Yellow Umbrella Events - Mexico Destination Weddings

ped me way more than the actual specialist. We did not book at hotel Xcaret for a destination wedding, but Cheryl came to my rescue and provided me for all the necessary information that I needed related to Hotel Xcaret. She provided excellent service, and still continued to answer my questions when I needed basic information. I highly recommend her services.

d provided such insight which allowed us not to worry about our guests and their bookings and all the follow up stress that could come with that. Our wedding was a dream in the most amazing place, Mexican Paradise. Hotel Xcaret and Yellow Umbrella Events are top notch 💎💎💎💎💎

i and they helped plan a day for rehearsal and welcome party, and the actual wedding. The other two days were one for family where they suggested the event and a beach day after the wedding that we handled. We started planning our destination wedding in Hawaii in September 2019 to get married in January of 2020 and it was no easy feat but we were lucky to have the best help to make our special day incredible. We first heard of Cheryl and Shea through my friends whose wedding they planned in Austin. While planning our own wedding, I commented to my friend that I wanted to find a team as great as hers and lo and behold we found out they specialized in destination weddings. We originally interviewed 4-5 local planners as we wanted someone on the ground but after speaking with Cheryl, we knew they were the perfect fit. Cheryl was incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to work with on our realatively short timeline. Did we mention we also left the country for a monthlong, pre-wedding honeymoon?! Cheryl and Shea helped us source vendors in Hawaii, managed the relationships and timelines, and was there whenever we had a question or follow up. Here are some of the highlights they helped us with; -Suggest a fun family day event (from 12-9 PM!) -Source our amazing hair and makeup artist -Find us a bartender who made bespoke cocktails to service in freshly shucked and cored coconuts and pineapples -Source a hotel for our guests and get travel planner rates. -Managed difficult vendors and made it look effortless -Deal with my difficult mother and helped me deal with it (honestly this can't be emphasized enough) Don't hesitate to book Yellow Umbrella Events for anything you're planning, they're amazing.

ts, that expectation was completely wrong. Yellow Umbrella Events coordinated my mehndi and wedding ceremony and did a wonderful job. During our initial discussions Cheryl was able to help me find south Asian vendors for henna application, catering, etc. She was so communicative beforehand and she helped make my life easier by taking it all off my hands a month before. Prior to each event I was able to get ready with my friends and family and be completely present with them. I was able to fully soak in all of the celebrations and spend quality time with people without being contacted by a single vendor. I had a blast during my wedding and it was all because Cheryl understood what I wanted and made sure it all fell into place without me having to worry. It feels really good to have an advocate for you when you’re so encumbered with wedding stress and you feel so unfamiliar with how to plan a wedding/what to expect from your vendors. Cheryl is a dogged advocate and that’s exactly what I needed. My wedding was a dream and I’m still walking on a cloud from it almost a month later. Thank you Yellow Umbrella Events for executing on everything so smoothly!

tually able to enjoy every single minute of it, you KNOW that's a big deal. It wouldn't have been possible without Cheryl and Shea. Everything came together beautifully, down to the smallest of details. She was able to nail my vision, even when I wasn't able to put it into words. I may be a bit biased, but we had a freaking awesome wedding.

They helped with everything...venue selection, budget, timeline, contracts, setting appointments, selecting venders and Wedding Day details!! Everything was perfect!!!

hestrating all the parts to make the entire planning process stress-free. Highly recommend, Outstanding, Wonderful to work with.

board that I contributed to and once the overall design was down, she slowly gave me options to choose from. We had multiple vendors she had to juggle since the venue was very customizable; I am very impressed it was all kept in order. On the day of the wedding, neither myself or my family or friends had anything to worry about since the team took care of it all and kept us on schedule. And more importantly, they made sure my husband and I had plenty to eat and drink! We had a blast! Thank you, Yellow Umbrella Events!

s were our coordinators for our wedding. Organized and on top of everything once they took control. It is a privilege to recommend them to others, happy to back Cheryl and Shea and put my name behind them, they did an outstanding job! Please feel free to contact me through them if I can be of any help if you are on the fence with coordinators.

ls anymore and helped bustled my dress for me! The wedding was absolute perfection and we could not have done it without them! Everyone had such a great time and raved about how beautiful everything was and how the evening flowed so smoothly! Do yourselves a favor and hire these two for your special day, you won't be disappointed!

d her team at Yellow Umbrella. She is so talented, knowledgable and efficient she makes it look easy! Even when there is a curveball, and there will always be something that doesn't go according to plan, she and her team have the experience to handle whatever is thrown their way. Our wedding was more amazing than I could have ever imagined and I have Cheryl and her team to thank for that!

owed up about 45 minutes prior to our wedding, introduced themselves, and discussed the pertinent details. Shea was fantastic! He was nicely dressed, professional, and very personable!

