Professional wedding and event planning and design
Tracey M. Fricke, CSEP, MWP, CMP
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AWARD WINNER (14X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Planning a wedding is one of the best times in your life, but can also be one of the most stressful. Inviting a professional wedding planner and designer to your team of vendors will be one of the best decisions you will ever make, and the glue that holds it all together so you can enjoy every moment.
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Meet the team
Tracey M. Fricke, CSEP, MWP, CMP
Owner
Tracey has more than 25 years of event planning experience, and is the only person with the CSEP, MWP, CMP certification combination in the industry. She has a deep passion for event planning, production and design and for creating occasions worth remembering.
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5.0
out of 5.0170 reviews
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Tracey at Occasion Design is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional skills, organization, and genuine care throughout the wedding planning process. Reviewers commend Tracey for her thorough communication, attention to detail, and ability to create a stress-free and seamless wedding experience. Her professionalism, warmth, and expertise in handling vendors and logistics make her highly recommended for couples seeking a dedicated and experienced wedding planner who goes above and beyond to bring their vision to life successfully.Review photos
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Jackson L
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5.0
10/23/2025
Tracey at Occasion Design made our wedding day absolutely perfect from start to finish. From the very beginning of the planning process, she went above and beyond to get to know us as a couple, our story, our personalities, our priorities, and our budget. She took the time to truly understand what we envisioned and guided us through every decision with thoughtful insight and expertise. She made us feel completely heard and supported throughout the entire journey.
One of the things that immediately stood out about Tracey was her incredible communication. She was always prompt, organized, and proactive, setting up regular meetings to ensure everything stayed on track. Every time we met, she came prepared with updates, timelines, and beautifully organized breakdowns of vendor options. She made the process feel manageable and even fun, giving us clear details, pros and cons, and pricing information so we could make informed choices confidently. It always felt like we were part of a true team.
Tracey’s attention to detail is unmatched. She anticipates needs before they even arise and has an incredible ability to read situations and people. She calmly handled every potential challenge before it ever became a problem, which allowed us to relax and be fully present on our wedding day. She coordinated our vendors flawlessly, kept everything running on time, and ensured everyone, from the wedding party to our families, knew exactly where to be and when.
Beyond her professionalism, Tracey is simply one of the kindest people you will ever meet. She treats every couple like family and genuinely cares about making the day meaningful and stress-free. She considered every dynamic with our family and friends and made everyone feel included and valued. Her warmth and calm energy made such a difference throughout the entire process
By the time our wedding day arrived, we knew we were in the best hands possible. Everything flowed seamlessly, every detail was executed perfectly, and we were able to truly enjoy every moment knowing Tracey had everything handled. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and because of her, our day was everything we dreamed of and more.
Tracey is not just an exceptional planner; she is a true professional who brings heart, skill, and artistry to her work. Her organization, communication, and intuition set her apart, but it is her genuine care and passion that make her truly one of a kind. We cannot recommend her enough and are forever grateful for all she did to make our wedding unforgettable.
Tracey deserves every bit of recognition for this award. She makes dreams come to life and turns one of the most important days of your life into something even better than you imagined.
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/24/2025
Thank you so much for all of these very kind words! Your family is very special to me!!
Emily F
5.0
10/25/2025
Working with Tracey was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she made what felt like an overwhelming process feel easy, organized, and enjoyable. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, truly understand our vision, and then brought it to life in a way that exceeded every expectation.
One of the things we appreciated most was how honest and real she was. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming with so many decisions to make - especially in a world where social media has changed the wedding game. With her years of experience, Tracey knew exactly what would work and what wouldn’t, and her guidance made all the difference.
Her calm, reassuring presence carried us through the entire planning process and especially the wedding weekend. We didn’t have to worry about a single detail because we knew she had everything handled. Our day was seamless, beautiful, and completely stress-free - all thanks to her expertise and care. So many of our guests commented on how smooth and effortless everything felt, which is a true reflection of Tracey’s incredible work behind the scenes.
Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more. Tracey isn’t just an amazing planner - she’s someone who genuinely cares about her couples and pours her whole heart into what she does. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side and truly can’t imagine our wedding without her.
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/26/2025
Thank you so much for your kind note!! It was such a great weekend. I miss you guys!
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Emma B
5.0
10/21/2025
Couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner. Tracey went above and beyond throughout our entire process of working with her. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the wedding industry and was always available any time anyone from our family had questions. I recommend her to everyone I know getting married. So glad I had the opportunity to have her!
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/24/2025
Thank you for your kind words. I miss you guys!
