Exceptional Events

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valued her experience and thoughtful advice in finding vendors, and it turned out so fun and beautiful. Thank you so much for everything!

e was always organized, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I have no doubt that our wedding would not have gone off nearly so well without her help, and would recommend her to anyone.

d made my dream wedding come true. She became a partner in me and my husband's journey and gave us exactly what we wanted, but with her expert advise so everything went smoothly. I had amazing reviews from guests and it was truly the most magical day purely because of all the hard work she did.

phic constraints. Although always ready to offer guidance, she is respectful of everyone's opinion. Melanie was cheerful and upbeat on every occasion. She was available whenever we needed her, essential with vendor negotiations. Her boundless experience anticipated potential problems and kept every detail on track during the wedding day. She has good taste in dealing with people and handling situations. I truly cannot think of any shortcoming. She was responsible for my daughter's lovely wedding day.

ecided on the month-of planning and coordination silver package. We had already booked certain vendors, but after our general consulting meeting with Melanie, we got recommendations for the ones we were missing and they were perfect. She helped organize my crazy ramblings and half-baked thoughts and had a huge hand in shaping our ideal wedding. She definitely has a knack for turning poorly-described wishes into an amazing reality; our wedding was exactly what we hoped it would be. During our comprehensive timeline planning meeting, Melanie went through the day, minute by minute, and made sure we didn’t leave out anything. She sent the timeline to all of our vendors and was the point person the day-of so my family and friends could all enjoy and relax. The rehearsal the day before went smoothly, and she and her staff made the wedding day run so flawlessly, I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Melanie and her team kept us on schedule but were flexible when things came up on the fly. Working with Melanie was such a blast. She really cares about her clients and made our one we’ll never forget. She made everything so easy and I couldn’t imagine planning our wedding without her!

g off our plate so we could enjoy the big day. Having them manage communication with our vendors was very valuable. They made sure every dollar we were charged was correct - they even saved us $400 with one of our vendors. I work in events so was hesitant to hire a planner but it was by far the best investment of our wedding!

way you want it. She makes sure every last detail is taken care of and gives wonderful advice and suggestions. Any potential stress or "problem" that arose on the wedding day was taken care of without me knowing to keep me from being stressed out or worried. That was exactly what I wanted. I was completely calm my entire wedding day. It was the most fun day of my life and Melanie is to thank for that. I 1000% recommend her and Exceptional Events!!

out the details. Her flexible packages gave us the ability to tailor the services we needed, but if I had it to do over again I would have her do everything.

both my mom (my Dallas representative - also hugely responsible for the success of the day) and me. I really can't imagine having done this without Melanie! My favorite things about working with Melanie: 1. Our first conversation was all about my vision for the wedding. To be honest, I didn't have much - just a vision for what I wanted the day to feel like. Melanie was hugely instrumental in both helping us stay true to that vision and fleshing it out into a real, wonderful event! 2. Vendor selection. Working from afar, I didn't have time to meet with a ton of vendors in person, fully vet them, etc. Working with Melanie meant that she'd give us 2-3 vendor options (I'm sure she would've given us more if we wanted - we didn't). I knew from her standards that they would all be excellent at their jobs, and it allowed me to streamline the process. She also was great at working with the couple of vendors that we had already chosen on our own! 3. There are a MILLION (I don't think I'm exaggerating) tiny details that someone planning their first wedding would have never known to think of. Melanie flagged those for us, or was always ready with a quick and helpful answer when we brought those types of questions to her. I can't imagine how many hours of google research she saved us!! 4. She's just so nice and fun to work with. Every appointment (via phone or in person) was insanely productive but also truly enjoyable. It was like hanging out with a (crazy smart and experienced) friend! 5. The day before the wedding started to get a little stressful (my husband's family's flight was cancelled, his dad didn't have a cell phone and was out wandering the streets of Dallas...somewhere, etc.) it was SO NICE to be able to say "tomorrow, Melanie's in charge." It calmed both me and my husband immensely, and it really was true. Wedding day was absolutely stress-free - I didn't even know that was possible. Almost everything went exactly according to Melanie's thorough and foolproof plan - and when it didn't, due to factors outside our control, Melanie was right there to swiftly solve the problem. It's been almost a year since our wedding, and I wish *all the time* that we could relive that perfect day. I say with absolute certainty that Melanie is to thank for that!!

their efforts aligning timelines and keeping everyone in the loop. It was worth every penny to have someone there to keep the wedding party, family, vendors, and guests in the perfect flow. Highly recommend!!!

