

Monica and Emily of Bird Dog Weddings are an incredible and expert team. Not only are they kind and good people, they are so passionate about making your wedding special and tailored to you. They truly go above and beyond in all aspects and can bring any vision to life, with a variety of budgets. I got married two weeks ago and so many of our guests continue to text us daily about how beautiful, fun, and different our wedding was. I could go on and on and on, but I can honestly say that I could not have picked a better wedding planning service and would recommend them to any bride, groom, or person who is looking forward to a collaborative planning process, flawless execution, great communication, stellar vendor recommendations, and a simply MAGICAL wholistic experience. Working with them was just as fun as getting married and I will miss them now that it's over haha!!! CHOOSE THEM FOR YOUR DAY AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED AND MORE IMPORTANTLY YOU CAN BE RELAXED. Straight up, we couldn't have done it without them. read more

Monica, our day-of coordinator, and her assistant, Meredith, truly went above and beyond to deliver a beautiful execution of what we were envisioning for our big day. From the very get-go, Monica was very responsive, personable and extremely organized. She took all our ideas and wishes into account and provided the perfect solutions for every question or concern that came up throughout the entire process. A couple months before the wedding, she took over the reigns and kicked the planning into high gear. From orchestrating a well-thought out timeline to personally setting up the lounge and assembling the lighting the morning of herself, she completely exceeded all of our expectations and so much more. Our wedding day was so magical and perfect in every way. The entire day, we were so calm and completely at ease knowing we were in good hands. All of our guests still continue to comment how beautiful the whole day was and it certainly wouldn't have been that way without the help of the ladies at Bird Dog. read more

Emily and her team did a superb job not only coordinating my sister's wedding, but they also created gorgeous floral arrangements and decor. Everyone was impressed with the magic they created. I've worked with Bird Dog Wedding on numerous occasions and find that their level of creativity goes beyond the expected. I also want to point out that they treat each other and other vendors respectfully, which is not always the case in the wedding business. read more

Cannot say enough good things about Emily and her team. She has the most amazing eye for design. Everything she does is beautiful and she is able to really capture your style. She went above and beyond and I trust her with my life haha! Seriously the very very best. Every vendor raved about her and I now understand why. Highly recommend read more

We hired Emily for month of coordination, the design package, and help planning rehearsal dinner. I cannot sing her praises enough! She is very professional, promptly responds to e-mails/questions, and has great relationships with vendors in the Austin area. I was so happy with her design direction and the execution. After discussing our vision and budget for the wedding she provided excellent vendor recommendations and was involved in meetings that really helped everything come together perfectly. Additionally, her coordination made the wedding and time leading up to it smooth and stress free. I was particularly impressed with the timeline she put together. It was very detailed to make sure nothing is overlooked so we could just enjoy the entire weekend! I would definitely recommend her for wedding or any other events where a planner is needed. Thanks Emily!! read more

These chicks rule! My husband and I planned a destination wedding in Austin and we absolutely could not have done it without Monica & the entire Bird Dog team. We initially wanted to work with Bird Dog because of their amazing creativity shown on their website and instagram but ended up getting so much more than that. Monica and team were invaluable throughout the entire planning process, especially being that we were out of state. Monica connected us with our entire team of vendors, each one carefully curated for us and our specific vibe. Their network of vendors is top tier, we had a true dream team! Monica took the stress of planning away by giving us timelines and planning tools that really made the experience so much more enjoyable. Each time we spoke with her, we felt she truly listened to our dreams and made them come to life! The Birddog team is professional and organized, taking care of every little detail of the day as if it was their own. We felt completely confident and comfortable on our wedding day that Monica, Emily and team would have everything under control and because of that we were able to truly be present in each moment of our magical day. Not only is this team grade A planners but they are amazing humans as well - kind, caring and big-hearted! We are forever grateful for the love they put into our day, we would hands-down recommend Monica and the entire Bird Dog Wedding team - we love y'all! read more

