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Andrea Leslie Weddings is an event planning company that specializes in making your wedding an extraordinary experience for you and your guests. We are available for local planning as well as destination planning. You will be worry free and well prepared during the entire process.
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
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- Rehearsal Dinner
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We are so thankful that we hired Andrea Leslie for our wedding...it was the best decision we made (other than to get married!). We seriously could not have done this without her. Not only was she great with sourcing and coordinating our vendors, timelines, keeping us on track with decisions, etc., she was an incredible friend to both of us and helped us through moments of anxiousness and stress. She is extremely professional, kind, caring, and hard-working. Her knowledge of the industry is unmatched! I have already recommended ALWE to family and friends - she is an absolute joy to work with. Our wedding day was seamless - we didn't have to worry about a thing other than enjoying the day.
Andrea Leslie's team made sure our wedding went off without a hitch. We specifically worked with Noelle, who was such a bright light. Not only did we love working with Noelle, countless members of our bridal party, family, and guests commented how organized, sweet, and caring our planner was. We really couldn't have gotten through the day without her and truly thank her for everything.
Truly we had the most amazing wedding and there wasn't a single thing that went wrong. Could not have asked for a better team.
If you are looking for a wedding planner-- look no further. ALWE is absolutely amazing from day one to the big day. Noelle is an absolute angel who provided my husband and I with the exact support we needed every step of the way, but most importantly was the EXACT person we needed on the wedding day. Noelle is attentive to detail, kind, friendly, well organized and a million other amazing things. ALWE is worth every single penny and I would do it all over again with them if I could.
We absolutely loved working with Noelle as our lead planner, and the whole team at ALWE for our wedding! Looking back, we have said so many times that we could not imagine the day without Noelle, Kaylee, and Samantha. Booking with ALWE was worth every penny and more! I am a planning type myself and sometime struggle with delegating, but Noelle made it so easy and took so many things off my plate to make the planning process easier. She was always available for a quick call or email. She provided tons of vendor recommendations and helped us find some cost-saving options regarding the wedding day design. The wedding weekend is where the ALWE and Noelle specifically truly shined and blew me away with their execution! Starting with the rehearsal, which was so efficient and organized. In particular, one of my bridesmaids who has worked in event planning previously even commented that she has never seen a more well executed rehearsal than ours thanks to Noelle. On our wedding day, Noelle made sure all the set up at the venue flowed seamlessly while we got ready. This was such a relief and allowed me, my husband, and our families to truly enjoy the day without any stress. One of the best parts was that my husband and I each had an ALWE team member assigned to us so that if we needed anything throughout the day someone on the team was always within earshot to help. I truly felt like we got the royal treatment and got to be the guests of honor and enjoy our day without the stress and hassle that goes with hosting. This would not have been possible without Kaylee, Samantha and most importantly, Noelle. I cannot recommend Noelle and ALWE enough and am so appreciative of all they did to make our wedding dreams a reality!
Choosing ALWE as our planners was truly one of the best things my husband and I did for our wedding. We chose the "Month Of" coordination package, and we had the absolute pleasure of working with Katie Milstone - she is caring, organized, professional, she happily answered all of my questions, and I was able to relax leading up to our wedding/on wedding day knowing that everything was in good hands. Having access to Katie throughout the whole wedding planning process was priceless (and something that you don't always get with other "Month Of" packages).
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! The timeline Katie put together was great, and we were early or right on time for each part of the timeline on the day of. Because of that, there were a few pockets of downtime that we appreciated so much. We were not expecting any downtime, so that was a pleasant surprise, and those moments are some of our favorites since they helped us really soak in the day. Not only do we love Katie/ALWE, but so did all of our other vendors, families, and friends. Thank you to Katie and the ALWE team for all of your hard work! We love y'all!!
Andrea Leslie and her team are amazing! Katie was our lead planner and went above and beyond with everything she did. Our entire wedding day was seamless and the entire process leading up to the day was so well organized. Katie was always available for a call and the entire team was so professional and responsive. I had 100% trust in them & did not have a single worry going into the big day. I highly recommend Katie, Andrea and their team!
Working with Andrea for our recent wedding was an absolute joy! Andrea was incredibly helpful and organized from the wedding planning process to the big day. Andrea and her assistant ensured that the experience of our bridal party, vendors family, and guests was flawless. It allowed my groom and I to be fully present for our wedding day; not having to worry about various questions or little details. Andrea truly went above and beyond for us and I can't imagine not having her as our wedding planner. Highly recommend Andrea Leslie for any newly engaged couples!
Things a wedding planner has to have: endless patience, ample connections, and unrelenting dedication. This is exactly what you get with an Andrea Leslie wedding.
Her reputation proceeded her. When the Arizona Biltmore staff heard we had the Andrea Leslie overseeing our wedding, they (1) had to double check and (2) followed up with the affirmation that we were going to be in good hands.
Andrea was incredibly attentive to our vision – details mentioned in passing were all accounted for.
Andrea was astutely observant – knew when to guide vs. when to lead discussions, and never once made us feel discounted.
Andrea was committed to US – first hand instances: fought through a bug the day before at the rehearsal and shook it off to be there with us on the day of, ran to the other side of the resort to sew back a button on a groomsman blazer, and gently stole us away from the cocktail hour so we may soak in the beautiful reception space ahead of it being filled with guests.
Most importantly, she cared. And knew how to care. At times, like a mom. Others, like a sister and best friend. And on the rare occasion, like a drill sergeant (the most pleasant one ever).
Andrea’s genuine emotional investment in you is what ultimately separates her and the Andrea Leslie team apart.
Please do not waste your time. The search should end with Andrea Leslie Weddings. Bar none.
We had the best experience working with Noelle and the team at Andrea Leslie Weddings & Events for our wedding! I can't imagine having gone through the process without them. Noelle was on top of everything and thought about every last detail. I knew before the wedding weekend came up that I wouldn't have to worry about anything the day of because it was all under control. Everything went so smoothly and Noelle and Andrea were both so calming to be around as we got closer to the big day. We're so grateful for them and all they did to make our wedding so perfect!
