Events in a Crunch

Made for the Moment

Austin, San Antonio, Houston, NYC

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

4.9

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Mel from Events in a Crunch was extremely cool and effective!!!! We had a rain plan and a no-rain plan, and a it is Texas, the weather decided to do its own thing and we ended up having to go with neither plan! That meant that Mel was having to coordinate on the fly, and she did it amazingly. She ensured we still had the wedding of our dreams and that everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend!

Sam A.

5.0

We hired Events In a Crunch for our wedding coordination, and it was an overall exceptional experience. working with Adaobi was a true pleasure from the start. However, I have to say that Mel was the absolute rockstar of our wedding day. She handled so many curveballs thrown her way with grace and was constantly running around the venue to ensure everything was perfect. My wife and I can't speak highly enough of her—we truly appreciated how much she cared about the success of our event and the incredible effort she put in for us. Highly recommend!

Farzana S.

5.0

Adaobi

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AWARD WINNER (3X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Events in a Crunch is a wedding planning company based in Austin, Texas. These professionals specialize in full-service planning for shortened timelines, designing one-of-a-kind celebrations that reflect your story, culture, and joy. They're experts at taking care of any last-minute details or changes just days before the wedding, so you can enjoy a stress-free leadup to the big day. They have more than a decade of experience curating unforgettable events, so they have all the skill and expertise to make yours a success. Every wedding is unique, and they realize this, so they offer customized support that is suited to you. Services Offered *Coordination *Micro Planning *Crunch (Partial) Planning *Full Planning ✨Multi-lingual coordinator support: Hablamos Español, Chúng tôi nói tiếng Việt, On parlons Francais✨ We provide a backstage team of talented planners to guide party hosts through their planning process, timelines, and managing vendors on the day. Every couple is unique, and so are your wedding needs. With peace of mind as the goal, Events in a Crunch takes pride in allowing couples to sit back and enjoy their long-awaited wedding to the fullest.

Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks Arabic, French, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Budgeting

Day-Of Coordination

Destination Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Planning

Honeymoon Planning

Se Habla Español

Wedding Design

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Honeymoon

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Shower

Couples Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Day After Brunch

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

3-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.

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Meet the team

Adaobi

Owner

It all started with a late-night phone call from a friend in full-on wedding panic. They were just two months away from the big day—and completely overwhelmed. “We tried planning it ourselves,” they told me, “but when we looked for help, no planners would take us on this close to the wedding.” I stepped in to support but that moment stuck with me. Then years later when it was my turn yo get married, I found it nearly impossible to find a planner who felt comfortable taking on our 6 month timeline. I kept thinking: What about the couples who don’t have a year to plan? Who’s helping them when time is running out and the stress is sky-high? That’s when Events in a Crunch was born. We specialize in turning chaos into celebration—no matter the timeline. Whether it’s two months or two weeks out, we bring expert planning, budget-friendly design, and total calm to your most meaningful moments. Because every couple deserves a wedding that feels effortless, even in a crunch.

4.9

out of 5.0

29 reviews

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Reviewers rave about Events in a Crunch, praising the team for calm, detail-oriented, and responsive wedding coordination. They handled last-minute changes, weather issues, tight timelines, vendor logistics, and rehearsals with professionalism, easing stress for couples. Overall highly recommended for dependable, organized day-of planning that lets clients enjoy their wedding.

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Fatima S

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7/15/2024

Adaobi I has been an absolute godsend throughout my wedding planning process. I honestly couldn't have managed without her. I was struggling to stay organized and create an event s...

chedule for my two-day celebration, but Adaobi stepped in and crafted a detailed spreadsheet based on my vision. It was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders as she transformed my disorganized thoughts into a coherent plan. Not only did she handle the logistics, but she also took on the task of delegating responsibilities to my maid of honor and moderator, significantly reducing my stress. We even conducted a full rehearsal of the wedding, and I can confidently say that having someone like Adaobi will make your wedding run seamlessly. She understands my desires and bring my wedding dreams to life. Adaobi is incredibly professional, highly skilled with Excel, and extremely knowledgeable about wedding planning. She took care of contacting and coordinating with all the vendors, which was a huge relief. She also served as the toastmaster and coordinator, handling every detail with expertise. If you're getting married, having someone like Adaobi in your corner is essential.

Sam A

4/18/2026

Mel from Events in a Crunch was extremely cool and effective!!!! We had a rain plan and a no-rain plan, and a it is Texas, the weather decided to do its own thing and we ended up h...

aving to go with neither plan! That meant that Mel was having to coordinate on the fly, and she did it amazingly. She ensured we still had the wedding of our dreams and that everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend!

