TTEC did an amazing job with our wedding! It went better than we could have imagined. We worked with Cassie and went with the full service planning. Highly recommend this option because it allowed us to be hands off. Most importance piece - is that Cassie and her team listened to us and delivered exactly what we were looking for, it was authentically us and had a lot of guests comment on how amazing the weekend went. Highly highly recommend TTEC!! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Casey Chambers. Hiring her as our day-of coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Casey was incredibly reliable, thoughtful, and organized. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she helped me think through so many details I never would have considered on my own, which gave me so much confidence going into the day. On the wedding day itself, Casey was so collected and completely in control. Because of her, I truly did not worry about a single thing. Even when it started to rain before the ceremony, she made sure the rain plan was executed perfectly. She handled everything seamlessly from start to finish, including setup, coordinating vendors, keeping the timeline on track, teardown, and packing everything up at the end of the night. I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment knowing that everything was taken care of. I really felt like I just showed up that morning and left that night without fully knowing everything that went into making our day so beautiful and that's a testament to how incredible Casey is. If you're looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, and genuinely cares about making your day perfect, look no further because Casey is it. I would recommend her a thousand times over to any couple!! read more

I loved planning my daughter's wedding celebration, doing pretty much everything myself because Hannah lives far away and was happy to let me make all the decisions. But as I contemplated what needed to get done on the day of the party, I realized I wouldn't enjoy my guests and the festivities if I was still the one in charge. So we hired Casey, and I can't tell you what a great decision that was. Even though we hired her as "day-of", she did lots of advance work so she could understand just what we wanted. She took charge that day and I barely had to think about any details; I just floated through the day enjoying everything. She is amazing. Thank you Casey! read more

Truly Together Event - Wedding Planning Near Me

Booking the full planning package with TTEC was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! My planner was Melissa. We had our reception at a private estate, so the event had a lot of rentals and moving parts. Melissa was meticulous and communicative, managing contracts with numerous vendors and executing our vision flawlessly. I would absolutely recommend her and TTEC to anyone looking for event planning services. read more

Cassie and her team were so helpful, attentive, and patient. I could tell they are very experienced in this space and offered so much helpful advice every step of the way. Our wedding day was so magical and our wedding guests shared so many compliments. We would've loved to take credit, but Truly Together did most of the work. Deepest thanks to the team for making everything so smooth, beautiful, and unforgettable. read more

Truly Together Event Co - Wedding Planner, Cayce Donnelly We were so impressed with Truly Together Event Co. We purchased their "Wedding Day Management" plan and chose Cayce Donnelly as our planner. Our wedding was on November 26, 2022 and they helped us get started as soon as we booked them in February. Their online portal is SO helpful and everything you need in terms of planning. I can't emphasize how kind and patient Cayce is -- she is truly amazing at what she does and has such a calm demeanor. She always quickly responded to my messages (and evening texts) and made us feel so comfortable. We had a lot on our timeline and she managed the day so seamlessly. My entire family and wedding party loved her! If you're looking for a planning company, you can't go wrong with this one :) read more

Cassie and her team at Truly Together made the best party/wedding ever. We initially chose them because they were loudly and proudly LGBTQ+ supportive. We loved that they shared our values with vendors (all being LGBTQ+ and allies) and vetted all of the vendors to make sure they were the right fit. Cassie was attentive, supportive, CREATIVE and responsive through our 18 month planning process. She steered us in the right direction, on a feasible timeline, she designed a BEAUTIFUL wedding and it all ran super smoothly. She made our wedding so special and listened to all of our needs and desires. read more

Our wedding planner Melissa Eagen and her team did an incredible job at our wedding. She executed our vision perfectly! Everything from the signage, to the florals, to the table settings, and the final touches on the chuppah came together beautifully. She helped us stay on track and made sure everything ran according to plan. We truly felt like we didn't have to worry about anything and could be fully present to enjoy the day. Not to mention, we are so appreciative of the talented vendors she helped us find, especially our band Uptown Drive--they were amazing! All of our guests kept saying it was the best wedding band they've ever seen. We also appreciate her patience and prompt communication throughout the entire process--she never made us feel like any of our questions were too trivial or unnecessary. We absolutely loved our day and there's no way we could have pulled it off without Melissa and Truly Together. Thank you for helping us achieve our dream wedding. read more

