Tracy Collins Events

rs, knows what to expect in terms of pricing, and knows when you can or cannot negotiate on price. She is truly talented, and can listen to what you want and pull things together in a way that is better than you could have ever imagined. As a bride who had just moved to Austin with no friends or family in town to help me make all the small decisions that go into wedding planning, I knew I needed to at least bring in a day-of-coordinator. Additionally, after selecting a modern, but blank space, and trying (but failing) to come up with good décor ideas on my own, I knew I needed the help of an expert. From the first time I met with Tracy, I could tell she just got my vision for the wedding. She was like the best friend in town that I needed! She was so easy to get along with and made the whole process fun. She made what I couldn't describe in words come together in a way that was amazing beyond what I could have imagined. She made me feel like I was her only client, and went above and beyond when it came to working with me on the design and flow of the wedding. She was responsive and available via phone, email, and text to answer all my questions. As an accountant and former auditor by profession I am very detailed by nature, so it was extremely important to me that everything, down to the last detail was considered, planned out, and budgeted for. As budget was important, she helped me to understand the different options and their costs, so that I could make decisions accordingly. Tracy went above and beyond, meeting with me several times to select each little detail, down to the linens, plates, silverware, chairs, and tables until I was absolutely happy and in love with the way everything worked together. We did mock-ups in the rental space, and she was even able to have the florist bring the vases and some fake flowers to help me get a feel for the complete look. On the day of she ensured everything was set-up exactly as discussed, and it looked absolutely stunning!! She also did an excellent job of coordinating the various vendors and ensuring they were there and doing what they needed to be on time. Her team took everything from me days in advance, and also packed everything up for me and dropped it off at the end of the night, so I didn't have a single thing to worry about the day of the wedding. She created a detailed timeline and plan that she circulated to the vendors and wedding party, and kept everything running smoothly and on time the day of. I can't thank Tracy and her team enough for everything they did! I couldn’t have imagined the day without her!!

creative ideas. Tracy is a delight and worth her weight in gold!

ing services, but she helped me throughout the entire process. She helped me pick out the table clothes, helped me with the caterer tasting, and made great recommendations all along the way. The day of the wedding she took care of everything, I had zero stress in my wedding day because I knew she was taking care of everything. My dream was to have a beautiful wedding and she helped make that happen. When I walked out and saw everything set up and put together I started crying because she made what was in my head come to life. You cannot go wrong wth Tracy, I would recommend her to any and everyone!!!

's extremely knowledgeable about each component of your big day and ensures it all executes to perfection. Best of all, if something does go wrong you would never know because she takes care of it immediately. We hired Tracy for our day of planner and added a few planning sessions. Her ideas, vision and expertise helped coach my fiance and I throughout the planning process which made it easy to shape the wedding of our dreams. One the big day, her attention to detail and ability to execute to a detailed schedule helped deliver a amazing event for us and our guests.

was in good hands, thanks to Tracy! She’s the best and will put you at ease from the very moment you hire her. She clearly has so many years of experience and is such a fun loving & hard working lady. She will make sure your wedding is exactly as you envisioned it. She’s the best. Loved getting to spend time and work with her!

o over EVERYTHING we realized that we had seriously missed quite a few things. Tracy creates the ultimate checklist for you and goes over every tiny detail that you would never think of unless you've done hundreds of weddings. She creates a custom timeline down to the MINUTE, it's unreal. She does her best not to bother the bride the day of for anything. We were behind schedule due to weather/craziness of a wedding and she spoke to my parents and the venue and added an hour for the reception so we didn't have to end early. When we met to choose tablecloths and table settings we realized very quickly that we had signed a contract with the wedding planner queen. She knows everything there is to know about tables/decor/etc. and somehow knows exactly what you'll love. We went in thinking we'd have all ivory table cloths and came out with 4 different colors/textures, and it was all to die for. She has tons of vendor connections and was able to help me find multiple items I still needed help with. Finally, the day after your wedding she follows up with all vendors to let them know what went wrong/what was great, etc. If you want someone that will get everything done the day of, Tracy is your go-to.

the country, vetting vendors, and having confidence they would deliver on the vision was scary. So, I started the search for a wedding planner. My requirements - responsive, fun, understood my vision, and proactive. Tracy was ALL of this and SO much more. She's amazing at what she does, had an immediate understanding of our requests, and delivered 10X anything we asked. Even better, she had fun with us (or so I like to think). I would tell every bride to use Tracy and her insane planning skills for any event - wedding, party, shower, etc. She has amazing industry connections, executes on your vision flawlessly and can talk through budget like a champ.

sk for a more incredible individual to handle one of our most cherished days. Thank you again to Tracy and the team! We will forever be grateful!

