We had a rather unique demand for our wedding. We wanted an event that was traditional, but with nods to each of our passions. My wife loves the outdoors, and I am a Harry Potter buff. We are both in our 40's and we wanted a fun but upscale classic wedding. That is a tall order.

Inspired Design was outstanding in creating the exact look and feel without diminishing the importance of the event. Since the requested theme was rather unique, it called for a lot of custom design elements that Inspired Design created for us.

Each bouquet for the attendants used a combination of silk and real botanicals and each featured a small charm unique to the theme of our wedding. The boutineers also featured a small charm that represented which "Hogwarts house" each belonged. It was very subtle, but very cool.

The invitations, program and thank you cards were also custom designed by Inspired Design and we had SO many compliments on each one. People told us they took them to work to show them off because they were so cool.

From the jewelry we had made for the bride and female attendants, to the gorgeous reception decorations, custom cake topper, and all of the little details that made this day as memorable for our guests as it did for us. Inspired Design was the reason for the success of the day and the reason people STILL tell us how amazing the day was.

Hiring Wendy as our day-of coordinator was without a doubt the best wedding planning decision we made. Wendy was such a lifesaver, from planning to coordinating vendors to allowing us to relax on the day of the wedding. Inspired Designs is a great company in so many ways from start to finish. Wendy truly went above and beyond -- her opinions while planning, organization in the preceding weeks, and oversight on the day of were invaluable. She helped us manage our vendors, family members, and guests so that everything was seamless and easy. Inspired Designs is exactly why you should hire a coordinator or planner. Even if you're organized and on top of things, having someone to coordinate everything allows you, your new spouse, and your family members to enjoy the day. As expected with any event, there were little things that arose but I literally did not worry about a single thing because I knew Wendy would take care of it -- and I'm sure there are other things that I don't even know about! Wendy is great at her job but she's also a pleasure to have around. Inspired Designs was by far the best deal that we found, but we would have paid much much more for the peace of mind that Wendy afforded us, as we were able to be in the moment on the day of our wedding and not lose our minds beforehand.

Wendy and her team were attentive to our every need and helped us in the planning process to stay on schedule, motivated me when I was frustrated, and provided expert advice. Then on the day of, they executed the plans for day of coordination with ease and as a result we were able to enjoy our day, instead of getting stuck in the details. We highly recommend the Savvy Bride! We were on budget, and a very happy couple indeed. Be advised that just because you hire a planner, doesn’t mean that you won’t be doing any work going forward. But you will get help in the tasks that need to be completed, and introduced to vendors that come with recommendations instead of strangers. Staying organized is key, and the team was perfect at handling the issues at hand.
Thank you for all your help guys!!! -Kristen K.

Wendy - thank you so much for absolutely everything! Dylan, myself and both of our families could not be happier with your services! I would HIGHLY recommend Wendy to anyone looking for assistance with wedding coordination. From the very first phone call, to every meeting and call in between, and to all the details she helped with on our big day, she was absolutely perfect! Even when everything didn't go as planned she was able step in and immediately fix things so no one else had to worry about it. She was such a fun and personable coordinator and I could not have been happier with our decision to work with her! Thank you again for everything!! You were the BEST!

This was a beautiful wedding with everything coordinated to the last detail. Plenty of activities for the guests, young and old. The day and evening events were well planned and all flowed smoothly. The buffet, the snacks, the desserts, the drinks, nothing was overlooked to match the Harry Potter theme of the wedding. It was a delightful occasion and enjoyed by all who attended.

Because of Wendy, we were able to give our daughter the wedding of her dreams without much headache or worry. She had an immediate rapport with our daughter and seemed to read her mind about what she wanted. Wendy went above and beyond our expectations in all aspects of the service she provided ... and we tend to expect a lot! If you think you may need help planning your wedding, call Wendy. You will not regret it!

As a full-time working bride with a hectic schedule while also trying to plan a wedding from across the country, I knew that I needed guidance along the way to make my wedding day vision a reality. After interviewing several wedding planners in the St. Louis area, I decided that The Savvy Bride was the one after speaking to Wendy for over 60 minutes during an initial phone consultation. Wendy and her assistants ensured a flawless wedding day and also worked through everything with us for the entire month leading up to the wedding. No question was too big or small for Wendy, and she constantly proved her dedication through numerous email and phone correspondences with myself, husband and other vendors. She helped us choose vendors, kept us on task, sent us reminders to make certain decisions and gave us the perfect advice if we were unsure about something. Lastly, she helped us with some of the emotional ups and downs / decisions, which is priceless.
If you are looking for an EXTREMELY diligent, organized, and professional wedding planner with a passion for her clients, then I would strongly encourage you to contact The Savvy Bride. We invest so much time, energy and money into the planning process, and The Savvy Bride will be YOUR final step in making sure that your dreams come to life. Wendy not only got it done for us, but had fun with us and made it a truly memorable journey. Thank you Wendy and staff for everything! We are thrilled with the result and sad it is over!

Every bride needs a Wendy. She asks the right questions at the right time and helps nail down all the details well in advance so that on the day of your wedding you can sit back and enjoy. Wendy's background in theater is ideal as she brings the unique skill sets needed for stage management to every event. Organization, maintaining clear lines of communication, and most important - smooth execution as the show must go on! When presented with challenges, Wendy remained calm and helped ease concerns of not only myself, my husband, and my mother but also the concerns of the venue (which had not hosted a wedding in over 20 years). Every wedding is memorable, but thanks to Wendy my memories are of visiting with family and friends and actually relaxing during the reception instead of frantically setting up centerpieces and arranging flowers.

Wendy with The Savvy Bride saved my wedding! I was the type of bride who was paralyzed with indecision, and thus procrastinated planning my wedding. Finally, at my Mother's bequest, I hired a planner. For our first meeting, Wendy, my groom and I talked about everything from inspiration and ambiance to napkin and table cloth colors. Wendy got our wedding back on track while making the process fun and creative, all the while being mindful of our budget. I think wherever you are in your process, whatever kind of bride/ couple you are (from demanding to laid-back), Wendy and her team at The Savvy Bride can accommodate you and deliver your dream wedding.

Wendy and her team were an absolute dream to work with! She provided great ideas and is excellent at communicating with her clients. I wouldn't have survived the entire process without her and her team. We are eternally grateful for all of their help!