Cassie and her team made sure I didn't have to do ANYTHING logistics wise on my big day and that is exactly what I wanted! I purchased the month of coordination and I was also a COVID bride--so take this with a grain of salt--I was so overwhelmed during the months leading up to wedding with the multiple spreadsheets and questions from this company. I wish I had shelled out more money for coordination because it was too much and I took every question and spreadsheet requirement personally. It felt like more stacked on top of what I had done. You see, when Brides Best Friend had come to help I had already created multiple spreadsheets and forms for the organization. Upon working with them I had to fill out their forms in accordance with their company's requirement. Again, not a sin on their part, I just needed someone from Bride's Best Friend the entire time and only hired them for a month out. Overall the planning process was incredibly emotional and I took a lot of things personally due to this company's very "no bs" attitude. But my wedding day--perfect. Cassie was a wonderful, compassionate person to me. Her assistants always asked kindly when I needed something. I had a beautiful day. And that's really what I hired them for. read more

Truly Together Event - I was in bliss in this moment, and despite the spreadsheets I truly felt love on this day. - Wedding Planning Near Me

We tried to plan our wedding for a few weeks... and quickly realized we needed help. After interviewing what felt like all the planners in Austin, I spoke with Cassie. Before we hired her, she shared nuggets of wisdom and problem-solving tips. I knew that's the kind of planner we needed! Cassie and Patricia helped us find our perfect venue, vendors, and answered our millions of questions along the way. Our wedding day was completely stress-free because Cassie + Patricia managed every tiny detail from timing to passing me glasses of water on the dancefloor, to packing everything up in our getaway car! They told us about minor mishaps only after we got back from our honeymoon. We got TONS of compliments about them from the guests. Everyone was so glad to have their help and organization. 10/10 would hire again!! read more

Worth every penny! Cassie and her team were so responsive, detail oriented, and supportive through the planning process and day of! Skillsets offered: -Amazing recommendations for vendors. (E.g. DJ's that actually want to do more than just play tracks back to back and ask for your input on song selections, caterer's that won't break the budget but make a from-scratch menu) -Thinks about personal details to add to your wedding day that you probably never heard of! -Really understands your vision and incoporates everything you'd ask for with no hesitation. She really will problem solve through anything to give you the things you want! -Super efficient, professional, and hardworking -Day of will be out of your mind so you can enjoy your day as best as possible read more

To fully express how grateful we are for Cassie and her team would require more words than character count will allow, but to summarize, I believe there's no better wedding planner in all of Austin. Hiring Cassie was absolutely the best decision we made (and the best money we spent) in the entire planning process. My now husband and I interviewed two other full-service wedding planners before meeting with Cassie -- what we quickly realized after speaking with her is that 'full service' does not mean the same thing across the profession. The first two planners had around 30 and five weddings under their belts respectively, while Cassie has to have done over 300 weddings by now. She had impressive answers to all of our questions and asked us questions about details we'd not even thought of. It was very clear from the beginning that she was incredibly well connected in the Austin wedding world and a seasoned, meticulous planner. The kicker? She charged a full $2,000 LESS for her services than the previous two planners we met with, both of whom were significantly less experienced. Here's a robust (but not comprehensive) list of resources, services, and support Cassie and her assistant, Casey, provided: a detailed timeline and checklist of to-dos for the entire planning process, a vendor comparison tracker, a vendor tipping guide, thorough questionnaires for us to get a good picture of our relationship, our vision, our wedding party, and the culture we wanted to create on our wedding day, vendor proposals collection and contract reviews, vendor and venue communication and coordination, payment reminders, support and advice on personal concerns, quick responses to our many questions around details and logistics, catering tasting attendance, venue walkthroughs, rehearsal coordination and attendance, and as close to perfect day-of execution as I imagine you can get (which was our number one priority). Other things we appreciated about working with Cassie: 1) She wasn't afraid to push back on us when we came to her with ideas that, from her hundreds of weddings worth of experience, she knew weren't ideal or wouldn't work logistically. 2) She was very mindful of our budget the entire way. In the beginning, we really had no idea how much a wedding like ours would cost or what our budget should be. Needless to say, the original number we gave her was way off. When we started asking for things that would have pushed us over that original budget, she pushed back. After we let her know that we had some wiggle room and didn't care about going over that first number, she adjusted her guidance and suggestions accordingly. 3) She was no nonsense. We appreciated having someone who wasn't afraid to get serious and give our wedding party tough love when they needed it. 4) She allowed us to be very hands on throughout planning. My husband and I are both detail-oriented people (some would say picky) and type-A perfectionists, so we had a lot of notes, questions, and specific requests for just about everything, from florals and curating the perfect food and drink menus to the tiniest details around signage, linens, décor, etc. We thought that probably made us difficult/annoying clients, but Cassie told us we weren't even in her top 10 pickiest couples (I take that to mean we were number 11 hehe). So I imagine she's worked with clients ranging from totally hands off to totally hands on -- she'll accommodate whatever involvement you want ... as long as you trust her :) Which we 100% did! The greatest gift Cassie and Casey gave us, our wedding party, and our families was the ability to be fully in the moment the entire night. They took care of everything so that all we had to do was celebrate each other and make once-in-a-lifetime memories with our loved ones. Oh, and they made sure to get a picture with us in the photo booth, too :) They're the best in the biz! read more