th my husband and I living in Midland, Texas and my parents in Houston, Tracy was SUPER helpful in recommending Austin vendors and coordinating details when my mom and/or I couldn't be there to meet in person. All of her vendor recommendations were excellent and she saved us so many hours of research by recommending great people! Anytime I had questions, Tracy always got back to me in a timely manner with all the info I needed. Three weeks before the wedding I realized I wanted the "day-of" paper items to go in a different direction than what I had originally planned... Tracy immediately jumped on it with one of her go-to vendors, they worked diligently to freshen up how to present our wedding theme, and I was truly amazed when I walked into our reception and saw how beautiful everything looked! The day of our wedding moved smoother than I could ever have imagined; everything ran on time and flowed exactly as Tracy said it would in our final planning meeting a month before the wedding. So many of our friends and family have since raved about how perfect everything went on our special day and we seriously owe it all to Tracy and her team, and all the vendors she recommended. And honestly I think I am most grateful for the fact that I didn't have to do or worry about a single thing on our wedding day because I knew Tracy had it all under control. If you want a beautiful wedding day that flows perfectly and is better than anything you could have ever imagined, HIRE TRACY!

er staff were very professional and thorough in details and diligent in getting me the best prices for all my transportation needs. I would recommend using Events by Decision for all your wedding needs.

took care of things I had not even thought about! She truly made our day come together beautifully! Tracy and her staff are absolute PROs! IF I had to do it again, I would choose Tracy! I love that she even keeps up with you AFTER the wedding!

dors and she did that and beyond! I recommend her to everyone in the Austin area because she is that good! We couldn't have had the smooth day of or planning process without her!!

of the venue-giving me ideas of what linens/flowers would go with the venue and set timelines for the wedding day (I could go on and on!). Tracy and her team work with you and ensure that the day goes to plan. On the day of, Michelle and Tracy helped execute the most amazing night ever. My friends and family are still raving about the night and how spectacular it was.

pros. They are thorough, efficient, and just total babes to work with. You make so many small decisions along the way, that it's hard to piece together what the final event will look like, but Tracy and her team totally rocked it. They manage their time and their clients with ease, and always make themselves available to chat - making me feel like I was their top priority. Even though they manage multiple brides and events every.weekend. I can't thank Tracy and her team enough for helping me achieve my DREAM WEDDING!

the A team on my big day and most of that was due to Tracy's vendor recommendations. My wedding was everything I hoped it would be and more and I have to give Tracy the credit

ning your wedding in Austin. In my case, Tracy came HIGHLY recommended. Right after I signed my contract at Ma Maison I asked Karen (the owner) if she had any recommendations for planners in the area and she said: call Tracy she is hands down the best! However I decided to do my research because I wanted to take the time to assemble the very best in the business and I knew that choosing our wedding planner was the most important decision after the venue, so I didnt take it lightly. After all the research and several interviews I wish I listened to Karen and signed the contract with Tracy right there and then because I got to the same conclusion...Tracy is by far the BEST wedding planner in the area and the best person to coordinate a Ma Maison wedding. She knows this venue and all the vendors around the area like the palm of her hand, and just like in real estate its all about location, in the wedding industry its all about the relationships and partnerships that your coordinator builds with other vendors and Tracy is the girl to have in your corner! She is so well connected and uses these to help each one of her brides accomplish the wedding of her dreams and solve any issues that might arise. We had at least two major problems that I can think of that Tracy solved with just one phone call and saved us A LOT of money. She was able to recommend the BEST vendors in the area and thanks to her we were able to assemble the "A team". She was so flexible with us and was able to accommodate weekend visits since we were from out of town to help us pick linens, rentals, etc and lets not even talk about the ONE MILLION emails and phone calls that Tracy had to endure throughout our LENGTHY wedding planning, that she sooo patiently returned. I was a very detailed oriented and continuously made additions and changes and she was super understanding and patient. I know our wedding was quite a challenge and not the typical wedding given that we planned a Mexican-Colombian destination wedding in Texas but she took this challenge head on and rocked it! She offered her address so I could send multiple decor items and things I ordered online (that way I didnt have to carry as many things with me from Houston). She did a very detailed timeline and coordinated the SUPER complicated transportation schedule and my almost 30 wedding vendors. The day of the wedding she made sure we had a private dinner, she brought our signature cocktails so we could try them and was able to tame our crazy latin wedding party! Finally lets discuss the AMAZING design!! The ceremony and reception space were absolutely STUNNING and out of the pages of a magazine, I could not believe my eyes! It was everything I have dreamed and more! Tracy worked tirelessly until 4 am as our reception ended late and everything was PERFECTION. She packed all of our stuff in our car, sent us away with plenty of food and cake. She even went out of her way and returned all the unused alcohol that otherwise we would have to take with us to Houston (we couldnt return it on a Sunday). For this and many more reasons , if you are looking for a wedding planner in Austin give my girl Tracy a call! Thank you soo much Tracy, Jorge and I are your number one fans!!

cy over other wedding planning/coordination services. She provides a list of itemized services, each with its own price. So if you help with stationery, for example, you pay X amount for her to take charge of this particular thing. In the planning process, she makes herself available to talk you through whatever you need. She also combs through your contracts with other vendors to catch mistakes and verify you're getting all that you paid for. On the day-of, she does an excellent job making the day run smoothly as possible and helping you have the best time possible. Highly recommended!

the day! She is super organized and has fantastic ideas. It's because of Tracy I was able to have my dream wedding!

worry about anything because she's always on top of everything. She's very bubbly and a sweet person and is very accommodating to your needs. She meets with you and goes over things with you, stays in touch via emails and handles things with your vendors! Wedding night came and she had everything under control, had me and everyone where we needed to be and knew every step of the way what to do next while coordinating with other vendors. Anytime I needed her to do anything for me id just call and shed get it handled! Wouldn't of been able to do it without her. Thank you Tracy!!! Love ya for everything you've done for us!!