Jennifer K
5.0
10/20/2025
We cannot recommend Occasion Designed (Tracey Fricke) enough! Tracey was an absolute lifesaver throughout our entire planning process. She handled everything with such calm energy that we were able to relax and enjoy the experience. Throughout the planning process, she managed all the vendor coordination and logistics flawlessly. If any issues came up, she handled it so discreetly and efficiently that we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Sydney & Jack’s wedding day ran like a perfect fairytale, and it's all thanks to Tracey. Omaha is lucky to have Tracey, and we can’t wait to work with her again!
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/24/2025
Thank you for your sweet note!
Lauren S
5.0
10/20/2025
Tracey was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was organized, punctual, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Thanks to her, our wedding day ran so smoothly and truly was the best day of my life. I never had to worry about a thing. She handled everything with such grace and care. I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/24/2025
Thank you for your kind note!!
Kourtney V
5.0
10/19/2025
Tracey is the best there is! She makes the process effortless and calmed my stress in the process! She’s so organized and truly had vision I would 10/10 recommend forever.
Response from Occasion Designed on 10/24/2025
Thank you!! XO
Farrah S
5.0
11/27/2024
Tracey was incredible to work with. She is the most conscientious and organized person I have ever met. Tracey also planned my wedding with the utmost care and consideration - as if she was planning her own wedding. I am so grateful to her for helping me plan the most beautiful day. I cannot recommend her enough!
Christina J
5.0
11/20/2024
My husband and I are beyond fortunate to have had the wedding of our DREAMS, all thanks to Tracey. I cannot put into words how thankful I was as a bride to have Tracey on my side; she provided me with so much comfort from start to finish I had zero worries.
Your big day does go by fast like they say, having hired Occasion Designed allowed me and my groom to enjoy the moments, the people and each other...Brides, do this for you!
Molly J
5.0
11/19/2024
There are not enough words to describe how amazing Tracey and Occasion Designed were to work with. You can tell Tracey is someone with 25+ years of experience, and knowledge of the ever-changing event industry as evidenced by her thorough notes and agendas, realistic timelines, regular meetings, ability to make meetings productive but not overwhelming, strong communication skills (provided updates on vendors and updates on items on the timeline, available for questions and responded in a timely manner), advocating on our behalf with vendors as needed, and organizing vendor meetings. Tracey even made our invitations, signage, menus, and place cards. There was no feeling like we were "floundering" when working with Tracey because the end of each meeting was designated for assigning specific tasks to be completed by a member of the wedding planning team (i.e., us, Tracey, MIB) by a predetermined time. In addition, to her professionalism, Tracy is amiable; she created a safe, judgment-free environment during meetings where we could share our thoughts and ideas. Tracey is someone who was above and beyond what we could have asked for in a wedding planner. Highly recommend Tracey and Occasion Designed!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/19/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please tell everyone I said hello! xo
Lewis C
5.0
11/19/2024
Tracey was wonderful to have by our side throughout the entire wedding process. She was our safety net for all the various things we would have forgotten and made all the to-do's easily digestible. When needed, she was willing to weigh in on decisions and provide her insight. Couldn't have done it without her.!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/19/2024
Thank you!
Renada S
5.0
11/18/2024
I could not be more thankful for Tracey and her services with Occasion Designed. Her professionalism, organization, advice and attention to detail was beyond anything we could have ever hoped for. She made the planning of the wedding enjoyable and I looked forward to the phone calls and planning sessions with her. In addition to that, she is warm, kind and personable. I have to say when the planning was done I was very sad and missed our time together. She made the day of and all of the days leading up to my daughter and son-in-laws so special. It was everything we could have ever wished for and more! I would highly recommend her!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/19/2024
Thank you! I miss you too!
Sophia S
5.0
11/18/2024
Tracey was a godsend. We paid for the full package with her, which was not only beyond worth the money, but also so well priced for the amount of work she put in. Every single minute detail was handled by Tracey -- we hardly had to worry about a thing unless we truly wanted to. She is also so well known and well respected with all the Omaha vendors. She was practically able to give their tours/overviews for them! Beyond her amazing work on the day-to-day tasks, Tracey was a joy to work with. She made you feel like her #1 priority at all times and was such a light during the whole stressful process of wedding planning. I was so so sad to part after our wedding was over!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/19/2024
Thank you, I miss you guys!