Cassie was absolutely amazing and everything I wanted in a planner/coordinator. I heard countless times from friends and family how on top of it she was day-of, I didn't have to worry about anything and had my full confidence and trust in her. She is very on it from the moment you meet her and honestly just a go-getter. She knows her stuff. The tools that are provided to you from the very beginning such as a planning checklist and even the vendor list were super helpful. If you're contemplating hiring BBF or a coordinator in general, look no more! I couldn't be happier or more impressed with their service - thank you Cassie and BBF! read more

I cannot recommend Bride's Best Friend enough!!! Cassie and her team are absolutely amazing! I knew from the first time I met her that she was knowledgeable and had an eye for the details, which proved to be so true. Cassie keeps everything moving and helps prioritize time-sensitive tasks with such grace. She really listens to her clients and then gives great options based on their feedback. Because of her years of experience and relationship building work, she has a wide-reaching network of vendors and ideas to make your day extra special. For us, she gave the perfect balance of incorporating our ideas and opinions while also guiding us based on her experience. We trusted her to make our vision a reality and boy did it pay off! Cassie and her team made sure every detail was taken care of. I was expecting for something to go wrong, but in the end every tiny thing was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised when our catering contact complimented Cassie in a joint meeting on what good questions she asks. She thinks of EVERYTHING, every little detail, how to avoid any issue, how to be sure everyone is taken care, and the other professionals you'll work with (and are there a lot!) will appreciate working with her as well. In the end, her services allowed us to have a celebration that was beyond anything we could have pulled off on our own and allowed us to be present with family and friends because we could trust that everything was handled in the best way possible. We are so very grateful for the invaluable gift of beautiful moments and a day to remember fondly for years to come, all made possible by this lovely team! read more

We genuinely enjoyed working with Cassie over the past 2+ years and are happy to call her our friend. Cassie helped us plan, postpone, downscale, and ultimately convert our wedding into an elopement due to Coronavirus. She was very professional in understanding and respecting the tough decisions we had to make for our 2020 wedding. While it ultimately looked much different than our original plans, Cassie crafted a day for us that was so special and memorable. Coming from out of state we knew we wanted someone that had solid recommendations for vendors in the area. Cassie put together shortlists of vendors that would be a good match for us and she could personally vouch for, and we knew we could trust her experience. The vendors she introduced us to are some of the nicest people ever and we were so happy with how our wedding day turned out. Cassie helped us make our wedding very "us" and incorporate our personal elements. Everything was lightly infused with our favorite color of purple, and our OG plans had included our love of travel, good food, and music. Cassie even built in special photo-ops to the timeline with our cats at home and at one of our favorite murals. Our only regret is that we weren't able to give Cassie a huge hug (because pandemic) but we are so thankful for everything she did to ensure we had a fantastic day. read more

