Southern Approach

om day 1 Christie and her team made us feel comfortable and confident about the wedding planning process. They took time to understand our priorities, kept us organized with online planning tools, and worked with us to find vendors that fit our vision and our budget. Their industry knowledge saved us hours and hours of research, and we ended up booking several vendors we never would have found on our own! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Christie and Lindsay went above and beyond, making themselves available to answer all our last minute questions, confirming details with all our vendors, and even picking up our second line handkerchiefs so we wouldn’t have to pay for shipping. Our friends and family kept asking if we were stressed, and we could honestly answer “no, everything is on track, and we feel great!” Everything came together flawlessly the day of the wedding. We were blown away by how perfectly our vision came to life. Our families and wedding party were impressed at how efficient and organized the weekend was, and we were all able to focus on enjoying ourselves knowing Southern Approach had everything taken care of. Weeks later, we are still hearing from our guests about how fun the evening was! If you are looking for a low stress, fun wedding planning experience, we can’t recommend Southern Approach enough!

a “destination wedding” in NOLA, we reached out to Southern Approach. I can’t say enough about how great Lindsay was as our planner. Trying to plan and execute everything a wedding takes from out of town was going to be impossible for me! I also had zero experience or knowledge of what a wedding entails. From our first call, Lindsay walked me through everything and answered all of my questions. She gave me as much time as I needed when I reached out and she was very organized and detailed (which I LOVE). She had suggestions and solutions for every little thing I wanted to include, avoid, or emphasize. She worked great with all of my vendors and kept me in the loop on any communication or updates they had. On my actual wedding day, it stormed and we had to put tents up and change the layout of everything last minute. Lindsay coordinated all of that and I literally had NOT A SINGLE WORRY!! She even changed her shoes and held my train to walk me down the aisle. If there were any issues or speed bumps on my wedding day, I don’t have a clue. My day was perfect and everything was set up for me to just enjoy myself. So that’s what I did!! Thank you so much Lindsay, I’m sooooo happy you were a part of my best day ever!!

d a joy to work with. Her guidance leading up to our wedding day was priceless and besides the stormy weather, our day went on without a hitch! Hire her!

nd had everything we needed all night. Hands down would recommend Southern Approach!

ach for their day-of coordination…which really started 90 days before with an in depth call to go over my vision and access to them to ask questions and get advice all along the way. I knew that I was going to want to plan the majority of the wedding myself, but Christie is the one who took my vision and made sure everything was executed exactly as I’d hoped. She came well recommended from other vendors I was already working with and I loved having her calm, professional, and positive presence in charge during the chaos of a wedding weekend. On my wedding day, I was able to truly sit back and enjoy every moment — I wasn’t stressed about any of the logistics because I knew we were in good hands …that in and of itself is priceless! Would definitely recommend!

test people you I'll ever meet. Lindsey and Robin were awesome for the day of. We honestly believe if it wasn't for them we don't know how our day would have ended up. They took care of every little detail to the point that if something did go wrong that day I had no idea. We are forever grateful for the Southern Approach team making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Thank you all so much for a great experience!

e entire planning process. They kept everything neatly organized on Aisle Planner and were very responsive every time we reached out with questions. Since we were planning a destination wedding, Christie was full of helpful ideas and recommendations to guide us. She even went out of her way to help us replace items that were lost in transit in the days leading up the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Christie and her team handled all of our vendors seamlessly, as well as assisting with all of our personal items. The team was a great source of support and anticipated needs that we didn't even know existed. By the end of the weekend, my husband and I saw Christie as a good friend and would 1000% recommend her!

orked tirelessly to address everything before we even knew to ask. We could not have had a perfect day without the perfect planner. We were truly blessed by them!🤍

red any questions we had, and made helpful recommendations on things we had missed during our own planning. I would 100% recommend Southern Approach for your wedding, if Lindsay was any indication, your wedding will be in great hands!

