Baxter's Creative Events

If I were to describe Sandy in one word, it would be Complete. She delivers a complete experience, she will completely take care of every little detail, she is completely amazing! We had no idea where to start when it came to planning our wedding, but Sandy helped us at every single step. When the day of the wedding finally came, we barely had to lift a finger. Thank you so much for everything Sandy!

We hired Sandy for our day of coordinator. Sandy went above and beyond the entire month prior helping with issues we had with other things. The day of Sandy and her husband were there start to finish to make sure our day was everything we expected it to be. Our day couldn't have been more perfect! We can't thank her and her husband enough! We highly recommend Sandy for your planning coordinator! ❤️

If you are financially able to, hire a wedding planner! Once you have figured out that you are able to, hire Sandy, you will not regret it! We hired her back in January 2020 and we went with her Luxury Full Service Package that came with an amazing DJ and photobooth. While we were waiting the pandemic out, we were able to plan about 75% our wedding with Sandy’s amazing list of recommended vendors and expert advice. For everyone's safety and peace of mind, we did end up postponing our big day. Sandy was a godsend in contacting all of our vendors to have everything moved to our new date. Sandy is extremely detail orient and this really comes to play when you're a month out. In creating the wedding day timeline, Sandy will have questions for that you wouldn’t have thought of and expertise advice to help you make an informed decision. When it came to the day of our wedding, we were truly confident that everything will run as planned and it did! Between Sandy and her husband Will, all of our needs were taken care of. As the wedding came to a close and even the next day, my husband and I couldn’t stop saying that we were so glad that we went with Sandy and that we had not regrets with how the day went.

I wasn't sure about hiring a wedding planner initially... but after talking with Sandy I went from considering a day of coordinator to hiring Sandy to help me plan the whole thing. Sandy was an absolute godsend, particularly when I was planning from halfway across the country and through a global pandemic. Sandy was so knowledgeable and helpful about the little details that I wouldn't have thought of that really elevated the day. When had to reschedule from our original date due to Covid, it felt like Sandy took care of absolutely everything! From scheduling timelines and vendor suggestions, by the time we got to the big day I felt like I didn't have to worry at all. Of anything we booked for our wedding, hiring Sandy Baxter to plan it was the absolute best choice we could have made!

We planned this wedding from out of state and truly couldn't imagine what it would've been like without her! Our planning started back in 2020 right before the pandemic hit and at the time, we didn't realize how difficult things were going to get from there. However, from handling all of the discussions with vendors and venues with little input from us to helping manage postponing our wedding for almost a year, she was a great alleviator of stress during our toughest time and our greatest ally all throughout. I cannot recommend her enough and am so happy that she was available for our wedding.

Sandy was absolutely amazing from day one to the wedding day. Her attention to detail and wedding knowledge is second to none. She thinks of every possible thing and helped us in every possible way. We are confident we could not have gotten through this without her. And when it came to the actual wedding day, everything went perfectly! We barely had to lift a finger because Sandy had everything laid out for us. Do yourself a massive favor and go with Baxter's Creative Events for your wedding planning needs.

Why I waited until a month before to contact Baxter’s Creative Events and hire Sandy...I will never know...I could have saved myself so much stress and headache if I had reached our sooner. Do yourself a favor and hire Sandy and hire her now. Sandy and her husband, Will, are the perfect team. They work together to make the big day effortless (or at least it seems that way to the bride). Will kept the groomsmen in line and they loved him! Sandy made my dream wedding a reality. She had me send Pinterest images of what I wanted for décor, and she made it happen and better than I could have imagined. She made the timeline go without a hitch and let me tell you there are so many minute details that I didn’t even think of that MATTER. She asked all the right questions, down to who was picking up what at the end of the night and if there were any sensitive family situations to which she should be aware. She handled contacting all the vendors to ensure they knew what was expected of them and she asked for the vendor contracts as backup. She is so detailed! She even helped with offering guides for tipping because I had no idea what was expected of tipping all the different vendors. I seriously could write a novel on everything Sandy did, including just taking a call when I was stressed. All of this said, Sandy genuinely cared about making the day special and you can tell how invested she is in her work.

