Gabby is, without a doubt, the best wedding planner you could ask for.
I first met Gabby when she planned my best friend’s wedding in Siesta Key, and I’ve now had the joy of experiencing a “Gabby-run” wedding twice. Each time, she has exceeded every expectation.

Leading up to our wedding, Gabby was more than just a planner—she was my therapist, my friend, and my calm in the storm. Our frequent check-ins covered everything from logistics to my emotional well-being. Any stress I felt melted away after our meetings, and I always walked away feeling confident and reassured that everything was under control.

Gabby’s communication is top-notch: she’s responsive, professional, and incredibly kind. Her organizational skills are unmatched—from monthly checklists to a meticulously detailed day-of timeline. Thanks to her, I didn’t have to think about any logistics at all on our wedding day. I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment, which is truly priceless.

On the day of the wedding, I received many comments about how calm I seemed—and that was 99% because Gabby and her amazing assistant planner, Kelsey, had everything handled flawlessly. Gabby navigated sensitive family dynamics, managed tricky vendors, and even came to the rescue with tissues and a lipstick touch-up (multiple times). She’s thoughtful, creative, and has a gift for elevating your wedding vision with elegance and style.

And yes—if you spill anything on your white bridal accessories, Gabby will swoop in and remove the stain like a pro!

In short: you don’t just want Gabby as your wedding planner—you need her. She’s the best in the business, and I’m endlessly grateful for everything she did to make our day perfect.

If you’re even thinking about hiring Gabby as your wedding planner, take this as your sign to do it — without hesitation. She was truly our saving grace, and I honestly don’t know how we would have made it through without her.

When I first reached out to Gabby, I was overwhelmed trying to plan a wedding while working full time. After countless tears and breakdowns, my fiancé and family encouraged me to find help. I had come across a few planners, but something about Gabby stood out. I sent her a long, emotional message pouring out all of my frustration, and she responded with so much compassion and reassurance. Even before we officially booked her, she was already offering support — and after our discovery call, I told my fiancé, “We need Gabby.”

We originally hired her for month-of and day-of coordination, but I quickly realized I couldn’t do it all on my own. I reached back out and asked to upgrade to full-service planning. When she said yes, I felt an immediate sense of peace — like I could finally breathe. From that moment on, I was able to enjoy our engagement and trust that we were in the best hands.

Our wedding was intentionally small and intimate (less than 30 guests), and Gabby made it feel just as meaningful and magical as a large-scale celebration. We planned everything in just five months. After walking away from our original venue, Gabby helped us find the perfect space for our ceremony and reception — something that reflected our style, priorities, and budget. Our budget wasn’t very big, but Gabby handled it with so much care and intention. She was incredibly mindful of every dollar spent and made sure we felt confident in every decision without ever feeling limited or discouraged.

Her vendor recommendations were spot-on, and she handled communication and logistics so seamlessly that I didn’t have to stress. Throughout the process, Gabby was incredibly attentive, organized, and thoughtful. Her attention to detail blew me away. She checked in constantly, reassured me during stressful moments, and genuinely cared about how I was doing. She always looked for ways to lift burdens off my shoulders, and I could feel how invested she was in not just the wedding, but us as a couple.

When our big day arrived, the peace I felt knowing Gabby was running the show was indescribable. She and her amazing assistant, Kelsey, were everywhere — making sure things ran smoothly, supporting our families, and taking care of us at every turn. We felt so taken care of, and because of that, we were able to truly be present and soak in the joy of the day.

And let’s talk about Gabby’s design skills — AMAZING. From the initial mood boards to the final setup, everything was timeless, romantic, and breathtaking. She took the vision we had in our hearts and brought it to life with so much artistry and care. Every detail was intentional, and her execution was flawless. Our family and friends still talk about how stunning everything was and how amazing Gabby was.

If I could go back and have Gabby from day one, I would do it in a heartbeat. But we are endlessly grateful we had her for the part of the journey that mattered most. She brought peace, beauty, and joy to our wedding season — and we couldn’t be more thankful.

If you’re looking for a planner who is kind, talented, organized, passionate, and genuinely invested in your happiness, Gabby is everything you could ever hope for — and more. Hiring her was the best decision we made.

When I first reached out to Watters & Co, I was still in the early stages of engagement and touring venues. During my initial conversation with Gabby, I mentioned the dates of some upcoming tours I had scheduled, and she actually followed up afterward to see how they went — before I was even officially her client. That small, thoughtful gesture instantly made me feel seen and cared for, and it showed just how attentive she is, even without any obligation. From that moment on, I knew she was the one for us.

Throughout the entire planning process, Gabby became so much more than our planner — she became a friend and truly felt like family. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She’s incredibly talented, organized, thorough, and genuinely kind. Communication was always effortless and reassuring, and I never once felt like I was doing anything alone. She kept us on track with detailed timelines and checklists, making everything feel manageable and smooth from start to finish.

On our wedding day, everything ran seamlessly. Gabby brought our dream to life in every way. Our room reveal brought tears to our eyes and left our jaws on the floor — it was everything we hoped for and more. She’s not afraid to speak up or run a tight ship to make sure your day goes perfectly — and trust me, you’ll be so grateful she does!

