Opal and Slate Events

ning process. From the very beginning, Hunter went above and beyond our expectations. Hunter remained connected with us throughout the entire planning process, often meeting up for dinner to ensure we were on track. Her warm, genuine, and likeable personality made her incredibly easy to get along with. She asked all the right questions to ensure we were considering every detail, and she provided her expert perspective and knowledge without ever being overbearing or swaying us in a direction we weren't comfortable with. One of the standout features of working with Hunter was her use of the Aisle Planner platform. This tool was invaluable, offering a comprehensive checklist to keep us organized, as well as spaces to store notes, seating charts, floor plans, timelines, and more. Hunter's guidance and the resources she provided made the planning process smooth and stress-free. On the rehearsal and wedding days, Hunter was a calm and reassuring presence. She was assertive when needed, effectively coordinating with vendors, officiants, the bridal party, friends, and family to ensure everything ran on schedule. Her ability to manage all the moving parts allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without any worries. Even our pastor, who has officiated countless weddings, made a point to comment on how much he appreciated Hunter's approach. Her professionalism and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. We can't recommend Hunter more highly. Her dedication, expertise, and warm personality made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will exceed your expectations, Hunter is the one to choose!

to get some help from Hunter and I simply cannot imagine how I would have done it with out her. She helped with every step of the way and had a detailed itinerary to keep everything on track. I didn’t realize how many little things there are to plan/arrange for a wedding, but Hunter knew every single detail and made the whole process so stress-free for me! My biggest advice to anyone who’s getting married now that I’ve been on the other side of it is HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER. You have plenty on your plate already, get some help! I had not one single thing to worry about the day of my wedding except for getting ready and being with my favorite people- Hunter handled the rest. Again, if it’s not obvious already, I’m a huge fan of theknot and couldn’t recommend them more!

mented how smoothly our wedding ran. Hunter set up everything so nicely, checked on us and ensured everything went just as we wanted it! So thankful!!

e sure we were on track. Hunter helped with anything we weren’t sure of and made sure we left with all questions answered. When the big day arrived, she was everywhere! She checked on the bride room all day as she set up the signs, name cards and many other things! When the big moment arrived, she had guests seated and family and wedding party lined up and ready to go. The reception was perfect and she had everything organized for the bride and groom’s departure. At the end, all of the things we needed to leave with were organized and by the front door! She is a huge reason it was a perfect day!!

ste of money) - but after working with Hunter for my wedding, my only regret was not hiring her sooner. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Simply amazing. She went so far above and beyond what we paid her to do. Hunter is organized and punctual - and she thoroughly ENJOYS what she does, and it totally shows in her work. She has a long history of working with vendors and other wedding folks in the area and knows all the good, bad, and in between - knows where to go or where to point you for just about anything wedding-related. Seriously, hire this woman to be your wedding planner. Hiring Hunter made our lives so much easier in the months leading into our wedding -- Just wish I had hired her sooner. Hunter, thank you times a million. And if we ever need someone for other type of event-coordinator help (I'm thinking a big 5 or 10 year anniversary party???), I hope you will consider taking us as one of your loyal clients again!

ten stars, I would without a second thought. From the very first meeting, Hunter radiated passion, creativity, and an unrivaled commitment to turning our dreams into reality. Her attention to detail and ability to envision every aspect of our day left us in awe. But it wasn't until the whirlwind of wedding planning truly began that we realized the superhero we had in Hunter. She went above and beyond in ways we never could have imagined. The stressors that come with wedding planning were practically nonexistent thanks to Hunter's expert guidance. She flawlessly coordinated with vendors, ensuring that every flower was in place, every guest was accounted for, and every moment was perfectly timed. Her ability to juggle a million tasks while remaining poised and calm is a skill that cannot be taught – it's simply a part of who she is. Hunter's personal touch made us feel like we were her only clients, despite knowing she had a busy schedule. She took the time to understand our personalities, preferences, and style, incorporating them seamlessly into every detail of the day. Her creativity shone through in the unique and beautiful touches that made our wedding truly one-of-a-kind. But where Hunter truly proved herself to be a lifesaver was on the actual day of the wedding. There was a last-minute hiccup with the venue's layout, and I was on the verge of a breakdown. Enter Hunter, with a smile on her face and a solution in hand. She tackled the issue head-on and transformed what could have been a disaster into a seamless transition. I shudder to think how different the day would have been without her quick thinking and calming presence. Hunter wasn't just a wedding planner; she became a friend, a confidant, and a guiding light during one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking times of our lives. Her dedication was evident in every text message answered at odd hours, every late-night brainstorming session, and every reassuring hug when the nerves kicked in. In the end, our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, and it's all thanks to Hunter. Opal & Slate Events is more than lucky to have her as a part of their team, and any couple who has the opportunity to work with her is truly blessed. Hunter Smith, you are a force to be reckoned with, and we are forever grateful for the role you played in making our wedding a flawless, joyous, and unforgettable occasion. Here's to you!

walked us through everything with regular meetings and checkins, and provided timelines for us to work from. The week before the wedding, Hunter took over. She confirmed vendors, provided timelines and handled anything we asked of her. The day of the wedding, she worked behind the scenes making everything perfect. We didn't have to worry about ANYTHING! We just called her name and she was there taking care of any request we had. We absolutely COULD NOT have planned this wedding without her. By far, she was worth every penny we paid her. I HIGHLY recommend Opal and Slate for wedding planning. She is an absolute must! And of course, we just love and adore her!