I contracted with Baxter’s Creative Events in October 2019 for the Luxury Full Service Package that included full wedding planning, day of event coordination, DJ, and Photobooth. As mother of the bride, living 6 hours away, I can truthfully say I could not have done this without Sandy. What was originally supposed to be a year and a few months before the wedding, turned into another whole year (1/2022). I could not have asked for any more from Sandy. When we needed to reschedule the wedding and delay it for a year, she helped me reschedule everything, with no additional cost! She was always very responsive, most of the time within hours to any questions I had, but most importantly she was reaching out to me for things before I even thought about them. Everything was planned well in advance and Sandy told me to just relax and enjoy the wedding. Sandy and her husband Will took charge of the rehearsal and the day of wedding events without involving me in any decisions. The evening just flew by and everything was so well scheduled and everything just happened as it was suppose to. My husband was not involved much with the wedding planning at all. I overheard him talking to someone on the phone about the evening and he said “the wedding planner did it all and kept everything in order and told us exactly what to do when”. It couldn’t have been a more thought out wedding and beautiful evening for my daughter and son in Law. Her vendor recommendations, especially Palette of Petals just made the evening magical. Thank you, Sandy, keep up the great professional service to future clients.

Baxter’s Creative Events was by far one of the best vendors we hired for our wedding day! Owner, planner, day of coordinator, and America’s Wedding Sweetheart Sandy Baxter was a joy to work with! She ensured that our day went PERFECTLY and anticipated our every need! Our wedding occurred over a busy holiday weekend and Sandy thought everything thru and then some! She is extremely detailed oriented and reads the fine print which saved money and trouble from a potential disaster! I had the pleasure of seeing Sandy’s work prior to my own wedding as she did my Matron of Honor’s wedding. So I have observed Sandy as a Bridesmaid and then Bride and I can tell you that she was nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and amazing! If you are looking for a planner or day of coordinator Baxter’s Creative Events is the way to go! You will NOT be disappointed! Additionally, I could not leave out her husband Will who works with her as well! He was awesome and a mind reader! I had the very thought that I wanted a drink of water and before I could even verbalize it he came with two glasses of water for my husband and me! He even found my correct shade of lipstick for touch ups prior to the reception a true gift! My husband continues to refer to him as “My Guy Will!” Baxter’s Creative Events is an amazing team that will make all of your wedding dreams come true!

Sandy is absolutely incredible!! If you are considering booking a wedding planner, you must book her - no questions asked. Being new to the area and having a career that didn't allow me much free time, Sandy made planning my wedding so easy. She is so invested in her brides and your wedding day will be absolutely spectacular with Sandy as your planner. Could not recommend her more. Best wedding planner in the area!!!

If you are in the market for a wedding planner/day of coordinator, there should be no reason for you to continue searching after speaking with Sandy at Baxter’s Creative Events. From our first conversation with her, you could see how invested Sandy was in getting to know her couples, their stories, and what they are looking for in their big day. Throughout the entire wedding process, Sandy was extremely organized and on top of everything that was occurring during the planning process. Her notes, cheat sheets, recommendations, and guidance throughout helped us have and truly enjoy the wedding of our dreams at the Williamsburg Winery. When the weekend of our wedding came, Sandy had the big event down to a science, and so did her husband who assisted the guys with boutonniere pinning, as well as always ensuring nobody had an empty glass! Flawlessly, she ensured that everything was in its proper place, that everyone knew their part, and where they were supposed to be at what particular time. We even had one of the hairstylists for the bride comment on the fact that she was the “calmest bride she has ever worked for” and she attributes all of that to Sandy, and the impeccable job she did on ensuring our wedding was everything we could have ever hoped for. Sandy, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for everything and for delivering Meagan and I a wedding straight out of a fairytale. We are so thankful for all the hard work and dedication that you have towards your clients, and we are so thankful to have gained a friend as well during this whole process. For anyone still hesitant, (although, not sure how you could be after this rave review) hire Sandy at Baxters Creative Events, I promise it will be the best decision you ever made!

Sandy Baxter and her amazing team did the most incredible job with planning our wedding! From phone calls to facetimes to detailed emails, I could always count on Sandy to be there for me and on top of her game when it came to planning! Not only was she an amazing planner and organizer, but she made me feel like I was the only bride she was working with. The attention to detail and attention to what my husband and I’s priorities were was off the charts. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing day and wedding planning experience!

What can we say about Sandy? She is simply amazing! We honestly could not do anything without her. From the very beginning, she was in constant contact with us about everything. She had never worked with our venue before, and did not hesitate to reach out to introduce herself and work as closely with them as needed. Sandy is a true joy to talk to and extremely personable when we talked about wedding things and then about non-wedding things as we just were able to chat and get to know each other. Her personal touches are what made our day so special. She was able to get to know us so well and was able to handle all of the tiny details we never thought to think of. Her and her husband were constants throughout our night and everything went off without a single problem. Without her, we would not have had the most special weekend.

Thank you so much Baxter's Creative Events! Sandy and Will were amazing, kind, professional, attentive, on point answering back to emails, calls, changes and concerns. You all made my wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! From the first email to the end of the reception, they were on top of everything and working behind the scenes, so that it went flawlessly! You guys are incredible! Thank you so much and God bless you all!

