Highly recommend Pearl Events! Jennifer Seals was our planner from Pearl; she perfectly balanced…read morestepping in when we needed support (flowers, lighting, draping) and letting us take the reins on things we wanted to handle. Our wedding was last night, and I really don't have words for how supported we felt. Jen was there every step of the way, making sure we were prepared, calm, and even that we had food and drinks any time we needed them. She managed all the vendor setups, and the execution was perfect. Truly, our day was amazing and we could not have done it without Jen!

Incredibly disappointing experience…read more My fiancé and I had gotten to the point of finalizing a contract with Madison at Pearl Events for them to only tell us at the point of signing they could not take us on a client because they booked another client the night before. They waited until the meeting to tell us, meaning my fiancé and I both took time out of our work day for something that could have been an e-mail. They offered to provide recommendations, they were unable to confirm any availability. All in all a disappointing experience and poor business etiquette.

i highly recommend NOT shopping at winnie couture in austin!! i went with a friend of mine for her…read moreto try on wedding dresses and from the moment we walked in, it wasn't a great experience. there was only one other group in there at the time, but by the time my friend entered the dressing room, they were gone. the store is very small, which is fine, but when we walked in there were two female employees standing behind the desk, neither of which greeted us. there was a very small selection of dresses and we were told to pick what she wanted to try on. once it came time to try the dresses on, my friend was not offered any help whatsoever so myself and our other party guest had to go into the dressing room, which was very small, to help the bride. my friend absolutely fell in love with a dress and asked for a few different veils to try on and as she was putting them on, both employees stood behind the desk and laughed at her to the point that one of them was squatting down to try and hide. this made her immediately feel uncomfortable and she wanted to leave. she tried on one more dress and they again, laughed while behind their little desk. unfortunately, this led to my friend not wanting to buy a dress that she loved and when i asked the two employees if there was a manager i could speak to, i was told they were not allowed to give out that information. as i spoke to them to let them know why what they did wasn't okay, they just shook their heads and didn't speak. winnie couture is not a welcoming environment at all and i don't suggest any bride go there to try on dresses.

From the owner: Winnie Couture specializes in couture bridal gowns known for exceptional structure, flattering…read morecorsetry, and refined, fashion-forward detail. Brides come to us for elevated silhouettes, artful finishes, and a truly personalized styling experience. Each appointment is led by a dedicated bridal stylist who helps refine your options with confidence, ensuring every detail supports the final look—so you leave feeling certain.

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!

Monica and Emily are simply AMAZING! We booked them before / during COVID and they planned the most…read morefabulous 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!

Attended a wedding at Hummingbird House and it was lovely. The grounds were delightful even in…read morewinter so I can imagine how breathtaking they would be in the spring and summer months. The bridal suite was not only perfect for the bridal party to get ready but also to allow the blushing bride some alone time before the ceremony. The weather cooperated but the event staff were prepared with tents if the ceremony needed to be moved at the last minute. The bathrooms were even stocked with emergency essentials should they be needed. A few of the guests had mobility challenges and the rustic walkways and loose gravel did present a bit of a challenge for some, but otherwise zero complaints.

My partner and I attended a wedding at the Hummingbird House, a charming and cozy venue. The…read moreproperty was stunning and lush with greenery. I especially loved the adorable dog statues. Although it was drizzling that day, I want to praise the staff for their warmth and hospitality to all guests! They did an excellent job celebrating and making the day special for the bride and groom.

Wow! My husband and I could not be happier with Spike's services. From day one of speaking, Spike…read moreinstantly made us feel so comfortable, reassuming me and answering my many questions. She helped craft the perfect ceremony speech that truly felt like us. Spike responds to emails very quickly and gives the best advice! She greeted me before the ceremony and gave me all the details to help the ceremony run smoothly. The ceremony was beautiful and had everyone sniffling. I would absolutely recommend her a million times over.