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Farzana S

1/19/2026

We hired Events In a Crunch for our wedding coordination, and it was an overall exceptional experience. working with Adaobi was a true pleasure from the start. However, I have to ...

say that Mel was the absolute rockstar of our wedding day. She handled so many curveballs thrown her way with grace and was constantly running around the venue to ensure everything was perfect. My wife and I can't speak highly enough of her—we truly appreciated how much she cared about the success of our event and the incredible effort she put in for us. Highly recommend!

Christine D

12/29/2025

we honestly can’t stop bragging to everyone who will listen about how easy Adaobi made the whole wedding planning experience. it truly was amazing. thank you so much for making it ...

a night to remember!

Whitney L

12/29/2025

I can’t thank them enough for making our wedding come together in just a few weeks. everything was perfect! We had to push up our wedding plans, which shock up all the work we had ...

already done. My venue recommended I the Events in a Crunch team since we had such a short timeline after learning my brother was getting deployed. And I’m still floored at how Adaobi & Mel helped us bring everything together in a little over a week and making the process way less stressful than it would have been.

Danielle L

7/03/2025

I had Chantale from Events in a Crunch coordinate my wedding day-of. She was a blessing on the big day. She came early, sorted through all of our boxes with our decor we brought fr...

om home, kept us on schedule, and helped me remain as calm as possible. My only regret is not having two of her!

Kristyn C

5/19/2025

Working with Adoabi and Mel was a dream! I used Events in a Crunch as my day-of wedding planner and they did not disappoint! Mel and I met a few weeks before the wedding to pass of...

f all the vendor information and scheduling. Mel made sure our wedding day went flawlessly and I did not have to worry or stress ONCE throughout the day. Mel coordinated all of the vendor arrivals, programming, and clean-up on the day of and I couldn’t be happier that she was a part of our special day!

Arizbé S

5/09/2025

Events in a crunch and their team were amazing!! I love how detail oriented they were and I had no worries the day of my wedding!

Giovanna O

5/06/2025

Adaobi exceeded our expectations. She helped our wedding run so smoothly. She was so calm and collected but also brought the vibes on the dance floor! 10/10 recommend hiring Events...

in a Crunch if you want a stress free day

Allie R

2/25/2025

Mel was absolutely pivotal for keeping our wedding on track! I planned the entire thing myself and handed it off to Mel for day-of coordination and it was so freeing knowing she wa...

s on top of it. We came to her from the morning having to cut some of our photo schedule due to rain and she helped us pivot but stay on track to where we had more than enough time to fully execute set up, feed the whole wedding party, and take more pictures and content than we had originally planned. As a very DIY and small budget wedding, we had several friends acting in roles typically served by vendors and she helped them get up to speed and know when to make announcements and play certain songs, etc. As someone who likes to do everything myself, I knew I was in good hands the minute Mel asked all of the right questions in our hand-off call of the important things and little details I had in my head. She was the best use of our limited budget and probably the reason I was able to sleep the night before.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 04/12/2025

Thank you so much for sharing how valuable and seamless our hand-off process was for you �...

� I'm so glad that we could relieve any stress so you could sleep better on the nights leading up to wedding day!

Macala D

12/20/2024

I'm so glad we found them! Their team was there for us in every way. Our planner even played coach and therapist when stressful moments came up. They helped bring our vision to lif...

e and we couldn't have had a wedding without them.

William B

9/01/2024

It was a great experience working with Adobe! As a DJ I appreciate coordinators that understand how to support the flow of the ceremony and reception. I would recommend Adobe and h...

er business to anyone who's on the lookout for an awesome coordinator!

Ebony E

6/26/2024

I had a great experience with Events in a Crunch! First, communication with Adaobe was great! The services we chose were affordable, and within our budget. We worked with Mel as ou...

r coordinator, and she was wonderful to work with, she understood our vision and executed it by properly managing our wedding day. When minor mishaps arose she quickly jumped in and resolved them. We had the best wedding experience!

Kim E

6/02/2024

Adaobi and her team at Events in a Crunch were wonderful to work with for our wedding in Austin at Zilker Botanical gardens. We loved the ease of use with the portal, & Adaobi and ...

her team were very responsive. They helped ensure that the vision we had for our day was well executed & addressed any issues that arose. We highly recommend Events in a Crunch!