From the first Zoom meeting with Sandy to the end of the reception was as close to perfection as you could ask for! She handled EVERY detail! I actually was able to enjoy the event didn’t worry about anything. Sandy was grace under pressure dealing with an unusual situation that could’ve brought a negative vibe to our event , however, she was delightful and professional throughout the night! I would hire her again in a heartbeat !

Sandy's passion for wedding planning was evident in Garrett and Kathleen's fairy tale day. We have used Baxter’s Creative Events for both of our sons weddings! Sandy is both thorough and personable. Both weddings were out of town and she visited each venue prior to the events. She provides personal service that gives you the wedding you envision!

If I could give more stars, I would! Sandy absolutely was the reason why my daughter's wedding was perfect! My daughter serves in the military and had to plan her wedding living across the country and under a lot of difficult time constraints. Sandy's organization, guidance and communication was impeccable with us, and with all vendors. On top of her incredible professionalism, she is warm, friendly and a joy to be with! I highly recommend Sandy Baxter - she truly was the most important part of making my daughter's wedding perfect and one of the very best day of our lives!

There are no words to express my gratitude for Sandy of Baxter’s Creative Events. My daughter got engaged in 2019, and we planned the wedding during COVID, and hoped nothing was going to delay her 2021 wedding. We knew we needed a Month/Day of Coordinator and Sandy was available. Sandy certainly made the day special, and seamless for my daughter, and I. I turned all the details over to Sandy to let her do what she does best! She was on top of us with deadlines, and questions regarding decor for the wedding day, to ensure my daughter's wedding vision was set to her expectations. The wedding was an outside venue (Country Villa Weddings in Pungo) where everything needed to be moved from their storage to the pavilion, grass areas, and other rented items to fit our Forest Vibes theme. Sandy, and her team offered to move tables, chairs, benches, and even added the linens to the tables as well as the pre-folded napkins, silverware, and menu cards. Sandy, and her team even placed the favors on the tables as well, and everything looked perfect, and beautiful. She even put 200 donuts on the donut bar for us. Sandy went above, and beyond her services, and exceeded our expectations! She directed the rental company where to place the rented chairs, bar, tables, etc. Sandy did an amazing job! This was by far, the best choice to have her as the Month/Day of Coordinator so I could enjoy the day as the Mother of the Bride with my daughter. If you are reading this, please reach out to Sandy of Baxter's Creative Events, as you will not be sorry. She is a true professional, fun to work with, and knows how to get the job done. She is very detailed, and will not miss a thing. Her expertise is top notch, and if you need to hire a wedding planner, call her first, and only her, and hire her for your dream wedding whether it's Full Service Planning, or Month/Day of Coordination, she will handle every little detail to perfection.

Sandy is amazing! Her attention to detail is unmatched and helped to make our day oh so special! Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Sandy and her team. If you’re looking for a professional, someone focused on the details, and someone who will take all the wedding stress away, look no further than Sandy with Baxter’s Creative Events!

I can't say enough about Sandy Baxter, she is the best! I knew within 5 minutes of meeting with her that she was the right planner for me! She is so organized and very meticulous. My life is so busy with a full-time job, raising a family and going to school. I never worried because Sandy was always there helping me plan and reminding of upcoming timelines. Our wedding was supposed to be held June 2020 however COVID-19 had other plans. We had to make the unfortunate decision of canceling our big wedding celebration. Needless to say, we were devastated. As soon as I contacted Sandy she was right there to help with no hesitation. Sandy was not only my wedding planner but is now a friend.

