Wedding Day Dream Come True
We hired Amanda from Olive Tree Weddings as our month of coordinator, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made. From the start, she was organized, thoughtful, and thorough. She asked all the right questions and made sure she understood exactly what my daughter wanted. It wasn’t just about the big picture, but also all the tiny details. My daughter had a very specific vision for her wedding, and the day really was her dream come true. Actually, the day was even better than she had dreamed!
First off, Amanda ran the rehearsal like clockwork. She made sure every person in the processional knew exactly when and where to walk, and she helped time it all down to the second to match the music cues just like my daughter had envisioned. This wasn’t a small thing because it meant working closely with the sound tech to make sure he had the correct cues and with the wedding party to make sure that they walked slowly enough and to the correct spot in the venue. By the end of the rehearsal, my daughter knew that what she had pictured in her head was actually going to happen.
On the big day, Amanda handled the timeline, vendors, deliveries, setup, and decor with calm professionalism. Because she was involved early in the planning process, she was able to guide us through decisions that might have gone poorly without her input. I really credit her with how smoothly the day ran.
And I mean smoothly... like untypically smooth. Everyone says to expect at least one or two hiccups on a wedding day, but there really weren’t any. OK, one groomsman lost his pants, and the toddler flower girls decided halfway down the aisle they’d rather turn around and go back. But those things ended up being funny, sweet moments, not problems. And honestly, if we had asked Amanda to go find a backup-pair of groomsmen pants, she probably would have (we easily got them ourselves).
She was also already familiar with our venue, Hotel Haya, and with many of our other vendors, which made everything easier. One moment that really stood out was when the table setting décor. My daughter had made photo cards of herself and the groom with each guest which were supposed to go at the dinner tables where each person was seated. Some vendors were concerned those photos would get in the way of food or other table decor. Amanda asked me whether we wanted to stick with the plan. We did, and then she made it happen. I don’t know how she worked it out with the other vendors, and I didn’t have to know. That was a huge gift. My daughter would have been heartbroken if those photos had not been out, and Amanda quietly made sure that heartbreak didn’t happen.
She wasn’t just managing logistics. She was also an advocate. She knew what my daughter wanted and made sure it was honored. Because of her, I didn’t spend the day answering questions or fixing things. I just got to be there, enjoy it, and smile for photos.
If you are on the fence about hiring Olive Tree, let me just say this: do it. Amanda is more than worth it. And if you think you can’t afford it, I would honestly recommend cutting your guest list before skipping out on hiring her. Let Amanda do what she does best so you and your family can actually enjoy the day you have worked so hard to plan.