Daylin J
5.0
11/18/2024
Tracey is the epitome of professionalism. You can quickly tell that she genuinely loves what she does in helping create perfect weddings. Her ability to make you feel like a part of a family is an attribute that not many people have.There were many times where I forgot she was actually doing a job! I even get sad that we don’t have our biweekly meetings anymore. There are many reasons why I think Tracey is great, but her character is the defining aspect that everything leads to.
One of the biggest things I appreciated from Tracey, is the way she would provide her professional opinion in an unbiased manner. We never felt like we had to do exactly what she presented. Nor did she ever make us feel bad about an idea. There were many times where I may have had an outlandish and crazy idea. Instead of laughing me off, she would build off of that and we would create an even better idea. She has a gift for listening and building.
Another trait of Tracey that I admired was her organization skills. One of our very first meetings, we took the time to go over her expectations of us and what she needed from us by what dates in order for her to successfully do her job. She created a folder for us that would track all deadlines, every vendor we worked with, a rough budget, paid and outstanding invoices, etc. This way we could update things as we checked things off of the list or included additional details or whatever it may be. The point is, it is very thorough and extremely organized. This type of organization was crucial as we got to the days leading up to the wedding and making sure everything was ready.
On the day of the wedding, Tracey was like a ninja. She stayed in the shadows making sure everything was running smoothly, but she was easily accessible when we needed something! She seems to have a 6th sense for that. You could see the happiness that filled Tracey during our wedding. She was genuinely happy for us and It made me so happy to see her hard work come to fruition on our wedding day. I have been to weddings where everything seems to go wrong whether that be technical issues, issues with food, seating charts, or worst of all, terrible weather. I attribute everything that went well to Tracey! Yes, even the great weather we had. She has a cheerful spirit that figuratively and literally denies “cloudy days”!
Tracey has my deepest level of appreciation for making our special day so fun and easy! I can’t recommend her enough. If you have a specific date in mind, and Tracey already has that date booked, change your wedding date. I can guarantee you she is worth it.
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/19/2024
Thank you for taking the time to share, it was an amazing day for sure!
Bailey E
5.0
11/16/2024
We cannot express enough how truly grateful we are for Tracey and Occasion Designed. Her 25+ years of experience in the event industry were evident in every detail of our wedding weekend. From the moment we started planning, Tracey was there to guide us through the overwhelming process. She helped us envision our dream wedding and brought it all to life, including (but certainly not limited to!) all the wedding stationary/signage, rehearsal & welcome party the night before, all the logistics of getting ready, the church ceremony, the reception, take down/returning of décor, following up for feedback on vendors and ensuring we got everything after the fact (personal items from venues, keepsake book, photos, etc.).
Tracey was always available to answer our questions, offer advice, anticipate our needs, and provide reassurance. For the seemingly never-ending decisions you have to make while planning an event, she helped us weigh the pros & cons, offered real-life examples/experiences, balanced creativity and practically at every turn, and provided solid recommendations for every vendor. She coordinated and led our vendor meetings, ensuring we asked the right questions and got the necessary information, and she just simply speaks their language. You can tell Tracey has a great reputation in the industry, and that vendors want the privilege of working with her and her clients, and to be one of her trusted recommendations.
Tracey's genuine care and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire process, and it takes such a huge burden off the bride, groom, and families. It’s not just her professional skills that make Tracey exceptional; she has a warm and personable demeanor that made us feel like family. Her expertise, combined with her passion for her craft and compassionate nature, created a truly unforgettable experience. If you're looking for an event planner, we wholeheartedly recommend Tracey at Occasion Designed.
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/16/2024
Thank you so much for your sweet note! I really appreciate your candid notes and the time ...
you took to share.
Peyton G
5.0
11/16/2024
We had the privilege of having Tracey as our wedding planner for our September 2024 wedding! Tracey was referred to us by a friend - and we would refer her to anyone we know getting married or planning an event. Tracey is very organized, thoughtful, and planned our wedding with the upmost attention to detail! Tracey poured her energy and time into our wedding, and went above and beyond what is “typical” of wedding plans. She referred us to some of the best vendors in the wedding business - from florals, to photo booths and more. Our wedding was perfect thank you to all of Tracey’s time & attention!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/16/2024
Thank you for sharing!
