Testimonials

Kathie-
I just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you how happy we were with Jeff.  He was amazing!  Jeff was always prepared and professional.  He had such great ideas, but also listened to what was important to us and kept that in the forefront.  Because of Jeff, I had so much peace about the day and pulling the event off.  On top of all that, I just love this guy as a person.  He’s a great guy with a wonderful personality and sense of humor.  I told him how much we appreciated him, but I also think it is important for you to know.

I also don’t want to forget about Miss Amber.  She came along later in our plans, but again she was a joy to work with and we loved her to death too.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Best Regards,
Becky Willinger

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Kathie,

We wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping Dana and Joey have such a special day – their wedding was absolutely beautiful and all that Dana had dreamed of having.  I can see why your company is named “Elite.”  I can’t imagine anyone else in Austin doing as great a job as you and Jeff did.  We interviewed several other planners when Dana first became engaged and she knew instantly that your team was who she wanted to work with.  You immediately understood what she had envisioned and miraculously put it all together.  When no one had the linens she wanted – you found them.  When our DJ fell through, you found one – by the way, Jimmy was AWESOME!!!  You took care of every detail and dealt with the ever-changing groomsmen and bridesmaids.  Everyone who attended the wedding raved about how beautiful and special everything was.  And most of all, thanks to you, Dana and Joey, and our families could relax and enjoy this very
special day.  Thank you so much – YOU’RE THE BEST!!!

– Dan and Kathy Schneider [parents of the bride]

May 28th, 2010

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Kathie,

Elite Wedding Planners helped us create a magical wedding for Jamie and Robert.

When Jamie made the decision to have their wedding in Austin, rather than in her Colorado hometown, I knew were going to need help!  We began interviewing wedding coordinators.  We fell in love with Kathie and Jeff the moment we met them!  We knew Elite Wedding Planners was the perfect fit for us! They took our random ideas and thoughts and helped us create an incredible wedding day for Jamie & Robert. They introduced us to very talented people who did their jobs beautifully!  The venue & atmosphere were perfect, the flowers were spectacular, the music wonderful, the food delicious, and the photographs will keep their special day alive forever!  Elite Wedding Planners made our wedding planning process very fun, memorable, and stress free. We enjoyed every moment of the wedding! We still have people telling us how much fun they had and how gorgeous it was!! Thank you Elite Wedding Planners for giving our family a lifetime of memories!

 

Sincerely,

Judy Stewart [Mother of the Bride]

April 2010

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Kathie,

Truly words can’t describe what an excellent team I had helping me. You guys truly went above and beyond the call of duty. My friends want to hire Elite when they get married. They couldn’t stop talking about you guys for weeks. So I guess in short I want to thank you for making my wedding not only memorable but deeply special. I thank you for going out of your way to make sure my bustle was absolutely PERFECT before Jerod and I made our grand entrance. (we both know that bustle was one for the record books 🙂 I love you guys and you will never know how blessed I was to have you as part of my team.

~ Mrs. & Mrs. Kourtney & Jerod Long

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Kathie,
I just watched the episode about wedding planners that aired on TV featuring the two of you — my mom had been saving it for me and I was just home this past weekend for Mother’s Day and watched it. It made me realize all over again how lucky I was to have such an amazing team of wedding planners and how much fun it was to plan with you guys!!!! It sounds like business has been wonderful for both of you, and I’m so happy to hear that.

It was so good to see your faces and hear your voices on TV — really made me miss you!!!! I wish you all the best.

Hugs,
Debbie [bride]

We would like to recommend Kathie Millen and her wonderful crew to anyone looking for an wedding or event planner.

Planning our daughter’s destination wedding in Texas from our home in Alaska with the bride living in Boston looked like it was going to be quite a challenge. Then we called Kathie Millen!  We found her company and website through The Knot.com (We later happened to see her on a television episode of WE TV’s “The Wedding Planners.”)