nterviewing a few companies for 90-day coordination, I went with SA because they got our vision and didn't try to change it to fit most wedding molds. Communication was always on point, as well as transparency in pricing. Their planning portal made my Type A heart sing, and any discussions on day-of timelines went seamlessly due to their vast expertise and sharp eye. On the wedding day, I really felt at ease knowing Christie & Alexia were on top of every single detail. And they were calm, cool, and collected! We got numerous comments from guests that this team was amazing. Can't ask for more than that - and would absolutely hire again!

clear why I needed a wedding planner yet? I’m writing this review for any other spreadsheet-making, overthinking brides out there: Christie and the team at Southern Approach were a pleasure to work with, and I am so glad I worked with them. I opted for full planning services. I knew I would benefit from coordination, but I opted for full planning for three reasons: I worked an intense job that left little time for Pinterest black holes or endless emails; I was planning from out of state; and I’m incredibly indecisive and knew I needed help avoiding boiling the ocean. I worried a bit that “full planning” meant I’d relinquish creative control. That was certainly never the case. I had help and support but always felt like I was in the driver’s seat as we made decisions. Ultimately, I’d highlight four things as some of the biggest benefits of working with Christie and Southern Approach: 1. The resources! Christie had a planning platform that integrated planning checklists, guest lists, seating charts, floor plans, and more. I’m sure versions of these can be found elsewhere, but the ability to have them all synced up in one place made things so much easier. 2. Recommended vendors. Christie did the work to provide short lists of folks who were available for my date and matched my budget and style. It saved a ton of work, AND I knew these were people she recommended and had worked with before. 3. The context. I’d never been married before. Christie had helped countless brides through planning and weddings. She was so helpful as I navigated different questions or concerns, leveraging her wealth of experience to let me know what was standard practice or what I should think more about. 4. Seamless support through my wedding weekend. I never once worried about what was happening by the time my wedding weekend arrived. Vendor load in times, venue set up, small details - none of this crossed my mind. I had total trust in Christie, and she and her team delivered. I had a personal attendant with me as I got ready, and it was amazing to be able to ask her for help with little things like dress steaming or tracking down trash. I know it sounds small, but as someone who is constantly anxious and fretting the small stuff, I cannot emphasize enough how valuable it was to have that peace of mind. Christie is likable, competent, and a pleasure to work with. Christie, thank you so much for all that you did for me and sorry it took me so long to finally share this with the world!

ing up to the day - and so RESPONSIVE! Which is honestly the most important quality in any vendor when planning a wedding. I also felt very supported by them when working with partner vendors, and they made sure everything was fair when it came to my contracts. Our day went exactly how we planned it thanks to them- minus a few random things completely out of their control, but they were what made it special. I would recommend Southern Approach to any couple getting married in NOLA!

etail was spared, and her help in coordinating all of our vendors took a huge weight off of our shoulders in the busiest time of the wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, everything went as smooth as possible. We never felt rushed or stressed for time at any point of the day. Due to rain, we had to adapt our plans fairly quickly, but Hailey had a contingency plan for everything and we were able to continue on to our reception with little issue. Southern Approach knows New Orleans so well; they've had to have coordinated a wedding with nearly every vendor at every venue in the city by now! Their experience is priceless and that alone is worth every penny, especially since we were planning our wedding from out-of-town. I would 100% recommend Southern Approach to anyone planning their New Orleans wedding!

day went profoundly smooth without any hiccups and they hold such great tips for the flow of the event, how to manage the little things such as the bride's dress and announcements at the reception; and did so with amazing friendly service. Christie was extremely attentive to our needs and comes highly highly recommended. If you need a planner for any event but especially weddings, don't bother with anyone else. Southern Approach is the best planning company in the New Orleans area.

y went off without a hitch and that everyone was in the right place at the right time. I was not stressed at all because I knew they had everything under control. In addition, they made sure we were never wanting another drink or food/dessert throughout the entire evening! Highly recommend!!!