Honestly, I’m sad the wedding is over because planning with Gabby was such a joy. But now, I have a forever friend, and I’m so thankful for that.

Gabby is truly a blessing, and her talent speaks for itself. Choosing Watters & Co means putting your big day in the best hands possible. 1000/10 recommend!!!

If you're seeking the best wedding planner, look no further—Gabby is truly exceptional! From the moment we met her, she was outstanding throughout the entire wedding planning process. My wife and I often joked that we didn't pay Gabby nearly enough for the incredible amount of work she dedicated to our wedding weekend. Gabby is deeply passionate about her work, and it’s evident in every detail she oversees. Throughout the year leading up to our wedding, she was always just a phone call away. On the weekend of the wedding, we had complete peace of mind knowing that Gabby was handling everything. I truly hope this post highlights the invaluable role a wedding planner plays and expresses how grateful we are not only to have had Gabby there on our special day but also to now call her a good friend!!!

Gabby was a God send for me. I knew I wanted to be involved in the planning process and started reaching out to wedding planners/coordinators to hire for my big day. During our first initial phone call I knew I was going to hire her. She immediately sent me her planning website and I was able to log in and find helpful notes and articles and interactive layout generator, table seating planning, list and organizing tools. She answered all my questions and was always available when I needed her, she referred wonderful vendors and was always available to bounce ideas off of and we met and walked the venue several times before the wedding. The day of my wedding I was so calm because I knew she had it handled and we had everything on the planning website that she provided me. Gabby is so talented, professional, efficient and kind. I highly recommend her!

Gabby was very attentive during our planning consultations. She is very organized, honest, and creative! She was also my friends wedding planner/coordinator and the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything was where it needed to be and everyone had a great time! I highly recommend!

Working with Gabby was one of the best decisions we could've made when planning our wedding. She truly took over every detail, didn't hesitate when questions were asked, and knew how to handle any situation in the wedding planning process. She executed our day perfectly and made sure my husband and I had the most stress-free, enjoyable, and, most importantly, memorable day of our lives. I am so grateful to have found Copper River & Co to plan my wedding and execute the day I had always dreamed of. Gabby will be a forever friend because of all the love, care & detail she put into our day, treating us not just as clients but as friends. Thank you, Gabby, for everything!

Gabby was the biggest help of our day. She is truly a knight in shining armor when it comes to the wedding world. Not only is she cool calm and collected but she is always looking out for the best interest of her couple.

She excels at organization, prioritization, and time management. She’s creative and really melds her vision to that of the couple. She becomes not only your biggest cheerleader day of but she becomes a friend. It’s almost more de esta ting that the day is over because it means less time with the incredible Gabby!

If you are looking for a pro with heart, you could not be in better hands.

If you’re looking for someone to help bring your wedding together, offer great ideas, take the stress out of planning, and make it feel fun along the way - book Gabby!!

Ever since my first phone call with Gabby, it felt like we found the missing piece to make our dream wedding become a reality! We had most of our big vendors booked but felt overwhelmed with so many moving pieces and little details left. We opted for the Event Management package which covered vendor communications starting a couple months out, timeline and floor plan design, day-of coordination and so much more! Gabby was available for all our questions, to bounce ideas around, and most importantly kept me on track which gave me peace of mind throughout the process! It seriously felt like a huge weight off my shoulders once we booked her.

Gabby set us up on Aisle Planner which was such a helpful and easy to use tool to keep track of our checklist, vendors, payment schedule, and included helpful tips and guides about wedding stationary, gratuity for vendors, music, photo shot lists, etc. She always came to me with amazing ideas and talked things through with me without ever making me feel overwhelmed. There were so many planning aspects that I didn’t consider (or had never even heard of) and Gabby was there every step of the way offering her advice and guidance. We had a Friday the 13th wedding in October and had a spooky theme throughout. That’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but Gabby was so supportive and jumped right onboard with the theme and made everything feel so personalized.

Before our wedding even took place, one of my friends booked Gabby for her wedding next year after hearing me rave about her. During our rehearsal and throughout the wedding day our family and friends were so impressed with Gabby’s organization and ability to thrive in this (sometimes hectic) environment.

I was so thankful to be able to relax and enjoy my wedding day (and have our whole wedding party enjoy the day) because Gabby had everything handled. I’m honestly bummed that wedding planning is over because I miss working with Gabby already!!

Hiring Gabby & Copper River was easily the best decision we made during our wedding process.

Having her expertise and guidance made our wedding day, and entire wedding process much more enjoyable and successful. Whenever we felt worried or stressed about anything, we would schedule a call with Gabby and instantly felt better about the situation.

She was always available whenever we needed anything, and whether it was a two-hour long meeting, or a quick phone call, she always had productive solutions, recommendations, and a positive attitude.

Our wedding day itself could not have gone any smoother and was everything we could have hoped for, and we have Gabby to thank for all of it! She handled everything that needed to be done which allowed us, and our families, to enjoy our big day from start to finish without any worries.

Gabby was so attentive throughout the night, members of our wedding party have booked Copper River for their upcoming weddings. That’s one of the truest testaments to Gabby’s work, and we can’t be more excited to be able to see her again in the future!

There is not a single thing we would change about our wedding and gaining Gabby as a friend throughout the process made it even more special.