5.0
Verified reviews from real couples
Wild Garden Weddings
Day of Coordination & Full Service Planning
Based in Sarasota, FL. Serving all SE US
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
From the moment we began working together, we knew we were in the best hands with Amanda! Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Amanda made the entire experience feel seamless, exciting, and genuinely enjoyable. Her attention to detail, calm presence, organization, creativity, and passion for what she does truly set her apart!
On our wedding day, everything flowed beautifully, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every single moment with our family and friends. Amanda and her assistant, Nina, not only brought our vision to life, but somehow made it even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Every detail felt personal and thoughtful, and so many of our guests commented on how incredible everything was.
Beyond her talent, Amanda is simply an amazing person — warm, caring, professional, and someone who truly loves creating meaningful moments for couples. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her by our side for one of the most important days of our lives.
Thank you for helping create memories we will cherish forever! We cannot recommend her enough and wish her continued success and happiness as she keeps following her dreams and making wedding magic for so many others!!
One month before my wedding, my original coordinator had to drop out. I swear this happened for a reason because it brought Amanda to my team. She swooped in and immediately took over and made everything right. She is extremely professional and organized. She runs her meetings efficiently and has the most infectious personality. She made the stress of planning a wedding melt away. She made relationships with my vendors, family members, and bridal party so I was truly able to relax the week leading up to the wedding because I knew she was handling the final details. The day of my wedding, we had a significant road bump with one of my vendors (something that was out of our control) and Amanda handled it was such grace and skill I truly don't know what would have happened if she was not there. She cares about her couples SO much and it is evident in the high quality of service she provides. I cannot recommend her services enough and am so thankful for her!
About this vendor
Amanda Powers
OWNER & LEAD PLANNER
Typically responds within 24h
Ease your mind on your wedding planning journey by partnering with Wild Garden Weddings & Events (formerly Crafts & Cocktails Co.), a wedding planning company in Sarasota, Tampa, and surrounding areas in sunny Florida. Owner & Planner, Amanda & Wedding Planner, Melissa want to help you during this process and allow you to enjoy the journey.
Amanda has a passion for wedding planning and loves listening to couples' stories and turning their visions into reality. She obtained a degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida and has planned everything from intimate bridal showers to large corporate functions. Her devotion to helping people pushed her to start an event planning company of her own. Amanda works tirelessly on every project she starts and always delivers a fantastic party.
Melissa joined in 2025 and has brought her attention to detail and love for love. She attended University of Central Florida and has a degree in Hospitality Management. Her passion for florals & décor combined with her "whatever it takes" attitude make her a great planner for any couple.
Wild Garden Weddings & Events has an array of different options you can choose from for wedding assistance. Amanda & Melissa offer a complimentary consultation to get to know you, discuss your event needs, and answer your questions. During your scheduled meetings, your event planner can give you advice on vendors, décor & design, ways to save money, timelines, and anything else you might not have even thought of! Amanda & Melissa can also provide non-package hourly consulting for those who just need a bit of extra help with their planning.
Meet the team
- Amanda PowersOwner & Lead PlannerAmanda is a beagle mom of two, lover of flowers, dance, music, and tacos! Wild Garden Weddings & Events (formerly The Crafts & Cocktails Co.) was born back in 2019 when she hosted a crafting party with a cocktail demonstration for a group of friends. Amanda was peer pressured into starting a fun little side business! She holds a degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida, and after 10 years of corporate event planning with Disney, the University of Florida, and The City of Gainesville, a good friend reached out to her in 2021 asking for help with her wedding. The friend just wanted to scrap everything and elope! Amanda helped to organize her files and tie up loose ends and the sense of relief her friend felt at the end of their coffee date sparked so much joy. Her experience with bartending, photography, florals, design, and logistics, with a deep connection to capturing special moments made her a perfect match for wedding planning. For the past few years, Amanda has been slowly steering her ship towards weddings and now it's full speed ahead!
Service area & Contact info
Travel area: No travel restrictions
Additional charges may apply
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Wild Garden Weddings
Amanda Powers
|
Owner & Lead Planner
Typically responds within 24h
Wedding vendors in Sarasota
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.