Sandy is your Wedding Planner's Favorite Wedding Planner. She is just that amazing! Sandy has been my life saver and guardian angel throughout this entire wedding planning process. We truly could not so this without her. My fiancé and I hired Sandy in October 2018, a month after we were engaged. During the consultation, there was an instant connection and I knew that I had to hire her. Her fun-loving spirit, great energy, and authenticity was captivating . She also had a fun and bubbly personality that meshed so well with mine. I could trust Sandy's judgment and opinions when it came to certain details for our wedding as well as which vendors would be a good fit for our special day. She gave her opinion when asked and also helpful advice. She was never pushy with her advice or opinions, which we appreciated. She always respected our decisions. Sandy's attention to detail and thorough organization is phenomenal. She is ALWAYS on top of things and keeps a thorough and clean record of all wedding-related things. Additionally, Sandy has made difficult conversations with vendors less tense and easier to navigate. She always remains polite, professional, and respectful of others. Although she has a gentle spirit, Sandy is a true leader and assertive when it comes to her client's needs for their big day. She will do her best to ensure that couples get exactly what they want for their wedding. Sandy has great connections and relationships with vendors throughout the area, which is another great benefit for discounted services with certain vendors. Her reputation is absolutely fabulous. Whenever I mention that Sandy Baxter is my wedding planner, I hear wonderful things about her. Sandy has gone above and beyond for us during this entire wedding planning process. My fiancé and I currently live on two different continents with a 9 hour time difference, and she ensured that we were all on the same page while wedding planning. There have been many emails, video conferences and three-way calls to get things accomplished. Sometimes we would have multiple vendor meetings back to back when my fiancé would be in the country visiting. Sandy would always show up to our meetings with positive energy, a fun-loving spirit, and of course her Starbucks lol. She made those long days fun and memorable. Although it was a-lot to process during those multiple meetings, Sandy was patient and carefully explained to us everything during our appointments so that we could make the right decision for us. Throughout this entire process, Sandy has been AMAZING! When COVID-19 happened, Sandy was so compassionate and encouraging as we were conflicted on whether to postpone our wedding. When we ultimately decided to postpone to 2021 due to local restrictions put in place, Sandy immediately began contacting vendors to align everyone with potential new dates, getting new contracts, invoices, addendums, and took the lead on re-planning and organizing out big day. She gladly took on this task to ensure we had one less thing to worry about. It was a huge relief! She also was an emotional support and would be an ear to listen during that difficult time. After two years, which will soon turn into three years, Sandy has become a great friend and we consider her family. This has turned into a lifetime bond and I am glad to have her apart of this monumental moment. She is hands down the BEST investment I have made in my wedding. I HIGHLY recommend hiring her. You WILL NOT regret it!!

My wife hired Sandy and at first I was on the fence about having a wedding planner however after my first meeting with her , I was nothing but amazed. She knows what she is doing and she VERY THOROUGH. She made our experience very smooth and there was never a moment where I felt unsettled. Currently, I live in Dubai and she was able to ensure our planning and coordination was flawless. Thank you Sandy for being there for us , it was a honor working with you and still working with you. I hope that any couples looking for a wedding planner that they choose Sandy because believe you me she is worth every cent.

My wife hired Sandy Baxter as our wedding planner in October 2018 for our October 2019 wedding. As the groom, I was not extremely excited to be knee deep in the planning process but after our first meeting with Sandy I realized there was nothing to fear because she would take care of everything and relieve most of the stress on us. Sandy was well organized and methodical about every stage of the process. Even though I was not heavily involved, my then fiancé kept me updated every step of the way. The entire year of planning was quite an enjoyable process thanks to Sandy. On the day of, everything ran smoothly, no hiccups and even if there were issues, we would not have known because she handled everything flawlessly. If you are in the Hampton roads area, and are getting married, I’d definitely recommend Sandy Baxter at Baxter Creative Events.

Sandy was amazing throughout my entire planning process! The first time we spoke was via telephone and it was like talking to one of my girlfriends! We stayed on the phone for over an hour! She made planning my wedding so easy and stress-free! At our first meeting, she gave me a packet with timelines, vendor contacts and websites that I would need to reference if I had any questions. I had over 250 people at my wedding and it ran smoothly because of Sandy and her team! I highly recommend her to any bride!

Sandy was so very professional! I could tell right away she really cares about her profession and she ultimately wants to make guests and couples feel at home! The decor was beautiful and their was some amazing vendors. I would highly recommend Sandy! You absolutely will not be disappointed!

If you want a wedding planner that is punctual, efficient, and just all around fabulous, look no further than Sandy Baxter. Sandy helped to make my vision come to life and exceeded my expectations for my wedding day and throughout the entire planning process. Her timelines were easy to follow and she made sure that my fiance and I were satisfied every step of the way. I truly appreciated having Sandy as my planner; she was well worth it!

Where do I start? I found Sandra Baxter online while shopping for a Wedding Planner in the Hampton Roads area. I initially met with another Events Planning firm and thought for sure I’d go with them, but Sandy contacted me and we hit it off after an hour long conversation over the phone and that’s when I sealed the deal (a year before my wedding date). I didn’t consider myself to be a typical bride, so I wanted to work with someone who’d respect my ideas and not force their opinions and suggestions on me, and Sandy was extremely understanding and open to my desires and my cool, laid back nature. She is very detailed and tremendously organized. Communication between us was easy, between emails, text messages and phone calls, I was able to reach her whenever I needed something, and she was good at putting my mind at ease. She is very connected in the Hampton Roads community and well-known by all their wedding vendors, hence she was able to secure significant discounts for us for lighting and other wedding services. I was extremely stress free the entire year of wedding planning because Sandy practically took care of everything. On the day off, everything went off without a hitch. She ensured all vendors were where they should be, and everything ran ON TIME. My wedding day was a complete success and so very memorable and I am thankful to SB for her expertise in making this happen.