THE BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE!!! Cheryl and Shea were absolutely fabulous and truly made our dreams come more than true...it was such a magical day! And beyond that, they are now good friends. I cannot recommend Yellow Umbrella Events enough and cannot wait to live states-side so we can plan more events and hang out more!

ted with vendors, helped with decor choices, made small money-saving suggestions here and there, kept me on track, kept things VERY organized, and the list could go on. She truly thinks of EVERYTHING down to bringing dinner and dessert to the hotel room for a midnight dinner! Her husband, Shea, was also great. None of the boys knew how to tie bow ties, and he ensured they all looked wonderful on the day of the wedding! I think wedding coordinators are a must-have, and Cheryl was wonderful! Hire her, and you won't be disappointed!

them. While my now husband and I were very comfortable doing a majority of the planning for our big day, we did realize very early that we wanted to bring in someone who could help us execute the day as we had envisioned it. After chatting with Cheryl about Yellow Umbrella's day of services and how the team operates, I knew that they were just what we needed. Even though Cheryl and Shae were primarily there for us on the day itself, they prepared a detailed timeline of the event and reviewed the various other vendor contracts, to make sure that all the services were being accepted as they were ordered and the day went as smoothly as possible. It was incredibly comforting to have them be a part of our day -- but most importantly, they really helped us enjoy the entire day to its fullest. From what I had heard from my other friends who had recently gotten married, there was always something that they felt they missed or something that went wrong that ultimately stressed them out. With Cheryl and Shae by our sides, there was no stress whatsoever (which is a tall order for a detail oriented personality like myself) and the day really was even better than we had envisioned it. If anything had gone wrong, our dynamic duo handled it so that we never even knew about it. Even though we only brought them on for day of services, I would highly recommend Yellow Umbrella for any of its services. I'm so thankful that they were involved in my husband and I's big day. We really couldn't have done it without them!

the planning stages, they would fix it with a month to spare. I wanted to be sure that I wouldn't have to do anything on the wedding day except enjoy it. Little did I know how much I would need them, and how miraculously they would out-perform my expectations. From day one, I knew that Cheryl and Shea were at the top of their game. First, they’re both a joy to work with, and it’s clear that they love what they do. They’re very organized, professional, responsive, and detail oriented. They have a lot of experience, so they always remembered the small things that I forgot and were quick with a suggestion if something I had thought of was logistically impractical. Second, they were always very quick to respond to the hundreds of questions I had, and they were very proactive in contacting all of our vendors in order to plan the wedding day down to the minute. That was especially helpful since ours was technically a “destination wedding” because I live in Houston. They also had great insight regarding which vendors to use, and because they had built good relationships with some of the best Hill Country vendors, we got discounted on certain rentals. For absolutely everything down to basic reassurance, YUE made wedding planning as painless as it could have been, and they started working out the details well in advance of the month-of coordination that we had booked. After planning for 18 months, with 2 weeks to spare, YUE's skills were tested to the limit. Basically, our first venue, the Wildflower Barn in Driftwood, became impossible to deal with, and with 2 weeks’ notice we realized we had to find a new venue! It was very emotional and frustrating because the entire wedding had been planned around our first venue. But within 2 hours, on a weekend no less, Cheryl and Shea had found TWO beautiful venues that would host us with only two weeks’ notice! Fixing our venue debacle became their priority, and they exceed our expectations by finding a gorgeous venue, Blue Rock Estate in Dripping Springs, with far more amenities than our first, as well as by smoothly transitioning all of our vendors, rentals, and the schedule to the new location. When our wedding day finally came, everything was beautiful, and the entire day ran perfectly. Honestly, I have no idea if there were any real problems because Cheryl and Shea kept everything running so smoothly. All of the guests kept commenting about how wonderful and relaxed the wedding felt, and I owe that to Cheryl and Shea. Had it not been for them, their experience, and their connections in Austin’s wedding industry, our wedding day would have been incredibly stressful and heartbreaking, venue-wise. I could not have survived the last minute crisis without them, so I implore EVERY Hill Country bride to book Yellow Umbrella for at least month-of coordination. Even if nothing drastic happens during your wedding, the comfort of knowing that someone with experience will take care of everything is well worth the reasonable cost. Seriously, we never thought we would need them as much as we did, but now we're So glad we booked them. So save yourself unimaginable stress and book YUE to ensure that your wedding day is truly the happiest day of your life!