Spike was an excellent choice for our small private wedding, she made everyone feels so comfortable…read moreand made me and my husband feel super comfortable as well. The ceramony went so smooth with her, and creating it was a nice experince. My husband and I worked with spike remote, we met her the day of the wedding because my husband and I had to planned our wedding while we were apart. AND spike made it extremely easy and gave me so much confidence for that day. While my husband was waiting for me at the alter with spike, he told me he felt so comfortable with her ( mind you this was our first time ever meeting) so we knew we made the right choice. I would re-live my wedding day again. She brought so much peace to the day, her rate was very fair as well! Overall we loved spike! And if we repeated the day, we would do it with her again

My favorite floral shop for Lunar New Year. The flowers are inexpensive and beautiful. I wouldn't…read morebuy at the super market next door because it is $10 more with less quality. The mums are large and beautiful! $20 for 6 blooms. I also got Mai Flowers for $40 a bundle. The florist are nice and so helpful on any advice on maintaining the flowers. Add ice cubes to water the mums and scratch the bottom of the branches for the Mai Flowers to get a faster bloom. 5 stars and will be back every year~

Did a great job...at least the people who got the flowers were happy. Ordered online and it was…read moredelivered the next day.

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!

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.

I'm genuinely confused by this place, and it seems like management might be confused as well. Based…read moreon some of the Yelp reviews, it seems that this spot was once a wedding venue or catering business. I recently found myself there for a friend's vocal performance so now maybe it's a theater? The concept feels a bit muddled. Let me start with the positives: the staff was completely sweet and accommodating, which is important. But unfortunately, the execution was amateur at best. First of all, the sound system is all wrong. Austin has a wide range of venues with incredible audio, from the grandeur of ACL Live at Moody Theatre to the humble Elephant Room. Regardless of the venue's size, proper sound quality is always a priority -- especially for the sake of the performers. But here, the front-of-house PA system just didn't have the power to fill the space. Drums and guitars with dedicated amplifiers completely overpowered the vocals and I could barely hear my friend, who was clearly struggling to project under those conditions. There's a flat-panel video display hung directly over the proscenium which is also too small for the space. The bassist and keyboard players are brothers maybe and the bassist is billed as the director of the production. It seems as though it also may have been his first shot at directing a theatrical piece. I did arrive a few minutes late which was on me but during a break between songs, I headed to the back to get a drink. The bar area was dark and looked closed but a staff member (seemingly the manager or owner) kindly asked what I wanted and promised to find someone to help. I asked if they had ginger beer; I asked if they had mezcal. The answers to both questions was: yes. I ordered a Mezcal Mule and a ginger beer for my boyfriend. The whole process was confusing -- there was no clear system for ordering, and the drinks were delivered to our table mixed up so my boyfriend ended up with the boozy one! Later, when a friend of mine went for the second round, she was told they didn't even stock mezcal. I'm pretty sure my first drink was just made with vodka which explains why it tasted funny. Overall, I couldn't help but wonder: is this a repurposed wedding venue trying to reinvent itself as a theater or music venue? It's hard to tell. Maybe they're still figuring things out, but it felt jumbled and disorganized. Despite the staff's enthusiasm and great intentions, my experience was unfortunately pure mediocrity.

Rude bartenders serving the Bullock museum. Left 30 min into a movie showing because, and I quote,…read more"no one is tipping and it's not worth my effort." The state should find a new vendor.

I generally don't write reviews but for Johnell I think she definitely needs an appreciation!…read more We reached out to Johnell for my 3 year old's birthday party recently. We hardly had two weeks for the event day and Johnell worked day and night to get everything planned and coordinated according to the theme of the party. She provided great suggestions like the claw machine, face painting and a magician. It was tough to get a magician in that short time period but she did her magic to find the best one for the event and it was great! All our 50+ guests who attended the party raved about how well the planning and coordination was done for a 3 year old's birthday. It wouldn't have happened without her! She also helped with my baby shower back in early 2020 when Covid didn't hit us yet. My husband worked with her to throw me a baby shower and it was amazingly done. That baby shower event has made us reach out to her again because we knew she will do an excellent job and can trust her because she puts her heart in every event that she takes up. Thank you so much Johnell for all the efforts and an outstanding work even with such short time that you had.