our rental decisions, and had lots of recommendations for vendors she trusts. I felt the transition ran smoothly when she took over the week of the wedding. She had all our contracts and I had complete faith she knew exactly what I wanted and how to make it happen. Several people told me to not stress prior to the big day. They said if anything goes wrong, no one will notice but me. I literally didn't have a care in the world other than celebrating my new wife. I put my faith in Tracy and she delivered. I can think of nothing that went wrong. That is either a testament to my amazing wedding planning skills, luck, or Tracy's execution. If anything went wrong, I had no idea. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and would emphatically recommend her to anyone I know. P.S.- Tracy is sneaky and can keep a secret. She conspired with my wife to surprise me with a wedding videographer.

a total professional in her field and demonstrated this through her knowledge on every little detail and the respect she received from every vendor. Tracy was a joy to work with the entire time and helped my wife and I make the best decisions on hundreds of matters. Our wedding turned out amazing and we owe the majority of it to EBD! Tracy was crucial the week of to coordinate vendors and make sure we were clued in on everything. Come the day of, Tracy and Vanna went above and beyond their duties. They kept the flow of the big day smooth, even when we fell behind schedule they were calm, while showing strong leadership to keep us on track and not worried about a thing. Plus they never left us without a drink in our hand! From the grooms perspective, I could never imagine have taking a wedding on without EBD.

that complemented ours perfectly. Tracy lived up to that by creating and executing on our combined vision. She was honest with us in times where we wanted to do something that was inconsistent with the overal feel of the event and supportive where it really mattered. She saved us A TON of money by finding better deals, with 100% better look! Our wedding was described as "the best wedding" by most our guests, even the really brutally honest ones. The linens and decor were gorgeous! If there were issues on the day, we barley knew because Tracy and her team had it covered. The best day of my life was brought to you by Tracy Collins!!!

I never have to worry about wedding details being missed because she is very on top of things and keeps everyone informed! If you need a top notch planner, Tracy is the one for you! She's nothing short of amazing!

're excited to hire Tracy for both our 'day-of' coordination and for assistance with the overall design elements of the wedding. Leading up to the big day, Tracy went above and beyond in every possible way, and she and her amazing assistant Vanna then executed flawlessly on the coordination day-of. Tracy's extensive real-life experience, industry connections, creative 'outside-the-box' mentality, and can-do attitude allowed our dream wedding to be a reality. Coming from someone who has difficulty making decisions, and a couple who often has differing opinions, she made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. She was phenomenal with her communication, always timely and responsive. She took our vague ideas and concepts and developed them into a spectacular event. She made us feel very comfortable with our budget upfront, and offered suggestions for vendors who did the same. Our guests cannot stop raving about how gorgeous the day was, how blown away they were with all the details, and how much fun they had at the reception. As for the coordination aspect, in the weeks prior to the wedding Tracy developed an extensive timeline that took into account every detail under the sun... wow did that pay off. On the day of Tracy and Vanna were over-accommodating, calm, positive, and attentive-- everything you would want in a coordinator. Its no wonder our amazing venue had nothing but great things to say about these gals! We cannot sing their praises more, they were amazing. Working with EBD beyond exceeded all of our expectations. On behalf of my groom, our parents and our wedding party, we provide our highest recommendation for Events By Decisions!!! If you are looking to work with the best of the best in the Austin-area, Events by Decisions is it!!

during the day of the week of the wedding. The wedding day was so relaxing and fun. Yes I said relaxing!!!!! She is so organized that the wedding went off without a hitch. She was the go to person with all of the vendors during the week of the wedding so that the bride isn't really stressed at all. I love her creative ideas!!!!!!! She really thinks outside the box!!!!!!!!! The best choice my daughter made was having Tracy as her wedding planner. She works so hard to make the brides dream come true!!!!! She is like a 15 on a scale of 1-10.

gh email/phone leading up to the day of. In my package, I had a few extra meetings, but she even offered to help me with linens - which totally took my wedding above and beyond. Tracy has an AMAZING eye - and is perfectly parts sweet and sassy - for when vendors or groomsmen get out of line ;). She is always in your corner - no matter what the request is, and that is extremely important to have the day of your wedding and leading up to it. She was full of great ideas to improve the wedding during our planning process, and without her my wedding probably would have been a huge flop. She really takes the time to get to know you and the groom, to understand your vision/tastes and tailor your wedding. Plus, the wine + dinner dates with her are so fun, you forget the reason you are there is for the wedding :) Leading up to the wedding, Tracy is VERY thorough, having you fill out a questionnaire which is very detailed. With this, you discuss the details, family dynamics, etc. to make sure the day of is as smooth as possible. From this info, she creates a timeline, layout, and day of packing list. This is awesome, because as a result of her planning and organization, all vendors are on the same page as to expectations the day of. I honestly can not say enough great things about Tracy and her assistant Vanna. Tracy was so willing to help out during my final walk through to add some drapings at the venue, getting them at a great price due to her great relationships with other vendors. Tracy helped me take my wedding above and beyond all my expectations and completely floored me the day of, leaving me speechless with what she had put together. The drapings, linens, the layout, everything was absolutely PERFECT!! She even helped me take care of a few hiccups due to a difficult vendor the week of - she was the point of contact taking off any stress of the bride. The day of the wedding, Tracy took care of a few obnoxious guests without interrupting anything that night for either of me or my husband. Our drinks were never empty the entire night - it was like she knew what we needed before we asked. She had drinks waiting for us directly after the ceremony and helped coordinate a private dinner for the Groom and I in the bridal suite during pictures, so we could have a few minutes alone. Additionally, she filled the limo for the ride to the hotel with snacks and drinks for us, in addition to our guestbook and Photo Booth book so we would have something to look at from the night on our way. It was so thoughtful and sweet! Tracy is honestly so much more than a wedding coordinator - she has become someone who I consider a friend, and I am looking forward to catching up with a wine date ASAP! XOXOXO EKP+ERS