There is a reason Noelle & Andrea have nothing but 5 star reviews! They take care of every detail and are a pleasure to work with during a stressful time. Our captain at the Four Seasons summed it up saying these women were the best event planners they've worked with on a wedding!
Andrea and her team went above and beyond!!! They were incredibly organized, thoughtful, and made the entire process smooth. We were able to enjoy the day and soak in all the little moments - Andrea took care of it all. We don't have enough wonderful things to say about Andrea Leslie!
My husband David & I got engaged in May, 2021 and were immediately referred to Andrea by two different trusted sources. We met Andrea for coffee and looked no further! We knew Andrea would be our planner right then and there. David and I felt an immediate connection with her- she really listened to us and got to know us as a couple and individually. It is hard not to love her- she is positive, hard-working, family-oriented, comforting, creative, and has so much expertise in her area. We only had 9 months to plan our wedding. Initially, we worried that we would feel "rushed," but this was not the case. Using Andrea's computer system (called Aisle Planner), every task and to-do was simply and clearly written out. The tasks were separated "for her" and "for him," as well as by month, week, and day. This made the stress of planning a wedding feel less daunting. David and I felt accomplishment and joy every time we got to check off our to-do boxes! Andrea communicated with us consistently throughout the entire process- often late into the night! We always looked forward to our zooms with her, and to be honest are really missing them now that our big day is over. She always made us feel at ease- even when we felt behind. The referrals that she suggested were superb- not only the services provided, but the people behind them. We just got married in Sedona on February 4, 2023. Andrea and her assistants were by our sides whenever we needed them the entire weekend. If something was left at the hotel, it magically showed up to where it was needed at the venue (thank you Andrea & Angelica). Things were done way before we had to ask. Every moment was magic! The ceremony was sentimental.. the food was exceptional..no one left the dance floor! Many tears were shed in the bridal suite with Andrea--the amount of gratitude I have for her is overflowing. When we got back to our wedding suite at the end of the night (where the bridesmaids and I had gotten ready that morning), the mess that we'd left was gone and the room was immaculate (again, thank you Andrea & Angelica). All items left behind at the venue (phones, wallets, lipsticks, shawls, vow books, and more) were perfectly packaged up- no item left behind. Andrea's care for us was above and beyond. We miss her and are looking forward to getting dinner with her and her husband soon! Whenever we look back on our wedding day, we will always remember Andrea. We think the world of her! No one else should plan your wedding- Andrea is your planner!
With Andrea we got to focus on making our wedding special, instead of drowning in todos
Working with Andrea and her team turned wedding planning into an experience my wife and I will cherish forever. When we set out to plan our wedding for 150+ people, we were intimidated and confused how we could do it while working very demanding jobs. Andrea walked with us every step of the way, through tough decisions and flip-flopping over details. We loved our regular calls and brainstorming our vision with different elements. Andrea was always excited, organized with the important to-dos, and listened to the things we cared about. It truly turned a complicated process into tons of fun. Moreover, Andrea was exceedingly patient with us as we, being very detail-oriented, wanted to seriously consider every single decision along the way. Having Andrea's support and structure even allowed us to spend time being intentional about little things that made the wedding day more special than we could imagine. Planning with Andrea literally led to an absolutely zero-stress wedding day, which is a testament to their expertise my wife and I were left laughing about how we were waiting for the stress of the day to kick in, but it never did. We are, truly, so thankful for the experience with Andrea and her team.
If you are thinking of hiring a wedding planner…do it! However, the choice in wedding planner is everything because you are quite literally working with them on every detail from start to finish. We could not recommend Andrea and her team enough. They were incredible responsive, attentive to our needs, shared creativity on visions we had and gave us incredible vendor recommendations. We spent almost two years with Andrea and her team to plan our event date and I’d spend double on using their team and expertise. They are an absolute must. Every guest commented on how amazing they were/wanted to us Andrea and her team for their wedding! If you are looking for zero stress - hire them!
We couldn’t recommend Andrea Leslie enough if you are looking for a wedding plan to help with your wedding. We used Andrea Leslie’s month-of wedding planning package and it was the best money we spent on our wedding, hands down. Angelica was the planner we worked with – ask for her! She is the most down to earth, organized, supportive, and communicative individual you could ask to have helping at your wedding. Throughout the ups and downs of wedding planning, Angelica was there via email, text, or phone call to answer questions, give advice, and help manage the to-do list leading up to the big day. We really couldn’t have done it without her and the Andrea Leslie team on the day of our wedding. We can’t thank you all enough!
Andrea Leslie and her team were amazing to work with. We spent almost two years working with her and she helped solidify our ideas and made our dream day a reality. She provided fantastic vendor recommendations and helped coordinate appointments as needed. Andrea is thoughtful, patient and goes out of her way to make sure her clients are comfortable and prepared. We had the best time working with her and can't imagine a more seamless day. Even our wedding guests have raved about how great her entire team is.
Our experience working with Andrea was wonderful. It was great to have someone in our corner who could break down all the choices that needed to be made into more digestible options. Andrea was professional, accommodating, and caring. I know for certain that her job is not an easy one, but she handled everything that was thrown at her with expertise and kindness. It was a local wedding for my husband and I, who are new to Arizona, but all of our family and friends are still back on the east coast. I was so grateful to have someone local I could count on when I felt overwhelmed and alone. I would recommend Andrea and her team to anyone looking for an Arizona wedding planner.
I can't say enough great things about Katie and the Andrea Leslie Wedding team. Katie is so sweet, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable. She truly helped bring our vision to life. We would of been lost without her and we are so glad she was a part of the best day of our lives!
Couldn't recommend Andrea Leslie Weddings enough!!!