I write this in case it's helpful for others. I sincerely wish I'd have known what I was getting…read moreinto before I entered into a contract with Johnell. If you're not inclined to read the entirety of this lengthy review, I sum my experience up in the last two paragraphs. My wedding was only 1.5 months away. I chose the full package option. As a full-time professional & graduate student, the idea of a wedding planner sounded like heaven. Her reviews were phenomenal. I thought we'd get timelines, help with our vision, several vendor options with differing price points. Instead we got snarky eye rolls when we'd ask about details, sarcastic jokes about us needing to book marriage counseling, disinterest in getting us what we actually wanted, and extremely abbreviated access to her at her convenience. Honestly, it was devastating. The most stressful part of our wedding planning became my interactions, and oftentimes lack of interactions, with Johnell. Price points and vision would continuously get lost in translation. The pattern: Time would pass despite our requests for input on selecting vendors (for example, 3 weeks for florals) and then we'd get an almost finalized contract from a single vendor we hadn't vetted. In the case of florals, at a price of $11K when we'd explained our floral budget was $3K. She was extremely dismissive. Even requests for a quick 15 minute check in call could go ignored. Her preference most of the time was to send emails during peak work hours. And her emails, most times, left things unclear. We explained several times that a weekly 15 minute call was what we needed. But she was extremely resistant. We had, at max, 2 to 3 such calls and then she refused to participate in any others. It was maddening with our 6 week timeline as we felt like our hands were tied about really understanding the status of and options for things. My fiancé and I defaulted to doing the legwork ourselves. When we did, vendors were LOVELY. Bending over backwards to assist us. Supplying us with multiple options and ideas. They took the time to hear us and ask about what we did and didn't want for our day. I was overwhelmingly grateful for their support and availability. I was stunned when Johnell sent an angry email chastising my fiancé for calling a vendor. She reminded us that we'd have to pay her even if we were doing the work. I reiterated to her that this had nothing to do with payment. We'd started doing the work ourselves because we felt handcuffed and limited w/ her at the helm. Over and over we'd discover her "no, that's not possible" would become "sure, we can do that, and here are several other options too" once we'd finally talk to a vendor. The most important thing for me: the wedding to have our unique imprint and flair- were in direct odds with Johnell's priorities. Her priority was the path of least resistance, what's easiest & most convenient for her. Things came together beautifully. But it really was in spite of and not because of our planner. With the vast majority of vendors, we elected to go with others that we'd vetted. This brought on its own drama as we then witnessed Johnell being cold and dismissive with these individuals when they'd attempt to ask questions or share options. I made several attempts to explain to her how poorly we felt we were being treated - via several emails and voicemail when she wouldn't answer or return my call. She would eventually respond in an email days later with a dismissive, "everything will be fine" one-liner. The last straw was her denying us a 15 minute phone call the week of the wedding. Four days after we requested the brief call with her, she emailed, "No, I've done my job already. See you at the wedding on Saturday. Email me a list if there's changes." This transpired despite her contracted description of "unlimited phone calls and emails" and us only having had at most three direct phone calls with her. At that point, we decided to cut ties with her completely. It was an extremely high sunk cost. One that benefitted her (she was paid in full despite not working the week of or day of the wedding) & would cost us greatly. It was worth it though as the thought of this, in our experience, truly unprofessional coordinator running our special day was too disheartening. In sum, I felt trapped in this working relationship. I wound up having to expend more time and energy on fixing things vs had I not had a planner to begin with. All the while being made to feel like a huge annoyance during the brief times when we would have access to her. Her communication style is one tailored to meet her needs and convenience rather than the client's. In hindsight, I never should have hired her. It was the poorest decision of my wedding planning process.

These guys rock. We needed some tablecloths (last minute) for our wedding reception. They made it…read morepainless and hassle free. In retrospect, I wish we had used them to help up with the entire event!

RVE is amazing. There's very little I can say that'd add to their already excellent record, but…read moreupon seeing so few reviews here I figured I had best give it a try. In the past four years I've attended a handful of events organized by Cindy and the RVE staff as a guest. In that time I've come to associate high class, high quality, high profile events with the Red Velvet brand. It wasn't until this past weekend that I had a chance to work with them one on one. Specifically, I worked with Shelby and Christa. I'd like to give a huge shout out to these ladies for being so competent, reliable, confident, personable, professional, etc. It's clear that there is a lot of skill and talent behind this group as they take the needs and vision of their clients and turn them into a non-stress reality. Well done!