Kathie took care of everything from recommending and interviewing vendors, creating a budget, timeline, and all the logistics.  Our daughter, Ashley, had already chosen Horseshoe Bay Resort as the venue for her destination wedding. Kathie went all the way out there from Austin several times to work with Kris at the resort and take video and pictures so we could see exactly what the facilities looked like since none of us had ever been there.  She asked Ashley for pictures and ideas of what she wanted (or didn’t want) her wedding to look like and the outcome was beautiful! She helped us stay within the budget with smart suggestions and good advice.  Over the months leading up to the October wedding, Kathie and her excellent staff were never too busy to answer our questions and address our concerns either by phone or email.  Chatting with Kathie on the phone, I felt as though I had made a new friend even though we had never met. Ashley’s happiness on the day of her wedding was her number one concern!

We finally got to meet Kathie and Shelly when we arrived in Austin and we knew everything would be smooth going on the day of the wedding. The radiant look on Ashley’s face as she looked down at her beautiful wedding site for the first time on her wedding day will be forever etched in my mind. Kathie, Shelly, and Alyssa had created exactly what Ashley envisioned and it was so beautiful! They did an awesome job on all the floral arrangements and dĂ©cor.  The reception room was equally as beautiful and more than we had ever imagined. Throughout the night, the ladies made sure everyone was happy and having a wonderful time. They kept things running smoothly and on schedule as much as possible (everyone was having too much fun!) and made the evening a huge success!

Sincerely,

Tim and Carol Bourcy [parents of the bride]
Photos by Hyde Park Photography (view gallery)


Kathie and Team

So, I am sitting in the library that looks out over the ocean with the cool breeze blowing and drinking a delicious cup of coffee. We were upgraded to a deluxe veranda suite upon arrival and I just cannot tell you guys how beautiful this place is. We woke up this morning at 8:45, stepped onto our veranda and watched the waves rolling in through the beautiful flowers spilling over our veranda roof and then they delivered breakfast to us to enjoy out on our veranda with the BEST orange juice and amazing food. We then went to the beach and layed around in the sun, scheduled a boat trip to Dunn’s River Falls and the Laughing Waters for tomorrow and we have a massage tonight at 6 called the “Moonlight Serenade” then a facial and massage on Wednesday. They are having a barbecue on the beach tomorrow night and I must say, we don’t need to leave this place to have fun and perfect relaxation.

Thank you again for THE most amazing wedding we could have dreamt of. It was truly perfect and we feel so honored to have shared it with you.

Much love,

Carol and Christian [happy couple]
(view gallery)

Kathie,
Thank you so much for making Jana and Daniel’s wedding such a success!  Ya’ll made everything so seamless and smooth and we were able to enjoy every minute of the event! (Loved it!)  You and your staff executed an event that truly was Jana and Daniel’s dream! Well done! We’ll remember your name to others!

– Gregory and Jacqueline [aunt]

Dear Kathie,
Wow! I can’t believe it’s been over a month since the wedding. And what I can’t believe even more is that its taken me this long to write you. Let me start out by saying that you far exceeded even my wildest expectations. I had the wedding of my dreams, in no small part thanks to you. I cannot say enough how much I appreciate all that you did to make my day so incredibly special. From ordering flowers to decorating the tables to arranging the cark (!) you went above and beyond the call of duty for this wedding. I know that I ABSOLUTELY could not have pulled this off without you and the help of Mary and Rachel. What a great team you all mad3e on the wedding day! I don’t know all the behind-the-scenes stuff that went on (and hope I never do!) that afternoon, but I do know that when I walked down and saw the mansion and courtyard decorated, I had never seen anything so beautiful in my entire life. It was so reassuring to know that I had nothing to worry about, because you were there to handle it all. And you did!! You have a true calling for what you do, and I know that I was truly blessed to have you working on my wedding. I have been singing your praises since the day we met, and I will continue to refer your services to anyone I know planning a wedding. Any girl would be lucky to have you on their side, because I know that it’s not just a wedding day, but it’s a relationship for life.

Thank you so much for everything. Words cannot express my sincerest gratitude. May God bless all that you do and fill your life with His greatest blessings.

Much love,
Melissa Hernadez [bride]

Kathie,
Just a quick note to let you know the best thing we ever did was hiring you. I was able to enjoy my wedding. From selecting the wonderful vendors to when we left our wedding. It all went according to my plans and I will be forever grateful.  Thank you again, and I will call you when I get back from Mexico.