the Bride) like the most honored guest and relieved of all stress due to Tracy's giant assist. Our second wedding I was prepared to give it all to Tracy and my daughter. Tracy proves to be the intercessor between Mothers and daughters making the experience so much easier and all the more sweet. She has wonderfully creative ideas but open to our wishes as well. Her experience and tenacity with vendors is of tremendous value. I have witnessed my own friends trying to accomplish it all from start to finish regardless of the size of the weddings. They are left exhausted and wishing they could have remembered each lovely detail instead of tending to each one! And the final details leading up to and the day of the wedding are staggeringly huge. We count her as our friend and valued each of her ideas. I am so pleased to recommend Tracy and Events By Decision to all who are seeking to make their event all the more memorable and special!

nds. She and her assistant, Vanna, made the wedding ceremony and reception go on without a hitch. And this MOB was able to enjoyed the day with no worries, confident in the professional assistance of the Events by Decision team! Thank you, Tracy and Vanna!

t done, Tracy was already on top of it. I highly recommend her for a wedding coordinator!

ees I need a wedding planner!!!! Tracy was in the store with another customer and I asked please can you help me....I need a wedding planner ASAP !!! She was very nice and told me she could do the job!! I was relieved from that moment forward. Tracy took care of everything and was great with suggestions with the different venders. All the venders she suggested were the best!!!! My daughter had a beautiful wedding and I truly thank Tracy and all her expertise for it!!! I would highly recommend Tracy as a wedding planner and you can relax and enjoy the wedding!!! She gets everything done!!! We had a great time and my daughter had her dream wedding come true!!!

ng her dream wedding come true!! I can't Thank you enough for making our daughter's day!

tin Club. But by far, the best decision was hiring Tracy Collins at Events by Decisions as our day-of coordinator. She met with us over a relaxing glass of wine and made sure we had our to-do list, she had hers, and gave us 24/7 access to her expertise. Most of our guests were from out of town. Their comments ranged from complimenting the perfect Austin weather to "this is the best wedding we've ever attended." All this took place while the parents of the bride, their family and friends just relaxed and enjoyed! Tracy is professional, goes to bat when needed, puts together a killer detailed timeline and even loads your car while you watch your beloved Princess and her Prince Charming ride off in a horse-drawn carriage. We ended the day feeling so blessed that our daughter's marriage got off to a great start with a sweet and joyous celebration. Thanks, Tracy!

an we could have ever imagined. Tracy jumped right in like she had been planning it the whole time. Her abundance of contacts is unbelievable. Anything I mentioned she knew someone that could help and not only help but she would get us the best price. She was always there with her professional opinion and advice. I always felt like I was the only wedding she was planning, even though I know that wasn't the case. The day of the wedding Tracy and her team took care of everything, even hiccups without us knowing. People continue to compliment us on how amazing our wedding was and we owe it all to Tracy!! She is creative, organized, detailed, a problem-solver, passionate, and the list goes on!! If you are looking for a wedding/event planner, hire Tracy!!! She is worth every penny and will be the best decision you ever make in the planning process!!!

ly amazing and I know without a doubt that my wedding day would not have gone as perfectly as it did if not for her. As I said, I hired Tracy and selected the partial + month of planning package. I also added a couple of extra planning meetings a la carte which was a great decision! My advice to brides though is to go ahead and go with the full service planning if you can – I wished I had just because Tracy was so great and amazing doing just partial + month of that I realize I would have saved myself a lot of stress and worrying if I had done full service. Her prices are very affordable compared to a lot of other coordinators/planners in the Austin area and she has great tips for saving money on a lot of different wedding expenses. Even doing partial service though, I knew when my wedding weekend came around everything would go smoothly and that my wedding was in good hands with Tracy. A couple of weeks out from my wedding she put together an amazing day of itinerary for where everyone in the wedding party was supposed to be when. It also included where all the vendors needed to be when and who was bringing what where. She made sure all of the vendors were aware of the schedule and sent all of them the itinerary so everyone was on the same page. She learns what your wedding style is and what you want it to look like and makes sure to do everything she can to give you just that. She is also great under pressure! There were a couple of minor hiccups (none that were at her fault) on my wedding day that I didn’t even notice until she mentioned them to me because she handled them so well and made sure they were resolved in a way she knew I would want so that I was able to enjoy my day instead of having to worry and make decisions. Tracy and her assistant completely looked out for my best interest while at the same time working so well with all of my other vendors. I never thought that my wedding and reception would look exactly like I pictured it in my head (especially because I was on a budget), but they definitely did and I know they wouldn’t have if I hadn’t hired Tracy.