Look no further for the perfect planning team! Working with Andrea to plan our wedding WAS A DREAM. She is an incredibly kind and genuine person who is an absolute expert in her field. Thinking back to when we looked for planners, we talked to a few and instantly felt a connection to her and knew we had to work with her and the team. She helped us find the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life, helped educate us and our family on the various steps and investment to expect, gave us guidance on best practices, and did so much we don't even know about behind the scenes that made it all appear so smooth to us! We had a blast planning our wedding with her, going to different appointments with her to look a florals, linens, walkthrough the venue, or just chat details over coffee. We also had the pleasure of Katie being our planner for our day-of and she was so wonderful, too! She made our wedding go off without a hitch; doing so many little things that meant so much like printing and putting our vows in our books, picking up specific cushions for the chairs we rented, and grabbing all the decor details from me to setup. We're so impressed by the entire team and couldn't be more grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
There are not enough words to thank Andrea and her team for our wedding day (and process leading up to the wedding). Throughout the process of planning our wedding, Andrea was able to assist us through EVERYTHING. She kept us on track, gave us every bit of encouragement, and calmed us when we were on the brink of being overwhelmed. As a bride with a career in the wedding industry, Andrea not only gave me the opportunity to be bride, she let me embrace it. She allowed me to disconnect and handled each detail exactly how I would have done it myself. She also handled EVERYTHING, and if there were hiccups we had no idea (which we requested). I was able to truly enjoy the day.
I’m pretty sure there wasn’t anything I could have thrown at her that she couldn’t handle, and it was done in a timely and professional manner. From the planning to execution, each detail was thoroughly appreciated and perfect. Having her recommendations, design ideas, and kind heart throughout our wedding process, made our wedding day the best day of my life. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. My husband and I are so thankful for this team, and this team has the highest level of recommendation from us.
I planned my wedding while out of state and going to graduate school, and Andrea made the whole process so easy! Andrea is so kind and my family and I really enjoyed getting to know her during the planning process. On the wedding day she and her team thought of EVERYTHING! The day flowed so smoothly, and I was able to focus on the experience without worrying if everything would come together. We are so glad that we chose Andrea and have already given her name to several of our close friends!
Andrea Leslie and her team are true professionals. They are easy-going, detail-oriented and they have the best vision for a perfect wedding, without being all pretentious about it! The way they coordinated SO many moving parts to create a seamless full wedding was super impressive, unlike anything I have seen, and provide audio for weddings weekly!
I teamed up with them to sculpt an absolutely stunning wedding and I would even say that AL and her crew are foremost in the Greater Phoenix area!
Andrea and her team made our dream wedding at Mountain Shadows a reality! We are so grateful to have found Andrea. Planning a destination wedding was not always easy and she was there to guide us every step of the way. Andrea provided us with amazing vendor recommendations based on the vision for our wedding and they did not disappoint! Andrea was always caring, professional, and supportive throughout the entire process. Our family and guests raved about Andrea and her team the whole day. They made sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. My Husband and I were able to truly enjoy our day with no stress because of Andrea and her team. A special shout out to Carissa made sure my dress was intact and that I had everything I needed throughout the day. I highly recommend Andrea Leslie Weddings!
We interviewed several full service planners before meeting Andrea and her team. After numerous interviews with planners across Phoenix and Scottsdale, all of which felt like business meetings, we finally got a chance to sit down with Andrea. Andrea was the only planner who asked about us; not one other planner asked about our story before all else.
We shared our budget, what we were envisioning for our wedding day, and what we wanted a planner to assist with. There was no selling by Andrea, their firm’s work speaks for itself.
After covering all the basics with Andrea, we chose to have one of Andrea’s lead planners and designers, Katie, be the mastermind our event.
Katie is extremely easy going, reliable, and thoughtful. She is truly able to design anything imaginable. If you want something at your event, they can make it happen. We let Katie take control of the planning; we trusted her abilities and decision making and she did not disappoint. If something we wanted sent us above budget, Katie had an equal or better alternative. She ran everything by us that we wanted to have input on, but giving her freedom to design and plan allowed our lives to continue on stress-free while every last detail of this event was being arranged and perfected.
As we neared the event, and on the day-of, every question/concern/need of ours was catered to. Andrea and Katie were able to align the our wants and needs with the venue, photographer, videographer, band, strings players, cigar rollers, and everyone else to make the day and night absolutely perfect.
The ladies had everything they needed and asked for on the day-of; same with the guys. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to make our dreams become a reality.
Event: Wedding (Planner: Katie)
Location: Sanctuary Resort. Paradise Valley, AZ.
Andrea and her team are so awesome and so so nice! From start to finish they make the planning process so streamlined and easy. I worked specifically with Laina and I adore her. I tend to worry easily and she kept me calm and worry free throughout. I can’t even express how thankful I am for her. From the moment I woke up on my wedding day, she made sure everything was perfect. When I needed something, she had it. When I had a question, she already had an answer. My wedding day really was the best day ever and she had a huge role in that.
The ALWE team is just as thought out as every wedding they touch. Andrea has a way of understanding what you need in a matter of seconds to perfectly pair you with the planner that just works. Laina was amazing to work with as our planner. She is the definition of cool, calm, and collected but with a fun side! Laina is a firm believer that you can have anything you want on you wedding day and believe me she will make it happen! This team is very well versed in the wedding industry and have connections that you never knew even existed. They treat every wedding, big or small, as if it were their own investment to more than exceed expectations.
Katie was our wedding planner! She and her team was fantastic, and I have nothing but excellent things to say about them. From the day we booked their team down to the last hour of our event, Katie was present and was always making sure we were all okay. I swear she can time travel because she seemed to be in multiple places at once the day of the wedding! I would recommend her and her team over and over. Book them for your wedding or next event!
Where to even begin!?! Andrea was literally the BEST and easiest wedding decision I made. From the moment I spoke with her on the phone for the first time I immediately connected with her enthusiastic personality and felt her energy through the phone! Being from New Jersey and planning a wedding in AZ, I needed someone I could fully trust to guide all wedding decisions when I couldn’t be on the ground 24/7 and Andrea gained my trust instantly! Her ability to listen intently, prioritize my thoughts and needs, and truly bring my every possible little detail and vision to life and then some truly astounded me. Even though we had to post-pone our original wedding 2 weeks before it was supposed to happen due to COVID and then reschedule two additional times after that, Andrea went above and beyond handling every rescheduling, keeping me calm, guiding me to feel confident in my decisioning, and making the entire experience of COVID wedding planning seamless. Words would never be enough to express the love and gratitude I have for her for everything she has done for me. I am so lucky to have this woman in my life not only as a wedding planner but as a dear lifelong friend and could not be more grateful to her for making my every wedding dream so perfectly come true!!! She is my angel!