Jessica D
5.0
9/09/2024
When I got engaged and began the wedding planning process, I was hopeful to find a wedding planner that could help me plan a wedding back home and meet virtually, as my husband and I live in Texas and we wanted to have our wedding where we are from (Nebraska). My mom was recommended Tracey through friends, and I’m forever grateful we connected with her and were able to work together to plan my wedding. Tracey was everything we could have asked for as a wedding planner, and then some. She is genuine, SO sweet, organized, efficient, knowledgeable, professional, and always went above and beyond to work with us, including when I had a crazy work schedule for a handful of months and had limited availability to meet virtually. She made all of our wedding dreams come true. I felt little to no stress because of her guidance and organization, and my husband and mom felt the same - we simply would not have been able to have a wedding day / wedding weekend as perfect and smooth as ours without Tracey’s help. Tracey - you again for making my dream wedding come true; my family, Ross and I are SO grateful, and thank you for making this process so fun along the way!
Response from Occasion Designed on 09/09/2024
Thank you for your kind words! It was such a fun day to be part of. Miss you guys!
Eric C
5.0
12/06/2023
Coming from the groom's perspective, I would highly recommend Tracey for anyone planning a wedding in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area. What impressed me most about Tracey was her ability to take a dizzying array of options and condense it into a format that is easy to digest. When planning a wedding, there's a seemingly endless number of potential things to decide (ex. color schemes, flower arrangements, decor), and Tracey did a fantastic job presenting these many considerations in a format that made decision making easy and quick. Essentially, Tracey would ask my wife and I the big picture questions, and she would take all of the action needed to implement our vision--my wife and I weren't left spending hours poring over tedious, minor details. Tracey was extremely well connected in the local community, and it seemed like every vendor we visited knew her personally. It was readily apparent that Tracey knew the vendors' offerings inside and out--in some cases, she knew the vendor's offerings better than the vendors themselves! Tracey was very responsive to our emails and questions, and her many years of experience showed in her keen recommendations--her extensive knowledge of event planning was evident and extremely helpful. The wedding itself was absolutely fantastic, and, thanks to Tracey, my wife and I were able to truly enjoy our wedding day versus running around trying to manage all of the minor details. Tracey is quite personable, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. I should also mention that Tracey's fees were extremely reasonable given all of the work she does--her fees are well worth all of the services and benefits she brings. If Tracey is available to help with your wedding, book her ASAP!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/06/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, I miss you guys!
Lilly P
5.0
12/06/2023
Tracey was absolutely amazing to work with and made our wedding dreams come true! When we ended our first meeting, I felt a huge weight off my shoulders and continued to feel grounded throughout the process because of her help. She’s so talented… she’s efficient, organized, kind and supportive and really seeks to understand your vision and needs. In addition to guiding the planning process with incredible skill, she also orchestrated our wedding day to be absolutely perfect. I was so relaxed the entire day and able to enjoy every minute of it because of her help, and I know it was the same for my family, too.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/06/2023
Thank you for your sweet note, it was a beautiful weekend indeed!! xo
Julie P
5.0
12/06/2023
My mother passed away in the early months of planning my daughters wedding. I had been planning the wedding on my own but realized that it was too much for me to handle alone along with my grieving. Tracey was recommended by a close friend and described as calm, efficient and no nonsense- just what I needed. Tracey was all those things and much more. It was initially such a relief to have her keep us organized and on task, setting up timelines and setting priorities . Right away the planning felt less daunting and more pleasurable. I appreciated how Tracey laid out options for each step of the decision-making process, and was very intuitive about our vision.
We appreciated her” don’t worry, I’ve got this” attitude. Here is a couple examples; we used the same room at the Cottonwood, for the wedding, and reception and because of this, the hotel felt that we had to have some tables set up in the back of the room so that they could flip the room more quickly. I was concerned about how this looked. We thought perhaps we could find a creative way to hide the tables with pipe and drape or putting flowers on them but in the end, it just didn’t feel right to me. I was resigned to this, and just hoped that we could overlook it .When I walked out with my daughter and family to get ready for the procession, the tables were gone. Tracy had pulled some strings, used her soft,kind manner and made the tables disappear. That was a detail that really just meant a lot to me. Also, at the end of the evening I was so tired and she just looked at me and said “I’ve got this, you go to bed. I’ll clean up,I’ve got it all taken care of.” After the wedding, she helped with all the final details, giving me a checklist of all the lens that needed to be dealt with. She also made sure that all the vendors were paid and looked at the bills thoroughly before we did pay them. Tracey made sure that if there were any changes that we got reimbursed appropriately. She really is very detail oriented and is the whole package from beginning to end of the wedding planning process. We really appreciated her demeanor. Her gentle manner at the tone for the planning process, and that was a very nice experience for us.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/06/2023
You just brought a tear to my eye!!! Thank you for sharing your story, I miss you guys!