able hiring them as our Wedding Coordinators. Then, from the moment I started working with Hailey 3 months out I felt at ease! She helped me finalize all the details and tie any loose ends before the big day, but most importantly she helped me put together the timeline which was a big deal for the type A person that I am. During the actual wedding day, Hailey and her assistant were total champs. The day went as smooth as possible and even when there were a few hiccups they found quick solutions, so I was never stressed and enjoyed the night. Thank you again for all your help and hard work to make sure we had the best day ever celebrating our love!

y even when some little hiccups came up. I can't recommend them more highly!

us as the couple, but with our family and all our guests. She executed our wedding vision above our expectations. Her expertise with private home weddings and multi-cultural events was integral in ensuring a smooth process in our all day wedding. She coordinated all of our vendors, 250+ guests, two ceremonies (morning Hindu and evening Christian wedding), lunch and dinner reception, and had a smile and high energy the entire time. Christie and her team were crucial to the success of a very beautiful and memorable wedding. Look no further, hire the wedding coordination and planning services with Southern Approach.

and her team were responsive and so helpful from the very beginning, making sure we had made decisions about all of the little details that go into a wedding and communicating with our vendors. They made it all seem so easy, and it took a lot of responsibility off of my mom and me. They created a timeline and distributed it to all of our vendors. They oversaw all of the set up while I was getting ready. Everything ran smoothly on our wedding day (in fact, we were AHEAD of schedule for most of the day), and we didn’t have to worry about anything. The few times I started to worry about anything, Christie had already taken care of it. I couldn’t imagine our wedding day without Southern Approach. I would hire them again in an instant. We are so appreciative of everything they did to make sure our wedding was perfect, and it was!

process so much easier and Southern Approach’s organization tools made it so easy to express my vision for the day. Working with Hailey throughout the planning process allowed me to fully enjoy my wedding day, knowing that I had a trusted advocate and expert coordinator on my side. I once asked Hailey how she does wedding after wedding every weekend and she told me it’s because she loves it so much - it truly showed in all the care she put into my day. Hailey, Alexia, and the whole Southern Approach Team are fantastic and are a MUST HIRE for a seamless and perfect wedding!

ery step of the way. She never made me feel annoying and for that alone I am grateful lol. She's also incredibly organized, on top of EVERYTHING, and just the sweetest person who didn't let us stress once on our big day. When our name plates didn't arrive in time to the venue at il Mercato, Hailey printed out every attendee's name last minute to ensure everyone knew where to sit. That's just how amazing she is, and I could not have been more grateful for her and Southern Approach as our planning team. Thank you, Hailey!! xx

istie and her team allowed me to fully relax and enjoy. I knew they had it all under control, and they did. I had so many guests come up to me to tell me that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to - and that wouldn't have happened without Christie and her team. It was the best night ever. Southern Approach was, hands down, the best vendor selection we made.

bout booking them, DO IT! You will not regret it.

to keep touching base until we signed. We chose the Day of coordination services and we got a touch base email the day that our services started, despite it being the height of wedding season. I was a destination bride and being able to send a few select items to their location was beyond helpful. They made time for us when we were in town and never made us feel like they were too busy for us. Every last detail that I communicated was completed to perfection at the venue. When I had a hiccup with a vendor, Hailey took over and dealt with it. When I had a rude interaction with another vendor, Hailey stepped in and I never had to deal with it again. I've planned conferences, I *could have* planned my own wedding. But save yourself the irritation and inconvenience and just hire Southern Approach. I'm sure they will make your wedding or event as seamless as they made mine.

h the team on various planning elements leading up to my wedding date. They were always responsive to emails and calls and made time to see me when I visited for a weekend. When I had a booking snafu just a few weeks before the wedding (thought I paid a deposit, hadn't and lost the furniture rental), Christie called the company herself and got it all taken care of. The day of the wedding, everyone was BEYOND organized, I felt like every little detail was taken care of so I could just enjoy the day. From having the right kind of pen to sign the marriage license, to texting with the photographer about timing so I didn't have to be on my phone, to making sure my change of shoes were available right when I needed them, they literally took care of everything. I cannot say enough good things about this team. You will not regret booking Southern Approach for your wedding!