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Voted Most Popular Event Design Service in Texas (and Top 3 in the U.S. and Top 10 Worldwide) 2015

Voted Most Popular Event Design Service Worldwide 2014

Voted Most Popular Wedding Planning Service in Texas (and Top 10 in the U.S.) 2015

Voted Most Popular Wedding Planning Service in Austin (and 4th Worldwide) 2014

Couple's Choice Award 2014

Grace Ormonde's Platinum List 2012 & 2013

Voted Best Wedding Planning Service in Texas, Best Event Designers in Texas, and Best Wedding Blog in Texas 2013

Voted Best Event Designer in Texas 2012 & Top 3 Wedding Planner in Texas 2012

Bride’s Choice Award 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Best of The Knot 2007

The award-winning Fairy Godmothers have extensive experience and a passion for keeping things fresh. We are much more than "travel agents" or “event planners," just ask our vendors and past clients. When orchestrating a vacation or soiree, big or small, you need a Fairy Godmother to make sure that you are able to enjoy every moment! Every proposal is customized to your wants and needs, and the initial consultation is complimentary. Call or e-mail today to find Your Very Own Fairy Godmother.

Dawn has began coordinating weddings in 1996. She had always been touted as "THE" planner, but she had always done it with her heart and soul; combining her love for planning and coordinating events with a business seemed to be against the foundation of her passion. She realized the need for her services and the value of having a business to help share her knowledge and services, and she founded Your Very Own Fairy Godmother Wedding & Event Coordination in 2002. In 2006, we realized that there is a real need in the Austin area for a travel concierge with real destination wedding experience as well as one that truly understands the needs of a family that is planning a vacation. We teamed up with our long-time vendor, Your Gallivanting Guru, to do just that! We have been planning destination weddings, honeymoons, and family vacations ever since. In 2015, Dawn moved over to the travel side of the business full time. She is still serving couples and families with their vacation needs.

She soon found with a rapidly growing list of clients, that in order to provide the level of service on which she had always prided herself, she needed assistance from others that shared the same vision for clients and enthusiasm for the industry. Within 18 months, her team became the fastest growing event planning and consulting firm in the Central Texas area, and she has trained each team member herself. The name "Your Very Own Fairy Godmother" represents an elevation of excellence, and it is incredibly important, not only to Dawn, but to each team member that every masterfully planned event perpetuates that reputation. In addition to their personalized service, The Fairy Godmothers ensure that your uniqueness will be expressed stylishly in every aspect of the event. At the heart of The Fairy Godmothers, you will find that it is the eye for detail, extreme organization, sincere love of planning, and the deep desire to make every event a fairytale come true for the client.

Many potential clients have the misconception that a coordinator is an unnecessary or frivolous expense. First, the sanity and ability to enjoy your event with grace is truly priceless. However, an event planner is so much more than someone who plans and executes an event or even provides that ease and sense of relaxation. The extensive research, vendor connections, vast experience and resources that Your Very Own Fairy Godmother possesses can often save a client more than the fees that are charged for the coordination services. The team has worked diligently to create individualized interactive budget spreadsheets and to negotiate the best rates with the top professionals that are offered only to clients of Your Very Own Fairy Godmother. In the end, this allows you to have a flawless, swank event that is a true reflection of you at a price that you can afford.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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98% Recommended by couples
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Rose B. Sent on 09/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Magical Trip!

This was our first trip to Disney World as a family. We went with Dawn Earley, The Fairy Godmother of Family travel because of her high expertise of Disney. She could write a book like “What to Expect When You Are At Disney World.”

We had an extremely well planned out trip from airport to resort to airport. Dawn helped us build great family focused schedules each day.

When Disney didn’t check us in properly, and we found out while we were at a restaurant, Dawn immediately handled the situation and solved the problem by the time we made it back to the resort.

Dawn gave us great tips and advice for the big things and the little things. She truly radiates Disney’s Magic Fairy Dust. She really made this a magical experience which left us with having a ton of fun and tons of great memories. We will definitely use her again for our next family adventure wherever that may be.
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Mary Sent on 07/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My sister in law had a destination wedding in Punta Cana. We had a hard time getting her travel agent on the phone or getting her to return emails. I reached out to Dawn, the Fairy Godmother of Travel and she took amazing care of us down to the last detail! We had our family's tripped book at the best rate within a couple of days! She looked at several airlines and scenarios and took out all of the confusion we had. Do not hesitate to call Dawn!
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Shelly Sent on 01/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Dawn did an amazing job at helping me and my family plan a trip to Disney. We were all booking separately and she was able to figure out what were were looking for in our price range and accommodate each of us. Our first Disney trip was a success. I will definitely use Dawn again.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Complete Weddings + Events Austin Complete Weddings + Events Austin Wedding DJs

Planning / coordinating weddings and events takes an immense focus on the details. In working with the staff at Fairy Godmothers, we are thankful for their professionalism and attention to details that results in flawless events.

The Pictures Band The Pictures Band Wedding Bands

Top Quality, easy to work with, only great things to say about Dawn and her fantastic company!!!!!!

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