Day Of Wedding Coordination
Austin & surrounding Central Texas
Service area
Sharlee LaLime
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Operating out of Austin, TX, Spotlight Event Planning prioritizes the needs of couples about to tie the knot. Your wedding is too big and too important an event in your life not to have a coordinator! That's where Spotlight Event Planning comes in!
We'll be your clipboard-carrying stress reducer for the day. After two meetings, including a Site visit, we'll know as much about your wedding as you do so we can have a plan B, C, and D in place and know your wishes for those what-if scenarios. You can sit back and enjoy the day with your wedding party, family, and friends and truly celebrate your big day!
Spotlight Event Planning can help couples with a variety of packages dedicated to the occasion. Alongside the Day-Of Wedding Coordination and I'm Engaged! Now What? Packages: a custom bundle is available for further personalization. Some popular services you can expect include consultations, creating timelines and vendor contracts, establishing wedding party duties, and discussing decor, themes, and any other ideas you may have. The team will work their magic to bring every detail to life, leaving you with one duty: to enjoy your special day!
Woman-owned Business
12+ years in business
Details
Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Sharlee LaLime
Owner
I’ve always been a planner; whether it was planning my own wedding, 4-day seminars at work, or holiday & summer parties, I like to plan! And it’s the details I really enjoy, planning the day in my head & on paper.
After planning my wedding & helping friends in varying roles through the years, a friend hired me to coordinate her wedding day several years ago. I loved it & after many years as an accountant, I had found my calling.
I love using my distinct skills to help my couples highlight their uniqueness in each part of their Wedding Day while taking on the Clipboard & stress for them.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.022 reviews
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Reviewers rave that Sharlee, a day-of coordinator, is organized, calm, and invaluable. She managed timelines, vendors, rehearsals, and on-site issues so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Guests noticed how smoothly everything ran, and many called hiring her the best wedding investment.Review photos
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Maura P
5.0
4/17/2026
Sharlee from Spotlight Planning knocked it out of the park and we can't say enough positive things about her. She handled every little detail perfectly, offered fantastic suggestio...
ns, and her experience was truly invaluable, creating the perfect flow from beautiful ceremony songs and meaningful vows all the way through a fun-filled cocktail hour, scrumptious dinner, and a packed high-energy dance floor that kept everyone dancing all night. All our friends and family had an amazing time and couldn’t stop raving about how perfect the day was.
Maggi M
5.0
3/16/2026
I cannot recommend Sharlee enough. She helped flesh out details I never would have thought of to make sure the day not only runs smoothly, but so that your wishes as the bride and ...
groom are met and that you never have a clue if (and when) something doesn’t go according to plan.
Sharlee, thank you for your direction, organization, and genuine care for the most magical night of our lives!!!
Your presence was invaluable.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 04/15/2026
Maggie - Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review. I loved helping you thin...
k through the little details that make the day feel effortless and true to you both. My goal is always to protect your vision, keep everything running smoothly, and handle any behind-the-scenes moments quietly so you can stay fully present. Thank you for trusting me with such a meaningful night, it was an honor to be part of it. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happy celebrations. PS I love the pics! ~Sharlee
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Kelley L
5.0
2/28/2026
Sharlee was amazing to work with! I don’t know what I would do without her throughout the planning process. She is WAY more than just a day of coordinator & her experience is evide...
nt. If you’re looking for a stress free wedding day—book with Sharlee! Thank you again Sharlee for being a part of our big day <3
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 03/02/2026
Kelley - Thank you so much for this sweet review. It was truly a joy to work with you thro...
ughout the planning process and to be a steady, organized presence as things came together. I’m so glad you felt supported and that your wedding day felt stress-free. Thank you again for including me in such a special day, wishing you both a beautiful life together. ~ Sharlee
Joshua H
5.0
12/14/2025
Hiring Sharlee as our day of coordinator was absolutely the best decision we made planning our wedding. My husband and I are very go with the flow guys and having someone coordinat...
e timing and decision making, as well as hiring a set-up/strike-down crew was invaluable. Sharlee has a kind firmness that helps guide the whole experience. We were so lucky to find her sort of last minute. If I could give anyone planning a wedding advice it would be to hire a coordinator as soon as possible. We were working with multiple vendors and doing a lot of DIY projects and Sharlee was able to make the whole night flow seamlessly. It was by far the best value for my dollar that we got out of the whole wedding. (Plus her and her team were literally part of the party, so kind and fun and professional.)