Candice and Mike [bride & groom]

Brides-to-be,
Kathie Millen is absolutely wonderful! After four short months of planning, my wedding seemed to fall into place perfectly. Throughout the entire process, she made sure that each detail was taken care of and that I remained happy and stress-free! From the beginning, she made sure to figure out exactly what I wanted and led me to the venues, companies, etc. that would work best in creating my dream wedding while staying within my budget! She had so many wonderful ideas and so much knowledge of venues, caterers, and other businesses in the Austin area.

I had no idea that planning my dream wedding could be this easy and stress-free! Kathie helped make the whole event possible, and there is no way it would have turned out the same without her help (especially the flowers that she ordered and professionally arranged herself!). The wedding turned out exactly as we imagined it, and our guests continued to compliment how beautiful everything looked!

I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding! I was extremely impressed with Kathie and how promptly, professionally, and enthusiastically she handled all of the details of planning and organizing the big day! I highly recommend Kathie Millen to any bride looking for a Wedding Coordinator to help plan that perfect day!

A very happy bride,
Autumn Lapaglia [bride]

Hi Kathie!
I just wanted to check in with you and make sure everything ended up ok! First, thank you so much for everything. I have heard nothing but positive things about how amazing you guys were, how smooth everything went and how impresseed everyone was with both your professionalism and your planning “skills”. Thank you thank you thank you. I know that putting on these events can get stressful (especially with a television crew there!) but you guys managed it gracefully and made our weekend a blast! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thanks again! I hope all is well with you!
Lynsey Blackmon [bride]

Kathie,
Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding day so memorable and stress free! We felt so confident in you both to take care of us through the whole process. Thank you also for all your amazing vendors you introduced us to. Our day truly could not have been anymore Perfect!

love,

Kristine & Mark Martinez  [bride & groom]

Kathie,

I am in Chicago recording our new album. On behalf of us I’d like to thank the both of you for your help on the day and leading up to the Wedding. I didn’t think it could be anywhere as amazing as it was… It’s also great to have feedback from all concerned saying the same thing!
Speak to you soon,

Best wishes,
Olly [Drummer for the Band Gomez]

Thank you & your team for all of your hard work on our wedding, I can’t believe how fast it went by!  The resort was amazing, after all of my worrying we were completely satisfied with the location.  We just wished we could have spent more time there.  Everything turned out great & we appreciate your hard work.  Have a happy thanksgiving & thank you again!

Ashley & Christian [bride & groom]
November 2009

Kathie,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to have you as our wedding planner! You have been like a second Mom to me and a voice of reason to Chris.  When I first told Chris we needed a planner, he thought I was CRAZY!!  Now, he can’t imagine what we would have done without you!

Lindsay and Chris English [bride & groom]
Photos by Aimage (view gallery)

My husband and I give Kathie Millen and her staff our highest recommendation.  We simply could not be happier with the their performance in planning our wedding.

We were facing difficult and unusual circumstances since we were holding our February 2009 wedding in Austin, although we lived in Atlanta, Georgia and had never actually lived in Austin.  You see, my family members reside in Austin and own a business there — and we wanted to make things easier for them.  Thus, we decided to bring the wedding to their city. When I first spoke with Kathie Millen, and told her of my expectations and visions for our wedding, she immediately knew what I’ve been dreaming about since I was a young girl.  She envisioned it as well, and came up with a beautiful fairy tail wedding.  Kathie, along with Deidre Brown, needed nothing else than what my vision was — a “Hollywood glam” feel.  For my initial visit with Kathie and her team, they lined up appointments with several top vendors so that I could choose from the best in town.  I went to this first meeting with my mother to help me out and Kathie and her team made us feel right at home.  They made my mother and I feel as if we had known them for our whole lives.  On the several other visits to Austin we had leading up to our big day, my husband and I visited Kathie and her team to plan out the rest of our wedding.  Kathie and her team always made sure that everything we requested was taken care of and were attentive to every detail.  They went out of their way to make sure my husband and I were fully satisfied and left no stone unturned.