Kyle H
5.0
12/05/2023
Tracey was amazing and on top of everything we never knew we needed!! Without her our special day would not have run as seamlessly as it did with Tracey!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/06/2023
Thank you! Congrats again!!
troy d
5.0
12/05/2023
Tracey at Occasion Designed was outstanding to work with for my Daughter and Son in Laws wedding. We could not have planned the wedding without her assistance. She was very organized and helped us through the entire planning process. Tracey was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend her and Occasion Designed.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/06/2023
Thank you!!
Chris W
5.0
12/05/2023
Tracey was instrumental in keeping us organized and on top of everything. The monthly zoom calls were so helpful especially with my daughter out of town, and keeping us on a timetable. When it came down to the last couple of weeks, everything fell into place. She was so helpful with all the printed materials— programs, invitations, table cards and menus, and with many other recommendations about vendors. We had so many compliments about the wedding and reception and she was a big part of helping us achieve our vision. I will miss working with her! She was such a big part of being able to enjoy the celebration knowing all the details were taken care of.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/05/2023
Thank you for your kind note! I am going to miss you too, it was a beautiful celebration!
Julie C
5.0
12/05/2023
Tracey is a dynamic, conscientious and hardworking person. As the mother of the bride, I greatly respected and appreciated her guidance during the wedding preparations and wedding day. Her suggestions were thoughtful and constructive to our ideas and requests. She would find cost-effective solutions that we weren’t always thinking of. She is easy to talk to, reliable, and fun to be around. The wedding day went smoothly and beautifully due to the “over-planning” that Tracey did. She thought of every detail. I highly recommend Tracey!!!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/05/2023
Thank you! It was a beautiful celebration of love to witness!
J C
5.0
12/04/2023
Tracey went above and beyond for my wedding. She planned everything to the last detail. She handled everything with grace, keeping me calm and reassured when bumps in the road came along. Tracey’s professionalism was unmatched. I could tell that she had a great reputation in this industry. All the vendors would speak highly of her and reassure me that i was in good hands with her. Her style of communication was great. Every detail was communicated to me via email/text/zoom calls. I never felt like i was mislead or out of the loop. Traceys attention to detail was something i was looking for in a wedding planner. She had so many unique ideas to make my wedding day special. Her experience in this industry shows, she is truly a master at her craft! I will forever appreciate all the hard work Tracey put into making my wedding day perfect! I will never be able to thank her enough, she will be recommended to all my family and friends!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/04/2023
Thank you for your kind words!!!
Kelly H
5.0
12/04/2023
Tracey made our day everything as expected and more! I did not realize how many large and small details go into planning and wedding and we would not have been able to do it without her! She is extremely organized, gives amazing recommendations, and has access to the best vendors. If you want someone to make your special day perfect, sign up with Occasion Designed!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/04/2023
Thank you!!!
Nancy D
5.0
12/04/2023
Hiring Tracey was the best decision we could we could have made She kept everyone on schedule and was very organized. Our daughter and son-in-law's special day was perfect.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/04/2023
Thank you!
Alexa H
5.0
12/03/2023
My husband and I used Tracey to plan our wedding (May 2023) and I cannot say enough great things about her! She came per the recommendation of a friend, whose wedding I was in 3 years prior so I was familiar with Tracey and her work. After initially reaching out to her, I instantly knew she was the right fit for Jon and I and would make the wedding planning process as smooth as possible and our wedding day everything we dreamed of. Tracey was always incredibly timely with her responses, followed up on every tiny detail, and made sure to hold each vendor accountable to the same standards. She thought of so many details I never would have even thought of! Tracey has been in this business a long time and has many connections making the pIanning process and choice of vendors so much easier! I loved getting to know Tracey throughout the wedding planning process and am so grateful to her for making Jon's and my wedding day absolutely perfect! I cannot recommend Tracey enough for any bride and groom looking to use a wedding planner, or anyone needing an event planner!!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/04/2023
Thank you! It was an incredible weekend indeed! xo
Laura G
5.0
12/03/2023
Tracey went above and beyond for us! She guided us through the whole wedding planning process and we truly could not have done it without her. Her attention to detail is incredible. We always looked forward to our planning meetings because she made it so fun and stress free. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything with the vendors and ensured the day went smoothly! And it did thanks to her! It was everything we envisioned! We are beyond grateful that we had her help for our special day!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/03/2023
Thank you! It was such a fun weekend to be part of.