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 12/16/2025
Josh - Thank you for trusting me as your day-of coordinator! I loved helping to set a clea...
r timeline that still fit y'all's go with the flow style. Coordinating timing and quick decisions, tying together your DIY projects with a multi-vendor team, and bringing in a set up/strike down crew helped everything feel seamless. Your note about kind firmness is exactly what I aim for, calm guidance so you can be present. Hearing that my team felt like part of the party while staying professional means so much. Here’s to years of love, laughter, and smooth celebrations! ~Sharlee
Lindsay R
5.0
12/04/2025
We hired Sharlee to be our day-of coordinator and she was an incredible help! She guided us through the planning process and had tons of resources to help us stay organized. She wa...
s easy to get a hold of and always willing to chat if I needed her advice. She was exactly the right Type A person for this Type B bride!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 12/05/2025
Lindsay - Thank you for trusting me as your day-of coordinator. I loved being your Type A ...
sidekick to your Type B calm. I’m glad the resources and checklists kept everything organized, and that you felt you could reach me anytime for quick advice. On the day itself, our goal was to handle the moving parts so you could relax and enjoy every moment. May every milestone be as joyful and easy as your wedding day. ~ Sharlee
Elizabeth B
5.0
11/15/2025
We hired Sharlee LaLime very last minute (only a month or two before our wedding) after planning most of it ourselves and realizing we had no idea how to handle the finer details a...
s the day got closer. Hiring her was truly one of the best decisions we made. She was an absolute godsend.
From the beginning, Sharlee was warm, organized, and incredibly accommodating. She worked around our crazy schedule without ever making us feel rushed or pressured to do things a certain way. We had two in-depth Zoom meetings to go over our timeline and all the small details, plus a venue walkthrough where she made sure everything was accounted for. She also attended our rehearsal, which was such a huge help in getting everyone on the same page.
On the wedding day, Sharlee, and her amazing assistant, handled everything flawlessly. She communicated with all our vendors and key people so that my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Because of her, the entire day ran perfectly smooth; we truly had zero issues. We could just enjoy our wedding knowing she had it all taken care of.
Our family, who originally helped encourage us to hire a day-of coordinator, even commented on how fantastic Sharlee was. She exceeded every expectation.
She is worth every single penny and then some. I literally can’t express how grateful we are that we hired her. If you’re even remotely considering a day-of coordinator, Sharlee LaLime is the one you want.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 11/19/2025
Elizabeth - Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! It means a lot that you t...
ook the time to share the full journey, from coming on board to polishing the finer details together. I loved working with y’all to get every piece in place so you could simply enjoy the day, and I am so glad it felt effortless on your side. Please thank your family for the kind words. Hearing “worth every penny” is humbling and wonderful. May your life together be full of ease, joy, and great parties! ~ Sharlee
Monica S
5.0
10/30/2025
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Sharlee! From the moment we started working together, she made the entire wedding day planning process so much easier and more enjoyable....
She was organized, calm under pressure, and truly cared about making our day perfect. Thanks to her attention to detail, everything went smoothly and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made! I could not imagine doing this without her help!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 11/04/2025
Monica - Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It was a joy to partner with you fro...
m the very start, keep the details organized, and stay calm so you could relax and enjoy every moment. Hearing that the day felt smooth and easy is exactly what we strive for. Wishing you both a lifetime of joyful celebrations! ~ Sharlee
Emilee H
5.0
10/29/2025
Sharlee was INCREDIBLE!!! My wedding ran so smoothly because of her!! She was very organized and on top of it! 10/10 I would recommend booking with Spotlight events!!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 11/04/2025
Emilee - Thank you for the glowing review! I’m so glad everything ran smoothly and that yo...
u felt taken care of. Being organized and on top of the details is what I love, and it was a joy to support you both and your families. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! ~ Sharlee
Gabriela S
5.0
10/15/2025
To say that Sharlee was a huge help is an understatement. She made sure that every little detail was to our liking and easily managed issues throughout the day. Sharlee advocated f...
or me in our church setting when I was having a hard time doing it myself; she even allowed me to make a last minute decision of adding more hours so she could be at the church for the ceremony. Her assistant, along with her, fixed my shoes multiple times when the little details fell and descaled a situation that could have ended really badly. I could simply go on and on about everything that Spotlight Even planning helped us with; I would highly recommend this company for anyone that is looking for a coordinator.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 10/27/2025
Gabi - Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! I loved supporting you through your c...
hurch ceremony and making sure your preferences were honored. My assistant and I were happy to handle the behind-the-scenes moments and keep the flow calm. Your reception looked beautiful and reflected you both perfectly. Wishing you a lifetime of grace, joy, and happy anniversaries ahead. ~ Sharlee
Erin E
5.0
10/10/2025
Sharlee just helped up with my daughter's wedding and she was AMAZING!