Sandy, was a life saver as a wedding planner. She exceeded our vision of our wedding day. Every request we made was answered in a timely manner. Her attitude from August ‘18 to October ‘19 was always up lifting. The vendors that were rendered with her services were great. Her husband (Will) was also a great addition to the team. I really can’t say enough about Baxter’s Creative Events. All I will say is...if it’s up to me she will be busy for the foreseeable future, because I will be recommending her to anyone who asks. Thank you, again for making my wife’s dream wedding a reality.

Sandy was exactly what we needed for our wedding! Her connections in the area, experience, punctuality, organization and sweet personality made the entire planning process and wedding day relatively painless. My husband and my schedules are borderline hectic but Sandy was flexible and made communication and meetings work (even when her schedule was busy too!). Sandy kept us on track and stepped in to reach out to vendors or even provide inspiration from past weddings. The day of the wedding was literally a dream! We special ordered a wedding cake stand and the delivery got pushed back until the Monday after the wedding. All it took was a couple text messages while I was getting my hair done and Sandy was able to get us another cake stand which ended up looking way better than the one we ordered! The organization put into her business is unmatched and ultimately leads to a seamless wedding day with little to no stress. I will recommend her services to every engaged friend of mine! I can’t thank you enough Sandy for all of your help with making Q and my special day everything we imagined and more!

Sandy played an important role in making sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more. She was very organized, responsive, and timely. When things came up that were unexpected, she was on top of it, and the solution was even better then the initial plan. We were very pleased with the work Sandy provided us, and we’d recommend her to any couple.

Sandy was really awesome. During our wedding, she was extremely attentive, and she ensured that my wife and I had everything we needed -- food, drinks, etc. For me, my only concern was that my wife was happy. Because of Sandy and all of her hard work, our wedding was perfect and my I was able to see my wife smiling all night.

Sandy is so incredible! As a fairly decisive, type-A kind of bride, I knew that I needed a wedding planner who was organized and had great attention to detail. Sandy was such a blessing. Over the course of 11 months, I planned my wedding in Norfolk, VA while living in San Diego, CA. Sandy was so helpful in introducing me to vendors, scheduling meetings, and ensuring that each visit to Norfolk was efficient and productive. She quickly learned my sense of style and offered me options that fit my choice of style and design. She joined me for every tasting, every vendor meeting, and was so accommodating to me and my requests (shipping favors, dropping off decor, etc.) as my special day approached. Lastly, Sandy's attention to detail was impeccable, from her detailed wedding day timeline to placement of the cake during the reception. She is absolutely thorough! My wedding day was perfect, but it would not have been such a success if I didn't have Sandy. She was absolutely the best!

Sandy and her team were absolutely AMAZING! My wedding was at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk and I used the luxury package from Baxter Creative Events. Sandy created a timeline that covered every minute of the wedding. Not only did the timeline drive each vendor to completion but she executed perfectly. The wedding started right on time! 60 seconds early to be exact. Sandy thought of everything! She had a plan A, B and C for the entire day. Each component of my wedding I asked to be special was incorporated how we wanted. Sandy attended each vendor meeting to ensure they knew the plan and overall dream for the wedding. She collected all the contracts and managed vendor communication so that we did not have to. All I did was show up and have fun! My entire family was pleased and blown away! Sandy is hands down the BEST wedding planner Virginia has to offer. Well worth every dime spent for a fairy tale wedding experience! Not only did I gain and event planner, I gained a friend.

Sandy is the REAL DEAL! Her professionalism, knowledge, and warm heart makes her the perfect wedding vendor. Not only did she make sure our day was perfect but she genuinely cared about us a couple, our family, and our vision. She is so connected through the Hampton Roads area, she is sure to find you the best vendors. Everywhere we went they knew who she was and all spoke the truth "Sandy is the best in the business." She was more than just a wedding planner, we gained a friend! If you are looking for the best, Sandy is your gal!

Overall, Sandy exceeded our expectations. She communicated with us every step of the way to ensure our wedding was exactly how we wanted. We loved how she was our advocate and was able to push our vision to all the vendors to ensure we had the best day possible. We liked how she would always ask us before a decision needed to be made. It was a great feeling to know she had our backs and best interests in mind, even when dealing with a headache of a vendor. The day of timeline she created was incredibly helpful for keeping the bridal parties on track on the wedding day! The rehearsal was the most thorough and coordinated rehearsal either of us have been to. She was an integral part in making our day amazing!

Recommendations for our wedding were great and improved the event immensely, everything went smoothly, and especially helpful the day of the wedding! Thanks so much for the great work.