Stop your search here - you have found the world's BEST wedding planning team!! We worked with Andrea for our destination wedding in Vermont in early August and everything about the experience was unbelievable. Andrea and her team are remarkably kind, thoughtful, detail oriented, patient, and consummate professionals.
Andrea helped us plan and re-plan our wedding through covid, worked with our vendors -- handling communication and plans changing seamlessly, and helped make the day unbelievably special.
I have now referred Andrea to three friends and said I would cut out flowers, decor, gifts, and so many other things from our budget just so that I could work with Andrea Leslie Weddings.
There are so many things to consider when planning a wedding and Andrea made it so simple and organized for us to keep track of everything. She helped us navigate challenging family and guest dynamics when we needed the support, she communicated with guests about transportation, she managed our officiant, she made our families feel welcome and supported (and directed where needed). Andrea helped us think through photography in advance and coordinated all of the shots we wanted to have with our bridal party, family, and friends.
On top of it all, Andrea is one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and wonderful people I've ever met. As a couple that did not have a clear vision going into planning, we were so grateful to have such a fierce and balanced advocate in our corner as we made decisions and communicated with our family and vendor team.
We have gotten to know members of her team throughout the process as well and cannot speak more highly to everyone that works with Andrea!
Hiring Andrea Leslie Weddings is the best choice we made throughout our whole wedding planning journey and I can't wait for you to have the chance to get to work with her!
We hired Andrea Leslie Weddings (ALWE) for day-of coordination for our wedding in April, 2021. The venue we booked required us to have a wedding planner, and ALWE was on their list of recommended vendors. We met with a few other planners but knew the second we met Andrea that it was the right decision because she made us feel so at ease.
We ended up working with Angelica, who is a senior coordinator with ALWE and received access to an invaluable online wedding planning website which kept us on-track with our to-do list. When the wedding month hit, Angelica hit the ground running and was an incredible asset to help us pull everything together. The week of, she coordinated with all of our vendors so that we could look forward to the big day. She also put together a very detailed day-of schedule and was flexible with last minute changes. Our wedding party and family knew exactly where they needed to be at all times because of Angelica's help.
The day of, we could not be happier with the professionalism and service they provided to our family, other vendors, and guests. Angelica helped set up our event, which took such a weight off of us and our families. We also worked with an assistant named Alyssa, who was incredible and was a step ahead of us with everything we could have possibly needed (water, a fan, etc.).
I was worried that having additional people around on my special day might have felt weird, but Angelica and Alyssa were so pleasant and felt like very helpful friends. We are SO happy that our venue required us to hire a wedding planner, and we do it over and over again. It was worth every penny and we had such a great experience!
Katie Milstone was our planner from the Andrea Leslie team and she was perfect! We were so grateful for the help and expert opinion along the way, assistance the month of leading up to the big day, and more importantly on the day of. She and her team thought of everything and we never needed to ask for anything. They were always one step ahead and so easy to work with. I would have no hesitation hiring Katie Milstone or the Andrea Leslie team to help make your wedding day seamless and unforgettable.
Andrea Leslie and her team were absolutely incredible. I enjoyed the process of wedding planning so much, and after two postponements due to COVID-19, I was sad for the planning to end! Our wedding day was worth the wait and was truly the best day of our lives thanks to Andrea and her wonderful team. Andrea is sincere, kind and professional, and she has true grace. I will miss her as my planner, but consider her now a lifelong friend!
My initial call with Andrea made me cancel all other calls I had with other planning companies - she was so patient and professional! I genuinely enjoyed speaking with her!
Katie, the lead planner on Katie’s team, was who assisted and executed our day flawlessly. From the months leading up to our wedding day to the last minute of our wedding she was amazing! I cannot express our gratitude for her services through our planning and wedding day!
We knew we were fortunate to be able to work with Andrea while planning our wedding, but we had no idea how fortunate!
Everyone thought we were crazy trying to plan a wedding in 5 months... in a pandemic ... but with her support every step of the way it was easy.
From negotiating with vendors to making decisions on all the details, she made it stress free!
where she took it to the next level and beyond was the wedding day, she made the day seem-less for us and our guests.
It’s hard to imagine there were other people she was planning for because it felt as if we were her number one priority, always.
It is so strange that we won’t be talking as much as we did these past few months. We will never forget the care she put into every detail. We will think of her whenever we think of our amazing wedding. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us.
I cannot thank Andrea Leslie and her team enough for all that they did to ensure our wedding day was perfect and beyond our expectations. To give you a little backstory, we planned our wedding in just three short months, so that my mom would be able to attend. Not the typical planning period and I think that certainly speaks volumes to just how incredible Andrea is. I immediately connected with her on the phone and knew she was the one that was going to lead us through this wedding planning process. Andrea is everything you could ever want in planner! She took the time to get to know us on a personal level to make sure our day truly reflected us as a couple. She is one of the most caring people I know and I truly felt that I had a dear friend when planning my wedding. But not just any friend. Andrea is the type of person who went out of her way to attend my mom’s celebration of life ceremony months after our wedding. She is selfless, hard working, and a genuinely great person. When my mom was in the hospital and couldn’t make my dress fitting or the flower meeting, Andrea graciously attended the meetings and helped me navigate unchartered territory. She went above and beyond in her role. She offered to come to a dress fitting to learn how to bustle my dress during the wedding. Her advice is invaluable and she is so well respected in the wedding industry that every vendor we worked raved about her when we told them who they would be working with. Wedding planning can be difficult with so many decisions, let alone planning a wedding in 3 months, but Andrea was our anchor in this process and we are forever thankful for everything that she did for us to make our wedding possible and exactly how we envisioned it.