Because of their tireless work, Kathie and her team carried out what would be the talk of the night at the Driskill Hotel — where our reception was held.  We had a traditional Greek wedding at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox church.  And thanks to Kathie efforts, the church “never looked so beautiful”, the priest said.  We have heard many great compliments from our guests about our wedding ceremony and reception.  Some have even said it was the “most beautiful wedding ceremony” and “classiest reception” they have ever attended.  This is all due to Kathie’s incredible efforts!

Kathie made our wedding a real dream come true!

Anna Maria Kiyose [bride]

Kathie,

Thanks so much for taking all of my ideas and dreams about my perfect wedding and making them come to life so beautifully! I had so much fun at my own wedding, and I know I wouldn’t have been able to be so relaxed if I hadn’t had the two of you and your team taking care of everything. Even my mom, who stresses over everything, completely kicked back, relaxed, and enjoyed herself during the wedding weekend because she was so confident that you had everything under control.

Because I love you guys so much and I think that you do such an exceptional job from start to finish, I wrote the Top 10 Reasons Why I LOVE Kathie and her staff, for you to share with your other brides and their families.

10. They treat you like you are their own daughter.

9. They fight for you. When I had a stressful situation with a vendor that was trying to charge me more than the contract, Kathie took over the entire situation for me and I didn’t have to worry about it at all.

8. They know what you want even before you know it. And when you do know what you want, you can be sure that they will make it happen.

7. They go way above and beyond. Three of the planners drove an hour and a half to San Antonio just to learn how to bustle my dress. They also set up for my bridal shower, and even left a beautiful gift for my fiancé and me.

6. They cry when you walk down the aisle.

5. They keep their cool even when your family loses theirs.

4. They always remain patient –  Kathie and Vivian brought in photographer after photographer for me to speak with, but I kept insisting that I wasn’t sure. Then I ended up hiring the first photographer I had met. During all of this, they never got impatient with me.

3. They’re fun to be around! They make planning fun. Meeting for lunches, rentals, or vendor interviews are not only productive but enjoyable.

2. They are thorough. No detail escapes them.

1. They are there until the end, no matter what. I found out the day after my wedding that while setting up for my wedding a member had fallen and broken her arm. She never told me, my fiancé, or our families that she was injured, and she stayed through the entire wedding!!!! This is true professionalism.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,
Debbie Karakowsky [bride]

Kathie,

Melinda and I are still basking in the glow of last night and wanted you to know what an incredible job you, and your staff did for us. We simply could not be more pleased with everything you did. You handled the extra large crowd with grace and you were all so attentive to Melinda and my needs (getting our food, drinks, etc). All of the vendors you recommended were awesome (especially the band. My one and only responsibility so thanks for making me look good!) The food was tremendous… I could go on and on and on but simply put the whole evening was phenomenal. The entire experience working with you from the first time we met you till the very end last night has been such a pleasure. I almost wish I had another daughter so we could do this again….notice I said almost! Thanks for everything…please pass this on to your entire team.

Kent and Melinda [parents of the bride]

On the plane back from Europe, Cynthia (my fiancĂ©) had on a whim picked up some bridal magazines for us to look through. I had asked her to marry me while we were in Belgium and frankly I thought the hard part was over. After Cynthia started to thumb through one of the encyclopedia-sized magazines, we both began to realize how wrong I was. The magazine gave us hints on picking out the right dress (we knew that was going to be important), the right church (ditto), how to find out if you want a DJ or a band (we weren’t too clear on this one), creating blocks of hotel rooms for out-of-town guests (I knew how to book a hotel online but that was about it), finding the right caterer, photographer, florist, linens
 We were about 40,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and just began to realize that we had no idea what to do or where to start.

One of the magazines mentioned that getting a wedding planner was a smart, money-saving move that more couples should do. I had two misconceptions of wedding planners before we began interviewing them: I thought wedding planners were strictly for the ultra rich or all looked like J Lo. We decided, with our immense lack of knowledge of wedding intricacies, that it might be a good idea to call some Austin wedding planners and get more information about their services.

Because we like to torture ourselves, we scheduled five wedding planners on the same day. Our first interview was with Austin Wedding Planners, at 7:30 am on a Saturday. I was barely awake and Cynthia had already decided that we were not going to have a wedding planner. We met Kathie and Jeff and were a bit confused. Here were two people who were cheerful at this early hour and did not seem the least bit pretentious. Kathie and Jeff did a wonderful job explaining the role of a wedding planner. Wedding planners pay for themselves in the discounts they receive from various vendors and insider contacts.