Even the guests noticed that everything ran like clockwork and every moment was perfectly staged. At the sam...
e time she saw to it that the bride and groom got food and drinks.
She was very accessible and responsive before the event, has just the right number of meetings included in her base fee, and has an assistant with her on the day of the wedding who also knows what's going on. On the wedding day, she was everywhere making sure things ran smoothly. I didn't have to interact with a single vendor on the wedding day; she took care of all of that.
She does SO many things that other coordinators I have heard about don't include. She did a reception layout, and ceremony layout, a detailed wedding day timeline, that was indispensable and she kept us all on track. She didn't come to me with a single problem during the wedding, so if there were any, she solved them herself. She will keep your guests in-line and going where they're supposed to.
We had some friends and relatives that we asked to help with clean up (we asked before the wedding) and they said they had never seen clean up go so smoothly at a wedding. We were out of the venue in plenty of time.
We have already referred her to several friends and I would use Spotlight again with no hesitation!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 10/11/2025
Erin - Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was a joy to support your family an...
d make sure y’all could relax and enjoy the day. I am thrilled the layouts and timeline were useful, and I will share your kind words with my assistant. Hearing that guests noticed the flow, that vendors were handled behind the scenes, and that cleanup wrapped on time makes my day. That is exactly what I aim for, calm in front and solutions in the background. I am also grateful for the referrals. Wishing your family so much happiness, and if you ever need help with another celebration, I would be honored to work with you again. ~ Sharlee
Brett G
5.0
10/08/2025
If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator or which one to hire, you can end your search here. Sharlee was AMAZING! Her attention to detail and her knowledge cannot...
be matched. She is in large part responsible for my daughter having the wedding of her dreams. We couldn't be happier or more in awe of her. Thank you so much Sharlee!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 10/11/2025
Brett - Thank you for the kind words and for trusting me with your daughter’s day. I am gl...
ad the details landed and that you could simply be Dad while we handled the logistics. Your words mean a lot. Wishing your family joy that continues to grow from that day forward. ~ Sharlee
Julia G
5.0
10/08/2025
OMG!
Sharlee is the BEST coordinator out there.
I lost my mom in July - Wedding in October and was stressed beyond compare having to plan a wedding without my mom. With grieving ...
and planning i was beyond stressed. Only a month a way from the wedding we hired Sharlee to be our coordinator. She was quick to relive my stress and was available 24/7 for a quick chat. The day of the wedding she stepped up in ways i didnt know i needed. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and i know i couldn't have done it without her. - She was also breaking it down on the dance floor! She was so so fun to work with. My husband and I were even talking after about it and are so upset we cant get married again just so we can have Sharlee there!! Seriously if you are thinking of hiring a coordinator hire Sharlee!!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 10/11/2025
Julia - Thank you for your heartfelt review and for trusting me during such an emotional s...
eason. Weddings carry many feelings, a little bittersweet, and a lot of joy, and I’m glad I could take some stress off your shoulders so you and Patrick could be present. Your day was beautiful because of the love you both brought to it. And yes, that dance floor was so fun! I’m cheering you on in this new chapter. If you ever need a champion in your corner, I’m here. ~ Sharlee
Stephanie S
5.0
4/16/2025
I can't tell you how many times my husband and I said "Booking Sharlee was the best money we spent on our wedding" throughout the planning process and the day of. Sharlee was SO or...
ganized and did so much to ensure that our day was as stress-free as possible. There's so much you have to think about when planning a wedding, and my only regret is not booking Sharlee earlier in our planning process. When we showed up to the rehearsal and Sharlee had call sheets for the whole wedding party with a timeline of ALL wedding events, including hair and makeup and photos, a map of the venue, and other key details about the wedding day, we were beyond grateful and in complete awe of the effort she put in to make our day run flawlessly. Our wedding day was the PERFECT day, and I honestly believe Sharlee was a HUGE part of making that happen. I cannot thank her enough for everything! BOOK HER! You won't regret it.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 04/29/2025
Stephanie - Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to ...