ial moments we wanted, using her experience to guide us in making choices appropriate for our venue and offering a variety of suggestions for those elements of the ceremony the bride and groom were undecided about. No detail was too small... we came away completely satisfied that the wedding day would come together and be the dream-come-true/best day ever the bride and groom hoped for. As the mother, I felt a tremendous load of stress fall away. Once we got within a month of the wedding, Melanie contacted each vendor and provided them with their timelines and followed up with them, so that my daughter and I could enjoy the showers, brunches, the bachelorette trip, and other special events. When we got to the week of the wedding and the weather forecasts predicted thunderstorms for our outdoor ceremony, Melanie worked with the venue to re-address "Plan B" and make sure we were covered just in case (I'm happy to report the rains held off until after midnight!) But what a relief it was to know that months of planning would not be ruined, that Melanie, her assistant, and the venue would take on the last-minute changes had it been necessary. When the day arrived and I needed to be in the bridal suite with my daughter getting ready, I was relieved to have Melanie on hand to meet and direct the vendors upon their arrival. And of course no matter how much planning goes into an event, situations arise that throw the timeline off schedule or threaten to derail some of the special moments... here is where the professional, experienced wedding coordinator truly earns her part of the wedding budget! She redirects, improvises, or recreates the plan if necessary, to get everyone back on track and make all those special moments happen, to keep the bride and groom in the moment and free of stress. Exceptional Events is well-deserving of its name. When my daughter and her new husband exclaimed, "it was perfect!"... then I have to agree. And we have Melanie and some other awesome vendors to thank for that.

used, detail oriented and personable. Her recommendations on photographers, bakery’s, venue’s, caterers, etc. are superb. However, there was one issue with a makeup artist she recommended, Kelli Teague. Kelli’s makeup was super cakey, made my face oily and my hair looked crunchy. Her makeup was also super cheap. But Melanie was understanding and didn’t take things personally. I’m really glad I did a trial run, because I ended up going with Tease to Please to do my hair and makeup for my wedding day! I would recommend Exceptional Events for any and every bride getting married in the DFW area.

e for us whenever we needed them!

ors became unavailable. On the day of the wedding I really and truly didn't have to worry about a thing. Melanie and Natasha did a flawless job making sure that everything went seamlessly. It was just perfect! Worth every penny and probably more.

an, how hard can this be...... I was very, very wrong! I thank my husband still to this day for Melaine because I honestly don't know how we would have done it without her! We did not budget for a coordinator but I tell you she and her team are worth every penny! She helped me with so much, she had the answers to all my questions, she really took time to make me feel calm and stress free. As a bride I was told to enjoy the day and don't stress by many people and Melaine made that happen for me. I didn't worry about a thing, she had it all under control, because of her I enjoyed every moment and was so stress free on my wedding day and I can't thank her enough for making our special day such a success!

any of them! It can be pretty overwhelming trying to iron out all the details with vendors and who does what and when, and Melanie took care of all of this! A couple weeks before our wedding she had an extremely detailed timeline for the entire day, and I never once felt stressed about the day of my wedding going as planned. She was totally on top of it. Her pricing is extremely affordable and well worth it to make your wedding day perfect.

all the necessary preparations were done during our consultations and her team made sure everything ran smoothly on my big day. It really took a lot of stress of our shoulders so we could enjoy.

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l skills, as well as with the planning sheets, calendars, and timelines that brought us to the wedding day. Every vendor, every family member, every member of the wedding party knew the plan for the day well in advance; and they knew exactly where they fit in. The result was a perfect day. We relaxed and enjoyed every minute of it knowing that Melanie was in the background making sure everything ran smoothly. We can't imagine how we could have achieved this result without her. We are so grateful to have found Melanie and recommend her without reservation.

ng guidance where we needed and at the right times. She spent a lot of time at the beginning just getting to know more about us as a couple - our likes and dislikes, tastes/tendencies etc. She also has a very detailed project plan which made sure everyone was on the same page - from her team to our bridal party. This time spent made the process go smoothly because she had a good idea on what (and what not to) recommend. Melanie also has a vast network of vendors to help make planning easier - our DJ, cake, suits/dresses, and videographer came either directly through her reference or through a contact she had given us. This added a lot of credibility for the big day. On the day of the wedding, Melanie and her team were on the ball every step of the way - everything seemed to be in control and we knew we were in good hands. Her team was on the same page and knew exactly what was going on / where everyone needed to be. I would highly recommend Exceptional Events for anyone who is planning their wedding and needs the experts! Thanks Melanie and team!

. 2. They will take care of everything so the bride and groom can be stress-free, and able to focus on having fun and enjoying their special day.

ed right in and took the burden off of us (Bride and Groom) and managed the process for us, taking the lead to make sure that everyone was on the same page. She was also crucial to ensuring that everything went well during the ceremony and reception. We could not be happier with our experience! We highly recommend Melanie with Exceptional Events! John and Karen

orward and honest!! Great planner, great day of at keeping you on schedule!!

ted and designed the perfect wedding that our friends are still talking about. Melanie has a way of highlighting the love that people feel for each other and wrapping the day in a natural loving beauty. We had high expectations because we know Melanie and her dedication. She surprised us at every turn. Her work ethic is a super power. Thank you Melanie for loving us and working under the emotional timeline to provide us with treasured memories. We are forever grateful. -Tamie and Winston Oxley

d with anything at all. Melanie is very affordable and makes sure to let you know up front how much things will be and works with the budget that you have set forth! Most importantly, the day of the wedding went off without a hitch! Well, I'm something happend but Melanie and her staff took care of everything and we had no worries what so ever! She was such a crucial part of our entire planning process and wedding day, I know we could not have done this without her she's AMAZING!!

hat the wedding went off without a hitch. My daughter's wedding was gorgeous, well-organized and all she dreamed of. In the process both my daughter and I felt like we gained a new friend as well. I can't recommend Melanie highly enough!