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rapher, and florist, all within budget. I would give Tracy a 10/5 stars if I could! I can truthfully say without her, my wedding probably would have been a disaster. My husband, my MOH, my mother, and a number of other close friends and family that encountered Tracy and her assistant, Vanna, on the day of our wedding, commented on how sweet and accommodating they both were. Anytime my glass of champagne was empty, Vanna was right there handing me another (and a shiner for my husband). Our friends are still raving about all the fun they had. Tracy was worth every penny! If you’re a bride who needs just a little help, or a lot, I whole-heartedly recommend her!

ong with a budget, but was nervous about pulling off a big event done right in 4 months. Tracy discussed all the aspects of the things that were important to me and we hit the ground running with meeting the best vendors in Austin. One important aspect in an event planner, especially for your wedding, is their network of vendors and ability to ensure you are not only getting the best service, but at the best price available. Tracy's network is vast, and she's established a rapport with the top vendors in every area that is second to none. She helped us pull off the most beautiful & unique wedding in a short amount of time. She's not only a professional with a creative mind, she's passionate about what she does and it comes through in her events. I had so much fun brainstorming ideas and coming up with solutions with her. She's an excellent problem solver (which is a must when planning a wedding) and is quick to put in place resolutions whenever needed. There were a few hiccups with one of the vendors on our wedding day, and we never had any idea. Tracy became not only my right-hand through the process that kept me sane, but also a good friend that I trusted to get the job done. She was with me every step of the way in selecting vendors, meeting with them, and bringing the grand vision to life. On the day before and day-of, she was a rock star that literally handled a million things at once while taking all the stress off of me so I could just enjoy my wedding. Her price is also reasonable relative to the service she provides. Our wedding has now been chosen to be a feature in the Dec 2016 issue of The Knot and there is no way I could have done it without her! Choosing a wedding planner is THE most important decision you'll make. I wanted creativity, excellence, and a wedding everyone would always remember in a very short amount of time. She delivered on all accounts! Our friends & family are still talking about what an amazing event our wedding was, and I have her to thank. Do yourself a favor: if you're planning a wedding, hire Tracy. You WILL NOT be disappointed!

fornia so she planned every detail for me. She planned multiple tastings, decoration choices, and helped out with every detail. I couldn't have done it all without her and our wedding day was perfect. Even when we had to change our reception location on the exact day, she still made my vision come to life and did a great job. Tracy gets the job done and gets what her and her brides want. She doesn't take no for an answer. I would highly recommend her for any event you're planning.

ear before the wedding. We don’t live in Austin so she was accommodating and let us have our initial hour consultation over the phone. Then throughout a year of wedding planning she was always available to answer my emails about scheduling, the venue, recommended vendors. About a month before the wedding she coordinated our wedding walkthrough with our venue and caterer. She ran through the whole day with us and took notes. After that meeting she created a really detailed day-of timeline that also included a packing list for me and a layout of the venue. The week prior to the wedding she emailed the timeline out to all of our vendors so everyone knew that she was their point of contact going forward, knew what time to arrive and where to set up, etc. This was perfect because the week prior I didn’t have to answer a ton of email questions from vendors. Tracy coordinated our rehearsal with our officiant and we did a run through a couple of times. She even met with us a little bit early so that she could pick up some of our décor items (bridal portraits, toasting glasses, etc) so that we wouldn’t have to worry about taking them to the venue on our wedding day. Our wedding day went seamlessly. Tracy met us at the venue two hours before the ceremony and put up décor, made sure everything was in place, then coordinated the ceremony. She even scheduled in a few minutes for my new husband and I to sit down together before the reception and have dinner. During the reception she organized the bouquet toss, cake cutting, everything. We were able to enjoy the night and we never had to worry about timing or where we were supposed to be. After our exit Tracy stayed and helped my parents pack up everything. She really went above and beyond and we highly recommend her!

hoped. She offered suggestions and advice that were priceless and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really did handle EVERYTHING! Thanks again Tracy!

coordinate timelines. I had a hard time letting go of the planning but Tracy was so well organized there was nothing I needed to worry about and the wedding day was just as I had imagined. The price was fair and well worth everything they did for us. I absolutely recommend Tracy and Events by DECISION to help plan your wedding day. I don't know what we would have done without her!

ngs to our wedding so we didn't have to purchase or rent them. But, we were disappointed by how our wedding day was handled. We hired a day of coordinator so we could be confident that our event would flow smoothly and all the little things would get handled without us having to worry about them. We do not feel our wedding went as smooth as it could have gone. We heard from many guests and a couple of vendors that she came off as rude. We didn't expect this from our day of coordinator, regardless of the situation. We later found out that she had a lot of really tough personal things going on that affected her ability to handle our wedding. She has since apologized and done her best to make it up to us. With all the positive praise we've seen expressed on this page, we can only assume our wedding wasn't a good depiction of how she typically is as a coordinator.

rwhelmed, a complete natural! Our only regret is that we wont ever get to plan another wedding for ourselves with Events by Decisions. Maybe a vow renewal in the future!

ommented on what a well run wedding it was. She freed us up to enjoy the best night of our lives. It wouldn't have been the same without her. Her vendor recommendations were superb, her relationships with them served us when it came to pulling the rain plan, and her professionalism was unparalleled. She went above and beyond, even going out of her way after midnight to drop off the leftover alcohol to my bridesmaids' hotel so they could continue the after party. If doing that after a 15+ hour workday isn't going above and beyond, I don't know what is!