me that I was able to be part of such a special moment in your lives. From the very start, you two were an absolute joy to work with — organized, thoughtful, and focused on what mattered most to y'all: celebrating your love with your favorite people. I'm so honored to hear that my work helped make your day as stress-free and joyful as it deserved to be. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, laughter, and love! ~ Sharlee
Meredith S
5.0
11/25/2024
When finalizing details for our wedding, we really had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. While some are great at planning and finalizing their own weddings, we had a gue...
st list of 125, and were really trying to be hands-off on the day-of (looking back on this idea, it is pretty laughable now that we were trying to do with without Sharlee's help)
Thank goodness for Sharlee and Spotlight Event Planning. WOW! She really does think of all the things that you just don't, and is the most organized is ways you just can't be.
It was so nice waking up the week of, knowing that our wedding was going to be organized and fit to a tight timeline thats to Sharlee.
She worked so well with our bridal and groom's party, keeping them in order and timely (one of my bridesmaid's said it best "she is the best parts of orderly, yet approachable"
Sharlee made our day memorable and so wonderful. We are so grateful to have had her for Day-Of. If you are thinking about hiring Spotlight Event Planning, Sharlee is more than worth what she will bring to your event.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 11/27/2024
Meredith - Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It was such a pleasure to be part ...
of your special day and help bring everything together seamlessly for you and your guests. I know how overwhelming wedding planning can feel, and I’m so glad I could make the time leading up to the big day—and the day itself—a stress-free and joyful experience.
Your kind words about my organization and approachability truly mean the world to me. It’s always my goal to ensure that every couple feels supported and confident that their vision will come to life. Seeing you and Joe enjoying your day so fully was the greatest reward.
Thank you for trusting me and Spotlight Event Planning with your wedding! Wishing you both all the love and happiness in this new chapter together! Warm regards, Sharlee
London G
5.0
11/15/2024
We LOVED Sharlee! What an absolute delight and true pleasure to work with.
Sharlee was so extraordinarily helpful, from our first meeting all the way to post-reception. Our weddi...
ng day went as smoothly as it possibly could have thanks to her attention to detail and admirable people-wrangling skills.
We even had a few pretty specific ideas and Sharleee helped bring them to life better than we could have ever hoped. 10/10 recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 11/19/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was an absolute joy working w...
ith you both and helping bring your vision to life. I’m thrilled to hear that your special day went smoothly and that you felt supported throughout the process. Your creativity and ideas made it all the more fun to coordinate, and I’m so glad I could help make them come to life. Wishing you both all the love and happiness in the world! Warm regards, Sharlee
Alexandra F
5.0
5/23/2024
Sharlee is my absolute hero. I had taken a stab at planning my ~115 person wedding, and while I felt like I had a vision, I was totally overwhelmed by execution. From the moment we...
connected, Sharlee was empathetic, organized as all heck, and an absolute delight to work with. She grabbed all the information she could from my brain and my inbox (and dealt with receiving all of it in pieces, because who has the mental fortitude to collate that kind of information?) and that was it -- she deftly handled the rest.
She was equally adept and incredible on the day of the wedding. Multiple people commented on how Sharlee was helpful, kind and organized with our guests. For example, I had high hopes for capturing a lot of group photos in a very short amount of time. Sharlee ensured everyone was lined up and ready to go, and we got them all in what must have been record time, because when we were done I heard our photographer comment, "That was incredible."
THANK YOU SHARLEE for making our wedding the day of my dreams. You made it absolutely unforgettable.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 06/27/2024
Zandy - Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was an absolute pleasure and ...
honor to be a part of your special day. Your vision for the wedding was inspiring, and I'm thrilled that I could help bring it to life.
Working with you and ensuring every detail was taken care of was truly rewarding. I'm so glad to hear that you felt supported and organized throughout the planning process and that everything came together seamlessly on the big day. I'm thrilled we could make you and Will's Big Day so memorable for you and your guests!
Wishing you both all the happiness in the world as you embark on this new chapter together. Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your wedding journey.
Warm regards,
Sharlee
Maggie B
5.0
4/29/2024
Sharlee was fabulous! She took my vision and plan and executed perfectly. She asked all the right questions of things I didn’t think about, and ensured everything was stress free...
on my big day.
As with any wedding day, there were challenges and hiccups and she didn’t miss a beat, course correcting and solving any and all problems sent her way.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 06/27/2024
Maggie - Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Working with you to bring your visio...
n to reality on your special day was truly a joy.