By picking the wedding planners that runs the “Bridal Extravaganza,” we made sure that we picked a company that had the best resources available. Beyond the discounts and introducing us to vendors we would have never known about, they helped us pick a location that suited our needs perfectly (we had 200 guests coming in from 10 different countries), got us discounts on hotel room blocks, and made sure the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception ran smoothly.

Kathie and Jeff were so friendly throughout the process, taking their time to explain every aspect of the services they provide. We left the meeting and for the first time since getting freaked out on the plane, we were actually excited again about getting married. Sometimes it is hard to remember that this whole process is supposed to be fun and exciting, not a tedious and stressful process.

We went to our other four interviews but no one impressed us as much as Austin Wedding Planners. We decided to use them for our wedding for a few reasons: their connections with vendors, their personalities, and their presentation. When we researched wedding planners in Austin, everyone knew Austin Wedding Planners and had nothing but great things to say about Kathie and her staff.

The next nine months were a blur of preparation. However Kathie and Jeff were always available to answer any questions (no matter how small) we had along the way. Kathie and Jeff paid for themselves right away on our first purchase. We had to buy linens and Kathie’s exclusive discount saved us 50% off our linens and chairs. The discount turned out to be more than the fee we paid Austin Wedding Planners, so every additional discount we got (on the invitations, cake, tuxedos, etc.) felt like money that was going back to us. Kathie helped us find the perfect reception area downtown near the hotels, where our guests stayed. Jeff coordinated transportation to and from the church and reception. They came up with an innovative way to set-up our desert table. Everything was truly fantastic.

They introduced us to I Do Photography who was by far the best vendor at our wedding. Erica and Jessica not only blew us away with their unbelievable prices but also with their photos of such high quality. We didn’t hesitate for a second to book them on the spot. The bridal photos and pictures from the reception were perfect. Erica and Jessica compliment each other because they have contrasting styles in both personality and the way they shoot photos. Erica enjoys catching people when they aren’t looking at the camera so you get a lot of memorable candid photos that really capture the guests’ personalities. Jessica sets up posed pictures that are ready to go on either your mantle or wall as soon as they are taken. We got more compliments about the photos then any other aspect of our wedding (that might be a small exaggeration; I did look stunning in my tuxedo).

I could write a list of all the things they did for us leading up to the wedding but it wasn’t the wedding coordination that was the biggest service, it was the piece of mind. Knowing that Cynthia and I only had to focus on inviting our family and friends and making sure we were taken care of made the wedding planning a very stress-free process. We actually, dare I say it, enjoyed the wedding coordination that lead up to the big day.

The day of the rehearsal dinner came and we had to coordinate 60 guests for that dinner (there were 9 groomsmen and bridesmaids). Kathie went early to make sure the church was open and that everyone that should be there was. Jeff went to the rehearsal dinner, Old Pecan Street on 6th, to make sure it was decorated and that there were no issues. There wasn’t a single moment when Kathie and Jeff didn’t have a smile on their faces or seemed stressed, which, of course, allowed Cynthia and I to enjoy every minute of our rehearsal dinner.

The wedding day was full of people getting ready, which really put Kathie and Jeff to the test. All those months of preparations would either payoff or cause mass chaos. The first phone call I received that morning came from Kathie. I panicked. Why is she calling me? Who isn’t coming? Did one of the vendors cancel? Actually, she just called to assure that me everything was going to be okay and to remind me to enjoy the day.

Our wedding day was perfect. I truly am the luckiest man in the world. I married the woman I love. Kathie made that day perfect. Jeff was outstanding during the reception creating some memorable pictures and memories. Not only did I get the perfect wedding out of Austin Wedding Planners but I gained two new friends that will always be a part of our family. They found a way to take my Cuban and Dutch family and Cynthia’s Mexican family and create a night where everyone felt both included and enjoyed themselves.