, detailed planning, and then to help pick rentals. She kept us in check during the 10 months of planning as well as in the days just prior to the wedding; ensuring that we had every detail covered, and helping with the ones that weren't thought of. The wedding ran smoothly thanks to her (despite a bus mishap). On the day of the wedding, she put us all at ease and again, was worth EVERY PENNY. If we were doing it all again, there is no doubt we'd hire Tracy! Oh, and she bought my fiance bourbon to ease his tensions regarding wedding finances at one of our meetings - now THAT is a good wedding planner!

lighted w/ both the prices & quality of the vendors that Tracy recommended (ie. Paper Place). PLANNING: Tracy met w/ me at my convenience & brainstormed a number of ideas w/ me, from colors to invites to flowers to decor! She understood my vision (rustic elegance) & helped me to execute it perfectly. She met me at Paper Place & helped w/ my stationary size/font/design for our invitations. She also put me in touch w/ an affordable printing company who printed my Save the Date cards, as well as with a designer who created a fantastic design for our Save the Date cards - They turned out FABULOUS!!! Tracy offered to let me borrow large vases as centerpieces for my head table - Something she did not by any means need to do. I was also able to borrow rustic escort card holders from her that looked fantastic on our guest tables! WEDDING DAY: I can honestly say that Tracy saved me from having a complete meltdown the day before my wedding. My caterer, who ended up being the WORST choice of all of my vendors, was also in charge of my linens. When we arrived to set up the day before, the linen colors I had chosen were NOT present. Tracy jumped into action immediately & reassured me she would fix my caterer's incompetency... And boy, did she ever fix it! Not only was I not charged anything extra, but Tracy made a phone call to a linen vendor she knew, drove to the vendor's location, & picked up the exact colors I had planned on using (which were rather specific colors, mind you) - She returned w/ them promptly & we set up our tables - Problem solved! :-) Had I not hired her, I would've been stuck w/ boring ivory & chocolate linens that were NOT what I had requested. She truly saved my color scheme & overall ambiance of my wedding! My 88 year-old grandmother (Nana) walked me down the aisle. Her ankles tend to swell, so she had propped up her feet while waiting for the ceremony to begin. Once she tried on her shoes, the swelling had gone down in her feet which caused her shoes to be way too big! She already walks w/ a cane, so adding ill-fitting shoes to the mix while walking me down the aisle would be disastrous. Tracy once again came to our rescue!! She happened to wear the same size shoe, & she let Nana borrow her adorable, undoubtedly-pricey flats to escort me down the aisle. How many wedding coordinators would do that for a client?! I am willing to bet very few. Tracy was on top of EVERY detail during the ceremony & reception. She ensured that everything was running on-schedule, took care of the money we were given from our "Money Dance" - & her assistant even ran to the nearby store to purchase more beer when we ran out of a specific brand. I never knew that any of these hiccups occurred until we returned from our honeymoon, as Tracy remained calm & diverted the stress I would have felt onto herself. I could not have chosen a more professional, organized, helpful, sweet, & all-around perfect wedding coordinator. I HIGHLY recommend Tracy to any bride-to-be. She truly saved my Big Day & helped fulfill my dreams of a

was possible. If you are looking to hire a wedding planner, LOOK ELSEWHERE.

), she was able to provide me with inside tips on how to keep a balanced budget, which I (along with my parents) greatly appreciated. I was planning my Austin wedding remotely, and she made it so easy to keep in contact with her. She made herself available by phone and email to discuss any questions I had and insisted that I copy her on all of my communication with other vendors so that she could stay up-to-date. She was also very easy to work with when it came to scheduling onsite and in-person meetings in Austin. In addition to providing day-of coordination, she helped me select specialty linens and attended my final planning session with the reception site's coordinator. She worked closely with me and my reception site's coordinator to plan the menu, reception layout, and timeline for the wedding. Our wedding day was perfect, and Tracy and Jeff of Events by Decision (EDI) definitely helped make that happen! They ensured our other vendors stuck to the game plan and helped to smoothly guide everyone involved in the wedding through pre-wedding pictures, the ceremony, post-wedding pictures, the reception, and even delivered our presents and other wedding goodies to our suite before we returned. Tracy and Jeff were a huge help, and I can't thank them enough for helping my now husband and me turn our wedding dreams into a reality! I highly recommend using Events by Decision for any of your wedding or event planning needs!

e overall vision of the wedding we wanted! Tracy with Events by Decisions was a blessing to have be there for me every step of the way. She did all the research she could to help find us what we needed. She has many connections in the industry that helped make our planning easier! She has ideas and visions coming from every direction and I knew from the very beginning she would be able to make my wedding vision happen! The day of was flawless with her and her assistants! They where always on pint and there when you needed something! She made us feel taken care of and like this wedding was just as important as her own. I am happy to have had Tracy with Events by Decisions as my wedding planner and will/have recommended her to others who are getting married.