y husband said, "We have to hire them." Throughout the entire wedding experience, Cheryl and Shea were there to help us with everything. Even during frustrating parts of the planning process, Cheryl was there to mediate, which was so extremely helpful. They helped us choose amazing vendors and look over their contracts. It felt nice having their opinion and the knowledge. On our wedding day, Cheryl and Shea were even more amazing (if that's possible) than during the planning process. Everything went off without a hitch. Everything I envisioned they made happen. I would happily and confidently recommend them to any bride who is getting married in ANY state. I'd say these two became much more than just our planners in this experience, they truly did become our friends.

nies where evenings go bad and they know how to avoid them with a wide berth. As a type A person, I thought I had covered all of the details that mattered and had put together entirely too many lists and checklists and this and that and the other. When I spoke with Cheryl closer to the wedding (we hired them only for day-of coordinating), I realized how much I had not thought about. Cheryl and Shea brought each of these details to our attention and explained our options, the pros and cons, and offered their opinions based on years of experience. Having never planned a wedding through to fruition, we decided to listen to them. It paid off plus dividends. Our wedding weekend was flawless and beautiful. We were able to enjoy our entire weekend without incident and without having to lift a finger. Everything was organized with such ease and aplomb by Cheryl and Shea that I wish I could hire them to coordinate my life. Alas, I don't think they offer that particular service. At the end of the day, our wedding was fantastically fun, we never wanted for time together, plenty of nibbles, and plenty of drinks thanks to Cheryl and Shea. They coordinated the weekend to ensure we could enjoy it without worrying about a single matter. It was perfect and exactly what we wanted in coordinators. Many thanks to them for masterminding the perfection!

mazing. They always were available to provide vendor recommendations, help us navigate any possible wedding planning drama, and created a fantastic timeline for the day of the wedding. One thing I really appreciated was the attention to detail and organization - something which is invaluable in a planner! We truly felt that Cheryl and Leah were invested in our big day. When I got stressed out, they would listen to me and always calmed me down and made me feel better. I think they find a perfect balance between a get-it-done attitude (I knew if something went wrong they would fix it!) but also being genuinely excited for the biggest day of your life. For our big day, Leah and her sister were there. And they were fantastic. They helped everything run smoothly, even when part of the wedding party was late. They kept me calm! Leah was super sweet carrying my dress around while we were tromping around outside taking pictures. She made sure the groom and I had time to eat during the reception, and made sure I always had a drink in hand! I know that wedding planning can be stressful, but with Yellow Umbrella, it was so much better. And our wedding day was absolutely perfect, and I attribute a large part of that to Cheryl and Leah. If you think you don't need at least a day-of coordinator, you're wrong. You do. And if you think you want to go with any other planners, you're wrong. My husband and I say that one of the best decisions we made was hire Yellow Umbrella for the wedding. You won't regret it.

! She has questionnaire that really helped us put together a timeline that made the whole day stress free...the questions were things I had never thought about but were very important!

the overall experience stress-free. They put their heart & soul into their clients' weddings and it shows through their work.