Jean-Paul Daemen [groom]

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Amber Groce at Austin Wedding Planners. I am not from Austin, and she made the entire wedding planning experience run very smoothly. Amber was always available to me and my mother for anything. After having met Amber the first time, within twenty four hours she already had vendors in line for us. When I went to meet with the vendors, Amber was there taking notes and making sure we didn’t forget anything, and thanks to her we didn’t. She was always on time and happy to see us.

If it weren’t for her, my destination wedding would have been stressful and definitely would not have been as beautiful as it was. Even on the wedding day, Amber was right there making sure my groom and I had everything we needed right down to getting me a drink after the ceremony! Not only is she professional, she is an absolute sweetheart. I would highly recommend Amber Groce to be anyone’s wedding planner whether you are having a large and grand wedding or a small and intimate wedding like mine.”

Sommer Murphy [bride]
Photos by SK Images (view gallery)

“It is with great confidence that I recommend Amber Groce to you as your wedding coordinator because of her attention to detail and commitment to service. As you begin planning for this event you probably think you can handle everything, I did, and I probably could have, but decided I didn’t really want to.

I found Amber to be a good source of recommendations for vendors you can trust because the things I was looking for weren’t the kinds of stores or providers that you use every day and the last thing I wanted was to choose someone to play music or provide flowers that didn’t have a proven reputation from someone I trust.

One critical thing for me was Amber’s responsiveness. She answered my endless e-mail questions at all hours of the day and night when those items were on my mind. When you need to know what size of the table linens you can’t wait two days for an answer.

As the week of the wedding was before us I was able to pass tasks to Amber that I simply could not get to and know they would be taken care of. Most importantly, we did not have to think about a single thing on the day of the wedding. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything was in place and to keep us on schedule without being intrusive.
I was impressed with Amber’s willingness to work around our busy schedules and her ability to get things done without saying a word. I highly recommend her to your care.”

Kerri L. Butcher [bride]
Photos by I Do Photography (view gallery)

“We live in Amarillo, Texas and my daughter wanted to have a destination wedding and chose Austin for the location. I was very nervous about this, because we did not know of anyone that had experience with any company that specialized in wedding planning. I contacted Austin Wedding Planners and instantly knew that this was going to be a pleasant experience.  From the first moment I spoke with a consultant, they were very professional and concerned about our needs.  Long distance weddings can be very trying, however our consultant took all our worries away very early in the process.   Amber was very prompt when returning phone calls or e-mails.  She guided us through every step with grace and professionalism. She exceeded our expectations from the beginning, and she was the very last one to leave after the wedding. The wedding was beautiful and she did not forget one detail throughout the entire process.

By the time we were finished, we felt like Amber was one of the family. I would have loved to take her back to Amarillo with me.   I would highly recommend Austin Wedding Planners. Our memories of this day will always include our consultant.  As the Mother of the Bride, I felt like a guest at my daughter’s wedding.  No stress, just joy, because of the wonderful job they did for us.”

Ronda Orcutt [mother of the bride]
Photos by SK Images

“The moment I met Amber Groce I knew that my wedding would be wonderful. She made me feel as if she would take care of all the details no matter what came up. I loved Amber’s sunshiney disposition and can-do attitude.

On the day of my wedding, Amber not only took care of all the details, which included a cake disaster where my 6 tier wedding cake FELL (Amber put it back together and no one ever knew!), but she also doted on me, which was a refreshing and wonderful feeling on such a stressful day. Amber knows how to get the job done with a smile on her face, and when the big day comes, she knows how to pamper the bride and make her feel soothed and cared for.

Thank you SO MUCH Amber! You did a fantastic job!”

Paige Newberry Bartholomew [bride]
Photos by John Christopher Photography (view gallery)

“I just wanted to let you know that I am in a tremendous debt of payment and thankfulness to you at the moment. I am completely thankful for all your help and wanted to let you know that as soon as I get back from the honeymoon I’m going to jump on your new project with enthusiasm and vigor to give you something beautiful and truly valuable. It will be the least I can do for the HUGE amount of effort you and Ashley have put into Kristen and I. I hope we haven’t been too hard to deal with and we’re just so humbled and absolutely blessed to have all this work, help, and support. I can’t wait to see you and the team this week and I have not stopped thanking God for such an amazing amount of support and professionalism in our soon-to-be wedding. You guys have a lifelong fan in me and have a great night!!!!!”

