Amanda is exactly the kind of caring, creative, professional, organized presence you want on your team. She has such a bright personality, and it's beyond clear that she is 110% all in for her clients, always. We had less than a year before our wedding day and Amanda was so much more than just a planner or coordinator. She was an advocate, a negotiator, and the creative director who took our feedback, crafted it into a cohesive story, and executed the wedding of my dreams. From our invitations to our florals/decor and cakes, her network of vendors was top notch. She understood us and just *knew* who to bring in to match our style both in personality and the top-tier products they brought to our day. I was never worried about any of our vendors being uncommunicative or delivering anything less than amazing thanks to Amanda. During the last few weeks before the big day Amanda was my saving grace, managing last-minute details that needed handling and confidently assuring me that everything would be stellar when I got overwhelmed. The day of my wedding I can honestly say I was able to be fully present and enjoyed every minute! Amanda made that happen and I'm so grateful. You can't put a price on that kind of peace of mind.

I hadn’t originally planned to hire a party planner for my son’s bar mitzvah, but came across reviews about Smiling through Chaos when I started to research bar mitzvah venues. After our first meeting with Amanda, I knew I wanted to work with her because I immediately went from feeling overwhelmed to excited about the planning process. Amanda truly displayed enthusiasm, responsiveness, and flexibility every step of the way. It’s rare to find a person who is so creative, organized, and genuine which is what makes Amanda excel as an event planner. When we walked into the event space on the bar mitzvah day, we were beyond impressed at how perfectly every detail came together. Many guests told us it was the best event they had ever attended. The absolute best part was seeing our son so happy and shining on his bar mitzvah day. Amanda - thank you so much for creating a magical day and memories that will last a lifetime!

This review for Smiling Through Chaos is WAY overdue. Our wedding was almost a year ago, and we are still in awe of how absolutely incredible Amanda and her team were. Amanda was first referred to us by friends, and from the moment we first spoke with her, we knew why. She is amazing! So full of life, beautiful energy, and extremely detailed. Her communication and professionalism is unmatched! To be honest, as a couple we didn’t think we needed a planner. We thought we could handle it all on our own. Looking back now, we truly don’t know how we could have done it without Amanda and her team. She and Adria thought of EVERYTHING—literally every detail, from the biggest decisions to the tiniest touches we never would have considered. And on the day of our wedding, Adria was simply phenomenal. She was hands on, supportive, and didn’t miss a single beat! Together, Amanda and Adria made sure that every moment unfolded flawlessly, and they handled everything behind the scenes so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Not one! What Amanda and Adria gave us was the greatest gift: the ability to be fully present, stress-free, and truly enjoy every second of our wedding day. We didn’t just feel taken care of—we felt celebrated, supported, and loved through the entire process. Almost a year later, we can say with absolute confidence that hiring Smiling Through Chaos was one of the best decisions we made. If you’re on the fence about whether or not you need a planner, let us be the ones to tell you, you do. And you won’t find anyone better than Amanda and her team.

A Masterpiece of Celebration: An Extraordinary Event Planning Experience

From the moment I first contacted Amanda at Smiling through Chaos, I knew we were in phenomenal hands. What could have been an overwhelming challenge—designing a spectacular 50th birthday celebration for my wife in just one week—became an absolute triumph of creativity, precision, and pure magic.
The Remarkable Journey

Visionary Collaboration

Amanda didn't just listen to our vision—she elevated it. With remarkable intuition, she transformed ideas into a stunning, cohesive concept that captured my wife's essence perfectly. Her ability to distill our hopes into a tangible, breathtaking event was nothing short of professional artistry.
Impeccable Execution

Despite the compressed timeline, every single detail was meticulously planned and flawlessly implemented. From the elegant floral selection to the nuanced color palette, the lighting design, vendor management and day of event coordination—each element was executed with extraordinary care and professional excellence.
Standout Moments

Breathtaking decor that felt simultaneously intimate and celebratory
Seamless flow of events that kept guests engaged and delighted
Attention to personal touches that made the evening feel deeply meaningful
The Emotional Impact

When my wife walked into the venue, I could immediately sense her joyfulness. The environment Amanda created wasn't just a party—it was an encapsulation of her beauty, her elegance, and her spirit.
Beyond Professional: Truly Transformative

What sets [Event Planner's Name] apart is not just their technical skill, but their genuine emotional intelligence. They didn't just plan an event; they crafted an unforgettable experience that will be cherished for years to come.
Highest Recommendation

To anyone seeking an event planner who combines creative brilliance, logistical mastery, and genuine passion—look no further. Smiling though Chaos doesn't just meet expectations; they dramatically exceed them.
★★★★★ (6 stars, if that were possible!)

There are not enough words to say how incredible Smiling Through Chaos is. Amanda and her team captured our essence in every way for our December 2023 wedding. Her communications were consistent, timely and informative. She spent countless hours on Zoom calls with us to make sure all of our ideas and feedback were heard and actioned.

It is not often that you can ask someone to create something unique in the wedding industry and they truly deliver something incredible. However, Amanda took our quirkiness and humor to create everything from our save the dates to our gorgeous paper flower ceiling installation from scratch.

One of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding was hiring Smiling Through Chaos as our full service wedding planner!

Don’t hesitate! Hiring Amanda was the best decision I made while planning my wedding. She and her team were organized, professional and a delight to work with.

This was our second wedding. It was relatively small. We got this…until we didn’t. I can remember the day my wife called me telling me she felt overwhelmed as everyone was calling her and needing her time to figure out the smallest of details. Our Florist, who was a nanny for my kids years ago, strongly recommended Amanda for a month of planner. I was skeptical at first until I realized this was the best decision we could make to relieve the stress from our big day. She is a true professional who has so much energy, experience, knowledge, understanding of the business and tremendous interpersonal skills. She quickly gathered the details of our vendors and began to take the lead. She literally saved our day and made it look so effortless. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. Our day of schedule or “show flow” was detailed so everyone (vendors and us) knew exactly what was going on. I think we have already recommended her 2-3 times…and when your vendors tell you that was the best planner they’ve ever worked with….its a sign. To say she made us smile through Chaos…is a sever understatement. She is absolutely amazing. If you’re lucky enough to find her where she doesn’t have a wedding already booked, book her immediately.

Amanda is just incredible to work with! Her attention to detail, responsiveness, creativity and positive energy are just some of the wonderful attributes you will experience when working with her. She will go above and beyond to make sure your event is flawless and that you will have fun with her while planning your event. Looking forward to working with you again soon!

When I hired Amanda from Smiling Through Chaos, I knew it was a long shot to get a Sweet 16 planned for my daughter in about a month. But Amanda did it, and it was beautiful. My daughter had a blast playing DJ games with the other kids, eating great food, and looking around at the beautiful decor, and our guests had a great time too.
I recognized Amanda's patience when we were reviewing color palette options and I was not sure between two options. She guided me like the professional she is, and it really came together in such a customized, outstanding way. I also recognized her patience when working with different elements of family. She worked as the mediator between us in some instances so each one of us would be happy, and it worked. The evening was unforgettable!

Amanda helped us plan our daughter’s Bat Mitzvah (2 different parties over the course of the same day!) which ended up being everything we had hoped for and more! Amanda and her time are creative, super resourceful and lots of fun. All out amazing and couldn’t have been possible without her!