the planning ourselves. When I got married, I did not have a planner (other than my mother and we did exactly what my sister had done when she got married three years before. Hey! It was a different time.) Our daughter met the most amazing man beyond her dreams and they eventually got engaged. She waded through all the vendors and chose the ones she wanted. I think it was about three months before the wedding that we started to think that maybe we wanted someone to help on the day of the wedding. I was surprised at the prices being quoted for someone to be around to make sure the bridesmaids went down the aisle in the right order and the male wedding party was at the alter before the girls went down the aisle. After interviewing many vendors, our daughter selected Yellow Umbrella Events. We are so happy with that choice! I first met Cheryl and her team when we did the tasting for reception. I was very impressed with her questionnaire and all the details she covered. I cannot imagine going through the rest of the wedding prep after the tasting without having Yellow Umbrella Events on board. She covered every detail and the timeline. The bride and I were both so happy that we had them on our side as we prepared for the wedding. The best part of having Cheryl and Yellow Umbrella Events on our team was the Thursday before the Saturday wedding. We met at the reception venue to go over the details. I was able to hand over clear bins with colored labels of everything from the ring bearer's pillow, my grandmother's cameo for the bouquet,the name cards for the tables at the reception, the bridal portraits, the ribbon wands for the exit from the reception and everything else for the wedding to Cheryl and her team. (I am a planner and organizer professionally.) I was able to take a big breath and realize I did not have to worry about those details again. I was able to be part of the amazing party of people including being with my siblings who had not been all together since my father's funeral five years ago. The team did such a great job with getting everyone where they needed to be the day of the wedding and getting everything ready for the reception. We were just able to enjoy having such an incredible gathering of two extended families and lots of wonderful friends and important people in the lives of everyone associated with the wedding. A wedding is such a an important event in the lifetime of families. It is family history. One family story of thirty years is the wedding where the family had to clean and mop the floor after the wedding. I wish Yellow Umbrella Events had been around then. We would be still talking now about how great the party was instead of mopping the floor!

of were taken care of. The entire day went very smooth and i have them to thank. When me and my husband got back to the hotel room after the wedding was over, I realized just how hungry i was and out of habit opened the fridge. Much to my surprise, they had put together a plate of food for us. They really think of everything. I would recommend them to anyone with an upcomming wedding.

at we where doing. We called Cheryl and she sprang into action. From that point on, she handled everything. I had emails of "do you like this or that one?" on a daily basis. Phone calls whenever I needed. Cheryl was so sweet and took care of everything. When vendors wouldn't answer my calls, Cheryl had it solved within 30 minutes. My mom and I actually, and lovingly, gave her the nickname The hammer of Thor. I just love Cheryl. When our caterer went awry 3 weeks before the wedding, Cheryl had a new one lined up and a full tasting in 2 days. When we lost our DJ the day before the wedding, Cheryl told me not to worry, she had it under control. And when we were sawing into the fake tier of the cake, Cheryl was there to tell us "the real part is that tier right there". The wedding was amazing and I loved every minute of it. We jumped in the limo and were starving...of course there were 2 to-go boxes waiting for us. Our reviews from out guests weren't just about how much fun they had, but how they couldn't believe the attention to detail. That was all Cheryl. Everyone should have a Cheryl in their life, and I feel so lucky that I had the chance to. The saddest thing about the wedding being over, was not having Cheryl...I guess I'll have to start planning something else!! =)

t creative, thoughtful, and out-of-the-box enough to let our vision truly bloom - and bloom it did! My daughter wanted a rustic garden party at a beautiful ranch venue near Dripping Springs, Tx Her vision: an eclectic combination of down home comfort balanced with vintage elegance overwritten with large doses of fabric, florals, and family quirkiness. Unbelievably Cheryl “got” this vision from the start - and worked with us to make it perfect. She offered opinions, encouragement, and skillfully edited our Knot/Pinterest obsessions :) Countless times she helped fine tune our ideas for the better. If we were stuck on some detail, she would do research on it and find a brilliant solution! For instance, we wanted a friendly welcome but could not quite get the details right. Cheryl’s interpretation: a vintage truck, tailgate down, with 3 flavors of lemonade to refresh the harried rush hour traveler. The happy couple left in the truck as well so this solved two problems in great style. Initially we were overwhelmed with vendor choices. Cheryl and Shea’s expertise and experience lifted us out of the mire and gave us direction, all the while letting us individualize our selections to fit our needs. They personally attended meetings, followed up with revisions, and worked the logistics behind the scenes. Their reputation with our vendors helped us get the most for this wedding- all of the vendors they suggested proved to be professionals who provided exceptional quality and service. Finally, when it came to the wedding - they were amazingly hands on. I should have said this earlier, but it was an unexpected benefit to have a male perspective/skill set. With so many details, it would have been easy to let a few go, but nothing seems to have been forgotten - down to the special personal mementos placed at each parents’ place setting. These two solved the unforeseen and let the happy couple (and MOB) be blissful throughout the day - stress free! Woo hoo! The goal at Yellow Umbrella seems to be making each wedding an event to be remembered for both immediate family and guest. They obviously did their job very well because every day we get comments from those who attended saying it was the BEST WEDDING EVER! Cheryl and Shea - You are truly amazing. Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Mother of the Bride (MOB)