Travis McAshan [groom]
Armoura Photography (view gallery)

Kathie,
I am just now beginning to recover from our FABULOUS week-end! We got Britt. And Brad off to Buenos Aires Sun. afternoon. Then I collapsed. It was probably one of the best nights of my life. The celebration was exactly what we had hoped for. You wouldn’t believe the number of e-mails and phone calls I’ve received raving about the beautiful reception and wonderful affair it turned out to be. We absolutely couldn’t have pulled this off without you two lovely ladies to keep us on track. I may be a bit partial as the MOB, but I think Brittany was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. I attribute this to a woman who is truly in love. I pick the two of them up at the airport tomorrow. (Wed.) I know we’ll all be reminiscing about the extraordinary wedding. Thanks again Kathie and Kylie for making Britt. And Brad’s wedding a fairy tale affair.

Sincerely,
Stephanie [bride]


Dear Kathie,
I just wanted to send you an email to thank you so much for your amazing work on our wedding day! You and your team really came through for me throughout the whole day, and it showed – I’m still receiving compliments! We know that the day went by so smoothly because of your expertise and attention! So many of our guests have commented since the big day, on how organized the wedding was – specifically on how put-together everything looked! Truly, we could not have pulled it off without your help.

Best Wishes,
Tali Wildman [bride]

Dear Kathie,
I am writing this letter with hopes that you can share it with potential clients, because I feel very strongly that your services were so extraordinary and that others need to know what a superb job you do.

My wife and I were married in May of 2006, it was rather tricky since many of her family members who were attending live in Brazil. I determined right after our engagement that it was going to take a master of organization to put this together, given the distance and the timeframe. Kathie was referred to me and after our initial meeting, I quickly determined that she had all of the skills and contacts that were needed to put this very important event together.

Kathie arranged for my wife, Priscilla to meet with numerous vendors so that she could compare quality and the costs involved before deciding who would best fit her needs. We were both extremely impressed with the quality and professionalism of the vendors that she referred us to and it was a difficult decision to determine who was right for the venue that we wanted. We were also very impressed with how carefully and meticulously Kathie arranged each of the meetings and that she attended each of these meetings with us to ask the right questions and assist us in our decision-making process.

During the time between our initial meeting and the wedding date, Kathie kept in continual touch with us to inform us of things that needed to be done and to keep us abreast of what was happening with various vendors. It was wonderful to have someone that was on top of all details and who constantly reassured us that things were going together beautifully and reminding us to not worry, to just to relax and enjoy the fun part of those final days. We were definitely able to do that and I cannot stress enough how much it meant to all of us involved in the wedding, to be able to totally put everything in Kathie’s capable hands on the day of the wedding. It gave each of us the freedom to thoroughly enjoy each and every minute of the day. I credit Kathie and her attention to detail for everything going together in such a smooth, stress-free manner.

Our wedding had an interesting twist – we had planned on an outdoor wedding thinking, “Its Texas, it won’t rain” and we were right
 that is until half an hour before the service. The sky opened up and it began to pour. I had no idea what to do, I looked to Kathie and saw that she was already in action. She had a beautiful “plan B” already prepared. It was a seamless transition of chairs, decorations, food, dance floor and just about everything else. It looked as if it was rehearsed a hundred times. In fact, none of the guests even knew that a change had taken place. The most amazing thing: The overwhelming exclamation from everyone who attended the wedding was a simple, unqualified “this wedding is the best wedding I’ve ever seen!”

I think all of us in our family would agree that there was not one thing we would change and that Kathie’s competent, self confident manner assured us every step of the way that things would go together and be all that we had hoped for. We put our complete trust in her abilities and were so incredibly satisfied with the results.

I would give Kathie the highest recommendation possible and I could give many more examples of her superb abilities, but I don’t want this to be too lengthy. I would welcome a phone call from anyone who would like to ask any questions and hear a glowing verbal recommendation. Using Kathie’s services was the best business decision we could possibly have made.

Sincerely,
Ray Shapley [BOSSA NOVA coffeehouse & bakery 512-736-6687]