If you are looking for the perfect wedding than look no further. Andrea Leslie will go above and beyond to make your day run as smooth as silk. Her recommendations are spot on, making everything play like a symphony. Andrea is not only professional but she is also your best friend and confidant. Her calm nature makes you feel comfortable yet confident. Whether your wedding is local or across the country I would trust Andrea Leslie. Thank you Andrea for making my daughter's day one to remember by all in attendance. In one night you created a lifetime of memories. Paulette
Andrea was an absolute dream to work with and the reason why my wedding was so beautiful and a blast! I never made pinterest boards or really dreamed about my future wedding, so I had absolutely no idea where to start. Thank goodness Andrea was recommended to me and that my first wedding related decision was the best one I made.
Andrea was so supportive, hardworking and extremely organized. Every meeting with vendors was efficient and I felt so confident in my decisions because of Andrea. My mom lives in a different state than me, and I felt like Andrea was my guiding "big sister" that just made me feel so sure about every decision that I made during the whole wedding planning process. I wasn't stressed and just felt like I could really enjoy being engaged, because my wedding planning was moving along, and I understood what was happening every step of the way.
Andrea was great during the wedding planning process, but she was perfection the day of my wedding. Andrea was right there doing all the things that I didn't even know needed to be done. Andrea and the amazing women on her team, were so helpful and lovely, and I honestly can't thank them enough for it. I stepped in mud while taking photos after my ceremony and Andrea was right there with wipes taking the brown stain out lol! I didn't even know it happened! Andrea was just in her element and really made my wedding so flawless. So many of my friends asked for Andrea's contact info after the wedding just because they saw her in action and were so impressed.
Andrea and her team are incredible and they made my wedding everything that my husband and I wanted it to be! Xx
Choose Andrea Leslie Wedding and Events!!! Meeting Andrea for the first time felt like chit-chatting with a best friend. She puts in the time and effort to get to know you as a couple and your wants for your big day. Every selection, vendor and suggestion reflected this and made the process of planning our wedding so effortless. Also, her team is on it! Our wedding day was stress free, all we had to worry about was smiling, making it down the aisle and having fun with our family and friends. THE best decision we made was having Andrea Leslie Weddings & Events as our wedding planner!
Working with Andrea Leslie Weddings was an amazing experience. We hired her team 3 months before the wedding. They made it so easy & flawless integrating with our plans. I cannot speak more highly of Angelica. She was absolutely amazing, and professional. She was quick to understand the family dynamics while making sure everyone felt heard. She was a calm blessing the day of. She had everything under control and made sure everyone was doing what they needed to do. Angelica really let my mom feel heard while remembering I was the bride. I honestly love her! She made everything go so smoothly. She remembered things the day that never even crossed my mind. It was such a relaxing day knowing I had her with me. The best part of this amazing team was Angelica had Andrea assist her on the day of the wedding! It was amazing to see work with her boss there! No stress. Andrea was amazing to have there right before I walked down the aisle. Andrea, my brother and I all had a moment of laughs right before walking down. It really helped calm my nerves and get me excited to go! They are a wonderful team!! If I had to do it again I would hire them again without a doubt in my mind!
When I originally met with Andrea in person you discuss how much of a role you would like her to play in planning. BUDGET FOR THE FULL PACKAGE. She is worth every penny.
ONCE HIRED: She has an online website that is dedicated to YOU and YOUR vision. You start by sending her your pinterest and she creates a vision board for you to see if she understands your vision or not (which she always did, she can read minds). If you do not find the idea of planning a wedding to be fun you can also give her free reign to do even more of the creative planning!
VENDORS: Andrea and her team have people that they highly recommended, which in the wedding business is worth more than you know until you hire a dud of a vendor. Along with her amazing recommendations she majorly lightened my load by calling the vendors and scheduling appointments, as well as collecting all of the contracts and sending me reminders when payments were due.
CHECK-IN CALLS: Throughout the process Andrea and I would have check-in calls. This was great because she would go over what needed to be done sooner rather than later. She would answer all of my questions pretty much always but these calls were good for me as a reminder to get things done!
PLANNING TIMELINE: Along with the check-in calls the website that she creates for you and her to communicate for would send me notifications on what "tasks" I needed to complete. You don't know what you don't know.
SAVE-THE-DATES: I had my save the dates sent to her (which you don't have to) and she kept track of them and updated them on our wedding website.
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION: Andrea and the team were available at all times (within reason) to me. If I had a question she always got back to me within a reasonable amount of time. I also loved that if I emailed her when she was at a wedding, I would get an email back that would tell me when her and her team would be back from those weddings.
THE TEAM IS THERE FOR YOU: Here's one thing that was so amazing about Andrea and her team. They make YOU feel important. Sometimes with the wedding industry I have found you are dealing with a lot of "artsy" people who like to try to push THEIR vision on you. Andrea WOULD NEVER let that fly. She always would bring it back to me and my now husband. And for that, I will forever be grateful. She is so calming all of the time even when parts of the wedding planning process can be stressful.
THE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE: Andrea reached out to all of my vendors and sent them the timeline of when they needed to be there to set up etc. She also sends your family and bridal party a wedding timeline to tell them when and where they need to be.
WEDDING DAY: Her and her team make it all happen and don't ever let you see them stress about hustling. Anything that did go wrong the day of, I didn't know because they just dealt with it.
POST WEDDING: Andrea drove to me and brought me my leftover wedding cake on her day off. Did she have to do that? No. Will I forever remember her selfless act? Yes.
I could go on and on about how amazing her and her team are. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner just meet with her, you will see her value. If you think you can't afford a planner, I get it. Just keep in mind the amount of stress she takes off your plate, is truly priceless.
We selected Andrea Leslie though some online research early on in our wedding planning - It was one of the best investment's I have ever made! We worked with Katie as our 30 day out planner and she consistently went above and beyond to support us. On the day of Katie and her team were a seamless awesome machine taking care of every detail and ensuring that our wedding went off with out a hitch. I am so thankful we were able to work with Katie and have her be apart of our wedding. She is hardworking, responsive, awesome to be around and cool under pressure. She was always willing to be an advocate for us and always made me feel 100% prepared. You should absolutely hire Andrea Leslie to make your wedding day dreams come true! I can not thank thank or praise them enough.