Allyson D
5.0
12/01/2023
We knew we needed help planning a beautiful wedding, asking Tracey to be our wedding planner was the best decision we made! Tracey was kind, detailed, organized, knowledgeable, accessible, flexible and gave us peace of mind during the planning process and the day of the wedding. My daughter and her husband had a perfect wedding day! With Tracey’s help we were able to enjoy the wedding and have no stress!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/01/2023
Thank you for your kind note! It was a special day to witness. xo
Nicole C
5.0
12/01/2023
I can't say enough good things about Tracey as a wedding planner for myself and my husband! We found Tracey through a neighbor's recommendation. At first I wasn't sure I needed a wedding planner - but wow, was I wrong! Tracey's experience allowed her to identify areas to focus on and boxes to check that I would never have thought of. I loved how, during our very first meeting, she took time to understand the wedding "vision" (as she called it) that my husband and I had - and, maybe even more importantly, helped ensure that our vision matched up with our families'. From there, she turned our vision to life, providing options at every stage but also being willing to take the lead on items I had little knowledge of (or just wasn't as interested in). She was creative in finding solutions when unexpected challenges arose - for example, when our first-choice venue was fully booked, she found an alternative that we absolutely loved and that ended up being a better fit in the long run. Tracey was exceptionally efficient, organized, and reliable throughout the entire process. She knew the Omaha vendors inside and out, which was a tremendous help since my husband and I currently reside in Massachusetts. She made a noticeable effort to arrange our meetings - both virtual and in-person - around my work schedule and my Omaha visits. Since we chose Tracey's highest service level, she beautifully planned our rehearsal dinner and designed all our stationary (invitations, menus, programs, etc.) from scratch. (We loved our invitation so much that we keep one framed in our apartment!) And perhaps most importantly, on the day of the wedding, she took care of everything - the flowers, the setup, the venue, the vendors - so that I as the bride (and the rest of my family!) could relax and just have fun. I had the happiest, most fun time on my wedding day, and honestly so much of it was thanks to the preparation and day-of support that Tracey provided.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/01/2023
Thank you for taking the time to share these heartfelt words. I am grateful I got to be pa...
rt of it all with you, we sure had a great time! Thank you!! xo
Holle E
5.0
11/30/2023
Tracey takes the load off your mind in wedding planning. Giving you bite size pieces along the way with suggestions and support so you are not overwhelmed. She helped the whole day and the planning go smoothly! We couldn’t have done it without her. She helps you bring your vision to life!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/30/2023
Thank you for taking the time to share these comments!
Taylor M
5.0
11/30/2023
Tracey is simply the best. She is so detailed, professional, and just a warm kind person who you can really leave the details up to and she will handle it all and deliver. She’s highly responsive and cares just as much about your day as you do! Can’t recommend her enough. Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without her — the best person we hired!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/30/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, we had a lot of fun together!!
Lynn F
5.0
11/30/2023
Tracey Fricke of Occasion Designed was fantastic! From our first meeting all the way through the end of the wedding reception, Tracey was professional and organized. Tracey guided us through the planning of our daughter's wedding, recommending a photographer, florist, and more. On the day of the wedding, she put us all at ease, which allowed us to enjoy the celebration with our family and friends. We highly recommend Occasion Designed! Wonderful!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/30/2023
Thank you for your sweet note! It was an amazing weekend indeed!
Maggie E
5.0
11/07/2023
I would recommend Tracey Fricke at Occasion Designed for wedding coordination services. We engaged Tracey for full service package and were highly pleased with the investment. She is professional, patient, and posted throughout the planning and execution process. She comes with vendor recommendations, but is understanding when you go another direction. We received so many compliments on items ranging from our stationary, our reception décor, and overall how smoothly things went considering our 300-person wedding and large wedding party. All of the compliments my husband, family, and I received are owed to Tracey and her ability to orchestrate. I hardly lifted a finger the day of and am so grateful for her help!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/07/2023
Thank you for your kind note! It was an absolutely amazing celebration indeed!!! Thank you...
again for letting me be a part of it.
Natalie H
5.0
12/19/2022
Tracey will absolutely make your day stress free and magical. Because of Tracey, my husband, family, friends, and I enjoyed a perfectly executed wedding. Tracey is such a bright, positive energy that we were sad when the planning was over because she is such a joy to work with. Our experience with Tracey as a wedding planner could not have been better. 10/10 could not recommend more
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you, it was a beautiful day!!!
Libby B
5.0
12/19/2022
We absolutely loved Tracey with Occasion Designed. She is prompt, professional, smart, and organized! She truly made our wedding experience stress free and made the day a dream! From the planning process to coordinating the day of, to even creating chique signs/gift boxes with very short notice before the wedding...this woman does it all! I would recommend her to anyone.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you, I so appreciate your kind words!