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city. Needless to say, my "wedding planning" time was limited. Melanie made the whole process fun and easy. We had our wedding in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but I am from Arkansas and knew nothing of the area. She gave us recommendations on vendors and reviewed the contract. She went cake tasting with us and visited the venue with us several times. She always answered my emails in a timely fashion, and I never felt like I was bothering her. Melanie's bubbly personality combined with her organizational sense makes her the perfect planner. She thought of issues that we would have never thought about. And on the wedding day, I wasn't worried about the cake arriving or how the chapel was set up. I knew Melanie had it covered. Now that the wedding is over, I'm sad that I don't get to talk to her as much. She wasn't just my planner, but she became a friend. She was one of the best decisions we made when it came to my wedding, and I would recommend her to anyone!

y, 9 months later, Melanie was indeed “Exceptional”! We did not live near the venue and we needed help hiring all the various wedding vendors and making all of the arrangements. She was a wonderful resource for me since this was the only wedding I had ever planned. Melanie had great recommendations and assisted us every step of the way. She read through all the vendor contracts, communicated with the vendors regularly, planned an extensive timeline the day of the wedding and coordinated the wedding party during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. Melanie also attended the cake tasting and traveled with me to Weatherford several times to finalize plans. On the day of the wedding, my whole family was able to relax and enjoy the whole experience while she coordinated all the vendors, set up for the wedding and reception, and made sure everyone involved in the wedding knew when and where the needed to be. It was so special to be able to focus on our daughter and her fiancé and enjoy the day without having to worry about any of the details. The wedding went off without a hitch due to Melanie’s organization and attention to detail. I am happy the wedding is over, but I’ll miss talking to Melanie on a regular basis. I highly recommend Melanie for any event you have planned. She is truly “Exceptional”. Thanks Melanie!

ot to mention we had less than 8 weeks to plan..however because of Melanie, everything went so smooth and was perfect! Melanie is so pleasant and wonderful to work with! She takes your vision and makes it happen. Choosing a wedding planner is not easy especially because there are so many to choose from, but we were so pleased with our choice, Melanie!

could just enjoy! It was a night to remember✨

k. I hope to have such a great planner on my wedding day!

at resolving crisis situations. We got a lot of compliments from our guests on how well organized the whole ceremony and reception were. Thank you again for making our wedding and after party such a wonderful experience for both of us and our families.

we would have managed to select all of the vendors needed without her help and guidance. The last week, it was wonderful to spend our time with our guests and know that Melanie was handling all of the details for us. Everything went just as we planned and was beautiful.

ide were just non-issues because Exceptional Events Texas had it covered. I didn't worry about a thing and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a great time at their wedding and peace of mind knowing that all the little details will get done.

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were able to get everyone and everything ready for a perfect execution. Melanie is extremely organized and professional. As the mother of the bride, I wanted to spend time with my daughter and enjoy the wedding. Melanie made that possible by managing every little thing down to the tiniest detail. I don't know how we would have managed the event without them. I highly recommend Melanie and her without hesitation. They are the BEST!

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o put the right people in front of you to make the wedding everything you want it to be. She becomes the point man for your wedding so you don't have to deal with all the vendors. She has your plan with her to direct everyone around so you can just enjoy everything happening around you. And if something does come up, as it seems is inevitable, she is the only one relaying a message to you. We would never have organized everything we needed to without Melanie and her team. There is not enough space in this review to say how great Melanie and her team are. They are all kind genuine people that's main goal is to relieve the stress that builds up around such big events. They're AWESOME!!

te your vision. My mom lived out of the country while planning my wedding so I thought things would be hard, but Melanie filled that void and made planning the wedding an incredible experience!!! The day of the wedding she was so amazingly organized and made the wedding run so smoothly. I couldn't imagine planning my wedding without and recommend her to ALL brides!!!!! She is flexible so you can have her as involved as you want. She made the entire experience STRESS FREE!!!!!!!!!!! Call her asap!!!

talk to; and it was a pleasure having her as our planner. From day one we were impressed with Melanie's thoughts, ideas and thoroughness. Melanie puts her heart and soul into making every event she works on just perfect and it shows. We could not have been more pleased.

n't know how I would have gotten through it without her being there to help. She make sure that all my vendors knew where to go and set up and made sure that I always knew what to do next. She is the perfect combination of super organized and really fun! I just love her! She has some great vendor connections in the "wedding world" that she hooked me up with too. Lynelle helped Melanie at my wedding and rehearsal, and she is wonderful too. I highly recommend Exceptional Events to anyone looking for some help putting your wedding together. I really couldn't have done it without them!