Texas-Dallas and Ft. Worth

Looking for a wedding planner!

Hello!  I am recently engaged to the man of my dreams, and am now looking for the wedding planner of my dreams!  Does anyone know of a great planner?  I am looking for someone to be with me every step of the process since I am in grad school full time!  Also, how much does a full-service planner usually charge in DFW?  My budget is $40,000 and I don't want to blow it all on a planner!

Any advice?

Re: Looking for a wedding planner!

  • Professor Science had a great coordinator as did Texan Treasure.  I'm sure they'll chime in later.  Our local boards (here and The Nest) are generally dead on the weekends and, with it being the holidays, it will be even worse.  I would look for some more comments starting on Tuesday.

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  • YES, I used Meredith Commender with Significant Events of Texas and she was just amazing.  I really had no vision for my wedding and she took, "We are nerds" and "I like green and gold" and gave us a spectacular party we couldn't have even dreamed of.

    Here is a link to our photographer's blog post, scroll down to the reception pics -- she coordinated with the florist, and actually did half the tables (the ones with the interesting glassware and the M's and the paper flowers) on her own (using flowers she got free from the florist!)


    Pricing: I think her prices for month-of or day-of services have changed since I booked her in October of 2010, but for full time coordination (which I did), she charged a minimum (I think it was $1300?), and then 20% of any vendor she directly coordinated.  So she negotiated my reception, floral, and invitation contracts, and I paid her 20% of what the price was.  It was really a neat way to keep ourselves on budget.  

    She's coordinated for a lot of girls on this board other than me, so hopefully they'll chime in on Monday!
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  • I'm using Meredith as well and she is so awesome! All of my questions answered, and she definitely keeps me sane! I will always recommend her to anyone getting married!
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  • I love love love Jennifer with http://www.altaregoweddings.com/

    Super great personality and very good at what she does!
  • I also second on Meredith from Significant Events

    Another is Tami Winn  http://www.tamiwinn.com/- she does design as well- has packages ranging from 1500-7500 depending on whether you want her to completely design your wedding (floral/lighting included) or just coordinate/plan. 

    I think a few brides have also used Candice from Each and Every Detail- I will let them chime in. 
  • Thank you all for your replies! The info has been great as I start this process. I have my first initial interview/consult with Kay Watson today, but I will be sure to check out Meredith as well!
  • Everyone should just hire MLandCJ from now on.  She is the famous.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_looking-wedding-planner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:09ff7ff3-a1e7-41a0-97ac-401c7ff307c5Post:7e8f3af2-bdb6-4105-968e-a21f43dcf31c">Re: Looking for a wedding planner!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thank you all for your replies! The info has been great as I start this process. I have my first initial interview/consult with Kay Watson today, but I will be sure to check out Meredith as well!
    Posted by KimberlyW2013[/QUOTE]

    <div>Oh, Kay is one of my MIL's dear friends!  She is amazing!</div>
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_looking-wedding-planner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:09ff7ff3-a1e7-41a0-97ac-401c7ff307c5Post:57c39a8e-dc7f-4491-97ab-f58afde8b719">Re: Looking for a wedding planner!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Everyone should just hire MLandCJ from now on.  She is the famous.
    Posted by professorscience[/QUOTE]

    <div>*thumbs up*</div>
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_looking-wedding-planner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:09ff7ff3-a1e7-41a0-97ac-401c7ff307c5Post:ff3d6082-1c26-41c0-a804-d1f79c1737a4">Re: Looking for a wedding planner!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I also second on Meredith from Significant Events <strong>Another is Tami Winn</strong>  <a href="http://www.tamiwinn.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tamiwinn.com/</a> - she does design as well- has packages ranging from 1500-7500 depending on whether you want her to completely design your wedding (floral/lighting included) or just coordinate/plan.  I think a few brides have also used Candice from Each and Every Detail- I will let them chime in. 
    Posted by aeliza06[/QUOTE]

    Tami was my florist.  I loved working with her and I loved my flowers as well.
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_looking-wedding-planner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:09ff7ff3-a1e7-41a0-97ac-401c7ff307c5Post:ff3d6082-1c26-41c0-a804-d1f79c1737a4">Re: Looking for a wedding planner!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I also second on Meredith from Significant Events Another is Tami Winn  <a href="http://www.tamiwinn.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tamiwinn.com/</a> - she does design as well- has packages ranging from 1500-7500 depending on whether you want her to completely design your wedding (floral/lighting included) or just coordinate/plan.  I<strong> think a few brides have also used Candice from Each and Every Detail-</strong> I will let them chime in. 
    Posted by aeliza06[/QUOTE]

    I used Candace for day-of coordination (which at EAED includes prep from two months out) and would most certainly recommend her (or Wendy Kidd, the owner) without hesitation. If anything went wrong over the course of the ceremony and reception, I never knew about it. The cost was $1500 for this option, and they offer three other levels ranging from full blown planning to a-la-carte services.
    TBH, I recommend meeting with a few planners (regardless of price point) just to see how you 'mesh' with each of them, and to see how your expressed vision translates. This is someone that you'll be working closely with, and you need to feel comfortable with them 100%--so while price is important, so is a mind at ease.
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