I don't know where to begin, I hired Sandy in November of 2017. Over the past year and a half of working with her, she has proven herself deserving of the 5 stars I, and so many others, have given her. She does everything you would expect a planner to do, keeping you on schedule as far as booking vendors, reminding you of little details that you may forget, giving you resources for order wedding related things, but she also has your back. She makes sure your vision is always at the forefront of all of the planning, she will speak up for you when she senses that you need some backup. She was wonderful throughout the planning process! Day of, she was fantastic, I could never have done this without her, she kept everything on schedule, things literally could not have run more smoothly. She is just such a machine day of. I would without a doubt 100% absolutely insist that everyone in the area hire her. She has amazing connections and contacts, it is very evident that the vendors love working with her, almost all of the vendors would say, " oh you have Sandy, she is so on top of everything, you're good" She is a super star. Hire her, it will be the best money spent on your wedding.

Sandy was a pleasure to work with with. She was both extremely reliable and professional throughout the entire process. Our wedding would not have been the same without her. Thanks again, Sandy!

- [x] Sandy is truly a magical wedding planner. From the very start of planning she was on top of scheduling and coordinating. She has a long list of vendors and ideas that make choosing what’s most important to you extremely easy and effortless. I no longer live in the 757 area code but she worked around my schedule and made working with her and other vendors a piece of cake. She really takes your stress away, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience and you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands. She is as professional as they come but is warm and humorous, you’re never afraid to talk to her about anything. This could’ve easily been the most stressful event of my life but she truly made it effortless and special, no request is too much or too big. Our wedding was a true fairytale, it went off without a hitch!

If you’re looking for a professional, organized, and very helpful event planner, look no further! Sandy not only helped us with vendor selections, she kept us on a timeline that helped things run smoothly. And after all was said and done, we had a friend for life as well.

WOW! what else can I say? Sandy and her husband were AMAZING! I hired her for day of/month of and she was in contact with me from the beginning. She answered any questions that I had and kept me calm throughout the process. This was not her first rodeo and it showed! She wanted to get to know my husband and I to really grasp the 'vision' we were going for. She brought our ideas to life! Sandy was so organized and professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, caring, organized and a 'GET THE JOB DONE' coordinator!

Sandy is utterly amazing! She went above and beyond for our wedding. From day 1, she helped everything fall into place so perfectly. I would get married again just to have Sandy and her husband Will there! They are the absolute best!

Sandy was extremely attentive to our needs. She was detailed and thorough in the build-up to our wedding. She was direct and helpful with acquiring, contacting, and communicating with vendors. We had no issues the day of our wedding and we are confident it had everything to do with Sandy's work! We are so grateful for all of her help and we highly recommend her! PS: Her husband Will - who also helps her on wedding day - made sure we were looked after, drinks in hand, and helped us to feel special on our big day!

My son and his fiancée tied the knot last August 18 and our family wouldn’t have pulled it through without the help of Sandy. She was very organized and very calm under pressure. As the mother of the groom, I want everything to be close to perfection for my son and Sandy executed the whole event perfectly. We absolutely have no regrets hiring her as the wedding coordinator for the couple. Highly, highly recommended... in behalf of my husband and the rest of the Fassoth family, thank you very much!!! Kudos also to her husband and the rest of her team ❤️

Since my husband is in the army, I was facing the prospect of planning a wedding from the opposite coast of the U.S. from where the wedding was going to be. The very first decision I made in the wedding planning process was to hire Sandy as my full-event wedding planner. BEST. DECISION. EVER. It took one phone call for me to be sure that she was the wedding planner for me. Because I couldn’t make very many trips back to the east coast, we did almost all of the planning over email and the phone. Sandy went to meetings for me when I couldn’t go. She FaceTimed me and described things in so much detail, it felt like I was there. I never went more than a few days without answers to my questions or questions from her on things I needed. In addition to her stellar communication, Sandy knows Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area incredibly well. She had helpful advice for every aspect of planning: choosing vendors, budget management, hotel room blocks, catering and rental details, dress fitting/cleaning, invitations… literally EVERYTHING you can think of. Just to give an example, when we figured out late in the game that I would need to rent 200 more chairs for my venue, she had already researched 3 or 4 different alternatives to try to help save me money. Before I even knew there might be an issue, she had already solved it for me. However, Sandy’s support in the planning process is just the beginning. The week of the wedding and at the wedding itself, Sandy and her husband Will did everything to make the wedding go smoothly. They made sure that I didn’t have to think about a thing and I could just be with my new husband, friends, and family, and watch the year and a half of planning come to life. It was more than I ever dreamed it could be. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who will take YOUR vision and make it happen, hire Sandy. If you’re looking for someone who will go to bat for you with vendors, hire Sandy. If you’re looking for a planner who thinks of what you want and need before you even think of it, hire Sandy! She became like family during our year and a half of planning and I am eternally grateful to her!