I know I am a little slow on the review part, but as my first wedding anniversary has just passed there has been a lot of celebration and reminiscing on how incredibly perfect our day was!! I do not exaggerate when I say our day was flawless, and all credit goes to Andrea and her team! The best thing I ever did throughout the wedding planning process was hire them. They handled my short 5 month engagement with ease and they do not miss a single detail! Also, Andrea is one of the nicest humans on the planet that can take anything that comes here way with the best "I got this" attitude. When you think of the perfect wedding planner you definitely want one that can handle it all and Andrea Leslie Wedding and Events has it all covered! Since our own wedding we have been lucky enough to attend others the team has helped plan and you must trust me when I say their service is unbeatable! You simply just know it is going to be a great event when they are behind the scenes. Thinking about our perfect day makes me want to do it all over again, but since I found the love of my life I will just continue to gush about this amazing team. Best decision you can make while planning your wedding!
Andrea and her whole team were amazing. Every details was perfect on our big day and totally stress free thanks to them. Thank you for making our dream wedding come great!
All I can say about Andrea is that she is an ANGEL. My husband and I had a destination wedding in Scottsdale at the 4S (we are in NYC and wanted a full-time planner). We didn't even interview anyone else...as soon as we spoke to Andrea on the phone we felt so at ease and comfortable. She literally made everything so easy and she is everything you want in a planner; easy to get in touch with, positive, 100% on top of everything, and has incredible vendor connections. On the actual wedding day she was a breath of fresh air and helped all my worries melt away. Her assistant planners on her team were amazing as well. If I lived in AZ I would hire Andrea for any and all events I'd host. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Andrea for making all of our dreams come true!!
Literally obsessed with Andrea! I cannot say enough positive things. During the planning process, she was full of ideas on how to make our wedding special and kept us super organized along the way. She paid attention to every little detail and was incredibly flexible. On the day of the wedding, she made everyone feel stress-free and everything went seamlessly. She is a wonderful person and THE wedding planner you want by your side.
We couldn't be happier with Andrea Leslie Wedding & Events! Angelica Felix was our coordinator and she was FANTASTIC. We can't say enough nice things about her! She made us feel calm the entire day and honestly I didn't have to worry about a thing. She worked fabulously with all the vendors (that she helped us find) and she was able to ward off any issues so that we didn't have to worry. She thought of literally everything! Plus she is the sweetest so it was nice to have her there because we loved her :) I can't say enough great things about Angelica and Andrea Leslie Events!
Hiring Katie with Andrea Leslie Wedding & Events was unquestionably the best decision we made throughout the planning process. Her knowledge regarding recommendations for top vendors throughout Arizona, immediate responses via email, and ability to seamlessly organize our big day was incomparable and we are unbelievably grateful she was there every step of the way! She ensures that your day will go exactly how you have envisioned without a flaw. We cannot thank you enough ALWE!! My sister will be getting married in March 2020 and her first step was calling Katie!
I can't say enough great things about Andrea and her team. I got married about a week and a half ago, and Andrea was my planner. From recommending vendors. and helping me to figure out my vision, Andrea was there. But where she really shined was day of. Andrea had everything covered for me, I never had to second guess where anything was or when we should be anywhere, she always just gave a subtle nudge of when and where to go and everything would be waiting there for me. Everyone asked me how I was so calm, and it was in large part due to Andrea's help. Even my husband said that Andrea should trade in her cardigan for a cape because she is a superhero. She took care of everything, and I can't thank her and her team enough! If I could give ten stars, I WOULD!
We cannot reccomend Andrea and her team enough! If you’re looking for a planner, hire Andrea and her amazing women. Andrea is the perfect blend of professional and friend. She was on top of EVERY detail quickly. Every question or thought I had she coordinated a discussion with a vendor, or made calls or requested quotes. There wasn’t a single email or text that went unanswered and she didn’t forget a thing. Andrea thought of details I hadn’t. Everything was down to a science. She even had a point of contact in our bridal and groom party in case anything was needed, so she wouldn’t stress us out on the day of. The best part was how invested we felt she was in our relationship and in our day. Every idea or request we had she made happen. She felt like a best girlfriend throughout the entire process. My mom couldn’t beleive the amount of work Andrea had put in. I asked her opinion on things from the cake, to flowers, to certain aspects of the day. She gave her expert opinion and advice. We also had the pleasure of working with her assistant Katie, who was sweet, professional, and an amazing addition to the team. Andrea stayed our entire wedding, she was there till last call. Just the fact that she wanted to ensure every single part was taken care of until the end felt amazing. Her rates are completely fair, especially considering the amount of out of business hour emails/texts/calls she took with me. If you’ve found Andrea, do yourself and your wedding a favor and hire her and her team. You will be SO happy you did.
We honestly do not even know where to begin in order to describe how absolutely AMAZING Andrea and her team are. Our day was even more perfect than we could have ever imagined thanks to Andrea and her team. During the wedding planning process, Andrea was very approachable and always available. Planning a wedding from across the country can be stressful, but thanks to Andrea it was truly an incredible experience. She presented us with amazing vendors to choose from within our budget and always made sure our questions were answered and our visions for our big day were communicated. We can honestly say that our wedding planning process was stress free and just perfect. On our wedding day, we, along with our family and wedding party, did not have to stress about anything. Andrea and her team coordinated the entire day from early morning until the wedding was over. She was so calming and had everything for the day on a timeline making it an easy going and enjoyable time when it could get easily stressful. From helping to get the dirty off of my dress before the ceremony to removing the red wine out of my sister's dress, she could not have been more perfect. We are so thankful to have had the our day be everything we could have imagined and more and that is all thanks to Andrea and her team. If we could do it all over again we would. If you are thinking about getting married in Arizona or just about anywhere, Andrea will make sure your day and the day's leading up to it everything you could ever imagine.
