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Events by Amanda is a wedding planning and coordinating business based in Saint Augustine, Florida that also serves special events in the Jacksonville and other areas in NE Florida. Founder, Amanda Dougherty views wedding planning as her calling and finds joy in bringing wedding dreams to life. Events by Amanda is made up of a team of experienced and inspired professionals, with each individual bringing essential and varied sets of skills to the table.

Services Offered

Planning packages are available in day-of, full, and partial selections, with the option to customize details in order to suit particular visions and expectations. The services offered by Events by Amanda take into consideration wedding venues, guest lists, and event design concepts. Some of the specialties of this business include:

  • Comprehensive client consultations and meetings
  • Budget management
  • Venue walkthroughs
  • Event setup
  • Assistance with invitations
  • Timeline curation
  • Vendor communications and organization
  • Design and creation
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,700

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Events by Amanda

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Amanda is an outstanding wedding planner praised for her professionalism, organization, vendor connections, and creative design sense. Reviewers say she’s responsive, calm under pressure, and handles every detail so couples can relax and enjoy their day. She consistently exceeds expectations and comes highly recommended.

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Amanda is an outstanding wedding planner praised for her professionalism, organization, vendor connections, and creative design sense. Reviewers say she’s responsive, calm under pressure, and handles every detail so couples can relax and enjoy their day. She consistently exceeds expectations and comes highly recommended.

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Amanda was truly incredible from start to finish. She made the entire wedding planning process feel absolutely seamless, both leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. Every recommendation she made surpassed our expectations, and her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were elite.

Her design input was also absolutely critical to the event — she brought our vision to life in a way that exceeded anything we could have imagined, and every single detail looked incredible together. Because of Amanda, we were actually able to enjoy our wedding day without stress, knowing everything was handled perfectly behind the scenes.

We are so grateful for her and could not recommend her more highly.
Alison
Alison Sent on 05/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

She’s a magic maker ✨

Amanda was such an amazing planner - a true magic maker for our special day! My husband and I were living in Philly and unaware of the JAX area when we chose our venue, so we knew choosing a reputable planner from that area would be key. Not only did she make amazing recommendations for vendors based on our budget, but she also ensured everything ran so smoothly the day of. She was always so readily available and easy to work with. She felt like a friend throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stellar wedding planner!
Rebeca
Rebeca Sent on 04/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elite Wedding Planner

We hired Amanda for our March 2026 wedding as early as November 2024. I knew from her photos that she could bring my vision to reality, and after our first phone conversation I knew she was THE ONE! I cannot recommend her enough, she’s an expert in the business, she knows all the right vendors, and will always give the best advice! Wedding planning is such a stressful endeavor, I don’t know what I would have done without Amanda. She helped us plan our 3 events for our wedding weekend. She had everything under control so that we could let go and enjoy every moment. Even our guests noticed the phenomenal quality of her work and couldn’t stop raving about how smart we were in hiring her! Not only will she be your fabulous wedding planner, but throughout the process you’ll have found a great friend.
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Anna Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Events by Amanda is 10/10

As an out of state bride, Amanda was beyond helpful to make our dream wedding come to life in Jekyll Island. Amanda was available, timely and went above and beyond to have all the many moving parts organized. A literal hurricane was headed to our venue and she had plan a, b & c ready to go to give us the most beautiful day no matter what. We love Amanda and her amazing team!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend events by Amanda!!

Amanda was absolutely amazing!!! Truly a million out of ten. From start to finish, she made the entire wedding planning process feel effortless. She was incredibly responsive, always on top of communication, and handled every detail with such care and professionalism.

Amanda booked venues, coordinated logistics, and took so much stress off my plate. She genuinely made my life easier. On the wedding day itself, everything went perfectly, and that is entirely because of her. I was able to relax and actually enjoy the day knowing she had everything under control.

If you are considering hiring Amanda as your wedding planner, do it. She is worth every penny and then some. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Amanda!

Words cannot begin to describe how amazing Amanda is! She really went above and beyond to make our vision come to life. She took the time to meet with us throughout our engagement, made note of things we did (and didn’t) want, and communicated with all of our vendors! If you are looking for a wedding planner with a true eye for detail, please consider her. She is wonderful!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend 100000%

Amanda is amazing at what she does! I don't know what I would have done without her. She has relationships and communicates with all the vendors, helped me stay on track and organized with checklists, was available and responsive for my entire engagement period, she thought about so many things I didn't even think about, and was so on top of everything on our big day. We trusted her 10000% and I recommend her to everyone for their events!
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Jenna Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire amanda now

There is NO ONE like Amanda!! From our first phone call, I knew I had the right person. She was confident, direct, and oozed a sense of assurance that my day would go 1000% right. From late night texts, to tastings, and her AMAZING to-do lists I felt so prepared and cared for through this whole process. The cared for part I really want to emphasize. I feel there are probably many many wedding planners who would “get the job done” and Amanda does that above and beyond, but she was also there for me as the bride. Checking in on how I was doing, making sure everything that was being done was what I wanted, etc. Then, not as if I had any worry before, but when our wedding day came around I was blown away. I did not lift a finger. The entire ceremony and welcome areas were a dream set up and my reception was exactly as I imagined. Making every dream of mine come true and any areas I didn’t have curated myself, her creativity and expertise filled in the rest. She truly is one of a kind. If you are looking for the expert in North East Florida weddings, you’ve found her.
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Lindsey Sent on 03/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding Made Possible by Amanda

If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is not only incredibly skilled but also kind, bubbly, and truly invested in making your day perfect, Amanda is the one. From the very beginning, she brought confidence and expertise to the planning process, offering invaluable vendor recommendations and helping with every detail—even down to the most beautiful tablecloths.

Amanda is realistic and honest, which made decision-making so much easier. Her strong relationships with vendors ensured everything ran smoothly. On the big day, she proved just how magical she is. When it poured rain just before our outdoor ceremony, she worked behind the scenes, making last-minute adjustments so that as soon as the skies cleared—just 45 minutes before we walked down the aisle—everything outside was ready and perfect.

She is trustworthy, calm under pressure, and handles all the details so seamlessly that you don’t even realize how much you needed her until the day is over. Thanks to Amanda, I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day without worrying about a single thing. She truly makes magic happen, and I cannot recommend her enough!
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Brooke Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Amanda was amazing. She helped plan our wedding while we were across the country. She treated it like it was her own wedding. We couldn’t have done it without her!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Soulful Stems Soulful Stems Wedding Florists

Amazing wedding coordinating in the Jacksonville, FL area! She will do anything and everything she can in order to make your big day a success. I have worked alongside her many times. At all times she is punctual, polite and just happy to see every person and vendor. Highly recommend!

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