Sandy is simply the best anyone could ever ask for. From the first day she made it clear that she is here for us. The planning process is a very daunting process but Sandy made us feel at ease when we first met her. We can really tell that she has a passion for what she does and her attention to detail is remarkable. From the moment we told her our idea for the wedding theme she was able to help us brainstorm ideas and make the vision of our dream wedding come true. She shared stories of weddings she’s done in the past. Ones that went well and some not so well, but she shared how she handled everything for the couple and still made their night amazing. You’ll have to ask her about them because it’s astounding how she comes through for the couple. I was very impressed with the wedding planning timelines, because I had no idea on where to start! Sandy has a list of recommended vendors and we were very happy with them as well. I could they have the same great passion for weddings as she does. She makes the planning process fun as we went to see these vendors and most importantly for me, the food tastings. One thing that she really stresses is that she is there to support the couple’s decision. This was really helpful when family, friends etc. we’re pulling us in every direction to do this or that. On the day of the wedding Sandy was amazing! This is where she really shines and makes it so that all we had to do was enjoy our day. We worked together prior to make a timeline for the day’s events which she coordinates with the vendors and her husband. She makes sure to keep things on time and kept us from getting distracted like taking pictures with everyone and talking to long lost friends. We had some issues with the wedding dress prior to our performance we had planned but of course Sandy comes prepared for anything. She kept calm she made last minute fixes to the dress and we were able to dance the night away. There are so many positive things I can say about her that I could probably make this review go on forever. I would recommend Sandy to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner. From day one of meeting her, planning throughout the months, to the wedding day, it was all unforgettable and amazing!

Let me be honest, my wife is making me leave this comment. But on this occasion, I don't seriously mind telling my tale. To begin with, I wasn't really thrilled with the idea of paying someone to plan a wedding, but I certainly didn't know anything about it. When we met Sandy she seemed nice enough. I didn't pay much attention to the details, but she certainly made an impression on my fiancé. We sealed the deal with only four months to spare and I thank God we did! I had no idea of everything that goes into planning a wedding. There were just too many details, and without Sandy I doubt we could've done gotten through them all. When my wife had exhausted all her questions on me, Sandy was there. When my wife was asking me things that I had never even heard of, or had any interest of ever learning of, Sandy was there. And when it came time to pulling off the perfect wedding, it was Sandy who was there. We were both extremely happy with everything she did, and all the guidance and help that she provided. Sandy took the time and had the resources to accomplish everything we asked of her. She was an indispensable part of our big day, and I do know that I am truly blessed to have a wife with the intelligence and foresight to hire this outstanding wedding planner. I picked a winner, both of them.

Sandy is the best! I met her once a year and a half before my wedding at Chrysler Museum during the Bridal show. I spoke to a few planners who didn't seem very experienced. Yet one of them gave me great advice. She pointed over to Sandy and said, "that's who you want. She's the best." I actually didn't even get a chance to talk to Sandy, but one glance was enough. I knew she was going to be my planner. While it may seem silly, she simply had that aura about her that day. Just what I was looking for. Of course we waited until four months before the wedding to contact her. Had to make it challenging for everyone. I didn't want to retain some inexperienced and sassy "wedding planners " out there, I wanted a person who knew the business and everybody and everything. My husband and I aren't really talkative people. So we were relieved that Sandy did most of the talking for me, my husband and herself... that was exactly what we needed! I knew if anyone could make our wedding perfect in 3 months, it was Sandy. And she certainly did! I regretted not hiring her a year earlier. She was such a pleasure to work with that I wish I had given us the time to meet more often, without the rush. Do yourself a favor and hire her now! You won't regret it, I promise. She is extremely professional, organized, talented, kind, funny and did I mention she is very beautiful yet? :)) She stayed on top of all the details and dealt with all our craziness. I called her several times to say the least and I couldn't believe she would take the time to listen to my issues or what I was going through. Talking with her was such a relief. To hear that everything was on track and to have her support was really really nice. In addition, just between us, I think she did a lot of stuff that wasn't on her list of included services. Sandy was so patient and understanding with our last minute changes, including looking for an additional vendor and changing numbers, orders and names of the bridal party. She handled it all so well and with a smile. Sandy made us feel like she sincerely cared about us. Her husband, Will, assisted during the rehearsal and on the big day. They both just did an amazing job together. I truly felt like I lived through a fairy tale on my wedding day! Thank you, Sandy, I do miss you and I wasn't joking about you being my son's wedding planner!!! Couple decades and 9 months to go:))) You are worth every single penny!