Working with Cassie was the best decision I made for our wedding. I contacted more than 6 different planners and Cassie was by far my top choice. The planning process went really smoothly, and Cassie always took the time to answer all of my (many) questions. I have no idea how I would have done it all without her. Don't hesitate, hire Cassie as your planner! P.S. Cassie is also a very fun and kind person, so you'll also have a great time planning your wedding with her! read more

Seriously, book Cassie. Unbelievable experience - genius in the wedding planing process. She is a INCREDIBLE and has absolutely mastered organization and professionalism. I had the unique opportunity to have two of my closest friends plan their weddings at the same time I was. I saw their journeys and the way they worked with their wedding planners and I can say that Cassie GOES WAYY ABOVE AND BEYOND. She has so much experience and it is so important to work with someone who has worked many out of the box weddings - your wedding will be unique and totally YOU. Cassie is also amazing at styling and details. I chose to do the full service package and it was the best decision - I can say I truly enjoyed my day and did not have to worry about the little things!! Cassie can handle any challenge that is thrown at her while keeping her brides in tune with reality and expectations. A complete gem in the industry. Cannot say enough good things - would recommend a millions times over. read more

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Cassie was recommenced to us by my co-worker who used BBF for the day of coordination. She raved about Cassie's organization and persuaded me to hire a coordinator. We decided to do partial planning with Cassie since neither one of us knew how to plan a wedding. Cassie saved us over and over again with her list of vendors, wedding industry knowledge and just plain, common sense that we didn't always have in planning our wedding. Every month, she kept us on track toward the goal of a beautiful and well-run day. She even helped us with the design element. Going into the day of the wedding, both of us knew that we were in extremely capable hands. Even when things went wrong, Cassie handled it all with ease and poise. We never felt stressed on the day of our wedding. She was the buffer and we could not be more grateful to her. She is amazing and you should hire her from the beginning. read more

There is no way we could have had a wedding without Cassie's know how and organization skills! She's a master spreadsheet maker and knows all the venues and vendors to narrow your search down to perfection! read more

All I can say is Truly Together was just that! Our planner, Melissa, was absolutely exceptional! She went far and beyond for us! From the smallest of details to the largest ... she was superb! Melissa was our "day of" planner, and her assistant Patricia were an awesome duo!! She knew what I had envisioned for the day with the plans I set forth. I trusted Melissa and she never let me down. She always went the extra mile! Highly recommend! read more

Words cannot express how FUNDAMENTAL Cassie was in the success of our wedding. Neither one of us can stop talking about how amazing the night was and how we could not have done it without her and her team. She was there every single step of the way on the big day and helped ensure our guests had a blast which was our #1 goal! Still daydreaming over the entire thing!!! read more

I don't even know where to begin with our lovely, hard working, responsive, detail oriented planner Casey... She was our behind the scenes guru, fixed our wedding and reception exactly how we envisioned, and helped us every step of the way. There were a few bumps in our planning process, but Casey worked them out with us and made it feel like it never happened. We had many guests tell us how much they loved our wedding (you're thinking of course they're going to tell you that, it was YOUR wedding), but think again. We have brutally honest friends and they do not hold back. They could not, and still can't, stop talking about our wonderful day. We are 100% positive it is because of Casey and her wonderful work. Stop looking for another company, GET CASEY and your dreams will come true with ease!! read more

Patricia and Cassie were amazing from first point of contact!! They both listened to all my weird concerns, were attentive to the small things that were important to me and made my day so effortless. Patricia was a rockstar day of, taking care of many issues before I even knew about them and she was super attentive to me and Greg making sure WE had our best day ever. I cant recommend BBF enough or thank them adequately for what they did to make my wedding day truly OUR day and a treasured memory. read more