enjoy the day !!!! Kathy K

d answer any questions we had. On the day of the wedding, Hunter and her assistant kept everything running smoothly. I (the bride) barely had to worry about anything on the day-of and could fully enjoy the day with my groom. I would highly recommend Hunter for any event coordination! She is reliable, organized, professional, easygoing, and super nice!

help without “nickel and diming” us if something was a little out of her “scope”. And Hunter was especially great the day of the rehearsal and the wedding! We highly recommend Hunter for wedding planning/coordinating!

to be too stressful. She knew what would be important on our big day and made sure it happened the way we wanted it. She even went above and beyond after the event to help us get a refund from a vendor who royally messed up. She really was the best part of the wedding vendors that I worked with!

timeliness, joyfulness, and expertise. My now husband looked forward to every meeting I had with Hunter, as he knew that Hunter would ease my nerves about deadlines and details I was antsy of. I was a mostly DIY-bride and consider myself a fair planner, but I cannot imagine not having a day-of-coordinator, especially one as incredible as her! Hunter makes it so easy to compartmentalize your planning through effective monthly meetings, and she will solve every snafu which arises DURING your wedding day. Every time we had an issue on our day, Hunter would say, “It’s ok! I got it handled”, and my husband and I would look at each other and say, “We love Hunter.” From organizing timelines, ensuring smooth communication with vendors, to even having clear umbrellas at hand for a rainy day, she has your back, and with a cheerful smile too. Again, Hunter didn’t have to go above and beyond for us, but she did, and it made our day all the more lovely and magical. If you’re on the fence about hiring a coordinator/planner for your special day, consider this a strong nudge towards doing so — you deserve it.

es I needed (and didn’t need). She remained professional, knowledgeable, involved and always remained available for anything I needed throughout the wedding planning process. She provided thorough communication with my other vendors, and truly made my wedding day stress free. We couldn’t say enough good things about Opal & Slate and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator!

pful during the planning process and made the wedding day run incredibly smoothly. She had the best vibe all day long and took care of literally everything so we got to actually enjoy the day. I was shocked at how chill I was able to be because I knew Hunter had it all handled. I highly recommend Opal and Slate Events if you want to enjoy your wedding day!

they made me feel so much calmer (& organized!!) and supported. They’re definitely experts, and went above & beyond my expectations. I was a DIY bride and picked out my vendors & decor myself, then asked Opal & Slate for support on day-of coordination. They were great at communicating with the vendors I had contracted, and I heard nothing but the best from my vendors about how prepared and professional Opal & Slate was to work with. The day our wedding came the venue space wasn’t completely event-ready, but Opal & Slate picked up where we left off (so I could go be a bride) and when I came back, I was AMAZED. They completely transformed our space with the decor items I had provided. I am not a decorator so their help with that was such a bonus for me! Our ceremony space was also our reception space, so Opal & Slate took the lead on flipping the space while we left and did family/wedding photos. Again, when we came back, the reception was BEAUTIFUL! Opal & Slate was great at supporting us that night and notified us discreetly of changes that had to be made (whether due to weather or lack of space, etc). They also wrangled a few of our more -let’s say “fun” - guests!! Overall, they were great from day one and provided more than excellent service from planning to day-of. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a planner or coordinator. And for those who are on the fence, trust me, it’s WORTH IT! I can’t imagine our wedding day would’ve been the same if they weren’t there with us.

ay of Coordination is SO much more than you realize ladies, and Hunter will guide you through it seamlessly! Making sure you check off all the items on the to do list to avoid dealing with headaches on your wedding day is a MUST. In addition to check-ins to make sure we were on track leading up to the day, Hunter handled communications with my vendors behind the scenes so I didn’t have to worry about who would be where, doing what, at what time. If I ever checked in, my vendors assured me “I’ve already discussed the details with Hunter”. Such a relief! Not to mention the little (metaphorical) fires here and there on wedding day. She was so calm and cheerful no matter what, there when I needed her, and made sure everything got done, looked good, and was on time. She polished rings, wrangled family and bridal parties, held my dress out of the dirt. You name it, she was ready. Cannot recommend Opal & Slate Events enough. They were ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! This was the biggest bang for my buck out of any wedding expense! My husband, bridal party, family, and even others were complimenting us on what a great job they did. Do yourself the biggest favor and call them today!

professional planner was a good idea, but hesitated if it was a necessity. I’m so glad we made the right call! She was so professional, many other vendors commented on how pleasant she was to work with. She is incredibly organized, hardworking, and downright enjoyable. She kept us on track and took care of endless things behind the scenes. She is so worth every penny!

the minute she began working with us. When the "Big Day" came, we were ready thanks to Neesley Events. I was so relaxed thanks to Hunter and was able to enjoy the wedding and all of our guests. I highly recommend Neesley Events! They were awesome !

d timeline that we personalized together and came totally prepared for any possible wedding day mishap. We had a few last minute tweaks with guest seating and a couple issues that arose throughout the evening that she handled with ease. Her professional, yet down to earth attitude, put us all at ease so that we could relax and enjoy the festivities. Highly recommend Neesley Events!!

ersonal yet professional Hunter is. She put my wife’s mind at is during the build up, & we know “happy spouse, happy house. ” Highly recommend!

ocess from helping us book vendors, sending out our save the dates/invitations and being amazing the day of! She does it all! Everything was so much less stressful with her help and she really understood our vision for our wedding and made it come to life. We highly recommend Hunter, she is seriously the best!!

ine and made our wedding come off perfectly. I would strongly recommend using her for any and all aspects of your event.