I'm thrilled to hear that I could help alleviate any stress and ensure everything went smoothly. Handling challenges and solving problems as they arose was my priority, and I'm glad I could contribute to making your day as perfect as possible.
Wishing you and Gary a lifetime of love and happiness!
Warm regards,
Sharlee
Madison M
5.0
11/10/2023
Sharlee took great care of us on our big day! She was a necessity when it came to organizing, and prepping for the wedding. Thank you Sharlee, you really were a huge help!
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 06/27/2024
Madison - Thank you very much for your heartfelt review! It was a privilege to be part of ...
your wedding day and to assist with organizing and preparations. I still can't believe how gorgeous each table turned out!
Ensuring everything ran smoothly and alleviating any stress was my priority, and I'm delighted that I could contribute to making your day special. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
Wishing you and Hayden both a lifetime filled with love and happiness!
Warm regards,
Sharlee
Lindsey B
5.0
5/13/2023
Sharlee is absolutely amazing. She completely put my mind at ease and handled things with care and grace. We had an issue with transportation and I wouldn’t have even known if my b...
ridesmaid didn’t tell me. Sharlee was on it.
For our rehearsal she made sure everything ran smoothly and kept our rowdy bunch on track. She was wonderful with our kids and even impressed the mother of the bride which speaks volumes.
I would recommend her to anyone looking for a coordinator! Thank you for everything Sharlee.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 06/27/2024
Lindsey - Thank you so much for your glowing review! I'm thrilled to hear that I could pro...
vide peace of mind and handle everything with care and grace on your special day.
Addressing any hiccups and ensuring smooth transitions were priorities, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to impress your mom and hang out with your wonderful boys. Your recommendation means a lot to me!
Wishing you and Mark a lifetime of happiness together!
Warm regards,
Sharlee
Germaine W
5.0
5/10/2022
We were so happy with Sharlee's service! We even had her be our witness on our marriage license.
We had a somewhat alternative wedding in that we had it at a local park with lots...
of DIY features and several vendors to make everything happen. We had a guest list of <50 people for a very intimate wedding.
Sharlee was patient but persistent in getting all the details of our wedding together. We had a couple of meetings before the wedding, which helped us identify things we hadn't planned for enough yet, and she made some suggestions that helped us figure out what we wanted.
Our guests had only positive things to say about how she performed on the day of, and some of them specifically noted that she was amazing for running through the ceremony with us in the detail she did at the rehearsal.
We were very happy to have hired Sharlee on for our wedding day; she took the lead on interacting with our vendors all day and made sure everything was set up how we wanted it to be so we could focus on being present in the moment. Her assistant helped out a lot with setting up the decorations and other logistics.
Response from Spotlight Event Planning on 06/27/2024
Germaine - Thank you so much for your glowing review! It was an absolute delight to be par...
t of your wedding day and to assist with bringing your unique vision to life.
Being a part of your intimate wedding was truly a joy and your specific vendors and designs made it a unique and memorable occasion. I'm glad that our meetings before the wedding helped to ensure every detail was covered and our suggestions contributed to realizing your vision.
It warms my heart to know that your guests had such positive feedback for both the rehearsal and wedding day. It was a pleasure to ensure everything ran smoothly and that you could fully enjoy each moment of your Big Day.
Wishing you and Kevin a lifetime of love and happiness together!
Warm regards,
Sharlee
Taylor C
5.0
12/31/2021
I cannot say enough good things about Sharlee!! She made our day perfect and made planning a breeze! She thought of all the things I never would have even considered. She made sure...
our day was exactly what we wanted. We had a wild bunch and she handled them like a pro!! When our photographers failed to show up she stepped up and went above and beyond what was expected of her. My maid of honor managed to get a camera and Sharlee and her assistant spent the whole night shooting pictures all while making sure the night still ran smoothly. She was a God-send! I highly recommended hiring her as your wedding planner!!!
Alanna E
5.0
10/09/2019
I can’t believe how smoothly and beautifully my wedding day went... I have Sharlee to thank for this. I was immediately drawn to Sharlee at the Bridal Extravaganza for how she made...
me feel at ease, comfortable and calm. Sharlee made sure we were on the right track during the months leading up to the wedding and she helped us hammer out the details...things we never would have thought of. The meetings, homework and site visit really paid off. Our wedding had zero hiccups...to my knowledge lol. I have her to thank for pulling my vision together. THANK YOU
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