One would think it would be incredibly easy to write a review about the most magnificent wedding planner on earth, Cassie Abbott of Truly Together, but I'm anxious my words won't a...dequately convey her magic. I had a great deal of angst about hiring a wedding planner, as this was a second marriage for both of us, and my fiancé insisted it was just a party, and I insisted it was still a wedding. And yes, those initial conversations were a bit tense, but, fortunately, Cassie turned out to be a skilled mediator. Our venue was our backyard, and we both agreed we wanted the celebration to be casual and fun, yet also elevated and memorable. As I searched the many wedding planner options available in the Austin area, the images of Truly Together's weddings expressed so much life and FUN. I could immediately tell Cassie would embrace a quirky vibe with classy details. My intuition was spot on. Cassie absolutely knocked it out of the park. The vast majority of our friends and family continue to praise ours as "the best wedding they have ever attended." The challenge we presented to Cassie was to seat 120 guests for a brief ceremony in our limited backyard space, then quickly turn it into a party that would vibe for hours. Cassie and he staff accomplished this deftly. Minutes after the ceremony finished, the rows of chairs were gone and several "living room lounges", complete with rugs, tables, and perfect decor, as well bistro dining areas, magically appeared while guests were enjoying their first cocktail. It truly happened in the blink of an eye, to everyone's delight.
From start to finish, Cassie was an absolute dream to work with. I am a terrible procrastinator, and for seven months she kept me on time with gentle nudges for each task I needed to complete or decision to make. She is both relaxed AND detail-oriented. The day of the wedding she moved like a ninja to make sure everything and everyone was in the right place at the right time. Little problems were uniformly managed without fanfare, such that the day truly was perfection, and I didn't have to worry about a single thing. My only regret once the wedding was over was that I woudn't get to hang out with Cassie anymore...she's just that cool.
Top to bottom, Truly Together is stellar in every way. Cassie's assistant, Casey, was equally delightful, helpful, and organized, and the wedding day staff were all phenomenal. Cassie and her team have great insight into the best vendors in town, and she is extremely cost conscious at every step. Finally, her fee for her excellent care of us throughout the process was EXTREMELY reasonable. In retrospect, had it been twice what she charged, I still would have felt that I got great value. I truly can not recommend Truly Together strongly enough. In short, they slay, as our kids say.