Angela G
5.0
12/19/2022
There is no doubt in my mind that my daughter's wedding was perfect... in large part because we hired the right wedding planner! Tracey was the perfect balance of hands-on and consultative. Tracey was the first person to recommend and give her opinion and then she was also the first person to listen to what we wanted. From planning, to venue selection, to day-of support, Tracey hit all the marks. So glad we found her!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you! It was such a fun celebration indeed.
Madison K
5.0
12/19/2022
Tracey literally made our wedding dreams come true. She became apart of our family and went above and beyond on everything we asked for. On top of that, we were working in a new location for her and she absolutely took full control of everything. We cannot thank her enough, don’t think twice about booking her!!!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you for your kind words, it was SO much fun to be part of!
Susan G
5.0
12/19/2022
Selecting Tracey Fricke with Occasion Designed was one of the best decisions made for my son's wedding. Tracey has a wonderful and warm personality and was always thorough and extremely organized. Her attention to detail was flawless. She took charge when needed - I did not worry about a single thing. She masterfully oversaw the rehearsal dinner and most importantly the day of the wedding. I would highly recommend Tracey to anyone who has an event and wants it done in expert fashion! (After my son's wedding I also had Tracey help plan a baby shower for my best friend's daughter)
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you for sharing here!
Caitlin J
5.0
12/18/2022
All I can say is WOW. If we wouldn't have had Tracey planning our wedding, we would not have had the amazing, special, beautiful day that we did. I cannot say enough good things about Tracey. From invitations to literally helping us carry out our gifts at 12AM from the reception-Tracey was there every step of the way. If you are searching for a wedding planner-your search ends here. The only thing you should be worried about is if she is available to book.
We had a mid sized wedding at Lauritzen Gardens and she was ON every little step/task. Tracey knows all the best vendors, is impeccably organized, incredibly patient and truly cares about her work and her clients. She takes every wish/need of yours and gives you all the best options-streamlining the wedding process and making your dream come to life. This is not simply a job to her, she genuinely enjoys the beautiful work that she does. She will walk you through every step of the wedding process with a kind hand and leave no string, however small, loose. Do yourself a favor and see if she's available for yours.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you for sharing here, these words really mean a lot to me!
Johanna H
5.0
12/17/2022
Using Occasion Designed was the best decision we made in our wedding planning. Tracey guided us through the wedding preparation process with grace, humor and honesty. The wedding was everything I had hoped for and more.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you!
Cory S
5.0
12/16/2022
Everyone has some wedding planning anxiety, but Tracey and Occasion Designed removed so much of it and made the planning part fun! They are incredibly organized, very detail-oriented, and the perfect mix of leading the charge, but still not compromising the wedding of your dreams.
We could have not done this without her and her team. I am also sure we would have not been so calm on our wedding day if it was not for the confidence they instilled in us. I don't plan to be married more than once, but hypothetically, Tracey would be the first person I would call, hands down!
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you for sharing here, it was an incredible time to experience for sure!
Coleen S
5.0
12/16/2022
Tracy is SO organized! We found her ahead of the time line every time. On the day before and the day of the wedding everyone participant had a time and place sheet letting us know when, where and who so there was no confusion. She also has contacts with great vendors who were delightful and professional.
Response from Occasion Designed on 12/19/2022
Thank you!
Carly C
5.0
9/24/2022
Long story short: Tracey is amazing and we couldn't have done this without her.
The minute my fiance and I decided to start planning our wedding, Tracey was our first phone call. We had been to events she had coordinated before and knew that she had an incredible eye for detail and was fun to work with. Throughout the entire 18 months of planning - Tracey was incredible.
Tracey helped us navigate the nuances of the wedding industry and pull together an event that was a true reflection of who we are as a couple as well as something that all our guests could enjoy. She was supportive of all the special requests we wanted to make to ensure our day was inclusive of our guests and even helped elevate our event with special custom touches throughout.
Tracey is a master in her industry and it shows - she helped us pull together the most incredible vendor squad that made our day memorable. She was also able to help us navigate the contracting phase and ensure we had agreements with our vendors that met our requirements and helped us save a ton of money!
If you are getting married - Tracey should be the first vendor you book. She is amazing and I will **always** recommend her.
Response from Occasion Designed on 09/27/2022
Thank you so much for these kind words! I was honored to get to be part of it all with you...