eas, she also was able to help us navigate through the details and personal 'touches'. On the day of the wedding, her team was on top of everything. I could not be happier that we hired Tracy... she is such a JOY! And extremely good at what she does. Trust me, you won't have to worry about a single detail getting overlooked. I can't wait to hire her again, I just hope it is sooner than later!

wedding vision, tying up loose ends and finalizing details with all of the vendors. Her timeline was extremely detailed and thorough, which made me confident that she had everything taken care of on our wedding day. Everything was perfect and we couldn't have done it without Tracy and Events by Decisions!

planners, and the second I talked to Tracy I knew she was the person I wanted to work with. While we only spoke over the phone initially, we instantly connected because of her open and fun personality and her BRILLIANT ideas. I immediately felt a wave of relief because I could tell she had the work ethic and ingenuity it took to help me plan the wedding of my dreams, and I could tell she would be able to honor and execute my vision. I hired Tracy as a "day of" coordinator, but she was SO much more. She made herself available to me and my fiance for the entire year we were engaged. She constantly kept us in the loop about wedding deals going on around Austin (i.e. linen sales) and always offered advice on how we could save money and time without compromising the quality of our wedding - a HUGE PLUS for any bride. She stepped into an even more active role about a month before the wedding by preparing the detailed (down to the minute!) timeline and coordinating every possible detail with all of the vendors... a task I could have NEVER done on my own. On the wedding day, I sat in my bridal suite and sipped mimosas while Tracy and her fabulous team were hard at work. She took care of all of the final preparations and last minute details and handled anything and everything that came up. More importantly, she helped me stay calm because I knew she had everything under control and all I had to do was walk downt the aisle. At the church and the reception, she and her team executed everything flawlessly behind the scene as to not take away from us and the guests, and yet they always seemed to magically appear out of nowhere when they were needed (to orchestrate the boquet/garter toss and the cake cutting, to hand us a fresh drink, etc.). From start to finish Tracy did everything she had promised and SO much more, and I can never thank her enough. My wedding was more than I could have ever dreamed of, and I owe it all to Tracy and her team. By hiring Events by DECISIONS I not only got a team that brought my dream wedding to life, but I gained a friend in the process. Tracy and her team are more than great professionals, they are great people, and any bride would be lucky to work with them. In my mom's words, "I don't know how we could have done the wedding without her."

yond coordinating with all of our other vendors and making sure everything ran smoothly. We can't thank them enough for all their hard work. We love Tracy!!! ...And Jacob!

ssist). I communicated our vision to Tracy and indicated that when selecting vendors I didn't want more than 3 choices. Tracy always came up with options that were in line with our vision and price range. We were really impressed by the way that Events by Decision was co-ordinated all of the vendors and guests on the wedding day. Even though no one wants to admit it, something will always go wrong on your wedding day. 40 minutes into the wedding reception, we ran out of my dad's favorite whiskey (it also turned out that it was my cousins’ favorite as well!). This was not a problem for Tracy and Events by Decisions - they ran to the liquor store and got more of his favourite whiskey (I didn't even find out about this until later in the evening). They also picked up mosquito spray while they were out as a few guests had asked if there was any. Tracy and her team were personable and fun and had just the right amount of “nagging” to make sure that everything got done at the right time but without ever coming across as overbearing. They were also able to adapt to changes in the timetable to accommodate the Groom and the Bride’s Father’s last minute wishes. Events by Decision’s efforts, planning and attention to detail meant that the day went by seamlessly and allowed me to really enjoy the wedding. It was these little things that made me glad I used Events by Decisions.

Tracy followed through with all of them the week of the party, created a detailed timeline, and made sure everything went smoothly at the party, including loading the wedding gifts into a car and returning the cupcake stands to the bakery. Her help allowed us to have fun at the party and we had a spectacular evening. Fantastic choice to hire Tracy.

top of everything, recommends local vendors, goes to appointments with you, and always gives her professional input. The week of the wedding came, and all I had to do was drop off extra things I brought for the ceremony/reception and the rest of my time (and my mom's) was free to relax and enjoy the weekend. Once the big day got there, I couldn't even BELIEVE how perfect and beautiful everything looked. Tracy completely blew all expectations I had out of the water and I KNOW it would not have been possible without her. I remember one specific moment immediately after cutting the cake, my groom and I both said at the same time, "Where is Tracy?" because we were truly lost without her guidance :) She is the BEST and will take your dream wedding and bring it to life!

ns, and she was my friend and confidant througout. I honestly cannot imagine my wedding without her and it truly was more than I could have ever imagined. She appreciated the budget and the different personalities we were working with and she helped keep all the pieces moving. I truly didn't do much other than maybe nod my head in approval or jump up and down when she made a suggestion bc it was a piece that we were missing that I didn't even know existed. No item or question was too small and she could sense when I was stressed about something and she would just take care of it. She is hands down amazing and I am so grateful she took on our wedding. I am lucky to count her as a friend now!