I thought I was an organized person, but then I met Cassie. Bride's Best Friend knocked it out of the park. Cassie is the reason we had a perfect wedding day. We used BBF for Wedding Day Coordination. Her list of recommended vendors helped us find several of our vendors easier. We started working with Cassie two months out, rather than one month out like some other coordinators we interviewed. This helps us tie up a lot of loose ends with time to spare, rather than scrambling in the final days. She also helped us create a wedding day timeline that made sure we had time to breathe and eat! During the wedding, our friends and families were so impressed with how she executed everything and was available to help with anything that came up. She and her team made our wedding stress free so we were able to enjoy the day. read more

If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, stop now and book Cassie. Cassie and her team are the best in the industry. Cassie provided excellent vendor recommendations, created a thorough wedding day agenda, contacted all of the vendors and made sure our wedding day was perfect. Wedding guests referred to the event as a "fairy tale wedding". Cassie and her team really are a Bride's Best Friend! read more

Cassie was a wonderful coordinator. She is amazing at what she does. My husband and I got married in Austin but we actually live in Dallas. Cassie was very flexible with my schedule and traveling when it came to planning. She was a great resource for literally anything in regards to the wedding. She assisted with finding hotels during F1 weekend. On the big day everything ran so smooth. I was not stressed about anything I was just enjoying my husband and our family and friends. If you want to enjoy your loved ones on your big day I strongly recommend Cassie, my wedding wouldn't have been the same with out her. - breanna Barrows read more

Thank God for Cassie. Let me start off by explaining that I am a super-organized person, and was a super-organized bride. As in, personalized folders with schedules, pictures of all of my family members, contract copies, etc. for each vendor, organized. And hiring Cassie was about the best money I spent on the wedding. Here's a short list of things Cassie did (and this is nowhere near everything -- this is just some of the things I noticed, which, of course, means she did a lot more that I didn't notice and other things I just don't remember): --Helped end my wedding-morning crying fit (which involved something about the flowers) --Cleaned up the reception hall bathroom after all the girls got ready in it --Kept me warm during the photo shoot --Kept us on schedule for the reception so I never had to think about what was coming next or what time it was (I can't stress how valuable this is.) --Got my drinks all night --Cut and served the cakes --Organized our exit a little earlier than planned because we were exhausted --Made sure everything went home with the person it was supposed to My groom, my family, even my older brother all remarked at how impressed they were with her. She was amazing to work with. I highly recommend her if you're on the fence about needing a day-of coordinator. Or even if you're sure you don't need one. You do. read more

We had the best 10 Year Anniversary Party thanks to Cassie and her team. While we were on a family vacation Cassie organized the entire event including the venue, catering, and a live band. Our friends and family had a fantastic time and it was one of the best anniversary celebrations I have ever been to. Thanks again for helping us create wonderful memories!! read more

Hiring Cassie was one of the best choices we made for our April wedding. She did day-of coordination for us and she and her assistant were on top of everything and a pleasure to be around. It truly helped me relax and enjoy myself more knowing she was there and she followed through beautifully on everything we planned for her to do - she went above and beyond. She was also so helpful throughout the planning process when I really needed to bounce ideas off of someone. Her help in making a floor plan for our DIY venue also really made it all come together, and there is no way I would have made the great choices she did! She thought of so many things we didn't and made the entire thing go so much more smoothly. Money well spent! read more

I honestly don't know how our wedding would have had been a success without Cassie. I would highly recommend her to any bride -- even if you think you have it all planned. She's able to think of the smallest details that are imperative for a successful event. She's a joy to work with and you can tell that she is very protective of her clients and she will stand up for you, which made me feel like I was definitely getting my value from her services. Thank you, Cassie and Kase! read more

When my fiance proposed to me and we decided that we were not eloping - that we were really doing the full wedding experience -- I told him that we had to have a wedding coordinator. My skill set is not event planning, so I knew we needed a coordinator. Upon my interview with Cassie, she assured me that she would track a budget, find vendors, and set a timeline in order to make the Wedding Day exactly what I wanted. Cassie also took the time to understand the colors and tone we wanted to set. The vendors and venues she presented to us all furthered that tone and never clashed. She helped us clarify and achieve our vision. We met routinely together to review venues and have conference calls. We never felt like we were getting a cookie-cutter experience. When the Big Day happened, it was stress-free, lovely, and everything my husband and I wanted. It was also hand crafted by creative vendors who put their hearts into our day. We continue to get rave reviews from wedding guests on one of the loveliest weddings they've been to. read more