We were delighted to have Baxter's Creative Events coordinate this major event in our lives. The effort to do everything just the way it was requested was outstanding. Complete attention to details, keeping on schedule and organizational skills made this wedding very special. True professionals from start to end, felt like we were the most important wedding in the world.

My husband and I first met Sandy at a wedding event thrown by the Chrysler Museum, the night we chose to book the venue. While the venue itself is impressive, we were more captivated by Sandy that evening. Here was a woman standing maybe 5 feet, 2 inches tall, with more vivacity and charm than most people we know! She immediately put us at ease, and left us feeling that she would guarantee the event of our lives. Honestly, she did not disappoint! We worked with Sandy for a little over a year planning for our wedding; she knew a variety of vendors to refer and would always be willing and able to set up the appointments and attend as not only a mentor, but as a friend. Sandy and her husband, Will, have been in this industry for quite a while, and are well versed in the types of questions to ask and propose during the whole planning process. I thoroughly enjoyed all the emails, texts, and phone calls throughout the year, as well as the lunch meetings we would arrange just to catch up! Truly, if you are looking for a team to bring your ideas to fruition and allow you to fully enjoy your day, hire Baxter's Creative Events. EXPERIENCE your wedding, rather than worrying and planning it!

Planning a wedding is like writing, producing and directing your own Broadway show. If it goes well, you’re showered with accolades by friends and family members- some who have traveled far and wide-for a job well done. Let’s face it- it may be your day, but if your guests complain about the show you put on, you’ll be hearing about it. Or you may be left off that group chat in which your friends (now your critics), break down all of the things they found wrong with your wedding. Do you want your wedding day to be amazing? Then hire Sandy Baxter of Baxter Creative Events as your wedding coordinator. Just like a premier of a Broadway show, you can’t do it alone. You need people around you who understand your vision, provide constructive criticism, help problem solve, and be willing to put out fires that will inevitably flare up before your big day. Sandy Baxter is that dynamo who encompasses all of those qualities. She along with her husband Will run a top-notch wedding planning business. Sandy was with my wife and I throughout the planning process. Her experience with local vendors, attention to detail, strong communication skills, her willingness to be available at all times to field and respond to questions made brought peace of mind. Trust me, with a torrent of wedding decisions to be made, having faith that someone is unequivocally on your side is priceless. With all that being said, here’s some context: my wife and I got married at the Chrysler Museum in May. It was a relatively big wedding with about 220 family and friends. We hired professionals throughout- a DJ, lighting company, a caterer, a florist, a videographer and photographer. Our best decision was hiring Baxter Creative Events as our wedding coordinator. Our experience with the other vendors went much smoother with Sandy’s relationship with each and her expertise in providing guidance along the way. In the end, our “big sow”, our wedding day, was a huge hit. We received rave reviews from all of our guests and family. Baxter Creative Events was integral to that success. I’ll ask again- do you want your wedding to be amazing? Look no further than Baxter Creative Events. They’ll look out for you in the best way possible.

Sandy was very easy to work with. She was always quick to respond and helped with so many of the final details. It was wonderful to have someone who you could explain what you wanted and she just made it happen. Sandy and her husband were there with us on our wedding day coordinating and taking care of all the details but also taking care of us - making sure we had food, drinks, and that my hair was picture perfect. Looking back, having Sandy as our Day of Coordinator was one of the pieces that was absolutely essential to making it such a wonderful day. And she's a lot of fun too!

Sandy was an absolutely fantastic Day of Coordinator. She worked closely with my now wife on every detail and took a lot of the stress out of the day. With everything she and her husband did, we were able to fully enjoy a wonderful day. They both also took great care of us throughout the day, making sure we had food/drinks and didn't go without like many couples do. The amount of hard work and careful detail cannot be overstated. They were carefully monitoring every detail of the day, but did so in a way that they were almost invisible. Simply put, Baxter's Creative Events is an outstanding service and I'd recommend them to anyone in the Hampton Roads area!

Sandy is not only our wedding planner but she became our friend, together with her husband Will. We totally clicked right away during our very first phone consultation. She is very professional and values our opinion and wishes. As she always says, "At the end of the day, it's your wedding..." She is amazing in getting all vendors in line and she makes things happen! Even Will (her husband) went above and beyond during the planning process and the day itself. The entire wedding went on smoothly. We are really grateful for having her!

Sandy was such a joy to work with! Everything ran so smooth for our reception and I couldn't have been happier. I didn't have to worry about a thing besides getting ready with my girls and marrying the man of my dreams, which was such a relief. You don't realize how much planning and preparation truly goes into such a special day until you have your own, but Sandy certainly put our minds at ease. Thank you so much Sandy and I would recommend you to anyone!