Jessi A

4/24/2024

We did not have a super fantastic experience with Mel. Although she is very sweet and we appreciate her help with coordinating vendor arrival and misc venue technicalities, the act...

ual wedding timeline and preparatio was lackluster. She lost the pdf for our table design (it should've been printed..) and we had multiple guests tell us that she was just standing around looking uncertain and not really doing anything. There was a complete miscommunication about our arrival time with the venue. One of our bridesmaids said she asked her what was planned next in the wedding (?). At one point me, her and the photographer were discussing what to do next re: rain plan and we agreed on one thing and she immediately announced the completely wrong thing to everyone. There was also not much communication about what day of coordinator don't do. We had a guest notice she was just standing around the entrance waiting for guests to arrive while my bridesmaids were putting decor up. There were also a few things that did not get done at all - I told her specific placement for some of our items which was completely ignored, and we had an important request that religious statues be moved or covered, which also did not happen. (I did confirm with the venue multiple times that we were allowed to do this, so a yard statue of Mary was greeting people at our Jewish wedding...) We also had to make a rain plan last minute for the wedding and received kind've a bitchy email about how they can't guarantee new information will be reviewed a certain point before the wedding. Super off putting. I do not think this service is worth the price at all and we've decided not to tip. Too many mistakes for me to consider them trustworthy.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 04/27/2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and we're so sorry to hear your wedd...

ing day didn't turn out as hoped. Saturday's rainstorm threw many things for a loop and I can assure you that any tasks left out on our team's part were necessary adjustments in order to support vendors and guests as they navigated the slippery and somewhat rocky terrain. Having to maintain several parts of a wedding; ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner reception, in one space comes with several challenges since - due to the rain storm - the entire venue space was no longer accessible. These things are of course no one's fault as no one can predict the severity of a storm. But as coordinators, we do everything in our power to support event flows because we know the show must go on :) One thing I sincerely apologize for is the religious statues. We know this request was previously shared with the venue and they didn't move the statues on your behalf. While moving furniture isn't something we do -as is outlined in our contract and website-, I apologize that when we learned of the request 2 days prior to the event that our team didn't have enough time to make accommodations with a separate mover company to ensure the venue was reflective of your spiritual needs. I also apologize that our email before the event was received as bitchy as we said that "we will always do our very best to accommodate any new info that comes in" also leading up to the day, a financial decision was made in a group email to not add overtime coordination hours to extend our day from the standard 10 hrs (1pm-11pm) to a 12hr day (11am-11pm) that would have been needed for our team to conduct the venue walk through. Instead, either the couple or a member of the wedding party would be present for this early arrival and walk through with the venue manager. I'm sorry to hear there was some confusion on that part. As a small business, we do our very best to support each event in every way we can. When new information arrives in our email inbox 2 days before an event, as a very small team it can easily take 3 days for us to get to message, and be able to fully take action on those important details. We make a final planning meeting available to all couples to ensure we have a face-to-face discussion and can review any aspects of their decorative vision so nothing gets lost in translation. That is the unfortunate downside to receiving such important decorative details over email just 2 days before an event. We believe that your wedding day and every wedding is a sacred moment in time and thank you for inviting us to be part of that day. They say rain on a wedding day is good luck and I hope the intensity of last week's storm brings endless joy to your union.

Sabrina U

3/18/2024

Adaobi, Mel, and Cher were absolutely phenomenal as our wedding day coordinators. From the moment we met them, we knew we were in good hands. They meticulously ensured that every d...

etail of our timeline ran smoothly, leaving no room for hiccups or stress on our special day. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of their work. From helping with setup to orchestrating the flow of events seamlessly, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Not only were they incredibly organized and efficient, but they were also a joy to work with. Their positive energy and calming presence helped alleviate any nerves we had, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding day. Adaobi, Mel, and Cher truly exceeded our expectations, and we are forever grateful for their hard work and dedication. We couldn't have asked for better wedding day coordinators, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and unforgettable wedding experience.

Brittney G

12/29/2023

Very professional! Loved Adaobi’s energy and her communication in planning my brothers wedding. She really helped relieve so much stress with how willing she was to go above and b...

eyond for his special day!

Alma J

12/18/2023

Adaobi did an incredible job! She asked all the right questions along with the ones I didn’t even think of. Every detail was spectacular! She was energetic, charismatic, eager to g...

et things done and followed up with proper deadlines. I would HIGHLY recommend her and her company for any of your events.