Hiring Cassie as my wedding planner was the best decision I made during the wedding planning process. She was professional, kind, and patient. I actually got to enjoy my wedding day instead of having to deal with vendors and the inevitable things that go wrong. If anything did go wrong at my wedding I had no clue...Cassie handled it all and made sure that I was having the best night of my life. Cassie was the real wedding MVP. During the planning process itself, she knew all the right questions to ask and planned for EVERYTHING! Things I didn't even think of...she was on top of it. She was the perfect combination of meticulous but also kind and personable. My family and wedding party loved her! My wedding was perfect and it wouldn't have happened without her. read more

Cassie was such a fantastic wedding coordinator. I'm really happy that I came across her listing via weddingwire. Having planned events in the tradeshow industry myself, I really thought "I'll have everything under control" but as my event got bigger, I quickly realized I need assistance the day of. Rather than stressing out, Cassie took the burden off my shoulders and executed what we discussed. She also provided a lot of input that I hadn't even thought of. Having never planned a wedding before, there were so many small details I easily could have overlooked. If it wasn't for Cassie's input, I don't think I would have thought of them. Overall Cassie made our day memorable and relaxing. Without her, we wouldn't have enjoyed our day nearly as much. read more

My husband and I were originally on the fence about booking a coordinator, but it was hands down the best decision we made. We had booked several vendors before looking into a coordinator, and Cassie swooped in and made sure everything was in order for the day. Between the timelines, questionnaires, and constant contact, she made us think of things that we never would have thought of, making the day that much more perfect. Cassie is very personable and nice, but at the same time gets the job done. Both of our families loved her, looked to her for help, and she was always there. If you want to ensure your day is perfect, we would highly recommend Cassie from Bride's Best Friend!! Thank you so much Cassie!!! read more

I am not kidding when I say that booking Cassie and Bride's Best Friend (BBF) was the best and most important decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process! We live in Dallas and wanted to get married in Austin. My fiance and I originally wanted to plan the wedding ourselves and quickly realized we may have been in over our heads, especially with our busy schedules. We researched several other planners/coordinators and Bride's Best Friend was 100% the best fit for us. We chose to do full-service planning since we hadn't even booked a venue nor chosen a date. Cassie is one of the most organized humans I have ever met - she loves Google docs, colored sticky notes and checklists!!! We were blown away with how much thought is put into BBF's planning process. My fiance and I separately filled out questionnaires related to budget, design, values and what items in the wedding were the most important to each of us. From there, we had a call to discuss and agree upon a budget and got to see a ranked list of what was the most important to us as a couple. Cassie would go back to those documents throughout the planning process and use the responses to help us make decisions. Cassie set up a wedding planning website for us that included our budget tracker, guest tracker, vendor contracts and so much more. Cassie handled the lion's share of coordinating with vendors to get them under contract and scheduled. We even received discounts on some of our contracts since BBF is a preferred vendor. We really appreciated that Cassie was so open-minded whenever we had a "crazy" idea. Most of the time, it was a little crazy, but she would help us brainstorm and come up with a refined version that was better than our original idea! She has a knack for design and is extremely knowledgeable about what works and what doesn't logistics-wise on wedding day. On our wedding day, the BBF team was INCREDIBLE! I don't think one single thing went wrong, and even if something did, I'm sure they handled it before either we or our guests noticed. They made our rehearsal and wedding day stress-free. Our guests have repeatedly told me how smoothly they felt the day went which means a lot! Everyone knew where they were supposed to be, what even was coming up next and if they needed anything, the BBF team was there to help! If you are looking for ultra-organized, non-judgemental, badass humans to help you plan your wedding or event, then stop searching and call Bride's Best Friend! read more

Cassie was the best decision I made throughout wedding planning. She made sure everything was set and on time. She asked questions that I didn't even think about. She has an eye for detail and the attitude to execute everything well! She is amazing and could not have done it without her. read more