ur wedding. We worked with the nicest people ever and it was all from Tracy's recommendations. She was also able to calm me down in my freak out moments, she knew exactly what needed to be done and when it needed to be done. She is great! I can not say enough good things about her. The day of I worried about nothing. All of my family and friends were able to relax and really enjoy the wedding because Tracy had everything under control. Thank you Tracy for doing such a great job and recommending wonderful vendors for us to work with.

d. Not only did she hekp us with each vendor she got of the best prices from sparklers, Food, Flowers, photobooth, quartet,limo and DJ. We had walk throughs with all the vendors . We had fun but felt relaxed and we knew what to do. BECAUSE it was all handle by her right down to the timeline. I cant thank her enough! The wedding was amazing! Tracy you made our wedding perfect! Not one hitch! Tracy Zbranek Wedding+Event Planner Events by DECISIONS 512.826.6265

eative touches make each wedding so unique to the bride and groom. This year alone, Tracy has planned and coordinated five weddings at our venue, each one of them completely different. From a DJ- inspired wedding that included records as plate chargers/menus and a turn table cake, to a traditional Chinese wedding with a tea ceremony, I can tell that she really listens to her client and they are always so pleased with the end results. If you want a wedding planner who is fun, detailed-oriented, organized and extremely creative, turn to Tracy for a beautiful wedding that you will cherish for a lifetime!

I never would have thought of. Hiring Tracy is the best decision that any bride in the Austin area could make. Call her now!!!

cisions to any bride and groom!

ease so we were able to enjoy ourselves instead of worrying about the details. She is always professional, on time and on point. Her creative ideas and vision can take an average wedding to another level. I will highly recommend Tracy to anyone and have full faith in her abilities.

eption and it was recorded. Many people complained about her to me after the wedding and said she was "rude." They also said she spent the majority of the reception outside on her cell. There were several times I looked for her for issues and she was no where to be seen. Not timely - She was pretty much late to everything. 5-10 minutes at times, over 1 hr for our initial meeting. Unresponsive - When she responds to emails it is usually not prompt. Many of my emails went completely unanswered or required 1-2 weeks for a response, with me sending additional inquiry messages. Received responses often didn't address the question or issue at all. There were several times when calls were not returned, promises to call were made and never followed through on, etc. Disorganized - She was very disorganized and asked me the same questions over and over again because she didn't write down the answers. She did not follow instructions for simple tasks like making sure there weren't huge gaps in the ceremony seating (for picture purposes.) Lacks attention to detail - She didn't even notice that the linen company completely left out all of my table runners from the order. This was probably because 1 hr before the rental company closed for the weekend they called me to ask if anyone would be coming to pick up the order, something she was tasked to do! Lacks creativity - She did nothing regarding my wedding design. Never received an inspiration board promised verbally and in emails. Referrals - Makes referrals to the same vendors, despite budget limitations. I had to find most of my own vendors because her referrals were poor or too expensive. Communication with Vendors - She failed to let our cake vendor know our cake was leaning and looked like it might fall over, thus it was not corrected. I'm giving a one star rating because I can't rate any lower. UPDATE: Sadly, this vendor has chosen to make this personal and basically call me a liar. What benefit do I get from posting a false review? My wedding is over and I have nothing to gain from this review. My only hope is that other couples do not have similar issues with this vendor. My comments have been personally reviewed by a weddingchannel.com employee after the vendor alleged I violated the terms of service by posting untruths and I have had to send documentation to the site to support my claims. As you can see, the review stands because I have the documentation to support the negative review.

wedding was beautiful and I wouldn't change a thing!

on and I am so thankful for that. She was also great about telling me little tricks and tips when it came to narrowing down all the details. I am 100% sure that our wedding would not have been as amazing as it was without her. She made sure everyone stuck to the schedule (which I heard is easy to get off of) so that everything ran smoothly! I could not have been more happy with everything thing that Tracy did!

ve and beyond and was so incredibly organized. She is AMAZING!

. As soon as I met Tracy, I knew I had to have her, and am SO glad that we decided to hire her as our wedding coordinator. This girl is SO on top of things, organized, energetic, and FUN! She really pulled together all of the little (and big!) details of our wedding, and there is no way we could have done it without her. I felt so relaxed the week of the wedding and on our wedding day, knowing that Tracy was there to help with everything. Sure enough, our big day was just PERFECT, Tracy and her assistant were there for the entire ceremony and reception and made sure the night went smoothly. I could not be happier with how it all went, it was truly the best night of our lives. I cannot say enough good things about EDI...if you are a bride in the Austin area, Tracy is your girl!!!!

t could be and MORE! She was detail oriented and never skipped a beat. She created a BEAUTIFUL rehearsal dinner for us and contributed to the decorations at the wedding reception. Everything was just stunning. As an extremely Type A person, I was able to rest assured everything would be taken care of and it truly was! Tracy and her fabulous assistant pulled the evening flawlessly and my husband and I are FOREVER grateful!

orking. They understood our dream for the evening and they brought it completely to life. They designed the ceremony so that we were in the center and used lighting, linens, a platform, rose petals, and candles to stunning effect. They ensured that every detail of the evening was well thought out. And their personalities are a joy! Professional in every sense of the word, but fun!!