I would give zero stars if possible. It would take a week to write everything we experienced with…read moreAndria. As background to the below, we bought the largest package Andria offers. We ultimately paid her a retainer of $1,855, one $861.25 payment and one $871.25 installment for $3,587.50 total. After we hired her and started coordinating with caterers, bakers, party rental providers, florists, etc., we were told on multiple occasions to watch out for her as she can be unreliable and unprofessional. However, we stayed optimistic as our first impression of Andria was still positive. Our first hand experience with the unprofessional side of Andria occurred during an early meeting in the planning process. After a 20 minute walk to our agreed upon location, I waited for her another 20 minutes before then calling to confirm our appointment. It was at that time she notified me she would not make the appointment and forgot to inform me she was sick. Our expectation was the next time we saw her she would be apologetic of her oversight. Nope, didn't even acknowledge it had occurred. At this time, I began to get nervous and, as you can imagine, as a wedding planner the last thing you want to make a bride feel is nervous. Fast forward a couple months to about a year before the wedding. My now husband and I decided to change our plans and have a small wedding at our house instead. Since the revised plans would not require much advanced planning, we asked if she could instead help only on the day of the wedding. She said she would have to charge us at least another installment for this service. Given how much we had already paid her, we thought if we paid her anymore it would have been close to a full package price. So we told her no thanks let's go ahead and cancel everything. We agreed she would cancel everything for us, and she would return the full $2,700 deposit we paid for rentals, flowers, etc. If you need to get your hard earned deposit money back from Andria, good luck. Every imaginable excuse occurred as to why our $2,700 deposit could not be returned: Her PayPal is down. We asked her to mail it. Her assistant was supposed to have mailed it. My husband said he would drive to her office to pick-up a check. She's now out of town. After a few months of this back and forth, she began to not answer her phone and avoid us. After four months, we contacted a lawyer. They agreed it was time to send a letter. Before we spent money on legal counsel, I decided to go public with our issue and reach out to her via social media. I left comments on her various social media platforms asking her to get back with me regarding our deposit. After almost 5 months she finally returned our deposit. However, she had to return it in two installments as she did not have the full amount. What she spent our deposit money on, we don't know. It gets worse. A month before our small house wedding we get a call from one of the hotels we had originally blocked rooms with asking if we still needed our room block as no one had reserved rooms under our name. We notified the hotel we canceled that larger wedding a year ago and asked if Andria had notified them. Andria had not. Per the original contract with the hotel, we were now on the hook for the block of rooms given we were now less than 30 days away. This put under added stress during the weeks leading up to our wedding trying to fill a block of rooms we didn't need. We ultimately had to come out of pocket even more to cover this oversight by Andria. I wish I had done more research before hiring her. I wouldn't recommend her, terrible experience, close to a nightmare.

It's been 6 months since we got married, so I should write a review now because I think the…read morewarranty period is up? Kidding! That said, there's not much one can say about comparing wedding planners against other wedding planners, and if someone can... you might want to think about who you're marrying. So, she went 1 for 1 in my book, and here's the 'guys' take on it all... bullet point style: Pro's - Amy Miller is the best... fact. - Stays calm when others are not... super calm... very helpful - Always available and makes a couple feel like they are always her #1 priority - Massive network makes life extremely easy when picking vendors - Listens, then responds - Allows a couple to be ridiculous and encourages unique and fun ideas - Also can calmly returns a couple back to Earth when needed - Is smart, thinks through logistics item by item, not just frills and lace but nuts and bolts too Con's - Nearly none... except be sure to keep your eye on your own budget, she won't be your book keeper (rightly so) - Only one wedding to work with her on! (She does events too, so we'll see her again in the future!) Look, a wedding planner is an added expense to an already ridiculous racket of an industry, but having a partner who's been there, done that (and having that not be your actual partner) is a massive benefit to planning a great event. During the planning process, it sometimes doesn't feel worth it... but the days just before, the day of, and certainly in the days, weeks, and months following, the benefits and value of having someone like Amy Miller involved in your wedding are worth every penny.

From the owner: Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Amy Miller Weddings is a full-service wedding planning firm that has…read morebeen creating inspired events for over 13 years. Gracefully blending Southern charm and contemporary styles, she works with events of all sizes, including both intimate weddings and lavish affairs. Amy works closely with brides and their families to plan, design, and coordinate inspired wedding celebrations. Amy provides careful attention, thoughtful details and flawless orchestration to leave a lasting impression on guests and create an unforgettable wedding experience.

Words cannot express how special, beautiful and memorable Ms. Renee and her staff made my dad's…read more80th! She was very attentive, intuitive and helpful from the beginning to the end the event. This is a top notch venue and she is first class all the way! I can't wait t have another event there!

From the owner: The Fountain South offers event and wedding packages. Our outdoor venue and event halls are perfect…read morefor any celebration. Book your next celebration with us!

This spot has a lot of the space you need for your special event. In the heart of the Hickory Hill…read morearea. There are two sides to this location. When we visited there for a wedding ... one side was for the wedding and the other side (bigger) was for the reception. There was a stage and open bar and plenty of room to spread out. Nicely decorated on the round tables. Comfortably fit 80-100 people. If you are looking for a celebration space. This might just fit the bill.

From the owner: We specialize in Wedding, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Repass and etcread more

The web site shows beautiful rolling hills, horses, and charming buildings. It advertises bed and…read morebreakfast. We made a reservation even though the price seemed high ($100 per person or $300 for the "cabin"). The owner did not meet us but told us over the phone how to find the cabin. A friend of the owner showed us the way and told us to expect wonderful breakfast. "Homemade cinnamon rolls are always part of it." We went out to dinner. W hen we got home, we called the owner to inquire about breakfast and were told "the cabin doesn't come with breakfast." She was annoyed that we expected it, though she advertises a bed and breakfast. We found the experience a disappointment and certainly not what we were looking for.

From the owner: Gracious Southern Hospitality…read more The farm's original barn has been restored to a rustic bunkhouse which sleeps 30. During the summer, Oak Hill Stables hosts a riding camp for girls, and they make this bunkhouse their home. During the rest of the year, it is available for retreats and special occasions. It boasts original works of art from wood craftsmen of Oxford and pews from the Yellow Leaf Baptist Church. The doors, constructed like stall doors, hold the nameplates of many of the original foundation horses of the farm. The lovely woodwork and craftsmanship create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.