We worked with Bird Dog Wedding to plan our Austin wedding this past April at Prospect House. It's hard to overstate what an incredible job Emily and Monica did to make our special day perfect. We don't know what we would have done without them. From our first meeting, when Emily and Monica picked up on our vision right away to the very last minute details on the day of, the Bird Dog team was hard working, incredibly responsive, professional, and friendly. This was all the more important because we were planning our Austin wedding from the East Coast where we live. They were able to guide us through selecting from a curated set of reliable vendors which fit our budget and design goals. Emily and Monica were the dream team for coordinating and handling all the details - many of which we hadn't even considered. They were the ultimate calming presence in what would have been an otherwise stressful process and they were always available to answer even the smallest of questions. They consistently went above and beyond what we expected in all aspects. In the end, our wedding was an absolute dream and everything came together perfectly. We had so many guests tell us after our wedding that it was one of the most beautiful and enjoyable weddings they had ever been to. With Bird Dog, we were able to really sit back and take in our special day. We cannot give a higher recommendation to Emily and Monica. We honestly miss talking to them as they were so much fun to work with. If you are looking for a planner that will deliver a unique and personal event with attention to detail, impeccable taste, and perfect management, Bird Dog should seriously be your top choice. read more

Emily is an absolute MUST HAVE for your wedding. Peruse her blog and see for yourself, everything she touches is simply stunning. I was truly blown away by how the decor turned out at my wedding, little details that I never would have even imagined. Everything was perfect. In addition to her magic touch, Emily knows weddings, and how to plan them. She also knows all of the vendors in town and can immediately spot which ones match your aesthetic. My friends and family kept calling it "the dream team." The venue, caterers, desserts, hair, makeup, and photography all just worked as one epic, seamless being to make this wedding happen. Emily was there for 10 months leading up to the bid day, providing advice & guidance. Day-of, I didn't have to worry about a single thing, because I knew Emily would take care of it. If you don't have an Emily for your wedding, you best better get one. read more

Emily is phenomenally talented. She helped us achieve a dream wedding at the South Congress Hotel complete with floral ceiling installation and a very modern romantic vibe. From a creativity and artistic perspective, it is easy to see that Emily has serious talent. When we reached out to her, we were immediately impressed by her website and prior works. She has the whole package though - the whole event was flawlessly organized and we felt so well looked after. She even helped us keep our budget and track all expenses which made my dad super happy. The few weeks before the wedding I was so comforted by the fact that we had Emily on our team. It was easy to forget that she has a full calendar because she always made us feel like we were her only client. We really feel that she is like part of our family now and we are going to be eternally grateful. Emily is not only talented but really just a wonderful person. You will want her on your team!!! read more

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Emily created a western chic bridal shower that was beautiful, creative and stunning. Her floral arrangements were show-stopping gorgeous. She executed with skill and organizational greatness that left me the task of simply enjoying a great party. Emily exceeded all my standards. I'd hire her again in a second. read more

Emily is amazing. Quite simply, she knows what the hell she is doing! I am a bit of a control freak, but trusted her vision in the end, and my Bridals turned out AMAZING. I cannot thank her enough - I have received so many compliments, and the colors used to bring the photos to life are absolutely stunning. I wish I would have known about styling services prior to wedding planning - it really does help when someone else has that creative element (I'm a bean counter by day), and can provide so many options! read more

Emily is an absolute gem. She is organized, attentive, creative, thoughtful, and just plain incredible at her job. Although we hired Emily for day of coordination only, I felt like she was there every step of the way to make planning more efficient and seamless. She did an amazing job working closely with our florist to create a visually beautiful environment, and coordinated closely with vendors to have the schedule running on time, even when long speeches and unexpected musical surprises created a few scheduling "kinks." We thought our wedding was perfect, and I could not ask for a better person to be in charge that day. Thank you Emily for always putting us first and helping us have the wedding we always dreamed of! read more

I don't even know where to start with Emily & Bird Dog Wedding other than she is absolutely amazing. From the moment we first spoke we clicked, and I'm so thankful to have had her as my wedding planner. In thinking about my wedding, I was most stressed about putting a design plan together and being able to visualize how the space would look. Emily basically took random magazine clippings I had collected and put together the most beautiful design plan with even the smallest details thought out. I'm so glad I totally entrusted her and gave her the reigns on how it should all look. I'll never forget the feeling of walking into the venue on our wedding day and feeling overwhelmed by how gorgeous everything was! From the design of the space to the random details throughout the night, Emily allowed us to be unique in what we wanted and put it all together so wonderfully. And not only did Emily have an incredible eye for the design of the space, she also recommended a STELLAR group of vendors. Every single vendor was so kind and easy to work with that I honestly forgot wedding planning was supposed to be stressful. My bridal party was also so complimentary of how organized and on top of things Emily and her team was. She even sent her sweet husband out to grab more alcohol halfway through the night when our group turned out to be a bit thirsty - ha - and kept all of the stress off of me. But in all seriousness, I can't imagine anyone else doing as beautiful of a job as Emily. She is THE reason everything came together to perfectly and that I will always look back on our wedding so fondly! read more