Emily O

12/10/2023

I am so impressed with the services provided by the team at Events in a Crunch! They are wonderful and kind to work with, communicate effectively, and are truly reliable. Their att...

ention to detail when bringing meaningful, beautiful elements into the celebration will surely be cherished for years to come. Hands down, a wonderful service and worth every penny! 🤩

Response from Events in a Crunch on 12/10/2023

Thank you so much for your kind words Emily! We always strive to give our all when creatin...

g special events. It was such a pleasure working with you to make so many dreams come true.

Elizabeth L

12/01/2023

Genuinely calm, cool and collected in times of wedding events that have gone sideways in the day. Adaobi helped guide both myself (photographer) and videographer when traffic had u...

s (coming from roughly 2hours away) completely behind schedule. Helped me gather details from both sets of families for details and made the day run so smooth! excellent communication, and just a life saver of a coordinator.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 12/04/2023

So glad we could be the strong support system you needed to do your very best! Can't wait ...

to collaborate again :)

Izabella S

11/26/2023

Adaobi rocks! Everything was made with so much detail and passion! I loved and recommend a lot!

Response from Events in a Crunch on 12/04/2023

We're so glad you loved everything we put together 🥰

Jen S

11/25/2023

Adaobi is a STELLAR thought partner and executor. It’s hard to know where to even start with this review. She has a way of turning the smallest kernel of an idea into a VISION that...

she brings to life with small details that I never could have thought of. It’s these details that made the wedding feel so personal and unique, not just something cut and paste from a Pinterest board. The attention to detail really made the wedding feel like it had a big budget. Most importantly, she is FUN to work with and that translates to a FUN wedding for all. She keeps the potential needs of each guest in mind (whether elderly or new mom or coming solo), so that it is inclusive and enjoyable for ALL invited guests. 100% recommend. One meeting with Events in a Crunch and you’ll see what I mean.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 12/05/2023

Thank you Jen for trusting us with such an important day. I'm so glad it felt personal, an...

d that you just a good time all around! I hope we can be there for all your other special moments :)

Kyle L

7/02/2023

Absolutely fantastic! The food, the friends, the fun. I wish it had lasted longer. Will go down as one of my favorite memories.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 07/09/2023

I'm so glad you had such a great time! We want all our guests to leave with lasting memori...

es :)

Kathryn T

7/02/2023

Absolutely incredible. The most fun I’ve had at a wedding! 😊😊

Response from Events in a Crunch on 07/09/2023

We love that you enjoyed our fun-filled wedding just as much as we loved planning it. I'm ...

so glad you had a great time :)

Tsega G

5/23/2023

If you want a customized, quality wedding on a budget, Events in a Crunch is the way to go! I was part of a bridal party for a weddinh organized by Adaobi and her team and it was o...

rganized, classy, efficiently run. I had a FABULOUS time! What a team!

Response from Events in a Crunch on 05/28/2023

We loved supporting you and the other bridesmaids. We're so glad you had a great time!

Olivia P

5/15/2023

The best! The absolute best!! She even went out of her way to find food from my culture because she knew how important it was to me. I totally wasn’t expecting it but was oh so tha...

nkful.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 05/26/2023

We were so thrilled to incorporate different aspects of your culture and heritage into you...

r special day. Congrats again to you both! :)

Alex O

5/15/2023

We had such an amazing night and got to really experience the day to the fullest. That couldn’t have been possible without them!

Response from Events in a Crunch on 05/15/2023

Thank you for your kind words Alex! It was an honor to be part of your wedding day.

Tina C

5/13/2023

Couldn’t be happier with the service. Adaobi planned an unforgettable milestone birthday, and fun-filled bachelorette. It was such a blast! She was incredibly responsive and just...

so thoughtful with how we could make the most of these important moments while staying within my budget and adding personal touches.

Response from Events in a Crunch on 05/15/2023

I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time. I loved every minute of planning and am so exci...

ted for your entire family 💕

Macario L

5/13/2023

Adaobi was so easy and nice to work with! She thinks 2 steps ahead and genuinely wants your wedding to be spectacular. I dont think the wedding could have been as memorable without...

her running things behind the scenes. She helped find us delicious caterers and negotiated for the best price. The wedding felt like it was twice the price than what we paid considering we had food, drink, alcohol, entertainment, and dancing all in an amazing venue right here in Austin! I cant thank her enough for making that day so special

Response from Events in a Crunch on 07/09/2023

It was truly an honor. Thank you for trusting us with your special day!

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