Vanessa was the perfect fit for us from day one. We loved the low-key initial meeting, and her…read moreattitude regarding the importance of candid shots resonated with us. Vanessa even visited our site, at no additional charge, to get a feel for where the big event would be taking place. On our wedding day, Vanessa was thorough but patient. Her excitement for the photos helped my wife and I remember how momentous this occasion was. She also remained calm and flexible when the schedule got a little off-track. Vanessa was extremely present and also totally out-of-our faces during the entire day. And we were nothing but THRILLED when the photos arrived! Absolutely gorgeous. We consider hiring Vanessa one of our best wedding vendor decisions.

Vanessa was AMAZING! From the first time talking on the phone, I could tell that she was incredibly…read moreprofessional, detail-oriented, responsive, talented, and easy-going. She makes you feel like you're the only wedding she has all season and always responded to quickly to any questions that came up. During the actual wedding day, she was so organized and on top of every little detail we had asked for beforehand yet brought this calm energy at the same time, which was so important to us during the chaotic day! The end results were AMAZING and we honestly didn't think it was possible for the pictures to turn out so well. She captured such beautiful, funny, and emotional candid shots that helped us relive our special day. Thank you for everything Vanessa, 100% recommend to any future bride/groom!

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!

The owner (Claire) worked with me to get some gifts together for a non-profit I work for. She made…read moresure the items were delivered on-time! She even threw in some very nice Trout Note Cards as a gift! Her artistic skill is perfectly suited for the types of products she's producing. They have a unique look and feel. And super cute! The Texas Calendars arrived promptly and were exactly what I expected. Great small business!

F&V is who I use for anything creative-wedding invites, bday parties, stationary, art in nursery…read moreand my walls! Claire is so talented, quick to get me the exact product I want--she's amazing.

I was so happy to have Jamie from Coordinate This help in planing my wedding! She was so…read moreprofessional and wonderful through all of the planning and was there the day of to make sure everything ran perfectly smooth! Even when she was handed a few curve balls she always maintained a great attitude! She provided my husband and I with all the answers to our questions and worked through every issue we might have. I could not have done it with out her ! She's the best!

If you don't book Jaime as your coordinator, you're making a mistake. I'm sure there a are a lot of…read moregood or even great coordinators, but she has a natural gift of kindness and personality, combined with knowledge and organization, that makes her the best in the business. We used Jaime's full planning services in addition to the day of coordination that was included in our package from Vista West Ranch. From the moment we met her, the search was over. She isn't just doing this to make a buck, she genuinely cares for the people she's working with, takes the time to get to know them, and works relentlessly to make your day perfect (and ours sure was). She felt like family to us. It's not just her kindness and attentiveness, but it's the fact that she's a local who knows this market, these people, and who to call. We worried about absolutely zero through the planning process because we knew that Jaime would be able to solve any issue that was to come up. She lets you make all of your own decisions, and only guides you when you're unsure. There is no one with the experience and knowledge she has, and no one who cares like she does; and you, and everyone at your wedding will see and feel this. She has definitely become a friend, and we're going to miss the wedding planning because it means we aren't going to get to see her as much. How many people say they're going to miss their wedding PLANNING? Do yourself a favor, and book Jaime.

Judge Beth Smith performed our wedding ceremony for us on April 11, 2016 and it went perfectly! Not…read moreonly did Beth arrive on time, coordinate everything with us before the start of the ceremony, but she also performed it beautifully. We had previously discussed with Beth that we wanted a short and sweet ceremony with no extra fluff and she delivered exactly what we had asked for! Even before the wedding day, Beth was amazing as she kept in constant contact with me by replying (within the hour!) by email quickly and with details. Working with Beth really was the easiest part of my entire wedding. I had no worries or doubts with her and knew she would handle everything with professionalism and sincerity. You can tell Beth really cared about us and our wedding. It showed through her actions on our very special day. I can't thank her enough!!

We were so lucky to have Crissalane and her team handle the florals for our wedding. Even knowing…read morehow talented she is from seeing her work at previous events, we were still absolutely blown away. She made the process of choosing the flowers so fun and stress-free. She was so thoughtful in her process of understanding the vibe we were going for and translating it into floral design. She really just gets it. Can't recommend her enough!

Crissalane's got it together, seriously!…read more I've worked closely with a ton of event planners for years as a vendor, and it's easy to determine the ones who are really good at what they do, and the hacks out there because it's a trendy field to be involved in. Crissalane is ABSOLUTELY in the strong category and here is why: -She's highly intelligent knowing how to plan AND execute a successful event smoothly. Plus, she actually studied this line of work. -She's even-keeled meaning while an event like a wedding going on with so many moving parts on the same time, she keeps her cool exuding that she has everything in control (and she DOES). -She's really personable and someone you feel you can trust with the greatest day of your life. -She's savvy and takes her work very seriously. Believe me, these qualities are not a given with all Event Planners, so if you're looking for one I'd HIGHLY recommend working with Crissalane!

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.

Gotta' say... I love myself some Mary Sledd. I met Mary when interviewing photographers for my…read morewedding in the spring of 2006. As a photographer myself, the photography from my wedding needed to be spectacular. I was drawn in by her honesty and enthusiasm. She did a fabulous job shooting my wedding. Since then a number of my friends have hired her and each wedding album, although being Mary through and through, really seems to capture the essence of the event. Mary's work has a sense of humor and intimacy that most other wedding photographers lack. I've also hired Mary to work with me shooting corporate events and shooting as my back-up when I am unavailable. She is ridiculously responsive, professional and does a remarkable job. Photography is in her blood! I swear she never puts her camera down for more than 5 minutes. Since hiring her to shoot my wedding, we've become close friends. I can tell you she loves her job deeply and her main goal is to make her clients happy - and I am a very happy client.

My husband and I hired Mary Sledd as our wedding photographer. (I think he was sold by an amazing…read morephoto of Iggy Pop in her portfolio.) Two weeks after the event, we already have all of our photographs and they are gorgeous!! Mary's good-natured personality puts people at ease in front of the camera. I'm impressed by her talent and thankful for her flexibility. She has a wonderful eye for photographs and her style is timeless. I highly recommend hiring her for any event.