We hired Cassie for a day-of coordinator for my daughter's wedding, but she was MUCH more than a day-of coordinator. She was so very helpful in assisting us in the months prior to the wedding by giving advice, information, helping us to be sure we were remembering all the details of a wedding, and getting all of our information that she would need for the wedding. That was all so helpful and comforting, but then we she came and completely took over on the rehearsal day - THAT was when I felt the complete relief that comes with hiring Cassie. She told me and my daughter to "Turn Off" and let her take over, and we did, and it was WONDERFUL. The rehearsal was perfect, the wedding was perfect, the reception was perfect, and Cassie was perfect. She was sweet and kind, completely in control, completely professional, everywhere all the time, so lovely to my entire family and all my guests, kept everything running completely smoothly, and is absolutely the reason that all the planning that led up to the event went off without a hitch. And here is my one piece of wedding advice to everyone who asks what I learned - Hire a wedding coordinator (Cassie Crudo if you can get her!!), and hire her to plan the entire wedding and for the day-of. The only thing I would do differently is I would have had her by mine and my daughter's side for every bit of the planning. She makes everything easier, more fun, and even more perfect than you can imagine. Thank you Cassie, you are absolutely the coordinator extaordinaire! read more

Cassie is amazing!!! Throughout the entire process she was eager and available with suggestions and an immaculate attention to detail! She made it possible for us to create a beautiful wedding out of a very untraditional venue and on the actual day, not only had to run interference with a slightly unruly situation, she did so with finesse and discretion. When we needed a solution for a oversight (on my part) with lighting, she sought out a solution. She made sure the groom and I had a chance to sit and eat and made sure to check in on us throughout the night. Cassie was an integral part of the success of our wedding and I couldn't recommend her more highly! Thanks so much, Bride's Best Friend!! read more

Bride's Best Friend was exactly this! From the moment I met Cassie, I knew she was the right match to be my "day of coordinator" at our wedding. She assured me that with her knowledge and experience, that I could relax and enjoy myself at the wedding. We had 120 guests at a venue in Austin for our wedding and dinner reception with dancing. After I selected and booked our vendors: DJ, caterer, dessert/cake, officiant, floral arrangements, make up/hair artist, photographer, videographer, venue, bar service, transportation and decorations, Cassie verified our services, and coordinated their arrival. She helped us create a timeline, organized decorations, arranged the seating, gave our payments to vendors if needed and made sure all services needed were covered. She looked out for our best interests the entire time and could predict what would work and what would not so we could adjust anything to ensure a smooth process. We met for an initial meeting and consultation, then one on one a few weeks before the wedding. We even had a venue walk through with Cassie and our DJ to go over the set up and more detail on the timeline. She led us in the rehearsal the day before. On the wedding day, she worked hard along with an assistant making us feel relaxed and comfortable before, during and after the wedding. After our send off, she helped our family pack up things at the venue. You will be happily pleased when you meet Cassie and learn of her services. There is no need to look for anyone else, she has everything you will want in a day of coordinator. read more

When I say Cassie and "Bride's Best Friend" is the reason our wedding was everything my heart could of imagined it would be, I mean it. But what's even crazier is that without Cassie, it would have been a hot mess. Of all of the people and services enlisted to pull off our wedding, (which included the near impossible feat of corralling my GINORMOUS family and wedding party) the singular person I give the most credit to is Cassie. "Bride's Best Friend" is no joke! She will be yours, I promise! Cassie used her mad skills to organize every detail--down to the minute. Before the wedding, whenever I felt completely freaked out, I would call Cassie and I knew everything would be A-OK! She guided me in helpful directions, made suggestions to make things perfect, communicated with every vendor and VIP--helped me find great vendors, kindly directed people for toasts, dances (she even made my photographers life A LOT easier!) and seemingly never stopped--so that I could truly enjoy my day. Which is something I can never thank her enough for. Also, know that this is much more than a job for Cassie, she puts her whole heart and soul into what she does. An added bonus is that she's a super fun, amazing person and, trust me, you want to get along with your wedding coordinator! I can't recommend her enough. Basically, if you've got Cassie, you've got a smooth and beautiful wedding to look forward to! read more