. xo
Lauren H
5.0
9/13/2022
Tracey was beyond incredible to work with! We would absolutely recommend using her for planning a wedding or any other event. Tracey's attention to detail is unmatched. She thought of everything, including a number of small details that we would've never thought of. Many of which actually could have a large impact on the day. During what is, at times, a stressful process, Tracey is calm, cool and collected. She gets things done during crunch time with such ease, which really helps everyone from the bride, to wedding party, to family relax and enjoy the day. There were a number of times I went into meetings with her quite stressed out about everything that needed to get done. Immediately after wrapping those meetings I felt so at ease and had a clear list of priorities to focus on. Beyond Tracey's ability to help put on an amazing wedding, she has such a warm personality and is such a delight to work with. We so enjoyed getting to know her over the year+ that we worked with her. Our big day turned out amazing and far exceeded our expectations. We love Tracey!!
Response from Occasion Designed on 09/14/2022
Thank you for taking the time to share these sweet words! It was such a special weekend to...
witness. Cheers!
Jill C
5.0
11/29/2021
We had an amazing experience with Occasion Designed! We had a relatively short period to plan our wedding/reception (4 months) and Tracey Fricke jumped in and took care of all the details. She was extremely organized and on top of all deadlines. I appreciated this so much as I could focus on other things and not feel the stress from the big event. This was our first child/daughter to get married and I wasn't sure what to expect or where to start. Tracey had energy, excitement, positivity, and kindness. By the time the wedding day came, we were ready but not expecting the wrenches that would be thrown in that day. The night before, Omaha had a huge summer storm. We woke up the next morning to power outages at our wedding and reception venues. The day was a roller coaster of not being sure what would happen. Tracey helped us figure out our plan B. She was calm and creative. Luckily the power returned for our reception venue in time and everything was beautiful and perfect. I would definitely recommend Occasion Designed to anyone and we will definitely use them again!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/29/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! Despite that storm, we still had an amazing celebra...
tion with this beautiful young couple, didn't we?
aunna m
5.0
11/29/2021
Tracy was absolutely wonderful! Our wedding planning process was complicated by covid and we had to change our date due to it. Our 6 month engagement turned into a 18 month process due to circumstances. Not only did we have date changes but I was forced to travel away from home for a year during our planning process, so Tracey set up many virtual meetings to plan our wedding from two different states. On weekend trips home she would have an itinerary of meetings, tasting, and showings to keep us on track with the wedding process. She handled all contacting, negotiating, and rescheduling of vendors with ease due to the date change. Tracey has multiple vendor contacts in the industry which makes the process smooth and less overwhelming for new brides.
She was recommended to us through a word of mouth referral (the best yet). Not only was she a great wedding planner, but became a close friend and confidant. We both have Frenchies so naturally I knew I would lover her. Tracey is heartfelt, warm, and compassionate not only about what she does but for her couples she works with too. Her service and smile show it!! Highly recommended! I plan on hiring her for my baby shower next!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/29/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! Can't wait to see what 2022 will bring you!
Melanie M
5.0
11/29/2021
Working with Tracey was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Not only is she very professional and organized, she is also super genuine and kind. We would not have made it through the planning process without her advice, guidance, and expertise! She is incredible at working with all vendors to ensure the wedding planning process and wedding day run super smooth. When we came to a roadblock on a decision or didn’t know which direction to turn, she was always there with a knowledgeable and incredibly helpful answer. She has incredible communication and was always checking in with us to make sure we were having fun and enjoying the process.
We truly did not have to worry about a single thing on the day of our wedding, all thanks to Tracey. If you are looking for a wedding planner, Tracey is THE ONE!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/29/2021
Thank you so much for your note here. We sure had a lot of fun didn't we?
Jack C
5.0
11/28/2021
We were lucky enough to work with Tracey to plan two weddings, the first in our backyard during COVID and our larger wedding last summer. Tracey was an irreplaceable partner in planning these two weddings and made them the most memorable nights of our lives! Additionally Tracey was just fun to work with, which is important when you’re meeting regularly leading up to the event!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/29/2021
Thank you for your kind words!
Molly C
5.0
11/28/2021
Tracey was incredible to work with, she was extremely organized, on top of every checklist item, and always kept us on track. Tracey’s attitude made every meeting a joy, it was a pleasure to work with her on not only ONE, but TWO weddings. After our wedding was postponed due to Covid, Tracey quickly pivoted to communicate with vendors and replan a small 16 person wedding in only a couple months time. We will forever be grateful for all of her help, support, and knowledge through this entire process. I could not recommend Tracey more!
Response from Occasion Designed on 11/29/2021
Thank you for your note here. I miss you guys! Cheers to a fun 2022 ahead!
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