Katie Milstone from Andrea Leslie Weddings was fantastic. She was very organized and kept us on track and on time which was important, but the best thing about Katie was she did it all in a very calm, poised and gentle manner. She was always one step ahead of things and it felt great to not really have to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend her and her company.
I don’t have enough good things to say about Andrea Leslie Weddings and her team. Our wedding planner and designer was Katie Milstone and we chose the full planning option- which I’m so grateful for! From day 1, she was open and excited about our idea of a brunch wedding. She immediately took to our style, wants and needs and made every decisions from there on out as if she was me.
They’re incredible efficient, And we had all of our vendors booked within a month of becoming engaged. She knew what we were looking for and sent us vendor options based on our style. We went with everyone suggested and weren’t not disappointed with any one vendor. Our photographer ended up taking our engagement photos, my bridal portraits, and our wedding day photos because we loved her so much. Because of ALW’s outstanding reputation, they are a preferred vendor in many venues throughout the valley, which means smooth sailing and budget friendly for you!
Day of the wedding we had multiple members of the team there for us, taking us through the schedule without a hitch. They kept us on time, happy, and always with a glass of champagne in hand :) We often think back on how we felt the day of the wedding- like we just got to enjoy every second of the day and did not worry about a single logistic. They took care of even the tiniest of details.
There was never a task too big for Katie. She is an expert problem solver, highly efficient, very detail oriented, expert multi-tasker, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. My family and I could not be more happy with the results of this beautiful wedding day/week. We will have memories to last a lifetime- and all thanks to this amazing group of individuals.
If you’re on the fence about getting a planner -don’t be. Everyone should have a group like Andrea Leslie Weddings on their special day. You derseve it and you will not regret it!
The best advice I can give to every bride or groom? Hire a planner. Want the best planner? Hire Andrea Leslie and her team. As a past corporate event planner myself, I know how much the details matter and understand WHY you need a professional to handle your day. Andrea took all our ideas and helped create the perfect day. Beyond recommending excellent vendors, she was able to help explain budgeting, logistics, and timeline to our families. We were blown away by the level of communication and organization throughout the entire process, never feeling confused or worried. Our bridesmaids, families and even our Rabbi - all commented on how impressed they were with the Andrea Leslie team. We are so thankful to have Andrea as our planner !
Katie was a dream to work with! She was so helpful and professional. Everyone needs a Katie during their planning process and at their wedding.
Andrea Leslie and her team were a complete blessing to my husband and I. She took all of my stress and worries away and let me have the greatest time ever at my wedding. Andrea traveled to MT in the middle of her wedding peak season to help us plan. She made me feel like I was the most important bride and made me feel so special. She was always a text or phone call away if we needed anything. I would recommend her 100x over and over again. WE LOVE ANDREA LESLIE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.
Andrea, Katie, and their team are absolutely INCREDIBLE at what they do. Every moment of our planning experience was enjoyable because of their expertise and knowledge of the industry. Hiring a wedding planner was something that we didn't think was necessary, until we began working with Katie. Everything from her capturing our vision, recommendations for vendors, communication with us and our vendors, to the day of was such an enjoyable experience. Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives, and we have Katie and her team to thank for that. Everything was so seamless and smooth, on a day that can be very stressful. We, as well as our families, were able to sit back and enjoy the day and soak every minute in. Do not hesitate to hire ALWE! They'll be apart of our family forever!
While I had the chance to experience Andrea's personal work at a wedding I attended I was blown away at what Katie was able to do for my wedding. I thought I had a decent grasp on what I needed to do until she would ask me questions that had never even crossed my mind. I cannot speak highly enough about her organization and timeliness let alone her attention to details and creativity. She certainly has a designer's eye and made my vision come more alive than I ever could have imagined. All of my other vendors complimented her work ethic and style and they all worked well together. I cannot recommend her enough for any event, she will definitely take it to the next level. I can never thank her enough for all of the time and thought she put into making my wedding dream come true.
So thankful for the opportunity to have Andrea guiding our wedding experience and day. She truly cares about her couples and wants to support a wedding that is authentic and enjoyable. Andrea helped us find the perfect vendors that fit our style, and as the wedding date came closer, she kept all the pieces together. The day of the wedding, Andrea and her team were beyond incredible! There truly was NOTHING to worry about because they were so on top of every little detail. Andrea was by my side and yet somehow she was also conducting everything else. No idea how she does it but she nails it! After planning a wedding together, I truly miss having her around. She's that fantastic!
We hired Andrea Leslie Weddings for our wedding in March 2017. We planned our wedding from Chicago - so all of our vendor interviews were over the phone. I had a few wedding planning meetings scheduled, but as soon as I jumped on a call with Andrea, I knew I wanted to book her and her team. I cancelled my other appointments. I worked with one of her lead planners, Katie Benson, and she was amazing! I honestly couldn't say more positive things about her - she was very responsive to email, always checked in to see how things were going, and she was very helpful in making tough decisions. There are so many decisions that need to be made for a wedding- and Katie made them easy! Throughout the wedding weekend, Katie and her team were very professional handling our timeline and working with our vendors. Honestly, I was blown away with their service and the whole wedding weekend went off without a hitch!
The best decision I made when wedding planning was hiring Andrea. Our wedding would not have been the same without her and her team. The planning and the execution both exceeded my expectations. She has relationships with major vendors, all of whom are professionals as well. I didn't have one worry in the world on the day of the wedding; Andrea and her team ensured every, single, detail was accounted for. If I have any large event in the future, I plan to hire ALWE again. Great job, ladies, and a huge heartfelt THANK YOU.
Andrea and her team are amazing! We worked directly with Andrea and her assistant, Angelica, and our wedding was perfect. She is so patient, kind, organized, and professional. I can't say enough good about her! Thank you Andrea & Angelica for making our wedding so special and memorable to us and our guests.
Our wedding was the best day of my and husband's lives, and this would not have happened without Andrea and her team. She was available and prompt to contact throughout the planning process and she completely took over control at the rehearsal. Mark and I were able to live in the moment, and soak up every aspect our wedding - worry free. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
I hired ALWE for month of coordination and I HIGHLY recommend their team! I worked with Katie Benson who was absolutely fabulous. From the moment I hired ALWE (about 3 months before the wedding) Katie was available with recommendations, to bounce ideas off of, etc. She created a thorough timeline for our day and made sure we stayed on schedule (which was very important to me) and facilitated all of the moving parts. My wedding day ran flawlessly and I was able to just relax and enjoy! Like many brides, I was unsure if I really needed to hire a wedding coordinator, especially given that I work in the event planning industry, consider myself very organized, selected well-known/quality vendors, and was getting married at a venue with an onsite coordinator/day of shadow. In the end I am SO glad I made the investment because these ladies are worth their weight in gold. If I had had the budget to hire them for full service planning from the beginning I definitely would have, but I 100% recommend them for month of coordination!
Beyond AMAZING!!! Forever grateful , Andrea Leslie goes above and beyond and turned my wedding dreams into reality!
Working with Andrea was probably the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning! We live in the Washington DC area and planning a wedding across the country would have been a nightmare without Andrea's help. We didn't have strong ideas of what we wanted for the wedding - just nebulous ideas of some things that we had seen and liked. Andrea was there to take those visions and find the right vendors at the right prices to make those visions come to life. I was truly in awe when I saw everything come together on our wedding day!
Andrea and her team were more than we could have asked for and her pricing reasonable for the dedication, care, and time she put into helping make our day the perfect one. Her team worked tirelessly the day of to make sure we had breakfast, that everything was set up exactly how I wanted, and that things flowed perfectly. They communicated openly and frequently leading up to the big day and continued to exceed our expectations until the end. We thank you sincerely for all you did.
The decision to hire Andrea was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. She is kind, patient & professional. She made sure that all of the other decisions we made, such as vendors, staging & timelines, were put into place. She was in contact on a regular basis from day one and gave us invaluable tips & input to make choices that were right for us. You will not regret hiring Andrea and having her as a part of your team!
There are not enough words to express how happy we were with ALWE. Andrea was so helpful leading up to our event- answering emails and setting up calls since we lived out of town on the complete other side of the country. Andrea is a grace under pressure and shows no signs of stress- she never let me feel like there was anything to worry about. Andrea and her team went way above and beyond and I couldn't imagine our wedding going off without a hitch without them. Andrea genuinely cares about her clients and making sure they enjoy every minute! Hands down the best investment we made on our wedding!!
We planned our wedding in 4 weeks! Had 80 guest and I could not have asked for any changes! Everything was exactly as we envisioned it to be! So stress free, Andrea was so comforting to both of us. I knew her from a charity event and my husband said the first time he met her, he knew we were going to have no stress!
Hands down the best investment made in our wedding. Andrea and her team where on point with every detail of both the planning process and the day itself. What's more is Andrea is the sweetest person - she immediately makes you feel that she's there for you (the bride) and will do whatever she has to do to make you happy - and she delivers! Thank you so much for all of your hard work - our wedding was absolutely perfect due in large part to you, Andrea!
Andrea was such a life saver throughout the wedding planning process, and especially on our wedding day! She is kind, thoughtful, and very responsive, not to mention incredibly organized and amazing at what she does. I am definitely a "Type A" bride and have a hard time letting someone else take over, but she was so wonderful and made our day run so smoothly - everything was perfect! We are so lucky to have found her and to have had her help on our big day - she took a lot of stress off of me and allowed me to enjoy the day, and for that, I will be forever grateful!
Andrea and her team were absolutely amazing. To give a little background, Ryan and I are not the conventional couple as we met in Scottsdale, but for the last 4 years, we have lived in Bucharest Romania.
When planning our wedding I dreamed of having our venue be at Silverleaf Club in Arizona as Ryan and I had our second date at the pool. The venue offered everything I have ever wanted. The romance of it being part of our love story, the Tuscan ambiance and the breathtaking views. As quickly as I had picked my venue my second most important detail was to find a perfect planner. I knew that trying to plan a wedding halfway across the world was going to be no easy feat. THEN I met Andrea.
Let's just say that all my prayers were quickly answered and from the moment we connected I knew all my worries would be at ease. When I first met Andrea it was Christmas 2014 and I only had 5 days left in the US before going back to Bucharest. With the combined efforts of my mother, my mother in law and Andrea I was able to pick my wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, florist, band and the overall look of our wedding. As I left for Bucharest after those crazy 5 days I felt so comfortable knowing Andrea was in charge.
Andrea worked hand in hand with my mother and honestly they pulled off my dream wedding. With her eye for detail and organization, every essence of what I wanted was captured. Andrea provided so much direction and prompt professionalism in everything. She and her team could not have been more gracious and lovely. Andrea defines the word servanthood. Her demeanor and happiness were felt by every person she interacted with. ESPECIALLY ME! I can honestly say my wedding could not have been as perfect as it was without her. I would recommend Andrea to anyone having a wedding in Scottsdale. She is PERFECTION! XOXO Ryan and Julie Coopersmith
Andrea and her team are outstanding. Our wedding was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming but this was no problem for Andrea. She made things happen from afar and even traveled to the site before the wedding to make sure every little detail was planned and accounted for. I received a great deal of feedback from other vendors and wedding party regarding how professional Andrea was and her calming personality. Also present on our day of coordination was Katie who was such a delight and able to take all Andrea's planning and notes to put in motion. Would not have made it through this day so seamlessly without the ALWE team. Thank you!!
We cannot thank Andrea and her team enough for the amazing job they did on our wedding day. From the beginning she showed such professionalism and was very attentive. We appreciated her upbeat personality and positivity. She always asked the right questions and made sure every detail was managed. We knew we could put all our trust in her and not have to worry about any details on our big day. From the makeup/hair schedule to directing the venues staff, photographer and even the DJ during the reception, she kept everything in check and on time. Her ability to anticipate our needs went above and beyond our expectations. This is what everyone should look for in a planner! We didn't worry about one detail on our wedding day. We were able to enjoy every second of it thanks to Andrea and her team.